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5 | Excellent Information for Younger Readers | I was unfamiliar with the "My Encyclopedia of Very Important" series by DK. My kids grew up on the bigger, thin DK books that were filled with photographs. I immediately noticed that this wasn't the same as the other series. However, it's still an excellent, quality book aimed at younger readers. There are illustration... | [] | 146546848X | 146546848X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,539,379,339,837 | 0 | false |
4 | Entertaining | I'm 50 now and I've been gravitating to books about characters my age. This one starts slow, but picks up. By the end, I couldn't put it down. The characters are interesting and well written. At times it seemed familiar, but that could just be because of familiar stereotypes. The mystery kept me guessing until the end.... | [] | 006286985X | 006286985X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,538,962,138,596 | 3 | false |
4 | Well Written, But Slow Moving | This took longer for me to read than I expected. Between a busy scheduled and not getting really hooked on it, it took me a while to finish it. The book itself was good, but a bit slow. It's definitely an epic and tells the story of a family over the course of many years. The characters were fine, the story was fine, e... | [] | 0062358200 | 0062358200 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,538,771,701,337 | 2 | false |
3 | Easy to Read | My husband loves to read books about the universe and astronomy. His father was the head of the astronomy department at a private university when he was a child. His brother has a doctorate in Astrophysics. It's probably fair to say that his background in the subject is greater than the average lay person. He's pretty ... | [] | 1633884724 | 1633884724 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,538,603,096,845 | 0 | false |
4 | Nicer Than Expected | It's been a few years since I've had a daily tear off calendar, so I was expecting it to be on a plastic base. This is not plastic - it's a cloth covered cardboard back/stand that looks really professional. The Sarah Scribbles cartoon pages are entertaining and fun. This would make a great gift for fans of the comic. M... | [] | 1449494498 | 1449494498 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,538,442,043,270 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun & Fluffy! | This was a fun story that takes place over 9 years. I could definitely see this turned into a holiday chick flick! A lot of what happens is not fresh and new, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It's a fast paced story that alternates from the point of view of Laurie and Jack. Once I had the free time to read more than a cha... | [] | 0525574689 | 0525574689 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,537,913,985,780 | 0 | false |
5 | A Must Read for All Children! | I am an educator and thought that I knew all the major immigrants in our country. Boy was I wrong! I was only familiar with about a third of the people in this book. I found it interesting and entertaining as well as informative. Not only would children benefit from reading this book, but so would a lot of adults. Each... | [] | 0316515248 | 0316515248 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,537,313,122,431 | 1 | false |
4 | Original Story Line | After a slow start, things picked up and it got to the point where I couldn't put this down. The story was original and new. A divorced couple go on a holiday vacation with their new romantic partners and their daughter. Early in the story, an accident is hinted at with the occasional foreshadowing in the form of polic... | [] | 0525511741 | 0525511741 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,536,023,783,931 | 0 | false |
4 | Brings Some Closure to the First Book | My daughter read Everyday last year and was excited to learn that there was a sequel to it. There is a movie of Everyday which she has not seen yet. She definitely feels that you should not read this one without reading Everyday first. This book brought some closure to the first story, but it did not answer all of her ... | [] | 0399553053 | 0399553053 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,534,689,983,853 | 2 | false |
4 | Quick Read | My 17 year old daughter read this and shared her thoughts with me. First of all, she really enjoyed it. It's a light, fun read which was perfect for summer. It's got some romance and science geek stuff which was very appealing. It's definitely appropriate for middle school and high school readers. She said the romance ... | [] | 1328764648 | 1328764648 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,533,164,020,617 | 0 | false |
4 | Sweet & Fluffy! | What a sweet and fluffy read! I enjoyed this Latin themed romance. The lead characters are likeable and have a great chemistry. There's a sizzle when they first meet, but they both resist their attractions for most of the story. There's a lot of simple Spanish phrases thrown in the dialogue that was easy to figure out.... | [] | 1420144286 | 1420144286 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,532,875,292,206 | 0 | false |
4 | Couldn't Put it Down! | This is a beautifully written story that covers the span of more than 100 years. In each of the time periods visited, connections are discovered that intertwine. I found myself trying to figure out some of the connections and was delighted to learn of ones that I had not expected. It was a little difficult to keep ever... | [] | 1451649398 | 1451649398 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,532,725,283,680 | 24 | false |
