Books Read in 2014 on paapereira.xyz

Norwegian by Night (Sigrid Ødegård #1) by Derek B. Miller (2012)

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:56:00 +0000

Norwegian by Night (Sigrid Ødegård #1) by Derek B. Miller (2012)

Author: Derek B. Miller
First Published: 2012
Series: Sigrid Ødegård Book 1
Score: 5/10

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He will not admit it to Rhea and Lars - never, of course not - but Sheldon can’t help but wonder what it is he’s doing here..

Eighty-two years old, and recently widowed, Sheldon Horowitz has grudgingly moved to Oslo, with his grand-daughter and her Norwegian husband. An ex-Marine, he talks often to the ghosts of his past - the friends he lost in the Pacific and the son who followed him into the US Army, and to his death in Vietnam.

Dexter in the Dark (Dexter #3) by Jeff Lindsay (2006)

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:45:00 +0000

Dexter in the Dark (Dexter #3) by Jeff Lindsay (2006)

Author: Jeff Lindsay
First Published: 2006
Series: Dexter Book 3
Score: 6/10

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In his work as a Miami crime scene investigator, Dexter Morgan is accustomed to seeing evil deeds…particularly because, on occasion, he rather enjoys committing them himself. Guided by his Dark Passenger (the reptilian voice inside him), he lives his outwardly normal life adhering to one simple rule: He kills only very bad people. Dexter slides through life undetected, working as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, helping his fiancée raise her two adorable (if somewhat…unique) children, and always planning his next jaunt as Dexter the Dark Avenger under the light of the full moon.

The Shining (The Shining #1) by Stephen King (1977)

Sat, 22 Nov 2014 23:31:00 +0000

The Shining (The Shining #1) by Stephen King (1977)

Author: Stephen King
First Published: January 28th 1977
Series: The Shining Book 1, Stephen King Novels
Score: 8/10

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Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he’ll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.

Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter #2) by Jeff Lindsay (2005)

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:13:00 +0000

Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter #2) by Jeff Lindsay (2005)

Author: Jeff Lindsay
First Published: March 15th 2005
Series: Dexter Book 2
Score: 7/10

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He’s a charming monster… A macabre hero… A serial killler who only kills bad people.

Dexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. It’s just not easy being an ethical serial killer - especially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous Sergeant Doakes (who believes Dexter is a homicidal maniac…which, of course, he is). In an attempt to throw Doakes off his trail, Dexter has had to slip deep into his foolproof disguise. While not working as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, he now spends nearly all his time with his cheerful girlfriend, Rita, and her two children, sipping light beer and slowly becoming the world’s first serial couch potato. But how long can Dexter play Kick the Can instead of Slice the Slasher? How long before his Dark Passenger forces him to drop the charade and let his inner monster run free?

Room by Emma Donoghue (2010)

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:25:00 +0100

Room by Emma Donoghue (2010)

Author: Emma Donoghue
First Published: August 20th 2010
Score: 7/10

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To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world….

Told in the inventive, funny, and poignant voice of Jack, Room is a celebration of resilience—and a powerful story of a mother and son whose love lets them survive the impossible.

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it’s where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits.

Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter #1) by Jeff Lindsay (2004)

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 23:53:00 +0100

Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter #1) by Jeff Lindsay (2004)

Author: Jeff Lindsay
First Published: July 10th 2004
Series: Dexter Book 1
Score: 9/10

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Meet Dexter Morgan, a polite wolf in sheep’s clothing. He’s handsome and charming, but something in his past has made him abide by a different set of rules. He’s a serial killer whose one golden rule makes him immensely likeable: he only kills bad people. And his job as a blood splatter expert for the Miami police department puts him in the perfect position to identify his victims. But when a series of brutal murders bearing a striking similarity to his own style start turning up, Dexter is caught between being flattered and being frightened—of himself or some other fiend.

