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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ferrara Chocolate Covered Almonds, Dark, 5.6 Ounce; Brand: Ferrara; Review: I love this candy. The almonds are large, and the dark chocolate is thick and delicious. Ferrara's dark chocolate covered almonds are better than Godiva's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butternut Mountain Farm, 100% Pure Maple Syrup From Vermont, Grade A, Amber Color, Rich Taste, All Natural, Easy Pour; Brand: Butternut Mountain Farm; Review: My husband has always complained that pure maple syrups aren't any better than the syrup like Aunt Jemima that we see on the shelves in the grocery store. I bought him a smaller container of Butternut Farm for Christmas, and immediately he declared that this is the best maple syrup that he has ever tasted. He is now working on the much large size that I bought him for Valentine's Day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BEER NUTS Original Peanuts | 24 Pack Box - 1.25 oz. Individual Bags - Sweet and Salty; Brand: BEER NUTS; Review: I don't drink much beer now, but when I came across these nuts, I decided to try them for old-times sake. After opening the first package, I remembered how good they were when I was in college. The 1.25-Ounce packages keep me from eating too many at a time, and they are so good that after opening a package, I want to pour the nuts into my mouth and then pour some more. Just thinking about them while I am typing has made me want to go get a pack. Yum!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SweetGourmet Dark Chocolate Almonds 1 Lb (453g); Brand: SweetGourmet; Review: I love dark chocolate, and I love it combined with nuts. I couldn't wait to open the package after it arrived. My husband was waiting for a taste too. What we discovered was that the chocolate was hard and didn't have much taste. After eating a few nuts, we decided that the remainder could go into the garbage can. What a waste of money!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts, 35 Ounce; Brand: Planters; Review: The peanuts are very small especially if you compare them to the ones in the Planters jars; however, they have a good flavor, and I was happy to find such a large container of unsalted nuts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mini Cherry Mash Candy Bars 1LB Bag; Brand: The Nutty Fruit House; Review: My husband loves cherry flavor and he loves chocolate so Cherry Mash candy bars are a big hit in our house. He expects to get some every Christmas and is disappointed if he doesn't. Also, he likes the mini candy bars the best; he doesn't feel like eating them will cause him to put on weight .... unless of course he eats three or four at a time! :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planters Salted Peanuts (48 1-ounce packs); Brand: Planters; Review: I like the nuts, and the package is the perfect size to put in a pocket or handbag. I read somewhere that if a person eats a handful of nuts prior to eating, it will keep his/her blood sugar from spiking. I tested this idea, and I found that it actually works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sincerely Nuts Mixed Nuts Roasted and Salted - 1Lb. Bag - Macadamia, Almonds, Cashews, Brazil Nuts & Hazelnuts; Brand: Sincerely Nuts; Review: The nuts were good but walnuts were supposed to be part of the mix. I found a few little pieces that if they had been put together, wouldn't have formed a walnut half. The macadamia nuts were very hard to find, also. I was disappointed because I really was looking forward to eating some salted walnuts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dad's Wrapped Rootbeer Barrels | Hard Candy | Old Fashioned Bulk candies | 1 pound; Brand: SweetGourmet; Review: I bought this candy for my husband. He says that they taste exactly like they did when he was growing up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HERSHEY'S Kisses Chocolate Candy with Almonds, 18 Ounce (Pack of 3); Brand: Kisses; Review: I bought the special dark chocolate kisses for my husband, and he has been eating them; however, we both agree that they don't taste like the Special Dark Chocolate in the bars or the nuggets.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Royal Dansk Danish Cookie Selection, No Preservatives or Coloring Added, 12 Ounce; Brand: Royal Dansk; Review: These cookies are great at any time of the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chuckit! Dog Ball Launcher; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: dogs love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XL Dog Crate | MidWest Life Stages Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crate | Divider Panel, Floor Protecting; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: perfect a bit taller than some other brands, perfect for my whippet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! Sport Launcher Dog Ball Thrower 18M Assorted Colors; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: dogs love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brindle Soft Shredded Memory Foam Dog Bed with Removable Washable Cover; Brand: Brindle; Review: dog loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4lovedogs Stainless Steel Dog Bowls, 32 Oz (Set of 2); Brand: 4lovedogs; Review: perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness; Brand: Vastar; Review: These are so great! the hook to the dog's harness not collar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food Wetlands - Roasted Duck; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: My dogs look great on this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MidWest Homes for Pets Dog Crate | iCrate Single Door & Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crates; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: it arrived today a little bent, It is not so well made as another brand that I bought from Amazon recently ( I have three whippets) it is about an inch shorter than some other brands 42" which is fine if you have a short big dog, but my dog could use the extra height. Its easy to assemble.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zanies Cuddly Berber Fleece 8-Inch Babies Dog Toy,; Brand: Zanies; Review: my dogs love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet's House Dog Collars for Large Dogs Bling Valued Dog Collars for Large Dogs 2 inch Dog Collar for Large; Brand: EASTOP; Review: awesome collars for the price! Super cute! well made great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We returned yet again to this excellent hotel. Compliments to the new chef, the menu and choices were excellent. Jane and Steve are always very welcoming. Monica and Marius do an excellent job in the dining room with their team. We cannot wait to return next year to see that stunning view.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand at Grasmere; City: Grasmere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We’ve just returned from our 3rd stay this year at the Gold Rill. It’s the perfect location for easy walking and is very close to the village, yet in a quiet location. The food was excellent, our compliments to the kitchen staff. We wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else when we visit the Lake District.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Old Waverley Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: We have just returned from our first visit to Edinburgh [January 2012], and our choice of hotel was excellent. The restaurant was first class and, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very nice, but could have done with a bit more draw space, the bathroom was well decorated and the extractor fan wasn’t noisy like some hotels. The room had a “Princes Street” view, and although the road outside was very busy, the noise wasn’t unbearable and it didn’t interrupt our sleep. The location was perfect for all the main attractions, and was literally across the road from the railway station. The only adverse comment was the strong smell of soap in reception and on the stairs. I would imagine that the smell had permutated from the “Lush” shop next door. We stayed for 3 nights and booked our evening meal when we booked the room, it’s easier than walking around trying to find somewhere to eat. We would definitely recommend the hotel, and when we return to Edinburgh, I know where we will be staying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We stayed at the Windmills during early September, and had 10 days of sunshine to compliment that fantastic view. Jane and Steve have great teams, a good chef, excellent staff in the dinning room, as well as the reception and bar staff, not forgetting the staff you don't see who service the rooms. Nothing is too much trouble for any of them. Monica & Marion in the dining room and Marius in the bar where really helpful. A room with a view is a must. We will be back next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Horizon Hotel; City: St Martin Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: We have just returned from a weeks stay at the Blue Horizon. The location is stunning and the food is excellent. The focal point during the evening is the bar, which supplies the local beers and a good and varied selection of wine. The hotel is superbly run by Julie and Ray, together with the other staff, they made our stay a good experience. We'll have no hesitation in returning for another stay, and would recommend this hotel which gives you 3 star service, but it can only get 2 stars. Julie will explain why when you get there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashfield House Weddings; City: Wigan Greater Manchester England; Review: Our son and daughter-in-law got married here yesterday (3rd August). Thank you to all the hotel staff and management who went out of their way to make this their perfect day. The food was excellent, the Langtree looked stunning for both the ceremony and the wedding breakfast. Thank you so much for all your hard work. P.S. The hotel room was okay as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: Once again we have to praise Jane & Steve, and all the other staff for their wonderful hospitality, they were all so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. From our arrival at reception, to the dining room team and bar staff, all made you feel at home. A fantastic view, made better if you have a sea view, and one you can never tire of seeing. Can’t wait to return!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpenhotel Kitzbuehel; City: Kitzbuhel Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We’ve just returned from a week’s stay at the “Alpenhotel” Our stay was made better by the excellent service from all the staff, they all spoke excellent English, which was better than our limited German. The hotel is in a fabulous location next to a stunning lake, the food was really good with a variety of choices. The room and the hotel were spotlessly clean. The hotel even provided a mini bus to take you into Kitzbuehel, which was only a 30 minute walk away. There is also a train station (unmanned), should you wish to travel to nearby towns, with a regular service. The owner Annemarie was very friendly and extremely co-operative for any needs you require. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will definitely return in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We have just returned to the Windmills for our 17th visit to this wonderful hotel, they must be doing something right. The staff cannot be more accommodating, Jane and Steve head a fantastic team who are all "simply the best". Katie & Jonny in Reception are very helpful, Monica and the rest of the restaurant/kitchen team cannot do enough for you and really brighten up your day. While Marius and Miguel in the bar are serving the usual drinks plus tea & coffee for the diners, plus the bar meals, they both very hard and are pleasant with it. The view, the rooms and food cannot be faulted. We have had a wonderful holiday this year and cannot wait to do it all again in 2015. Jane and Steve should be very proud.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Natura Palace SPA; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: This was our first visit to Lanzarote and we definitely chose the right hotel. Perfect location, quiet but within easy walking distance to the busier part of Playa Blanca. Our sea view was restricted by trees and the tea/coffee/milk was not replenished each day, so we decided to buy our own in the shop across the road from the hotel. Otherwise we have no complaints, we thought the cleanliness of the hotel was exceptional and with a wide selection of food at breakfast and evening meal, from the buffet service. The food is the pool side café was very good, both in quality and price compared to other bars we had lunch in. The area around the two pools was clean and tidy, and plenty of sun beds to choose from, with no reserving of the sun beds. The Reception Staff were very helpful and friendly, the hotel offered entertainment every night, we attended for a couple of nights and they were entertaining. They also had a couple of nights with a piano player in the lobby bar, which was good back ground music whilst having a drink. Our room was quiet spacious, with good size wardrobes and plenty of hangers. The bathroom too had plenty of room to put your toiletries, and also contained a hairdryer. In summary it was a good choice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpenhotel Kitzbuehel; City: Kitzbuhel Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We had just had our second visit to the Alpen Hotel, and we remain as impressed as on our first visit. The staff were friendly, and very helpful, they all spoke very good English. We went on an organised walk, by one of the staff (Kathrin), which was a very enjoyable day out. The hotel doesn't have a pool, but it has a huge lake, with sunbeds and umbrellas. The locals all come to the lake for a swim, as they don't have any beaches. You can walk around the lake, in about 30-40 minutes and see some local wildlife. The is a good choice of local food in the restaurant, and they provide an English menu. We upgraded to a comfort room and had a room with two balconies, one overlooking the lake and the other overlooking the front entrance, we even found BBC1 & 2 so we could keep up with Wimbledon. Annemarie runs an excellent hotel, she even took us into Kitzbuhel one evening to see a brass band concert. We will definitely return in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We have just had a wonderful 10 days at the Windmills, yet again we have nothing but praise for the hotel and its staff – nothing is ever too much trouble. There was a good choice on both the breakfast & dinner menus, and the bar food options looked good as well. We had a fantastic time, even the Red Arrows did a fly past, we will be doing it all again next year, with our kids and grandson. Again thanks to Jane, Steve and all their staff. 5 Stars all round.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Wirral Heswall Hotel; City: Heswall Wirral Merseyside England; Review: We stayed here for a night, whilst we attended a Family Wedding nearby. The booking and the check in were all very easy. All the guests who stayed here complimented it for the clean rooms, and just like "Lenny" we all had good night's sleep. The next morning we went for breakfast, which offered a good selection and was freshly cooked. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. In summary and excellent stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand at Grasmere; City: Grasmere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We’ve just spent a lovely weekend at the Grand, we must admit we were a little apprehensive about all the changes that had been made, having visited the hotel several times in it’s previous life, but we were pleasantly surprised. The room was exceptionally luxurious, the lounge, bar and restaurant were great improvement. The staff as ever, were helpful and friendly and even the weather was perfect. We are not to sure about the menu choices and prices, but apart from that is was perfect. We will be returning to the hotel, which has fantastic views and is in a great location for all that Grasmere has to offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We’ve visited the Windmills on many occasions but this time we returned and brought our family, one son with his wife and his son, whilst our eldest who was on his own. It was our grandson’s first holiday, and he had an excellent stay at the Windmills and a big thank you to all the staff that made the trip first class. As usual the food was excellent with good choices for every taste, and with a good choice of wine at reasonable prices. We’ll be doing it all again in September, and hopefully the weather will be just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We have just enjoyed another fantastic holiday at this superb hotel. It never fails to give us a wonderful time, the staff are so obliging Jane & Steve should be proud of themselves. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who likes peace and quiet with a wonderful view and superb food either in the restaurant or in the bar, both offer good choices. The bus service is excellent, and very near the hotel, and you can get to most places on the island very easily. We may have to return again just to make sure that we like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Savoy Gardens; City: Funchal Madeira Madeira Islands; Review: This was our first visit to Madeira, and we definitely chose a really good hotel. The staff were excellent, with a special mentions to Priscilla in the restaurant, who met us every morning with a smile and a chat. There was plenty of choice in the restaurant both at breakfast and dinner. Carlos kept us entertained in the bars, whilst Zamir (the holiday rep) who gave us excellent information about seeing as much of Madeira as we wanted. Finally there was Michal, who was full of enthusiasm to keep everyone happy, his poolside quiz was very entertaining. We would recommend the hotel, the location may be the only downside, with steep walks back from town, but a taxi is about 5 Euros, we prefer a hotel with a great view, and away from a busy town. We will go back in the future and get a sea view room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We can only repeat what we have said before about this superb hotel, Steve and Jane have an excellent team of staff. We must mention Monica & Marian in the restaurant, who will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Marius and Miguel in the bar, who give you a warm and friendly service, and who do a very good selection of cocktails. Then there are Jessica, Teo and Annie on the reception desk, who always give you a friendly welcome and make you feel special. The only thing that let us down was the weather, and you can’t blame the hotel for that! We will continue to recommend this hotel as the best in Jersey, there is no where with a view quite like the Windmills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loch Tummel Hotel; City: Tummel Bridge Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel, the hotel is very modern and the rooms spacious. Having been on other coach holidays before, this was the best. The location was stunning, the hotel and staff were wonderful, the food was excellent with a good selection to suit all tastes. Having 4 coach parties in the hotel, didn’t faze the staff, everything was well organised and ran smoothly. We were very impressed with Lochs & Glens, and will recommend them to friends and family, and we will return in the future. Our driver Chris, needs a special mention. Excellent service by everyone. 10 out of 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windmills Hotel; City: St Brelade Jersey Channel Islands; Review: We can't praise this hotel enough, we have been many times, and this year we brought our family, including our 3 year old grandson. The location and view from the Windmills Hotel overlooking St Brelades Bay, as ever was superb. The food was excellent, the sea view rooms are a must, and the pool was very warm which my grandson loved. Thank you to Jane, Steve and Annie for making us feel welcome, all the staff are brilliant, you have the best team ever. We cannot wait to return next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpenhotel Kitzbuehel; City: Kitzbuhel Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: This was our 3rd visit to the Alpenhotel in 5 years, this is a lovely hotel by a lake. We had a large room with a balcony, which overlooked the lake with the magnificent views behind. The room was very clean and tidy, it had lots of room for the two of us. The staff were very friendly and helpful and all spoke good English, Lena and Andrea in the bar, always remembered your drinks order and also your room number. The food was very good, it was different to what we are used too, but we managed to find something to eat each night, and whilst we were there we had 2 special evening meals, plus entertainment on two nights. The town of Kitzsbuhel is only a 30 minute walk, along a well signed pathway, and through a park into the town centre, or there is another walk which takes about 40 minutes, which is just as pretty. We couldn't fault our holiday, and this hotel is well worth a visit, and I've no doubt we will return in the future. Thank you for a lovely holiday, Markus and his team are doing an excellent job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUI SENSIMAR Savoy Gardens; City: Funchal Madeira Madeira Islands; Review: This was our second visit to the Savoy Gardens, our first being in May 2017, and it was another good choice, upon arrival at the hotel, our cases were waiting for us, and we all sat down for a warm welcome by the staff plus a welcoming glass of sparkling wine. They came around with our room keys, so there was no queuing at the reception desk. Our room on the 5th floor was spotless and reasonably sized, it had A/C and a fridge. Breakfast and the evening meals are all buffet with lots to choose from, the pool is a good size and there is a pool bar open during the day. There is also a roof top terrace with a reasonable amount of sun beds/loungers for sunbathing. This hotel has everything for a great holiday. We will return as this is becoming one of our favourite places to stay. Zamir the Tui rep is probably the best rep we have ever had, nothing is too much trouble for him, he looks after his guests, and is always trying to get a good deal for them. We had a couple of very good organised trips which were well worth the money. Other holiday makers have complained about the steep hills around the hotel, if you are reasonably mobile it shouldn’t be too much of a problem, it’s about a half hour walk into Funchal, and a 5 euro taxi ride back. We will probably return again, and will look forward to it with great anticipation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Newforge House; City: Magheralin County Armagh Northern Ireland; Review: I spent a weekend away in Newforge House (near Lurgan and Moira in Northern Ireland, about 30/40 minutes from Armagh and from Belfast) in August 07. We went up for a 2-night break from life in hectic Dublin. The website is [-] - it is one of the properties listed in the Blue Book. I loved the place. It is a country house, 6 bedrooms run by a young couple. It was the husband's family house, lovingly restored as a guesthouse. We stayed in a superior room which was just beautiful. the friends we went with previously stayed in a standard room and while they thought the superior room was definitely nicer they said the standard rooms were good too. I didn't see the standard room but if I was going back I would book our superior room again, I really liked it (if you look at the pictures of the rooms on the website, it's the top one, the Beaumont. Bathroom is massive and very modern without being out of character). We had a weekend package GBP170 each, so GBP340 for me and my husband (and our 10 month old baby). For this we got 2 nights in a superior room, dinner on one night, Pimms and gorgeous canapes in the drawing room before dinner and a picnic basket with lovely ham, artisan cheeses and cakes on the Saturday. Lovely breakfast both mornings. Food was delicious. You can only dine in the house if you are a guest (or a guest of a guest) and if you give 24 hours notice. As there are only 6 rooms chances are you will have the dining room largely to yourself - we were the only ones there. The husband is a trained chef and the meal was one of the best I've had in some time. You can sit in the drawing room in the evenings and they will serve you drinks there if you wish. There are individual tables in the dining room so you choose when you would like to have dinner and you sit with your own party (i.e. it's not one of those communal dining experiences). The house is very relaxed, very child friendly without being overrun by kids, the couple who run it are lovely and do not intrude at all on your holiday but are happy to offer information and conversation if you wish. The decor is beautiful and the food scrumptious. For anyone who lives in Dublin I'd recommend it as a weekend getaway especially with the new Dundalk / Newry road (and the port tunnel is only EUR3 at weekends, if you live on the South side).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peri s Hotel; City: Artemida East Attica Region Attica; Review: Lovely people, picked us up at the airport and dropped us back to the airport the following day to collect our rental car. We had a room with a cot for our child, breakfast (very basic) and the 2 transfers all included for EUR85. On the negative side, don't expect much from the rooms, the beds are hard (this is true for almost all the places we stayed in Greece this summer but Peris in particular). They have all the essentials but are really, really, really basic. The planes are really noisy but if you switch on the aircon and leave it on all night it will drown them out. Would recommend it purely for value for money. Otherwise it wouldn't be on my list.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heliotopos Apartments; City: Tolon Argolis Region Peloponnese; Review: We had a lovely clean apartment, double room for us and a sleeping area in the kitchen/diner for our child. The pool area on the roof is really pleasant with great views. Gunda the manager was brilliant with our child and really made us feel welcome. Location is great, just a short walk down the hill to the town (despite appearances, when you are driving to the apartment it seems miles away). Plenty of parking. For the money, these rooms are teriffic value. Hope to come back here some day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Hill Apartments; City: Pelekas Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: We stayed in Green Hill Apartments for the second week of our Corfu holiday in August 2011. We had a 2-bedroom apartment. The views from our apartment were fantastic. We had an enormous balcony looking out over the bay and the sandy beach below. Sitting here at night-time with the candles lit, looking out over the twinkling lights below and the illuminated swimming pool – magic. The swimming pool was wonderful. Truly relaxing place with a small beach bar, hammocks in the shade, comfy sun loungers and an infinity pool. The décor in the rooms themselves was quite traditional but nice. On balance, in reality the website probably shows this place off to its best and while the property is nice it is not quite as high end as the website might suggest. Rooms were cleaned every 3 days or so but bins were emptied more regularly. We felt you definitely need a car here as it is on a very steep windy road between Pelekas town and the beach. It is possible to walk from here to Pelekas town and back to eat in the evenings, but not without a torch, and not without taking your life in your hands! The only issue here for us was the sleep quality. The place was very quiet, but the beds were really hard, the pillows very uncomfortable and the airconditioning would periodically start whining loudly and wake us up in the middle of the night. If you’re a heavy sleeper these things won’t bother you and this property would be great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ilisia Hotel; City: Athens Attica; Review: We stay in the Ilisia in Athens because it is convenient for visiting relatives who are based in Kessariani. We were a bit disappointed this time because we normally book a particular room on the top floor which is at the back away from the road (very quiet) and which has a separate sleeping area for our daughter. We had booked that room, but were given on arrival a totally different double room with a child bed in it (so no room to swing a cat) which was at the front on the road. We weren’t that happy, but in the end we kept the air conditioning on all night which blocked out almost all the road noise. The location of this hotel is not bad, it’s just beside the Hilton, and it’s cheap for Athens.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monemvasia Village; City: Monemvasia Monemvasia Municipality Laconia Region Peloponnese; Review: We picked this place primarily because it had a pool, and the pool was really nice. We got a basic but fine 2 bedroom bungalow in a small development of 15+ bungalows. The development is on the edge of Nea Monemvasia, slightly up the hill, a shortish walk into the centre of the new town. There is nobody permanent on site but the development is owned by the same people who own Villa Diamanti in Nea Monemvasia, so you pop into Villa Diamanti to check in and they bring you up the hill to Topalti. The linens were changed and the apartment cleaned every day, which we did not expect. This apartment would easily have slept 4 adults. The only negative here for us was the firmness of the beds – I know this is a common complaint in Greece but wow, these were very very firm indeed. There’s a bakery/icecream shop on the main road to the causeway called Charami (XARAMH) and my word I think it’s the best icecream we ever had. Every night we got a cone here before making our way home up the hill. Bliss. (I would especially recommend the ferrero, we tried almost every one and that was our favourite).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sands Beach Resort; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Just back from a 1-week break in Sands Beach and would definitely return. Went with 1 child (age 6) and we all had a great time. As mentioned previously, the rooms are pretty dated. Our room was a superior room in Plaza Verde (not sure what was superior about it!) and we did see a beachfront villa which looked much nicer. Having said that, we were happy enough with our room and the common facilities more than make up for any shortcomings in the decor. We counted 7 pools (not including kids pools) - the 25 metre training pool and the pool by the maitai bar were both heated, although with the wind coming from the beach the main heated pool can still feel cold. We did kayaking, rockpooling on the beach just outside the hotel, used the kids club on a few occasions and also the pools, tennis court and table tennis. Some facilities are better than others but the main thing was that there was plenty of variety and the pool areas are great. There are also plenty of activities (e.g. zumba, tai chi, try dives in the pool etc, all free and all varying day by day). On the service front, there were a couple of issues. There were a couple of occasions where we had queries and the reception desk was simply not able to cope just after a flight arrived and we were waiting for ages to get some table tennis bats, or to have a quick query answered. The advertised tennis session did not take place and reception could not tell us why and didn't really seem to care overmuch either. These were annoying at the time but did not cause a major problem. It was a nice quiet complex, most people seemed to be early to bed and up around 8 with the kids in the mornings. Although there were nightly shows in the hotel bar it was not a tacky place in general and we strolled down every night to the restaurants in the resort (our favourite by a mile was Divina Italia). There wouldn't be enough in the resort itself to keep me entertained for 2 weeks, but for a week in the sun it was great. I'd recommend Sands Beach particularly for families with young children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sands Beach Resort; City: Costa Teguise Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Returned to Sands Beach this Easter having been there last Easter also. Really enjoyed the place again, and had learned a few things from our first visit that made this one easier. A couple of tips: 1. You can get beach towels at reception for a deposit of 15 euro each (refunded when you leave), so no need to pack these 2. If you book directly with the hotel they give you good deals, we got a much better deal this time round by booking directly rather than last year through a travel agent 3. the wind is quite something, so at easter time you need to bring cardigans / jumpers for the evening, and ideally watersports tops for the pool so you don't freeze 4. to swim in the 25 meter pool you need swimming caps, they are pricey to buy on site so bring with you if you plan to use it. Loved this pool, ploughed up and down the lanes every day and even our 7 year old enjoyed it too. you need a wristband to use the pool (eur5 each refundable deposit) 5. plenty of seaside stuff can either be got at reception (noodles, floats) for a refundable deposit, or found in the plastic boxes by the beach where people leave their unwanted spades, buckets, inflatables etc. There's also a library of leftover books in the bar, plenty there for adults but none for kids. So no need to bring a ton of books as you will pick up something there. 6. The restaurants in costa teguise can be a bit hit and miss. we did a good bit of research on tripadvisor before we left this year and were not disappointed. last year we just winged it and had a few bad meals. This is a great hotel for those who like to be a bit active on holiday, or those with kids.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outouloufari Village Holiday Club; City: Koutouloufari Hersonissos Crete; Review: Stayed here for 5 nights in August 2014. The room we had was standard quality, nice layout with a bedroom upstairs for us and a sitting area downstairs where one couch was made up as a bed for our daughter. The building we had was nice, old stone with a traditional cottage feel, slightly cramped. Most of the other apartments seemed to be more modern adobe characterless from the outside, did not see the inside of the modern ones. Price was reasonable at EUR90 per night. The location within Koutouloufari was great, right in the centre of the village and opposite a really excellent restaurant, Emmanuel. We had booked this place because it had a pool. The pool was large, but the sunbeds weren't comfortable and the layout of the sunbeds was less than ideal as the sunbed area is pretty cramped. As it happened, we discovered quickly that we didn't need a pool at all because Star Beach in Hersonissos has a completely free of charge, huge pool area for families with waterslides etc which our daughter loved and we spent every day there rather than at the pool in the Village Holiday Club. So if you have kids and have a car, I would say there is no need to choose accomodation with a pool as you can use the one at Star Beach and it will be much better than the one in your accommodation. If you don't have kids, you might find Star Beach to be a bit chaotic - it's all about fun and action and not really about relaxation / calm!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rimida Villas; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Just back from a 5 night stay in Rimida. This was great value (in Santorini terms!) at EUR200 for a caldera view room to sleep us and our 7 year old in 2 separate sleeping areas, with a caldera view, breakfast on our patio overlooking the caldera and one of the biggest pools in Oia - this is not saying much, but still... The pool is shared between Rimida and another compex, Strogilii and is located half way between the 2, so a short walk from the room. The owner was helpful in organising taxis for us throughout the stay, and brought us breakfast every morning whenever we woke up and called for it. The facilities by the pool were great and included a fridge and kitchen where you could keep your water / snacks and a great shower/changing room which we used on the last day as we left in the evening. The style of the rooms as a traditional cave house might not be for everyone - we preferred the more modern blue/white decor of volcano villas where we stayed the last time. Volcano villas also had a better angle on the caldera. However with a small child the location here was better being closer to the centre of Oia so less of a walk into town. The cave bedrooms have no windows so sleep quality was very good with no light and no noise in the room. Would certainly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Esthisis Suites; City: Platanias Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: This place was excellent value at EUR100 per night in August. We had just come from somewhere else where we paid EUR90 per night and this place was in a different class altogether. A lot more luxurious than the typical Greek rooms - comfy beds, big bed for us (super king size I think) and a very comfy couch/bed in the living room for our daughter, tons of space, really well equipped kitchen, those lovely mechanised blinds outside your windows that give you a pitch black room to sleep in, comfy sunbeds by the pool, all very modern and stylish. Great sleep quality in a quiet location and we heard no noise at all from the neighbouring apartment (could be a concern based on other reviews); our bedroom was not ajoining any other apartment. The onwers are a very friendly family who gave us a map on the first day and pointed out places of interest. We did a lot of day trips from here to various beaches/ towns on the western side of the island and it was great for that. You do need a car as it is a bit of a walk from the beach, and on a few days the beach itself was too windy to swim so having the car meant we could go to calmer beaches elsewhere on the island. The location was not as good for visiting Chania old town as we had imagined it would be - it is only around 14km but Chania gets so busy, and it is hard to find parking, so by the time we had parked and entered Chania old town in the evenings it had taken us 35-40 minutes. If you are going to Platanias I would highly recommend staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina Piccola; City: Manarola Cinque Terre Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: The hotel is well located within Manarola, close to the seafront and to the train station without having to lug the bags up interminable steps. Our room (one of the newly refurbished ones) was pleasant and very stylish, but small. The hotels in this part of the world are all very basic, so for what we were expecting the nice decor here was a pleasant surprise. The breakfast was excellent, lovely pastries and a buffet selection with scrambled or boiled eggs on request. The one downside was the sleep quality - noise travels very much between the rooms so whenever anyone was up in the hotel having breakfast (and we were 3 floors up), you were wakened. At one point I thought the people in the room beside me were IN our room, their conversation seemed so loud. And the bin collector collected the glass bottles without fail at 8am each morning from all of the surrounding businesses so there was a lot of clattering each morning. The beds were extremely hard also and we kept waking up at intervals to shake the numbness out of whatever side we were sleeping on. I'm a frequent traveller to Greece and no stranger to the hard beds, but these were really extreme. To put the noise in context though, this area attracts hikers not partiers, so generally there was no noise in the hotel after midnight as everyone was asleep, and breakfast does not start until 8. I didn't really mind on this particular holiday being woken up at 8 as we wanted to get up and go hiking anyway. But I would have to give sleep quality an overall poor rating here. I'm not sure you would get anywhere better in the cinque terre, so maybe it's just a case of bring the earplugs!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relais Chateaux Il Bottaccio; City: Montignoso Province of Massa Carrara Tuscany; Review: Stayed here for a night in October 2014. The room was big (the second "twin bed" was a sofa bed but we knew that in advance, so no problem there). The art and architecture of the place is lovely but the grounds around it are very small so overall it is not as imposing as it appears from the internet pictures. The real issue here for us was the food quality. Breakfast at EUR28 each was simply not good - the coffees and pastries we were served in our small hotel in the Cinque Terre the following day were ten times better. Being presented with a breakfast card to fill out while still having our dinner the previous evening was simply weird. We arranged to have dinner at 8, and went down to the terrace at 7:30 ish for a pre-dinner drink, but were not brought to our table until 9. Food was nicely presented but was not tasty and was massively overpriced. Service was very stilted. Not sure why this is a Relais & Chateau property, it doesn't live up to the name.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Paris Vendome; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: The hotel is in a wonderful location - a stones throw one direction from the louvre, in another direction from the champs elysees, and in another direction from Opera/Galeries LaFayette, and right on the river for access to the musee d'orsay, the bridges of Paris etc. There is a lovely winter garden area in a central courtyard downstairs for coffee/tea/wine and the elaborate decor of some of the function rooms is fantastic. Staff very helpful and service was prompt. My bedroom was small, and the food was not great (ate here for lunch and dinner as part of a conference) - would recommend eating elsewhere. Direct bus to Charles De Gaulle airport is a 5-10 minute stroll away at place de l'opera, leaves every 15 minutes and costs EUR10.50 compared to a taxi which was EUR50.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Vistana Villages International Drive; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Checked in here after a long flight and were sent to an apartment which was very large, but with a strange musty smell and lacking in any real feeling of luxury, and we were told that we would have to make the couch into a bed for our daughter ourselves as housekeeping had knocked off for the day. Not the best start. We then realised our room (building 1 or 2) was right beside the pool where loud music played from 7am to late at night - I think the pool was open to 1am. Although on the top floor the music was very loud so we asked to move. We were told we could move once without charge but if we did not like the second room we would be charged to move again. The second room (building 13) was quite far away from the rest of the resort, at the back of the complex, but very quiet. Same musty smell and huge rooms without any real creature comforts. Bed was comfy and kitchen well equipped. The following day we woke up and found the pool areas and had a whole different impression of the resort. Based on the rooms and pretty unfriendly check-in / reception experience we were not hopeful. However the pool areas were wonderful, 2 good pool areas with plenty for kids and a pleasant breakfast area. We swam late at night one evening in the lit up pool and it was magical. One of the best pool areas of any hotel I have stayed in so this is a good choice with kids.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pierre Vacances Residence Cannes Verrerie; City: Cannes French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Al; Review: Stayed here not as a P&V holidaymaker but rented one of the privately owned apartments (they are all pretty much the same). The pluses: - Great sea view from the balcony - 2 nice pools - a stone's throw from the seafront (although the seafront just beside the apartment is not great; you need to walk up a few hundred metres to get to an area where there is a bit more space and a more inviting sea) - great regular bus service into Cannes at the end of the road. We used this almost every night and once during the day to go to Cannes beach, which was much nicer than the beach at La Bocca - supermarket close by, also a decent bakery with nice outside seating area for breakfast The minuses: - we were there in August and the pools were crowded, so much so that no matter how early we went down in the mornings there were no sunbeds for us. - the apartments are tiny. Our bedroom was smaller than the bedroom we had in a chalet at a campsite (which prior to this was the smallest bedroom we had ever slept in). - the bedroom window looked out onto the general corridor. So as people go back to their rooms in the evenings not only do you hear them but you are also periodically flooded with light as they press the automatic switches to turn on the corridor lights. - noise travels a lot at night. It feels as if the neighbours are IN your apartment. - no aircon (we were supplied with a fan by our owner which was a huge help, I don't think P&V supply a fan, which would be a reason to rent privately) - not much atmosphere in La Bocca by night. You really need to go in to Cannes town to eat if you want any atmosphere In summary, this is a good property if you are looking to visit Cannes on the cheap. For us location and pool facilities are more important than luxury in the property itself, and so this property scored reasonably well - the pool was nice, the fact that there are 2 pools with quite different feels is good, and the bus service into Cannes from here was great. However if you can afford to stay in Cannes itself, do. La Bocca does not really offer much in itself, but offers the opportunity to access Cannes from a cheaper base.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel de l Opera; City: Toulouse Haute Garonne Occitanie; Review: Location was perfect. Bang in the middle of Toulouse. Online price booking directly with the hotel worked out EUR150 per night for a twin room which was good value. Friendly receptionist. Unfortunately the room looked like a brothel, being decorated entirely in dark red! The twin beds were really a double bed with a division down the centre - we had hoped for a bit more space between the beds but it would have been fine for a couple. The bar service was very slow although the bar was quite nice. Overall I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Toulouse as the location cannot be beaten.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amathus Beach Hotel Rhodes; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: We booked this online through one of the cheapo booking sites and got a family room (almost double height with mezzanine and 2 double beds, one downstairs for kids and one upstairs for the adults, 2 bathrooms, full height glass windows out onto terrace overlooking pools and sea) for EUR169 including breakfast for the 3 of us. At that price it was terrific value. The hotel interior itself is quite dated and in need of some TLC, but the pool areas are fantastic. The beach is quite windy so great for wave jumping and our 9-year old loved it. It would not be great for swimming though as it is so wavy so wouldn't really be suitable if you have smaller kids. In that respect it is no different to any of the beaches this side of the island - for calm waters you need to head over to the Eastern side of the island. Breakfast was chaotic and not at all relaxing. A huge buffet selection but the quality of the individual items was not great. Staff are constantly clearing away plates to recycle them for others arriving and once breakfast finishes (10) you certainly do not feel encouraged to linger. For us with a 9-year old the most important aspect of this hotel was the pool areas and they would be hard to beat, with a large selection including a small indoor pool, a quiet rooftop pool where kids are allowed and a very large busy pool around the resort gardens with plenty going on (water volleyball, water fitness / zumba etc) - the pool is so big that even when there are activities there is still plenty of pool left over for people who do not want to take part. The bus outside takes you to Rhodes town in 20 minutes. We were surprised at the extent to which the noise from the road penetrated as far as the rooms (we could hear the motorbikes) but we left the aircon on and that helped drown them out. We weren't bothered at all by aircraft noise during our holiday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: COOEE Alpin Hotel Kitzbueheler Alpen; City: St Johann in Tirol Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: We were here for a ski holiday for 1 week in December 2016. We were really happy with the hotel - modern facilities, rooms are just as they appear on the internet. We had a family room which was 2 full size hotel rooms with an interconnecting door. Food was quite nice - we were not on half board but ate here for one dinner and one lunch. Breakfasts were fine, not a huge selection but everything we wanted. Right next to the skilifts for one of the red slopes, the toboggan run and the nursery slopes/kids beginner ski school. A pleasant walk into town in the evenings and a short walk from the main ski lift serving the majority of slopes. Great room for storing ski equipment and nice sauna area at the top of the hotel. We had nothing to fault the hotel on other than the fact that it was very quiet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and felt a bit abandoned (not the hotel's fault and business picked up once Christmas was over). When we arrived there was another couple on our bus who wanted to be transferred to another hotel as they felt this one was a bit "like a hospital" - it could have a modern institutional feel alright to some people so if you are looking for a romantic wooden chalet with an open log fire this is not for you. If you would like clean, functional, modern and well situated (albeit on the edge of town rather than right in the centre) then I would highly recommend Adeo Alpin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DesignPalacioFlats; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: The location here is perfect - close to all the main sights. We saw 3 apartments and they were all nice but the 2-bedroom one (no. 4 I think) was the star as it had tons of period features. They all have exposed stone, nice artwork, really quiet and great sleep quality. We had not expected the price to include a generous breakfast box with pastries, bread, ham / cheese, yoghurt, fresh OJ. Really well equipped and excellent location. Our apartments were a bit cold and hard to heat up, hence the 4 stars - if we had been there in less inclement weather would probably have given 5 stars. Taxi transfers to and from the airport were organised by the reception and worked out very well and at a comparatively low cost.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Hoteliere La Renardiere; City: Samoens Grand Massif Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alp; Review: We had a very pleasant stay here in late March 2018. There is a lovely lounge/bar area with a fireplace and boardgames / books to read are available. The pool / Jacuzzi area is small but functional and very welcome after a day skiing. Location is great - short walk to town but more importantly the free ski bus passes by at the end of the driveway and takes you straight to the main skilift. We had a 2-bedroom apartment (1 bedroom with 2 beds and a double bed in the lounge). The fact that the kids bedroom opened directly into ours was not really ideal but otherwise the apartment itself was fine. The only downside for us was that noise travels quite a bit. Breakfast starts at 7:45 and most people seemed to get ready before that and head downstairs at around 7:30. If you want to get up early this would not be a problem but if you wanted a lie-on it is not great unless you are a heavy sleeper. The property was very quiet at night, the only issue was in the morning time. Staff are helpful. The property is well priced, but be prepared for extra charges (e.g. pool towels are 5 euro each, breakfast 12 euro each etc).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Central Palace Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Happy with this hotel. Excellent location and good breakfast for the price. Just round the corner and a block down from the ben thanh night food street market which we loved. All major sights and nightlife within walking distance. Rooftop pool with small sunbed area and a bar with lovely views of the city (very quiet at night though). Breakfast was very varied. We had a family room for 3 which was a little tight on space but perfectly adequate, although they only left us 2 of everything (robes, towels, pool towels etc). Nice touches like a complementary cake (unrequested) on my husband's birthday. The room was nothing special. On the 3rd of our 3 nights we were affected by loud karaoke music from a nearby bar until after 3am. The other 2 nights (Saturday and Sunday) were very quiet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Palm Garden Beach Resort Spa; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Stayed here in June 2018 and definitely felt underwhelmed by the resort. It may have been 5 star once but feels a bit unloved now. Decor and pool area could do with a revamp as could general attention to detail in the rooms. Although there is a free shuttle bus to Hoi An, the timing is erratic (the only buses in the evening are at 4 and 8, returning at 8;30 at the latest) but taxis are easily available outside the hotel. There is nothing wrong with the facilities, they just don’t have the deluxe feel we were hoping for. I would rate this resort a good 3 star.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Portland Design Works Danger Zone Tail Light; Brand: Portland Design Works; Review: This is an excellent tail light, with great light output and battery life. I commute to work in the Seattle year-round, and having good lights on my bike is paramount to my safety. I feel much more safe with this out back than I did with the other lights I've owned in the past. I've been using the Danger Zone for a few months now, during the worst of Seattle's rainy season, and it hasn't skipped a beat (i.e. weather-proofing is good). The mounting bracket is a bit flimsy, but hasn't given my any trouble. It's the exact same mount as you will find with the commonly used Planet Bike Superflash models (and numerous other tail lights), so it's not like the mount for the Danger Zone is any worse than many other lights out there. The author of the most negative review on Amazon for the Danger Zone gave it 3/5 stars because the mount didn't keep the light properly aligned when using it on a mountain bike trail. I think this is absurd for a few reasons. First among them being: why in the world would you ever be riding a mountain bike hard on a XC trail at night? And if you were, do you really need a tail light when you're in the woods? Secondly, I definitely suspect the author did not have his light adequately tightened, since I have my Danger Zone mounted to a mountain bike, and I bomb over curbs every single day of the week and my light has not budged a single time. I do not pamper my bike at all, and the Danger Zone has held up beautifully. Purchase with confidence, this product deserves 5/5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO XT/LX 9sp chainring, 104BCD x 32t - sil; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: I have been commuting on the same bike for the last ten years. Eventually, the chain started skipping out back, so I replaced the chain and rear cassette hoping that would fix the skipping. It did, sort of... While it stopped skipping at the rear cassette, the chain then began skipping at the front crank while under heavy load. This was particularly disconcerting, since you do NOT want the crank to skip when you're really pedaling very hard. There were a few times that the crank skipped so badly and with such force that I nearly lost grip of the handlebars and almost went over them. It turns out that replacing my chain had introduced a new problem, which was that my center chainring was so worn out from the old chain that the new chain could not seat properly in the teeth of the chainring, hence the new skipping up front. Shipping by this vendor was incredibly quick (shipped same day, and arrived one day earlier than USPS thought it would), and the part I received was 100% identical to the old part I removed from my bike. Most importantly, it fixed the problem, so my bike now works beautifully again. I'm looking forward to another ten years of commuting on this bike, and it's very nice to be able simply replace worn out parts as they age, rather than having to buy a new bike altogether. Bike is a Trek 8900 with Shimano XT components from about 2001.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SwissStop Disc Brake Pads; Brand: Swiss Stop; Review: I log over 5,000 miles per year while commuting year-round in Seattle. Given how wet and hilly Seattle is, I was blowing through organic compound brake pads quite quickly, and suffering from poor wet braking performance. The SwissStop sintered metallic pads solve both of those problems. They are extremely long lasting and do not suffer nearly as much from reduced stopping ability in the wet as do organic pads. The sintered metallic compound will wear out the brake rotor more quickly than organic pads, but that's something I'm certainly willing to put up with. Noise wise, they have not been troublesome. I get the occasional squeal when they're wet (like pretty much all disc brakes), but they are quiet enough in the dry to not be of concern. Also, I use the SwissStop 15S pads with TRP Spyre brake calipers, which are not listed as being compatible. They are. They fit just like the stock TRP pads that came with my Spyre brakes, with no modification or fussing. Just drop 'em in and ride. I highly recommend these pads, especially if you ride in the rain and/or live in a hilly area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shimano 105 5800 CN-HG600 11 Speed Chain; Brand: ; Review: Great product. I commute over 5,000 miles annually, so I go through a few chains per year due to stretch. This is standard equipment on my Cannondale Synapse Disc 5 105, and the shifting with my 11-speed Shimano 105-5800 is beautiful. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gore Bike Wear Road OverShoes; Brand: Gore Bike Wear; Review: I ride year-round in Seattle, and these are what I use to keep my feet dry'ish. I've had them for a few years now, and while I've done a good amount of damage to the underside from standing on pavement with them (minimally), they are still holding together. As far as protection from water goes, they are okay. They do a decent job of keeping your shoes dry, but your ankles will get wet. Would I buy them again? Yeah, probably. I just wish they used a bit more GoreTex material rather thank skimping on it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FSA Pro Road Chainring; Brand: FSA; Review: Works perfectly! I used as a replacement for the smaller chainring on my FSA Gossamer crankset.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO 5800 Road Bike Cassette; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Quality cassette. Nothing feels better than a fresh set of gears!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shimano Ultegra/XT CN-HG701-11 Chain 11 Speed One Size; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Quality product. Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Father & Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Maas Page; Review: Gripping from start to shocking end! Great character development, extreme suspense, and a twist I did not see coming. My favorite Tami Hoag work thus far. Hoping for a sequel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Cold Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Tami Hoag Page; Review: Intricate character development, beautifully woven suspenseful plot. Very knowledgable portrayal of the aftermath of physical and emotional trauma. Hard-to-put down work that grabs you right from the beginning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Manhattan Toy Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat 12" Soft Plush Toy; Brand: Manhattan Toy; Review: I thought it would be a better plushy for my grandson. I was so disappointed that I order Horton instead...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr Seuss Collection - Horton Plush; Brand: MiYim Simply Organic; Review: Son said grandson loved it! I can only hope that grandson's fascination with Dr. Suess will serve him well as he begins school.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon X & Y Primal Clash Set of Both Theme Decks; Brand: Pokemon; Review: Was perfect for birthday gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Jackson Pearl International Airport; City: Pearl Mississippi; Review: A few friends and I were staying the night. The staff was nice and the room was clean. BUT! Room service was to be desired. We called down to request more towels and were told that we would have to go down to the lobby to pick them up. A couple of ladies staying on our floor had the same problem. They came from the pool and had to walk to the lobby dripping wet to get towels. Also, when driving into the parking lot, mind the steep incline. I could barely see over the hood of my car driving in.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Suites; City: Metairie Louisiana; Review: The staff at the hotel were pleasant and helpful from check in until check out. We had a couple of problems with our room, but they were attentive and proactive in rectifying the problems. They were informative and VERY polite. One of my better stays in a hotel FOR SURE! It was close to restaurants and shopping. The Superdome was like 10min away. Literally the ONLY reason I can't give a 5/5 is because parking in the lot is extremely limited. We had to park on the street. But I would definitely recommend this hotel, and I'd revisit it on my next trip to New Orleans! My friends would, too (and they're pickier than I am).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel Suites; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: A very good stay....I would consider staying here again. The location was remote which was fine with me, the complimentary breakfast was filling, and the service was superb. Very clean. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof PLUS Huntsville; City: Huntsville Texas; Review: I recently stayed at this hotel for 6 nights for a work assignment. It was a very decent hotel. It was cleaner than I expected, although I did find random strands of hair on the towels and linens, but I brought my own towels so wasn't too big a deal for me. Also, there are no elevators, so key tip: if you are unable to climb stairs (or you brought a ton of luggage like me), request a room on the first floor. Never got a chance to see the pool but in passing, so can't give you any tips about that. The parking lot is NOT ideal. It is small and fills quickly. There's fresh coffee every morning, the staff was pleasant, and there's plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby if you need to grab a bite or run some errands. Oh, and there's a Dairy Queen like 25 ft from the hotel if you don't feel like driving. I'd stay here again if I needed to. It was an overall great experience for the cost.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vagabond Inn Glendale; City: Glendale California; Review: This hotel was impressive! It was so clean and Jazmin at the front desk was so friendly! There is an elevator for those with lots of luggage or wheelchairs. The complimentary breakfast was perfect for me, I'm not used to eating a big breakfast and I tend to eat later in the morning. Breakfast was from 6-10a. Fruit, oatmeal, pastries, coffee, and various teas. The room was spacious, the bed was so comfortable, and check out wasn't until noon so I didn't have to rush to get up and get out. The area was safe enough for a morning walk. I only stayed one night and the night I got in, I'd just flown into town but there seemed to be plenty of shopping and things to do in the area. I would most definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Skullcandy Fix In-Ear Headphones w/ Mic3; Brand: Skullcandy; Review: These headphones sound great in-eat. Also stick in my ear for my entire 20-mile run! Much better than other headphones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kids - Green - CH68KG05; Brand: Kidz Gear; Review: So it's a pretty good headset. the wire for max volume doesn't work as well as I envisioned. It seems to not work unless I plug in a few times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WD My Book Studio 1 TB FireWire 800 External Hard Drive; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Drive hasn't failed me yet. This is my 4th WD hard drive and everyone one has been great. I really love the Firewire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Google Nexus 10 (Wi-Fi only, 32 GB); Brand: Samsung; Review: This is the best tablet you can buy for Android. It's the best 10-inch tablet. Amazon Warehouse Deals is the best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kidz Gear CH68KG04 Wired Headphones For Kids – Blue; Brand: Kidz Gear; Review: So it's a pretty good headset. the wire for max volume doesn't work as well as I envisioned. It seems to not work unless I plug in a few times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-Inch Tablet (16 GB, Titanium Bronze); Brand: Samsung; Review: Bought this tablet and upgraded from a Tab Pro 8.4. 1. The tablet is so thin and light. 2. Screen is best ever on a tablet. The resolution and Super Amoled display is just terrific. Magazines and movies are a treat to watch. 3. Fast. With 3gb of RAM, this thing flies. This tablet is the best android tablet ever created. Samsung gets it right with Multiwindpw and other customizations that make this Tab S really great. The size is perfect and with an optional keyboard case, this thing can be a laptop replacement. What a terrific tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VIAS Desktop/Lavalier microphone with tie-clip, folding microphone base, foam windscreen and carrying pouch. Skype, MSN, videoconferencing, gaming, dictation,; Brand: Gaisny; Review: Nice look, good Size for a Tb HD. Fast Delivery, (2Days), Good Piece of Equipment. I strongly recomend!!!! Buy Buy Buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon Eyecup-EF for Digital Rebel, XT and XTi DSLR Cameras; Brand: Canon; Review: Fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamDesign Black Universal Lens Cap Anti-losing Holder Clip Buckle; Brand: Cam Design; Review: A nice thing to add to your camera. Comes with a free brand bracelet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USA Gear Camera Wrist Hand Strap with Comfortable Neoprene Design and Secure Metal Plate - Compatible with Canon, Nikon,; Brand: USA Gear; Review: :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neewer Flash Diffuser Silver/White Reflector for Nikon Speedlite SB-600,SB-800,SB-900,Canon Speedlite 380EX 430EX 550EX 580EX Vivita Flash Sunpack Sony Pentax Olympus; Brand: Neewer; Review: Great product. Affordable. Not bulky; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Shin Kao Hotel; City: West District Chiayi; Review: I was here for a night stay with my family before heading to Alishan. The place is old but it's cheap. It's ok for a short stay consider the amount of money you pay for. The hotel is just right at the entrance to the pedestrian underpass leading to Chiayi train station. It only takes 15 minutes walk to the famous Wen Hua night market.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Hotel Kaohsiung; City: Sanmin Kaohsiung; Review: I stayed in a roof-top room with my family of three. The room was ok with well maintained facilities. The twin beds provided were spacious and the bathroom with clean amenities. The only problem was that there was no lift in the hotel, so it was not convenient for clients with knee problems. The hotel was conveniently located near the Kahosiung train station, MRT station and night market. The price was also reasonable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beachway Motel Restaurant; City: Ulverstone Tasmania; Review: This was the best place I stayed for the 2 week holidays I spent with my son in Australia. This motel provides 5 star facilities of a hotel but with only Aud80 for a double room. I will definitely recommend to my friends who wish to travel to Tasmania.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vienna House Magic Circus Paris; City: Magny le Hongre Marne la Vallee Seine et Marne Ile de F; Review: My family of four stayed here for two nights in our 10 days Central Europe tour. We shared two connecting family rooms which can accommodate eight persons. Nice hotel with Paris Disneyland nearby. The breakfast provided was fabulous. Friendly hotel staffs. Strongly recommended for family who wish to visit Paris Disneyland.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Retro39; City: Bangkok; Review: For the price paid, it's neither good or bad. We stayed for three nights on the 7th floor, the lift only reached 6th floor.The stairs going up were poorly lit, may be they want to conserve electricity. Room condition was ok though the bed is a bit hard. Bathroom well equipped with basic amenities and toiletries. Overall the room was clean. Location of the hotel is excellent as it's close to the Phrom Phong skytrain station and the EM@Quartier shopping mall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun; City: Seoul; Review: I liked this hotel due to its easy reach to Korean subways and shopping streets. The staffs were friendly and English speaking although language communication was a big problem for us in Korea. I stayed here for six nights on our family free and easy trip. The room were clean even though it was a bit cram. It has all the necessary amenities one could ask for. The only short coming was the supply of complimentary coffee and tea facilities as they were not replenished each day until we requested them. Overall it was a nice stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Farewell to Mars: An Evangelical Pastor's Journey Toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Zahnd Page; Review: This is my first encounter with Brian Zahnd, and I can gleefully admit to being blown away! His deliciously terse prose flows like a cool mountain stream, and his theology pierces through our idols like a lonely ray of sunshine blasting through our red, white, and blue war machine. (And ALL war machines, of all colors and stripes; hence the clever allusion to Mars. This Greek god of war is juxtaposed in the title with Hemingway's classic war novel, A Farewell to Arms, offering the implicit hope for a reversal of our martial values.) Zahnd makes a compelling case that Christ's kingdom is an earthly one; rather than offering believers a private and cheap spiritual experience apropos a personal and disembodied salvation, Jesus is truly the currently reigning and, by means of His resurrection, the ipso facto Prince of Peace. He is at this very moment ruling over our world between, in the author's own words, "the tension of the now and not yet." Zahnd is an iconoclast of the first order, shocking our violent and beleaguered system in the hopes of shattering our endemic addiction to aggression and challenging our cultural mores vis--vis violence and the misguided Christian patriot's complicity thereof. I am reminded at times of N.T. Wright and Gregory Boyd. Zahnd is here neither erudite nor eloquent like Wright is famous for being--unless you count the eloquence of simplicity--but there are subtle shades of a marvelous crossover in their theologies. The author's worldview features even more points of intersection with Boyd's; neither man is willing to worship and serve the war machine that feeds the insatiable colossus of empire. Zahnd's theology is controversial, and will in certain religious quarters be condemned as heresy, but his is a message that we all desperately need to hear. I've never written an Amazon review before, but something in this book spoke to my soul and impelled me to post the strongest recommendation I could muster.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus; Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin L. Corey Page; Review: Undiluted is bar none the BEST book I have ever read apropos the art and practice of living out a radical Christian life in an "undiluted" manner, free from all the trappings of religion and its attendant secular culture, specifically the American culture that it is wedded to. I relish the way Benjamin Corey weaves the intimate details of his own life into the fabric of the narrative to bare to the world precisely how his journey unfolded, and how this journey--sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes stirring, but always authentic--relates to a genuine and Biblical Christian weltanschauung. My intention with this review is to render a witty, cerebral and resplendent little exposition elucidating the manifold virtues, sheer erudition and sundry anecdotes that make this a thoroughly accessible yet brilliant little tome. Why? Because a five-star book deserves a five-star review. However, since I'm not brilliant, and since time has proven to be a cruel master--I ravenously devoured Undiluted shortly after its release date, but it has taken me two months of fits and starts and various bouts of procrastination to compose even this pedestrian review--I will simply direct your gaze to my five-star review, and the fact that Benjamin Corey occupies some seriously rarefied air in that he is one of the best Christian bloggers on the planet. Undiluted is Corey at his best and most personal. Everything that is amazing, remarkable and original about his blog is even more on point and yet somehow more marvelous in his book. But it's so much more than just an extended blog post; Corey elucidates an entire worldview. Utterly cogent, and replete with a heartfelt symbiosis of personal narrative enmeshed with Biblical-based exposition--with the one relying on the other throughout--his fusion of the personal and the Biblical is like a pair of high-wire performers who complement each other with perfect reliance and unfailing synergy. Undiluted is, in the final analysis, a tour de force and a much needed indictment on the at times maleficent marriage of Christianity and American culture. If popular American Christianity, especially in its conservative, evangelical, right wing incarnation has left you feeling estranged from the Jesus of the New Testament, then Undiluted is just what the doctor ordered for the Christendom blues. This compact little manifesto will empower the reader to glimpse a whole other way of doing things--a brand new community, an entirely new commonwealth of estranged believers who have heretofore found themselves outcasts vis--vis mainstream North American Christianity. There are scores of disillusioned Christians out there who long desperately to cultivate something real, but have hitherto been unable to articulate what it is they yearn for; Undiluted molds and formulates this formerly nebulous amalgamation of estrangement, while granting the reader the awareness of the existence of real community. Always the iconoclast, and at the vanguard of faith, Corey grants us the fortitude and the permission to register the divorce papers that so many genuine Christians feel compelled to file against American cultural Christianity. If the Jesus you've been brought up on is as comfortable as an old shoe--which by the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The GUNS OF AUGUST; Author: Barbara W. Tuchman; Review: An absolutely AMAZING outing for a journalist! She might not be an historian, but she has a perfect grasp of the art of writing popular history. An absolute classic and a gem, despite a few flaws and the fact that it's dated. If you only read one book abut The First World War, and it's not a scholarly-level one, this bookdespite being highly dated and bereft of current scholarshipis the one to read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Case for the Psalms: Why They Are Essential; Author: Visit Amazon's N. T. Wright Page; Review: As only N.T. Wright can deliver, he argues in a tour de force that his Case for the Psalms is yet another treasure hunter's goldmine. With all the new-fangled, contemporary worship music at our disposal, Wright's pleas for a return to the Psalms couldn't be more timely or topical. He elucidates the brilliance of the Psalter, and argues forcefully why we need to sing/read/chant the Psalms MORE frequently, not LESS. We need the Psalms and the stories they tell about God and man, especially in all our naked, honest and vulnerable forms. His thesis is that the Psalms have been used as part and parcel of a healthy and heady worship for millennia, and while it's OK for each generation to create its own new worship music, this must not be done at the expense of the Psalter. Wright does a brilliant job illuminating how truly brilliant and cogent the Psalms as a whole are, as well as the story/stories they tell; in doing so, he succeeds in pointing out the absolute virtues of (re)incorporating them into our regular liturgical acts of worship. Bravo, Tom, and Kudos to all who take his words to heart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH; Author: WILLIAM L. SHIRER; Review: Highly biased against the Nazi regime, extremely dated, and somewhat homophobic, Shirer's monolith is still a treasure trove of information, ideas and insights vis--vis the regime he witnessed first-hand as an American correspondent until he had to leave the country for safety reasons at the end of 1940. His diary entries provide the bulk of the material for this extremely biased tome, but if you can weed through the bias, it is indeed a classic. Historians have poo-pooed his work due to his extreme anti-Nazi bias, but there is merit in this book if you can separate it all out with a critical eye. His prose is highly endearing, as well. All in all, a good book if you're not overly concerned with stringent historical scholarship. When read with a critical eye, his diary entries provide an invaluable source of primary documents.