Books Reviews
Beneath the Surface by Michael Phelps
This book is really inspiring! If you’re one of Phelps’ fans, you will definitely want to pick up this book to get to know more about him - how he functions, his dreams and his drive.
Initially when i picked up this book, i thought it would be a glorified …
What Does Baby Say? book
This is a book with the Begin Smart trademark. It is also a book for Brainy Babies from 12-18 months. There are many books out there. Sometimes, as parents, we do not know which are more suitable for our kids. However this book specifically addresses that issue. The age …
Solo by Noel Perrin
I picked up the book Solo by Noel Perrin for free at a garage sale a couple of years ago. Noel Perrin, a university professor, buys an electric vehicle and attempts to drive it from California out to his home on the east coast. He must spend …
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison book
I had to read this book for my English Literature class and it was an expensive book for such a tiny paperback, almost $13. I thought it was a very odd book because I couldn’t relate to the plot of a black girl going through terrible conditions. In fact, …
Novel Darkness Falls by Margaret Muphy
Darkness Falls by Margaret Murphy is a suspenseful novel about a prominent lawyer and prosecutor named Clara Pascal who is kidnapped by a mysterious man and held captive in a dark basement. The novel alternates back and forth between the police who are trying to find her and …
Murder List by Julie Garwood
The book title, Murder List written by Julie Garwood is something that I truly enjoyed reading so much. It feels like reading something truly exciting and this is one of the most amazing thriller books that I’ve come across; ever.
It is not only a suspense novel (thriller), but also …
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is easily one of my favorite books, even though I’m years beyond the target reading age. I first picked up the book before the movie was released and ended up not being able to put the book down. I’ve since reread it several …
World Without End book
Is the book too thick? Are the letters printed small? The answers in these questions are both “Yes”. So why bother to read the book? Because the story is certainly as thick as the book and the details are as fine as the letters.
The author, Ken Follett, is …
Way Of The Peaceful Warrior - The Book
How I found out about the book and its author is through watching the movie from 2006, Peaceful Warrior. Ever since I watched the movie, it actually left me with a lot more questions than answers. But at the time I watched it I hadn’t noticed that it was …
Blogging For Dummies by Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley
This book, Blogging For Dummies by Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley is awesome. Don’t underestimate the title, because it is really not misleading at all. In fact, it has lots of precise and concise information and instructions on how one can find out more about blogging.
Blogging is fun …
Simon Says book
This was one of my favorite books by Lori Foster. It is about a young woman named Dakota Dream. The story is about how she meets a fighter named Simon after her step-father asks her to find him. Her step father tells her that Simon is …
Midsummer Night’s Children By Salman Rusdhie
The story in such many places, before in Bangladesh in Pakistan in Bombay ending after all for the second time in Bombay moves, and, it starts in Bengal. Quality the similar people where it can withstand everything at the same day him to experience, or what to explain that travelling. …
Lolita book
Lolita is a tragic love story. This novel tells of a professor and writer named Humbert. Because the memories of his past romance with a girl, Annabel, he is obsessed with a teenage girl named Dolores Haze. To be close to Dolores, Humbert eventually marrying the girl’s mother, Charlotte …
Rogue Stallion by Diana Palmer book
This book is all about romance and believing that no matter what you have been through in your life, there can be a happy ever after for you if you will allow yourself to find and accept it.
The main male character named Sterling McCallum is your typical brooding character. …
The Little Book of Flirting by Stewart Ferris
There is this book that I have just bought for my brother, and it is called The Little Book of Flirting, written by the popular author that has appeared on a lot of TV and radio for around 5 years or so. He is Stewart Ferris, and he …
Shoe (comic)
Even though I had grown up seeing the comic strip “Shoe” in the papers, I had never paid it much attention until I was a teenager, and when I did, it had become one of my favourite comic strips that would appear in the comic strip section of …
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 …
Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster
When it comes to books, I love anything that can give me a new outlook on life. I love to have my viewpoint challenged or influenced by the minds of others. While I have been influenced very much by several different authors, I have to say that the book …
Dewey the Library Cat,A True Story by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter (2010)
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 …
Nancy Drew Series
Ever since i was a small child, i have always loved reading the Nancy drew series. My friends have also loved them. Fast forwarding into the future, my kid sister even loves to read the books. Why do we love these books so much? There are many reasons.
One thing …
Goosebumps; Why I’m Afraid of Bees by R. L. Stine
this book is another one of R. L. Stine’s great works. It is also one that has a happy ending rather than one that is twisted and unexpected. I remember reading this book with my grandmother, and we enjoyed it together. The plot was so interesting and great that …
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 …
Mr. Icy Cold and Other Stories
“Mr. Icy Cold and Other Stories” is a book of Enid Blyton’s children stories. There are thirteen short stories contained in the entire book, and all of them focus on enchanting plots which appeal to young children’s imaginations. I think it would make for a great Christmas gift for …
Franklin Covey Personal Organizer
With everything leaning heavily towards digitalized formats these days, the safety of having a crash-proof, hack-proof mechanism through which to organize one’s life, lies within the pages of my Frankiln Covey personal organizer diary that I have come to make an integral part of my life annually.
