Books Reviews

Delete Him by Anna Claremont

Delete Him (Advice from the Girls on Healing a Broken Heart) is a super bonus good book and a must have! Written by Anna Claremont, this book is very useful for those of you out there suffering from the aftermaths of a break-up and wanting pretty much to …

ESSENTIAL TOMB OF DRACULA VOL 4

The saved the worst for last. This is the final volume of the Marvel’s Essential Dracula series and it reprints not the excellent comic book, but rather, Dracula’s appearances in the more adult oriented magazines such as VAMPIRE TALES in the 1970’s.
And it also reprints TOMB OF DRACULA …

Marked, House of Night Series Book 1

I’m a huge fan of young adult novels, despite the fact that I’m in my thirties, and when I ran across this one on sale for the nook, I went ahead and picked it up. And right off the bat I knew this was not your typical vampire story, …

History’s Greatest Battles: Masterstrokes of war book

I purchased this book in a book store in Dublin for the reasonable price of 17 euro. This is very cheap for a history book. The book is written by Nigel Cawthorne, an American writer who writes both fiction and non-fiction books.
His experience is clear when your read …

Devotions for couples by David and Teresa Ferguson

I got this book as one of the three Christmas gifts presents given to me by my husband. Actually, it is the very first Christmas gift that he gave me as a married couple. I find reading the book very interesting and inspirational; it’s like a daily …

Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Appetizers Cookbook (book)

I am not someone who subscribes to the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine; however, I have glanced at a few of their magazines which are all about home decor, living well, and entertaining. Within each of their magazines is a section for recipes. Some of the recipes are from …

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 …

Robin: Year One Book 2 of 4

Robin Year One: Book 2 of 4 is about Robin’s first year fighting crime with Batman; in this book they take on the klutzy Killer Moth and then Two-Face, who sees Robin as Batman’s weakness. Robin’s rash decision to stay away from Two-Face might cost him his life.
This …

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham

The Chrysalids is a post apocalyptic science fiction novel which was written by the well known author John Wyndham and first published int he year 1955. When I first heard of the novel, I had gotten it one summer since it was one of the books I was to …

Better Off Friends, novel by Elizabeth Eulberg

I never read anything from this author before Better Off Friends, so I didn’t know if I was gonna like it. It caught my attention because I love this best-friends-who-fall-in-love type of stories, so I was excited for it. I ended up really enjoying it; it was a very …

InStyle Parties Book

I love entertaining at my home! It’s a great way for me to bring my close friends and family together over similar interests: great food, awesome decor, and a few adult beverages.
I had been looking online for some help in stepping up my skills when it comes to hosting …

Wither, by Lauren DeStefano book

Wither’s amazing cover was what first piqued my interest. Even though you can’t judge a book by its cover, my reading experience is usually affected by the quality of the cover anyway, just because that’s a big part of its essence that sticks in my mind. Of …

“Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson is his infamous essay, “Self Reliance” strives to instruct the imperative paradigm that the innermost thoughts of man are not to be taken lightly. Instead, as opposed to looking outward for inspiration, Emerson elucidates the paradigm that conscience is the preeminent voice of reason and …

Without Warning by John Birmingham book

I just finished Without Warning by John Birmingham, and wanted to give a review while it was fresh in my mind. What an awesome book! It has kind of a post apocalyptic feel to it, which I very much enjoy, while still being partly a political thriller. The book …

The Screenwriter’s Workbook by Syd Field

This is a great no-nonsense how-to approach to screenwriting. Field’s other book, _Screenplay_, is a more broad approach to the general idea of screenwriting, and _The Screenwriter’s Workbook_ is for the person who is ready to write.
Every chapter addresses a specific next step in the screenwriting process and …

Brave New Word by Aldous Huxley

I finished the novel and Brave New World became my favorite book. When asked why it was, I at first had no clear answer, but after reading it a second time, I realized why I love it so much: it depicts the flaws of our living generations, the obsessions …

Herbal Remedies in Pots by Effie Romain & Sue Hawkey

Herbal Remedies in pots by Effie Romain & Sue Hawkey is a great book if you enjoy gardening or natural remedies, or just want to grow some of your own medicinal herbs. The first part of the book consists of 34 different pots, each with 3 - 5 herbs …

