I consider myself an avid reader, and one of the newest books that I have just recently completed is Jennifer Donnelly’s novel “The Tea Rose”. Not only did this book supply me with weeks of captivating plot and characters that I considered as old friends, but a heartwarming tale …

“Rainbow Six” might seem like a book that brings special operations over the top, but in a post September 11th world, and as a former Infantry man myself, I couldn’t help but feel sympathy and wonderment at the story that Clancy put together. As over the top as it …

I’ve been a fan of Tom Clancy since a teenager. He never fails to bring forth a great read through action and a technical understanding of security and military protocol, but his book, “Without Remorse” breaks his normal mold and was a pleasant surprise that brought a breath of …

I just recently read the book Twenty Something-The Quarter Life Crisis of Jack Lancaster by Iain Hollingshead. I picked the book up because the title was intriguing and also because I work in a book store and got bored. At first I was unsure as to whether or …

Lately, I’ve been on something of a young adult literature reading spree, caused partly by my enjoyment of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy, and partly by a Harry Potter-related nostalgia on the eve of the penultimate film’s premiere. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before I had …

If you ask me, The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, is the Bible of good grammar. This explains why I have read the book numerous times. I first got wind of this book on the Web, of which an online version does …

When I started doing a Principles of Management course at my university in the latter part of May, I recalled seeing one or two books that might help me, which was on a shelf at my late aunt’s house. One of those books was a book called “Management Information …

Montague Summers, an early 20th century expert on the history of occultism, presents the reader with a comprehensive study of witchcraft and demonology. Even if the dating of the book is a little older than many readers on the subject may like, Montague’s work is still worth taking a …

Wolfe’s second novel, “A Man in Full” is the story of American Social life and the tale of one of the great self made millionaires falling into the triumphs of his once glorious life. Like many of Wolfe’s works, “A Man in Full” is social satire aimed at criticizing …

Anthony Everitt’s new book, Augustus is a biography of the first Caesar that manages to do what so many other books on Augustus have not. He manages to bring the read a fresh spin on the man who may have been the greatest politician the world has ever known.
I …

Couch’s book, “Chosen Soldier” is another in a long line of books on the training of United States Army Special Forces Soldiers. In it, he follows several classes, starting with a group of 18 X-rays as they leave Ft. Benning Georgia and begin the long trek through their training, …

I’ve had a love for history since I was a small child. I’ve studied it most of my life, but my curiosity on the historical effects, implementations and consequences of torture and other forms of corporeal punishment were brought together by “The History of Torture” by Daniel P. Mannix.
I …

Truffles, candies, and confections: techniques and recipes for candymaking
By Carole Bloom
“Truffles, candies, and confections: techniques and recipes for candymaking” by Carole Bloom is a great book for beginner candy makers who are interested in learning the craft. The book thoroughly covers all the ingredients and techniques that are involved …

Field Guide to Candy: How to identify and make every candy imaginable
By Anita Chu
“Field Guide to Candy: How to indentify and make every candy imaginable” by Anita Chu is a book part of the “Field Guide to” series which is all about identifying candy, and how to make it. …

The complete idiots guide to smoothies
By Ellen Brown
“The complete idiot’s guide to smoothies” by Ellen Brown is one of many books that are part of the “complete Idiot’s guide”, but this particular book focuses mainly on smoothies: how to make them, what ingredients to use, the various types of …

Thoroughly modern milkshakes: 100 classics and contemporary recipes
By Adam Reid
“Thoroughly modern milkshakes: 100 classics and contemporary recipes” by Adam Reid is an unconventional and definitely modernized outlook on the idea of milkshakes. Milkshakes are usually thought of as ice-cream and milk blended together; however, Adam Reid opens up …

Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s Guide (Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s & Party Guide)
By Mr. Boston and Anthony Giglio
“Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s Guide (Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s & Party Guide) by Mr. Boston and Anthony Giglio is an encyclopedia enriched book for those who are looking to learn how to …

One of my favorite things to do when I was a child was dot to dot. There was never enough of those pages! So when I became an elementary teacher, I gave dot to dot pages to my students; nobody ever turned up their noses at them. …

I hated this book. I hated the fact that the cover was so much better than the rest of the book. I initially borrowed this book from my dorm mate because my cousin told me that it’s a nice book. Well it’s not. Let me tell …

I’ve long been a huge fan of Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” and “Lord John” novel series. So when it was announced last year that Ms. Gabaldon will be releasing a graphic novel set in the first novel, I — like many other fans — eagerly awaited the finished product, especially …

I was so excited when I found this book. It was in the Lending Library at my place of work. It was one of those books that had been there as long as I could remember, but that no one ever bothered to look into. David Allen is like …

This was an odd sort of book for me. Eckhart Tolle is one of the most spiritual and new agey people out right now. He has written and published a number of books and being spiritual. He is a big believer in present awareness and the like. This book …

I heard about Dale Carnegie when I started my full-time job. There was a twelve week training that was being offered to certain employees. This book was one of the required readings for the class. I didn’t actually get to take the class, but I was given this book …

I actually read this book after reading his second book. I thought that from the title it was more of a biography and not necessarily about the dogs. In Be the Pack Leader, he makes several references to this book so I gave in and got one. The first …

Ever since I got my little pug, I have been researching and studying dog behavior. The one person’s name that kept coming up was Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer. I caught one episode of his show on the National Geographic Channel and I liked it. I wanted to …

