John Taylor is a private detective who seems as one who has come out of an old detective story - not very nice looking, deep in debt and persistently seeking the truth , whether his customers really want it or not. That’s why John never gets rich, he lives …

Nightshade is the third installment in the series of Night Tales by Roberts.
Althea Grayson and Colt Nightshade are our players in this story. Althea is Boyd’s partner but now, she works alone. A lieutenant with the police force, this gorgeous lady is one sharp cop. Colt tangles up with …

Set in the second World War scenario, this is a gripping novel of an assorted team of British and American forces to free an American General captured in the Fort Adler. From the beginning, the novel takes us through the scenic beauty of the alpine ranges in Germany to …

“My Daddy Is A Giant” is a children’s book written by Carl Norac and illustrated by Ingrid Godon. It was published in 2004 but seems to be a much older book, mostly because of the artwork. This is a book about a son and his love for …

I was completely blown away by this first installment of the Legends of the Guardian-King series. Fantasy as a genre, and especially Christian fantasy, is often considered to be children’s books, some sort of fairy tales that serious-minded adults don’t need to bother with. The Light of Eidon by …

In the first chapter of “The Scarlet Letter” titled “The Prison Door”, Hawthorne addresses the prospect of utopia by pointing out the blatant realization that all societies, regardless of their intentions must face the harsh realities of life. Therefore, Hawthorne suggests that the prospect of utopia is in fact …

This Lullaby is a young adult book by Sarah Dessen. I think Sarah Dessen is an amazing writer for teens because she knows how to speak to them, and her books almost always include a main character who undergoes a big change. The main character in This Lullaby is …

“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 …

Horsemanship by Waldemar Seunig was originally published in 1956. I found this treasure on classic riding by lucky chance and have never let the book out of my sight. This is a comprehensive look at English riding beginning with the origin, history and then practical application of taking a …

I love Duran Duran, but I have to say that I was slightly disappointed with this book. I was expecting lots of lovely early photos of the band, and even though there are, there are also far too many pictures of people who were associated with the 1980s club …

I love this book!! I’ve read it multiple times now and still enjoy it as much as I did when I first read it, perhaps even more. A slightly tongue-in-cheek look at the “bohemian” lifestyle and sub-categories of bohemians, the book examines such basic topics as bohemian housing, …

I am reviewing the book, New Moon, written by Stephanie Meyer. This book is number two in the twilight series of books. In this book, Edward’s family throws Bella a birthday party, a party that goes entirely wrong. When Bella accidentally cuts her hand, Jasper goes nuts …

Myth-ing Persons was my second foray into the wonderful world of Robert Asprin’s Myth series. My first was Myth Directions, the third book of the series. Keeping with my tradition of never reading a series in perfect chronological order I skipped ahead to the 5th book in …

The book about Oliver Twist is one of Dickens most well known novels. It’s full title is Oliver Twist or the Parish Boys Progress. It tells about the life of a young boy named Oliver Twist. He grows up in an orphanage/workhouse, but runs off and is taken in …

I felt that this book was only ok and didn’t get sweet and cute until the last few pages. I kind of found it annoying because all the llama did was throw a fit until he got what he wanted. I know this is what a lot …

A Bouquet of Roses: Glorious Arrangements for All Occasions by Christina Wressell is a glorious book instead. I love decorative ideas books and this leaves me in awe because there are just lots of ideas that allows me to experiment.
I have always thought flowers to be bland …

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the sixth book in the bestselling series, Harry Potter. In this book, Harry is back at Hogwarts. Voldemort is back, and his followers are causing havoc everyone, even in the muggle (non-magical) world. The wizarding community finally believes what Harry has …

I had to read this book for school, and in my opinion it is inappropriate for young audiences. I would recommend it to people who are having a rough time in life. I was going through a major depression when I was reading this book. It really helped me …

For a short story five chapters long, there were too many characters involved and all of them had their own stories to tell but were only given a few spaces to do so. There was nothing more than a sentence to …

When Paddy de Courcy decides to get married everyone gets all excited but for four certain ladies the news turns their lives upside down.
For Lola, a stylist by profession is not good news because she had always believed she was Paddy’s girlfriend, she is heartbroken and inconsolable, and the …

“The biggest best seller after the release of Harry Potter”
The raves about this book series is unbelievable, everyone who reads the first book just must read the other two immediately. When I read The Hunger Games, I fell in love with it after the first chapter.
Katniss is the main …

It’s a Mall World After All is a really good book by Janette Rallison. It is written for teenagers, and the author has a really good sense of humor. When I first saw it at my school’s book fair, I thought (based on the title) that the book would …

I picked up the Complete Idiot�s Guide to Astrology soft cover book at my local supermarket. I have always been fascinated by astrology, and this 94 page book was only $3.95 CDN.
Published by penguin books and part of the idiotguides.com group of books, this book is an absolute marvel …

I thought that when my friend talked about the sexual scenes in this book, it was over the top. So when I read Forever by Judy Blume, I was enthralled by the moral education that teenagers could get from reading the story.
Though my friend is right, perhaps …

Reading Fat Envelope Frenzy really helped me a lot on my college admissions. Yes, it really gives one student the rations needed in order to be in the best position for a dream college. But one has to face the fact there is certainly no best formula in order …

A repeat theme echoes the haunting biblical prediction “. . .when man shall lie down with beasts.” Author of BEAST IN THE GARDEN, David Baron’s journal/book, and historically referenced descriptions comes with visionary observations. His work awakens communities that share habitat with wolves, coyotes, mountain …

