Tom Clancy’s Executive Orders runs down the well worn path treaded by Clancy in Debt Of Honour. This time, Jack Ryan,
Clancy’s blue - eyed boy, is President, no less, of the US. Again, the author tries to tell a story about a small nation attacking the US, only, this …

Each of us knows the orcs - a wild, dirty and extremely evil race. These creatures are one of the main races in almost every fantasy work. They are the servants of the Dark Lord and are completely subjected to his will. They also form an integral part of …

Recently I’ve gotten into the habit of re-reading my old John Saul books. Most of them I’ve had since high school, but haven’t read in several years and that was the case with Second Child. The book follows Melissa and her domineering mother as well as her loving father …

For many years Dean Koontz (and I still have paperbacks and hardbacks from the days when he was known as Dean R Koontz) has been among my top 5 favourite writers, one of those whose books I ritually buy as soon as the hardcover is released. I remember plenty …

If you’ve been a fan of wrestling for any length of time, it is highly likely you are familiar with the name Bret Hart. The Hitman was one of the greatest wrestlers of all time but also had a storied and controversial career. That’s why I was excited when …

This is the first book by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni that I have read; I randomly selected it in the bookstore for the kids to try. It was definitely a good choice, this book is very enjoyable and strangely compelling. It’s definitely a great read for kids 8 and up, …

Ultimate Spiderman #4: Legacy
Here is the Ultimate Spiderman debut of the Green Goblin and, personally, I didn’t like it.
It isn’t that the book is not well written because it is. I couldn’t get into because The Goblin is changed to the point he totally doesn’t resemble the original Green …

I felt that this was a good book in explaining who the characters are in Star Wars Clone Wars. The illustrations were adequate as well.
The storyline is about Anakin and Ahsoka on another mission. They have to go to a castle to rescue Rotta the Hutt who …

Borders book strore at Orchard road is great with plenty of books, music cd’s, calenders, greeting cards and other stationary gift items. Really huge store with plenty of books.
Range of books: Books in borders are on variety of topics from books for children to …

I discovered this book pushed to the back of a shelf nearly out of reach in a hole-in-the-wall used bookstore that I frequent often. I put off reading it because of its obvious length (approximately 800 pages). I wish I hadn’t! Paullina Simons has a talent for …

Seth Godin is the best-selling author of Purple Cow. Although I have not read the first book, I picked up this one as I had wanted to learn more about marketing. Similar to the first book, the title of this one is very controversial and stands out easily amongst …

The Book Stop is a used bookstore in Rockaway, NJ (Morris County) which sells mostly used paperbacks for half of the listed price. It has a good selection and most of the books (though not all) are in good condition. I enjoy going there to browse through the books …

In this movie, Harry Potter returns for his fourth year at Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry, to find that his magical school is hosting the legendary tri-wizard tournament, a tournament in which three magical schools will choose one champion to compete in three tasks. Harry is excited …

“Good Boy, Fergus!” is a children’s book written and illustrated by David Shannon. Is is a new book, published in 2006.
The illustrations in this book are wonderful! They are realistic in some way, although at the same time exaggerated. Any dog lover will relate …

Species that usually arises in the case of classifying “Gone with the Wind” is having an affair. Such assignment is so ungrateful that the affair is often associated with literature, not top-flight. It might seem more legitimate after seeing the film, which in the early 90s the last century …

‘More Dash Than Cash’ is a fabulous, retro book from Vogue and written by Kate Hogg who has worked on UK Vogue. It is basically a book on how to dress stylishly on a small budget, as the title suggests, and although it is still informative today, it …

The Dream Workbook: Discover the Knowledge and Power Hidden in Your Dreams is a good book to start with if you are someone that is just starting out on your quest to understand your dreams and what they might be saying about you or your life. The reason I …

The book (as well as the movie) is publicized to be about how a woman who had everything but decided to live the simple life. But all I could think of when I’m reading the book, is that she really didn’t leave behind everything and she didn’t particularly lived …

This is the third installment in the Gossip Girls series fro girls. This one takes place in New York during Christmas to New Years. Blair’s parents are taking a vacation and they are gonna have a baby! Yayyyy! Blair is angry but she doesnt care cause she has much …

I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron is unique and awesome. Nora Ephron is a cool name for an author and this book gives out a uniques message of releasing stress and at the same time, having a good and fun time reading.
I really respect the author …

False Witness by Aimee and David Thurlo (2007) is the fourth book in the Sister Agatha Mystery series. False Witness (ISBN 0-312-32212-7), published by St Martin’s Minotaur. In False Witness the Our Lady of Hope monastery is under attack. Not only is their computer system being hacked with threatening …

Of course I can’t separate between Harry Potter and JK. Rowling itself, but I guess sure Harry Potter is the only one who has changed the author’s entire life. Harry Potter (for all the seven books) was really phenomenal stories. Not only the fantasy and the witch theme they …

Now here is a unique, interesting book by Lincoln Child. After reading two dull stand-alone novels by this author, I was beginning to wonder if he lost his creativity. But this page-turner proves it’s alive and well. He has gone back to what he and his often co-author Douglas …

This resource book is by far the best Autism resource book that I have found so far!
I am a mother of a seven year old autistic boy and I first came across this book in my local library and borrowed it. I was so amazed with all the …

