Guy Montag is a complacent firefighter who burns books for a living in a futuristic society.The government has deemed books illegal as the ideas and knowledge within them may cause havoc among society; as a result, firefighters are required to burn both the books and the homes they are …

Neil Gaiman’s writing is always a new experience, and his book Coraline is no exception. This is a kids’ novel, yes, but it’s interesting enough for an adult to pick up for fun. It’s also been made into a movie but the feel of the book is different from …

I have read the book —˜Living alone and loving it: A guide to relishing the solo lofe’ written by Barbara Feldon. This is an excellent , marvelous book. Almost everybody feels lonely sometime or the other in life. This book is an ideal book for one and all. Barbara …

I read the wonderful book “The Forever War” by the American fiction writer Joe Haldeman all in one breath. A great read, often compared to “Catch 22″ by Joseph Heller , but far more subtle and readable.
The main protagonist Mandela also has serious problems with …

Leisure is a publishing company. It publishes the Hard Case Crime Line, a Western line, a thriller line, and a horror line. Its sister company, Lovespell, publishes romance.
Leisure is best known for its horror books. The publishing company features such authors as Richard Laymon, Douglas Clegg, Edward Lee, …

Out of the nine books I read by Heather Graham recently, I think this is one of the scariest. And it’s not just the endless cornfields pictured on the cover or the fact that a serial killer is leaving bodies on the posts meant to hold scarecrows, either. It’s …

Masterharper of Pern is science fiction, fantasy novel in the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. This time around this novel is about Robinton, who has the destiny to become one of the legendary Harpers on the planet of Pern. The novel starts at the birth of this …

This wonderful teen novel, “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin, could not be more touching emotionally and entertaining. I first picked up this cover by going against the old adage: I liked the look of its cover. The cover is a blue background with a snowglobe on it, in case you’re …

I had seen some previews for the movie based on this book and it looked pretty funny so when my sister bought this book I decided to read it. To say the least it was not exactly what I expected.
I though it was going to be more about …

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is a young adult, and adult book, about a exquisite fantasy romance. The book was recommended to me, and i had no intentions on getting as hooked on the book as I am now. Twilight is a romance, with a vivid twist. The innocent …

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City of Fallen Angels is the fourth book in the Mortal Instruments series. This book picks up where City of Glass left off after the war against Valentine, who was defeated. Clary has begun to train as a Shadowhunter and she is finally dating Jace. …

I saw the cover of this book by Susan Mallery at my local Books A million and the title just captivated me. I picked up the book and began to read the excerpt on the inside cover flap. I read it and knew that I just had to read …

Ah, Dumas. How could I not adore you? After finishing The Count of Monte Cristo, I figured that nothing in the world could possibly get better. I was wrong. I’ve recently finished The Three Musketeers and found it to be the most fantastic story I’ve ever read. Set in …

For a short story five chapters long, there were too many characters involved and all of them had their own stories to tell but were only given a few spaces to do so. There was nothing more than a sentence to …

I just finished The King Imperiled by Deborah Chester which continues the story of King Faldain and his family. As usual, it was strongly written and quite enjoyable. However, be warned, the publisher may or may not continue to publish any more stories about King Faldain. Chester has stated …

I picked this book of several months ago and read it from cover to finish in several days, This 1995 Stephen King classic became a favorite of among many favorite novels by King, it is about a woman named Rose who is abused for years at the hands of …

When I first discovered Vampire Knight, it was sitting on a Wal-Mart shelf crying out towards me. My first thought was this, “A graphic novel at a Wal-Mart that is not just a romance or action flick? Awesome!”, and thus I made one of the best purchases in my …

Bittersweet is another great romance novel written by Danielle Steel. In this novel, her writing keeps you engaged in the entire story and makes you feel as if you were the characters in the book every step of the way.
Within the first few sentences of this novel I …

Miss Match is a cute little chick lit book that I found at my local Wal-Mart. The book itself had a brightly colored cover with a cute picture of a coffee cup and that managed to draw in and capture my attention. I bought this book and it’s sequel …

It’s crazy. It’s delusional. Likewise, it’s some kind of sexually turned filthy insanity. Anyway, everyone here is clearly off the rails. Especially Palahniuk himself. And damn, that’s cool!
CHOKE is a book about a silly boy who is confused about his awareness of the world. He doesn’t understand what’s …

“Dracula” is a novel I have a lot of respect for, but can’t say I’ve enjoyed reading. It’s definitely a classic of Gothic literature, and it deserves to be, but for the average modern reader, who knows the story quite well, it’s not that exciting.
The characters are one-dimensional, …

As a Valentine’s Day gift this past weekend, I purchased the Dr. Seuss book The Lorax for my daughter.
She has an animated film based on this book, which she has watched a couple times. But, this is the first time she has read the book. And, I took the …

Every Boy’s Got One by Meg Cabot is one of her novels for adults. Unlike her American Girl series and her Princess Diaries series, the novels in her Boy series aren’t really appropriate for younger teens just because of the innuendo. There isn’t really anything direct though, so it …

If you need some relief from the nightmare that has been government over the last few years, America the Book is the perfect remedy. I love John Stewart’s “the Daily Show,” but even those who don’t watch it can enjoy his book.
Any one who is somewhat aware of modern …

I love books like this; The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women: by Naomi Wolf. This is a very powerful-voice type of book and if you are a woman, you have to make it a point to read books like this. It has such …

The Chrysalids is a post apocalyptic science fiction novel which was written by the well known author John Wyndham and first published int he year 1955. When I first heard of the novel, I had gotten it one summer since it was one of the books I was to …

