At Risk by Patricia Cornwell is a forensic crime based novel. It was on the New York Times Bestsellers list. And so I figured it would be a good, entertaining read.
The characters are well-written and dynamic. Each character seems to have their own motivation, and it’s very clear who …

I’ve been a long-time fan of Jane Austen’s; like every other geeky girl, I’ve sympathised with her feisty heroines and their lovelifes as a teen, then came to appreciate the gentle humour of the stories, then realized how profoundly disturbing the shame she shows them to feel can be. …

This book was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad I took a chance on it. The book is a fantasy novel but not in the way most fantasy novels are these days. It takes place in our world but doesn’t present us with cliched quests and …

This book for kids, The Teacher’s Funeral, doesn’t actually seem appropriately titled, as most of the book has nothing whatsoever to do with a teacher’s funeral, unless it is a metaphor that I missed. However, there is a funeral in the book, so I guess it works.
The characters in …

I didn’t know that this book title, Obsession which is written by Jonathan Kellerman, is so popular only after I have finished reading it. The book has been translated to about 2 dozen languages, mind you! And I only knew about that when another great friend of …

There is no denying that currently Narendra Modi is the most talked about politician of India. Being a supporter of the BJP, I am also expecting him to become the Prime Minister of India in 2014. Recently, I went through a book on Modi by Kingshuk Nag. I have …

ESSENTIAL PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDERMAN Vol 1
In the 1970’s, Marvel decided to give Spiderman, who was appearing regularly in Amazing Spider Man and Marvel Team Up, a second solo book. This effectively cashed in on his popularity and gave fans another monthly book to read and also infused …

Why Do Men Have Nipples is a fairly new book written by a rather briliant doctor. The book is a short read that is so incredibly humorous, I can’t even begin to explain it. It is a series of random medical questions that we have all wanted …

I love books, love them. I read two or three a week, and have a list of authors that I admire, as well as a very specific set of genres that I choose to read. Knowing that I am a book nut, friends and family are always giving me …

Wendy Corsi Staub is a writer of thrillers. Her novels are usually about women who are in danger in some way. There is generally a serial killer or kidnapper preying on people around the woman and putting her life and the lives of her children in danger. …

I’m such a bread person it’s not even funny! It’s a miracle and a thanks to my genetics that I’m not a huge marshmallow because I eat bread at least three times a day, maybe more depending on where I am and how fresh it is.
Bread making from scratch …

This book gives me lots of perspectives, lessons learned and many more. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets by Jon and Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson. I highly recommend reading this book because it is such a good book, laced with realism and lots of …

If you are someone who has recently started a business or have profoundly considered going into business for yourself, then I would highly suggest you order a copy of Small Business Accounting Simplified by Daniel Sitarz. Small Business Accounting Simplified is a book for those who are do not …

The book Eat To Live, written by Joel Fuhrman, has some of the best New York�s leading doctors giving some good and healthy and effective losing weight formula. The book is designed to help those who want to lose 50 pounds or more in a hurry.
The nutrients menu …

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 …

This issue was far more straight forward than the one that came before. Hellboy and Alice trek through the bizarre landscape to encounter a strange imp like creature who claims to be an Englishman.
Hellboy and Alice assume it’s a guide and follow him. It turns …

Smash Cut is the newest book out bestselling author, Sandra Brown. Smash Cut is an interesting book to read since I have not read this author in while. I was in the mood to read her book so I made the decision to go ahead and read it. I …

In this book, Karen Kingsbury tells a story of teenage love, disregarded as nothing special by adults. Two high school students, Shane and Lauren, are in love and planning to get married when they come of age. They are together all the time, everywhere. One day, they make the …

The Invasion of the Tearling is the second novel in a projected trilogy, (the first being The Queen of the Tearling, which I reviewed previously). The Invasion of the Tearling continues the amazing saga of former Princess and now Queen Kelsea Glynn, as she prepares to defend …

Joshua Harris wrote about his story on dating, how he faced the temptation of engaging in casual sex prior to marriage. His one experience led him to dedicate his life to God and to keeping himself pure for his wife. This book is a useful, engaging and humorous account …

Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 2: The Burning Bridge is the second book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series. Will, Horace and Gilan go to the country of Celtica and discover something is terribly wrong while Halt accompanies Alyss on a diplomatic mission.
This book was even better than the previous book, …

This is one of those books I just love to read period. By Reason of Insanity is a criminal thriller novel written by Randy Singer. The premise kept it interesting for me and I was excited with all the twists in the plot. I like to read crime novels, …

The Descent was the first book that I read by Jeff Long. A very long book, but interesting, I am still glad that I bought it at a used book sale instead of paying full price. It is not that the book was bad, quite the contrary it was …

I’ve been a long time fan of Stephen King, his books and movie adaptations. He has proven himself to be an author with staying power, but, for many readers, myself included, “The Shining” will forever be the story that launched my permanent interest in his writing career.
“The Shining” caught …

Since everyone dreams, I highly recommend the book “Dreams and What They Mean to You” by Migene Gonzalez-Wippler. With this book you will get help in learing how to keep a dream journal, dream more effectively (who ever knew there was such a thing!), recall your dreams (which …

If you’ve been a fan of Kindaichi Case Files series, then you’ll be very familiar with Takato Yoichi. Takato is the antagonist and mastermind behind many of the crimes and cases in the series. He is smart, talented, manipulative, evil but also very charming.

