The author of the book does not typify a police officer. Bacon tells about his ups and downs at the academy and on the beat. As I was reading the book I could not help but understand the personal struggles Bacon was having as a police officer
and how he …

This trilogy of novels is one of the most moving, sad and sometimes uplifting reads I have had in a long time. The first novel, set in an Eastern European country, begins with the outbreak of World War II, with twin boys Claus and Lucas, being left by their …

This is quite the tome. It weighs in at over 600 pages, but within those pages is the single most comprehensive look at sea serpent from Antiquity to about 1965. Bernard Heuvelmans, the author, holds nothing back in this book and crams in as many sightings as he …

Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ are apparently two books published together as one as basically The Anti-Christ follows on from Twilight. When I was young I was introduced to this book by someone who told me that ‘Nietzsche thinks he is the anti-Christ, this guy is …

This is like Harry Potter for grownups. I really likes this book a lot. It’s a story about magic. It’s set in Victorian times and it features Jonathon Strange, a young magic student, (although young here doesn’t mean pre-teen, like another magic student I could mention) and Mr Norrel, …

There’s something about reading this book now as an adult that is different than the way it felt when I read it as a child. Perhaps it has to do with the way the book has entered the culture, with the movie, with the many children’s fantasy books …

If such creatures, the body, a dog, a tree, a hint of red color, the devil and a horse could talk, and then communicate like humans in general. What will happen? All that became one of the many unique that we can see from the style of Orhan Pamuk …

“Going After Cacciato” is a novel about a squad of infantrymen in the Vietnam War. It’s an interesting story and has a surrealistic quality about it that at times makes the reader feel as if he were experiencing the disorientation many of those who served in Vietnam experienced.
There are …

This is a sweet, entertaining children’s fantasy book and it’s the first in a trilogy. It’s a heartwarming story and focuses on rescuing a sick neighborhood squirrel. It’s also about finding the fire within you as the renter did when he finally finishes the story he was writing. By …

This is the third book in the series about Gil Cunningham, a young lawyer living in Glasgow around 1500. The story starts when Gil meets an old friend, the Glasgow merchant Augie Morison. When unloading one of Augie’s deliveries, they find a severed head instead of the delivery of books …

Several month’s ago I had the opportunity to read The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg. I enjoyed the book immensly and so when I saw her novel Open House at the library I knew that I just had to read it.
To be tyotally honest Open House was …

I’m not a typical Irvine Welsh fan. In fact, I didn’t manage to finish the novel “Trainspotting” and I kind of hated the movie, even with Ewan McGregor. I am not particularly in love with his stylization either - the mannerisms can be annoying and his tendency to write …

In the first chapter of “The Scarlet Letter” titled “The Prison Door”, Hawthorne addresses the prospect of utopia by pointing out the blatant realization that all societies, regardless of their intentions must face the harsh realities of life. Therefore, Hawthorne suggests that the prospect of utopia is in fact …

Affiliate Masters Course by Ken Evoy is a handy book which teaches internet marketers how to succeed at affiliate marketing. First of all, when I was starting out as an affiliate marketer, this was one of the first books I ever read. The guide was really comprehensive and the …

“The Ordinary Princess” by M.M.Kaye is a charming fairy tale about a princess who is not beautiful but ordinary, for a change. When Princess Amy is born and fairies come to bless her with special gifts, one of them happens to be cranky and gives Amy a most unusual …

JONATHON LIVINGSTON SEAGULL by Richard Bach (writer and a former US air force pilot) is a wonderful book about
“following your dreams” even if it means going against your own family or society. The author Richard Bach in this book has given life to an outrageous seagull named Jonathon who …

I love the book Diary of a C-list Celeb by Paul Hendy very much. Paul Hendy is a very awesome author and he had written concise, amazing and truly clear story and I felt like reading this again one of these days.
I was laughing so hard at …

I read this book as my hubby recommended it.It was fantastic and each page has twists and turns which made me not to keep the book inspite of my busy work schedule.The story starts with the murder of two justices–Abe and Glenn Jensen.The FBI cannot even able …

This is a wonderful book written by Robin Sharma. It is a fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny. The message in the book is very powerful and inspiring and gives you an step by step approach to living with greater courage, balance, and joy. It …

I really enjoy reading books in the MPH Bookstore at The Curve Outlet. The environment there is so cozy that make me feel as valued customer. The outlet will always play soft music for the customers. They have few sofa seats for customers to browse through …

Encyclopaedia Britannica 2007 Deluxe Edition is one of the most complete encyclopedia I have ever used. I can find almost anything of human and natural history in the software. Besides the rich content, it is also very well designed, user friendly and easy to navigate.
There are five sections …

This book by Jeffrey Archer consists of twelve short stories, each of about 20 pages. If one is not interested in reading through long novels and wants to spend time while traveling by plane or train, this is an ideal book. According to the author, 11 of the stories …

Deathbed (written by William X Kienzle and published by First Ballantine, 1987)
This is a different sort of story; in fact it departs from the usual serious tone of the author’s other stories. Kienzle has injected humor and wit in this story, through a number of hilarious characters.
Sister Eileen …

When my wife was 16, she was getting her first drivers lesson and nearly got into a wreck. Because of that, she went more than a decade without getting behind the wheel again. So, when she decided to get her license, one of the first things I bought her …

If you have young children, nieces/nephews, or grandchildren who enjoy bedtime stories before bed (or any part of the day, really), this collection of stories is perfect! Instead of having your kids watch the movies for all the fairytale stories you grew up with yourself, why not read it …