4 | Exciting & Fast Paced | This is a fast paced and exciting thriller. A young small town cop works with an older ex-detective with a past to hunt down a serial killer. The book starts out strong with lots of details and background information. We don't even meet the ex-detective until almost half way through the story. Then the rest of the book... | [] | 1496717139 | 1496717139 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,532,209,232,002 | 5 | false |
4 | Quick Read | This YA book covers some serious themes, but does it pretty well. It gives an authentic voice to the lead, Arden. Her character is likeable and well written. I sometimes felt that there was too much going on, but that's just my opinion. It follows some of the usual YA formulas, but it didn't feel like it was the same s... | [] | 0544953339 | 0544953339 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,532,102,821,343 | 0 | false |
4 | Accurate Portrayal of 50 Year Old Women! | It took a while for me to get into the story, but once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is the sequel to "I Don't Know How She Does It" which was written about 16 year ago. Kate, the lead character, is approaching her fiftieth birthday and is going through perimenopause. I just turned 50 a few months ag... | [] | 1250086086 | 1250086086 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,532,099,402,112 | 0 | false |
4 | Can't Stop Thinking About It! | I just finished this and I'm not sure what to think. Or should I say that I can't stop thinking about it. It was very easy to read. I would definitely classify it a psychological thriller. Even after reading it, I have doubts about what happened and who to believe. The story is about a 9 year old boy who lives alone wi... | [] | 1335652922 | 1335652922 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,530,193,592,818 | 0 | false |
4 | Good for Engaging Youth In Current Events | My 17 year old daughter is a fan of the Wreck It style journals. She was very excited to get this one. It's definitely a good platform for getting her to think about some current topics and events. It encourages the reader to find their voice, of which I approve. Some of the activities are more passive than others. It ... | [] | 0316486620 | 0316486620 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,529,929,650,280 | 0 | false |
4 | Creative & Enjoyable Story | This book reads pretty quickly. It's basically a bunch of memories told from the perspective of 3rd grader, Nenny. Some of the memories are connected, but others seem more random. The memories are short and separate like chapters. In the beginning, there are some weird "Fears" dispersed in between a few of the... | [] | 0316434779 | 0316434779 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,529,091,989,983 | 0 | false |
5 | Fast Paced East Coast Novel | This was my first Beatriz Williams novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This novel is set in three different time periods - 1930, 1951 and 1969. It takes place on an east coast island. It's well written and very engaging. I didn't want to put it down. I had a little difficulties keeping all of the characters straight whe... | [] | 0062660349 | 0062660349 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,528,850,409,009 | 1 | false |
3 | Fluffy Romance | This is a sweet set of 4 intertwined stories. Each story is written by a different author. They were fast paced and easy to read. I found them to be entertaining, but at the same time predictable and a bit boring. I don't think I have read anything by any of these authors before. I did enjoy that the characters were al... | [] | 1420146777 | 1420146777 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,527,906,365,291 | 0 | false |
4 | Appropriate for Older Teens | This is a sweet story, but a bit too perfect. Real life has more flaws. I liked the characters well enough. I liked how the whole subject of sex was dealt with. As a mother of a teenage girl, I thought that was handled very well. It's a good example, even though it may be unrealistic. It is a fast paced book and easy t... | [] | 1328663787 | 1328663787 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,527,682,710,127 | 1 | false |
3 | Fast Paced | This is a fast paced fantasy book for upper elementary students through middle school. While I think it's a fresh and unique story line revolving around a cell phone, I found it to be so over the top that it was ridiculous at times. The whole Shakespeare plot grew tiresome very quickly. I think that if I found the Shak... | [] | 133820016X | 133820016X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,527,644,380,832 | 0 | false |
4 | Engaging YA Book | Dead siblings seems to be a popular subject for YA books these days. This book is engaging and quick to read. It was a lot heavier than I expected, but enjoyable nonetheless. It deals with grief nicely and throws in a little romance, and some mystery to the mix as well. It's well written and entertaining. Overall, I wo... | [] | 0735228175 | 0735228175 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,527,200,611,082 | 1 | false |
4 | Fast Paced Entertaining Book | I found The Everything Girl to be a captivating read. I actually enjoyed it more than The Devil Wears Prada that it has been compared to. There were a couple of characters that I actually liked, but most of them were unlikeable. The chapters are not too long which is important to me. I don't always have a lot of time t... | [] | 1510731261 | 1510731261 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,527,182,520,197 | 1 | false |
5 | Great Beach Read! | This was such a fun book to read! The story is about 5 women who are in a book club together. The book covers the course of 5 months. Each month is about one of the women. The life of each woman parallels that month's book club title. The books are all popular classic titles starting with Emma by Jane Austen. Because o... | [] | 1786489724 | 1786489724 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,526,248,014,097 | 0 | false |
