Catching Fire is the second book in the series The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. And boy is it amazing! Catching Fire starts off where The Hunger Games left off, Katniss is back to normal life after she partook in the Hunger Games, at least as normal as someone …

This book was very different from the books I usually read. I felt that the book was a little longer than it needed to be and for me personally, it didn’t have enough action or drama to hold my attention for very long.
I felt that the author did …

This book, published by Penguin, is a year’s supply of Sudoku puzzles; one for each day. As a bonus, you also get several other types of puzzles at the back of the book. The sudoku puzzles, however, are the main draw - if you haven’t done them …

My daughter had her library day at school last Friday and brought home the book Green Wilma by Tedd Arnold. At first, I wasn’t sure what to think of it but it turned out to be a funny story.
Basically, this kids book is about a little girl who wakes …

‘Understanding philosophy’ is a book written by James K. Feibleman. Feibleman writes in this book the explanation of philosophy and a history of its major figures and their ideas. He traces the theories of all the important philosophers from the beginnings of greek philosophers through the era of religious …

Before I Die by Jenny Downham is a very sad story, and be prepared to shed a bit of tears for readers out there whom have a very sensitive feeling. This story is about Tess, and she only have a few remaining months to live.
When I read …

Ernest Hemingway’s “The old man and the Sea” is considered one of his best books and is most likely one of the best books ever written in the English language.
The book takes place in a small fishing village in Cuba, where an old fisherman named Santiago lives. …

Jose Carlos Somoza proposes the reader a trip to ancient Greece in his novel “The Athenian Murders”. This trip could remind us that one Umberto Eco offered with “The Name of the Rose”.
The body of a young man who studied in Plato’s Academy is found on the streets of …

I enjoy knitting and am always looking for new patterns to try, in books and on the internet. This book, Speed Knitting by Kris Percival, is appealing because of its colors and the fact that the projects are supposed to be “quick and easy”.
Most of the projects are …

This has to be one of my favorite books in the series. I was recently at my local Chapters book store and my dad walked over to me and asked me if I had read this book before. I said no but than I realized that it was a …

While not as good as some of his other mysteries, Arthur Conan Doyle’s story, The Beetle-Hunter is still good enough to get a good review from me; in part because you are left in wonder about the mystery itself.
The story is about a medical man with an interest in …

This is a great novel and is one of my favourite books. I end up reading it about twice a year, and despite the fact that I already know all the story, I just can’t get enough. The books is filled with adventure, tension and most of all the …

A few months ago I began programming in Processing to create some interactive applications at work after having just a brief introduction to the language on a “programming interactivity” course. Because the language is pretty simple and the resulting programs are all visual I found it very easy to …

In my country, CXC examinations or CSEC as they are now called is one of the most basic external examinations done in most high schools. It is actually a Caribbean exam, similar to O-levels in Britain and the UK, except it has more of a Caribbean basis. When I …

I have read the book —˜The power of positive thinking’ written by Norman Vincent Peale. This is a very good and interesting book. The author lays very great emphasis on positive thinking. The content in this book certainly helped me a lot. This book is capable of giving the …

Kingdom Come is a DC Comics’ Elseworlds graphic novel by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. It tells the story of a Pastor named Norman McCay who is friends with the Sandman at the end of his life. The Sandman dies and leaves his
ability to see …

Martin Fido creates and interesting title and it begs to be read. Within the 231 pages of the book Fido looks at the victims and some of the suspects. He does not go into as much detail as the Donald Rumbelow book JTR The Complete Casebook. Keep in mind …

Spontaneous Combustion is a book that is well written and an easy read. I do, however, feel it lacked the action you think the book will contain based on the description on the back cover.
It takes place in a town called Courage Bay where the main character named …

There are many writers who try to take advantage of the fame name Sherlock Holmes for his own glory and not to remember Sherlock Holmes. Sherlockian, fans of Sherlock Holmes, The detective wanted to act again, then they will make a detective story that remains based on the character …

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is one of my favorite novels. Although the second part of it is a bit rushed (I couldn’t help feeling that Dumas had gotten a little tired of the story and was in a hurry to finish it), it is a …

Tender Is The Night is an amazingly subtle and deeply psychological novel of the American classic. Many critics put above THE GREAT GATSBY, which the author himself called his favorite work. And it’s no accident: the book is mainly autobiographical.
Fitzgerald described the flip side of his outwardly luxurious …

The Gossip Girl series of eight books takes a group of hot, hip New York teens through their senior year of high school at prestigious private schools. From posh parties to winter break in the Caribbean, you can read all of the fabulous details. The books don’t …

Blindsighted was written by Karin Slaughter (published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2002)
Lena Adams, a police officer, was devastated when her twin, Sybil, was murdered. She had died in the arms of Dr Sara Linton, and was discovered to have been drugged and raped. Police chief, Jeffrey …

This is one of PD James’ better stories, and opens with a horrifying experience - a student nurse died from poisoning during a nursing demonstration session, in front of student mates and visitors. When a second student died under suspicious circumstances, the bigwigs at the hospital …

Estleman continues his quirky view of the American West with “Black Powder, White Smoke.” Three main plot threads weave together to form the book. First is Honey Boutrille a black man who owns a “saloon” in New Orleans when the story begins. Honey’s parents had been slaves. Early in …

Vertical Run is the first book I’ve read by Joseph R Garber and it was a decent thriller. The story starts right away and it grabbed my attention, hanging on securely, until the very end. I also liked its fast pace. This book also made me think about a …

