Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 2: The Burning Bridge is the second book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series. Will, Horace and Gilan go to the country of Celtica and discover something is terribly wrong while Halt accompanies Alyss on a diplomatic mission.
This book was even better than the previous book, …

“Oedipus Rex” is the Latin name of Sophocles’ most famous tragedy, “Oedipus Tyrannus” in the original Greek. At the time, the term ‘tyrant’ did not have the negative connotations it bears today: a tyrant was simply a ruler, often one who had taken power with popular support. Oedipus is …

This is a book shop near HPCL Outlet in Siripuram area. The nice thing about this shop is its ambience. You can sit there for hours together and get absorbed in the book you want to select. The place has plenty of books arranged neatly in titled shelves. You …

Stephen King’s latest novel is the story of the widow of a writer and her journey towards learning to be Lisey, and not just “Scott’s wife” While King’s sense of the macabre is very much present, this is not a really gruesome book like “Pet Semetary” or “Carrie.” It …

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 …

To ride on heavy steel and fly amongst the clouds.To steer with cold hands and face the enemy up front. Such adventures can be seen as nothing more than a fleeting dream. However, while reading the book Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, you will pretty much find yourself joining in …

I pawed through the many AP test preparation books in my local Borders bookstore and tried to look for one with many practice exams. I wanted one that would help me with the timing of my multiple choice questions, since in class we have only 40 minutes to do …

This is the second book about seven-year-old Jordan March, who suffers from precocious puberty. In this one, young Jordan is sent off to live with her great aunt Francis, whom she had never met. Francis lives on a run-down farm with a weed-filled yard and the house itself is …

“That Costly Ride” by Guy de Maupassant is about a man who ends up being taken to the cleaners–financially wise–because of an accident.
First, the story introduces us to, Hector de Gribelin, who is a husband and father of two, and is going through financial hardship because of the decline …

I started reading Jack London’s book a couple of days ago, and the first, after the introduction about the author, was the story “The Call of the Wild.” It was about the dog Buck who knew the world in all its glory.
Jack London is one of the few writers …

My daughter brought home another book from the library yesterday called Carl’s Masquerade. She was excited to read it at bedtime. But, after I took the time to read the book with her, we both managed to be very disappointed in it.
First of all, the book is nothing but …

Gone with the Wind, the unabridged edition is a thick book, indeed, thicker and larger than the Bible. It is called the unabridged edition because it is closest to the original manuscript of the author, Margaret Mitchell. Of course, this version underwent editing too, but compared to regular …

I would definitely consider buying this book for any young girl in my life who was about to face the transition from elementary school to middle school. Middle School: How to Deal was written by five girls for a middle school class, so when it comes to giving …

The book PRINCIPLES has become my board book and a rare example of a book that could give the basics. This book describes the principles of the old-school approach to business and life, but with a new modern perspective.
Although the principles described are still difficult to relate to …

This children’s novel is a heartwarming tale of a girl who lacks confidence in herself and must live with her mild but loving mother and stern grandmother. Her grandmother rules the roost, so to speak, and Jane feels inferior compared to many of the other girls at her private …

The crisis in Gaza, to the attention of the world community. No other because the ongoing human tragedy is colossal. The protests occurred in many places, but the violence continued without stopping. Even an appeal for peace from the Vatican by Pope Benedict XXV does not give effect to …

I can’t say that this is one of the author’s better books. I wasn’t to impressed with this one as I was with all the others from the series that I have read. I borrowed this book from a friend from school because it was one of the only …

Growing up Wacky Wednesday was one of my favorite books. I would go to my school’s library every week and would check it out over and over again just so I could enjoy reading it. When I was informed about my son’s school having a backwards day I knew …

Exception to the Rulers, written by David Goodman and Amy Goodman is actually a pretty good book, written. This book is bought my dad for about $9.95.
Amy Goodman is an award-winning journalist and a host of a talk show. She is very downright, could be called cruel …

“Something Borrowed, Something Black” is the fourth Peter Macklin book published by Loren D. Estleman and the first one publishied in nearly twenty years. Of the five published Macklin books, “Something Borrowed, Something Black” is the first I’ve read. It will not be the last however.
Styled as the …

Toko Buku Djawa is located in Jl. Braga in Bandung. Bandung is the capital of the largest state in Indonesia, West Jawa. It is a book shop located on the left hand side of the road. It sells all sorts of books from magazines to school books. When I …

Chuck Palahniuk with last years attempt to shock people and stir up enough controversy to cash in and pay the bills. I picked this up dirt cheap and read it, it reads like the script from a cheap porno. The story is about an old lady who is trying …

“The Tombs of Anak,” Book 3 of Frank Peretti’s Cooper Kids Adventure series for children, takes us on yet another adventure with Dr. Jake, Lila, and Jay Cooper, a Christian family-team of archeologists traveling all over the world and taking most interesting and dangerous assignments. In Book 3, the …

This book, by Haruki Murakami, is such a strange thing. I have not read any of his other books but I would really like to investigate what else he has written, because even months after reading it, Kafka on the Shore still pops up in my mind in the …

I got this cook book as a birthday gift not too long ago so I decided to go ahead and try to use it this Christmas. I am not sure how much this cook book costs retail but I can say that I would recommend it. For others who …

