Books Reviews
Electric Girl graphic novels
Electric Girl is your average girl in her late teens or early 20s. Except for the fact that she can generate electricity. While the title of the series might make you think this is a superhero comic, it’s more of a slice-of-life story with a fantasy twist. …
The Beginning of Everything, novel by Robyn Schneider
When I encountered this book, I knew I just HAD to read it. I love male points of view, they always bring something else to every story, and The Beginning of Everything was amazing to me.
Ezra has an almost perfect life. His family has money, so he has …
Me: Stories of My Life by Katharine Hepburn
Me: Stories of My Life by Katharine Hepburn is a simple book, filled with nice and simple entries. It feels like reading into a nostalgic book and the stories that Katharine Hepburn have gone through are so called related here. If you are a big fan, you will …
Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holguist
Sexiest Man Alive is a book that I’ve read written by Diana Holguist. This book has a nice yellowish color to it and the graphic is kind of alluring. Sexiest Man Alive is about Jasmine Burns who has been in the quest of true love in her …
The Learning Curve by Melissa Nathan
The Learning Curve by Melissa Nathan is something that I will put in my bag-list of most favorite novels. The story plot is very sweet and I love the colorful illustration pretty much.
It is about Nicky Hobbs and how much she loves and having a passion to teach. …
Once Upon a Curse by E.D. Baker
This book is a sequel to the children’s book, the Frog Princess. In this book, the Princess Emma is now the Green Witch, and must find a way to remove or cure the family curse before she turns 16 and becomes susceptible to it, for her aunt has fallen …
The man-eater of Malgudi by R.K. Narayan
‘The man-eater of Malgudi’ is a book written by R.K. Narayan. This is the story of Nataraj, a man who is a printer in Malgudi. Nataraj and his close friends find themselves disturbed when a taxidermist named Vasu moves in. In this story, a man gets murdered and Nataraj …
Goosebumps; Say Cheese and Die by R. L. Stine
This book is one that is favorited by children and adults alike. though it is originally intended for an audience that falls between the ages of eight and twelve, people of all ages enjoy this book. Heck, I’m twenty-three, and I still like it. It is written in such …
Meanwhile book
Meanwhile is an interesting concept for a children’s book. The author, Jason Shiga, combines the idea of a graphic novel or comic strip book with a brainstorm web and a choose your own adventure style book. Even on each page there are paths to follow, and some of them …
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 …
The man from St.Petersburg by Ken Follett
This book was very enjoyable.Once I started reading I couldn’t stop it is place in a time before WWII.With a man that is a lot of trouble with England.He is from St.Petersburg Russia.As the story goes he falls in love with a woman from a rich family.Her family is …
Blog Blueprint by Yaro Starak ebook
Blog Profits Blueprint is a free material I stumbled upon on the web. It was written by Yaro Starak, an expert on the subject who now makes around $4000 to $6000 from blogging. He’s been blogging for more than 2 years now and has around 8 years hands-on experience …
100 Questions And Answers About Acne by Doris Day
It really worth the time and effort for me to borrow 100 Questions and Answers About Acne by Doris Day. You see the library is located quite a distance from my house and you have to walk qite a distance to the borrowing section.
Presenting the information on acne in …
Knitting Rules! book
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as The Yarn Harlot, is a knitting humourist. It seems like there wouldn’t be much material for her to write about, but her books are always fun and amusing to read.
This particular book, Knitting Rules!, is more of an explanatory book than knitting humour, although …
You Can Win - Shiv Khera
I remember starting reading this book as a teenager, many years back. It was already a popular book having sold more than a million copy and it was a best seller (in fact it still is) in India, the place I live.
