Books Reviews

A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez book

This A-Rod book has gotten a lot of publicity due to the fact that the author, Selena Roberts, is the writer that broke the A-Rod steroids. Since I am not a fan of the Yankees or A-Rod, this book was sort of a cheap thrill.
Although Roberts seems obviously …

Every Good Woman Deserves A Lover

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 …

Dead Even by Brad Meltzer

I love a good action book anytime. Dead Even is written by Brad Meltzer and cost less than $10, but the story is so good and perfect. It feels exactly like reading a novel or something. It is about Sara Tate, avery good Manhattan based assistant …

Star Trek The Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah

This is my favorite Star Trek novel and over the years I’ve read it countless times. If you’re a fan of classic Star Trek with Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. Leonard McCoy, then you should read this fun novel. In case you don’t know, Jean Lorrah …

The Lovely Bones book

The first time I ever saw the eye catching cover of “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold was in a CVS store (or it may have been Rite Aid but it was so long ago that I can’t remember). I picked it up and began reading a couple of …

WordPress 24-Hour Trainer Book George Plumley

The WordPress 24-Hour Trainer book is the best introductory book that I have found on learning to use WordPress. I had read on the Internet that WordPress was easy to use and understand. That I should have just been able to jump on the forums and everything would become …

The Book “The Wonder of Ordinary Magic”

This is a review of a book called “The Wonder of Ordinary Magic,” by Lilli Jolgren Day, and was published in October 2011. The story takes place in Michigan, which has been the author’s home all of her life. From the author’s description of a beloved country park in …

Comic Book Character: Armadillo

Armadillo is a rather tragic character in the Marvel Universe but in many ways is one of the more realistic characters because of his attitude and motivations.
Armadillo looks like your typical big bad supervillian who could toss a tank like a football. He is big and orange with …

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

Here is a fairy tale with some unusual twists. Prince Ronald is kidnapped by a dragon, and his fiancée Princess Elizabeth goes to save him. Since the dragon has burned her castle and everything in it, including clothes, she’s got nothing to wear, but that does not stop her: …

Blackgas TPB, Comic book

Blackgas was sent to me out of the blue. I’ve never heard of this six issue mini series from Avatar Press. What I did know, from looking at the cover only, is the creators name, Warren Ellis is a genius, his creations, for the most part, are not to …

Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength

This is a psychology book written by a psychology practitioner and professional Dr Laurie Helgoe.
Chapter one is available in an audio book format in the author’s website found in http://www.wakingdesire.com. For interested readers, chapter one MP3 can be downloaded here http://www.wakingdesire.com/introvertpower.htm
The book is written for introverts or for …

Every Second Counts by Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong’s Every Second Counts is an autobiography follow up to his first book, It’s Not About the Bike. In my opinion, this book was quite disappointing.
Armstrong’s original book, It’s Not About the Bike, was so terrific because it allowed the reader to see Armstrong as more than …

The Field Mouse Goes to Church by Elnora Watters

The Field Mouse Goes to Church is a short story by Elnora Watters. The story starts out by Field Mouse and Church Mouse meeting. Field Mouse was looking for food and he was accidentally locked on the shed. He only got to go out after someone opened the box …

Smugglers Notch by Joseph Koenig

Smugglers Notch was written by Joseph Koenig and published by First Ballantine Books in 1991.
Apparently Smugglers Notch is a place often inaccessible because of snow; this was where the killer and protoganist had their final appointment.
The state attorney’s daughter, Becky, had a quarrel with her boyfriend and left his …

Poetry collection GLOSSARY OF THE NIGHT by Milan Dezinsky

Interpretation according to traditional literary theory introduces the Glossary of the Night as the poetry collections reflecting the heaviness of possibility for human maturnity in the society. This is based on own author experience and society determination. Observations are carried out through formal temperance …

Hearts Of Atlantis by Steven Kings

Hearts Of Atlantis is one of Steven Kings less ‘horror’ novels. I personally did not like it as much and the movie which the made of it didn’t seem to fit the story as well. I won’t go into the details of the novel itself, as you cna find …

Three Cups of Tea

Three Cups of Tea (One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time) is a memoir by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin about Mortenson’s efforts to make a difference in the Tribal Areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is an inspiring and illuminating story of how …

