Books Reviews
Mexico: A Novel by James A. Michener
I greatly admire James A. Michener’s writings, and I consider “Mexico” to be one of his best novels.
It reads almost like a novella, though it runs over 600 pages. The main story takes place during a three-day festival in a fictional Mexican city named Toledo (named after the Spanish …
Book: Stephen King’s “Pet Semetary”
King’s “Pet Semetary” is one of his bests, and I found the book to be my personal favorite. It was dark from the very beginning and rivals several of his other books for the creepiness of its setting. Familiar to me and other readers is the setting of the …
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare book
Clockwork Prince is the sequel to the Clockwork Angel, which are part of the Infernal Devices series. The Infernal Devices is a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments series. The Clockwork Prince follows Tessa Gray, a Downworlder, as she lives in the Institute with the Shadow Hunters, during Victorian …
Rustler’s of West Fork by Louis L’Amour
I was very happy to find four Hopalong Cassidy novels written by Louis L’Amour. Rustler’s of West Fork is the first of these. I’ve always had a special connection with Hopalong Cassidy because when I was four or five years old, I inherited my …
Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens
Nicholas Nickleby is Charles Dickens third novel. It is the tale of Nicholas Nickleby and his sister, who are left penniless when their father dies. The main antagonist is their uncle Ralph, who is a mean old man and doesn’t try to make life easier for his niece and …
The Law of Moses, novel by Amy Harmon
Amy Harmon is now one of my favorite authors ever in the Young Adult/New Adult genre, along with Colleen Hoover. The Law of Moses caught my attention from the very beginning, with its synopsis and the reviews from the arcs, so I was extremely excited about it. I knew I …
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St Germain book
The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St Germain was written by Andrew M Greeley, and published by Tom Doherty Associates in 2002.
This story reminded me of Anne Perry’s A Breach of Promise; where a female had to disguise as a man to fulfill her ambition as an architect. …
Lord John and the Hand of Devils
I have just finished the third installment of Diana Gabaldon’s Lord John series, Lord John and the Hand of Devils. If you are not familiar with her writing, they are all period pieces and the Lord John series takes place in the 1750’s, the time of the Seven …
“C# For Programmers” Second Edition By Dietel
Being a software engineer working in a company developing an application in the C# language, it is very natural that I took an interest in the book “C# For Programmers Second Edition By Dietel”.
We have two copies of this book in our office. I think that this book is …
Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA
Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA is darn good. I mistook it for some cheap comic type of book novel, and I was going to quit but halfway through, I found the story very likable. In fact, I think if the cover could be changed for a more …
Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed - The Ultimate Guidebook (5th Edition)
The namesake island for our fiftieth state is often less-visited than the other islands, and yet, after reading this book, you will definitely want to go. There is beautiful photography to entice its readers that is supported by solid information and helpful tips to plan a visit.
