I am using this textbook for my college class. One of the features I really like are that they take articles from newspapers, statistics, polls, etc and put them into the book alongside what I am learning, so I can apply my learning to real events and information. It …

I am reviewing the book, Angel’s Unaware, written by Elizabeth Storm. This book was written in 1997 and runs 327 pages long. Anyone familiar with Quantum Leap is familiar with Dr. Sam Beckett and Admiral Al Calavicci, not to mention Gooshie, Ziggie, and all the others along …

Most people know Dan Brown through his ultra successful and more than just controversial novel The Da Vinci Code. But Angels and Demons was written and published first. It first introduces the main character of the next book Robert Langdon. It is a mystery detective story dealing …

In the era of “Bleeding Kansas”, the time when Kansas was being fought over because of the argument of whether or not it would be a free state Lidie Newton was a tomboy, and she once she had met Thomas Newton, she knew that he would be someone …

Hearts At Stake - Alyxandra Harvey
Due to thoroughly enjoying the Twilight Series, I find myself gravitating towards books that host vampires as characters. Hearts at Stake is another vampire book.
The book has two main characters; two best friends named Solange and Lucy. Solange is a vampire and the …

Akuma to Dolce is a manga by Suzuki Julietta. It’s just a little sad that the manga is on hiatus, I hope it gets back on track right away. The story is a bit of comedy, mixed with fantasy and romance. Though there’s also a some drama and heart-warming …

Killer’s Wedge was written by Ed McBain, and published by New American Library in 1974.
Ingenious of McBain to have everything happened and resolved within a day - the main drama inside a police station without the presence of the person who was the fundamental cause of the crisis.
It started …

Hey! Today I want to introduce you to one of the most famous American novels by Donna Tartt - FOP. I saw this book in a small attractive bookstore in London. Its cover just amazed me, and when I opened the first pages, it took my breath away!
It …

I have read the book, A Promising Man, and About Time too. If you are a fan of chick lit, it is more than likely you will like this book. Being a fan of chick lit myself, I really liked it.
The basic plot is a woman who meets a …

Grounds For Love is a nice, good book for the soul and written by Maureen Mackey. This book is about a romantic comedy that I could see somewhere in theaters as well. Jenny Vaugh is a very highly-spirited and independent woman and she has her own desktop …

This book is an adaptation of the 2008 bestseller,Dewey,The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World,also by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter. Both volumes are tributes to a very remarkable cat named Dewey Readmore Books,the furry goodwill ambassador of the library in the small town of Spencer,Iowa,where Vicki …

If you are a fan of serial killer books or thrillers, then this is the best book to read. I have been reading books from various authors of thrilling and true to life books. From James Patterson to the old Stephen King, but this significantly caught my attention as …

It’s Great to be Three: The Encyclopedia of Activities for Three year olds is a good resource book for preschools to have. This 640 page book is edited by Kathy Charner and Maureen Murphy. It is a Gryphon House book.
This book is divided into 24 chapters, …

‘Rurouni Kenshin’ is a manga series drawn and written by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The series is one of the most popular shonen, which means “boys”, manga series.
Ruronia Kenshin is about a seemingly docile and gentle wanderer, named Kenshin, a man who hides from his dark past. I find the series …

This is the second book about seven-year-old Jordan March, who suffers from precocious puberty. In this one, young Jordan is sent off to live with her great aunt Francis, whom she had never met. Francis lives on a run-down farm with a weed-filled yard and the house itself is …

Hatchet is an amazing book. I barely read and I could not put this book down. It is very interesting and will grab the attention of any reader.
It is about a boy named brian who is going to see his father. His parents got divorced so he goes back …

I have to admit that until couple of days ago I had never really considered Pilates as an exercise for men. To me the term Pilates conjured up images of Woman in the gym following the latest exercise fad. How wrong I was.
After reading about Pilates online …

The Heart of a Leader is an inspiring and informative book about on the art of influence. The author, Ken Blanchard who has written the best selling book “The One Minute Manager”, did a masterful job in making this book. It is truly a good book especially those people …

There’s no doubt that Dungeons and Dragons is the biggest and most popular role playing game of all time. However, I personally like the smaller, or less well known ones, such as Ironclaw, a furry-themed RPG where people play as anthropomorphic animals. This does have a pretty big following, …

I like to read the Xanth Novels written by Piers Anthony. There are 27 books in the series which are about a land called Xanth, which is filled with magic and magical creatures.
The first “A Spell for Chameleon” through to the last “Cube Route” are very good for …

Killing Orders was written by Sara Paretsky, and published by Dell Publishing in 1993.
I had been persuaded by a friend to read this book - I was not keen on Paretsky’s stories since I read Indemnity Only. This book at first started off well, until her protagonist, VI …

‘Five run away together’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is the third series among the adventure series. The four children spend their summer holidays in Kirrin cottage, which is the house of George and her parents. Then they plan to spend holidays on Kirrin island, …

I don’t know what your name is, but I know who you are - and on this principle Susan Jeffers may be said to speak to us all as she writes Dare to Connect. For despite the many surface differences we manifest as human beings, one would hope we …

This cute book, The Pigeon Loves Things That Go! by Mo Willems is very gorgeous looking. It has an illustration of a little pigeon in front of the book and in blue. It’s something which I have read my niece before and she loves it so much. …

If you are looking for a great book to read your children, I highly suggest M.A.D.L.Y. Mom and Dad Love You by Sally North. It is a fantastic book to teach children about how much you love them. Pictures are by Melissa Weisman.
In this book, Bobby the …

