I was looking for something different to read last weekend and happened to come across an older book written by Frank R. Stockton, called “Buccaneers and Pirates of our Coast.”
Figuring this was some sort of history book and because I’ve always had some interest in pirate legends, I figured …

When Sarah Ban Breathnauch published Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy in 1995, she probably had no idea how successful it would be. It almost has a cult following now. There is a website, online magazine and even community groups that teach the Simple Abundance principles. Written …

I have read the book —˜Nancy’s mysterious letter’ written by Carolyn Keene. This is one among the Nancy Drew series. This is a rather boring book. I could not find any interesting content in it.
Nancy receives a letter from London which was most unexpected. This was not a …

I love books, especially obscure ones. Several years ago I was looking through a book bargain bin and I saw this title “Babbeltower” by A.S. Byatt. I had no clue who A.S. Byatt was or if she knew how to write a good …

As I purchased this book, the thought did cross my mind—¦ “this is going to be a historic bore”. However, I am glad to say that I was wrong, very wrong. This novel, which is set in the early 1900s, tells a tale of sex, scandal, love, …

This book is an unique and interesting retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley is yet another of McKinley’s interesting books, which can be enjoyed by all ages (although they often seem more geared toward young people).
In this book, Beauty, a …

Private Arrangements is written by Sherry Thomas and I enjoyed reading this book so much. This is a classic love story and I love the settings of the story pretty much. Lady Tremaine and Lord Tremaine married each other as an act of convenience. They are very …

I have recently read all three books in the ‘Dark Materials’ trilogy by Phillip Pullman. All three books were equally interesting, it wasn’t one of these series where the first book seems good and then the rest fall flat and the story line was well maintained through all …

This is a small hardcover book of thirteen short horror stories by various authors. It’s an anthology on strange, dark and unpredictable creatures - or that’s what the introduction of the book says. I think the editors went a bit too far on the strange part, as none of …

A Spell of Winter weaves a tale of romance, incest, hardship, horror and the darker side of humanity. Set in England, ages past, the novel is narrated in the first person by a young woman named Cathy (yes yet another Cathy in a tale of incest) who suffers a …

I’m a voracious reader especially when talking about romantic suspense novels by best selling writers. When I’m really hooked and enthralled with a book, I can stay up to the wee hours of the night and even forego sleep if necessary. This is exactly what happened when I started …

‘First Term at Malory Towers’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton has written about a girl, Darrell, who has gone to study at a boarding school. It is the first time that she studies in a boarding school. The entire book is about the life in …

I am reviewing the book, New Moon, written by Stephanie Meyer. This book is number two in the twilight series of books. In this book, Edward’s family throws Bella a birthday party, a party that goes entirely wrong. When Bella accidentally cuts her hand, Jasper goes nuts …

Planahead brand journals are fashionable, hard cover journals that are sold both online and through discount stores such as Walmart. I first encountered these journals in 2004.
Each hard bound journal features approximately 200, 8″x11″ lined pages. The pages are sewn-bound. The lines and borders of the pages are colored, …

I was planning to take the Praxis exam for teacher licensure this year, and so I went to the bookstore and flipped through a number of test preparation books to find one that was useful. I eventually settled on the Cliff’s Notes guide, as I have been happy …

Deathbed (written by William X Kienzle and published by First Ballantine, 1987)
This is a different sort of story; in fact it departs from the usual serious tone of the author’s other stories. Kienzle has injected humor and wit in this story, through a number of hilarious characters.
Sister Eileen …

I got this book to read when I was looking for a book to read in the libary. I wanted something new from what I normally read, and the cover was also very exciting. I only got the first book to see if I liked the story line and …

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 …

I recently took a flight from Bangkok to Singapore by Swiss Air. That was in fact my first flight with Swiss Air, and it was absolutely a very enjoyable experience.
Starting from the checkin desk at Suvarnabhumi …

This is a book by Anthony Capella which explore a maiden voyage of Laura, an American, twenty-something girl. Her destiny is Italy and in Rome she is mesmerised by the culture, and tradional background. As it has to be, she fall for Tomasso a chef at a Italian restaurant …

Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception is the fourth book in the well known series, Artemis Fowl. I absolutely loved this book, as it has a page-turning plot and a twisted ending.
In this fourth book, Artemis has forgotten about all of his friends after being mind-wiped. After Opal Koboi …

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 …

The Wizard Test by Hilari Bell is a well-written novel for children ages 10 and up. It is a thoughtful story of a boy who is certain of what his destiny and his path in life is to be, but finds that his life is actually a lot more …

I’ve been reading Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch mystery novels in the order they were written. Each novel has its own self-contained story, but reading the novels in order gives them an extra dimension, making each seem like a chapter in a larger story: Detective Harry Bosch’s uneasy relationship with …

Vladimir Nabokov never ceases to amaze me with his absolute understanding and use of the English language, which he picked up after learning Russian and then French. “Lolita” is a terrific and rather controversial love story written from the perspective of an aging Humbert Humbert examining his brief …

If you’re a fan of children’s books, then Ogden Nash’s Candy is Dandy will be a definite treat! A collection of wonderfully amusing poems by famous children’s writer Nash, the book itself is a good buy, what with the amazingly delightful prose that everyone, even adults, will truly enjoy. …

