Books Reviews
Comic Book: Daredevil Issue 276
Daredevil issue 276 is definitely one of the worst issues I have read. Ann Nocenti has written herself in a corner with a ridiculous plot line featuring a beautiful robot who looks like a real woman, an environmentalist whacko, the Inhumans from the moon, and Ultron, the most …
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 …
The Vampire Lestat Graphic Novel by Anne Rice
Over the past two decades, I’ve become a huge fan of graphic novels but the one book that would forever be precious to me is the first graphic novel I’d bought, namely The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice.
Published by the now defunct company Innovation, The Vampire Lestat Graphic Novel …
So Like Sleep by Jeremiah Healy
So Like Sleep was written by Jeremiah Healy (published by Pocket Books in 1988)
The book cover did not do the story much justice in fact I was not attracted by its dull illustration, and almost passed by it.
It was surprisingly an interesting story, well written with a …
The Darkest Night by Dean Koontz
I love a good mystery and one of the best mystery writers that I am a fan of is Dean Koontz. My son tries to buy me at least one of his books each Christmas as a present. This year I received the bok entitled The Darkest …
Dangerous Girls, book by Abigail Haas
I found this book in a friend’s list of read books and it really caught my eye. My friend loved it and she’s one of the most trustful persons I know when it comes to recommendations. But I have to say, this book was a roller-coaster of emotions for …
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables is a bestselling novel, the first in the series about Anne Shirley. It is written by the Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery and is based partly on her childhood life in Prince Edward Island. Anne Shirley, the books main character, is sent to the farm …
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
I myself have never been to London or traveled into the far north, but Northern Lights makes you feel like you have been there all along. Philip Pullman imagined the genius that is Northern Lights, Pullman was born and raised in Norfolk in the United Kingdom. This is where …
Creation in Death by J D Robb AKA Nora Roberts
I have just finished the 25th book in the Death Series by J D Robb AKA Nora Roberts, Creation in Death. I love this series first of all because it takes place in New York City, a place that I live in for almost 60 years. I love it …
Call Waiting by R.L. Stine
This is a truly superb teen horror story by R.L. Stine. It shows very clearly the dark things some people will do and that is why it is so powerful. The scary parts of this story is based on reality and that is always more frightening than supernatural events. …
Feel Good, Look Good with Jacelyn book
One day, I got depressed and disappointed with myself. Every time I need to get something and had not gotten it successfully, I tend to get frustrated and regret that I miss the chance again. In order for me to regain the strength and inspiration, I always head to …
Room to Grow: An Appetite for Life by Tracey Gold
This book, Room to Grow: An Appetite for Life by Tracey Gold is synonym to the illness that Tracey had been going on before in her life, which is none other than anorexia. I’d say that this book is best recommended to everyone whom have suffered from this illness. …
Medici Dagger by Cameron West
For just $5.99, you can enjoy the price of fun just by reading this book called The Medici Dagger, written by Cameron West. This book is about Reb Barnett, and his quest for finding the murderer of his father, a museum curator.
He has to find the Medici Dagger, …
Mona Lisa Craving by Sunny book
Let me start off by saying that the cover art of this book is just stunning. “Mona Lisa Craving” by Sunny is the third book in her Monere: Children of the Moon series. This book continues to follow the story of Mona Lisa, the first mixed-blood queen of the …
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk book
Haunted was the very first Chuck Palahniuk book I encountered. I saw it staring at me in one of my usual trips to the bookstore. I thought the cover was intriguing enough, with an all-caps Parental Guidance posted on one corner of the book. Later, after I have read …
Twilight of the Idols/The Anti Christ book by Friedrich Nietzsche
Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ are apparently two books published together as one as basically The Anti-Christ follows on from Twilight. When I was young I was introduced to this book by someone who told me that ‘Nietzsche thinks he is the anti-Christ, this guy is …
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 2 (Graphic Novel)
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 2 begins with Tohru Honda telling her two best friends, Arisa Uotani and Saki Hanajima that she is staying with the Sohma family. They want to see where she’s staying so they decide to have a sleepover at the Sohma house, which is really …
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
Evil goblins who live underground are plotting to kidnap the king’s daughter, Princess Irene, and force her to marry a goblin prince. Fortunately, the princess has a friend, a young miner named Curdie who overhears the plan while working in the mines and decides to thwart it.
