Books Reviews
The Help by Kathryn Stockett book
I recently read the book, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. I had already seen the movie and was somewhat reluctant to read the book since I already knew the story. My mom handed me the book saying, “You won’t be able to put it down”. She was absolutely right, …
Super Memory Super Student by Harry Lorayne
I know that there are many students out there who wish that they could rememeber study material more easily.
Harry Lorayne’s book Super Memory Super Student teaches many valuable tricks that can help many student remember a great deal more information more quickly and more easily.He teaches students how …
My Diamond days with Osho
My Diamond days with Osho has been written by one of the Sanyasin of Osho Ma Amrito. it narrates the experience of the time spend by her with Osho a master. The book is basically a ordinary effort and the writer scenes . Osho and his every about him. …
Woman as force in history by Mary R. Beard
‘Woman as force in history’ is a book written by Mary R. Beard. This book discusses the varied contributions of women since the beginning of recorded history. It also explains the women’s rights movement. It also analyses the effects of laws upon the status of women.
Mary R. Beard …
Microsoft Office 2003 for Dummies by Wallace Wang
This is another great For Dummies book, which I have to credit for teaching me a lot about Microsoft Excel, and to gain some foothold on Microsoft Access as well. I recently had my Microsoft Skills tested independently through an online examination.
I aced Microsoft Word 2003, scoring 92% …
How Much For Just the Planet? (Star Trek Novel)
Normally I love reading classic Star Trek novels with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, but this one was just horrible. It was vastly different from the other books in the series and I just could not get interested in the tale no matter how many pages I read.
I think …
Sudoku book by Lisa Penttila
Sudoku, book by Lisa Penttila is an excellent book with lot of good Sudoku puzzles in it. To start with tile of book is original Sudoku original which is appealing and that is the reason my husband bought it as a gift for me. I am big Sudoku fan …
Book : Auschwitz: True Tales From a Grotesque Land
This book by Sara Nomberg-Przytyk is definitely not for the squeamish or easily upset. But I for one think it’s very important to read about the Holocaust. There is an old saying that says to forget murder victims is to kill them twice. I think for the sake of …
Birdsong
Sebastian Faulks quit his career in journalism to become a professional writer in 1991. Birdsong was his fourth novel, published in 1994 and in the intervening decade, has come to be seen as a classic in the field of war literature. In contrast to the majority of books based …
I-SPY London
I-SPY London is part of a series of books which can be used to make journeys and trips out more interesting, as in each book, there are hundreds of different locations for you to visit. Once you visit a location, you can put a tick in the tickbox. Once …
Dan Brown Biography
I do not know clearly about this book category. If the book says about the truth which had been hidden, what was reviewed about the truth or just misleading? However, if inserted into the types of fiction, why could say shook the faith of some readers? Finally, there …
A Hat Full Of Sky by Terry Pratchett
A Hat Full Of Sky is a beautifully written little book that is written by author Terry Pratchett. A Hat Full Of Sky is written for children and I have also read this book. I bought A Hat Full Of Sky for my kids, thinking that they would love …
The Punisher Vol 3: Business as Usual
The Punisher Vol 3: Business as Usual
Junk. I’m sorry but I don’t think I could come up with a better word. This issue features a confrontation between The Punisher and Wolverine and it is far sillier than you’d expect.I have no idea why this book was brought back in …
Casino Infernale, Book By Simon R. Green
“Casino Infernale” is the seventh book in the series Secret Histories, which was supposed to give a new start in the life of the protagonist Eddie Druud , an agent of the influential Druud family and currently an employee of his grandfather in the Department Of The Uncanny, and …
Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino
WOW, this book, Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino sort of scares me to death with the detailed writings of author Natsuo. Powerful plots and should be made into a movie, I think. The story is laced with mystery and thrills and you need to be reading it wholeheartedly for …
Slightly Wicked
Slightly Wicked, written by Mary Balogh, is a very satisfying read for me, but minus the racy scenes. But as an avid reader like me who is really passionate about good story-lines and books, I find Slightly Wicked to be very interesting and a very good book at that. …
Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult book
“Songs of the Humpback Whale,” is Jodi Picoult’s first published novel, and yet, in my opinion at least, it is one of her best. Unlike many of Picoult’s later novels, which deal heavily with moral and ethical issues (occasionally at the expense of the characters involved), this novel deals …
Runaway- Teen Fic. By Meg Cabot- 3rd in Series
One of my favorite books of all time has always been, and always will be, Meg Cabot’s Airhead series. It’s filled with drama, teen love, and something most books just don’t offer. Adventure. Meg Cabot always starts each book off with a grip, and this, is by far no …
Heart no Kuni no Alice manga
I’m sure many of us have heard or even read the story of Alice in Wonderland. A little girl who followed a rabbit and falling down the hole with lots of magical things happening during her journey. Now, there’s a manga or Japanese comic made for it. The …
Ghost Hunting book
As I’ve mentioned in other reviews, my wife and I are both big fans of the show Ghost Hunters.
