Books I read in 2006 - Part 1 of 2
Rediscover the standout books read in 2006, featuring Stephen King's *Cell* and Dan Savage's *Skipping Towards Gomorrah*. Explore this curated mix of thrilling fiction and sharp social science from our 2006 reading list.
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Skipping Towards Gomorrah
by Dan Savage
An irreverent, opinionated columnist eviscerates conservative critics to celebrate the Seven Deadly Sins--Greed, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Anger, Envy, and Pride--and those who delight in their sinful pursuits. Reprint.
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Cell
by Stephen King
Mayhem and violence are unleashed around the world when a pulse from a mysterious source transforms all cell phone users into homicidal maniacs, and only a small band of "normies" who avoided the technological attack can stop the rampage.
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Maybe a Miracle
by Brian Strause
Comic and heartbreaking, intimate and universal, familiar and extraordinary, Strause's captivating debut novel about a family in crisis takes readers on a miraculous emotional journey into America's heartland.
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The meaning of tingo and other extraordinary words from around the world
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The Brief History of the Dead
by Kevin Brockmeier
From the author of the widely praised "The Truth About Celia" comes a mesmerizing new work that imagines the world of the afterlife and its stark relation to the world of the living.
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The Smiths' Meat is Murder
by Joe Pernice
Joe Pernice is the singer-songwriter behind The Pernice Brothers. His previous band was The Scud Mountain Boys, and he has also recorded under the name Chappaquiddick Skyline. He runs his own record label and has also published a book of poetry.