Oliver North’s second volume in the War Stories Book series that accompanies his TV show of the same name, dubbed “Heroism in the Pacific,” is a five star masterpiece!
Even if you don’t like North’s politics, you will have to acknowledge that this book is a great comprehensive overview of …

Published in 1963, “V.” is Thomas Pynchon’s first novel. He was in his early twenties when he wrote it, which probably sounds disheartening for many wannabe novelists who require years and maybe decades to find their voice.
“V.” is a very complex novel, which one can read in …

My first book by John Saul, and I was enthralled it persuaded me to try his other works on horror. The building of the suspense, and the vivid descriptions of evil lurking around hidden corners is really amazing!
Ted Conway, addicted to his love of alcoholic …

NOTE: House Of M Books deal with the alternate Marvel Comics reality where humans are subjugated by mutants.
Incredible Hulk House of M shows that not much has changed for the green goliath in this alternate universe other than the fact that while searching for peace and quiet in Australia, …

This was the first book I read in Max Allan Collin’s series. There are three books that follow the television show Criminal Minds. The book was a lot of fun to read. As a big fan of the show, it was interesting to see a case through their eyes, …

This book held so much promise for me when I read the summary at the back cover. I can relate to people who have lost their faith in love that’s why I wanted to see how Maria bounced back from that funky period in her life. I loved the …

I read an advance copy of SES Made Easy (Finally) and am pretty much ready to start my tutoring business - I was a little skeptical at first because a lot of books start with these great titles and snazzy chapters but have little actual “how to”.
I …

OK, I hated the movie but people kept telling me the book Twilight was really good. And, since I found it in a bargain bin at Wal-mart (usually not a good sign for books by the way), I figured I would give it a chance.
I was right, it wasn’t …

The author of the book does not typify a police officer. Bacon tells about his ups and downs at the academy and on the beat. As I was reading the book I could not help but understand the personal struggles Bacon was having as a police officer
and how he …

As someone who has a marked interest in economics, with regards to world markets and the world of finance, my exploits have led me to the discovery of a very concise magazine journal, The Economist, from which I can get all the latest from world politics, world business trends …

Requiem for Moses (written by Willaim X Kienzle and published by Ballantine Books, 1996)
Every famed author has at least one outstanding book among his or her successful work, some writers even have a few. To me, Requiem for Moses has to be the best and most memorable …

The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said is a book that I find the most beautiful and smartly written, compiled and a bit of darn and cute too. The whole of my family members have take turns reading this book, which was bought for about $9.99 only.
There are …

“How to Be a Pirate” by Cressida Cowell is a sequel to “How to Train Your Dragon”. The memoir of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III continues, telling us how the smart, but not physically strong Viking boy goes through his pirate-training. As we know from the first book, heroic adventures …

This was the first book I read written by Nora Roberts and even though I became well-acquainted with her other books, this is and will always be my favorite.
I think her plot was kind of typical-bad guy got close to good girl so he can use her but eventually …

“Daughter of Hounds” by Caitlin R. Kiernan is a novel that gnaws at you, stripping the protective layers away until its teeth reach the soft, unprotected parts within. At times literary but more often profane, the book batters the reader with its intense language and pitch-black theme.
I originally picked …

You will not want to miss this one. Helene Berr is an extrodinary young woman growing up in the time of Hitler and the Germans.
Helen writes of her life from 1942 to 1944 in Paris before the occupation by the Germans. Helen is a very talented young …

Maybe I’m just not a member of the “in crowd” when it comes to exercise, because I had never heard of plyometrics before picking up this book. However, I have to say that some of the techniques that Dr. Donald A. Chu describes in his book, “Jumping Into Plyometrics,” …

After the Essentials line and before the release of 5th edition, Wizards of the Coast released a couple more player books for the 4E system. One such book was titled “Heroes of Shadow”.
When it was originally released, I thought it was another title that fell under the …

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer is probably one of the best Young Adult series I have read in a long time. It’s been a while since I have read the individual books, so I am going to talk about the series as a whole.
The first thing anyone should …

I picked up this novel for younger youths to check it out and see if some of the teens I work with might like it. R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series is very popular with children, so I thought this book, Hit And Run, also by R.L. Stine, might be good …

ESSENTIAL TOMB OF DRACULA VOLUME 2
Marvel continues its reprint of Tomb of Dracula comics and the legendary duo of Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan have their outstanding work on display.
The first few issues of Tomb of Dracula (published in vol one) were quite good, but the series was still …

This book is about two girls, Lissa and Rose. They are both a type of vampire a morai and dhamphir. Lissa is considered royalty and Rose is her best friend. The morai which is what Lissa is have a strong bond to the earth and its …

In 1665, the people, especially Christians, hit by worries about the coming year, which is connected with the number of Satan. Embriaco Balthasar, a merchant of books, the descendants of Genoa, who came from Gibelet, long journey, almost around half of the world, to find a book of magical …

I found ‘Precious Bane’ abandoned and forgotten among other books in my father’s study. I asked him about it and his answer was ‘It’s no good.’ Later he admitted he hadn’t even read it, except for the first few pages. However, I was determined to see what it was …