3 | Slow Moving, But Entertaining | I was excited to read this after skimming the plot. However, it was slow moving and very hard to get into. I was unable to read more than a chapter or two at a time for the first half of the book or so because I just didn't find it engaging. The characters were likeable enough, but I found them a bit boring. I perseve... | [] | 1635571839 | 1635571839 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,525,048,914,082 | 1 | false |
4 | Entertaining Summer Reading | Let me start by saying that I was entertained and I liked the book. It moved steadily and kept me interested. I really liked that the story revolved around an older 50+ woman and her adult daughters. It was a bit dull at times, though. The events were a little mundane and the conflicts were mild. The descriptions of Na... | [] | 1101967102 | 1101967102 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,524,709,181,656 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting Take on Classic Romances | I was fond of the Choose Your Own Adventures when I was younger, so I was excited to give this a try. I have only tried a couple of variations so far, but they were both fun to read. The characters are very similar to literary heroes, such as Mr. Darcy and Jamie Fraser. The banter seems like it came right out of the cl... | [] | 1683690133 | 1683690133 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,523,832,194,275 | 0 | false |
4 | Well Written & Interesting Book | This was my first book by Rosanna Ley and I really enjoyed it. It was well written with beautiful descriptions. Although it was a long book, it was fairly easy to read and kept me engaged. It jumps around a lot between different time periods, but it was not confusing. There's some romance in the book, but it is not the... | [] | 1780875061 | 1780875061 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,523,794,885,136 | 0 | false |
4 | Light & Fluffy Fun! | I found the first book in the Riches to Romance series to be a fun book, so I was happy to read this one. After a slow start, this book quickly became hard to put down. Things basically picked up after the location change. It's a fun, romantic story set mostly in Ireland. Tara, the heroine, is a Southern belle from Cha... | [] | 1516101146 | 1516101146 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,523,229,492,848 | 1 | false |
4 | Timely Subject | I found this book difficult to keep straight. There are several main characters and there's a lot of jumping around from character to character. The Muslim boy was my favorite character. He was the only character that was approachable, genuine and had good intentions. The whole story takes place over approximately one ... | [] | 0544416708 | 0544416708 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,521,160,013,468 | 0 | false |
3 | Strong Romance | This is my first book by Katie McGarry. It was a fast read, but at the same time, it was easy to put down and walk away from. I disliked more characters than I liked which could be the reason it was easy to put down. I just didn't care what happened to them. Romance was a stronger theme than I expected. I did like the... | [] | 0373212372 | 0373212372 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,521,159,477,441 | 0 | false |
3 | Some Interesting Facts | When I first saw the title, I mistakenly thought this book was about the secret history of 1968. That was the year I was born, so I thought it would be fun to read (and learn) about that year. The book is set in 1968, but revolves around Van Morrison and Mel Lyman, as well as a few other select people from the era. The... | [] | 0735221340 | 0735221340 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,521,073,728,597 | 3 | false |
4 | Perfect for Classroom Use | These are bright, cheery bookmarks for students. The librarian at the middle school where I worked last year kept a display of bookmarks for the students to take and use. These are comparable to the ones she would buy in bulk. They are lightweight and not particularly durable, but they do the job of marking one's place... | [] | 1483841812 | 1483841812 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,520,936,381,433 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Lego Graphics | This DK/Lego book is perfect for young girls (and boys). It's great for both genders to see successful women in science fields. When I was growing up, action figures, book characters, or anything space/astronaut related always showed astronauts as males. This book is filled with Lego graphics and interesting facts abou... | [] | 1465472908 | 1465472908 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,520,793,178,705 | 1 | false |
4 | Hard to Put Down | This book starts slowly, but gains speed to the point where it's hard to put down. My daughter and I both read this, so this includes thoughts from both of us. One thing that I found interesting, is that different things were revealed as the book moved along and it answered questions that I didn't know that I had. The ... | [] | 0544633881 | 0544633881 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,520,212,464,202 | 0 | false |
4 | Sweet But Slow Moving | Talk to the Paw is a sweet, slow moving romance. MacGyver, the cat, has match making skills. I thought it was a little strange at first because the cat's point of view and perspectives are given, but it actually works. The human characters are engaging and entertaining. Jamie, new to town, is trying to find her life pa... | [] | 1496712161 | 1496712161 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,519,262,463,226 | 1 | false |
5 | I Was Surprised! | I have read a lot of Sophie Kinsella's books over the years. I have liked her newer books, but I loved her older ones. I love this newest title. It was very fast paced and once I found the time to actually sit down and read without distractions, I couldn't put it down. I read most of the 400+ pages in one sitting. The ... | [] | 0399592881 | 0399592881 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,517,716,339,564 | 1 | false |