Jessamy Harrison is the daughter of a father who came from England and the mother who came from Nigeria. Jessamy always felt different from other children. She always fears and when she feels angry, she would scream. Because it is, she does not have any friends. Jess invited her …

I have taken to reading the entire series written by James Patterson about The Women’s Murder Club. I first became intrigued by it when I watched the TV series based on this book, which had a very short run, and to date, I have not heard if it will …

“Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear is a comprehensive guide on how to create lasting change through the development of small, incremental habits. The book is filled with practical advice, real-life examples, and clear instructions on how …

“The Little Big Book of Christmas” by Lena Tabori is a book that can be purchased for nineteen dollars and ninety-nine cents. While that may sound like a lot for a book, there’s a great deal of content waiting to be enjoyed within the book, spread out across a …

Stay hungry stay foolish is the latest nonfiction book by Rashmi Bansal a former IIM student. The book showcase the 25 people from IIM ahmedabad who didnt take up the usual campus placement and high paying secure job, instead of that they their own …

This book is a continuation of the series Nicholas Flammel written by Michael Scott. The first book titled The Alchemist that made a lot of fans fascinated. This story continues after Sophie and her colleagues managed to escape from Dr. Dee. Sophie who has been trained magic, managed to …

Smash Cut is the newest book out bestselling author, Sandra Brown. Smash Cut is an interesting book to read since I have not read this author in while. I was in the mood to read her book so I made the decision to go ahead and read it. I …

True Betrayals is one of of all-time favourites by Roberts.
Gabe Slater and Kelsey Monroe are our characters in this story. Kelsey visits her mother, whom she thought was dead all along, at her farm, Three Willows. Gabe is a neighbour and owns Longshot, the farm next to Three …

As I intended to go into affiliate marketing, I got myself a few how-to books on web pages creation.I am a newbie in this line of works which offer infinitely return provided you can make it.
Coming back to web pages creation for my website which is the first step …

This is the second book written by Frederick Forsyth that I read. My previous book, The Fist Of God was a stunner so I decided to sample more of his works. Turns out, this book is equally, if not more colourful than my previous …

Anne Elliot is a twenty eight year old lady from an aristocratic but impoverished family. Her father, Sir Walter Elliot of Kellynch Hall, has wasted his fortune by the life of luxury and uncontrollable spending, which he nevertheless intends to continue, somehow, relying on his name and connections. He …

What do we know about Steve Jobs, his formation as a person and as a businessman? What do we know about the shape of Apple Corporation? Before reading the book, I knew nothing. It is probably one of the most exciting books I have read in the last five …

Mario Party 3 Prima’s Official Strategy Guide proved to be an enjoyable read as it featured some impressive artwork of the characters and boards that cannot be found anywhere else but in this guide. That is one of the main reasons that I purchase strategy guides: I like to …

I have read the book —˜How to get control of your time and your life’ written by Alan Lakein. This is an excellent book. The author clearly tells us how to make good use of our time. When we make the best use of our time, we also make …

The Witcher saga consists of two short story collections and five novels, each dealing with tales of the witcher Geralt of Rivia and his companions. The Witchers, in Sapkowski’s written world, are genetically enhanced monster slayers who are hired for money to kill the beasts that horrify the peaceful …

“Izzy, Willy-Nilly” is a young adult novel about a girl who loses a leg in a car accident. The author, Cynthia Voigt, is one of my favorite writers. I found this book to be interesting, although not as richly written as the author’s Tillerman saga.
The character of …

My favorite book, which I have read over and over repeatedly throughout the years, would definately have to be Stephen King’s ‘Misery’. I love this book! It is about a writer named Paul Sheldon who ends up in deep trouble in a snow-blinded Colorado, and he’s in a car …

Have you ever heard about wrapagami? This precious book contains simple, clear and easy to understand instructions, along with intelligible, easy to follow diagrams. An illustrator and graphic (award-winning) designer Jennifer Playford enrich her line of fabric gift wraps with dynamic, fanciful illustrations that take your breath away. But …

Much of this book I really enjoyed. This author did her research in period furniture and clothing. Because the book is set in two eras, the jumping was a little confusing. But the witchcraft reenactments were very well done. Where she didn’t impress me was in her portrayal of …

Sons And Lovers by D.H Lawrence is considered to be one of the greatest works of twentieth century literature. What is unique about this novel is its profound psychological insides into the complex relationships between sons and mother and between son and other women. I got this novel as …

Stupid me! I have to confess that I picked up Part 1 of Tron Original Movie Adaptation thinking that it was the comic book version of the upcoming “Tron Legacy” movie. I had very little regrets though when I saw the name of one of my favorite comic writers, …

This book was borrowed to me by my mom, and it is a very nice story about family crisis, middle-age crisis and love troubles in a marriage stuck in a rut. It tells about Sasha, who is bored with her domestic life. She felt like life no …

Vernor Vinge has written so far about five novels, three of which have won the Hugo (A Fire Upon Deep, A Deepness In The Sky and Rainbow’s End).
Still he has two Hugo awards for short stories, so he is a very popular science fiction writer in America.
Vinge was the …

Physics is one of the real complicated subject and need to understand the concept rather than mugging it up, it’s something similar to math’s and thus need some proper guidance for scoring some good marks. We were lucky to have a good teacher but along with a good …

Hidden Currents is the seventh book in the Drake Sisters series by a wonderful author, Christine Feehan. This is Elle and Jackson’s story and I was blown away by this book. I was not expecting Elle to be introduced the ways she was but once I got past that …