Choosing the right Bible can be a difficult decision to make. There are so many different English translations these days. There are also a number of different publishers that each have different qualities of paper and bindings. You want to get a Bible that will last you for a …

As a rather loyal buyer of this magazine from way back in the days when hard copy media was the order of the day, as far as all the latest information is concerned, I was really eager to see how the Kick Off hard copy magazine would commence to …

They Got it Wrong! is one of the fairly small number of books which have an exclamation mark in their titles. I have never been entirely happy with this, since more often than not it means that reading the book will be one of those uncomfortable occasions when you …

Four centuries of Southern Indians is a book that consists of collections of essays written by several different authors about Indians of the south. In the introduction Charles M. Hudson suggests that Indian culture, especially southern Indian culture has not been studied effectively. Hudson has compiled essays …

My daughter once again brought home a book from the school library to read (in between chapters of the book we are reading together). This time around, it was a book called Little Critter’s These Are My Pets.
The book was OK. But I sometimes wonder if the schools think …

This book is the second book about Tiffany Aching. It is a continuation of the Wee Free Men, and a prequel to Wintersmith, although it is possible to read and enjoy any one of the three on its own. This book is one of the books that the publisher …

Mortal Causes was written by Ian Rankin (published by Simon & Schuster, 1995)
When I started this book, I found it slow moving; moreover I was not very keen on stories about terrorists and their activities. With their worldwide notoriety and atrocities, I have already passed them off as worse …

“Dead to the World” is the fourth book in the Sookie Stackhouse novel series written by the popular author Charlaine Harris. I also think that it was even better than the first three novels, and even more interesting than all of them put together. This was mainly because of …

Apparently, this book was one of the most fastest selling books of the year it was released which goes to show that the story of Harry Potter is so solid and appealing that it’s getting the recognition it deserves.
I wasn’t too sure about reading this book because it was …

“A Bad Business” by Anton Chekhov is about a graveyard watcher who stumbles upon a mysterious, old man.
First, the story begin when a graveyard watchman is working his shift when he hears someone in the dark. He calls outs for the person to come forth, and out appears an …

I enjoyed reading ‘Neuromancer’, a science fiction novel written by William Gibson. It was published in 1984, and the ideas expressed in this book came way before their time. Gibson coined the term “cyber space” with this novel, which is one of the very first considered a part of …

My new home has a water pond set up already but it didn’t have any landscaping what so ever, nor was the water garden alive anymore so I knew I had to do something. I found a collection of books I really liked and the one was Better …

I got hooked on reading mystery novels a few years ago. One of my all time favorite mystery writers is Janet Evanovich. She has a series out called the Stephanie Plum novels. Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter who is successful mostly by dumb luck. She has two men …

“Hungry Hen,” written by Richard Waring and illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church, is a morbid little story about a fox who wants to eat a big fat hen. The overall plot struck me ad disturbing considering this is a children’s book. The author does not attempt to shy …

I have just finished reading Radio Goes to War, written by Gerd Horten. The book touches on the role of domestic radio in the United States during the Second World War.
The writer suggested that radio broadcasting had been used as propaganda in Government before in wartime America. Gerd …

Even as a child, you would never catch me reading so-called “kiddie comics”. My choice of reading fare ran mainly toward superhero adventures, like the X-Men, Superman, and Batman. Yes, I was strange for a little girl.
But a couple of months ago, while visiting my local comics shop, I …

All brides to be will definitely have to take a look at this Asian Bridal Look Book: The Essential Guide to Gorgeous Hair and Make-up for Your Special Day by Nilpa Bharadia. It has been compiled in English and there are just so many tips that one could use.
Being …

Tahoe Silence is a novel about a young deaf-mute girl who is kidnapped. The girl and her brother are in the backyard of her home when motorcycles approach and the brother is knocked unconscious. When he awakens, his sister is gone. She is unable to speak and can communicate …

Free Money to Change Your Life is a book by Matthew Lesko, if you do not know his name I would bet that you know him as the man from television who runs around with the question mark suit. He claims that he can get you free money from …

The Sculptress was written by Minette Walters (published by St Martins’ Press 1994)
Rosalind Leigh, an author, was assigned by her publisher to research into the life and crimes of Olive Martin, a convicted murderess who had confessed to the brutal murders of her mother and sister. Initially reluctant, …

I liked this craft book quite a bit, even though I’m not a huge Martha Stewart fan. It runs about 360 pages, and is a hardcover book that retails for $24.99. It has a lot of projects in it, some of them quite lovely.
If someone was buying this looking …

I was able to read the prequel of Kamichama Karin Chu (which was Kamichama Karin) and I really enjoyed reading it. However, reading Kamichama Karin Chu was a bit disappointing and it really wasn’t able to catch my attention unlike its prequel.
Kamichama Karin Chu follows after the prequel, where …

This book is an adaptation of the 2008 bestseller,Dewey,The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World,also by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter. Both volumes are tributes to a very remarkable cat named Dewey Readmore Books,the furry goodwill ambassador of the library in the small town of Spencer,Iowa,where Vicki …

I read the The Whole Grain Diet Miracle Dr. Lisa Hark and Dr. Darwin Deen a few months ago when I bought it at Amazon for $10. The book was delivered to me in 15 days after ordering it online, and it was brand new. The book was around …

This is the second book that I read by Ann Rinaldi and this author is quickly becoming one of my favorites. The story was both captivating and realistic, the past coming to life before my very eyes thanks to the talented writing skills of the author. The story centers …

