Books Reviews
Earth Day Puppy by Elizabeth Van Houten book
Earth Day Puppy is one of the books in Clifford’s Puppy Day’s collection. I really liked this book because it taught kids about some easy things they can do to help protect our environment.
It starts out with Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and her Dad going to the park and …
Quiz Master
This book has over 5,000 general knowledge questions in it. For a trivia junkie like me it is a fantastic book. The sections include Books & Literature; Cinema & Television; History; Music & Culture; People & Places; Science & Nature; Sports & Leisure; Mixed Bag …
Kingdome Hearts Manga Volume 2 by Shiro Amano (Graphic Novel)
Kingdom Hearts Manga Volume 2 by Shiro Amano continues Sora, Donald, and Goofy’s travels to different worlds in search of Kairi and Riku. They travel to Agrabah and meet Aladdin and try to rescue Princess Jasmine from Jafar.
The manga is pretty good, the story does move a little too …
1000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List
I love lists. I also like looking at other people’s lists. That is why I was so intrigued with this book entitled 1000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List by Patricia Schultz. I was not too sure about their claim of being in the New …
Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart
Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart. This is the first of 3 books in this series. I’ve read all three and it’s worth it. This book was very suspenseful and the characters are loveable and likeable.
Amanda Crosby is the main character in this book. …
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle - novel
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami is initially a confusing book. The story begins with an unusual scene with a man making spaghetti and a woman calling him on the phone. It continues to feel surreal throughout the story. But there is something beautiful about the way the …
Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho book
“Vernika Decides to Die” is a kind of book where you just don’t get tired of reading. Every time you read it, you get new insights or you find a sentence you don’t ever remember reading before.
I have read this book years ago and I was happy with …
The Hunger Games Book by Suzanne Collins
In the ruins of the former North America is the country of Panem. Its bright capital is surrounded by twelve districts , each of which provides for any of the needs of the country - one is for fishing , the other for supplying wood. Once there …
Book. The Resurrectionist By Wrath James Wright, a novel
Wrath James Wright wrote a terrifying and harrowing novel in the Resurrectionist. One thing I loved about this book was its unique and original premise. Dale is a young man with a godlike power — he can resurrect the newly dead. He discovers his power when …
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Sogyal Rinpoche
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (Not to be confused with “The Tibetan Book of the Dead”) was written by Sogyal Rinpoche and provides what is, to my mind the most comprehensive and digestible expression of Tibetan Buddhism available. It’s written specifically for an audience that is totally …
The Golem’s Eye (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 2)
The Golem’s Eye consists of 4 major sections outlined in 48 chapter . The story opens with a prologue that tells Gladstone when attacked Prague in 1868, when Bartimaeus had a teacher was a witch who came from Czech. Of course, this prologue is related to the conflict which …
The Hour Game novel by David Baldacci
“The Hour Game” is a suspense filled novel written by David Baldacci.
This book is very good and keeps the surprises coming.
I felt this book was well written and the timing of the book is very good.
The two main characters Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are quite good, …
Identical - novel
Identical by Ellen Hopkins is written in a similar style to Crank, which I’ve also read. Both these books use a back and forth, almost diary, almost poetry style of writing. I can see how it appeals to teenagers. It makes the book a bit harder to follow closely …
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Book
I never knew this book existed until a friend of mine told me she was saving for it. I normally go for Romance or Mystery books, but I decided to try reading this one and so I went to National and got a copy of my own. I’m glad …
Multiple Streams of Income by Robert G. Allen
I love books of this nature, which are about making multiples of income on a part-time basis, on the comforts of your own home. This book is written by Robert G. Allen, and there are really a lot of moneymaking ways that one could definitely profit from. …
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress book
One of China’s history is revealed that less re-education for adolescents. Re-education by sending their teens to villages. Very few books or movies that describe the real system for adolescents and their families. This book is one that successfully describes the experiences of a teenager who does not …
Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia
“Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia” by Michael Karol is a book that I would certainly recommend to fans of Lucille Ball, although if you are just a fan of her series, “I Love Lucy”, then this book may not interest you too much. What this book …
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld book
Pretties is the second book in the four book Uglies series. At the end of the previous book, Tally became Pretty do that she could try out the cure for the brain lesions. All of that is long gone now because her life is full of parties, freedom …
The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne W Dyer
This book is one of the master pieces written by Dr. Wayne W Dyer on spirituality and self development and a ‘must read’ for any person wanting THE POWER OF to realize his true self and invoke the unlimited powers of his spiritual energy. The entire theme of this …
Shortcuts in mathematics Book
Shortcuts in mathematics is really a good book from mastermind publications.I bought this book from a book store in Chennai,during my travel to India.This book teaches to calculate really fast.It teaches how to calculate really fast during exams and other occassions.Addition,multiplication,subtraction and division of any large number can …
Computer fundamental a book by BPB
Computer fundamental a book by BPB,I advised this book if I was advancing for my exams in aboriginal semester. For my accountable advice technology I advised this book and I got pass. Much catechism I got from this book. I admired this book actual abundant as it had helped …
The Game by Neil Strauss
I was referred to this book by a friend as we were having a conversation in a local pub in London.
He said it taught some very interesting things about how men interact with women and what women “want”
My first thoughts…”another one of those?…jeez” It’s not exactly the first book …
Certain Prey by John Sandford
Certain Prey was written by John Sandford and published by Berkley Publishing Group in 2000.