This is the first book in the “Fear Street Nights” teen thriller trilogy and it is a fast page-turner. Everything you want in a teen horror story is in here: fear, anger, hatred, creepy weird happenings and people dying. This book is also about superstitions in a way and …

My father bought “Your Body Can Heal Itself: Over 87 Foods Everyone Should Eat by the Editors of FC and A Medical Publishing” book from a certain ship that travels here to sell books. However, because I decided that I wanted to change my lifestyle and the way I …

I’ve been interested in photography lately so I decided to buy a book about it. Since I’m new to photography and don’t know anything about it, I wanted a book that’s for beginners, something that’s not too technical and would explain the subject in an easy to understand …

Photoshop CS3 is a complex program to some people, and thankfully, there are countless books which cater to every skill level. This book is right for beginners who are starting to learn their way around Photoshop CS3.
The title sounds like you can really learn in 24 hours. When …

Robert Crais’s award winning novel ‘The Last Detective’ narrates a story never which one of its kind with nothing even coming close to such a well thought setting. Crais is at his best as he narrates the experiences of private investigator Elvis Cole. Cole is looking after his girlfriend’s …

I found this book in a friend’s list of read books and it really caught my eye. My friend loved it and she’s one of the most trustful persons I know when it comes to recommendations. But I have to say, this book was a roller-coaster of emotions for …

I really Love Irshad Manji. How she brought her opinion to the world. How she’s not afraid to tell what she thinks. How she proudly reveals her sexual preferance without any fear that the fact she is a muslim woman. This woman is just amazing. Personally, I like her.
I …

I had high hopes for this book. After all, Brennan Manning’s “The Ragamuffin Gospel” may not have been the best written book out there, but it still had a lot going for it in the realms of depth and insight. Manning’s “Journey of the Prodigal,” however, quite frankly struck …

The first time I read a Harlan Coben book I was preparing for a long bus ride from New York City and needed something to read really quickly. I saw a book with a bright orange cover that caught my eye and I figured I’d give it a shot. …

Aftermath was written by Peter Robinson and published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2001.
The story started off with very gruesome violence in the house of Terry Payne two police constables had found his wife, Lucy, unconscious and Payne in the basement with a dead girl. Payne …

Do you happen to know Mr. Leonard Nimoy? Yes! The Spock! The intensity, conviction and humanitarianism that have made Leonard Nimoy a distinguished actor have been transferred into a moving and arresting story told in poetry and photographs.
One of his poetry book that I love so much is YOU …

“Animals On Board” is a children’s book written by Stuart Murphy and illustrated by R.W. Alley. I am a bit confused about why it took two people to create this story. I can understand that maybe Mr. Murphy is not an artist, but at the very least you …

A few days ago, I was looking for a romance book that made me laugh and wasn’t too full of drama. Well, Scoring Wilder was exactly what I was looking for!
When Kinsley Bryant, one of the best soccer players of the university league, meets Liam Wilder, professional soccer player …

Daredevil Issue 223 presents the ultimate question for Daredevil, namely what price would he pay to regain his sight? Denny O’Neil and Jim Shooter wrote this issue, with David Mazzucchelli as the artist. It was published by Marvel Comics in 1985.
In this issue, Daredevil, in his secret …

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mysteries are always an enjoyable read, and The Sign of Four is no exception. I particularly enjoy this mystery because I think Dr Watson is kind of funny in it.
The two characters are ever the same - Sherlock Holmes is always right …

It is often said that if one wishes to understand the history of the Jews, one should read the books of Leon Uris. This is amply justified by Exodus, which is probably his best book. Leon Uris constructs a superb story around the events which led to the formation …

I love this book!! I’ve read it multiple times now and still enjoy it as much as I did when I first read it, perhaps even more. A slightly tongue-in-cheek look at the “bohemian” lifestyle and sub-categories of bohemians, the book examines such basic topics as bohemian housing, …

I like quite a few of Neil Gaiman’s books - Coraline was great, for example, and The Sandman is classic. So I figured I would enjoy these short stories in M is for Magic, which is a collection actually written for kids. I think kids aged 10 - 13 …

Just looking for a fun, relaxing read that isn’t complicated? If you said yes, the Little Lulu Comic Book Series is perfect for you. Don’t worry, it is nothing like those cheesy, no offense, super hero comic books. Little Lulu is a girl in the 1920’s-1930’s who always finds …

Monk’s hood is the third book in the series about the Benedictine monk brother Cadfael. An elderly couple comes to the abbey as paying lifelong visitors, but very soon the husband dies, poisoned by monk’s hood oil. The concoction is from Cadfael’s workshop, and when it turns out that the …

I often hear the word wireless networking; the sound of it further evoked my curiosity. I wanted to know more about this technology, as more and more people are gaining benefits from it. My sister positively responded when I earnestly asked her to buy a book about wireless networking; …

As my little 16 month old daughter gets more and more curious, I watch in wonder at the many different skills she is able to comprehend at such a young age. One of these, is being able to get into the books which are far out of her reach …

This book is the sixth book in this kids book series. Jasmine, Barda, and Lief continue to search for the missing gems of the Belt of Deltora, and this time, the evil monster guarding the gem they are seeking is the creepy and slimy Glus.
The three come across the …

As we are very much considering moving to Spain we are doing everything we can to learn the Spanish language not only for us but also for our three and a half year old son.
So we have recently brought him a children’s book which is called Dora loves …