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret MacMillan Page; Review: A delightful read, although she misses some basic points, e.g. she calls General Erich Ludendorff "von Ludendorff'; he never had the title of nobility that most of the German generals did. I found several other minor mistakes similar to this one, which makes me wonder if she had a poor editor, a ditzy proofreader, or merely a second-rate grasp of events. Still, it was one of the most entertaining and highly readable books on the First World War that I have ever read. A lot of social history goes into her work which is a good thing, but I'm not quite certain she is the most qualified military historian. But when all is said and done, it was a very fun read. I highly recommend it if you are knowledgeable enough to filter through her mistakes. Naturally, John Keegan's classic The First World War is the go-to book for popular history, but I wouldn't discount Margaret MacMillan. I would have given The War that Ended Peace five stars had it not been for her mistakes. Still, it is eminently readable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AccuShot 3523 Atlas Bipod with ADM 170-S Lever BT10LW17; Brand: AccuShot; Review: An American made, finely machined, heavy duty piece of art. These bipods have a bunch of modular extensions and feet available as add-ons too. Expensive, but worth every penny. Should last forever. Your high-dollar firearms deserve the best bipod.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ade Advanced Optics 6-25X56 35mm Long Range Riflex 40mm Illuminated Mildot bar; Brand: Ade Advanced Optics; Review: This is a large, well made scope. It seems to be a good buy for the price-point. I never had a 35mm tube scope before, and this thing is BIG! I installed it on a long range rifle, and it is just right for that application. (A heavy rifle that you don't carry around in the woods all day) If you are looking for a scope to use on a smaller, lighter hunting rifle, I would not consider this big of a scope. A lighter 1" or 30mm tube scope is what you need. I look forward to seeing how the optics perform at beyond 800 yards. That will really tell about the quality of the scope overall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Squirrel Daddy Front Sight Armorers Installation and Removal Hex Tool 3/16 Hex Nut Driver Tool for Glock; Brand: Squirrel Daddy; Review: The 3/16" hex opening in the driver was not manufactured and/or machined well. It was too tight to properly fit on the screw head. I was able to make it work with some careful modification. This factor may be a no-go for some folks. Maybe if I wasn't so cheap, I would have bought a better tool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle; Brand: Nalgene; Review: These are my favorite water bottles. High quality, tough as nails, lasts a long time if you don't lose it or run over it. Comes in many designs and colors. Buy several, and give them to your friends and family as gifts!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Sight Tactical Aluminum Picatinny/weaver Complete Match-grade by Golden Eye Tactical; Brand: Golden Finger Tactical; Review: I bought two of these sights. Doesn't clamp to the rail when tightened. Both were loose, and I had to take both of them apart and file down the edge of the sight blocks to make them work. The flip aperture was frozen on one of them due to improper machining of the parts. Not worth returning or complaining about. I won't buy these again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Maximum Insecurity: A Doctor in the Supermax; Author: William Wright M.D.; Review: as a RN working in emergency medicine Workers Compensation,and 20 yrs in the field; made me literally laugh outlloud. .Fast read,I would love to read and laugh with another book by author. Good News ..true Bad News ; administration as described by author same everywhere in medical.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maximum Insecurity: A Doctor in the Supermax; Author: William Wright M.D.; Review: as a RN working in emergency medicine Workers Compensation,and 20 yrs in the field; made me literally laugh outlloud. .Fast read,I would love to read and laugh with another book by author. Good News ..true Bad News ; administration as described by author same everywhere in medical.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company We Keep: A Husband-and-Wife True-Life Spy Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Baer Page; Review: Fast read. Didn't want to put it down.good way to find about another world entirely Thanks Hope you agree Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watch Me: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Anjelica Huston Page; Review: Fascinating. Never dull. Really worth every penny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Cohen Page; Review: Loved the honesty of a celebrity who can be one of us. Fast read. Loved the Name Dropping. Can hardly wait for next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fine Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Candice Bergen Page; Review: I couldn't put it down. I was up all night . The candor felt like I was talking to a wise friend. Since the book was published;obviously Mike Nichols passed also. This was another sad loss for all of us. Ms Bergin has expressed how we Baby Boomers feel. This book is a keeper. Thank you .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Swans of Fifth Avenue: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Benjamin Page; Review: Couldn't put book down. It was excellent one of the best books I read experiencing being there. I loved it so much,I bought the hardbound book for my daughter. One of those books one would never lend out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family - 1968 to the Present; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Randy Taraborrelli Page; Review: This book is very objective,no sentimental cloaking,and yet a fast read. It encompasses all we knew about the family and more. I gave this book a high rating as it wasn't trite or like many of other books which can be a non objective book by an author with an agenda.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can I Go Now?: The Life of Sue Mengers, Hollywood's First Superagent; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Kellow Page; Review: I chose this book as I remembered Sue ,her career, and life . Good insight into her psyche. Drawback is if a younger reader; one may be lost by days, people,and time that has past. I was quite moved by loyalty of Sue,s close friends. Some of us have experienced such a relationship.. It is moving to know such loyalty still exists. One understands the need for a break for a bit,but came back out of love and understanding.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Spies; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: This character and series are one of my favorites..one instantly buys knowing it will be an all nighter of a delicious twisting plot. I had some difficulty keeping track of all the main and secondary characters of which there was many. The plot is riveting and frighteningly accurate. It's nice and comforting to have my summer old friend back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Harlan Coben Page; Review: I always buy books by this author. He is my favorite. This branches off from his familiar characters in previous books. The writing as usual is superb but lacks the connection I have felt with previous books. I rated it highly as the twists are unforeseen and a good story one stays up all night to finish . I hope this is a temporary break or wish by author to switch it up. I just miss Harlan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil White Page; Review: I chose this book because I wanted to learn more about Hansen's disease/ Leprosy.. It also interesting w actual living known prisoners w interesting insight. I felt the book was long on repeatedly author bringing up his accomplishments in pre prison life. I hope the author was able to accomplish post prison goals; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: jeansian Men's Sport Jogger DrawString Baggy Cropped Pants Trousers Sweatpants S300; Brand: jeansian; Review: Not as I expected; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: zeroUV - Vintage Retro Horn Rimmed Round Circle Sunglasses with P3 Keyhole Bridge; Brand: zeroUV; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PunaFlex Gold's Gym Mens Tank Top …; Brand: PunaFlex; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Men's Durban Leather Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockland Titan 19 Inch ABS Carry On, Purple; Brand: Rockland; Review: I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palladium Women's Pampa Hi Canvas Boot; Brand: Palladium; Review: I like those boots even that were not for me but, who ever wears them is happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pallabrouse Baggy Dark Olive/Dark Gum (Canvas); Brand: Palladium; Review: Not as shown in the photo at all, The ones I received are not even close as shown in amazon, I m not satisfied cause I wanted boots same as shown here not something else or a different pair of boots,; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wantdo Men's Cotton Single Breasted Trench Jacket; Brand: Wantdo; Review: Bad quality at all, sorry to say but I suggest everyone look better before you buy it,; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wieco Art Blue Ocean 3 Piece Giclee Canvas Prints Wall Art Paintings for Living Room Bedroom Home Decorations Modern Stretched; Brand: Wieco Art; Review: Picture looks smaller than I expected, but the quality is very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elite Home Regency Collection 310 Thread-Count Maxine Stripe Twin Duvet Set, Black; Brand: Elite Home; Review: Soft and comfy duvet. Looks amazing on my dark 4 poster bed. Colors are exactly what I wanted burgundy on cream/ off white (not white). I did smell the dye initially, but not too strong. Run it in the washer before use and you are all set. Still looks great and soft after several washes. Extremely satisfied with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wieco Art Zen Stone Flowers Canvas Prints Wall Art Brown Nature Pictures Paintings for Living Room Bedroom Bathroom Home Decorations; Brand: Wieco Art; Review: They look just okay, nothing fancy. Cheap and easy way to fill a blank wall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simpli Home Avalon Solid Wood High Storage Wine Rack, Rich Tobacco Brown; Brand: Simpli Home; Review: Beautiful wine rack/ bar. Take your time to install it and you will be amazed with the finished product. Sturdy construction. It fits all my wine bottles and bar supplies perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ioHOMES Cedric Modern Buffet, Espresso; Brand: HOMES: Inside + Out; Review: Comes in 1000 pieces and takes forever to fix. But the finished product is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Focus Work Desk/Secretary, Chocolate finish; Brand: South Shore; Review: I am not expecting a solid desk for this price, but the desk is very flimsy. The particle board disintegrated in several areas while screwing. It looks cute though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Luigi Bormioli Rossini Decanter with Stopper,23.75 Oz; Brand: Luigi Bormioli; Review: cork stopper is too tight for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thermos Novelty Lunch Kit, Owl; Brand: Thermos; Review: Not bad for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Handy Portable Glass Tea Tumbler with Bamboo Lid and Stainless Steel Infuser by Sei Sei Co.| 15.2 Oz; Brand: SEI; Review: Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Road (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Away (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Croupier (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Circle (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prefontaine (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Plains Drifter (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Queens (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Chablis Inn; City: Napa Napa Valley California; Review: A surprising alternative to the many over-priced accomodations in Napa. A perfect place for a family, with an attentive and welcoming staff. This is a motel, but surpassed typical motel standards. Everything is nicely painted, clean, and ship shape looking. Housekeeping staff did a great job. We stayed for three nights, and in many motels this would be a long time. At the Chablis Inn we did not have any regrets and would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy Village Resort; City: Jackson Jackson Hole Wyoming; Review: We went with two adults, a child, and a dog, and felt very welcome in lovely little cabins very close to the town, but with the feeling of being away at camp. In a town that is quite pricey it was a relief to find this accomodation at the under 200-dollar mark. The beds were clean, linens were nice, towels plentiful, a nice barbeque outside each cabin enables you to have that cookout in the wild west. I will certainly stay here again, and do not hesitate to recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Denver Airport DIA; City: Denver Colorado; Review: If you have to stay near the airport, this place is top notch. They provide a shuttle service from the airport, which is a significant value--this would be a 20 or 30 dollar cab ride. The rooms are clean and modern, and there is even a nice breakfast included--all the usual cold cereal and such, but the day we were there they had eggs and sausage patties as well. Really good value if you need to be near the airport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trinity City Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: I have stayed at this hotel well over a dozen times on business trips to Dublin. Its location can't be beat--literally in the center of the city. A series of buildings have been amalgamated into this interesting architectural find. Around every corner is another nook, or collection of books, or hatboxes, or even a grand piano. With wifi in the hotel, and a nice bar and restaurant on site, the traveler can find everything they need here. The staff are helpful, and the rooms are comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott State College; City: State College Pennsylvania; Review: Clean, well located--right near the edge of town (it's a small town!) and convenient for the airport. Rooms are a good size and the staff is friendly and helpful. Located in a cluster of similar looking hotels with restaurants right near by and within walking distance. Breakfast (included) was surprisingly good and complete. Coffee all day at the front lobby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Philadelphia Oxford Valley; City: Langhorne Pennsylvania; Review: We were visiting both Philadelphia and New Hope, PA, and wanted a place well located for both. Right off the highway but near to a bevy of restaurants this place provides clean, expected accommodation at great prices. This is a classic "on the road" hotel but with a few extra touches that make it worth a stop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Syracuse; City: Syracuse Finger Lakes New York; Review: If you want special soaps in the shower and all sorts of amenities then probably you won't like this place. But if, like my family, you want a place to overnight that is inexpensive, but still clean tidy, and feeling like it has all been recently scrubbed, then this is your spot. Red Roof delivers value accommodations for a family with clean and fresh sheets, laminate floors (so they don't have that smell that old carpet does) and quick and efficient service. The staff are friendly, and it is conveniently located.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Skyline Drive; City: Front Royal Virginia; Review: I read a number of these reviews, and was frankly concerned by some of the negative ones. I've concluded that the authors have unrealistic and unreasonable expectations. This is a motel-style hotel in a small town in rural Virginia. No, it does not have the latest Laura Ashley drapes, and is fairly predictable in its decor--but that's the point. It is a scrupulously clean place, with lovely quality sheets and pillows where you can have a great night's sleep for a really cheap price. It comes with breakfast; they will accommodate dogs; and it has an amazing Thai restaurant on the premises--that was a real surprise. I would not hesitate to stay here again, and I will. The location is fantastic just on the edge of the Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Watertown 1000 Islands; City: Watertown New York; Review: The hotel is conveniently located just off the highway and comes with a nice breakfast included to get you on your way in the morning. Quality fixtures, beds, furniture, and linens. They take pets as well, which was very nice. We got a suite which was very roomy with a sitting area and kitchen area. The only negative thing was the Wi-Fi service. I had been counting on it to get caught up on trip planning and it took nearly an hour of back and forth calls to the provider of the service (not the hotel, apparently) to get it sorted out. We felt the front desk could have been a little more interested and pro-active, given that he told us it "...had been out all day...". In the end a simple trip up from the front desk to re-boot the router was all it would have taken to fix--but they weren't very interested. Apart from this, it was a great stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Lockport Hotel; City: Lockport New York; Review: We were going to stay in Niagara Falls on a recent trip, but decided to go the 30 minutes more and stay in Lockport. We often stay in Best Western hotels, but they can be varied. Four cross-country return trips by car has put our family in a lot of hotels and motels for a one-night stop. This place is possibly the best value of all of them. It is meticulously and spotlessly renovated. Everything is clean, shiny, and new. Rooms are large and linens on the beds are really nice. It has lovely workout facilities, and a nice indoor pool--great for travelling with children. It is conveniently located, and everyone we encountered was warm and friendly. Further, it was about half what a comparable hotel in Niagara Falls (or a lot of places) would be. There are very few places you can get all this for a family under 100 dollars-and a full hot buffet breakfast was included, to boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Neills Victorian Pub Townhouse; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: I used to work down the street from this pub, and spent many happy evenings in it. Unlike a lot of the "tourist" pubs over in the Temple Bar area, this one is a legitimate and great local hangout. I have never stayed here overnight, but have eaten and raised a few glasses after work. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Brewerton Syracuse Near Oneida Lake; City: Brewerton Finger Lakes New York; Review: We just needed a place to stop overnight on a drive from Pennsylvania to Canada. The room was clean, spotless and welcoming. The location was great--seconds off the highway. Our pet was welcome in a pet room. The front desk was efficient, responsive, and helpful. Everything worked as it should. Parking and check in was easy and uneventful. And this all came with a great breakfast for 3 people for well under 100 dollars. It just doesn't get better than this at this price range.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel; City: Baltimore Maryland; Review: Stayed here for work for a week. The location is unmatched--right where you want to be next door to a great mall, and across the street from the harbor. No shortage of restaurants in the area, and a lovely view out the fifth floor restaurant. Fully equipped hotel with pool, workout facilities, etc. During my whole 5 day stay one of the only 4 elevators (large hotel) was out of service and every elevator wait was lengthy and every car was jammed full of people who had also waited. Additionally, having to pay nearly 15 bucks a day for wifi is becoming an irritant in a world in which this is now provided free just about everywhere. Shame on you. The hotel should really be a 4 or 5 star, but these irritating (and preventable) things caused me to give it only 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Longhouse Lodge Motel; City: Watkins Glen Finger Lakes New York; Review: We wanted a one-night accommodation while travelling through the area and used Trip Advisor to help us choose this place. We chose an extra large room, with really high ceilings. We also had a dog. It seems like it has probably been around a while (i.e. some of the furnishings looked a little dated) but for the price and convenience I would happily stay here again. There is a lovely view over the lake across the street from the rocking-chair strewn balcony that runs along the hotel. Close to the town, but far enough away that you can have peace and quiet. They had a nice pool, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Easton; City: Easton Pennsylvania; Review: When you stay at a Hampton, you have an expectation that you are going to get a clean, well cared for room, fresh inviting linens on the beds, plenty of amenities in the bathroom, clean and bright space, and reasonably modern facilities. This place has all that, of course. But all the little details were also perfect. Every staff person we met made eye contact and smiled: "Hello" to us. There were lots of staff around--they weren't trying to "cut hours". The included breakfast was hot, and carefully maintained, so that it never had a chance to get that "I've been ignored" look that the sad scrambled eggs often have at other places as they get picked over by other guests. In short, the service at this place was impeccable. I was actually saying so to my wife and daughter as the general manager walked by and personally asked us if we were enjoying our stay. Then he cleaned away our breakfast plates. Clearly, someone has done something right here. There's no way every single employee would be so focused on service if it wasn't a priority. Do yourself a favor and stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Stroudsburg Poconos; City: Stroudsburg Pocono Mountains Region Pennsylvani; Review: I stay in a lot of these types of hotels with a family and for just over a hundred dollars a night there is a limit to what you can expect. Yet when we walked into our very large room, we were delighted. There was an exceedingly large sleeping area, with crisp, modern amenities and decor. There was a separate large sitting area with a couch, table and chairs, coffee table etc., and then a lovely and well appointed bathroom. Granite tops, modern fixtures, and everything looking like it had just been scrubbed for a photo shoot. All of this came with a hot breakfast at an easy to reach location. The kids loved the pool and hot tub. I don't know if we just got lucky or not, but this was incredible value and top quality. Unhesitatingly recommend this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Eventi; City: New York City New York; Review: We had a lovely room facing the Empire State Building. The hotel is in a great location, within easy walking distance to many of the key sights and sounds of New York. As always, the daily happy hour and free wifi were appreciated. We received a lovely welcoming note from the concierge, and as this was our first visit to New York City, it was warmly appreciated. As usual for a Kimpton, the rooms, furnishings, bathroom fixtures, sheets, towels etc. are all top notch, and the over-the-top high standard of customer service prevails. I have never had a bad stay at a Kimpton Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington DC; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: We "discovered" these Kimpton hotels last year and have used them now in a number of cities. Each time it is impressive how consistently excellent the service is. One hotel, one clerk, one front desk might just be good luck.....but every person from the doorman to the housekeeping staff seems to actually enjoy their jobs here. There has to be some company priority in this regard. You cannot get a better sense of welcome when travelling. This particular hotel was nicely located in an area with lots of restaurants around. The room was very large, especially for DC, and everything was impeccable, as always. Keep it up, Kimpton.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Knoxville Clinton; City: Clinton Tennessee; Review: An easy to get to and well-located facility with a lovely pool, good breakfast, clean rooms (we got two king beds) all at a budget price. It is across the street from a decent restaurant, with plenty of parking. The room was as expected, with good and attentive service throughout our stay. Add a lovely pool for the kids and it is a perfect stop when travelling. Free wifi that works first try, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Beckley East; City: Beckley West Virginia; Review: About what you'd expect in a rural town for a roadside hotel. A little tired in places but clean and functional. Nothing wrong here, really. It is just that it seemed to be rated so highly in Trip Advisor against some serious competition that our expectations were for more than we got. There was a large group there (a wedding or family reunion or something) which monopolized the place and kept the noise level up--possibly this contribute to our feeling "meh" about it. If you want a cheap, safe, clean place to sleep, this is great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Holland Hotel; City: Jersey City New Jersey; Review: This hotel is located literally at the entrance to the Holland Tunnel. Finding it can be a challenge, because in the traffic you don't want to get caught in the stream of vehicles heading into the tunnel. You need to be over to the far right lane. However, the people at the hotel talked us in and were very helpful. It comes with breakfast, free parking, and a convenient location to the PATH train which frequently goes in and out of Manhattan and connects to all the main subway and bus lines. The hotel is clean and well run, though it is not brand new, or the Hilton! I would most certainly stay here again though. The hassle of parking in Manhattan (or the insane cost of parking) prohibit bringing your vehicle, really. This is just a much more sensible arrangement. Every single person we met from the housekeeper to the various people at the front desk were really top-notch in terms of service, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: We had a deluxe suite with views of both the Canadian and American Falls. We had initially only booked for a view of the Canadian Falls but were offered an upgrade at check-in, which was well worth doing. The hotel is well located immediately across the street from the Funicular which is the only way down to the Falls. Service was excellent, the beds and rooms were great. The elevators seemed to take forever--it seemed like they need another bank or two of elevators for such a large building, but that was a minor complaint. A little on the pricey side, especially once ancillary taxes and fees are added in (Parking was 35 per day, plus taxes) but all in all a great place to stay if you want the best views of the Falls from your room available in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Strasburg Shenandoah Valley; City: Strasburg Shenandoah County Virginia; Review: Clean location, comfortable beds, with a nice hot breakfast to send you on your way the next day. It is a very comfortable hotel, with large rooms and all the amenities you would expect--definitely a step up from "the usual" road hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western B R Guest; City: Zanesville Ohio; Review: This was a typical Best Western property with all the amenities: clean fresh rooms, reasonably well kept facilities, pool, hot breakfast etc. When we booked it I booked on price because I was surprised to find all the hotel prices in Zanesville were significantly higher than other destinations on our road trip (Knoxville, Lexington, etc.). I was puzzled as to why. So we booked this one but found out when we got there that it was a considerable distance out of town with only three chain type restaurants around. It suited us for an overnight stop, but is kind of in the middle of nowhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Knoxville Central Papermill; City: Knoxville Tennessee; Review: We came about a year ago (May 2015) and had occasion to go through town again so we stayed here again. Good, clean, well-run place. Easy to get to near the highway, with a good free hot breakfast included. There are a clump of hotels in the area, but this one seemed the nicest to us; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central; City: New York City New York; Review: This is a 30-floor Hampton Inn located right near Times Square. It was quite clean and the "New York small" King room was still pretty big. Everything seems new and well cared for and the free breakfast added to the value. It's right near the subway, offers valet parking, and I will definitely stay again. I stayed two nights. My only gripe was the elevators--there are only 3 of the which makes a long wait. The staff seem to use them, too, for carts and things which places an additional load on them. Apart from that relatively minor problem, it was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Springville; City: Springville New York; Review: We were passing through for one night and this was listed as the highest rated hotel in town on Trip Advisor. It was reasonably priced, and relatively clean. It it not newly decorated, but is clean and tidy. We were travelling with a dog and that severely limits options. All in all we had no complaints--a simple but good breakfast, and everything as it should be. We will stay there again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Winston Salem Downtown; City: Winston Salem North Carolina; Review: The room was large, modern, and clean with the typical amenities you'd expect in a chain like this. Public areas were well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The downtown location is convenient, too. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Jonesville North Carolina; Review: If you're looking for a budget friendly place, this is it. The rooms were kind of tired in decor, and look like they've been around for a long time--maybe with a crack here or there in the bathroom--but everything is certainly clean. Just not new. Beds and linens were comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly. The lobby area is all newly remodeled and this is where you have your breakfast, which is included. It is a really good value--a full hot breakfast with eggs and meat, waffles, biscuits gravy, fruit, cereal, several types of toast, juice, coffee, milk, etc. When you consider the low room cost, the breakfast alone is a great value add on. This is not a top end hotel, but it is top end in value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: The motel was a typical Days Inn motel--exterior doors, rows of rooms with two twin beds, a desk, a bathroom, etc. Everything was clean, and there were no issues but it was not inspiring as a motel. However, the location is fantastic. You can walk to all the key places from here, and it is literally in the center of the Historic District. Given the prices of other hotels in the area, this one is a bargain. They take dogs, too, though with a stiff charge, and a charge for parking, too. In fairness--the basic room rate is low, so these add on charges are reasonable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Syracuse; City: Syracuse Finger Lakes New York; Review: I reviewed this place before 4 years ago. From that date to this I have been frequently driving up and down to Canada from Pennsylvania, and looking for a place to stop. I've tried most of the cities and hotels in the area and just keep coming back to this one. It is a Red Roof, so the goal is inexpensive accommodation and on that it delivers. Rooms are large, antiseptically clean, and the staff are courteous, efficient and pleasant to deal with. Three weeks ago I had a booking here but got stuck in a rainstorm. Long, long after the agreed cancellation time I called to tell them I would not be able to come. I was fully expecting to be charged for the night--after all, that's what a hotel does when you provide a credit card. The didn't hesitate--they told me to drive safe and not worry about the charge. Wow! This place has earned my business, and I encourage you to try it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Brockville Ontario; Review: On a trip through Brockville we stayed here overnight. The rooms were quite small, although the bathrooms were well appointed and new looking. The breakfast was also nice, but for the money, this was about what we expected to get--maybe a little less. Our room had hard-to-slide sliding glass doors leading onto a parking lot, looking at the view of the back of some supermarket. To be clear--nothing was wrong--it was just a bit ho-hum for the money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Brockville; City: Brockville Ontario; Review: We just needed an overnight room (it was raining) and we called this place. The English woman who answered the phone was very welcoming, and we showed up and had a great sleep. The hotel is not new, but it is clean, welcoming, and the beds are comfortable. The rooms were large. I honestly have no idea what the people saying otherwise are talking about. We were also surprised by the quality and size of the included breakfast. Understand--this is one of those places that is so inexpensive you almost think you've made a mistake. But it was a really good stay. Our daughter left her pillow there (a favorite pillow) and they saved it for us until we returned a few weeks later. This kind of personal service is too hard to find these days. Do yourself a treat, save a ton of money, and stay here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Lebanon; City: Lebanon Missouri; Review: We had actually checked into the Munger Moss in town, but found bedbugs and left late (around 11 PM) to find another place to sleep. This place had a vacancy, and offered the usual Hampton quality. We were glad to find it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Munger Moss Motel; City: Lebanon Missouri; Review: Ramona was really helpful at the check in, and the room was really nice with clean and original decorations. My daughter and I were really looking forward to staying here. My daughter called me over after lifting the mattress and doing a bedbug check (something one needs to do now, unfortunately). She found a couple, and we would even have been OK with this except for the fact that Ramona seemed a little miffed that we felt this was an issue. She said, quite defensively: "People bring them in, you know". And then regaled us with the fact that she had already spent $4,000 this year on spraying (as if we should therefore stay). We checked the room next door with her and it, too, had them. At that point, we said we were not comfortable staying. She said: "Do you think everyone doesn't have them?" At that point, we asked for our money back (which was given promptly) and we went to stay at the bedbug-free Hampton, also in town. A great idea, a great spot, and great history but bedbugs are a deal breaker.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Rubie's Men's Marvel 2nd Skin; Brand: ; Review: This was a perfect fit for my husband. He wore this at our son's b day party and it was a hit!! Good quality fabric, but hot to wear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Link Angel Little Girls Rhinestone Heel Platform Dress Sandals Shoes; Brand: Link; Review: My daughter wants to wear these everywhere. She wore them for a wedding. Great quality, pretty, and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Girls' Sleeveless Dressy Dresses; Brand: ; Review: My daughter loved this dress! Great quality and absolutely beautiful. It fit her as expected and was comfortable. She wore it to a wedding and it was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BAOHULU Girls ' 3-Piece Swim Set Lovely Scale Tail Bikini Swimwear 100-150; Brand: BAOHULU; Review: My 6 1/2 year old loves this suit, and especially the mermaid tail cover up. It has been worn and washed several times with no problems. Definitely recommended for a cute, fun swimsuit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XILALU New Baby Sets Heart-Shaped Print Bow Cute 2PCS Kids Set T Shirt + Pants Girls Outfits; Brand: XILALU; Review: This outfit is super cute but super huge. I ordered 0-3 and my daughter won't be able to wear it until she's probably 6-9 months!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: beautyin Baby Girls One Piece Swimwear Ruffle Swimsuit Striped Swimming Cosutme Blue; Brand: beautyin; Review: Very cute suit. I ordered a 0-3 for my very petite 3 month old. The adjustable straps made the fit perfectly! This suit has been worn and washed a few times and has held up well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel Boys' Captain America Backpack with Lunch Kit, Blue; Brand: Marvel; Review: My 3 year old loved this bag and lunchbox. So much room for all his stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fansela(TM) Messenger Bag, Crossbody Satchel Bag Retro Canvas Hobo Bag Oversized; Brand: Fansela; Review: This bag is so much bigger than I thought it'd be! As a mom of 3, I have room for all my stuff plus plenty of room for diapers, wipes, and other kid items! Plus, I also go to school and this will hold my books easily! The material of the bag and straps are very sturdy! I don't have to worry about it falling apart! The item arrived as described and on time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bella Lotus 18k Rose Gold Plated Woman/Girl Simulated Solitaire Pearl Rings Wedding Bands Jewelry Gifts for Love, Thanks,; Brand: SHINCO; Review: This high quality, beautiful, but yet simple ring is perfect for an everyday piece of jewelry to wear. I have worn it nonstop since it arrived, and I have seen no signs of it wearing down or turning my finger an off color. I was a little worried about the pearl falling off, but I have bumped it and it seems to be very sturdy and attached well. This diamond is small and pretty, and goes perfectly with the pearl. I recommend this for an everyday accessory or even for a cute, simple gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Farmers Market Organic Pumpkin-Puree-16 oz; Brand: Farmer's Market Foods; Review: Thanks for the prompt service. Great ote,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barista Prima Decaf Italian Roast K-Cup Coffee 72 count; Brand: Barista Prima; Review: Love this coffee; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grocery & Gourmet Food" />; Brand: produce aisle; Review: I bought six of these. Really nice lemons; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barista Prima Coffee DECAF ITALIAN (1 Box of 24 K-Cups); Brand: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; Review: We love this coffee for an evening drink; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic Pineapple, One Medium; Brand: produce aisle; Review: This is the best pineapple; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoosier Hill Farm Peanut Butter Powder, 2 Lbs., Non-GMO, Made in USA; Brand: Hoosier Hill Farm; Review: Just what I wanted. Timely service and great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Timbuk2 Nylon Kindle Envelope Sleeve (Fits Kindle Keyboard), Black/Gunmetal/Rev Red; Brand: Timbuk2; Review: I debated for a long time before purchasing this case because of two common complaints: The velcro being too loud and the fact that it randomly turns your Kindle on. Now that I have the case, I would say that both complaints are bunk - the opinions of people that likely cannot be pleased. I've now used this case for about two weeks now. I've opened and closed it many times and I've placed/removed the kindle from this case several times (especially as I was showing off the kindle to many interested parties). The velcro is loud at first, but it quickly dissipates to a normal velcro sound. Velcro is in and of itself loud, but not incredibly so. Some have suggested a magnetic latch or otherwise. I am much more comfortable knowing my kindle is secure and will not move with the velcro. I choose the velcro, and I think it's well suited for its purpose. As for the random turning-on - in the perhaps hundreds of times I've (already) placed the kindle, it has not turned on accidentally even once. The switch on the Kindle requires a good deal of force, more than is likely possible if you're placing it in the case accordingly. Especially with the way the seams are stitched, I cannot for the life of me figure out how the case was accidentally turning it on for some. I've even tried to no avail. Even trying to put pressure on that edge doesn't cause it to happen. My theory is that it is only the hypothesis of some picky types and that it's never actually happened for anyone using the 3G Kindle. My only problem at all with the case - and the only reason I dropped a star off of "Usability" - is that the velcro receiver on the flap is fairly narrow running the full length of the flap where the "hook" pieces on the case are in three parts and are somewhat deep. The hooks have caused some pilling of the interior felt. This is purely cosmetic and does not impact the effectiveness of the case.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kata KT PL-BG-205 Pro-Light Bug 205 Backpack; Brand: Kata; Review: I reviewed the bag formally for Shutter Photo Magazine (Full review: [...] ). In short...I love the bag. It is one of two bags that I regularly use depending upon the circumstance. For a typical day-to-day use, I still prefer the Kata DR-466i Digital Rucksack (Red), if only for it's internal organization for daily use. But when I need a larger bag to carry more stuff and to easily access any and all of my equipment quickly, the Bug-205 PL is my baby. Size - The bag is designed for use by those with more advanced setups. You will easily be able to fit a camera body (pro or consumer) into the bag with a large zoom lens mounted. I use mine with a 200mm zoom with its glare shield mounted - and I even have a pocket stored at the end with two additional lenses. One could easily mount a 300mm lens (or longer) without any problems. Those with smaller setups should move on - this bag is probably too large for you. Durability - let's face it, Kata is known for making durable bags. This is a lighter weight construction than they're older bags, but that was not at a cost to durability. I have been using the bag for 6 months now without any visible signs of wear. And I am tough on bags. This has followed me into ruins and through the woods. Comfort - Don't let the size scare you. It is narrower (front to back) than many bags with comparable storage, so it doesn't get in the way of your moving around. The straps are perhaps the most comfortable straps I've used. At first, the straps will appear hard. But as you use it, they soften up and really fit to your frame. Give it time - they work out well. Getting to my stuff while the bag is on my shoulder isn't the easiest in the world - especially when the larger lenses are mounted - but it's doable. The camera pocket (the narrower zipper on the back) is easy to access without the risk of dumping out any of your other gear. Interior Customization - The only potential deal breaker of this bag is customization. Yes, you have dividers than can be reorganized to fit your needs. Yes, you have some velcro drawstring pouches that can be placed wherever you want them. But there is only so much you can do. The interior is set up with the camera (with mounted lens) in the center, and the other gear gets arranged in an upside-down "U" shape around it. Though the "U" pad that rests between the camera and gear chambers is removable, there's really nothing you can do with it. The other dividers can be arranged in limited number of places because of their size. The u-chamber is wider at the top of the bag than on the sides, and so the divider doesn't quite reach between the u-pad and the sidewall up there. But I didn't find this to be a problem. Most; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Photoflex Light and Umbrella Shoe Mount Clamp; Brand: Photoflex; Review: Great clamp, does the job. I like the spring-loaded angle adjustment toggle...so I can pull it out to rotate it to a better position (without loosening the clamp). The screw for the umbrella is perhaps leaves a little to be desired - it seems to be a bit too finely threaded, but it works well enough. A few notes for newbies: Mine came with the studs inserted at the wrong ends. It had the shoe clamp at the bottom which would result in the umbrella getting mounted the wrong way. The umbrella and the flash should both be mounted above the hinge (so both rotate/angle together)and the umbrella should be pointed slightly upwards (there is a slight slope to the umbrella hole). The flash then gets mounted so that it points at the center of the umbrella. Ignore what you may have read about this clamp "not being for every flash" - that is poor advice from an inexperienced photographer. The only difference is where you choke up on the umbrella shaft. Taller flashes require a longer flash. Shorter flashes require you to choke up. One suggestion...I would recommend replacing the cold-shoe clamp that came with it. It does it's job, but can be a little harsh on the flash foot - especially the Nikon SB-900 (with a slightly oversized foot). I use and recommend the Frio ENLFRC1A Cold Shoe Mount for Tripods. Some say it's overpriced, but it saves a lot of frustration and potential damage to your equipment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini-Tower; Brand: CyberPower; Review: A great little battery backup. The display on the front is incredibly useful as it makes it crystal clear how the device is functioning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Series 5 NP530U3B-A01US 13.3-Inch Ultrabook (Silver); Brand: Samsung; Review: I did a lot of kicking around for a lot of the so-called ultrabooks. I know...some wouldn't consider this an ultrabook, but nevermind that. What I wanted was a lightweight laptop with a good battery life. I chose the Samsung Series 5 Ultra because it offered all of that, and still gave me a decent sized hard drive (I got the version with the 500Gig). Peformance wise, the SSD cache drive really makes a major impact over a traditional hard drive. You won't notice it initially...but after using it for a few days, the system seems to cache out the files I use the most and it really makes an impact on load times for your favorite apps (email, twitter, web browser, Lightroom, etc). Of course at a later date, i can always upgrade the hard drive (confirmed by Samsung) when the SSD drives are more economical and a bit larger. But that's neither here nor there. I really like the keyboard. Coming from a more traditional laptop keyboard, the island design and the short travel of the keys took some getting used to. But it has a better more tactile feel than I'm used to, and it's really accurate. I type really fast and have no experienced any problems with the keyboard. My only complaint about the keyboard is that I wish I had dedicated page up, page down, home and end buttons (you have to do a key-combination with the 'Fn' button). albeit, there's not a lot of real-estate for such keys...but even so. I also wish the wifi button was mapped to just turn the wifi off/on...instead it pulls up the configuration manager, so that's an extra step. The track pad is a really good quality track pad. It suppors multi-touch, and so things like zooming and scrolling are very easy (two finger slide down to scroll, pinch to zoom, etc). It's also very large with makes for easy use. However, it does take some getting used to. The upper edge is very close to the keys, and so I find myself lazily resting one of my fingers on the upper-right corner of the pad, which means when I'm trying to move with my other finger, I'm actually pinch-zooming, which is kinda annoying. But that's habitual and nothing necessarily wrong with the laptop. Besides, I shouldn't be resting my hands on the laptop in that way anyhow (bad posture). EDIT: One minor annoyance...if you start typing, or if you are holding a keyboard button, the trackpad locks up. I believe this is by design to prevent palm clicks or redirects, but there doesn't seem to be an option to change this behavior. Fro my needs, it's fine. But when it comes to gaming, this would limit the playability factor. Let's talk battery life. By default, many of the battery saving settings are not enabled. So the first few days I thought the battery was mediocre...3-4 hours at best, and I was somewhat disappointed (and besides, I admit I never read the manual at the time). Then I discovered all; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Complete Starter Kit with Keyboard-Clear Case Edition; Brand: Everstone; Review: Everything I could hope for. The mini-keyboard - in hindsight - isn't absolutely necessary if you are setting up a media box using OSMC (a stand-alone KODI-based media center). The TV's remote will work directly with OSMC assuming you're using an HDMI cable. Even so, having the keyboard is worthwhile for my Rasbian explorations or even because it's still easier than the on-screen keyboard. The manual was a bit dated even for it's own hardware, but nothing worth fretting over. Wifi is certainly worth mentioning...I haven't had a single problem with the Wifi. It just works. The case is pretty much entry-level...not bad, but it does have the open slot ready for the expansion card or expansion cable. Again...really not a big issue, but I am looking to replace with a case that is better suited for my needs. Overall, this thing is well worth the value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JAM Heavy Metal Wireless Stereo Speaker, Built-In Speakerphone, Powerful 20 Watt Speakers, Aluminum Body, Voice Prompts, Incredible Bass, For; Brand: Jam; Review: Bass is not do accurate, it tends to pop at low levels. The voice telling you "ready to pair", " paired ", etc is very loud and you cannot control her volume. Otherwise, it sounds decent for a little speaker and it does the job. But these nuances make it less than desirable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iSkelter SlateGo Mini: Mobile LapDesk - Travel Size Lap Desk (For 17" Laptops); Brand: iSkelter; Review: The placement of the holes, and their size, is surprisingly a serious factor. The feet on my laptop don't exactly line up and i inadvertantly broke off two of the rubber pads on the bottom of my laptop. I almost think the top row and bottom row of holes shouldn't exist. I also find the slate to be unnecessarily thick. The concept is good. But some of the details have me looking for something better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tom Jones (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spanish Prisoner (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gallipoli (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Murder Your Wife (1965); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Have and Have Not (1944); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Key Largo (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Big Man (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eating Raoul (1982); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Story (1970); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flashdance (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blown Away (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man for All Seasons (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yojimbo (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch 22 (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jagged Edge (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gunsmoke: The Last Apache (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gigi (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (1966); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabaret (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Orpheus (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day of the Jackal (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion in Winter (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bullitt (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oklahoma! (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monte Walsh (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deathtrap (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zulu (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tampopo (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guns of Navarone (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sanjuro (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horatio Hornblower (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Man (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Going My Way / Holiday Inn (1944); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Morocco (1942); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Package (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Beard (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 11: Sharpe's Mission (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Horatio Hornblower: The New Adventures (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 2: Sharpe's Eagle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 5: Sharpe's Honour (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 10: Sharpe's Siege (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nobody's Fool (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Striking Distance (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Grace (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Untamed Heart (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moonlighting: Seasons 1 & 2 (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Accidents (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Only You (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 3: Sharpe's Company (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharpe 4: Sharpe's Enemy (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Carrie (1976); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 101 Dalmatians (1996); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Thin Red Line, The (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Chill, The (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: ¡Three Amigos! (1986); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sting, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Great Escape, The (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Professional, The (Le professionnel) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Seventh Seal, The (Sjunde inseglet, Det) (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conversation, The (1974); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charade (1963); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maltese Falcon, The (a.k.a. Dangerous Female) (1931); Genres: Mystery; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Would Be King, The (1975); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apartment, The (1960); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Thief (1955); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Christmas Story, A (1983); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gran Torino (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being There (1979); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deer Hunter, The (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Horse Feathers (1932); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilies of the Field (1963); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sleuth (1972); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fail-Safe (1964); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Her (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in America (1984); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Body Heat (1981); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (1965); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: French Connection, The (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Golden Child, The (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man from Earth, The (2007); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fistful of Dollars, A (Per un pugno di dollari) (1964); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Day of the Jackal, The (1973); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Midnight Express (1978); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Odd Couple, The (1968); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: In Bruges (2008); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: M*A*S*H (a.k.a. MASH) (1970); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Silent Run Deep (1958); Genres: War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Adam's Rib (1949); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Detail, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Knew Too Much, The (1956); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Planet (1956); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raisin in the Sun, A (1961); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Weekend, The (1945); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Life of Pi (2012); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dirty Dozen, The (1967); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Gravity (2013); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Interstate 60 (2002); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cube (1997); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cube 2: Hypercube (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cube Zero (2004); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Abyss, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thing, The (1982); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pi (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (1978); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The (2013); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Predator (1987); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road Warrior, The (Mad Max 2) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Sir with Love (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: First Blood (Rambo: First Blood) (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Game, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Birds, The (1963); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Man Who Knew Too Much, The (1934); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Genres: Action, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Exorcist, The (1973); Genres: Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Quiet Man, The (1952); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cape Fear (1962); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transcendence (2014); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ray-Ban RB2132 - New Wayfarer Non-Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: Ray-Ban; Review: Needed these non-polarized to see heads up display on new BMW car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Zip-Front Leather Jacket; Brand: ; Review: I'm 6'4" tall and weigh 210. The XL fits fine in chest, shoulders. Arm length is perfect as my arm length is 36.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timex Unisex Weekender 38mm Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: I wear this watch more than my $12,000 Rolex. It keeps good time, easy to read, and has a nifty night light to see time in perhaps a theater.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yescom 16 Pcs Watch Repair Tool Kit Link Remover Spring Bar Tool Case Opener Screwdriver; Brand: Yescom; Review: I don't know why I ordered this. You sure do get a lot of tools for such a little amount of money though. Someday I will need a few of the tools.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SWISS REIMAGINED 2 Colors Quality Genuine Leather Carbon Fiber Emboss Watch Band Strap; Brand: Swiss Reimagined; Review: Very sharp looking watch band. The chrome accents stand out and get attention. I've not learned yet to put the watch on my wrist without first laying my arm down on a flat surface and snapping the clasp with the other hand. But after a few times you get the hang of it. It's not a big inconvenience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator Metal Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Very kewl glasses. Makes you look like a rock star --- if only I wasn't so overweight. Ha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban 3025 Aviator Large Metal Mirrored Non-Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Very kewl glasses. Makes you look like a rock star --- if only I wasn't so overweight. Ha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ID STRONGHOLD RFID Front Pocket Wallet Mini Minimalist Wallet Slim Wallet Genuine Leather with Zipper; Brand: ID Stronghold; Review: I love this wallet. I feel safe carrying my credit cards --- assuming the RFID really works. But, so far I've not had any problems with my cards. It keeps me from carry too many cards anyway. I suggest no one ever put any wallet in your back pocket as it will cause nerve problems eventually. The thicker your wallet the worse. This wallet is so small by comparison to traditional wallets that you can easily carry it in one of your front pockets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hirbawi Premium Arabic Scarf 100% Cotton Shemagh Keffiyeh 47"x47" Arab Scarf Made in Palestine; Brand: Hirbawi; Review: I ordered another one from a different seller and had to return it because it seemed to be about the size of a tablecloth. But this scarf is perfectly sized so you can fold it. I saw a You-tube video on how to fold one. I like the way the material feels around my neck.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Super Bright Xenon White 360° 5SMD 168 194 2825 Car LED Bulbs Light Lamp (pack of 2); Brand: TTX LIGHTING; Review: Not as bright as I thought they were going to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cutequeen White Canbus error free 300 Lumens 5730 6-SMD; Brand: Cutequeen; Review: Bright, VERY bright; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Light Bar Nilight 20 Inch 126w LED Work Light Spot Flood Combo Led Bar Off Road Lights Driving Lights; Brand: Nilight; Review: Very Bright!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DPAccessories D3112-HT-2305/16 16 Chrome 1/2-20 Closed End Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts - Cone Seat -; Brand: DPAccessories; Review: Worked great on my Wrangler JK; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 3014 Chipsets 194 168 2825 W5W T10 New Style LED Bulbs,Xenon White; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: Nice and Bright!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulbeats 1200 Lumens 2pcs 144-BX Chipsets 3056 3156 3057 3157 LED Bulbs with Projector backup lights turn signal light brake; Brand: Bulbeats; Review: very bright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HID-Warehouse HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs - H10 / 9140 12000K - Purple (1 Pair) - 2 Year Warranty; Brand: HID-Warehouse; Review: Decent lights. There are other bulbs out there that are much brighter with a 5K rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nilight 2.5" Mini HID Bixenon Projector Lens for H1 Bulb Car Gift:chrome Shround; Brand: Nilight; Review: Ended up trashing them and buying morimoto's. Setup: 35 watt ballast, 5000k HID bulb. Pros: great looking and had a really nice cut off line. Cons: did not light up the road in front of my car. There was light way down the road, but it was dark where I needed the light. If you are using a 55watt setup, give these a shot.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The One You Love: Emma Holden Suspense Mystery Trilogy: Book One (Emma Holden Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Pilkington Page; Review: This is a clean read, it is unusual today to find a read that doesn't explore sex in one form or another. As a mystery it kept me guessing almost to the end of the book and I ejoyed it.. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Grace (What Doesn't Kill You, #1): A Katie Romantic Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Fagan Hutchins Page; Review: I enjoyed this from cover to cover. It was very entertaining from the beginning to the last words and I didn't want to put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Lightning Strikes (Whiskey Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: It was the first book in quite some time that I had to read couldn't put it down until I was finished.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around the Corner Crochet Borders: 150; Author: Visit Amazon's Edie Eckman Page; Review: great book easy to follow; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Which Way Crochet Borders: 139 Patterns for Customized Edgings; Author: Visit Amazon's Edie Eckman Page; Review: another great book easy to follow; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tatting Doilies and Edgings (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace); Author: Visit Amazon's Rita Weiss Page; Review: wanted this so bad i ordered it twice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tatting Book: 39 Tatted Edge Patterns; Author: Visit Amazon's Princess of Patterns Page; Review: LOVE THIS BOOK; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tatting Jewellery; Author: Visit Amazon's Lyn Morton Page; Review: have not gotten into it yet but can't wait; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tatting with Anne Orr (Dover Needlework); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Orr Page; Review: love her designes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Tatting: Modern Lace Motifs and Projects; Author: Visit Amazon's Tomoko Morimoto Page; Review: this book is so good i bought it for a friend and she loves it also; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Superman #1 1st Print DC New 52; Author: George Perez; Review: Just finished reading this. I'm new to this New 52 Superman. All I have to say is eh. Its definitely a decent start. I know this new series has been out for awhile now. I really hope it's gotten better since this issue though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1987-2006) #1 eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's John Byrne Page; Review: Always loved the 80's Superman comics. But for some reason this one seemed very corny and no excitement. But hey it was a good read and most importantly...Free. So I can't really complain.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Superman; Author: Louise Simonson; Review: Now this is what I'm talking about. This is the Superman I remember reading as a kid. Great storyline, art work, and action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters Volume 5: The New Ghostbusters (Ongoing (2012-2014)); Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Burnham Page; Review: I was waiting for this to come out already, so I could finally buy it and read on my Kindle. I must say the story was very entertaining. Felt like I was watching a short film. Had me cracking up. But most importantly it left me wanting more. So I def can't wait for the next volume :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Arkham Unhinged; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Fridolfs Page; Review: I've been meaning to check this out for awhile now, but wasn't sure if it was worth it. Since I got my Kindle Fire HD, I finally read up on the reviews and saw great things about it. And I LOVED the game. So I figured why not? I'm glad i bought it. From my angle since i played the game, it was a great way to give some back stories. So i loved it. I think someone who never played the game may be a bit confused but could still enjoy it. Check it out when ya get the chance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Arkham Unhinged Vol. 2 (Batman: Arkham City); Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Fridolfs Page; Review: I loved the 1st one so much that I actually pre-ordered this one. It came out yesterday and I read it last night. Loved this one too :D The artwork is great and also written well. I'm sure there will be a Vol. 3 in the near future. *crosses fingers*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flashpoint Batman Knight Of Vengeance #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Azzarello Page; Review: I wasn't aware of these Flashpoint stories till I recently saw the movie Flashpoint Paradox. I must say I love the idea of this alternate story of Batman. Its just as deep as the original story. This issue is obviously too short. Its free. But ill definitely look into the rest of the stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters: Get Real; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Burnham Page; Review: What a great story. Nostalgic central for sure. Would make for a great cartoon movie. I highly recommend this to true GB fans :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ALEX Toys Artist Studio Magnetic Letters; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Two G's & only one N? Seems weird to me, but my grandson likes them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playskool Alphie; Brand: Playskool; Review: Can't wait until my grandson gets a little older to use it. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Boat Family Member Finger Puppet Kids Toy 6 PCS; Brand: Moon Boat; Review: Not all that impressive. Could barely fit them on my fingers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Playhut Cars Classic Hideaway; Brand: Playhut; Review: Wish it was bigger & wish it had Two doors vs just the one, but it's put together very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: B. You Turns (Driving Wheel) (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Battat; Review: Kind of wish it was a Little heavier in the bottom, because my grandson also likes to play with it Out of his car seat & it's kind of hard because it moves around to easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dimple DC15381 150 Piece Soft Plastic Building Block Set with Wheeled Train Pieces and Carry Bag, Tons of; Brand: Dimple; Review: My 3yr old has a good time with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Flying Turtle® (Teal); Brand: Dusico; Review: My dogs have always hated getting their nails trimmed - 3 Yorkies. They don't Love this, but it's much easier with it. The clippers are nice & sharp. The grinder is sooo quiet & I think that really helps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Left 4 Dead - Xbox 360; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: This is the best zombie first person shooter Ive played. But its the only good one that comes to mind. Im kind of getting tire of Valve. They don't really take many chances. Would it kill them to try an RPG or something different? Yet another half life mod, and while this is probably the best game that Valve has made, they didn't really win for originality IMO. People like zombies, people like multiplayer shooters. This game seems like a no brainer, and it should have been made a long time ago. Oh yea, there's only four levels. Each takes about an hour. If you go for achievements or dig the versus it will be a lot longer, but honestly I find it hard to believe that this would be a primary shooter. This is the sort of game I would play when i feel like a change of pace from Killzone 2 or Call of Duty 4. I can only hope that this game gets better with expansion packs. Knowing valve, they will release a new full GOTY version with each expansion and milk this franchise for all its worth. Then we can wait for Half Life 2: Episode 3. Oh then they'll release both in a package called the green slash orange box. Dont get me wrong, this is a fun game. But when there is a lack of a level system like most multiplayer shooters or new guns/weapons (there are only 5 by the way) it just gets old real fast. Then there's the fact that if you're a decent FPS-er who is used to playing against clans of marines with military style tactics, shooting zombies kinda feels like shooting fish in a barrel. Humans are much smarter animals, and a much tougher kill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fallout 3; Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: This is the game that keeps on giving. Im usually not a person who plays through a game more than once, but this one is definitely worthy. If you at all liked the retroness of bioshock or you enjoy watching peoples heads exploding in slow motion or obsessively like to modify and collect loot, this game is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Playstation 3; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: For someone who likes more realistic shooters, this is one of the best. The multiplayer is sweet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halo 3; Brand: by
Microsoft; Review: this isn't even a full game, more like an expansion. and you still pay full price so i would wait for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition; Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: If you haven't played this yet, do yourself a favor and buy it now. It really is a great value with all the expansions and they really do make the game better and add to replay value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition (PC); Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: If you haven't played this yet, do eet, do eet naow[...] as ahnold would say. This is my favorite game all time and the expansions really make the game better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call of Duty; Brand: by
Activision; Review: if you buy the game, unlock all the weapons and perks and still don't like this game, thats one thing. but people need to stop giving this bad reviews because they don't allow hacking or they don't allow you to kick players that are too good or too bad etc. I hated world at war because it seemed like every match was private. when i found a match i got kicked because i was too good. Not to mention people hacking and pirating the game. Hopefully more pc games do this because pc gamers are never happy and always complaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy XIII - Playstation 3; Brand: by
Square Enix; Review: This game has chosen to take away everything that has defined it for the last 20 years..... which is the ROLE PLAYING. This is no longer an RPG. Its just a turn based arcade fighting game. The story is typical cheesy anime JRPG stuff, its weak compared to previous FF games. People are being taken over by some sort of magical force and turned into zombies or something but its mostly incoherent. I don't mean cool George Romero or Resident Evil zombies either. You basically cannot explore at all. You cannot even fight as more than one character or organize your party when in combat. The music falls flat compared to FFX which had the best soundtrack and I still listen to. Imagine if a Grand Theft Auto game took out the ability to freely roam the city or experience the game how you want. That is pretty much what Square Enix did to this game.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: God of War III - Playstation 3; Brand: by
