I picked up this book-’Going La La’ by Alexandra Potter- at a book sale recently and have just finished reading it.
It’s about a young woman called Frankie who has everything going for her.. she has a great job, a nice flat and a gorgeous boyfriend called hugh, the …

Daredevil Issue 223 presents the ultimate question for Daredevil, namely what price would he pay to regain his sight? Denny O’Neil and Jim Shooter wrote this issue, with David Mazzucchelli as the artist. It was published by Marvel Comics in 1985.
In this issue, Daredevil, in his secret …

I recently finished reading Chelsea Handler’s book — My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands. I must say that I was very disappointed by this book. I expected to like it so much more than I did. I love Chelsea Handler. I think that she is a hilarious …

This story is the 47th Hardy Boys’ mystery for preteen boys. The numbers on the books do not mean much, as every book has an introduction to the characters and the sequence of events does not seem to be too connected, other than mentioning which mystery is to come …

I was so thrilled when my friend introduced me to this book. I hadn’t heard of it, and I was a huge dragon fan (and overall fantasy fan). The cover art was unique and I loved the blue theme, which just made me more exciting to get …

If you are someone who loves wearing fashion or wants to join the ranks of the most respected in the industry, then investing in The St. James Fashion Encyclopedia is definitely a must-have if you are serious about fashion.
Before I found this book in the library, I had been …

Book Two in the Sabriel Trilogy by Garth Nix.
Lirael is born into the Clayr. The Seers of the Old Kingdom. She is shunned by majority of the Clayr due to the fact that she doesn’t have the sight and of her looks. Most Clayr have blonde hair and skin …

Linda Howard is another new author to me that I discovered through the only email club I belong to.
I generally don’t like science fiction or anything close to it, by “Killing Time ” is different. I’m not sure exactly why I wasn’t put off by the time travel, but …

“The Drowning Man” is the twelfth book in the Father John O’Malley-Vickie Holden mystery series. I found “The Drowning Man” to be an interesting, believable and timely book. The Wind River Reservation has been attacked. In a remote canyon where the Ancients had created petroglyphs in the sheer cliffs …

‘The power of self-coaching’ is a book written by Joseph J. Luciani. In this book, Joseph speaks about the depressions and anxieties of people and gives the remedies or solutions to these problems. Some of this book is rather difficult to understand, but overall, this book is a very …

This is the third novel in the Dubric series and I found this one to be darker in tone than the original. Still, it was an excellent read and the murder-solving detective faces his most difficult case yet. In this story Dubric and his young pages set off to …

Addition by Toni Jordan is a book I’ve read before and it is a good book about OCD. OCD means Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it is a good, heartwarming plus romance comedy kind of essence.
The story features Grace Vandenburg, who is the one suffering from OCD, and then there …

I’ve been a long-time fan of Jane Austen’s; like every other geeky girl, I’ve sympathised with her feisty heroines and their lovelifes as a teen, then came to appreciate the gentle humour of the stories, then realized how profoundly disturbing the shame she shows them to feel can be. …

This book is called Loveseekers, which my boyfriend bought for me about $4.99. It was months before, and he knows that I love reading about classic romances on top of historical romances. This book is special actually. There are 2 stories in this, and they are …

By the early 70’s, The Amazing Spiderman’s popularity far exceeded Marvel Comics expectations an was on track to becoming of the most endearing figures in pop culture. Yet, during the character’s first decade in print never branched out into having various monthly periodicals dedicated to him. The only notable …

This book is something that I could totally relate to. I mean, I work in advertising sales and also some freelance automobile delivery and basic sales for a car sales company, and also, I am an aspiring writer. I love writing. But that doesn’t mean that …

In this fourth book in the Wizard in Rhyme series written by Christopher Stasheff, Matt Mantrell learns how to transport himself back to his original world to visit his parents.
In Merovence 3 years has passed, yet he learns he has actually been gone only 3 months.
In “My Son, …

This book, a children’s book for age 8-10, is quite fun. The kids I read it with enjoyed it because they liked the idea of talking to dragons.
The main character has a funny name, and the way he keeps getting into odd situations because of the other kids is …

‘Jane Eyre’ reflects Charlotte Bronte’s own independent spirit, but also her desire to be loved and appreciated as a woman and as a human being. Poor yet spiritually rich, plain yet beautiful inside, Jane Eyre is, in many ways, a Cinderella of the Victorian times.
In a world where women’s …

“It Had To Be You” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is the “prequel” to this “Heart Of Mine.” I actually read this book before I read “This Heart of Mine,” and while I do enjoy all of S.E. Phillips’ work I must say, if I were picking favorites, “It Had …

India After Gandhi is a lucidly written book by eminent historian and sociologist Ramachandra Guha. Any one who wants to understand the evolving phases of India should go through this book. India is a country of vast linguistic, regional and political diversity. It intrigues scholar world over that why democracy …

This book is an unique and interesting retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley is yet another of McKinley’s interesting books, which can be enjoyed by all ages (although they often seem more geared toward young people).
In this book, Beauty, a …

This book was given to me by my uncle when he came to visit from Detroit. He knows I love to read and that I love this series so he bought the book and gave it to me. I was impressed as soon as I saw it. The author …

My friend recently bought me the book Crazy for You, by Jennifer Crusie. It is a romance book, and it has a cute dog on the front cover. The main character, Quinn McKenzie goes through a lot of interesting changes during the book. Some of the supporting …