I didn’t have much expectations when I opened this book because I wasn’t entirely pleased with his other work, The Stranger. I just thought it would be good to understand some more his idea of existentialism.
The setting of the story was set in Oran, a city in Algiers. I …

I don’t read many romance books, most of the time they are mostly about sex and I feel pretty sleazy reading them. It’s like, I don’t care to hear about anything —˜throbbing’. But from time to time I do enjoy a good historical romance. Well written ones have …

Surely I’m not the only one who’s had a hard time sorting through various translations of Madame Bovary. The classic version by Aveling comes convenient for Kindle-owners (the book can be downloaded for free). There are penultimate translations claimed to be more improved. I wasn’t quite …

The fifth book in the series of The Murder Club opens with the new member of the club, Yuki Castellano, the replacement to the member who died in the third book, in a crisis because her mother collapses and is rushed to the hospital. Her mother eventually dies in …

I’m not sure why I’m not entirely enthused about this book. The complete title is “Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious” and it’s basically a book about how people make decisions. Decisions based on instinct, that is, not decisions based on logical analysis.
The book is pretty clear, …

I bought this boook by Preston Gralla at the KLCC Book Fair Exhibition.Preston Gralla is the founding editor of PC Week and author of 30 books about computer and internet.
This book is truly helpful to me in tweaking your OS to make it more speedy, make better use of …

“Color Me Lucy: Celebrating 50 Years Of I Love Lucy” is a coloring book that I did not purchase to color, but to merely look at, appreciate and add to my collection of Lucy books. Despite this book being a coloring book, the drawings are actually on the complex …

Fans of Haruki Murakami will be delighted to learn another side of him by reading this non-fiction book. As the title indicates, this book which Murakami calls his memoir talks a great deal about another of his passion in addition to writing novels, and that is, running. The book …

Artemis Fowl: The Eternity code was a great book, and I truly liked it. It is the third book in the Artemis Fowl series, and I highly recommend reading it, along with all of the other books in the series.
After managing to save his father and the fairy world …

Of all the Victorian Era romance/suspence novels that Victoria Holt ever wrote, my all-time favorite one, without a doubt, is The India Fan. In this 1980’s effort, Holt somehow managed to use her usual plot points and make them seem new and fresh.
When she was young, heroine Drusilla …

The comic book industry seems to have been in this infinity loop of stories that are either the same or rehashes of older stories. This can be said to some of the biggest events right now or ones that just finished. When someone does try something new they do …

Several months ago I took advantage of a free autumn afternoon by enjoying a luxuriously aimless browse through Powell’s City of Books here in Portland (a ten star rating if ever there was one, but that is another review). As I slunk through the racks my attention was …

This is a YA novel, but I have just recently read it, and ot be perfectly honest, I read it twice in a row. It was very strangely good.
The writing is compelling because the author clearly makes her main character consistent throughout the book. Her main character is a …

This book seems to me during the first time I picked it up; like a boring book. But in fact, Jinx by Meg Cabot is a good story and the character main nickname is Jinx. Her name is actually Jean, but read on to find out how she …

My oldest daughter has been asking for a bible to read. But, I haven’t been able to find a decent Children’s Bible in this area.
The other day, I was walking through Wal-mart and came across the VeggieTales Bible Storybook with Scripture for $13. Even though it wasn’t an actual …

I gave my boyfriend this novel to read, written by Mike Gayle called Mr. Commitment. He really enjoys reading it, and I have a message that I would like to relay to him, that girls can’t wait so long for guys to be committed. He is a …

I read Over You by Lucy Diamond and was totally loving it. The cover illustration is just so gorgeous and the character in question, Lucy Diamond is really a nice character to read about. Not only Lucy, but other characters like Nell and also Josie are fun to …

The Miserable Mill is the fourth book of the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. It continues the story of the Baudelaire children who are now in the hands of an Uncle who owns a mill. Funnily enough, dispute the fact that their uncle is the owner they …

I am reviewing the novel, To the Lighthouse, written by Virginia Woolf. This novel develops the modern characteristic style of writing in that throughout the whole novel, readers are subject to streams of consciousness from the various characters. In this book, readers are in the minds of …

Ally Carter has never been my favorite author, but with this book, I think she may have struck a chord. It’s so different from what I’ve read in this genre, and I’ve read almost everything in here. But Carter delivers something I just haven’t seen before. In Heist Society, …

As someone who’s interested in a variety of religious ideas and perspectives, I snapped up Karen Armstrong’s “Buddha” without expectation and only a general interest in the subject. I emerged half satisfied, but mostly imbued with an insatiable appetite to learn more.
She’s an extremely successful author, covering religious biography …

This is a great book to read if you like reading about murder mysteries. I felt that this book started off pretty slow until the middle part of the book. That is where things really picked up and it suddenly became a page turner until the very …

Cactus Summer Surprise is a side story on the manga, Beast Master by Motomi Kyousuke. The side story has the same genre of Beast Master; comedy, romance, school life, and shoujo but with a little twist for supernatural. Would you still say something even if it isn’t cool? The …

Lamb is a best selling novel written by hilariously funny Christopher Moore, my favorite author. It details the early life of the Messiah as seen through the eyes of his best friend, Levi Who Is Called Biff. At 464 pages, it is not too terribly long of a read, …