My daughter is now 2 years old but I started her on picture books when she was only a week old. She used to love the colorful pictures and enjoyed the times that I used to spend with her teaching her the names of the different objects. …

Four Years as a Writer: One Woman’s Story by Annie Jean Brewer is Ms. Brewer’s personal account of her life spending the last four years as a stay at home mom while making a living as a writer. A recent visit to her website revealed that this title was …

So you want to learn about music theory, hmm? Well, this is a good book just for that.
Calm down. The author doesn’t think you’re stupid. He just wants to teach you everything so he assumes you know nothing (hence “complete idiot”).
I got this book because I needed to …

As a mother of a two year old daughter, I am always on the look out for books that are easy to follow, yet colorful enough and well illustrated to engage the little one’s hyper active brain.
I bought the book My Big Book of Words couple of months …

The Hate List by Jennifer Brown is currently a stand alone novel. Valerie Leftman’s boyfriend Nick brought a gun to school one day and began shooting people. The victims of the shooting were on a list created by Valerie and Nick called the Hate List. To earn yourself a …

Uglies is the first in a series of four books called the Uglies series. I took my time and really loved reading Uglies because it was so different. A girl named Tally Youngblood lives in a world where when you turn sixteen, you have a compulsory operation to make …

As far as books are concerned i love a good read that i can’t put down, a good sensational thriller that keeps me thinking. This is what i found while reading this book.
Is tells the tale of one women who was beaten and abused throughout her whole life …

The Last Sacrifice is the sixth and final book in the Vampire Academy series. When this book first came out I basically rushed out to the shop to buy it, after the last chapter of the previous book which had gripped me. The book begins with Rose locked …

“Nod House” Author Nathaniel Mackey, New Directions, 2012.
The book’s poetical offerings present in a rather side-long circular manner; and might I rightfully say: provides a scattering of African personages during, suffice it to say, five centuries of catastrophic events ranging from that of enslavement to specific events—i.e. Hurricane …

“American Egyptologist” by Jeffrey Abt, Chicago University Press, 2012.
James Henry Breasted was early on interested in the ministry. He also had a marked talent in absorbing languages. He took these attributes and interests; using them in co-ordination with a very interesting career as the United State’s first …

“Saladin” by author: Anne-Marie Edde. The book is translated from the French by: Jane Marie Todd. (Harvard University)
Saladin: in 1187 (the Muslim Militaristic leader) was able to capture the city of Jerusalem. He captured the city from the descendents of the Christian crusaders. …

Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan is the first in a trilogy of books called The Sky Chasers. Glow was not your typical book though it did remind me a bit of the book Across the Universe by Beth Ravis. The plot follows two main characters: a girl named Waverly …

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead is the fifth book in the Vampire Academy series. The book starts off after Rose recently returned to St. Vladimir’s Academy, after a long journey to save the soul of Dimitri, which nearly resulted in her death. Unfortunately, Rose’s previous journey failed, meaning Dimitri …

Blood Promise is the fourth book in the Vampire Academy series. Rose Hathaway’s world turned upside down during the last few pages of the previous book, Shadow Kiss. Ever since she found out that Dimitri had turned Strigoi, Rose has had her mind set on saving him. Saving him …

Unwind by Neil Shusterman is the first in a trilogy of books. The plot follows three main protagonists, who all end up telling the story from their points of view, they are Risa, Connor and Lev. Risa is an orphan from a state home who happens to be …

If you are interested in learning more about the techniques of mindful awareness and incorporating it into your child’s life The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland, is a good book to get you started. The book moves slow at the beginning. As it progresses the author builds up …

I am always looking to read a good book that is interesting, educational, and has to do with self help. I came across a book years ago and have read it numerous times over the years. It is called Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. This is a work of …

Shadow Kiss is the third book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. Shadow Kiss is where the series begins to get a bit more action packed and has a massive twist at the end. When the book begins, Rose finds that her shadow kissed abilities are drawing …

Frostbite is the second book of six in the Vampire Academy series. Rose can not stop thinking about Dimitri but her friend Mason has a massive crush on her. To make matters worse, a series of moroi and guardian massacres are happening close to St. Vladimir’s Academy, so everyone …

Vampire Academy is the first book in the Vampire Academy series, which consists of six books. In Vampire Academy, you have three types of vampires: Moroi (mortal vampires who have powerful magic), Strigoi (immortal vampires who are evil and love to drink moroi blood) and Dhampir (half human, half …

Abandon is the first book in the abandon trilogy. When purchasing this book, I was choosing between Abandon and another book called Cinder. I really wish I’d made the decision to go with Cinder because I did not really enjoy Abandon. The only reason I chose Abandon was because …

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 …

“The Elephant Vanishes” is a collection of short stories by Haruki Murakami that made quite an impression on me. I’ve let several friends borrow it, and they either share my enthusiasm for it or completely loathe it. I’d like to try to explain why this book holds such a …

Out of Sight, Out of Time, is the fifth book in the Gallagher Girls series. Cammie Morgan has amnesia and the only thing she can recall about her summer is that she left the school in order to protect her family and friends. She really can’t remember anything and …

Only the Good Spy Young is the fourth book in the Gallagher Girls series. In this book, Cammie finds herself in trouble and constantly under protection from the Circle of Cavan, who are after her. However, Cammie soon meets Joe Solomon who is now on the run after being …

