Robert Katz Book List
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July 1, 2005
(192 English Language Favorites)
Updated December 28, 2008
"Reading is life's grand second chance." -- Mark Edmundson 8.1.04 The Risk Of Reading
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For Adults
Forever Year, The (2003) {FIC} [352 Pages]
Editorial And Reader Reviews Great Love Affairs Past And Present: Romantic, Droll, Father-Son Relations, Craft Of Writing, Emotionally Poignant, Excellent.
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Shelter (1986) {813.54} [136 Pages]
Reader Reviews Nuclear Extinction and The Beatles: Funny, Ironic, Half-Page Chapters, Superb.
Book Of Illusions, The (2002) {FIC} [336 Pages] Review Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Now You See It, Now You Don't: Tragic, Unpredictable, Films And Book Within Book, Superb
Unabridged Audio Cassettes [8 Cassettes, 12.0 Hours] Read By Paul Auster
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Brooklyn Follies, The (2005) {FIC} [306 Pages] Review
Reader Reviews Preparing To Live While Preparing To Die: Tragic, Unpredictable, Emotionally Empathic, Superb
Unabridged Audio CDs [7 CDs, 8.0 Hours] Read By Paul Auster
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Oracle Night (2003) {FIC} [256 Pages] Review
Reader Reviews Writer's Cramp Cures Writer's Block (And Vice Versa): Entrancing, Story Within A Story Within A Story, Nature Of Time, Superb
Unabridged Audio Cassettes [6 Cassettes, 8.0 Hours] Read By Paul Auster
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Full Catastrophe, The (1990) {813.54} [317 Pages]
Reader Reviews Live-In Linguist Marriage Counselor (Jeremy Cook): Hilarious, Literalist, Eccentric, Excellent.
Mysteries Of Pittsburgh (1988) {FIC} [320 Pages] Internet Book List Film: Mysteries Of Pittsburgh (in 2007)
Reader Reviews Coming Of Age After College; Is This All There Is?: Friendships, Man-Woman, Man-Man, Man-Couple Relations, Funny, Eccentric, Touching, Excellent.
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Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier And Clay, The (2000) {FIC} [656 Pages] Internet Book List Film: Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier And Clay, The (in 2009)
Pulitzer Prize For Fiction (2001)
ABRIDGED Audio CD [8 CDs, 9 Hours]
Reader Reviews Identity Crises In Comics And In Brooklyn: Partnerships, Man-Man-Woman Relations, Funny, Magical, Absorbing, Superb.
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Yiddish Policeman's Union, The (2007) {FIC} [432 Pages] Internet Book List
Unabridged Audio CD [10 CDs, 11.75 Hours]
Reader Reviews Solving Crime In An Alternate Sitka: Jewish Immigrants, Parallel World, Stories, Justice, Funny, Eccentric, Emotionally Heartfelt, Superb.
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Widows' Adventures, The (1989) {FIC} [386 Pages]
Reader Reviews Driving Cross Country While Blind, Directed By An Alcoholic Sister: Suspenseful, Funny, Sad, Excellent.
Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close (2005) {FIC} [368 Pages] Reading Guide
Unabridged Audio CD [10 CDs, 11.75 Hours]
Read By:Jeff Woodman, Richard Ferrone, And Barbara Caruso
Reader Reviews Child's Loss Of Father: Son-Father-Grandfather Relations, Ever Widening Revelations, Emotionally Resonant, Superb
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Alice Springs (1999) {FIC} [260 Pages] Reading Guide
Reader Reviews Aborigines and Australian Outback Adventure: Daughter-Father Relationship, Discovering Inner Essence, Emotionally Resonant, Excellent
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Princess Bride, The [ S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure (The 'Good Parts' Version) ]
(1973) {FIC} [416 Pages] Reference Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Nested Books; Fractured Fairy Tale Satire: Romantic, Adventure, Intelligent, Funny, Emotionally Resonant, Excellent
Unabridged Audio Cassettes [8 Cassettes, 12.0 Hours Estimated]
See Also on Film List: Princess Bride, The (1987)
Princess Bride Quotes
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Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time, The (2003) {FIC} [240 Pages] Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews An Autistic Point Of View: Young Adult, Logic As Safety, Humorous, Emotionally Touching, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CD [5 CDs, 6.25 Hours]
