Elizabeth Kostova brings us an exotic and elaborate tale surrounding the Dracula legend, following the adventures of its central, unnamed character trying to uncover the mystery of her missing father, his secretive work and the long standing mystery of her long vanished mother.
The book’s very much a slow …

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 …

Margaret Peterson Haddix has a knack for bringing history to life for the teen aged readers. By putting young people into historical situations, she makes history less stuffy and more personal. Her latest work, Uprising, tells the story of one of the worse disasters in American history, …

So I have finally reached the finale of the last saga in the career of two of the greatest storytellers in the history of the fantasy genre - David and Leigh Eddings. I wish I can say that “The Younger Gods” and “The Dreamers” are the best book and …

Truly an epic created by Mario Puzo. The novel is the written about the height of sharpness of brain, rationality of human being that is plenty in a man called Vito Corleone who because of his virtue of being a “man of word” becomes a “man of respect” in …

Food Lover’s Guide to Brooklyn is the perfect traveler’s book for both foodies and people traveling hoping to find some of the best restaurants to dine to blend in with the locals. There is something for everyone for all likes, and there are lists of food markets and food …

Although for years I have been a really true fan of the fantasy genre, I can not deny that it’s difficult to find more entertaining and engaging books than those of the adventure thrillers. They don’t get the reader emotionally involved with the fate of their characters or put …

When the young gentlewoman Emma Woodhouse sees her governess marry a nice man named Mr. Weston, she flatters herself that she has arranged this match, subtly leading the two people to become interested in each other. Inspired by this success, Emma takes up matchmaking as a hobby. She thinks …

“The Very Sleepy Sloth” is a children’s book written by Andrew Murray and illustrated by Jack Tickle (yes, that is apparently his real name). It was published in 2003.
I liked this book because it features animals, it has cartoonish art, and it teaches a lesson in a …

Well I had just received this book about two weeks ago and I have already finished it and come to the conclusion that it is a great read. This book doesn’t stray to far from the formula that has made this series amazing. I got this book from my …

Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee was Published May 21st 2011 by Feral Dream.
In short its a book about Angels hell bent on destroying our modern world, street gangs rising up and ruling the day and an older sister given no choice but to …

When I first started reading Ishmael I expected it to be just another “Lets save the world” story with good intentions, but a lack of logic and reason. However, the further I read, the more I found that this was not the case. I have to say that the …

In The Book Thief, Death narrates the story of a young German girl, Liesel, and her life in a small German village during the time of WWII and the holocaust. Considered a young adult book, I found this to be one of the best written books I have ever …

“Overboard!” is a children’s story written by Sarah Weeks and illustrated by Sam Williams. It was published by Harcourt Books in 2006. There is not much story to speak of, but the book does remind you of the silly things toddlers (even rabbit toddlers) do as they …

Red Dragon was written by Thomas Harris (published by Dell Publishing 1990)
Will Graham had resigned from FBI, since he has incarcerated Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant serial killer. The FBI, stumped with the latest psychopathic case, had requested for Graham’s help. The killer, Dolarhyde, had viciously murdered two families; …

The little book of whittling is by Chris Lubkemann and Fox Chapel Publishing. It illustrates the proper way to sharpen your knives before beginning to whittle. The main rule stressed in the book is to use a sharp knife when trying to whittle. It talks about selecting wood to …

Apparently, this book was one of the most fastest selling books of the year it was released which goes to show that the story of Harry Potter is so solid and appealing that it’s getting the recognition it deserves.
I wasn’t too sure about reading this book because it was …

Devotional books for Christians come by the truckload. It is hard to pick one that will be right for you, fitting with your faith, reading style, timing, and interest. I have tried several devotional books and most I stopped reading after a couple weeks. My mom recently gave me …

I was waiting for Scion of Ikshvaku since the day it was announced by Amish Tripathy. I had read all three books of his previous Shiva series, the blockbuster which have sold more than 60 million copies.
Scion of Ikshvaku is the first book of another series by Amish. It …

Recently, I came to the very last page of “The Choice” a novel by Nicholas Sparks. And while I found the romance behind this novel heartwarming and beautiful, I did not find this story to have as much depth to it as some of his other novels.
The story …

Iceland’s Bell is a historical novel by the Icelandic writer Halldor Killjan Laxness. It has been translated to several languages, so finding a copy in a language you can read shouldn’t be a problem. The first part is about the farmer Jón Hreggviðsson and his battle with the Icelandic authorities. …

I found “The Autobiography of Foudini M. Cat” at the library and was immediately intrigued. Especially because it wasn’t in the children’s section. I would have expected a book written from the point of view of a cat would be considered a children’s book. But, it …

‘Letters to Gauri’ is a book written by M.V.Kamath, an Indian writer. Gauri is the grand-daughter of the writer. This book consists of the letters written by M.V.Kamath to Gauri. In this book, there are 84 letters written by M.V.Kamath.
Gauri is a teenager studying in school. In his letters, …

This was yet another satisfying Arcane Society Novel. For fans of this series, some of the characters are going to be familiar - once again we have the descendants of Sylvester Jones trying to prevent a rival group from creating their own version of the Formula that enhances …

On a curserory inspection of this book you may discover that it was writen in the 1940’s. Do not let this fact deter you! There is nothing old or overdone about this book - a book that clearly surpasses your typical romance and is a work of art in …

