I bought this book because I have been working on learning to sew. I already can sew a little bit, I just wanted to be able to do other stuff as well, and this book seemed to be a good fit.
Even though the title is Bend the Rules Sewing, …

This book for kids, The Teacher’s Funeral, doesn’t actually seem appropriately titled, as most of the book has nothing whatsoever to do with a teacher’s funeral, unless it is a metaphor that I missed. However, there is a funeral in the book, so I guess it works.
The characters in …

The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield quite a scary story altogether. There are simply too many mysteries to uncover that you will find yourself pretty scared. I was reading some pages at night and I got a bit creep out, really. And then, I had …

Fruits Basket Manga Volume 3 begins with Yuki and Kyo participating in a long distance endurance run at school. Yuki isn’t feeling very well and Tohru meets another member of the Sohma family Hatsuharu Sohma, and after Yuki recovers they all celebrate, or deal with Valentine’s Day.
This manga …

This is an absolute must read book for any mother of an autistic child or anyone that has been touched by autism in some way or another! In this book Jenny McCarthy explains what she went through with her son, Evan. To say her journey has tugged …

Malibu Dog is a story that appears in the anthology Sisters in Crime 3, a collection of short stories by women mystery writers. Faye Kellerman, the author of Malibu Dog, is well known for her mystery novels. In Malibu Dog, an old man who is nasty and grouchy purchases …

“Greg Hildebrandt’s Book of Three-Dimensional Dragons” is a wonderful book. I have had mine since I was in the second grade through college and have never grown tired of it. I think what made the book so great is that it is a pop up
book and brings …

Scent of Shadows is the first book in the Signs of the Zodiac series by Vicki Pettersson. Usually, superhero books are not my cup of tea, but there was something mystical about the story line that I found immediately captivating. The book starts out with Joanna Archer on a …

I love to read and I read many kinds of books. The novel that I just finished last week is “Beneath a marble sky: A novel of Taj Mahal” by John Shors. At beginning I was not expecting to much from the novel because I thought that will be …

The Author has a series of books involving a psychologist, Alan Gregory and his wife Lauren and good friend Sam Purdy ( a police detective. The books should be read in order as the subplots with these characters are a major part of what makes me continue to read …

Tularosa is the first in a series of mysteries featuring the American Southwest. Kevin Kearney, former chief of detectives was forced to retire from the force due to gun shot injuries to his leg and abdomen. Kearney is something of a man’s man, strong silent and tough as nails.
When …

We found this delightful book in the children’s section of our local library. It is the Usborne edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. The story of the mischief caused by fairies on Midsummer Night in the forest is enchantingly encapsulated in this small hardcover …

Of all the books I’ve read, this is probably the one that touched me the most. It tells of a story about a young Shepard who had a dream about a buried treasure in the pyramid desert. So he sells his sheep, travels to the place, meets an alchemist …

Just like years ago “Lord of the Rings” brought to light the genre of epic fantasy, similarly the series “Harry Potter” set up a branch of the genre of new generation, stories of young heroes studying in magical worlds. The most famous such story is inspired by the Greek …

Hornet’s Nest, written by Patricia Cornwell was published by Warner Books in 1998.
This novel is somewhat different from other Cornwell stories featuring Dr Kay Scarpetta; the last book I read was Trace, which was a disappointment. This book was however entertaining, with two different protagonists - Judy Hammer, …

I blame my brain for my disappointment when it came to reading this. I’ve always enjoyed the idea of renting a Winnebago and just driving, living on the road for several months. It’s something that I want to do …

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. …

Jeremy, a 17 year old boy, is left quite alone in the world when his mother dies of cancer. In a touching letter his mother has left for him, she urges Jeremy to find his uncle Aiden, a man who had disappeared when Jeremy was 7 and had no …

This funny sequel to Bridget Jones’ Diary is not quite as good as the first book. While funny, and definitely still fun to read, some of the events which occur are a bit too much of a stretch.
It’s hard to believe that the characters could yet again allow so …

Vladimir Lobas, a New York immigrant from Soviet Russia, wrote TAXI FROM HELL in the 1970s. It is hard to say what genre it belongs to… Traveling sketches are probably the closest in meaning. However, many top-managers speak about this book as a business-textbook. The more interesting it …

The Lone Ranger has been a pop cultural icon for decades. First debuting in radio, he moved onto motion picture serials and the excellent Clayton Moore television series I enjoyed as a young lad. Now, The Lone Ranger is back in an excellent Dynamite Entertainment comic series. Writer Brett …

This book scared the sh*t out of me literally. It was written maybe 18 months ago and published in 200,7 but it is so up to date, and so topical I had trouble sleeping in my hotel room as I was 300 miles from home!
The style is almost documentary …

Having visited West Virginia countless times practically since I was born, this book was a refreshingly informative source of information about places that even I had not seen. Although the book is small, it packs a lot of information into a small book. Perhaps it’s because these are places …

Speaking as a Christian and as someone who has in the past been hurt by supposed Christians, I found Michael Green’s book to be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with inconsiderate Christians.
I am an unconventional Christian so I resonated with many of Green’s ideas. For …

This is one of the most engrossing books I have ever read and this stems mostly from my great interest in the movie and fashion industries. This book tries to debunk everything that we love and envy about the glitzy and glamorous world of the rich and famous.
The …

