Books Reviews
A Game Of Thrones Book by George R.R. Martin
The world that Martin creates is not like most fantasy books. In the storyline of his books there are no orcs, no elves and other kinds of creatures. His saga is closer to reality while not shunning the genre.
His first book is called “A Game of Thrones.” A dark …
The Hidden Assassins by Robert Wilson
The Hidden Assassins is a typical thriller by Robert Wilson. The story evolves like an investigation drama but as and when it develops, The Hidden Assassins handles more serious and complicated themes like terrorism and its hidden agenda. Even though the backdrop is set at Spain it is very …
Writing Down the Bones book
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg is essential reading for any would-be writers. It offers both comfort and advice for writers just beginning on the path and for those who have been writing for many years.
The book offers practical advice on everything from how to get started …
The Day I Shot Cupid by Jennifer Love Hewitt Book
The fact that Jennifer Love Hewitt wrote a book at all is a pretty amazing feat. It’s a book on relationship advice and coming from someone who has had her fair share of break ups I’d tend to listen to what she has to say.
Jennifer confesses to be …
A Book by Desi Arnaz
“A Book” by Desi Arnaz is a book that I think all fans of the “I Love Lucy” series should take the time to read, especially those that dislike or hate Desi Arnaz for the pain that he put his wife, Lucille Ball through, when they were married. Now …
The Bug, By Ellen Ullman
The fact that the techie novel is read is something which really does not urge me much. However because I bought the book, I must finish, I where three many techie novels and it does not count that of the desire, combination of the key which I have typed, ill …
Batman: Under the Hood Volume Two
Batman: Under the Hood Volume Two continues the story of Batman facing off with the vigilante the Red Hood. Batman is investigating if Jason Todd, formerly Robin was really dead after he revealed himself during a fight. Red Hood continues to wage war on Black Mask while …
Short Story : An Alpine Divorce by Robert Barr
The story begins with John Bodman discussing the chances of people meeting their soul mates and he’s pondering whether or not he would have found a better wife if her personality was the opposite of his. As a result of John’s choice in a companion, him and his wife …
The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain by Reader’s Digest
This book, The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain by Reader’s Digest is super cool. I love it very much and in fact, there’s so many interesting information that you can find here.
I have the spirit of traveling and I would love to ‘conquer’ Britain someday, if you …
Tweak by Nic Sheff book
I just read this book that I was hearing very good things about. Tweak is a memoir written by Nic Sheff about “growing up” on methamphetamine. In my opinion the book is mediocre at best. Although I thought it was well written,the title of the book leads you into …
THE GOLDFINCH, book by Donna Tartt
Hey! Today I want to introduce you to one of the most famous American novels by Donna Tartt - FOP. I saw this book in a small attractive bookstore in London. Its cover just amazed me, and when I opened the first pages, it took my breath away!
It …
The Highlander’s Touch by Karen Marie Moning
“The Highlander’s Touch” is the third book in Moning’s highlander series. Although each highlander book technically stands alone they have common elements that ties them all together. This book is the story of Circenn Brodie, a 14th century Scotsman and laird of Castle Brodie, and Lisa Stone a 21st …
21 Demons (comic)
21 Demons is a new series from AlteredXComics based around the character of Neil Patrick Smithers, a British fire-fighter who has merged with the powers of an angel, dragon and elf to fight in the immortal struggle to save all of reality from the forces of evil. He must …
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman book
This book is a must-read for couples and counselors. I first came across the idea of the Five Love Languages through a marriage counseling exercise. Someone eventually gave us a copy of the book.
