This is another suspenseful tale by my new favorite author. I found this one just as interesting as the others and read it in one sitting. I tell you, I am hooked on her books! This particular tale revolves around a historic house in New York and an urban …

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami is initially a confusing book. The story begins with an unusual scene with a man making spaghetti and a woman calling him on the phone. It continues to feel surreal throughout the story. But there is something beautiful about the way the …

Recently, I had the opportunity to take a look at the book, What Happens When I Talk to God, The Power of Prayer for Boys and Girls by Stormie Omartian with artwork by Shari Warren. It was published in 2007.
I adore the artwork, all of which elicits smiles …

This isn’t really a book, perse, so much as a collection of patterns and the instructions for making the patterns. The pattern pieces are, of course, included, and all of the items are fairly easy to sew, especially with the step by step instructions, although some of them are …

Shantaram is based on real events that happened to Gregory David Roberts, an Australian prisoner who escaped and ended up working in the underworld of Mumbai, India.
I was extremely interested in this book because I am currently living in India, although not in Mumbai. What I …

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 …

When I heard that Kate Gosselin was publishing a cookbook, I immediately decided that I wanted to purchase a copy. To this day, I’m not entirely sure why. I think it was because I knew the book, like Kate herself, would be very polarizing. I knew there would be …

Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a well-known writer in the book community. I personally didn’t know any of her work until a great friend recommended Kiss an Angel to me. I was still hesitant because it’s somewhat old, and those books aren’t really my style, but because she was so …

I have this book with me for more than three years now. This is a gift from a friend. Since then, believe it or not, reading of this book becomes a part of my daily habit and routine. I am a person who loves to read anything under the …

Sudoku, book by Lisa Penttila is an excellent book with lot of good Sudoku puzzles in it. To start with tile of book is original Sudoku original which is appealing and that is the reason my husband bought it as a gift for me. I am big Sudoku fan …

This story reminds all of us never to ever betray our friends especially when traveling together. Losing Gemma by Katy Gardner is a story of two-best friends; Esther and Gemma whom are on a travel which I can categorize as a rugged travel. Along the way, they keep …

I think I’ll start by giving you guys a confession. I’ve only ever made two road trips in my entire life! The first one was from Washington state to California, which I can say it wasn’t a total road trip per say, because we just went through Oregon to …

It is amazing how a certain book can balance between science and the almost religious belief in miracles.”The Brain That Changes Itself” of Doidge tells just such stories , border lining on real miracles - paralyzed patients who begin to use their limbs, people with great brain damages who …

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 …

ABC islands, or also known as Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are places that are located off the Venezuelan Coast. The book Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao Alive! talks about these 3 great places, and what a traveler could expect from holidaying there. I really wanted to check …

This book by Eric Jerome Dickey is part of the collection of Urban Erotic Tales. I received this book when I joined www.blackexpressions.com book club a few months ago. Its about a woman who discovers her husband is cheating, so as revenge she cheats with the other woman’s husband.
I …

This was one of my favorite books by Lori Foster. It is about a young woman named Dakota Dream. The story is about how she meets a fighter named Simon after her step-father asks her to find him. Her step father tells her that Simon is …

The best words to describe the book “Recipes for a Perfect Marriage” by the Irish author, Katie Kerrigan are pills of wisdom about marriage. This novel stays away from the usual cliché that we usually see in Hollywood movies, and tackles the real thing being married for …

Borders Books is one of my favorite places to shop for books, movies, and music in Knoxville. I’ve gotten into something of a routine. I like to go in and get a tall coffee from their cafe, then walk around and pick out a few good books …

My daughter is almost done with school so she won’t be bringing home any more library books. I guess I’m going to have to start taking her to the public library instead because she gets some pretty interesting ones.
The last one she brought home was Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy …

I have read the book ‘Secret seven adventure’ written by Enid Blyton. The seven children are interested in mystery. They want to get hold of a mystery and solve. This is not a very interesting book, but quite good to spend time, especially for children.
They play a game and …

The alchemist is a fiction novel written by Paulo Coelho. I think this is the best book Paulo Coelho ever wrote. This novel is told about a boy named Santiago. He is struggling to find his private legend. This book told about how Santiago (find) the secret treasure in …

Lace by Shirley Conran is a very ’sexy’ book. But it is not to be mistaken for there is a plot to it. Minus the raciness and everything, it is about a lady named Lili, and she is a gorgeous young lady out there to seek the truth.
She …

As far as historical romances go by, Sins of a Duke gets a nod from me. I read this book once, and felt that the plot is all too familiar with another book that I have read before. With a setting in England, Sebastian Griffin, has taught …

Private Members by Leonie Fox is a super-delicious story about a fictitious St Benedict’s Country Club and Spa. I feel that my mind is of at a whirlwind reading and I’ve always wondered what is behind the close doors of this type of luxurious place, and I could glimpse …

When I was younger, I tended to have a rather undecided opinion about Finnish author Tove Jansson’s popular series of books about the Moomins, strange and slightly otherworldly creatures who lived and had (generally fairly gentle) adventures in a landscape that was also a little bit on the otherworldly …

