Books Reviews

Men’s Health Magazine

What’s a man without his Men’s Health Magazine?
This is one particular magazine that has become somewhat of a lifestyle tool instead of just a health reference magazine. I get a whole lot of useful information within the richly informed pages of the Men’s Health and I think they have …

A Christmas Carol

Even though I have seen several movie versions, I have to confess I had never read the book A Christmas Carol before. Now that I finally sat down to do that (in actuality, I was reading it to my daughter), I have to say it is better than the …

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart is the first book in a trilogy of novels (Inkspell and Inkdeath) by Cornelia Funke. It is young reader’s fantasy novel about a young girl (Meggie) who has the power to read characters out of a book. This story was recently made into a movie starring …

Wither, by Lauren DeStefano book

Wither’s amazing cover was what first piqued my interest. Even though you can’t judge a book by its cover, my reading experience is usually affected by the quality of the cover anyway, just because that’s a big part of its essence that sticks in my mind. Of …

The Craft of Baking by Karen DeMasco and Mindy Fox

One gift I really find very useful for a mother like me whose one passion is Baking is this book: The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and other Sweets with Ideas of Inventing your own (Hardcover) by Karen DeMasco and Mindy Fox. A beloved friend gave this book to …

Feed Your Family for $12.00 a day

This book was written by Rhonda Barfield. It covers strategies for creating tasty balanced meals on a budget of $84.00 a week which is equal to $12.00 a week for a family of six with four teenage kids. With two of them being boys they eat like horses. This …

A Killer’s Kiss by William Lashner - Book

There’s a bookcase in my apartment that is sadly not visited all that often. I don’t know about you, but most of the books I’ve thought of as page turners didn’t really involve any page turning, just screens from various reading devices. A Killer’s Kiss is special to me …

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 …

Shantaram By Gregory David Roberts

He lost that possession ones, started living in slum town. Because he possessed the knowledge of medical science, he helped the resident of slum town with the operation of the free clinic for those. There was the notification of interpol, at that time, vis-a-vis him, but he did that …

Microsoft Access 2000/2002 Made Simple by George King

Some time near to when I was supposed to do the CXC exam in high school, I remember that one of the books on my book list, along with one that taught me how to use Microsoft Excel, was a book called “Microsoft Access 2000/2002 Made Simple by George …

The Only Alien on the Planet by Kristen D. Randle book

Originally intended as a teen read, Kristen D. Randle’s “The Only Alien on the Planet” is a moving, powerful, and insightful look into the long term effects of child abuse.
Ginny Christiansen is new in town, having recently moved from the warm, western United States to the eastern half of …

Book: 100 Great Business Ideas by Emily Ross and Angus Holland

Ross and Holland wrote the success stories of many companies with more emphasizing on great ideas which being beginning base of the business. I always like to read other people’s success stories and want to know the truth behind the success.
I found that actually many big companies started …

My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick

The reason why I picked up My Swordhand is Singing from the library was mostly the fact that it had positive critics and praises written all over it, which made it look like a dark, intriguing and uplifting story of aincient horrors, honour and family values. Unfortunately, it was …

SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Julie Morgenstern book

You can definitely change yourself for the better. In this book that I’ve read, SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life: A Four-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck by Julie Morgenstern, it gives lots of insights and how one could totally change their outlook and stuff like that. If you …

A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon

This book, A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon is powerful and awesome! Maybe it has got something to do with 3 authors or that love topic is just so general and diverse that one can never stop talking or best, write about …

Theory of Accounts by Conrado Valix

Most if not all Filipino accountants knows the name Conrado Valix even though they haven’t met the person. It is because of his book, Theory of Accounts, a reviewer for the Certified Public Accountant Board Examination. His name has become a household word in review schools and accounting classrooms. …

