The Bikini Bootcamp says that it can get you your ultimate beach body in two weeks. Which it probably can, what it fails to mantion is that you need to be a millionaire with no job nor kids and two complete free weeks in order to achieve it. The …

What a cool read! This is Paul Naschy’s autobiography and an incredible look at the life of The Wolfman of Spain.
The book covers Naschy’s early years, his entry into the film business, his writing the script for Mark of The Wolfman and being unexpectedly cast in the lead and …

This is the 25th Discworld novel, and while it’s not based on my favourite Pratchett characters, William de Worde is hilarious.
This story is, of course, set on Discworld, in AnkhMorpork, Pratchett’s wonderful self created world. William de Worde must solve a mystery, all while starting up a newspaper. …

Sometimes an author really shakes up his reader’s expectations. This is what happened to me when I started “The Sorcerer of the North,” book five in The Ranger’s Apprentice series by Australian novelist John Flanagan. Flanagan’s first four books in the series had Will training under Halt to become …

The Police Cloud is a children’s book written and illustrated by Christoph Niemann. It is a new book, published in 2007. It is a charming little story about a cloud who wants to become a police officer.
The story is actually longer than I thought it would be. …

My friend knows that I’m a fan of Judith McNaught, Johanna Lindsey and Mary Jo Putney. I love their books and I’ve read almost anything they’ve written and so she suggested that I try Susan Elizabeth Phillips Nobody’s Baby But Mine. She tried to convince me that it’s a …

O’Reilly has made a name for itself in the world of manuals involving web programming and web design products and languages, and with good reason. The books are generally reasonably priced (compared to many other such manuals) and inform the learner in a straight-forward, easy to read manner.
I’m …

A friend of mine suggested I read this book because it is a classic example of a particular form of writing in the American South. I was not at all expecting this book to be the way it was. I have read the author’s first novel, …

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 …

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 …

Synopsis
A novel that brings the two thousand years ago past of a Roman Britain into life of the present day, a novel where the past impacts heavily on the lives of all the characters involved in the present day.
The main character of the book, historian Viv Lloyd Rees has …

I have to admit I wasn’t excited when my book club chose this book. After all the controversy about its accuracy came about, I was even less excited about it.
This memoir (or work of fiction?) by James Frey chronicles his experiences at a rehab center as he recovers from …

I really felt extremely bored reading this book title, From Celluloid to Cyberspace (The Media Arts and the Changing Arts World), which is written by Kevin F McCarthy and Elizabeth Heneghan. Luckily, I did not end up buying the book but just borrowed it from the library. …

How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp is basically about not looking old basically. It lists off tips and steps that are simple and very easy to follow through. The author is very forthright in her advices here and you will be happy to follow through everything.
Though …

“Expiration Date” by Eric Wilson is a supernatural thriller that tells the story of Clay Ryker, a 29 year old man who has been keeping a dark secret for the last 12 years of his life. Back in his high school days, Clay was involved in an accident that …

. How would you feel if you had to pretend you were a different race? Such is the issue with Birdy in Caucasia by Danzy Senna. She and her twin are split up and sent to live with the parent they looked like, when their parents divorced. Only …

This novel titled, “HRH” by Danielle Steel is quite a good read for me. But I really recommend all who wants to read it to borrow it from friends or the library, but if you must buy, wait for it to be auctioned on ebay or your local …

I purchased Parallel Myths at my college book store for a literature class. The book cost around $15 new.
The book covers many realms of mythology. In it, the reader finds myths and their counterparts from many cultures (example-the story of the Great Flood, told not only from the …

Dione Kelly is a woman constantly seeking one more victimized patient to recover as a therapy nurse. When Richard Dylan seeks her out to help his brother-in-law, Blake Remington, Dione can’t help but become involved. Convinced that Remington is giving up on life after a tragic accident …

Robert Crais’s award winning novel ‘The Last Detective’ narrates a story never which one of its kind with nothing even coming close to such a well thought setting. Crais is at his best as he narrates the experiences of private investigator Elvis Cole. Cole is looking after his girlfriend’s …

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is the memoir of author Barbara Kingsolver, her ecology professor husband, and their two daughters on their quest to eat only local food for a year. With this intent, they move to rural Virginia and plant as much food as possible, buy the rest from …

The text version of The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde, is a delightful read. It is witty and enjoyable, yet still manages to critique the politics and beliefs concerning male/female relationships in 19th century England. If you are looking for a piece of literature with a …

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 …

Ships of the Line - Star Trek was both a pleasure to look through as well as a disappointment. It was beautiful because it contained gorgeous artist-rendered shots of the various Enterprise starships as well as the Defiant and Voyager. This book contains illustrations of the ships in ways …

My dad bought me this novel when I was young. It was the first novel that I read from start to end; and I thoroughly liked it contrary to my beliefs that books suck! Initially the thought of reading a 324 page novel itself made me sweat. But once …

Because I do not like the fact that really I normally give the story development of the book with the story, you do not explain here in detail. In order to be the report, the book] year 1942 during independence struggle of great war and our [Indian people - is …

