Books Reviews
Daughter of God
Art objects that have a high historical value, of course capable of compelling any one to possess. Greed and love of many people in the art, which want narrated by Lewis Perdue through his book entitled The Daughter of God. Suspenseful story in Daughter of God, begins when found …
Utopia by Lincoln Child
I was quite excited when I found this book on the library shelf as I have enjoyed most of the novels by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child. In my opinion, they have a knack for writing thrilling stories that take unexpected turns and have surprise endings. Most of their …
Parallel Lies by Ridley Pearson
Parallel Lies is by Ridley Pearson. I absolutely love his books! He is one of my favorite writers of all time. I like the way he writes, the characters he employees, and the meaning behind his plot lines.
Parallel Lies is about a large company that caused an accident that …
Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith, book
I love writing, I love drawing and doodling and just otherwise destroying/defacing or, as I like to think of it, making my many many note/sketch books more awesome. Well this is the first book I have EVER bought that tells me to do the things I love in …
A Plague of Secrets by John Lescroat : a novel
A Plague of Secrets is a legal thriller by popular legal thriller writer John Lescroat. I have to admit that even though I read a great deal, I had never read a legal thriller before. A Plague of Secrets was a great introduction. The story opened …
The Were-wolf by Clemence Housman
I’ve always been fascinated with mythical creatures like vampires or were-wolves. But, even though I can find countless tales involving vampires, it’s surprising how few stories there are that deal with werewolves; at least good stories.
That’s why I was glad when I came across Clemence Housman’s story The Were-wolf. …
Landon Snow And the Auctor’s Riddle by R.K.Mortenson
My first impression of this book was not very favorable. One look at the title and I thought, “Yet another attempt by some Christian author to beat Harry Potter.” Mind you, I have nothing against such attempts; but PLEASE, don’t be such obvious copycats! At least come up with …
Meditation For Dummies Book
This is a book written by Stephan Bodian. Written back in 2005, it is a book that aims beginners and advanced users on how to meditate and everything else involving meditation. I bought and read this book because I was interested in meditation back then. The book has 6 …
King Of The Ring: The Harley Race Story
KING OF THE RING: THE HARLEY RACE STORY
Probably the most dissapponting pro wrestling autobiography on the market. A major, major letdown.
Harley Race, as all pro wrestling history afficionados know, was the 8 time NWA World Heavyweight champion who was one of the all time greatest in ring performers and …
Come be my light by Mother Teresa
I heard about Mother Teresa’s deep and strong devotion to Jesus Christ and her great love to the poor. As her congregation Missionary of Charity is widely known all throughout the world. She’s called to be the “Living Saint.” So when a friend of mine told me about a …
A Man In Full by Tom Wolfe book
Wolfe’s second novel, “A Man in Full” is the story of American Social life and the tale of one of the great self made millionaires falling into the triumphs of his once glorious life. Like many of Wolfe’s works, “A Man in Full” is social satire aimed at criticizing …
Daddy’s Dirty Books by Michael Garrett
Horror movie and book aficionados should keep their eyes peeled for the short story collection “Fear the Fever.” This collection includes a short story called “Daddy’s Dirty Books.” Obviously, the story revolves around a collection of pornographic magazines that a father keeps in his bedroom bureau. …
Last theorem- by Arthur C. Clarke and Frank Pohl - Book
A science fiction book about matematics is (paradoxically) rarely found in literature. The reason is simple - there are few science fiction writers who master the advanced mathematics, which enables to transfer them in the literary field.”Last
theorem” brings into focus the role of human development not only in science …
Vampire Diaries- The Awakening by L.J Smith Book
This book is the first book of the Vampire Diaries by L.J Smith, the series that the television show is based upon. This book is completely different than what you see on that show. And I have to say that I really don’t like this book. Usually if I …
Where You Are, novel by Tammara Webber (Between The Lines #2)
Where You Are is Between The Lines’ sequel, and what a sequel! It a common saying that the second book it’s never going to be as good as the first, but I actually think this was equally if not better. In this book, love triangles become even bigger geometrical …
Nodame Cantabile volume 19
This volume of Nodame Cantabile begins with the reconciliation of Nodame and Chiaki, as he didn’t go to her concerto because of being with his old master Viera. They will also go to Viena to meet Stressemann, but then they find out that he has dissapeared.
The beginning is brilliant. …
The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseni
As for the book the story of 2 friends who are connected in order to make each other things cross with estimate impossible method by destiny life is informed. Besides the fact that the spoon of one silver, the hell the bending which is born, the conscience which suffers …
Bad Romeo, novel by Leisa Rayven (Starcrossed #1)
Every one of my friends was dying about this book and when I first read the synopsis it seemed kinda of normal to me, which is the reason why I couldn’t understand why everyone was loving it so much. I finally gave it a chance, and oh, my god, …
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 …
Tales Of A Drama Queen by Lee Nichols
Tales Of A Drama Queen by Lee Nichols is not that bad. It is perhaps underrated, because just at the first glance, one might think that there’s nothing really amazing about this story. Not that much a plot, and has nothing whatsoever related to the real life that …
Houses of History book
Houses of History: A Critical Reader in Twentieth-Century History and Theory Anna Green and Kathleen Troup
Finally I think I understand! I?m taken a graduate level class in historiography and have read three textbooks on the subject. With each, I understand a little bit more.