“Thr3e” by Ted Dekker is a thriller that will keep you turning the pages and guessing what’s going on. It tells the story of Kevin Parson, a 28 year old seminary student who finds himself stalked and threatened by a ruthless terrorist. The man first shows up when Kevin …

With three siblings, there are three kingdoms to rule. But when a prophecy is laid out and one of them would have to be sacrificed, the balance of the world will be plunged into great chaos and tribulations will fill the land. This is the premise of the first …

In The Professor and the Madman, Winchester tells how a famous dictionary, turns out a lot of contributions of a strange genius who inhabits the mental hospital at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum in England. Biography and story of the friendship of two great figures behind the making of the …

This book was in the bargain bin at Barnes and Noble (for good reason). There are two things that I like; books and bargains. Since the criteria fit, my husband this book up for me. Biographies and memoirs are my favorite types of books to read. …

This is a book that made me realize once again that it is easy to get whatever we want, as long as we appeal to the others in a certain way. The Art of Seduction is an excellent book and I enjoyed reading it from cover to cover. What …

I have always been an avid gamer, so when I discovered that a book on the creation and history of the popular Legend of Zelda video game series had been published, I was ecstatic. I was so eager to purchase The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia that I …

I am a great fan of autobiographies and politics, so I have finally got around to reading a (huge, long) book that I received a few years ago. My husband purchased My Life, Bill Clinton’s autobiography, for me because he is well aware of my admiration for what this …

Family Doctor Home Advisor book has some cool authors that are mostly Doctors. I can’t really remember the names of the authors, but what I do know is that humorously, an apple a day keeps the doctors away. Therefore, a compilation book which is a man-child by …

1500s, Scotland. Regan, a 17 year old girl, has just gotten married and is preparing for her wedding night while her new husband, Roddy MacLaren, is still celebrating with friends. Regan is an orphan; the MacLaren clan has been her family. She does not really love Roddy, he’s been …

Cooking in short time can be difficult. This book emphesises on how to prepare Indian dishes in 30 minutes.
It highlights
* Simple, easy to prepare recipes to take the heat of cooking
* Brings the flavours and aromas of India to your table with exciting recipes thaat will be enjoyed by …

I love to read. Not everything I can get my hands on but a solid book that has the ability to captivate my attention. Long standing author V.C. Andrews, who is past away, still has books being published in her name. The woman who wrote “Flowers …

This book, like the first book in the series (Sideways Stories from Wayside School) is the basis of a new TV show, Wayside, although the books have been around for quite a bit longer.
This book is just as funny as the first book in the series. There are a …

All brides to be will definitely have to take a look at this Asian Bridal Look Book: The Essential Guide to Gorgeous Hair and Make-up for Your Special Day by Nilpa Bharadia. It has been compiled in English and there are just so many tips that one could use.
Being …

I read Dan’s Brown latest book “The lost symbol” more out of curiosity then genuine interest on the topic or the gender of the book. Actually read is not correctly said, because I preferred to listen the book in audio format.
I had to take many long trips during February, …

Deadly Decisions was written by Kathy Reichs and published by Pocket Books, 2000.
This book really puts me off from the very beginning. I found these French phrases in the book very disconcerting and distracting. It gives me an uncomfortable feeling about the author, and this is the first book …

‘The anatomy of human destructiveness’ is a book written by Erich Fromm. In this book, the author analyses the causes of man’s lust for cruelty and destruction. Distinguishing between defensive aggression and cruelty, Fromm analyses the conditions of human existence which lead man to the orgies of destruction and …

I used this book, Barron’s French, during the summer of 2009 when I went through a company-sponsored Basic French course in work premises. It’s only Canadian $18.75 and it sure is worth its price. It sure made learning the French language easy as well as enjoyable.
It works …

This book was written by Rhonda Barfield. It covers strategies for creating tasty balanced meals on a budget of $84.00 a week which is equal to $12.00 a week for a family of six with four teenage kids. With two of them being boys they eat like horses. This …

I read the wonderful book “The Forever War” by the American fiction writer Joe Haldeman all in one breath. A great read, often compared to “Catch 22″ by Joseph Heller , but far more subtle and readable.
The main protagonist Mandela also has serious problems with …

Lately, everyone around us has stopped reading books. People are constantly staring into their smartphones, giggling at stupid videos. Any party ends with the guests watching a new TV series on the laptop.
On such occasions, I always think of Ray Bradbury’s great book FAHRENHEIT 451.
The author tells …

Crispin, the Cross of Lead, by Avi is a great book for kids aged eleven and up, full of adventure with a bit of fighting and mystery. It’s also a bit educational, as the story is set in feudal England and so you can see a little of what …

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 …

I originally picked this book because I enjoy the subtext on the Xena show and wanted to read a novel that was slightly different, but similar at the same time. There are dozens of novels in this particular genre to choose from. Jo and Cadie are very believable characters …

This book is priced at $16.95(AUD) online. It’s the last book in a series of three books and as its name suggests, it focuses on algebra.
Maths has always been my weak subject and I have had a lot of difficulty understanding how algebra works, which is why I …

Branded by the recently defunct and still much missed British computer magazine “Personal Computer World”, the title of this book - 35 Programs fof the Dragon 32 - is about as straightforwardly literal as it gets. Dr Tim Langdell - this is not, to be absolutely honest, a name …