Sony; Review: Ive heard reviewers refer to this game as "Gore Porn". If that sounds awesome to you, continue reading. I have not played much of the original games, and to be honest i thought the first one was a bit cheezy. Not having played the others, I still love this game. I think that I didn't miss too much in the story from the other games, I could pretty much figure out what is going on. Kratos is out for revenge against the Greek gods. Along his journey he gains new abilities and weapons. The bosses in this game are completely awesome. This is one of the few games where I look forward to each boss, even if the boss is hard and takes many deaths to beat. This game doesn't do much new, but it refines what made the first games so well received by the reviewers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head in the Clouds (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perez Family (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Jane (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Changing Lanes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Little Black Lies: A Novel; Author: Sharon Bolton; Review: Did not want to put the book down. Great book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fortune Is a Woman: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Adler Page; Review: Great book. You won't want to put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Daughter: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Shemilt Page; Review: It made me a bit crazy going back and forth between a year ago and the year forward. This is the only reason I did not give it a higher rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick M. Lencioni Page; Review: Good book. Fast read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 365 Prescriptions for the Soul: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love; Author: Dr. Bernie S. Siegel; Review: I recommend this to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory A. Boyd Page; Review: Great book. Packed with so much information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You--And Your Waistline--And Drop the Weight for Good; Author: Dr. Steven R. Gundry; Review: This book is motivating me to eat even more healthy. I recently lost 30 pounds on the Medifast diet, but the diet is not good with moving off the diet to everyday life because you have to eat their food. I believe this book may be my answer. It is also a low glycemic diet - although they do not want to be viewed that way - but eating all natural, real food. I am excited about moving to this. I will have to keep you posted on the results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herbs of the Bible: 2000 Years of Plant Medicine; Author: Visit Amazon's James A. Duke Page; Review: Love this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sol Costa Daurada by Melia; City: Salou Costa Dorada Province of Tarragona Catalonia; Review: This is my 3rd time at this hotel and this year they have up graded the rooms,and it was lovely.we stayed in room 509 on the 22nd September till 26 September 2015. The hotel is always clean and the the staff are friendly and helpful. it was quiet, not a lot of guests but this suited us as we wanted a relaxing holiday. The hotel is near the theme park and you can get a free shuttle bus to the park from the hotel and also a shuttle bus to the beach from the hotel if you wish.My partner and I like walking so we walked to the beach front which only takes about 20 mins.This hotel also caters for people in wheel chairs and also has a seat which lowers people into the pool.the hotel has an indoor pool and steam room and sauna. We saw the Micheal Jackson show and the Chinese acrobatics. when we went out in the evenings we went to the xanter resturant for a sea food meal,would really recommend this if you love sea food,we also saw some one having a steak and that looked amazing as well. didn't hear any bad comments while we were there. The train which you can catch outside the hotel is a must,it costs 3 euros and will take you in to salou and up to the marina then to cap salou. they have 3 different little trains that you can go on,all staff were friendly and helpful. In All if your looking for a clean friendly hotel that is good value for money don't look any further.cant wait to go back next year,we booked through a company called On the Beach.,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sol Costa Daurada by Melia; City: Salou Costa Dorada Province of Tarragona Catalonia; Review: Have Booked with jet 2 holidays to go back in May 2017 for my Birthday and I cant wait. I love this hotel,its clean friendly and is a good location for the parks. will do another review when I get back.This will be my fourth visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sol Costa Daurada by Melia; City: Salou Costa Dorada Province of Tarragona Catalonia; Review: just back from the sol Costa Daurada my 4th time there. we stayed in room 508 from the 5th of may to the 12th of may. We like this hotel as its always very clean ,in the mornings you will see the hotel cleaners up and around keeping every where spotless,the maid cleaned our room every day as well.As I have reviewed this hotel before my thoughts are still the same fantastic base,very clean, value for money hotel. you can walk to the train station from the hotel to get a train to tarragona,The hotel reception staff were very helpful and printed off the time tables for us going and returning and the how much it would cost and pointed us into the right direction of the station.The hotel staff told us to catch either a express or regional train as these were direct trains with no stops.it took us around 20 mins by train from salou to tarragona,and when we arrived we walked to the tourist information to purchase tickets for the little brown train called tarracotren so we could have a sight seeing tour of this city.Tours cost 6e or day tickets where you get on and off all day cost 7e for adults.We also caught the bus to cambrills ,you get your tickets from salou ticket box just opposite macdonalds,we went there for the market which was really good,it cost 2e each one way to get there and buses run about every ten minutes,on your return visit my advice is not to get the bus from just outside the market but to walk straight down to the bus station as less people will be there and more chance of a seat. while we were in salou it was my birthday and we went to the house of illusion,my partner brought vip tickets for this we got a private showing,sat at the very front and a 3 course meal and champagne,strawberry's on arrival and as much wine,and beer and soft drinks that you wanted. Back to the hotel ,very good base for theme parks,not far to walk into town or beach or to the train station,they also hire bikes from the hotel too. over all we love it here the only down sides which most people will say is sometimes the food can be a bit hit and miss,but they do try to caterer for every ones tastes and you cant always please every one,but the restaurant staff were lovely and smiley to us and even the chef in his broken English tried his best to explain dishes and sauces to us.Also the air conditioning doesn't come on till the end of may and we had to sleep with the doors open so at night it could be a bit noisy until around 12.30,but hey we are on holiday so didnt feel the need to complain. The adult entertainment we saw was the show must go on it was a queen tribute band and very good. We went with a company called jet 2,we didn't see a rep until the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rutland Arms Hotel; City: Newmarket Suffolk East Anglia England; Review: A lovely catch up with friends at the rutland hotel newmarket. Friendly welcome and cosy bar. We had a lovely meal Fish and chips,burgers,pasta,drinks, Coffee and tea with lovely chunks of brownie. We felt well fed, comfortable ,warm,and staff were very polite. We will be visiting again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sensimar Resort Riviera Maya; City: Puerto Aventuras Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Lovely complex,clean ,tidy and best of all great staff who do a fanstastic job. We flew from gatwick in the uk on the Tui dream linner to this wonderful complex that has a hidden beach if you wish to use it😉. We stayed in room 317 in the premier section,we had a wonderful room that met all our needs which included a free mini bar that was topped up every day. There is too many wonderful things to say about this complex,one piece of advice i can give you is join the face book page both sides are on this page ie eldorado and sensimar and the tips advice and photos are really helpful to make your holiday here even more magical. Cant wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Coloriffics Women's Andie Sandal; Brand: Coloriffics; Review: It just didn't quite fit my foot right. But I liked the heel, it was the lowest of the ones I ordered. The shoe was nice, well made, but something about the strap across the toe area - it just didn't look right with my toes and shape of my foot. (I had ordered several shoes at the same time so that I could compare). Not to mention it wasn't a firm fit across - so I wondered if my feet might slide down too far, I've had that problem with heeled sandals before and why I am leery to buy them. But just depending on your personal taste and foot shape - there is nothing wrong with this shoe or it's quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinese Laundry Women's Outlast Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: These are really cute flats - I needed them for a wedding and I DID not want to wear heels. However, the strap just hit me wrong - this wouldn't bother everybody but it really pulled on my ankle area when I walked and I knew it would drive me crazy. And I have skinny ankles, so it wasn't a swelling or weight related issue. There seemed to be nothing wrong with the quality of the shoe or it's fit. This was simply personal taste & preference. Amazon makes it easy to return items! Interestingly enough, at the same wedding - one of the bridesmaids had these on. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dyeables Women's Brielle Ankle-Strap Sandal; Brand: Dyeables; Review: The shoe is well made for all intents and purposes, looks cute, nice height heel for those of us who don't want to wear something too high. They felt fine at first but after wearing them for a while I realized they do not support my arch at all. There is a large gap running from the area where my toes touch to where my heels touch - and it's a pretty wide gap, too. I wear flats more than heels but these are the only heels I own that cause the muscle from lack of arch support to hurt. None of my other shoes do that (not even the 5" heels) - my feet hurt in other areas but they don't hurt for days after wearing (up the middle of the foot). So, in this case, I have to lay the blame on the shoe. I will be hunting down arch support to see if I can find something appropriate for these shoes. I wore out one evening, so returning is not possible. Otherwise, I have no complaints about the looks or quality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Adagio Boot; Brand: ; Review: I would have returned these but I've already worn them outside (they seemed to feel okay when I first tried them on). Considering over the years that I have bought similar styles shoes with no issues from cheap places like Walmart - you can be assured I was sorely disappointed to find these severely lacking in comfort, especially for the price. This shoe is tighter and narrower around my toes and loose around my heel. It's pretty rare for a shoe to be too tight for me as my foot is slightly leaner/longer but in general I have no issues with these types of shoes in my size. It is the first time I've every had to put something in the heels of a "bootie" type shoe to keep it from rubbing my heel raw. I can't wear thicker socks because it is too narrow around my toe area (though they could stretch). They are not comfortable or cushioned enough for my liking for the long haul (at least not for me). However, they looked fine and seemed well made for the type of shoe that it is. No complaints there. Disappointed that I will have to try to find something to insert around the heel to accommodate how loose it is. Sometimes you get what you pay for (cheap or pricey) other times, you just pay for it. UPDATE: 03.2015 - After having had these some time, I still stand by my original observations. They've had plenty of time to be broken in - they do still look nice and have held up in that department - so they aren't cheap materials or shoddily put together. However, if I try walking in them for very long they are rubbing my feet & heels in places they should not after this much wear. I've tried thin & thick socks - and considering that my foot leans towards the narrow side - I was surprised how tight these were in the toe area but yet loose in the heel area. I rarely find shoes that are too tight - unless I am in the wrong size. Fortunately, the toe area has stretched out some - but they just aren't as comfortable as this type of shoe usually is for me. Very disappointing as I've had easy spirit shoes before and know I liked them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taos Women's Prize Open Toe Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I found my first pair for sale in a local store at the end of summer. Frankly, I'm not much of one for buying sandals at such a hefty price and at first I glanced at - and walked by - the pairs I saw in a local shoe store. However, after much browsing and no success, I saw a pair in a color I really liked - the only one left and in my size....so I tried them on and fell in love. The shoes just fit right, I like that all three straps are adjustable. Very comfortable. No heels - not too loose - and no strap rubbing. After wearing the first pair for a few weeks, I looked on Amazon and ordered another. Ordered a few for my mom and I'll be ordering me more. I've learned over the years, if you like it and it's comfortable, get what you can, when you can - because in the future, the options won't be what you want. I'm not a trendy person, I'm a person who prefers comfort - and I can but hope for what they charge that the sandals hold up for many years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ToBeInStyle Women's 6 Pack of Lace Back Padded Bandeaus; Brand: ToBeInStyle; Review: So far I like them just fine. I am a 36B size and ordered the small. Received a black, white, ivory, blue, pink and hot pink. They are comfortable, the colors will work under most items. The more brightly colored ones, I figured I can use under certain shirts or tops where it will look layered (not showing enough that people can see they are looking at a bra) just enough top to make them think I have on a cami or something similar underneath. The only caveat to this type bra is I've had certain dresses or shirts that were low cut enough or had a v-neck that showed the top line of the bra. On certain items this may work and look just fine. On others (or with the wrong color) it doesn't look right. I enjoy not having to deal with straps - my choices are they fall off or I have to get them tight enough they dig. I can't seem to find that middle ground with straps on most bras. These bras do have a foam padding inside - frankly, it's a bit much, and not sure how those will hold up to long term use and washing. Some items with this type of padding - it moves around and that can be a problem if you can't get the padding back the way it was. However, I do prefer some for modesty sake. I didn't have any issues the first time I washed on delicate...but can't speak for long term use at this point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romastory Winter Warm Women Velvet Elastic Leggings Pants (Black) One Size; Brand: Romastory; Review: I am 5'4" and weigh 122 pounds - these things are so tight they are uncomfortable. I ordered two, the black and the "skin" toned and found both fit differently but both are so tight the flesh ones actually hurt my legs and pressed on my stomach so tightly it was extremely uncomfortable. I hurt for several hours after getting home and getting out of these. I have NEVER bought leggings that we too small before. I might have some that I didn't like the material, they were too high in the waist or in one case, too tight around the ankles - but never too small or they wouldn't stretch. The ones I bought have very little stretch to them - even getting them over my calves was difficult. It was like wearing compression hose of sorts - except much, much worse. The black ones weren't quite as bad, so the two I bought were not exactly the same, but I still find those very uncomfortable. I predominantly wear leggings for warmth - though sometimes I wear them with shorter skirts and boots - the majority of the time I am wearing these under dresses, pants, etc for warmth - but I will NOT be wearing these. Shame, really. I had already washed mine and thrown away packaging, so a return isn't possible. You might want to ensure the fit before you are stuck with something you can't wear.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Our family enjoyed our stay at the Villa del Palmar PV. It's by no means the newest hotel in town. But our room was clean (no musty smell), staff extremely friendly, great pool and beach. That's about what we wanted. We did not go all-inclusive as we are more interested in sampling the different restaurants downtown (and we had many great meals). The couple times we at at the hotel were entirely forgettable. Nice location - fairly close to town. A quick bus ride in (yes, you can take the bus. It's cheap, fun and efficient). There's a mall within walking distance to stock up on booze and snacks. We have two 10-year-old boys and they loved it. Thought the beach and pool (even with it's NON-waterpark-sized slide) were awesome. On our last night we finally purchased one of the hotel "event" dinners and sat with another family (also with two boys) they all got along great and ended up in the pool for the remainder of the evening. Probably should have done this early in the vacation. Are you going to get time-share pitches? Yes - of course! You're in Mexico after all! So what, politely refuse. You might get approached upon checkin, but we were never pitched while trying to relax by the beach or pool. So, you want a clean room with a moderately comfortable bed, nice beach, close to town at a decent price - give it a try. If you want a top-end new or newly updated hotel - probably not for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior; City: Lutsen Minnesota; Review: We stayed here two nights for a Spring break ski trip at Lutsen. Our room was very clean with easy parking right outside the door. Nice little balcony overlooking Lake Superior. Nice breakfast and the owner and staff (and dog) are all very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a nice room, close to Lutsen, at a good rate, I'd highly recommend the Cliff Dweller. If you want things like ski-in/out, pool, hot tub; or a 5-star hotel with all the latest updates and amenities - you'll need to go elsewhere, and spend a lot more money. For our family, while it would have been nice to have all those things, we were really focused on the skiing (which was really fantastic this Spring) and didn't feel it was worth the extra money for a little pool or spa time. For a similar type of vacation, I would stay at the Cliff Dweller again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Fargo South; City: Fargo North Dakota; Review: We stayed here marathon weekend. Everything was clean. Very spacious rooms. Partial wall divider between our bed and the sleeper sofa where the kids slept. Fast internet. The pool was very busy and not that big, and the chlorine made it pretty much unusable (even our kids thought so). Even the hot tub was over=chlorinated. Otherwise, no issues with our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Chicago Downtown; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Booked this hotel for me, my wife and two kids via Hotwire. Good rate. Wanted something close to Millenium park. While not right across the street, it's a comfortable walk. Room was very nice, clean. Staff very friendly. Nice complimentary breakfast. Did not get a chance to try the pool. I'd stay again. You are in Chicago, so expect to pay $$$ for parking!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Valencia Riverwalk; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: My wife and I were in San Antonio on a business trip and extended a day to celebrate our anniversary. The Valencia is centrally located. Easy walking distance to anything in/near downtown San Antonio - Riverwalk, La Villita, Mercado (where Mi Tierra is), the Alamo, Rosarios, etc... The atmosphere is clean and modern with subdued lighting. I had mentioned our anniversary while making the online reservation and when we returned from dinner we found chilled beer and champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries waiting in our room. Very nice and unexpected. Based on other traveler tips, we opted for a courtyard room (quiet, overlooks the courtyard with fireplace and waterfall). Also booked directly through the hotel website which combined with a AAA discount, was a much better rate than found through sites like Kayak, etc... Also signed up on their hotel site for their VVIP program. All in all I'd highly recommend for couples looking for something that is not your typical Marriott/Hyatt/etc...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Elastic Waist Pant; Brand: ; Review: I didn't like how these were made, waist was still huge and very high, looked pretty fair only when on, felt like paratrooper pants- too much material! Went back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Classic V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfy, good fit, wash well, soft, look tidy when on, pockets, not hot, fits well over an other shirt....as Goldilocks said, "Ah, just right!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies 'Cargo Flare Hip Flip Pant' Scrub Bottoms; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Classic V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfy, good fit, wash well, soft, look tidy when on, pockets, not hot, fits well over an other shirt....as Goldilocks said, "Ah, just right!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 32 Inch Two Pocket Fitted Lab Coat; Brand: ; Review: This is a gorgeous lab coat. I don't wear them too often doing home care as a PT, but when I do wear this one, my patients actually compliment me! What? My old lab coat was so ugly. It's nice that some are made to look pretty good, these days!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Classic V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfy, good fit, wash well, soft, look tidy when on, pockets, not hot, fits well over an other shirt....as Goldilocks said, "Ah, just right!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: At last, a pair that fit nicely- comfortable, not too big or too long, lots of pockets, nicely made waist with belt loops, gathering from pulling drawstring is flat at waist not big and bunched. Love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Classic V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfy, good fit, wash well, soft, look tidy when on, pockets, not hot, fits well over an other shirt....as Goldilocks said, "Ah, just right!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mizuno Women's Wave EVO Cursoris Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I can't believe how light these shoes are, and they are super cool as the entire top of the shoe is perforated with big holes. They feel like wearing comfy socks with good support. I use mine for jumping rope, walking and working in gym. I liked them so much I got another pair in a different color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Classic V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Comfy, good fit, wash well, soft, look tidy when on, pockets, not hot, fits well over an other shirt....as Goldilocks said, "Ah, just right!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: Weird fit, for me, not enough elastic and drawstring needed to be pulled totally tight to compensate with resultant bunching and major untidiness at the waist, made me look like maybe I had really thick ,padded shorts underneath. Yikes! Not my cup of tea! Needless to say, they went back right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Birkenstock Women's Florida Soft Footbed Birko-Flor Silver Sandals - 38 M EU / 7-7.5 B(M) US; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: I love these Birks- have always liked this style, the footbed feels great, and the silver is cool!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Hotel at Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: I stayed here for 3 nights, July 29th thru Aug 1st. I got a very reasonable rate, booking directly through the hotel website ($140/night). The location is great, just 1 1/2 blocks from Times Sq. The lobby was small, but more than adequate. There are 2 computers for guest use, and 4 or 5 tvs. I was about an hour early for check-in. My room wasn't ready, so they stowed my bag, and I went to the TKTS booth to get a ticket for a Sunday matinee. That done, I went back to the hotel, and the room was ready. Yes, the elevators are small, but I rarely had a wait for them. My room was on the 6th floor. No view, but I really didn't need one. Yes, hotel rooms in NYC are smaller than elsewhere, but this was more than adequate. I had a queen bed, and there were 2 bedside tables, a desk, and 2 chairs. The bed was quite comfy, and the pillows were great. There is an in-room coffee maker, stocked with coffee and tea. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I never used it. The bathroom was bigger than I expected-still small, but well arranged. Everything was very clean, and kept that way through my 3 night stay. The a/c was really good. Very quiet, and nice to come back to after a hot and muggy day walking around the city. There was only 1 ice machine, in the lobby. The breakfast room was good sized, and had a good selection of choices- bagels, bread for toast, donuts, yogurt, cereal, and fresh fruit. It was only really busy on 1 morning, but still manageable. Traveling as a single, I always felt safe, in the hotel, and traveling to it each night. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Old Saybrook Westbrook; City: Old Saybrook Connecticut; Review: The one thing this place has going for it is the convenience to the highway. Stayed for 1 night back in May. 2 rooms. One with 1 king, one with 2 kings. It started badly at check-in. The woman at the desk was very grumpy and acted like we were doing her a favor by checking in. My Dad had booked the rooms online, but he somehow ended up prepaying instead of just making a reservation. We did not want the king-size beds, but were not allowed to change, even though the hotel was nowhere near full. The rooms were very dated-old bedspreads, chipped furniture, and ugly wallpaper, One of the rooms, supposedly non-smoking, smelled like an ashtray. The hotel seemed almost abandoned, although there were a few other cars in the parking lot. I did not feel at all safe. Free breakfast was tired also. Make your own waffles, cereals, tiny muffins, and coffee and juice. Would not stay here again even if they paid me!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maple Leaf Motel; City: North Conway Conway New Hampshire; Review: We discovered the Maple Leaf after arriving on an impromptu trip to New Hampshire. We were unable to find a hotel that could accommodate us for 2 nights in Wolfeboro NH. We began driving north, checking Trip Advisor and calling hotels/motels along the way. Most were fully booked, and all had much (!) higher prices than we could afford. We were looking for a well-located place that would not break the bank. When we called the Maple Leaf, they quoted a VERY reasonable price, so we booked sight unseen (again, based on reviews we read). When we arrived, we were quite pleased! It was right on the main highway, amidst restaurants, shopping and all the other hotels we had attempted. It is a small place, with about 15 or so rooms, all attached. Very old-fashioned. Absolutely charming! The owners were very friendly, and check-in was simple. The room was basic, yes. And décor was dated, yes. But it was extremely clean. A/C was good, and there was a min-fridge and microwave. Many restaurants are within walking distance, and it is a short drive to shopping outlets and the White Mountains. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elmwood Motor Court; City: Old Orchard Beach Maine; Review: Stayed last September, in cabin 6. It was adorable. Small cabin with 2 bedrooms, well-equipped kitchenette, and tiny screened porch. Pretty small, but immaculate. Shower was kind of a tight fit . Has a pool, and firepits and grills for guests use. Very convenient to all OOB has to offer without being smack dab in the middle of the craziness. Short drive (or bike) to the beach. Walking distance to a couple of restaurants. Very reasonable priced. Would definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flagship Inn; City: Boothbay Harbor Maine; Review: Stayed for 3 nights the week of Labor Day. The front office was very friendly. Received a "free upgrade" from booking thru TripAdvisor. Not sure that it really meant that much. It seemed that we were moved to the other side of the hotel. Yes, it overlooked the pool, but across the parking lot. The room was average. Two double beds, and a fridge and microwave. The beds could have been a little more comfy, but weren't terrible. They have a small building next to the pool where they serve a complimentary breakfast daily. The gentleman that manned it was friendly and helpful. Assorted breads/pastries, juices and waffle maker. Didn't try it til the 2nd morning, and was pleasantly surprised. The hotel was in the perfect location for us. Just a couple of minutes drive took us right to the middle of Boothbay Harbor, and parking right behind the main street was a bargain-$7 for the day. We were perfectly satisfied with this hotel. Would probably stay there again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Lipton Green Tea Pyramids, Mandarin Orange 20 ct (Pack of 6); Brand: Lipton; Review: Absolute in love with this tasty tea!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lipton Pyramid Tea Bags, White With Blueberry Pomegranate, 18-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6); Brand: Lipton; Review: A great and tasty alternative to the 'Bavarian Wild Berry' tea! Definitely another favorite in my tea cabinet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Spelt Flour, 24 oz; Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: Love Bob's Red Mill as a brand and this Spelt Flour was the best deal around. We love to bake our own European breads and this certainly fits the bill!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob's Red Mill Wheat Bran, 20 Ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: Bob's Red Mill; Review: Great price, but don't be fooled, it's a LOT of bran! I enjoy making my own homemade European breads and like to make the breads taste amazing by putting in 100-150g of Bran and Germ. Makes it more healthy too :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherpa Pink Gourmet Himalayan Salt, 5 lbs Fine Grain. Incredible; Brand: Sherpa Pink; Review: I've tried all three sizes of this pink salt and just re-ordered the medium size (Fine) for the second time. It's perfect! They also updated their packaging and it looks fab!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Tranquility (OtherKin Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Anya Bast Page; Review: Be sure to read the first book. Good story with just a little spice of sex. I will certainly look for more books from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destiny Wears Spurs - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kari Lee Harmon Page; Review: Loved this book. I will definitely look for more books from this author. Did not want to put this one down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Daughter (Part 1): Breaking Free (BDSM Erotic Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mara Stone Page; Review: This book was okay if you are not looking for much in the way of a storyline. A bit of a dissapointment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liam's Bride: BBW Bear Shifter Romance (Clan Conroy Brides Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Emma Alisyn Page; Review: Sex scenes could have used a little more spice but dang I love an alpha male and Liam is that!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Secrets: The Biker Billionaire's Black Book (Biker Billionaire Boss 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Olivia Fex Page; Review: Reading these books in order gives you a better understanding of what is going on. Rough hot sex with a dark theme.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Vengeance: Taken; Brand: Visit Amazon's Olivia Fex Page; Review: This is a short read with lots of violence and hot rough sex. If this offends you this is not the book for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire's Proposal: A Marriage of Convenience Romance (A Love So Sweet Novel Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mia Porter Page; Review: This is a "second chances" book in more ways than one. A man who wants to redeem himself and get the girl who holds his heart. A girl who gets back the only man she's ever loved.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Manzoni; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: This place is located in the heart of the shopping district. Great room, on the small side, but very cozy. Walking distance to all the action and restaurants. No parking on site, valet only and a bit hard to navigate due to skinny streets and tons of tourist/shoppers. Overall we had a lovey experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Dieci Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: Nice, clean hotel. Great price and conveniently located (less than 4 miles) from the Airport. My husband and I stayed for one night after 10 days in Tuscany. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. It was a very hot day, so we didn't explore the area only to grab dinner. Nice dinning spots near hotel. We left before the complementary breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Santa Ynez Inn; City: Santa Ynez California; Review: We enjoyed a fabulous three day weekend at the lovely Santa Yanez Inn. Wonderful property in a charming setting. We were pleasantly surprised how spacious our room was; we even had a private patio! The bed and sheets were 1st class. The breakfast was outstanding as was the evening wine tasting (include in your price). The location was great for walking to all the Santa Yanez restaurants and wineries. The property well-kept. We didn’t want to leave. I would definitely recommend staying at Santa Yanez Inn. We can’t wait to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Schloss Monchstein; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: My husband and two teenage sons stayed for one night. We had two rooms, both quite large. The staff was very attentive, the food outstanding and the grounds breathtaking. We enjoyed our stay so much and all wished we could have stayed longer. The path into town is paved and lit at night. Great place to stay while in Salzburg.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weisses Roessl Hotel; City: Innsbruck Tirol Austrian Alps; Review: My family and I (husband and 2 teenage sons) stayed here for one night. What a lovely place in the heart of old town. There is plenty of restaurants and shopping close by. We enjoyed their wonderful breakfast that is included in the price. Can't go wrong. Wife strong..which is not the case in many hotels in Europe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Wessinger; City: Neu Isenburg Hesse; Review: My family and I stayed here for one night prior to our flight out of the Frankfurt airport. There were four of us, 2 adults, 2 teenagers and the room was very comfortable and spacious. There is workout room and pool. Bar and restruant has outside seating, it was very busy. Breakfast was included in the room rate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Estero Inn; City: Morro Bay San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Great little spot on the water in Morro Bay. Close to restaurant, wine tasting and aquarium. Cozy room with view of Rock. Great breakfast with fresh waffles strawberries and whip cream, fresh SLO coffee. We will be returning soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Dolphin Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: My husband and I spent one night at this cozy little Inn. We had a wonderful time and we loved Cambria. We had dinner at the Black Cat. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the sound of the waves crashing was relaxing. Breakfast was delicious. We can't wait to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Santa Barbara; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: Had a great stay here at Hotel Santa Barbara. Our room included a continental breakfast which was good. There are lots of restaurants, bars and coffee shops nearby. The trolly runs up/dow State street and to the waterfront and near Funk zone. I like the central location. Parking does cost extra and they offer valet service as well. All in all good place to stay for the price an location. Bed were comfortable too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Le Barone; City: Panzano in Chianti Greve in Chianti Tuscany; Review: Such a charming hotel! My husband and I had a fabulous time at Villa Le Barone. Wow and the views are wonderful. Right outside your window you will see the olive groves, vineyards and the rolling hills of Tuscany. If your looking for a romantic spot that is rich and unique this is your place! By far on of the best spots in Italy. Beautiful gardens surround the property and plenty of parking. You will need a car as its a bit remote, but a short to Panzono. Wine tasting rooms and restaurants nearby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harvest Inn St Helena; City: St Helena Napa Valley California; Review: Nice spot off the main road. The staff was super friendly. Great bar in lobby with talented bartender! Good happy hour appetizers that included Washington oysters for $1 each!! They do have a shuttle car that will take you to town and drop you at a restaurant or shopping spot. Our room was very dark and was in need of some serious updating. For the price - I would expect more...but the bed was super cozy with comfortable sheets and pillows. Our only window had a view of the parking lot. They offered a nice complementary buffet breakfast. After two days of the exact same stuff we decided to eat away form hotel..but for two mornings it was fine. The parking filled up so we could never find a parking spot near our room...oh well, walking is good!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bavarian Lodge; City: Leavenworth Washington; Review: We had a wonderful stay at the Bavarian Lodge. From the moment we walked in we were treated with excellent service. A very organized front desk. Even though we arrived earlier than the checkin time...they were still able to accommodate us! Fresh cookies and drink coupons were a nice touch. Walking distance to everything you want to visit in Leavenworth. The rooms were clean and the bed and pillows were very cozy! Complementary breakfast exceeded expectations. Fresh fruit, delicious biscuits and gravy, strong coffee, fresh orange juice...yummy sausages. Can't wait to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel; City: Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo County California; Review: We have stayed here a few times when visiting our son at Cal Poly. Prices are on par with neighboring motel/hotels. Staff is very friendly. A good spot to stay if you are looking for beautiful views. There is plenty of parking, walking distance to a few dinner spots. Free breakfast, BBQ area and rooftop deck with nice chairs and gas fir pits. Right on the beach with direct access. Free bikes too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge; City: Belmopan Cayo; Review: First let me start with the booking. Nuri was amazing. She helped me book my trip and whenever I had a question about the lodge, an excursion, or adding something to our package she was beyond helpful and helped ease my mind with a few concerns I had. We had set up through the lodge to be picked up at the airport and on the way to the lodge to stop at the baboon sanctuary. Darrell picked us up and he was very kind and shared lots of information about Belize with us. The Baboon Sanctuary was a nice experience. We learned a lot about conservation and education efforts. We were led right to a family of holwer monkeys (they call the baboons) in a tree. Two or three came down and actually touched our shoulders. One kept trying to take my sons ball cap off his head. We continued the drive to Sleeping Giant lodge and once we hit the hummingbird Highway I was in awe at how beautiful the jungle of Belize was. You see the sleeping giant in the mountain as you approach the entrance to the lodge and once you get down the driveway you are welcomed by stunning beauty. The grounds of this lodge are truly beautiful and well taken care of. We were greeted by Shakira and Giovanni the Chef. We were give fruit punch (we don't drink) and fresh made shrimp cevice. They were both delicious. We relaxed with our refreshments as our bags were brought to our room. The Casita was nice. It was the rainy season and they did have a lot of rain before we got there. There was a damp smell to the room but we quickly settled in and stopped noticing it. I was a bit jealous that we didn't get one of the new Casita's as they have their own outdoor tubs but we had a great location and it was a beautiful view of the river and gardens. I truly can't complain. I will tell you that the bed was one of the most comfortable beds we have slept in while traveling. We had great night sleeps. The food was good. Breakfast was my favorite meal. The dinners were good. My husband and son had order steaks the first night and they ordered them medium rare and they came well done. The next night when they ordered steaks they asked again for medium rare and and explained that the last time they were well done. The kitchen did a great and they came out perfect the second time. I really can't complain about the food. The service was great. Shakira was our waitress for almost every single meal and she was a delight. We enjoyed getting to know her and seeing her each morning and evening. Brian was also great. She had a wonderful smile and a contagious laugh. Giovanni the bartender was great as well. He did a super job with all the smoothies and fruit drinks we ordered. He was great. We did take a short; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal at Atlantis Autograph Collection; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahama; Review: I gave Royal Towers in Atlantis a 3 star rating (instead of a one) because I recognize that part of what I didn't like was simply that it was a big resort. This was the first time my husband and I stayed at a large scale resort and realized immediately that it is truly not a…; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dominican Tree House Village; City: Santa Barbara de Samana Samana Province Dominican Republi; Review: I have stayed in different place all over but my experience at the Treehouse Village is one that won't be easily matched. This is no all inclusive resort (thank goodness) but it offers a touch of elegance in the jungle setting of Samana. The huts are all beautiful and each offers a spectacular view and each one a bit different form the next. There were 6 of us staying and we took up 3 separate huts. We stayed in the tall tree house, number 4 which is the highest hut with the most amazing view, and my husband and son started in #15 (which was great) but moved to the one just below the tall treehouse to be closer to us and the main lodge. Alex was very accomodating in lettting us stay where we wanted and moving when we wanted to. They worked so well at setting up great excursions for us. Our favorite by far was driving the dune buggies to El Limon, horseback riding to the waterfall and back, and then driving the dune buggies to Playa Colson in Las Terranas. It was the first thing we did in the DR and by the end of the day we each said that if we had to leave the next day we would be able to leave with great memories and feeling like we got to experience so much. Thankfully we had more then just that day. They found a private tour to Los Hatises and Cono Hondo for us which was amazing. The bike ride to El Valle was spectacular and one of my favorite days. Alex was with us and made it even more special. Zip lining was something that 3 of the 6 of us were terrified to do but we walked the plank and had a blast. We each were ready to go back up and do it all again. Angel was great at helping us with our fears and making it a memorable experience. The hospitality shown at the Treehouse Village is what we loved the most. David was more then a great guide but he sat and talked with us and we even got to meet his family. Marcia made our meals and she is the sweetest woman ever. Her lime juice was something our family couldn't get enough of. I have even started making my own at home but it isn't as good as her's. Alex was by far the best. Setting up bonefires and toasting marshmallows. He was there bright and early every morning and despite a bad headache he stayed with us late into the evening one night when power was out in most of the village. When we left we left with more then pictures and memories, we left with friends. Deliz, India, Bart, the security guard and housekeeper (sorry I don't remember your names) you all make this place so very special and unique. I would love to come back and visit again. It is a special place. The bathrooms are far from some rooms but not all. Hut; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Lake Inn; City: Wilton Maine; Review: We stayed at the Wilson Lake Inn on a College visit weekend. It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. We could imagine how lovely it must be in the summer with the lake directly behind it. The staff was a highlight. Kind, friendly, and very helpful with directing us to great places to eat for breakfast and dinner. It was very affordable and a great place for us to stay during our short visit to the area. If we ever need to go back this will be the place we will stay at.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weaverville Hotel Emporium; City: Weaverville California; Review: If you are going to stay in Gold Mine Country then why not stay in a hotel that helps you feel like you've step back into heart of that time. This hotel has so much charm of yesteryear. First though, the hospitality. My husband I were welcomed by the lady working in the Emporium (a wonderful shop to pick up all kinds of neat things). I wish I could remember her name. She was wonderful. She showed us where the things were in the hotel. The sitting room is full of old charm and antiques including clothing and furniture that brought you back into the rush of the Gold mine days. They do have a small room with TV but the desire here is for you to experience life as it would have been during the olden days. You can pick up a violin and play it or look through the stereoscopes they have. There are modern board games you can play or books you can read. It challenges you to put away your electronics and enjoy the company of those you are with. We stayed in the Bully Chop room and I loved it. Spacious and clean. The welcoming touches are part of a hospitality you don't see much of any more. There are nice heavy robes to wear after taking a shower or a nice bubble bath soak in the Champagne tub (don't skip out on the bubble bath in the Champagne tub). Big truffles are left on a small silver tray on your bed for you. Complimentary Keurig type drink in the common room. This place is so charming, warm and hospitable. It was one of my favorite places we stayed at during our 3 week trip through California. I'm drawing a blank on the owners name and her dog. The owner is a super kind woman who had a chance to talk with before we checked out. She runs the Emporium as well and there are so many great things you can buy here. We would recommend a stay here to everyone passing through. I think the value is great for hospitality and rooms. You can't possible regret a stay at this one of kind special place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napa Valley Railway Inn; City: Yountville Napa Valley California; Review: My husband and I had a 5:30 hot air balloon ride that left from Yountville Market. This hotel is right next door to that. I couldn't have asked for a more convenient location. The accommodations were great. It was fun staying in a renovated rail car. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. My husband and I were arriving late and the staff was great at texting me and helping me to know how to get into my room. Great experience from start to finish. My only negative was that we stayed for just one night and didn't get to fully enjoy our stay the way I would have liked and we didn't get to explore the quaint town of Yountville. I will have to make a return visit and when I do I will be sure to stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hemlock Inn; City: Bryson City North Carolina; Review: My family made reservations to have dinner at the Hemlock on evening during our trip and ended up coming back for another meal two days later. What drew us here was that they serve their meals family style. This gives us the chance to dine and met knew people. It was a great experience with delicious food and wonderful conversation. One of the evenings we were able to have the owners at our table and it was wonderful talking the them and learning more about their great inn. The setting is beautiful and this was a highlight of our trip. We would love to come back and stay for a few nights and truly experience the full beauty of this Inn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Village Inn; City: Saugerties Catskill Region New York; Review: We stayed in the Tribeca room and it was great. It is located in the front overlooking Partition St. It was super spacious, comfortable, and we got a great night's sleep. Great outdoor seating area in the back. We met another couple out there and chatted and got to know them, it was great. The location is amazing. The manager was great and friendly. Lot's of info in the room to help guide you in what you can do and where you can eat. I couldn't have found a better spot. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zephyr; City: San Francisco California; Review: This was the first accommodation of 13 that my husband and I stayed in while touring California for 3 weeks. We wanted to be by the bay and close to the activities. This hotel is perfect for that. We were in walking distant of so much. The staff was friendly, helpful, and very accommodating (we were there before our room was ready and they sped things up and got us comfortable while we waited. I found the decor quirky and fun. My husband wasn't as impressed. Two different tastes. I booked a bay view balcony room with parking included. We had a decent view of Alcatraz from our room (there was tree by the street that obstructed it some, nothing the hotel could do about that). I don't know if I think the value is there. The room was nice but nothing special. If I stayed here again I think I would just get a basic room and pay a little less. Not having a restaurant is a little bit of a down side (mainly for breakfast) but there is a great place right up the street, The Beach Street Grill, that serves organic dishes that made up for this. The staff was also great at recommending a few places to eat and even gave us a discount card to one. I appreciated that very much. Overall I was pleased with our stay but, like most of us, would have preferred a little better value for my $.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cambria Shores Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: This place was a welcome surprise. It has a bit of a motel look from the outside but the rooms are nicely done on the inside and warm and cozy. We stayed in an ocean view room, not much a view as it had the parking lot between us and the view but I still appreciated it. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious. Check in was easy and relatively quick. They are dog friendly and we knew that when we booked. There was a dog with the family checking in before us but other then that we didn't see or hear any dogs and there was no smell of any. They are located right across from the boardwalk along moonstone beach which was great. Breakfast was cute as it is left in a picnic basked hanging outside your room. It is a traditional continental breakfast with breads, pastry, fruit and that sort of thing. There was plenty for the two of us and they do have additional muffins and such in the lobby area. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blackberry Inn at Yosemite; City: Groveland California; Review: We stayed at the Blackberry Inn Bed and Breakfast last year. We were actually there during Memorial day weekend. It is a beautiful place to stay. We stayed in the Bramberry Room. It was spacious and so very comfortable. With only one day to visit Yosemite they gave us great tips of when to leave to get in and how to see the things we wanted to before the crowds got heavy. So glad we listened because by the time we left the line of cars to get in seemed to go on for miles. We had a few great conversations with the owners and it was just a wonderful stay. The breakfast was beautifully set and delicious. They have humming bird feeders up around the main porch and during our stay the sweet little birds were everywhere. Would stay here again in a heart beat and would suggest it to anyone who will be in the area. Out of 3 weeks in California it was one of our most favorite places we stayed at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sylvania 72178 Motion Activated Battery Powered Safety Light,Sylvania,72178" />; Brand: Sylvania; Review: great for walkways leading to home-very responsive to movement- may be used outdoors or indoors day & night-thank you very much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armor All 2.5 Gallon, 2 Peak HP, Utility Wet/Dry Vacuum, AA255; Brand: ArmorAll; Review: This a fair product for the price but not enough power/suction to clean the inside of your auto very well-thank you; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TOTO TSU99A.X Universal Fill Valve, Small; Brand: Toto; Review: What can you say about a toilet-works fine, looks good, no sound, good color, hidden in tank, thank for all you do; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bucket Boss 54140 Tool Pouch with Flap Fit; Brand: Bucket Boss; Review: Great bag well worth the cost-would recommend it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Durapower AM17-1502-N Heavy Duty 600 lm Cree LED Flashlight Torch Hunting/Emergency/SAFETY/Security/Military/Camp Ng Adjustable Focus Zoomable 3 Brightness Levels Plus Strobe; Brand: Durapower; Review: Great light for the price-very bright & hands-; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Beams MB530 Wireless Battery-Operated Indoor/Outdoor Motion-Sensing LED Step/Stair Light, White; Brand: Mr. Beams; Review: Great outdoor lights, very bright-motion sensor 8 to 10 feet out, easy install- with 3 ea D batteries hopefully they last til next summer-; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Flashlight, MAIKAIRUI A100 1000 Lumens Portable Ultra Bright Tactical Flashlight Water Resistant Adjustable Focus 5 Light Modes; Brand: MAIKAIRUI; Review: great light & price-very bright will buy more; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spike and Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Galapagos: IMAX (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Unsaid (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everest: IMAX (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What the #$*! Do We Know!? (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure: IMAX (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Code 46 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Touching the Void (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Endurance (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Paradise Recovered; Brand: Oliver Luke; Review: This independent film represents a call to awareness of the religious abuse that has become such a common scene on the American religious right landscape. The film is an exercise in contrasts - contrasts that Esther must experience in order to recover paradise for herself. Two young men, Gabriel and Philip, are presented to Esther as choices for love. Philip, the malingering convert, appears to understand the problems with his church, but is willing to play the game for his gain - sexual and financial. Gabe stands as an agnostic, who really seems to believe in God, who proclaims his disdain for the trappings of organized religion, but who stands upon his beliefs, ambiguous as they are even to him. But then there are two fathers. Both just as firm in their belief in organized religion, both are pastors. Philip's father uses his position to control others. He does not care for the souls, only for his own power. Gabe's father gets it. He believes in God and organized religion. He stands firm in his own faith and will not apologize for that faith. But - and this is important - his confidence is so strong that he has no need to coerce, force, abuse others into the fold. Gabe's father understands the freedom that Christ affords. His is no legalistic faith and he can be proud of his son for being an agnostic, but living the love of Christ in a real sense. This film is poignant because it brings into focus the problem of the social gospel. The extreme religious right condemns the many churches for their focuses on doing unto others as we would have others do unto us, calling those of us who believe living Christ's love "the failure of the social gospel." Yet it is the religious right who truly preach the social gospel - that is, they preach America's salvation is in transforming American culture through laws and coercion. This film reminds us that we can be free through Christ. Though you may watch it and believe it to be an attack on Christianity, it is not. It is an attack on those who would use Christianity to control others, to exert abuse and call it faith. It is an attack on those who would use God and the Bible to abuse others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death of Richie"based on a True Story"+the Pride of Jessie Hallam[slim Case] [Double Feature]; Brand: PAUL WENDKOS / GARY NELSON; Review: I remember watching this film when it debuted on TV decades ago. For its time it was a hard-hitting film about the realities of drug addiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atomic City VHS; Brand: Gene Barry; Review: This film captures the fear of America in the early stages of the Cold War. Released just 7 years after WWII, the film demonstrates just how deeply America was entrenched in the Red Scare. The film is entertaining (for those of us who love the old movies), and makes more sense if you consider that McCarthyism was at its zenith as the film was being produced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Film Unfinished; Brand: Alexander Beyer; Review: Anyone interested in Holocaust studies should see this film. The scenes are graphic and demonstrate the unflinching barbarism of the Nazis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Edward R. Murrow: The McCarthy Years; Brand: Walter Cronkite; Review: This DVD provides an excellent source of original material. There is very little commentary by Walter Cronkite. Full versions of broadcasts, both by Murrow and McCarthy highlight Murrow's thoroughness and integrity. Anyone interested in the history of the Red Scare should see this film at the least, and really ought to own it. It goes way beyond the dramatized Hollywood film, Goodnight and Goodluck.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell House; Brand: Aria Adloo; Review: This presentation is a confusing portrayal. I can't tell if the film-maker loves or hates the concept. One might say this is objective, but objectivity does not mean refraining from identifying false information. For example, the presentation of the "morning after" pill is completely unrealistic. As a conservative Christian, I can say that the "hell house" concept does NOT represent the Christian faith, nor the Bible. The hell house concept is the brain child of those who would form a Christian-type of sharia law. God want's us voluntarily, not by human legislation.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Martha Marcy May Marlene; Brand: Elizabeth Olsen; Review: This film provides a wonderful portrayal of what it is like for a young woman trying to leave a cult. At times she is confused, at times she is an apparent convert, at times she seems to clearly understand the abuse. However, the themes are disturbing - though realistic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Brand: ; Review: As a credentialed marriage and family therapist, a history enthusiast, and film lover, I found this to be an excellent film. The relationship between the adoptive parents appears to be poor, but in the end you understand it. Liesl comments of her adoptive parents, "accordion heart" (papa) and "cloaked in thunder" (mama). If you are an MFT, I recommend you view this film and consider how what looks like dysfunction is actually very functional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harvest of Shame; Brand: Edward R. Murrow; Review: Edward R. Murrow is perhaps one of the most courageous newsmen of all time. He took on real causes of suffering, not frustration over minor things. This story is one that is must-see for anyone interested in changing true injustice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coen Brothers Collection (Blood Simple/Fargo/Miller's Crossing/Raising Arizona); Brand: William H. Macy; Review: I had never seen Blood Simple before, being out of the country back in 1984 when it premiered. It is, in my estimation, the best plot of any Coen Brothers film. If you are fan of the Coen Brothers, this is a great collection, and very much worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall; Brand: Colin Farrell; Review: While this film is entertaining, the only thing it has in common with its source material is the agency, TOTAL RECALL. Schwarzenegger's version is even worse. The original short story by Philip K. Dick is an excellent story with an unexpected ending. When is Hollywood going to make a version of the story that actually tells the story??????; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Left Behind; Brand: Nicolas Cage; Review: The first version of this film by Kirk Cameron, was mediocre at best. The acting was poor, and the narrative was just not plausible. This film was different. The act was spot-on. But the narrative was just not plausible. One might say, "Well, miracles aren't plausible." But that is circular reasoning, which cannot result in any usable conclusions. As a conservative Christian, who accepts the Bible as God's word, I have read this series and been very entertained. But entertained in the way that any fantasy literature entertains. The problem with the culture of the rapture is that it is a connect-the-dots type of Bible interpretation that ignores the original readers of the texts. I have never seen a Pre- or Post-Millenialist ask the question, "Why did God give Revelation to the Christians of the late first century AD?" The film actually does portray the pure hatred that some pre-millenialists have towards the rest of us. The woman who confronts Buck Williams in the airport at the beginning of the film expresses that hatred very clearly in her non-verbals and her para-verbals. Having said that, I love the Leah Thompson and her daughter Cassi Thompson played mother and daughter in the film.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg VHS; Brand: Tom Berenger; Review: This is one of my favorite Civil War films. It does an excellent job at showing all sides of the battle. Having walked the battlefield twice in my youth and more recently as an adult, the film takes on even more significance for me. There are side conversations in the film that address the motives of the soldiers on both sides that really get at their dialectic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn After Reading; Brand: ; Review: Great film. As usual, the Coen brothers gives us a movie with great twists that deals with irony of poor integrity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man with One Red Shoe VHS; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: If you are interested in films of the cold war, this comedy is a must see. It deals with the infighting among spy agencies. My favorite line: "What's the likelihood of the Russians attacking on a Tuesday?!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gods and Generals VHS; Brand: Stephen Lang; Review: Gettysburg was made first and it did an excellent job with the battle details as well as the side conversations that demonstrated the motives of various individuals in fighting the war. Gods and Generals does not disappoint in the battle details. However, it is a significant disappointment in the other details. For example, it attempts to make the Confederates (soldiers and civilians) look like they were amicable towards slaves. Indeed, there a scene with Stonewall Jackson talking with his cook, who is an African American, and General Jackson states that the slaves would be freed one way or another. He talks about cementing a bond of friendship between white and black. This is a peculiar conversation given that Jackson owned slaves. A family in Fredericksburg, VA shows such loving kindness towards their slave maid and her children. But this is bogus, too. While there were some slave owners who may have been less violent, this portrayal is just flat wrong.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swing Shift; Brand: Goldie Hawn; Review: She has an affair. Her lover partly convinces her with the following comment: "You have a right to be happy." So, you have a right to betray your marriage, break your promises so no one can trust you, etc. There is no accurate way to make infidelity okay. Having said that, this is a great film about the women war workers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lust for Life VHS; Brand: Kirk Douglas; Review: I gave this film three stars because Kirk Douglas inadvertently portrays Van Gogh as the Borderline he is. The film refers to Van Gogh's "seizures." These are his episodes of extreme emotions are usually associated with frantic efforts to avoid rejection. Putting his hand to a flame until a woman talks to him, mangling his own ear to communicate to Paul Gauguin that he isn't listening are more consistent with the personality disorder. Having said that, the film also gets other details wrong. First, Van Gogh actually attended seminary, but dropped out, proclaiming that Greek and Latin wouldn't help him minister. He did not cut off his ear. Rather, he mangled it. But a major detail is that he had a brother who was exactly one year older than him, who was still-born. His parents named that brother, Vincent. So, as Vincent van Gogh was growing up, he had to see a tomb stone daily (it was in the grave yard next to the parsonage where he and his family lived) with his name, and day & month of birth.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Theory Of Everything 2015; Brand: Felicity Jones Eddie Redmayne; Review: This movie is good in learning about the marriage. I wanted more about his scientific career and how the disease affected his academic life.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heart of the Country, The; Brand: Jana Kramer; Review: If you love family movies and love commitment in marriage this movie is for you. The dad is very clear to his daughter and his son-in-law about the importance of such commitment. Gerald McRaney is awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Fashioned; Brand: Elizabeth Ann Roberts; Review: Great movie for those who think they can "just be friends." Husbands and wives watch this film.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salvation Boulevard; Brand: Jan Radcliff; Review: This is such a humorous look at the hypocrisy of the megachurch movement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Online; Brand: Morgan Ayres; Review: Great movie for those married men AND WOMEN who think they can "just be friends" with someone of the opposite sex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marks OF A Cult: A Biblical Analysis; Brand: Brian Church; Review: This "documentary" is replete with logical fallacies. First, they define cult as false doctrine, but false doctrine in their human interpretation of it. Early in the film they reference Jude's comment about contending for the faith that once for all delivered to the saints. They assert that means that everything was completed then. If that be true then every verse in Jude after that verse should be excised from the Bible. Second, the use of the term "cult" is a tenuous term. As an expert in the treatment of individuals who have escaped high demand groups, I find the word confusing. Perhaps it is clearer to distinguish between false doctrine, which is teaching contrary to the Bible, and cult, which is a pattern of abuse of members by the leadership and their minions. Third, the film gives very broad brush strokes describing some of the groups it attacks. It does a more thorough job with Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses, a moderate job with Seventh Day Adventists, a minimal job with Pentacostals, and a horrendous job with the Church of Christ. Those of us who work with ex-cult members recognize that Sacred Science is one tactic used by leaders. Robert Jay Lifton (Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism) identified the belief that one's own dogma is scientific and not to be challenged. While pointing to this dynamic in its objects of attack, the filmmakers engage in the exact tactic they condemn. They make the point that many churches claim to believe "orthodox" Christian belief while they don't really. The filmmakers claim they accept other denominations while they really don't. Fourth, the filmmakers equate "historical" Christianity and "Biblical" Christianity. At the same time, they identify ancient doctrines that they believe were false doctrine. Yet these false doctrines are part of historical Christianity. Much of Catholic doctrine would be rejected by the filmmakers, but this doctrine has a much longer history of majority acceptance. Fifth, the filmmakers are either misinformed or intentionally lie about some of the beliefs they challenge. For example, they talk about the Restoration Movement and say that its adherents believe that genuine Christian practice was lost for 1700 years. A few adherents to that group do believe that, but the majority do not. Rather, the term was given post-hoc to a movement that believed that the Reformation movement had failed to make the correct reforms. Specifically, the early leaders believed that the religious hierarchy of the denominations were isomorphic to the very Catholic hierarchy they claimed to oppose. Luther eventually completely broke from the Catholic church because he came to believe that it could not be reformed. That is, he had to restore (restoration) what the Catholic church had perverted. In short, it appears the filmmakers want to attack certain groups and sound logical while doing it. Yet they engage in syllogisms where the premises are questionable due to either accidental or intentional skewing of the beliefs of the groups they attack. While I do believe some of the groups they attack may indeed be dangerous, the filmmakers have not; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: No Greater Love; Brand: Anthony Tyler Quinn; Review: This movie is a decent film that deals with an interesting topic. However, they claim the Bible says something it doesn't: That a Christian can't marry a non-Christian. Unequally yoked is NOT about marriage, but about relationships. It does NOT say don't be yoked, but unequally yoked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wonder Years: Complete Series Locker; Brand: Danica McKellar; Review: This is the best show to ever air on American television. Very nostalgic. Two complaints: 1. The DVDs are too tight in the binder and difficult to remove 2. The episodes I've watched so far have a music change from the originals - Riders on the Storm and Lightt My Fire, both Doors' songs, have been replaced with similar sounding, but very different, music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Garden Spells (Waverley Family, #1); Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A great 1st novel from this writer. Very creative and fun to read. Loved the imagery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Water for Elephants; Author: Sara Gruen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Loved to be able to look into that period of history and the culture of the circus.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kite Runner; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: LOVED IT! What I really treasured the most was getting a view of Afghanistan (both the land and culture) before political turmoil and war.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Both lovely and heart breaking. I loved the author's first novel and was skeptical when learning that this story was told from a woman's view, but I enjoyed it even more. I am in awe about their love, sacrifice, endurance and survival.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Undomestic Goddess; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Another fun read from Kinsella.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox; Author: Maggie O'Farrell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: strange but intriguing; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1); Author: Tom Rob Smith; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: My first crime thriller and I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; Author: Junot Diaz; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: So overall very interesting, but I had a hard time finishing and following b/c of the expansive footnotes and lack of understanding of DR spanish. Ultimately what I liked were the stories from each character's point of view as well as the brief culture/history lesson of the Dominican Republic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thirteenth Tale; Author: Diane Setterfield; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: After borrowing this book 3 times from the library, renewing twice more, and accumulating a $0.50 fine, I finally read this novel and came out very happy in the end. It was all worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belong to Me; Author: Marisa de los Santos; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Interesting read about the not so boring lives of people in suburbia. I liked the different angles on love between husband and wife, best friends, mother & son, etc...and how they all become entangled in each others lives in one way or another with their secrets. I felt like the twist/surprise in the book was awkward, but that is me. On the other hand it just highlighted the deep love Teo and Cornelia share and I enjoy those kinds of things especially during my pregnancy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fancy Nancy; Author: Jane O'Connor; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: My daughter loves Nancy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil; Author: Deborah Rodriguez; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Liked: learning about the Afghan women and their culture. Eye-opening, intriguing, touching. Disliked: Author's approach in trying to "build" the school was reckless and disrespectful to Afghan culture. Since reading the book I have also heard some disturbing news that Rodriguez has not helped the school or women despite promises she made before leaving. Many of the women fear for their lives and some have fled Afghanistan since the book was published.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1); Author: Joanne Fluke; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Quick read with not much complexity. Reminded me of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series but not as funny. The recipes in the book were great to try.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Night at the Lobster; Author: Stewart O'Nan; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: Really 3.5 stars, but can't figure out how to specify that. Anyway, it is a nice short read. I always wonder about the dynamics of restaurant workers and the culture of it all. This book gives a good picture of it without going overboard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Their Eyes Were Watching God; Author: Zora Neale Hurston; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Once I got past the dialect, I really enjoyed it. Pleasantly surprised.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Netherland; Author: Joseph O'Neill; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I didn't finish this book. I made it half way and just couldn't go the distance. Maybe because the Twilight series was beckoning me from my library tote bag. I was disappointed after all of the positive reviews. I don't know if I will attempt to re-read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I can now understand the "Twilight" frenzy. I couldn't put the book down and there was this strange effect that happened: I felt like a teenage girl again. My 4 year old daughter even asked why I was "smiling funny" while reading--I wasn't even aware that I was. I found the plot and characters so entertaining, I can't wait to read the rest of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Moon (Twilight, #2); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The 2nd book in Meyer's series is still entertaining though not as gripping as the first, Twilight. I found Bella a little irritating at times with all the misery, but I enjoyed the focus being shifted to the character of Jacob and his growing relationship with Bella. I am still find myself feeling like an excited teenage girl (the good memories)--I don't know how Meyer does it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse (Twilight, #3); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Like Meyer's other books, I flew through it. I was not the biggest fan of Bella in this book, but sometimes I forgot that she is just a teenager.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Sun (Twilight, #1.5); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Twilight from Edward's perspective. It was great to read it and then open Twilight to compare notes. It has been a long time an author has been able to draw my attention in so completely. I enjoyed it very much and hope that Meyer decides to finish it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1); Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Enjoyable but predictable. A story of 2 best friends vastly different and you probably can guess the rest. Made me cry like a baby and reminded me to try to live in the now as much as possible.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Space Between Us; Author: Thrity Umrigar; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Heart-breaking and beautiful story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I thought that this was a great conclusion to the whole series. Still exciting with twists and turns and I'm always a sucker for happy endings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Host (The Host, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Another highly entertaining book by Meyer. Reading other reviews, people complain that the heroines are weak by being so irrationally self-less. I think otherwise. The book left me with alot to think about regarding compassion and love and the state of humanity. Much like her Twilight series, it also had the themes of respect for the dignity of life. I was hooked, though the cover does freak me out a little.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty; Author: Sheri S. Tepper; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My first sci-fi read...interesting until I got confused with all of the names and places.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Society of S (Ethical Vampire, #1); Author: Susan Hubbard; Genres: young-adult, thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I normally don't enjoy vampire novels, but this is similar to the "Twilight" series in that it is a whole different approach to the world of vampires. Easy and entertaining read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Couldn't put it down. Just wonderful. I will never forget the Terrible Awful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Walked In; Author: Marisa de los Santos; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I read "Belong to Me" first not knowing that it was a sequel. I have always loved Cornelia. Many things in the 2nd novel finally came to light for me especially the background story of Clare. Much like the the 2nd book, the central theme is love and all forms of it. The author's writing is charismatic...almost like a dance or well written song.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society; Author: Mary Ann Shaffer; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Delightful! Absolutely delightful! When I flipped through the book and saw it was entirely composed of letters I was skeptical, but I loved it! The all of the characters just popped of the page. You'll laugh, cry and laugh again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son's First Year; Author: Anne Lamott; Genres: history, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Took me forever, but finally finished. What I appreciated was her humor, frankness and honesty during her first year of motherhood.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Bee; Author: Chris Cleave; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The cover hypes it up way too much. I was expecting more, but overall it was not a disappointing book. I think what I found a little exhausting were all the characters with the exception of Little Bee.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #1); Author: Alexander McCall Smith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: So much fun. