Books Reviews
Sweet Valley Kids: The Case of the Haunted Camp (Book)
This book is really great for kids. It’s a mystery book and it makes one’s mind think and be creative, and I value this book because it lets kids be smart and lets them analyze this book while still having fun.
The book is all about the Wakefield twins having …
Arora’s Pictorial Dictionary of Science
My husband purchased this book for his niece, who is a student of 9th std. I gone through this book.It is informative and educative .That’s why I suggest this book.It is an ideal reference book that can be used at home or school.This is a useful dictionary for …
Iron Fist - Aaron Allston
Iron Fist is a novel from the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It’s the sixth novel in the Star Wars X-wing series, and follows the Wraith Squadron established in the fifth book in the same series.
What I like about this book is the multiple plots that are linked with each other. …
Read It Again!: a Book on Evisiting Shared Reading by Brenda Parkes
The phrase “reading is fundamental” was drilled into me as a kid, especially by the media. Not that I needed much encouragement once I discovered the hidden worlds silently waiting to be explored beneath the covers of books. I have struggled to convey this concept with some of my …
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
I read Red Dragon by Thomas Harris recently. I’m sure you’ve seen the movie starring Edward Norton and Anthony Hopkins. Well usually the movie is a much less detailed description of events than the book, however in this case, I would give both the film and novel an A+.
The …
Ronnie, by Ronnie Wood
The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood writes a pretty much tell all story of his life, before, during and after becoming a superstar rocker. Being a Rolling Stone would be a high point in anybody’s life, but Ronnie has done a lot more than that. I think he will best be …
The Lost Prince Book by Julie Kagawa
Megan Chase is now the Iron Queen, the ruler of the new race of fairies that appeared in the world of Nevernever and beside her is her loved one, the Prince consort Ash, once heir to Queen Mab herself. Between the courts of Summer, Winter and Iron there is …
Cooking by James Peterson (book)
Cooking by James Peterson promises you over 1500 pictures and step-by-step help with each technique, and the book lives up to that promise.
After using my friends and family as test subjects for my cooking, a friend suggest that I start entering recipe contests to help build my creative skills …
Desert Coral Manga Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
How many times has one of your dreams seemed so real that for a few moments you are caught in the limbo of wondering whether the waking world or the dream one is the true reality? What a mind-blower it would be if both the sleeping and waking states …
Deepsix by Jack McDevitt
This is without doubt the best book in the Priscilla Hutchins series by author Jack McDevitt. I love it because it is has a very original plot plus lots of excitement and suspense. This book just keeps moving and doesn’t let up until the very end.
The story is …
The Warrior by Sharon Sala
This was a very interesting book. You really need to think outside the box when reading it or else it will seem really far fetched and unbelievable. The first couple of chapters are kind of long and drawn out, but after that, the book becomes a real …
Look Me In The Eye: My Live With Asperger Book
The title of this book is quite long, Look Me In The Eye: My Live With Asperger, by John Elder Robison. This is a really good autobiography, so people who likes to read something like “A Child Called It” or “Sickened” might like this one too.
People might be more …
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare book
City of Bones is the first book in the Mortal Instruments series. Clary Fray is fifteen years old and visiting the Pandemonium Club, when she watches three teenagers kill another teenager. The three teenagers had been covered in unusual tattoos and used lethal looking weapons. What is even stranger …
Hound of the Baskervilles
Like many people, my first introduction to Sherlock Holmes was through Arthur Conan Doyle�s book The Hound of the Baskervilles. And, it still remains one of my favorite mysteries.
