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November Reads

I managed 6 books in November, while also writing my latest NaNoWriMo novel. I tend to avoid fiction while writing fiction, except for inspiring fiction that I'd like to imitate, such as Gabaldon's work. So, other than the two children's books, the only fiction I read was a Kathy Reichs novel, during a writing slump. Well, and Gabaldon, but that's a given, right? Edward, Hoppy and Joe by Robert Lawson - 11/10/09 Excellent - Childrens One of my favorites from childhood – Edward the rabbit, Hoppy the toad, and Joe the possum have many adventures. My kids ADORED this read-aloud. I had hesitated reading it to them because of its age. It was rather old when *I* read it years ago. But it was very amusing and well-written. I think I shall have to read them more Robert Lawson. Perhaps Ben and Me and Rabbit Hill ? Until It Hurts by Mark Hyman - 11/16/09 Excellent - Non-fiction America's obsession with youth sports and how it harms our kids A review of this new book somewh