This book is excellent. Unlike others …
Five go down to the sea by Enid Blyton
‘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. …
The Apocalypse Troll by David Weber
This book is much better than the title suggests. Frankly, the title does not provide the slightest hint about what type of book this is (a futuristic science fiction adventure with a touch of romance) nor does it entice anyone to want to take a chance on it. …
Sharing your faith with friends and family by Michael Green
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 …
Book-Have You Seen Me by Laura Denham
Title of Book: Have You Seen Me?
Author: Laura Denham
Written in an honest repository, Denham explores the basic human desire to belong, and to be loved. Have You Seen Me? offers a fresh perspective on occupations most of us would think of as lowly, and pathetic - dance hostesses and prostitutes. …
Rewriting History by Dick Morris Book
I just finished reading Rewriting History by Dick Morris, a book dedicated to studying the personality of former first lady turned Senator turned Secretary of State of the United States of America, Hillary Rodham Clinton. The whole book is devoted to deconstructing the personality or the persona of the …
Ennangalin Oorvalam Tamil book
Ennangalin Oorvalam Tamil book is a book that contains collection of poetry wrote by the authour N.Suresh. I am always interested in reading poetry books especially in my mother tongue Tamil. This book is full of poetry in different things like love, life, country, sky, sea, women, …
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 …
The Best Pet Of All by David LaRochelle
“The Best Pet Of All” is a children’s book authored by David LaRochelle and illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama. It was published in 2004 by Dutton Children’s Books. This is a very cute book with cool retro art and a story that is more complicated than would appear …
Yvette Samoris by Guy de Maupassant
“Yvette Samoris” by Guy de Maupassant is about a young girl who killed herself because of the type of life both her and her mother had.
First, the story begins with two men talking amongst each other at a funeral. You’re not sure of who the funeral is for until …
Happy are the Clean of Heart by Andrew M Greeley
Happy are the Clean of Heart, written by Andrew M Greeley, was published by Warner Books in 1986.
Father Blackie Ryan looked forward to a Christmas reunion with his childhood friends, George Quinn and Lisa Malone, the famed movie star. Blackie had nursed an infatuation for Lisa all …
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr book
Wicked Lovely is the first book in the Wicked Lovely series. Aislinn has been seeing the faeries for as long as she can remember. Her grandmother has taught her to ignore them because if the faeries know you can see them, they could hurt you. Aislinn is one of …
The Alchemist
‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho is a magical fable about following your dream. There are a few books out there which are meant only to change people’s lives and that is exactly what they do. Paulo Coelho has beautifully woven philosophy, story and creativity into an outstandingly successful novel. …
Spirit Controlled Temperament book
When I first came across this book, its title made me think that it was a about spiritual possession. However, upon reading a few pages of it I realized that it was completely different from what I thought. This book, titled Spirit Controlled Temperament, was authored by Tim LaHaye, …
Passion and Purity book by Elizabeth Elliot
A good friend of mine from high school gave me a copy of this book Passion and Purity and my first reaction while reading this book was that it is too religious and too conservative in all each views. But I was grateful though to have read this …
My Experiments with truth
My Experimental truth is auto biography of Mahatma Gandhi. It covers the whole life of mahatma Gandhi till 1940. This novel was written by Gandhi when he was in jail. Mahatma Gandhi has written about his personal life incidents very honestly and with out any hesitation accepted his drown …
Sunbird The Larger Touring Atlas of South Africa
My husband got this Atlas at the airport in Johannesburg for R 155. It was foreseen that after doing Namibia and South Africa in August, we would also do another toad trip in Dec. 2009. We are always travelling and even if there is a GPS in the …
Software Engineering by Robert Pressman
I have recently completed Software Engineering by Robert Pressman. This was a fifth edition book. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the way this book handles a complicated topic is simply outstanding.
Software Engineering is a subject with which every professional should be acquainted with. This …
The Cake Doctor by Anne Byrn
I love to bake. Anything and everything, but I just do not have the time any more and cake mixes, well they are all a like. Not so if you have this book. I actually ordered it from a add I got in the mail and I am …
The Summerhouse Novel - Jude Deveraux
When I read just the narration and summary of this story at the back of the cover, I told myself I needed to read this book, actually I think almost everyone will be curious to read this as the plot is all about going into the past and changing …
Moon Called, Mercy Thomspon Series, Book One
Patricia Briggs has proven herself to be a writer with which to be reckoned, because she has a mean way with words that will undoubtedly leave you feeling thrilled and begging for more.
In the first book of the Mercy Thomspon series, Moon Called, we get to meet our …
Tuesday’s With Morrie by Mitch Albom
The Book Tuesdays with Morrie is a book written by Mitch Albom, all from his personal experience with his college professor, Morrie whose view in life have changed his life, and many others - and this happened in the middle of a crisis he is faced with - sickness. …
How To Earn Passive Income With eHow Book
This is a book written by Maria Shriver AND COST $20. It is basically a book that teaches you how to make money from writing for eHow. eHow.com is a website filled with short how-to articles on almost everything. There are hundreds of articles on this website, which come …
The Shack by William P. Young
This is the best book I have ever read. It is a must-read. Every emotions known to man has been touched by this book.
It is a story about Mackenzie Philips who lost his daughter to devastating and horrible events that indicate that she is murdered. It is about his …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Hard Rain
“Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Hard Rain” by Dean Wesley Smith is hard to read because it is so repetitive and littered with dull material. First of all, episode seems way too similar to the first season episode of the show, “The Big Goodbye” when Captain Picard …
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