Books Reviews
Bitter Virgin manga by Kusunoki Kei
Bitter Virgin is a manga by Kusunoki Kei. It is a four volume long manga with the genre of drama, mature, romance, school life, seinen, slice of life, and tragedy. The manga is about the relationship of high school student Daisuke Suwa and his classmate Hinako Aikawa. Daisuke is the …
Reader’s Digest Magazine
I think Reader’s Digest will have no substitute - ever. The contents are so informative that even a kid can learn from it. They have different categories such as a love column (Ask Aunty), laughter columns, medical and health updates, business news, and of course, food! Personal stories from …
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner book
The Scorch Trials is the second book in the Maze Runner series. Even though Thomas and some other Gladers managed to solve the maze, they are still not finished. Escaping the maze showed the real world, which had been changed into a harsh environment. A new disease now spreads …
“Marked” By PC and Kristen Cast book
Marked by PC and Kristen Cast is the first volume in the House of Night Series about a vampire finishing school. This book is juvenile fiction. Although I am far from Juvenile, I enjoyed this book. I do not consider myself to be one of those …
The New Edition Concise English Dictionary
My father bought this dictionary a few years ago at a sale. I cannot recall how much money he paid for it, but I find it very easy to remember how well this dictionary has served my family and I for at least six years.
First of all, The New …
Stephen King the Dark Tower Series
The Dark tower series is arguably the best story ever woven together by the horror legend that is Stephen king, yet it is far from a horror story.
The dark tower tells the story of Roland and his hunt for the ever elusive Dark tower. It consists of seven volumes …
The Gift by Cecelia Ahern
The Gift by Cecelia Ahern is awesome. I would say that this is such a magical book with lots of nice plots here and there. It appears to have a very nice plot and yet again, Cecelia the awesome writer has done it again this time. First …
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 …
Baby Sign Language Basics
About the Book:
“Baby Sign Language Basics” is approximately 4 inches x 4 inches and about 1.5 inch thick, pocketbook written by Monta Z. Briant. It is a great Early Communication Tool for Hearing Babies and Toddlers which includes 60 American Sign Language (ASL) signs. It is published by Hay …
Serpent Gate by Michael McGarrity
Well it looks like I have discovered another mystery series to read. “Serpent Gate” by Michael McGarrity is the third in the series about New Mexico law officer Kevin Kerney. Like the period of time between the first book “Tularossa” and the second “Mexican Hat,” Kerney has lost the …
Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster
When it comes to books, I love anything that can give me a new outlook on life. I love to have my viewpoint challenged or influenced by the minds of others. While I have been influenced very much by several different authors, I have to say that the book …
Bad Mothe’rs Handbook by Kate Long
The Bad Mother’s Handbook is a novel by Kate Long. This is a story about the life of three women from three different generations talking about how to survive being mother and daughter. Charlotte who got pregnant by accident, Karen who tried so hard to get things right for …
Monster Careers by Jeff Taylor
Whether you are currently stuck in a dead end job or recently unemployed, the job of you dreams may be no more than a mouse click away. Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster, has released Monster Careers: How to Land the Job of Your Life. If you are …
The Life Cycle Library for Young People and Parents: Book 5
The first thing I noticed about this book was not only that it was thinner than the rest, but it was also a different colour; but when I opened the book; just the topics on the contents page alone told me that this book was specifically addressed to parents. …
“Red, White, and Blue Good-bye” by Sarah Wones Tomp
“Red, White, and Blue Good-bye” by Sarah Wones Tomp is a heartwarming story for children that tells of not only our country, but how a child might feel if their parent or family member was to be part of the army.
This story is from a little girl’s point …
Stupid is Forever, a Book by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
So I was crazy on getting this famous book Stupid is Forever by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and so when I had the chance (and money) to buy it, I grabbed it like a hungry lion. I bought the book in National Bookstore and it cost me 175 pesos. …
The Brazilian Cat
I’m not a huge fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s so-called horror stories. But, I will admit, I liked his story, The Brazilian Cat.
The story, told in first person, is about a man who visits his wealthy cousin in an effort to find some relief from his financial difficulties. …
Book: The Sorcerer’s Circle by Michael Siverling
The Sorcerer’s Circle by Michael Siverling is a compelling mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the murderer is revealed. The protagonist of the book is Jason Sterling, who, along with his mother and several other people, makes up the Midnight Agency. One night, an elderly man comes to …
Ugly Love, book by Colleen Hoover
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 …
Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett
This book is one of Terry Pratchett’s earlier Discworld books. It is one of the books which features Rincewind, an incompetent, cowardly, clever wizard who can’t actually do any magic. Rincewind has a strange life where despite the fact that he always runs away, he ends up in a …
Batman:The Dark Knight Strikes Again
When this comic book first debuted a couple of years ago, it received a mixed reaction. Some loved Frank Miller’s return to one of the most successful Batman stories ever, many hated it.
Most of the criticism of the story seems to stem from the fact that this isn’t …
The Man Who Walked Between The Towers Book
This book tells the true story of Philippe Petit, a young French aerialist, who in 1974, walked on a wire strung between the World Trade Center towers in New York City. As the towers were nearing completion, this young man devised a plan with the help of some friends, …
The St James Fashion Encyclopedia
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 …
Anne of Avonlea novel
Anne of Avonlea is the second book of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s popular series of Anne books, about the irrepressible and high spirited Anne Shirley.
Anne of Avonlea moves at a slightly slower pace than the first book, Anne of Green Gables, which took us through Anne’s childhood. Now Anne is …
Agent X #1
I don’t know why but I have always had a soft spot for Deadpool. In fact, when I had pretty much stopped buying any Marvel comics titles altogether, I still went down to my local comic shop every month just to buy the newest issue of Deadpool. …
Franklin Covey Personal Organizer
With everything leaning heavily towards digitalized formats these days, the safety of having a crash-proof, hack-proof mechanism through which to organize one’s life, lies within the pages of my Frankiln Covey personal organizer diary that I have come to make an integral part of my life annually.