WordPress For Dummies (3rd Edition) by Lisa Sabin-Wilson

“WordPress For Dummies” by Lisa Sabin-Wilson is an instructional how to guide that takes a look at how one can become a blogger while utilizing the free WordPress service. What is great about this book is it’s written for both those that have relatively little or no experience running …

Book Hans Fallada “Every Man Dies Alone”

Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada is a historical fiction based on the true story of Elise and Otto Hampel, who during World War II, were sentenced to death in Germany for distributing anti-Nazi postcards. It is a sad and disturbing account of the power of Hitler’s …

Baltimore Noir book

The following is a review of the Book: Baltimore Noir, Edited by Laura Lippman. (Akashic Books is the publisher.)
The book is full of terrific short stories. I can tell you I could be staying in the Caribbean on a sandy beach and the book is so …

You Call the Shots by Cameron Johnson

I really enjoyed reading this book. You call the shots recounts the story of Cameron Johnson, who started his first business at age 9. The amazing thing about Cameron is he did it all by himself. He didn’t use his parent’s money (except when he was nine they gave …

John Woo’s 7 Brothers

I have been fairly impressed with the relatively new Virgin Comics. I wasn’t expecting a great deal from them, however the couple of titles I have read I have rather liked (especially Ramayan 3392 AD). So I was somewhat optimistic when I picked up this title: John …

Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel

This is a truly fantastic adventure story and one that is well written. It has danger, excitement, bravery and a lot more. The story moves fast, especially once they get on the ship heading for space. The characters seem like real people, each with his or her own personality, …

Touching Evil by Kay Hooper

Touching Evil is a paranormal investigations book written by Kay Hooper.
Hollis Templeton is severely attacked, blinded and left for dead.
Maggie Barnes has empathic abilities and is atoning for something in a past life. She connects with her victims in an astounding ways.
John Garrett is there in Seattle …

Water for Elephant by Sara Gruen

I was reading the Kite Runner a couple of months ago when Amazon.com started recommending Water for Elephant for me everytime I logged onto their website. I usually read bestseller books so I didn’t want to read another bestseller and be disappointed that it didn’t live up to …

The Facts on File Visual Dictionary book

Dictionaries themselves are of course ten a penny these days, whether in paper or electronic form, However, The Visual Dictionary by the Canadian author Jean-Claude Corbeil, is something that in my experience at least is just about unique, to the extent that I am really rather surprised not to …

Dragonwyck by Anya Seton

On a curserory inspection of this book you may discover that it was writen in the 1940’s. Do not let this fact deter you! There is nothing old or overdone about this book - a book that clearly surpasses your typical romance and is a work of art in …

The One-Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen

Do you aspire to be a millionaire? If yes, then this book is a must-read for you. I simply love this book. I was given this book at a business course I took a few years ago. It was a best book I’ve ever read.
The One-Minute Millionaire reveal …

Danielle Steel “Season of Passion”. A Book

“Season of Passion” is a novel about a young woman, who disowned by her parents because of her marriage, ends up being a nurse to her husband who after shooting himself twice turns into a vegetable. I have to say that as far as Danielle Steel novels go this …

The Scarlet Letter novel

The Scarlet Letter, a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a universal classic and a masterful exploration of humanity’s unending struggle with sin, guilt and pride. It is a foundational work of Modern American literature. I was gifted this novel by my teacher who liked me.
The story begins when the …

While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark

While My Pretty One Sleeps is one of Mary Higgins Clark earlier books. The story is a little over 200 pages long, so very easy to read in one sitting. I love her writing and enjoy reading all her books, whether they are her earlier ones or …

Dracula by Bram Stoker book

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a classic horror novel. However, you will find the manner in which the novel was put together very interesting: it is a series of diary entries, newspaper clippings and letters. This type of novel is called an ‘epistolary novel’. Dracula is one of the primary …

Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama manga series

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 Bookseller

The Bookseller is the used bookstore inside Central Library (the main library of the Milwaukee Public Library system). It sells ex-library books that have been discharged from the system, lightly used books that people have donated to them as well as a few new books. The store is very …