What I love about this book is the author’s approach on how to relate to your significant …
Astrid & Veronica by Linda Olsson book
Astrid & Veronica is a gripping novel written by Linda Olsson. The story is a rare blend of friendship and also thrilling events in the past that affect the present. The author is successful in what is intended and I became a fan of this author by just reading …
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit by Ray Bradbury book
Ray Bradbury is a very talented and famous science fiction writer. He came out with an anthology called “A Medicine For Melancholy” a number of years ago. One story in it is “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit.” This story revolves around several Latino workers in the city who want …
Agatha Christie
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 …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Boogeymen
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Boogeymen is a novel that centers more around Wesley Crusher than any other character, although quite thankfully, Wesley is portrayed as he was in very late season three and season four of the television show, so he is not obnoxiously written in this …
If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss
Of all the Dr. Seuss books I’ve read to my daughter, one of my least favorite ones is If I ran the Zoo.
On the surface, this should be a good story. It’s about a young boy who is bored with the animals at the local zoo and talks about …
Entombed by Linda Fairstein
When I first started reading “Entombed” I was not sure what to expect. The author Linda Fairstein begins the story when a young girl is assaulted and almost raped SVS director Alexandra Cooper and Mercer Wallace realize that after a four year break a serial rapist has returned to …
Half-Price Book Store, Pittsburgh, PA
Any book lover appreciates getting a bargain on reading material and the Half-Price Book Store in the Ross Park Mall Area is definitely the place to find bargains. They have bins outside the front door full of books in all categories for $1.00-$3.00. Inside, the …
Dewey by Vicki Myron Book
The book Dewey by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter is a fun book about a library cat. It tells the story of a malnourished kitten who was found in a library book drop in winter in Iowa in the 1980’s. He survived miraculously despite the cold …
Restless Hearts by Marta Perry
This book takes place in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. The main character, Fiona Flanagan, moves there to open her own midwife clinic. Fiona is half Amish, so this move is also important to her so she can get to know her Amish family and learn more about …
The Shifting Sands Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda
This book is the fourth book in the eight book series called Deltora Quest. Like the other books in this series, the main characters, Leif, Barda, Barda, and Jasmine must solve puzzles and defeat monsters in order to find one of the seven missing gems of the Belt of …
The World’s Religions (Huston Smith Book)
The World’s Religions is a book by Huston Smith where he goes into detail about seven wisdom traditions from around the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. There is also a short section about what Smith deems “primal religions”. Huston Smith has been regarded as one …
Road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor
Personally, I am not a very frequent reader of Novel, especially when it is not an assignment requirement. But I read this book titled The Road To Memphis when I was in Secondary School which really left a deep impression even till now, and in my recall, I have …
Joke Stew by Judy Brown
The Joke Stew by Judy Brown is a good book to have in your house or at the back of the shelf in your office. It can help you to stay sane during those difficult time. The book is a collection of selected and probably the best jokes from …
Bio-Meat: Nectar manga by Fujisawa Yuki
Bio-Meat: Nectar is the longest manga I have read so far with its 105 chapters but I don’t regret spending my time reading and craving for such a long manga. It was a pain when the manga wasn’t finished scanlating yet because the situations were too breathtaking and the …
The Glitter Dome book
The Glitter Dome (by Joseph Wambaugh)
A brutal story about policemen and their work routines; it described the main protagonists Al Mackey and his partner Marty Welborn. They were known for their ability to —˜fix’ crimes (not solve them) - creating solutions to fit the crimes. …
Creature by John Saul book
Background on the author
John Saul has been a New York Times bestselling author since 1977. He has written 37 thrillers and novels under various pen names. His novel Blackstone Chronicles was made into a video game and his novel Cry for the Strangers was made into a movie.
Setting
The book …
Sins of a Duke
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 …
The Numerology Guidebook by Michelle Buchanan, book
My experience with astrology and numerology was limited to occasionally reading the daily horoscope and calculating my Life Path number. I was more interested in it all than I lead on though. So, a while back I delved a little deeper into my astrological profile and that led me …
Serious Creativity by Edward de Bono
Being a person who loves to think and regard it as a skill, books on creativity grab my attention. Serious Creativity is one such book. It was written by the Maltese philosopher Edward de Bono, the originator of lateral thinking. This book is 338 …
Secrets by Jacqueline Wilson
Secrets by Jacqueline Wilson is a great story and awesome at that. I find Jacqueline Wilson a good author with this book, depicting true friendship between two girls; naming India and Treasure.