I’ve just bought a book called “Le Pazze” by Daniela Padoan. It’s about “Madres de Plaza de Mayo” who lost their children during the miltar ditactorship. It tells us about the political history of the country (Presidents, dictatorships, etc.) to help us to understand why so many people were …

Wheels Of Life, a book focused around the primary chakra by Anodea Judith, is a wonderful guide of explanations and exercises involving the seven primary chakras in the human body: root, sacra, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown. For those of you …

Close your eyes. Look around you. Feel everything, every object , every being , every presence. Even those that have been gone for years now. But remained sealed in atoms of smell. And existing through them.
In my view Patrick Süskind rips souls apart. Then he processes …

I’ve read several of Sarah Dessin’s books for youths and The Truth about Forever, like most of her other books, is excellent. (Although I was wondering for a while where the forever part came in but I did figure it out)
I really felt the frustration that each character was …

Stephenie Meyer started out with this unique series (4 books) with her novel “Twilight”. It sounds bizarre when you hear what the plot is about, but reading the actual book keeps you hooked. It is basically the story of a girl, Bella Swan, and her encounter with Edward Cullen. …

In my review of Lick (Stage Dive #1), I told you a little bit about Mal, who is the drummer of the band and my favorite character from the whole book, the one that stole my heart like not even the hero in that book did. So that’s why …

Life Swap by Jane Green is a cute and I wish I could have the power to swap life anytime that I feel that my life is on a boring and endless track. It is about lifestyle swap and through literal means and not like magic swap. This …

This is yet another book (of fiction)about the growing business of organ transplants. While the topic is familiar, the most interesting part of the book is in the Acknowledgments. Michael acknowledges “various experts in organ donation, who have asked to remain anonymous”. Of course that peaked …

Fascinating, absolutely fascinating - I don’t care how old the book is, it is simply one huge must have for anyone who is seeking more information on tactics to help them make the best investment choices for themselves.
Covering matters such as what you need to know before you invest …

The Daughters of Cain (written by Colin Dexter and published by Random House, 1996)
Dear old Inspector Morse at it again! Indulging in alcohol and nicotine though he knew that these will eventually kill him; he continued at it till he coughed up blood and had to …

“Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois and the Struggle for Racial Uplift” is a very interesting little book (185 pages including attached documents, letters, etc.) about the lives of Washington and Du Bois, two of the most famous civil rights advocates of the late 1800s and early to mid …

Eragon is a fantasy novel written by Christopher Paolini. At first, I was skeptical about how good the novel would be after I learned about it. The thing that threw me off was that the author was only 16 when he wrote it. For this reason, I almost did …

A light romantic novel from my favorite author Jude Deveraux, Eternity would surely make you fall in love all over again. Set in Eternity, Colorado in 1865, the story is about Carrie, a rich girl spoiled by her seven older brothers, who together with her friends, set up a …

Too Late to Say Goodbye by Ann Rule is a true story of a woman’s life and a woman’s death caused by her jealous husband. This was a quiet, family-oriented, respectful and respected woman living in the State of Georgia. She was murdered one peaceful night at the hands …

Paule Marshall’s “Brown Girl Brown Stones” signifies cultural confusion in relation to community in a similar manner. Much like the protagonist of “Paper Fish”, Selina is forced into a tumultuous struggle over the concept of personal identity, which is both restricted as well as supported by her Bajan community …

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 …

The comic opens with Superman eavesdropping on radio broadcasts. While New Krypton is thousands of miles away, they are still nervous about a whole planet of people wielding the power of Superman without the moral compass. He leaves and flies to New Krypton.
He’s met by …

I remember the first time I took my first glance on this book. I was in a local bookstore and was looking for the bestsellers which I could probably borrow from the library in school. And then I chanced upon this book where the cover is a little Asian …

This is a story of a girl named Patty Bergen a jewish girl in Akransas, who lives near one of the U.S. P.O.W. camps for german soldiers of World War II.The summer that Patty Bergen is twelve is one she nor no one else in America will forget. It …

I borrowed this book from the local library. I stumbled across by accident and the summary on the inside of the cover grabbed my attention immediately. I didn’t realise until I was at home that the book is actually the large print edition. It is a …

I picked up a copy of this book at a used books store, an older copy (dating back to the 60’s, just a couple of years after it was originally published). The front cover promises that this is the most originial science-fiction novel I’ll ever read. The …

Some Girls are was a story of one girl’s fall from “the top” and how she found her way again. I don’t think the similarities (no matter how small) between “Some Girls Are” and Mean Girls were at all a coincidence, including, but not limited to, the main character’s …

I bought this book three months ago because of IBS problems, and this is actually the first IBS book I bought. I know something about this disorder already, so I needed a book that will help me plan a diet for my condition. This book may make others think, …

This novel was a fantastic read that I couldn’t put down. May is a curvaceous gallery owner in a small town. Jude is an ex-movie star and prize fighter. Together they create an unlikely pair but quickly you are rooting for them in the novel.
May’s family has issues, her …

I read Archer’s Goon as a child. I don’t know what it was about it that made me pick it up. Maybe it was just the word ‘Goon’ in the title. Maybe it was the fascinating picture of the Goon himself on the front cover. At first glance he …