Books Reviews
Kingdom Come Graphic Novel
Kingdom Come is a DC Comics’ Elseworlds graphic novel by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. It tells the story of a Pastor named Norman McCay who is friends with the Sandman at the end of his life. The Sandman dies and leaves his
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Captains’ Honor
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Captains’ Honor is a novel that centers around Picard, although it is certainly not merely a story for Picard fans. In this story, the Enterprise and other Federation ship arrive to provide aid to a planet that has been devastated by the …
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
‘The Joy Luck Club’ by Amy Tan is a truly mesmorizing novel about the relationship between mother and daughter. With sixteen- that’s right, sixteen!- tales spanning three generations, ‘The Joy Luck Club’ will entertain and captivate from beginning to end!
The book is broken up into sections based on the …
“The Warrior Elite” by Dick Couch book
Dick Couch is a former Navy Seal whose book, “The Warrior Elite” brings out some of the most poignant and gut churning moments in the Basic Under Water Demolition School Program for the selection and training of United States’ Navy Seals. I enjoy books on military history and training, …
The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson
The House of Chains, the 4th novel in Steven Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen, introduced the Malazan 7th Army, an untested force of recruits with a scattering of veterans, which formed to return to the Seven Cities and defeat the uprising of Shaik. That was done in …
The Exodus-Moses’ Story from the Bible
High Recommend!
The Exodus, Moses’ Story from the Bible compiled by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz with notes from Charles R. Swindoll.
I have been looking for bible stories for the pre-teen level and I came across this book. I always liked Exodus myself and thought that this book was …
Harry Potter Book 6
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the most recent book in the Harry Potter series. It is also the second to last book of the series to come out. And yes, I was there at midnight at Barnes and Noble eagerly standing in line waiting for my …
Digital Photography for Next to Nothing by John Lewell
This book which was first published early in 2010 covers topics such as how to get good value for money when buying a camera, choosing lenses, making ones’s own accessories and free or low cost software. There is a good section on lenses and in particular a …
The Law of Moses, novel by Amy Harmon
Amy Harmon is now one of my favorite authors ever in the Young Adult/New Adult genre, along with Colleen Hoover. The Law of Moses caught my attention from the very beginning, with its synopsis and the reviews from the arcs, so I was extremely excited about it. I knew I …
Dear Fatty by Dawn French
I think every woman should read this book, Dear Fatty by Dawn French without a doubt. This book is super awesome, a very great autobiography by Dawn whom has made so many of us laugh. If you don’t know who she is, well she is a celebrity worth …
The Further Adventures of The Wilderness Family
The Further Advnetures of The Wilderness Family is a continuation of the story about the Robinson Family who left the big city to move to the mountains and start a simpler life. Now winter is approaching and they are faced with the challenges of preparing for the bitterness and …
Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss (book)
Growing up Wacky Wednesday was one of my favorite books. I would go to my school’s library every week and would check it out over and over again just so I could enjoy reading it. When I was informed about my son’s school having a backwards day I knew …
Shantaram By Gregory David Roberts
Shantaram is based on real events that happened to Gregory David Roberts, an Australian prisoner who escaped and ended up working in the underworld of Mumbai, India.
I was extremely interested in this book because I am currently living in India, although not in Mumbai. What I …
Heretic book
Heretic is a novel that takes the background in 1584. This novel shows a lot more special things as a novel, with a clever story because of the presence of Elizabeth as a little girl that the multi talents. Elizabeth was also able overcome the historical problems around it …
Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko book
My family has been on a raw diet for a few months (minus some splurge days!). We began eating raw after hearing how amazing it is for your health. We even heard personal testimonies from our friends saying how their diseases began to disappear and they had …
Eight Days a Week, novel by Amber L. Jhonson
Eight Days a Week has left me with a HUGE smile con my face. I loved this book from beginning to end. What’s not to love, really? There’s no other way to describe it. I just loved it. I loved every feeling and sensation that I felt when …
Lover Unbound, J.R. Ward
I’m a big fan of supernatural romance fiction and J.R Ward is one of the best authors that I’ve read in a long time. Out of the books of hers that I’ve read so far Lover Unbound is the one that really stood out for me.
