I was shopping around my university’s school fair for cool stuff when I came across this little stall selling books. I was looking for a low-priced book, having many other books I haven’t read yet at home. I found The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant in one of …

Thriller is really by a large list of some of the best thriller novel writers out there today. James Patterson is the one that edited the book. It is a collection of 31 short stories written by 31 different great writers. James Patterson edited them all together for this …

The Step Child by Donna Ford
Harrowing has got to be the word for it. It is the story of a girl, now an adult, who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of her step mother. There are a number of similar books about at the moment and it seems …

Before Michael Pollan wrote —˜Food Rules’, he wrote —˜In Defense of Food’. This was a book that I added to my research list because I thought in order to understand what to eat, I needed to know why these foods were so bad for me. This book is not …

I have just put down Insomnia with a deep sign of satisfaction - for the third or fourth time! Stephen King is truly gifted with words, he uses them the same way a master artist wields his paint and brush; not only depicting a world, but inviting you, no …

50 Things You Can Do Today to Beat Depression by Paul Vincent is a very awesome book, I love it so much. Author Paul Vincent is very good and he is simply a very good writer. I laughed my way off while reading this book truly. It …

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 …

Lately I’ve been doing great effort to avoid the charms of Regency era. I try to look books from different genres to not saturate myself, but I have to admit it’s costing me. I have very mixed tastes, so I don’t like to read the same thing all the …

If you are into books that can be a bit strange and on the weird side, you might want to try reading A Short History Of The Future. I read this book not so long ago and was prone to think that parts of A Short History Of The …

“Love, Rosie” is a fantastic book for readers who like feel-good love stories. I love the book for its simplicity and the honesty and quirkiness of its characters. If you’re looking for steamy romance, this is definitely not the type of book for you; however, if you’re looking for …

The Dad Library is a children’s book by author Dennis Wheelhan. It includes black and white illustrations by Tim Archbold. It is published in the UK by Young Corgi, and was first published in 1997. The book is a 95 page long paperback, but has large text, so it …

The art of the surrealists by Edmund Swinglehurst
This is a nice little book that I picked up last and I went shopping in indigo. It nicely showcases the work of several surrealists. The print quality is very good. There are also a few paragraphs written …

What a charming story for kids. A little donkey named Sylvester finds a nice red round pebble. Sylvester, who likes and collects pebbles, adds this new one to his collection, not knowing that the pebble has magic powers. It is the kind of a pebble any kid would love …

This is definitely one of my favorite books. It falls right in my alley in the fantasy genre, and is a delicious but not overbearing length at 352 pages. And, unlike many of the fantasies out there, this one has depth. The characters are extremely real …

One very distinctive fact that I noticed while reading this book called Diane Johnson - Persian Nights: A Novel would be the fact that it has a very nice and interesting cover animated image of a woman, supposedly the one in the character, and the words ‘Persian Night’ being …

I have loved watching Fushigi Yuugi when I was still in high school. So when I stumbled upon the manga of Yuu Watase, I knew I just had to read it. If you love reading a manga full of action, adventure, romance, and mystery, and if you love Miaka’s …

The thickness of this book totally daunted me. I’ve always had an aversion to thick books that were set in historic times, reminding me of my history classes that well, were boring. The summary at the back part made me open the …

‘Chobits’ is a seven part Japanese manga series by the group of female artists called “Clamp”. Chobits is about love, and what it means to be in love. I definitely got more than I expected with this series.
‘Chobits’ is brilliantly drawn by Clamp. The anonymous ladies focus on lush …

This was the first book I ever read from Jude Deveraux and I was captivated by her charm and her wit and intelligence that I immediately bought more of her books! But as I read her other books, I simply still felt this as my favorite and the cutest …

Borders Books is the closest location to my home to buy books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and a variety of other items. While they have a large selection of items, they don’t have everything at this location. Nor do they always stock all of the new releases. You would think …

I just finished reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. It is part of the Twilight Saga and the final book of the series. I have read them all. Stephenie Meyer wrote these books for young adults but they have been a huge hit with adults, including …

Another historical novel from Steve Berry and the story’s background is Russian Monarchy. He started from an illustration about the assassination of Tsar Russia Nicholas II, his wife, Alexandra and His five children in Yekaterinburg, Russia. There was a mystery about his two elder children, Anastasia and Alexei. When …

“Path of the Outcast” is the third and final book of the trilogy for the Eldars by Gav Thorpe, an amazing epic and at the same time almost poetic fantasy adventure , situated in a futuristic galaxy of board games Warhammer 40,000 . It appears as an ending to …

When I read this book, I didn’t realize it was the third in a trilogy. It sounded interesting, and I was in need of something to read, and a friend said it was really good, so I read it. Only then did I find out it belonged …

I was reading this book, You Can Do It! the other night for my babysitting moments. Yes, it seems that is my becoming my 2nd nature job. These kids were so fascinated by the storyline and not only them; but including me as well. There are lots …

I was on my 8th month of pregnancy and hoarding books I can read as soon as I start my maternity leave from work when I came across Eating Fire and Drinking Water by Arlene J. Chai in a local bookstore.
At first I was hesitant to buy the book …

