Books Reviews
For Matrimonial Purposes, a chicklit by Kavita Daswani
There is no doubt that Indian people can write. After a brilliant Jhumpa Lahiri with her Pulitzer Book, “Interpreter of Maladies”, I found another Brilliant writer with her brilliant chicklit about the wedding culture in India.
It is about Anju, a 33 years old Indian girl who has not married …
Comic Book Character: Abomination
The Abomination, otherwise known as Emil Blonsky, is one of the Incredible Hulk’s greatest enemies. The Abomination is unique in the Hulk’s gallery of villians in that Blonsky is strong enough to go toe-to-toe with the Hulk, at least for a while. The Abomination, at normal strength, …
THE ONE, a novel by MARRS JOHN
“The One” is not scientific research. As it might seem from the description in some reviews, it is a fictional literary work that has mixed several genres: drama, detective, and fantastic thriller.
The work’s idea is original since no one has written such a thing before. We know that DNA …
Sex and super consciousness by Osho
This is probably the most important work by Osho. Although Osho has given thousands of commentaries , and tackled every spiritual , and scientific, and philosophical subject, yet, this vision for sex, and sexuality, is more popular and also controversial, and most of the people, who do not know much …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Book
I have only read a book from the first page till the end on one run without taking any pauses only on a few ocassions and it had been long since the last time I read a book like that I can’t even remember what was that book. At …
Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days Book One)
I finally decided to read Angelfall one day when browsing in my neighborhood library. I had been eyeing this book for some time but couldn’t really push myself to read it. To be matter of fact I didn’t even get past the front cover to read the short summary …
The Carpet Makers by Andreas Eschbach
This is the first book that I read by a German author and I must say it was very unique and different from anything else I have ever read. It was quite impossible to guess what would happen next due to its distinctiveness. So if you are tired of …
Meet The Thunderbirds by Namrata Tripathi
For anyone who isn’t familiar with who the Thunderbirds are, then this children’s book would be the book for you. There is no story or action involved in this book whatsoever.
This book explains each of the members of the Thunderbird team and what role they are involved in. …
Niche and Grow Rich by Jennifer Basye Sander and Peter Sander
How do you know if your business idea is going to work before you even start it? You can begin by reading this book. I purchased this book after feeling very overwhelmed and confused by what kind of business I should start. It was a great buy!
Niche …
My sister’s keeper by Jodi Picoult book
I’ve read one of Jodi Picoult novels “Keeping Faith,” and I find her style of writing quite impressive, unique, emotional, and surprising. So, I didn’t hesitate to buy a copy of her latest novel “My sister’s keeper.”
My sister’s keeper is told in a very unique way, at present and …
Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris (Novel)
“Five Quarters of the Orange,” though not as well known as some of Joanne Harris’ other novels, is, in my opinion at least, one of her best. It has been a year since I first read this incredible novel, but I still have vivid memories of its finely drawn …
Knitting Rules! book
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as The Yarn Harlot, is a knitting humourist. It seems like there wouldn’t be much material for her to write about, but her books are always fun and amusing to read.
