After three issues into the new creative team’s take on Barbara Gordon / Batgirl (BG) it’s clear the direction is completely different than what most of her fans have come to expect. In this issue BG tries to track down the Batgirl impersonator who is publicly giving her a …

Uglies is the first in a series of four books called the Uglies series. I took my time and really loved reading Uglies because it was so different. A girl named Tally Youngblood lives in a world where when you turn sixteen, you have a compulsory operation to make …

“Dracula” is a novel I have a lot of respect for, but can’t say I’ve enjoyed reading. It’s definitely a classic of Gothic literature, and it deserves to be, but for the average modern reader, who knows the story quite well, it’s not that exciting.
The characters are one-dimensional, …

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 is one of the best physics text books I have ever read for A-Levels. It’s the only text book I read throughout in its entirety. Why? Its because of the way in which the book is presented that allowed me to grasp the material and feel encouraged in …

Three Men in a boat is an extremely humoruos novel by Jerome K Jerome. It was one of the books which I had to learn at school as part of my English course and it was one of the books which no one had to force me to read. …

“The Warlords of Nin” by Stephen Lawhead is Book 2 of the Dragon King Series. It continues the story of Quentin, no longer a boy but a young man in service to the king of Mensandor. The book begins with the king being very ill, and the doctors unable …

I have to say that I have fallen into the category of teenage girls who have fallen for these books, and I fell hard. I was first introduced to these books because my college roommate was a die-hard Twilight fan - she simply insisted that I read the …

Vegetarian Baby by Sharon Yntema is a valuable guide to parents who wish to raise their child as a vegetarian. The book is easy to read and the information is presented in a practical way that will be useful in every day life.
The book begins by introducing us …

The Scarlet Letter takes place during the Puritan era. Hester Prynne is a young married women who leaves Amsterdam for Boston. Her husband Roger was supposed to make the voyage with her, but instead sends her ahead without him.
A couple of years have passed in Boston with no word …

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 …

The Way Through The Woods was written by Colin Dexter and published by First Ballantine Books in 1994.
Colin Dexter’s famous protagonist, Inspector Morse, has always been an enigma to me —“ his deductive skills are exceptional. Even his superior at work, Superintendent Strange has to accede to that, …

I love writing, I love drawing and doodling and just otherwise destroying/defacing or, as I like to think of it, making my many many note/sketch books more awesome. Well this is the first book I have EVER bought that tells me to do the things I love in …

Sins Of The Wolf is a William Monk mystery, written by Anne Perry.
Once again Ms. Perry does not disappoint and writes a wonderful story.
Sins of the Wolf, the book opens with Hester Latterly accepting a position as a nurse/ companion. She is introduced to her patient and the …

Carrie is the first book that Stephen King ever wrote, and when you read it, you can see evidence of his talent. You can tell that he will be a great author, as the foundation is laid for his successful career.
The book is short, much shorter than King’s other …

This is one of my favorites when it comes to Jude Deveraux’s novels. This book was so intense that it made me blush while reading parts of this! Velvet Angel is a story about the feuding family of the Chatworths and the Montgomerys; when Elizabeth Chatworth was kind of …

As for the book being chosen because it is the president, however it starts from the foolish person from Texas which can between fraud and the ham where life of the American differs going back. Moore takes excavation at everything which made national America. However with the nation where the …

Death Note Manga Volume 2 begins as Light Yagami murders FBI Agent Raye Pember after the man shows him his ID and says he’s in Japan to investigate the Kira case. Later his fiancé, former FBI Agent Naomi Misora tries to find out who killed him. Meanwhile, …

Paris Sweeney’s life began to change the year before; she would answer Jeopardy questions correctly, plants bloomed almost before her eyes, traffics light automatically turn green, and she started to see dead people. Even her talent as an artist began to metamorphose. She begins painting in her …

‘First Term at Malory Towers’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton has written about a girl, Darrell, who has gone to study at a boarding school. It is the first time that she studies in a boarding school. The entire book is about the life in …

It’s Called A Breakup Because It’s Broken has a very long title to it and there also includes the small title besides this; The Smart Girl’s Break-Up Buddy. I laughed out hard when I read the title but don’t take this book too lightly though for there are …

I read the book, “Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss”, written by Mark Hyman, M.D. In it, he explains, “No wonder it’s so hard to lose weight- our bodies are designed to keep weight on at all costs; it’s a matter of survival. It’s embedded in …

This book is just one of my collections of recipe books. Jamie Oliver is a very popular chef that loves experimenting with different flavours and blends of ingredients. I can say that being a fan of him for several years now I have enjoyed a lot of …

I am convinced that feng shui works. But, I’ve always hoped for a scientific and more practical explanation of just how feng shui works. Finally, I found this little book that confirmed for me that feng shui is more than just the superstitious use of coins and crystals.
The authors …

According to Barry Hannah, Heart of Darkness involves Modernist themes which was typical for Conrad’s writing style. The characters in Modernist stories are so “shocked” that they are paralyzed from being able to describe the “grief” of modern realities.
I agree with this idea. In many ways, Heart of Darkness …