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Plaid; Author: Jen Lancaster; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Initially I thought it was very funny, but I became tired of the same humor and then zoned out once she started talking about sorority life in college. I took a break in the middle to read another book. Overall entertaining especially when reminiscing about fashion in the 80s and 90s.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mercy of Thin Air; Author: Ronlyn Domingue; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: While the sadness verges on the likes of Atonement, it kept me reading until 3am. I had to know what happened in the end...my multiple guesses needed a confirmation. Narrated by Razi, a ghost, the book jumps back and forth which had me rereading parts several times, but overall it is great read. Though I'm sure the whole love & regret, past & present, life & death concepts will probably keep me up the rest of the night thinking about it. Romantic and haunting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Essential Ingredients; Author: Erica Bauermeister; Genres: non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love food. And so I love this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brava, Valentine; Author: Adriana Trigiani; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Sassy, romantic, a little sexy without being too much. If you are part of an Italian family or married to one (like me) it will keep you smiling. "Sex in the City meets Moonstruck..." just about sums it up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt; Author: Beth Hoffman; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: So sweet. Makes me want to hug all he wonderful women in my life.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Awakening / The Struggle (The Vampire Diaries, #1-2); Author: L.J. Smith; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: After watching the series on TV, I wanted to read the book and see how different it was. This is the first time ever, but I actually prefer the TV series over the book. I felt like there were many gaps in the story and it just left me wanting more. Same irrational teenage girl obsessed with a vampire and caught in a vampire love triangle. It was entertaining and a fast read, but I just didn't feel it. However, I do feel compelled to go on in the next volumes to read the conclusion of the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sugar Queen; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thought this book wasn't as magical or enchanting as her debut novel, but it still is charming and romantic and made my heart flutter with its sweetness and passion. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightfall (The Vampire Diaries: The Return, #1); Author: L.J. Smith; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I found this a little ridiculous. I read the first half and skimmed through the rest of it. I can't find the words it was just too crazy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Another fun and magical book by Allen. What I love besides the enchanted details is the way Allen weaves between her characters' past and present lives and the resolution in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heart of the Matter; Author: Emily Giffin; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really try to give books a chance, but I read the first four chapters, skipped the middle and read the end. The book concluded just as I had predicted. Ultimately a story of forgiveness, but I'm tired of plots that center around infidelity. It's the same conversations. The same excuses. The same apologies.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake; Author: Aimee Bender; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Because it was so strange, I liked it. Although it did take me a good while to figure out what Joseph's "gift" was and why the author has something against quotation marks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Day; Author: David Nicholls; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was my second attempt at reading and I just couldn't get going the first time. I'm glad I gave it another chance because I really enjoyed it. Hilarious, smart and romantic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Such a great trilogy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #2); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I LOVED this series as a kid. And now I love that Julia is reading them in school. It has been amazing to share it with her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane; Author: Kate DiCamillo; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Right now I am in a literary funk when it coming to my own reading, but I am enjoying reading books with Julia. They are starting to read this book in school and I though I would join in on the fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Elephant; Author: Kate DiCamillo; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: We took many breaks with this book. Julia kept starting other stories. It has been really refreshing to read "kid" novels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Tale of Despereaux; Author: Kate DiCamillo; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: We finally finished it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18); Author: Janet Evanovich; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: The series is starting to get old and the characters seem more and more pathetic. I don't expect a complete conversion, but a fresher plot and a little character development would be more interesting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Initially it seemed exciting, then it just got too much and then the characters came off really pathetic. I don't know what I expected, but the plot was lacking. But then again, I guess that wasn't the point. Wondering if I will even see how the rest pans out...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I'm wading in a sea of laughter and tears. The characters were so well developed and each intriguing. I fell in love with each of them. Even the drunk. I couldn't put it down and it impeded my parenting abilities...the TV was on the whole day, the children ate whatever they wanted and the baby spent the majority of the time in the exersaucer. I couldn't pull myself away. The novel is incredibly smart, funny and just amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Entertaining, fast read with similar themes as that of the Hunger Games trilogy. I think I might have a crush on Four.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Decent continuation of the series. I do admit to some eye rolling, but I finished the book in a day so obviously it was entertaining. I appreciated the struggles in the various relationships especially between Tris and Tobias without having a love triangle in the plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Passing Bells (Passing Bells, #1); Author: Phillip Rock; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Love Upstairs Downstairs? Downton Abbey? This series is for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1); Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Allen's books are always a magical escape!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder (Wonder #1); Author: R.J. Palacio; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: "Shall we make a new rule of life...always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Frost (Waverley Family, #2); Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: My favorite novel of Allen's was her first, Garden Spells. I've missed the Waverly family and I thought that this was a great continuation of their story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo West Wing (A White House Chef Mystery, #4); Author: Julie Hyzy; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I was worried since the last novel was a little flat, but thankfully this plot was more engaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honeymoon in Paris; Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Not realizing this was a prequel, I read this novella after The Girl You Left Behind. What I enjoyed most was getting to know the husbands a little more, especially David as well as the continued connection between the Halstons and Lefevres.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confess; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: What I appreciated most about this novel was the concept of using confessions to inspire art. And that they were confessions from real people. Though I thoroughly enjoyed the plot (it kept me guessing), the artwork and confessions resonated the most with me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Letter from Your Lover; Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: As a whole, I enjoyed the story. I love reading through the struggles even though they are heart wrenching. I just felt the transitions were not as seamless as the author's other novels and were difficult to follow between the past and the present.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Charms (Lizzy & Diesel, #3); Author: Janet Evanovich; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The story just fell flat for me. The banter between Lizzy and Diesel is recycled. I was hoping the series wouldn't follow the same fate as the Plum series, so hopefully the author's and revive some life into the Wicked series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Silver Bay; Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: It was a good story, but slow going. The suspense of Liza's past was so drawn out and when the truth is finally revealed, it is almost a race to the finish.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Not (Maybe, #1.5); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Where Maybe Someday was emotionally heavy, Maybe Not was a great balance. Funny, quick read. I think everyone should experience a roommate like Warren. I have and the memories still make me randomly chuckle to myself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before We Were Strangers; Author: Renee Carlino; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A quick romance read. The plot was predictable, but I'm a sucker for happy endings.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starry Night; Author: Isabel Gillies; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The story was entertaining enough, but it just missed the mark for me. First, it was predictable. I knew that Reagan was going to be a problem from the first memory Wren recalled. I knew Wren's heartache would somehow involve the wretch. Second, are they teens or adults? The characters in other YA novels that I have enjoyed appeared to be authentically teens/college students/YAs. The young love, drama, lessons learned...all believable. Maybe 15 year olds in NYC are a different breed. Maybe I'm so far removed from the teen world. The characters all had potential, but it just fell flat. Actually, I'm kind of mad at it. The girls all seem so lost in one way or another and without strength and little character development. I'm not asking for a huge conversion, just a little backbone! I'm disappointed. I love reading about that magical time of your first love. I don't mind endings with heartbreak, but Starry Night fell flat for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Calling Me Home; Author: Julie Kibler; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Calling Me Home is a great, emotional read. Fighting for love in the middle of so much hate, heartbreak, deep friendship, and a surprise I didn't see coming at the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crenshaw; Author: Katherine Applegate; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is a bit of a downer, BUT it is compelling. Applegate seems to just get right to the heart of the matter of the importance of friends, reclaiming your childhood when necessary and I believe a message on materialism and what really matters in life. I appreciate that. One other random thing that I loved about the book is its dainty size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Amazing Thing; Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Under the stress of a catastrophic event, strangers of vastly different stages in life share "a personal tale" from their lives. I didn't like having to guess what happened to the victims, but I did enjoy their stories of history, relationships, heartbreak and ultimately self-discovery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After You (Me Before You, #2); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This novel hits the middle star for me. I liked it because Lou has become one of my favorite characters and I just loved living in her world a bit more. I want to be her friend. I didn't like it because because sequels are supposed to give you some type of closure and I have yet to feel that. Honestly, I don't know if this was needed. Writing a sequel to an emotional whopper was probably daunting. Regardless, I thought it was entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If You Only Knew; Author: Kristan Higgins; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I always have enjoyed the author's books. They are filled with so much humor, romance and great examples of family, friendships, forgiveness and maturity. While entertaining, the story was fairly heartbreaking throughout and lacked much of the humor and lightness I've come to expect (though I spotted the Jeter reference quicker this time). Even the usual canine character was depressing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Until Friday Night (The Field Party, #1); Author: Abbi Glines; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the TV series, Friday Night Lights mainly because it was so reminiscent of my hometown and high school football growing up. This book reminds me of that. It is a easy, sweet read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A cool twist on a classic tale. Can't wait to see how the story unfolds throughout the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wolf by Wolf (Wolf by Wolf, #1); Author: Ryan Graudin; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: "What if the Axis had won World War II?" Badass. I so enjoyed all the "what-ifs" of history in this novel. The book has this great build of tension from beginning to end filled with suspense, history and emotion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This series is so much fun. I so enjoy the convergence of all the characters and their stories. I also love the bonus content that gives us a glimpse into the past. I can't wait to continue on to the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A witty, action-packed tale filled with yummy plot-thickening morsels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I felt this book was an unecessary addition to the series, but I understand the need to give the villain a voice and a backstory. After reading, I feel little sympathy after learning Levana's history. It seems as though the royal family has a tendency towards selfish and sociopathic behavior.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A great ending to a fantastic series. The book never loses momentum and continues to serve up adventure after adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Spring; Author: R.S. Grey; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I was surprised. The previous books I've read from this author were romcoms. Witty, hilarious with just the right amount of romance. Chasing Spring was packed with emotion and had my impatient mind constantly trying to anticipate what each chapter unfolded. It held my heart in a vise-like grip from beginning to end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: In the ever growing world of insta-love in stories, this was refreshingly different. The characters actually talk and get to know each other as their feelings deepen. Novel idea. Perfect amount of humor, heart and drama.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Someday (Maybe, #1); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I'm kind of blown away. I thought the art in Confess was compelling, but this is a whole new level. Maybe Someday comes with a soundtrack where you listen to the songs as the appear in the book. The reading experience was elevated to something I'm still having difficulty forming into words. I felt like a 3D experience in IMAX. Well maybe not that extreme, but it was a one of a kind experience. Now I wish that all novels came with a soundtrack. Now I'm going to have to search Griffin Peterson spend some money on iTunes. In all of her novels, Hoover does a good job of making me physically ache a little in the heart area. What I appreciate in this novel is the genuine-ness and the goodness of the two main characters and the struggle with the complications and the drama. Did they make mistakes? Sure. Do I detest love triangles? You betcha. But I didn't hate this one. So many romance type novels you read through contain so much game playing and manipulation that I really appreciated the honesty between Ridge, Maggie and Sidney. I loved it. And I kind of feel sorry for the book I'm going to read after this one. As Hoover addresses to readers in the beginning of the book, "Maybe Someday is more than just a story. It's more than just a book."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I wasn't completely clear on how large the transgressions of LRI were in this novel. A large part of the novel was just about survival and the budding romance. I felt this building of the big reveal and then it just fell flat. The explanation behind the strange occurrences, the corruption of LRI...it was all jumbled and rushed in the end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It Ends with Us; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I am still reeling from the spin cycle of emotions. What I love the most about Hoover's work is how much light she sheds on people, relationships and situations. How she makes me think differently. It is more than an brilliant plot and compelling writing, though this book is so very important. I leave her books more understanding and less judgmental, more open and less indifferent, more puffy and less tissues...from all the crying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Boy Kisses; Author: Tillie Cole; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The story was sweet and heartbreaking, even a little inspirational, but pretty cliched. Don't get me wrong, mybox of Kleenex is half empty and my heart broke right along with the characters, but I knew where the train was headed right from the start. Other than a cathartic cry, the story didn't present me with anything new.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anything You Can Do; Author: R.S. Grey; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This is Grey's best rom-com to date filled with really great chemistry and even funnier dialogue. Daisy is kind of my spirit animal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Letters; Author: Staci Hart; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: The style of writing was a welcome change than what I have been reading. Very poetic, but not in an overly verbose way. Honestly, the overriding emotion reading this was pain. It wouldn't let up. I didn't want to stop because I was eager to feel some kind of relief or redemption.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Reckless; Author: Kami Garcia; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Filled with suspense and drama, this book kept me entertained, but I found that there was something missing in the chemistry between the two main characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hate U Give; Author: Angie Thomas; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Though provoking, important, honest and compassionate. I feel like this book is a mirror to hold up to the face of society.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Animal Under the Fur; Author: E.J. Mellow; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Such a thrilling read! TAUTF hits all of my buttons, pulling you in from the first sentence and keeping your attention with a great mix of action, plot twists, sharp dialogue and character chemistry. Mellow definitely knows how to weave a great story from start to finish. In the middle of all the excitment, drama and antagonistic relationships is also a great reminder of making the choice to rediscover and hold on to our humanity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda; Author: Becky Albertalli; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Initially I didn't want to read this book, but a few chapters in and I was hooked. I mean a YA novel about teens who actually talk and act like teens. What? The plot is steady, the dialogue is witty and the characters are just so loveable. Well done, well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Dancer; Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I was a little disappointed. It is a long and slow build up filled with nothing but sadness and disappointment for the characters and then bam! All is well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Milk Soapmaking: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Milk Soap from Scratch with Cow Milk, Goat Milk,; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne L. Watson Page; Review: I liked how this book differentiated between regular and milk soaps yet still made it easy for the beginner to follow along and make a soap that they are happy with and can then experiment on their own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Lotionmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Luxurious; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne L. Watson Page; Review: loved that it was easy to read and not complicated at all and still gave you all the information needed to make lotions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Soaps for; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne L. Watson Page; Review: after reading lots of books, posts,and articles on soapmaking as well as watching lots of youtube videos, it was nice to have a book geared to the starter that is easy to read and to understand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Pusheen The Cat (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Claire Belton Page; Review: A true guidebook on cat behavor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet; Author: Jean Baptiste Arban; Review: My kid loved this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blood Shadows: Blackthorn Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay J. Pryor Page; Review: Just when you despair that there are too many vampire books out there - along comes this huge corker of a book. Like wow!! Kane is a wonderful anit-hero but hero he is! And Caitlin, well she's challenging but a great character; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Deep (Blackthorn) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay J. Pryor Page; Review: Omg! Eden is the best of the blackthorn boys. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Torn (Blackthorn) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay J Pryor Page; Review: Addictive, gorgeous and fun. The richest paranormal world you can imagine. Jask is amazingly fab; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Secret Muse: The Creatives Series, Book 1: A Dark And Seductive Supernatural Suspense Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Mandy Jackson-Beverly Page; Review: 4 and a bit stars Amazingly inventive story. I loved the layers of detail in the story. The descriptions of Italy and the art world were lovely. If you like a conspiracy this had plenty to intrigue you. I wanted a bit more romance and I didn't much like the romance that was there - Gabriel and coco were a little creepy. Probably a few too many characters to keep track of! The vampire element didn't dominate so if you don't like vamps it wouldn't be a problem, equally there was just enough to tempt you if that's your thing. Book two will be good too I hope Thanks to the author and TBConFB for the ARC in return for an honest review; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When I Lost You: A gripping, heart breaking novel of lost love; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Rimmer Page; Review: Wonderful, moving and heartbreaking story. Beautifully written. I loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Instinct (Blackthorn Dark Paranormal Romance Series) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay J. Pryor Page; Review: Wow! Just wow! So good I'm speechless. Book 6 is superlative and I'm not even a Jask girl! You have to read the stories in order or you really will miss out! It builds and builds and is now hurtling towards a conclusion! The story is intricate, surprising, detailed and occasionally fun. It's also not what I was expecting but all the better for it. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winning Ace: A Winning Ace Novel (Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Delaney Page; Review: a tennis romance?! But if a novelty to start with but once you get to know Cash Gallagher it's totally on. He's hot and what a great heroine. Loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Game On (Hometown Players); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Denault Page; Review: A completely killer read. This book is going to grab you, shake you up and put you back on your feet a whole load nicer as a person Alex is a true hero. You will love him and Brie isn't too bad either. It's THE book for a rainy day. So, well written and beautifully told; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Slam: A Winning Ace Novel (Book 3) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Delaney Page; Review: What a way to end this wonderful trilogy. Fast paced, with s twists and emotional depth. You will love it! Cash and Tally return, it's so hard to let them go. We need a Rupe book!!!!! Fans of sports romance watch out for this British Queen!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mismatch: A Winning Ace Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracie Delaney Page; Review: Spent all day reading this and just loved it. Although part of the Winning Aces series, this book is just a bit different in style. It's very much stand alone so no problem if you've not read any of that series. The story is great, really strong. The beginning is a bit of a corker! Ms Delaney's dialogue sparkles. Totally recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) (1954); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) (1998); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Nice Guy (Yat goh ho yan) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nick of Time (1995); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: French Connection, The (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untouchables, The (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Romance (1993); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dozen, The (1967); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask of Zorro, The (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last of the Mohicans, The (1992); Genres: Action, Romance, War, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Strike (Police Story 4: First Strike) (Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perfect World, A (1993); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arachnophobia (1990); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Negotiator, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men with Guns (1997); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corruptor, The (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange Days (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun (1993); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rocketeer, The (1991); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mummy, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Long Kiss Goodnight, The (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Herbie Goes Bananas (1980); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Went Down (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Goonies, The (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Bandits (1981); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jackal, The (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Program, The (1993); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee II (1988); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Genres: Adventure, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (1956); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Family Robinson (1960); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Desperado (1995); Genres: Action, Romance, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thin Red Line, The (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad City (1997); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Dolittle (1967); Genres: Adventure, Children, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kid in King Arthur's Court, A (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Judgment Night (1993); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Glimmer Man, The (1996); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jingle All the Way (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Man Standing (1996); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snake Eyes (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suicide Kings (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surviving the Game (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Metro (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Herbie Rides Again (1974); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Excess Baggage (1997); Genres: Adventure, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Almost Heroes (1998); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drugstore Cowboy (1989); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Popeye (1980); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sting, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carlito's Way (1993); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Plan, A (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playing God (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Romeo Is Bleeding (1993); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Very Bad Things (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Falling Down (1993); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cop Land (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clay Pigeons (1998); Genres: Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crow: City of Angels, The (1996); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1999); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss of Death (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Newton Boys, The (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 Days in the Valley (1996); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desperate Measures (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albino Alligator (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission, The (1986); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of the Father (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerk, The (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, The (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sydney (Hard Eight) (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Player, The (1992); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming with Sharks (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wings of Desire (Himmel über Berlin, Der) (1987); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Mermaid, The (1989); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hudsucker Proxy, The (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bob Roberts (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1967); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Day Out with Wallace and Gromit, A (1989); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bulworth (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp (1955); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Copycat (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy Way, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Go (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993); Genres: Action, Comedy, War; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Money Talks (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quick and the Dead, The (1995); Genres: Action, Thriller, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Corner (1997); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Killers, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hard-Boiled (Lat sau san taam) (1992); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killer, The (Die xue shuang xiong) (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mariachi, El (1992); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King of New York (1990); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Run (1988); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13th Warrior, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Men (1999); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boondock Saints, The (2000); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Striking Distance (1993); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Mask (Hak hap) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Genres: Action, Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peacemaker, The (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Siege, The (1998); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blown Away (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Specialist, The (1994); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tank Girl (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hard Target (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fled (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Talented Mr. Ripley, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella (1950); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 101 Dalmatians (One Hundred and One Dalmatians) (1961); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Antz (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Egypt, The (1998); Genres: Animation, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Caballeros, The (1945); Genres: Animation, Children, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zero Effect (1998); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo cinema Paradiso) (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn (1942); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Pink Panther, The (1975); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deconstructing Harry (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gods Must Be Crazy, The (1980); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wag the Dog (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Story (1991); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Singer, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Yes, The (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: League of Their Own, A (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (a.k.a. Waking Ned) (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Vacation (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors, The (1960); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Men Can't Jump (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frighteners, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unstrung Heroes (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brady Bunch Movie, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Knew Too Little, The (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SubUrbia (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pollyanna (1960); Genres: Children, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airheads (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Death Becomes Her (1992); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Threesome (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: She's the One (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sirens (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ¡Three Amigos! (1986); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Ducks, The (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Houseguest (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sgt. Bilko (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Loaded Weapon 1 (National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1) (1993); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Instinct (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Joe's Apartment (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Tin (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bonfire of the Vanities (1990); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Wear (Pret-A-Porter) (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Out to Sea (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Son in Law (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Very Brady Sequel, A (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drop Dead Fred (1991); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Major League: Back to the Minors (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trial and Error (1997); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Glass Bottom Boat, The (1966); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McHale's Navy (1997); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Soul Man (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Detroit Rock City (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry and the Hendersons (1987); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Boy (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Idle Hands (1999); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 3 (1997); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Company of Men (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Graduate, The (1967); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apostle, The (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chungking Express (Chung Hing sam lam) (1994); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bonnie and Clyde (1967); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miller's Crossing (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spanish Prisoner, The (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outsiders, The (1983); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Left Foot (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Yeller (1957); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Picasso (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1947); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Degrees of Separation (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star (1996); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Femme Nikita, La (Nikita) (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cape Fear (1962); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Game, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Immortal Beloved (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boys Life (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Supper, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice and Men (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cape Fear (1991); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edge, The (1997); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Genres: Adventure, Film-Noir, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pi (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soylent Green (1973); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Client, The (1994); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Backbeat (1993); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basquiat (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ridicule (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Own Private Idaho (1991); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Color Purple, The (1985); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kalifornia (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Zoe (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Power (1997); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream 2 (1997); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gingerbread Man, The (1998); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cube (1997); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smoke (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: River Runs Through It, A (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alive (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: General's Daughter, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Road (1999); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Brief, The (1993); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apt Pupil (1998); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream 3 (2000); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadowlands (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parent Trap, The (1961); Genres: Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Affliction (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love and a .45 (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1998); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diabolique (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scout, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's So Lovely (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cobb (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Karate Kid, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Higher Learning (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jason's Lyric (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mother Night (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Murder, A (1998); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Files: Fight the Future, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Above the Rim (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael Collins (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Thoughts (1991); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trees Lounge (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Telling Lies in America (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Less Ordinary, A (1997); Genres: Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mummy, The (1932); Genres: Horror, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteenth Floor, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning, Vietnam (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bamba, La (1987); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Odd Couple, The (1968); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: School Daze (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoop Dreams (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manchurian Candidate, The (1962); Genres: Crime, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everest (1998); Genres: Documentary, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady (1964); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Genres: Action, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (a.k.a. Best Shot) (1986); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birds, The (1963); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SLC Punk! (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Grave (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Short Cuts (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brothers McMullen, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kundun (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1996); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U2: Rattle and Hum (1988); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Civil Action, A (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockers (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part III, The (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Limey, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bachelor Party (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parenthood (1989); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guys and Dolls (1955); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Man (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Mom (1983); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honeymoon in Vegas (1992); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Werewolf in London, An (1981); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Werewolf in Paris, An (1997); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brazil (1985); Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Repo Man (1984); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fly, The (1986); Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Westworld (1973); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dune (1984); Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cat from Outer Space, The (1978); Genres: Children, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man (1995); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deer Hunter, The (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swing Kids (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Pacific (1958); Genres: Musical, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Strangers on a Train (1951); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of Violence, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Malice (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of Industry (1997); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Virtuosity (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hush (1998); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (1998); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dead Presidents (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Color of Money, The (1986); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Character (Karakter) (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Gigolo (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Small Time Crooks (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yojimbo (1961); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Dog Time (1996); Genres: Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belly (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blood Simple (1984); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Name Is Joe (1998); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hurricane, The (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road Warrior, The (Mad Max 2) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Score, The (2001); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Beast (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The (1962); Genres: Crime, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canadian Bacon (1995); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot, The (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dial M for Murder (1954); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nurse Betty (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Manhunter (1986); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frantic (1988); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightwatch (1997); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Genres: Action, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unlawful Entry (1992); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Hall (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fan, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye of the Beholder (1999); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Abyss, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Communion (1989); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lawnmower Man, The (1992); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killing, The (1956); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Man Tate (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Night at McCool's (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evil Dead II (Dead by Dawn) (1987); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Venice (Nosferatu a Venezia) (Nosferatu in Venice) (1986); Genres: Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Escape, The (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 'burbs, The (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead... (1985); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gun Shy (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pootie Tang (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Frankenstein (1974); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blair Witch Project, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy, The (1995); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Made (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Following (1998); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family, The (1991); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Tail, An (1986); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944); Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Hit, The (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Delicatessen (1991); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystery, Alaska (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Dragon, The (1985); Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Lost Children, The (Cité des enfants perdus, La) (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Man Who Wasn't There, The (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bandits (2001); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Way of the Gun, The (2000); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Novocaine (2001); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Who's That Girl? (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Money Pit, The (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six-String Samurai (1998); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stakeout (1987); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Colors (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Dangerously (1984); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Ron (1992); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hush! (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! (1991); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
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Title: Penn Plax Airline Tubing for Aquariums –Clear and Flexible Resists Kinking, 25 Feet Standard; Brand: Penn Plax; Review: Good backup/extra tubing for skimmer/airstone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SportDOG Brand NoBark 10R Rechargeable Bark Control Collar; Brand: SportDOG Brand; Review: After researching many options, I opted for this bark collar. I am very happy with my choice as this has worked wonders on my 60lb lab mix. He barked constantly, but this collar provided an effective fix. The settings enable me to program it such that he doesn't receive the strongest, but rather the lowest most effective shock for him. To ensure it wasn't overkill, I tested it on my wrist and it felt similar to a rubber band being snapped...not the most comfortable, but a quick snap versus lasting pain. Also worth adding, it does not work on dogs with long fur.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE50010 12.5-Inch Berlin Air Lift Protein Skimmer for Aquarium, 60-Gallon; Brand: Red Sea Fish Pharm Ltd.; Review: Works well for my 29gal bowfront. It did need to be raised above the recommended line (premarked on the skimmer) for it to run properly. Does not come with air pump, but does include the airline. It took mine about a week before it skimmed properly, so be patient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hide & Drink Rustic Mayan Dog Collar, Tropical Fuchsia; Brand: Hide & Drink; Review: Cute and functional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NaturVet Quiet Moments Plus Melatonin; Brand: NaturVet; Review: Over the holidays, we traveled several hours to visit family/friends. That required several overnight stops in different houses in different cities. Near the end of the trip our dogs were especially restless and at our last stop, friends offered these treats to our dogs for the long car ride home. Our normally hyper road companions slept most of the way (5 hours). We now keep these on hand for our dog with separation anxiety for anytime we need to leave the house for several hours. While theses are not a cure-all for the separation anxiety, these treats have proven helpful to take the edge off. Will continue to purchase - but be aware these run out very quickly if you have larger dogs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Levi's Men's Wool Classic Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Peacoat; Brand: ; Review: great look nice coat I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Verdict Men's Boot; Brand: ; Review: I love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Verdict Men's Boot; Brand: ; Review: I love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Men's Realm Chukka Boot; Brand: Merrell; Review: great shoes love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Men's Go Golf Tour Golf Shoe; Brand: ; Review: the shoes are very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 4688D Set Your Own Combination TSA Accepted Luggage Lock, 1 Pack, Black, Blue, Red, or Silver; Brand: Master Lock; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footjoy Men's ProDry Sport Socks, Black, 7-12 (2-PACK); Brand: FootJoy; Review: I love these socks; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Silverware Set 18/10 Stainless Steel - Elegant Flatware Set of 20 Pieces - Eating Utensils for 4 People; Brand: DOKAWORLD; Review: I was hoping it would have that nice heavy feel of good silverware in my hand but was a bit lacking in that regard. Other than that, its very nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad | Quilted Polyester, 10 Heat Settings, Twin; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: Gave this item to my mom for Christmas. She was forever having to sleep on a heating pad. She loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo autoseal Astor Stainless Steel Travel Mug with easy-clean lid, 16 ounces Biscay bay matte, limited edition; Brand: Contigo; Review: Use these every single day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asmwo Little Cute Ceramic Stainless Steel Cat Spoon Set Black and White Color for Cat Mug Demitasse for Stirring Tea; Brand: Asmwo; Review: These are fantastic. I got them for my grandson as toddler spoons that I can repurpose back to coffee/tea spoons when he grows out of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unique Loom Solo Solid Shag Collection Modern Plush Cloud Gray Square (8' x 8'); Brand: Unique Loom; Review: Nice rug; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TheWarmHome Small Storage Basket Linen Storage Bins for Toy Storage,Grey; Brand: TheWarmHome; Review: Love these cubbies; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras (Silver); Brand: Sony; Review: I was insanely excited for this new lens for my NEX-5N. However, when it came, the lens had some artifacts that showed in every photo I took. I asked for an exchange, and sent mine back to the seller. However, he just sent me the exact same one back!!!!! So, now I'm stuck with an over $300 lens that is useless for me, unless I am taking a photo of broken glass or the like. Be careful purchasing from this seller!!! Especially if you spend months and months saving up for this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KAVAJ iPad Air 1 leather case cover "Hamburg" for the Apple iPad Air 1 cognac brown; Brand: KAVAJ; Review: I have had every iteration of the iPad, and in that time I have had literally dozens of cases for my various devices. Most have been fine, some good, some very good (such as the Dodo Case - which actually broke 3x on me!). However, I haven't found a case I immediately loved as munch as tha Kavaj "Hamburg" case. There are a few reasons for this. First, it fits perfect without any clips or leather pieces that cover more of the iPad than necessary. Second, it is extremely slim, while still giving your iPad a good amount of protection. Third, and possibly most importantly, it looks FANTASTIC. It has that type of leather where you just know it is going to age great (the way you wish your iPad would!). As an (ex) Apple Store Employee, I would see / use plenty of different cases almost daily. Whether it was for my own compulsive search for the "perfect case" or helping some customer with a g@d awful "designer case" and so on. Anyway, I have had it for 15 min, and already declare it the best case I have ever seen! Prime Members - what do you have to lose? Order it and thank me later. Non-prime guys, well order it anyway. I NEVER like to leave reviews on anything, anywhere, ever. However, this is one of those few products I think is just so perfect in its simplicity and execution that I believe it deserves to be recognized.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAVAJ Leather iPad Pro 9.7 Case Cover Berlin for Apple iPad Pro 9.7 Cognac-Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather with Built-in Stand; Brand: KAVAJ; Review: This is my second of these cases. I have had one for my iPad Air for years and it is fantastic. It just gets better looking every day, and does a fantastic job protecting my iPad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bargains Depot (2 Pcs [New Upgraded][0.18-inch Small Tip Series] 2-in-1 Stylus/Styli 5.5-inch L with 10 Replacement Rubber Tips -Black/Blue; Brand: Bargains Depot; Review: I've gotten my dad 3 sets of these now and he swears by them. For the price they can't be beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Surface Dock (PD9-00003); Brand: Microsoft; Review: The product itself works as advertised. I've had one at work that I've used for months with my SP4 on a dual-monitor setup and it makes my life incredibly easy when I get into the office every day. If you have any surface product and want to use it in a desktop environment this is a great option. However.... mine came today and it looked like it's been used for months then thrown into a random box and sent to me. It's not advertised as refurbished or used so I have no idea why mine came covered in dust, dirt and scratches. I'd put a picture up but I don't even really want to touch it again until I make sure I'm up to date on my vaccines.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Circle Wireless HD Video Battery Powered Security Camera with 2-Way Talk - Black, Works with Alexa; Brand: Logitech; Review: Awesome. The only issue I have is there seems to be some sort of feedback sound when there is no other sound from the mic. I've placed the camera in several locations and tried it on two networks with the same sound coming through. I assume this can be resolved with a software update. Otherwise for the $ they can't be beat. The video quality is great, and I love that they don't force you into a subscription to see what's happened over the past 24 hours of cloud storage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 80" LED TV Backlight Bias Lighting for HDTV, Bright; Brand: Kohree; Review: Love the bias lights. But I wish they were automatically powered with the tv instead of requiring you to manually turn them on/off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: PS3 320 GB PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection Bundle; Brand: by
Sony; Review: My husband loves this so I am saying for him it is wonderful. Shipped fast. He just got it so I don't know if there is any negative.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: Gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lords of the Fallen - PlayStation 4 : Limited Edition; Brand: by
Bandai Namco Entertainment America; Review: Gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor - PlayStation 4; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: gift; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PlayStation 4 500GB Console - Call of Duty Black Ops III Bundle [Discontinued]; Brand: by
Sony; Review: Husband is in heaven; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: The Monuments Men [DVD]; Brand: ; Review: enjoyed movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philomena; Brand: ; Review: great movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gravity 2013 Region Free; Brand: George Clooney; Review: movie held my attention; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: movie was ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nebraska; Brand: Bruce Dern; Review: enjoyed the movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lady in the Van; Brand: Maggie Smith; Review: Maggie Smith is a delight to watch; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Edelbrock 1221 Signature Series Air Cleaner; Brand: Edelbrock; Review: Throttle linkage from a new Edelbrock carb was dragging on the old air cleaner. This one did the trick - plenty of room for the linkage. Only problem: The rest of the engine compartment now looks like crap in comparison. Wish it came with a beat-up and rusty look to match, but oh well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reese Towpower 7024300 Receiver Mount Pintle Hook; Brand: Reese Towpower; Review: Bought a chipper at an auction and needed a pintle hitch quick to get it off the lot before a deadline. Looked everywhere local and couldn't find one. Amazon saved the day - again. It got here super fast, the price was great and it works great. Love that it fits in a 2" receiver! I just keep the pintle hitch sitting by the chipper and can move it with whatever I'm driving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motion Pro 14-0405 Polished OEM Style Clutch Lever; Brand: Motion Pro; Review: Fit great on my son's 2005 TTR125L.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Factory Spec FS-203 2" Aluminum ATV Wheel Spacer; Brand: Factory Spec; Review: Bought taller tires for our 2004 Polaris 700. The tires were wider too and rubbed the tie rod ends. Doh! The listing said the spacers weren't a fit for our atv but the product number came up as a fit somewhere else so took a chance since the price was much better than I found anywhere else. Turned out they fit great but the Polaris wheel studs (the ones on the atv) were too short. Picked up a few at the dealer, popped the old wheel studs out, the new ones in and these spacers work great. The taller/wider tires clear and a big unintended side benefit of a wider track in front (due to the spacers) is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OTC 4572 Large Valve Spring Compressor; Brand: OTC; Review: Great tool, great price. Borrowed a small valve spring compressor (one that grips the spring) and it was VERY frustrating. In all fairness to the small one, it probably works best with the head on the engine, if someone doesn't need to remove the valves completely. We had the head off the engine due to bent valves and this compressor worked great. Compressed Subaru valve springs extremely easily. Love the Prime shipping - paid a little extra for next day delivery and was amazed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WARN 20990 Premium Manual Hubs; Brand: Warn; Review: 1975 GMC. Love them! Priced them locally and could get the premium hubs delivered for the same price as picking up the regular hubs. The better set, delivered to my door an hour drive from town - wasn't a lot to think about. Easy installation and quick delivery. 4-wheel drive is required here during the winter so have had them in lock/unlock many, many, times without any issues at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fel-Pro Hs26170Pt1 Head Gasket Set; Brand: Fel-Pro; Review: 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback. Worked great and everything we needed to replace the head gaskets. A month on the road and all is well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fel-Pro ES 72212 Cylinder Head Bolt Set; Brand: Fel-Pro; Review: 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback. The bolts are excellent and a month after assembly, no problem with these bolts. The description is a bit confusing - this is a set of 6 bolts - enough to do 1 head, not both. In order to do both heads with new bolts, it will take 2 sets. Someone else commented about that and glad I saw it. Some say the head bolts need to be replaced, others say they don't. In our situation, we replaced a head with a remanufactured one due to bent valves (timing belt) and just cleaned up the other head (2 new valves and lapped all on that head). Decided to install new head bolts with the remanufactured head and use the old head bolts on the old head. So far, so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gates TCKWP307 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump; Brand: Gates; Review: 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback. Not much to say that hasn't already been said. Great kit, price, quality and shipping! If someone reading this is weighing just replacing the belt and not the entire kit with rollers, etc. - do your future self a favor and replace the whole kit. The bearings in my toothed idler gear froze and stopped the belt (the toothed idler gear comes in this kit). However, the crank kept spinning... The crank gear shredded the teeth of the belt around it but because the belt wasn't spinning, the cams weren't spinning. Bent valves, engine pulled, head job, etc. The belt didn't break and outside of missing a bunch of teeth, looked pretty good. Thinking the previous owner may have replaced the belt and not the idlers. Not knowing any better, could see myself doing the same thing. Now I know better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beck Arnley 101-7407 Inner Tie Rod End with Boot Kit; Brand: Beck Arnley; Review: 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback. Had to do some other front end work, boots were torn on the old inner tie rod ends so decided while there, may as well replace them too. Did both sides. The local parts houses had them but they didn't come with the boots. Amazon to the rescue again. Of course they arrived quickly. Borrowed an inner tie rod end tool from a local parts house - that tool is a must. My 17 year old installed them without any trouble. The boot on both fought him a bit but he got them and it's the nature of the task. It crossed my mind to just replace the boots to save the time and money. Real glad we went with replacing the tie rod ends though - 1 was toast and the other was on it's last leg.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Men's Dirtpaw Race Gloves; Brand: Fox; Review: Great gloves. Tried on some at a motorcycle shop so knew the size to go with. Bought a pair for my son to check out quality, etc. and will be buying a pair for myself now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heater Hose Repair Kit For 95-02 V6 Camaro/Firebirds With 3/4" And 5/8" Heater Hoses.; Brand: Nook And Tranny LLC; Review: Worked great on a 1997 Camaro with a 3.8 V6. Great fit, easy bolt on and no leaks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pro Moto Billet PMB-01-1007 Silver Kick-It Kickstand; Brand: Pro Moto Billet; Review: Great for our 2005 CRF450R. Love these kickstands - we have them on all 4 of our bikes. Easy to install, strong and tucks under the rear plastic nicely. Bought a cheapo for this bike years ago and learned my lesson - never again. These are more expensive, but well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5060 4 12" Tire Skates Wheel Car Dolly Ball Bearings Skate Makes Moving A Car Easy; Brand: Pentagon Tools; Review: Love these! Was super-hesitant to spend the $ after seeing reviews of various skates but so glad I got these and wish I'd gotten them sooner. Have moved cars around for years using jacks and it's hard work - hard on the jack and a bit dangerous too. Took the advice of other commenters and greased the snot out of the bearings. They don't come greased, it takes a little time, but well worth it. My teenage son and me were able to easily move 2 Camaros and a Corvette around the shop, around posts, etc. 1 person could probably have moved the 3,500 lb cars fine, but was silly-easy with 2. Swept the floor well to avoid small rocks and such stopping the wheels. We have 1/2" expansion joints that are a bit lower than the poured slabs and the skates made it over them much better than expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Kangol Men's Wool 507 Cap; Brand: ; Review: The cap is a nice product. The size is bit larger than I expected, but it works fine. I am particularly sensitive to wool, and this is not bad, although it would be even better with a slightly wider head band.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kangol Men's Wool 507 Cap; Brand: ; Review: The cap is a nice product. The size is bit larger than I expected, but it works fine. I am particularly sensitive to wool, and this is not bad, although it would be even better with a slightly wider head band.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kangol Men's Wool 507 Cap; Brand: ; Review: The cap is a nice product. The size is bit larger than I expected, but it works fine. I am particularly sensitive to wool, and this is not bad, although it would be even better with a slightly wider head band.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TINGLEY Men's Trim Overshoes; Brand: ; Review: I like these, but sizing is a bit tricky. It is better to go a little big than too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Midweight Sweatshirt Mock Neck Zip Front Relaxed Fit; Brand: ; Review: I ordered a large, but they were out of stock. Fortunately, the crew at Bare Bones WorkWear were quick to discuss share their knowledge of Carhartt sizing and I went with a medium instead. It was a gift that turned out well. Many compliments received and the fit was fine. Thanks Bare Bones!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Peru Star Botique Apartments Hotel; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: We stayed here our first night in Peru. Weren't sure we had the right address until the outside gate opened and the beautiful gardens and hotel came into view. We arrived late and the night staff took extra efforts to make us feel at home here and in Peru. Beautiful rooms, awesome courtyard with doves flying around and playing. About a 30 minute cab ride from the airport. They arranged cabs for us. Service and suites well beyond expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greybull Motel; City: Greybull Wyoming; Review: I couldn't believe all the positive reviews. This place rocks. Newly remodeled. Has small fridge and a microwave. Fridge was noisy my first night. Mentioned it to them the next morning and within a half hour they had swapped out the fridge with a new one from a vacant room. Housekeeper, Keisha, who helped move the fridge, asked me the next day how it worked out. I stopped by the office to thank them and they said they'd ordered a new one to replace the noisy one. Definitely service above and beyond! Bed's super comfy, really nice bathroom, new carpet, squeeky clean. Quiet location. Highly recommended! Stayed 5 nites for work in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Eastin; City: Kremmling Grand County Colorado; Review: If you're in the mood for quaint and more than a touch of the old west, check your gunbelt at the door and come on in. This place was built in 1892, converted to a hotel in 1906, and I love staing here. The hosts are cool people and the big St. Bernards are friendly. If you want luxury, this ain't it. If you appreciate the old west, come on in and set yourself down. Comfy beds too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Grand Junction NW; City: Grand Junction Colorado; Review: This place was new in July, 2010 and still feels new. The rooms are fully furnished with a full-size fridge, smooth cook-top, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, large microwave (stocked with free popcorn), large flat-screen TV, DVD player, etc. You can check out a DVD from a large selection at the front desk. Laundry machines are complimentary. I like the quiet HVAC. I have not heard a single extraneous sound during my stay yet. Oh yeah, I heard the ice drop into the bucket of the ice machine, scared the heck out of me. I turned the ice machine off and slept soundly in the comfy bed. There's a large, new grocery store nearby (City Market/King Soopers). If you forget something, they have a good selection of groceries and snacks at market prices downstairs here in what they call the Candlewood Cupboard. Stock your cupboards and stay awhile. You'll like it. Good, helpful staff here too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WoodSpring Suites Denver Aurora; City: Aurora Colorado; Review: Good, secure, basic long-term lodging. Emphasis on basic. But inexpensive, clean, and in good condition. Get 4th floor if you can. Floors above can be noisy. Arrive during business hours if you can. If not, security can come down and check you in if you have a reservation, but takes lots longer. Bring your own kitchen stuff (pots pans, cooking utensils cups, plates). Can purchase here cheap, but why if you have them. If you're on a budget, are staying long term, and don't mind basic, this is the place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport; City: Omaha Nebraska; Review: This place was new in 2009 and still feels new. The rooms are fully furnished with a full-size fridge, smooth cook-top, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, large microwave (stocked with free popcorn), large flat-screen TV, DVD player, etc. You can check out a DVD from a large selection at the front desk. Laundry machines are complimentary. I like the quiet HVAC. Close to the airport but no airport noise noted. The desk is large with lots of outlets. My desk chair wouldn't adjust and they replaced it right away. Wireless internet and CAT 5 connection if you want it. I slept soundly in the comfortable bed. There's not much close by but the front desk will direct you wherever you want. If you forget something, they have a good selection of groceries and snacks at market prices downstairs here in what they call the Candlewood Cupboard. Stock your cupboards and stay awhile. You'll like it. Good, helpful staff here too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Missoula NW; City: Missoula Montana; Review: Short story-- it's new and really nice. Our room was equipped with two queens in the main room, and a set of bunk beds, set in a separate little nook. Would be perfect for a traveling family. The desk is a nicer setup than in most HIE. Nice for business traveller. Price was a little higher than I would have expected. Good restaurants in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverbank House Hotel; City: Wexford County Wexford; Review: We arrived here late and night and were well received. The room we had was decorated with antiques and a very comfortable bed. The staff is really nice and the continental breakfast selection, while not extensive, was appetizing and filling. The landscaping at the entrance is welcoming and attractive. We felt at home right away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killarney Royal; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: We loved this hotel. We had messed up our reservation, but had a copy of the low prices quoted. The lady at the front desk welcomed us as though we hadn't messed up, honored our on-line (cheaper) prices, and found a really nice, no I mean really! nice room for us. She made us feel right at home. If you can, order the Royal Dinner when you book your room. Lots cheaper and the meal is to die for! The hotel is centrally located for a nice evening stroll down the main street. Lots going on and plenty of shops close by for souvenirs or whatever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport; City: Shannon County Clare; Review: You already know that this hotel is right at the Shannon airport. You expect noise-- Not! You don't expect the good food and a nice room though. We were able to turn in the rental car a day early. Saved some money there. In the morning we walked across the parking lot and checked in for our flight. The most convenient hotel I've ever stayed at. We checked in late and watched the 2012 Olympics while we ate bar food. We were there near closing time but the kitchen accommodated us and we were grateful. Quite good food actually. Helpful staff, a comfortable bed and quiet, clean room. What more could you want?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The River Lee; City: Cork County Cork; Review: This place was really hard to find for us. Get good directions before you go. The place is new and super modern (almost to a fault), with really modern rooms, a glass-enclosed elevator and a very friendly and helpful staff. Take advantage of the Irish breakfast. Not free, but one of the best we had in the 2 weeks in Ireland. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Durango; City: Durango Colorado; Review: I love Residence Inn. Nice, quiet construction, friendly staff. The breakfast staff were exceptionally friendly at RI Durango, catering to the international ski crowd in town. I travel for business and love the oversize desks, abundance of outlets, high quality furnishings and dishes. The full-size fridge and range were useful and allowed some variety in meals. I didn't use a lot of the stuff I bought at the near-by grocery store. A hearty breakfast in the morning and a more-than-adequate evening social-hour snack in the evening meant I didn't need all I had purchased. My room came with maintenance issues this time. One of the windows was cracked and some of the windows wouldn't close or lock properly, allowing a small draft. The weather was quite cold and the little furnace room is directly adjacent to the bedroom, making it difficult at times to sleep clear through the night. Once I caught on, I cranked up the heat before I went to bed, put an extra blanket on the bed from the closet, and turned the heat way down. Slept like a log, or something like that. I recommend this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greybull Motel; City: Greybull Wyoming; Review: Good, clean comfortable accommodations. What more could you want? I stayed in 111. Just had the bathroom remodeled and it's quite nice. The carpet is new in most units, bedding is new and the bed was comfortable. Couldn't hear traffic noise. It was -7 F outside but the room stayed nice and warm, with no furnace noise. The staff here is friendly and accommodating. Coffee's available in the morning if you want it. No breakfast. The Uptown Cafe nearby (536 Greybull Ave) is open for breakfast. That's where the locals go and it's good down-home cookin'. I've stayed at Greybull Motel before and I'll stay here again. Highly recommend it for good, basic accommodations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Cottonwood Inn; City: Cottonwood Arizona; Review: This hotel appears well-maintained on the surface. It is an aging property and it appears management is struggling to keep it up. The room was clean, with good carpet, good quality beds, and new TV. The HVAC unit was quiet. The hot breakfast was good. Mine was a basic room, no frills. The switch on the bedside lamp was broken so I had to unplug it to turn it off. The fridge controls were broken. I checked the fridge temperature when I got up this morning, 18 degrees F. Nothing was frozen yet but I had to unplug it to prevent freezing. The sink drained extremely slowly. It appears housekeeping is not noticing or reporting problems?? I reported the problems in my room and they seemed to appreciate it----. Another review mentioned bed bugs. No evidence here. I asked management about it and they said that was a long time ago and they are especially vigilant to keep them out. Forgive and forget, as they say. If you like Mexican food, the Plaza Bonita next door is good. If the little things don't bother you, this hotel is a good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Alamosa; City: Alamosa Colorado; Review: My work often brings me to this part of Colorado and even if I have to drive up to 40 miles, I'll stay here. I prefer HIE as a rule, but this one seems to be a cut above even their high standards it seems to me. The staff is always so friendly, always a big smile and greeting as I come in the door or as I leave. Warm cookies at 4:00, cold lemonade all day long, impeccably clean rooms, nicely soundproofed ceilings and walls, and rarely a maintenance issue. Either wired or wireless internet is provided. They even provide the Cat 5 cable if needed. Lots of outlets are provided near the desk are much appreciated. The beds are comfortable and you get a choice of pillows. The HVAC works well to heat or cool the room quickly and quietly. The breakfasts here are to die for. The biscuits and gravy are always fresh and the automatic pancake machine is so easy to use. Place a plate under the little conveyor at the end of the machine, press the button, go get the rest of your breakfast, then come back and snag your two hot, perfectly done pancakes. Lots of breakfast drink options, cereal, fruit, yogurt, milk, hot cinnamon rolls, and on and on. The server will come by and ask if they can refill your orange juice. The service here is amazing. There's a Dollar Store right across the curb and you can avoid restaurants if you want to by cooking simply dishes in the microwave. There's a Wendy's across the street and a Chile's within walking distance and lots of other restaurants close by. Super Walmart is across the road and their deli is usually pretty good and fresh. Lots of people use the pool and exercise room. No first hand experience here but looks good. Highly recommended stay if you're in this neck of the woods.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Silt Rifle; City: Silt Colorado; Review: I try to stay at HIE when I can. This one is well managed, well maintained and clean. The staff, all the way from manager, to front desk to housekeeping and maintenance were really nice and co-operative. I signed on for a cheap room and was upgraded to a balcony room overlooking the Colorado river. Beautiful view, quiet room (except for a couple of hours when a baseball team descended on the place). The cost turned out less than quoted on the website also. I appreciated that! I liked the large desk, swivel chair, fast wireless internet and meals there. Breakfast was great as it always is at HIE. They have the new automatic pancake machine here, where you put a plate under the little conveyor, push the button for how may pancakes you want, go get the rest of your meal and drinks, come back and your perfect pancakes are ready for you. Not a lot of restaurant options nearby. Pizza Pro is good, and Red Brick barbeque is good also. A new thing I've not seen at HIE--- You can almost make a meal out of the evening dishes they provide during the week, for a social hour type of thing. One night was yummy chicken noodle soup, one was chile, and so on-- Very welcome. Couple that with a dish in your microwave and you've got a full meal! Woo hoo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Windsor Hotel; City: Del Norte Colorado; Review: This historic building had been vacant for 30 years and was 24 hours from demolition when a small group of history-loving philanthropist/entrepreneurs took action to save the building for future generations. Talk to Steve, who was part of that small group, and you'll appreciate what they went through to save the building and maintain the old-west flavor, while meeting modern building and accessibility codes. The restoration took away the squeaky floors and some of the old flavor, but a loving architect and the historical society kept the feel of the old west. Follow the story-board in the lobby showing the before and post-restoration photos and narrative. It's fun to walk the halls and view the paintings by local artists depicting life and people of the old west. Don't expect a fridge or microwave in your room (suites have them). The restaurant is not cheap, but it is managed by an award-winning chef and the food amazingly good. If you appreciate the history of the old west, and don't mind if the floors don't squeak, you'll enjoy The Windsor Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel YIT Casa Grande; City: Jerez De La Frontera Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: We arrived late after a long day of hiking various sites in southern Spain, rang the bell for entry into what promised to be a very nice facility. Within a few seconds the night manager opened the door and let us in. We had parked illegally out front and asked the manager where he would like us to park. He directed us to a spot across the street that we had already seen but would not accommodate our full-size van. He promptly came outside, moved his small, personal car from a larger spot next to the hotel, and directed us to park there while he moved his car to the available spot across the street. We were blown away that he would do this for us. He promptly showed our group of six to the three rooms we had reserved through Expedia and patiently waited while each couple chose the room they would like. Each room was quite spacious by European standards and beautifully furnished. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were large and fully equipped with high quality fixtures. We elected to eat breakfast at the hotel. The buffet was inviting and substantial, with a large variety of fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, cereal, and juices. We were all quite impressed already and then the gracious host asked us how we would like our eggs prepared!! What a great start to a day! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. Be sure to ask the manager about the rooftop patio.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Shelby Inn Suites; City: Shelby Montana; Review: We arrived at the hotel late after a long drive and received an enthusiastic and friendly welcome. The room was warm when we arrived and the warmth was greatly appreciated as It was extremely cold and windy outside. The bed was comfortable although my wife would have appreciated a choice of pillows. She ended up with a combination of a folded towel and sweater as a pillow. Free wi-fi with no password necessary. That was nice. The hot breakfast was a welcome treat. I had biscuits and sausage gravy, along with sausage and and a cheese omelette while my wife enjoyed hash browns, scrambled eggs, and a hot waffle made on their cool waffle iron. We found the staff friendly, helpful and, except for the lack of pillow choice in the room, our stay was very pleasant. We will stay here again, but next time will ask for a softer pillow before we get ready for bed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel Oasis; City: Gisborne Gisborne Region North Island; Review: We arrived late and exhausted after a long drive and were distressed to find the office dark. We rang the bell, not knowing what, if anything, to expect. A cheery voice welcomed us, informed us of our room numbers, and said, "the doors are open, just go in and we'll see you in the morning. Keep smiling". And we did. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable, and the wireless signal strong. The fridge noise can sometimes be annoying. This one was quiet. We'll likely never be back this way again, but I can highly recommend this motel to others on your way through or staying in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Prism 6-Strand Floss Jumbo Pack 8.7yd 105/Pkg, Assorted Colors; Brand: Prism; Review: Products speaks for it self it is DMC approved great for beginners and varity of great colors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MICHLEY LSS-505 Lil' Sew & Sew Multi-Purpose Sewing Machine with Built-In Stitches; Brand: MICHLEY; Review: I was a gift and she loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArtBin Large Bobbin Box- Clear Sewing Storage Container,8156AB; Brand: ArtBin; Review: I need a storage for my bobbins these are great even for m size bobbins for quilting. I can load 5 bobbins and store them for use later.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lacis LB68 Tatting Needle Set, 3-Pack; Brand: Lacis; Review: Trying to learn how to do this tatting like my grand mother did. So it is quality tools to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 284yrd pink Leather Sewing Waxed Thread 150D 1mm Leather Hand Stitching 125g; Brand: Dow; Review: great for leather projects; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 pk Metal Bobbins 45785 - Singer Featherweight; Brand: SINGER; Review: Just what I ordered for my Featherweight Singer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Thread V37-470 3-Ply 30wt T-35 Cotton Quilting & Craft Thread, 1200 yd, Winter White; Brand: Coats: Thread & Zippers; Review: arrive on date set, packaging was great. I sew quilts with this threat. Good price for the yardage you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Born on a Blue Day: A Memoir of Asperger's and an Extraordinary Mind; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Tammet Page; Review: What I've read has simply been amazing. The feats this genous has and can perform. They should make a movie about him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul The Mini Edition (Chicken Soup for the Soul); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Canfield Page; Review: I have yet to find a chicken soup for the soul book that I didn't love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Tammet Page; Review: What I've read has simply been amazing. The feats this genous has and can perform. They should make a movie about him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dumb Book: Silly Stories, Stupid People, and Mega Mistakes That Crack Us Up; Author: Editors of Reader's Digest; Review: I wasn't as crazy about this book as it was originally represented. Its repetitiously dull. At least in the 1st chapter...and I still have it on my night stand from several months ago. I may eventually pick it back up and try to get into it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Making Natural Liquid Soaps: Herbal Shower Gels, Conditioning Shampoos, Moisturizing Hand Soaps, Luxurious Bubble Baths, and more; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Failor Page; Review: Informative. I thought I was going to get into making liquid soaps. Changed my mind tho.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Anti-Cancer Cookbook: How to Cut Your Risk with the Most Powerful, Cancer-Fighting Foods; Author: Julia Greer Dr.; Review: I like it. I just need to dig in to my cook books and prepare more great recipes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyewitness DVD: Insect (Eyewitness Videos); Author: DK; Review: Very educational and beautiful photograghy. Very interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyewitness DVD: Insect (Eyewitness Videos); Author: DK; Review: Enjoyed the movie, but was a bit disappointed that the preying mantis wasn't in it as it is on the dvd cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book (A Song of Ice and Fire); Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: It was a gift for my grandson. He loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Soup for the Soul : Stories That Restore Your Faith in Human Nature; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Canfield Page; Review: I love all of these books. They're great for all those waits at the drs. office and elsewhere, because they are short and heart warming; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairies, Dragons and Unicorns: by Molly Harrison Fantasy Art; Author: Visit Amazon's Molly Harrison Page; Review: The pictures are beautiful to draw.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Cards & Gift Tags: Coloring Books for Grownups, Adults (Wingfeather Coloring Books) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Casey Page; Review: These are fun to draw and cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream Catcher: life on earth: A powerful & inspiring colouring book celebrating the beauty of nature; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Rose Page; Review: I love elephants, so I bought this one,theres a lot of psychedelic drawing within the pictures. This was a gift for a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 More Stories to Open the Heart; Author: Jack Canfield; Review: I love the short stories, most are very heart warming; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul; Author: Jack Canfield; Review: I've liked all the Chicken Soup books. This ones good too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul: More Stories to Open the Heart And Rekindle The Spirit; Author: Jack Canfield; Review: Another wonderful book of heart warming stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vegas Moon: a Donovan Creed Novel (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's John Locke Page; Review: I expect a certain amount of gratuitous inanity in novels these days. I suppose some authors feel it necessary to inject a little pointless bare skin here, some unnecessary gore there - spice to fill in what the author might otherwise fear bland or boring sections of their story. However this is the first novel I've ever begun where the story, the plot, the characters, the background constituted the gratuitous inanity - there merely to provide a vehicle for the author's self-indulgent fantasies of illicit sex, lust, and violent amorality. I'm no prude, but neither do I need to be made to feel the voyeur into this author's bathroom fantasy life. A "must read" for anyone who feels otherwise. Deleted, permanently.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ideas Have Consequences: Expanded Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard M. Weaver Page; Review: Amazing work. Highly recommended read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bastiat's "The Law" (Occasional Paper, 123); Author: Visit Amazon's Frederic Bastiat Page; Review: A "must read."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Human Action: A Treatise on Economics; Author: Visit Amazon's Ludwig von Mises Page; Review: 5 for content, but this is a paperback, pocketbook version. The font is just way too small to read so I purchased a full-size hardbound version of same elsewhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Law: The Classic Blueprint for a Free Society; Author: Visit Amazon's Frederic Bastiat Page; Review: A "must read."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis (Part 1 of 2)(Library Edition); Author: Ludwig Von Mises; Review: A "must read"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The English-Greek Reverse Interlinear New Testament: English Standard Version; Author: Visit Amazon's John Schwandt Page; Review: Excellent resource! Definitely prefer the ESB version.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Carnivorous Nights: On the Trail of the Tasmanian Tiger; Author: Margaret Mittelbach; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: great book, very interesting. beautiful artwork too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Magical Thinking; Author: Joan Didion; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: i didn't want to read this, the subject matter put me off. . . but i'm glad i did. at times it was a little annoying, she's constantly namedropping but this is her life and those are her friends. it struck me as ringing true though, her feelings of loss and the way she expressed them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Life of Bees; Author: Sue Monk Kidd; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: very light reading, it was good, just not really my cup of tea. had to read it for a book discussion group, otherwise i would have never picked it up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Hundred Years of Solitude; Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: one of the modern library's top 100 novels and one of the first examples of magical realism (that I can think of). huge cast of characters, luckily my copy had a family tree in the front that i had to keep referring back to. fantastic book, love this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Friend; Author: Donna Tartt; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: love this writer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summer Lightning (Blandings Castle, #4); Author: P.G. Wodehouse; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: my first wodehouse. very charming and funny, just what i was looking for. i understand its not his best but i liked it pretty well. will read more of him for sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Persuasion Nation; Author: George Saunders; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: i would like to take this opportunity to propose marriage to george saunders.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Traveler's Wife; Author: Audrey Niffenegger; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: really good book, very engaging and original story. the romance between the main characters is so sweet, but realistic too. am doing this for a book discussion in a few months and there is a lot to discuss. should be interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way; Author: Jacques Pepin; Genres: non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: love love love jacques pepin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Teeth; Author: Zadie Smith; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: wasn't crazy about this. it was a struggle to get through but i did finish it. i thought it was well written but i just wasn't terribly interested in the characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: huge fan of roald dahl. HUGE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Author: Jonathan Safran Foer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: loved this book. really poignant but funny too. great characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Club Dumas; Author: Arturo Perez-Reverte; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: liked this book a lot. the movie . . . not so much. even johnny depp couldn't save it and thats pretty bad. but the novel is quite good, nice blend of art and religious history with antiquarian book knowledge thrown in. a good mystery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unbearable Lightness of Being; Author: Milan Kundera; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: too depressing for me. or not even depressing it was like listening to someone drone on in monotone for days. i know people who's opinion i respect love this book but i just couldn't get into it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly; Author: Anthony Bourdain; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: anthony bourdain may be a pompous ass but i like him anyway. dont eat fish out on thursday nights! [url]... [url]... [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eat, Pray, Love; Author: Elizabeth Gilbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: good book. lighthearted and down to earth memoir. i will have to look into more of this author's stuff. i really enjoyed her time in italy and indonesia, but really just skimmed through india.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band; Author: Tommy Lee; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: i was never a big fan of motley crue but i have to say their group memoir, the dirt, was very entertaining. extremely ridiculous and stupid, but very entertaining nonetheless. a good trash read when you want something like that. sort of made me think of the band in a new way as well. surprisingly good overall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Running with Scissors; Author: Augusten Burroughs; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: chick lit written by a gay man. maybe not chick lit. love this guy. terribly funny. might somehow be related to me, at least in spirit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Flounder; Author: Gunter Grass; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: this is a tough read, its a million pages but i love it. have read it like 10 times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No One Belongs Here More Than You; Author: Miranda July; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: i enjoyed the stories the way i enjoy todd solondz films. WEIRD AND FREAKY but poignant and lonely too. very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence; Author: Amy Sedaris; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: big fan of amy sedaris; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: this is an amazing book. so powerful and intense, half the time i had tears streaming down my face but i couldn't stop. i've never read anything by this author, he's very lyrical. makes up words and doesn't use commas. i will try more of his stuff when i get the chance for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westing Game; Author: Ellen Raskin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: great book for older children and young adults. i read it again every once in a while. one of my favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Code of the Woosters; Author: P.G. Wodehouse; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: i'm going to start reading wodehouse whenever i'm in a bad mood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exile on Main St.: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones; Author: Robert Greenfield; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: terribly written. if he spent more time focusing on the book he was writing, instead of slagging other peoples books on the rolling stones, this might have been slightly better.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Absurdistan; Author: Gary Shteyngart; Genres: fiction; Review: i really liked this book. it reminded me of one of my favorites, confederacy of dunces, but maybe just because the main character is a great big fat person and its funny. i will definitely read more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grendel; Author: John Gardner; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: beowulf told from the monster's point of view. very good, beautiful language. i haven't read beowulf in a long, long time, made me want to re-read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Swan Green; Author: David Mitchell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: really like this book. its about Jason Taylor, a 13 year old living in rural England in the early 80s. Just sort of a coming of age story, but it was funny and poignant and very original. One of NYPL's Books to Remember for this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Gods (American Gods, #1); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: LOVE Neil Gaiman. He is such a good storyteller. Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am America; Author: Stephen Colbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: very funny. i went to a taping of the colbert report and he gave the entire audience copies of this book. he is the best!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began (Maus, #2); Author: Art Spiegelman; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: great book. one of the first graphic novels i read. i was surprised by its intensity. really good and powerful writing as well as artwork.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life; Author: Barbara Kingsolver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: great book, highly recommended to all those who are concerned or curious about food, health, the state of the world, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sellevision; Author: Augusten Burroughs; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: not my favorite augusten burroughs but enjoyable nonetheless!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life; Author: Steve Martin; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: i wish there was a half star rating! this would be 3 and a half. i love steve martin, it was interesting to hear about his life. i have been a big fan of his writing for a long time but never knew much about his biography. its very anecdotal, and some of the anecdotes didn't really go anywhere. nevertheless i did enjoy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography; Author: Sidney Poitier; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: i liked many aspects of this book: the friendly, conversational nature of the writing style, the interesting life this man lead, the fact that it didn't necessarily lay everything out in chronological order, etc. Something seemed a bit missing for me and i'm not even sure what that was. if you like his films, this autobiography is for you. he's not just the intelligent, respectable man he appears to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen; Author: Anna Lappe; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: very good. i especially love all the web and book resources listed in the back, by chapter. good ideas and a fellow brooklynite!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Name is Red; Author: Orhan Pamuk; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: this is not, by any stretch of the imagination, an easy read. but i felt it was well worth the effort. there is a mystery, a love story and a lot of beautiful history about Turkish and Islamic rulers as well as art. shortly after this came out Pamuk won the Nobel Prize for Literature.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Shop Owner; Author: Graham Swift; Genres: fiction; Review: very sad, melancholy book. i like this writer, will definitely read more of him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crime and Punishment; Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: took me a long time to read this classic, the first half of it was a struggle for me, more of my own fault than the book itself. i enjoyed the second half though. it really puts you in the emotional state of the main character, but i never quite understood his motivations. the other characters are well developed too, but i recommend taking some notes while reading - lots of names and nicknames. it is of course, a classic, so perhaps I should try it again sometime.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Claudine; Author: Colette; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: very charming and fun. like a 19th century french school girl soap opera. claudine is an engaging character.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil; Author: George Saunders; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved it. Another great George Saunders satire. Hilarious and thought provoking, all in very few pages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip; Author: George Saunders; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: wonderful book with beautiful artwork. love it. we have it in the adult room (as opposed to children's) in my library, but i would certainly think it was appropriate for children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enter Jeeves: 15 Early Stories; Author: P.G. Wodehouse; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: literally nothing is better than wodehouse. i liked this collection of early stories. most had bertie wooster and jeeves as the main characters, but some of the later ones didn't, and i didn't enjoy them as much. quite funny and charming as always for the most part though!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Practically everyone in the world seems to be reading this series. It was chosen for book club so I got to give it a try. Its written for young adults, but I enjoyed it like candy. Its not a short book, yet finished it in 3 days. And now I'm already on the second book. Proust it is not, but its a great summer read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: New Moon (Twilight, #2); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'd say 3 and a half stars for this if I could. Didn't enjoy it as much as Twilight. I'm still up for reading the next one though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation; Author: Nicole Mones; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I picked this up from the donation stack, hadn't heard about it at all. It was actually really good. Very interesting story and well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse (Twilight, #3); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: its getting harder to suspend my annoyance at Bella, the main character. these books are still like crack, but the crack is getting less appealing. i'm still reading the next one though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: loved this book. one of the best i've read in a while. its romantic, creepy, historical and well written all at the same time. Online book discussion here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me of Little Faith; Author: Lewis Black; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: i liked it, i've seen his stand up and found him funny. the book was surprisingly full of good and serious insights - told in a funny way of course. i would have thought he was a bit more close minded about some of the things he was willing to try out or explore - psychics, reincarnation, etc. sort of petered out at the end though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare; Author: G.K. Chesterton; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: silly and serious at the same time. i liked it, very different from my usual reads. philosophical and allegorical, but also funny at times and very well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: okay, i'm not going to lie, i read this 700 plus page book in 2 days. i dont know what it is about this series that is so compelling. i seriously cannot figure it out. i dont usually go for vampire teen drama series I SWEAR. but for whatever reason i could not wait to get through all of these books. not the kind of books you read more than once however.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Addicted; Author: Zane; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: i wanted to read this to see what the fuss is all about. urban fiction and especially this author is almost immediately stolen from my library or else put on an endless reserve list for patrons. its terribly written, uninteresting characters and not even that sexually explicit. i don't have a clue why its so popular.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to Be Fabulously Green; Author: Starre Vartan; Genres: non-fiction; Review: cute little book with some good ideas. if you aren't looking for something terribly in depth about living green, this is a good choice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anansi Boys; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: great book with interesting, funny characters. i loved the weaving of old folktale into the story. will read more of this author for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Stranger at Green Knowe (Green Knowe, #4); Author: L.M. Boston; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Daring Book for Girls; Author: Andrea J. Buchanan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: this is the companion book to the dangerous book for boys by conn iggulden. very nice book for young and old girls. its not only a beautiful book with pretty marbling and nice illustrations, but it also has usual information about starting fires, how to tie a sari, historical information on famous women and how to make a lemon powered clock (among other things). very good gift book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Plate Crafts: Creative Art Fun for 3- To 7-Year Olds; Author: Laura Check; Genres: non-fiction; Review: great book with really cute ideas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amnesiac; Author: Sam Taylor; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** just finished this book literally minutes ago. i absolutely loved it. it was the sort of book you fall asleep reading, far into the night, long after you should have been asleep. it reminded me a lot of paul auster, especially book of illusions. very literary mystery, with reference to borges and philip larken (a poet i have not read). james purdew, the main character, goes through alternate realities, pseudonyms, shifting narratives and possible insanity in a quest to remember three missing years of his life. the ending was truly shocking, i am still trying to piece it together. i only regret its not the kind of book you can read more than once.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: i enjoyed the character development in this graphic novel very much, but the story and the artwork didn't really do it for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Icelander; Author: Dustin Long; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: i liked this book a lot. its a mystery but not told in a linear way, with narrative switches between characters, lots of footnotes, literary and library science references, and a sort of whimsical and nonchalant voice. the characters were all really great. the mystery itself didn't really go anywhere but i enjoyed it all the same. it sort of reminded me of those lemony snickets books for kids, but with a bit of murakami thrown in. the cover design deserves a comment too, it was really cute and well put together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Already Dead; Author: Denis Johnson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: the writing is tremendous in this denis johnson novel. and i loved the characters too, i would read an entire novel devoted to any one of them. but something about it didn't entirely hold my interest. i found myself struggling to finish it and putting it down for weeks at a time, more than once. i would definitely read something else by this writer though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast of Champions; Author: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: absurd and funny, loved it. i read vonnegut when i was younger but hadn't returned to him in over ten years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Invention of Morel; Author: Adolfo Bioy Casares; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: great book, the kind that keeps you guessing what is going to happen next. i loved the story, very surreal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notes from a Small Island; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: great book, very funny. i love his informal writing style. although i've never been to the places he's describing, there was a wonderful familiar quality to them because, i think, he is able to connect to the reader so well. i'll definitely read his other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Downtown Owl; Author: Chuck Klosterman; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: this was a funny book and a quick read. i liked it a lot, but the ending left me feeling unsatisfied. there are a lot of pop culture references peppered in, perhaps unecessarily, but i didn't find it off-putting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Angel's Game (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #2); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crying of Lot 49; Author: Thomas Pynchon; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: i don't get it. why do people talk about this book like its a modern classic? the writing was pedantic and uninteresting, same thing with the characters. there was literally nothing, except my sense of obligation to finish it for my book club, to make me want to read it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Walk in the Woods; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: excellent book. i loved it. funny, personable and inspiring, now I want to hike the trail as well as be bryson's friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First, Body; Author: Melanie Rae Thon; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: great story collection. unfortunately someone had ripped out a few pages so I didn't get to finish all the stories completely. very powerful writing. I'd be interested to read more of this author to see whether she always rights about the same subject matter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Push; Author: Sapphire; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: very compelling book. I loved the writing style and the fact that I work in her neighborhood added to my enjoyment. She even comes into my library and gets a card at one point!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All; Author: Marilyn Johnson; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Collection of essays on librarianship. Starting this just as I finished up my five year stint at NYPL might not have been the best idea. Perhaps the timing made me less interested than I might have normally been in this book. I was inspired by a couple of the essays though, especially the Radical Librarian one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Small Death in Lisbon; Author: Robert Wilson; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: good mystery. the characters were interesting and the two storylines were equally engrossing. i'll read more by this author for sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blindness; Author: Jose Saramago; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'd have to go somewhere between 3 and 4 stars here. Great writing but such a bleak book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graveyard Book; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: wonderful book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropic of Cancer; Author: Henry Miller; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm glad I read this stream of consciousness, autobiographical, classic but I didn't love it. I appreciated the philosophical tangents to a degree, but I need more of a narrative to get me interested in a novel. The misogynism and racism didn't help.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hound of the Baskervilles; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Great book and great introduction to Sherlock Holmes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hole; Author: Charles Burns; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was not a fan of the art or the story. Very bleak and disturbing, and the story didn't grab me enough to keep me interested.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I succumbed to the hype and read this book. I definitely enjoyed it more than the similarly hyped Twilight series as its better written, but I can't help but feel played when it ends in a cliff hanger. I should have expected that but it irks me. That being said, its a good story with a solid female role model for young adults. Gripping story and good characters. There is a fair amount of violence, as anyone who reads the book synopsis can surmise. I'll most likely read the whole series because I have to know what happens to Katniss.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: While this book took about 100 pages to get into, really enjoyed it after that. Very good story, I was continually intrigued and kept reading for hours at a time. Can't wait to see if the next one is any good. Warning though, there is a fair amount of violence so anyone who is squeamish should stay away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild; Author: Jon Krakauer; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Inspiring but incredibly sad. I'm glad I read this biography by Jon Krakauer. The author is obviously connected to his subject and I enjoyed how he tied in Chris' favorite authors and quotes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi; Author: Yann Martel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: loved this book. SO GOOD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When You Are Engulfed in Flames; Author: David Sedaris; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I do enjoy David Sedaris and this book is no exception, there were many laughs and some quite poignant stories. I can't help but hear his voice reading the book to me as I've heard him on NPR so many times. I often find myself inordinately curious about his partner Hugh. I sort of wish HE'D write a book too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: As I continue to burn through the second book in this young adult series, I am enjoying the story and characters but again, I can't help but chafe at the cliffhanger endings. I think I would still read the next book without such a dramatic cutoff. I can't help but object to the marketing ploy to get readers to buy the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: August Heat (Inspector Montalbano, #10); Author: Andrea Camilleri; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Good mystery with great characters. Makes me want to live in Sicily despite the heat. I'll definitely read more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wings of the Sphinx (Inspector Montalbano, #11); Author: Andrea Camilleri; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Another good one from Camilleri.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Water for Elephants; Author: Sara Gruen; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this book, I burned through it in about 3 days. Great story and I loved the characters. I have heard they are making a movie of it and I am really hoping its good. The ending wrapped everything up at seemingly breakneck speed, thats my only criticism.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Don't Love Me Yet; Author: Jonathan Lethem; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Maybe I'm too old for this book, it had its moments but having been recommended this author for years I was surprised not to like it more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel H R Palace; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: A family-run boutique hotel with extremely friendly staff. Don't miss their in-house vegetarian restaurant for extremely reasonably priced evening meals (we ate here exclusively for 4 days) as well as complimentary breakfasts. Well-appointed, clean rooms with modern European fittings. The family has owned this building, which was their home, since construction. It's been substantially modified into a comfortable, well-run hotel. Good security for solo travellers. Outside is a bustling throb of life in India but this does not encroach the hotel at all and sounds fade right away at night. Just down the road take the number 5 bus through the Pink City and right to Amber Fort (and back); one way is a mere 35 INR. We were shown every hospitality and assistance. Hotel arranged a safe driver for trip to Pushkar. If you can do better, then do so, but Hotel HR Palace will be hard to match or beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand Park Inn; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: Located right in the heart of bustling small businesses; a genuine glimpse of India. However, enter the hotel and it's an oasis of calm and quietness. We found the staff extremely helpful and considerate. For instance we wanted to stay an extra night but since they were booked out an alternative hotel was located where we accidentally left an item. Next day we phoned to report this matter and they send one of their staff around to collect and have it ready for us to pick up when returning to Delhi. A well-priced local Delhi trip was arranged at short notice. Nothing was too much trouble for this team. The room was spotless and comfortable and quiet and with good a/c.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun Top Inn; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: Wonderful home-cooked meals available, comfortable rooms and beautiful aspect. Easy walk to town and friendly locals. Station very close. Good short and long walks/treks in area. (Take a plastic fly-swat for those few hard to reach mosquitoes.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savoy Crest Hotel Apartments; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Easy access, extra friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, quiet and non-smoking rooms on request. Full apartment facilities and tasteful furnishings. Aside comment #1: We didn't spot the tent-card sign advising guests need to supply their own detergent and mop for washing dirty dishes (apparently detergent and mop are also available for a nominal fee at the hotel). Aside comment #2: The hot-water supply has to run for some time as feeder-tanks are on the roof. When you're planning a shower turn the hot tap on 5-mins in advance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terrace Downs Resort; City: Windwhistle Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Let's say you're familiar with the English comedy series Faulty Towers starring John Cleese. Terrace Downs could have been the set. It was not a comedy though. The site itself is on a grand scale with broad vistas providing settings for the usual resort-like activities, golf, equestrian events, eating, relaxing and so on. The facilities are well presented and accommodation comfortable. $ut (that's code for 'but') at checkout almost every one of our large party was presented with unexpected expense accounts, with some amounts equivalent to an extra night's stay. It's not the amount that became troublesome, but the principle. Most of these surprise charges were reversed when challenged. One of our party spent several thousands of dollars for the bar tab. On checkout he confessed to having opened one bottle from the mini-bar. Instead of an expression of good-will (along the lines of 'That's OK') he was charged the full amount. It's not that he was trying to steal anything; he fessed up and got dinged big time. Let me conclude by saying we all left with a very sour taste in our mouths. You'll be able to read of other experiences from our group. My own hunch is the place is on the skids, that is going broke, and there is a sense of desperation in the air to claw back every cent, even to the extend of introducing surprise charges and changes to what had been agreed to months ahead of the wedding. My suggestion is that you're entering a contract obtain an independent legal opinion and make sure there are clearly indicated penalties. Let's just say service-desk personnel were incompetent.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Emirtimes Kadikoy Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Enthusiastic welcome by Duty Manager who offered sightseeing options over 'on the house' bottled water in the balcony area (technically 'outside' and thus, as in Turkey, smoking is permitted). Good local map provided. Room is larger than appears on web-photos; clean, smoke-free, serviced daily, quiet, with a/c, hot drink making facilities, great shower, small silent fridge and smoke-free. Easy walking to area sights and ferry terminal. Safe location. Extended breakfast (7 - 10) and better than many others we've had elsewhere. Friendly, helpful, English-speaking staff. Very good rates. Large downstairs lounge available for meeting friends. Good wifi in room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lavalla Estate; City: Tuakau Waikato Region North Island; Review: Set in expansive grounds (almost 50 hectares) our accommodation was in transformed a wing of well-insulated private rooms complete with wardrobe and en suite with heat pump, top fittings, TV, excellent wifi/internet, attention to detail, and large comfortable bed, etc. The kitchen/dining area is shared as too is the comfortable lounge. Enjoy the morning's "dawn chorus" which, if you've never heard one, ought to be experienced at La Valla.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sands Waiheke Island; City: Onetangi Waiheke Island North Island; Review: Well-furnished accommodation, with separate en suite in each bedroom. Wonderful views. Excellent assistance when needed. Easy access to higher floors. Well insulated rooms. Everything very tidy and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dar Ness; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Family-run riad in great location, with very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast included. Extra good shower pressure and comfy, dry beds. With thick walls wifi is patchy upstairs but quite OK in dining area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auberge Les Roches; City: Merzouga Meknes Tafilalet Region; Review: If it's hot don't skimp, get a room with a/c. We did and it was great. Very helpful, friendly staff, good meals, comfortable bed. Forget the camel ride and sleeping out; rest in comfort. Instead, take Ali's evening (or morning) 4x4 tour and see authentic events: kohl mines (for mascara), desert well (water tastes sweet), nomad family and facilities, panoramic views, genuine small Sahara dune.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant la Kasbah de Dades; City: Ouarzazate Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: This is a much better stop-over than any other on this route, don't be fooled into looking at a World Heritage site down the road. Ask for easy directions (across the bridge turn right) and drive 20-odd km up the valley for amazing sights of buildings, farming, geology; all DIY. Good meals and evening entertainment too on the terrace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: One for the Money (Stephanie Plum #1); Author: Janet Evanovich; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: An amazing start to an amazing series. One for the Money is a book perfect for suspense, romance, and humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingbird; Author: Kathryn Erskine; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Loved the book. Great perspective on school age children with Autism.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mine Are Spectacular!; Author: Janice Kaplan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: It was not entirely what I expected, but it ended up being good. I loved that there seemed to be more conflict than just a lovey dovey relationship. It seemed more real world. It was about two main friends. One that is dating a troublesome man that you love to hate. The other is engaged to a man where they both have been divorced and had kids that get in the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sh*t My Dad Says; Author: Justin Halpern; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Pretty funny. Not sure why quotes seem to be funnier when there is cussing in them. Quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House Rules; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the book. My first prediction came true, but there were many things that happened that had me doubt myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Open; Author: Andrew Gross; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: It was a thriller that I could not put down! I may have some trouble sleeping tonight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chezmoi Collection 7-Piece Quilted Patchwork Duvet Cover Set, Queen, Aqua Blue/Sage Green/Coffee Brown; Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: It is beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evelots Felt Dish & Pan Scratch Protectors - Ceramic - Glass - Cookware - Divider - Set of 6; Brand: Evelots; Review: Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anolon Advanced Nonstick Bakeware 10-Inch x 15-Inch Cookie Sheet, Gray with Silicone Grips; Brand: Anolon; Review: 2nd time I have ordered this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Flexible Gripping Cutting Mats, Set of 4; Brand: Norpro; Review: These work great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madison Park Serene Duvet Cover Full/Queen Size -; Brand: Madison Park; Review: It's beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Anzac Hotel; City: Canakkale Canakkale Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Hotel was a little older but nice and clean. Within walking distance to marina and shops. We were part of a tour group and needed to check out really early to head to gallipoli so they organised breakfast earlier for us than their normal times. Staff were lovely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Horn Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Good location in the old city. Close to all the historical attractions. Great view of the city and Bosphorus from the restaurant. Breakfast was great and catered for westerners. The only down side to this hotel is the rooms are quite small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Argos Hotel Kaleici; City: Antalya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Good location but definitely needs repairs. I was in the room outside near the pool. My key kept getting stuck in the lock and I had trouble locking the door. There was barely any lighting in the room and bathroom. There weren't lifts so it was a challenge getting luggage up and down the stairs.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yeniceri City Hotel; City: Fethiye Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Hotel was within walking distance to the marina and shops. I only stayed for 1 night as I was part of a tour group but I would come back again. My room was spacious and clean and had a small balcony which was on the side of the main street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire Suite Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Great location to the major attractions and metro. The rooms were large, clean and pretty modern. The staff, especially at reception were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good with a range of sweets, breads, cured meats and cheeses etc. I'd definitely come back and stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Otel Selcuk Mevlana; City: Konya; Review: Only stayed for 1 night on our way to Antalya as part of a tour group. Hotel foyer was lovely and hotel located just off the main street. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was good and free and catered for westerners. Wifi was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Akyuz; City: Ankara; Review: Hotel is located in the old part of Ankara. Only stayed 1 night as I was part of a tour group on our way to Goreme. Probably not the safest of locations at night. Hotel was basic. Foyer was dark. Wifi didn't work everywhere throughout the hotel, just the main areas but its free so you can't really complain. Room was spacious and breakfast was ok. It did cater for westerners.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melrose House Hotel; City: Pamukkale; Review: Hotel is a little on the old side and run by a family. They were lovely and friendly. There was a nice pool but it wasn't heated. Had dinner at the restaurant in the hotel and the food was good so worth trying the restaurant out. My room was spacious however the wall power sockets in my room didn't seem to work well but no one else in the tour group had problems with the power sockets in their rooms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queen Ann Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: I stayed at this hotel as part of a tour group. The Hotel is lovely with clean rooms which are compact. The staff are friendly and will help with any requests. The breakfast also caters for westerners as well as as some of the local food too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garni hotel Vila Panonija; City: Kotor Kotor Municipality; Review: The hotel is in a great position and walking distance to just about everywhere. The hotel itself is lovely and clean. The breakfast is great and generous in size. You won't starve staying at this place. Mira is the lovely lady who looked after us at breakfast. And the hotel manager was just lovely. Very hospitable people. Lots of restaurants and bars around the area and the beach is just a few hundred meters away. It's worth staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old City Viva Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: This hotel is in the old city and within walking distance from all the tourist attractions, restaurants, metro and the Golden Horn. Its a small hotel but has a great waiting area at reception. When we arrived we were offered a drink which was welcome. The staff are friendly and personable. The breakfast was varied so I was happy with that. It had a range of cereals, breads, hot food. There was something for everyone. The rooms were a reasonable size and we happen to get one with a balcony which was pretty big for a balcony. This hotel is value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Orange Inn; City: Skopje Skopje Region; Review: We stayed at this hotel as part of a tour. It's outside the city centre. The hotel itself is clean and the room we had was a reasonable size. The balcony was quite large and the bathroom a decent size. The shower was a good size. The breakfast and dinner was very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: eVogues Women's Sexy O-Ring Necklace Sleeveless Top; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: I adore this top, absolutely adore it. Beautiful, flowy fabric. I'm bottom heavy (hips/bum/thighs) and this top is perfect for that. I wear a 36D so if you're much bigger than that, you may want to go up a size for coverage on the top half. But if you're like me and the weight is more towards the bottom half, it's perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spalding Women's Essential Capri Legging; Brand: Spalding; Review: Love these! Very comfy, they don't make me feel like a sausage in a casing and I can bend over all I want without the material being see-through. I use them for spin and yoga so very versatile. I'm 5'3" and 165 and the large is perfect. I've washed them multiple times and they're still like new. I'll be ordering more today; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caramel Cantina Soft Chevron Sheer Infinity Scarf; Brand: Caramel Cantina; Review: Not really quite the mint I was looking for but that's all in personal preference. My daughter is still going to like it, I hope.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alexander Del Rossa Mens Cotton Solid Pajamas, Long Woven Pj Set; Brand: ; Review: My husband loved, loved, loved these. The material is super soft and I've washed it quite a few times since he opened them for xmas and they hold up really well. No threads coming loose or anything. For sizing purposes: husband is 6'2', 285lbs and I purchased a 3X. The pajamas fit somewhat loosely on him, but not too loose that it falls off, not too tight to where he can't move around comfortably. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adams USA 1 1/2-Inch Wide Bucks Leather Belt; Brand: Adams USA; Review: It's just a belt, nothing spectacular. The Navy Blue looks black. I bought my husband both a black one and navy blue one and you can't tell the difference so he pretty much got two black belts. I bought him a size up from his normal pants size and it fits perfectly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Totally Pink Women's Warm and Cozy Plush Pajama Bottoms/Lounge Pants Signal and Two Pack; Brand: ; Review: For my size rating, I chose "Somewhat small" because I purchased a Large and typically larges are a tad baggy for me, which is kind of what I was hoping for, but these fit me exactly. The length is perfect for my height so if you're on the taller side, these will be short for you. To give you some idea for the sizing: I'm 5'3" and 165lbs. I measured the inseam of these and they are 31" so if you're short, that's a great length. Not so much if you're a few inches taller than me. They are very soft though and what I thought was just blue with a cheetah print is actually blue with cheetah prints that are in the shape of small hearts. If you dig it, I recommend it. Very cute, lol.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman Distressed Logo Juniors T-Shirt, Small, Blue; Brand: Trevco; Review: Got this for my 14 year old daughter and it was a great fit. Nicely made the "worn" look of the emblem is perfect. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Wishes Women's Beetlejuice Costume; Brand: ; Review: Super cute costume! I'm 5'3" and the skirt is just above the knee which is what I wanted so I could wear it to work. Definitely recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature Breeze Kylie 09 Rhinestone Embellished Thong Flat Sandals Gold; Brand: Nature Breeze; Review: Cute shoes and comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise Women's Toad Female Costume; Brand: ; Review: I returned this. It's much larger than I expected and nowhere near as cute as the pic. The hat was quite ugly, tbh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: DC Women's Heathrow Lace Up Casual Skate Shoe; Brand: ; Review: First things first, these are not your typical DC shoes (at least not what I'm used to). They're pretty much slip-ons and the laces are there for decorative purposes (though you can untie/tie them if you want to). You can't separate the tongue from the shoe, it's all one piece, which is why I call them slip-ons. They're very light-weight and comfortable but one thing to note, if you live in cold climates, I would only have these for summer shoes. They are very breathable, which means if there's a cold wind, it goes straight through the top of the shoe. I live in FL so not a big issue for me (our "cold" only lasts for 2-3 months) but I'd definitely keep this in mind if you live in much colder climates. Another thing to note, they definitely fit on the small side. I'm normally a 7.5 but due to my flat feet, I will typically buy size 8s for the width so my flat/wide feet are comfortable, even though a size 8 may be a tad too long. These shoes, however, fit my foot perfectly, both length and width so I'd definitely go a half-size up than your normal size or they may not fit as you would normally expect. The colors though are exactly as pictured, very dark black with bright aqua.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women's Rose Lace Bodystocking with Open Crotch; Brand: QinMi Lover; Review: This fit so well and I loved the way it looked on me. I'm 5'3" and 160lbs and the fit was perfect. Not too long at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: The purchase mistake was mostly my fault for not knowing the differences between the two products. This is a typical t-shirt really not bad by any means. I just love the way that the Dry-Blend by Gildan fit. This shirt is bulky in certain parts. Gildans Dry-Blend is a much better quality t-shirt as it fits much more uniformly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton Tee Extended Sizes; Brand: ; Review: The purchase mistake was mostly my fault for not knowing the differences between the two products. This is a typical t-shirt really not bad by any means. I just love the way that the Dry-Blend by Gildan fit. This shirt is bulky in certain parts. Gildans Dry-Blend is a much better quality t-shirt as it fits much more uniformly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gildan Men's Ultra Cotton Tee Extended Sizes; Brand: ; Review: The purchase mistake was mostly my fault for not knowing the differences between the two products. This is a typical t-shirt really not bad by any means. I just love the way that the Dry-Blend by Gildan fit. This shirt is bulky in certain parts. Gildans Dry-Blend is a much better quality t-shirt as it fits much more uniformly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's WL661 Lifestyle Running-W; Brand: ; Review: Outside of the product having the same annoying plastic on the bottoms as Nike & Reeboks, the shoes follow the New Balance regimen for a perfect shoe. These shoes are designed by a company whom still take pride in exceptional product engineering. I love the way that the shoes form into a the curve of your feet after the first wash & dry. I hunted all over the place for shoes that didn't hurt my feet. These did the job. Been a fan since!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's Voltaic 5 Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I Bought This Product Because Puma Has Some Nice Fitting Running Shoes. However, the combo of being "full fit ankle running shoe" with Puma's legendary "perfect, tight fit design" didn't seem to work well together. If they are going to design the body like a normal running shoe which laces, they need to put arch support. Traditional tight fitting designs that taper around the whole foot make for quick movement rely on the natural foot muscles. This combo design takes away control of the natural foot muscles, making the need for arch support necessary. Wouldn't recommend this product if you have a prior history of plantar. For the young teens, its probably not a bad shoe. The physical design is beautiful.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Cobra Products Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool,6-Pack; Brand: Cobra Products; Review: I Love These....I Don't Like Putting Chemicals Down The Drains......I"ve Been Using These For Years, Very Easy To Use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Floor Effects Felt Pads, Heavy Duty Adhesive Furniture Pads - Floor Protector for Tiled, Laminate, Wood Flooring; Brand: Floor Effects; Review: Great, saves scratches on the floors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Hanging Lantern Solar Hummingbird Color Changing Decoration Garden Outdoor Light For Home Patio Deck Lawn Yard Holiday Decor For; Brand: SolarDuke; Review: Beautiful, love these, I bought 2. I have these in my container veggie garden on my upper deck, shines a nice glow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Headz Extension Cord Safety Seal Water Resistant Cord Cover; Brand: Hot Headz; Review: Love this.....works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Forge Cable 16/3 SJTW Green Extension Cable with 3 Prong, 20 Feet; Brand: Iron Forge Cable; Review: Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Easy Street Women's Vision Slip-On; Brand: Easy Street; Review: The shoes were cute but too wide for my narrow feet. I tried 2 different sizes but neither fit. I had to return them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metro Fleece Ear Muff; Brand: boxed-gifts; Review: The muffs kept my ears warm. They fit without crushing my head.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vera Bradley Mailbag Cross-Body Bag; Brand: ; Review: The size was just right. It can hold a lot and has several convenient pockets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Breeze Sea Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: I like the sandals. My legs cramp if I were them too long because I have to hold them on with my toes. I do have VERY skinny feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Warm Winter Knit Fashion Gloves, Fleece Lined - Many Styles; Brand: Accessory Necessary; Review: Pretty.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Children's Place Boys' Uniform Sweater Vest; Brand: ; Review: Just the right weight for winters in Arizona.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PrettyGuide Women's 1920s Gatsby Sequin Art Deco Scalloped Hem Inspired Flapper Dress; Brand: PrettyGuide; Review: The dress was super cute, but it was a little small. I loved the color. It was definitely worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Toast Girls' Short Sleeve Interlock Polo With Picot Collar; Brand: ; Review: The color was perfect. The shirt was soft, and the collar made it so cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Vastar 3.5mm Headset Audio Jack Extender; Headphone Adapter for Battery Charger Case, Power; Brand: Vastar; Review: Works good. I have a Samsung S6 phone with a DualTek Case. Regular headphone jack won't fit through the case, but works perfect with this adaptor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PureGear DualTek Case for Samsung Galaxy S6 - Arctic White; Brand: PureGear; Review: Kind of thick and bulky but it has saved my phone several times. I have bought two of these so far and have recommended it to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArmorSuit Samsung Gear S2 Classic 40mm Screen Protector (2; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: Protects watch well. It does have a slight orange peel look however. I have accidentally scraped the watch on door corners etc. with no effect. It is very durable, I have used it for two months and it still looks new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: amFilm Galaxy S6 Screen Protector Tempered Glass (Front) and PET (Back) Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S6 (NOT S6; Brand: amFilm; Review: Was able to put on easily. Put cover on in humid bathroom as recommenced. Looks good. Only negative is when using with Samsung Google VR Goggles I get a little bit of light distortion. I thing this probably happens because of putting one piece of glass on another piece of glass gives a tiny bit of reflection. It is not when looking at phone, but is noticeable with VR Googles. When I first on cover there was a little bit of waviness under glass on corner, but it went away in a day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Krofel Pouch Cover Clip Holster for Samsung Galaxy Note 9/8 / S9+ / S8+; Brand: Krofel; Review: It seems to be a decent pouch, seems durable. However it is a little big for samsung s8 plus. I am using this case: Caseology [Legion Series]. My phone with case is about 1/2 inch thick. This pouch is about 1 inch thick. So phone is loose in pouch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 8/8 Plus/X Wireless Charger, ELEPHAS WC400 Qi Wireless Charging Pad Portable for Samsung Galaxy Note8/ S7/ S7; Brand: ELEPHAS; Review: It charges my phone, but my phone gets really hot. I use a Samsung S8. I don't use this charger much because I don't want my battery life to get shortened by the high heat.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Jacob Alexander Men's Extra Long Solid Color Tie; Brand: Jacob Alexander; Review: color too yellow. will keep it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Underwear Classic French Cut - 3 Pack; Brand: ; Review: great fit. I enjoyed wearing them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Boys' Pure Core Short; Brand: ; Review: too short to wear. send back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Geoffrey Beene Men's Big-Tall Sateen Solid Necktie; Brand: ; Review: should have been long enough but wasn't. will send back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Champion Big Boys' Mesh Short Different Lining; Brand: ; Review: did not like. too short. will return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Leather Dress Belt; Brand: ; Review: really likes it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: See Kai Run Carey Sandal (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: this shoe is very wide.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Extra Capacity Slimfold Wallet; Brand: ; Review: like it. he does too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tri-Mountain 839 Heavyweight cotton long sleeve twill shirt; Brand: Tri-Mountain; Review: Well oversizedand I have t pay to send it back. Had I known that I would not have orderd from Amzon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Port Authority Tall Pique Knit Polo TLK420; Brand: Port Authority; Review: Well over sized and I had purchased 4 and through the packages away so I could not send back. Very bad looking on him. Never order again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I LOVE KIDS Ava-18K Children's 3-Layers Fringe Moccasin Style Mid-Calf Boots; Brand: I LOVE KIDS; Review: No support. Fit loose around the sides. Very poor made. Would not order from this co. again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: What can i say about la nina .i can say excllent from the staf at reveption to dinning room to the cleening staf. The food is a good selection .we asked for a quite, high floor we got room 101 not much of a vieu but a very nice room would have liked a room above. 201 to210 would we recomened la nina well i'v just booked this hotel for 23th of september . so yes we would. one of the best hoidays we have had. a good 4star hotel and five minits to bars resturants and beaches. We are 60 and 61 and the animation team are very good and the music round the pool was fine well done to all the staf at la nina.see you soon denis; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Second stay at la nina this year .june and september. just got home and allredy looking for a deal at this hotel for next june. This hotel is in one of the best spots in adeje with only a few minits walk to a lovely beach and port colon .the hotel its self is spotlesly clean , comfortable and a good choice of food .(missing the food allredy) .email the manager jordi simo for a nice room and got a wonderful room with a view of port colon thank you for that. all the staf are very good and work very hard the bar staf around the pool are very funny as well as hard workes thanks for a wonderful stay .see you soon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We were at la nina twice in 2013 and going back 16th june.the hotel is value for money. the food ,staf in all departments are very good ,it is a very relaxing place to say with plenty going on in and around the hotel .you could take photos of a open door or a bit of plaster chiped off at the side of a door .or of nice things like sun sets nice bar area and pool area nice rooms . see you soon denis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We were at la nina twice in 2013 and been back16th june. 25.the hotel is value for money. the food ,staf in all departments are very good ,it is a very relaxing place to say with plenty going on in and around the hotel . We like it so much were going back on the 16th september for a week. see you soon denis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: You can were jeans.the hotel is very good. Iv been there 4 times.but get some thin jeans as it can be worm in the dinning room .All the stag work very hard and all ways with a friendly smile and the bar staff are very funny.Denis p's have a good holiday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: The hotel is very good. We have been there 4 times in the last 15 months All the staff work very hard and all ways with a friendly smile.a big thanks to Helen for the help with my holiday.the Bar staff work very hard and all ways have a laugh and a joke with you .The dinning room.the food is very good cooked meats fish mmm. Fantastic salads and sweets.one of the staff in the dinning room Tony camarrara.( Sorry if I got your last name wrong tony) came over to shake my hand as he recognised us from last time. Nice touch. The la nina is in a grate spot beach. bar's. and fantastic walks all just outside of the hotel. can't wait to come back see you again next year. All the best denis & .Barbara; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: 5th visit this time with my son and his family we had a great 9 nights. My grandaughter ellie made a lot of friends and had a fantastic time.as always staff brilliant bar staff always joking.food even better always very good I think I put a stone on.staf in restaurant fantastic and work hard. I must say the staff on reception gave me lots of help with return flight tickets . and all very helpful . looking forward to coming Back in September. Denis& Barbara Wright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Another grate visit second this year .had a lovely time but alas all good things come to a end.food was very good as always. Staff from the main desk who are lovely. dining room were the staff work really hard. Bar staff fantastic as usual and are a good laugh. The cleaning all over the hotel is spot on .And a big thanks to Mr Casanova for the help with the booking. See you all next September. Denis &Barbara Wright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: This was our 7th visit and had a grate time apart from 2 drunken men in there 20is put next door to us and upset people in the hotel and one family in particular . All staff as usual fantastic missed steph on reception didn't seem the same some how . food excellent the particon in the dinning room aparantly for adults only .I don't know if it's at an extra charge? But willst the restaurant was that busy it had a staff member stud in the doorway so you could not get in or out, the adult section was more or less empty it seemed like a waste of space. We ate out three times to avoid it . then to top it all Ryanair cancel our flight Monday the day we were to fly home as we found out when got to the airport we were told the next flight with them was Saturday, I phoned la nina up but the price was too much for us so we had to buy flights to get us home the next day at the cost of £375. D Wright.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: OshKosh B'Gosh Cosmos-13 Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: These are nice good looking shoes. However, my 5 year old pushes his foot in too roughly and ruins the back of them pretty quickly. They can't be loosened to be put on. He is always pretty rough on shoes and not being able to open them up is a drawback for us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nautica Little Boys Midship Snorkle with Storm Cuffs; Brand: ; Review: Beautiful jacket, but I definitely don't agree with the other reviewers that said it sized small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael Kors Jet Set Item Large Crossbody Bag in PVC; Brand: Michael Kors; Review: Love this bag; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's 'Zirra' Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Simple, comfortable, and pretty. I have gotten several compliments already. I usually wear 7.5-8 and ordered 7.5 based on the other reviews. They are perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Sierra Pack-N-Go 2 26L Yoga Duffel Bag, Sea/Tropic Teal/Zest; Brand: High Sierra; Review: This is a great roomy bag. I have a full sized towel in it plus some clothes, toiletries, etc. It fits everything and the yoga mat and water bottle slip easily into their exterior spots. Some of the reviews mentioned a smell, but the one I got was not bad. I just left it out for a few days before putting my gear in it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Genette Bend Flat; Brand: ; Review: Pretty shoes, but fit a bit small. I wear a 7 1/2 - 8 and the 8 is a snug fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Best Star Resort; City: Pantai Cenang Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: The good thing about this hotel is the location. Located next to Cenang Beach (public beach). The bedroom looks new just like just renovated, however the bathroom still remain old. Wifi speed is alright. They don't have hair dryer and weighing machine. Still recommend to stay if you looking for cheaper price and good location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rising Dragon Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: I give 4/5 for the service they provide. Very helpful and friendly staffs. Recommend us where to visit, eat, what need to beware of, and gave us a room to take bath before heading to other places even we not staying there for the night. The tour they arrange to Ha Long Bay and Sapa Village was good too as they provide pick up and we have no worry getting lost. The room is not so good as the toilet clog and no plumber come to fix during the night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simplitel Hotel; City: Karon Phuket; Review: Booked this hotel during promotion and I'm glad to see the hotel is so nice when i arrived. The hotel is very new cause they just open 2 years ago. Room is big and clean. TV have variety of channels. The bathroom water pressure was good too but the shower hot water have to wait awhile after your friend/family took a bath. Beer and soft drinks inside the room are complimentary too. Breakfast was good too but not much choices. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Few times we need to make calls to our taxi and they help us to call without charges. After check out, they help to keep our luggage as our flight is late and lent us bathroom to shower before depart.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Hostel; City: Hong Kong; Review: If you looking for affordable place to stay in HK, this hostel is highly recommend as the location is very strategic. 4 mins walk to bus to airport and 2 mins walk to MTR Mongkok Station. Opposite road is the famous Sai Yeung Choi Street where you can shop affordable souvenirs. Prepaid SIM, Disney & Ocean Park tickets can be purchase there too. There is free wifi for hostel guest. The staffs is very helpful and infomatic. Noted that the room size is very small as HK expensive property but if just for sleeping and bath should be no problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Siem Reap Green Home Guesthouse; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: So glad that we booked this guest house. The room is spacious, clean with balcony and living hall. Bathroom with heater. Water pressure is good. Complimentary breakfast and two bottle of water daily. Once we went out early to watch sunrise at Angkor Wat and they pack breakfast for us! Besides, they can also help to purchase bus ticket to Phnom Penh. Mini van will pick us up from the guest house to bus station. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Few restaurants nearby and convenient store just right opposite the road. You can take tuk-tuk to night market/pub street from there approx US$1.50. Will back to stay again for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Me Spring Too Hotel; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: The room was huge, bathroom has shower room and bathtub. Just 2 mins walk to the beach road and 5 mins walk to pattaya night bazaar. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. There is one time the bathroom water was dirty and staff told me they run out of water and have to wait 1-2 hours to bath. Missing is complimentary coffee and tea sachet too. Hope can improve on that :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel; City: Hong Kong; Review: The room and toilet very spacious considering we are staying in Hong Kong. However have to walk approx 15 mins to the nearest MRT station (Shek Kip Mei or Sham Shui Po) and it is not convenient if you carrying lot's of baggage. Their breakfast is good but take note it is not buffet style. You can choose between western or chinese style breakfast. Another inconvenient thing is during check out, we need to take out the bed sheet and blanket sheet and return it to reception which is troublesome when you taking it along with bags and luggage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Mystery of Meerkat Hill (Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: This is one of my favorite series of books. I was pleased to find this to add to my collection. The book was in good used condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cruelest Month (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: A surprise ending as to "Who Done It". Some sad parts, but following the main characters in each book is fun as you see them develop into their own person in each book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fatal Grace (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: As with all the books by Louise Penny in the Gamache series the characters are brought to life and you feel like you really get to know them as the series progresses. Great writing and a look into small village life in the Canadian East.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Rule Against Murder: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: This is a great read and I enjoy reading about the same characters in each following book. I've read the first five books and they are hard to put down once I've started reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Company of Others (Father Tim); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Karon Page; Review: I'm enjoying this book, though it is different than the Mitford series in that we need to become acquainted with a whole new set of characters. I have had a little trouble keeping all the characters straight. Other than that, the descriptions of the Irish countryside, and the local castles, etc. have been enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Great Reckoning: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: I've read all the Gamache books and have enjoyed all of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: Love this latest book in the No. ! Ladies Detective Agency books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Heritance Tea Factory; City: Nuwara Eliya Central Province; Review: The hotel is actually quite far out of Nuwara Eliya. You travel a long way along a single track road. The hotel is quirky, lots of tea memorabilia. The bedrooms are fairly large but rather old fashioned. The views are great though. There are 2 restaurants - the main buffet one and the old railway carriage. We opted for the railway carriage and it was well worth it! Breakfast was rather disappointing - the buffet items were cold!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus; City: Istanbul; Review: Great city centre 5* hotel with amazing views over the water from it's rooftop bar/terrace. Sit on the decking and enjoy a glass or two of wine whilst watching the boats cross the Bosphorous. Ideal! Good food in the restaurants - both European and Turkish mezze were good. Bedrooms are large - but not all have good views. Good, extensive buffet breakfast. Public areas light, airy and very clean. Handy for all the sites in the city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Jandia Princess; City: Playa de Jandia Pajara Jandia Peninsula Fuerteventura Canary Islan; Review: A good place to go for winter sun - very spacious newly refurbished hotel. Try and go for Block 4 which is closest to the sea. Got an upgrade to the black armbands which got us special perks of branded drinks, bars open longer, bottles of wine instread of glasses, upgraded room and champagne! Very nice. Excellent beach - clean and wide. Watersports to watch. Adult only pools and bars great. Buffet meals became a little samey. There are 2 other restaurants - you need to order your menu in advance! The spanish tapas one is poor but the a la carte one is ok. The New Years Eve gala dinner was really amazing - lobster, T bone steaks, salmon - no expense spared. I would recommend thishotel for a short winter break - more than a week would be overly repetitive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui; City: Chaweng Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: On arrival here, I was really concerned..... It took 3 attempts to get us in the right room after a really slow check in where we were left sitting in the foyer abandoned for ages. Not good. When we finally got into the right room and recovered, things improved. Great location on the best part of the beach. Apart from the Reception team, the staff were good. The Seabreezr Restaurant, Spice Island and the Club staff were all very friendly and efficient.Special mentions to Meena and Pom. Upgrading to use the club facilities is worth it as you get a lovely quiet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and drinks and canapes free.....as long as there aren't lots of kids around!!!! The club isn't realyl big enough for families and it became noisy and very congested on our visit which ruined it a bit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Tower of London; City: London England; Review: Excellent location close to the Tower of London - good, spacious, modern rooms - bigger than most in London. Excellent roof top bar on the top floor with amzing roof terrace and great views across the London skyline. A great place to spend a few hours with some cocktails!!! Breakfast rather manic at weekends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket; City: Karon Phuket; Review: I have just returned from a 12 night stay at the Centara Grand. This was my 3rd Centara having also been in Hua Hin and Koh Samui. The location is slightly disappointing as Karon is not really accessible at night on foot from the hotel although they do provide a free shuttle one way. Nice pools and grounds but have had much better service and food elsewhere. Service in The Cove was rather hit and miss and the Italian restaurant was expensive - London prices. On checking out, we were affronted to be told by a very rude receptionist that we could not leave until the housekeeper had checked our room was ok and given us permission to leave! Not what you expect after having spend considerable amounts of money in a resort.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 76 richest members of Congress; Abstract: In the earliest days of American independence, members of the federal government were not paid a salary as most of them were wealthy to begin with.; Category: finance