Ultimate Spiderman Vol 10: “Superstars”
This is a nifty little volume that explores the relationship between Johnny Storm, The Human Torch and Spiderman. They were an occassional duo in the 60’s and 70’s and in this moderncretelling, we see them cross paths in…High School! And. also, on rooftops as the …

“Dead as a Doornail” is the fifth book in the Sookie Stackhouse novel series written by the popular author Charlaine Harris. I didn’t think that this one gave me as much of an adrenaline rush as “Dead to the World” though, but it still was packed with suspense and …

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula le Guin is a story told in the manner of a storytellers. It sounds like a prequel, referring to a future tale as if this future tale is one that everyone knows and the current story is rounding out a hero’s childhood for …

Cheat the Grave is the stellar fifth book in the Signs of the Zodiac series by Vicki Pettersson. This series revolves around the life of Joanna Archer who comes into her superhero powers on her twenty-fifth birthday, and she never even knew she came from a matriarchal line of …

This is book number 101 in the Sweet Valley Twins series and it’s really cute. The title is called Twins In Love and it features Jessica and Elizabeth both falling in love with a set of twins too when they get to a ranch for a vacation! They meet …

This book is the 39th book in The Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon. Even though they were written a long time ago, they can still be enjoyed by preteens.
In this particular mystery, it is more interesting because the reader cannot tell who the bad guys are. There …

‘Power principles : Do you have the winning edge?’ is a book written by Jeb Blount. This is a book which motivates the reader to become successful in life, to make better decisions in sales etc.. This is a book worthy to be read by each and every person …

This book is just fun to read. The pace is quick and snappy, the dialogue is too, and the characters are hilarious. (Especially Cynthie, the competition).
Minerva Dobbs and Cal Morrissey have similar problems with their families. Other than that, they are polar opposites in personality and …

I didn’t know that Love Is Not Enough: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Money by Merryn Somerset Webb could be that really good. There are lots of tips inside that one would really be amazed at and this book is specifically targeted for women and how we can make …

The Gathering Storm is the twelfth book in the Wheel of Time series, partially written by Robert Jordan before his death and completed by Brandon Sanderson. In The Gathering Storm, Brandon Sanderson proves that he has just as much skill in crafting a great story as the late …

This Lullaby is a young adult book by Sarah Dessen. I think Sarah Dessen is an amazing writer for teens because she knows how to speak to them, and her books almost always include a main character who undergoes a big change. The main character in This Lullaby is …

This may be the best young adult book that I have ever read. It’s a science fiction tale that has a wonderful theme: freedom. Even better, it has a very original plot. If you’ll take the time to read it I think you’ll find it’s time well spent.
The main …

(Ruth Rendell, published by Ballantine Books, 1975)
Among Ruth Rendell works, my favorites are the Wexford series. In this book, dear ole Chief Inspector Wexford was in one of his grumbling moods. He had to deal with a slightly willful daughter as well as the more critical concerns of …

A light romantic novel from my favorite author Jude Deveraux, Eternity would surely make you fall in love all over again. Set in Eternity, Colorado in 1865, the story is about Carrie, a rich girl spoiled by her seven older brothers, who together with her friends, set up a …

I absolutely love this book! It’s a non-stop read from beginning to end. I cannot put it down, and I’ve read it at least three times. The book is essentially an autobiography written by the late Danny Sugerman, famous as the Doors manager, and relays the timeless …

No doubt Candace Bushnell is a very good author. Lipstick Jungle is written by her and I can understand why this novel is awesomely good. Candace Bushnell is a best-selling author and there is no surprise that she could write such a good story and plots cum twists …

I am not a businesswoman nor someone with any form of online business, but I certainly find the book, YouTube for Business: Online Video Marketing for Any Business by Michael Miller enchanting and it is for my extra knowledge. Now I know roughly how businesses try to get their …

As I purchased this book, the thought did cross my mind—¦ “this is going to be a historic bore”. However, I am glad to say that I was wrong, very wrong. This novel, which is set in the early 1900s, tells a tale of sex, scandal, love, …

When I first saw this book on my aunt’s bookshelf amongst the rest of the novels, I never really paid it much attention since the artist’s depiction on the cover didn’t make it seem very interesting. Nevertheless, I decided to read it and a few of the other books …

In this age when everyone seems to be running out of time, wouldn’t it be nice to find a book which you can finish in one lazy afternoon and still be awed and enriched by the ideas it presented?
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The Door in the Dragon’s Throat is Book 1 of Frank Peretti’s Cooper Kids Adventure series that targets young readers (ages 9-12, according to Amazon).
Dr. Jacob Cooper is an archeologist who travels everywhere with his two children, Jay and Lila, taking all kinds of interesting assignments. In this first …

“The Sound of Water: Haiku by Basho, Buson, Issa, and Other Poets - Shambhala Centaur Editions” by Sam Hamill is a lovely poetry book that is decorated with beautiful haiku that capture simple moments in nature and enrich those moments with vivid details and expressions. If you have relatively …

I have read this book written by the well known novelist Sidney Sheldon. So far this is the only book I read that was written by Sidney Sheldon. Tell Me Your Dreams really title really catches my eye and I had read the book twice already.
The book was …

Set in the middle of nowhere and containing another conflicted protagonist and child with extra normal powers, Stephen King’s “Desperation” is a book worthy of King’s name but not your money. It may not have the heart stopping moments of “The Shining” or the creativity of “The Dark …