This novel, In One Year and Out the Other, is a collection of short stories. Most of them are about finding new romance or boyfriends.
It isn’t really the most interesting collection ever. Many of the stories are a bit disjointed and fairly short. They don’t really have any character …

City of Bones is the first book in the Mortal Instruments series. Clary Fray is fifteen years old and visiting the Pandemonium Club, when she watches three teenagers kill another teenager. The three teenagers had been covered in unusual tattoos and used lethal looking weapons. What is even stranger …

This book is the beginning of a four part series. Not a general sci-fi book, this book falls under the category of space opera. This means that there are many characters and intertwined story lines with the setting and timeline being very large scale. This book …

This evening I read The Proving Trail written by western writing legend, Louis Lamour.
I liked the way the book was written in first person. Kearney McRaven, is a seventeen year old boy trying to solve the murder of his father.
He finds that the killers …

The book is about self development, motivation and thinking positively in life. It encourages people to not fall in sorrow and frustration by having positive life. By using simple words in giving interpretation of Quran verses, the author succeed in establish and encourage the readers to follow his tips. …

This is the first book in a very popular series of children’s fantasy novels called “The Underland Chronicles” and one I thoroughly enjoyed reading. And yes, adults can enjoy this book, too, so don’t let the fact it’s published for kids stop you from reading it. In many cases, …

It is often said that if one wishes to understand the history of the Jews, one should read the books of Leon Uris. This is amply justified by Exodus, which is probably his best book. Leon Uris constructs a superb story around the events which led to the formation …

I have read the book —˜The haunted bridge’ written by Carolyn Keene. This book is one among the Nancy Drew series. As are all other Nancy Drew books, this book is also an interesting one and a typical mystery story.
The title for the book suits it well. Nancy …

In this novel from the Star Wars series The New Yedi Order, the New Republic and their enemies, the Yuuzhan Vong, are at a standstill. Han and Leia’s son Jacen turn up after every one thought him dead while his sister Jaina continues going on suicide missions against the …

I don’t read too many short stories that creep me out. But, Bram Stoker’s story The Judges House did just that.
I’m not 100 percent sure exactly what was going on throughout, but hearing a tale about a student who rents out the abandoned house of a hanging judge to …

I have read and keep dipping into Hypnobirthing - The Mongan Method book. As the name suggests it is about Hypnobirthing and a particular method developed by Marie Mongan.
I was perhaps moderately skeptical before opening up the book but I have been amazed and impressed. …

My parents recently purchased a Thomas Kinkade Bible for me. My old Bible was really worn out and the binding was destroyed, so I was really happy to receive this. The thing I loved the most about this particular Bible is that it showcases some of Thomas …

I love titles like this when they simultaneously express the whole marketing and psychological concept. Like, you’ll never cry over small boobs again or lots of sex is unhealthy and stupid, I’m smart but I live like a fool, conclusion - you’re not smart.
This book is about how …

The World’s Religions is a book by Huston Smith where he goes into detail about seven wisdom traditions from around the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. There is also a short section about what Smith deems “primal religions”. Huston Smith has been regarded as one …

Paul Sheldon is a writer who has established his name by writing popular novels about the adventures of a 19th century woman named Misery Chastain. The Misery series has thousands of readers and brings a lot of money, but Paul hates it and he hates the heroine who is, …

Deviant (Edward Gein), written by Harold Schechter was published by Pocket Books, 1989.
Are monsters made or born? Many such —˜monsters’ have blamed their heinous acts on their upbringing, childhood, parents and families. Could a child in a dysfunctional family or an abusive relationship turn out to be …

In the field of historical romance, Liz Carlyle is a definite keeper. She concentrates primarily on the late Georgian period, around 1820-30. Her ability to transport the reader into an entire world is consistent and impressive.
In Never …

This book is the second book in the Deltora Shadowlands trilogy. These are great books for kids. Each book is full of little puzzles and tricks, so you really have to pay attention to what is going on.
In this book, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are looking for the second …

Today I am reviewing a book by Japanes manga artist Osamu Tezuka. The book is called MW. The book is about two life long friends who first met on a remote island in Japan. On that first meeting, they were the lone survivors of a US military poison gas …

Perelandra, Book 2 of C.S.Lewis’ Space Trilogy, is my favorite of the 3. Dr. Ransom we’ve met in the first book and followed on his trip to Mars has another space-traveling adventure. This time he goes to Venus, also known as Perelandra. Venus turns out to be an ocean …

I have just finished reading the final installment(up to now anyway) of the fantastic ‘Shopaholic’ series.
‘Shopaholic and Baby’ by the talented Sophie Kinsella is just as good as it’s predecessors and is highly recommended!
We catch up with Becky as she is preparing to become a mother for the first …

This book, about a boy who lives in a society at a time when anyone the slightest bit outside what is considered normal is outcast, can be a bit disturbing. Especially when you discover what the leaders do to some of the children who are discovered to be different.
A …

They don’t call them dolls anymore as they have been newly dubbed ‘action figures’ but when the toys debuted they were known as dolls and they were the hottest toy on the market in 1964. GI Joe was the man of action and the super solider whom kids would …

Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson is an extremely good book! I had fun reading his writings so much which I found to be pretty amusing and most knowledgeable. This book that I’ve read was his 4th edition and the writings and instructions and also “key legends” are …