Title: How to Launch (JUMP) a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette in 5 Easy Steps; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: STDs at record high in the U.S.; Abstract: The CDC says STDs including gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have hit a record high with more than 2.4 million reported cases. We explain why.; Category: video
Title: U.S. Marshals Auctioning Off 149 Vehicles From DC Solar Scam; Abstract: The largest single car collection that the USMS has ever sold!; Category: autos
Title: The 25 richest families in America; Abstract: Stacker compiled a list of the 25 richest American families using 2019 data from Forbes. From winemakers to oil tycoons, find out which American families have a combined net worth of more than $721.5 billion.; Category: finance
Title: Severe weather shifts boat stuck on Niagara Falls rocks for 101 years; Abstract: A barge that has been stuck atop some rocks in Niagara Falls for more than 100 years has finally shifted as a result of severe weather.; Category: news
Title: Self-sufficient island hideouts for sale to survive the apocalypse; Abstract: If a nuclear holocaust, zombie apocalypse or other unthinkable doomsday scenario strikes, escaping to your very own remote private island will give you the best chance of survival.; Category: finance
Title: Abandoned mansions that are still standing empty; Abstract: These gorgeous mansions often steeped in history and filled with incredible treasures have been abandoned to the elements. Step inside and explore the stories behind these grand old monuments to times past...; Category: lifestyle
Title: No one wants to buy this $6.5 million century-old church-turned luxe townhome once owned by a tech CEO in San Francisco take a look inside; Abstract: The condo at 651 Dolores inside San Francisco's The Light House sat untouched for two years in the region's notoriously competitive real estate market.; Category: news
Title: Lamar Odom Is Engaged to Sabrina Parr: See Her Ring!; Abstract: Lamar Odom Is Engaged to Sabrina Parr: See Her Ring!; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB 16x AZO Recordable Media Disc - 25 Disc Spindle; Brand: Verbatim; Review: Had an issue here -- these discs would not write data -- they would simply initialize and then immediately finalize -- very frustrating. I sent them back and got a refund without any problem.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sherwood RX-4109 200W Stereo Receiver – Black; Brand: Sherwood; Review: I'm not sure what the issue was here. I just know that there was an immediate and obvious problem, which was that the unit would not sustain steady volume -- it would spontaneously begin reducing volume on its own, something that I never encounetered before with a receiver. I sent the unit back and got a full refund without any problem.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R - 100 Pack Spindle; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Terrific -- no problems -- write beautifully -- best value around!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips DVD+R 16X 4.7GB 100PK Spindle with Handle; Brand: Philips; Review: OK product -- good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim CD-R 700MB 80 Minute 52x Recordable Disc with Blank White Surface - 100 Pack Spindle; Brand: Verbatim; Review: OK, so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony 100DPR47SP 16x DVD+R 4.7GB Recordable DVD Media - 100 Pack Spindle; Brand: Sony; Review: OK product - no issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fintie 2018 RCA Viking Pro/Cambio W1013 DK /W101V2 B Case - Premium PU Leather Cover Compatible for; Brand: Fintie; Review: Nice -- fits like a glove!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TNP Premium Subwoofer S/PDIF Audio Digital Coaxial RCA Composite Video Cable (10 Feet); Brand: TNP Products; Review: Perfect -- great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: adidas Men's Kanadia 4 TR M-M; Brand: ; Review: I was a bit skeptical especially when I learned from other reviews that you needed to purchase one size larger. I decided to try these shoes. The fit was perfect! However, the ensoles inside the shoes were not. I had to pull those supports out of the shoes, purchase better ensoles and put them in. Now these shoes feel great. If you run a lot you may want to consider another shoe unless you are willing to go and buy new ensoles.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Strike 3 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are super comfortable. I have put several miles on them as I run 20-25 miles a week and they feel just about as good as the the Asics that I paid 100.00 for a few years ago. Give these a try if you are looking for a very good inexpensive pair of running shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's Gel-Blur33 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are great so far. They were good enough to take out of the box, put on my feet and then run 6 1/2 miles. No aches, no pains and no blisters. Great shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Will Classic Men's 8mm Tungsten Ring One Tone Matte Finish Brushed Center Wedding Band Beveled Edge; Brand: King Will; Review: Love it. Great fit and a little heavy like I like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Will Classic Men's 8mm Tungsten Ring One Tone Matte Finish Brushed Center Wedding Band Beveled Edge; Brand: King Will; Review: Love it. Great fit and a little heavy like I like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Teva Women's Makena Ballerina Flat; Brand: ; Review: I had to return the shoe because it was too small. I ordered my regular size and it runs small. The shoe was too stiff also.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Women's Mercer Ballerina CNX Shoe,Black,5 M US; Brand: ; Review: I really loved this shoe. I'm probably going to order it in a larger size. Not sure if I need to go up 1/2 or 1 full size. Would like to find a store that sells this brand to compare.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Brand Women's Lucky Emmie Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: They are so comfortable and the fit is perfect. They are my go to everyday type of shoe. They go with everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Futuro Restoring Dress Socks for Men, Firm Compression, Over the Calf, X-Large, Black; Brand: Futuro; Review: Bought for my husband and he loves them. They was well and don't stretch out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sof Sole Sneaker Balls Shoe, Gym Bag, and Locker Deodorizer, 1 Pair; Brand: Sof Sole; Review: These were some of the items my son wanted in his stocking. What can one say about deodorizers for shoes. They had a nice smell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoe Goo Repair Adhesive for Fixing Worn Shoes or Boots, Clear, 3.7-Ounce Tube; Brand: Shoegoo; Review: It was something my daughter wanted but couldn't find in the store. I haven't heard any complaints so it must be good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sporto Womens Memory Foam Faux Sheepskin Shearling Boots,DARK BROWN,M; Brand: ; Review: Bought for my granddaughter. 1st day worn, the buttons fell off. I had to sew them back on. Otherwise they were really nice boots.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Women's Emmie Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: I love the Lucky Brand ballet type shoes. They are comfortable and can be worn everyday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud Pie Baby-Boys Newborn Golf Polo And Diaper Cover Set; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: The outfit is really cute. Golf outfits for babies are hard to find. It was a little larger than I thought it would be for a 6 month size. The baby will grow into it and since he will be living in a warm climate year round it won't matter what season it fits him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SODA Women Faddy Flats-Shoes,Faddy Beige 10; Brand: SODA; Review: A comfortable and attractive shoe for the summer months to wear with slacks and capris; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Milano Moda Men's Long Sleeve Dress Shirt With Matching Tie And Handkerchief SG21A; Brand: Milano Moda; Review: Purchased as a gift for my son in law. The shirt fits beautifully and the tie is very attractive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Latrice Wedge Sandal; Brand: Lauren by Ralph Lauren; Review: This is the 3rd pair of this style shoe I purchased from this vender in different colors. Great shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoes 18 Women's Foldable Portable Travel Ballet Flat Shoes w/Matching Carrying Case; Brand: Shoes8teen; Review: They are so comfortable slippers. I enjoyed the wedding so much more having these slippers. I thought they were a great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Women’s Kona Fitness Shoes Black; Brand: Vionic; Review: I think these will be very comfortable for long walks and everyday use. It feels very comfortable from toes to heel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEE Women's Relaxed-Fit Austyn Knit-Waist Cargo Capri Pant; Brand: ; Review: Just a few too many pockets; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Loved it, minus the fact that it ruined the movies for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Loved it, minus the fact that it ruined the movies for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy - (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the Ring, The Two; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R.R Tolkien Page; Review: Loved it, minus the fact that it ruined the movies for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Loved it, minus the fact that it ruined the movies for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: Loved it, minus the fact that it ruined the movies for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Northside Men's Dawson Winter Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Husband loves them. If you have a wide foot, recommend going up a size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MIA Women's Alma Clog; Brand: MIA; Review: Well made, look great. Would definitely but another pair. Glad I got the 8 even though I wear a 7.5. Perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: London Fog Womens Melton Cold Weather Waterproof Snow Boot; Brand: ; Review: PERFECT! Definitely recommend buying. Bought the size 7, even though I normally wear a 7.5. Fit great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knit&love® Women's Slim Classic Turtleneck Long Sleeve Pullover Knit Sweaters; Brand: Knit&Love; Review: Extremely disappointed. Loses shape within minutes of wearing resulting in a sloppy look.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYDJ Women's Billie Mini Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great look and fit. Definitely purchase again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bohemian Filigree Chandelier Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings; Brand: ; Review: Nice, but not as big as I had hoped.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BodyJ4You Elephant Spiral Tapers, 2 Pieces Acrylic Lucky Elephant Plugs 8G-12mm (2 Pieces); Brand: BodyJ4You; Review: Fit great. Love them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHASHI Lilu Drop Earrings; Brand: SHASHI; Review: Beautiful. Gift for sister and she loves them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MG Collection Parkin Skull Studded Fringe Beads Lambskin Leather Purse; Brand: MG Collection; Review: Perfect size. Leather is so soft. The skulls are awesome. Favorite purse every. Even when I'm 65 I'll be carrying it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women Gothic Punk Sexy Skull Print Leggings Tights Pants; Brand: Bienvenu; Review: Very comfortable! They feel great and the skulls are awesome. Luv em!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charm Your Prince Women's Designer Round Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Dress; Brand: Charm Your Prince; Review: Such a great dress built in slipand it just flows around you and when you walk. Received a lot of compliments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegra K Women's Scoop Neck Drop Shoulder Printed Tunic Knit Shirt; Brand: Allegra K; Review: Wonderful fit. Sooo soft. Love buttons in back. Sooo cute too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sejora Fleece Lined Leggings High Waist Compression Slimming Warm - Many Colors; Brand: ; Review: Great quality. Much thicker than any other leggings I have worn. Very well made nicest leggings I have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sannysis Women Coat Elephant Printed Kimono Cardigan Tops Blouse Cover up; Brand: Sannysis; Review: Very soft and attractive. Compliments any color Great design.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eYourlife2012 Womens Summer Beach Ice Silk Loose Short Sleeve Semi Sheer T-Shirts Dress Tunic; Brand: eYourlife2012; Review: So silky and the cinched sides are flattering!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mordenmiss Women's Leather Ankle Boots Lace-up Low Heel Shoes; Brand: Mordenmiss; Review: Leather is soo soft. Order a size up. Normal an 8 American but went for 9. Wear every day. Should order second pair cause after a few years these will be iron out. And I will want another pair; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minibee Women's Long Sleeve Dress Fashion Random Print Loose Tunics Tops with Pockets; Brand: Minibee; Review: Love it. Minibee is great. Love as dress or oversized shirt to go with baggy wonderful ModerrnMiss pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hinged Seamless WildKlass Jewely Septum Clicker Ring 316L Surgical Steel Simply (Sold Individually); Brand: WildKlass Jewelry; Review: Fit perfect. Easy to close. And no worries. Wear as conch hoop; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Women's Olive Boot; Brand: ; Review: Most comfortable boots I own. West Everyday! Made with great craftsmanship! Will probably replace bottom before replacing boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: URBAN K Women's Classic High Waist Denim Bell Bottoms Jeans; Brand: URBAN K; Review: For the softness and comfortable and lots of stretch is FIVE stars. But I should have ordered size smaller to fit my thighs. Also in the description it states there are two front and two back pockets. They are not POCKETS. They are stitched there for appearance of pockets, it was misleading to me. I would not carry/put anything in them except for the occasional hand once in awhile. That is why . The jeans do have a zipper and button. Really liked the look and material, but found jeans that are stretchable,high-waisted, comfortable and have usable pockets. Front and back. If they ever have real pockets I would love a pair!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Med Couture Activate Women's V-Neck Refined Sport Knit Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: I got lucky with this clover color scrub set. Still debuting on size of pants. Great workmanship & the material is WONDERFUL ! They will be so nice to wear on those warm to hot days. If they get here. Lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wheel House Designs Women's Chihuahua Socks; Brand: Wheel House Designs; Review: Well made. Soft and a good short length sock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Socksmith Ladies Chihuahua Sock, Ocean Blue; Brand: Socksmith; Review: Material seemed rough. And inside has lots of strings that catch your toes. Like a fishing net. Lol; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JENNIE LIU Women's 100% Cashmere Button Front Long Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Sweater; Brand: JENNIE LIU; Review: My softest sweater ever. I where anytime with anything. I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FURTALK Women Winter Fur Beret Hat - Rex Rabbit Fur Knitted Warm Cap Original; Brand: FURTALK; Review: Sent back. Between 3 of us, we could never get it to sit on our heads like it does hers; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Real Mink Fur Hat - Women's Winter Knitted Bucket Hats With Flower Pin; Brand: QUEENFUR; Review: Love the feel, style, craftsmanship, design! Very warn &stays on even on windy cold days. And fur is warmer than earmuffs or Beanie cap; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockport Women's Total Motion Charis Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: Are worth more than one Pretty! Lovely, cushy and just right amount of height for the heel. Beautiful pumps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agan Traders 147 B Gypsy Medieval Ruffle Top Tunic Kurta Blouse India; Brand: Agan Traders; Review: Not as I thought it would look. Have to look at picture carefully.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Liberty Hardware NWSPAPR-W-U Newspaper Holder, White; Brand: Liberty Hardware; Review: I am a retired Food and Beverage Executive and I continue to receive on average about thirty+ professional trade publications every month, not to mention the one's I pay to subscribe too. I presently have the second largest Post Office box at my local Post Office that I have rented for the past fourteen years because my residential mailbox is not large enough to accommodate all my mail. However, most recently I have just acquired a new house and have purchased a rather large security mailbox for my regular mailings. I knew I would need another newspaper box to hold all my newspapers, and magazines that would not fit in the over sized security mailbox. I have since attached this item to the underneath of the security mailbox and the day I officially move into my house, this unit along with the new mailbox will be attached to the exterior of my house. It is made well of a high impact resistant plastic and should serve me well for numerous years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kirby Diamond Edition Home Cleaning System Vacuum Cleaner Refurbished" />; Brand: Kirby Diamond; Review: Take it from me, when I was a junior in high school back in 1971, I sold Kirby vacuums door - to - door and let me tell you that despite what the Kirby Company and local distributors tell you about how easy it is; it is not easy. I departed home sales and began to sell the Kirby Classic Omega and eventually the Kirby Classic Omega II to companies who were interested in smaller machines to vacuum company offices. Not only was I sold on Kirby vacuums and proud to have bought one myself; I have continued to upgrade over the years. If you are like me who believes that we here in the United States of America need to support American industry, Kirby remains one of the last standing AMERICAN MADE Vacuum cleaners!!! I presently reside in North Canton, Ohio and only mere blocks from the former Hoover Appliance Manufacturing facility. I own three Hoover vacuums, all with the manufacturing plate under the device that says Made in North Canton, Ohio. However in 2009, Hoover was bought out by a Chinese firm and I refuse to support foreign industry. I would much prefer to keep my fellow Americans employed and have no desirer to acquire products made in China. I would much rather pay the higher price despite labor union salaries and hourly wages added to the price of the item than to keep the Chinese employed. Kirby too is made in Ohio - Cleveland!!! If you can not afford the high price of a new Kirby, consider purchasing a rebuilt - reconditioned model as I did in this case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Lighting Outlet Gutter Hook, Christmas Light Clip, Commercial Grade, C7 & C9 Pack of 100; Brand: Holiday Lighting Outlet; Review: Have searched far and wide for Christmas lights set hangers and finally found them. They worked well this past Christmas ion what few lights I put up do to the worsening weather. I have nineteen strings of lights, but only put up two strings. Yet I have enough hangers to accommodate all the strings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iTouchless 13 Gallon Stainless Steel Automatic Trash Can with Odor-Absorbing Filter, Wide Opening Sensor Kitchen Trash; Brand: iTouchless; Review: This trash receptical that I ordered arrived well packaged, Yet during the unpacking, I found the instructions for the product, the ink was smeared and I could not read it. Therefore I had to assemble the batteries in a compartment on my own and not the can lid continues to open and close on its own. I have since switched the unit off and just open and close the lid manually as the automatic opening and closing does not appear to work properly. If I am doing something wrong, I need a new set of instructions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vitamix 15255 Tritan Copolyester Containers with Wet Blade and Lid; Brand: Vitamix; Review: If this container is anything like the full size container that came with my Vitamix 7500 Pro, I am sure I will love it. I just need something smaller being I live alone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vitamix Professional Series 500 Blender, Black; Brand: Vitamix; Review: Just like my Kirby vacuum, Buy American. Granted a Vitamix and a Kirby Vacuum are bother very expensive, but the way I look at it is, I am helping to secure American workers a job and not providing financial goodness to a country and its citizens I care little for. Both the Kirby and the Vitamix are manufactured / assembled in Cleveland, Ohio. It is not a Cleveland, Ohio thing with me, so long as they are made in America and providing America with a dedicated labor force out for securely what is best for the American economy!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CoverMates – Blender Cover – 8W x 8D x 17H – Diamond Collection – 2 YR Warranty – Year Around; Brand: Covermates; Review: Anything to preserve and protect a well made American made product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Boleyn Inheritance (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #10); Author: Philippa Gregory; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Loved all the drama! This book really helped put an identity to the two queens you don't hear much about. I liked how it was told from three different views, really helped to paint a bigger picture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: sTORI Telling; Author: Tori Spelling; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I'm a fan of her show, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. I've never known the reason behind her estrangement with her mom. The book was helpful in clearing it up for me (although I know it's biased). I used to not be able to stand Tori but I absolutely love her now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mommywood; Author: Tori Spelling; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I think Tori and I would make good mommy friends. Neither of us are typical moms. Our daughter's are about a month apart and we both call them Lady Bug. I think Tori is an awesome mom and I give her big props for all the many things she does.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Room Swept White (Spilling CID, #5); Author: Sophie Hannah; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Sophie Hannah's books are...interesting. The plots are fascinating but get lost amid a whole bunch of unnecessary characters and subplots. At the same time, these annoyances help to alleviate some of the heaviness her plots contain. This is the third book I've read of Hannah's and was my least favorite. I'll continue reading her books because of those fascinating storylines but maybe just do one a year.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wrong Mother (Spilling CID, #3); Author: Sophie Hannah; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This definately kept me guessing! I enjoyed it. My sister (who lives alone and is paranoid enough as it is) was pretty freaked out by it though. She won't even open Little Face now!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Face (Spilling CID, #1); Author: Sophie Hannah; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I found it hard to follow in some parts and boring in the parts about the detective's lives.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Innocent Traitor; Author: Alison Weir; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: So fascinating! After I read "Lady in Waiting" by Susan Meissner, I wanted to know more about Lady Jane Grey. This was a captivating story about her life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nineteen Minutes; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Another great one from Picoult. I love how she has all these characters and yet you never get confused on who they are or what's going on. I really found the character of Josie to be so relatable and she reminded me of myself in high school a little bit. This novel has me more determined to make sure my own daughter is never a mean girl or bully.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plain Truth; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: I don't know if it's because I've seen the Lifetime movie of this book first or what but it didn't grab me as much as Picoult's novels usually do. I still enjoyed it and I got more out of it than the movie but I also knew all the twists that were coming. I found the information about the Amish culture to be completely fascinating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Salem Falls; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Great storyline, typical Picoult format with the trial but that's why I like it. I just love her characters and the little twists she adds to everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Not My Daughter; Author: Barbara Delinsky; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: As a former teen mom/young mom I found this a very interesting read. It's hard for me to wrap my mind around girls that would CHOOSE a situation like this. I want to keep this book around for my daughter to read when she gets into high school. Just in case having a teen mother isn't warning enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I, Mona Lisa; Author: Jeanne Kalogridis; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Totally swept me away. Let's just say after reading it: 1) I want it to rain on my wedding day and 2)My daughter was so close to being named Lorenzo if she was a boy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Queen: A Novel of Catherine de Medici; Author: Jeanne Kalogridis; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Review to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Listen; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Another fabulous Sarah Dessen book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Forever; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Loved it. Let's just say my next daughter is going to be named Macy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Lullaby; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: My favorite Sarah Dessen novel! Loved it. I want to find myself a Dexter! Remy is my favorite Dessen girl. I could relate to her so much (I was totally labeled the biotch in high school).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lock and Key; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I have to say this was the first Dessen novel I didn't totally love. I felt the ending was so rushed!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamland; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Deep read. It felt like I was reliving my relationship from hell, all over again. Everytime I see a guy with dreds, I think of Rogerson and it kind of creeps me out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elsewhere; Author: Gabrielle Zevin; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I now believe in Elsewhere. I'm like a Jehovah's Witness trying to get people to read this book so they can understand why I'm so passionate about it. Don't worry ya'll, I won't come knowing at your door. But please, read it. So amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Luke; Author: Jenny O'Connell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: It felt a little flat. The characters weren't developed much at all. I don't know if its just me trying to get my reading in before I go to sleep but I had a hard time differentiating between Josie and Lucy. The names are pretty similar and since neither character developed much, I really had to make a point of remembering who was who.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: After; Author: Amy Efaw; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: As a former teen who faced an unplanned pregnancy, I've always found it unforgivable when I read stories of girls hiding their pregnancies and then killing their babies. I get that it's scary, I've been there. But I couldn't ever imagine being able to dispose of a baby that way. I was deathly afraid of telling my father and put it off for as long as I could but never once did I think to hide my pregnancy. I've always just thought of this as a heinous crime. Reading this novel helped me to understand what might be going on with these girls. I found Devon's story completely believable and found myself identifying with her, even though the choices we made were completely different. A good read that I would recommend to high school girls. Side note: while reading this, my daughter got offered a part in a TV show and her character's name was Devon! Anytime they'd call her Devon on set, I'd think of the book and kind of shudder.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impossible (Impossible, #1); Author: Nancy Werlin; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow! What a story! Such an interesting concept; taking a ballad and turning it into a novel. It definitely kept me captivated. I think the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I had problems believing the magical elements at parts. I love supernatural books but never before have I read one where the magic is only affecting one person and not more. The practical part of me just couldn't wrap my brain around the idea. But other than that, it was really good. Lucy and Zach's relationship was believable and so sweet!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hole We're In; Author: Gabrielle Zevin; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I had high hopes for this one since I loved Elsewhere. This book just depressed the heck out of me and I felt like there many things went unfinished.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Home Repair; Author: Liz Rosenberg; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I found the flow of the book to be kind of off. I felt that it all kind of skimmed the surfaces when it came to characters and events.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Heretic's Daughter; Author: Kathleen Kent; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I found it hard to get into.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Constant Princess (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #6); Author: Philippa Gregory; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Interesting background on Katherine of Aragon but I guess the reason I like Tudor history so much is all the court drama which this book didn't have much of.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 19th Wife; Author: David Ebershoff; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: After reading Carolyn Jessop's book about escaping from the FLDS cult, I've taken an interest in the polygamous communities that continue to exist. This was an engaging read that combined old-school polygamy with new.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birth House; Author: Ami McKay; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: A well-written story. To me, the author just reinforced that the birthing experience should be what you want it to be and not necessarily that a homebirth/natural birth is better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before I Fall; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't know what it is that I love about the book exactly but it was amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gucci Gucci Coo; Author: Sue Margolis; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A fun read. This book fell apart on our Palm Springs trip since we all wanted to read it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Getting Rid Of Matthew; Author: Jane Fallon; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved how unpredictable this book turned out to be. I loved the character of Helen. I found her totally relatable and could picture myself in many of the predicaments she landed herself in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life You Longed For; Author: Maribeth Fischer; Genres: fiction; Review: One of those books that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life on the Refrigerator Door; Author: Alice Kuipers; Genres: poetry, young-adult, fiction; Review: Interesting concept; post-it notes between a mother and daughter. A little bizarre that such heavy, emotional things were said through notes but I guess that's the point of the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goodnight, Beautiful; Author: Dorothy Koomson; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: While I did think it dragged in some parts, it was ultimately a good story. But then as I sit here writing the review and thinking over the story, a lot of it did bug me. I didn't find the characters to be likeable, mainly because they did unlikeable things. The story was hard to follow, as it jumped from past to present, character to character. But I still stick by my rating since I closed the book liking it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (Twilight, #3.5); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Interesting to see what life is like for the newborn vampire. I was surprised by the character of Bree. I see why Stephenie Meyer felt a need to tell her story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look Again; Author: Lisa Scottoline; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Great story line. It really got me thinking! I'm the only parent my child has ever known, her "father" is more of a sperm donor. So reading this hit home for me. I enjoyed all the twists and turns, it made it hard to put down!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After You; Author: Julie Buxbaum; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The emotions expressed throughout the story really helped to carry the book. The plot is nothing really new, the characters are all familiar but the way the emotions were expressed was handled in such a real and raw way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Favorite Mistake; Author: Beth Kendrick; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Interesting characters, unusual setting but the typical chicklit plot. Still a fun, easy breezy read though!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Notes From The Underbelly; Author: Risa Green; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Lara is such a complainer! I did like the story line of her being a college guidance counselor though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perfect (Pretty Little Liars, #3); Author: Sara Shepard; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: So addiciting! Thank goodness I'm reading it while the books are almost all out, I'd go crazy waiting for a new one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still Missing; Author: Chevy Stevens; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Another engrossing Chevy Stevens novel. I feel weird for saying I liked it, since the subject matter is nothing enjoyable. This is the second of her novels I've read so I knew beforehand not to read it before bed or I'd freak myself out too much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Will But His: A Novel of Kathryn Howard; Author: Sarah A. Hoyt; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love reading books about Henry and his wives so I was pleased to see one about Catherine Howard, wife # 4. I've always found her to be really interesting what with being cousin to Anne Boleyn and how naive she seemed to be. This book showed a different side to Catherine Howard then what I'm used to seeing. She had a conscious and some brains! I did feel like the end was too quick although I guess that's what happens in the Tudor court.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Murderer's Daughters; Author: Randy Susan Meyers; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I had been so excited to read this when I first added it to my to-read list. Then when I finally got around to it, the reviews seemed so mixed and I was worried I'd be disappointed. I actually did enjoy it but not as much as I'd have hoped. While heartbreaking, I feel like the two main characters were so set on opposite ends of the spectrum that it just didn't seem as heartfelt as it could have been.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winter Longing; Author: Tricia Mills; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I think the author captured the emotions of a teen losing a loved one perfectly. I've been through something similar and it really felt as if the author read my mind and heart and put it to words. You could feel the depth of Winter's emotions over losing Spencer as well as the emotions over finding something new with Jesse. I loved all the characters with a special fondness for Jesse. I only wish there were real guys like him out there!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mistress of Rome (The Empress of Rome, #1); Author: Kate Quinn; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Everything about this book really came together for me and I loved it all. The characters and plot were really thought out. It was just so good. Definitely adding the rest in this series to the top of my To-Read list.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mini Shopaholic (Shopaholic, #6); Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Super cute! Another fabulous book about our favorite shopaholic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Island of Lost Girls; Author: Jennifer McMahon; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This is a hard one to rate. I feel like parts were well done and others just kind of thrown together. I was also left confused by most of the bunny/rabbit references. I had the "big" plot twist figured out well before it was revealed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Your Big Break; Author: Johanna Edwards; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A fun, easy read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sushi for Beginners; Author: Marian Keyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Nice fluffy read =); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Fool; Author: Philippa Gregory; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed reading about the strained, sisterly bond between Mary and Elizabeth. I found myself favoring one and then the other. But in the end I liked them both for the different things they brought to the book. I also enjoyed the story between Hannah and her betrothed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Penny Pinchers Club; Author: Sarah Strohmeyer; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really liked the Penny Pinching Club aspect and not much else. If the author would've focused more on the club and less of the distant husband & ex-lover part, it would've been better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Between Friends; Author: Kristy Kiernan; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: There was quite a lot going on! Once you started getting into one storyline, another one would be introduced. I liked the author's writing style, I just wish she would've edited herself some. With all the different situations, this could've been made into two good books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It made me late for work every day I read it. I would stay awake later and get up earlier so I could keep reading. Completely captivating! On to the next one...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pregnancy Test; Author: Susan Gable; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: I'm such a sucker for these kind of books. I cried reading this one, kind of hit home for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eye Contact; Author: Cammie McGovern; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: At times both creepy and informative, Eye Contact was an engaging story. It definitely wasn't one you figure out within the first few pages. All the characters are flawed and you're sometimes left wondering about the choices they've made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story; Author: Carolyn Turgeon; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: While there were some eyebrow raising parts, I actually liked the story...until the end. It just left me going "huh?!?!"; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wives and Sisters; Author: Natalie R. Collins; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Totally sucked me in but scared the beejeezies out of me!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs; Author: Elissa Wall; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I won't actually review as I don't think it's very fair to criticize biographies or memoirs. I have always had a fascination with polygamy and even more so with the FLDS. I found Elissa's story to be an interesting view point since she was able to still speak fondly of parts of her time growing up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mothers and Other Liars; Author: Amy Bourret; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Definitely one that will stay with you even after you're done reading. I've looked at her decisions as neutral as I can and then tried to decide what I would've done. But it's so hard to know what's right, what's best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Juliet; Author: Anne Fortier; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I so loved this. I didn't want it to end, I wanted to slowly read it and really savor it. But i couldn't put it down. I loved how it told two stories, one in the present and one in the past. I'd get so caught up in one side, that I'd feel a twinge of disappointment when it switched to a different tense. But then I'd get engrossed in that time and I wouldn't want to go back. To put if simply, it was captivating. Love, love, love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who Loves You Best; Author: Tess Stimson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I loved hearing the story from all the different POVs. As a former nanny and now a mom, I could really relate to both Jenna & Clare's characters. I felt it ended quite abrubtly though. I felt it was rushed and I still had some questions that didn't get answered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Play Me; Author: Laura Ruby; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Just not feelin this one. I feel like there wasn't much of a plot to it. Or maybe there was but it just wasn't developed very much? What piqued my interest was the line on the cover, "What happens when a player gets played?"...catchy & intriguing, right? But I totally don't get how he got "played". If that was "being played" then I went to high school with some seriously messed up kids because our "being played" was a lot more dramatic than that!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lady in Waiting; Author: Susan Meissner; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book! I was a little skeptical at first. Usually when I read historical fiction, I like to totally immerse myself into the time period and so I was worried how I'd like it when it bounces between 2 completely different ones. But it was seamless! I loved reading about Lady Jane Grey through someone else's eyes. I now want to read more about her. This book couldn't have come at a better time for me. It definitely had some life lessons that I need to apply to my own life. Thank you Goodreads!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Rereading while in Paris 10/30/12-11/3/12 One of those books where everything comes together so perfectly to create an amazing, fantastic, satisfying read. I loved it! The characters were all endearing and realistic. The setting was lovely. The storyline was believable and the pace was just right. The flow of it all, from the words, to the plot was just perfection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Love Goddess' Cooking School; Author: Melissa Senate; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I love this book! It's as comforting and warm as the dishes prepared throughout the whole book. Perfect story when you're feeling a little jaded with love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Year; Author: Jennifer R. Hubbard; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: It was good but not great. I thought there was going to be more to it. A very fast, easy read. Interesting in how Colt has to deal with the pain of losing Julia privately.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Beauties; Author: Kim Addonizio; Genres: young-adult, thriller, poetry, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was written from 3 different perspectives; Diana, Jamie and Stella. I found Diana's to be the most interesting with her OCD and beauty pageant background. Not going to lie, reading about her rituals made me a little paranoid myself. Jamie's side was good but not original. Stella's was the worst. Just way too far fetched for me and then quite confusing with the introduction of Eva. I agree with the other reviewers saying there were too many plot lines.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tamara's Child; Author: B.K. Mayo; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Overall, this was a pretty good novel. I do feel like it was a little long and the pacing of it could have been better. I had a few unanswered questions but nothing that really left me too confused. I could see this being made into a Lifetime movie.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Happened to Goodbye; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I know when I read a Dessen book, I'm going to love it (with the exception of Lock & Key and even then I still enjoyed parts). I really liked the character of McLean. She recognized her faults and tried opening herself up to speak her mind and try new things. I think McLean and Dave were perfect counterparts for each other. I will agree with everyone else, I loved Deb! I did feel like McLean's mom should've explained what happened more. I also felt like Riley's character could've been delved into a little deeper. She was there but not really. Yes, Dessen writes to a formula but it works. She's been one of my favorites since I picked up Someone Like You in 8th grade. I will continue to read each new one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Not That Kind of Girl; Author: Siobhan Vivian; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The MC, Natalie Sterling, was really well developed even though I disliked her for most of the book. I wish some of the supporting characters would've had more care as I wanted to know more about them. It was an interesting storyline, although I probably would've enjoyed it more if I was in high school.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Night Road; Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Wow, what a story. The love and the heartbreak all woven together into a story that will stay with you long after you finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delirium (Delirium, #1); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really liked it but I couldn't help comparing it to Matched. While I don't think I necessarily like Matched better, just the fact that I read it first made this one feel a little "old news" in some parts. This one definitely had parts that had me way more captivated than Match. Specifically the party that gets raided and the visit to the Crypts. I couldn't put it down and just felt everything that the characters were feeling. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. I didn't care much for subsequent books in the Matched series so hopefully Oliver keeps her steam going.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Little Mommy Stayed Home; Author: Samantha Wilde; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: At times I felt a sort of deja vu. This book had a similar feel to the book I read just weeks ago, "Tales From the Crib". Of the two, I think I liked this better. I did find the narrator to be quite whiny though. Yes, parenting is stressful and difficult but she was just always talking about those negatives and not as much on the positives. I also found the flow of the book to be kind of off in places.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chosen One; Author: Carol Lynch Williams; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Wow. That was intense! I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exposed; Author: Kimberly Marcus; Genres: young-adult, thriller, poetry, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I was a little worried when I saw that it was written in verse. I don't typically care for that style as I usually find I don't get enough. That was not the case with Exposed. The conflict was so interesting that I was able to engage with the writing. I did wish that there was more to it, but it's only because the entire concept intrigued me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vixen (Flappers, #1); Author: Jillian Larkin; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Just finished this and I immediately had to go on amazon and pre-order the second one. The author totally takes you back in time. I felt as if I closed my eyes, I'd open them to The Green Mill. I can't wait for the next in the series since you're really left with a cliffhanger!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls, #1); Author: C.C. Hunter; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I didn't want the book to end! I can't wait to read the next in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stork (Stork, #1); Author: Wendy Delsol; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I got totally caught up in the story and didn't want to put it down! I hope this is a start to a fabulous series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coronets and Steel (Dobrenica, #1); Author: Sherwood Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great read by a great author ;) I really came to love Dobrenica and all the people (well most of them!). I felt a little out of it on some parts. For example, I had to ask Grum about the Prisoner of Zenda but as I read, it sorted itself out. The end of the book really leaves you wanting more! I think this would be a good read for paranormal fans to crossover into fantasy. First line: "Too much imagination was tantamount to lying, that's what my grandmother taught me." Favorite line: "But if it worked, surely it would be a regular part of life, like bookstores selling Computer-Ghost Interface for Dummies, or a college class on the Etiquette of Post-Existence Family Relations 101."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bumped (Bumped, #1); Author: Megan McCafferty; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This "Teen Pregnancy is Cool" twist really caught my interests, as a teen mom (or is it former teen mom since I'm not a teen anymore. I can never figure it out!). It turned out to be a fascinating read; I didn't want to put it down!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really wanted to like it but I just never got into it. It had all these elements that totally appeal to me but maybe I wasn't in the right mindset for it. I'll probably read the next in the series but I might try and wait until it "speaks" to me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Willow; Author: Julia Hoban; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I loved this book. I got so caught up in the writing; I felt Willow's despair, her awkwardness, her relief. I disagree with the reviewers who say her relationship with Guy is dysfunctional. Really, what relationship isn't? It took someone showing her that she's worth something and not a bad person for her to overcome what she's been through. It doesn't mean she's dependent on him for her own happiness. I guess I just see it differently from personal experiences.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Stopped Swimming; Author: Joshilyn Jackson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I liked the storyline but I got lost in the delivery. I'd have to reread paragraphs and I'd find myself skimming parts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Be Lost; Author: Amanda Eyre Ward; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: While I enjoyed the actual story, the ending totally ruined it for me. Way too many questions where left unanswered for me to rate it any higher. It really felt like she stopped the book in the middle of writing it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daughters of Fortune; Author: Tara Hyland; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I agree with some of the other reviews, I'm shocked that this is considered YA! Very explicit. It was a good read though. The years she wrote about were very descriptive and informative. But the years she skipped over left me with questions. I'm interested in reading more by this author and see how she grows in her writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Bad Date (Writer Friends, #4); Author: Rachel Gibson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A fun, easy breezy read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twenties Girl; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I guess I can't help but love any Sophie Kinsella book I read. I was a little skeptical about this one at first. I didn't think the ghost element would be anything but cheesy. It wasn't. I enjoyed it and it has me wanting to learn more about my family's history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: A powerful (and at times, haunting) read. I didn't want to put it down! I really think it should be a required book in high school. Maybe it would make the high school experience all a little easier. It really hit home for me and I will definitely have my daughter read this when she's of age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tiara Club; Author: Beverly Brandt; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this light-hearted chick lit. The characters were all likeable and I loved reading about all the Do's & Don'ts of a Southern town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Their Christmas Family Miracle; Author: Caroline Anderson; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: In need of a little Christmas fluff; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: But I Love Him; Author: Amanda Grace; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: This easily could've been a predictable domestic abuse story. You've read them before (or better yet, watched a Lifetime movie marathon) on domestic abuse and it's the same thing. Poor girl gets abused, loves him so much that she keeps going back hoping that this time will be different and eventually finds the courage to leave. Immediately, you know this story is going to be different because it opens to the worst of the abuse and goes backwards from there. This reverse order really helped to make a reader understand this escalation and see why someone would stay. It did get confusing at times but it helped me to stay more involved.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sing You Home; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Another great Picoult novel. I've said before that while her novels seem very formulaic, she still tells a great story. This was a little different from her other novels but still had that courtroom drama that are always present in her novels. I did really enjoy the story and love Zoe and Vanessa's characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant; Author: Dan Savage; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I was not familiar with the author or his sex advice column before I read this book. I wasn't really prepared for his...descriptive language. It kind of turned me off in the beginning and I'm no innocent angel. But as I continued reading I realized it wasn't so much that the language was put in there for shock value but more that it's just the author's personality. Maybe if I would've read his sex advice column beforehand I would've been a little more prepared for that. When I became pregnant at 19, in my second year of college, my mom suggested I explore the choice of adoption. I immediately knew that if I were placing my child, they would be going to a homosexual couple. I've just always felt really strongly that homosexuals deserve the right to parent just like an heterosexual couple. Ultimately I knew I was keeping my child so I didn't pursue it much. Although it has helped shape my decision to become a surrogate when I'm done having my own kids. Anyway, so I knew I would find the story of a gay couple and their quest to adopt a baby interesting. This book delivered in all aspects. It was funny, heartwarming, informative and engaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Some Girls: My Life in a Harem; Author: Jillian Lauren; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: The description of the book was a bit misleading. I was under the impression that most of the story would be just the author's time at a harem but it was more about the author and her life at during a couple years span as well as delving into her past. I found parts of it out of place and found it jumped around a bit too much for my liking.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Bump in the Road: From Happy Hour to Baby Shower; Author: Maureen Lipinski; Genres: non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A pretty typical cute chicklit read but with the added bonus of humor. I actually "lol" at some points. I loved the nicknames she came up with for her baby while in utero.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born Under a Lucky Moon; Author: Dana Precious; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I love it! I was a little uncertain how it was going to flow with half of it taking place in 2006 and the rest in 1986 but it flowed seamlessly. I loved the family dynamic which reminded me so much of me and my 2 sisters. I can't wait for them to read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inconceivable: A Medical Mistake, the Baby We Couldn't Keep, and Our Choice to Deliver the Ultimate Gift; Author: Carolyn Savage; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: A very emotional, tug-on-your-heart strings kind of book. The Savages went through a life changing ordeal and they handled it with a certain kind of grace that most people would not be capable of. They got so little in return but yet gave so very much. I'm sure when Logan is older and reads this, he'll be very proud and grateful for the people who brought him to life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Moves; Author: Kelli Sue Landon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was pretty awful. The characters weren't believable, the style of writing was awkward and the plot was very one-dimensional, as well as rushed. I'm glad it was so short so I didn't waste too much time on it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Uncoupling; Author: Meg Wolitzer; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I feel like I'm missing something. I don't know if it's me just not getting it or what but I just thought it was okay. I liked the characters and premise but the whole thing fell kind of flat.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Between Shades of Gray; Author: Ruta Sepetys; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A haunting read that I finished in less than 24 hours. Partly because I couldn't handle reading it before bed again and the nightmares that followed. What also was disturbing was that I had absolutely no idea that this went on. I've gone through a Holocaust novel stage and yet never heard of the horrors the citizens of the Baltic states endured.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden Spells (Waverley Family, #1); Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this enchanting story. I didn't want it to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thwonk; Author: Joan Bauer; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The whole book just seemed to skim the surface. I received it from a 13-year old family friend and she just loved it. Best suited for that age group.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible; Author: A.J. Jacobs; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: As someone who has inner battles when it comes to religion I found this book both helpful and interesting. It made me feel like it's okay that I'm not a 100% believer. I especially liked when he discussed religion in regards to raising his child since I have so many of the same arguments and questions myself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Girl; Author: Madeleine Wickham; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: When you pick up a Kinsella/Wickham book, you almost guarantee yourself an enjoyable fluffy read. The Wedding Girl delivered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Arrangements; Author: Madeleine Wickham; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I'm a big Kinsella/Wickham fan but this was definitely not what I'm used to when I pick up one of her books. It felt like it was a short story than an actual novel. The premise sounded interesting but it really didn't deliver. I didn't really like any of the characters, except for maybe Jenna. I also really disliked the cheating aspect.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Midwife's Confession; Author: Diane Chamberlain; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: If there is only thing you need to know about Diane Chamberlain, it's that her writing is always so full of twists & turns. Sometimes I think there are one too many but then if I go back and think of a twist that shouldn't have happened, it completely changes the dynamics of the book. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Midwife of Venice; Author: Roberta Rich; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: An interesting read. I liked it but nothing that I really loved about it. Just a good book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Break the Skin; Author: Lee Martin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I had a really hard time getting into Laney's side of the story. I didn't find her very likeable and found myself wanting to skip over her parts. I did really like Miss Baby's character though. I was rooting for her throughout the book. If the book would've been all from Miss Baby, it would've rated a lot higher in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Husband's Sweethearts; Author: Bridget Asher; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: There was just something about this that I just loved. I found the plot to be totally different and I liked the strange cast of characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Questions; Author: Alison Clement; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I just couldn't get into the flow of the writing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Save Me; Author: Lisa Scottoline; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: It was a good read; not great, but not awful. I loved the moral dilemma at the beginning. It really had me thinking. I even asked my mom the carseat question and then got really frustrated with her when she said she would refuse to drive at all (really?! Defeats the purpose of the question MOM). I found the mystery parts to be good but not really interesting. I also found the dialogue to be awkward in many places.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Knowing; Author: Chevy Stevens; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I didn't want to put it down! Chevy Steven's writing is so smooth; going down like an ice cream sundae on the hottest day of the year. I will admit I have Mommy Brain and sometimes will have to read a sentence more than once for it to really register but that never happened once during this book. If anything, I reread a sentence because it was so shocking or unexpected. This was a little creepy at times and I found it hard to read at night but I finished it so quickly that it really wasn't a problem. I have to go get Steven's other book, this one made me a fan!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination; Author: Helen Fielding; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The premise of the story was good but the writing was pretty bad. It felt disjointed and awkward throughout the whole thing. I'd want to give it up but then something interesting would happen and it would keep me going. The relationships between characters was also quite unnatural.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I devoured it, I enjoyed it but.....I feel like it was lacking a little. I agree with the other reviews that say it felt like a place holder. It had a slow start but redeemed itself with twists I didn't see coming. Eagerly awaiting Mockingjay after that cliffhanger of an ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His, Hers and... Theirs?; Author: Judy Duarte; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: It fulfilled my need for a love story but it could've used more emotion. It felt pretty rushed and too on the surface for me to really get into it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rites Wrongs of Janice Wills; Author: Joanna Pearson; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: A cute coming-of age story. The only problem I had with the book was that the main character sometimes felt like a grown-up trying to be teen instead of an actual teen. I did really like the anthropological spin to the story, it added a little something extra to an otherwise pretty standard plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Stolen Life; Author: Jaycee Dugard; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: It was hard rating this. Did I love it? I didn't love the story itself. A horrifying story of multiple kinds of abuse makes me want to keep my child (and myself) indoors. But I did love the strength and courage that Jaycee possessed that was evident throughout the whole book. What an amazing woman. I think the hardest part for me wasn't so much the details of her abuse (although that was sickening) but her diary of her cat, Eclipse. Her innocence and love while all this awful is happening around her was just heartbreaking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Catered Affair; Author: Sue Margolis; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A fun read. I enjoyed all the characters, especially Nana Ida. I also really liked all the sub-plots which made the book a little less "fluffy" in my opinion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Marie Antoinette (Marie Antoinette, #1); Author: Juliet Grey; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Review to come; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb; Author: Melanie Benjamin; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: While quite fascinating, I feel like this was about 100 pages too long. Many times it felt repetitive, such as when Vinnie talks about her size or her dreams, but the parts about her relationships and her travels were pretty interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Love, love, loved it! It really made me want to make changes to better myself as a person and especially as a mother. Recommending this to all my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sometimes It Happens; Author: Lauren Barnholdt; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This is definitely a stereotypical YA novel but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved that it bounced back and forth between summer and the first day of school. It really helped to keep it interesting. My only complaint; where are the parents?! There was basically no parents involved in anyone's lives there!