Books Reviews
Nancy Drew Series
Ever since i was a small child, i have always loved reading the Nancy drew series. My friends have also loved them. Fast forwarding into the future, my kid sister even loves to read the books. Why do we love these books so much? There are many reasons.
One thing …
Stephen King’s “The Tommyknockers” book
The “Tommy Knockers” feels different from many of the other works of King, and it well should. This is my least favorite novel in his long collection of work. I went into it expecting a horror novel and found myself reading a book that doesn’t fully understand the intricacies …
The Darker Side by Cody McFadyen book
FBI Special Agent Smoky Barrett and her team, are called to investigate on a murder committed in the middle of a flight from Texas to Virginia. The investigation develops within a religious background and it will force Smoky to face the ghosts that torment her and to reconsider her …
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
I think I have underestimated the awesomeness of Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard. I thought it is just another bimbo type of story and I was wrong. This story has contents and a great plot.
It shows how a perfectly made up town and a posh one at …
The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
I bought this book for about $8.00, and I wasn’t aware at the beginning that the author, Ernest Becker, was dying of cancer. My heart went out to him the minute I found out the truth.
This Book, The Denial of Death, won the Pulitzer prize in 1974, and …
Twilight
Twilight tells the story of 17 year old Isabella Swan and how her life changes after moving to a small town named Forks.
I felt bad after seeing the movie. I’m a fan of the books but the movie was just unpleasant. It was dragging, had poor script and the …
Super Memory Super Student by Harry Lorayne
I know that there are many students out there who wish that they could rememeber study material more easily.
Harry Lorayne’s book Super Memory Super Student teaches many valuable tricks that can help many student remember a great deal more information more quickly and more easily.He teaches students how …
Buffy Comic Book Season 8
Buffy Season 8 Comics Books are absolutley amazing. So far over 16 issues have been created each, with two art covers. Nearly half the issues have been written by Josh Whedon, which makes reading the new series a real pleasure.
I find it really great to jump back in …
Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry book
Pushing the Limits is the first in the Pushing the Limits series. It is told from the point of view of a girl named Echo and a boy named Noah. Echo can not remember the night she got the bumpy scars which cover her arms. That was the night …
The Mystery of 2012 book
Not enough to simply rely on multidisciplinary analysis to examine the phenomenon in 2012, which has long regarded as a point of massive change in the life of the earth and all its contents. It turned out that the approach from different angles are also considered worthy of thought …
Reba: My Story book
In her own words, Reba McEntire shares the very memories that have shaped and inspired her life as well as her music. Reba also personally selected more than 140 family photos to share with her fans in this book.
Reba shares with us the values that she is very …
Tori Spelling’s Stori Telling
Wow, I just finished reading Tori Spelling’s book about her life and it was better than I had thought. The book was very insightful and she actually sounds very down to earth. Yes, her dad did create television’s greatest shows and she grew up rich, but boy …
Star Trek: Insurrection Novelization
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 …
Chris Jericho - A Lion’s Tale Around The World In Spandex book
This is a great book, written by one of the greatest performers of all time in the wrestling industry, Chris Jericho.
The book starts off by telling us where Jericho grew up, what he used to do when he was a teenager, and how he got into wrestling in the …
The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda
This kids’ book is great, even for kids who don’t like to read. This book is the first in a series of eight books called Deltora Quest. This series is followed by two more series, and many kids I know have really enjoyed all three series.
This book itself moves …
At Home In Mitford
At Home In Mitford is a novel by Jan Karon. It is centered around the local Rector Timothy. He lives in a small town where many things happen. This old Rector finds himselve with a huge dog, a twelve year old boy, and a girlfriend. The novel often refrences …
Death Note Manga Volume 2
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, …
Goosebumps; Say Cheese and Die by R. L. Stine
This book is one that is favorited by children and adults alike. though it is originally intended for an audience that falls between the ages of eight and twelve, people of all ages enjoy this book. Heck, I’m twenty-three, and I still like it. It is written in such …
Party Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
Party Shoes by Noel Streatfeild is a story that is filled with a certain sadness during the time of war; experienced by a child named Selina. She and her family are trying their best to organize a play and this is something truly important for her since she’s the …
Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book - the title says it all
I can’t speak for this particular edition, but we used the Classroom in a Book series in the classroom when I was studying for my associate’s degree in graphic communication/electronic prepress. It was great! Really taught the tools well. The book enabled us to work independently at our own …
Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
The Posthomus Papers of the Pickwick Club is Dickens first novel, and is more commonly known as The Pickwick Papers. It tells of the adventures of four members of the Pickwick club as they explore the remote areas of England. As the gentlemen haven’t traveled a lot, this means …
Crossword book shop Visakhapatnam
This is a book shop near HPCL Outlet in Siripuram area. The nice thing about this shop is its ambience. You can sit there for hours together and get absorbed in the book you want to select. The place has plenty of books arranged neatly in titled shelves. You …
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
I think this is one of the only memoirs I have ever read and been impressed with. Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life details the life of Queen Noor of Jordan. This memoir is so well written that I was able to relate to so …
Source of Magic by Piers Anthony
Well Bink is at it again, this time his quest leads him to find the source of Magic itself! But, he is not alone, he travels with Chester Centaur, A centaur on search of his own talent, even though talents among Centaurs are obscene to other centaurs, Crombie,a woman …
My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick
The reason why I picked up My Swordhand is Singing from the library was mostly the fact that it had positive critics and praises written all over it, which made it look like a dark, intriguing and uplifting story of aincient horrors, honour and family values. Unfortunately, it was …
For Her Son by Colleen Smith-Dennis (book)
I was encouraged to read “For Her Son” by the author Colleen Smith-Dennis by at least three people I knew. It was apparently supposed to be one of those authentic Caribbean novels that discussed certain social problems in the society in the form of a novel, and I believe …
Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke
Guilty Pleasures is written by Laura Lee Guhrke, and this very gorgeous layout cover book is interesting enough. Laura is indeed a very good author and I find this story truly fascinating. It is about Daphne Wade and the Duke of Tremore and this is not just your …
The ship of adventure
‘The ship of adventure’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is interesting and definitely worth a read.
