This was an excellent read. I didn’t want this book to end, because it is one of the best I have read in years. It is a wonderful story that has it all: seduction, danger, revenge, romance and mystery. I found this book very diffucult to put down. The …

Ant-Man II, also known as Scott Lang, was the second Ant-Man after Henry Pym. He is a lesser known character in the Marvel Universe, but with a feature film in the works to be released in the next couple of years, I expect more people to become familiar …

Do you have a child in your life who is just a little more intense than the other children you know? A kid whose voice is always a little louder, who seems to be always in fast forward, whose moods (good or bad) are more intense than most kids’ …

I have always followed pretty closely the books on True Singapore Ghost Stories. There are a few series actually but lately, it’s coming up on DVD and stuff and I’ve since lost a bit of an interest.
The stories are scary, alright but I am really quite bored …

L’Avare (also known as “The Miser”) is a play by french playwright Moliere. First performed in 1668, the satirical comedy is still performed and read to this day.
I think Moliere wrote it to criticize greed as a whole. This interpretation is personal and others who might have read the …

Of the Bram Stoker books I have read, the Lair of the White Worm is definitely the most confusing; yet I will say it is also worth reading.
Stoker does a great job of telling a story about good versus evil without really revealing the full extent of what the …

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is an amazing person, and for a student of Buddhism, his summation of that religion when asked as “My religion is kindness” is a great inspiration. I would really recommend that you look into Buddhism if you haven’t already done so - I …

I recently finished reading the autobiography of Russel Brand. For anyone who does not know who he is, he is a British presentor and comedian. His persona is very similar to that of Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean and that of a cheek …

“The Spy Who Wants Me” is another book in the True Goddard Project series written by Lucy Monroe. In this story we are introduced to agent Elle Gray, who is an alpha female —“ highly dangerous and well-trained in black ops. She is a femme fatale with imposing height, …

In this book, author Richard L. Moore outlines a scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and minimizing heart disease. Moore first analyzes the perplexity of the current status quo or specifically, how drug treatment in the U.S. has gotten out of hand and how the faith …

Bao Ninh, former North Vietnamese soldier, writes a compelling and vivid description of the Vietnamese war from a perspective rarely shown. The story he weaves is a short one that pulls no punches, and leaves the reader somewhat winded at the end. War and love go hand …

For anyone who isn’t familiar with who the Thunderbirds are, then this children’s book would be the book for you. There is no story or action involved in this book whatsoever.
This book explains each of the members of the Thunderbird team and what role they are involved in. …

Why Dogs Chase Cats is a story retold by S. E. Schlosser that I got to read on the internet. The story is about the married life of Dog and Cat where Cat keeps saying that she’s too sick to work and Dog had to make dinner aside from …

There may be a lot of horror novels out there about demons, but this one takes on a very realistic approach that is rather refreshing. Instead of having an actual demon with jagged razor sharp teeth and a pointed tail, we have a powerful creature that is never actually …

This book is a bit chilling, set in a fantasy time when medicine has advanced to the point where clones can be made and, unfortunately, are used to provide replacement organs.
In order to emphasize the point, the story is told from the point of view of a boy who …

I have long been a fan of Globe Mini Mag’s so when I saw their 200 Professional Beauty Secrets book, I just had to buy it. This 64 page mini magazine fits right into the palm of my hand, which is the appeal of Globe mini mag�s as they …

If you are in downtown Baltimore and are a book lover we have one of the best Barnes and Nobles stores around. Barnes and Noble is located in the inner harbor promenade, near the ESPN Zone. This is a three story building, with a café that overlooks the …

The Golem’s Eye consists of 4 major sections outlined in 48 chapter . The story opens with a prologue that tells Gladstone when attacked Prague in 1868, when Bartimaeus had a teacher was a witch who came from Czech. Of course, this prologue is related to the conflict which …

My favorite Danielle Steel book has got to be “Family Album”. I started reading her books when I was in junior high and she is still one of my favorite authors just because she always has great story lines. “Family Album” was no different.
Faye Price was a …

Space Medic is a book written by Harry Harrison and published by Puffin books in 1983 (first publishing was in 1970).
I acquired this book at a library sale, where they were selling off books for a song (well, twenty cents actually). I noticed this, and thought it was a …

It’s crazy. It’s delusional. Likewise, it’s some kind of sexually turned filthy insanity. Anyway, everyone here is clearly off the rails. Especially Palahniuk himself. And damn, that’s cool!
CHOKE is a book about a silly boy who is confused about his awareness of the world. He doesn’t understand what’s …

Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult is a top notch book, personally for me. The writings are great and awesome and Jodi Picoult is a big-voiced writer, always having great and wonderful, awesome ideas. She always has this commanding voice at heart tugging at big issues and that is …

Ultimate Spiderman 10: Hollywood
This is another great trade paperback in the Ultimate Spiderman line as Spidey has to once again face off with the menace of Dr. octopus.
Spiderman heads west to put a stop to an “unauthorized” movie about his life and who doeshe happen to cross paths with? …

Reese Duncan wanted a wife, so he set out with a plan to place a personal ad to seek worthy candidates. He wanted a woman who would stand by his side while he rebuilt his ranch and gave him children. He wanted an uncomplicated and simple woman, …