How many times has one of your dreams seemed so real that for a few moments you are caught in the limbo of wondering whether the waking world or the dream one is the true reality? What a mind-blower it would be if both the sleeping and waking states …

The book which is titled “A Boy Called It” is a book that tells the true story of a young boy that experiences abuse and neglect at the hands of his parents. The boy is treated well when he is younger but eventually his mother starts treating him badly …

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong tells a story of a girl named Chloe who goes to an art school to be a movie director and can hear and see the dead. After a hysterical fit at school when she comes across a dead janitor Chloe is diagnosed as schizophrenic …

If you want to ever learn the dangers of “borrowing” items without the owner’s knowledge then Prom Dress by Lael Littke is the book you should read.
While not overly scary, this thriller is somewhat entertaining for a book that was obviously written with teenagers in mind. It centers around …

Public Administration and Public Affairs is a book on Public Administration by Nicholas Henry. It is among the most favorite book that I have read. This book has helped me most during my preparation of term exam.
Though the book is written in tough language, this is a marvelous book. …

To be honest I bought this book in a second hand books store, and I didn’t expect much when I got this book. The cover didn’t tell much about the story, a bit weird even. The back cover didn’t describe what the book was all about, but still I …

This is yet another book (of fiction)about the growing business of organ transplants. While the topic is familiar, the most interesting part of the book is in the Acknowledgments. Michael acknowledges “various experts in organ donation, who have asked to remain anonymous”. Of course that peaked …

I knew as soon as my dad gave me this book that it would be an amazing read. I was really excited when he showed me this book and gave it to me as a gift when he came back from Detroit. When I saw the artwork on the …

Everyone is guilty of aging they become older and older as years pass by, but it doesn’t necessarily means that we should also look old. Some people tend to delay the effects of aging trough different methods. Some used to go in dermatologists, other may prefer to apply some anti …

I’ve always turned a skeptical eye at Christian self-help books. But Sharon Jayne’s Becoming the Woman of His Dreams is quite a good read for Christian wives who want to be the best.
The book offers good wisdom and practical tips on becoming a good wife. I liked the fact that …

The Truce at Bakura is a science fiction novel, set in the Star Wars universe straight after the end of Return of the Jedi. The Rebel Alliance catches an Imperial probe, and as the Empire can’t answer the distress call it is sending, Luke Skywalker and other members of …

Armadillo is a rather tragic character in the Marvel Universe but in many ways is one of the more realistic characters because of his attitude and motivations.
Armadillo looks like your typical big bad supervillian who could toss a tank like a football. He is big and orange with …

Meet Samantha by Susan A. Adler recommended ages,7 and up
Samantha Parkington is a brown eyed,bright,nine-year-old girl living in Mount Bedford, New York.Being raised by her Grandmerry in 1904, known in history as the Victorian age. Meet Samantha is a great book and is the first in a series of …

I have read the book —˜Spoken English learned quickly’ written by Lynn Lundquist. This is a good and helpful book. This book is certainly of help to anybody who is interested to improve his or her fluency in English. In my case, it was certainly helpful. Throughout the book, …

I have read A Good Girl Comes Undone by Polly Williams before. I love the cover actually and this is a book that is perfect for your summer read or for a beach read.
This novel is very funny and with Polly’s style of writing, you can never …

The best way to describe this book is VERY complex and a little unbelievable even for a science fiction time travel adventure. The main character Ross is a seasoned criminal who is given the option of going into the Rehabilitation Service - something he does not know anything …

The Road Less Travelled is a psychology book, or rather is psychotherapy, which consists of 4 chapters. In the first chapter, M Scott Peck as a writer, using the instruments of discipline as the primary tool to solve all the problems that occur, so to solve all the problems, …

In recent months, there has been much debate about whether or not Planned Parenthood should receive government grants and funds. Some people argue that Planned Parenthood the organization gives valuable help to women, helping them obtain birth control and safe abortions. Other people, most of those who oppose abortion, …

As many people on this planet, I am a big fan of Stephen King and I was following his works from year to year. However, I was really surprised when I found out he wrote another book in 2008 and I haven’t heard anything about it! Well, I guess …

Beautiful Creatures is the first book in the four book Beautiful Creatures series. Ethan Wate begins to have strange dreams about a girl who he has never met. Things get even stranger when the girl from his dreams shows up in his town. Ethan is drawn towards the girl …

The first book I ever owned was written by Robert Louis Stevenson, named, “A Child’s Garden Of Verses”. This is an extremely wonderful book for children, and for those of us who have not forgotten the language of children. I am a school teacher who regards this actual First …

The Real Floppy is a great little reading book for children. Based around the topic of going to the beach with friends and family, it’s something that you know your child will be likely to have an interest in.
If your child is around the ages of 6-7, it will …

Handbook of Play Therapy with Aggressive Children
by Dr. David Crenshaw and Dr. John Mordock
As a child therapist one of the most difficult cases that I have to work with is the aggressive child.. As therapists, we are seeing more and more children where these dynamics exist. This book is …

I’m not really a big fan of books. I’m more of a magazine browser type of person but this book really got me hooked. I have already read it three times in a period of six months since I bought it …

Every single Mother-To-Be should be issued this book when she finds out she’s pregnant. It has the answers to every single question a pregnant woman, or even a woman just thinking of becoming pregnant, could possibly need.
The first chapter begins with symptoms you may have when …