The Piltdown Men (first published in 1972, then re-released in revised form as “The Piltdown Mystery” in 1988) is a book which deals with one of the most famous scientific frauds of all time, and one in which I have always had a great interest, the announcement in 1912 …

Mitch Albom is a gifted author in that he has this ability to tell stories that touch your soul. My father gave this book to me because of my own battles with my faith. By reading this book, I was once again justified in my thinking that God is …

The second installment to Linda Howard’s Mackenzie series, Colonel Joe Mackenzie is one of the best in his field. He’s doing what he’s always wanted - to fly. Everyone else is in awe of this quietly assured and strong man. Caroline Evans has a doctorate but …

This new SVU book series is apparently all about love, friendship, and freedom, but I think Sweet Valley creator Francine Pascal has gotten things way out of hand. The writer, Laurie John, is also different from the ones like Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley Teens, and I honestly …

“Angels and Demons” is a fast paced adventure novel by the world famous author of “The Da Vinci code”, Dan Brown. “Angels and Demons” is the prequel to “The Da Vinci code” through which he introduces the readers his world famous protagonist Robert Langdon. “Angels and Demons” is based …

“Corduroy” by Don Freedman was a total staple of my childhood. My copy was a slim dog-eared paperback that was well-loved. I must have had it read to me a million times (and finally read it myself a million times!). There is just something beautiful about …

A classic in the fantasy genre and a veteran in the writing of bestsellers, Terry Brooks brings joy to his fans for nearly three decades with exciting fantasy novels, among which I can mostly point out the novels from the series “Shannara”. They are the most known and most …

The No Cry Sleep Solution, written by Elizabeth Pantley is a good light blueish nice cover book that is good for expectant mothers to read and those who already have children. It is also useful for all women out there to read, pregnant or not.
The effective ways in …

Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie is, so far as I can tell, her only historical fiction novel. It is set in Ancient Egypt and follows the events that occur in one family who are dealing with the fact that their father has just brought home a …

I purchased this book as much for fun as for knowledge. What I found when flipping through Wiseman’s work was a comprehensive, well illustrated and interesting read that would do well for anyone interested in a decent survival guide, even if just for fun. I’m an outdoor enthusiast, and …

This book for preteen boys written in the 50s or 60s, is the 49th book in the Hardy Boys series. It has several different things going on - Frank and Joe are helping their father track down stolen mercury shipments, and stumble upon the theft of a missile, as …

“Sometimes I’m Bombaloo” is a children’s book by Rachel Vail and illustrated by Yumi Heo. This is a wonderful book that teaches children about tantrums and how to handle them. Parents will really appreciate this book as well. My daughter loved it so much she requested …

I’ve wanted to read this book since it was published on august of last year, but for some reason I didn’t read it until now. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover was a book that even though I liked it, I didn’t love it, to be completely honest.
This book …

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 …

“The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” is a fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny.
When I first heard of this book from a cousin, I sure was quite thrilled and a little intrigued, all because of its peculiar title. I still believe that “The monk who sold …

Making Toast is a wonderfully written touching book written by Roger Rosenblatt. This is a true story of how Roger and his wife Jinny lost their thirty eight year old daughter after she collasped and died on a treadmill in her home. It goes on to tell of how …

Her job is her life. His life is a winding road. Their paths are about to collide, though, in Jennifer Crusie’s delightful romance “Charlie All Night.”
The basic premise of the book is that radio producer Allie McGuffey has not only been dumped by her boyfriend, but has also been …

The Last Battle is the last and seventh book of the Chronicles of Narnia series. Unlike most chronicles or series this does not end answering a lot of questions instead it brings a close to the world of Narnia in an epic battle that divides the total world.
I …

From the moment I read the synopsis of this book I was really excited. The Beauty and The Beast is one of my favorite fairytales, so I definitely had to read this. I was pleasantly surprised about how much I loved it, it’s a fascinated story with characters a …

Perhaps we all love to read the success stories of the stars or the rich. This book by Ferguson also offers a success story. Many of us love to travel and have been to countries in Europe, where we have probably wondered more than once why the West has …

I do really appreciate reading the book “Come, Lord Jesus” written by Thomas Kempis. This selection contains devotional readings from the spiritual classic “The Immitation of Christ”. If you are looking for deeper spiritual experience and longs for serenity in your spiritual life, I do recommend reading the …

The Rug Merchant is a book which tells story about a man who is broken hearted since his wife runs away with another man. The author of the book is Meg Mullins. The book consists of 300 pages. Ushman Khan, a rug merchant from Iran, wants to pursue his …

A number one New York Times Bestseller from the queen of suspense Mary Higgins Clark. Daddy’s little girl is a book I would see as a twisted mind of an evil psychopath. Rob Westerfield is a rich high school student who murders the sister of then teenager Ellie Cavanaugh …

Random Acts of Heroic Love by Danny Scheinmann is a very moving story. It is about 2 men whom are lovelorn and feel love-lost. 2 men, in 2 different eras but the sadness is pretty much felt by me while I was reading the story. The 2 …