Martha Stewart Halloween book

If you are looking for a great book of Halloween ideas, there are many. But save time and energy by buying the best one on the market. Martha Stewart’s “Halloween” (published 2001) is the best book for ideas on costumes, truly spooky Halloween decor, Halloween party food and other …

Grim Grotto (Book Eleven: Series of Unfortunate Events) By Lemony Snicket

The Grim Grotto is the eleventh book in the series of unfortunate events series and it is the beginning of the fast track of events that lead to the end of the series. The Baudelaire children aboard a ship crewed by a woman named Fiona, Captain Widdershins, and a …

The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers novel

The Member of the Wedding is Carson McCullers’ third novel. Before I start reviewing it, I have to say that The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, her first novel, is one of my favourite literary works of all time. To me, that book is the definite treatise on loneliness. …

Play (Stage Dive #2) novel by Kylie Scott

In my review of Lick (Stage Dive #1), I told you a little bit about Mal, who is the drummer of the band and my favorite character from the whole book, the one that stole my heart like not even the hero in that book did. So that’s why …

Dousei Recipe manga by Oshima Towa

Dousei Recipe is a manga by Oshima Towa. It has the genres; comedy, ecchi, romance, seinen, and slice of life. The story is about Takeshi, a college student and his girlfriend Suzune who ran away from home and now they are living together. Suzune is too naive and her …

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition

As a Psychology buff, I wanted to have a copy of this book in my reference materials, for when I go for my Masters degree. And it’s a good thing I did. Apparently there have been lots of changes since the 5th edition.
However, getting a useful copy of the …

In Cold Blood- By Truman Capote

Parts of this book I enjoyed tons, some parts of the book seemed to linger on and be a bit boring. Overall I think Truman Capote did a magnificent job writing this book- He risked so much to write this book, his life never being the same after. Having …

The Heart of A Leader by Ken Blanchard

The Heart of a Leader is an inspiring and informative book about on the art of influence. The author, Ken Blanchard who has written the best selling book “The One Minute Manager”, did a masterful job in making this book. It is truly a good book especially those people …

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde is a book purely on fantasy, but a literature fantasy. Can you imagine that? That is what I first come across when I read this book. It is full of magical fantasy and that is something that I truly admire the …

Robbin’s pathology

Robbin’s basis of pathology is one of the best books for pathology available in market.This book is a must for both undergraduates as well as post graduates.This book helps you build your concepts in pathology.
The language used is very good and user friendly.Once you start a topic,you …

Conqueror’s Moon by Julian May

Conqueror’s Moon by Julian May is the first book in her trilogy Boreal Moon. The story is set on the island of Blenholme, which is home to four nations which fight and trade amongst themselves. The most powerful is the nation of Cathra in the south. …

Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters and Survival by Anderson Cooper book

I was inspired to read this book because I have been a huge fan of Anderson Cooper’s prime time CNN show, AC360, for quite some time. It quickly became my favorite book. Mr. Cooper clearly inherited the great writing talents of both of his parents, as he …

Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin

Sometimes, I wish that I could lead a luxurious life like in this novel; Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin. It is a very heartwarming story and something of a moral value when I read; though in a tongue-in-cheek type of writing.
You might wonder when someone has …

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

I like the story The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I think it’s an alright story, compared to some others. That’s because this book has a unique plot and voice, and the title tend to be misleading. This is not a story about bees …

My Vintage Summer by Jane Elmor

My Vintage Summer by Jane Elmor is something like the movie ‘Ya-Ya Sisterhood of something’, only that there are certain elements of seriousness in this novel.
I thought that I can relate to a lot of things in this story, but I can’t. The stories have lots of reminisce to …

My Boyfriend is a Twat by Zoe McCarthy

This book, My Boyfriend is a Twat: A Guide to Recognising, Dealing, and Living with an Utter Twat by Zoe McCarthy is extremely funny and high alert so humorous that I laugh my way through and through. I think this is one of the best book present ever …

