Books Reviews
Seeking Asylum by Mallory Kane book
I enjoyed this book and just loved reading it. Mallory Kane does it again. I just love her “keep you on the edge of your seat” romantic books. I found this book in my closet stash and just started reading it since I had just finished …
The Body Finder by Kimberlyl Derting
The Body Finder, by Kimberly Derting, is a fantastic book about a girl named Violet, who has the ability to locate the bodies of people who have been murdered. The story also includes a growing sense of “more than friends…” feeling between Violet and her best friend Jay. The …
The Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet Graphic Novel
I bought Batman: The Gauntlet (Paperback) by Bruce Canwell and illustrated by Lee Weeks on Amazon.com awhile ago and I like it. It tells the story of Dick Grayson’s final test in order to become Batman’s official partner codenamed Robin. This test involves only one thing, avoiding …
Nodame Cantabile volume 22
In the 22th volume of Nodame Cantabile, Nodame keeps rehearsing for her concert with Stresemann, while nobody else knows about her whereabouts, what makes Chiaki really worried while looking for her. Once they perform, everyone gets really impressed at her playing, making her known all over in the internet. …
AMERICAN GIRLS, a novel by ALLISON AMMINGER
The book was a natural breath of fresh air - not all is lost in the young adult world. It hasn’t finally descended into stupid vanilla and no less stupid omnipotent kids!
It seems to fifteen-year-old Anna that the whole world is against her and is alone against …
Goodbye Nobody -Mystery novel
Goodbye Nobody by Jennifer Weiner is funny and insightful. It is a book that is easy to pick up and read, with characters who do mean things to each other. It’s kind of funny, not laugh out loud but amusing.
The main character is very real and really doesn’t …
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush Hush # 2)
Crescendo is the sequel to Becca Fitzpatrick’s debut novel, Hush Hush. The sequel falls short of being as surprising as the first book, however, that does not make it a bad book.
Fitzpatrick is a gifted author. I really enjoyed reading her narrative. She is spectacular at telling a …
A Special Day For Mommy, by Dan Andreasen
I read this book along with my four-year-old niece, and I have to say that this is a really fun book! The story follows a little girl pig, who is full of good intentions to help her mother celebrate her “special day.” (It never says what special day it …
The Post-Birthday World novel
The Post-Birthday World is the first book I’ve read by Lionel Shriver, who also wrote We Need to Talk about Kevin. This book (the post-birthday world) is a New York Times Bestseller, and I can see why.
The writing is smooth and flows well…you can really see what the character’s …
Blackest Night: Titans #1 book
Many comic events suffer from the problem of being “too big” —“ “Secret Invasion” and “Civil War” had key events and plot points in other books answering the questions raised in the main series, as did “Infinite Crisis.” While having multiple tie-ins expands the readership potential, they run …
TheGolem’s eye - Bartimaeus Trilogy book 2 (Book by Jonathan Stroud)
Story summary:
Nathaniel career in government increasing so fast. But the Resistance rebel groups continues to do devastation in London. Nathaniel lives and work were threatened, not only because to the action of Kitty and friends, but also because of the unknown and confusing strength. Nathaniel is forced to do …
Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson
Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson is an extremely good book! I had fun reading his writings so much which I found to be pretty amusing and most knowledgeable. This book that I’ve read was his 4th edition and the writings and instructions and also “key legends” are …
Daredevil Issue 274
Daredevil issue 274 was published in 1989, towards the end of Ann Nocenti’s stint as writer for the series. I enjoyed Nocenti’s writing at times, but the art by John Romita, Jr. always turned me off to the extent I had a hard time enjoying even a good …
The Writers Guide 2008
This book is a must have for all aspiring writers who are ready to send their writing off to publishers or magazines for publication. IT is a useful tool for writers of all genres, fiction and non fiction.
