Books Reviews
The glory of freedom by Osho
I have read the book ‘The glory of freedom’. This book is written by Osho, an Indian author. Osho explains the importance of freedom in life. Osho also tells us that our freedom has been destroyed by society and religion. Society has told us that we should live in …
STRESS by Loren D. Estleman
Following the 1967 Detroit riots the Motor City had become known as “Murder City.” In reaction the police had developed an undercover police unit known as “STRESS” (Stop the Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets). STESS was an elite unit determined to get results.
Kubicek, an off-duty policeman, working security against …
Rolling Away Book
Rolling Away by Lynne Marie Smith
Unlike “Generation Ecstacy,” Smith’s autobiography truly gives one a feel for the subculture that gets caught up in the drug Ecstacy.
Sadly, such a treatise is delivered as we see her pain and alienation and descent into drug problems.
It’s hard to not like Smith. She …
Wither, by Lauren DeStefano book
Wither’s amazing cover was what first piqued my interest. Even though you can’t judge a book by its cover, my reading experience is usually affected by the quality of the cover anyway, just because that’s a big part of its essence that sticks in my mind. Of …
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book
I was utterly surprised at how short and simple this global phenomenon was. I thought I would have to squeeze my brains out to understand the message so much so that when I got to the end of it, I couldn’t believe that the message was staring straight at …
Book : Heart Island by Stephen Cushman
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cushman this semester in school and, having learned from him, I can appreciate his work a little more than I might have before.
First off, Heart Island is a collection of poetry written in meter that pays special attention to form. Cushman, …
The Great Hunt
The Great Hunt is the second installment of the Wheel of Time series. Robert Jordan masterfully weaves his tale as the intrepid heroes and heroines continue to learn more of the chaotic world in which they’ve been born. The Great Hunt continues seamlessly into the pattern of The Wheel …
Hound of the Baskervilles
Like many people, my first introduction to Sherlock Holmes was through Arthur Conan Doyle�s book The Hound of the Baskervilles. And, it still remains one of my favorite mysteries.
The thing I like about this book, versus most other Sherlock Holmes books, is the reader is introduced to most of …
Many lives, many masters by Dr Brian Weiss
‘Many lives, many masters’ is a book written by Dr Brian Weiss. The author is a prominent psychiatrist in United States. This is the true story of Dr Brian, his young patient and the past-life therapy that changed both their lives.
Dr Brian worked with Catherine, a young patient for …
The Day of The Jackal -Book by Frederick Forsyth
The day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth is a an another masterpiece by the author. The novel is about conspiracy of killing the French head by an organization called OAS. What they do is call a guy a real perfectionist sniper killer and most importantly a clean sheeted …
Chasing the Dime by Michael Connelly novel
Henry Pierce is much sought after man. On the verge of a scientific breaththrough, not only one that will be extremely lucrative but also beneficial to the whole world, he is also receiving nonstop phone calls. The only problem is that they aren’t for him. Having just gotten a …
Natual Cures They Don’t Want You To Know About
I recently read Kevin Trudeau’s first book on natural cures. I could not put the book down once I started reading it. It is very compelling. One part that I found fascinating was the discussion on conspiracies going on to prevent people from acquiring the knowledge necessary to cure …
Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov
Why men love bitches? At first the title may seem startling, even controversial. Yet if given a closer look, this book can and will change your life. This book allows every girl and women to transform themselves from a doormat to a dreamgirl. Filled with over 100 “Attraction Principles” …
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
I’ve been reading science fiction and fantasy since I was a yonker, and even though my school days are long gone I am still interested in many of the same genres I enjoyed then.
Fablehaven is a book that fits the fantasy genre and would be a good read for …
Deadly Gift by Heather Graham book
Although I loved all of the other books I have read by Heather Graham, I didn’t care for this one as much as the others. It just seemed to me there was too much arguing between the characters in this book and that spoiled it for me somewhat. One …
The Silent Bride
The Silent Bride was one of Leslie Glass’ creations, featuring the lover-detective duo April Woo and Mike Sanchez. It was first published by Onyx in 2002.
