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Friday Giggles: Condensed Version

For your Friday Giggles I present you with the hilarious Book-A-Minute Classics and Book-A-Minute SF/F sites, with their "Ultra-Condensed Books" lists. Browse about at will. But make sure you take a peek at the particularly giggle-worthy ultra-condensed versions of A Tale of Two Cities, Pride & Prejudice, The Fionavar Tapestry, and my personal favorite--The Book of Three. What the heck, let's throw Twilight in there for good measure. Enjoy.
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  1. Rhiannon Hart7:33 PM

    Oh lordy! That's supendous and hilarious. Sarcasm and wit galore! Did you read the Handmaid's Tale? Hoot!

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  2. Angiegirl11:34 PM

    Rhiannon, I just did! So awesome.

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  3. M2:24 PM

    Hey Angiegirl,

    I just wanted to let you know you won a book cover on our site (http://thebookbinge.com/2009/05/hide-book-book-cover-winners.html). Can you please email me with your mailing information so I get order your prize?

    Thanks!

    Holly

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  4. Angiegirl10:41 AM

    Holly, thank you! Info on the way.

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