Books Reviews
Secret seven adventure
I have read the book ‘Secret seven adventure’ written by Enid Blyton. The seven children are interested in mystery. They want to get hold of a mystery and solve. This is not a very interesting book, but quite good to spend time, especially for children.
They play a game and …
‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett, book
Usually I avoid bestsellers that are described as “heartbreaking, funny and poignant story of female friendship against all odds”. Usually I’m right. I bought this one - the description matches the general plot, but it actually was good and readable and - thank goodness! - not too cliche. It …
Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams
Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams is the second novel in his trilogy Memory, Sorrow and Thorn. The story opens with things looking bleak for our heroes, as the immortal allies of King Elias have destroyed the fortress of Prince Joshua and slaughtered its inhabitants, with the exception …
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
When it comes to great graphic novels, many are quick to cite titles like “Watchmen”, “Sandman” and “The Dark Knight Returns”. Rightfully so, they are all great titles, but there is one that doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves and that is “The Life and Times …
Southern Horrors and Other Writings by Ida B. Wells
This is an interesting but disturbing book containing three pamphlets written by Ida B. Wells. Wells wrote these pamphlets between 1892 and 1900 to publicize the use of lynching by whites against blacks during the last decade of the nineteenth century. In her work Wells describes …
Reign in Hell 6 comic
This comic was only slightly improved over the last one.
The brunt of the comic comes in two major confrontations. The first is Zatanna’s clash with Lobo. As one would expect, Zatanna hands the main man his rear end. After all, she can decimate an …
The Stolen Germ - Novel by Alisa Wood
The Stolen Germ is novel that write by Alisa Wood, its categorized as young adult fiction and bit of thriller, published by Summertime Books.
As the writer Alisa Wood began to write “The stolen games” At the age of 14 for The time he graduated high school was divided into …
Inheritance Book by Christopher Paolini
When you have reached the end of your favorite book series you know that it has completed a special stage of your life. Six years of anticipation and empathy with Eragon, Saphira, Arya, Murtagh and all the iconic characters of “Inheritance” passed like a single moment. With particular interest …
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I had to read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier for summer reading. At first, I had heard a lot of stuff about this book that it was boring and bad. I read this book and I thought it was pretty good. The book was really descriptive and it made …
Better Late than Never book
This book, Better Late than Never, is the second book in the Gifted series by Marilyn Kaye. These books are for younger teens, probably girls. The book is mostly about a girl named Jenna, although it also flips to the point of view of one of her Gifted classmates, …
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Angela’s Ashes is a memoir of known author Frank McCourt. The story is about McCourt family amidst hardships and tragedy, the agony of having a good for nothing father depicts real life happenings even in present time. The story is set in America and Ireland particularly in Limerick in …
DC’s Final Crisis
For a long time, it would seem that DC Comics had lost its way. The publishing giant simply was not releasing any decent story lines and the readers noticed. DC lost much ground to their competitors in Marvel Comics as Marvel simply had better comics. Then, along came DC’s …
Naked Traveler book
Naked Traveler is a book that actually its published from the story from a blog of woman’s backpacker from Indonesia, Trinity. Her story from around the world is very interesting, so many people want it publish to be a book.
After I read this book, I think I agree with …
My sister’s keeper by Jodi Picoult book
I’ve read one of Jodi Picoult novels “Keeping Faith,” and I find her style of writing quite impressive, unique, emotional, and surprising. So, I didn’t hesitate to buy a copy of her latest novel “My sister’s keeper.”
My sister’s keeper is told in a very unique way, at present and …
The Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft by Susan Greenwood
I picked this reference book up at Borders, in their clearance section (which is rather extensive, at the one near us). It looked very interesting, and was inexpensive.
The book is chalk full of pictures related to the subject at hand. And, the pictures are truly beautiful, ranging …
Mean Streets novellas
Mean Streets is a anthology with four novellas by four bestselling authors, Jim Butcher, Simon R. Green, Kat Richardson and Thomas E. Sniegoski. Each novella is about 80 pages, so it is perfect book to divide up on four evenings. I had only read books by Jim Butcher when …
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaming The American Dream
Born of a father who came from Kenya, August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, United States, 47 years later, Barack Obama became the center of attention in the world. November 4, 2008, citizens of African descent, won the presidential election in the United States. All welcomed the presence of Obama. …
Harry Potter Book 7
I am so disappointed with this book. There were a lot of reviews I read about it on some blogs, and I can’t believe they loved it. Honestly, I bet it took me longer to read the whole book than for her to write it. The story was too …
The Real Cost of Living by Carmen Wong Ulrich book
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 …
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the literally one of the best children books of all time and in my opinion, better than the Harry Potter series. So far, there are four books in the Percy Jackson series and more coming out soon.
Based on Greek mythology, it is about …
Five have plenty of fun by Enid Blyton
‘Five have plenty of fun’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This is quite an interesting book and nice to read. The five children spend their holidays at Kirrin cottage and they enjoy themselves. Uncle Quentin has two visitor scientists and all of them are busy working on …
Sons of Fortune by Jeffret Archer
This novel is very interesting and smart because the author telling two stories which at the end will be connected because of a criminal case, homicide. The story started from a hospital in Hartford, Connecticut where two women born their babies. But, the twin from Cartwright family has to …
You Call the Shots by Cameron Johnson
I really enjoyed reading this book. You call the shots recounts the story of Cameron Johnson, who started his first business at age 9. The amazing thing about Cameron is he did it all by himself. He didn’t use his parent’s money (except when he was nine they gave …
Creating Web Pages For DUMMIES
As I intended to go into affiliate marketing, I got myself a few how-to books on web pages creation.I am a newbie in this line of works which offer infinitely return provided you can make it.