5 | Keeps You Guessing! | I ordered this for my sixteen year old daughter. Because of her busy schedule, it took her a while to read it, but once she started it, she was reading it whenever she had a free moment. She absolutely loved it! She said it was very fast paced and exciting. It kept her guessing and she was completely surprised with who... | [] | 1524741701 | 1524741701 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,964,869,228 | 2 | false |
4 | Interesting Subject | First of all, I read this without realizing it was the second in a series. However, with that being said, the book did a pretty good job of filling in the blanks when needed. The book started out as an easy read. It's kind of a mean girls book and I quickly grew tired of their mean girl pranks. I have never been crazy ... | [] | 1250045258 | 1250045258 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,583,129,604 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Study Resource | My daughter is taking a couple of AP classes this year and plans to take AP Biology next year. After looking through some of the other AP books in this series, I realized that it's probably a good idea to get this BEFORE you start the class. Her current classes are underway and she is about half way through the course ... | [] | 1260009947 | 1260009947 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,545,867,161 | 0 | false |
5 | Fast Paced & Entertaining | I am a big fan of Kristan Higgins and this book did not disappoint. School was closed due to bad weather, so I started reading it on my unexpected day off. I only put it down to read and sleep. Then the next day I finished it as soon as I got home from work. Nora, the heroine is a strong character with a lot of bad luc... | [] | 1335903356 | 1335903356 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,537,106,403 | 0 | false |
4 | Enjoyable Chick Lit | This romantic comedy started off strong. It was fun and engaging and I found myself cheering for the Drew and Alexa relationship to work out. I liked both characters, but I think I liked Alexa a little more. Drew had a few more flaws with his commitment issues. The beginning was fast paced and I had problems putting th... | [] | 0399587667 | 0399587667 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,440,919,605 | 2 | false |
5 | Great AP Course Resource | My teenage daughter is currently enrolled in AP US History. Fortunately for her, it's a year long class and she will be taking the test sometime in the spring. The book can be used for the one semester class as well as the year long one. Since my daughter is half way done with the class and just got the book a few week... | [] | 1259862798 | 1259862798 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,515,424,694,445 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Tool! | My 16 year old daughter is currently taking AP English Language. She's taking it as a full year course. The book gives you different options so if you're taking it as a full year class or just a semester, you can follow their recommended schedule. My daughter didn't get this until just recently, so she's trying to make... | [] | 1259862313 | 1259862313 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,514,830,845,497 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Descriptions! | What a fun book! I kept putting reading it off, but once I sat down and picked it up, I couldn't put it down. I read the book from start to finish in about a day. The story is set in France. I found the descriptions of the scenery to be charming. The heroine of the story, Manderly is smart, well spoken, and interesting... | [] | 1516101138 | 1516101138 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,514,755,771,141 | 2 | false |
5 | Visually Stunning Book | I love DK books. We have several and they make even boring subjects interesting and entertaining. This is a heavy book. It's filled with beautiful photographs, charts, and diagrams. It gives a lot of information as well. It's geared toward someone who wants to know some general facts and information about natural wonde... | [] | 1465464174 | 1465464174 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,514,735,553,117 | 0 | false |
4 | Exciting Romance! | An Uncommon Honeymoon is another fun book in the Librarian Spy series by Susan Mann. I have read all three of the books in the series and they are all fast paced, exciting romances. My favorite is the first one, but this one is still enjoyable. The plot reminds me of the Mission Impossible movies with the addition of r... | [] | 1420143328 | 1420143328 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,514,594,806,780 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful Book! | I have been a fan of DK books for years. Their vibrant photos and illustrations have not only appealed to my children, but to myself as well. Both of my kids (now teenagers) would spend hours looking through their DK books. They had books on various animals, plants, historical events and time periods, Star Wars, and Le... | [] | 1465463631 | 1465463631 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,514,067,353,134 | 0 | false |
4 | Steamy Historical Romance | I haven't read any historical romances in a while, so this was a nice change of pace. The book is set during the during the later part of the Civil War in Missouri. I found it moved quickly and keep my interest. Abigail, the heroine of the story is a strong, independent woman. She meets a handsome Scottish man who help... | [] | 1420143050 | 1420143050 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,512,525,644,606 | 0 | false |
