Has anyone here heard that the next Warriors series by Erin Hunter after the New Prophecy is going to be called The Power of Three, a three volume set. They will deal with what happened with Firestar after the battle with Bloodclan in Firestar’s Quest, as well as another …

In general, Orwell was right to die of consumption. Thanks to it, he did not have time to see to what extent he was right.
There are books, movies, ideas. Ideas that the Greek Plato, famous for his doctrine of the ideal state in which the place of government is …

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs is the first book in her Mercy Thompson series. I was originally given this book by a friend. I’ve never heard of the series or the author until this book. It wasn’t a paranormal romance like I thought it was, in fact it was …

Prime Suspect was written by Lynda La Plante and published by Dell Publishing in 1993.
Why are ambitious women always depicted as hard and bitchy, when they are just trying to do a job and prove their worth? I’m indeed surprised that a female writer would portray her protagonist …

Loving Time was written by Leslie Glass and published by Bantam Books in 1996.
I had enjoyed reading the Silent Bride featuring April Woo; but in this story I find too much emphasis on Woo’s mother, a maddening harridan who took up unnecessary pages and time. I …

In “The Lexus and the Olive Tree,” Thomas Friedman draws upon his experiences as a foreign affairs columnist for the New York Times and integrates these experiences into an easily readable and engaging introduction to globalization. He argues that the fall of the Berlin Wall is an excellent metaphor …

If there is one Filipino comic book that I love and have collected every series since it was released, it is Beerkada by Lyndon Gregorio.
I was first introduced to Beerkada when I was in college. What struck me the most is that I can relate to the stories …

City of the Dead was written by Herbert Lieberman (published by Hutchinson & Co Ltd in 1976)
Paul Konig, forensic pathologist and Chief Medical Examiner for the city of New York a brilliant man who was able to match forty eight pieces of amputated body parts, construct their …

I just finished reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett and I have to say that it is one of the best books I have ever read. It is US Today’s Book of the Year 2009, a New York Times Bestseller, and is a popular choice of book …

I was attracted to this book because of its cover. It is a two pair of legs, a girl and a boy hidden under something like a canoe and they’re both wearing denim pants and on bare feet. The cover is really cute and attracts teenage girls like me.
This …

Valiant by Holly Black is a fantasy novel written for older teens. It’s plot revolves around Val, a runaway from new Jersey who hooks up with and lives with Dave, his brother Luis, and Lolli in a hidden alcove in the subways of New York City. What …

Lord Loss by Darren Shan is a great book. It is about a boy named Grubs. He is part of a magical family, but he never knew. There is also a family curse that he know nothing about, but some of the kids in the family turn into werewolves. …

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 …

The Healers was written by Ann Cleeves (published by Ballantine Publishing Group in 1995)
This book is actually quite a surprise I have read Ann Cleeve’s stories before and found them rather mundane, but this turned out to be highly enjoyable!
Ernie Bowles was strangled in his kitchen, after …

By the early 70’s, The Amazing Spiderman’s popularity far exceeded Marvel Comics expectations an was on track to becoming of the most endearing figures in pop culture. Yet, during the character’s first decade in print never branched out into having various monthly periodicals dedicated to him. The only notable …

This book which has beenreviewed five times is a very nicebook, Whiccomes with a practical CD-rom for interactivity witht the student. Itis mainly for beginners of chemistry especially for college studentsbut it still hassome shortcomings.
Even thouh the cover is attractive, it does not suit the rugged student life oncampus …

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 …

Shortcuts in mathematics is really a good book from mastermind publications.I bought this book from a book store in Chennai,during my travel to India.This book teaches to calculate really fast.It teaches how to calculate really fast during exams and other occassions.Addition,multiplication,subtraction and division of any large number can …

I am convinced that feng shui works. But, I’ve always hoped for a scientific and more practical explanation of just how feng shui works. Finally, I found this little book that confirmed for me that feng shui is more than just the superstitious use of coins and crystals.
The authors …

I have always wanted to start my own online business, but I have no idea how to do do. The title of the book grabbed my attention and seems to be the exact thing I need to learn more about online businesses. Start you own E-Business is an …

To the paternally or maternally minded, the question “Is there any point having children?” must seem ludicrous, not to say unnatural, but there are people who ask this question. To echo Lionel Schriver in We Need To Talk About Kevin, if you’re in your mid thirties, successful, and happily …

This book is the first of three books in the Wayside School series by Louis Sachar. (There are other books as well that are sort of spinoffs, but they don’t really have stories in them). These books are now the basis of a TV show called Wayside.
This book, Sideways …

In the native science-fiction landscape, the Irish author Jack McDevitt is almost unknown, he is part of the new wave of relatively young SF authors who have distinguished themselves since 1990.
That does not make it less interesting though. McDevitt was a constant finalist between 2005 and 2009 in all …

‘Miracles through Pranic healing’ is a book written by Master Choa Kok Sui, a writer of Philippines. Master Choa is also a businessman. He is also a master pranic healer. Master Choa is an international lecturer and author.
This book deals with paranormal healing. This book is written in simple …