Two unique names, and with two different family background, but they will form a friendship that …
Crown of Horns - Jeff Smith
The Crown of Horns is the last book in the cartoon series Bone by Jeff Smith. The book starts with Thorn, the heroine, being cast in prison and then falling asleep and dreaming of the night when her parents were killed. That dream is a red thread through the books, …
The Shadow Within by Karen Hancock
The Shadow Within is Book 2 of of the Legends of the Guardian-King Christian fantasy series. In continues the story of Abramm Kalladorne, the fifth son of the King of Kiriath. Abramm endured slavery in a far away land, brutal training for gladiator-like games, several years on the arena, …
Teach yourself body language, book by Gordon Wainwright
I have read the book —˜Teach yourself body language’ written by Gordon Wainwright. This is an excellent book. The author has done a great job. Everyday, we come across other people and we look at their bodies, but the vast majority of us do not make any attempt to …
The Black Stallion and Satan by Walter Farley
I’ve always loved The Black Stallion novels by Walter Farley, but it’s been years since I read any of them so it was a true treat when I found this one in my local library. No one brings life with a horse alive better than he does. And no …
Three Months in the Southern States book
Three Months in the Southern States is the publication in book form of a journal penned by a British soldier named Arthur J.L Fremantle. He describes in great detail the places, people and things he saw in his three month tour of the Confederate States of America.
Witnessing great …
Fablehaven Book One By Brandon Mull
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is a young adult fantasy series about a brother and a sister named Seth and Kendra who go to their grandparents’ farm while their parents go out on a cruise. When they arrive they soon discover the farm is a sanctuary for magical creatures …
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
Today I would like to review the novel Digital Fortress, written by Dan Brown. Now, a lot of you out there already know by now that Dan Brown was the chap that wrote the Da Vinci Code, and his storyline had been made into a movie already. …
Super Biz Buzz book
I was amongst the first people who got to read Super Biz Buzz by Abhishek Kapoor. After reading it, I have to say this is one of the greatest Business Marketing books I have read since quite some time. It comprises of 50 amazing real business success stories. Each …
The Da Vinci Code
I read Dan Brown’s controversial book The Da Vinci Code in just two days considering how busy I was. It was so suspenseful and really a page turner that’s why I couldn’t put it down. That’s why when I heard that it was going to be made into a …
Manorama Year Book
Manorama Year Book is a prominent yearly general knowledge book published in India. I am reading this book from my childhood and I must say that I am fully satisfied this book. This book has helped in enhancing the scope of my knowledge about India and the world.
This book …
“Sugartown” (1984) An Amos Walker Book by Loren D. Estleman
“Sugartown” is the fifth Amos Walker mystery book by Loren D. Estleman. Amos Walker is the current king among hard-boiled detectives, at least in my book. In “Sugartown” Walker works three different subplots and confronts a host of villains as he investigates the cases he was hired to solve. …
Children of Hurin by J.R.R Tolkien (Illustrated)
I’m still exploring Prof. Tolkien’s work and I’ve heard about this book from fellow Middle-Earth enthusiasts when I used to attend the meetings or Ent-moots.
My curiosity with Middle-Earth have somewhat grown to a manageable level unlike before that I just wanted to find or complete Tolkien’s books as fast …
Advanced Java Game Programming by David Wallace Croft
If you are already used to the basic HTML scripts in Java Programming in games specifically, you might want to get this book: Advanced Java Game Programming by David Wallace Croft.
It is super useful and there are just lots of codes and HTML scripts which you can embed …
“Slammed” by Colleen Hoover (Book)
The book is about the perspective of an 18 year old girl, Layken, as she is forced to move into a new town with her family after her father’s untimely death. The only upside to moving turns out to be her new neighbor, 21 year old Will. He takes …
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