(Review originally published on Zeina's Goodreads page)
Silver was the COOLEST apocalypse book I have EVER read in my entire life. No, the infected didn't get turned into zombies or something idiotic like that; they turn MECHANICAL.
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Showing posts with label 4 Stars. Show all posts
Friday, August 22, 2014
Book Review: Silver
Silver by Chris Wooding reviewed by Zeina
(Review originally published on Zeina's Goodreads page)
Silver was the COOLEST apocalypse book I have EVER read in my entire life. No, the infected didn't get turned into zombies or something idiotic like that; they turn MECHANICAL.
(Review originally published on Zeina's Goodreads page)
Silver was the COOLEST apocalypse book I have EVER read in my entire life. No, the infected didn't get turned into zombies or something idiotic like that; they turn MECHANICAL.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Book Review: The Time Traveling Fashonista and Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
The Time-Traveling Fashionista and Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile by Bianca Turetsky reviewed by Sarah Kramer
4 out of 5 stars.
This book, third in the Time-Traveling Fashionista series (see also The Time-Traveling Fashionista on Board the Titanic and The Time-Traveling Fashionista at the Palace of Marie Antoinette) is a pure delight to read. Main character Louise Lambert is obsessed with vintage fashion, and has discovered that certain pieces of vintage clothing take her back in time. This third adventure takes place in the ancient past, where Louise gets to experience life as a servant to Cleopatra, and all of the dangers that come with that position. Author Bianca Turetsky manages to teach you about history in a fun way, without making you feel like you're sitting through a lecture, and also makes you want to learn more about the different time periods in which Louise finds herself. Speaking of main characters, Louise is quite likable; a 12 year old who is struggling to find the confidence to be herself, no matter how different that might make her from her classmates. The drawings throughout the book only serve to round out the story. It's not often you find illustrations in a book aimed at this age group, but these are a treat.
4 out of 5 stars.
This book, third in the Time-Traveling Fashionista series (see also The Time-Traveling Fashionista on Board the Titanic and The Time-Traveling Fashionista at the Palace of Marie Antoinette) is a pure delight to read. Main character Louise Lambert is obsessed with vintage fashion, and has discovered that certain pieces of vintage clothing take her back in time. This third adventure takes place in the ancient past, where Louise gets to experience life as a servant to Cleopatra, and all of the dangers that come with that position. Author Bianca Turetsky manages to teach you about history in a fun way, without making you feel like you're sitting through a lecture, and also makes you want to learn more about the different time periods in which Louise finds herself. Speaking of main characters, Louise is quite likable; a 12 year old who is struggling to find the confidence to be herself, no matter how different that might make her from her classmates. The drawings throughout the book only serve to round out the story. It's not often you find illustrations in a book aimed at this age group, but these are a treat.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Book Review: The Wife's Tale
The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens reviewed by Ellen
The story centers around obese, middle-aged Mary Gooch who has lost herself in food trying to fill the voids in her marriage and in life in general. When her husband bails after 25 years of marriage, she sets off in search of him. We realize long before Mary does that subconsciously she is really in search of “Mary”. Along the way she befriends all kinds of quirky, but heartwarming characters who teach Mary that for every loss, there’s an eventual gain.
(I give it 4 ½ stars.)
The story centers around obese, middle-aged Mary Gooch who has lost herself in food trying to fill the voids in her marriage and in life in general. When her husband bails after 25 years of marriage, she sets off in search of him. We realize long before Mary does that subconsciously she is really in search of “Mary”. Along the way she befriends all kinds of quirky, but heartwarming characters who teach Mary that for every loss, there’s an eventual gain.
(I give it 4 ½ stars.)
Monday, August 26, 2013
Book Review: QuickBooks 2012 for Dummies
QuickBooks 2012 for DUMMIES by Stephen L. Nelson Reviewed by Liz Grantham
I began using QuickBooks in January of this year with a couple hours of training, so I found QUICKBOOKS FOR DUMMIES 2012 to be a great resource.
While there’s a lot of help built into the program, this manual has directions that are very easy to understand and especially helpful when doing things for the first time, like balancing a bank statement or printing checks.
Going to the library and checking out manuals for software, allows you the opportunity to decide if you want to purchase these items by previewing them first.
I checked out a few QuickBooks manuals and this one seemed to be the most helpful.
Rating: 8 stars
I began using QuickBooks in January of this year with a couple hours of training, so I found QUICKBOOKS FOR DUMMIES 2012 to be a great resource.
While there’s a lot of help built into the program, this manual has directions that are very easy to understand and especially helpful when doing things for the first time, like balancing a bank statement or printing checks.
Going to the library and checking out manuals for software, allows you the opportunity to decide if you want to purchase these items by previewing them first.
I checked out a few QuickBooks manuals and this one seemed to be the most helpful.
Rating: 8 stars
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