In this book, the children are off on a cruise ship and thus, there is very great excitement. The ship sails from Southhampton to the Greek islands. They come across …
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
“The Chrysalids” is one of the best and few Science Fiction novels I have read. I also think that it might be one of the best of the late author John Wyndham’s novels. In a small way it reminded me of the movie “Blast from the Past” starring the …
Ghosts Caught on Film by Melvyn Willin
Those of you whom are fans of ghost books, then you should read this, Ghosts Caught On Film by Melvyn Willin. I had and I must say that this is one of the best book on ghosts ever. And the author certainly knows what he is writing without …
Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka
For those of you who haven’t read Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka, you guys should. This is a very good story that are for the adventurous people out there wanting to read what it’s all about that makes moving away so awesome.
The story is about some groups …
The Journal of Helene Berr
You will not want to miss this one. Helene Berr is an extrodinary young woman growing up in the time of Hitler and the Germans.
Helen writes of her life from 1942 to 1944 in Paris before the occupation by the Germans. Helen is a very talented young …
A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT, by MARK TWAIN
The first-time traveler! That’s the first hitman in the history of world literature. A certain Yankee who got hit on the head with a crowbar in a fight woke up in 6th century Britain during the reign of King Arthur.
That is, he went thirteen centuries back from the …
Think and grow rich
‘Think and grow rich’ is a book written by Napoleon Hill. The author has written this book after much research. The author had set out to interview certain successful men in his life. He spoke with them and found out the secret behind their success. He understood from them …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Book
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Book is a remarkable book. This is how my review begins. This outrageous yet hilarious story of epic proportions. Mice ruling the world what a joke. Aliens that have superior intelligence, but have stupid problems. The human Arthur Dent’s house …
Blogging for Dummies by Brad Hill
This book title, Blogging For Dummies is written by Brad Hill and I bought it for a bit of an expensive price. But actually, I didn’t really pay it with money though since I’ve gotten it through a book voucher my mom gave. So, it’s pretty alright …
Hopeless Romantic by Harriet Evans
Written by Harriet Evans, Hopeless Romantic is another awesome story from this bestselling author. Laura Foster is a definite romantic at heart and always has her mind and heart set to romantic notions and behavior.
Everyone in her circle of life, from family right up to friends know about …
The Mermaid Chair book
OK what did I miss. I have read all the glowing reviews of The Mermaid Chair and I guess I was reading a different book. You have a woman who engages in a romance with a priest and visa versa and they couldn’t get enough conflict just …
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 (Graphic Novel)
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 takes place during Golden Week and Shigure takes Tohru. Kyo and Yuki to the Sohma summer house in the mountains.
This manga was very deep and meaningful because it explored Tohru Honda’s character more. It showed that she’s not perfect and that she has …
The Bridges of Madison Country By Robert James Waller
This is a story of a woman, a love story in which she cannot obtain from her husband and you look at this book of some another normal love story concerning the woman who yearns the love which already can her thing you love to the alone person and has …
Happy Thanksgiving Rebus by David A. Adler
I borrowed this book called “Happy Thanksgiving Rebus” from our local library and my daughter son and I read it today! I loved it and recommend it 100% to anyone who has young children. The sleeve jacket says this boko is for ages 3-8 and I completely agree with …
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey novel
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is the sequel to the delightful and popular children’s novel, the Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. In this sequel, the characters gather for the second time, each a bit older and a bit more aware of themself. The characters …
Guitar Exercises For Dummies
This is a great exercise book for guitar players. It is basically broken down into a few sections.
The first part of the book covers basic guitar fundamentals like how to read tablature and gives a few basic warm-up exercises for you to play.
Part II we move into covering …
Alameda County Library Union City. CA
The Union City library is a wonderful place to learn and grow. Every Saturday I go to the library for community service. After that, I look around to see if I am interesting in any of the material and look at the various programs they are having. The library …
A Survival Guide for Working with Humans
I had become a supervisor of people that I had worked with as line staff for many years, and found out that a lot of people don’t necessarily like that kind of thing. While I thought going into supervision was going to be kind of like being a first …
Dating For Dummies by Joy Browne
Dating For Dummies by Dr. Joy Browne is an inexpensive, but great gift for anyone with single friends this holiday season. Because my husband and I obtain virtually all single friends, I have already picked up several copies of this humorous and light-hearted book. To be quite …
Avenger by Frederick Forsyth
A young American is killed in a brutal manner in Bosnia during the ethnic cleansing by Serbian paramilitaries. His billionaire grandfather seeks to have the killer, a notorious Serbian gangster, brought to justice, but fails as the man has vanished into thin air and all the agencies of the …
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