My very first …
Dolores Claiborne (Book)
This classic from Stephen King seems as overlooked as the film it would later inspire. That’s a crying shame, because King does not only deliver us an interesting heroine with Dolores, but practices with an engaging style.
The book reads as a continuous narrative, as Dolores recounts her …
Wrestlecrap book
Here! Here! Let’s all hear it for for RJ Reynolds and Randy Baer for their compilation of horrible wrestle angles (storylines) and characters who stunk up TV airwaves!
All that is lame in pro wrestling is referenced for your reading pleasure. You can now relive The Gobbledygooker, Papa Shango, and …
Strategenius
In the era of global competition is very tight, like now, everyone should be a genius, to be successful in all respects, including in business. Currently, the market has become so complex, more demanding consumers, and competition was so threatening. Proven strategies and genius like what do you think …
Batman:The Dark Knight Strikes Again
When this comic book first debuted a couple of years ago, it received a mixed reaction. Some loved Frank Miller’s return to one of the most successful Batman stories ever, many hated it.
Most of the criticism of the story seems to stem from the fact that this isn’t …
Hanging Time book
Hanging Time (Leslie Glass, published by Bantam Books, 1996)
I really like Leslie Glass’ lady detective very much. April Woo is not only a woman in the police department, she is also one of the minor races (in short, non-white). To top it all, she has to deal …
202 Jokes of Mulla Nasiruddin : Osho
202 Jokes of Mulla Nasiruddin : Osho : Osho is one of the most influensive spiritual teacher of this century. He has spoken on almost every aspect of life. He is known for is outspoken and bold outlook towards the conservative topics like sex. He is also known for …
Wrapped-Up Foxtrot - comic strip book
I wouldn’t ordinarily buy a book like this because a lot of the content is available for free on the internet, but having received it as a gift I did enjoy it. Wrapped-Up Foxtrot by Bill Amend contains the final daily strips because Amend is no longer doing daily …
Lucy Monroe “The Spy Who Wants Me” book
“The Spy Who Wants Me” is another book in the True Goddard Project series written by Lucy Monroe. In this story we are introduced to agent Elle Gray, who is an alpha female —“ highly dangerous and well-trained in black ops. She is a femme fatale with imposing height, …
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien book
As they are currently filming the Hobbit, I thought it was time for reread. I’ve read it few times before, but as it is ages ago I gave it another try. So, would I recommend reading it before the Hobbit films come out? I still love the book, so …
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
A fantastic script written by Eric Roth and directed by David Fincher, ‘ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ hit theaters with a bang! From the moment I saw the trailor it sparked my interest and pulled me in. Putting a spin on the norm, Benjamin Button is …
Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy
If you know someone that has been diagnosed with autism, Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy should be the very first book you read!
This is by far the most emotional, devastating story of hope about a mother that would not stop until she found a way to help her …
30 Minute Indian by Sunil Vijayakar
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 …
Woodsong by Gary Paulsen
Known as a Newberry medalist, world-renowned Gary Paulsen creates his best book yet! He does what most authors struggle with, putting THEMSELVES in the situation of their usual books, which Gary does in his book, Woodsong! Woodsong is a memoir which mostly teaches that people should ‘Never give up, …
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld Book
This is a powerful science fiction story set in the far future that looks at our society (as any good science fiction should do). Truthfully, this is without doubt one of the best and most intriguing books I have read in a long time (and I’m extremely grateful I …
The Truce at Bakura - Katy Tyers
The Truce at Bakura is a science fiction novel, set in the Star Wars universe straight after the end of Return of the Jedi. The Rebel Alliance catches an Imperial probe, and as the Empire can’t answer the distress call it is sending, Luke Skywalker and other members of …
William Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily
In William Faulkner’s short story entitled “A Rose for Emily”, the point of view that was presented is one of the elements that make the story extremely unique. With the point of view of an anonymous and ponderous townsperson, who resides around the same area that Emily does, the …
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 …
Mario Party 5 Prima’s Official Strategy Guide
Mario Party 5 Prima’s Official Strategy Guide is really an attractive strategy guide to look through. Although all the Mario Party strategy guides typically offer lots of bright colors, this strategy guide for Mario Party 5 seems to be extra vibrant and rich, which I think is great because …
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 …
Going La La by Alexandra Potter book
I picked up this book-’Going La La’ by Alexandra Potter- at a book sale recently and have just finished reading it.
It’s about a young woman called Frankie who has everything going for her.. she has a great job, a nice flat and a gorgeous boyfriend called hugh, the …
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