Books Reviews

Thief, novel by Tarryn Fisher (Love Me With Lies #3)

Um, I don’t know where to start with the review for the third and final book in the series Love Me With Lies. From the moment I finished this book my heart seemed to beat at the speed of light. It’s like I’ve taken a drug or something, this whole …

Verbal workout for the GRE

This book tells you how to face with questions for the GRE. Before I bought this book, I had not idea how to solve the questions on GRE. I did not even know if the tactics existed because GRE is very difficult in terms of vocabulary levels and complexity …

Dragon’s Bait by Vivian Vande Velde

“Dragon’s Bait” is a book written by Vivian Vande Velde.
Alys is a 15 year old girl who lives in the village of Saint Toby’s.
A local merchant wants her father’s tin shop. So they accuse Alys of being a witch.
Atherton is a the person hearing the trial. He is …

Watermelon by Marian Keyes

Watermelon by Marian Keyes is a superb read. But I wouldn’t think that it is very suitable for guys though.
The story is about Claire, whose philandering husband is seeing someone more skinnier and supposedly more gorgeous in his eyes. And kept his firm butt off Claire …

Animal Farm by George Orwell book

Mr. Jones is a mean drunk, who is abusive to his animals on Manor Farm. During one of Mr Jones’ alcohol driven blackouts, an older and wise pig by the name of Major, gathers all the farm animals in the barn to discuss their mistreatment at the hands of …

Me & My Shadows: A Family Memoir, by Lorna Luft book

What a beautiful, painfully honest and revealing memoir this is, by Judy Garland’s younger daughter and Liza Minnelli’s half sister, Lorna Luft. This is a fantastic read and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two superstars and the addiction that tore them apart, as well …

Raptor by Paul Zindel

Raptor by Paul Zindel is a fast-moving young adult novel and I really loved it. I actually read the entire book in just a few hours one evening. I’ve always loved dinosaurs and I try to read all the novels I find that have them in it. This book …

This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

YA readers of the female variety probably have already heard of or even read a few of the popular works of Sarah Dessen. Like the rest of her acclaimed works, Dessen weaves the story of a teenage girl, the plot of which is, naturally, romantically-centered. However, unusually for the …

The Naked Face

For fans of Sidney Sheldon, This novel may have a very long time you ever read. Base memoir owned by Sheldon, The Naked Face is a novel first published. Indeed, this long novel, but I love it with the story. I seem to prefer the Naked Face than Windmill …

The places that scare you

I have read the book ‘The places that scare you’ written by Pema Chodron. This book is a guide to be fearless when you are in difficult situations of life. The book also teaches us to be more and more joyful in life.
The author tells us how we …

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Cayman Islands

I started diving years ago after discovering how beautiful the marine world is in my country. In all the years that I have been diving and snorkeling here, I noticed that there is a dearth of good marine maps and guides, and I therefore made it my mission to …

Cowboy Bebop episode 3

Welcome to an episode full of shady characters, dark blackjack tables, and a single casino chip. This is episode 3 of Cowboy Bebop, otherwise known as “Honky-tonk Woman”. Staying true to the bebop theme, this episode opens to a dim grimy Chinese shop with a woman dressed in less …

The Complete Poems of Anne Sexton book

I almost wanted to put this review under ‘religion’ for that is how deeply affected I am by this incredible woman’s poetry.
I first discovered Anne Sexton when I became a member of allpoetry.com (see review of this site in my collection), and after reading a piece entitled “Buying the Whore” …

A Painted House - By John Grisham

A Painted House by John Grisham was one of the best John Grisham books I have read. It was compleatly outside the normal lawyer themes that consistenly surround Grishams stories. This well writed book seemed to be just a story about a boy growing up in the 1950’s nothing …

The Joy Luck Club

Four mothers, four daughters, four families, and a mosaic of stories. The Joy Luck Club presents the tales of Chinese immigrant women and their American-born daughters, living Americanized but principled as Chinese. While the generational differences are like those experienced by other mothers and daughters, the cultural differences add …