Reading the sixth book in the series was really depressing. Just the knowledge that there is only one book after this coming made me want to take my time.
Harry is finally on the journey to discovering Voldemort. He and Dumbledore are working together to find the pieces of Voldemort’s …

Gawain, a goose, serves in the Royal Treasury as a guard. He is honest and proud of his service to the king, Basil the bear. One day, Gawain notices that some rubies are stolen from the treasury. He runs to the king to report the theft. King Basil trusts …

If you ever stepped on a snake, you definitely do not recommend, do not be surprised if the reptile suddenly turn into a woman who briefly declares that it is your mother and I live with you permanently. In any case, it happened to Hiwako, Hiromi Kawakami heroine of …

Before my brother started using this atlas in high school, it was initially mine, and even now that we’ve both graduated from there for some time, I still find myself referring back to it since I think that it’s a great altas; Google or no Google.
This edition was …

In the horror-fantasy genre Stephen King is undoubtedly one of the most well known and reputable authors, and for good reason. ‘Salem’s Lot is one of King’s earliest novels and is one of my personal favorites. Set in the remote and isolated town of Jerusalem’s Lot this novel follows …

Stephen King has been my number one storyteller ever since I read Carrie way back when I was 10 years old; to a large extent, it was Stephen King who switched me on to the world of books as I sat, wide eyed, reading a very grown up book. …

The Shaman Sings is the first in a mystery series by James D. Doss. The series takes place on the Southern Ute Reservation in Colorado. Daisy Perika is an elderly Ute shaman who sees visions and uses the information she gets from the vision to help the police discover …

Easier than you Think because life doesn’t have to be so hard (The Small Changes that Add up to a World of Difference) by Richard Carlson, Ph.D, was a book that I found at my library that turned out to be just as I expected, a nice little motivational/inspirational …

I love this book so much. The title is Natural Beauty Basics: Making Your Own Cosmetics by Dorie Byers and it entails on how one could make their own cosmetics.
The tips and steps listed by the author are really priceless and genuine and I find it very …

I read the book, The Street Lawyer by John Grisham and I could say that I was disappointed by this book. It is the most boring book that I have read that have been written by John Grisham, having been accustomed to reading suspense …

Chuck Palahniuk’s latest book Pygmy is told from the first person about a foreign exchange student who works as some sort of terrorist documenting for his home country (they never really say where he is from) the book has been praised for the style it is written in, every …

All seems lost after the ending of “The Mark of Athena”, the third book in the series of the Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan. The seven of the prophecy, who alone can stop the revival of Gaia, the ancient and vengeful goddess of the Earth, are separated and …

I picked up this book because I’d enjoyed a few books by the same author. The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska were both books I enjoyed, so I thought I should try this book out too. The plot didn’t interest me much at all, but I …

In case you are wondering, about this book spelling, sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling. Yes it is spelled that way and I truly think it is such a unique idea.
I have longed trained myself never to 100% believe whatever the tabloids are saying. And in this …

The book “The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle” by Hugh Lofting if one of the greatest American masterpieces—as far as literature is concerned. Its premise is very interesting, and it is a great tale for all ages.
I thought that Dr. Dolittle’s ability to speak to animals was the best …

First published as “Northern Lights,” Pullman’s book came to the U.S. as “The Golden Compass” and was recently made into a major motion picture.
The Golden Compass has been my favorite book since I was in 6th grade. I had no idea at that time that there was any anti-religious …

I have read the book —˜mystery of the moss-covered mansion’ written by Carolyn Keene. This is one among the Nancy Drew series. However, I did not like this book and the content in the book is not that good. The story is rather monotonous and not interesting.
The story starts …

This is a review of the book, Death Bell by Peter Francis, a former journalist. It was published on May 2, 2013. The genre is historical fiction. First I will give you information about the fictional story. Later, I will reveal a few relevant historical facts. These facts …

Synopsis:
Tom Ward, the seventh son of the seventh son joins Gregory to become a spook. He learns from the country spook about witches, boggarts, ghasts, and ghosts, and about girls wearing pointy shoes. When Tom realizes his mistake bringing blood cakes to Mother Malkin (imprisoned in Gregory’s property), which gives …

Cover Her Face was written by PD James and published by Penguin Books in 1989.
I later found out that this was PD James’ first novel; fortunately I had read some of her other books before and liked them; else I would have just stopped at this one.
Sally Jupp, an …

So I was crazy on getting this famous book Stupid is Forever by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and so when I had the chance (and money) to buy it, I grabbed it like a hungry lion. I bought the book in National Bookstore and it cost me 175 pesos. …

“The mark of Athena” is the third book in the series by Rick Riordan about the Heroes of Olympus and perhaps the most highly anticipated title of these book series. With an initial print run of 3.5 million copies of the new novel about Percy Jackson outstrips even the …

In the second volume of this popular manga some new characters will make their appearance. Firstly the timpanist Masumi Okayama, who is a student at the same school than Chiaki and Nodame, and who has a gay crush on Chiaki. He will torture Nodame as he thinks she’s too …

Specials is the third book in the four book Uglies series. The book begins with a newly changed Tally, who has been transformed by an operation into a Special. Back when she was an Ugly, Tally always heard the stories about the Special Circumstances, but now she is one …