Books Reviews
Book Pick-up Service from Downtown Books
Sometimes a person has a lot of books that you no longer want or need. That has happened to me on occasion and it took me a while before I found a solution. I didn’t want to just throw the books away as they were still in good condition …
The Amityville Horror Book by Jay Anson
“The Amityville Horror” is a classic horror novel written by the writer Jay Anson, based on the stories of the family of George and Katie Lutz, who claimed that they were victims of paranormal activity in their new home in Amityville, New York. Their story to this day is …
DK ultimate sticker collection Baby Animals book
My daughter loves books. Especially books about animals. You can’t get much better than a book about baby animals. Once my daughter saw the DK ultimate sticker collection Baby Animals book, she went nuts. We found it at a local store for $2.99. Retail …
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Written by T. Harv Eker, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind is a bonus for me to be able to read it from start till finish. This book is really super fun to read and it seems pretty bogus at first for me when I read the first few …
Anger and Anxiety by Dr Bob Rich
This book title, Anger Anxiety (Be in Charge of Your Emotions and Control Phobias) is written by Dr Bob Rich and is something that I truly love to read. The book has a fiery red color and Bob Rich has written something that is truly concise and makes a …
Money Is My Friend by Phil Laut
It has been said that the reason so many of us remain poor is because we have a deep seated and unconscious guilt or fear of actually being rich. In Money Is My Friend, Phil Laut divides the understanding of money into four laws, the earning law, the spending …
End of Days (Penryn & The End of Days, Book 3)
End of Days is the third book written after the second novel World After. I have greatly anticipated getting my hand on a copy of the End of days since finishing the previous novel the World After.
End of Days begins where World After takes off. Just like in …
Diamond In The Rough by Marie Ferrarella
Diamond In The Rough by Marie Ferrarella is a book about love in the most unexpected way between a businesswoman Miranda Shaw and sportswriter Mike Marlowe. Their love is unconventional and unexpected.
It stared out with Miranda Shaw’s family business going bust and years later, there’s this particular …
The Cat Who Came for Christmas by Cleveland Amory
I greatly enjoyed this heart-warming and witty book. This is a true story of a cat, a stray rescued from the streets of New York, and his life and relationship with the rescuer, the author of the book Cleveland Amory. I love cats and love people who understand them. …
Gitanjali By Rabindranath Tagore
As for us entirely is not excessively known the Nobel victory poet from Calcutta which. He “never how because it exceeds the framework of standard 7, doing, Gitanjali’. Because it is the circumstance which does not win the prize for Tagore Rabindranath Tagore is known. He being educated by …
Divided in Death by J D Robb
Divided in Death, written by J D Robb, was published by Berkley Publishing Group in 2004.
I find Robb’s books extremely riveting! I’m no fan of science fiction; but I like this series of futuristic crime detection. She has developed realistic and likeable characters like Eve Dallas, husband …
Mother Goose nursery rhymes by Axel Scheffler book
I’ve bought this Mother Goose nursery rhymes book by Axel Scheffler last year in one of the children’s bookstore in London for an affordable price of 15 British pound. What I like about it is that it has a little bit of stories in between the nursery rhymes …
The Fools of God and the Art of Simple Living book
I had never heard of this book, but when I finally did, the book was praised for its informative perspective social and psychological constructs that have dictated much of societal ideologies. The fact that the book addressed suppression of religion fascinated me a bit as I am one open …
Talk of The Town by Kari Hawkins
I felt that this book was about finding out who you really are, being happy with yourself, and realizing there really is no place like home.
The main character, Roxie, just divorced her husband who turns out to have a big secret which is why they divorced. Roxie totally …
Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth: Book 2 by Peter Kelder
This book contains 5 exercises or as they are called Tibetan rites that are supposed to make you look younger. There is also a 6th exercise which is not necessary and not all can practice it. This exercises allegedly were a well kept secret between a closed group of …
The Dresden Files Book 1: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
This is one of those times I saw the TV series before I read the book. Normally I end up preferring whichever I did first (I normally read the book first, so I usually end up liking that better), but in this case, I have to give the …
Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs
After watching and re-watching Bones, I finally figured out that the television series that I dearly loved was based on the novels and characters of Kathy Reichs. Dr. Tempearance Brennan was bragging about it to Boothe in one episode saying “I’m a best-selling author. That gives me elevated status …
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
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 …
Velocity by Dean Koontz
Velocity is such a good book! I really enjoyed it and will more than likely read it again.