Like all other …
Pillow Talk by Freya North
Pillow Talk by Freya North is charming, sweet and funny. This book is good for insomniacs like me, because the character in the story, Petra Flint is suffering from it. And she has this ‘teenage love’ sweetheart before with Arlo Savidge (a very nice name) but their love …
Mystery of the missing man by Enid Blyton
‘Mystery of the missing man’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This is one among the mystery series of the five find-outers. This is an interesting and exciting mystery and quite a good read. This book is little dry to read in the beginning, but after a few …
Baby and Child care by Dr SPOCK
I recently saw a book named Baby and Child care written by Dr SPOCK, which I think one of the best book for baby care. The author is elaborately giving tips for child care.You will come to know solutions for just born babies too. It is like …
Straight Talk by Joyce Meyer
The book Straight Talk by Joyce Meyer is a great book rich on spiritual insights and revelations. This book equips well a person in overcoming depression,discouragement,fear,insecurity,loneliness, stress and worry. Joyce Meyer is one Christian leader who is gifted with God’s wisdom on facing issues in life and …
Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson book
If you’re looking for a book that keeps you in suspense with every page you turn, then pick up this book by Lisa Jackson.
Eve must depend on her former lover, whom she thinks tried to kill her, in order to solve a mystery that revolves around the …
Book - Adultery for Beginners
I recently finished reading the book, Adultery For Beginners, which was written by Sarah Duncan in 2005.
This book is about a married woman who is an unsatisfying relationship with her husband. It’s not that he is abusive, but they just aren’t overly happy together. They also have children …
The clue of the broken locket book
I have read the book —˜The clue of the broken locket’ written by Carolyn Keene. This book is one among the Nancy Drew series. This is an interesting book. In fact, it is one of the most interesting. In this book, Nancy shows lot of courage and wit in …
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
This book, a “chic lit” is about a financial journalist named Rebecca Bloomwood who struggles with her day to day living because of her being a shopaholic. The Irony of it is that she gives advices on how to save money, and yet she can’t control her natural urges …
T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton
This series has been continuing on from the 80s. The awesome thing is that the author still manages to stay up to date with legal and other types of things that revolve around criminal justice. That being said, this particular book is not one of her best. The plot …
Watership Down: novel
Watership Down is a classic children’s novel that has been around for over a generation. It is an excellent novel. I read it for the first time when I was 10, and then again in sixth grade. I read several more times, most recently a few …
McGraw-Hill California Edition Mathematics Textbook
Years ago, when I was an elementary school student, the school district used Mcgraw-Hill Math textbooks. By the time I was in 6th grade, I had been using them for about 6 years. In those years, I became used to learning the way that this textbook had shown us. …
One door away from Heaven by Dean Koontz
One door away from Heaven by Dean Koontz, published by “HEADLINE BOOK PUBLISHING”.
Dan Koontz has sold over 200 million copies of his novels worldwide and more than thirty have appeared on national and international bestsellers lists.
“One door away from Heaven” is a 757 page paperback. Dean Kootnz has really …
Kristy’s worst idea by Ann m. martin
Kristy’s worst idea by Ann m. martin is the hundredth book in the baby sitters club book series. This book about how Kristy the club president thinks it is time to give the club a rest because every one is too busy to keep up going to the meetings. …
The Father Christmas letters - JRR Tolkien
The Father Christmas Letters are a collection of letters that Tolkien wrote to his children when they were young, they are either from Father Christmas or one of his helpers and tell about the preparations for Christmas and everyday life on the North Pole. They are filled with Tolkien …
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Dracula is often associated with the figure always bloodthirsty. History records, Dracula was a prince who came from Wallachia (Romania) and named Vlad Tapes. This vampire legend was adopted by Bram Stroker for his novel titled Dracula (1897). Although the novel does not mention the name of Vlad Tepes, …
Wayside School is Falling Down
This book, like the first book in the series (Sideways Stories from Wayside School) is the basis of a new TV show, Wayside, although the books have been around for quite a bit longer.
