Joanne Harris is one of my favourite authors, and “Chocolat” - undoubtedly her most famous novel - is, in my opinion, also one of her best. I personally couldn’t put this book down once I’d begun reading it, and finished it within about two days.
I find the author’s writing …

It is believed among many cultures that reincarnation is a natural thing. It is a belief, I share, and perhaps, that is why I enjoyed AUDREY ROSE, the book, by Frank De Felitta. It is a common thread of thinking, as well, that children who die, being so young, …

City of Lost Souls is the fifth book in the Mortal Instruments series. At the end of the previous book (City of Fallen Angels), we find out that Jace and Jonathan/Sebastian have become mysteriously tied. Desperate to find Jace, Clary turns her group of friends into a search party. …

Margaret Atwood is probably one of the most universally acclaimed contemporary writers, and I’ve had the pleasure to read a number of her novels and collections of short stories. Nevertheless, I have to confess I haven’t enjoyed all of them. In fact, one or two have managed to both …

I have mixed feelings about these books.
First of all, they were a very enjoyable, engaging read and I couldn’t wait to get to the next one.
However, I do have a few issues.
SPOILER
One would be the switched viewpoints in the fourth book, Breaking Dawn. I LOVED the character, Jacob. …

Many and varied answers given when people asked what he wanted to achieve in this life, ranging from the wish to have a house, luxury cars, the kids are smart, promising career, and others. All these answers if further attention, will lead to
one answer, happiness. Everyone wants to be …

The Hardy Boys is a classic series of mystery novels for preteen boys, and even though I was never a preteen boys, I still read and enjoyed them along with Nancy Drew books. In The Mystery of the Flying Express, book 20 of the series, the boys must track …

Have you ever heard of holistic herbal..? Well I have and this book, Holistic Herbal 4th Edition: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies by David Hoffman is so full of useful stuffs that you can just read and read and get lots of information …

I found “The Autobiography of Foudini M. Cat” at the library and was immediately intrigued. Especially because it wasn’t in the children’s section. I would have expected a book written from the point of view of a cat would be considered a children’s book. But, it …

I had no idea what I was missing before I read this! I feel like these is one of my favorite series of all times! I finished all the books so quickly and and I just want more more more! I can’t wait for the next one to come …

The Ravenous Beast is a children’s book written and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. It is a fairly short story and is playfully illustrated, but if your child has a problem with the idea of a monster eating other animals, you may want to avoid reading it as a …

Ghost Rider remains one of the more curious Marvel superheroes. Part of the reason for this was the fact that Marvel really had to idea of what to do with him when he debuted in the 1970’s. Was his the star of a horror book? A superhero book? Or …

I always hated to read. Reading puts me to sleep. I didn’t read the required material in college. I used to try and read Stephen King then lost interest as I got older. A neighbor gave me some Harlequin novels to read. I …

I have been selling since age 5, and I am still doing that till date. Selling is an actitity done by any entity found in occupational activities. Without selling generating revenue for the business or company is not possible. That is, to make money as a company requires the …

I remember a younger version of me sitting in the dark livingroom with my best friend Chad. I was watching him play the first Resident Evil Director’s Cut video game, intrigued, a little scared and in suspense the whole time. Not knowing what was going to happen as …

Written by John L Brown and Cerylle A. Moffett, this book, The Hero’s Journey: How Educators Can Transform Schools and Improve Learning is unlike any other. It cost slightly expensive but I got the lucky chance to borrow it from a friend of mine. I’m not sure …

I often have question about my existence here on earth. I always try to find meaning in my life. I have received this book during my oath taking after passing the licensure exam for nurses here in the Philippines. At first I was hesitant to read it since when …

Webster’s II New Riverside University Dictionary is another great reference material for writers and even ordinary users of the English language. The thing I like the most about this dictionary is the Concise Guide to Style, Usage, and Diction portion where I managed to brush up on all …

Moon Knight was a funny character in the world of Marvel Comics as he was primarily an obvious rip off of Batman, but the quality of writing was excellent so he was not dismissed by readers. However, since the 1970’s, the character had several shots at having his own …

I have just finished reading this book, Carra: My Autobiography. And I find it a very refreshing read. Just in case you do not know at all about this autobiography, Carra is actually short form for football player named Jamie Carragher. He is English and a very …

What can you say, it is a Tom Clancy original. I had never read any of Clancy’s older books until this one this summer. I have heard they are his best, and I definately have to agree. I found this book to be a fascinating glimpse into how the …

This is another series that was recommended to me by a close friend. The Dresdin Files! Harry Dresdin is the main character and I think I am in love with him. He is a Wizard in modern day Chicago. Go figure. He has an office with Wizard on the …

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cushman this semester in school and, having learned from him, I can appreciate his work a little more than I might have before.
First off, Heart Island is a collection of poetry written in meter that pays special attention to form. Cushman, …

“Yvette Samoris” by Guy de Maupassant is about a young girl who killed herself because of the type of life both her and her mother had.
First, the story begins with two men talking amongst each other at a funeral. You’re not sure of who the funeral is for until …

I love to read before bed it is not only relaxing but it gives me a chance to get lost in another world, so each night I curl up in my “library” and read for at least a half hour. If I can not sleep, you can find me …