The Punisher Vol 5: Streets of Laredo

PUNISHER: Streets of Laredo
Ennis’ Punisher was pretty uneven when it was published under the Marvel Knights’ line. This humor of the earlier issues isn’t as apparent here as in other volumes,and in fact, the end of this book also marked the titles’ transition to the MAX adult line.
Mercifully.
This collection …

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 …

Marie Claire’s Crisp, a Cookbook by Michele Cranston

This is my absolute favorite cookbook ever. I don’t normally like using cookbooks, but everything I have tried in this book is amazing. For anyone who likes to cook, go out and pick this up right away!
First off, Crisp is an absolutely beautiful book. So much consideration was put …

Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cookbook

A very nice cookbook for children of any age is Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook. The 128 page cookbook has recipes for making over 55 great tasting, healthy recipes that are simple to follow.
The cookbook starts with basic information that a beginning cooker may not know. …

Me and the Terrible Two by Ellen Conford

This children’s book is the story of Dorrie, who has the typical childhood problem of her best friend moving away. The twin boys who move into her best friend’s old house drive her nuts, which of course her parents do not understand.
This is a very happy story. Nothing very …

My Heart May Be Broken, but My Hair Still Looks Great by Dixie Cash book

What does two, outspoken hairstylists, a handsome new doctor, a rich girl financially cut off, and missing horses add up to? A great plot in a romance novel; it’s one of five in a series of the Domestic Equalizers.
Paige McBride has everything: Good looks, excellent taste in fashion, and …

Jude’s Law by Lori Foster

This novel was a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down. May is a curvaceous gallery owner in a small town. Jude is an ex-movie star and prize fighter. Together they create an unlikely pair but quickly you are rooting for them in the novel.
May’s family has issues, her …

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Book

I have always been an avid gamer, so when I discovered that a book on the creation and history of the popular Legend of Zelda video game series had been published, I was ecstatic. I was so eager to purchase The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia that I …

The View from Saturday - book

When I picked up The View from Saturday by E.L. Konisburg, I half expected it to be the same as From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. The two books are similar, but E. L. Konisburg goes in a different direction and with a completely new …

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes is a novel that I’ve read before and came to love so much. The author is the powerful Jodi Picoult and this story is a very compelling and truly I had a very satisfying read in all. Suddenly this town called New Hampshire became panic …

Speak

This book will keep you reading until the last page and then will have you read it all over again. The internal dialouge throughout the book is heartbreaking and unusually dark for a teen story. The metaphors of a tree are beautiful and haunting, something you cant forget. Images …

The Hidden Assassins by Robert Wilson

The Hidden Assassins is a typical thriller by Robert Wilson. The story evolves like an investigation drama but as and when it develops, The Hidden Assassins handles more serious and complicated themes like terrorism and its hidden agenda. Even though the backdrop is set at Spain it is very …

Which Witch? by Eva Ibbotson

This children’s book by Eva Ibbotson is a clever, funny book about a wizard who wants to get married and how he chooses which witch to marry.
There is the usual cast of funny characters and strange creatures, as well as a few strange coincidences. The part I think was …

The New American Roget’s College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form

I have used many Thesauruses to complete my work in my many years as a student. However, I think I could rightfully say that this one is one of the best I have used. It has many features which make it both user friendly, and at the same time …

The Snow Queen novel by Mercades Lackey

“The Snow Queen” is a fantasy novel written by Mercades Lackey that I just finihsed reading.
This particular novel is set in the Five Kingdoms series.
In this book, Aleksia who is the Snow Queen, is also a godmother. Her job is to make sure people stay on their …

ACT For Dummies book

Prior to purchasing this book, I bought a prep book to study for my SAT out of without any other clases or anything, and reading through the prep book helped me a lot with my SAT scores. I could of seen myself doing much worse without the books and …

A Modern Instance

The later 19th-early 20th century American novelist William Dean Howells was broadly popular in his longago day. Howells produced more than 100 volumes of fiction, travel writing, poetry, and literary journalism; but as the author sadly recognized toward the end of his long career, his star was already in …