“Gardening Essentials” written by Barbara Pleasant, published bt the National Home Gardening Club, is a handy book for beginning gardeners. It has 188 pages of fabulous information. The book is broken into chapters, which makes it easy to find information fast.
I like that the book explains how …

This is one of the most engrossing books I have ever read and this stems mostly from my great interest in the movie and fashion industries. This book tries to debunk everything that we love and envy about the glitzy and glamorous world of the rich and famous.
The …

Pondering the thought of prayer is sometimes a frustrating topic to consider. Yet, this book makes questioning prayer an easy task to accomplish. Throughout this book Mr. Phillip Yancey talks to many different people around the world about prayer. He gives the Bible’s interpretation of prayer and he even …

I finally gave into the temptation and hype and read Fifty Shades of Grey. Yes, after hearing bits and pieces about the book, my curiosity spiked and I had to get me a copy and read for myself. To those who haven’t read the book, I will have some …

I wasn’t expecting much from this book - it seemed a bit gimmicky - a child with a special ability is sent away to a special school. Sound familiar?
But Victoria Forrester managed to make the story dynamic and interesting, with a sweet, somewhat naive main character, Piper McCloud …

I did see the Da Vince Code when it was first on the theaters. It was too me a very drawn out movie, and I felt as though I had missed something. It was a little hard to follow in my opinion. I finally got a chance to read …

“Once Upon a Cloud” by Rob D. Walker is a dreamy like story for children that will make for a wonderful story for young readers to improve their love of reading as well as their reading skills. Between the fun to read text and the creative pictures, children are …

Shantaram is based on real events that happened to Gregory David Roberts, an Australian prisoner who escaped and ended up working in the underworld of Mumbai, India.
I was extremely interested in this book because I am currently living in India, although not in Mumbai. What I …

I appreciate fiction since it elevates imagination. I personally feel imagination stimulates your mind. I wanted to read this award winning book during the first two months of its release,but never had the chance until recently.
As a reader I was captivated by Pi’s (the protagonist)survival saga stranded on a …

I have recently turned into a big fan of the Myth series by Robert Asprin. Before a few months ago I had never even read one of the books, now I can’t get enough of them. Recently I got my hands on a copy of this little …

I am not actually a fan of Sandra Brown and I have never been one, as her books are too tasteless for me. In fact, I have avoided reading her books for a very long amount of time, but this changed when I discovered Led Astray.
The first chapter of …

American Knees written by Shawn Wong was one of the most different and subtle books I have read. The story is told in a very peculiar way and a very serious theme is presented in a very humorous way. The name of the book was very dubious and I …

Following “For One More Day”, I was itching for more of Mitch Albom’s best sellers and hence I snatched up “The Five People YOu meet In Heaven”. I remembered using much of my time within a 1 week frame to finish the book.
Written in memory of Edward, Mitch’s uncle, …

“Ivan’s Great Fall: Poetry for Summer and Autumn from Great Poets and Writers of the Past” by Vanita Oelschlager is a poetry book that I feel is terrific if you have kids and are looking to introduce kids to the world of poetry. Then again, I am no longer …

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Q-in-Law is one of the few Star Trek: The Next Generation novels that feature the characters of Q and Lwaxana Troi - in the same novel, nonetheless. Both characters are associated with comedy on the television show, so it is no wonder that …

CAGE - Marvel Max
“In this neighborhood, you don’t go looking for trouble. trouble finds you!”
Remember my Essential Luke Cage review? Well, the character is brought into the moern age with the R Rated Marvel Max line and it is a great re-imagining of the classic character albiet a bit …

Best known for his book Little Children because of its recent success as a film, Tom Perrotta’s first novel, The Wishbones, may actually be his best. It is the story of Dave Raymond, a 31-year-old New Jersey man who still lives with his parents and works part-time as a …

I’ve read a few novels by Nicholas Sparks, and while I find them to be a bit predictable - you always know how the book is going to end - and they’re often sad endings, it’s still always an enjoyable read. The characters, setting, and story always mesh well, …

This book is, I think, a masterpiece in gothic romanticism. I came to the book with all the preconceptions about Frankenstein’s monster that I presume most people have. Lightening bringing the monster to life and the mad scientist screaming “It’s alive!” The original novel is nothing like this at …

I have read the book —˜Emotional freedom: Liberate yourself from negative emotions and transform your life’ written by Judith Orloff. This is an interesting book, an excellent book. It is very helpful and can certainly transform a person’s life. I liked this book very much. The author has given …

This a classic story written by world’s greatest novelist of all time- Alexandre Dumas, the man who had brought us the Three Musketeers. It is a dark story of love, loss and revenge and the price that one has to pay for achieving their goal. And it also …

I just downloaded this free script of the first episode of The Glades, written by Clifton Campbell, through Barnes and Noble for my nook e-reader. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and had no idea what the show was about or what the storyline entailed, but I have to …

I am reviewing the book, The Last of the Mohicans, written by James Fenimore Cooper. Coming in at 448 pages, this book is Cooper’s literary masterpiece. In this novel, the reader is introduced to several key characters, a few of whom were actual historical figures. Cooper …