Books Reviews
The miracle of motivation by George Shinn
‘The miracle of motivation’ is a book written by George Shinn. This book is nothing but a guide to happiness and success. The author says that motivation is a miraculous power because it is motivation which helps you to succeed, to overcome problems, to achieve your goals, to work …
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
As a true Harry Potter fan, I delayed reading the final installment of the hit Harry Potter series, simply because I knew that it was the final book and there would be no more after that.
After finally deciding to “take the plunge”, I went ahead and started at …
Phone Home, Persephone by Kate McMullan
This book for 8 - 12 year old readers is quite enjoyable. It is part of the Myth - o - Mania series by Kate McMullan, and is great for reluctant readers, featuring somewhat familiar characters and stories rewritten.
The stories are an alternate version of the events in Greek …
Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead is a world wide best seller. Its about a half vampire girl, known as a Dhampire, whose role is to protect a full Vampire princess. It has 332 pages (Paperback) and was Published August 16th 2007 by Razorbill.
Vampire Academy is a one of those …
EMMA, the novel by Jane Austen
I have recently become interested in the novels by Jane Austen. I’ve already read Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and now EMMA. I liked the previous two books better. They are easier to read. They are not as drawn-out, but about everything in order.
The main character in the …
The Abortion Dilemma by Miriam Claire- book
The Abortion Dilemma: Personal Views on a Public Issue is a book written about abortion from a pro-choice perspective. The author’s bias becomes apparent early on. She argues that laws against abortion cause women to die horrible deaths from illegal abortion and, therefore, are wrong.
The book had interesting stories …
As the Death God Dictates manga by Mimori Ao
As the Death God Dictates is a manga by Mimori Ao. The title is pretty strange and this caught my eye so I started reading this manga with the genre of romance, shoujo, school life, and supernatural. It should have been also labeled as tragedy because of the ending …
Making The Good Life Last by Merv Griffin
Making The Good Life Last by Merv Griffin is a good book. There is something uncanny about reading something from someone whom have gone through a batch of bad experiences and then emerging as a winner in the end.
I am certainly inspired by the writings of Merv …
State of Fear
State of Fear is a science-fiction novel written by Michael Chrichton, review of the ecology of mind, to discuss the issue of global warming. Chrichton is a writer who combines excellent between fact and fiction, so integrated in the story. With a detailed logic, accompanied by a footnote that …
All About Technical Analysis by Constance Brown book
All About Technical Analysis by Constance Brown actually isn’t a very well explained book. I originally got this book because it was published by McGraw-Hill. I find that McGraw-Hill books are usually well explained. The languages used in the books are usually pretty simple and easy to understand. However, …
The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseni
As for the book the story of 2 friends who are connected in order to make each other things cross with estimate impossible method by destiny life is informed. Besides the fact that the spoon of one silver, the hell the bending which is born, the conscience which suffers …
The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel has become a fairly popular author among Christians, based primarily upon this book, an account of his investigations into the story of Jesus and the Bible. The idea is he is a journalist investigating the evidence for Christ.
For someone unfamiliar with Christian apologetics or scholarship around …
E-Z Map: Philippines Road Atlas & Stopover Guide (Luzon Edition)
The Philippines is composed of about 7,100 islands and more easily accessible by water than land. However, the water infrastructure has made it possible for a road trip around the Philippines, using the system of roll-on and roll-off ferry. To do an exciting road trip requires a good guide, …
The Princess Test
This is another one of Gail Carson Levine’s mixed up fairy tales for children. The Princess Test is a variation on the classic Princess and the Pea tale, only extended with more of a background into the princess and why the test is occurring.
Gail Carson Levine has written a …
A Stitch in Time by Allison Bottke
If you enjoy Christian chick lit, engaging, witty, and clean, check out this book, “A Stitch in Time” by Allison Bottke. Dee, the main character, finds all of her life changed. I mean, ALL of it. She converts to Christianity; she undergoes a weight loss surgery and loses 150 …
I Got A Family, by Melrose Cooper
Recently, my almost-five-year-old niece and I checked out some books about families. I was particularly looking for books that would help my niece, who comes from a family that is structured in a nontraditional way, to understand the concept of what makes a family. However, in that regard, I …
Legion of Monsters - Dracula/Morbius
Three cheers to Marvel Comics for releasing new horror tales under the old title monicker of Legion of Monsters. Marvel had a tough time resurrected their old monster line time and time again, but this time they have opted to utilize a continuing anthology which features some of …
Paradise by Judith McNaught book
I am a book lover. Therefore, it stands to reason that my first review will that be of a book. One of my favorite authors is Judith McNaught and of all her books my favorite is, Paradise.
Paradise is about the story of Matthew Farrell …
Domino, The Book of Decorating
I guess you could say the nesting instinct in my family is pretty strong. I’m not a interior decorator, just an enthusiast, but between all the books, magazines and decorating shows I have watched over the years I consider myself pretty well versed in interior decorating speak. I also …
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse is the 3rd book in the Twilight series, the story of a vampire who falls in love with a human girl. Bella has made up her mind that she wants to become a vampire so that she can be with Edward forever. She can’t bear to …
Queen of Camelot by Nancy McKenzie
Queen of Camelot is a great book that combines two books, The Child Queen and The High Queen, into one book. This book tells the story of King Arthur, Lancelot, the round table and all of Camelot, but does so through the eyes of Guinevere. We learn of her …
Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler (book)
“Dream Factory” is a fiction novel about a group of teenagers who get summer jobs at Disney World as the Disney characters while the regular employees are on strike.