The Scorch Trials is the second book in the Maze Runner series. Even though Thomas and some other Gladers managed to solve the maze, they are still not finished. Escaping the maze showed the real world, which had been changed into a harsh environment. A new disease now spreads …

Fateful follows a maid named Tess Davies who is a passenger on the Titanic. She works for the nasty Lady Regina, who is a first class passenger aboard the Titanic. Desperate to escape her life as a maid, Tess plans to run away when the Titanic arrives in New …

The Maze Runner is the first book in the Maze Runner trilogy. One day, a boy awakes in a lift, whose doors open to reveal a place called the Glade. The boy does not remember things like who his parents or friends were, only his first name, Thomas. The …

I had never heard of this book, but when I finally did, the book was praised for its informative perspective social and psychological constructs that have dictated much of societal ideologies. The fact that the book addressed suppression of religion fascinated me a bit as I am one open …

I have just put down Insomnia with a deep sign of satisfaction - for the third or fourth time! Stephen King is truly gifted with words, he uses them the same way a master artist wields his paint and brush; not only depicting a world, but inviting you, no …

Reading is one pastime that allows us to cultivate our personal tastes. Thinking back to all the books I had finished, I began to worry that my general way of seeing things had been shaped largely by male writers. Summed up, I picked up some crude philosophies …

Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover, is the third book in the Gallagher Girls series. Cammie Morgan is a spy who goes to a spy school. When Cammie’s friend Macey has to attend all kinds of political conventions and campaigns, this puts Macey in all kinds of danger. …

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, is the second book in the Gallagher Girls series. In this book, Cammie Morgan is still recovering from the blow of losing Josh. Then her mother (the headmistress of her school for spies) and covert operations teacher Joe Solomon, begin to act …

This book first drew me in because of the beautiful cover, as is often the reason I pick up a book. And, as is rare, I was delighted to find the story was actually worthy of the cover!
The story was a little bit different than typical – one …

I was so excited to read this book. The beautiful cover and the good reviews drew me in, as well as the interesting blurb on the cover, and so I began with high expectations. I was also excited about my reading debut in the ’steampunk’ genre, and …

I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have To Kill You, is the first book in the Gallagher Girls series. Cammie Morgan goes to a girl’s boarding school. Not just any old boarding school though. It is a school for spies! Cammie’s school has spy lessons, spy …

Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final book in the Twilight series. The book is set into three separate parts: Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3. The first book is narrated by Bella Swan, the second by Jacob Black and the third by Bella again. I must admit, …

This is one of the best romance and tragedy mangas I have ever read. Ayashi no Ceres is the Japanese name for the manga. Ceres Celestial Legend is the English name. Even thou I know most of my anime and manga names in English, I normally say them in …

The Shoestring Girl How I Live on Practically Nothing and You Can Too! By Annie Brewer is a book that Ms. Brewer self-published through Smashwords.com. The book is available through Smashwords and on Amazon.com. The book can be obtained for the kindle for $2.99 and now in Paperback for …

Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight series. In this book, the main focus is Bella’s choice between Edward and Jacob. She must choose between vampire Edward and her friendship with Jacob the werewolf because she can only have one of them. Also, Bella must be careful of …

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is the sequel to the delightful and popular children’s novel, the Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. In this sequel, the characters gather for the second time, each a bit older and a bit more aware of themself. The characters …

Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr is a novel about the seemingly impossible murder of Professor Grimaud. The victim is found dead inside his room, his door locked from the inside, and it soon becomes clear that the criminal could not have escaped through either the window or the …

This series was highly recommended to me as reminiscent of, The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I immediately purchased the first three books in the series. Into the Wilderness, Dawn on a Distant Shore and Lake in the Clouds.
I savored the time I could indulge in the first …

There is a new phenomenon on the book market right now, something that has taken the market by storm and ran into the distance with our imaginations, desire and passion. This is, of course, 50 Shades Of Grey.
If you have an active imagination and the ability to overlook some …

While shopping at Barnes and Noble, my husband handed me a book that just made me laugh. The title alone was enough to give me the giggles. The Ultimate Cat Treats Cookbook. Homemade Goodies for Finicky Felines. It was written by Liza Palika and published by Howell Book Houser …

New Moon is the second book in the Twilight series. Bella Swan adores Edward Cullen, she loves him more than anything else, so when Edward leaves her, she feels as if there is no reason for her to exist. Even though Edward left because he truly believes it was …

Twilight is about an ordinary girl, named Bella, who moves to the small town of Forks. Bella hates Forks because of its cold weather and small population. Then Bella meets the mysterious and attractive Edward Cullen, who hides a dark secret. Bella immediately falls for him and uncovers the …

Mockingjay is the third and final book in the Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss Everdeen has blasted her way out the Hunger Games and landed herself in District 13, which was thought to have been destroyed by the Capitol. Here, she must quickly adapt to her new her new environment …

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. I found this book just as epic as the first, perhaps even more action packed. The plot follows Katniss Everdeen, a young girl from a poor district, who defied the powerful Capitol. She survived …

The Discovery of the Titanic. This was the first book I had ever read about the Titanic. It was written by Dr. Robert Ballard, who is credited for discovering the Titanic’s resting place. And it was written before the movie ever came out. It was printed back in 1987 …