The story starts with lead character, “Billy” just working his usual shift as a bartender when a strange man comes in and orders a drink.
After his shift ends and he is ready …
Zombie Combat Manual, book
When I used to think about zombies and they’re possible existence in normal life, I have to admit that I never thought of combat styles and weapons to use against zombies. For each movie and story throughout history seems to say something different about zombies, where they come from, …
The Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
If you want a book that will make your mind twisted or shall we say a book that will make you think and will make you recall the recent chapters that you read.. Then I suggest you to read Haruki Murakami’s The Wind Up Bird Chronicle.
A compelling book. …
Medici Dagger by Cameron West
For just $5.99, you can enjoy the price of fun just by reading this book called The Medici Dagger, written by Cameron West. This book is about Reb Barnett, and his quest for finding the murderer of his father, a museum curator.
He has to find the Medici Dagger, …
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
I have never really been that interested in the Harry Potter series of books for kids, but I was given a copy of this book by someone who was cleaning out their bookshelf, and I won’t turn down a free book.
I found the idea of the book fun and …
My Woman, His Wife by Anna J
My Woman, His Wife by Anna J. is strictly for entertainment purposes only. This book was seriously crazy. It starts with this couple.
The man and the wife agree to have a threesome, after the husband begs and begs. Then after their erotic encounter, the woman requests a one …
A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands
I am an avid fan of paranormal romances that include some action and intrigue. Ms Sands definitely has not disappointmed me with this series of books. This book is one of a whole serious of books about the Argeneau family who are all vampires that have …
Buying and Selling a Business by Robert F. Klueger
Buying and Selling a Business is a good, comprehensive book written by Robert F. Klueger and this is actually an updated version of a book. I am not a businesswoman nor someone really successful but I love books like this that motivates oneself. I consider this book …
Total Scales Techniques And Applications
Total Scales: Techniques And Applications was written by Mark John Sternal and claims to be able to teach beginners through professional guitar players every note, scale, and position in every key on the freeboard.
This book has been featured in popular guitar magazines so I bought a copy. I was …
Grammar Smart by The Princeton
Grammar Smart, written and published by The Princeton Review,is an excellent and straightforward guide both for students who are baffled by grammar, and for teachers who are frustrated because their students just don’t get grammar, no matter how it is taught.
What I really like about this book, as a …
In The Midst of Death by Lawrence Block
In the Midst of Death written by Lawrence Block, was published by Avon Books in 1992.
Matt Scudder, ex-cop and unlicensed private investigator, has been employed by Jerry Broadfield to investigate a crime which he insisted that he was innocent of. A hooker had claimed that he had blackmailed …
The World God Only Knows manga
The World God Only Knows is a manga by Wakaki Tamiki. It is a story about Keima Katsuragi, a boy who is known as the “capturing god” for being able to capture any 2d girl in dating games. But in his real life, Keima is known as an otamegane, …
The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland book
If you are interested in learning more about the techniques of mindful awareness and incorporating it into your child’s life The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland, is a good book to get you started. The book moves slow at the beginning. As it progresses the author builds up …
The 4-Hour Work Week book
This book is something that I could totally relate to. I mean, I work in advertising sales and also some freelance automobile delivery and basic sales for a car sales company, and also, I am an aspiring writer. I love writing. But that doesn’t mean that …
Batman: Year Three: 2 of 4 (Comic Issue)
Batman: Year Three 2 of 4 has Dick Grayson also known as Nightwing, searching for Bruce as he continues to search for the man killing off all the powerful gangsters. Dick reflects on his childhood with Bruce and becoming Robin.