The Sleeping Doll

The Sleeping Doll was written by Jeffery Deaver. It is a crime/suspense novel featuring Kathryn Dance.
I really enjoyed this book. It is the first that I’ve read by this author, and I plan to read more. Anyone who likes crime or suspense novels should enjoy The Sleeping Doll.
The …

Three Cups of Tea book

Meaning of three cups of tea, made by Haji Ali Korphe, head of the village on Mount Korakoram, to Greg Mortenson, 51 years old. The man who came from Montana, United States, which has long been in the Himalayas. David Oliver Relin, author of the accompanying Mortenson, presenting …

Tuesdays With Morrie

Tuesdays With Morrie nearly got me crying for a lot of times throughout the pages in the book itself. It is a very good story, but up till now, I wonder if this is of a true inspiration account of the author or not. The story starts with …

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond is a non-fiction book that attempts to discover the reasons why some civilizations developed more quickly than others and in fact conquered them. It is a review of history from a unique perspective, combining insight into technological achievement as well …

Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs

I came upon Kathy Reichs after I learned that the TV series Bones that I enjoy so much is based on her novels and characters. Cross Bones is one of her later works in the series following the life and cases of her heroine Dr. Temperance Brennan as she …

Life after death by Neville Randall

The book ‘Life after death’ is written by Neville Randall. In this book, the author tells us that there is a life after death. Everything does not end with death. Randall gives a clear description of life after death. Randall deals with questions such as the nature and experience …

The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth

Frederich Forsyth’s The Fourth Protocol is the story of an attempt by a dying Russian leader to implement a plan, concieved by England’s worst turncoat of all time, to swing the upcoming British general elections in favour of the Labour Party. Hidden inside the Labour party is a core …

Star Fox 64 Nintendo Players Guide

The Star Fox 64 Nintendo Players Guide is a terrific resource for those gamers that want to acquire some of the highest scores possible in this space shooter. The guide goes into significant detail not only how to acquire a medal on each level, but also surpass that score. …

Fifty Shades of Grey book

I am halfway reading the novel of EL James, Fifty Shades of Grey and I was awe-struck on how an innocent girl smitten by a mysterious businessman Christian Grey. Basically, this book is not just your average, romantic kind of novel. It’s more than that. Steamy, kinky and hot. …

Fantasy and Your Family by Richard Abanes

“Fantasy and Your Family” by Richard Abanes analyses popular fantasy novels like “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” from a Christian perspective. I have met some Christians who are wary of these books and even fantasy as a genre, thinking that it is for some …

The Bug, By Ellen Ullman

The fact that the techie novel is read is something which really does not urge me much. However because I bought the book, I must finish, I where three many techie novels and it does not count that of the desire, combination of the key which I have typed, ill …

Children’s Book: Dinosaur!

“Dinosaur!” by Peter Sis is a complete waste of time. I can hardly even call it a children’s book. This book apparently retails for an astonishing $16.99 in the United States. Anyone who would pay that price for this book must be insane. It is not …

John Barleycorn by Jack London & The Lost Weekend by Charles Jackson

The behaviors observed within both “John Barleycorn”, by Jack London and “The Lost Weekend”, by Charles Jackson make evident the notion that although both characters suffer from alcoholism, the disease affects each individual in a notably distinct and divergent manner. Careful examination in regard to the mindset and psychological …

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen is a very interesting book that I truly love pretty much. If you fancy a magical tale, then this might be your cup of tea. However, I don’t recommend this book for guys, because it is all about women mainly, and the …

Five go down to the sea by Enid Blyton

‘Five go down to the sea’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. It is a nice book and is one among the famous five adventure series. The children go off on a trip to Cornwall. They finally reach Tremannon farm in Cornwall, where they had intended to stay. …

You Must Be My Best Friend Because I Hate You!

I really like reading the book You Must Be My Best Friend Because I Hate You! This book is written by Emily Dubberley, and has truly inspired me. This book writes about how you should behave around your best friend and whether you should dump her or …

Fallen Eden by Nicole Williams, 2011 Book (Eden #2)

After having read the first book in this trilogy (Eternal Eden), I really wasn’t motivated at all to move onto the second instalment of indecisive annoying Bryn and William the creep. But, since I can’t leave a series like that midway, of course, I did pick up the second …

 
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