The thing I like about this book, versus most other Sherlock Holmes books, is the reader is introduced to most of …
Hotter Than Hell by Various Authors
Hotter Than Hell by Various Authors is such a good book and I think I might go for a second round for reading it. The book is laced with paranormal plots, of course and there are around 4 authors in all. The stories are not those novel types, …
Self-defeating behaviours book
‘Self-defeating behaviours’ is a book written by Milton R Cudney. The author tells us how much negatively we lead our lives. The author tells us that we use negative words numerous times per day. We think negative about ourselves. Therefore, it is not a wonder that many of us …
Life Swap by Jane Green
Life Swap by Jane Green is a cute and I wish I could have the power to swap life anytime that I feel that my life is on a boring and endless track. It is about lifestyle swap and through literal means and not like magic swap. This …
The BBC Micro ROM Book
The full, and arguably rather excessively long, title of this book is (take a deep breath now) “The BBC Micro ROM Book: Sideways ROMs and RAMs”, which if somewhat ponderous does at least give a pretty good idea of what Bruce Smith’s book, published in 1985 by Collins, is …
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
I love books like this; The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women: by Naomi Wolf. This is a very powerful-voice type of book and if you are a woman, you have to make it a point to read books like this. It has such …
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Book
The Secret is a book I had chosen to wait to read once the hype died down because I didn’t want my opinion of the book to be influenced by its popularity and by those who have nothing but good things to say. Don’t get me wrong the word-of-mouth …
Just After Sunset by Stephen King
As many people on this planet, I am a big fan of Stephen King and I was following his works from year to year. However, I was really surprised when I found out he wrote another book in 2008 and I haven’t heard anything about it! Well, I guess …
One Silent Night by Sherrilynn Kenyon
“One Silent Night” is a dark fantasy novel written by Sherrilynn Kenyon.
In this novel Stryker is the son of Apollo who is sworn to over throw his father. Zephyra is a half demon woman who was Strykers wife. She has sworn to kill him since he betrayed her. He …
The Recycle Barn book store Allentown, PA
The Recycle Barn is a great place to get used books at a reasonable price. It is also a great place to trade in those books on your shelf that you’re not reading.
Occasionally, I used to pass by the old location in Bethlehem, but it was …
The Sign of Four
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mysteries are always an enjoyable read, and The Sign of Four is no exception. I particularly enjoy this mystery because I think Dr Watson is kind of funny in it.
The two characters are ever the same - Sherlock Holmes is always right …
Joust by Mercedes Lackey
Do you like dragons? If you answered no, then don’t read this review. If you answered yes, chances are you’ve already read this book, and if you haven’t, you’ll love it.
Summary: The lands of Alta and Tia are at war, and Joust tells the story of a young serf …
The Princess by Jude Deveraux book
I have read The Princess more than ten times since I bought the book way back in 1994, and even if I have read and re-read it several times already, I am always captivated by this novel and I cannot put it down until the last page is turned.
The …
Tall Poppies by Louise Bagshawe
This book is really easy to read and is a proper chick book. I first read this book when I was 17 years of age and I remember lying in my mums back garden not being able to put it down!
The author is Louise Bagshawe, and since reading this …
A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris (book)
Although I loved Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire Mystery novels series and had almost finished reading all of the books in the entire series, I ended up having to pause at book nine for a little while because there were more pressing issues in my life that I had to …
Zombie Combat Manual, book
When I used to think about zombies and they’re possible existence in normal life, I have to admit that I never thought of combat styles and weapons to use against zombies. For each movie and story throughout history seems to say something different about zombies, where they come from, …
It’s a Kind of Magic by Carole Matthews
Ever heard of the saying, ‘be careful of what you wish for?’ It is happening in this novel, It’s a Kind of Magic by Carole Matthews. I enjoyed reading this novel very much. It is about Emma and Leo, and their almost dying relationship. Leo is …
Man and Wife by Tony Parsons
Basically, Man and Wife by Tony Parsons is about family life, or how a widower named Harry (from the previous book character of Man and Boy) having to struggle his new life without a wife, love issues and family of course. I respect Tony Parsons for being able to …
66 Days Adrift
In brief, a couple decide to spend two years sailing around the world; he is an experienced sailor, she is a reluctant passenger-cum-crew mate.
