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One of the best books to read for me is Creator. I thought it was hilarious, and it is an intelligent, and eye opening read. It sure pokes fun at the human race, but also offers a way to look at it in a positive light.
Creator has everything. It…
The top ten in books might not be what you think. First of all, a lot of people would probably consider the following books the ten top best books:
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
2. 1984
3. Pride and Prejudice
4. The Lord of the Rings
5. The Catcher in…
Are you willing to pay very little for a great read? Who wouldn't? Well now you can. The way to do it is to get yourself Kindle in whatever form, app or e-reader, to find the top books to read and checkout books that are cheap. Why? Well these books…
2057, three months on after scampering for safety, barely hanging on to life I emerged. An underground shelter had served us well - as if we had a choice. The outside world I knew of and took for granted was gone. The sun's rays was half blocked by a thick…
“Gerster, Jerusalem Gerster” doesn’t have quite the ring as, “Bond, James Bond” however as a character in author Avraham Azrieli’s book titled The Jerusalem Inception, James has nothing over Jerusalem with respect to international espionage, romantic exploits and nation building. Set in the time beginning at the end of World…
After I graduated from University I was overwhelmed by the idea of being able to read fiction once again.
I studied a course in Writing, which gave me the opportunity to indulge in great masterpieces, and although I refer to these constantly and many of them are worn from re-reading,…
Many people can lay acclaim to having read some of the best dystopian novels. However, most readers will find it a challenge to explain why the fiction fits being referred to as one of the greatest dystopian novels.More often than not, readers will differ on the features that make a…
“And while the friends were still standing in tears by the bedside the soul of the sinner was judged” (120). James Joyce writes this as he leads Stephen through a religious crisis in chapter three of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.
Throughout chapter three of this…
About to be the next blockbuster, Divergent by Veronica Roth is a fast-paced young adult dystopian novel. Already declared the “next Hunger Games” by popular culture, Roth takes us to a post-apocalyptic Chicago where you follow the story of Beatrice Prior. It is a fast paced storyline that by its…
The best fiction books are always up for debate but the masses have spoken on many Authors. Here is my take on the what books really do classify as works of the best fiction in the industry.
Brandon Sanderson has written some of those most highly prized works ofliteraturethat isavailableon…
In general, married women seem to be all over this book and giving 50 Shades of Grey its popularity and rise to fame. EL James has written a barnburner for sure, which doesn’t come without criticism, there seems to be no shortage of opinions on this book. Can I say…
According to Goodreads I finished reading "East of Eden" Sept. 9, 2013 and I haven't be able to pick up another book since. John Steinbeck said he been practicing for a book for 35 years and "East of Eden" is that book. It's more than a bestseller novel it's a…
I. Plot/ Summary
The story immediately starts with Gregor Samsa, the main character, being found changed into a monstrous vermin.
His back became as hard as an armor plate, his belly became brown and arched in ribs, and two legs became thinner which multiplied into several more legs.
Of course,…
In the novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Stephen, the main character, and his mother depict the relationship between England and Ireland. Leading up to chapter four, Stephen has been discovering himself as a “man”, one way was by going to prostitutes, which he later confesses.…
JK Rowling takes one more step away from wizards in her new book under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The Cuckoo’s Calling is a mystery novel that follows the death of a famous supermodel from an interesting family background. While fans of the supernatural may not take to the mystery genre,…
Many authors claim to have create the best fantasy book in the world but only a few can take even a glimpse into the world of greatness. Many classical novels have made it into the hall of fame but with fantasy becoming one of the most sought after genre in…
The 50 Shades of Grey novel is the first book in a trilogy of novels by the author E L James. When it was first published online it was originally supposed to be Twilight fan fiction and while James has created an entirely new set of novels the basis is…
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
By: Beth Hoffman 2010 Once and a while as a lover of both fiction and nonfiction alike, you stumble upon a special book. The above title is the book I had the pleasure to read. Usually a mystery/crime/biography type of reader, I scanned all I could about…
As a Russian history buff I was intrigued by the title of the book, The Romanov Prophecy.
Set in contemporary times after the fall of Communism and the failure of weak governments the Russian people have voted in a referendum to reinstate the monarchy and a new Tsar. The new…
I've been reading Harry Potter for the past few days and often imagine how great it would be to attend a school like Hogwarts. Mind you, I would be the oldest student there but who cares? If I could go to Hogwarts, I would be ecstatic and would love to…
There has always been a lot of talk about a particular book published way back in 1949, that book is called 1984.
The book was written by George Orwell and describes a nightmarish world in which the state spies on and ever controls the minds of all its citizens through…
Five: The Eye Of The World by Robert Jordon
The eye of the world is the first book and the Wheel of time series. When it was released fans did not know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised at Robert jordan’s wonderful new book. As with most fantasy there…
If you live on planet Earth, then surely you must have heard of the Fifty Shades Trilogy. Fifty Shades Trilogy is a love story, divided in three novels, all written by E.L James. By the end of July, the Fifty Shades Trilogy had sold 20 million copies in the United…
I came across the most romantic yet erotic fiction book in my entire life in the year 2012, when the book Fifty Shades of Grey was initially launched. The book has broken so many records even the world famous book of Harry Potter which has been quite stable in their…
Jackie Collins - The Cool Bachelor
In her own words Jackie Collins lives the life of a "cool bachelor" Married twice, Collins got divorced from her first husband Wallace Austin and her second husband Oscar Lerman sadly died from prostate cancer.
The younger sister of Joan Collins, Jackie has written…
Some of my favorite books are written by Sarah Addison Allen. She is a New York Times best-selling author whose writing is considered magical realism. Magical realism is a fiction genre that brings magical or supernatural elements to normal, everyday situations. For example, in The Sugar Queen, Allen creates a…
Finding good fantasy books can be challenging. With more and more fantasy books coming out all the time, it is important to read a good book review to make sure you will enjoy the book before you decide to buy the book. If you are a fan of fantasy books…
The Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy, written by E.L. James, has been and continues to be a phenomenon! There is no other way to describe it.
But now the question is Why?
Without condoning in any way much of what happens in the book, it is all about submission, feelings…
Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2011 erotic novel by British author E. L. James. Set largely in Seattle, it is the first instalment in a trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. It is notable for its…
Even though Harry Potter is an awesome work of fiction, there are many characters in the books that reflect true personalities and indeed teach us moral values and above all else, sense of friendship. I think that is why many of us enjoy the books so much besides the great…
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