As a former …
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget book
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget is the financial advice book written by the folks at Wise Bread, one of the biggest personal finance blogs around. I recently acquired a copy because I was looking for some additional ways to trim my (already pretty small) …
Megaliving-30 days to a perfect life
This is a life-changing book which i believe everybody must read once.Everyone of us had some dreams of becoming somebody great someday whom people may admire and respect.This book makes us believe that nothing is impossible.The day i completed this book,i just felt so good.It helped me to see …
The Contour Road Book of Scotland
The Contour Road Book of Scotland is an interesting and engrossing look back at motoring as it used to be - the book was published well over half a century ago now. It is an extremely attractive very small hardback which fits nicely into your hand, and shows signs …
Just Dance - Lady Gaga Biography
I was bought this book for my 20th birthday by my friends who know how much of a fan I am of this woman, and from an avid fan’s perspective I definitely think it’s worth the read, and even to someone who simply wants to read a good book …
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery
This is a great book for inspiration more than anything else. Since I am a mixed media artist that relies heavily on the internet for learning techniques, it was really great having a physical book in my hands with art that I could really look at, even if …
Watchmen Graphic Novel by Alan Moore
“Watchmen” is a ground breaking graphic novel by Alan Moore published in 1986. From the very beginning, when you are introduced to Rorschach through his journal, you know you are in for a special treat. Consider the following journal entry: “The accumulated filth of all their sex …
Where Eagles Dare - Alistair Mclean
Set in the second World War scenario, this is a gripping novel of an assorted team of British and American forces to free an American General captured in the Fort Adler. From the beginning, the novel takes us through the scenic beauty of the alpine ranges in Germany to …
The Ghost of Grania O’Malley by Michael Morpurgo
In the book that I’ve read, The Ghost of Grania O’Malley by Michael Morpurgo, it is or isn’t a ghost story, I’m not going to really say. You would have to read and find out the truth behind this particular Big Hill. Rumors have it that this hill …
Beyond the Occult by Colin Wilson
I got this book, Beyond the Occult, back when I was a teenager and I was especially interested in all things strange. This is a good read. The author, Colin Wilson, is best known I think for his book The Outsider which was a best-seller. Beyond …
Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro
Too Much Happiness written by Alice Munro is a wonderful collection of stories. Even though I am not very clear why such a title for this book, I like the title of the book. The story inside the book is ten variety stories. All the stories are delightful reads. …
Lean Bodies written by Cliff Sheats
I began my journey into the fitness and nutrition world about 4 years ago in my senior year of high school. I’ve always been athletic but at various times in my life I’ve been too skinny and at other times too fat. I began to find nutrition very interesting, …
Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me by Jesse Ventura
Ex-professional wrestler Jesse Ventura became a national sensation when he won the govornership of Minnesota in 1996 running as a Reform party canidate. In his latest book “Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me”, he recounts the campaign for govorner of Minnesota, his controversial trip to Cuba, and why he …
Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett
This book is hilarious! There are so many little jokes about gender and misogyny, that it’s actually hard to notice all of them. This made it nice to reread the book.
I especially liked how the author treated the countries in the book. Even though they are made up countries, …
World of New Krypton 2
The comic opens on Oa, where even the guardians take notice of the appearance of New Krytpon. They fear that they may have to send in a brigade of Green Lanterns but hold off for now.
We then see Kal adapting to his new life quite well. He proves …
I shall not hear the nightingale By Kushwant Singh
Because I do not like the fact that really I normally give the story development of the book with the story, you do not explain here in detail. In order to be the report, the book] year 1942 during independence struggle of great war and our [Indian people - is …
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, book by Lewis Carol
First off, the new movie is not even closely related to the book (which many people fail to understand since the movie is made to be a sequel to the original Alice in Wonderland). I have to say it was a very difficult book to read if you do …
Book : Smash Cut by Sandra Brown
Smash Cut is the newest book out bestselling author, Sandra Brown. Smash Cut is an interesting book to read since I have not read this author in while. I was in the mood to read her book so I made the decision to go ahead and read it. I …
Mourn Not Your Dead by Deborah Crombie
Mourn Not Your Dead was written by Deborah Crombie and published by Berkley Publishing Group in 1997 .
The story is riveting but Crombie’s female protagonist got on my nerves Sergeant James, assistant and undecided lover of Superintendent Kincaid. Such a disagreeable specimen so rude …
Spider-Man: Reign Hardcover Graphic Novel
Spider-Man: Reign is a graphic novel by Kaare Andrews that is set in a future where New York City is a police state, and superheroes are outlawed and Peter Parker once known as Spider-Man is now a feeble old man who has lost the motivation to protect the city.
I …
The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said
The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said is a book that I find the most beautiful and smartly written, compiled and a bit of darn and cute too. The whole of my family members have take turns reading this book, which was bought for about $9.99 only.