In comparison with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who created the Sherlock Holmes, I’d rather choose the Hercule Poirot character which was created by Agatha Christie. They both actually are my favorite authors for Detective’s novels. But no matter how I read all the novels, I always amazed by the …

This comic was a nice idea in theory. Devoting an issue to the two sidekicks of the world’s finest is a nice thought, but ultimately it doesn’t work as well as it should. Tim and Kara get together for lunch and chew the breeze and shoot the …

Truffles, candies, and confections: techniques and recipes for candymaking
By Carole Bloom
“Truffles, candies, and confections: techniques and recipes for candymaking” by Carole Bloom is a great book for beginner candy makers who are interested in learning the craft. The book thoroughly covers all the ingredients and techniques that are involved …

I first thing I noticed about this bookstore when it opened was the smell of pine. The next was that I could actually see around the entire store. I like this bookstore because it’s well organized, no hunting for a section, or an author, or trying to …

Good Things by Mia King is one of those feel-good stories that one must read and having a nice feeling and hence, smile here and there as the story unravels.
The main character is Deidre McIntosh and with her mature age of being 40, and single and living with her best …

The story revolves around a teenager Tiana and her friends. They are studying in a boarding school but far from school life is fun for them. Tiana loves her friends and enjoys everything they do until one day she tries to discover her own self and makes her own …

Dare to Succeed is the biography of Mark Burnett, the producer of Survivor. The biography is framed as a self-help book, with seven principles that will help you to achieve your goals. Although I did not think that the self-help slant was valuable, I did enjoy the …

With the multitude of books that reach out to people’s emotions, Tuesday with Morrie is the one book that really got to me. In a post-modern world where everything happens in an instant, we become lost in a fast-paced lifestyle and we stop to care. We are always in …

Recently, I ordered Concepts of Physics by H C Verma Volume 1 and 2 from Amazon India website. I had ordered these books for my nephew who is now in Class XII and has also started preparation for IIT JEE. I again go through this book to help him …

Dreamcatcher was a novel King wrote while recovering from a car accident (where a drunk ran him over) the book reflects his dark feelings, the novel takes place in the woods, where some friends get together to go camping in the woods, they discover a sick disoriented man …

“The Message Remix” written by Eugene H. Peterson is a bible written in contemporary English language. The book is set up like a bible with its chapters and verses, but has a different feel to it. The book includes a preface telling the reader about why the book …

The Great Gatsby is an American classic often taught in High School and University classes. There’s a good chance that you will have to read The Great Gatsby even if you don’t choose to. However, if you don’t, I would still suggest reading it for the pure message.
Although Fitzgerald’s …

This book will change the thinking of a woman about money and wealth for all. Why women difficult to become rich? One of the answers obtained from this book is, the women, in general are taught to save money not to invest. And the fact is considered right, described …

I love Sweet Valley books and this is one of my favorite Thriller books; the plot is about Elizabeth still being stalked by her psychotic deranged stalker William White although they all think he’s locked up in a high-security insane asylum, but little do they know that William has …

Amy Harmon never fails me. I first met David Taggert (leading character of Song of David), also known as Tag, in The Law of Moses, one of the most amazing novels from this author. Harmon has decided to write these two stories as standalones but I have to say that …

For outdoor enthusiasts visiting Ohio, this is the must-have guidebook to decide where to go based on what you want to do. With photos and tons of information about each of the 72 state parks in Ohio, this book is an excellent resource.
The book is organized in alphabetical order, …

I have lived in the Philippines all my life, going out to travel once in a while. I make it a point to travel in my country, as I would like to visit most, if not all of its nooks and crannies. Since I only travel when time permits …

I can certainly say Chew did not sound that appetizing when I first heard about it but my mind set was different after I read the first volume, Taster’s Choice. Layman and Guillory have a good thing going here and Taster’s Choice is just a small piece on how …

This is a novel about what life was like for a midshipman in the British Royal Navy in 1780. The main character is named Alan Lewrie and he came from a wealthy family. He mainly spent most of his days goofing off and getting into trouble until his father …

Sophie Kinsella’s first book featuring the shopping crazy Rebecca Bloomwood has since been made into a number one smash box office hit film. In this first of the five very sucessful ‘Shopaholic’ books, we meet the main character Rebecca Bloomwood. Rebecca or ‘Becky’ works for a financial magazine, …

National Bookstore is a well-known bookstore that has a branch in Recto, Manila. It is a super branch because it has over 3 floors, unlike the other branches in malls with only one floor and very limited space.
It is a great bookstore that carries a wide range of …

Avery has been in love with her best friend, Aiden, practically all her life. They were born on the same day, have been raised next to each other and have been inseparable since the beginning. And now, in High School, Avery feels like it’s time to take a step …

Keely Hero Of Lesser Causes, describes the struggle and loyalty among family members. Keely struggle in the novel is successful literary award in Canada. This is natural, this book has a different story from the other teen books. With the background of the world war II, this book opens …

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 …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were taught different subject matters. But all those that we learned were categorized into subject areas including Pediatrics, Physical Dysfunction and Psychiatry. And speaking of Psychiatry, DSM-IV had been a great part of my learning. DSM-IV or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …

Grave Surprise written by Charlaine Harris is a must must must read! This is the second book in a new series about a girl struck by lightening that can now locate the dead. What’s the catch? Well she knows how they died but unfortunatly who killed …