“Arrow to the Sun” by Gerald McDermott is such an enchanting tale for young readers where they can learn about a different culture (Pueblo Indians) in an easy to read text with vivid colors and shapes that are from another culture. Young readers are going to love this fun …

I have read the book ‘Zen and the art of happiness’ written by Chris Prentiss. The author tries to explain how is it possible to live happily through Zen. Zen is a way of life and through Zen, it is possible to experience happiness. The book is a guide …

The Wandering Fire by Guy Gavriel Kay is the second book in the Fionavar Tapestry trilogy. Jennifer gives birth to the child of Rakoth, which resulted from her captivity in Stardock. Her child may prove to be the hope or the doom of the world. Kim …

The Bookseller is the used bookstore inside Central Library (the main library of the Milwaukee Public Library system). It sells ex-library books that have been discharged from the system, lightly used books that people have donated to them as well as a few new books. The store is very …

I have so many praises for Minus Nine to One: The Diary of an Honest Mum by Jools Oliver. Honestly, I picked this up at random from the library and I have not looked back since. I have this habit of picking books that have an interesting cover, …

“People are only mean when they’re threatened.”
This is one of the wonderful lessons that I’ve learned with the book. ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ is truly a remarkable book. Unlike any other best-selling books, this one has a different kick on the audience. Some books may have challenged the intellect of …

Electric Girl is your average girl in her late teens or early 20s. Except for the fact that she can generate electricity. While the title of the series might make you think this is a superhero comic, it’s more of a slice-of-life story with a fantasy twist. …

This funny sequel to Bridget Jones’ Diary is not quite as good as the first book. While funny, and definitely still fun to read, some of the events which occur are a bit too much of a stretch.
It’s hard to believe that the characters could yet again allow so …

Recently, I finished a book written by Camika Spencer called Cubicles. The story revolves about the life of three women namely, Faulkner, Joyce and Margaret. Both, Faulkner and Joyce are black women looking for a spot in the corporate world. Actually, Joyce is a manager seeking for an executive …

‘Five go down to the sea’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. It is a nice book and is one among the famous five adventure series. The children go off on a trip to Cornwall. They finally reach Tremannon farm in Cornwall, where they had intended to stay. …

I think most people would find this book very approachable and easy to grasp. The Richest man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a beginner’s finance book. It teaches basic lessons about saving and working, as well as very basic ideas about how to invest. It’s a starter …

This is an inspiring children’s fantasy story about a tiny bat named Shade that gets lost from his colony during a storm and must find his own way home. Along the way he faces many dangers, ranging from strong gusting winds to freezing temperatures, from hungry birds to …

Trivia Lovers’ Lists of Nearly Everything in the Universe is another must-have in your shopping cart for purchasing of books in the bookstore. The author of this book is Barbara Ann Kipfer and the book suggests around 50,000 small and big things organized in all kinds of ways and …

I avoided watching the movie Precious until I read that book that the movie was based on, Push by Sapphire, because I generally enjoy books more than the movies. As well, having heard about, read about and seen information about the content of the movie, I did not think …

Margaret Truman learned all about the ins and outs of Washington politics when her father was President. And she has turned that knowledge into a career as a prize winning mystery writer. In her latest book, Murder On K Street, there is the murder of a Senator’s wife …

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 …

This book is quite closely based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, practically mirroring it in some situations, as well as adding in a play that is being performed - an adaption of Pride and Prejudice.
There isn’t really a strong plot in this book, because a lot of the …

I am reviewing the book, Prelude, written by Ashely McConnell. It was written in 1994. Anyone familiar with Quantum Leap is familiar with Dr. Sam Beckett and Admiral Al Calavicci, not to mention Gooshie, Ziggie, and all the others along for the ride. Quantum Leap was born …

Being a software engineer working in a company developing an application in the C# language, it is very natural that I took an interest in the book “C# For Programmers Second Edition By Dietel”.
We have two copies of this book in our office. I think that this book is …

I have loved watching Fushigi Yuugi when I was still in high school. So when I stumbled upon the manga of Yuu Watase, I knew I just had to read it. If you love reading a manga full of action, adventure, romance, and mystery, and if you love Miaka’s …

The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard
“How Law is Suffocating America”
It’s no surprise this book was a New York Times bestseller. Our chronicles a great deal of ridiculous situation in America where people’s obsession with lawsuits has led to a major decline in the way people conduct …

The Apprentice is so chilling I couldn’t read it home alone! This story reintroduces us to Detective Jane Rizzoli, a character that is a compelling mix of strength and insecurity that women in a man’s world can relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and recommend it …

I have read Robert Kiyowsaki’s best selling Rich Dad Poor Dad series of books and all of them are very educationbal and thought provoking. It gave new insights on how to earn and or getting rich through real estate. The only hitch I thought was that Mr. Kiyowsaki’s setting …

