I checked it out from sheer curiosity - it’s good to be up to date with the upcoming fad, I suppose (although I didn’t manage to force myself through the Twilight books). The book is definitely a light and pleasant read - especially for its subject matter.
The story is …

The master is back! Freddie Forsyth is the author of so many exciting, well-written novels that another should be no surprise. In this case, he takes the former Soviet Union as the setting for his tale.
A man is found floating on a skiff, far from land in the Black …

This is one of the most interesting books I read in a long time. That may sound a bit weird as these stories are mostly about ghosts, UFOs and other paranormal events, but they are truly well-written. These are not the old, boring ghost stories that have been passed …

One of my favorite places to hang out is in a bookstore. I could spend hours just walking through the aisles. It’s a great way to find interesting books. I keep hoping that one day they will put a Barnes & Noble in my area but until that happens …

This book is just another one of R.L. Stine’s many interesting and creepy tales. It is written for kids ages eight to twelve. Adults can read and enjoy it also, as there is alot of suspense along with references that adults can relate to. I’m twenty-three years of age, …

I have been fascinated by the Young Adult (YA) novels ever since. This is mainly because I am a huge fan of Harry Potter series and Hunger Games trilogy. I love how a simple book with a simple story can create a great impact on you because of the …

I never knew this book existed until a friend of mine told me she was saving for it. I normally go for Romance or Mystery books, but I decided to try reading this one and so I went to National and got a copy of my own. I’m glad …

“Aha! The Most Interest Book You’ll Ever Read About Intelligence” by Trudee Romanek is a children’s book about how the brain work and what exactly is intelligence and where does it come from. I would categorize this book in the age range of six and above because there is …

As far as Conan-Doyle’s mysteries are concerned, The Man with the Watches is one that is actually not very good. I figured out the solution; or at least the bulk of it, within a few paragraphs of the story and the ending only added a few details that I …

L. Bostock & S. Chandler have really outdone theirselves in writing this maths text for A-Level students. I used this textbook write CAPE (Caribbean advanced proficiency examination) and I successful got a grade 2 in Pure Mathematics.
It’s a really good book with most of the content required by the …

I was so thrilled when my friend introduced me to this book. I hadn’t heard of it, and I was a huge dragon fan (and overall fantasy fan). The cover art was unique and I loved the blue theme, which just made me more exciting to get …

“Astonish Yourself” is a self-help philosophy book, something rather unique in my experience. Don’t let yourself be frightened away by the word ‘philosophy’, it’s really a very accessible read. The book is made up of a series of experiments meant to makes us think of our place in …

“Mouse Guard” is a series of comics set in a medieval-like world of mice who strive to live a prosperous lifestyle with the daily threat of predators and natural disasters, alongside enemy factions of mice, with the help of the noble and legendary Mouse Guard. The first collection …

This is a collection of eighteen, mostly short stories from the famed author, Margery Allingham. Though the stories are dated (published in 1975), they feature some of the best detective and horror stories I have ever read.
Most of the stories were highly entertaining, especially those which …

Some time of your life after the book-reading which comes across to the book to lower the eyebrow simply, ” You think in doubt; Cripes ! Did I how make my week of rear of this one wasteful? ” Or ” Was the point of this story what? ” Or …

I used the Merriam Webster Dictionary for about two months while I did some research on a number of topics. I find that this is the most reliable dictionary to have because it provides the most accurate as well as the most up-to-date information on every word entry. …

This book is the 6th book in the Hardy Boys series, although it does not really matter in which order you read the books. This book has a fun amount of mystery for preteen boys, even though it was written in the 60s and so has a very different …

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 …

I recommend reading this book, He’s Scared, She’s Scared: Understanding the Hidden Fears That Sabotage Your Relationships by Stephen Carter and Julia Sokol. Normally, in my point of view, if there are 2 authors, chances are the book contents would definitely be super awesome.
And I’m not kidding …

I picked this children’s fantasy novel up on a whim and I’m glad I did, as it’s truly an excellent book. Although fantasy, it was the mystery aspect of it that kept me reading. It shows how age isn’t important and that even a twelve-year-old child can be a …

After reading the first book and at least being hooked enough to want to know what happens, I finally got my hands on a copy of the second installment in the Hunger Games series. And I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
I don’t necessarily feel like the …

The first book in J. K. Rowling’s series about an orphaned boy who finds out that he is a wizard is the perfect setup for what has become one of the most successful series of books in literary history. Sorcerer’s Stone chronicles Harry Potter’s first of seven years at …

I am always looking to read a good book that is interesting, educational, and has to do with self help. I came across a book years ago and have read it numerous times over the years. It is called Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. This is a work of …

For outdoor enthusiasts visiting Ohio, this is the must-have guidebook to decide where to go based on what you want to do. With photos and tons of information about each of the 72 state parks in Ohio, this book is an excellent resource.
The book is organized in alphabetical order, …