My very first …
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
I am a huge fan and believer in the power of the check list. With so many uncertainties in my life, knowing that I have what I need to do written down safely, I can relax knowing it will get done. I also know how good it will feel …
Five go off to camp by Enid Blyton
‘Five go off to camp’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is an interesting one and full of adventure. They go off and camp in a certain place along with Mr Luffy, who is a teacher of Julian and Dick. Mr Luffy loves insects very much. …
Batman: Hush Volume One Graphic Novel
The Batman graphic Novel “Hush” Volume 1 starts out when Batman has to rescue a hostage boy from Killer Croc and after defeating Croc, chases Catwoman who stole the ransom money. While chasing her, someone cuts his Batline, causing him to plummeting down to the streets below. …
Learning to love yourself
‘Learning to love yourself’ is a book written by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. This is a book based on self-love. Sharon says that we have to love ourselves and gives valuable information on how to love oneself. Sharon says that the most important thing is love of self. Sharon also says …
Children’s Book: Curious George And The Pizza
“Curious George And The Pizza” is a children’s book featuring the iconic Curious George the monkey. This is one of the shorter Curious George books I have read, and since I am not a huge fan of the monkey, this is a good thing.
The plot of this story …
Grammar Guide - Woe Is I!
I’m an English major and part-time Grammar Nazi, but I can’t possibly know everything about grammar. The English language is, to be blunt, terrifyingly messed up. More than half of our words come from Latin, but the rest are a hodgepodge assortment of bits and phrases from the rest …
Five go to adventuring again by Enid Blyton
‘Five go adventuring again’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This is a very interesting story. The four children spend their holidays at Kirrin. Uncle Quentin, the father of George finds a tutor for the children. Now they can study something during the holidays. The tutor is Mr …
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, …
The Villa in Italy by Elizabeth Edmondson
The Villa in Italy by Elizabeth Edmondson is pretty alright, and something of a will story; mysterious part of a will. Can you imagine yourself being called to a will by some mysterious lady whom had died but not knowing why? That’s what this book is all about. …
It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips book
“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 …
BradyGames Star Fox Adventures Official Strategy Guide
BradyGames Star Fox Adventures Official Strategy Guide turned out to be a pretty disappointing strategy guide. Not only was the guide missing information on certain areas and not only did the guide in some instances skip over a necessary task and jump forward, but also, it was pretty poorly …
Martha Stewart : Homekeeping Handbook
In a bookstore I saw this big book by Martha Stewart titled Homekeeping Handbook - The Essential Guide to Caring Everything in Your Home. The glossy pages and the simple photos attracted me to buy it. It’s a 700pages plus book so it’s really heavy. Imagine how comprehensive it …
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
I wasn’t able to finish reading this book. I gave up in the middle of Cosette after realizing that I wasn’t even halfway through. I even skipped the part where the author just droned on and on about the Battle of Waterloo. I can only fervently hope that there …
Ultra Maniac manga
I have just finished reading Ultra Maniac manga and well, I guess it was okay. It wasn’t something that really moved me with it’s story but I did enjoy reading it up till the end. Although I like fantasy stories when it comes to manga I found this story …
Turn Coat, a Harry Dresden book by Jim Butcher
Turn Coat is the eleventh novel in the Dresden files, a fantasy series set in Chicago featuring Harry Dresden, wizard. As with most Dresden novels, I’d recommend reading them in more or less the right order or you will be quite confused. The Dresdenverse has its own set of …
The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay
The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay is book one of the Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy. It is a fantasy novel that begins the tale of five university students from Toronto. They are invited by a mysterious stranger to visit the Kingdom of Brennin in the land of …
On Writing a Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Book
Stephen King undoubtedly is one of my favorite authors. Whenever I read one of his stories I am so enamored by the characters and plot that it makes it easy for me to enjoy his writing.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is split into two parts. The …
The Diary Of Anne Frank
The Diary Of Anne Frank was written by young Anne Frank during World War II and the Jewish Holocaust. Anne Frank and her family were Jewish and all went well until they realized that they must go into hiding or they would be sent to the concentration camps and …
The Door in the Dragon’s Throat by Frank Peretti
The Door in the Dragon’s Throat is Book 1 of Frank Peretti’s Cooper Kids Adventure series that targets young readers (ages 9-12, according to Amazon).
Dr. Jacob Cooper is an archeologist who travels everywhere with his two children, Jay and Lila, taking all kinds of interesting assignments. In this first …
Martin The Warrior by Brian Jacques
This was the first book I read in the series and it definitely would not be the last. I woke up Christmas morning and my mom handed me a present. I ripped apart the wrapping paper and pulled out this book. I was immediately impressed with the book cover …
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 …
Honest Richest ebook
I do not know how to deal with the internet world.I decided to enter it when i stop working.I ask my neighborhood, who is a professional blogger and article writer about this.He explained to me a lot of things about it and offer his help. He ask me …
Welcome to My World by Coleen McLoughlin
Welcome to My World by Coleen McLoughlin is an autobiography by Wayne Rooney’s girlfriend, whom I think is already his wife by now. This is a pretty alright book, which provides the insights on what Coleen perceives as the celebrity world. Pretty informative, actually, if you are the …
Wrapped-Up Foxtrot - comic strip book
I wouldn’t ordinarily buy a book like this because a lot of the content is available for free on the internet, but having received it as a gift I did enjoy it. Wrapped-Up Foxtrot by Bill Amend contains the final daily strips because Amend is no longer doing daily …
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