In this standalone, one-book story, Takato finally …

Stretching Living Space is published by Better Homes and Gardens. It gives ideas about decorating rooms in a fashion that makes rooms appear larger. It talks about how to use a room more efficiently by doubling its purpose. One example of that is using a couch that pulls out …

Indemnity Only was written by Sara Paretsky, and published by Dell Publishing in 1991.
This is the first book by Sara Paretskey that I read; it is somehow different from the investigative/detective stories I’ve read before. Paretsky has developed a hard protagonist in VI Warshawski a …

The markets for western short stories is pretty limited these days. Recently I picked up a 1995 release of short westerns that were specifically written for this anthology. The book contains twenty-three new stories written by both men and women.
I loved it. It was a lot of fun. Actually, …

I came upon Kathy Reichs after I learned that the TV series Bones that I enjoy so much is based on her novels and characters. Cross Bones is one of her later works in the series following the life and cases of her heroine Dr. Temperance Brennan as she …

This book will change your life! That is, if you want it to. He does not offer a get rich quick, or an easy way out. . . but what he DOES offer is structure and guidance on how to get debt free. His plan is amazing. He uses …

Well, to be saying the truth I started reading with Harry Potter thanks to miss Rowling but I proceeded my rading habit with Dean Koontz’s books and the first of them was The Watchers. In my opinion its awesome and a must read by all people from the age …

The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a book set in the post apocalyptic future. The book plot follows a girl named Mary, who lives in a town which has been ravaged by the plague. The survivors of the plague are in a town enclosed by fences. Outside the …

Dictators are people, too. So no matter how bloody a man may be, he needs to eat. And a cook who serves a tasty meal on time may well save someone’s life. Because delicious food, if only for a short while, makes even the worst dictators kinder.
Witold Szablowski …

Animal stories sure are fascinating though I did wonder if animals of different kinds can really talk with each other. I have recently read a short story by Elnora Watters, Tiger and Max which made my imagination go wilder. That makes me wonder if in religion; animals like dogs …

Before Michael Pollan wrote —˜Food Rules’, he wrote —˜In Defense of Food’. This was a book that I added to my research list because I thought in order to understand what to eat, I needed to know why these foods were so bad for me. This book is not …

I purchased the hardcover edition of the book simply titled “I Love Lucy” by Elisabeth Edwards because I find that hardcover books hold up better over time even if they do take up more space and bulkier. As for the book, I was somewhat disappointed with what this book …

I have read this book during my freshman year of grade 9 - that was about 4-5 years ago, before the movie was made. It made a deep impression on me although I found the beginning a bit boring. But now adays I find myself rereading the book over …

Smugglers Notch was written by Joseph Koenig and published by First Ballantine Books in 1991.
Apparently Smugglers Notch is a place often inaccessible because of snow; this was where the killer and protoganist had their final appointment.
The state attorney’s daughter, Becky, had a quarrel with her boyfriend and left his …

I have always had a bit of a fascination with the Japanese phenomenon known as Manga and Anime. I don’t know why, but maybe all of those years watching Astro Boy cartoons on Global Tv during those precious few minutes before we had to solemnly go to that dreaded …

Malgudi days is a collection of 32 short funny and witty stories. Its author as I have mentioned in the title is R K Narayanan.
The stories happen in Malgudi, an imaginary town located somewhere on the banks of Sarayu (a river in South India). Even though it is common …

Speaking as a Christian and as someone who has in the past been hurt by supposed Christians, I found Michael Green’s book to be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with inconsiderate Christians.
I am an unconventional Christian so I resonated with many of Green’s ideas. For …

Strata is the first book of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. I was first turned onto Pratchett by a friend who had read book eight and was following them from there. She loved the characters and the quirky governments. And this was a friend who hated to read, so that …

This was a book which I started to read purely because it was free on the Amazon store, and I could get the first book for free on my Kindle. So, of course I downloaded it and started to read it. I mean, it was free, so why not …

This book by Debbie Stoller is, according to the cover, full of hip, funky patterns. There are extra segments too, where they interview/talk with different Stitch ‘n Bitch groups across the States. Since I’m not American, I didn’t really see the need. If there had been more Canadian groups, …

Two Little Girls in Blue is a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, which costs about $7.99. I love her novel thrillers, and it always sends chills to my spine. This story starts off with twin telepathy.
2 twins, Kelly and Kathy, are missing, and police are on the …

‘Breaking Dawn’ is a satisfying close to the amazing Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.
As usual, this book presents a roller coaster of emotion. You’re happy then you’re sad, worried then relieved. The twists and turns of the book are in some cases predictable, depending on what experiences you have …

I have a friend that always gets beaten up by her boyfriend, and it is so painful and saddening to see her in that state. She refuses to leave him, thinking that he will change someday for the better and that she loves him so much. It’s …

I liked most of the Sophie McKenzie books I’ve read. The one’s I’ve read were all action-packed, fast-paced and very entertaining. After thoroughly enjoying the Medusa Project (another series by McKenzie), I decided to read more from the same author, and the first book I found was Blood Ties.
The …

The Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 3: The Icebound Land has Will and Evalyne are taken to Skandia while Halt is stripped of his status as a Ranger after they refuse to let him search for Will. Horace accompanies Halt in the search for their friend.
This book was fantastic. …