It’s a very easy to use guide containing information and addresses …
The Edge Chronicles # 1 : Beyond The Deepwoods
The Edge Chronicles # 1: Beyond the Deepwoods is illustrated fantasy novel by author and illustrators who came from England that is, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel. This book tells the adventures of twig, a child thirteen years old with setting a very strange land called The Edge. …
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer book
The second installment of Stephenie Meyers former popular book Twilight was excitingly good. After reading the first book in this series I decided to also take the plunge and read the second installment. I am so glad I did, because I enjoyed reading it. This book is both heartbreaking …
24 Days by Rebecca Smith and John Emshwiller
From the moment I’d heard from my professor about what happened with Enron Corporation, a Houston-based energy giant, which engaged in complicated transactions to manipulate its financial statements, I had always wanted to know: how did they do it? And how they were discovered? The unraveling of Enron’s inner …
Cakes and Ale by William Somerset Maugham
This somewhat PG book (there are a few rather descriptive bits, although nothing too drastic, is a well-written tale of an author’s wife and an author. It portrays a rather fascinating although uneducated and actually not all that pretty woman, and her relationships with several men. It is told …
Tales from Moomin Valley book
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 …
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
‘Also sprach Zarathustra. Ein Buch f’r Alle und Keinen’ is one of Nietzsche’s most controversial works. Part poetry, part parody, the book is, as a matter of fact, a philosophic dissertation and what I’ve discovered rather with amazement is that the book addresses questions I wouldn’t dare to ask …
Random House Webster’s Dictionary Fourth Edition
Being someone who’s first language is not English, I definitely need a dictionary and a thesaurus. I am fond of writing articles so I should use words the write way as I construct sentences with good grammar. I am also fond of watching English films. Honestly, it helps me …
Black Ice by Anne Stuart
I could not put this book down from the moment I picked it up. Black Ice by Anne Stuart labels itself Romantic Suspense and is published by Mira Books. I’m not normally a Romanitc Suspense reader prefering straight thrillers, but this book met the grade.
The storyline revolves around privileged …
Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow Rich is a wonderful book by Napoleon Hill. I bought the Indian Edition of this book. Master Mind Books, New Delhi, published this book. This book gives more confidence to achieve our goal, whatever the goal it may be become millionaire then read …
bookfinder.com
I love surfing in this website so much. It is something like a library of massive titles of books that I love so much. Almost everything and anything is here and this site is something like a book inventory or something. Normally, when I come across …
Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
“Driven to Disctraction” by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey, is the best book you will ever find as a guide to living with ADD/ADHD (except maybe their other book, “Delivered from Distraction.”)
Unlike other books on the subject which are either patronizing, clinical, or both, this book is useful, …
The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland book
If you are interested in learning more about the techniques of mindful awareness and incorporating it into your child’s life The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland, is a good book to get you started. The book moves slow at the beginning. As it progresses the author builds up …
Porno by Irvine Welsh book
If the infamous Trainspotting did it for you, then you have to read Porno! It is set around a decade later than Trainspotting, and features a lot of the original characters, with plenty of new ones thrown in to keep the plot from ever standing still. The …
The Truth About Diamonds by Nicole Richie
I find that reading The Truth About Diamonds by Nicole Richie is quite refreshing actually. There are just lots of undeniable talent to Nicole Richie that perhaps you and me do not know. For a start, this book is understandable, has a pretty simple to understand English and …
Graves in Academe by Susan Kenney
Graves in Academe, written by Susan Kenney, was published by Penguin Books in 1986.
The author, Susan Kenney, held a PHD in English and American Literature, so it is no surprise that this story was couched in the realms of academy and literature. However, in the midst of spouting …
The haunted bridge book
I have read the book —˜The haunted bridge’ written by Carolyn Keene. This book is one among the Nancy Drew series. As are all other Nancy Drew books, this book is also an interesting one and a typical mystery story.
The title for the book suits it well. Nancy …
Any Man’s Death by Loren D. Estleman
“Any Man’s Death” is the third book in Loren D. Estleman’s series about hit man Peter Macklin. I’m not reading the books in order. I first read “Something Borrowed, Something Black” (2002) which was the first Peter Macklin novel in twenty years. “Any Man’s Death” was published in 1986 …
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 (Graphic Novel)
Fruits Basket Manga Volume 5 takes place during Golden Week and Shigure takes Tohru. Kyo and Yuki to the Sohma summer house in the mountains.