Coming back to web pages creation for my website which is the first step …
Book : Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand
I recently watched the movie “Seabiscuit”, for the second time, and was reminded how well the story was told. All the characters’ motivations were perfectly understandable, even though their actions might, to a casual observer, seem rather strange. It was years since the movie came out, so I was …
This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
One of my favorite New York’s Best Seller authors is Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I like her humor and her genuine style of story telling that will get you hooked from the first page all the way through.
This Heart of Mine is one of her books that I just …
Anatomy of a Revolution by Crane Brinton
“Anatomy of a Revolution” by Crane Brinton is a history book that should be read by all history lovers, students, and professionals. The book was originally published in 1938 with an update in the 1960s. Brinton compares The English or Puritan revolution of the mid-1600s, the American Revolution of …
Makeup Your Mind by Francois Nars
I love this book, Makeup Your Mind by Francois Nars. Reading this, I have a very great insight on the before and after of a make-up and this is especially handy because I’m always looking forward to having a perfect made-up face. I love experimenting with make-up and …
Storm Front by Jim Butcher book
Storm Front is the second book in the series about the Chicago based wizard Harry Dresden. The characters are mainly the same as in the first book, so it is best to read that first. Not that you won’t enjoy it if you read number two first, but the …
Dating For Dummies by Dr. Joy Browne
I used to read this book, called Dating For Dummies, written by Dr. Joy Browne, a radio psychologist, and my dad bought for me last time or about $21.99. This book is effective and it landed me to my current boyfriend of 5 years. I definitely would …
Look out, secret seven
‘Look out, secret seven’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is of the secret seven series and it is a dry book, just like many other secret seven books.
There is no mystery for the seven to solve. But Colin’s neighbour, General Branksome, has his medals …
Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
No kidding! I really cried when I read the book by the terminally ill author, known as Randy Pausch. My heart totally went out to him because he is known to be suffering from cancer and it is a terminal one at that. I admire his …
What I Know Now (Letters to My Younger Self) by Ellyn Spragins
I simply love the book title, What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self by Ellyn Spragins, simply said. This book features a lot of authors that I really love reading their individual books. The authors range from Nora Roberts right up to Madeline Albright and many …
Eric Weiner: The Geography of Bliss book
The Geography of bliss is a great book for people on the search for the meaning of happiness, or even the meaning of life, for that matter. I enjoy how Mr. Weiner takes you on a tour through ten countries to find out how people enjoy life in each …
The Future By Degrees by Jay Lake
The Future by Degrees is a science fiction story that appears in the anthology Seeds of Change edited by John Joseph Adams. In the story, a company has created a new technology. This technology will allow for heat to be transferred, and as an energy source, it can transform …
Remembrance by Jude Deveraux book
Remembrance is one of the best, if not the best, books written by my favorite author, Jude Deveraux. A story of a great love separated by other people’s hate and jealousy, reading the book made me cry from beginning to end.
A story about past lives, reincarnation and soulmates, the …
Hunters and Gatherers by Francine Prose
This book was at the top of my summer reading list, as it had been pushed back and pushed back during the school year. As a summer reading book, it performs its function well; however, it is a little more lacking in plot and substance than I would …
SVU: The Price Of Love (Book)
This book is the second part of Jessica Wakefield’s dilemma with bad boy Clay DiPalma, and together they want to frame and catch Clay DiPalma in the act for giving Jessica’s best friend Isabelle Ricci a drug at a fraternity party, causing her to jump off the building and …
The Sleepless by Graham Masterton novel
The Sleepless is a horror novel that is replete with gruesome descriptions of sadistic murders whose victims are presented in a most detailed and unholy picture of the bizarre. The narrative starts with the insurance investigation into a helicopter crash and flashes back to an airline crash …
Rise and shine by Anna Quindlen
Rise and shine by Anna Quindlen is a book on sisterly love. It is special and I really love it; definitely has a special place in my heart. 2 sisters, naming Meghan and Bridget.
Bridget is more of the introvert type while Meghan, the extrovert. She …
Godfather
Truly an epic created by Mario Puzo. The novel is the written about the height of sharpness of brain, rationality of human being that is plenty in a man called Vito Corleone who because of his virtue of being a “man of word” becomes a “man of respect” in …
The Sleeping Doll
The Sleeping Doll was written by Jeffery Deaver. It is a crime/suspense novel featuring Kathryn Dance.
I really enjoyed this book. It is the first that I’ve read by this author, and I plan to read more. Anyone who likes crime or suspense novels should enjoy The Sleeping Doll.
The …
Gossip Girls 3 book
This is the third installment in the Gossip Girls series fro girls. This one takes place in New York during Christmas to New Years. Blair’s parents are taking a vacation and they are gonna have a baby! Yayyyy! Blair is angry but she doesnt care cause she has much …
Aborting Planned Parenthood by Robert Ruff Book
In recent months, there has been much debate about whether or not Planned Parenthood should receive government grants and funds. Some people argue that Planned Parenthood the organization gives valuable help to women, helping them obtain birth control and safe abortions. Other people, most of those who oppose abortion, …
A Ticket to the Boneyard book
A Ticket to the Boneyard was written by Lawrence Block (published by First Avon Books, 1991)
The sins of the past has caught up with Matthew Scudder. A man that he had put into prison has been released and he was looking for revenge. Scudder has already …
Year Zero by Jeff Long
In typical Jeff Long writing style Year Zero takes an interesting, one-of-a-kind plot and presents it in a philosophical fiction novel. The novel is written in such a way as to combine a lackluster writing style with a slow moving, almost uninteresting, plot and a strange desire for the …
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