Written by Rita Rudner, Tickled Pink is a bittersweet story that I could learn a thing or two from these 2 female friends naming Mindy Solomon and her friend, Ursula Duran. They have stand during the worst times in their lives when their careers aren’t working the way they …

I checked out this book from the library because I usually enjoy reading about science, especially astronomy. I also enjoy finding out more about important discoveries of space than what little the headlines and newspaper reports can tell. I figured out very quickly, though, that this book was …

“This Present Darkness” is probably one of Frank Peretti’s the best known novels, if not *the* best. It is his first published book that is said to have paved the way for Christian fiction as a genre. Ironically, nobody wanted to print it at first; from what I know, …

This book, this can’t be happening, is the first book in the MacDonald Hall series by Gordon Korman. It is very funny, and a great book for kids.
The story is basic, about two boys named Bruno and Boots who are constantly in trouble, so their headmaster decides to separate …

In university I happened to read Silas Marner by George Eliot. The book examines adoption and other themes but it is not as in depth as the feelings about adoption I got from the book.
I grew up with a strong relationship to someone who was adopted as a baby …

This book has 2 authors and the title, Moody to Mellow by Stephen Palmer, Get a Life is a really good book that you should not underestimate its power to change your views totally and giving some good tips for you to control your feelings of anger and etc. …

A Dark Adapted Eye was written by Ruth Rendell, under the pseudoymn of Barbara Vine, and published by Plume in 1993.
Human beings are terrible both Vera and Eden Hillyard were both self-serving and snobbish. Vera was not only neurotic, she was simply nasty, with outdated principles, …

“Bloodfever” by Karen Marie Moning is the second book in her Fever series. The Fever series is written in first person and told by the heroine, almost like a diary. The heroine, MacKayla Lane, in this series is an unlikely girl from Georgia, very pink, blonde and girly. She’s …

Room on the Broom is a children’s book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
I picked it up on a whim while browsing through the local bookstore with my then-2.3 year old boy. The cover was extremely appealing, especially in the hardbound board book format. It depicts …

I have read the book ‘Fun for the secret seven’ written by Enid Blyton. This is not much of a story, but much better than many of the other secret seven series.
Jack is one of the secret seven. Jack’s friend, Bob says that he needs the help of the …

My 5-year-old daughter has been getting a bit bored with the kids’ books they force her to check out at school and expressed a desire to read some chapter books with me.
I wasn’t sure how much of a step she was willing to take, but I remembered I still …

What happens when you combine 2 great authors together for a book? You get superb writing and a great storyline, of course. One of my most favorite author, James Patterson has collaborated with Michael Ledwidge to write the good thriller, The Quickie.
I find the story truly …

The Secret is actually a book that I have read and enjoyed so far. It costs about $15.29, and the cover is very interesting. It has a wooden color cover, with the word Secret written in the middle of the book. The word S is highlighted …

I’ll start by saying that I’m completely in love with the writing of Rainbow Rowell, if you’ve read any of her other books you should know exactly what I’m talking about, but this book is so authentic and amazing that you just enjoy it, even if you’re like me …

I bought a book long time ago, the book is called “Think and Grow Rich”. It is a book by Napoleon Hill. The book mainly teaches people to think positive and think hard what we want in life.
I read the book and I learn a lot from the …

I read this book as my hubby recommended it.It was fantastic and each page has twists and turns which made me not to keep the book inspite of my busy work schedule.The story starts with the murder of two justices–Abe and Glenn Jensen.The FBI cannot even able …

This is one of Terry Pratchett’s earlier Discworld books, and I think is one of the first that the grey floating auditors have a major role (they also appear in Thief of Time, where they are again part of the inciting incident in the plot) and one of several …

I have read the book ‘Secret seven adventure’ written by Enid Blyton. The seven children are interested in mystery. They want to get hold of a mystery and solve. This is not a very interesting book, but quite good to spend time, especially for children.
They play a game and …

Fruits Baskets Manga Volume 1 tells the story of Toru Honda, a high school student who is homeless and leving in a tent so she can have a place to stay until her grandpa finishes having his house renovated. One day on her way to school, she sees …

ESSENTIAL TOMB OF DRACULA VOLUME 2
Marvel continues its reprint of Tomb of Dracula comics and the legendary duo of Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan have their outstanding work on display.
The first few issues of Tomb of Dracula (published in vol one) were quite good, but the series was still …

This was the first mystery novel I read by author Laura Levine and I fell in love with her books right away. The story was just so humorous and entertaining that reading one of them just wasn’t enough. So far of the three that I read, this one is …

My Mother in-law gave me this book a year ago as a gift before my husband and I moved out of state. It is put out by Hallmark books and contains many different uplifting scriptures with reflections and best loved poems.
This little book, and it is a little …

This book was very different from the books I usually read. I felt that the book was a little longer than it needed to be and for me personally, it didn’t have enough action or drama to hold my attention for very long.
I felt that the author did …

I’m a longtime King fan. I started reading his work in elementary school and have been enjoying it ever since. I’m such a fan that I write soley about Stephen King related material for Examiner.com. As I discuss the books, I’ve been reading them so that …

Hello! I would like to share an amazing find with anyone who’s in the education field or has students struggling in school like I was with Advanced Placement Statistics (or any other level of Statistics).
Stats: Modeling the World, offers real life examples and problems so you will not be …

I’ve always been interested in makeup for as long as remember, and I’ve only started using it a couple of years ago because I was so lost on how to use it. My mom found a book for me called Pro Makeup: Salon Secrets of the Professionals by Kit …