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre is a wonderful book written by the talented author Charlotte Bronte. This book is about a shy, homely looking girl who endures many hardships and heartbreaks throughout her life but seems to overcome each one with a tremendous amount of honesty, courage and hope. This book is …

Starting from Scratch, the Adventures of a Lady Dude Rancher by Alice Gleason

If you have ever wondered what it would have been like to live in rural Montana in the 1930s, this is a great book to give you that insight. The book was compiled and edited by Genny Barhaugh and Carol Guthrie from letters and papers found in an …

The Amaranth Enchantement book

Who said that Cinderella had to become the princess? Why not just cut the sotry off and the end and leave you guessing? That is what this story did, and it was so upsetting because the book was so good, the ending did not close anything up, just left …

“1984″ by George Orwell

George Orwell’s famous dystopian novel “1984″ is not only a great book, it is also a startling look at a possible future if we don’t heed Orwell’s advice.
The novel takes place in the year 1984 in a futuristic London that doesn’t seem like London at all. In this …

Chocolate, by Jennie Reekie

This is a cook book teaching you how to make all things chocolate! It was a perfect present for my chocoholic husband, and we’re planning on working our way through the recipes.
The book begins with instructions on how to make chocolate decorations and then some tips of cooking …

Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho book

“Vernika Decides to Die” is a kind of book where you just don’t get tired of reading. Every time you read it, you get new insights or you find a sentence you don’t ever remember reading before.
I have read this book years ago and I was happy with …

Wireless Networking Visual Quick Tips by Rob Tidrow

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; …

Rich Name, Poor Name by Alyse Fox & Evan East book

I picked up Rich Name, Poor Name because I have always been interested in the meanings of names since looking for baby names years ago. I don’t know that I believed that any name is necessarily a rich name or poor name but I did agree with the …

Scoring Wilder, book by R.S. Grey

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 …

The Crying Tree Book

Thought provoking commentary on the death penalty, the devastation of secrets, and the power of forgiveness.
A young boy is murdered during an apparent home invasion. His killer is caught, tried and sent to death row. Nearly 20 years later, when his time comes to receive the lethal …

Love Your Life by Victoria Osteen

Books are powerful tools in permanent modification of our behaviors. Trough this we could learn so many things that we could either apply or discard. But usually every time we would read a book that inspires us we tend to follow what the book says and apply the principles and …

Cintapuccino by Icha Rahmanti

Cintapuccino is one of the Indonesian Chicklit that I feel so touch my heart. This chicklit is really has a same story with my life. First time I read it, I don’t know how’s the story because i don’t even read the synopsis, and I only borrow it from …

Book one in Gideon series

Book one of the Gideon series was not too bad. There are four books in total. Eric Jerome Dickey is an African American author and the main character of this series is the same race. The story is about a hit-man named Gideon and his exploits in his job …

I Love Lucy (Hardcover Edition)

I purchased the hardcover edition of the book simply titled “I Love Lucy” by Elisabeth Edwards because I find that hardcover books hold up better over time even if they do take up more space and bulkier. As for the book, I was somewhat disappointed with what this book …

Little Things Make a Big Difference by Laurin Sydney

This book is like a great diary reading for me by the author. I consider it my IOI and the small, short stories are all extremely fun to read and I love the short titles and quotes. The little things in life really does make a big difference …

Ghosts in the Snow by Tamara Siler Jones

Tamara Siler Jones has created a truly wonderful fantasy forensic series for herself and this is the first book in the series. I admit I was skeptical when I first brought it home, unsure if the story would be written well or interesting, but to my delight it was …

Food for Thought by Avaduthika Anandamitra Acarya

Amongst the books promoting vegetarianism I have ever read, I think “Food for Thought” by Avaduthika Anandamitra Acarya is one of the bests and the most complete. It explain vegetarianism and why we should follow it based on the concepts of yoga.
According to yoga philosophy, there are three …

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer is a book that once you pick up you cannot put it down. I read this book all the time and each time I read it, it gets better. The way Stephanie Meyer writes the words makes you feel like you are living the lives …

