Books Reviews
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
I recently finished this book written for young adults. It is a short text with a length that is appropriate to young adults and those that are all grown up. While I am well over the age of a young adult, I definitely enjoyed the book. I liked the …
Funtastic Disney Instructional Material
My kindergarten girl, Angel is very inquisitive and very playful at the same time. She loves educational toys such as puzzles, blocks and colouring storybooks. During her birthday last September 13th, her godfather gave her this amazing educational material made by Funtastic Company of Australia. Item Code 91460 is …
The Two-Day Diet book
This diet was developed by Tessa Cooper and Glenn Cooper and anchored on an assumption that anyone can stay on a diet for two days. I tried the diet for several months and it was a great success! I lost more than fifty pounds in six months. I think …
Nora Roberts’ Angels Fall
I really enjoyed reading this book, even though I had watched the movie on my ipod before reading it. I got so hungry for diner food that I think my fiance and I went to Waffle House at least 2 different times the week I was reading this book …
Digital Photography for Next to Nothing by John Lewell
This book which was first published early in 2010 covers topics such as how to get good value for money when buying a camera, choosing lenses, making ones’s own accessories and free or low cost software. There is a good section on lenses and in particular a …
Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan book
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 …
American College of Physicians Complete Home Medical Guide
I personally think that this is the most comprehensive at home medical guides that is out there. It is a huge book, and it seems that the information it provides is so very useful. It has a beautiful system which is kind of like one of those solve your …
Twilight Novel by Stephanie Mayer
Everyone I know has read Twilight. They all love it! People have recommended this book to me so many times that I’ve lost count. Now, with the movie out and everything, I decided to read the book, mainly because I wanted to watch the movie. I heard that the …
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
If you love to read, then I highly recommend the book “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer. The book was made for teenagers, but I am in my late twenties and I loved it so much.
“Twilight” is about Bella Swan who moves in with her dad Charlie after living with …
Graphic Novel: Odd is On Our Side created by Dean Koontz
Written by Fred Van Lente & Dean Koontz
Illustrations by Queenie Chan
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this graphic novel after picking it up at the book thrift shop. I’m not too familiar with Odd Thomas book series saved only for the first book, my friend recommended, which I didn’t get to finish …
“Brown Girl Brown Stones” by Paule Marshall
Paule Marshall’s “Brown Girl Brown Stones” signifies cultural confusion in relation to community in a similar manner. Much like the protagonist of “Paper Fish”, Selina is forced into a tumultuous struggle over the concept of personal identity, which is both restricted as well as supported by her Bajan community …
The 5 People You Will Meet In Heaven
This book written by Mitch Albom is a very interesting book to read. Mitch Albom is know for his stories about death, heaven and what lies for men in the next life. The story is very interesting, just like his other books.
In this book, Eddie, a maintenance head in …
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
First published as “Northern Lights,” Pullman’s book came to the U.S. as “The Golden Compass” and was recently made into a major motion picture.
The Golden Compass has been my favorite book since I was in 6th grade. I had no idea at that time that there was any anti-religious …
Wrestlecrap book
Here! Here! Let’s all hear it for for RJ Reynolds and Randy Baer for their compilation of horrible wrestle angles (storylines) and characters who stunk up TV airwaves!
All that is lame in pro wrestling is referenced for your reading pleasure. You can now relive The Gobbledygooker, Papa Shango, and …
Book: Vincent Price the Art of Fear by Denis Meikle
Book Description: Non-fiction biography about actor Vincent Price and his career in horror movies.
What I liked about the book: As a huge horror movie fan (especially when it comes to black and white films), I always find time for movies that have Vincent Price in them. This book gives …
The Big Book of Experiments
The Big Book of Experiments is a book originally by Paola Cocco and a team of assistants. It was translated into English by Maureen Spurgeon. The English edition is copyright 2000. The book is aimed at children, and lists 200 exciting experiments. The experiments cover a wide range of …
Mariah Carey: Her Story by Chris Nickson
Have you guys ever read the story, Mariah Carey: Her Story by Chris Nickson before? If you have not yet, then it’s time you should. This book is awesome and it features everything about my favorite singer; Mariah Carey. This book is like the shortcut route to …
Glamorama by Bret Easton-Ellis book
After reading American Psycho, I came across Glamorama by accident and picked it up, not knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. The story was intriguing, although I would say slightly disjointed.
We begin with an introduction to Victor, the hero (or anti-hero) of the …
The Bad Beginning (Book 1: Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket’s ‘The Bad Beginning’ is the first book of his ‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ books series. This book takes a first look into the Baudelaire children and the troubles that will soon befall them.
The writing style of Snicket could never be mistaken for anyone else’s. He mixes vocabulary, …
Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson
Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson is an extremely good book! I had fun reading his writings so much which I found to be pretty amusing and most knowledgeable. This book that I’ve read was his 4th edition and the writings and instructions and also “key legends” are …
Australia First Aid Manual
I recently bought this book named “Australian First Aid Manual” mainly because it was on sale, but after taking a read I found out that I have got more than I bargained for. Nowadays, not many people know how to react in the face of danger or emergencies. In …
War of the Worlds by H.G. Well
I have seen movies based on H.G. Well’s book War of the Worlds but have never taken the time to read the book until recently. I can say now the movies don’t even come close to doing it justice.