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as The Yarn Harlot, is a knitting humourist. It seems like there wouldn’t be much material for her to write about, but her books are always fun and amusing to read.
This particular book, Knitting Rules!, is more of an explanatory book than knitting humour, although …

I know that there are most times that we should not let the issue of money to get the better of us, but on certain times, especially in recent times and right now even, when there are so many recessions going around and especially with the economic downturn and all, …

This book is the seventh in a series of eight kids’ books called Deltora Quest. In this books, the protagonists Leif, Barda, and Jasmine must find the seventh and final gem of the missing (now mostly found) gems of the Belt of Deltora. There are a few twists and …

Hilarious cover and content, this book, This Diary Will Change Your Life 2009 by Benrik Ltd is the icing on the cake for the days that I need humor in my life. Whenever I am stressed up or just plainly bored, I would read this book. It has all …

The Science of Getting Rich is a radical book which may challenge your current belief system. Anyone who reads it must keep an open mind in order to receive great insights from the book.
Wallace D. Wattles advocates that all wealth derives from a thought. It is all a thinking …

I thought that when my friend talked about the sexual scenes in this book, it was over the top. So when I read Forever by Judy Blume, I was enthralled by the moral education that teenagers could get from reading the story.
Though my friend is right, perhaps …

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 …

There are some stories you read that illicit a sigh of satisfaction. This is one of those books. This is the third book in a series by Jayne Ann Krentz that does not require you to read the other two books in the series to follow the …

Sandra Brown, the New York Times’ bestselling author of Honor bound, has done it again with her new novel Tomorrow’s Promise. From the mysterious streets of New Orleans and through the power-hungry corridors of D.C., to the gorgeous city lights of Paris, this author spins us into her web …

Jane Haddam is an excellent mystery writer, and this is one of her best books. What I like best about Haddam’s books are her unpleasant characters, and there are a number of these in this book.
The plot concerns a series of murders taking place among the religious community in …

The other day I was waiting for the red light to turn green in my car at one of the numerous traffic signals in the city of New Delhi.A 7-8 year old with loads of books in hand approached me.He gave me a warm smile and literally begged me …

Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O Toole is considered one of the prime examples of great humour in American Literature. It revolves Around Ignatius J Reilly an enormous educated and arrogantly ignorant man with a PhD and impeccable mastey of the English Language living at home with his …

In the eleventh volume of Nodame Cantabile, we get to know the result of the conducting contest. Chiaki impresses everyone with his technique, and wins first place. After this he’s kidnapped and forced to sign a contract to do a world tour with Von Stresseman, so he goes, leaving …

If you are a fan of Piers Anthony,Lord Of The Rings, Or Fantasy novels. You should look up Piers Anthony and his Xanth series. The series is about a magical land full of Dragons, Heros, Puns, and magic. “A spell for chameleon is about a Young man named Bink …

I love desserts! Sometimes I revert back to my childhood days and wish that I could have dessert before dinner. A favorite treat of mine is ice cream, and when I read this quote from the cover of Ice Cream Treats cookbook by Charity Farreira stating, “Easy ways to …

The Wilderness Family part 1 is about a family who live in a big city and are not satisfied with the rat race of everyday life. They decide to move to the mountains of Alaska to a much simpler way of life. They build a new cabin and hunt …

ANE’s Smart Kid Series Best of Nursery Rhymes 1 is a very good book for playschool children.This book has 23 nursery rhymes.Each and every poem comes with pictorial representations. The book starts with the Prayer poem that teaches children how to pray god and ends up with a sweet …

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 …

“Its My Birthday” is a children’s book written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. It was published in 1993 by Candlewick Press. This is a story about a little girl who visits all of her friends seeking help to gather ingredients to make a cake. Yes, that is …

I heard about Dale Carnegie when I started my full-time job. There was a twelve week training that was being offered to certain employees. This book was one of the required readings for the class. I didn’t actually get to take the class, but I was given this 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 …

“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte is one of my all time favorite books, almost entirely because of the title heroine. I love her self worth. Even though she thinks of herself as poor and unattractive, she still thinks she matters. I like her moral courage. …

This is the second book about the medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett, who works for the Chancellor of England. He is sent to Scotland in the spring of 1286 because the Chancellor wants him to find out what he can about the death of the Scottish King Alexander III. Corbett is …

The Dirty Duck was written by Martha Grimes and published by Dell Publishing in 1988.
I am very delighted by this story to read about the slightly uncomfortable interaction between the so-formal, proper British and the direct, expressive Americans. The meeting of the two cultures is …

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (written by Lawrence Schiller and published by Harper Collins Publisher, 1998)
This is a very thick account of the murder of a six year old girl —“ it was a rather formidable task to wade through almost 700+ pages.
JonBenet Ramsey was a cute little girl who …

Apparently readers in the U.S. have adopted the first “autobiographical” book of the aristocratic vampire Strahd von Zarovich also as good as I did, because Patricia Elrod was tasked to write a sequel as well. This to some extent is a repetition in the series “Ravenloft”, since the very …