Two brides were killed on the days of their respective weddings, one in a synagogue and the other outside a cathedral. …
Tempting Fate by Carla Neggers — a novel
Carla Neggers is a best-selling romantic suspense writer with dozens of books to her credit. Tempting Faith is a rerelease of a book written in 1994. The book was updated and revised and released by Mira Publishing Company. Tempting Fate is the story of Dani Pembroke, …
Romeo X Juliet Omnibus Manga (Graphic Novel)
Romeo X Juliet is a popular anime series from Funimation Entertainment, but it is also a manga, or graphic novel written and illustrated by COM. In Neo Verona, Lord Montague kills the Capulet family, except for Lord Capulet’s only daughter Juliet. Fourteen years later, Juliet masquerades as …
Essential Experiments for Chemistry by Morrison and Scodellaro book
Essential Experiments for Chemistry by Morrison and Scodellaro is a book that contains many excellent experiments that are critical to the Chemistry 12 course in the British Columbia education system (or a pre-university equivalent). It contains many laboratories from testing the boiling point of water and the formation of …
Consider Phlebas by Iain M Banks
Consider Phlebas is a sci-fi novel written by Iain M Banks. In some ways it has a rather conventional plot, with the protagonist, Horza, attempting to recover a powerful machine Mind in the middle of a war between the Idirans and the Culture. However, the Idirans are …
Early Modern Europe 1500-1789 by H. G. Koenigsberger
I found this book amongst a few of my aunt’s school books some years ago, and it has helped me in many European history projects I have had since. I remember that just going through the book itself was interesting, as the language used was not too difficult to …
To The Last Breath by Carlton Stowers
To The Last Breath by Carlton Stowers discusses the life of a two year old little girl named Renee Goode who had died while spending the night at her father’s house one night. The book continues on to
explain how after years of research and determination, her coffin was …
Booktastic Books
Books are a lot of fun at the Neopets web site. They always have clever titles, and sometimes the artwork on them is pretty cool. You can’t actively read the books, of course, but you can collect them. You can also read them to your Neopets, thus …
The Father Christmas letters - JRR Tolkien
The Father Christmas Letters are a collection of letters that Tolkien wrote to his children when they were young, they are either from Father Christmas or one of his helpers and tell about the preparations for Christmas and everyday life on the North Pole. They are filled with Tolkien …
Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love by Courtney Love
The book title, Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love by Courtney Love; you will either love or hate it.
There can only be 1 option and as for what I feel after reading this book, is none other than average feel. It is not even a novel-like …
Returnable Girl by Pamela Lowell
Returnable Girl by Pamela Lowell. Pamela Lowell was inspired to write this book based on her job as a family therapist. As I was reading through it, I noticed that some of the terms and lingo that foster care workers use is the very up-to-date as to …
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants novel
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares sounds mostly like your typical novel aimed at the preteen to teenage girls market. You have a group of girls, summer vacation, and boys. The connection between the girls, besides their lifelong friendship, is a pair of pants.
This book …
Middlesex Book by Jeffrey Eugenides
Calliope Stephanides is the product of three generations of the Stephanides family. Her grandparents escape Smyrma Greece during the burning of the city by the Turks. They make their way to Detroit Michigan where they marry and begin their family. What they haven’t told anyone in …
Brookstone Stores
Brookstone is the best place to shop for the unusual. The newest gadgesst, the items you cannot find anywhere else. We have been shoppoing there fot too many years to remember and have never been dissapointed. Their stores are nice, but they are not big enough to …
Such a Long Journey By Rohinton Mistry
Some time of your life after the book-reading which comes across to the book to lower the eyebrow simply, ” You think in doubt; Cripes ! Did I how make my week of rear of this one wasteful? ” Or ” Was the point of this story what? ” Or …
‘The Forbidden Zone’ by Whitley Strieber book
Whitley Strieber’s ‘The Forbidden Zone’ is the most frightening horror story I’ve ever read. Streiber is the man behind the the movie ‘Communion’, based on a book detailing his experiences with supposed extraterrestrial visitors.