I was waiting for Scion of Ikshvaku since the day it was announced by Amish Tripathy. I had read all three books of his previous Shiva series, the blockbuster which have sold more than 60 million copies.
Scion of Ikshvaku is the first book of another series by Amish. It …

Raymond Carver’s final book will depress you. Keep that in mind. It’s a good book, very elegant, not very diverse but somehow extremely original in it’s own way. However, it is extremely depressing. I didn’t say it’s sad, mind you. I mean, it is sad, but that’s not the …

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 …

Carrie is the first book that Stephen King ever wrote, and when you read it, you can see evidence of his talent. You can tell that he will be a great author, as the foundation is laid for his successful career.
The book is short, much shorter than King’s other …

Wendy Corsi Staub is a writer of thrillers. Her novels are usually about women who are in danger in some way. There is generally a serial killer or kidnapper preying on people around the woman and putting her life and the lives of her children in danger. …

“Good Boy, Fergus!” is a children’s book written and illustrated by David Shannon. Is is a new book, published in 2006.
The illustrations in this book are wonderful! They are realistic in some way, although at the same time exaggerated. Any dog lover will relate …

In Larry Winget, we have a great book out in the market You’re Broke Because You Want To Be - How To Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead. This is of one the most straight-forward book about managing finances which I have ever encountered. This is the book …

Being a fervent reader of fairy tales as a child, I picked up the Book of Lost Things with excited anticipation. The most appealing aspect of any book is to get entirely immersed in the world created by the author and this is certainly what I was hoping for …

Before traveling to another country, I make it a point to check out the different travel guides. I choose the one that I will take carefully, and for my trip to Singapore & Malaysia, I chose Fodor’s Exploring Singapore & Malaysia.
I love the guides published by Fodor’s. It …

The book is excellent. It will especially appeal to those who care about their nutrition and are conscientious about each product at ease. In a simple and understandable language, such facts are explained. The entire store of knowledge about proper nutrition accumulated over many years is turned over. It …

Everyone wants a smart child. A great book to browse throuhg is “1001 Activities for a Smarter Child”. In this book there are activities/projects for young children that will engage their creativity and curiousity, as well as develop physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Each activity has a …

The many variations and applicable of The Art of War is extensive. Put into different sectors and real life scenarios, the concepts of the Art of War provides creative ideas to solve problems.
Since Sun Tze, the originator of the Art of War, the teachings have provided much battloefield tactics …

We went to a book store on the boardwalk at tour beach vacation recently and I told my toddler he could pick out a new book. He went over to the shelf and immediately, without hesitation, went straight for this book. He is a major dinosaur enthusiast …

Seth Godin is the best-selling author of Purple Cow. Although I have not read the first book, I picked up this one as I had wanted to learn more about marketing. Similar to the first book, the title of this one is very controversial and stands out easily amongst …

Pursuit of Honor is only a fair attempt from Vince Flynn which is in lines of several terrorist chasing stories that I have read. But what Vince Flynn has successfully done is making a run of the mill kind of story into a thriller which kept me hooked to …

The Wide Window is the third book in the Series of Unfortunate Events books series by Lemony Snicket. It is probably one of my favorites in the series because it marks the beginning of the change in the Baudelaire children. In the past two books I always felt as …

This book was given to me by my uncle when he came to visit from Detroit. He knows I love to read and that I love this series so he bought the book and gave it to me. I was impressed as soon as I saw it. The author …

This book is the 5th book in the Deltora Quest series, and it has some of the neatest animals in the series. Or maybe they are people. At any rate, Leif, Barda, and Jasmine get to fly in the pouches of the kin, as well as save the Dread …

Who’s In The Bathroom is a children’s book written by Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Adrian Reynolds. It is a newer book, published in 2006. It is a very funny story that had my daughter smiling and laughing as she guessed who was in the bathroom. It …

If you are looking for an easy read, Twilight is the book for you. If you are looking for an intellectually stimulating classical novel, I suggest you pass this by. I decided to read the book because of the hype that surrounded it. The characters and the story line …

Black is the first book in a trilogy by Ted Dekker. (The other two books are Red and White, and I will be writing reviews for these ones as well).
Black is a Christian fantasy novel about a man named Thomas Hunter, who is a failed novelist and a twenty-five-year-old …

This book very quickly earned a place on my picky shelf of favorite books. It was originally published as the two separate books ‘Crown Duel’ and ‘Court Duel’, but I bought it as the re-published, combined version. And I’m glad I did —“ if I hadn’t, I’m …

Sylvester Duncan is a small donkey who likes to find nice-looking pebbles. He collects pebbles that have unusual shape or color. When he finds a bright red, smooth round pebble, Sylvester immediately picks it up. The pebble turns out to be a magic one: it can make any wish …

This book features the Unicorns and it is all about revenge and traitorous people. The Unicorns are of course, the main cast, and if features feuding Ellen Riteman and Jessica Wakefield to gain Unicorn President Janet Howell’s trust. Ellen has just gotten a new phone which offers three-way …

“The Adventurous Four” was a book I received as a present many years ago a little before I became a teenager. It was the first novel I had seen written by Enid Blyton, as I was used to seeing books with collections of short stories written for children by …