This is a great comic issue and it’s …
The Street Lawyer by John Grisham
I have not read many books by the lawyer and author, John Grisham; however, when I read the book “The Street Lawyer” by him some months ago, I thought that it was a really good book.
At first when I saw it, I thought that it would be slightly …
How Fletcher Was Hatched, a children’s book
My secret public vice is reading children’s books, especially if they have lots of pictures. I have to say that my all-time favorites are by Dr. Seuss, but I do love this little book by Wende and Harry Devlin. It’s 38 pages, and every page has a …
The mountain of adventure
‘The mountain of adventure ‘ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This is a very interesting book and full of adventure.
The children go off on a mountain trek along with a guide, known as David. So, there is much excitement. They reach the mountain and the scenery and …
Monster by Frank Peretti Book
“Monster” was released in 2005, after quite a long time without a new book from Frank Peretti, who is sometimes called the father of Christian fiction. I had read and enjoyed Peretti’s previous books, and I looked forward to reading this one. Somehow, I had the feeling that it …
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis Book by James Luceno
Caught up in the tragic story of Darth Vader, few of the spectators turned any attention to these words of the sinister Darth Sidious or just explained them to themselves as simply a part of the manipulation through which the treacherous dark lord attracted the unsuspecting young man to …
Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag
The book Prior Bad Acts is written by Tami Hoag. This is a New York Times bestselling author and this story is actually a thriller that begins with a shocking crime scene.
The initial is there are 2 relentless detectives on a manhunt which ends in a chilling confrontation …
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Sciezska
I recently bought “The Stinky Cheese Man” for a children’s literature class, but I first read it in elementary school. The book is full of wackily illustrated fractured fairy tales, which give a new and strange perspective to the classics. The book is illustrated by Lane Smith and won …
The White Castle by Orhan Pamuk novel
The White Castle is a historical novel written by Orhan Pamuk. Orhan managed to get the Nobel prize for literature in 2006. Orhan Pamuk talked about self-identity, conflict and friendship between a slave who came from Italy with an Ottoman scholar in the 17th century. As is characteristic of …
Zinotchka by Anton Checkhov
“Zinotchka” by Anton Checkhov is about how a young boy came to know to true meaning of a woman scorned.
First, the story begins with an eighth year old boy in class, and he notices something is off about his teacher. She is anxiously looking out the window, and nervously …
C’mere, Kitty by Alan Katz
Yesterday I checked this book out of the library expecting a few short humorous stories about cat-ownership or some fun suggestions for games to play with your cat. But the things in this book it’s utterly horrible! The full title of this book is “C’mere, Kitty: A …
The Edge Chronicles # 1 : Beyond The Deepwoods
The Edge Chronicles # 1: Beyond the Deepwoods is illustrated fantasy novel by author and illustrators who came from England that is, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel. This book tells the adventures of twig, a child thirteen years old with setting a very strange land called The Edge. …
Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover book
When I first heard Dave Ramsey on the radio claiming it was possible to live life debt free I thought the man was nuts. After a while of listening to his show I realized that he might indeed have the system that could actually work for my husband …
The Secret History of Freemasonry by Paul Naudon, book
As a Freemason, I’m always on the lookout for another good book on the subject. Naudon’s work brought many of the ideas that I am familiar with back to the forefront of a controversial claim: Freemasonry is a descendant of the Knights Templar. I thought that I would be …
Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
The Posthomus Papers of the Pickwick Club is Dickens first novel, and is more commonly known as The Pickwick Papers. It tells of the adventures of four members of the Pickwick club as they explore the remote areas of England. As the gentlemen haven’t traveled a lot, this means …
Where shall we go this summer? by Anita Desai
‘Where shall we go this summer?’ is a book written by Anita Desai. This is the story of a sensitive young wife who is torn between the desire to abandon the boredom and hypocrisy of her middle class and ostensibly comfortable existence, and the realization that the bonds that …
365 Ways to Change Your Life book
I consider myself to be a very seasoned reader. I can try to read anything and everything. When I stumbled across Suzanne Somers’ “365 Ways to Change Your Life” I thought that it would be an interesting read and I dove in.
I was right. This book …
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