Whilst cruising the Caribbean, their yacht is struck by a whale and it subesequently sinks. They spend 66 days floating towards land in their coastal …
Finders Keepers book
Finders Keepers by Marilyn Kane is the 4th book in her Gifted series for younger teens. this book focuses mainly on Ken Preston and his gift - the ability to hear and communicate with the dead. He uses this ability in Better Late than Never to save Jenna from …
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning book
“To Tame a Highland Warrior” is the second book in Moning’s highlander series. Although each of her highlander books really stand alone and can be read as such, all of her highlander books have common elements that ties them all together. Reading one book is great but reading the …
Slightly Wicked
Slightly Wicked, written by Mary Balogh, is a very satisfying read for me, but minus the racy scenes. But as an avid reader like me who is really passionate about good story-lines and books, I find Slightly Wicked to be very interesting and a very good book at that. …
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander
This book is the second book in the five book series about Taran, an orphan who lives on a farm with an enchanter, a man named Cool, a princess and an oracular pig.
In this particular book, Taran joins a quest to recover and destroy a cauldron from an evil …
Scott Pilgrim Graphic Novel
Scott Pilgrim is a graphic novel created by Bryan Lee O’Malley. It consists of 6 books and has received a lot of positive acclaim, and even more attention after the 2010 movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”. I loved and completely recommend them both, they are a joy for …
Mercedes Lackey’s young adult novel “Arrow’s Fall”
Arrow’s Fall is the third novel in Mercedes Lackey’s Arrows trilogy, set in the fictional location of Valdemar. It is conclusion of the cycle and therefore brings resolution to most of the subplots of the series, culminating in the protagonist’s eventual happy matrimony to her one true love. Naturally, …
The Fifth Vial - Michael Palmer
This is yet another book (of fiction)about the growing business of organ transplants. While the topic is familiar, the most interesting part of the book is in the Acknowledgments. Michael acknowledges “various experts in organ donation, who have asked to remain anonymous”. Of course that peaked …
Cruel Beauty, novel by Rosamund Hodge (Cruel Beauty Universe #1)
From the moment I read the synopsis of this book I was really excited. The Beauty and The Beast is one of my favorite fairytales, so I definitely had to read this. I was pleasantly surprised about how much I loved it, it’s a fascinated story with characters a …
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Book
Apparently, this book was one of the most fastest selling books of the year it was released which goes to show that the story of Harry Potter is so solid and appealing that it’s getting the recognition it deserves.
I wasn’t too sure about reading this book because it was …
Fatalis by Jeff Rovin
This is a story about a pride of saber tooth tigers (smilodon fatalis) loose in modern day Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. It may not be all that original but it’s well written and researched. I liked how the author planned the prehistoric cats behavior in modern days. Instead …
Shopaholic Abroad by Sophie Kinsella
‘Shopaholic Abroad’ is the follow up book to the hugely successful ‘Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic’ by the very talented Sophie Kinsella. We pick up a few months on from the where the last book finished, with Becky Bloomwood- the queen of shoppers- taking a vacation to New York …
The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Staircase is, in many of the kids I work with’s opinion, one of the better Nancy Drew books. It is the second Nancy Drew book.
Nancy Drew is the observant and adventurous teenage daughter of a lawyer, whom she helps out with her sleuthing skills. Many of the …
Marvel Moon Knight Series
Moon Knight was a funny character in the world of Marvel Comics as he was primarily an obvious rip off of Batman, but the quality of writing was excellent so he was not dismissed by readers. However, since the 1970’s, the character had several shots at having his own …
The Black Doctor
In reading some of Arthur Conan Doyle’s other mysteries, I’ve been a bit disappointed I haven’t come across a murder mystery; until I read about the Black Doctor. And, I’ll admit, even though I had some suspicions, I didn’t predict the ending.
The story centers around a doctor of South …
IT, book by Stephen King
Published in 1986 “It” represents perhaps the pinnacle of Stephen King’s long career in horror. A complete synopsis is simply impossible without a review nearly as long as the book itself but in short this story is set in the fictional town of Derry Maine, where seven children-known as …
Wired: For a Life of Worship
In their book, “WIRED FOR A LIFE OF WORSHIP”, Louie Giglio and Stuart Hall takes young people into the depths of God’s plan for us. He uses real life examples to put into layman terms what it means to “worship”.
The authors accomplished the focus of worship …
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
I appreciate fiction since it elevates imagination. I personally feel imagination stimulates your mind. I wanted to read this award winning book during the first two months of its release,but never had the chance until recently.
As a reader I was captivated by Pi’s (the protagonist)survival saga stranded on a …
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