The blue cover of the book with the …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness is a rather mysterious novel that takes place during the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The reason I use the word “mysterious” is because this novel offers a pretty good science fiction mystery story. In this …
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, 2009 Book
My friend recommended this book to me. She said she’d read it about two to three years ago and that she had enjoyed it at the time, and she suggested that I give it a go (since at the time I had absolutely nothing to read). So I went …
Marked for Murder book
Marked for Murder (written by William X Kienzle and published by Ballantine Books, 1989)
A very tricky story —“ simply devious and brilliant! When I thought the story had ended with the arrest of the murderer, it turned out that he was only a copycat. How interesting! …
“Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson is his infamous essay, “Self Reliance” strives to instruct the imperative paradigm that the innermost thoughts of man are not to be taken lightly. Instead, as opposed to looking outward for inspiration, Emerson elucidates the paradigm that conscience is the preeminent voice of reason and …
Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
The first time I read Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, it was required reading at school. It seemed then a difficult book to read and I did not understand it. The novel was first published in 1891 and concerns the seduction of an innocent country girl by …
Hazardous Duty by Christy Barritt
Humor & gore in 1? Yes, chick lit and murder mystery come together in this 2006 release by Christy Barritt.
Gabby St. Claire runs a rather unusual business: crime scene clean-up. This gory work is the closest thing to her dream job - that of a forensic scientist - so …
The Goal: Beating the Competition book
There are a lot of things we can get through reading books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets etc. Let us juts be thankful for many books writer, they give us more strength, motivations, knowledge for every readers. They show hoe life is great.
I read lots of books and I really …
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
The text version of The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde, is a delightful read. It is witty and enjoyable, yet still manages to critique the politics and beliefs concerning male/female relationships in 19th century England. If you are looking for a piece of literature with a …
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 (Graphic Novel)
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 takes place during Golden Week and Shigure takes Tohru. Kyo and Yuki to the Sohma summer house in the mountains.
This manga was very deep and meaningful because it explored Tohru Honda’s character more. It showed that she’s not perfect and that she has …
Ian Fleming - From Russia With Love: A James Bond Novel
I borrowed from my sister this book, and it is a James Bond spy kind. It is a good and fun read.
Do you all know that Ian Fleming is the creator of “James Bond”? Now, we are all so ever hyped about James Bond the movie sequels …
Star Fox 64 Totally Unauthorized by Brady Games
Star Fox 64 Totally Unauthorized by Brady Games is really a fun guide to look and read through! Why? Quite simply, this guide gets a lot of names and descriptions wrong and the writers take a creative approach with the text that almost sounds as if this guide was …
Wedge’s Gamble - Michael Stackpole
This is the second book in the Star Wars X-wing series, and is set some years after the end of Return of the Jedi. The main story is about Rogue Squadrons covert intelligence mission to Coruscant. To help with the take-over, several criminals from an organization called Black Sun are …
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
As much as I prefer adult fiction romance and romantic comedy over teenage fiction, I do have to admit that Just Listen by Sarah Dessen is pretty awesome and it got me hooked. No kidding. The storyline is very good and I won’t look down on teen fiction …
Living History by Hillary Clinton
Living History tells us the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton from a Chicago suburban girl to the first lady in Whitehouse, then the New York senator. It was released in June 2003. I find this book quite personal, engrossing because Hillary tells her story from an ordinary person’s perspective …
The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump
I have been fascinated by Donald Trump ever since I had learn of his accomplishments in the business world. He is one of the most successful businessman in the world with business interests around the globe. I have fallen in love with business ever since my father introduced me …
Death Under the Dryer by Simon Brett
I picked this book up to read with absolutely no knowledge of the author. I found it a great read! Death Under the Dryer is a mystery, of the “cozy” variety, set in the fictional town of Fethering, England. Two middle-aged women of very different temperaments are the …
Sins of the Wolf, by Anne Perry
Sins Of The Wolf is a William Monk mystery, written by Anne Perry.
Once again Ms. Perry does not disappoint and writes a wonderful story.