I’ll start by saying that I’m completely in love with the writing of Rainbow Rowell, if you’ve read any of her other books you should know exactly what I’m talking about, but this book is so authentic and amazing that you just enjoy it, even if you’re like me …

This cookbook is spiral bound, and hardcover. It’s divided into different categories of food, from appetizers to cakes. And, it’s all focused on foods that are fun for kids (like a pasta dish with an octopus made out of a hotdog, or a cake decorated to look …

The third installment of Stephenie Meyer’s super popular Twilight series, Eclipse was an excellent book to read. This book focused on “choice”. Bella, the main character has to choose between her former love interest (a vampire) or her best friend (a werewolf). A complicated love triangle, a vampire seeking …

The Novel Hollywood Girls Club written by Maggie Marr was another of the books I picked up from the library in my search for some light stress-free reading material. I hit the jackpot with this one.
If you love to read any of the tabloid style celebrity filled magazines, …

Banshee first made his appearance in the Marvel comics universe in X-Men #28 in 1967. His real name is Sean Cassidy, and as you may guess by his name, he is Irish. After his wife was murdered, he was recruited into a evil mutant supergroup that brainwashed …

By the early 70’s, The Amazing Spiderman’s popularity far exceeded Marvel Comics expectations an was on track to becoming of the most endearing figures in pop culture. Yet, during the character’s first decade in print never branched out into having various monthly periodicals dedicated to him. The only notable …

Can you believe it when I say that I cried in the midst of reading Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult? Yes, I did and this author is really great and I bought it at a market price of close to $20. This novel is really touching and …

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 …

If you like learning about another culture, reading a few romance scenes and enjoy a splash of suspense, then this is the perfect book to read. The Dowry Bride is about a girl, Megha, who becomes a target for murder by her husband and mother-in-law just because her family …

“A Wish to Be A Christmas Tree” by Colleen Monroe and Michael G. Monroe is a book that’s many intended for children, but I believe adults will enjoy the book as well. I personally think it’s important that adults read and look through this thirty-two page book because the …

This book is a fun novel for girls aged 10 to 13. It’s light hearted while the main character clearly has actual real problems - making new friends, getting along with her soon-to-be-stepsister and finding her way in a new city.
Robin Palmer begins the Yours Truly, Lucy B. Parker, …

I only know of David Hicks through his textile designs that appeared in movies like The Shining. I was really interested to know what was going on design wise in the sixties and seventies, that made him so influential.
From the bold red cover and thickness and size of this …

Written specifically for the UK market this is a sensible and down to earth book that deals with three main areas of taxation in the UK - income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
The tax system in Britain is (as in most of the world) is complicated, but …

This story is about a lesbian (Johanna), fantasizing about another girl (Reeve). Johanna is a responsible and friendly girl, she’s involved in school activities and gets good grades. She lives in her old house, since both of her parents died, but her older …

The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St Germain was written by Andrew M Greeley, and published by Tom Doherty Associates in 2002.
This story reminded me of Anne Perry’s A Breach of Promise; where a female had to disguise as a man to fulfill her ambition as an architect. …

This novel was a lot better than I expected it to be. I thought it would be your average teen thriller but it was a truly good mystery as well. I kept trying to guess the identity of the killer and I had fun doing that. This story is …

This is the third book in the Clique series by Lisi Harrison. This one is calle dRevenge of the Wannabees. The setting is again Westchester, sometime around Thanksgiving. Heres the summary. Massie plots her vengence. Since the bega cheated to win, they earned a photoshoot for a magazine. The …

Once again, with her Dragonriders of Pern novel The White Dragon, Anne McCaffrey takes us through a magical, mysterious world of dragons, noble heros, and memorable situations. With every single one of her stories, we remember the time the hero saved the day; the first single, wonderful moment of …

This is another one of Gail Carson Levine’s mixed up fairy tales for children. The Princess Test is a variation on the classic Princess and the Pea tale, only extended with more of a background into the princess and why the test is occurring.
Gail Carson Levine has written a …

Good for You is the third book in the series Between The Lines by Tammara Webber, and it has leave me with an enormous smile on my face.
This story starts when Reid is granted community service after acting like a jackass and destroying a house. That’s where he …

As I am a long time fan of the Lord of the Dance and Riverdance shows, I was given this biography as a gift. I was not sure what to expect. Before reading, my impression of Mr. Flatley was just what I had seen in media, and what was evident …

Mark Hogan has killed his pastor Reverend Daniel Glory - at least he thinks he has.
Mark Hogan has it all - great job, great family, great church and a position on the church board the only thing missing is a boat. He dreams, he searches boat lots and decides …

After my frustrating experiences reading “Evermore” by Alyson Noel, I probably should have known better than to read “Blue Moon.” But I’d already bought it, so I wasn’t going to let that money go to waste!
If the plot for “Blue Moon” were done slightly differently, it would have …

I have never come across a book this short and so fairytale-ish that made my jaw drop. Animal Farm is an unbelievable story. I have seen so many copies of the new version with the pink pig on the cover and I thought, “Well, isn’t that a cute little …

Robert Langdon must hurry to find the antimatter in a magnet suspended canister. The plot has very vivid and persuasive arguments as to why the antimatter exists as well as references to biblical texts as the counterpart to matter, as there is good, evil counters good. These …