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Raw Shark Texts, The (2007) {FIC} [448 Pages] 3 Part Interview With Steven Hall (Baby Got Books)
Reader Reviews Memory Reboot And Rediscovery: Self Essence, Black Humor, Satire, Exciting, Unpredictable, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CD [Est. 15 CDs, 20.0 Hours]
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Hoot (2002) {FIC} [292 Pages] Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Ecological Theme: Young Adults, Black Humor, Satire, Emotionally Resonant, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CD [8 CDs, 10.0 Hours]
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Skinny Dip (2004) {FIC} [368 Pages]
Reader Reviews Ecological Theme: Innocents And Villains, Black Humor, Satire, Emotionally Resonant, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CD [11 CDs, 13.5 Hours] Read By Stephen Hoye
Kite Runner, The (2003) {FIC} [336 Pages] Reading Group Guide Internet Book List Film: Kite Runner, The (in 2007)
Reader Reviews Memoir-Like Portrait Of Afghanistan: Family Relations, Kite Flying/Running, Friendship, Betrayal, Redemption,
Emotionally Heartfelt, Superb
Unabridged Audio CD [10 CDs, 12.0 Hours]
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Broken For You (2004) {FIC} [384 Pages] Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Reconstituted Lives And Objects: Extended Family Relations, Seattle Locale, Dead And Alive,
Emotionally Heartfelt, Superb
Unabridged Audio CD [13 CDs, 15.0 Hours]
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Unbearable Lightness Of Being, The (1984) {FIC} [320 Pages] Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Philosophy, Politics, Romance in 1960s Prague, Czechoslovakia: Romantic, Erotic, Sad, Emotionally Moving, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CD [10 CDs, 12.0 Hours]
See Also on Film List: Unbearable Lightness Of Being, The (1988)
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Case Of Curiosities, A (1992) {FIC} [358 Pages] Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Mechanical Genius' Adventures in France during 1700s: Romantic, Erotic, Intelligent, Emotionally Moving, Excellent
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Fortress Of Solitude, The (2003) {FIC} [528 Pages] Reading Group Guide
Unabridged Audio Cassette (Also Audio Download) [11 Cassettes, 18.5 Hours]
Reader Reviews Friendships and Coming Of Age In Brooklyn: Funny, Musical, Emotionally Moving, Superb.
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Motherless Brooklyn (1999) {FIC} [336 Pages] National Book Critics Circle Award 1999 Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Unabridged Audio Cassette [8 Cassettes, 11.75 Hours estimated ] (Also Audio CD)
Reader Reviews Detecting With Tourette's Syndrome: Funny, Ironic, Emotionally Moving, Superb. Film: Motherless Brooklyn (in 2007)
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Creator (1980) {FIC} [490 Pages]
Reader Reviews Teacher-Student Relations: Funny, Presaged Cloning, Eccentric, Superb. Film: Creator (1985)
Memorable Quotes From The Film
Satan: His Psychotherapy And Cure By The Unfortunate Dr. Kassler, J.S.P.S. (1982) {FIC} [496 Pages]
Reader Reviews Pyschiatry and Computers: Funny, Temporarily Depressing, Inventive, Superb. Film: Crazy As Hell (2002)
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Diagnosis, The (2002) {FIC} [384 Pages] Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews The Reality Of Memory Loss: Maximum of Speed and Information => Minimum Of Spirituality, Reflective, Mentally Stimulating, Excellent
Unabridged Audio CDs [10 CDs, 12.0 Hours estimated ]
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Einstein Dreams (1993) {FIC} [179 Pages] References Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Metaphorical Alternate Realities Involving Time: Imaginative, Reflective, Mentally Stimulating, Excellent
Unabridged Audio Cassette [4 Cassettes, 6.0 Hours estimated ] (Read By Michael York)
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Reunion, The (2003) {FIC} [240 Pages] Review Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Memory And A Past Love Affair: Imaginative, Reflective, Regretful, Empathic, Excellent