I’ve enjoyed all of …
The Oath by Frank Peretti
“The Oath” by Frank Peretti is a Christian novel that can be described as a supernatural thriller with elements of horror. Steve Benson, a wildlife biologist, comes to the small town of Hyde River after he’s been informed of his brother’s death. Supposedly, his brother was killed by a …
The Giver, by Lois Lowry book
I recommend The Giver because this book is a big “WOW!!!”. It talks about a teenage boy who lives in a Utopian world. I’m sure that every single human being want to be in that sort of world. I thought it was the perfect place to be, but I …
Good Mood Food by Wied Harry A.
If you feel like you’re having insomnia lately, or easily to get angry, you may want to examine what you are eating today. Emotions in some ways may effect from your food. And I’m sure you know that brain controls all your activities. Sometimes we have some distractions that …
Children’s Book: Such A Silly Baby by Steffanie and Richard Lorig
“Such A Silly Baby” is a children’s book authored by Steffanie and Richard Lorig, and illustrated by Amanda Shepherd. It was published in 2008. This is a cute story about a mother who keeps losing her baby at odd locations and instead taking home some sort of crazy …
V is for Virgin, book by Kelly Oram
I’ve already said it before, and I say it again, I love Kelly Oram’s books. I find them incredibly relaxing and perfect to just have a good time, and definitely, V for Virgin wasn’t the exception.
Valerie Jensen turns into Virgin Val from day to night. Everything starts when …
Pistol: A Biography of Pete Maravich by Mark Kriegel
Pistol: A Biography of Pete Maravich, is written by Mark Kriegel and there is something that I’m not sure about this book. I am not sure whether this book is official or non-official one.
I am not a basketball fan but I do have heard of Pistol …
Youth By J M Coetzee
Perhaps, that perhaps may be deliberate or it is non consciousness, but although those rather literally are the same, there is the difference which becomes aware in two novels. Actually, as for prose, style and writing at the present place which never does not finish to change as for …
Hostel by Siddharth Chowdhury
The book Delhi Noir contains short stories by Indian writers. All of the writers in the book live or work in Delhi. One story that appears in the collection is Hostel by Siddaharth Chowdhury.
One thing I did not like about this story is that it did not have …
Loving Time by Leslie Glass
Loving Time was written by Leslie Glass and published by Bantam Books in 1996.
I had enjoyed reading the Silent Bride featuring April Woo; but in this story I find too much emphasis on Woo’s mother, a maddening harridan who took up unnecessary pages and time. I …
Rich Dad And Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
Do you want to become financially free and rich? This book will not make you one . No book can. No information can. But what this book can do for you is that it can give exact information about what money actually is and what you should do to keep …
Wings of Fire book
‘Wings of Fire’ has been written by the Indian president Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam. It is an autobiography which is capable of inspiring even a begger into becoming a scientist. It is a well-written novel which winds around the life of Mr. Kalam as he shares his experiences, tastes …
Animals On Board By Stuart Murphy
“Animals On Board” is a children’s book written by Stuart Murphy and illustrated by R.W. Alley. I am a bit confused about why it took two people to create this story. I can understand that maybe Mr. Murphy is not an artist, but at the very least you …
Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown
I did see the Da Vince Code when it was first on the theaters. It was too me a very drawn out movie, and I felt as though I had missed something. It was a little hard to follow in my opinion. I finally got a chance to read …
20 Days to English Vocabulary By J.S.Bright
20 Days to English Vocabulary written by J.S.Bright is really a great book to improve your vocabulary to a great extant in a short period of time. It contains 20 lessons and each lessons can be finished in a day in just one or two hours. Each lessons contains …
Callander Square book
Callander Square, written by Anne Perry was published by Random House, 1980.
Anne Perry’s stories often fill me with awe - she could so clearly describe the women and their society during the Victorian times, and yet spiced it up with mystery and suspense. It is an education …
Kuala Lumpur MPH Bookstores
Once upon a time it is considered “un-cool” and nerdy to visit a bookstore. Circumstances had changed. Nowadays bookstores had become real cool places to hang out that some people visit bookstores to appear cool.