There are …
Animal Navigation
“Animal Navigation” is a classic 1967 work on this specific aspect of animal behaviour by R. M. Lockley, who would go on to become best known for his work “The Private Life of the Rabbit” which gave Richard Adams information about that animal for use in “Watership Down”. This …
Five go to Billycock Hill by Enid Blyton
‘Five go to Billycock Hill’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is an adventure of four children and their pet dog. The children are Julian, Dick, George and Anne. These four children, along with their dog, share a risky adventure. This book is basically meant for …
Deep Black: Dark Zone by Steven Coonts and Jim DeFelice
In the long awaited third book in Stephen Coonts’ Deep Black series ex-Marine sniper Charlie Dean, ex-Delta leader Lia DeFrancesca, and big funny man Tommy Karr are back in a new thrilling adventure to stop a new terrorist threat. With a nuclear warhead missing and numerous problems arising in …
You Can Write a Romance by Rita Clay Estrada
I’ve always wondered how does one write a book, especially a love story where it’s very compelling and in which it is not easy to achieve. But after reading You Can Write a Romance by Rita Clay Estrada, I feel a little bit knowledgeable like delving into the minds …
Death by Bikini by Linda Gerber
I’m sure lots of you out there would find the title of this book, Death by Bikini by Linda Gerber truly enticing. As for me, when I first bought this book, I was very curious for how the storyline would be like. And later part did I find …
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett
This is another of Terry Pratchett’s popular Discworld books, this one based upon the witches who live in Lancre. There are several other books featuring these witches, all of which are funny. This one is amusing as well, although not quite as funny. It connects well with small mentions …
The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
These three books — The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay -—“ are spectacular! The trilogy takes place after the destruction of North America by a global war. In the ruins, the nation of Panem emerged with 12 surrounding districts controlled by the Capitol. As punishment for a rebellion …
Destiny’s Way - Walter John Williams
In this novel from the Star Wars series The New Yedi Order, the New Republic and their enemies, the Yuuzhan Vong, are at a standstill. Han and Leia’s son Jacen turn up after every one thought him dead while his sister Jaina continues going on suicide missions against the …
free-book.co.uk
This is a UK site and they allow you to read book online without any obligations. I love this site because it gave me a lot of free book to read online with many subjects such as travel books; education books; fiction and nonfiction books; politic books; business and …
The Harry Potter Books
I’m almost 40 years old this year and I’m proud to say that I absolutely enjoy reading the Harry Potter books.They are meant to be teenagers’ literature but I find the book so very,very interesting. J.K. Rowling has a very rich imgination and her descriptive abilities are excellent. …
Barefoot in the Dark by Lynne Barrett-Lee
Barefoot in the Dark by Lynne Barrett-Lee is a story about fairy-tales which an adult like me had read and so loving it very much.
The story has a modern concept to it though. Like a modern Cinderella of some sorts. Enters the character of Hope and …
Geek Magnet by Kieran Scott
This is a fun, light-hearted book and one I really enjoyed reading. The story moves very quickly and there is never a dull moment. Something is always going on in the plot and that’s one of the reasons I liked it so much. The plot revolves around a bunch …
The Party’s Over by Richard Heinberg
The Party’s Over is a good book by Richard Heinberg. I finished reading it sometime last week and that’s because I feel fascinated by all the topic of oil lately and what impact it has on different nations in the near future and at present.
The author points out …
Loser by Jerry Spinelli
This book, Loser, by Jerry Spinelli, is a kids book, aimed at 8 - 12 year olds, although I think you need to be a bit older to actually understand it.
It’s a very different book - there almost doesn’t seem to be a plot. There isn’t one direct problem …
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 …
Suzanne Collins young adult novel “Mockingjay”
Suzanne Collins’s “Mockingjay” was among the most waited for young adult novels of 2010 —“ or at least that’s what my book-related websites tell me. I have to admit they might be right, since I got my copy the day after the premiere as any fan girl would, and …
Incurable by John Marsden
The literary voice in the book Incurable by John Marsden is truly strong and I could feel goosebumps when reading it.
Story’s main character is Ellie and your heart will really go to her as she struggles certain issues in life and having to deal with so many. As …
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