American Knees written by Shawn Wong was one of the most different and subtle books I have read. The story is told in a very peculiar way and a very serious theme is presented in a very humorous way. The name of the book was very dubious and I …

I love reading a rhythmic children’s book to kids, especially my son. This is the only children’s book that I have read that has such a steady rhythm to it when reading it. It’s almost like you’re singing a song as you’re reading it. It has …

Quote: “An economic system can remain viable only so long as society has mechanisms to counter abuses of either state or market power and the erosion of the natural, social and moral capital that such abuses commonly exacerbate.” Korten, David. “When Corporations Rule the World”
Argument: David Korten …

This is an absolute must read book for any mother of an autistic child or anyone that has been touched by autism in some way or another! In this book Jenny McCarthy explains what she went through with her son, Evan. To say her journey has tugged …

I am reviewing the book, Mirror’s Edge, written by Carol Davis in 2000. It has a length of 304 pages, and is based on the once popular television show Quantum Leap.
Anyone familiar with Quantum Leap is familiar with Dr. Sam Beckett and Admiral Al Calavicci, not to mention …

This is the single ,most important book on writing in the world.Grab it; read it and you will be on your way to writing a good quality fiction or non-fiction.Written byGary Provost,one of the America’s greatest writing teachers,this book will change your writing forever.Step-by-step Gary covers the most …

Thomas Ligotti is a relatively little known horror writer, who has his sort of cult following, though. His prose might be considered a bit difficult, however, after some time it sinks, so to speak, into a reader, or rather it gathers its strength gradually in order to grip and conquer …

This story, Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice by Maureen McCormick. This is such an amazing story and for those of you out there aspiring to become a celebrity, this book is a must read. It is a very honest rendition and a …

The World God Only Knows is a manga by Wakaki Tamiki. It is a story about Keima Katsuragi, a boy who is known as the “capturing god” for being able to capture any 2d girl in dating games. But in his real life, Keima is known as an otamegane, …

Last semester I was doing the course “Introduction to Psychology” as one of the courses in my university major; and since Psychology is for the most part a reading subject, I realised I was going to need a good text book to help me with it. Therefore, a friend …

I’ve read a lot of books on money saving techniques, and I’m constantly doing research on ways to trim a little extra from my budget. I stumbled upon the Not Just Beans cookbook on a link from a blog and purchased it on a whim - and I’m …

“WordPress For Dummies” by Lisa Sabin-Wilson is an instructional how to guide that takes a look at how one can become a blogger while utilizing the free WordPress service. What is great about this book is it’s written for both those that have relatively little or no experience running …

This resource book is by far the best Autism resource book that I have found so far!
I am a mother of a seven year old autistic boy and I first came across this book in my local library and borrowed it. I was so amazed with all the …

The Caller was written by Mary-Rose Hayes, first published in 1979 by Pinnacle books.
A night predator was prowling the streets and pubs, searching for the woman in his life. His targets are women who looked like ‘Lisa’ to him; once he had a target, he would either …

The story of Seabiscuit is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever read. It is a story about what it means to have heart. It is about succeeding even when everyone expects you to fail, conquering fears, and following dreams.
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Lunch Money, by Gordon Korman, is an excellent book. It has a continual thrill that keeps the reader dying to know what will happen next. It has all about a sixth grader who loves money, dreams of becoming rich, and then tries to make his dream actually …

In My Wildest Dreams is a wonderful combination of humor and romance set in England in the 1840’s. This novel introduces us to Celeste daughter of the Throckmorton gardener and hopelessly in love with the younger Throckmorton son. Celeste leaves the estate at seventeen to attend the …

This trilogy of novels is one of the most moving, sad and sometimes uplifting reads I have had in a long time. The first novel, set in an Eastern European country, begins with the outbreak of World War II, with twin boys Claus and Lucas, being left by their …

I love my edition of the Marvel Encyclopedia, published in 2006. It is over 350 pages thick and is loaded with entries of hundreds of Marvel Comics villians and heroes from over the past forty years. I like it just a bit less than the DC Encyclopedia …

Arcade is definitely one of the most generic villians in the history of the Marvel Universe. Arcade, whose real name has never been revealed to my knowledge, is a skinny little guy who wears a white suit and a top hat with a large bow tie. He has …

This easy reader for children has been around for a long time. Frog and Toad were popular characters when I was a kid.
This book is made up of several stories using simple vocabulary, and are intended for kids who are starting to read on their own, but might need …

My son and I were walking around our local Sears Essential Store, a store like Wal-mart or Target, when we happened by the book section. I would normally stop there and see if there were any good books for myself, my husband, or my son. I just happened to …

This review is based on the first chapter of the famous book “Multiple Streams of Income” by Robert G Allen. I really appreciate the comment that ‘prosperous people never finds money as just a colored piece of paper, but as “Money seeds”. Really great approach. His concept of money …

I am not familiar with Carmen Wong Ulrich, or any of her works; however, I came across her book The Real Cost of Living while I was searching for books on personal finance. The title seemed interesting which is why I borrowed the book from my library.
The Real Cost …