‘The Forbidden Zone’ isn’t your typical horror story, and you could call it suspense, because there …
Dead Even by Brad Meltzer
I love a good action book anytime. Dead Even is written by Brad Meltzer and cost less than $10, but the story is so good and perfect. It feels exactly like reading a novel or something. It is about Sara Tate, avery good Manhattan based assistant …
Go Ask Alice book
Go Ask Alice is a great book, but i suggest this book for older readers.this book is based on her diary every word you read from there was written by her. This book is about a teenager coping with many things such as drugs, enemies, sex and much …
Seabiscuit an American Legend
The story of Seabiscuit is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever read. It is a story about what it means to have heart. It is about succeeding even when everyone expects you to fail, conquering fears, and following dreams.
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The Essential Ken Wilber book
The Essential Ken Wilber is a collection of books, and I believe also essays, by Ken Wilber, an author who focuses on psychology, philosophy, and religion. I was first introduced to Ken Wilber by reading his book called No Boundary where he focuses on psychological boundaries which humans set …
Brenda Joyce “Scandalous Love” book
Lady Nicole Shelton has resolved to live her life in her family’s country estate at Dragmore after being ruined by a scandal when she jilted her fiancée in the altar. Nicole has never liked London society and she is more at home with managing their estate and other manly …
Twilight book
The first book of the Twilight Saga, titled Twilight, is actually a really good book. The author, Stephanie Meyer, has a pretty unique writing style, emphasizing character’s moods and keeping everything in constant motion.
I was surprised about the differences between the Twilight movie and the book. The …
‘American Gods’ book by Neil Gaiman
I think ‘American Gods’ by Neil Gaiman is one of his finest works. The British author writes a story that is so distinctly American in it’s intense local flavors. It’s about a non-stereotypical convict who gets out of jail under strange circumstances and begins an epic journey that he …
Strange Secrets by Andy Roberts and Nick Redfern
Why this book was even published I have no idea. It seems a bit late for this kind of stuff. Maybe when X-Files was still the rage people might have been more interested in reading the “real” case files from the CIA and the FBI and whatnot, …
No Ordinary Man by Suzanne Brockmann
No Ordinary Man is written by Suzanne Brockmann and this good love story is about Rob Carpenter and Jess Baxter.
Rob is actually a new tenant for Jess and she does not know anything at all about Rob, which he finds to be full of mysteriousness and a …
The Demonata Book 1: Lord Loss
The Demonata is a young adult dark horror series Darren Shan. The first book follows a young teen named Grubs Grady and how he discovers a horrifying supernatural world after his parents and his younger sister Gret are brutally murdered by a demon named Lord Loss.
The Deomonata: …
Heidi - Johanna Spyri
The real title of this book is Heidi’s Years of Wandering and Learning, but it is usually abbreviated Heidi. It tells the story of the life of a 5 year old girl as her aunt leaves her with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At first, the grandfather doesn’t …
Letters of Swami Vivekananda by Advaita Ashrama
This book is a collection of the letter written by Swami Vivekananda (one of the most dynamic and influential seers ever of India) to his disciples, brothers, friends and others. The book has a large number of letters of Vivekananda spanning across from the late 19th century to the …
Nancy Drew Notebook Series
I’ve always been an avid reader of Nancy Drew even into my adult years. One series that has recently come out is the Nancy Drew Notebook Series. I love this series because it gives you a look into Nancy Drew as a little girl.
Often times, when reading the …
A Little Incident by Lu Xun
During our Literature class, one of the most catchy stories that had a great impact on me was “A Little Incident” by Lu Xun. It’s somehow a great work of art. It may be light to read but it depicts a wide range of …
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