I received this book for my birthday last year from a friend who knows I like to make and sell my own jewelry. What she doesn’t know is that I have a philosophy about making stuff to sell, which is time is money, and I do charge for my …

This ‘confession’ by OJ Simpson was an interesting read for me as, unwittingly, OJ is showing people the state of his perverted mind. As we all know, this man who was once an American superstar was tried and found not guilty for the murder of his wife, Nicole …

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 …

I have only read two romance novels written by male authors so far, and I was a bit surprised because I never thought that men could write good romance novels too.
This series of three books tells about the experiences of Vince that began in his college years. …

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 …

Cooking French-style cuisine is probably the only style of cooking that my husband does not do; pretty much every other ethnic cuisine he does extremely well and often. I went looking for a good cookbook to widen his repertoire of resources and to make is easier for him to …

I read this work at school, but my impressions remain to this day briefly about the plot. Although the story is read for a short time, you can think about it for a long time later. The work’s plot is quite strange and surreal, but this is Kafka!
One …

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage, written by Mark Gungor is a good self-help book for couples in marriages or just basically for couples waiting to embark on that journey called marriage.
Mark Gungor is also a man who is known for his good seminars and in this book, …

Brian Donnelly and Keeley Grant are the two featured in this story. Brian comes from Ireland to work at the Grant’s stables, hired on as head trainer. The first time he sees Keeley, he is struck by her beautiful and is captivated.
Keeley is Travis Grant’s eldest daughter, who happens …

I was pleasantly surprised when I downloaded this free book from Barnes and Noble website. It’s called Regina in the Sun, Children of the Goddess series, book one, by R.G. Alexander, and it starts out with action from page one.
Regina is a vampire who has been wounded by …

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon encompasses every genre imaginable. There is romance, history, intrigue, fantasy, suspense, paranormal, and action. This epic novel and its sequels grabbed me and would not let go. Outlander sat on my bookshelf for years before I read it. As a bookstore …

I am reviewing the book, Search and Rescue, written by Melissa Crandall. This book was written in 1994, and has 232 pages to its length. Anyone familiar with Quantum Leap is familiar with Dr. Sam Beckett and Admiral Al Calavicci, not to mention Gooshie, Ziggie, and all …

I am reviewing the book, Loch Ness Leap, written by Sandy Schofield, and no, Sandy is not a relative of Michael from Prison Break. Hehe. This book was written in 1997, and has 256 pages to its length. Anyone familiar with Quantum Leap is familiar with Dr. …

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint Novelization is a book based on the two-hour series premier of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In many ways, I consider the novelization to be superior to the episode. For one thing, the novel has the luxury of taking more …

The book Prior Bad Acts is written by Tami Hoag. This is a New York Times bestselling author and this story is actually a thriller that begins with a shocking crime scene.
The initial is there are 2 relentless detectives on a manhunt which ends in a chilling confrontation …

Sydney, a young TV reporter in Los Angeles, is stuck in a traffic jam caused by an accident. Later on, she is assigned to investigate that accident, as it turns out that there might be something more to it, something. inexplicable. A worldwide conspiracy seems to be taking place; …

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 …

Daredevil Issue 242 is a great study in socio-economic issues, and avoids the typical comic book supervillian. Instead, writer Ann Nocenti tells a tale of a factory worker named Joe who snaps when he is confronted with the gross excesses in his boss’s lifestyle during a negotiation session …

This is the first installment of Sweet Valley’s The Frightening Four series and it’s very creepy and a nice read for teens. The story is all about an abandoned Victorian mansion which becomes sold to a very large family, and Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are hired as babysitters for …

I am reviewing the book, On a Beam of Light, written by Gene Brewer. This book is the sequel to the novel, K-Pax, which was also written by Gene Brewer. K-Pax was made into a movie, starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, among many other people. In …

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 …

This book is really great. It has comphrehensive information on ways to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. After reading the book, I became well informed about foods to avoid and foods …

Youngblood 2.0 is a book which compiles the best Youngblood articles ever contributed in the years 1997 and 1998. In case you don’t know, Youngblood is a column where young people from all walks of life can submit an essay or article on any topic that concerns them. This is …

The book title, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini is a darn good book and I spent my sleeping nights trying to complete it. This is a book based on certain aspects of the real world of Afghanistan currently, especially what women are surfacing up to over there. …

Weddings nowadays are so unlike last time. The modern thimes, which is now, is filled with lots of up to date stuffs that one can never possibly imagine. And with the help of this book, The Modern Bride Survival Guide by Antonia Van Der Meer, I manage to …

Extremely Hot by Jennifer Apodaca is mediocre. I find the plots pretty much used in lots of other novels as well as movies. It is perhaps similar. Starts out with Ivy York who is a very popular DJ and she is sort of like the ‘aunt agony’ …

The Broken Hearts Club (BHC) met weekly in a restaurant to talk about their broken hearts and emotions; a support group for those who were trying to recover from their failed relationships. There were four members in attendance Harris Tilman, a banker, Eric Porter, a literary …