Death in Precinct Puerto Rico is the first in a series of novels written by Steven Torres. Torres writes about police in the small town of Angustias in Puerto Rico. A blurb on the book says “In five or ten years, Steven Torres may have done for Puerto Rico …

I felt that this book was only ok and didn’t get sweet and cute until the last few pages. I kind of found it annoying because all the llama did was throw a fit until he got what he wanted. I know this is what a lot …

In general, Orwell was right to die of consumption. Thanks to it, he did not have time to see to what extent he was right.
There are books, movies, ideas. Ideas that the Greek Plato, famous for his doctrine of the ideal state in which the place of government is …

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; …

Now it seems that all and sundry now write detective stories. We have to focus on the annotations for the book, which, as we know, does not always correspond to the quality of the product.
And since recently there are not so many good books, despite the seeming abundance, I …

I read the Patriot, a book that was based on the movie that you may have seen. While might not believe me, but I read the book before I ever saw the movie, and I am sure glad I did. For one, I was never a reader and I …

This book is about apostrophe, comma, colon, semi-colon, dash, and punctuation mark. Yes! This is a book about punctuation. How boring, you might think! But this book is far from boring. In fact, it is hilarious!
This book shows how punctuation really matters to convey the right messages. …

I recently finished this book written for young adults. It is a short text with a length that is appropriate to young adults and those that are all grown up. While I am well over the age of a young adult, I definitely enjoyed the book. I liked the …

This book has been our guide during my wife’s pregnancy. It is a very informative book and we have been using this book since my first born until the birth of my daughter. Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway wrote the book and were published by Simon & …

I read the wonderful book “The Forever War” by the American fiction writer Joe Haldeman all in one breath. A great read, often compared to “Catch 22″ by Joseph Heller , but far more subtle and readable.
The main protagonist Mandela also has serious problems with …

Ultimate Spider-Man #9 “Ultimate 6″
This volume in the Marvel remake series is quite interesting as it recreates Amazing Spiderman Annual 1, a magazine that was written forty years ago. That annual, to put it bluntly, was awful.
In it, readers were introduced to the Sinister Six, a group consisting of …

This novel was released along with The Regulators by Richard Bachman in 1996, putting the two covers side by side you get a complete picture that fits together. The novel follows a group of people who are pulled over and framed by a psychotic state patrolmen, who is gigantic …

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 …

Joseph Connolly’s book is fully titled “Modern First Editions: Their Value to Collectors”, which gives a pretty good idea as to the main focus of this particular reference work. The book, which has gone through several editions of its own since its initial publication in 1977, consists largely of …

I bought this toy for my 10 month old son because he absoluetely loved it when he saw it in the store. This toy is so cute. It is a story book with interactive features on each page. It reads the story to you and talks …

If you are a baby boomer, you need to read this book.
Second Acts by Stephen M. Pollan is a step-by-step guide to re-inventing your life–whatever age you are.
If you have suffered a life-changing setback or you are exploring the idea of retirement, you can use this very simple and …

I actually borrowed this book from my local library and ended up enjoying it very much. This story is about a young woman (Susannah) whose main goal for her life is to work her way up the corporate ladder. She has no desire for marriage or kids and …

Written by Eisenberg, Murkoff and Hathaway, this book has been around forever and most pregnant women have at least heard of it, if not read it.
The main thing I like about this book is that each month of pregnancy is described in separate chapters. That way, you don’t …

I love to read. Not everything I can get my hands on but a solid book that has the ability to captivate my attention. Long standing author V.C. Andrews, who is past away, still has books being published in her name. The woman who wrote “Flowers …

The President’s Daughter by Mariah Stewart. This is my first time reading a Mariah Stewart novel. I loved it. It was written in 2002. Since then Mariah has written several top selling novels.
This story was is centered around the Washington DC area, specifically the White …

I recently read Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and loved it. I didn’t think that Russian literature was really my thing, but this book is great! It is split into two main sections. The first hundred pages or so is the crime part of the novel and the last …

Looking for a suspenseful quick read that brings out your emotions as you read? Well “The Bully” by Paul Langan offers just that. The book is about a boy who has become the laughing stock of his high school because the new kid he once harshly bullied, stood up …

This was a sweet story and makes you want to believe that there really are nights in shinning armor out there to protect the ones they love from all danger that comes their way. I would rate this book as a must read for everyone that is a …

So this book had a lot of hype behind it. Anytime I look up popular books it comes up. So instead of continuing to avoid this “war” book like the plague I finally picked it up. It was a struggle, I usually dislike translated books just because they are …

Tamara Siler Jones has created a truly wonderful fantasy forensic series for herself and this is the first book in the series. I admit I was skeptical when I first brought it home, unsure if the story would be written well or interesting, but to my delight it was …

City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. It is a young adult fantasy novel about Shadowhunters, humans who have the ability to see demons and are trained to hunt and kill them. The story takes place in modern day …