4 | Entertaining Chick Lit | This didn't capture my attention at first, but the more I read, the more I got into it. It got to the point where I couldn't put it down. The story is about Casey, who has the job of convincing authors to "sell out". It was entertaining and interesting. Casey is likeable, but flawed. She has a dysfunctional re... | [] | 0399592032 | 0399592032 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,512,355,213,491 | 0 | false |
4 | Entertaining Chick Lit Revolving Around Online Dating | This is an entertaining story about the life of a single woman and her experiences with online dating. Most of the chapters begin with some kind of texting or messaging with prospective dates. The dating life angle was fun and interesting. I did get a little confused at times with all the different characters. I had a ... | [] | 1510728090 | 1510728090 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,511,737,275,675 | 6 | false |
5 | Excellent for All Ages | I've been a fan of DK books for years. I recently became acquainted with their Smithsonian titles. Journey: An Illustrated History of Travel lives up to my expectations of DK books. It's full of photos, illustrations, diagrams, maps, and more. It is a comprehensive look at all kinds of travel. DK books are not books th... | [] | 146546414X | 146546414X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,511,712,769,494 | 0 | false |
4 | Slow Moving, But Sweet | This is the third book in the "For Your Love" series by Shannyn Schroeder. It's a slow moving, but sweet romance. I thought the lead female character was a little boring, but I did like the leading male a lot. A lot of the characters from the first two books in the series are in this one, but for the most part... | [] | 1420139533 | 1420139533 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,511,053,040,280 | 0 | false |
3 | Slow Moving | This is a slow moving book that was very difficult to get into. The characters are difficult to relate to. It had a promising premise but just felt thrown together. It was ironic that Camilla was one of the rich kids in Mexico, but when she moved to California everyone assumes she's a poor, charity case because of her ... | [] | 1101930950 | 1101930950 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,510,514,212,438 | 0 | false |
4 | Enjoyable, Sweet Book | Sunset Bay Sanctuary is a very sweet story. Without giving away any spoilers, it's a romance about a damaged woman who gets involved with a damaged man. They both have to deal with their own nightmares and troubles before either of them can move on. A lot of the story takes place on a ranch that is part dude ranch and ... | [] | 1420144227 | 1420144227 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,510,097,510,517 | 4 | false |
4 | Great Descriptions | What a thoroughly enjoyable book! It took a couple of weeks before I got past the first couple of chapters, but once I was able to dedicate some time to read, I had difficulties putting it down. The vivid descriptions and details of the wine making process was very interesting. I found the characters engaging and well ... | [] | 1472223721 | 1472223721 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,509,674,928,057 | 0 | false |
4 | Sweet Story Line | This is the second book in the "For Your Love" series. The book starts out slowly, but picks up in the second half. The story line is sweet, but there's an over use of the "F" word in my opinion. I think the word could have been used a lot less without changing the bad girl/bad boy image. There's a lot ... | [] | 1420139517 | 1420139517 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,508,151,934,421 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Tool for SAT Test Prep | My daughter is a junior in high school, so this is the year she will be taking the SAT. This book will be very helpful as she prepares for the test. It's broken into different subject categories. There are several example questions. I was especially impressed with the answer portion because it doesn't just give the cor... | [] | 1506223257 | 1506223257 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,508,094,722,007 | 2 | false |
4 | Good Educational Set | I am a former elementary school teacher. I currently work as a special ed paraprofessional. I thought these books would be nice to use with the special needs students in my classroom. There are 3 books plus one workbook. The books are very nice and similar to the ones used in the schools. I thought they were well writt... | [] | 1425821804 | 1425821804 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,507,848,858,241 | 0 | false |
5 | Funny & Refreshing! | Just Haven't Met You Yet is a refreshing and amusing book. The main plot was not worn and used. I was completely caught off guard with some of the turns it made. There were a couple of moments when I actually did laugh out loud! The main characters were well written with plausible dialogue. I love that it wasn't predi... | [] | 1784293741 | 1784293741 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,507,397,453,832 | 0 | false |
3 | Three Holiday Stories | This book has 3 holiday romance stories. I really didn't care for any of the stories. The first one, by Diana Palmer was my favorite of the three, and I thought it was just okay. It was very quick paced, but there was a lot of religious stuff and conservative politics which I could have done without. I also found Dal, ... | [] | 1420144693 | 1420144693 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,506,648,758,571 | 5 | false |
4 | Fun, Quick Romance | This is the second book that I have read in the Librarians in Love series. I enjoyed this one a lot more than Falling for Trouble. The main characters were more likeable in this book. The premise of the story one that's used a lot, but fun nonetheless. Girl has a one night stand with hot guy with the intent of never s... | [] | 1420141872 | 1420141872 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,506,346,933,163 | 0 | false |