Love With the Proper Husband by Victoria Alexander is a classic love story, set in a historical romance setting. I am sometimes fascinated by the society of the ‘ton’, where it is something only for the upper class community during those times.
2 characters are in question here. One …

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the first book in the world-known bestseller series, Harry Potter. It is about a boy who has lived with his aunt and uncle his whole life ever since his parents died in a “car accident”. He has lived a miserable life, stuck …

Bet You Can! is a fun and exciting way for young inquiring minds to explore science. This book is full of neat science tricks that seem to defy the laws of our world, but really can be explained by simple laws of matter.
Normally in life there are orderly …

“Motown” is the second entry into what was to be Estleman’s Detroit crime trilogy. The book takes place in 1966 on the eve of the 1967 Detroit riots that were to change downtown Detroit forever. The mid-1960s were the height of Detroit’s influence on the car world. Muscle cars …

The Godfather tells the story of the Mafia family headed by Don Vito Corleone. He is known as one of the leaders of the Mafia is respected in New York City United States. Although he was a leader of the mafia that controls illegal business activities and live …

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Old Debts is a comic book that follows up on the episode “Relics” as well as the original series episode “The Trouble With Tribbles”. In this comic book, Scotty along with Robin Lefler who was in a few Star Trek: The Next Generation …

I am recommending “STOP Self-Sabotage! Get Out of your Own Way to Earn More Money, Improve Your Relationships and Find the Success You Deserve by Pat Pearson” to you.
This version is actually a rewrite from the first. A new publisher as well. I think Pearson has done a …

The complete idiots guide to smoothies
By Ellen Brown
“The complete idiot’s guide to smoothies” by Ellen Brown is one of many books that are part of the “complete Idiot’s guide”, but this particular book focuses mainly on smoothies: how to make them, what ingredients to use, the various types of …

The Ranger’s Apprentice: Book 3: The Icebound Land has Will and Evalyne are taken to Skandia while Halt is stripped of his status as a Ranger after they refuse to let him search for Will. Horace accompanies Halt in the search for their friend.
This book was fantastic. …

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 …

Sandra Brown, the New York Times’ bestselling author of Honor bound, has done it again with her new novel Tomorrow’s Promise. From the mysterious streets of New Orleans and through the power-hungry corridors of D.C., to the gorgeous city lights of Paris, this author spins us into her web …

Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown. Catchy title and author’s name I think. This is a memoir. The story of Cupcake Brown. This story is very insightful into the life of a young african american girl who’s life takes a horrific turn. She takes …

A Season’s Fame is a slim paperback book dealing with the Clifton College schoolboy A. E. J. Collins, who in 1899 scored 628 not out in a house match, the highest individual score ever recorded in the sport of cricket. The book is written by Derek Winterbottom for the …

Star Trek: The Next Generatrion - The Eyes of the Beholders is a novel that I found to be lacking in some ways. In this novel, a number of Federation and Klingon vessels disappear, so the Enterprise D is sent to investigate. Upon arrival in the sector where the …

As many of you probably know Stephen King is like the most popular writer of today. He’s known for writing great thrillers. But my favorite story of his was the Langoilers. It all starts when this pilot lands his plan and is ready to go home for the night. …

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 …

Written by Fred Van Lente & Dean Koontz
Illustrations by Queenie Chan

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this graphic novel after picking it up at the book thrift shop. I’m not too familiar with Odd Thomas book series saved only for the first book, my friend recommended, which I didn’t get to finish …

This is the second book about seven-year-old Jordan March, who suffers from precocious puberty. In this one, young Jordan is sent off to live with her great aunt Francis, whom she had never met. Francis lives on a run-down farm with a weed-filled yard and the house itself is …

This is the second book in ‘The Selection’ series. The only reason I picked up the first book in the first place was due to the pretty cover, however the book majorly disappointed me. In spite of the poor quality of ‘The Selection’, I had to finish the series. …

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is a good book that you can give your best friends. The story is very sad and it tells about the story of 2 friends, whom have been the best best of friends ever since young, but then loses the essence of friendship when …

Written by John L Brown and Cerylle A. Moffett, this book, The Hero’s Journey: How Educators Can Transform Schools and Improve Learning is unlike any other. It cost slightly expensive but I got the lucky chance to borrow it from a friend of mine. I’m not sure …

Four Souls by Louise Erdrich is enchanting. A female by the name of Four Souls, I think that’s really ‘rich’ and a lot to carry through. The story starts off with a narrative voice and the story brings us to places like Saint Paul as well as some …

Here! Here! Let’s all hear it for for RJ Reynolds and Randy Baer for their compilation of horrible wrestle angles (storylines) and characters who stunk up TV airwaves!
All that is lame in pro wrestling is referenced for your reading pleasure. You can now relive The Gobbledygooker, Papa Shango, and …

Margaret Atwood is probably one of the most universally acclaimed contemporary writers, and I’ve had the pleasure to read a number of her novels and collections of short stories. Nevertheless, I have to confess I haven’t enjoyed all of them. In fact, one or two have managed to both …

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 …

Bernard Cornwell does a fantastic job with the book Stonehenge, a Novel of 2000 BC. It was really amazing how he weaved the story of Stonehenge, from the ideas and personal lives of the people around its conception through the long process and layers of its completion; a chief …