Books Reviews
Whitley Strieber ; 2012: The War For Souls
The book 2012: The War For Souls is the latest installment in a series of fascinating stories by the renowned and famous writer Whitley Strieber. I am a huge fan of all Whitley’s work and have read and re-read his books many times. This book is certainly one that …
The Good Earth novel
Being alienated from society is neither a euphonious experience, nor a desired preference. Alienation of females from equivalent freedom is revealed through women in The Good Earth. The novel, The Good Earth, written by Pearl S. Buck, demonstrates how women were isolated from having freedom as much as men. …
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Twilght is the first of three books by Stephanie Meyer about Bella and Edward Cullen and their twisted fate.
This is a love story between a used-to-be ordinary girl and a member of a “vegetarian” vampire family(they don’t drink human blood, just animals), struggling to be a vampire …
Black Holes and Baby Universes and other Essays book
I am a big fan of Stephen Hawking. And this book named “Black Holes and Baby Universes and other Essays” is one of my favourite books written by him. I always find space science very interesting, and black holes are the most interesting subject for me. Black holes always …
Girls of Riyadh book
After being nagged by my girlfriends that I was spending too much time watching TV and less time reading, I decided to purchase a few books. I went online and ordered one book I was longing to read for a while: “Girls of Riyadh” by Rajaa Alsanea.
“Girls of Riyadh” …
The Annotated Emma by Jane Austen, Novel (Anchor Books)
I was very much entertained by Jane Austen’s Pre-Victorian world as introduced by Pride and Prejudice. I couldn’t leave too soon while enjoyment was palpably felt, and so I kept up with her next novel Emma. It is said to be her best novel, at least according …
Comic Book Character: Ant Man II
Ant-Man II, also known as Scott Lang, was the second Ant-Man after Henry Pym. He is a lesser known character in the Marvel Universe, but with a feature film in the works to be released in the next couple of years, I expect more people to become familiar …
To Kill a Mockingbird
I read to Kill A Mocking bird for the first time in nineth grade, it was required reading in my high school. Little did I know I would end up loving this book so much. I have read to kill a mockingbird at least 500 times in fifteen years. …
Vault of the Vampire book
Vault of the Vampire is the 38th book in the original series (published in the United Kingdom by Puffin) run of Fighting Fantasy solo gamebooks. As far as I am aware, there has been no republication of this title in the later Wizard Books series, although the Puffin edition …
Way Of The Peaceful Warrior - The Book
How I found out about the book and its author is through watching the movie from 2006, Peaceful Warrior. Ever since I watched the movie, it actually left me with a lot more questions than answers. But at the time I watched it I hadn’t noticed that it was …
Agent X #1
I don’t know why but I have always had a soft spot for Deadpool. In fact, when I had pretty much stopped buying any Marvel comics titles altogether, I still went down to my local comic shop every month just to buy the newest issue of Deadpool. …
Dante’s Inferno
On countless occasions, one may wonder and ponder about life and religion. Those who belong to the Christian faith know well that the afterlife has a forked road; one that leads to the dark abyss of hell and one that will take a spirit to the realm of purity …
Rachel Home Cooking
My mum recently bought me the Rachels Favourite Food At Home cook book, she paid approx 18 british pounds from W.H Smiths.
I have found this to be a really useful cook book packed full of interesting and easy recipes.
Rachel Allen also has a cookery programme on TV which is …
Mass Effect - Revelation book
This book that I have read is from the author Drew Karphyshyn, and it is called Mass Effect � Revelation. This is a true blue fiction book, and it is very space-like and very futuristic. The year is set on 2148, and humanity is supposedly spreading to …
The New West Virginia One-Day Trip Book by Colleen Anderson
With everyone on a budget these days, day trips have become popular, and Colleen Anderson must have been ahead of the curve when she wrote this book. Although it came out in 1998, it still offers great planning tips for having a fun trip in West Virginia that is …
The Shack by WIlliam Young
This book was a very well written book that I found not only opened my mind about where my faith stood and how I felt about God, but it also changed my heart and I feel as though it helped strenthen my relationship with Christ.
This book managed to …
Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
Hold Tight is the newest book by thriller novelist Harlan Coben. Like many of his previous novels, the setting for this particular novel is tranquility of domestic life. Unfortunately, domestic life is not always as tranquil as one would like to believe.
Hold Tight has many twists and …
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
This is the first book in a very popular series of children’s fantasy novels called “The Underland Chronicles” and one I thoroughly enjoyed reading. And yes, adults can enjoy this book, too, so don’t let the fact it’s published for kids stop you from reading it. In many cases, …
Wither, by Lauren DeStefano book
Wither’s amazing cover was what first piqued my interest. Even though you can’t judge a book by its cover, my reading experience is usually affected by the quality of the cover anyway, just because that’s a big part of its essence that sticks in my mind. Of …
Catching Fire-Hunger Games 2-Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire is the second book in the series The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. And boy is it amazing! Catching Fire starts off where The Hunger Games left off, Katniss is back to normal life after she partook in the Hunger Games, at least as normal as someone …
Babbeltower by A.S. Byatt book
I love books, especially obscure ones. Several years ago I was looking through a book bargain bin and I saw this title “Babbeltower” by A.S. Byatt. I had no clue who A.S. Byatt was or if she knew how to write a good …
The Beach House by Jane Green
The Beach House by Jane Green is an awesome read! I thought in the beginning that it’s going to be a real long and boring story, but I was wrong.
It tells the story of a widow woman named Nan and how she manages to bring back life …
World of New Krypton 2
The comic opens on Oa, where even the guardians take notice of the appearance of New Krytpon. They fear that they may have to send in a brigade of Green Lanterns but hold off for now.
