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American Taboo: Murder in the Peace Corps (Philip Weiss) (October 05, 2005)
The title sounds sensational until you learn that "taboo" is the only English word that comes from Tongan. Tonga is the tiny Polynesian island kingdom where, in 1976, one Peace Corps volunteer murdered another. ... (continued)
Water Music (T.C. Boyle) (October 26, 2003) I might never have found my new favorite book, T. Coraghessan Boyle's Water Music, if not for the friend who recommended it (thanks M.Co!). Unfortunately, Eric got to it first and I was forced to endure much snickering and chuckling... ... (continued)
Mali Blues (Llieve Joris) (October 21, 2003) I read the English translation of Mali Blues, which was originally written in Dutch. It's a modern and down-to-earth travelogue. I had a hunch it wouldn’t be outstanding, and, loose in structure, it does ramble a bit aimlessly. However, Joris'... ... (continued)
Mali: The Bradt Travel Guide (Ross Velton) (May 01, 2003) 
