Books Reviews
The New West Virginia One-Day Trip Book by Colleen Anderson
With everyone on a budget these days, day trips have become popular, and Colleen Anderson must have been ahead of the curve when she wrote this book. Although it came out in 1998, it still offers great planning tips for having a fun trip in West Virginia that is …
Faster than a Kiss manga
A new manga I’m reading now is called Faster than a Kiss by Tanaka Meca. As always, after seeing that there aren’t any updates yet of the other shoujo manga I have been reading, I resorted to surfing thenet and finding other shoujo manga suggestions by other people so …
Checkmate by Jeffrey Archer
Checkmate is one of those books which make us laugh out loud after finished reading. This book can’t be categorized into any particular category as it is just a different story. This is a short story from the collection ‘A Twist in the Tale’ written by the master storyteller, …
David Korten’s When Corporations Rule the World
Quote: “An economic system can remain viable only so long as society has mechanisms to counter abuses of either state or market power and the erosion of the natural, social and moral capital that such abuses commonly exacerbate.” Korten, David. “When Corporations Rule the World”
Argument: David Korten …
Cassie book
Cassie was a book that I read about a month ago and yet still I remember the main events. I even read this book twice as it kept bringing me back for more.It told the insightful story of how celeberal paralsy can affect a person and the people around …
Irvine Welsh’s 1996 novel “Marabou Stork Nightmares”
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 …
THE GOLDFINCH, book by Donna Tartt
Hey! Today I want to introduce you to one of the most famous American novels by Donna Tartt - FOP. I saw this book in a small attractive bookstore in London. Its cover just amazed me, and when I opened the first pages, it took my breath away!
It …
Hannibal-Thomas Harris book
When i saw this book in the bookshelf, i wanted to read this because and only because of one thing, the movie “Silence of the Lambs” which is the prequel to this book. I really liked the movie and especially the …
Little Woman
Little Woman is a classic novel written by Lousia May Alcott, the first time published in 1868. In this novel Alcott created four female figures who The most popular in United States literature until now. They are Meg, the eldest of four daughter of the March family, sixteen years …
First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
‘First Term at Malory Towers’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton has written about a girl, Darrell, who has gone to study at a boarding school. It is the first time that she studies in a boarding school. The entire book is about the life in …
“Perfect Health” by Deepak Chopra book
Deepak Chopra is supposed to be one of the new age gurus of the era. That being said, I wanted to read a book by him so I picked up Perfect Health. For me, this book was a bit of a disappointment. All the hype surrounding this book is …
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman book
This is a wonderful book for young girls. It is an excellent, well-researched peek into life in medieval England, and it has a strong, smart, intuitive heroine that any mother would be very happy to have her daughter read about. I was assigned this book in the …
The Ramayana
The Ramayana as written by R K Narayan is an interesting read. The Ramayana is an ancient epic of India. Many authors have written the Ramayana in their own styles. R K Narayan’s style is unique and incomparable. When I read the Ramayana of R K Narayan, there were …
True Betrayals by Nora Roberts
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 …
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: a book by Barbara Robinson
I decided to read “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson when I learned that some of my children might be trying out for the play version of the novel at our local community theater. What I discovered was an entertaining, funny, and thought-provoking tale that left me …
Old Boys by Charles McCarry
Oh man! I think my family would disown me if they found out I read and really liked this book. Jesus and the CIA? Just that concept makes me want to scream. Who would have thought it could work. It takes all the mystery behind the fall of Christianity …
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
I love reading thriller books. My favorite authors so far are Sidney Sheldon, John Grisham, Robert Ludlum, to name some. It was my brother who gave me the idea that Dan Brown is a very good author. He advised me to try but when I saw the …
The Ring by Danielle Steel
Once in a while we get to read or see a best work which we will remember for the rest of our lives. The Ring by Danielle Steel is one such work and this book is so touching and so excellently written that one can’t get out of the …
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne
If you want to fully understand the concept of freedom then you simply have to read How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World - A Handbook for Personal Liberty.
