Actors have to bank a lot on the training they get, but there are a lot of different teachers out there with differing styles of teaching and differing views of what the actor’s process and technique is. I have combed through a lot of different books from different teachers, …

Margaret Atwood is probably one of the most universally acclaimed contemporary writers, and I’ve had the pleasure to read a number of her novels and collections of short stories. Nevertheless, I have to confess I haven’t enjoyed all of them. In fact, one or two have managed to both …

I have read the book —˜The password to Larkspur lane’ written by Carolyn Keene. This book is one among the Nancy Drew series. This book is a good book and interesting to read. The mystery is very thrilling and Nancy certainly has been very daring in this story. Even …

Although Florence Barclay’s novels are generally classified by the literary experts as ’second shelf literature’, ‘The Rosary’ is a book that has touched my heart and I wouldn’t mind going back to it again and again. The story is so touching, the characters so noble and strong in spirit.
I …

Text Game by Kate Cann is a love story about text messages and how it could be a harmful source of split up in an honest relationship. In this story, Mel starts to have mixed feelings about her really good looking boyfriend named Ben.
Gloria is a person …

“Daughter of Hounds” by Caitlin R. Kiernan is a novel that gnaws at you, stripping the protective layers away until its teeth reach the soft, unprotected parts within. At times literary but more often profane, the book batters the reader with its intense language and pitch-black theme.
I originally picked …

John Grisham takes us in the offices of one of the richest men in United States, Troy Phelan. It seems that Phelan’s family was not a family but a group of weird and crazy people. Troy is an eccentric man, never loved by any, but everyone loved his money. …

I have read this book by Mike Marcoe over a recommendation from a friend and think it makes a fantastic read. This book only has 88 pages which makes it easy for anyone to read it quickly. But even though the books has only a few pages, it does …

By this time, Charles Dickens’ tale of poor orphaned and outcast Oliver Twist is pretty well known. It has been adapted time and time again, in film, in musicals and even in a Disney film.
However, with many of the changes that these have placed on Dickens’ original story, …

I also got to Nabokov’s ambiguous work, which for some is a horror, for others a torment of the soul and the frank weakness of a person who could not curb his passion. It is worthy of booing or regret, whether it reeks of the novel or a genius …

At the beginnings of 2011, a dear friend of mine recommended me to read Anna and The French Kiss, and once I finished reading it, I fell completely and irrevocably in love with Etienne and Anna. A year later, Lola and Cricket arrived, and I really enjoyed that story …

I have read the book —˜Nancy’s mysterious letter’ written by Carolyn Keene. This is one among the Nancy Drew series. This is a rather boring book. I could not find any interesting content in it.
Nancy receives a letter from London which was most unexpected. This was not a …

James Bassil wrote this book title, The Guy’s Guide to Romance: The 11 Rules for Finding a Woman & Making Her Happy. This is a book from the site AskMen.com and though I’m not a guy, I’m more than happy to be reading this book and find out the …

Allow me to preface this review with a healthy bit of disclosure: I am not a fan. Really, I am not. I am also a woman, and though I don’t think it matters, evidently it does as most assume those with an adverse opinion of this book is male. …

This book is, I think, a masterpiece in gothic romanticism. I came to the book with all the preconceptions about Frankenstein’s monster that I presume most people have. Lightening bringing the monster to life and the mad scientist screaming “It’s alive!” The original novel is nothing like this at …

Jerusalem Inn (written by Martha Grimes and published by Dell Publishing, 1990)
Humble and witty aristocrats amuse me, as did Melrose Plant, the good friend of Superintendent Jury. The policeman and the open-minded Earl of Caverness had conversations and exchanges that were greatly humorous, sardonic and engaging!
Superintendent Jury …

The Life And Achievements Of The Renowned Don Quixote De La Mancha, written by Cervantes in the seventeenth century, has been translated from the original Spanish into many languages. I think this is because the book is not only entertaining, but also includes many moral and philosophical issues and …

“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 …

If you are into books that can be a bit strange and on the weird side, you might want to try reading A Short History Of The Future. I read this book not so long ago and was prone to think that parts of A Short History Of The …

Another manga I have loved reading and still constantly waiting for an update is the Kaichou wa Maid-Sama manga by Fujiwara Hiro and it’s really a great piece of shoujo manga because it has all the romance, the maid costume, the comedy, the conflict and everything just fits so …

The Old Curiosity Shop is the story of a young London girl called Nell Trent, who lives with her grandfather in his shop. He loves her, but she has only one friend on her own age and lives a quite lonely life. She’s very good and virtuous, almost boringly …

This book Skinny Dipping by Connie Brockway is funny and simply entertaining. I feel like I watched a movie or something when I read this book and it is filled with lively and interesting characters.
Mimi Olsen is a lady that is truly determined to get the family …

I have read the book —˜The secret of red gate farm’ written by Carolyn Keene. This is a very interesting book. I would say it is one of the most interesting books among the Nancy Drew series. In this book, Nancy shows great courage and intelligence in solving a …

In case you aren’t familiar with the acronym, KODT stands for “Knights of the Dinner Table.” This is a long running comic magazine which features a group of gamers as they play various roleplaying games (although most often it focuses on the game Hackmaster, which is similar to …

I simply love unique books. And The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is one of the unique ones, which I personally felt. This book is about some mysteries, haunting tales and many more. This book is especially useful for those loving a bit of a scared feeling …