I love desserts! Sometimes I revert back to my childhood days and wish that I could have dessert before dinner. A favorite treat of mine is ice cream, and when I read this quote from the cover of Ice Cream Treats cookbook by Charity Farreira stating, “Easy ways to …

“Emily’s Runaway Imagination”, by Beverly Cleary, is about the adventures of Emily Bartlett, a little girl, as she helps her town get its first library. The target audience is probably kids of eight to ten years old, particularly girls. The language is simple to read and it’s …

Brunch is meal that is loved by many people, and I am no exception. I have utterly enjoyed the lazy Sunday mornings where I would cook for my family and enjoy a beautiful morning to mid afternoon with them. Ever since my mother purchased the Brunch Cookbook by Jennifer …

“The Nerd Who Loved Me” by Vicki Lewis Thompson is a romance novel. Harry, an accountant, finds himself helping Lanie, a Vegas showgirl, and her son escape from Lanie’s ex. Things get complicated when the two very different people start developing feelings for each other.
I don’t normally …

“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte is one of my all time favorite books, almost entirely because of the title heroine. I love her self worth. Even though she thinks of herself as poor and unattractive, she still thinks she matters. I like her moral courage. …

“Joy in the Morning” is by Betty Smith, author of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”. It tells the story of the first year of marriage of Carl and Annie Brown in 1928.
I got this book because I loved “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” so much. “Joy in the …

Despite being a regular visitor of New York, I have not yet had the pleasure to actually go to Brooklyn and order up a Junior’s cheesecake; however, once I found out about their cheesecake recipe cookbook, I immediately rushed out and purchased a copy. Junior’s restaurant is a staple …

The Real Floppy is a great little reading book for children. Based around the topic of going to the beach with friends and family, it’s something that you know your child will be likely to have an interest in.
If your child is around the ages of 6-7, it will …

“Dream Factory” is a fiction novel about a group of teenagers who get summer jobs at Disney World as the Disney characters while the regular employees are on strike.
I visited Disney World for the first time recently, but I had always wanted to go. That’s why …

“The Endless Steppe” is the true story of a young Polish girl, Esther, who gets banished to Siberia with her family in 1941.
I found this book to be very interesting. I’ve read lots of books set in the 1940’s, from every possible angle. Mostly, …

House of night series is a series of fantasy based novels by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. The novels are based on Vampyres as their main theme. Vampyres is not spelling mistakes since the main creature in the saga are referred to as Vampyres and not Vampires!
Marked …

I decided to read “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson when I learned that some of my children might be trying out for the play version of the novel at our local community theater. What I discovered was an entertaining, funny, and thought-provoking tale that left me …

I found “The Autobiography of Foudini M. Cat” at the library and was immediately intrigued. Especially because it wasn’t in the children’s section. I would have expected a book written from the point of view of a cat would be considered a children’s book. But, it …

The Beach, a childrens book written by Alison Hawes and illustrated by Lisa Smith.
This is only a simple book as it’s there for children who are learning to read, but I think it’s a great introduction to what the beach is all about.
The beach and the seaside might seem …

If you want a book that will make your mind twisted or shall we say a book that will make you think and will make you recall the recent chapters that you read.. Then I suggest you to read Haruki Murakami’s The Wind Up Bird Chronicle.
A compelling book. …

A Little Princess is my favorite of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s children’s books. It’s like a Cinderella story, only with a little girl and no glass slipper. It gives me the best of fairytale and old-fashioned realistic story. The fairytale element is just as amazing as any …

For book lovers who enjoy reading a novel that twists and turns and then has an ending that is not like anything that you think it will be, then the Novel, The Passage by Justin Cronin is a perfect choice.
This is not a novel that I would have normally …

Boca Mode is a mystery that follows the adventures of former naval intelligence officer Lynn Woo. Lynn was previously part of the military, but now runs charter boat business on Florida’s Boca Grande Island. Her former commander, Adm. Whitnan Jenkins calls her and tells her that his …

Few aspects of the Christian walk are as simple and yet as personally challenging as prayer. I know in my own life I often struggle with not only carving out the time for prayer but also in simply remembering to do it. Pastor David Jeremiah adds good insight and …

Most of the romances I read (Yes, even I read romances occasionally) that are published under the Steeple Hill imprint of Harlequin books are mildly entertaining at best. Few are very thought-provoking, and only the extremely rare volume has any true depth to it. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised …

Number the Stars is a Newbery Medal winning children’s book about the rescue of Jews in Denmark during the Holocaust. It focuses on two ten year friends.
I love this book. I’ve always been fascinated by the subject matter. I also love stories about best friends, and …

“Izzy, Willy-Nilly” is a young adult novel about a girl who loses a leg in a car accident. The author, Cynthia Voigt, is one of my favorite writers. I found this book to be interesting, although not as richly written as the author’s Tillerman saga.
The character of …

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen is a teen novel similar to The Truth about Forever. The main character’s problems are similar to those of the main character in The Truth about Forever, but Sarah Dessen gives her a different voice and a different perspective on her problems. Also, in …

I got the novel The Gun Seller with mixed feelings of curiosity and skepticism. That was because it was written by Hugh Laurie, star of the television show House. I love his acting, but could he write? Or would this be an example of someone getting …

Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, wrote The Inheritance when she was seventeen. It was her first novel, but she never submitted it for publication. It wasn’t published until 1997.
I was pretty excited to read this, since I’ve read her books from the time …