Clockwork Angel is the first book in the Infernal Devices series, which is a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments series. Tessa Gray arrives in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, leaving her home in America behind. Soon after arriving, Tessa is kidnapped by the Dark Sisters who …

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is a very wonderful book and I recommend for others to read this. It is a unique love story, set back and forth in time. Seemingly the title already says it much, Time Traveler. So being a wife of a …

I recently finished this book and I thought that the suspense in this book is very good. Here is a summary of the book that I, myself typed up.
In the beginning of the story, Mr. Griffin flunks Mark because he plagiarized his exam paper and now Mark wants …

The story Yesterday Man originally appeared in the anthology “Delhi Noir” edited by Hirsh Sawhney. This book is part of the Akashic Noir series. This series features books of short stories that take place in a certain city. All of the stories in Delhi Noir take place …

Henrik Ibsen a Norwegian playwright, poet and theater director is often referred to as ‘Father of modern drama’ His writings can be tagged as a flag off to realism drama; his writings more or less revolved around the essence of human freedom. He felt societal norms condition individuals’ …

If You Have Ever Needed A Reason to Get a Library Card, Here Are Four .
They say one should not meet heroes so as to avoid disappointment; inevitably, the public persona you come to respect and adore will not be present in the person you actually meet.
That said, I …

The ‘Legend of Zelda’ franchise spans decades and has a rich history and mythos. While I was never a big enough gamer to get into the franchise (not to mention never really having the right consoles), I have developed a respect for it as well as an interest …

This book has one of the most attention grabbing covers I’ve seen on a book that deals with animal psychology! The expression on kitty’s face is priceless and would make a great subject for a caption competition!
On a more serious note, Psycho Kitty is a really good read it …

Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” makes use of characterization extensively in order to enhance its meaning. The story is made up of multiple characters, each of which add their own facet to the story’s personality. Mr. Summers, for example, exhibits a certain control over the entire setting while …

Robin: Year One Book 3 of 4 is a mini-series published as a single graphic novel, Robin: Year One. In this story, Dick regains consciousness after being severely beaten by Two-Face. Bruce tells him he can no longer be Robin and “fires” him from being a costumed …

Last week my mom bought a new pattern book called Victorian Pins for crochet at Hobby Lobby in Cookeville, Tennessee. The booklet was printed and designed by Nanttee Seale and Jeanettte Crews Design. It cost 6.99 for the booklet which is not too bad. It contained patterns for …

Al Capone Does my Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko is a book for older children or youth, but it can be enjoyed by adults as well. It’s a smooth read, and has an enjoyable, moving plot. The book is a Newberry Honor book.
Each of the characters feels real and you …

Olivia Morrison was a rebellious child. Her mother died when she was very young leaving her to grow up in the care of her step-father. They treated her well and kind but she remained defiant of her family. Her step father is from the Archer clan who was an …

For anyone who is curious about what it is like to grow up in a large family, The Color of Water beautifully describes the life of a huge family struggling to make ends meet. James McBride tells the tale of his bi-racial family growing up in New York …

I used the book “Harriet’s Daughter” when I was about twelve or thirteen as a literature book in high school. One of the things I can definitely remember about it too is that at the time, I thought the book was one of the most boring books I had …

Bayou Moon written by Rebecca York. This is from the Harlequin Intrigue series. It is in paperback form.
The setting is the Bayou in New Orleans, LA. Main character is Tess Beaumont. Tess is a news reporter. She has grown up and lived in and …

Tolkin spent over 20 years writing his epic tales of elves, wizards and the adventures of the Hobbits. He is said to be as much as a scholar as he is a literary writer. Tolkin extensively research when creating the background mythology of middle earth and the beings that …

For anybody interested interested in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, or perhaps looking for some challenging - though not difficult to read - material, the book “Thus Spake Zarathustra” makes for an excellent book, though perhaps not so much an excellent starting point in the philosophy of Nietzsche.
Though Nietzsche …

Advanced Chakra Healing by Cynthia Dale is an excellent training guide for understanding the principles and practice of energetic healing. She has systematized her unique way which is clearly of a highly intuitive method into a step by step method. This is a book aimed for more …

Gerald’s Game is a Stephen King novel published in 1993. Jessie and her husband Gerald play a role playing game in the bedroom, while on a weekend getaway in their secluded cabin, Jessie changes her mind, and wants to be un-handcuffed, Gerald thinks this is an act, she kicks …

The Discovery of the Titanic. This was the first book I had ever read about the Titanic. It was written by Dr. Robert Ballard, who is credited for discovering the Titanic’s resting place. And it was written before the movie ever came out. It was printed back in 1987 …

The House of Chains, the 4th novel in Steven Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen, introduced the Malazan 7th Army, an untested force of recruits with a scattering of veterans, which formed to return to the Seven Cities and defeat the uprising of Shaik. That was done in …

This book reveals the secrets of success Farrah Gray, who’ve been in business since the age below 10 years. There are nine steps to reach the called Reallionaire. Gray, a black child, grew from a poor family with a single parent as a recipient of public assistance. At the …

This is the last book i have read and i gotta tell you its one of the best i have read too. The book is about a young women named Rebecca Bloomwood who can just not stop spending and on top of that has two weddings booked on …