When I decided to get my PMP certification, I was looking for a book which can be used as a stand alone study material. My friend recommended me this book by Rita Mulcahy. I purchased it from Amazon and started my first pass through the book. Initial reading was …

I didn’t know that Love Is Not Enough: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Money by Merryn Somerset Webb could be that really good. There are lots of tips inside that one would really be amazed at and this book is specifically targeted for women and how we can make …

I have just finished reading “Just As I Am” by Virginia Smith, and I loved it. This witty and touching novel tells the story of Mayla, a purple-haired young woman with facial piercings who comes to a small church and, quite unexpectedly for herself, becomes a Christian. The account …

“Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Hard Rain” by Dean Wesley Smith is hard to read because it is so repetitive and littered with dull material. First of all, episode seems way too similar to the first season episode of the show, “The Big Goodbye” when Captain Picard …

The Definitive Book of Body Language is a great book that taught me how to make a positive impression on others, how to interview and negotiate successfully, how to bond quickly with others, how to know if someone is available, how to tell if someone is lying, how to …

The Betty Crocker cookbook called, “The Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles and More” is and interesting mix of meals that look appealing by the mere sight of the picture next to the recipe, and are easy to make with easy to
follow instructions. Also, this cookbook has a metric …

In this volume of Nodame Cantabile Chiaki decides to move to another apartment, as he can’t concentrate with so many musicians surrounding him -ironic for someone who works as a conductor-. Also Son Rui makes her appeareance, having an important paper this time. She will deal with her insecurities …

In the children’s illustrated book, Not One Damsel in Distress:World Folktales for Strong Girls, Jane Yolen again demonstrates her diverse ability to tell all sorts of tales.
Having collected and retold tales from around the world in this book, Yolen says in her Open Letter, “This book is for you …

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is a young adult fantasy series about a brother and a sister named Seth and Kendra who go to their grandparents’ farm while their parents go out on a cruise. When they arrive they soon discover the farm is a sanctuary for magical creatures …

While I enjoyed parts of this book, such as the discussions of Jane Austen’s various books, I really did not get into this book very much. It was hard to connect to the characters, even though they, as do I, really love Jane Austen novels. It was difficult to …

Ian McEwan’s The Comfort of Strangers has a hundred pages, but it sure isn’t a quick read. It is incredibly detailed so it’s not very easy to read. If you’re someone who reads novels through the plot, I think this isn’t for you. However, if you’re someone who’s more …

I needed a book to read for a flight home with a wait in the airport. I like mysteries, the supernatural, and an occasional romance. This book had it all.
The cover with the vampire floating and holding the female caught my eye and made me pick it …

I have a son at 18 months who’s just starting to show all the usual toddler signs, tantrums, refusal to eat, fighting sleep and many more. I have found the book Toddler Taming by Dr.Christopher Green an absolute joy. The book is recommended as a Parents’ Guide for the …

Every single Mother-To-Be should be issued this book when she finds out she’s pregnant. It has the answers to every single question a pregnant woman, or even a woman just thinking of becoming pregnant, could possibly need.
The first chapter begins with symptoms you may have when …

Billion Girl is a ten volume long manga by Sakai Miwa. The manga has the genre of comedy, drama, mature, romance, shoujo, and school life. I think it can also be labeled on tragedy because a lot of situations in the manga are really too tragic. The story runs …

Oh man! I think my family would disown me if they found out I read and really liked this book. Jesus and the CIA? Just that concept makes me want to scream. Who would have thought it could work. It takes all the mystery behind the fall of Christianity …

This book is not the Lottery. It is not the Haunting of Hill House. This is a day to day telling of a normal mother/wife’s daily processes and we can all relate. Shirley Jackson remains one of the most genuine writers of all time. Even …

Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldrige. This book was easily available at my local library. Amazon.com also sells it in the $10 range.
I am a foster parent about to embark on the journey of adopting an older child. I thought …

This is a book that is talked about a bit too much, but it is worthy of the majority of the praise it receives. I would say it is one of the most important books of the 20th century, and continues to give great insight into the workings …

I really didn’t care for this book very much. I just read it a few days ago and I can barely remember what had happened in it and I think that clearly says something about the plot. I remember the beginning, where they found a murder victim buried in …

I recommend reading Girl In A Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold. Even the cover of this book is blue. This is a story on the journey of this woman, how she went through a marriage and how she felt worthless or should I put it, not valuable at …

Star Trek: Insurrection Novelization, much like the movie itself, is a story that flows fairly slowly. There is some action near the beginning of the novelization, as well as near the end, but for the most part, this novelization is about the characters and how the area of space …

I think Emma Chase writes the most amazing characters, they’re so much fun to read and have so much personality that they completely captures you and make you fall in love with them from the start. My ultimately favorite book from her so far is Sustained, the second book …

When my daughter turned one year old she became interested in books, although she can’t read yet she loves to scheme through it. when she turned one year and six months somebody offered me an encyclopedia package but then again I can’t afford it One time we went to …

I enjoyed “Personality Plus” by Florence Littauer. The book is subtitled “How To Understand Others by Understanding Yourself,” and it did help me to understand myself better. The book explains four different personality types - Sanguine, Melancholy, Choleric, and Phlegmatic - and points out strengths and weaknesses of each …