I stated in my review of Rescuing Sprite that I had never read this book. My mom recently handed me a copy to read. Having read one, it is almost impossible to review this without making …

I would definitely consider buying this book for any young girl in my life who was about to face the transition from elementary school to middle school. Middle School: How to Deal was written by five girls for a middle school class, so when it comes to giving …

Eric Moore’s life is perfect for many people. He has a business, have a wife who loved family, and the boy who was always obedient. However, when everything looks perfect, Eric Moore destruction of life began to happen. Everything begins with the disappearance of Amy Giordano, the son of …

Tularosa is the first in a series of mysteries featuring the American Southwest. Kevin Kearney, former chief of detectives was forced to retire from the force due to gun shot injuries to his leg and abdomen. Kearney is something of a man’s man, strong silent and tough as nails.
When …

Death Walker is the second book in the Ella Clah series that takes place in NW New Mexico on the Navaho Reservation. I started reading this series several months ago and have read many of the books.
I really enjoy the SW landscape and the bits of Navaho Culture I …

I found this book to be quite funny. While it did not contain my favourite Discworld characters, (Commander Vimes and the Watch, Death), it had witches and wizards galore.
I have always found Terry Pratchett’s views on equality between the genders interesting, as this comes up in Equal Rites quite …

Katie Alender’s book Bad Girls Don’t Die is about a normal teenage girl who’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worst when her sister starts acting strangely. This book is a suspenseful mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next …

The Modern Middle East book is written by Mehran Kamrava. My mother borrowed this from her friend, and she recommended it for my reading, just to have another insight on The Middle East and what has been happening. She told me that it is better to read …

Do you believe in love? If you do or if you are just wanting to find out more about love and its definition and etc, this book is for you. The title is Love: What Life Is All About by Leo F. Buscaglia. Unique book, I believe this …

I didn’t know how I could talk my young acquaintance out of becoming a veterinarian in the future. So I began to search for something about the profession purposefully. And you can imagine, my joy was boundless when I found a book on this very subject, also written with …

This story features the new Elizabeth and Jessica, and I honestly don’t like their new set of friends and buddies that they’re hanging around with. Jessica is now friends with gay Neil, and together they just bicker and argue but love each other like a couple, and when a …

Divergent by Veronica Roth is book 1 in the Divergent series; It is also a World Best-seller soon to be released as a movie.
The story follows the lead protagonist (female) Beatrice Prior who lives in a society split up into 5 factions.- If you want more on what this …

I’m not really a big fan of books. I’m more of a magazine browser type of person but this book really got me hooked. I have already read it three times in a period of six months since I bought it …

Centered Riding is an excellent book written by Sally Swift. Sally Swift is a legend in the English riding world, and although Centered Riding was published in 1985, it is still applicable today. I purchased my book in the last five years and have read it cover to cover …

Generation Ecstacy by Simon Reynolds.
In the 1980’s, the rise of rave parties skyrocketed like a missile, hitting its peak in the 1990’s and then slowly heading into a decline.
This book is supposed to be the magnum opus that recounts the definitive look into rave culture and the rise of …

I am not fond of reading books and novels. I read some novels in my summer or winter vacation when I used to get bore. I haven’t read many novels in my life but whatever I read I found them good. One of them is The Hobbit by J.R.R. …

Bloody Kiss is a two volume vampire themed manga by Furumiya Kazuko. The story is about Katsuragi Kiyo and the mansion she inherits from her grandmother wherein the dhampir, Kuroboshi and vampire servant, Alsh is living. She wanted to sell the mansion for her dream to go to college …

I’m a die-hard United fan and I also like Keane a lot. But I would like to see things as it is. Although the book has managed to display Roy Keane with all his arrogance and his unflappable desire to win games his views and points across many issues, …

‘Mystery of Holly lane’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This is a book among the find-outer series. Money gets stolen from a large house called Hollies. Soon after, the furniture in that house also gets stolen. The find-outers want to keep a eye on the house. So …

Guitar Girl by Sarra Manning is a book about a girl playing in a band and having a big ambition to strike it big. She has this particular band formed and her best buddies are all in the band.
And suddenly the band receives a record deal and that means …

When She Was Bad by Louise Bagshawe is a story about 2 women on their quest to ‘revenge’ the same guy that has shattered their heart to pieces, cheating them of their love, heart and money in the process.
The 2 women in question is Lita Morales and Becky …

After reading Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire, my addiction to the series only grew. And why you ask? Again JK Rowling impresses all with her gift for tale-telling.
Harry and his friends are entering their fourth year, and as a surprise Hogwart’s plays host to the Tri-Wizard cup …

I’m a big King fan. After I finished reading the seven book Dark Tower series, I wanted to go back and read the books that were tied to this. I read Black House (review of that coming soon!) and I picked this up on tape. …

The national bestselling author of more then 25 novels, Marcia Muller has struck again with her newest Novel Cape Perdido. In this newest of novels, she returns to the northern coast of California, as in previous novels sush as Point Deception and Cyanide Wells, but in this one she …

Artemis Fowl is one of my all-time favorite books! There is a total of 7 books in the series, and this is the first one. I highly recommend reading these books! The book has even been said to be the “next Harry Potter”!
The books are about a 12-year old …