4 | Surprisingly Enjoyable | This is my first Shannyn Schroeder book and I really liked it. In fact, I was surprised that I liked it as much as I did. I don't usually like bad guy hero books, but this kept me interested from the get-go. Norah, the romantic lead in this book is a young, single woman who happens to be very pregnant. She comes back t... | [] | 1420139495 | 1420139495 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,506,258,257,594 | 0 | false |
5 | Fun Holiday Romance | This was a charming and delightful Christmas romance. It's definitely in the "Chick Lit" genre. The first two chapters were a bit slow moving, but it didn't take long before it picked up. Then it got to the point where I didn't want to put it down. The story is predictable and follows a standard romance formula... | [] | 178429912X | 178429912X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,506,137,980,241 | 1 | false |
4 | Quick & Easy Read | It's a little early for Christmas romances, but I couldn't resist. This is a light, fluffy read. It follows a standard romance formula, but it entertains. The story is about a divorced, pregnant woman who returns to her hometown. She encounters her ex-boyfriend who is a widowed father. The romance is clean and sweet. T... | [] | 1420140086 | 1420140086 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,505,263,216,299 | 0 | false |
5 | Fun Way to Learn Math! | I am a former elementary school teacher and I am familiar with the Teacher Created Materials brand. I used to purchase some of their teaching materials when I had my own classroom. I have a 6 year old nephew who reads at a higher level. He's inquisitive and very interested in math. I thought this would be an excellent ... | [] | 1425824315 | 1425824315 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,505,179,353,125 | 1 | false |
5 | Sweet Story! | My book club read another Kim Boykin book a few years ago. I bought this around the same time, but just got around to reading it. What a delightful story about sisters and forgiveness! I started and finished this on the same day. I loved the friendship/relationship that young Nettie made with the two elderly sisters. T... | [] | 042528199X | 042528199X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,504,486,798,139 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting Subject | Prior to reading this, I was unfamiliar with the deadly London fog or Reg Christie. I read The Devil in the White City many years ago and loved it, so since this was compared to it, I wanted to give it a try. The subject was interesting and well researched. It was a bit slow and choppy at times. I felt that it jumped a... | [] | 0316506869 | 0316506869 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,504,211,090,642 | 0 | false |
4 | Sweet Collection | This is a sweet collection of short essays about our former first lady. Each one is short and well written. I was able to read bits here and there over the course of few weeks. I was hoping for something more biographical, but nonetheless, it was interesting and entertaining. I wasn't sure who all of the contributors w... | [] | 039959261X | 039959261X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,503,780,426,550 | 2 | false |
4 | Suspenseful and Entertaining | The description of this book was very enticing. It started a bit slowly, but by the end, the pace quickened and I did have problems putting it down. I actually had to set a timer to break away from it at one point because I had to be somewhere and I didn't want to stop reading. The main characters were likeable, but a... | [] | 1420143778 | 1420143778 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,503,778,718,913 | 0 | false |
4 | Exciting Romance! | I love this series! I read the first one a few months ago and LOVED it! I was so excited to learn that there were more books coming. This was exciting and quick paced. This one isn't quite as good as the first one, but it is still pretty good. The librarian and the spy pose as a married couple on a mission in India. I... | [] | 142014331X | 142014331X | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,503,367,257,486 | 0 | false |
5 | Very Interesting & Informative | I've been a fan of DK Smithsonian books since my kids were young. This one is just as incredible as the other ones we have purchased over the years. The pictures and diagrams are detailed and interesting. I personally spent over an hour perusing through it when it first arrived. It gives thorough explanations on how ou... | [] | 1465462392 | 1465462392 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,502,844,671,638 | 0 | false |
3 | Great Setting! | There's a lot of potential in the Mile High series, but this first title fell a little short. The book was very slow paced. It took me a couple of weeks to finish it which is longer than it should have taken. I liked the characters, Brandon & Lily. I loved the mountain setting and the premise of trying to save the town... | [] | 1420142763 | 1420142763 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,501,797,400,263 | 0 | false |
4 | Engaging Story | My nineteen year old son and husband both read this. The illustrations were fine and the quality was comparable to other DC graphic novels they have read. The story was a bit jumpy, but it was engaging. My husband liked it more than my son did. He said it reminded him of some of the older comics he has read. They both ... | [] | 1401270824 | 1401270824 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,501,670,209,326 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun, Quick Read! | I have been a fan of the Coffeehouse Mystery for years. This one has a fairy tale theme going on. It's fast paced and fun. As with many long running series, this one has gradually weakened, but I found that this title was a bit more like the earlier ones as far as originality and pacing. I love that the heroine is a fo... | [] | 0425270866 | 0425270866 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,500,843,205,582 | 0 | true |