This book is just as funny as the first book in the series. There are a …
Skelter
Skelter (by Michael R Perry)
Manson and fiends like him continue to attract believers and admirers long after they are dead or locked away from society. As it is, the story exploited on the probability of Manson’s supporters perpetuating his name and fame through acts of comparable, …
Book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
“And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”- The Alchemist.
One of my friends told me so much about the book, “The Alchemist” that, at once I was tempted to read this book any how. It took me around 5 hours to …
Tightwad Gazette
This book is a compilation of Amy Dacyczyn’s newsletters and ideas on how to be thrifty and save money. I found it to be informative and a bit entertaining - a look at how someone else runs their household and their life. And a look at how she and …
Storm by Brigid Kemmerer book
Storm is the first book in the Elemental series. Becca Chandler’s life changes the moment she saves a boy in the school car park. That boy happens to be Chris Merrick, who is unlike other boys. Chris has the power to control the element water. Chris’ three brothers are …
Pets Pray for Truth by Elnora Watters story
Pets Pray for Truth is a story by Elnora Watters. The story is about Bobby and Mike, their dogs, and their lies. Bobby and Mike walked their dogs at the park but Bobby asked Mike to play on the swings. The two tied their dogs on the bench while …
Short Story: Arts and Crafts by Mary Jo Adamson
Arts and Crafts is a short story that can be found in the collection Sisters in Crime volume 3. Sisters In Crime is an organization of female mystery writers. The anthology series features stories from these writers that have been chosen from a large pool of applicants. …
City Slackers by Steve McKevitt
The book City Slackers, written by Steve McKevitt, is actually a pretty nice book. The book is actually a study on the City Slackers, whom are people who are not doing hard work, but getting credit for it. Sounds familiar? I love the way the author …
America the Book (John Stewart)
If you need some relief from the nightmare that has been government over the last few years, America the Book is the perfect remedy. I love John Stewart’s “the Daily Show,” but even those who don’t watch it can enjoy his book.
Any one who is somewhat aware of modern …
The Game by Neil Strauss
I was referred to this book by a friend as we were having a conversation in a local pub in London.
He said it taught some very interesting things about how men interact with women and what women “want”
My first thoughts…”another one of those?…jeez” It’s not exactly the first book …
Dust to Dust by Tami Hoag
This book by Tami Hoag entitled Dust to Dust is a good read for the mystery fanatics out there. It was raining one day when i decided to take a rest and lie down to read a book. My sister enjoyed collecting Tami Hoag books and decided to try …
The Hour Before Dawn by Sara MacDonald
Books like this title, The Hour Before Dawn by Sara MacDonald are really gripping and having a tight plot. Maybe I have a personal liking especially due to the fact that the story is settings include Singapore. And the rest are parts of New Zealand as well as …
The Door Within by Wayne Thomas Batson
Aidan, a high school kid, feels very lonely when his family moves to his grandpa?s house. Aidan never had many friends to begin with, he was only accepted by the popular crowd since his best buddy was a part of it. Now, after moving away, Aidan has lost whatever …
The Professional Writers Phrase Book by Jean Kent
For anyone who needs a little nudge to overcome writer’s block or added punch for just the right description, “The Professional Writers’ Phrase Book” by Jean Kent might be just the remedy. This book contains thousands of entries to help writers avoid bland or trite statements.
I have used …
A Painted House by John Grisham
Ok, we all know that John Grisham is a renowned author, but I have especially fallen in love with his novel, A Painted House, which is a fictional story of a boy that grew up in much the same way that Grisham did. What I really like was that …
Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
This is a sweet fun novel about being different than everyone else and the problems that it causes. Raven is a teenage girl who loves vampires and dreams of being a real vampire someday, even if she knows vampires do not really exist. The story is well written and …
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