With Morning Comes Mistfall by George R.R. Martin (1973)

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:32:00 +0100

With Morning Comes Mistfall by George R.R. Martin (1973)

Author: George R.R. Martin
First Published: May 1973
Score: 3/10

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A science fiction short story, first published by Analog magazine in May 1973. It was the first story by George R. R. Martin to be nominated for Hugo Award and Nebula Award.

The Everything Store by Brad Stone (2013)

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:41:00 +0100

The Everything Store by Brad Stone (2013)

Author: Brad Stone
First Published: 2013
Score: 7/10

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The definitive story of Amazon.com, one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn’t content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that’s never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech’s other elite innovators–Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg–Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. THE EVERYTHING STORE will be the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read.

Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897)

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:37:00 +0100

Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897)

Author: Bram Stoker
First Published: May 26th 1897
Score: 10/10

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Because of the widespread awareness of the story of the evil Transylvanian count and the success of numerous film adaptations that have been created over the years, the modern audience hasn’t had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker’s original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we’ve tried something different. By returning to Stoker’s original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we’ve sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.

The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick (2001)

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 23:56:00 +0100

The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick (2001)

Author: Kevin Mitnick
First Published: January 1st 2001
Score: 6/10

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The world’s most infamous hacker offers an insider’s view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick’s exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world’s most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, “It takes a thief to catch a thief.”

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins (2010)

Sat, 03 May 2014 22:54:00 +0100

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins (2010)

Author: Suzanne Collins
First Published: August 2010
Series: The Hunger Games Book 3
Score: 8/10

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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena live, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge….

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins (2009)

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:36:00 +0100

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins (2009)

Author: Suzanne Collins
First Published: September 1st 2009
Series: The Hunger Games Book 2
Score: 8/10

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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge!

Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie (1923)

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:45:00 +0000

Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie (1923)

Author: Agatha Christie
First Published: May 1923
Series: Hercule Poirot Book 2
Score: 5/10

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When Poirot arrives in France, following an urgent appeal for help, he finds he is too late. His client, a South American millionaire, has been stabbed to death and his body flung into a freshly dug open grave on the golf course adjoining the property. Meanwhile the millionaire’s wife is found bound and gagged in her room. Her wrists are badly cut and she seems to be in shock, but she agrees to speak to Poirot. She tells him that they were attacked by thugs who tied her up and forced her husband to leave the house, dressed only in his underwear, before brutally killing him. Poirot is not sure whether to believe her story. Did she, as the sole beneficiary of her millionaire husband’s estate, set the whole thing up? And if not, who did kill M. Renauld? The suspects include the mysterious Dulcie Duveen and Renauld’s son Jack, who had quarreled violently with his father. As Poirot investigates, the mystery begins to unfold—but not before another murder occurs. . . John Moffatt stars as Poirot, with Jeremy Clyde as Captain Hastings, Madeline Smith as Dulcie Duveen, and Stephen Tompkinson as Jack.

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium #3) by Stieg Larsson (2007)

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:38:00 +0000

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest (Millennium #3) by Stieg Larsson (2007)

Author: Stieg Larsson
First Published: May 2007
Series: Millennium Book 3
Score: 7/10

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Lisbeth Salander lies in Intensive Care with a bullet lodged in her head. She will face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her release.

With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, Salander must not only prove her innocence, but identify and denounce the corrupt politicians that have allowed the vulnerable to become victims of abuse and violence. Salander is now ready to fight back.

The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2) by Stieg Larsson (2006)

Sun, 26 Jan 2014 23:51:00 +0000

The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2) by Stieg Larsson (2006)

Author: Stieg Larsson
First Published: May 9th 2006
Series: Millennium Book 2
Score: 7/10

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Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. Two Millennium journalists are murdered and Salander’s fingerprints are on the weapon. Her history of unpredictable behaviour makes her the official suspect, but no-one can find her. Salander may be an expert at staying out of sight, but she also has ways of tracking down her most elusive enemies.