The Rafael Affair, written by Iain Pears

The Rafael Affair is the first of a series of “art mysteries” set in Italy about the Rome Art Theft Squad. It introduces the characters of General Taddeo Bottando, head of the squad, and his assistant, Flavia di Stefano. They interact with Jonathan Argyll, an English art …

Not Just Beans by Tawra Kellam

I’ve read a lot of books on money saving techniques, and I’m constantly doing research on ways to trim a little extra from my budget. I stumbled upon the Not Just Beans cookbook on a link from a blog and purchased it on a whim - and I’m …

Five run away together by Enid Blyton

‘Five run away together’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is the third series among the adventure series. The four children spend their summer holidays in Kirrin cottage, which is the house of George and her parents. Then they plan to spend holidays on Kirrin island, …

After the Sunset by Stephen King book

“After the Sunset” is one of the first paperback books I’ve bought in a long time. The book contains a total of thirteen short stories written by the popular author Stephen King, who is mostly known for his horror and thriller stories. However, after reading it I realised that …

Whiskey River by Loren D. Estleman

I’ve become quite a fan of Loren D. Estleman in recent months. He is an amazingly prolific writer from Michigan who writes detective novels, western novels, and also has written a series that takes place in Detroit. As near as I can tell, the Detroit Series consists of about …

The Colour of Magic, by Terry Pratchett book

The Colour of Magic is the very first in the hugely successful Discworld series of fantasy novels by Terry Pratchett. As such, it is the book that many new fans read first, which in some ways is a shame because it is by no means the best novel in …

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

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 …

Snakes and Other Reptiles book

I have always been very interested in wildlife and animals in general, so I was very pleased to pick up this fairly slim paperback book a few weeks ago. It is in the Piccolo Colour Books series which was quite popular for a number of years, and is written …

Melanie La Brooy’s Novel, “Romantic Fiction”

I’m not sure what should be said about the novel, “Romantic Fiction” by Melanie La Brooy. It was sexy, provocative, and comedic, those were the qualities I found appealing about the novel. One quality that worked against the novel was that it began to drag on and on. The …

The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver

The Bone Collector, by Jeffrey Deaver is a fascinating and excellent book. I really liked how the value of forensic science was shown throughout The Bone Collector. This book is not for the feint of heart because it can be very graphic in some parts. The …

How to Hunt Ghosts: A Practical Guide by Joshua P. Warren book

If you have always wanted to see ghosts for yourself, then reading this book; How to Hunt Ghosts: A Practical Guide by Joshua P. Warren might be a good solution. Basically what is this book about? It’s like a how to book whereby you could check out the details …

Cheeseburger Subversive by Richard Scarsbrook

Cheeseburger Subversive is a quirky and original novel by Richard Scarsbrook. The whole story is told in first person through the eyes of Dak Sifter. Dak works so well as a character because he is so relatable to me. I think he would be highly relatable to any male …

Mr. Murder by Dean Koontz

Mr. Murder is one of Dean Koontz’s earlier novels that has recently been re-released by Berkley books. It was originally released in October of 1993 by G.P.Putnam’s Sons.
Like mmost of Koontz’s books, I enjoyed it. It was a fast paced story and I didn’t put it down until I …

Songs for the Missing: A Novel by Stewart O’Nan

The sense of loss and hopelessness that people who lose family members is created so vividly in this book. It’s about a 18 year old girl who vanishes while she is away at college and the aftermath it causes. It’s like going into the mind of a mother who …

Shopaholic and the baby by Sophie Kinsella

As always, the shopaholic series has always been a pleasure to read! I love the character; Becky as she embraces motherhood/pregnancy. I reckon Sophie Kinsella did it again! She continues to make a great comeback with this piece of novel that keeps getting better, funnier and wittier.
This time, our …

The Life Cycle Library for Young People and Parents: Book 3

Like book one of the series, this book was written
so that both parents and their children can read about how puberty is going to affect the children and even their relationships with their family.
Unlike book one though, this book gives a little less scientific explanation about the physical …

 
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