This is indeed a witty and enjoyable story; the first book that I read from John Sandford. I am surprised that I have missed out on this author for so long. Maybe …
The Book “The Wonder of Ordinary Magic”
This is a review of a book called “The Wonder of Ordinary Magic,” by Lilli Jolgren Day, and was published in October 2011. The story takes place in Michigan, which has been the author’s home all of her life. From the author’s description of a beloved country park in …
Behemoth Book by Scott Westerfield
“Behemoth” is the second book in the fantasy trilogy by Scott Westerfield that started with “Leviathan”. After reading the book I can say it is worth buying it. At the end of “Leviathan” prince Alec, the rightful heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, escapes with his men on board …
Hearts At Stake book
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 …
The Perfect Lover by Stephanie Laurens
The Perfect Lover by Stephanie Laurens is a book from her Cynster series. This book was engaging and entertaining. The characters are interesting and draw you into the story. The story line is about Simon Cynster a well known rake who is attending a house …
Hostel by Siddharth Chowdhury
The book Delhi Noir contains short stories by Indian writers. All of the writers in the book live or work in Delhi. One story that appears in the collection is Hostel by Siddaharth Chowdhury.
One thing I did not like about this story is that it did not have …
Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method book
I have read and keep dipping into Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method book. As the name suggests it is about Hypnobirthing and a particular method developed by Marie Mongan.
I was perhaps moderately skeptical before opening up the book but I have been amazed and impressed. …
Organizing From The Inside Out by Julie Morgenstein book
Julie Morgenstein is a remarkable organizing professional and is known in her industry as such based on her system of successful organizing. I, personally, had no idea who this woman was until I was in need of help with getting organized to control the chaos in my life which …
The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth
Frederich Forsyth’s The Fourth Protocol is the story of an attempt by a dying Russian leader to implement a plan, concieved by England’s worst turncoat of all time, to swing the upcoming British general elections in favour of the Labour Party. Hidden inside the Labour party is a core …
Pet Semetary By: Stephen King
Pet Semetary was just about the scariest book I have ever read. Stephen King is a master at making sure you stay awake for the next two weeks. The book starts off really slow, in my opinion, with nothing really happening except Louis Creed’s(the main character)family going on a …
The Temptation of King David
The Temptation Of King David is a short story in the book Wolf Woman Bay and Nine More of the Finest Crime and Mystery Novellas of the Year. This book was edited by Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg. The story has an age-old theme — a …
The Selection by Kiera Cass, 2012, Book
This was a book which I saw in the library a few days ago, and the cover immediately grabbed my attention. I mean, look at it, it’s so pretty. I had a read of the blurb and then decided that I could definitely spare some time to give it …
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
The Host, written by Stephenie Meyer, is a very unique book that my friend had given to me for loan recently. This is a unique book, I say because of the amazing plots that surround it.
It is as though the author cleverly plays a very futuristic, modern era …
My Life by Bill Cliton
A good book.
Personally,I can give a high score to the presidential memoirs.Some people joked about the thick and length of this book,some are just kindly enough to say,”It is a nice book.”
It took me a month to go through it and after I finished it,it struct to me that …
The Third Eye book by T. Lobsang Rampa
This is the lifestory, kind of autobiography of T. Lobsang Rampa a Tibetan born into an aristocratic family but destined to become a priest. I liked the description of Tibet in that age and the trials and tribulations of the young Lobsang as he matures into a spiritual person. …
Become A Better You by Joel Osteen
Author, preacher and inspirationalist Joel Osteen is back at it again: he has written and published Become A Better You. I read Joel Osteen’s book about Your Best Life Now and was totally impressed with the author’s easy reading style and great suggestions. Become A Better You will not …
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? by Michael Benson
I love this book very much. It is an adaptation of the game show itself, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? I thought that I was smarter, but apparently at times, I think a fifth grader is more clever than me. If you think the games …
Why Dogs Chase Cats
Why Dogs Chase Cats is a story retold by S. E. Schlosser that I got to read on the internet. The story is about the married life of Dog and Cat where Cat keeps saying that she’s too sick to work and Dog had to make dinner aside from …
An Accidental Woman by Barbara Delinsky
I borrowed this book from the local library. I stumbled across by accident and the summary on the inside of the cover grabbed my attention immediately. I didn’t realise until I was at home that the book is actually the large print edition. It is a …
On Writing by Stephen King
I picked up Stephen King’s “On Writing” out of sheer curiosity at a second hand book store I frequent. When I was a child I would devour King’s books, always waiting impatiently for my grandmother to pass the next one on to me. As I grew older …
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 …
The Professor And The Madman
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 …
Starting Out in the Evening by Brian Morton
I found this book in the mystery, thriller section. But its not, which still bugs me. It’s a beautiful book. It’s about family and the relationships in it. Like a strict father and a free spirit daughter. You feel like you know these characters like your best friend. But …
Deep Storm
Deep Storm is a suspense/science fiction novel written by Lincoln Child. It takes place aboard and under a drilling platform in the middle of the ocean. The confined space with no outside access adds to the suspense and drama.
Peter Crane is called to diagnose various medical problems that have …
One Hundred Years Of Solitude,Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This exciting yet strange piece from the colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a story about a small, south american plantation called Macondo. It is a story of heartache, rivalry, incest, desire, love, hate and everything in between.
The book is written in a way sobthat it is telling us …
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett book
“Men at Arms”, by Terry Pratchett, is the second installment of his ‘Night Watch’ series of books. And of course, by ‘Night Watch’, I mean Corporal Carrot (a 2 meter high dwarf), Sergeant Colon, Nobby Nobbs (In Pratchetts words, ‘Disqualified from the human race for shoving’), Lance-constable Cuddy …
The I Love Lucy Scrapbook
The I Love Lucy Scrapbook is something that I most definitely recommend to all fans of the classic and iconic sitcom! This scrapbook features pictures, little known facts, trivia, memories and more for each and every episode of “I Love Lucy” produced. In many ways, it helped me to …
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