book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
Book Review: The Parable of The Pipeline
I researched the author, Mr. Burke Hedges, I made him a network of dealers, Burke has seven books, he travels the world promoting his books and products, everything he does with him, he is his salesman to me. He’s not your writing genius like Keigo Higashimo or Robin Sharma, who produces and eats books; keeps books short and simple. Burke has seven books that have sold more than four million copies in 20 countries around the world. The author is well-known, has a worldwide impact on the industry and his successful books have reached 4 million people in more than 20 countries.
By Jhakri Tharu4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari
I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Saffron Everleigh is in a race against time to free her wrongly accused professor before he goes behind bars forever. Perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anna Lee Huber, Kate Khavari’s debut historical mystery is a fast-paced, fearless adventure. London, 1923. Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh attends a dinner party for the University College of London. While she expects to engage in conversations about the university's large expedition to the Amazon, she doesn’t expect Mrs. Henry, one of the professors’ wives to drop to the floor, poisoned by an unknown toxin. Dr. Maxwell, Saffron’s mentor, is the main suspect, having had an explosive argument with Dr. Henry a few days prior. As evidence mounts against Dr. Maxwell and the expedition's departure draws nearer, Saffron realizes if she wants her mentor's name cleared, she’ll have to do it herself. Joined by enigmatic Alexander Ashton, a fellow researcher, Saffron uses her knowledge of botany as she explores steamy greenhouses, dark gardens, and deadly poisons. Will she be able to uncover the truth or will her investigation land her on the murderer’s list? (Goodreads synopsis)
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Muna Madan
Stirr says Muna Madan connects Devkota's world to the world of Nepal's common people of different races and ethnicities by combining folk songs, popular and non-sexist poems, pure spirit, Sanskrit beauty, and Hindu beauty and Hindu morality. . If Devkota continues to produce the most important epic works in literature (Shakuntala, Sulochana, Maharana Pratap), this could be his most popular poem. The poem is not in the context of dialogue but begins with Madan announcing his decision to go to Lhasa (Tibet) in search of the joy of taking good care of his elderly wife and mother.
By Hemanta Bhattarai4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Short-Circuited in Charlotte by Amy Patricia Meade
I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. The next installment in Amy Patricia Meade’s Vermont series takes classic mystery high-tech! When US Forest Ranger, Nick Buckley, is invited to the Creator’s Cavalcade to present his employer’s environmental initiatives, his wife, Stella, sees the science and technology driven event – which takes place on the grounds of a luxurious nineteenth century estate – as a holiday from the drudgeries of new homeownership and small-town life. However, when the Cavalcade’s Founder and Director, Philip Morehouse, is found dead in his bed of an apparent heart attack and the inventor of geodesic yurt housing is discovered bludgeoned to death, it quickly becomes apparent that this will be a working weekend for both Buckleys. With a cast of characters that includes a Steampunk designer, a robotics engineer, an Italian fiber optic artist, a recycled materials percussionist, a glass-blowing anatomist, and a French chef who is a master of molecular gastronomy, it’s clear that everyone at the Cavalcade possessed both the brains and technological know-how to make Morehouse’s death seem accidental. But did they? Was Morehouse’s death due to an ongoing heart issue or something far more sinister? And how could his death be linked to the brutal bludgeoning of a man who sought to use his creation to shelter the homeless? Only by embracing her inner “geek” can Stella solve the mystery behind both men’s unfortunate demises. But can she do so before the killer strikes again? And, more importantly, can she do so before the Cavalcade’s all-vegan menu drives burger-loving Nick to drastic measures? (Goodreads synopsis)
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Humans
In Case You Were Wondering...The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
If you think this book has an interesting title, it's because it's quite an interesting book. I recommended this book when you are in a reading slump because not only is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time a pretty quick read, but it switches up the format you are used to when picking up a novel (even by looking at how the chapters are numbered you will understand what I mean). It is so engaging that I devoured the 274 pages in just one sitting. If you are trying to get back into reading, I would highly recommend this be a first pick to help you do so.
By Marci Wilson4 years ago in Humans
Why Alexander Proud says London isn’t what it used to be
Imagine being 21 again “When I left University and went looking for excitement, culture, nightlife and beautiful young things, I chose London.” Alexander Proud says that back then he couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.
By Alexander Proud4 years ago in Humans
Mr. Know-It-All
Who is John Waters? The Prince of Puke? The Sultan of Sleaze? The Pope of Trash? I thought I knew the answer to that first question long before I read anything that he put between the covers of a hardback book. And yet, here I am, looking at a copy of “Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder”, still baffled by the man and his work.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Humans
Murderbots And Humans
'The Secret Axe' was the title of the first story I ever wrote as a child. I was obsessed with all things secret as a kid. Secret series by Enid Blyton - Secret Island, Secret Seven - was my favourite growing up. What got me into reading was Alibaba and the forty thieves. I was in first or second grade, and my dad was reading that story to me. One night he was busy and could not read to me, but I could not wait, so I took the book and pieced enough words together to understand the story. And since then, there has been no stopping me. I read on the dining table. I read on the couch. I read on the bus. I was afraid to sleep in a room by myself, but I became fearless when I had a book to finish (because it meant I could read even after bedtime). Books have been my true friends throughout my life - summer holidays, when I was alone in the US, tough times during my MBA. Even now, I feel at home when I walk into a library because everybody there shares the love of books.
By Anu Sundaram4 years ago in Humans
The Stranger in the Mirror is the memoir of the legendary producer-director, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
The Stranger in the Mirror is the memoir of the legendary producer-director, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Co-written by noted marketer-author, Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta, this book chronicles the richly experiential, multi-faceted life of one of India’s most celebrated and feted directors who has made critically acclaimed films like Rang De Basanti, Delhi-6 and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
By Rachel Mukherjee4 years ago in Humans
What I'm Reading: September
I have always been a voracious reader. Some of my favorite memories involve being read to and my mom taking me to the public library where I could get any book I wanted. I have continued being a book lover as an adult although I incorporate more audiobook versions now to multitask.
By Jessica Bugg4 years ago in Humans