We then see Kal adapting to his new life quite well. He proves …
YOU AND I poetry book
Do you happen to know Mr. Leonard Nimoy? Yes! The Spock! The intensity, conviction and humanitarianism that have made Leonard Nimoy a distinguished actor have been transferred into a moving and arresting story told in poetry and photographs.
One of his poetry book that I love so much is YOU …
The Penny novel by Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford
I wasn’t sure what to think about this book at first. Joyce Meyer’s books are more of a motivational nature and sometimes she preaches to you. This book was an actual story with references of God and how he helps us in the everday things we do.
It starts …
Every Word Has Power by Yvonne Oswald
Every Word Has Power is written by Yvonne Oswald and the this book teaches on how to use that word to turn your life for the better. It is something like teaching one how to speak and write properly but the difference is that how one can interact …
Red Leaves : Tale of Murder and Suicides by Thomas H. Cook
Eric Moore’s life is perfect for many people. He has a business, have a wife who loved family, and the boy who was always obedient. However, when everything looks perfect, Eric Moore destruction of life began to happen. Everything begins with the disappearance of Amy Giordano, the son of …
Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger
I heard about this from a friend and the internet. A lot of people were talking about it. I was intrigued, but I decided to put off buying it for a while. I thought it could wait. After reading it, I had this tiny regret that I thought I …
Book: The Demon Awakens
The Demon Awakens is the first book in the The Demon Wars “Trilogy” (i put quotations around trilogy because after the three books, there are still other books with the same characters, dealing with the same stuff, but it is different and there is definately an ending in the …
Sure As The Dawn by Francine Rivers
“Sure As The Dawn,” book 3 in the Mark of the Lion series, focuses on Atretes, a German warrior captured by the Romans and made a gladiator. Having become very successful in the arena, Atretes has earned fame, money, the love of a wealthy Roman beauty Julia Valerian, and, …
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is one of my favorite books. Set in Earth’s future, this impressive work is a about a genius boy named Ender Wiggin who is taken from his family to Battle School to train for an imminent battle against the insectoid invaders called “buggers.” …
Pride & a Pregnancy Secret
The title book, Pride & a Pregnancy Secret is a really good love story. The author of this book is none other than Tessa Radley and she has written very well that I enjoyed reading this love novel pretty much.
In Pride & a Pregnancy Secret, it starts off …
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
The book titled New Moon by Stephanie Meyer is the second book in the series of the Twilight Saga. I read this book and was amazed how different it was from the first book. The story is more focused on Jacob’s character rather than Edward, but still …
The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth
Frederich Forsyth’s The Fourth Protocol is the story of an attempt by a dying Russian leader to implement a plan, concieved by England’s worst turncoat of all time, to swing the upcoming British general elections in favour of the Labour Party. Hidden inside the Labour party is a core …
The Seven Secrets by John Hagee
Recently a friend gave me this self-help book that I didn’t expect much help from. Only to find that I could not put the book down. This book hit the nail on the head when it came to detailed descriptions of people in general, as well as …
Count of Monte Cristo
I have read the book ‘Count of Monte Cristo’. The author is Alexander Dumas. The story is a revenge story. It is a quite interesting novel. It is the story of Edmond Dantes. Edmond is a very innocent man and has not done any harm or injustice to anybody. …
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain from Michael Crichton is written in the similar style as compared to his other novels. They have the hint of reality along with the creative thoughts and input from the author that gives it the touch that keeps everyone interested. The reality and slight hint of …
The obsession by Kim Chernin
‘The obsession’ is a book written by Kim Chernin. The author reflects on the tyranny of slenderness. The book is an analysis which is beautifully written. The analysis is about our society’s increasing demand that women be thin. The author says that men have encouraged this obsession and women …
Harry Potter And The Deadly Hallows Book by J.K. Rowling
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I have never come across a literary work that I have liked so much. I admit, I have a sin before my conscience - I had doubts that J.K. Rowling can make a proper finale to the most …
It’s Great to be Three
It’s Great to be Three: The Encyclopedia of Activities for Three year olds is a good resource book for preschools to have. This 640 page book is edited by Kathy Charner and Maureen Murphy. It is a Gryphon House book.
This book is divided into 24 chapters, …
Book: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The second installment of C.S. Lewis’ series is even better than the first. The new characters are just like ordinary children, and their path through Narnia is so epic, that they change the course of history there forever, as well as alter their lives in our own world. All …
Animal Farm
I had heard about the short novel Animal Farm but never really knew what it was. But, since I had finished reading another book by George Orwell (1984) I figured it wouldn’t hurt to read that one as well.
I can say I really liked it.
Animal Farm isn’t very …
The Book People
I have had one of the most pleasant shopping experiences of my life with the book people. I ordered a set of books from them as a christmas present. The book set was so much cheaper than it would have been in the shops and I was very pleased …
Year Zero by Jeff Long
In typical Jeff Long writing style Year Zero takes an interesting, one-of-a-kind plot and presents it in a philosophical fiction novel. The novel is written in such a way as to combine a lackluster writing style with a slow moving, almost uninteresting, plot and a strange desire for the …
Dangerous Love by Francine Pascal
Dangerous Love is a very dated book that I recently read. I first read the book when I was a lot younger and it was nearly two decades ago when I first read the book. It follows two identical twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and their group of …
Database Systems by C.J. Date
Database Systems is by far one of the worst books ever. Database Systems is a book intended to explain relation databases, instead by chapter 2 you forgot what you were reading. I think the author just assumes anyone reading this book is a genius. If you …
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