MPH Bookstores at Mid Valley is not just a haven …
The Lovely Bones by Alice Seabold
I was apprehensive about reading Alice Seabold’s “The Lovely Bones” mainly because of the subject matter. The books lead character Susie Salmon is a 14 year old schoolgirl who is murdered by her neighbour. I thought it would be a very difficult book to read and only picked it …
Led Astray by Sandra Brown, book
I am not actually a fan of Sandra Brown and I have never been one, as her books are too tasteless for me. In fact, I have avoided reading her books for a very long amount of time, but this changed when I discovered Led Astray.
The first chapter of …
The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
The book “The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle” by Hugh Lofting if one of the greatest American masterpieces—as far as literature is concerned. Its premise is very interesting, and it is a great tale for all ages.
I thought that Dr. Dolittle’s ability to speak to animals was the best …
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
Today I would like to review the novel Digital Fortress, written by Dan Brown. Now, a lot of you out there already know by now that Dan Brown was the chap that wrote the Da Vinci Code, and his storyline had been made into a movie already. …
A Breath of Snow and Ashes By Diana Gabaldon
For my latest birthday I received Diana Gabaldon’s latest book, A Breath of Snow and Ashes. I have been waiting, literally years for this book to be finished and on the shelves. I was out of my mind with excitement when it was finally published in September 2005. I …
Snowbound Heart by Jennifer Blake
Snowbound Heart is written by Jennifer Blake and this is a nice, heartwarming story that I really love reading. Clare Thornton wants a very pure relaxation in the form of mountain vacation and she badly wants to learn how to ski.
Then, an unfortunate event happens, and …
Hot Item by Riley Nash
Someone borrowed me a nice quarterback novel love book titled Hot Item. This story tells about Sophie Jordan, a co-owner of a Sports Management Agency called The Hot Zone. This novel marks the end of the series of quarterback novel love stories. However, I did not …
Tribulation House by Chris Wells
Mark Hogan has killed his pastor Reverend Daniel Glory - at least he thinks he has.
Mark Hogan has it all - great job, great family, great church and a position on the church board the only thing missing is a boat. He dreams, he searches boat lots and decides …
The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi book
The Time of My Life was an autobiography that was written by beloved actor, Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi. This book was published just months before the actors death in September of 2009. It was an emotional journey to read about his life as a dancer and …
The 4-Hour Work Week book
This book is something that I could totally relate to. I mean, I work in advertising sales and also some freelance automobile delivery and basic sales for a car sales company, and also, I am an aspiring writer. I love writing. But that doesn’t mean that …
Easy Prey book
Easy Prey (written by John Sandford and published by Berkley Books, 2000)
I am not an ardent fan of Lucas Davenport; but then I still found his stories somewhat entertaining. Though similar to Alex Cross of James Patterson’s stories —“ rich, famous and clever - however, Lucas seemed more …
Pete Hautman’s “Invisible” novel
I look all over for amazing, suspenseful novels; to be frank, there are numerous books that will be a total snore. I know very well that I’m not the only person who has picked up a book that looks interesting, whether it be the …
The Shimmer by David Morrell
I love a good book that incorporates science and mystery into its story. David Morrell is an excellent author at this. His weaves a story that is as informative as it is thrilling. There are moments of excessive violence, but you can’t read a thriller with out, and it’s …
Southern Cross book
Southern Cross (written by Patricia Cornwell and published by Berkley Publishing Group, 1999)
This novel features a different set of characters, other than the tiresome Kay Scarpetta and her equally tedious niece, Lucy.
Police Chief Judy Hammer was handled the responsibility of Richmond and brought along her most …
Whiteout by Ken Follett
When I read the book title, Whiteout written by Ken Follett, I am reminded so much of stories like Mist and also Heroes. There is a certain similarity to it all. At first I don’t like the descriptions in this book. It is actually about this virus …
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