Sins of the Wolf, the book opens with Hester Latterly accepting a position as a nurse/ companion. She is introduced to her patient and the …
Mr. and Mrs. Smith by Cathy East Dubowski
Mr. and Mrs. Smith by Cathy East Dubowski is a book version of the awesome movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I have always felt that there is a distinct difference between reading the book and watching the movie version. As for this case of Mr. and Mrs. Smith …
The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers
This is an intriguing novel set in a remote region of the Appalachian Mountains in the mid 1850’s. This novel explores the custom of the sin eater, a person shunned in the community and called down from the hills only at the time of death to receive payment …
Body Language by Allan Pease
What people say is often very different from what they think or feel. ‘Body Language’ by Allan Pease is just what you require to know those feelings which people often try to hide. There are things that an untrained eye does not detect, but this book is capable of …
Just Who Will You Be? by Maria Sriver
Just Who Will You Be? written by Maria Sriver, simply is a good self-help book or an extremely good motivational book of inspiration for me. The writer, Shriver used to be the newswoman and was a successful one at that but she had to quit after her husband …
Bad Company book
Bad Company was written by Steve Wick and published by Harcourt Bruce Jovanovich in 1990.
This is one story that left me feeling totally apathetic. The protagonists were schemers as well as dregs of society. Though it is sad to be murdered, the victim himself was too stubborn …
Tron Betrayal Graphic Novel by Jai Nitz & Andie Tong
In my youth, I will be honest to admit that I LOVED the movie “Tron” when it was shown in cinemas in the Philippines. While the movie does pale in comparison to the current crop of CGI fare, back then, I was completely blown away by the neon computer …
A Separate Peace by John Knowles book
I first got interested about reading John Knowles’ A Separate Peace while browsing through the classics section of the bookstore. The blurbs at the back of the cover said that it was a story of two best friends who couldn’t have been more different from each other. Gene is …
The Blooding,book
The book “The Blooding” was a beautiful heart filled book. It isn’ta bok for the squeamish. It is a bloody tale about shape shifting. I loved the book I must admit that it is one of my my favorite books now. Its the kind of book that you could …
Fitness for Dummies book
I had the idea that the original ‘Fitness for Dummies’ that was published in 1996 was a real step forward in the field of fitness and gave the reader a complete idea of the basics in a very simple and uncomplicated way. And this second edition is just an …
The Baking Answer Book
The Baking Answer Book by Lauren Chattman is a little book that answers every question you have with baking especially if you’re a beginner. This little compact book is full of baking information and resources that you will feel enlightened after you’ve read it. It covers everything …
Sail by James Patterson
Sail is the latest book by James Patterson and the one good thing it has going for it is that the book is easy to read and I finished it in a few hours even though it is nearly 400 pages long. I have actually liked James Patterson for …
Bad Ground by W. Dale Cramer
Jeremy, a 17 year old boy, is left quite alone in the world when his mother dies of cancer. In a touching letter his mother has left for him, she urges Jeremy to find his uncle Aiden, a man who had disappeared when Jeremy was 7 and had no …
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
I don’t know why I picked up this book, but I sure am glad that I did. Maybe it?s because the copy I borrowed from my library was pretty beat-up looking, and I thought to myself, ‘this book’s seen better days.’ I was hooked on page one. I sacrificed …
One More Year by Sana Krasikov
“One More Year” is Sana Krasikov’s debut collection, telling the contemporary stories of immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Born in Ukraine and grown up in Georgia and the United States, the young writer has developed the mature eye of an outsider between cultures who can observe details with …
Tickle Monster Laughter Kit with Tickle Mitts by Josie Bissett
My son received this story book kit for this first birthday and throughout the past year he has really become quite attached to it. It is such a simple, yet positively brilliant idea. It is a story about a tickle monster that comes from planet tickle and …
Silver Borne, Mercy Thompson Series, book five
I was introduced to the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs when a friend of mine let me borrow the first one in the series, and I’ve been hooked on them religiously ever since. Mercy Thompson is an unlikely hero who is a shape shifting mechanic with a mean …
Shopaholic ties the knot
This is the last book i have read and i gotta tell you its one of the best i have read too. The book is about a young women named Rebecca Bloomwood who can just not stop spending and on top of that has two weddings booked on …
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