This manga was very deep and meaningful because it explored Tohru Honda’s character more. It showed that she’s not perfect and that she has …
The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
This book The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory, is sort of the sequel to the book title, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’, which is also by Philippa Gregory.
In this Boleyn Inheritance, the story goes by several characters and the old and really disgusting King Henry. I am not …
The Mrs Marridge Project by Pauline Fisk
This book, The Mrs Marridge Project by Pauline Fisk is totally hilarious and it made me totally reminded of the days before when I was growing up and I was so wanting to try and find someone to marry, and researching the subject of marriage.
Marriage was pretty subjective …
Tickle Monster Laughter Kit with Tickle Mitts by Josie Bissett
My son received this story book kit for this first birthday and throughout the past year he has really become quite attached to it. It is such a simple, yet positively brilliant idea. It is a story about a tickle monster that comes from planet tickle and …
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
This book, a joint book by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, is set on Earth. It is the story of a boy - actually several boys - who are switched at birth. This would not be a big deal if it were not for the fact that this brings …
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
I just recently finished this book even though I’ve bought it many months ago. This is quite a famous book due to its creative book title and the author actually became quite famous after releasing this book. So is this book worth all the hypes?
The book focuses on …
Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna’s counsel in time of war book
This book is translated by Barbara Miller. Originally, Bhagavad-Gita is one of the hindu scriptures and is ancient wisdom. The book is good to read, but I must say that Miller has not done a very good job of translating it. Some of what is written is misleading. However, …
M.A.D.L.Y. by Sally North
If you are looking for a great book to read your children, I highly suggest M.A.D.L.Y. Mom and Dad Love You by Sally North. It is a fantastic book to teach children about how much you love them. Pictures are by Melissa Weisman.
In this book, Bobby the …
Book Memoirs of a Wolfman
What a cool read! This is Paul Naschy’s autobiography and an incredible look at the life of The Wolfman of Spain.
The book covers Naschy’s early years, his entry into the film business, his writing the script for Mark of The Wolfman and being unexpectedly cast in the lead and …
Baby Colors by Rachael Hale board book
Before my son was born, a friend of mine bought me this book for him. He is 21 months old now and loves to be read to and this by far has continuously been his absolute favorite book. It is very durable and made to last through tough …
The anatomy of human destructiveness by Erich Fromm
‘The anatomy of human destructiveness’ is a book written by Erich Fromm. In this book, the author analyses the causes of man’s lust for cruelty and destruction. Distinguishing between defensive aggression and cruelty, Fromm analyses the conditions of human existence which lead man to the orgies of destruction and …
Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel
I just finished reading a book from Elizabeth Wurtzel and the title of the book is “Prozac Nation”. The reason that I bought this book is because I think both my sister and I have some mild case of depression that actually affects our lives on the daily basis. …
Paradise County by Karen Robards
Paradise County is by Karen Robards. I’ve read her books before and they are always pretty good.
This book involves murder, corruption, a sadist, and new love. Alexander Haywood’s father owns Whistledown Farms in Shelby County, Kentucky. When he’s killed Alexander and her sister Neely come to see about closing …
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Joy Luck club novel was written in the late 80’s by Amy Tan. It’s about 4 women who form a club and call it the Joy Luck Club. Like most friends, they get together every so often to play a nice game and then share several …
Hold Still by Nina LaCour book
Hold Still written by Nina LaCour is great fiction with difference that it also tells the strength of friendship too. The book narrates the life of Caitlin, as a visual journey. And when I read this I also felt the same thoughts that Caitlin had. The story unveils in …
Children’s Book: Bunny School by Rick Walton
Bunny School is a children’s book written by Rick Walton and illustrated by Paige Miglio. It is a day-in-the-life story of an elementary school class that just happen to be bunnies.
The story is pretty straightforward and describes the entire day, from art class to recess to science lessons. …
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer book
Between the Lines is a book written by Jodi Picoult and her daughter. The story is told in three different points of views. At the beginning of each chapter, the story is told from the point of view of someone reading the fairytale in the book. Then there is …
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