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World has to be the most inspirational book that I have ever read …
Mario Kart 64 Nintendo Players Guide
The Mario Kart 64 Nintendo Players Guide is a real handy guide to have because it provides racers with complete and detailed images of all the race tracks and all the battle maps. This means a racer can see every shortcut and be aware of every obstacle. Not only …
Children’s Book: Bunny Party by Rosemary Wells
Bunny Party by Rosemary Wells is another book about Max and Ruby, two young bunnies who apparently do not have any parents but seem to do pretty well running a household by themselves.
In this story, Ruby is planning a Birthday party for Grandma. As usual, Ruby is super …
Coloring Guide to Regional Human Anatomy Coloring Book
This detailedcoloring guide is one of the best and clearly laid out human anatomy books I have ever used. Each picture is very well laid out and clearly labeled leaving no room for confusion. For plates where the illustration could get confusing with many things needing to …
Mandie and the Quilt Mystery by Lois Gladys Leppard
I really have to be honest. This book title, Mandie and the Quilt Mystery by Lois Gladys Leppard is as cool as it can be. But on the other hand, it is much more suitable for growing youngsters. The story is very delightful and I love the …
Hot Item by Riley Nash
Someone borrowed me a nice quarterback novel love book titled Hot Item. This story tells about Sophie Jordan, a co-owner of a Sports Management Agency called The Hot Zone. This novel marks the end of the series of quarterback novel love stories. However, I did not …
How to Be a Pirate by Cressida Cowell
“How to Be a Pirate” by Cressida Cowell is a sequel to “How to Train Your Dragon”. The memoir of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III continues, telling us how the smart, but not physically strong Viking boy goes through his pirate-training. As we know from the first book, heroic adventures …
My Sweet Audrina by Virginia Cleo Andrews novel
My Sweet Audrina is a novel by Virginia Cleo Andrews. Audrina Adare is pretty young girl who has an unreliable memory. She lives with her parents, aunt, and her aunt’s daughter Vera. She is deprived of knowing precise dates including her birthday though Audrina knows she is born on …
Essential Art History book
Essential Art History’s title is quite a claim for anyone to make for a single book, and one which in actual appearance is fairly unassuming, being no more than a medium-sized hardback of a little over 300 pages, albeit one with a rather startling bright blue front cover. This …
Mayor of Casterbridge Novel
I read this novel last week which was recommended by my uncle.This novel was written by Thomas Hardy and it has added one more feather to his cap.The story revovles round a hay-trusser Michael Henchard who has been rightly called as a Man Of Character by the author. …
Stupid is Forever, a Book by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
So I was crazy on getting this famous book Stupid is Forever by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and so when I had the chance (and money) to buy it, I grabbed it like a hungry lion. I bought the book in National Bookstore and it cost me 175 pesos. …
Fever Dream by Ray Bradbury- book
Fever Dream is a famous story by Ray Bradbury, a science fiction writer who is renowned for his short stories. Fever Dream has been reprinted many times in numerous anthologies and books of short stories, but first appeared in A Medicine for Melancholy, a story collection written in …
Osamu Tezuka: MW
Today I am reviewing a book by Japanes manga artist Osamu Tezuka. The book is called MW. The book is about two life long friends who first met on a remote island in Japan. On that first meeting, they were the lone survivors of a US military poison gas …
Cheeseburger Subversive by Richard Scarsbrook
Cheeseburger Subversive is a quirky and original novel by Richard Scarsbrook. The whole story is told in first person through the eyes of Dak Sifter. Dak works so well as a character because he is so relatable to me. I think he would be highly relatable to any male …
The Richest Man in Babylon - finance book
I think most people would find this book very approachable and easy to grasp. The Richest man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a beginner’s finance book. It teaches basic lessons about saving and working, as well as very basic ideas about how to invest. It’s a starter …
Perfectly Legal Tax Loopholes by Stephen Courtney