Ready or Not by Chris Manby is a novel about a young woman called Heidi who is engaged to be married but is suddenly experiencing feelings of doubt. Her fiance’s bad points come to the fore especially his immaturity just as she is unexpectedly reacquainted with her …

“Oedipus Rex” is the Latin name of Sophocles’ most famous tragedy, “Oedipus Tyrannus” in the original Greek. At the time, the term ‘tyrant’ did not have the negative connotations it bears today: a tyrant was simply a ruler, often one who had taken power with popular support. Oedipus is …

Once again this is another stylized work of fiction from Conn Igulden. This book essentially deals with Julius Ceasar when he was growing up and how he got to discover Gaius Marius and his introduction to military life.
What really made this book appealing was that it was once …

Recently, my almost-five-year-old niece and I checked out some books about families. I was particularly looking for books that would help my niece, who comes from a family that is structured in a nontraditional way, to understand the concept of what makes a family. However, in that regard, I …

“Arrow to the Sun” by Gerald McDermott is such an enchanting tale for young readers where they can learn about a different culture (Pueblo Indians) in an easy to read text with vivid colors and shapes that are from another culture. Young readers are going to love this fun …

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 …

As a huge fan of the first book in the King-Killer Chronicles (The Name of the Wind), I was so excited to finally read the sequel, The Wise Man’s Fear.
In this installment, Patrick Rothfuss does not disappoint. He tells just as good a story as the first, and …

I love stories about dinosaurs and this is without doubt one of the best dinosaur novels that I have ever read. This book takes you on a thousand mile trip across the swamps, forests and dry rocky landscapes of the Cretaceous. The various eco systems are so well described …

Grave Surprise is written by Charlaine Harris and for an author, she really has a unique name. In this book she writes again a very good book which I’m not surprised if it hits the bestseller’s list like her previous novels which linger on the realms of mysteries and …

Our protagonist, Marie, has just left her husband, an abusive and too dominant man. She decided to move in with her brother to the trailer where they grew up, which only brings bad memories from her past, but it’s better than the present she was living. Everything goes well …

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is a young adult fantasy series about a brother and a sister named Seth and Kendra who go to their grandparents’ farm while their parents go out on a cruise. When they arrive they soon discover the farm is a sanctuary for magical creatures …

Touching Evil is a paranormal investigations book written by Kay Hooper.
Hollis Templeton is severely attacked, blinded and left for dead.
Maggie Barnes has empathic abilities and is atoning for something in a past life. She connects with her victims in an astounding ways.
John Garrett is there in Seattle …

My daughter is almost done with school so she won’t be bringing home any more library books. I guess I’m going to have to start taking her to the public library instead because she gets some pretty interesting ones.
The last one she brought home was Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy …

Stay hungry stay foolish is the latest nonfiction book by Rashmi Bansal a former IIM student. The book showcase the 25 people from IIM ahmedabad who didnt take up the usual campus placement and high paying secure job, instead of that they their own …

Life of Peter Drucker, in part, determined by events that are not intentional. However, for Drucker, coincidence does not mean anything to them, are not ready at their door, knock at the event. Does this book is a biography of Drucker? Of course not. Krames not write a biography …

Easy Tatting by Rozella F. Linden is a beginning tatting book. It contains a brief introduction to tatting, a basic supplies list, tatting pattern short-hand abbreviations and basic double stitch tatting instructions. It also includes patterns.
I think this is a nice book for the beginning tatter. The instructions are …

This book is about how a snowman is built and how it comes to life. In front of one house are a snow mom, snow dad, and two snow kids. The kids ask their parents how they were made which starts a silly story about snow. …

Charade by Nyrae Dawn is a very emotional and touching book. It’s about two people that between charades and farces find themselves, matured and learn that everyone has their flaws. That it’s okay to need people and be needed. It has a very pretty message and it inspired me, …

God Don’t Like Ugly by Mary Monroe is a novel about self-esteem and friendship. A young girl growing up by the name of Amnette Goode thinks that she is unattractive and overweight. She is daily abused by
the boarder that her mother let live inside their home. She is …

I was looking for a good devotional in the morning. I had had this book on my bookshelf for several years when I pulled it out. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. Not only is the book labeled by numbers such as (1, 2, 3, and 4); which …

I am reviewing the book, Twilight, written by Stephanie Meyer. This book is the first in a four part series of books, chronicling the lives of vampire Edward Cullen and his family, Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Esme, Rosalie, Emmet, Alice, and Jasper. This book focuses on Bella Swan, a …

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is an amazing book. I feel in love with this book and it’s sequels. It takes a lot to keep me interested in a book. I have never been much of a reader but Twilight captured my attention and I could not put …

I always love motivation and inspiration stories and that’s why I always love to read books about it. Purchasing this book introduces me to Zig Ziglar, a great motivator with so many great motivation books.
Something Else to Smile About is actually a continuation for “Something to Smile About” but, …

The Real Bettie Page by Richard Foster
This biography of the legendary pin up queen is revealing in more ways than one.
Page had fallen off the face of the earth shortly after her glory days as a 1950’s pin up queen and biographic data was quite sketchy. In the late …

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson is the first book in his truly remarkable series The Malazan Book of the Fallen. His novels are the only ones that I need to buy as soon as they come out. Most other books I wait until they are …