4 | Great Details | I found it strange that a book that deals so much with a funeral home and undertakers could be so enthralling! This is my first book by Sara Blaedel. It was very fast paced and I read it all over two days. The main character, Ilka, goes to the US for the reading of her late & estranged father's will. She inherits a fun... | [] | 1455541117 | 1455541117 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,500,157,522,514 | 0 | false |
4 | Sweet Story! | This was my first book by Susan Mallery and I really enjoyed it. It was fast paced and engaging. The story is about two sisters who had been separated by the divorce of their parents. I found most of the characters to be quite likeable, though there were times when I thought they were a bit too perfect. There were lots... | [] | 0373802765 | 0373802765 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,500,033,555,444 | 0 | false |
5 | Sweet Romance | This is my first Stacy Finz book and I loved it! I will definitely look for other titles by her. This is a sweet, romance that moves at a steady pace. There are a lot of characters which I presume are from previous books as well as future books. This is the first title in the "Garner Brothers" series, but suppo... | [] | 1420141902 | 1420141902 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,499,906,741,569 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun & Engaging! | This was a fun, engaging YA book. It was a fast paced, page turner. The chapters alternated between the present day, when the two sisters are stuck on a deserted island to the months preceding where their relationship broke. I didn't like the older sister, Henri much at all. She did go through some redemption though. T... | [] | 0735228116 | 0735228116 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,499,719,378,988 | 1 | false |
3 | Refreshing Male Lead | I love the librarian aspect of this story. The details about the workings of libraries were realistic and accurate. It was refreshing that the lead male was the librarian and didn't follow the usual librarian stereotypes. Joanna was really hard to like. I found her to be annoying and just mean. She is the stereotypical... | [] | 1420141856 | 1420141856 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,499,087,610,507 | 0 | false |
5 | Compelling Saga | What a story! It's been a while since I've read a complete saga. Lately, I've been reading fluff, so I am pleased to have chosen something a little more substantial this time. From the first chapter, I was hooked. I read this over the course of a week, with the last few days completing the bulk of it. The book has an i... | [] | 1524760781 | 1524760781 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,498,355,683,591 | 0 | false |
4 | Great Summer Read! | This is my first Julie Garwood book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a fast paced, engaging story that I didn't want to put down. The first chapter was a bit confusing to me. A lot of characters were introduced and I had to keep rereading parts to keep them all straight. But once I got into the story, I didn't have ... | [] | 0525954465 | 0525954465 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,497,557,163,425 | 1 | false |
4 | Quick Read | It was a quick read, but definitely a little on the weird side. It was predictable, but still entertaining. The story is told in two different perspectives - the two best friends. The other reviews comparing it to a Mean Girls type plot are pretty accurate. There's catfishing (Cyber Bulling) and a lot of sexual referen... | [] | 0399556389 | 0399556389 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,496,677,691,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Interesting Subject Matter | The overall premise of this book is that it's the recovery story of two former soldiers with PTSD. This is the third title in the Wind River Valley series and my first one. I felt that this one was fine as a stand alone title. I love the idea of the Bar-C Ranch where it hires veterans with PTSD to run and operate it. ... | [] | 1420141783 | 1420141783 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,496,496,840,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Great Chick Lit! | I was unfamiliar with the author and not sure what to expect at all, but I was pleasantly surprised with this book. It was fast paced and engaging. I've been busy, so my reading time was limited, but I made a point to carve out some reading time every day for this. The characters were well developed. They weren't too ... | [] | 0804179441 | 0804179441 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,495,304,875,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Good Format! | I am a big fan of DK books, but this is my first Smithsonian one. I love the format of DK books. They have lots of photos and short sections. They're good for those with short attention spans. I am not good at reading non-fiction books, but the DK ones are broken up into small chunks which make it easier to read. My fi... | [] | 1465457690 | 1465457690 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,494,550,998,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Great Overview of the Star Wars Films in One Book! | I love DK books. When my son was younger, I used to buy him all the big DK books I could find at the local book store. They occupied and entertained him for hours! He had the original Star Wars Encyclopedia which he still has, but it's quite battered. He's 19 now, but I got him the DK Star Wars Encyclopedia for Rogue O... | [] | 1465459626 | 1465459626 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,980,532,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Interesting Premise | I liked the premise of