I stumbled across this book (published by Da Capo Press), when it was mentioned in a newspaper article by someone who had gone to live in a remote part of France, far away from neighbours and chance intruders. “Party of One” was referenced as a kind of gospel …

I love reading this book, which my mom bought for me for about $6.99. She thinks that I really need to calm myself down.
The author of this book is Fred L. Miller, and he has done some great writings, exploring why people stressed out, and ways of calming …

Even if you are not fascinated by the Kennedy family, and by the power, wealth and prestige that is their legacy, Teddy Kennedy’s autobiography is an interesting read. I admit to being a Kennedy-phile, and I have read all of the books and memoirs that I can find about …

This novel is the second book by Gregory McGuire, which takes place directly after “Wicked”. And while that first book gave a new an interesting light to the story of Oz and the Wicked Witch of the West, sparking the inspiration for the play, this second novel, “Son of …

Daughter of Smoke and Bone has been one of my favorite fantasy books of all time, if not my favorite. Everything about it was a discovery to me, it was well-written, well-thought and the facts that it told caught me completely from the very beginning. And it’s really surprising …

This Marya Hornbacher novel is a memoir about her journey through a life of anorexia and bulimia and back again. This memoir is said to be a favorite among the eating disorder population of today’s youth. The author likens eating disorders to Alice going down the rabbit hole and …

Free Money to Change Your Life is a book by Matthew Lesko, if you do not know his name I would bet that you know him as the man from television who runs around with the question mark suit. He claims that he can get you free money from …

‘Five go to Billycock Hill’ is a book written by Enid Blyton. This book is an adventure of four children and their pet dog. The children are Julian, Dick, George and Anne. These four children, along with their dog, share a risky adventure. This book is basically meant for …

Cited by King as the favorite book of his fans, if not necessarily himself, The Stand is a large book, even larger in its uncut release during the early nineties, that deals with disease, death, rebirth, redemption, love and finally God. It is my favorite book by King and …

“Curious George Goes Camping” is another pointless entry in the Curious George series of books, written by Margret and H.A. Rey, and illustrated by Vipah Interactive, whatever that is, ‘in the style of H.A. Rey.” From that I assume that this book is illustrated by graphic artists who …

My Favorite sounds From A-Z by Peggy Snow is a children’s book which is about the various sounds of life, and the best part about this book is that it is in the form of a rhyming instead of regular storytelling.
The best thing about this book is that …

‘To kill a mocking bird’ is a story of a five year girl living in small town Maycomb of America. The story’s plot is about injustice against blacks. The Maycomb is a small town where Scoute lives with his father, elder brother and a caretaker who is black woman.
Harper …

Everyone is guilty of aging they become older and older as years pass by, but it doesn’t necessarily means that we should also look old. Some people tend to delay the effects of aging trough different methods. Some used to go in dermatologists, other may prefer to apply some anti …

The Punisher Vol 3: Business as Usual
Junk. I’m sorry but I don’t think I could come up with a better word. This issue features a confrontation between The Punisher and Wolverine and it is far sillier than you’d expect.I have no idea why this book was brought back in …

I can honestly say that Iron King by Julie Kagawa is one of the best books that I have read in 2013 so far. I was drew into purchasing the book because I had heard great hype surrounding it. I am very, very glad that I trusted the hype …

Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, and the Outlander series are among my most favorite books. If you like history, time travel, adventure, love, and an amazingly well written story, then you can’t miss this series. The books are not a quick read. I can usually read a novel in a couple …

Chopra opened this novel, with scenes of King Suddhodana (Siddhartha’s father), who are fighting against the enemy. At the same time, Queen Maya, the empress of Suddhodana, through the woods Lumbini. She was pregnant with a baby and plans to give birth at home parents. Not yet reached the …

Summer storms are known to everyone as something quite fierce, but what passes fairly quickly and is quickly replaced with a bright sun and the typical for the warmest season of the year heat. But in the chilling novel, written by Stephen King, “The Mist” the storm is just …

Daredevil Issue 242 is a great study in socio-economic issues, and avoids the typical comic book supervillian. Instead, writer Ann Nocenti tells a tale of a factory worker named Joe who snaps when he is confronted with the gross excesses in his boss’s lifestyle during a negotiation session …

Double Dealer (CSI Las Vegas) was written by Max Allan Collins and published by Pocket Books, 2001.
I have watched the TV series and thought about giving the books a try. It proved to be just as interesting as the screen version. It is a totally different experience; …

Bluethroat Morning is a hauntingly beautiful novel set on the coast of Norfolk. Well-written, mysterious and filled with compelling characters and vivid scenic descriptions, it’s definitely one of those books you just can’t put down. I was immediately drawn in as I each character, which was so vividly portrayed, …

My family has been on a raw diet for a few months (minus some splurge days!). We began eating raw after hearing how amazing it is for your health. We even heard personal testimonies from our friends saying how their diseases began to disappear and they had …

‘The divine romance’ is an anthology of talks by Paramahansa Yogananda, who is a spiritual man of India. In these talks, Yogananda speaks to the deepest needs of the human heart and soul. He says that we have to awaken the divinity which is within each one of us. …

Myth Directions was my first true exposure to the world of Robert Asprin’s Myth books. I have heard of the series before, but had never sat down to actually read one of the books until recently. Although Myth Directions is technically the third book in the series …

My oldest daughter wanted to read her own bedtime book last night (to her sister) so, I brought our youngest child in her room and listened to her read the book Duck at the Door.
My daughter doesn’t speak very loud when she’s reading and I only caught enough of …