Written specifically for the UK market this is a sensible and down to earth book that deals with three main areas of taxation in the UK - income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
The tax system in Britain is (as in most of the world) is complicated, but …
The mystery of the ivory charm book
I have read the book —˜The mystery of the ivory charm’ written by Carolyn Keene. This book is one among the Nancy Drew series. This book is quite interesting. The story line is good and the way the author has written it is also good. As usual, Nancy shows …
The Sleepless by Graham Masterton novel
The Sleepless is a horror novel that is replete with gruesome descriptions of sadistic murders whose victims are presented in a most detailed and unholy picture of the bizarre. The narrative starts with the insurance investigation into a helicopter crash and flashes back to an airline crash …
The I Love Lucy Guide to Life
“The I Love Lucy Guide to Life” is not one of my favorite books on the series. The reason is it really does not accomplish what it claims to do. “I Love Lucy” was a comedy, first and foremost. The lines were crafted to be humorous. I do not …
Encyclopedia To GI Joe Dolls
They don’t call them dolls anymore as they have been newly dubbed ‘action figures’ but when the toys debuted they were known as dolls and they were the hottest toy on the market in 1964. GI Joe was the man of action and the super solider whom kids would …
Book : Complete Idiot’s Guide to Soccer Basics
I’ve liked the idea of being a soccer fan ever since I was in high school, nearly fifty years ago. Despite this I have only attended one professional soccer game, have never touched a soccer ball, and had never watched an entire soccer game on television until recently. Since …
The Google Story By David Vise and Mark Malseed
Just, it must be verified with commencement, the fact that is that Google is service. That does not offer the product which has the consumer basis of the captive. As a result it is the company of the completely new method Google gaining your new kind of money. That …
“Little Dorrit” by Charles Dickens
Amy Dorrit, a young lady of twenty two, was born at the Marshalsea Prison where her father had been placed many years ago for his debts. The family had been living there ever since. Amy’s mother died shortly after the girl’s birth, her father strains to keep what is …
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl
I’m a big fan of Roald Dahl’s writing and Quentin Blake’s illustrations. Roald Dahl has written many funny children’s books such as The BFG, The Twits, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, and Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
Rovolting Rhymes is a compilation of six nursery tales including Cinderella, …
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Angela’s Ashes is a memoir of known author Frank McCourt. The story is about McCourt family amidst hardships and tragedy, the agony of having a good for nothing father depicts real life happenings even in present time. The story is set in America and Ireland particularly in Limerick in …
Fat Envelope Frenzy
Reading Fat Envelope Frenzy really helped me a lot on my college admissions. Yes, it really gives one student the rations needed in order to be in the best position for a dream college. But one has to face the fact there is certainly no best formula in order …
Romance of Three Kingdoms by Luo Guan Zhong
The ancient Chinese novel “Romance of Three Kingdoms” written by Luo Guan Zhong has been one of the greatest works in Chinese literature. It was set on the 2nd century and was published around 14th century. Somehow the popularity of the novel has been spread worldwide that it inspires …
The Illustrated Man book
Arguably one of Ray Bradbury’s more widely known efforts; The Illustrated Man is an anthology of some of his best short stories. Sandwiched by a curious tale of a drifter who meets an “illustrated man” covered head to toe in strange tattoos; the anthology offers up a varied mix …
Over You by Lucy Diamond
I read Over You by Lucy Diamond and was totally loving it. The cover illustration is just so gorgeous and the character in question, Lucy Diamond is really a nice character to read about. Not only Lucy, but other characters like Nell and also Josie are fun to …
Catch me when I fall by Nicci French
I had often seen Nicci French books in the book shop, but the book description was never anything that jumped up and grabbed me.
I was given Catch Me When I Fall as a gift a while ago. It took a few weeks before I actually picked it up …
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