Category: Book Reviews

  • Waking Gods

    This is the second book in the Themis Files. The action stepped up a notch and word of warning, be careful which characters you fall in love with. They just might not be there at the end of this book. Other than feeling a tad reminiscent of War of the Worlds, I still enjoyed the…

  • Sleeping Giants

    Are you ready for a fun Sci-fi? This is an exciting ride that takes you through the story journal entry style. It is a series of interviews and masterfully done. I am looking forward to reading book 2 and recommend it to anyone who enjoys aliens books. Are we alone?

  • Once upon a crime

    Realizing that due to a mislabel I read the second book before this one. The books are fast paced and fun. People do wind up dead so consider that, but the image of Gretel (Hans and Gretel) as a private detective and her bumbling brother is entertaining to say the least, I am looking forward…

  • The Vampire’s Assistant

    This is book 2 in the Cirque da Freak series. The novel is well paced and appropriate for older teens. Depending on sensitivity. The novel deals with death and albeit a horror novel it is darker than Goosebumps but definitely sit in the YA category. The book itself is a good read and I would…

  • How to Instantly Connect with Anyone

    A quick read with 46 tips on ways to increase contacts and deepen relationships with those around you. Perhaps they are not all for you, nor ground breaking, but they will remind you of the little things you can do to strengthen those relationships in your life.

  • Supernova

    The final installment of Marissa Meyer’s superhero trilogy. I have enjoyed these novels. With a fun twist at the very end. It is a good star-crossed lovers story. The novels have good pacing and keep you wondering what will happen next. Definitely a recommend, even if you’re not the costume wearing ComicCon type.

  • As You Like It

    I listened to the BBC Radio Collection of this William Shakespeare play. I rate the performance first rate and would recommend, if you’re looking for a transport to the prose of the great, giving a listen to one of these recordings as they are well produced.

  • Target Alex Cross

    High body count on this one but no piano. If you want to enjoy a presidential coo and lots of assassins you’ll enjoy this installment of Alex Cross. Of course if you enjoy the Alex Cross series to the point that you get to book 27, then you’re familiar with the characters and can just…

  • How to write a novel using the snowflake method

    Fun little book told in metaphor using Goldie Locks and various other well k own figures. If you’re struggling to write that novel that has been in your head for years but cannot get past that blank screen, this would be a great place to start. It is a book on how to outline a…

  • How to get what you want

    This is a quick motivational that you can find on YouTube. It is well worth 1 hour of your time to look this up and watch it. I downloaded the book but checked and it appears there are several that you can just watch online. In such a brief segment Zig Ziglar packs in both…