The book, which is about an alien invasion taking place in …
Career Girls by Louise Bagshawe
I have read, Career Girls by Louise Bagshawe by this amazing author and I am starting to love her books, really. This title is awesome and it is about friendship of 2 women from University days which had turned sour just because of a man. And that rivalry …
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
I recently read Harry Potter and the Half blood Prince. This is the sixth book in the series of Harry Potter books. Having read the other five and finding each book stimulating and entertaining and just about the best books I have ever read. I didnt …
A fire upon deep, by Vernor Vinge, Book
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 …
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
The book about Oliver Twist is one of Dickens most well known novels. It’s full title is Oliver Twist or the Parish Boys Progress. It tells about the life of a young boy named Oliver Twist. He grows up in an orphanage/workhouse, but runs off and is taken in …
Robin: Year One Book 4 of 4
Robin: Year One Book 4 of 4 concludes the Robin: Year One miniseries written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty. Dick Grayson has infiltrated a group called the “Vengeance Academy”, lead by a man named Shrike. It’s a school for young assassins and their target is Two-Face. …
The Ersatz Elevator book
This book is Book # 6 in the Series of Unfortunate Events children’s book series, written by Lemony Snicket.
This book picks up where the last left off, with the Baudelaire orphans on a journey to another guardian’s house. After their parents were murdered by a fire, …
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey novel
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is the sequel to the delightful and popular children’s novel, the Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. In this sequel, the characters gather for the second time, each a bit older and a bit more aware of themself. The characters …
From Sex To Super conciousness
From Sex To Super consciousness : Book Review - FSTS is a book by Osho, which presents a different analysis of human sex energy. Osho says that sex energy is the most vital form of energy, and it can be used in a much larger perceptive than the …
The Voice of Demons by Lori Schiller & Amanda Bennet book
Lori Schiller first heard the voices demons at seventeen, when she followed the summer camp. Before this incident, there is nothing wrong in her, she was born of a harmonious family. However no one expected, after the terrible events in the summer, her life became a mess. Various treatment …
Selling Women Short by Louise Marie Roth
This book is not a feminist one, but rather it ascertain the rights of women in Wall Street and other lines, or rather, the lack of it. I was surprised to read about the revelations of real life scenarios that portrayed the biased of different situations and the discriminations …
Obsession by Jonathan Kellerman
I didn’t know that this book title, Obsession which is written by Jonathan Kellerman, is so popular only after I have finished reading it. The book has been translated to about 2 dozen languages, mind you! And I only knew about that when another great friend of …
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
I’m not sure which one, but I remember reading about Sherlock Holmes solving a mystery surrounding the disappearance of Lady Carfax. So, when I came across the actual story about it, I had to read it.
I wasn’t disappointed. Of all the Sherlock Holmes stories I read, this is definitely …
A LITTLE LIFE by Hanya Yanagihara
Hey, cheer up! Is it continuing our acquaintance with a review of the fascinating books, in my opinion? The next piece will be the story LITTLE LIFE.
This is something that will amaze you even more, storyteller!
I got acquainted with this book thanks to my best friend’s advice. …
Simon Says book
This was one of my favorite books by Lori Foster. It is about a young woman named Dakota Dream. The story is about how she meets a fighter named Simon after her step-father asks her to find him. Her step father tells her that Simon is …
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. …
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire, 2011 Book
A friend had strongly recommended this book to me, so I went to the library and picked it up. I was put off it quite a lot after hearing what some other people had thought of it, but I thought I should read it myself and make my own …
Mattimeo by Brian Jacques
This book is by far my favorite in the series. I have read tons of this series books but none of them compares to this one. When I graduated this year my mom felt like buying me another book because she knows Li love to read. She bought this …
The Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 4: The Battle for Skandia by John Flanagan
Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 4: The Battle for Skandia begins with Will and Cassandra (Evalyne) being found by Halt and Horace who have discovered that the Temujai are planning to invade Skandia.
This was a very well done book, I liked the fact that it’s very fast paced and action oriented. …
This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
“This Present Darkness” is probably one of Frank Peretti’s the best known novels, if not *the* best. It is his first published book that is said to have paved the way for Christian fiction as a genre. Ironically, nobody wanted to print it at first; from what I know, …
The Recycle Barn book store Allentown, PA
The Recycle Barn is a great place to get used books at a reasonable price. It is also a great place to trade in those books on your shelf that you’re not reading.
Occasionally, I used to pass by the old location in Bethlehem, but it was …
House of Chains by Steven Erikson
House of Chains by Steven Erikson is the fourth novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Here the action returns to the Seven Cities, where the second novel, Deadhouse Gates, was based. A new army, led by Tavore Paran, has been formed to quell the rebellion …
A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking is a classic. Everyone should have this book on their bookshelf. You don’t have to be a science geek to find this book fascinating and thought provoking.
If you have ever wondered why time runs forwards instead of backwards or how the …
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