It’s a Mall World After All by Janette Rallison book

It’s a Mall World After All is a really good book by Janette Rallison. It is written for teenagers, and the author has a really good sense of humor. When I first saw it at my school’s book fair, I thought (based on the title) that the book would …

Twenty Something-The Quarter Life Crisis of Jack Lancaster

I just recently read the book Twenty Something-The Quarter Life Crisis of Jack Lancaster by Iain Hollingshead. I picked the book up because the title was intriguing and also because I work in a book store and got bored. At first I was unsure as to whether or …

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain

I am always looking to read a good book that is interesting, educational, and has to do with self help. I came across a book years ago and have read it numerous times over the years. It is called Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. This is a work of …

Coffin from Hong Kong novel

This book is written by James Hadley Chase. I was not aware of this author until my cousin told me about it. He had read a couple of his novels and was very impressed by his writing style. So, he reffered me to read A Coffin from Hong Kong. …

Dawn Book 1 California Diaries

Dawn, Book 1. From the California Diaries collection. Author is Ann M. Martin.
This is actually the first book of the whole California Diaries series.
These books are intended for the young pre-teen age leve. I’m a 40 year old parent. So, my perception of the book may be …

Love is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald G. Jampolsky

This book, Love is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald G. Jampolsky is very meaningful and have provided more or less the solution for me to move on in life when I feel that love is lacking in my life department. There are people that have been not so …

Science of being and art of living: Transcendental meditation, book by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

I have read the book —˜Science of being and art of living: Transcendental meditation’ written by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. While this book is a good, interesting read, it is not of help because transcendental meditation has to be done under the instructions of a master. Only a master will …

Emotional Discipline: The Power To Choose How You Feel book

One of the best ways to improve your mentality is to recognize your own feelings. You have the right to choose what you feel. You may also already bored if asked to manage your feelings and use them in times of right, but do you know if it’s a …

The Periodic Table - Elements with Style!

The Periodic Table - Elements with Style, was created by Basher and written by Adrian Dingle. I thought this book was a great idea. It makes it simple for kids to get a good basic knowledge of the Periodic table, which would make it easier for them to learn …

First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton

‘First Term at Malory Towers’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton has written about a girl, Darrell, who has gone to study at a boarding school. It is the first time that she studies in a boarding school. The entire book is about the life in …

Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

I can normally find something I enjoy in just about any book I read, but this was one of the few books I’ve read in the past few years that I’ve really disliked. My problem boils down to it being too much of a Harry Potter clone. …

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

This book was written by Dan Brown. The hero of the story is Robert Langdon who goes on an adventure to uncoverthe secret society called the illuminati and to save the Vatican City from harm.
This is the simplest plot outline I can come up with. The plot …

Tricks by Ed McBain

Written by Ed McBain and published by Avon Books in 1989.
Ed McBain’s stories have been consistent so far that is, they have never disappointed me. In fact, the author sometimes delivered delightful surprises, as he wrote about the team of the 87 precinct and their investigations. …

Thousand Words, novel by Jennifer Brown

Ashleigh is finishing off her second year of high school, and her boyfriend Kaleb has just graduated. She feels like she’s losing him, and when he decides not to go with her to her fest friend’s party, Ashleigh feels like the end of her relationship is getting close. But …

Lucille: The Life of Lucille Ball

“Lucille: The Life of Lucille Ball” by Kathleen Brady is a book on Lucille Ball that I was unsatisfied with. The reason I was not satisfied with this book is that I felt it did not seem to have much order to it or a theme. It really is …

Chasing the Dead

Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber was a considerable let down. Granted this is his first book but the whole idea seems as if it were originally a short story. It works hard to be a cross between Stephen King and Richard Laymond but falls short. It …

Summer of Storms by Judith Kelman book

This is a great book to read if you like reading about murder mysteries. I felt that this book started off pretty slow until the middle part of the book. That is where things really picked up and it suddenly became a page turner until the very …

 
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