Some cookbooks are useful; others are simply brilliant. “On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals” by Sarah R. Labensky and Alan M. Hause falls into the latter category. Far more than a collection of recipes, this book takes reader from raw beginner to culinary expert over the span of …

I found this book in the business and marketing section of the library, but I actually picked it up because it was interesting, not because I expected to learn anything applicable to my business in it.
My Secret Life on the McJob - Lessons from Behind the Counter Guaranteed …

Anne Bishop is an extremely talented fantasy author who paints an amazingly detailed world when it comes to her writing, her storytelling skills are incredibly indepth with out of this world characters, places, and plots. You’ll instantly fall in love with each of the main characters in this book …

I had decided to read Outlander when the announcements of the Outlander TV show had just started. Gabaldon published this book in 1991 so I wasn’t too upset about being so oblivious about it even though it dealt with time travel. I love time travel. I dived right in …

This book title, Forgive and Forget by Patricia Scanlan is very sweeping, has lots of nice dialogs and definitely something that I will find a truly memorable read. Forgive and Forget is kind of synonym to my life and I think that it has a beautiful essence and definitely …

After studying a year with this book in a Science degree, I must say that it is great for all the essentials that you require to do research properly. Everyone knows that research is a big part of Science and for the up and coming one, they need to …

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, is the second book in the Gallagher Girls series. In this book, Cammie Morgan is still recovering from the blow of losing Josh. Then her mother (the headmistress of her school for spies) and covert operations teacher Joe Solomon, begin to act …

It is amazing how a certain book can balance between science and the almost religious belief in miracles.”The Brain That Changes Itself” of Doidge tells just such stories , border lining on real miracles - paralyzed patients who begin to use their limbs, people with great brain damages who …

I love books, especially obscure ones. Several years ago I was looking through a book bargain bin and I saw this title “Babbeltower” by A.S. Byatt. I had no clue who A.S. Byatt was or if she knew how to write a good …

Extreme Elvin is the sequel to the exceptionally witty novel Slot Machine.
Unfortunately, Extreme Elvin does everything that Slot Machine did right, wrong. My big complaint with Slot Machine was that it didn’t have much of a plot. Basically it was just an excuse to have a witty, sarcastic …

Paddington’s Cartoon Book, although dating back to the far-off days of 1979, can still easily raise a smile or two if you are in the right mood, and it certainly does so for me! I can’t actually remember where I got my copy, but it is actually quite possible …

As much as this title book story, The Tunnels shudders me to read the gory crime scene details, I do read it anyway. That’s because the storyline is very good. It is like watching a good late-night crime show on TV like the CSI or something or …

I am not particularly a royalist but I do have an inquisitive interest in life behind palace doors and I enjoyed this book immensely. This is written by Paul Burrell who started life in a coal mining village, became footman to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and ended …

It does pain me to give an overall bad review of a Stephen King novel. I have very much grown up with his works. I became interested in Horror movies before I became a teenager, but I was not allowed to see most of the ones I was interested …

Double Dealer (CSI Las Vegas) was written by Max Allan Collins and published by Pocket Books, 2001.
I have watched the TV series and thought about giving the books a try. It proved to be just as interesting as the screen version. It is a totally different experience; …

Ah, the days of my youth. How I loved in the old days to curl up on the floor with a pile of comic books lying in front of me. If you had asked me then what were my favorite comics, I would immediately tell you the …

If you haven’t read Louise Rennison’s Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging , the first in the Georgia Nicolson series you are seriously missing out. This book is about the quirky ,unbelievably wacky 14 year old Georgia Nicolson. She has a cheeky 3 year old sister ,mutti and vati …

I recently discovered a new writer to read and couldn’t be happier. I’ve started reading some of Joy Fielding’s books and have been pleasantly surprised.
Lost takes place in Toronto. Cindy Carver is a divorced mother of two daughters both of whom live at home. It’s not an auspicious beginning …

I have never come across a book this short and so fairytale-ish that made my jaw drop. Animal Farm is an unbelievable story. I have seen so many copies of the new version with the pink pig on the cover and I thought, “Well, isn’t that a cute little …

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is most famous for his mystery books. But, I have to admit, his story, The Leather Funnel, is a bit creepy.
I’m not sure how true the narrative is; he tells the tale in first person and I’m not sure if it’s an event he actually …

Tess Gerritsen has done it again! The Sinner is gripping and entertaining! The story recalls characters from other books and brings in some new faces. Tess Gerritsen’s writing is has a quality that few can attest to. This is a thrilling novel that you will …

Another great book written by John Sandford is the debut title, Naked Prey. This has got something to do with the Davenport series because it is mainly Lucas Davenport trying to solve this crime and that crime. I bought this at a whim, because my previous review …

Speaking as a Christian and as someone who has in the past been hurt by supposed Christians, I found Michael Green’s book to be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with inconsiderate Christians.
I am an unconventional Christian so I resonated with many of Green’s ideas. For …

A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 13 book series written for children by an author under the pen name of Lemony Snicket. The Austere Academy is Book $5 in the series.
The Baldelaire children are orphans, their parents having been killed in a fire caused by the evil …

Hollywood Dirt it’s the first book by Alessandra Torre that I’ve read. I don’t know about you guys, but every time that I start a book of an author that’s new to me, I get this feeling of nerves and excitement all over my body, with intrigue and wonder …