So, for Christmas this year, I decided to buy my wife one of the books written by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson; Ghost Hunting. It was better than I expected it …
The Known World
The opening of this novel, a direct stab at the heart of the story. The death of Henry Townsend, a Negro who was born a slave, then freed by his father, then had the slaves to work on his farm. From there the story grew with many sub-plots. When …
The Princess Test
This is another one of Gail Carson Levine’s mixed up fairy tales for children. The Princess Test is a variation on the classic Princess and the Pea tale, only extended with more of a background into the princess and why the test is occurring.
Gail Carson Levine has written a …
The Fifth Sorceress by Robert Newcomb
This book is a good read, but not as good as it could be. There are some very disturbing and graphic scenes, which is odd, because the book hums along in its plots and dramas, and you think that young teens could enjoy this, when wham! a previously only …
Blue Room, Nick Jr. Colouring Book
The kids of all ages love to draw pictures. They love to fill the paints and colours in Figures. The kids love to hold the pencils in their hands. My kids are very young. My daughter is age 5 and my son is 4. Both of them like to …
Act of Faith by Erica James
At 500+ pages, this is quite a long book, although it probably will not take you long to get through it all.
For me, I felt that the only issue with book was that it was a little too descriptive. I’ve read other Erica James novels, but this is the …
India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
India’s Struggle for Independence is undoubtedly one of the most popular book of Modern Indian History. I first heard about this book when a controversy erupted about the term used by Bipan Chandra for some Indian freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and others. The author has used the term …
Created to be his Helpmeet by Debi Pearl
This is a book that I recently picked up at someone’s suggestion. I have been feeling like I should become a better wife to my husband and am finally becoming familiar with the term Helpmeet. I wanted to learn how to become a better complement and helper to my …
Davinci Code
I recently read The Da Vinci code, authored by Dan Brown. It was really rivetting and offers a fascinating insight into Christianity. It is based on the search for The Holy Grail, with the help of a series of clues given by a murdered museum curator.
In the …
This can’t be happening! by Gordon Korman
This book, this can’t be happening, is the first book in the MacDonald Hall series by Gordon Korman. It is very funny, and a great book for kids.