Biology for CXC by M.B.V. Roberts and June Mitchelmore

In my country, CXC examinations or CSEC as they are now called is one of the most basic external examinations done in most high schools. It is actually a Caribbean exam, similar to O-levels in Britain and the UK, except it has more of a Caribbean basis. When I …

1984 (a novel by George Orwell)

1984 is a book nobody should miss. It is so captivating, so well written, a novel one will never forget. The skill of the author in creating the dark and gloomy atmosphere of a dictatorial society is amazing. You identify with the main character in his strive to retain …

Book:10,000 Jokes Toasts & Stories Edited by Lewis & Faye Copeland

My dad brought this book from Britain, when he was on a job trip to London.
The books is awefully big, 10 thousand jokes is allot, and this fills up over 1000 pages, but what the book has in quantity it lacks in quality.
Hundreds of pages filled up with lousy …

Full Measures, novel by Rebecca Yarros (Flight & Glory #1)

On her twentieth birthday, Ember receives the news of the death of her father, an outstanding military doctor. Her life falls apart like a house of cards. Her little brother loses his father figure just when he needs it the most. Her sister starts drinking and shopping compulsively. Her …

Sacrificial Ground book

Sacrificial Ground (written by Thomas H Cook and published by Warner Books, 1989)
This story has its hidden charms, though you have to get through the first few chapters to get into the essence of the story. Once past that, the mystery and suspense is certainly spell-binding.
Frank Clemons was …

My Beverly Hills Kitchen Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist by Alex Hitz book

My favorite types of cookbooks to read are ones that involves southern cuisine. Being from the south I just feel connected to the recipes because they are ones that I either grew up on or currently prepare for my own family. Although southern cuisine is a guilty pleasure I …

New Fashion Figure Templates: Over 250 Templates (Book)

New Fashion Figure Templates: Over 250 Templates
By Patrick Ireland
“New Fashion Figure Templates: Over 250 Templates” by Patrick Ireland is a figure drawing book which was recommended to me by a friend and fellow fashion design student. I had already purchased figure drawing books; however, every perspective to a subject …

Seeds of Evil book

Seeds of Evil (written by Carlton Smith and published by St Martin’s Paperback, 1997)
This is a true crime account which highlighted the reality of today’s young and wealthy —“ people to whom money comes with minimal or no effort. One wonders if the parents or guardians had …

BOOK REINVENTING COMICS

Scott McCloud brings us a sequel to his brilliant book UNDERSTANDING COMICS.
What the first book did was create a textbook that, in an entertaining, illustrated way, described what exactly a comic is (sequential art with a plot) and how it is properly crafted by all those involved in creating …

Before I Say Good-bye by Mary Higgins Clark book

Some time ago I ran out of books to read, and then decided to choose one of the novels I had not read before in a bookshelf we have at home. The name of the novel was “Before I Say Goodbye” by the popular suspense author Mary Higgins Clark. …

Wicca: The Complete Craft by D.J. Conway, book

I’d had no experience with the religious world of Wicca before picking up this book. But, a few semesters of studying religion a stint in the Army with a few practitioners of Wicca brought me around to wanting to know more. I had no idea where to begin, and …

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet? (Rach and Jules take to the open road) is a good travel book that I love to read if say, I go for traveling or something. This is a good travel-feel story for both friends Rach and Jules, who are both in …

The Bhudda Of Suburbia

The Bhudda of Suburbia was written by Hanif Kureishi in 1990, it went on to win that year’s Whitbread Prize for best novel and was definitely a deserving winner. It was made into a television show in the mid nineties starring Naveen Andrews now better known for the …

Culture Shocks by C. Draine

I got this book before I marry my husband from his brother in law. I think he just wanted to show me about some different culture between Indonesia and the Western people. It was a nice idea of him to give me this book. I had to say thank …

Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon novel

Novel written by Sidney Sheldon, the telling of the problems experienced by three beautiful women. Three women are involved in a series of complex murder cases. From the investigations conducted by the police, much evidence points to one of three women. Murder mystery with psychological deviations gives an interesting …

Whitley Strieber ; 2012: The War For Souls

The book 2012: The War For Souls is the latest installment in a series of fascinating stories by the renowned and famous writer Whitley Strieber. I am a huge fan of all Whitley’s work and have read and re-read his books many times. This book is certainly one that …

 
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