I visited Disney World for the first time recently, but I had always wanted to go. That’s why …
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Blood Bound is the second book in Patricia Briggs’ Mercedes Thompson series. It’s not what I typically read but I was given the first book by a friend and got hooked on the series. The books I normally read are paranormal romance,
historical and books on dreams. Briggs’ Mercy Thompson …
Gossip Girl series
The Gossip Girl series of eight books takes a group of hot, hip New York teens through their senior year of high school at prestigious private schools. From posh parties to winter break in the Caribbean, you can read all of the fabulous details. The books don’t …
Hearts and Minds by Rosy Thornton
Hearts and Minds by Rosy Thornton is an awesome read. It is by the writer that I think is very witty in her writings and this story is about adaptability of one man in a women environment, and being at a college at that. Cambridge, to be precise.
The …
The girl on the train, a detective novel by Paula Hawkins
I hadn’t read a detective for a very long time, so I decided to relax, take a break. But with THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN it was hard to relax.
This book can hardly be called a detective. It’s more of a dramatic story. Three women, three personal tragedies that …
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
A Long Way Gone is a terrific book and one of the easiest reads I’ve seen recently. The plot centers around Ishmael’s experiences growing up in Sierra Leone and his time as a boy soldier.
For me, the sign of a great book is when you’re unable to put …
The Quotable I Love Lucy book
“The Quotable I Love Lucy” by Tom Watson is most certainly a book I want to recommend to fans of the iconic and unforgettable sitcom! This book is sure to make any fan of the series laugh out loud and even warm his or her heart. This book
contains an …
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
When J.K. Rowling first came out with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, I was not one of those who eagerly anticipated the release. My friends kept discussing Harry Potter but it was not enough to arouse my interest. I thought I was too old for witches and wizards, …
The Power of Now by Ekchart Tolle
‘The Power of Now’ is a book written by Ekchart Tolle. In this book, Tolle emphasizes the importance of the present moment. Tolle says that majority of human beings waste their time and energy either by thinking about the past which cannot be changed or by fantasizing about the …
Beastly
In my opinion, I absolutely love this book. The whole idea of it just makes me want to talk to Adrian and tell him it will be all right. His story is he is the most beautiful, rich, popular boy in his private school, Tuttle. But when he tricks …
Book: New and Selected Poems by Mark Strand
Mark Strand is not just an intimidating name in the poetry field, but he’s also a rather intimidating person. Going to one of his poetry readings, or getting to meet him in person, is a delight that should not be passed over. I was very fortunate to have been …
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by by Stieg Larsson
I got this book to read when I was looking around in the bookstore. I wanted something different from the books I usually read, and the cover was also very eyecatching. The bright lime and yellow swirled on the page stood out from the other book covers …
Owls in the Family
This book is a classic kids book from Farley Mowat. As a sequel to the classic book about the dog Mutt, it tells the story of a boy from Saskatchewan who adopts two owls - Wol and Weeps. They have interesting adventures including a pet parade, learning to fly, …
Breaking Dawn book
I am reviewing the last book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, written by author Stephanie Meyer. In this book, there is war threatening the lives of Bella and Edward all around, in the form of the frightening Volturri. Bella and Edward get married at last, and …
The Unexplained by Dr. Karl P.N. Shuker
Almost everyone I know is interested in one way or another in the unexplained. I have recently bought a book entitled The Unexplained to feed my curiousity on thi subject matter.
Although it is a relatively thin book, it …
Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards
Learning how to draw is learning how to see things with the proper perspective. Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards shows the reader exactly how to properly examine a subject in order to draw it. By using simple methods, anyone can learn to illustrate …
Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She was Extinct book
My daughter got to go to the school library for the first time yesterday and check out a book. Since she loves stories about dinosaurs, she picked out the book Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She was Extinct.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book before reading …
Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love by Courtney Love
The book title, Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love by Courtney Love; you will either love or hate it.
There can only be 1 option and as for what I feel after reading this book, is none other than average feel. It is not even a novel-like …
30-Day Body Purification book
This book was written by Lewis Harrison with Laura Jones detailing a good and safe way to purify and cleanse your body. Just as you clean your body by taking a bath, your inner body also needs cleansing. The book claims that a clean inner body will promote good …
Pandora’s Box by Elizabeth Gage
Pandora’s Box by Elizabeth Gage is one of those glamorous, racy suspense novels that I imagine my mother hiding under her pillow when I was a child because she didn’t want me to get my hands on it. Elizabeth Gage is one of my guilty pleasures. I save …
Nodame Cantabile volume 3
The 3rd volume of the popular manga called Nodame Cantabile starts with a lighter short story to make us have an easy beginning. Nodame and Mine are having problems passing their exams, so they ask for help to Chiaki.
He has no other choice but to help them, and they …
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
I got this book after reading all the Maximum Ride novels, which I greatly enjoyed. I’m usually interested in all these young adult novels that deal with some science fiction or perhaps some supernatural element. The cover was interesting with the flames and the two faces on …
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Small Gods is another Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. It tells the tale of Brutha, a young novice in the Omnian religion, after he befriend the great god Om, who has appeared as a turtle.
Like all of Pratchett’s novels, Small Gods is great fun. His talent is …
Cardington Crescent by Anne Perry book
Cardington Crescent was written by Anne Perry and published by Ballantine Books in 1988 .
Anne Perry’s historical mysteries are really fascinating, as they not only blend the suspense of murder and detection, but set in olden times, it is an eye-opener into the culture and behavior of people then.
Handsome, …
Redwall by Brian Jacques
This has to be one of the best books in the series and I think it’s also one of the most graphic and violent. But I like that. I got this book from my grandpa as a gift when I went to visit him. He said that it looks …
The Heir by Kiera Cass, 2015 Book
I’d already read the previous three books in ‘The Selection Series’, and I didn’t enjoy them. I didn’t particularly like the characters or the plot. So, when I heard that the trilogy was being stretched into a five-part series, I was not impressed. But I did read it, because …
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