I bought a book “The Secret” written by Rhonda Byrne few days ago. I read the book and the book is a great book. “The Secret” is a book that teaches people to think positively, remove all pessimistic thinking from our mind and become a more successful person.
I am …

Vampire Knight Manga Volume 1 tells the story of a high school girl named Yuki Cross and how she is part of the Disciplinary Committee who separates the human Day Class from the vampire Night Class.
Vampire Knight Manga Volume 1 by Matsuri Hano tells the story of a …

After reading “The 5 people you meet in Heaven” and “For one more Day”, I couldn’t resist the temptation to purchase “Tuesdays with Morrie”, and after reading the book, I’m glad that I had bought it, for it was entertaining, educational and motivational as well. And the most impressive …

This book is so popular among children and adults that it’s going to be a major motion picture soon. When I asked a friend what she thought about the series, she said that it was good but claimed that it will make you believe in finding that one special …

The Easy Step by Step Guide to Being Positive and Staying Positive is a book written by Pauline Rowson and this book is truly inspirational and it teaches me to think positive and look ahead for positive answers in life whenever there is a stumble block of difficulties and …

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 …

Those of you who are not yet familiar with this beautiful children’s classic are in for a special treat. Dominic, a friendly, outgoing dog decides to explore the world. He packs, leaves a note on the door for his friends, and goes. He loves being on the road; everything …

I was very excited about reading this book. The legend of Atlantis is an enduring one and under the subtitle of “History’s greatest secret has finally been revealed”, “Atlantis” ticked all the boxes for me.
The novel’s hero Jack Howard is a diver who stumbles across a Minoan shipwreck where …

“Firefighter Frank” is a children’s book written and illustrated by Monica Wellington. It was published in 202 by Penguin Putnan Books. The date of publication is significant because a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book went toward the Twin Towers Orphan’s Fund. …

Andrew Carnegie is written by David Nasaw and though this book costs slightly expensive; around $30, I certainly love reading it so much. This is a good biography book that describes or tells the tale of one of the great business legends known as Andrew Carnegie. He is …

Summers of the Sisterhood: The Second Summer by Ann Brashares is a fantastic book that I’ve read before. If you have yet to read this, or if you have read the first novel, then this one would be a great booster for you.
But if this is the …

This was actually my brother’s atlas when he was still doing Geography in his first period of high school, but these days I find myself referring to it from time to time when I can’t find my atlas for mostly minor referrences.
The Macmillan Caribbean Certificate Atlas 3rd Edition …

Reading The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was pretty confusing for me. The story setting is around 17th century or so and Hester Prynne is the main character. He is a very complex character that if you think about what society is today, he will be a laughing-stock, …

I have purchased this book a month ago and I am still reading it. From the first page on, I have had hard time putting it down because it has such a clear language and friendly approach that the author makes you feel as though she has just stepped …

Velocity is such a good book! I really enjoyed it and will more than likely read it again.
The story starts with lead character, “Billy” just working his usual shift as a bartender when a strange man comes in and orders a drink.
After his shift ends and he is ready …

Out of Sight, Out of Time, is the fifth book in the Gallagher Girls series. Cammie Morgan has amnesia and the only thing she can recall about her summer is that she left the school in order to protect her family and friends. She really can’t remember anything and …

I thought I had seen enough concentration camp movies to desensitize me from any more stories related to that horrible time in the world’s history. Apparently I wasn’t prepared for this book that although extremely short, packed so much terror and violence that would literally make you shudder thinking …

Collecting gem stones for the sake of having unusual, precious gems to display, to set into jewelry, and to save for expected rise in prices of gems bought at low prices that are rapidly rising in cost, has become a new ‘wave’ of a movement, all over the world. …

I finished the novel and Brave New World became my favorite book. When asked why it was, I at first had no clear answer, but after reading it a second time, I realized why I love it so much: it depicts the flaws of our living generations, the obsessions …

W.I.T.C.H is a monthly comic magazine released worldwide. It is about five ordinary school girls chosen to protect another world. Four of the girls are entrusted to hold four different powerful elements. The girls are Will, Irma, Taranee, COornelia, and Hay Lin. Their initials made up their group W.I.T.C.H.
Will …

This is a wonderful book for kids aged 9 and up. It is a bit confusing, because a lot happens while at the same time, it doesn’t really feel like a lot is happening, and the main character’s family is really difficult to figure out. The main character’s parents …

Unfinished Business is one of the stories in the series ‘Going Home’ by Roberts.
In this story, our characters are Vanessa Sexton and Brady Tucker. The former a world renowned pianist and the latter a doctor in the town that they grew up in.
When Vanessa returns to find the mother …

I have just put down Insomnia with a deep sign of satisfaction - for the third or fourth time! Stephen King is truly gifted with words, he uses them the same way a master artist wields his paint and brush; not only depicting a world, but inviting you, no …

When I decided to read the book ‘Cross,’ I did so without ever reading any other books by James Patterson. He had been highly recommended to me so I figured I would him a try.
Two days later, I wasn’t impressed.
The concept in the book was a good one, Alex …

In this book, Landon Snow, a twelve year old who had visited the fantastic world of Wonderwood in the previous books of this series, finds himself on a ship that sails through endless ocean. This time, his two sisters, Holly and Bridget, follow him in the adventure. The children …

King Arthur and his Knights is part of the English Picture Readers series, published some time ago by Oxford University Press. Although the style used in Ronald Stober’s retelling of the legends is a little bit outdated nowadays, especially for a children’s book, it is still a good enough …