This particular book, Knitting Rules!, is more of an explanatory book than knitting humour, although …
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning book
“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 …
Invisible Prey by John Sandford
Invisible Prey is a book written by John Sandford and is a good, suspense, thriller book. I was on my edge’s seat the whole time and the author really knows how to tell a good story, for I was very shocked and amazed at the great, amazing pace …
The God of Small Thins by Arundhadi Roy
To put, full particulars it is easy with linear motion and brief method. The family enters those opposition of the communism person, how, it owns the factory of the pickles, works with that. Around the same time, the family waits for the arrival of the English of the child of …
To Kill A Mockingbird
For many years I have been a fan of the book To Kill A Mockingbird. I first read this book when I was 13 years old, as part of my school work in English class. The book was simple enough to enjoy at my age then, but I will …
Nightmare Academy by Frank Peretti
“Nightmare Academy” by Frank Peretti is Book 2 of the Veritas Project series. This time, the Springfield family-team of undercover investigators of strange/supernatural occurrences works on a case of a runaway teen, found in the middle of a road with his memory completely blank. When a flicker of memory …
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Generations Novelization
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Generations Novelization is slightly superior to the film, although not by much. Interestingly, there are actually two versions of the novelization: one in which is based on a slightly earlier version of the final script that features Kirk’s original death and one that …
The Kingdom of the Golden Dragon
This is the story of teenager Alexander Cold and his journey into the Amazons with his grandmother Kate Cold who is a reporter for International Geographic. Them along with his best friend Nadia and some photographers go in the deepest parts of the Amazons looking for a forbidden city …
Beneath The Skin by Nicci French
This is an interesting novel written entirely in the first person. The story began a bit slow but by the third chapter it really grabs you. This is the frightening tale of three different women pursued by the same stalker. The way the book is written …
Monsoon by Wilbur Smith
Monsoon, one of twelve Wilbur Smith novels in the widely-followed Courtney series, catapults us back to days of the powerful Dutch East India shipping company. Set in the days when piracy didn’t mean
illegal optical media copying but instead sailors with cutlasses and eye-patches plundering ships for booty and it’s …
Airhead Book - Meg Cabot- 1st
Meg Cabot’s first book in the trilogy, Airhead, is in fact titled Airhead. Airhead is one of the most gripping, interesting, and plainly, odd books I’ve ever read. I loved it. It starts off with a teen girl who’s well, a nerd. Emerson Watts doesn’t like fashion and teen …
Two Women by Martina Cole
I love this book by Martina Cole. This is one of her No.1 Bestsellers and is a really powerful story. It is about a woman called Sue Dalston who has been part of danger and violence during her East End upbringing. She was unloved by her …
Malgudi Days by R.K.Narayan
Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories, written by the highly acclaimed author, R.K.Narayan.
Malgudi is an imaginative town in Southern India. All the characters of this book,live in this imaginative town. All the characters of this book, are are common people. They go about their daily business …
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
I’ve read several books by Jennifer Crusie, and one other book by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer (Don’t Look Down), and this book is quite similar to all of them. There is the usual - girl has a former boyfriend who isn’t that great of a fit to her, …
The Book Theif
This book is with out a doubt the best I have read. I received this book from an aunt as a gift, at first the style The Book Thief confused me but after the first page I was hooked. The Book Thief is the story of Liesel Meminger, …
Tuesday’s With Morrie by Mitch Albom
The Book Tuesdays with Morrie is a book written by Mitch Albom, all from his personal experience with his college professor, Morrie whose view in life have changed his life, and many others - and this happened in the middle of a crisis he is faced with - sickness. …
Unlocked, book by Karen Kingsbury
Zondervan, 2010, 314 pages
Christian Fiction Literature
Introduction: This report details the plot and issues that are discussed in the book written by Karen Kingsbury and how I, as a reader, feel about them.
Body:
The major plot of the book follows the relationships and thoughts of characters that are in close relationship with …
Hostel by Siddharth Chowdhury
The book Delhi Noir contains short stories by Indian writers. All of the writers in the book live or work in Delhi. One story that appears in the collection is Hostel by Siddaharth Chowdhury.
One thing I did not like about this story is that it did not have …
Why Government Doesn’t Work by Harry Browne
In Why Government Doesn’t Work, Harry Browne talks specifically about the United States of America, but I think that most of us in the UK realise by now that later - if not sooner - what is happening in the US finds its way across The Pond and happens …
Cowboy Bebop episode 3
Welcome to an episode full of shady characters, dark blackjack tables, and a single casino chip. This is episode 3 of Cowboy Bebop, otherwise known as “Honky-tonk Woman”. Staying true to the bebop theme, this episode opens to a dim grimy Chinese shop with a woman dressed in less …
Just For Kids Collection Cookbook
This cookbook is spiral bound, and hardcover. It’s divided into different categories of food, from appetizers to cakes. And, it’s all focused on foods that are fun for kids (like a pasta dish with an octopus made out of a hotdog, or a cake decorated to look …
Guide to Philippines by Stephen Mansfield
I have lived in the Philippines all my life, going out to travel once in a while. I make it a point to travel in my country, as I would like to visit most, if not all of its nooks and crannies. Since I only travel when time permits …
Dr. Seuss’ ABC kid’s book
My step-father has been getting my son Dr. Seuss books since his baby shower, but I’ve recently discovered that my 2 year old son isn’t really interested in them. My husband and I have been trying to read to him the ABC’s story of Dr. Seuss and he walks …
Jerusalem Inn book
Jerusalem Inn (written by Martha Grimes and published by Dell Publishing, 1990)
Humble and witty aristocrats amuse me, as did Melrose Plant, the good friend of Superintendent Jury. The policeman and the open-minded Earl of Caverness had conversations and exchanges that were greatly humorous, sardonic and engaging!