Unabridged Audio Cassette [6 Cassettes, 8.0 Hours estimated ] (Read By Scott Brick)
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Cloud Atlas (2004) {FIC} [509 Pages] Reviews
Reader Reviews 6 Interlocking Stories Over Time And Place: Imaginative, Linguistically Adept, Mentally Stimulating, Emotionally Compelling, Excellent
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English Patient, The (1992) {FIC} [320 Pages] Booker Prize (1992) Reference And Quotes
Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Looking Back Among 4 Damaged Lives In Italy And Libyian Desert: Lyrical, Romantic, Passionate,
Emotionally Haunting, Superb Film: English Patient (1996)
Unabridged Audio Cassette [8 Cassettes, 12.0 Hours estimated ] (Read By Michael Ondaatje)
See Also on Film List: English Patient (1996)
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Magician's Assistant, The (1997) {FIC} [357 Pages] Review Reading Group Guide
Reader Reviews Death And Loss Of Intimacy: Poignant, Dreams, Funny, Emotionally Haunting, Superb
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Glimpse Of Tiger, A (1971) {FIC} [191 Pages]
Reader Reviews Zany Romance: Hilarious, Intelligent, Sad, Passionate, Emotionally Gripping, Excellent
Summer Of '42 (1971) {FIC} [275 Pages]
Reader Reviews Boy Growing Up During WWII: Hilarious, Nostalgic, Sad, Emotionally Resonant, Excellent. Film: Summer Of '42 (1971)
Unabridged eBook (Microsoft Reader Required)
There Should Have Been Castles (1978) {FIC} [607 Pages]
Reader Reviews Stellar Romance: Hilarious, Intelligent, Poignant, Passionate, Emotionally Gripping, Excellent
Villa Incognito (2004) {FIC} [256 Pages] Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Tanukis And Humans: Amusing, Satirical, Cynical, Passionate, Excellent
Unabridged CDs [6 CDs, 8.0 Hours estimated ] Read By Bennett Whitener
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House Of God, The (1978) {FIC} [429 Pages]
Reader Reviews Overwhelmed Hospital Intern Maintaining: Hilarious, Satirical, Cynical, Passionate, Excellent. Film: The House Of God (1984)
Unabridged Audio Cassette [9 Cassettes, 14.0 Hours estimated ]
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Queen's Gambit, The (1983) {FIC} [243 Pages]
Reader Reviews Girl's Survival, Addiction And Will Around Chess: Chess Internals, Addiction Internals, Cynical, Passionate, Absorbing, Excellent.
Unabridged Audio Cassette [7 Cassettes, 9.0 Hours estimated ]
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Way I Found Her, The (1997) {FIC} [368 Pages]
Reader Reviews Coming-Of-Age In Paris: Loner, From Naive To Insightful, Teenage Boy-Older Woman Relations, Mystery, Passionate, Excellent
Unabridged Audio Cassette [10 Cassettes, 12.33 Hours ] Read By Samuel West
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Summer Of Katya, The (1983, Reissued 2005) {FIC} [288 Pages]
Reader Reviews Young Love Story In 1914 Basque France: Enchanting, Psychological, Passionate, Tragic, Superb
Unabridged Audio Cassette [7 Cassettes, 10.0 Hours estimated ]
E-Book Digital Download (Microsoft Reader), (Adobe Reader)
Ordinary Heroes (2005) {FIC} [384 Pages]
Reader Reviews Son Seeking Father's Secret Life History: Funny, Philosophical, Violent, WWII Setting, Passionate, Excellent.
Unabridged Audio CD [12 CDs, 13.5 Hours ]
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Secret Life Of Eva Hathaway (Told In Her Own Words), The (1985) {FIC} [383 Pages]
Reader Reviews Overcommitted Heroine Maintaining: Funny, Satirical, Passionate, Excellent.
Birdy (1978) {FIC} [320 Pages] Internet Book List Film: Birdy (1984)
Reader Reviews Friends, Sanity and Birds: Male Friendship, Flying Obsession, Dream States, Emotionally Moving, Excellent.
Dad (1981) {FIC} [449 Pages] Internet Book List Film: Dad (1989)
Reader Reviews Dad From 3 Male Viewpoints: Father-Son Relations, Escapades, Mortality, Emotionally Heartfelt, Excellent.
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Last Lovers (1991) {FIC} [387 Pages] Internet Book List
Audio Cassettes (4 Cassettes, 8 Hours [Monophonic On Each Stereo Track])
Reader Reviews Artist and Blind Older Woman: "Believing Is Seeing", Poignant, Passionate, Younger Man-Older Woman Relations, Miraculous, Excellent.
My French Whore (2006) {FIC} [192 Pages]
Reader Reviews Coward Into Hero In WW I: Suspenseful, Insightful, Romantic, Passionate, Excellent.