this book, but I had a lot of difficulties plowing through it. It was disjointed and I just couldn't get into it. There were some good elements in it, but overall, I thought it was just okay. It's written in the point of view of two different characters. A couple of times, I got confused as to wh... | [] | 0451470788 | 0451470788 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,809,372,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Entertaining Read for Older Teens | This book was a little difficult to get into. Once I was about half way through, the paced picked up. The characters weren't particularly likeable. The main character was shallow and although she does go through a transformation, I still wasn't crazy about her. There is a lot of sex and alcohol in the book. I don't liv... | [] | 0316382825 | 0316382825 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,469,712,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Guided Reading Set! | I am a former elementary school teacher, but I am currently a paraprofessional in a middle school special education classroom. It is a mild intellect class, so the kids have low reading levels. The reading levels are slightly higher than most of our students with lexiles in the 500-600s range, but for guided reading t... | [] | 1483836088 | 1483836088 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,380,562,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Quick & Easy Read | After the first few chapters, I was nearly ready to give up. The main character, was unlikeable. She had no redeeming qualities at all. But, the story is just like one of those sappy holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel where she goes through a quick transformation. And by the end of the story she has become a decent... | [] | 1477826831 | 1477826831 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,344,670,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Fast Paced, But Same Old Story | I had difficulties deciding between 3 and 4 stars. In the end, I went with 4 stars because I did like it. I have been a fan of the Pendergast novels from the beginning. They are not my usual genre, but I find them addicting! This one is definitely one of the weaker ones. First of all, Pendergast doesn't even make an ap... | [] | 1455536911 | 1455536911 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,493,295,061,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Engaging! | This is not your typical romance at all. The main character is a recent widow. She drinks a lot so she doesn't have to feel anything. There were times when I didn't really like her, but other times I wanted her to find happiness. The hero of the story has his own problems and issues. He's a Hollywood actor and just as ... | [] | 1101982470 | 1101982470 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,492,642,118,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Fun & Exciting Read! | I didn't have high expectations for this book. The first chapter started off well, but then I lost interest in the second chapter. I kept reading it, slowly over the course of a few days and I am so glad I did! Things picked up and I absolutely loved it! After the slow start, I couldn't put it down. It's about a young ... | [] | 1420143301 | 1420143301 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,492,371,052,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Well Written & Engaging | My teenage daughter got to meet Adi Alsaid at a book signing a year or two ago, but never got around to reading his book. She really enjoyed this book so much, that she has started reading the previous one. The book starts on the day of the death of the main character's brother. The book is about moving on and accepti... | [] | 0373212283 | 0373212283 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,490,543,221,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Important Subject Matter | The subject of date rape is relevant and timely. This book has potential, but overall it falls flat. The story moves very slowly and has difficulties keeping the reader engaged. I felt neutral about the characters - there were none that I really liked. The book deals with a serious subject which needs to be talked abou... | [] | 0062360493 | 0062360493 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,488,754,528,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Slow Paced, But Entertaining | First of all, this was not what I expected after reading the summary of the book. It was very interesting and not cliche' as first expected. It did take a little while to get into the story. It was a little confusing in the beginning, too. The pace is a bit slow. There is reference to drugs, sex, and alcohol. The main ... | [] | 0544785061 | 0544785061 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,487,592,816,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun Plot Line | This is my first time reading a book by Kimberly Stuart and I enjoyed it. I am fascinated with reality TV, so I found that aspect of the book very interesting. I don't watch a lot of reality TV, but it's a fun plot line to read about. I especially liked the behind the scenes prospective. This is a cute, fluffy read and... | [] | 1510714138 | 1510714138 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,487,509,788,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Real Life Marching Band Experiences | I ordered this for my teenage daughter for Christmas. First of all, this was not at all what she expected. She thought it was going to be a high school romance, but it is more science fiction. The marching band details in the book were spot on. My daughter felt that the author was talking about her school marching band... | [] | 1533220549 | 1533220549 | AHV6QCNBJNSGLATP56JAWJ3C4G2A | 1,486,311,365,000 | 0 | true |
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