Superintendent Jury …
Tears of Heaven - From Beirut To Jerusalem book
This book is one book that inspires memoir of my heart. After reading the first chapter ordinary memorable, so I forced myself to read the next chapter. From the continuation of that chapter, I get a clear picture of the struggle of Dr. Ang in helping the Palestinian people, …
Four Souls by Louise Erdrich
Four Souls by Louise Erdrich is enchanting. A female by the name of Four Souls, I think that’s really ‘rich’ and a lot to carry through. The story starts off with a narrative voice and the story brings us to places like Saint Paul as well as some …
The Magician’s Nepew book
The C.S. Lewis Narnia series is my all time favorite, it awakens such a longing in me to go to his fictional world and meet all of his fictional characters that it makes the books my only escape to them. And the way he writes them you feel like …
MasterHarper of Pern by Anne Mcaffrey
I’ve just read “MasterHarper of Pern” for the second time. I really enjoy this book because it gives MasterHarper Robinton’s background story. I loved finding out that he was friends with F’lar’s father, that was something that wasn’t mentioned in the previous stories. It also gave …
The Silver Chair (Book Five: Chronicles of Narnia) By C.S Lewis
The Silver Chair is the fifth book of the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. It is the first book that does not include Edmund, Lucy, Susan or Peter - who have been visiting Narnia throughout all the books (except the prequel - The Magician’s Nephew).
I liked …
Mr. Darcy’s Diary by Amanda Grange
I love this book from beginning to end. The whole story of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is retold from Darcy’s point of view. It begins sometime before Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s first meeting, and it continues into a few months after their wedding.
I recommend reading this book with …
Lost & Found by Janyne Ann Krentz
Let me start by saying that Jayne is an excellent writer. This book starts off fast with the heroine, Cady Briggs fantasizing about her client Mack Easton. Cady is an expert in the museum arts field while Mack is a retired officer who runs an art recovery …
Book email list (read-it-first.com)
I am a great lover of books and often feel overwhelmed. Not only do I have all of the books from the past to read, I have those that come out on a frequent basis. I try to read at least 100 pages per day, but that doesn’t seem …
The Alexandria Link by Steve Berry
Steve Berry does it again! This time the best selling author takes us on a journey to Europe, Portugal and the Sinai desert as protagonist Cotton Malone seeks the lost Library of Alexandria. According to legend, the library disappeared 1,500 years ago and contained ancient biblical documents as well …
Blue Room, Nick Jr. Colouring Book
The kids of all ages love to draw pictures. They love to fill the paints and colours in Figures. The kids love to hold the pencils in their hands. My kids are very young. My daughter is age 5 and my son is 4. Both of them like to …
The Right Hand of Evil by John Saul
My first book by John Saul, and I was enthralled it persuaded me to try his other works on horror. The building of the suspense, and the vivid descriptions of evil lurking around hidden corners is really amazing!
Ted Conway, addicted to his love of alcoholic …
The I Love Lucy Scrapbook
The I Love Lucy Scrapbook is something that I most definitely recommend to all fans of the classic and iconic sitcom! This scrapbook features pictures, little known facts, trivia, memories and more for each and every episode of “I Love Lucy” produced. In many ways, it helped me to …
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
This is a powerful and touching book about a teenagers life in prison for the crime of murder. This book takes you on a journey through the penile system and the life of a teenager who must endure it. It tells of the fear and the feelings of anger …
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