Unabridged Audio CD [3 CDs, 3.8 Hours ]
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For Children
Shrinking Of Treehorn, The (1971) {J FIC} [64 Pages]
Drawings By Edward Gorey (1925-2000)
Editorial And Reader Reviews Child Quest To Communicate To Adults: Droll, Bizarre, Child's Viewpoint, Excellent.
Love You Forever (1987) {J FIC} [32 Pages]
Illustrated By Sheila McGraw
Reader Reviews Mother And Son Unconditional Love: Life And Death, Child/Parent Viewpoints, Emotionally Heartfelt And Mirroring, Superb
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Math Curse, The (1995) {J FIC} [32 Pages]
Editorial And Reader Reviews Making Math Fun Via A Story Problem: Hilarious, Absorbing Math Questions, Clever, Excellent.
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Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales, The (1992) {J 398.2} [52 Pages]
Editorial And Reader Reviews Fractured Fairy Tales Illustrated And Retold For All Ages: Hilarious, Satiric, Parody, Clever, Excellent.
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Who Needs Donuts? (1973, 2003) {J FIC} [40 Pages]
Reader Reviews Children's Food And Love Link: Dense Art, Unexpected Plot, Funny, Independent Quest, Excellent.
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C D B ! (1968) {J 793.73} [44 Pages]
Editorial And Reader Reviews Children's First Read Aloud Book: Alphabet And Digit Sounds, Puzzles, Clever, Excellent.
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C D C ! (1984) {J 793.73} [78 Pages]
Editorial And Reader Reviews Children's Second Read Aloud Book: Alphabet And Digit Sounds, Puzzles, Clever, Excellent.
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Mysteries (Fiction)
Adios Muchachos (2001) {FIC} [245 Pages] Translation From Spanish Into English by Carlos Lopez; Edgar Award 2002
Reader Reviews Caper: Sexy, Bicycles and Prostitution, Suspenseful, Excellent.
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Killing Floor (1997) {FIC} [359 Pages] Best First Novel 1998: Anthony And Barry Awards Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Jack Reacher In Southern Town: Procedural, Detached, Suspenseful, Wry Anti-Hero, Addictively Readable, Superb.
Unabridged Audio Cassettes [10 Cassettes, 12.0 Hours estimated ] Read By Dick Hill
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Enemy, The (2004) {FIC} [400 Pages] Best Novel Barry Award 2005 2005 Nero Wolfe Award Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Jack Reacher Prequel: Family Context, Bold, Suspenseful, Constrained Anti-Hero, Addictively Readable, Superb.
Unabridged Audio Cassettes [10 Cassettes, 12.0 Hours estimated ] Read By Dick Hill
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One Shot (2005) {FIC} [384 Pages] Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Jack Reacher Defender: Behavioral Puzzle, Bold, Suspenseful, Constrained Anti-Hero, Addictively Readable, Superb.
Unabridged Audio CDs [10 CDs, 12.0 Hours estimated ] Read By Dick Hill
Bigger They Come, The (1939, Reissued in 1982) {FIC} [186 Pages] Internet Book List
Editorial And Reader Reviews Committing A Perfect Murder: Donald Lam And Bertha Cool, Private Detecting, Employee-Boss Relationship, "Brainy", Excellent.
Offer Of Proof (2003) {FIC} [384 Pages] Book Review
Reader Reviews Public Defender Case: Psychological, Procedural, Very Readable, Excellent.
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Smilla's Sense Of Snow (1992) {FIC} [499 Pages] Translation From Danish Into English by Tiina Nunnally;
Film: Smilla's Sense Of Snow (1997) Reading Group Guide Internet Book List
Reader Reviews Logic and Snow; Suspense: Psychological, Love, Loss, Alienation, Excellent.
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Stealing Lillian (1975) {FIC} [279 Pages]
Reader Reviews Hilarious Caper And Con: Suspense, Action, Funny, Excellent.
Two Lucky People (1978) {FIC} [179 Pages] Alternative Link
Reader Reviews Near Death And Desperate; The Support Staff From Hell: Romantic, Caper, Hilarious, Excellent.
Out (2003) {FIC} [340 Pages] Translation From Japanese Into English by Stephen Snyder Film: Out (In 2008)
Reading Group Guide Canadian Book Club Guide
Reader Reviews A Friend Will Help You Move; Only A True Friend Will Help You Move A Body: Japanese City Culture,
Women's Slice Of Life, Psychological, Emotionally Gripping, Excellent.
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Mind Game, The (2000) {FIC} [340 Pages]