Read it, then read it again!
Book title: How to Be Lost : A Novel
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I just finished Ward's book for the second time- even though I already knew the ending, it was incredibly gripping. The characters unfold, come together, drift apart...creating a story that will keep you hooked. Ward's humor comes through in the honest narration of Caroline Winters and the relationships between the sisters are complex and beautiful. It's another emotional ride with Amanda Eyre Ward- one that is very much worth taking.
EAN: 9780345483171
Pages: 320
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Authors:
Amanda Eyre Ward
Loved it!
Book title: Speaker for the Dead (Ender Quartet)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
This is the second Orson Scott Card novel I've read; I read it to find out if I like his work or not. The first novel that I read (The Treasure Box) was so fantastically weird that I immediately went to the library to find more. I started reading it last night about 9:00. Bad call, since I stayed up until 12:30 to finish it. I was impressed with his characterization. The people and piggies in the book were so real to me that they haunted my dreams, only fragments of which I still remember. By the way, I've decided that I like his books, and plan to read more!
EAN: 9780312853259
Pages: 304
Publisher: Tor Books
Authors:
Orson Scott Card
Great Biography on The Greatest Coach
Book title: The Last Coach: A Life of Paul "Bear" Bryant
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Bear Bryant was the greatest coach of the golden age of football, when the college game ruled, and this is the first book worhty of his life and legend. For me, the most interesting parts were his early years as a player and assistant coach at Alabama, and then, his early seasons with Maryland and then Kentucky and Texas A&M. No one has ever devoted this kind of attention to how Bryant turned those programs around. There are also some terrific appendixes in which the case for Bryant as the greatest coach ever is argued in detail.
All in all, a well researched, in depth life of the greatest coach and most colorful figure the game has ever seen.
Pages: 608
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Authors:
Allen Barra
I really liked this book
Book title: Candle
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Good Points-As mentioned above I liked this book particularly the argument between Lobo and Curly and their sharing of experences of the Meme Wars. Bad points-It does seeem to go flat towards the middle and don't even get me started on the ending Overall it was a good book and what I didn't like about it didn't tarnish the overall book quality.
If you liked the the Timewar serise you will like these books.
EAN: 9780312890773
Pages: 237
Publisher: Tor Books
Authors:
John Barnes
Superb Prose, Compelling Story
Book title: Isaac's Storm : A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
I read the review of this book in a recent issue of "Time" and could not wait to read it! It was money well spent and has a permanent place in my book collection. The tension builds from page one. I also liked the history of other hurricanes from Columbus' day on that is interspersed with the story of the Galveston Hurricane.I only wish Larson had included more photos and especially wanted to see the photo of Issac Cline in its entirety, not just on the cover of the book.A must read!
EAN: 9780609602331
Pages: 336
Publisher: Crown
Authors:
Erik Larson
This book is great!
Book title: Dear Mr. Henshaw
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
I never read this book as a child, but I recently read it while doing an assignment for a college course. This book is wonderful for children. There are so many aspects in it that kids can relate to (divorce, bullies, lack of friends). Dear Mr. Henshaw is a really unique book also, because it is composed of letters and diary entries from Leigh, the main character. It was a great twist on the typical fiction books. It's comical, yet serious and is a book almost anybody could relate to and love!
EAN: 9780153022234
Publisher: Harcourt
Authors:
Beverly Cleary
This is the best book I've ever read
Book title: The Stand
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Those who know me and know that my taste in books usually runs to historical fiction and 19th century British novels are always shocked when I recommend a Stephen King book as THE book to read. The Stand has it all. Read the original in '83 and inhaled the uncut version in three days. The thought that a superflu could decimate the entire world, save less than 1 percent of the population, is the absolute most frightening aspect of this book. Germ warfare is a very real threat in this day of Saddam Hussein. I do have to agree with the opinion of Hobbes@eclipse in that the fight between good and evil wasn't necessary and would've found it more interesting to concentrate on the survivors rebuilding civilization. But the good-evil battle allowed King to introduce some pretty interesting and slimy characters. I never quite got Randall Flagg's appeal to his followers though. It's definitely a book you won't be able to put down.
EAN: 9780450537370
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Authors:
Stephen King
Very helpful book
Book title: Perfect Cup: A Coffee Lover's Guide to Buying, Brewing and Tasting
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I highly recommend this book. I bought it as someone just getting into enjoying the coffee experience. I wanted a book that would help me learn more about brewing coffee, tasting, and what to expect from beans grown in the different areas of the world. It gave me the info. I was looking for. I also really enjoyed the section in which several coffee roasters across the US were interviewed about their roasting philosophies and what to them helped create that elusive perfect cup of coffee.
EAN: 9780201570489
Pages: 244
Publisher: Aris Books
Authors:
Timothy James Castle
A magnificent return !
Book title: Return of Merlin
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Deepak Chopra is a Pandora's box! You'll never guess how good a storyteller he is. He tells us a wonderful story full of magic and enchantment without forgeting to teach us the deep spiritual lessons he's taught us in his other books. Being faithfull to Merlin's character and lore, he's able to transform him into a master not only of magic but of deep spiritual wisdom as well. Couldn't put it down !
EAN: 9780449910740
Pages: 432
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Authors:
Deepak Chopra
Absolutely Brilliant
Book title: Memoirs of a Geisha
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
This book has now been added to my 'favorites' list. The story is about a young girl who is sold by her ailing parents to geisha house. She is soon taken in by a very popular geisha to learn what is to be expected of her. Sayuri soon becomes a very popular geisha within the Gion teahouses. She meets may different men who all have different ideas for her. The final 100 pages are probably the best. Just when you think Sayuri will finally be happy, the opposite happens. I promise you that you will absolutely love this book.
EAN: 9780375400117
Pages: 448
Publisher: Knopf
Authors:
Arthur Golden