The story is basic, about two boys named Bruno and Boots who are constantly in trouble, so their headmaster decides to separate …
Games for your Dragon book
Games for your Dragon is a nice little book, first published in 1983 by Virgin Books in the United Kingdom and written by Clive Gifford. As the name implies, it contains a number of games programs to type into your Dragon 32 (or 64) computer. These days, of course, …
Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon novel
Novel written by Sidney Sheldon, the telling of the problems experienced by three beautiful women. Three women are involved in a series of complex murder cases. From the investigations conducted by the police, much evidence points to one of three women. Murder mystery with psychological deviations gives an interesting …
King Arthur and his Knights book
King Arthur and his Knights is part of the English Picture Readers series, published some time ago by Oxford University Press. Although the style used in Ronald Stober’s retelling of the legends is a little bit outdated nowadays, especially for a children’s book, it is still a good enough …
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren book
I have this book with me for more than three years now. This is a gift from a friend. Since then, believe it or not, reading of this book becomes a part of my daily habit and routine. I am a person who loves to read anything under the …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chains of Command
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chains of Command is a novel that is appealing in some ways, yet disappointing in many others. It is appealing, in part, because of the aliens that are created just for this story: they are a race of intelligent avian, or bird-like, creatures. …
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom
If ever there was a book that made you want to get in touch with the family and friends you haven’t seen in years it is this one! Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom is a fantastic read. This is a true story, an autobiographical account of how the …
Quick and Easy Chinese Cuisine by Judy Lew
I was strolling inside a bookstore when I saw this book, Quick and Easy Chinese Cuisine. And of course, the foods here are all Chinese recipes. I browsed it using one of their open examples and found the recipes inside. I read a few and made me …
Richelle Mead Vampire Academy book
Moral of the story St.Vladimirs Academy is a boarding school for moroi vampires to learn the way of magic and half human Dhampirs training to protect the moroi vampires. Its got a lot of fighting in this book and the love between gaurdians. Meet Moroi Lissa Dragomir, she …
Mirage by Soheir Khshoggi
This is a great novel and will be of great interest to anyone interested in Woman and the Middle East. Although fictional, the feel of reality in this novel is stunning, to the point you empasise, feel and want a happy ending for the heroin, like any good …
Broken Hearts Club
The Broken Hearts Club (BHC) met weekly in a restaurant to talk about their broken hearts and emotions; a support group for those who were trying to recover from their failed relationships. There were four members in attendance Harris Tilman, a banker, Eric Porter, a literary …
The Sign of Four
I’ve read most of the Sherlock Holmes stories but I regret not reading The Sign of Four until very recently because it was a very good book.
There are a couple of things I like about this story; which revolves around a stolen treasure from India. First, I finally learn …
Something From The Nightside Book by Simon R. Green
John Taylor is a private detective who seems as one who has come out of an old detective story - not very nice looking, deep in debt and persistently seeking the truth , whether his customers really want it or not. That’s why John never gets rich, he lives …
Blind Side
I just completed reading “Blind Side” an FBI thriller written by Catherine Coulter.
In Blind Side, a six year old boy, Sam Kettering is kidnapped his father Miles Kettering is frantic. He calls in his friend Dillon Savich and his wife Sherlock.
Meanwhile Sam has escaped his …
Children’s Book: Yoko Writes Her Name by Rosemary Wells
“Yoko Writes Her Name” is a children’s book by Rosemary Wells that was just published in 2008. Although this book is a little different than Ms. Wells’ typical bunny books, but it is still absolutely wonderful! The book is bright and colorful and teaches a great lesson …
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King
Stephen King is known for horror novels that revolve around the supernatural: if it’s not actually possible, but still terrifying to think about, then King will write about it. But this master of the modern novel is also known for real horror: stories that could actually happen in this …
Pirates of the Caribbean Poster Book
Pirates of the Caribbean is one of my favorite movies and this poster book contains images from all three movies: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End. There are twelve posters to be exact and they include a variety of characters. The backside …
American Knees by Shawn Wong book
American Knees written by Shawn Wong was one of the most different and subtle books I have read. The story is told in a very peculiar way and a very serious theme is presented in a very humorous way. The name of the book was very dubious and I …
The Master Executioner by Loren D. Estleman
“The Master Executioner” is, naturally, a story about Oscar Stone, a man who stumbles into the career of executioner. During the American Civil War Stone was a private with the Union Army. In the course of his duties he was forced to witness the lynching of five men, two …
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