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Then Came You; Author: Jennifer Weiner; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book since surrogacy is something really important to me. I loved that it showed how egg donation & surrogacy can affect everyone directly ( and indirectly) involved. It also worked that this story was written by one of my favorite authors. The way she writes makes reading effortless. The story just flows so well that I don't get caught up in details or figuring out what I just read. I just get to be present and read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clean; Author: Amy Reed; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: A quick but intense read. The book grabbed my attention once a character described themselves as a "drug-addict Breakfast Club". I was at first skeptical because with so many characters and viewpoints, I figured I'd have a hard time keeping it straight. That wasn't the case at all. The author was able to make each personality very distinct. The book really hit home for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beginning of After; Author: Jennifer Castle; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The reviews I've read on this seem very mixed. I'm with the group that enjoyed. I felt that Laurel and the way she handled her grief was all very real. Sometimes the only way of dealing with something like this is to just keep on going. I liked that the author presented two very different ways of handling the grief and made it clear that neither way is the right way to grieve. That everyone grieves differently and that there is no way to judge a person for the way they do. I loved all the different characters and the role they played into the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic; Author: Martha N. Beck; Genres: history, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A rather puzzling read. I enjoyed reading about her struggles and then acceptance of her son's diagnosis. I found the parts where she talked of the somewhat paranormal experiences as confusing. I want to believe but yet I don't fully believe. I don't really know, like I said it was a puzzling read. I really dislike the use of the word "retarded" throughout the book. I feel like its use was completely unnecessary. I wondered if the author used it in the way some African-Americans use the "n" word. Like if they say it themselves it makes it less of a derogatory word. Whatever the reasons for the author using it, I still found it completely uncomfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected--A Memoir; Author: Kelle Hampton; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I've been a follower of Kelle's blog since someone sent me the link to her birth story. Her birth story moved me to tears and since then many more tears over different posts. The book was beautiful and I enjoyed it. I feel like because I'm a follower of the blog, that it wasn't much more than I've already read which is why I gave it four stars. I did enjoy hearing more about her family background, how she met her husband and about her stepsons. I will definitely encourage those who aren't blog readers to buy the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me; Author: Chelsea Handler; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I've read Chelsea's other books and found them to be funny while also a bit horrifying. This book didn't deliver. It was more horrifying than anything else. I found myself not laughing at only and only smiling at a few parts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eat, Pray, Love; Author: Elizabeth Gilbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I couldn't finish it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crossed (Matched, #2); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A little slow-going. It felt like reading the same thing over and over again, just worded differently. It did have a couple twists that kept it from being too much of a bore. While it wasn't my favorite, I do plan on reading the third.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Beautiful; Author: Jennifer Shaw Wolf; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This was so good, I didn't want to put it down. I loved Allie's character, she was so relatable. The story hit home for me and made me feel all the emotions that Allie was experiencing. I couldn't put it down, even if it did get intense for me. I hope this is just the beginning of some really amazing novels by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shut Out; Author: Kody Keplinger; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This is the first book I've read by Kody Keplinger but it certainly won't be my last. I loved her writing style! The dialogue was believable, the characters were likeable and the author was able to get points across without being preachy. The sleepovers the girls had reminded me so much of the sleepovers I had in high school with my cheer squad. It all just felt so true. I can't wait to read more by this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elixir (Elixir, #1); Author: Hilary Duff; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I really enjoyed this book. It had me from the first page. I liked the unexpected twists the author put in. I didn't really care for the "you're my soul mate, let's do it in the car" part. I think that was the most unbelievable part of this "unbelievable" book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Britney; Author: Sean Olin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: It was interesting, in a way that all murder mysteries are, but wasn't that great. It only took me a night to read it because I didn't want to put it down but not in a good way. I just wanted to figure it out! The conclusion of it wasn't that shocking, although I didn't really see it coming.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courtesan; Author: Diane Haeger; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A beautiful love story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I have to say I'm a little bummed. I LOVED Anna and the French Kiss. I got so caught up in the characters, the setting and the plot, that I was completely swept away. Lola and the Boy Next Door didn't do that for me. I did love the San Francisco setting. My sister lives in SF (Nob Hill) and we spend every Thanksgiving there, so it was fun hearing these places I'm already familiar with mentioned. I also loved her gay parents and her fun fashion element. I just didn't like her as a person. I wasn't a fan of the romance element until the end. Even then it still felt a bit awkward.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Die, My Love; Author: Lurlene McDaniel; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: I remember reading this in middle school and thinking that there was never a love so tragic as theirs. I think they also made a Lifetime movie out of this which was pretty good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winter Garden; Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Wow, what a story. My sister asked me if I liked it when I was about a quarter of the way into it and I said "ehh". I just wasn't interested enough in any of the characters. But then Vera's story started and my whole perspective on the book changed. I was hooked. What an emotional, heart wrenching story! As a mother, I can't even begin to put myself in that situation without feeling tears well up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Need to Talk About Kevin; Author: Lionel Shriver; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I don't think I've read anything that has left me feeling more conflicted than this has. Lionel Shriver has said that this book will leave readers in two camps; those that believe Kevin was evil and Eva was just another of his victims or that Kevin is a victim himself. I found myself at first completely on one side but the more I read and the more I thought about it, the more the lines blurred.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: In my opinion, there is no ifs, ands or buts about it; this is a fabulous series. I did have a few problems keeping all the police/detective/good guys/bad guys apart in this book though. I'm very sad that this is the end of Lisbeth Salander. Definitely one of my all time favorite literary characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?; Author: Mindy Kaling; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: There were some hysterical little gems, as well as some interesting little stories in this book. I especially liked hearing about The Office as I'm a huge fan of the show.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I agree with a previous review that said this made her feel unwell both physically and mentally. That's exactly how I feel. If I had read this first, I probably would've never read Gone Girl, which I loved. This definitely had my attention, I read it in 2 days but it left me feeling quite disturbed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Playgroup; Author: Nelsie Spencer; Genres: fiction; Review: Not what I was expecting at all. It got quite sexual and while I don't have a problem with that; there was just so much that it got quite tedious. I also really disliked the main character. She'd be mad and frustrated at her mom and then all of a sudden wanting to hug her for no real apparent reason. Luckily it was a quick read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blood Orange; Author: Drusilla Campbell; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: One where the description of the book is a lot better than the actual book itself. The writing was so disjointed. I found myself having to reread paragraphs several times for it to somewhat make sense. Also these huge things are happening to your family (abduction, solving a murder) and yet it's never really discussed or acknowledged. I have read more by this author that I enjoyed, I just found this to be flawed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I found myself loving the characters, than despising them. Wanting them to come out on top and then wanting them to just shrivel up and die. Really, the only thing that came to mind when I read the last page was, "I've just been mind-f***ed". Coming from someone who never curses, I think that says a lot about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Rites of Social Butterflies; Author: Lizabeth Zindel; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I feel like I've heard this all before...oh wait, is this a bad knock-off of one of my favorite movies?...yep, that's right! Book meet your vastly superior twin, Mean Girls. The main character goes from being an awkward teen with Tourette-like qualities ("Shit. Plop. Suck. Poop. Blow") to making very complex observations and sounding more like 40. There was just so much going (Cheating! Spying! Attempted Suicide! Oh my!) that nothing really got explored or went deeper.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I've Got Your Number; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved it! The ending was perfect and so believable. I loved the characters, despite their flaws. Just one of those times where you pick up the right book for the right moment in your life. It was just what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: A good Picoult read. Good, not great. Lacked the insane twists you normally get with a Picoult book. The wolf angle was interesting and I liked how it tied in with the family and their situations. Would I recommend this book to someone who hasn't read Picoult before? No, she's got better to offer But I would encourage someone to read it if they want a simple, interesting book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tiger Lily; Author: Jodi Lynn Anderson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A beautiful and haunting story. A grown up's fairy tale; the whimsy paired with the realities of life and love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live Through This; Author: Mindi Scott; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I love this author's writing style! The characters were well-thought out. I liked the MC a lot and it was refreshing to have a YA MC who wasn't an exaggerated version of a teenager. I would've liked more of a conclusion as it left on a point with so many questions. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moon and More; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: As much as I love Sarah Dessen, this one didn't quite live up to the rest. I'd close my kindle and see that I was 40, 65, 80% through and nothing had really grabbed at me. I'd turn my kindle on and watch Parks & Recreation on Netflix instead of reading. The last 20% of the book was the most interesting and reminded me why I love Sarah Dessen's books so much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tales From The Crib; Author: Jennifer Coburn; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: While the plot was good, the style of writing fell a little flat. I'd find myself confused in some parts, wanting to skim others.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Midsummer's Nightmare; Author: Kody Keplinger; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: It was good but I expected more from reading the synopsis. I feel like it didn't get down deep enough. Like she did a personality 180, with no trouble. This was my second book by Keplinger. The first, Shut Out, I loved and this was good. I look forward to reading her other and seeing where it falls.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Daughter; Author: Lucy Ferriss; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I was expecting more. The plot was interesting and there were elements to the story that could've really made this an amazing read. I really disliked the character of Sean. He was whiny and just plain annoying. It really just felt like no one's emotions were true.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bay At Midnight; Author: Diane Chamberlain; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I can always depend on a great story from Diane Chamberlain and this did not disappoint. I liked all the characters (with the exception of Shannon, I just found her completely insufferable) and didn't mind the variations in time and characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Come Home; Author: Lisa Scottoline; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Not what I was expecting from Lisa Scottoline. I think this is the third book I've read of hers and I was expecting a lot more from it. It felt really muddled at times. I didn't understand how she's this really caring mother when it comes to ex-stepdaughters and patients and yet her own daughter is over at a friend's house for more than half the book. The fiance wasn't a great character either. His complete lack of empathy for the stepdaughters, coupled with his extreme hatred towards them seemed very odd for an older, educated man. Then he does a complete turn around! To sum it up; not the greatest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What I Didn't Say; Author: Keary Taylor; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: It was good but I feel like it really skimmed the surface when it came to emotions. I was really surprised to read the author's note and see how personal the topic was. I just would've thought she would've added more to it. Nonetheless, it was a nice story and interesting storyline.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Babysitter Murders; Author: Janet Ruth Young; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Not really what I was expecting but I liked it more than what I expected it to be. The title and the blurb made me think it was going to be darker and more disturbing than it actually was. I really enjoyed that it turned out to be more of a look at a psychological disorder.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Defending Jacob; Author: William Landay; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This was so much more than I was expecting! I loved how it raised the question of parents being blind to their child's behaviors. I found myself sympathizing and relating to both parents in their different ways. Some twists I saw coming and others I did not.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Reunion (The Vampire Diaries, #4); Author: L.J. Smith; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow! What a great book to end the series. There was so much darkness but then enough hope to keep you from despairing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suddenly; Author: Barbara Delinsky; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Another great read from Barbara Delinksky. I completely got sucked into this one and didn't want to put it down. I think many of the messages in the book just spoke to me at this time in my life. I will say that I found the parts about Angie and her marriage a bit boring. They just seemed to drag and I found her husband more than a bit whiny.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughters for a Time; Author: Jennifer Handford; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: The adoption plot was the best part about this book. It lost its first star after reading that food/drink "slid" down the MC's throat for the third time. While I enjoyed all the food descriptions, it just got super repetitive. It lost another star for becoming too preachy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A fabulous dystopian story that held my attention from the beginning. I love Tris because she's relatable, not perfect. I thought the romance between Tris and Tobias felt natural and not rushed like many YA novels tens to be. I did have some trouble remembering what each faction believed in but was over that frustration after a couple chapters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: Slammed was okay, Point of Retreat was okay. I didn't love anyone enough and POR got a bit cheesy. I would've stopped at Slammed but I hate not finishing a series. So I read POR only to find out there is a third. I know I'll want to finish it but I think I need a break from these two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reincarnation; Author: Suzanne Weyn; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved the idea of the plot but would have preferred a couple less stories so that the other ones could be more in-depth. I felt slightly jipped when it moved on to another story. They were all really fascinating so it would be hard to choose which ones should've been cut. The author really has talent when it comes to descriptions. It really felt like you were floating along the Nile or in a smoky nightclub. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday Nights; Author: Joanna Trollope; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I have to say, I'm glad it's over. Just not my cup of tea. I found none of the characters to be likeable and the dialogue was incredibly awkward. I found myself skimming over lots of parts. The only interesting part was Jackson and how he affected the group. But even that storyline was underdeveloped.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love and Other Natural Disasters; Author: Holly Shumas; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I found the subject matter to be different enough but felt that it got a bit repetitive after awhile. I enjoyed it though enough. I have to agree with her friend,Lil; I do believe an emotional affair to be worse than a sexual one. Unfortunately enough, I've experienced them both but an emotional affair really leaves you shaken to the core.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something From Tiffany’s; Author: Melissa Hill; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A light & fluffy read; perfect for those times you just want to escape reality and have everything end with cherry on top. I feel this should've been a bit shorter but at least it wasn't very predictable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grace of a Different God; Author: Judith Nelson; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: My dad has always had an interest in cults and recently has become an atheist so his discussions on religious cults can get quite intense. Hearing him go off on it has sparked an interest in me. I thought this was a really interesting portrayal of life inside a cult as well as what happens to someone once they escape from a cult. I was a little worried when I was about 35% into it and it seemed like it had reached the point of conflict. I couldn't see how there was going to be much of anything else interesting to read but luckily I was proved wrong. I did find some of the dialogue to get a little wordy and I'd find myself skimming it occasionally. Other than that I found the characters and situations to be well thought out and pretty captivating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret, #1); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Disappointed. I so enjoyed Callie and Kayden's story but Ella and Micha's was just boring. I didn't really care for either of them. I didn't care about this "secret"...or the racing...or Ella's look. I had to stop myself from skimming.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Dangerous Inheritance; Author: Alison Weir; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A very interesting read on two Katherine's that I knew very little about. I found myself drawn more towards Katherine Grey at first, as I was more familiar with her family and that timeline but I became quite captivated by Katherine Plantagenet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What You Wish For; Author: Kerry Reichs; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Love, love, love!!! Really, that's all I can think after just finishing this. I loved it. Every single character was well-thought out and developed. The story wouldn't have been the same without each one. At first I wasn't digging the writing style; the flow was off to me and I'd have to reread it before it clicked. But once I got into it, I had no problems. I ended up feeling every emotion these characters went through, especially when it came to Wyatt. Oh Wyatt! I was just rooting for him through the whole thing. I loved him! So endearing and you just know he'd make the perfect dad if given the chance. Oh, I just loved it all! I can't wait to have my sister read this. As someone who is nearing her 30th birthday and isn't quite where she wanted to be in life, I know she'll definitely appreciate this read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Emma (Finding Emma, #1); Author: Steena Holmes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I read that so quickly! It was captivating; you couldn't help but feel the emotions Megan went through after losing Emma. My heart will race, my skin will get prickly and I'll feel sick to my stomach if I don't find my child after 3 minutes. I can only imagine how much you feel after 3 years and the author really handles the sensitive subject matter quite well. I'm really looking forward to the next novel and hearing more about Emma's story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Colors; Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Another great story by Kristin Hannah. While it didn't have me as emotionally captivated as Winter Garden or Night Road, it still spoke to a part of that said, "read on". I really felt connected to the storyline of three sisters. I'm the middle sister of 3 girls so I could identify with so many of the sister aspects. It was just one of those reads that make you feel so content in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Nothing I could write, better yet, nothing I could even put into a coherent thought, could accurately describe how I feel about this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Sister Wives: The Story of an Unconventional Marriage; Author: Kody Brown; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm a fan of the Sister Wives show so I might be a bit biased when it comes to reviewing the book. It was really interesting reading how each of them came to marry Kody and I enjoyed reading their thoughts on becoming public. I found the section about Family to be repetitive. In each wife's section, it was repeated how they respect the other wives parenting choices, they don't try to overstep boundaries, etc. Overall though I think it was nicely done. You really get a feel for each wife. I have a new respect for Robyn. In the show, I never connected much with her as a viewer. But reading about her as really proven to me what a strong, moral and compassionate woman she is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gucci Mamas; Author: Cate Kendall; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: I was looking for a a light-hearted chick lit and that's what I got. The sequencing of the chapters was awkward and there were lots of unnecessary characters that cluttered the plot. Overall though it turned out to be a cute read though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Carlyles (Gossip Girl: The Carlyles, #1); Author: Cecily von Ziegesar; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: The characters seem way too similar to Gossip Girl characters. I had a hard time keeping them straight because all I kept thinking of was the original GG characters. I don't think I'll continue with this series at this time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: She Can Run (She Can... #1); Author: Melinda Leigh; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: The characters were all so two-dimensional, no real emotions or depth. The plots were so obvious that I kept telling myself that there was no way it would be that. I'd come up with something more interesting only to find out that no, they really are that obvious.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shift; Author: Em Bailey; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A creepy, captivating read. It keeps you guessing and delivers punches you didn't see coming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evernight (Evernight, #1); Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It wasn't what I was expecting at all by the summary. That WTF moment that so many reviews mentioned totally does not fit with the summary. It just came at you from left field even though you kinds knew something like that was coming. I wish there was more depth. I didn't see how Bianca and Lucas could be soooooo in love. When did it happen? How did it happen? Or the deal with Ms. Bethany. I get that there is evil lurking there but why do we get that feeling at all since any interactions with her are fairly tame. I do like the turmoil of Bianca and Lucas' relationship. Its a love triangle but one between them and the people they are expected to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The best of the three! It had me so much more captivated than the others and made me only want to pick it up if I had good chunk of time to devote to reading because I knew I wouldn't want to stop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I try not to read reviews right before I start a book. I don't want it to prejudice me, I want to go into with a blank mind. I made the mistake of reading them before with this book. Many of my GR friends left glowing reviews. I went into it expecting to be wowed and it didn't quite turn out that way. I also read reviews where people were turned off by Sam's sensitivity. So I found myself also feeling a bit annoyed by his more feminine tendencies. I wasn't really drawn into it until about 75% in. I will read the next in the series and hope that it blows my socks off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I did enjoy this more than Shiver but still not completely in love with it. I think the addition of Isabel and Cole's POV helped. I also think some of Sam's more girly tendencies were toned down and I found myself empathizing more after reading about his rotten parents.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pictures of You; Author: Caroline Leavitt; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The first half was really great and would've earned it 5 stars. But I started getting bored in the middle and I wasn't too pleased how one of the character lines ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1); Author: Tammara Webber; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A fabulous story that had my attention immediately. The writing was absolutely perfect. It was like watching a movie. There was some pretty serious issues and the author handled them with respect and grace. I can't wait to read more from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collision; Author: Stefne Miller; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A beautiful story that could've earned a 5 star rating had it not been for two things. The first was that ending. So completely unnecessary. The second was that at times it felt a little clinical. I understand the author was trying to inform and educate but it distracted from the story. I was pleasantly surprised that it never felt preachy. The author did a really nice job at explaining the mission's purpose as well as Kei's without making it seem superior.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Come and Find Me; Author: Hallie Ephron; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I liked the idea behind the virtual world. Unfortunately, it fell kind of flat. I've never played in a virtual world myself so I don't know if that had something to do with it but I just really had a hard time picturing some of the situations. I did like the psychological issues that Diana was facing. That felt real and made you sympathetic to an otherwise one-dimensional character.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Momfriends (Momfriends #1); Author: Ariella Papa; Genres: fiction; Review: A cute book that any mother could identify with. All three moms have varying personalities and parenting styles and the author does a good job not making one seem better than the others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pandemonium (Delirium, #2); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the second book of the series, more so than the first one. Although I did guess at many of the major plot twists, it didn't take away from a good story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day We Met; Author: Dusti Bowling; Genres: non-fiction, young-adult, fiction; Review: A quick and easy read. I got it free from Amazon so I could look past the errors whereas if I would've purchased it, the errors would've annoyed me more. It might have been a tad too juvenile for me but it was still an emotional read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Always You (Best Friend, #1); Author: Kirsty Moseley; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Holy Mother of Plot Lines! Big, dramatic plot lines that made my jaw drop when I realized I was only at 15% and the drama just continued. I found myself thinking "so unrealistic" many times.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1); Author: J.A. Redmerski; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: What kept me from rating it higher: -The fight scenes. I just find nothing good about grown men fighting. -The overuse (and double standards) of the word slut. -The romance felt rushed. Although maybe with "that kind of love" it's completely normal. I did like the way their relationship grew (which sounds like it contradicts what I just said but it makes sense in my head). That ending did get my emotions going so I will read the second in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Teenage Dream Ended; Author: Farrah Abraham; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: If you have ever watched 16 &Pregnant or Teen Mom, you already know what kind of person Farrah is. Her book really doesn't do her any good. She comes across even more narcissistic and self-serving. In high school a bunch of my friends and I started making blogs. We'd write about boys we like, the trouble we got into, shopping sprees at Abercrombie, etc. Farrah's book read like one of these high school blogs. The whole thing felt very conversational with an occasional insightful comment thrown in. I can relate to Farrah in so many ways. I was also a high school cheerleader, leading a charmed life with my handsome (but damaged) boyfriend when an accidental pregnancy caused my whole world to come crashing down. We've just gone about our two circumstances in entirely different ways. So on the one hand where I want to give her a hug and tell her she's going to be okay, I also very much want to slap her. If I only ever read this book, I think she expressed gratitude towards her parents. I also watch her show and know how very little gratitude, let alone tolerance her parents are shown.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Me Go; Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I love this author's writing style! It was effortless to read and completely captivating. The characters were so flawed and yet you just wanted to reach through the pages and hug every single one of them. I look forward to reading many more novels by this talented author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tuesday Night Miracles; Author: Kris Radish; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved the concept! How these seemingly normal women could just snap and then face the consequences. I could see parts of myself in all of them. I loved reading their stories and the journey they took to get to a better head space. The parts that lost me were Dr. Bayers. I'd skim through her sections as it felt like the same things over and over.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Storyteller; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really don't feel like any review I write would do this book justice. It wasn't what I was expecting when I picked up a Picoult. Although she did stay true to one of her formulas; the "shocking twist". Definitely didn't care for it in this case as I feel it was unnecessary and upset the morals I was taking from it. Nonetheless, it was probably one of the best books of hers that I've read. Haunting and upsetting at times but worth it from everything I took from it. ETA: It's been several hours now since I finished and wrote my review. I'm understanding a bit more why she did that last twist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To the Power of Three; Author: Laura Lippman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Premise: Intruiging Characters: Well-written, if maybe one too many. Everything else: Didn't quite work. I wanted to keep reading but it seemed like a lot of reading for not getting very far. The conclusion fell totally flat. I was invested in the characters though and wanted more from them. Not my first Lippman and it won't be my last but far from my favorite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hopeless (Hopeless, #1); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I was hooked at the prologue. I felt every emotion in that beginning and totally thought I knew which way the story was going. I was completely wrong though. It was even better than I was thinking. The characters were so real, the emotions were so real. Never have I ever read a book that got me feeling so intensely. I LOVED it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vain (The Seven Deadly, #1); Author: Fisher Amelie; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Not what I was expecting at all from reading the synopsis!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Darkest Corner; Author: Elizabeth Haynes; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Wow! I was shocked to learn that this was the author's first novel. It was one that totally messes with your head, I dare you not to check your locks at least twice while reading it. The characters were so well-developed and the plot was so engaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Losing Hope (Hopeless, #2); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved reading Holder's POV. It's been awhile since I read Hopeless so it was nice being able to "relive " it without knowing everything that was coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If You Find Me; Author: Emily Murdoch; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Wow. What a heartbreaking journey. I loved that all the characters and their interactions were so realistic. No one being a jerk just because, no one leaving things unsettled and no one acting so happily-ever-after. A fantastic first novel by the author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cover of Snow; Author: Jenny Milchman; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I was just not a fan. The plot was so convoluted, the dialogue was awkward, none of the characters were likeable and it just never came together for me. I grew so tired of all the descriptions of snow and small-town life. I also guessed a plot line almost immediately that never happened until the very end and it was so obvious. Just an all around blah kind of read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Don't Go; Author: Lisa Scottoline; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed Don't Go. What stopped me from completely loving it was that there was just a bit too much going on. I found the war angle very interesting, both the deployment and the return home. The custody issue played nicely into it, the murders a little less so. I found there to be a lot of unnecessary bits added. While they didn't ruin it, they did clutter up what was a good story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing After Infinity; Author: L. Jayne; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: There were so many inconsistencies and "wtf" moments that I had to rate this low. It seemed like it would be promising and I tried to look past the mistakes but it really interfered with enjoying the story. I mean Avena gets beat up by a guy at school, bad enough to go to the hospital, and then almost gets raped by him yet no one from the administration steps in? This was a waste of money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir; Author: Amanda Knox; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I was interested in the Amanda Knox case when it first made its way to the US. I figured she was guilty and believed that until the contradictions started and then I became passionate about her innocence. I'm just a year younger than Amanda and could see myself reacting the way she did, to things that supposedly showed her guilt This was a fascinating look into her thoughts and experiences. At times I had to put the book down and walk away because I was feeling too much. I only hope that her and Raffelle's horrific ordeal is over and that she won't have to return to Italy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mothers; Author: Jennifer Gilmore; Genres: children, fiction; Review: I liked that this book really went indepth on the adoption process. It was quite lengthy and I'd end up skimming many parents though. The ending was pretty bad considering how abruptly it ends.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rules for Disappearing (The Rules for Disappearing, #1); Author: Ashley Elston; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I don't know why I waited so long to read this! The author's writing style was awesome. It reminded me a lot of Sarah Dessen in the way she was able to really sound like a high schooler without being like so totally obvious. I loved the witness protection angle and while parts of it seemed a little too unbelievable, I think most of it seemed pretty realistic. Whoa about that ending! I didn't realize that this was part of a series, I can't wait to read the next as well as anything else by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Someday, Someday, Maybe; Author: Lauren Graham; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the premise of the book as it's kind of mirroring my life and decisions I have to make. I couldn't help but think of Lauren Graham as Franny. I'm interested to see how much of the story was inspired by real life. I loved her writing style but I do feel like it dragged in some parts and others felt too short.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem (Delirium, #3); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: That was the end of the series?! Well, that's a disappointment. So much was left unfinished or had a half-assed conclusion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Creep (Creep #1); Author: Jennifer Hillier; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Definitely creepy. I'd say it was more 3.5 stars as some parts weren't really...fleshed out enough. I will read the next book as maybe that will explain the parts that were lacking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Redemption of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence, #2); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: It was good but it lost that spark that had me enamored with book one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annabel (Delirium, #0.5); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought we were going to get more about how Annabel became a key player in the Resistance. I did like hearing about how she fell in love and met her match. I was sad that it ended!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Finally a series that the second book is just as good as the first! Granted this one did have quite a lot going on but it managed to never lose my interest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Promise of Stardust; Author: Priscille Sibley; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: What a heart -tugger! Very reminiscent of Jodi Picoult, so if you're a fan I would definitely check this out. A wonderfully crafted story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amity & Sorrow; Author: Peggy Riley; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The premises of the story was really interesting but the delivery fell flat. The writing felt disjointed and most of the time, pointless. I wish more time would've been spent on their "before" life instead of the "after".; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Always Watching; Author: Chevy Stevens; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I loved the cult/commune aspect but it didn't quite captivate me like her other novels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Me for Me (Safe Haven, #1); Author: Kate Laurens; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Good but not great. The bones were all there to make it fantastic but it needed meat to really make it deliver. The romance seemed rushed, the characters weren't delved into much and then all of a sudden it ends. I would be interested in reading the rest of the series and hopefully this writer improves with time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Waaaaaaaaaah! Why did it have to end?! I wish this was a novel, there's so much more I want to know! Obviously I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always You (Love Hurts, #1); Author: Missy Johnson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was just not good. Constant slut-shaming (without even a boy in sight!), instalove, gaping holes and pointless characters. A real disappointment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Teach Me; Author: Amy Lynn Steele; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I love books on teacher/student romance. I can relate as I had the biggest crush on my science teacher and even 7 years later when I run into him at the elementary school our children attend together, I still get those butterflies. But this was just not a good story. The instalove, the flat characters, the over-the-top drama, none of it helped. Luckily it was fairly short book as I would've hated to spend too much time on it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Left Drowning (Left Drowning, #1); Author: Jessica Park; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Well, that was a great book! I LOVED the friends-become-family dynamic. I found all the characters to be genuine and I wished I had people like that in my life. I do think that all the random meetings, at just the right times, were a little too convenient and unrealistic. The instant relationships also seemed unrealistic but I was able to get past that as I was so involved with the awesome personalities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: March into My Heart: A Memoir of Mothers, Daughters, and Adoption; Author: Patty Lazarus; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: A nice memoir of adoption; good but not great. I felt like some chapters were way too long since it was basically the same thing said over and over again. I did like how honest she was over her gender disappointment over finding out her second baby was a boy. It doesn't make someone bad for feeling that way. Of course as parents, we all want healthy babies but many also want a certain gender. When you don't get that gender, it is something you have to mourn for a bit. I think this memoir will resonate with people who have felt gender disappointment and will help those who don't understand it. I don't think this would be a great story for most potential adoptive parents because the privledge of the family makes for a less than typical situation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Breath; Author: Susan Salluce; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Loved it! The grief and the heartache were so real, it made me cry at times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spelling It Like It Is; Author: Tori Spelling; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Obviously this isn't going to be an amazing work of literature but I just love Tori Spelling and I liked her book. I watched her reality show when it was on and love that her books play out almost as episodes themselves. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Tori and Stella, myself and Tatum would make such a perfect mommy/daughter friendship; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deceptive Innocence: Part 1 (Pure Sin, #1.1); Author: Kyra Davis; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: When I read the summary, I immediately thought of the show Revenge. Since I'm currently going through Revenge withdrawals as the series is on a break until March, I thought this would be a perfect quick fix. It was good and that cliffhanger has me ready for book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybe One Day; Author: Melissa Kantor; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: That was a very sweet book on the kind of friendship everyone wishes for. What I really appreciated was that nothing was over the top. The romance, the sickness, the triumph, it was all very understated in a good way. The ballet element was a great surprise. I danced for many years and could relate to so much on that topic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter; Author: Tom Franklin; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: It started off slow and I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy it but that was not the case. It ended up hooking me, in a really unnoticeable way. It doesn't just come right out with emotion, instead you'll be reading and notice you've been feeling something for awhile. Tom Franklin really has a knack for development.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Make Me (Make or Break, #1); Author: Amanda Heath; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I hate being negative on books since I know how much work and heart go into them. But this was just awful. I had to force myself to even skim it. First and foremost, there were tons of spelling and grammatical errors. There were inconsistencies and scenarios that were unbelievable. I disliked all the characters. The MC was horrid and the love interest was so bad. Douche Canoe was used as an insult throughout the whole book and I felt like throwing my kindle everytime. I wish I could give this author the benefit of the doubt but this was just too awful that I really can't.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fateful; Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's been ages since I read a book about the Titanic. Since I've become a mom, its become so much harder for me to stomach tragedy but having the element of the paranormal helped. I did cry some, as scenes from the movie flashed through my head and the thought of the horror all those people must've been feeling but the author handled it gracefully. The werewolf part was interesting and fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deceptive Innocence: Part 2 (Pure Sin, #1.2); Author: Kyra Davis; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Picked up right where Book 1 left out. Another great part to the series. My only complaint is it's not long enough! I get so involved, so quickly and then it ends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unravel (Fairfax, #1); Author: Calia Read; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Well that wasn't what I was expecting.... The big plot twist that most everyone saw coming, not me. I take that back. I did think it but it just didn't make any sense so I quickly dropped it. I think it was just too confusing and nonsensical for it to be a "mindfuck" like others are claiming.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breathing Water; Author: T. Greenwood; Genres: fiction; Review: Something about this wasn't consistent enough for me. I'd find myself skimming, bored with the words but then engaged and eager to find out what was next. The language got a little too flowery for my tastes in parts. Things seemed so significant in the way it was written that I'd take notice, only for it not to mean much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hmm. I don't really know what to say about this. Everything that I loved about the first two books was missing in this one. Most of the book felt like it belonged to an entirely different series. I wasn't happy with how it ended but I sort of understand why.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deceptive Innocence: Part 3 (Pure Sin, #1.3); Author: Kyra Davis; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I thought this was the conclusion to the series but it better not be! Just like the others, it ends with a huge cliffhanger. I liked this one the least in the series. Bell flopped back and forth in her thinking waaaaay too much for my liking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Fall Down; Author: Jennifer Weiner; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I always like Jennifer Weiner's books because everything is so relate-able; the characters, the events. That is true for this one but it dragggggged.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Memory Child; Author: Steena Holmes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: An interesting but slightly frustrating read. I knew something was coming but never really guessed right so it at least surprised me, kind of.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Time; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: That was an interesting read. I would usually shy away from any psychic-related stories but since this is Jodi Picoult and she handles all different kinds of subject matters in a nonbiased way, I decided to go for it. I really enjoyed the elephant facts and found it to be similar to her book, Lone Wolf, where you were provided interesting animal material that tied into the book. It had been awhile since I read a Picoult book and I forgot how wrapped up in the characters you get. I was really enthused when I started reading it and mentioned that to my sister who had already read it. "Meh, the ending disappoints" she replied. So I was prepared for the out of left field ending which made me actually like it. Not my favorite Picoult but I'm glad I read it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rules for Breaking (The Rules for Disappearing, #2); Author: Ashley Elston; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Well, that was a bummer. I absolutely loved The Rules for Disappearing. This was totally off the mark for me. I never got into the story and didn't even really care about trying to keep characters or plots straight.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Should Have Known; Author: Jean Hanff Korelitz; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: That was quite the disappointment. The book just went on and on AND ON. With it being so wordy I expected to have a better sense of the husband but instead he really remains a mystery.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Weeks (Twenty Weeks, #1); Author: Melisa M. Hamling; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Oh my goodness. This was so awful! I had such high hopes for it. Having parents with opposing viewpoints on abortion and getting pregnant at 16 made for what should've been an interesting concept. Instead the author ruined it by making it an outlandish tale full of scare tactics. Not only that but then no one is made to own up to their mistakes. It's all just brushed off on drugs, bad people, being young, etc. The author could've done a better service to the anti-abortion stance if she talked less about the horrifying details and more about the emotional pain one might experience afterwards. Using scare tactics just makes for a really pathetic argument. I won't even get started on the other awful plot lines. They were all just so unrealistic. I'm a teen mom and I try and share my story with young girls as often as I can. I would never recommend this book to any that I talk to.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stolen Child; Author: Laura Elliot; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Best word to sum up this book? Tedious. It was far from being a psychological thriller. Everything is fairly obvious. For being so long it was also very disjointed. The author gives great back stories and you really got to know the characters but it needed some condensing. Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Until You're Mine; Author: Samantha Hayes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I've seen the news stories, the Lifetime movie adaptations but nothing quite compared me for this. It was a thrilling read that kept me on the edge of my seat. You think you have it figured out but you really don't. I thought all the characters were really well-written and thought out. The build-up was amazing but it made the ending feel kind of rushed and not complete.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cry; Author: Helen Fitzgerald; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I'd call this psychological thriller-lite. You jump right into the story and think you have it figured out but then there comes just a little twist. I read it quickly and enjoyed it enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mud Vein; Author: Tarryn Fisher; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I didn't care for this as much as Marrow. I feel like some doubts I had about Marrow were reinforced though, which made me like Marrow more. I feel like MV just went over my head. I didn't GET Senna. I didn't GET Isaac.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Loving Mr. Daniels; Author: Brittainy C. Cherry; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I'm obsessed with teacher/student romances as I'm still harboring a huge crush on my high school science teacher. I'm always looking for new ones and had such high hopes for this highly rated book. Sadly, it didn't deliver. First off, does anyone live to over 60?! I get that you needed explanations for missing people but did death have to be the reason for EVERYONE?! Next, Ashlyn's father. His character just didn't make sense! Maybe it's because I come from a family of educators but I have a really hard time accepting that an assistant principal would completely write off his two children. Principals care about kids! All the characters had similiar "voices". I'd really like a character only to be introduced to a carbon copy. It made the character I was bonding over less interesting. Then there was the instalove. That all encompassing love that happens the second you lay eyes on a person. I cant get into that. I will say that I enjoyed the quirkiness of their relationship. Overall there was just too much backstory and not enough depth for this to be pulled off in a way I would've liked.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ugly Love; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I may be slightly biased in my review. I have a young daughter whose nickname is Tate. I just couldn't get into a YA MC named Tate. Too close for comfort lol. That said, I also couldn't get into their relationship. I know they were supposed to be just f*** buddies (since friends with benefits requires friendship) but there was never any progression. It went from one end of the spectrum to the other. While I didn't LOOOOOVE Miles, I really did enjoy his chapters and wanted more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never, #2); Author: J.A. Redmerski; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A fine sequel but really not necessary. I feel like all the many plot lines and time gaps made it less interesting than the first.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coming Clean; Author: Kimberly Rae Miller; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Equal parts horrifying and fascinating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Promise You Won't Tell?; Author: John Locke; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I don't really know what to make of it. I was a little annoyed to start reading this only for it to reference backstory I had no idea about. Turns out it's the second in a series which would've been nice to know beforehand. I found the MC to be kind of off-putting. Yet I got wrapped up in the story. I didn't see the plot twists coming either, which is always a plus. While the whole thing was quite unbelievable, it was still intriguing. I got this ebook free on Amazon and while I'm interested in reading the others in the series, I'm not quite sure I'd be willing to pay for them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wife Number Seven (The Compound, #1); Author: Melissa Brown; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this new adult take on the subject of polygamy. I've found polygamy fascinating since I was a child and heard of Brigham Young traveling the Oregon Trial with his many wives. I love watching shows regarding polygamy and snatch up any books on the subject. I found this one to be quite believable. Polygamy is all Brinley has ever known and her struggles in regards to it really rang true.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Wow. I was not expecting this at all. A difficult subject matter that was handled with grace and respect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because She Loves Me; Author: Mark Edwards; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC. Wowee. That was a mind-doozy. I couldn't even describe how it was without giving it away. You really think you know what's going on but you couldn't be more wrong. I loved the author's writing style. As soon as I finished this one, I went and added the rest of his books to my to-read list. It was so hard to put it down. I was lucky I was kid-free for the week for I would've been even more frustrated! The thing that is keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the conclusion. To me it was a little out of left field. I think there is a character that would've been better as the villain but writing this now I wonder if the character I have in mind is too obvious. I will say that the title alone earned itself a star. How perfectly creepy! You know you're going to get chills when you match the title with the summary.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Much is True (Truth in Lies, #1); Author: Katherine Owen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you NetGalley for providing this for me to review...I think. Well that was a struggle. I did not enjoy this in the least bit. The supposed romance was unbelievable. The author did a lot of telling but no showing. Tally Landon is a heartless, bitchy skank is what we are told over and over. Yet I never believed it. She was a huge liar but other than that she was pretty average. The author would go off on these complete tangents that added nothing to story. Something else that really annoyed me was the author's vocabulary. I have a pretty decent vocabulary but it felt like I was constantly looking words up in my kindle. On the other hand, the author also used many words over and over and OVER. I lost count of how many times a character got a "vexed look" or something was the "modus operandi". I really hate being so negative as I know the author worked hard but I just really didn't care for it. It took me forever to finish it because I had to force myself to read. I even watched a docudrama on Anna Nicole Smith to get out of reading!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stillwater Rising (Stillwater Bay, #1); Author: Steena Holmes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I've read other novels by Steena Holmes that I enjoyed so when I saw this pop up on Netgalley, I immediately requested it. I liked it enough. I feel there have been other novels with similar plots that were better. I never really felt the sadness deep in me that usually happens when dealing with tough subject matters. Usually I put myself in the character's shoes but I felt detached from all of them. I did really like the community aspect of this novel. How everyone bonded together to try and overcome. The deep secret that was tearing a character apart? Saw it coming chapters before it was revealed. Although it looks like the reveal was actually just a preview from book 2. I would like to read the next one as I want to see how the community will react to this secret.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Try to Find Me; Author: Holly Brown; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: While this didn't quite live up to my expectation, I enjoyed it enough. I thought it would be more "edge of your seat" based on the summary. Instead it was "settle into your seat" as it was more about family dynamics than a mystery thriller. I found it dragged in some parts (mainly Rachel's) but the social media aspect was interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Little Lies; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This was my first book by Liane Moriarty and I LOVED it. That first chapter had me a little worried but I was hooked shortly after. I wouldn't even know how to describe this book, it was more than chick lit but there was some lighthearted fluff that always came at the right times. I loved all the characters! I totally related to Jane as the odd mom out and I wanted a best friend like Madeline. Such a fun book. I told my mom and sister to immediately add it to their lists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rewind To You; Author: Laura Johnston; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! What a sweet book! I liked Sienna and Austin. Their romance felt real and not rushed. The setting was perfect. The part about Austin's dad really hit me. That was probably my favorite part of the whole book. I didn't really care for the characters of Spencer or Sienna's mother. I could never get a real read of them. I also didn't like how Kyle was painted as this horrible cheater when in reality that's exactly what Sienna was doing with Austin. But I'd get so caught up in their romance that I'd forget about that little fact.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One to Go; Author: Mike Pace; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! One to Go was a captivating read full of suspense. You never saw what or who was coming. While I do enjoy the supernatural genre, I was a bit concerned if I'd like it in this book. The fact that it wasn't the main theme of the book helped. I got so caught up in the storyline that any thoughts of how realistic the supernatural part was were quickly forgotten. I both rooted and despised Tom but found him relateable. If it was my little girl in that situation, I can't say I would've dine much different. I was frustrated a few times with him though. Did he really not think they would connect his client's deaths to him? Also he could carry through with some murderers but not others? Even when they seemed the "better " choice? But I'm just nitpicking. SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER! One thing did confuse me. If he committed Creek's murderer at 12:04, therefore not saving Emma 2, wouldn't that murder than apply to the next week's victim, Janie?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Someday (Stolen Empire, #1); Author: Sherry D. Ficklin; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing this for me to review! I love historical fiction. Not all historical fiction though. I have my favorites. It's always nice to find a new subject to love. This book gave me a new favorite! I knew very little about Sophie/Catherine before reading this. But when I finished, I immediately googled her to know more. I can't wait to read the next in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Behind You; Author: Sibel Hodge; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Ehh. Seemed like a too long novella.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reckless (Forever, #6); Author: Priscilla West; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! FINALLY! A NA with some depth! I was a bit skeptical in the beginning. Rock God that can make girls come just by singing? A MC that just happens to get a job on the tour bus? It all felt too easy and predictable. But when Riley actually took her job seriously and even included some accounting type dialogue, I realized there was more to this. I also liked that it wasn't instalove. It was insta-attraction which I think we all can relate to. I liked that it wasn't this all-consuming relationship that many NAs contain. There were some over-the-top scenes but for the most part is was a really believable and enjoyable read. That cliffhanger though! Ahh! I could've used a bit more resolution. It did make me excited to read book 2. Hopefully soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hush (Lakeview, #1); Author: Stacey R. Campbell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I loved, loved, loved this! It brought me back to my childhood reading of lost princesses but in a more mature way. I always love a good boarding and would sign Lulu up for Lakeview as soon as she came of age. The characters really helped make the story. They were all just so real and likeable. Who wouldn't want a friend like North?! I loved Blakely's relationship with her parents. It's so refreshing to read a YA with a good parental relationship that really felt real. Speaking of real, I found the princess storyline to be quite realistic. Since I am (mostly) out of fairytales, I thought I'd possibly find it cheesy. It wasn't though. I could totally see this as a CW or ABC Family Tv series that becomes quite popular. I loved the author's writing style and look forward to reading more by her. I love that shes writing a book for each of her daughters. I love her naming style too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodin's Lover; Author: Heather Webb; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I first learned of Camille Claudel in 2006 when my English professor had a guest speaker do a presentation on her and Rodin. I'm still really unsure how that related to our English lesson but I was hooked. Her art just spoke to me. I had a blog at the time and I wrote a huge post on their love affair, Camille's mental illness and of course, the art. I wrote how I wanted to learn more about the pair but unfortunately it's taken me this long. As soon as I saw this on Netgalley, I requested it and crossed my fingers I would snag a copy. It helped fill the gaps of the bare bones story I knew. At first I was worried that the author made Camille so unlikeable but it just showed how early her mental illness had started. A great story that has led me to want to know more...and kick myself for being in Paris TWICE and not visiting the Rodin museum. I've already let my family know, that we will be going on our next trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kidnapped for an Hour; Author: Lucy A. Hill; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. Well. I don't really know what to make of this. There was the basis for a really captivating story but it lost its mark. That ending was so abrupt! I kept trying to turn the pages on my Kindle, only to realize that it was done! That pretty much describes the whole last half of the book. Getting into it only to realize that it was ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stupid Girl (Stupid in Love, #1); Author: Cindy Miles; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I have really been lucking out with my recent NA reads. This is one that is right up there with my favorites! First off, I finally get how people say they're "in love " with characters. I love Brax! I'm a sucker for an accent and the way the authored handled Brax's, I was always reading it with that Boston accent. It really helped make his character. I'm usually not one for cockiness but I found him so endearing. I've said before how I'm not a fan of violence and while Brax is hot-tempered and handles things with his fists, I was more tolerant after understanding his background. Olivia, although she'll always be Gracie, was a very sweet but strong-willed girl. I loved how her confidence and self-esteem grew through the book. We've all read NAs where the girl has undergone a traumatic past but manages to fall quickly in love (and in bed) despite it. I really didn't feel this was the case with Olivia and Brax. Her trust in him really grew in a believable way. When they did become intimate, it was on her terms and not immediate. There were a few questions that never really got addressed. It wasn't enough though to detract from the story. I hope we get to see more of Brax and Olivia and maybe get more finality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlit Star; Author: Lindy Zart; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This turned out to be a bummer which was a shame because I started off really liking it. I thought Rivers' character was interesting and handled well but everything else was a disappointment. Long-winded descriptions I kept skimming over. Variations of the same message repeated over and over. Lots of "telling " and not "showing ", which was surprising considering how wordy it was. Delilah was a horrible MC. I liked her dgaf-attitude at the start but it got old.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: This Little Piggy; Author: Bea Davenport; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgally for providing me with a copy! I rated it 4 stars but the ending made it more of a 3.5 star. Although I figured who the killer would be in the first few chapters, it didn't detract too much from following along with the other leads. I also figured Clare's big secret and who the "partner" of her secret was pretty early on. I didn't want to put it down and found all the characters very interesting. I feel like there were quite a few loose ends as well as plotlines that were tied up too quickly. Overall, I did really like the author's writing style and characters. I will be adding her other books to my to-read list.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evolution of Alice; Author: David A. Robertson; Genres: fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy to read. It was a very beautiful story but I felt like there were just one two many characters/story lines that distracted from the heart of it. I loved reading about Alice, Gideon and the girls. The parts about Gideon and his grandfather were touching and definitely added to the story. But I didn't quite care for any of the other characters stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Fragile Life; Author: Kate Hewitt; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Wow. Now that was an emotional journey. For days I felt so anxious and I couldn't figure out why until I was reading and realized that I was shaking. I so closely related to Alex when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. It brought me right back to 2007 and even though my decision has long been made, I couldn't help but still feel tormented by it all. On the other hand, I also found myself relating in a way to Martha. I think all women could take something from this regardless if they're a mother or not. But that ending! The last 15% had me in tears even well after I finished. It really left it on a perfect, fitting end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret for a Song; Author: S.K. Falls; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I find Munchhausen Syndrome incredibly interesting so I was excited to read this. I knew enough about the disorder that it didn't shock me the way I see it did to other readers. I just felt Saylor was too self-aware when it came to her disorder. The way she explained it felt too clinical; which is why you show not tell. I found the whole thing too rushed. Instalove, instaBFF and so on.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Since You've Been Gone; Author: Mary Jennifer Payne; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I have to say it was so short that I'm really left without feeling anything towards it. I wanted to keep reading but when I discovered I was already 75% through and things weren't wrapping up, I knew I was going to be disappointed. It was all so rushed and so many pointless characters brought in. The scene with Cristina (who was actually never introduced by name, it was just thrown in there like we were supposed to know), it felt so significant but it was really nothing in the grand scheme. Edie starts referencing Rume about 40% in and we have to put it together that she's Edie's friend from Toronto. It would've made a better novella and only then after cutting half the characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rain Girl (Franza Oberwieser, #1); Author: Gabi Kreslehner; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. A great mystery thriller that kept you guessing. You'd think you had it solved, only for another twist to be thrown in. I loved Franza and Felix, the detective partners. They were great together and I loved that they could be there for each other without romance. The murder mystery is what really made this a great book. Sometimes it got a bit confusing with characters going off in tangents. It was distracting and I'd find myself skimming over those passages. That's what kept me from rating it higher. I will read more by this author and was quite impressed with how well it translated.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birth Mother: A memoir; Author: Denise Emanuel Clemen; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I'm not usually a fan of short stories. It's just never enough for me. If I had known it was a short story, I probably wouldn't have applied for it. I'm so glad that I did. I've been there. I was unwed, 19 years old and pregnant. The author captured that unsettling time perfectly. The secrets, the shame, the despair, it was like I was reliving that period of my life again. Even though times are so different now and there's less of a stigma, when it's happening to you it can still feel like it's the 1970s. I made a different choice than the MC (although was her's really much of a choice?) but the emotions don't just stop when you give birth and I could relate to her even after. Such a powerful, emotional read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What If; Author: Rebecca Donovan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: In theory, I liked it. While I figured out some of the big reveals beforehand, it still was interesting read. My biggest issue was the pacing. So much buildup, to the point where it gets annoying, and then the ending just felt so abrupt. I needed answers, explanations, something more than just that tidied up ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whisper (Lakeview, #2); Author: Stacey R. Campbell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. When I finished Hush, the first book in the Lakeview series, I was on a high. I loved it and wanted to read everything written by Stacey Campbell. I was so excited when I saw that Whisper was available on Netgalley. Although I'm not a big fan of ghost stories, the author's characters and setting were reason enough for me. While I did really enjoy it, it just didn't have that magical feel that Hush did. I feel like it was two separate stories forced together. I wanted it either to be about Leigh and Callum or about Halle and Elsie. Each was interesting in their own way but together it made them each fall a bit short. I'd actually rate it more of a 3.5 star but alas no half stars. I still love Stacey Campbell and look forward to Book 3 but this isn't one that I'd try to reread.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hush; Author: Anne Frasier; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! Well, that was disturbing. But that didn't detract me from devouring it. I was a little worried that it would affect me too much as a single mom and a worrywart at that but I think there was a good balance to it. The autopsy scene did leave me squeamish as well as the detached head (mainly because in my line of work, I had just recently come across accident photos very similar to what was described so that mental image was most chilling). I loved how the book didn't just come out and say things; you had to read between the lines and figure the subtleties yourself. I really liked Max and Ivy and their friendship. It stayed sweet which is always nice. I do wish the "resolution" would've been a bit different. I think some one-on-one conversations could've really added to it but I suppose that ending was what was best for the characters. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without You Here; Author: Carter Ashby; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I was so excited to read this. I am attracted to older men. I always have been. I thought, finally here's a book I can relate to! Unfortunately, it was just a bit too superficial for my liking. First, there was the instalove. It just doesn't make for a believable (or relateable) story if two people fall madly for each other without knowing ANYTHING about each other. That's attraction, not love. Second, the story bounced from first-person to third-person chapters, although sometimes it would change in the same one which made it hard to follow. Third, we were barely given anything on Ettie. Wyatt was a really well-done character. I could feel his hopelessness and despair coming off of the pages. Ettie could've been a fascinating character; the little we were given was different and intriguing. Lastly, many of the conversations between family members just didn't seem realistic. My family is pretty open with each other as far as most families go and yet I had a hard time accepting much of their table talk or even personal conversations. I feel if it had a little more depth, it really could've knocked my socks off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Better Place; Author: Barbara Hall; Genres: fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. My thoughts after finishing? That was entirely too long. It felt like so much of nothing just repeated over and over again. The premise was very interesting. I have the habit of romanticizing my past so I could relate so much to Valerie. Unfortunately I found little else enjoyable about this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patch Up (Patch Up, #1); Author: Stephanie Witter; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. The summary for this book immediately had my attention. A girl shut out from the world, hates to be touched, and an awful break-up? Right there with you, girl. I liked that two flawed individuals, two people who have experienced so much hurt, could find it in themselves to try again. I just feel like the book didn't give enough. Any scene involving Sean just felt like it came out of nowhere. His "evil" was never convincing enough, I never really felt the danger. Skye and Duke were a little too wishy-washy for me. That's probably not the right word to describe it but I just didn't like how things would be improving, to only be messed up again, to being right, to not being enough. I get that there issues would come between them but it became a bit repetitive. You started to expect that one would run away as soon as progress was made. One other thing repetitive thing that annoyed me was the same characteristics being said over and over. She wore baggy clothes, she had frizzy hair, we got that the first 10 times it was said. I don't know if I'd necessarily read the sequel. I liked the book enough that I might if I didn't have anything else to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Bathory; Author: Linda Lafferty; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I first heard about Elizabeth Bathory on Tumblr. I was immediately horrified but intrigued. When this came up as a suggested read on my Amazon account, I thought why not? This was probably the best book to ease me into the horror that is Elizabeth/Erzsebet Bathory. I found that bouncing between the two time periods helped "ease" the discomfort of reading of the different tortures. I'd think one would be more interesting than the other and only want to read that period but then quickly get involved in the other. It was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style. I look forward to reading more from her and maybe even a non-fiction about Bathory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Tight (DCI Tom Douglas, #3); Author: Rachel Abbott; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: That husband! My goodness, he is a nightmare! I wish we could've been let into more of his obsession, especially the why. It was a complete page-turner and I'd be bummed when I couldn't devote a chunk of time for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Claire Fletcher (Claire Fletcher & Detective Parks Mystery #1); Author: Lisa Regan; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This one surprised me. I thought it was going to be a lot darker than it actually was. It reminded me of a Law & Order: SVU episode. Like disturbing but you know you will make it through okay. I liked the characters and really liked how they went between Claire and Connor as well as past and present. I didn't find it confusing at all and it helped with the mood. Her captor was obviously one sick, perverted, heinous individual and I liked that we got a past on him as well. Overall, something I enjoyed reading and I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nearly Broken (Nearly, #1); Author: Devon Ashley; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Hm. I don't quite know what to think. I'll come back to review this... So I've had some time to think about this. While that twist made for an interesting subject matter, it wasn't developed enough. Law & Order: SVU is one of my favorite shows and has many episodes regarding human trafficking so while I'm not an expert on the matter, I do have some background in regards to it. I feel like while it was horrifying, it was really unrealistic. If there had been less twists and more details, it would've made for a better read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You (You, #1); Author: Caroline Kepnes; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Feels so odd rating such a disturbing book so high but the craftsmanship alone makes it worth the 5-star rating. It takes a very skilled author to make you empathize with a sociopath.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marrow; Author: Tarryn Fisher; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I finished this over a week ago and I still can't really put into words how I felt. I don't know what to think or what to feel but I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking on Trampolines; Author: Frances Whiting; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy. That was magical. The author transported you right into Lulu's mind. The whole thing just felt effortless to read. The characters were people you have known your entire life. I sympathized so strongly with Lulu. While my first love didn't leave me for my best friend, his leaving did change my entire existence. Even now, six years later or even just three years since our "closure", I'm still always wondering if he was the one. I hate cheaters with a passion but yet I could understand Lulu's reasons. This might have led me to being completely biased but oh well. I loved it. I look forward to reading more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes on You; Author: Kate White; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This reminded me so much of a Lifetime movie. Like you can't help but stick it through. I'd put off reading but once I did, I'd engage. Ultimately though it was pretty ho-hum and I didn't really care for anyone.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Down from the Mountain; Author: Elizabeth Fixmer; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I have always had a fascination with cults (I come by it honestly. My dad does too) so when I saw this up on Netgalley, I crossed my fingers and toes. Obviously I did enjoy it as I finished in a day but to me it felt like a short story. All of a sudden things are changing and then it's done. I loved Eva's progression. I wish we could've had more before it ended. One other thing that did bother me was Eva didn't know what paranoid meant yet she called Annie zealous. It just seemed odd to me and didn't ring true.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sham; Author: Ellen Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for giving me a copy. That ending saved this from being a 1-star review. I had to force myself through most of it but the ending was definitely unexpected (at least when it came to the murders, not so much in regards to Jack). I REALLY wanted to quit after that first chapter. I can handle some graphic and disturbing scenes but this just left me feeling sick to my stomach. It was just too gruesome and I was very worried that it would carry on throughout but luckily it didn't. The writing style was a bit disjointed and hard to follow. The characters had similar names and personalities that made it difficult to keep straight.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: For a book that had horrible characters, I really enjoyed it. There were enough red herrings that I didn't have it quite figured out until about 70% of the way through. I wanted to slap every single person, except Cathy (good lady).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Obsession; Author: Dai Henley; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. While I was expecting more suspense and mystery this did end up being a good book. The pacing of the book made it really difficult to get a firm grasp on the timeline. You'd read a few chapters over a few days and then the next chapter is months later. Also, I guessed some pretty major turns quite a bit before they happened. I think the author did a really nice job giving back-stories and insight to all the characters. The narrative was a bit difficult to get into sometimes as it felt like I was reading someone's diary.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without You; Author: Reylynn Purdue; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. As far as YA novels go, this was a pretty typical one. Granted, the majority of the male characters have serious anger management issues and the females have drinking problems. The MC was a perfect specimen of a woman, leaving boys drooling in her wake. Except she has "issues". The love interest was too good to be true, until he wasn't true. Not the best YA I've read but certainly not the worst. It left on a cliffhanger which never bothers me more so I'll probably end up reading the next.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day We Met; Author: Rowan Coleman; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. Such a touching story that I didn't want to end. I loved all the characters and wanted to continue on their journey with them. I related so much to Claire and she inspired me to live more fully. The flow of the story was so nicely done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Time We Say Goodbye; Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: That was beautiful. Touching. REAL. So much truth without being obvious and preachy. This just really struck a chord with me. Loved the MC, loved the secondary characters. But what I can't get over is just how real it is. So let me say that a few more times...it was REAL...real..real.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Most Wanted; Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This is a hard one to rate. I didn't care for the flow (or lack thereof) of the book and found certain parts unbelievable or just nonsensical. The premise was interesting but it dragged on and on which took away from it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Firefighter's Flame; Author: D. Hart; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I didn't really know what to expect when I started this. The warning to the book took me by surprise so I was prepared for it to be a lot worse than it was. I feel like the order of the book didn't really help the storyline although I could see why it was done. It led to the book feeling disjointed for the most part. I also didn't get the consuming love and passion Lennox felt. Maybe because so much of it was described towards both men, that it became hard to believe it for anyone at all. What I liked more than the romance was Lennox's struggle with mental illness. I think the author did a really nice job in regards to that. Although I did have a few inconsistencies issues with it but that was also me being too picky. I also was familiar with the town that Lennox was from so that kind of drove me crazy because I was trying to picture all the different places that scenes were taking place. Overall, I did enjoy it and it did ping me on my heartstrings. I look forward to reading more from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence (Silence, #1); Author: Natasha Preston; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I can't believe it's over! I should've realized I'd feel unfulfilled when I was 70% through and still not much had happened. I really enjoyed Oakley's POV but found Cole's so unnecessary. The pacing of the book was really off as well. One date would last two chapters while a week would pass by in a couple pages. I didn't get the problems with Julian and his complete about-face. I would read the next only because I did enjoy Oakley's character and want to learn more about the trauma she endured that left her mute.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Take Another Look; Author: Rosalind Noonan; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! This was my first novel by Rosalind Noonan and I quickly added more of her books on my to-read list. Ms. Noonan certainly has a way with weaving a story. I devoured this. I didn't want to put it down but when I did, I'd still think of it. Although I sorta guessed what was coming about 70% of the way through, I enjoyed every minute of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lily Love; Author: Maggi Myers; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: This was just not my cup of tea. It was more about the MC falling in love than parenting a child with special needs. What I got from the blurb was this was going to be about parenting and a custody battle, then maybe finding love. The chapters on Lily were very short whereas the ones with Tate would last several. Which in itself was a rather unbelievable romance. The MC was not likeable in the least bit. Also, what happened to Max? He was around and then he wasn't.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Where Petals Fall; Author: Melissa Foster; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I was so excited to read this. The summary was interesting and it had great reviews but it fell flat for me. The number one reason? The MC was INSUFFERABLE! It was just a major pity party that dragged for far too long.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Confess; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I loved Hopeless. Loved, loved, loved. Then I read Ugly Love and just couldn't get into it. The blurb for this intrigued me. It reminded me so much of my favorite website, PostSecret. So I went into it hoping for something good but also realizing it could fall flat like UL. Luckily, it did not. Yes, there was instalove but they were also willing to put it aside for other aspects of life. It wasn't the all-consuming insta-love that really bugs. The only thing that really bugged was how absent Auburn's parents were and even that was "explained". Overall, it was a good read and the artwork included was AMAZING.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happily Ever Before; Author: Aimee Pitta; Genres: children, romance, fiction; Review: The premises of the book totally drew me in. I was preparing myself to offer to carry a baby for my own sister when she had an unexpected miracle baby. I couldn't wait to read how these two sisters handled it. Unfortunately the delivery of the story was just not my style. I didn't like how the reader was randomly addressed or the different viewpoints. The TMI was over-the-top; peeing, flatulence, etc. Just too gross. Now of the characters seemed "real. Sadly, this just missed the mark for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Can Trust Me; Author: Sophie McKenzie; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. Whoa. Finally a suspenseful novel that didn't have a glaringly obvious conclusion. Even though I was right with my suspicions, I was still second guessing myself until the very end. The killer's chapters were just creepy and disturbing enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mother Before Wife (The Compound, #2); Author: Melissa Brown; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Boo for the cliffhanger! This it turning out to be a very interesting and well-written series. I eagerly wait for the next book! Reread 2017 to prepare for book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Force of Gravity (Gravity series, Book 1); Author: Kelly Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I went from reading a book that was extremely well written to this. Such a let-down! Will I ever find the student-teacher romance that fulfills my fantasy?! Kaley was all over the place and really unlikable. Elijah was borderline psychopath with his swift mood changes. All the secondary characters were there when it was convenient and didn't really provide anything to the story. I don't know if I'll read the next in the series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Milked; Author: Lisa Doyle; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! When I saw the blurb for this on Netgalley, I crossed my fingers that I'd get a copy. This topic has come up several times recently amongst my mom friends. Would you nurse a friends' baby? Would you let someone nurse yours? As a single mom who had a very easy time breastfeeding, I can't say I would turn down any opportunities such as the ones presented to Amanda. The plot was engaging and you were never left thinking why she chose to do certain things. You just wanted to cheer for her; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beautiful Daughters; Author: Nicole Baart; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! I loved the characters, individually but the two MCs just never came together for me. I didn't care for their "friendship" and unfortunately that is really what the book was about. I also felt like there was so much build-up and then a rushed ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl Meets Class; Author: Karin Gillespie; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! My ratings for chicklit are a bit different than for other genres. If it was lighthearted enough without being silly/ridiculous, then it's going to get a good rating for me. This book definitely delivered that! I loved the characters and that Southern setting added a really fun element. I did have to "suspend belief" when it came to some of the school and teaching parts. My mom is a teacher and my sister is a special-ed teacher so I have a bit more knowledge than most and parts of it just didn't seem likely. A fun read for a relaxing weekend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'll Meet You There; Author: Heather Demetrios; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: What a talented author! The characters were so well-written and I totally felt transported to that small town life. I once dated a guy who was in the Air Force and had been deployed. I found Josh's military background so realistic and it helped me realize somethings about that relationship that still affect me to this day. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Here with Me (The Archer Brothers, #1); Author: Heidi McLaughlin; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: A YA book that is MORE than just a love story! So refreshing. The flow of the book was a little off at times. There were several chapters devoted to one day (and even just 15 minutes of that day!). Also the flashbacks, while helpful to the storyline, detracted from the chapter's present day. That said, I immediately went and bought book 2 as I cannot wait to find out what happens!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Choose Me (The Archer Brothers, #2); Author: Heidi McLaughlin; Genres: thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I didn't like this nearly as much as the first. The mystery element was convulted. The romance fizzled. It became quite repetitive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Child; Author: Ann Troup; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! Yay! I love a good mystery that I don't figure out within the first few chapters. Yes, one of the "major" mysteries is quite obvious but it's just one of many. There were so many twists & turns. Maybe even one too many but I'd take that over a glaringly obvious plot any day. Brodie was my absolute favorite character. So much sass but so much heart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss of the Concubine: A story of Anne Boleyn; Author: Judith Arnopp; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Nothing new, since it is historical fiction, but enjoyable nonetheless. It's always nice to read a positive account of Anne Boleyn since it's usually the opposite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life on Hold; Author: Karen McQuestion; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I think I've been reading too many psychological thrillers lately. I kept thinking that Allison was going to go crazy on everyone....but it never happened. It never was going to happen. I think I just wasn't in the right mindset for this. I did really like the MC. She seemed sweet in a realistic way. I felt like her mom was an interesting character and wish that there would've been more about her past. Overall, it was a nice book. I know I would've loved it had I read it in high school, which is really the intended audience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Now or Never (Alexander Twins, #1); Author: A.J. Bennett; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: No. Just no. Not worth it. It started off so promising with Grayson deciding to leave her jack@$$ boyfriend but then it just fell so, so short. I would literally cringe reading about these fools. Grayson is just icky (and if her sister is "worse" than her, I'm staying far, far away from book #2). All the fawning language over her made me chuckle because of course your jerk ex-boyfriend is going to yell to your new conquest about how sweet your p***y is. Makes total sense. Let's compliment you even though you left me. Her lack of morals was disgusting. No big deal about sleeping with married men, getting turned on by guys fighting, just ICK. I can't even really comment on Derrick. I still really have no idea who he is besides the fact that he kinda sorta is in the military (I mean for being military, he sure does have a lot of freetime).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Everything, Everything; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I loved the concept and the characters. I saw the big plot twist coming from a mile away and unfortunately it kind of changed what was so special about this book. It would probably be a 3.5 rating for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All We Had; Author: Annie Weatherwax; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I love mother/daughter novels. This was no exception. It was a bit nittier and grittier than any others I've read. At times it was just so unrelatable and disparaging but there was an under layer of hope. The characters were so well-thought out. It became more like a movie in my head than a novel. I had a hard time really getting Rita's character. There were very little redeeming qualities about her but ultimately I did end up understanding her better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black-Eyed Susans; Author: Julia Heaberlin; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Good but nothing special. A bit drawn-out and I'd find myself having to reread a paragraph over to really comprehend since it would be so wordy and disjointed. That said I'd try to read whenever I could because the premise was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Interrupted (The Life Series Book 1); Author: Kristen Kehoe; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: As a former teen mom, I really appreciated where this book was coming from. Many books discuss teen pregnancy and a few the first year of the baby's life but very few discuss life afterwards. It's quite different as you've made it through the survival stage and now you are left trying to figure out where YOU belong. You're not an average mom or an average teen. This book really did that confusing and sometimes lonely stage justice. I really liked Rae although I found her quite brutish at times. Her struggle to accept motherhood, love, and responsibility was so realistic. I do feel like it could've used more editing. Parts of it seemed unnecessary or too wordy but I'm nitpicking.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming of Age at the End of Days; Author: Alice LaPlante; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I really hate when the summary of a book sounds so promising and then it falls completely flat. That is the case for this. It was disjointed and awkward. I'm still unsure of the whole premise. I didn't like any of the characters and it felt like many of them had their own issues that weren't ever explained. I had to breathe a sigh of relief when I finished.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Always; Author: Amanda Weaver; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A fresh YA that is not an instalove. A YA where the MC female has self-respect and makes clear-headed choices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden; Author: Tabitha Suzuma; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Wow, that was heavy for so many reasons. An incredibly well -written book of heaviness. I agree with other reviewers who think that not having opposite sex siblings makes going into this easier. In fact I found Lochlan's social anxiety harder to read than anything else having dealt with it myself. This will be one book that will stay with me for awhile.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cellar (The Cellar, #1); Author: Natasha Preston; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: While the premise is insanely creepy, the book just never was. It had zero effect on me as it was so poorly written. Lots of inconsistencies, vague descriptions, and characters that had zero life to them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetness; Author: Sande Boritz Berger; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy! This was a very interesting portrayal of the Holocaust in that it focused on a privileged Jewish-American teen. It says it is a story about two cousins but I found Rosha's parts to be too short and that much of the novel was about Mira. I don't think that was a bad thing as I enjoyed Mira's story but it definitely wasn't much of a contrast since Rosha was hidden away and really couldn't have much of a story-line. If anything it was a story about the whole Kaninsky/Kane family as we also told stories of Mira's parents and aunts. I really enjoyed it and it reminded me of an adult version of Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Each Other (Chasing, #2); Author: J.D. Rivera; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. The summary of this book sounded pretty typical of most NA novels but when I heard the romance was going to be between a former drug addict and a police detective, I got really excited. I could imagine all the great possibilities. Unfortunately it was less about addiction and more about a past relationship. So while it was an interesting concept, it just wasn't fulfilled enough. Also, another case of instalove and this one actually went so far as saying "I love you" instantly. Positives were, I did actually like Miranda's character. She had personality and some logical thought processes (which many NA female characters lack). I was a little bummed when I realized this was part of a series although it was a standalone. There were many references to the previous book characters and there is nothing I dislike more than not following a book in order.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Night Sister; Author: Jennifer McMahon; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I did not realize that this would have a paranormal element so I was a bit disappointed in it. Overall, though it was engaging and thrilling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everybody Rise; Author: Stephanie Clifford; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Not the horrible book I was expecting from some of the reviews but also not the hyped up book from others.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Edge of Me; Author: Jane Brittan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. What a refreshing read! I knew next to nothing about the Bosnian War and this was an interesting story about a girl who gets caught up in the aftermath of this war. The writer has a way with words that really made you feel like you were a part of the story. You felt the cold, you wallowed in despair, you held on to that glimmering hope. My only complaint would be the relationship between Sanda and Joe. It was just too much instalove that distracted from the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Consequence of Loving Colton (Consequence, #1); Author: Rachel Van Dyken; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A sigh of relief heard round the world. This was not good. Not good at all. My first complaint, the MC's name. It's Milo. She's a girl. I'm all for boy names on girls but Milo is not one of them (maybe it's the o ending? But then I do like Margo, but I digress). It doesn't help that her boyfriend is Max. Way too close and many times I'd have to remind myself: Milo-girl, Max-boy. Next complaint? The humor and hi-jinks were just ridiculous. So over-the-top. I took to skimming because reading was making my head spin. The women were all ridiculous. Every single one. Saying ridiculous things, doing ridiculous things. The only slightly redeeming quality was Max. I found his character to be funny (although that does need some reigning in as well).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Liar; Author: Nora Roberts; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This was my first novel by Nora Roberts, although I am quite familiar with her work thanks to the Lifetime Movie Network. I did really enjoy it although I'd argue the "romantic suspense" label. I saw that "suspense" coming before I finished the first page. I loved the characters and the Southern setting. The hair salon felt so Steel Magnolias, which is one of my favorite movies. It was long but I was so immersed that I didn't mind. I could understand how others felt differently though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Night Falls; Author: Jenny Milchman; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. Wow! What a rollercoaster of a read! It held me captive from the very beginning. Can I say the character who frightened me the most was probably Barbara?! So many fun twists and turns. Way different than my feelings about Cover of Snow...although I'd agree that this also has a bit too many mentions of snow although it seemed more pertinent to this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scream (Lakeview, #3); Author: Stacey R. Campbell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy. I've read the first two books of the Lakeview series and jumped right on it when I saw the third was up for review. Sadly, this just wasn't that great for me. I found the story to feel very "bare bones". Halle didn't feel real and the relationships felt very stilted. The whole thing felt very rushed. Quite disappointing since I LOVED the first. Maybe I've just aged out of the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Neighbor; Author: A.J. Banner; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I'd call this "psychological thriller-lite". It's a quick read and not too "thrilling" but a good enough story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Burnt Paper Sky; Author: Gilly Macmillan; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: A good mystery but I had a hard time following the story as it jumped from person to person. A lot of little subplots that really distracted from the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Bodies (You, #2); Author: Caroline Kepnes; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: While I wasn't as...enraptured by this as You, you still can't beat Kepnes' craftsmanship. I have to agree with other readers that Joe lost his real appeal when he met Love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Influence (Chosen Paths #2); Author: L.B. Simmons; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The book is divided up into three parts. First part- drags. So much back story and yet it still feels very "surface". Second part-Only in the form of letters & emails. Way more interesting although it covers 4 years so very minimal storyline. Third part- Super quick. Pretty much the whole reason for the book is in this last part. The story could've been so interesting but instead we're given lots of descriptions on love and very little on plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friction; Author: Sandra Brown; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: An engrossing mystery with well-written characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride Over Pity; Author: Kailyn Lowry; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Not the most well-written book but no where as awful as Farrah's. It just jumped around way too much. I've never been a Kail fan, I find her insufferable but she is an amazing mom. I thought I might dislike her even more after reading the book but I understand her better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sloth (Sinful Secrets, #1); Author: Ella James; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: That blurb had be so intrigued but I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. While I typically don't read such....graphic books...I kept with it because there was a good mystery going on. Ultimately though it was too long, the graphic-ness of the whole thing wouldn't have bothered me as much if it wasn't every couple of pages for several pages at a time. There were also a few random plotlines that while interesting were never really fleshed out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: She's Not There; Author: P.J. Parrish; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Such a likeable MC! She was level-headed and relatable. You were rooting for her through the whole thing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Lies Beneath; Author: Ellen Hopkins; Genres: young-adult, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: This was coming along so nicely! I had no idea where it was headed which is always appreciated and then it's nearing the end and there still hasn't been a hint of resolution, then BOOM and it's over. So lame. Another big issue I had, every single guy Tara encounters is a massive jerk. I would roll my eyes after each confrontation. Although.... SPOILER Maybe that's just Tara's perception/affect which makes sense since she's loco!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: November 9; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: It's actually closer to a 3.5 star rating. It was a solid 4 until that last plot twist. It just didn't sit well with me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof; Author: Maci Bookout; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Maci is probably my "favorite" teen mom. I was most looking forward to reading her book than I have with any of the others (I like these fluff pieces in-between great reads). I started the book and found myself nodding along; "yes, my thoughts exactly" crossed my mind more than once. But it became super repetitive, super quick. Her poetry was a great touch but I found myself skimming through most of the chapters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Heaven's Grasp; Author: V.J. Chambers; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I'd say this is probably the best (fictional) polygamist book I've read. The author did a really nice job of staying true to the characters. Other polygamist books I've read have the characters become too "worldly" too quick. I thought the emotions of all characters were so realistic and you really identified with them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Letters Written in White; Author: Kathryn Perez; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This will be one that I won't be able to put into words how it made me feel. So much of it hit close to home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: F*ck Love; Author: Tarryn Fisher; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Geez. I don't know what I was expecting but it was not this. I am Helena. A "beige bitch " coveting another woman's boyfriend and obsessed with Harry Potter. It makes it hard to rate when you see so much of yourself in the MC, the good and the bad. I will say Tarryn Fisher's writing is amazing. I was living this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl You Lost; Author: Kathryn Croft; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: More psychological thriller-lite. I sorta had an idea where it was headed. Not much suspense but it was an interesting enough plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Restless Waters (Left Drowning, #2); Author: Jessica Park; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Sadly, this didn't capture me like Left Drowning did. I was really excited when I saw there was a second book and bought it immediately even though I was on a shopping freeze. The characters that I found so genuine the first time around, felt flat. This just felt like an extra long short story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unteachable; Author: Elliot Wake; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I'm always a sucker for a student/teacher romance (darn you, Mr. High School Science Teacher!). So naturally, I snatched this up. Definitely unlike any other student/teacher romance out there. There was a gritty undercurrent to it that while a bit over-the-top, it really kept you interested. Maise (awful name) was a great character but I still have no real character in my mind for Evan. He definitely fell flat for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Find Her (Detective D.D. Warren, #8); Author: Lisa Gardner; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I started this not realizing it was part of a series and then when I did find out, I was surprised. It does standalone although I'm sure reading the other books in the series does provide some helpful backstory. I think it helped that there were three POVs with only one being from a reoccuring character. This was a great read with just the right amount of creep factor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Closed Doors; Author: Kathryn Croft; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: It went on and on and on and on FOR THAT?!?! Majorly disappointed. That ending was horrid. I was enjoying the suspense even though it bounced around very oddly. But the whole thing is ruined by that ending!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: You Don't Have to Say You Love Me; Author: Sarra Manning; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A lovely, fun read. Made me miss all my favorite British snacks so I spent wayyyyy too much at the British market.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Most Wanted; Author: Lisa Scottoline; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Knock, knock "Hi, I'm investigating the death of your neighbor." "Oh hi, I'm Susan Jones" Knock, knock "Hi, I'm investigating the death of your neighbor." "Nice to meet you, I'm Joe Smith" Knock, knock "Hi, I'm investigating the death of your neighbor." "Hello, I'm Sarah Thomas" An entire chapter consisted of that. The infuriating MC interviewing two blocks of neighbors who repeat almost the same story. What really bothered me was the neighbors introducing themselves back to her. Am I just super rude and that's how the rest of the world works? I'd never think to introduce myself to some random who showed up on my doorstep.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Try Not to Breathe; Author: Holly Seddon; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: A great suspenseful story that holds you to the very end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where I Lost Her; Author: T. Greenwood; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I'd rate this more like 3.5 stars. An interesting and original storyline that kept engaged ...even while the novel dragged in some parts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Foreign Faction - Who Really Kidnapped JonBenet?; Author: A. James Kolar; Genres: history, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: I was little when this horrible tragedy took place. I remember seeing the supermarket tabloids and feeling so sad that someone could do this to a child. JonBenet Ramsey was the same age as my little sister so it really hit home for me. My interest became renewed in this while perusing a message board. Many of the posters recommended this book and it really stuck out to me since he was an investigator and not just a true-crime writer. I already knew what to expect because of the boards but it was really interesting getting all the detail and background information. A definite must-read if you have any interest in this matter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luckiest Girl Alive; Author: Jessica Knoll; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I think the story was interesting but there were certain story lines that never fully got explored.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Why Now? (Love Riddles #1); Author: Carey Heywood; Genres: romance; Review: I always feel bad when I rate a book low. I know the time and love that goes into them. This book sounded great from the summary but that was the only thing great about this book. The fiance angle was so bad and so not believable. Characters were poorly written and all sounded like complete morons.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Girls; Author: Emma Cline; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Not amazing but not completely awful. The author GETS teen girls. Amongst the outrageously flowery descriptions there are some real nuggets of truth. Those little moments that connected with me helped raise this to 2 stars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deliver Her; Author: Patricia Perry Donovan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: So slow-moving! The author has a great writing style but I found myself skipping ahead as it wasn't getting there fast enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Obsessed; Author: R.J. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: A whole book about nothing. Storylines built up to just end or have nothing come of it. None of the characters grew. 30% in and I was ready for it to be over.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: No Child of Mine; Author: Susan Lewis; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: While a bit long, I enjoyed every bit of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Me Go; Author: Susan Lewis; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Again, very long but a great story. I recommend these if you enjoy Jodi Picoult books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She Dims the Stars; Author: Amber L. Johnson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A touching story that handles the topics of anxiety and depression with realism and grace. The characters were all well-written. I look forward to reading more from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Away from the Dark (The Light, #2); Author: Aleatha Romig; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This didn't capture me like the first one did. I think because there was less psychological suspense which was what blew my mind about the first. I found it got a bit muddled towards the end as it geared up for book three.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector #1); Author: Dot Hutchison; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: What a dark and twisted read. You are left wondering about loose ends and confusing plotlines but I was able to look past all of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chosen Child; Author: Linda Huber; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: It started off quite promising. I totally did not see the big twist coming and couldn't wait to see how it all panned out. It ended up being so repetitive (if I had to read about grey eyes one more time!) and the ending was a disappointment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Angels; Author: Gemma Liviero; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Not easy to read but so important to. History cannot repeat itself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family; Author: Marissa Kennerson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What a bummer! This started off promising. The cult was interesting and the MC, Twig, was so believable as a naive follower. The cult leader, Adam, could be so charming and then scary in a minute span. The book fell apart when the MC meets a "worldly " boy, Leo. Its instalove and then Twig loses credibility as a child who's grown up in this sheltered existence. It left off on a cliffhanger which I take to mean this is part of a series .....which I wont be continuing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When He Fell; Author: Kate Hewitt; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: A great, emotional read with some interesting moral dilemmas. It didn't impact me as much as This Fragile Life but it did pull at my heartstrings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Until I Met Her; Author: Natalie Barelli; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Solid psychological thriller. I would've liked a bit more tension but it definitely didn't go in the directions I was expecting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evelyn, After; Author: Victoria Helen Stone; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I'd classify this as women's fiction and not pyschological suspense. A solid story but nothing particularly amazing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In a Dark, Dark Wood; Author: Ruth Ware; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Pretty predictable. Not enough backstory or explanations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things; Author: Bryn Greenwood; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Wow. It took me a few days to really gather my thoughts together on this. I find myself still battling out my opinions. It was incredibly well-written. You FEEL the constant despair and then that tiny flicker of hope. That said, I really struggled with the subject matter. I don't like to reread blurbs after I initially add it to my To-Read list. At the time I added it I somehow got the impression that it was a YA novel; that this romance happened between two consenting adults. So I wasn't prepared for that element and as a mom, I really did struggle with it. It's interesting to me because I didn't have that issue with Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, which is also a taboo love story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Child of Mine; Author: Sinead Moriarty; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: So repetitive! About 200 pages too long. The dialogue was practically cringe-worthy in some parts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Notorious (Max Revere, #1); Author: Allison Brennan; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: BORING. Too many nondescript characters to keep track of. Too many vague references that were never given any explanation (although it may in subsequent books).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Everything We Keep (Everything We Keep, #1); Author: Kerry Lonsdale; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: So much cheese! You really have to suspend belief to enjoy this book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daughter; Author: Jane Shemilt; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This had such promise and I probably would've rated it3 stars except that ending just destroyed it. If only certain things were explained better, some things not repeated as much and the ending were different, I would've rated it 4 for sure.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It Ends with Us; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: That had so many beautiful lil nuggets of truth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear Carolina; Author: Kristy Woodson Harvey; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I was so excited to read this but it didn't fully live up to my expectations. Adoption and all things Southern are two of my favorite things but neither fared well in this novel. The adoptive mother took on this savior complex and it really came across as money is of the utmost importance when it comes to being a capable parent. The adoptive mother just grew more and more unlikeable as the story went on. She's having a heart-to-heart with the bio mom and then when she gets her answers, runs from the room to wake a sleeping baby just to put her back to sleep? I couldn't stand her halfway through. There were empty plotlines, too many random characters and sweeping generalizations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Mommy; Author: Tarryn Fisher; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: What the WHATTTTT So many unanswered questions! First being, where the heck is Fig getting all her moolah from?! But really, this was a good one. Super twisted just the way I like.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Breath (Breathing, #3); Author: Rebecca Donovan; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Overall, the series was okay. The third book seemed 80% unnecessary. Emma could be quite annoying but I stuck with it because I knew an end was in sight and was sort of interested to see how it all played out. For such lengthy (in YA/NA terms) novels, I expected a much better conclusion. Instead I hit like 96% done and was still wondering about some big things. Then the epilogue was like the lamest ending ever for a book that was so heavy on romance.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stay Close; Author: Harlan Coben; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: While I didn't predict the "big reveal ", there was nothing particularly new or exciting about this story. Just another solid read from Cohen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Afterwards; Author: Rosamund Lupton; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Probably a 3.5 star rating. While this book got me teary in quite a few parts as well as made me look at motherhood in a different way, it was a bit of an awkward read. The MC addresses the reader as her husband and I had to remind myself of that throughout the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eighteen: 18; Author: J.A. Huss; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Oh no. Just no. It was porn. Major sex scenes and half-hearted plot attempts.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Memory Watcher; Author: Minka Kent; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: A great psychological thriller. It really makes you question your social media habits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ditch Flowers; Author: Amanda Linsmeier; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: The book dragged and the MC was unlikeable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland; Author: Rebekah Crane; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Very similar to a John Green novel but maybe a lite version. I loved the dynamic between the four main kids and enjoyed the beginning when it was full steam ahead. It completely lost me at the tidied up ending and when I realized that some of the serious mental issues that were mentioned weren't going to have any real part of the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance; Author: Simone Biles; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: My mini gymnast is a huge Simone Biles fan. She bought this with Christmas money (thanks Aunt Christine!) but realized it was a bit hard for her reading level. With a year of being a competive gymnast mom under my belt, I decided to give this a read for a different perspective. My takeaway? Simone is an incredible young woman with a great perspective on life. I can't wait for my gymnast to read this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: See Me Not; Author: Janelle Harris; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: No character development and very unlikeable characters to boot. A bunch of plotlines that just....stop. Characters would be quite in the dark and then POOF, they've figured it all out out of nothing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Purple Orchids (The Mitchell Sisters, #1); Author: Samantha Christy; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Very typical for a YA novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Lady Viper; Author: E. Knight; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm always looking for a new take on Tudor drama and this did not disappoint. A bit wordy at times but I enjoyed learning about Anne Seymour.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Keep Sweet (The Compound, #3); Author: Melissa Brown; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I love this series! So glad I don't have to wait for the last book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prophet Takes All (The Compound, #4); Author: Melissa Brown; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: What a fantastic series! So well-written, the author really nails the FLDS culture. So many other books I've read on the subject seem loosely based on the religion whereas this was so believable, it seemed more like a memoir at times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skewed; Author: Anne McAneny; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Interesting concept but I just found it really hard to follow.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Letters; Author: Staci Hart; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Just not my cup of tea. So much angst and the same old boring inner dialogue from both MCs chapter after chapter. I found M. White's poems opening each chapter a nice touch.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Survivor's Guide to Family Happiness; Author: Maddie Dawson; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Solid story although it was too wordy in some parts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kinfolk; Author: Eliza Maxwell; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Interesting story with interesting characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grave Tender; Author: Eliza Maxwell; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: While I didn't enjoy this as much as The Kinfolk, it was still a good read. I didn't get the same feel for the characters and the story didn't leave me really guessing. Parts of it were really interesting (I liked her mother's storyline and would've preferred more of that) but all together there was just too much going on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Stolen Dolls (Pretty Little Dolls, #1); Author: Ker Dukey; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Aggghhh for cliffhanger! But this did keep my interest in a disturbing way. Of course I'll have to read the next with that kind of ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Lost Dolls (Pretty Little Dolls, #2); Author: Ker Dukey; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: What a dark and twisted series! This one being quite a bit grittier than the first. I definitely feel like it should've been just one book instead of two. Benny's POV coming in from the beginning would've really helped to rachet up the suspense like it did in the second.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Idea of You; Author: Amanda Prowse; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: A good story but far too long. I liked Lucy and found her so relateable. She was level-headed and not dramatic even while dealing with tough situations. This really would've been a 4 star read had it not been dragged out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lie to Me; Author: Jess Ryder; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Pyschological thriller this was not. More like just standard mystery. It was a tad confusing keeping the timelines and characters straight and it all went on for too long. I did like that the killer wasn't completely obvious but I did figure it out ahead of time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whispers and the Roars; Author: K. Webster; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I don't know how but I did guess that big reveal. I feel quite smug about that. Overall I did find this interesting but it wasn't quite polished enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unprotected; Author: Kelly Sokol; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I am so glad that I'm done. That was depressing as hell. None of the characters were likeable but Lara was the absolute worst. I had zero sympathy for her as she was always complaining about something, being completely self-serving and judgemental. I don't understand the dying father storyline as it really didn't have anything to do with the majority of the book. While I'm being completely nitpicky I'll add that having two good friends named Kathy and Karen was so hard to keep straight. You really couldn't have picked a different name?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Baby dear; Author: Linda Huber; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Interesting premise; a couple who desperately want a baby but can't due to infertility and a couple who become pregnant much to their disappointment. Then the author added a random character named Julie, a mystery involving an overdosed teen and multiple viewpoints. The result was 20% good stuff (I'm looking at you Jeff) and the rest was just too much babble.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wild; Author: K. Webster; Genres: romance; Review: I'm here for the popcorn.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Akumal Bay Beach Wellness Resort; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed at Akumal bay beach for 2 weeks.. How lovely, quiet, friendly. Rooms large and modern. Every room with seaview. We swam with the turtles off the beach, what an experience!!! Food was excellent in the buffet, went to speciality restaurants which were also great. Definitely go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Lodge Hotel Johannesburg Airport Barbara Road; City: Edenvale Greater Johannesburg Gauten; Review: We stayed here for 1 night before our international flight. Great location for airport.. completely secure property.. wonderful staff allowed us a late check out and were very helpful overall. Room was good, clean and comfortable. pool area outside was also nice to sit out. highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spier Hotel; City: Stellenbosch Western Cape; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights in October.. The rooms are lovely, but not much of a view..The hotel itself is fantastic,, staff are very attentive and friendly...Food in the main restaurant in the evening was out of this world,, highly recommend. The buffet breakfast was huge and amazing. The activities you can do here is great.. we went to the owl/eagle sanctuary,, top marks. The rooms are very large and probably the most comfortable bed i have slept in... mini bar excellent and great value... bathroom is luxurious... I have given this place a 5 *; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: We have just got back from our tour of south africa with the radisson being our first hotel..The location was perfect and the rooms are large and clean. The staff very friendly and helpful with booking tours etc. We had breakfast everyday and was great. The pool area was also nice. Plenty of restaurants nearby, and we had some fantastic meals out. Will definitely stay here again. Taxis are very cheap to head off to camps bay/table mountain/Q&A etc. We had a hire car and used it for one day to head to the the cape point but apart from that we took taxis. The parking for our hire car is underground and very safe; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lukimbi Safari Lodge; City: Kruger National Park; Review: This was our 1st safari and maybe we shouldn't of stayed here 1st as our expectations are extremely high now. This place is like heaven on earth..with animals!!!! When you walk down the steps to the lounge/bar area, its breathtaking to see elephants, impalas, hippos etc drinking from the waterhole. The room was stunning, Ive never stayed anywhere so beautiful. Our only regret is that we didn't make the most of the room as we were out on game drives or sleeping because we are old and tired... We should of stayed more than 2 nights.. The food is to die for,,,, Game drives, we had sheldon as our driver who wasn't just a driver but a gentleman and very knowledgeable about everything...Our tracker was A1. 5Stars, 10 out of 10.. I won't go through the list of what we saw on our game drives as you can imagine pretty much everything including the rare black rhino...Amazing I want to come back next year ........ Thanks everyone at lukimbi for such a wonderful memory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central Hotel; City: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire England; Review: Stayed at this hotel when visiting xscape for the day... Read previous reviews and was unsure but we had no problems whatsoever ... Only we did not have a hairdryer in the room and asked when we checked out if their should of been she apologised and said yes... So we will come back to this hotel in future knowing this... She was very apologetic so no problem... Room was not hot, just the right temperature...bathroom clean. price was excellent... Thank you premier inn .....great staff..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unembeza Boutique Lodge Spa; City: Hoedspruit Limpopo Province; Review: We loved our stay at Unembeza lodge.. The room was beautifully decorated, the bathroom was ok. The food was fantastic and tania and tania were wonderfull hosts. We stayed here to recharge between game lodges.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phelwana Game Lodge; City: Hoedspruit Limpopo Province; Review: What a wonderful place to relax and unwind. We stayed in one of the tents overlooking the dam.. We could just sit and watch the hippos, giraffes zebras waterhogs etc..The accommodation was spectacular, air conditioning, beautiful bathroom, massive bed, and great plunge pool. Food was amazing on all accounts... Staff couldn't fault. Would definitely recommend. 5 stars... Thank you .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tshukudu Game Lodge; City: Hoedspruit Limpopo Province; Review: We stayed for 4 days at tshukudu and wished we’d stayed for more. On a very warm welcome arrival we were taken to our room, I was quite shocked at the standard of accommodation for the price. the rooms are large clean and airy with air conditioning. Beds are so comfy and the bathroom again large. Walking out of our room to go to reception we could see zebra and giraffes. Our game drives were exceptional, and we have been to sabi sands!!!!! Rhino, Lions, Crocs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and of course the cheetahs. Cheetahs - Walking with the boys (floppy and hunter) and the female ntombi was my husbands and I most magical experience we have had in our lifetime. They are free to roam on the reserve and they hunt for their own food. On our last day they decided to lie around the pool area. We loved the bird table in front of the veranda at the main lodge and watching the hornbills and waterhogs come to eat. especially seeing the porcupine at night . food was delicious at all meal times. Eating at the boma in the evening was a wonderful experience Well done chefs. Last we have to say a big thank you to our driver David who not like most other lodges that need a tracker as well as a driver, he was perfectly capable of doing both. He made our stay, if possible even more enjoyable with his knowledge of the bush and also his friendly interaction with all the guests. 5 stars …… John the manager was a delight and was always around making sure guests were ok. I would give this lodge 5 star and will definitely return. Thank you everyone at Tshukudu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shindzela Tented Camp; City: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve Kruger National Park; Review: We stayed 4 nights at shindzela and had a lovely time... Food was good and the setting was beautiful...Just the delight of watching elephants etc whilst you enjoy a cup of coffee..Accommodation was good and being a tent you could here the wild at night!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place West London Hayes; City: Hayes Greater London England; Review: We stayed at this hotel on a stay park and fly package.. Excellent value....The rooms were great with all large comfy beds and lots of space....We ate ate the hotel and had a couple of pizzas which were tasty. Would definitely book this hotel on the same package again... Staff were really helpful and friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bella Firenze; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights and enjoyed our stay.. The staff were so helpful with any questions. The rooms was comfortable.. pillows a little hard but that seems to be the same at all the hotels we stayed at on our trip. They do have extra pillows in the wardrobe which are better. Lovely complimentary bottle of wine. nice touch... would definitely recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Albergo Diana; City: Lucca Province of Lucca Tuscany; Review: We stayed here after 2 nights in the sister hotel albergo martino. The rooms are really large and everything was perfect. The decor has been modernised which we thought was nice and bright. The location was excellent for Wandering around lucca.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albergo San Martino; City: Lucca Province of Lucca Tuscany; Review: We stayed here or 2 nights in June.. Charming place and very helpful friendly staff. Rooms were large and comfortable amenities. Close to train station and walking distance to everywhere in Lucca.. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely recommend. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Peterborough Orton Hall Hotel Spa; City: Peterborough Cambridgeshire England; Review: Great one night stay,, great value for money.... Dinner bed and breakfast package....This hotel has a whole lot of history.... and I have to say that to modernise this hotel as other trip advisors have complained about would be a great shame.. It was nice for once to have a property that wasn't modernised to a degree of clinical and the horribly shabby chic.... We found the food wonderful and the staff in the huntley restaurant was a breath of fresh air to find them silver service trained unlike many (young) staff nowadays with the attitude to this is just a job until I go somewhere else!!! Congrats to front of house staff who were all wonderful and friendly... We didn't have time to use the pool and spa but as we will definitely be returning will try next time... The pub that it is the hotel grounds was also great and friendly staff..... I love modern but please don't change this hotel.. The grounds are beautiful and again very natural . We had a great night sleep as the bed was very comfortable.. The toiletries in the bathroom were great, even to the point that I wanted to find out where they were from as I wanted to buy some... ...Thankyou all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grove; City: Cromer Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: We had the bungalow which was just perfect for the 2 of us and our own little courtyard. We had afternoon tea with a couple of friends which was also pleasant.. We had a meal one evening in the restaurant which was nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cochon; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: First - this review is based on a group of us who did a fixed price meal, served family style. About 14 of us sat around a large table. If you have a small group and need to order just a few dishes, please read the other reviews. Okay, that out of the way... Holy cow. Or should I say holy pig. Both the quality and quantity of food was amazing. Let's just say we pretty much hurt ourselves, and even though the desserts were delicious, there was no way we could finish them. Our server (Levin sp?) was a total pro - the right combination of humor and efficiency. He kept the food and drinks flowing without interruption. The ambiance and art work are really fun. We had other versions of the same dishes (like boudin, cracklin's, etc.) around New Orleans during our stay, but they always came up short when compared to Cochon. If you have a big, fun group of hungry people - or a hungry, fun group of big people - do yourself a favor and eat at Cochon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saint Cecilia; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We had a large group that went in for dinner during French Quarter Fest, so the service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry so nobody cared. Everyone liked their food. I had the Fried Chicken, which was really good. But the Confit Wings were truly outstanding. If you're down near the French Market, stop in at Saint Cecilia - it's good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parkway Bakery & Tavern; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This is serious comfort food in a fun, casual atmosphere. The oyster poor boys are only offered on Mon and Wed, which wasn't when we visited. This produced a mild scolding by the order taker, pointing out to me that it's written right on the damn menu. Well, the "damn" was silent, but I felt it anyway. I held back my tears (both from the scolding and also NO OYSTER POOR BOYS) and decided to get the shrimp instead. It was a great second choice. Their poor boys are huge - the half sandwich filled me up. Well, that and a bunch of deep fried pickles, which were tangy, crispy and delicious. I love that they have a self-service bar with all of their sauces. The decor and ambiance is NOLA Casual, which means extra, extra casual. You're going for the food, not a fancy environment. The outdoor seating is mostly long picnic tables. We took extra sandwiches to go for our friends back at our rental house, so I got to sample other flavors later. The smoked alligator sausage, bbq beef, roast beef - everything was delicious. If you're in New Orleans and want to get a legit poor boy, get out to Parkway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willie Mae's Scotch House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: The real deal. We arrived soon after they opened, and there was already a line outside. It took about 30 minutes to get seated. But it was worth it! Even though it's fried chicken, somehow it's lighter than most. The crunch and flavor are perfect. The servers were friendly and helpful, despite dealing with non-stop hordes of hungry people every day. I'm a fan of Ezell's chicken in the Seattle area, but I'd say Willie Maes is better overall. I'd say the spiciness of Willie Mae's falls between Ezell's regular and spicy, but Willie Mae's is lighter and crisper, while Ezell's batter can be quite heavy and crunchy. I also ordered fried okra for my side, which was good too, though in hindsight I probably overdid it on the fried foods that day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saba; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Amazing group lunch! We had a party of around 15 and we had the family style "Saba Table" lunch with lots of dishes. Wow. Isaiah was our server - the epitome of humor and efficiency. He's one of those servers that takes all the drinks orders and special requests without writing them down, then gets them absolutely right, seemingly effortlessly. And the food - it was delicious! The pita bread was soft, with a nice grilled flavor, and came with lots of sauces to try. The breakfast pita sandwiches were so good. Roasted potatoes, same. Everything was great. We all ate an unwise amount of food, and there were still leftovers. The atmosphere was great too, but honestly - I was focused on my friends and all that good food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Plate Diner; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: We stopped in for a late breakfast on a weekday, so it wasn't too busy. I like the homey and humorous decor. Our server was really sassy and fun. I asked her how the coffee was, and she said it was really good, so I ordered it. Later, when she asked how I liked the coffee and I said not so much, I told her that I was from Seattle. She said "well you should have told me that before!" I thought that was pretty funny. But yeah, the coffee is basic restaurant coffee. My omelet was good though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: River City Revival House; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: This was a little hard to find on Google maps - let's just way we got our exercise walking around the block. The sign outside is a bit subtle. But we were glad we found it! The server was friendly, and let us try a couple of beers before we ordered. I had the Cuban sandwich - delicious. My brother had an unreasonable number of chicken wings, but I did help him with a few. They were really good too. The menu is very punny and clever, which I liked. But also, I'm a dad. Overall a fun pub with nice service and good food! If I'm back in Edmonton, I'll go to River City again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Enterprise Rent-A-Car; City: Fenton, MO; Review: My car is subject to the infamous GM ignition recall, so while it sits at the dealer waiting for the part, the dealership had me go to Enterprise for a rental they paid for. No problem at first. The people were friendly, and assured me that the car's damage would be covered by the dealership should anything happen to it (not that I wreck cars, but this is important). I left and drove the car for a week or two before the CEL came on. This time it was a different story. When I called to ask what to do, I could barely hear the guy on the other end, so I couldn't figure out what the plan was. That's not their fault, and I did figure out that I was I drop off the car after work (I get off at 5, they close at 6) and we'd go from there. When I got there after work, I was served by someone I can only very politely describe as a douchebag. His whole attitude was condescending and self-righteous. We went out to my car and he pointed out the scratches on it, scratches that were there when I got it, and I had the proof in the photos on my phone, which I took when I got the car (I don't trust anyone, sorry). This seemed irrelevant and he just said it'd be in the contract if the scratches were there before. Number one, I have photographic proof that they were, and number two, didn't they tell me before, when I got the car, that the dealership would cover the damage? Why are you pointing it out to me then? Is this some kind of guilt-tripping for imaginary damage I didn't do? Then he went back inside. He never said, "Follow me", or "I'll see you inside", whatever. He just told me to finish getting my stuff out of the car. I did what I could (he had the keys, so I couldn't get my stuff out of the trunk) and waited in the rainy weather. And waited. Eventually he calls me from the building and asks if I still want the replacement car while suppressing giggles. Yes, I do, you just left me out here. Don't know why that's so hilarious. Then while we go over the replacement car, he mentions to me that the car I returned had a quarter-tank of gas. I asked what my options were; he told me either fill it up RIGHT NOW or pay to have it filled by them for a higher price when my other car comes back. Oh, and they close in ten minutes (so, you know....hurry up). I felt trapped because I'm broke right now, and had about fifteen dollars in my bank account, total. I was totally upset about what to do (the fifty dollars he'd guessed they'd charge me when I brought the car back is something I just can't afford), so I ended up calling a friend for a quick money transfer while he made no attempt; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vivianos Festa Italiano; City: Fenton, MO; Review: This place is fantastic. The groceries can be a bit pricey, but they're local, artisan things you can't find anywhere else. I love the gelato they bring in from Gelato di Riso. Also their frozen stuffed pasta can't be beat. It's the only place I know where I can get things like imported rosewater - that is, the only place where walking in in my Star Wars T-shirts and Vans doesn't get me dirty looks down the noses of the other customers and staff. I usually get pasta con broccoli, tortellini, the calabrese (healthy yum!!), the minestrone (another healthy yum - I don't know how they make such a fantastic soup whereas every other version I've had tastes pre-digested), or cheese ravioli with red sauce. I love the veggie sandwich for lunch - another thing in which every other restaurant's version is terrible, but Viviano's makes it absolutely wonderful. Tiramisu is outstanding for dessert and totally makes up for all that healthy stuff I ate before. I get a ghiaccio now and then; very good. I prefer the almond flavor although I'm not sure if it's still available. Employees are always very friendly. The owner is a great guy, always happy to see you. Also if you get a soup to go they wrap it up very carefully to make sure it doesn't spill in the car; as someone who regularly brings soup home I can tell you that this is a big plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panda; City: Fenton, MO; Review: A tiny place in a shopping center. Doesn't look like much - probably scares a few away, honestly, appearances are not Panda's strong suit. But some of the best egg drop soup I've ever had and shrimp with garlic sauce and a drink for seven bucks altogether? I don't have cause to complain. Occasionally the owners will argue loudly in Chinese and you get to listen in - you have to, you're sitting right there. I just play on my phone and pretend I don't hear anything. Their Singapore noodles are spiced perfectly, although lately I've found myself leaning more towards the aforementioned shrimp with garlic sauce. It's not goopy, over-sweet, or over-spicy like it can be at other places. Spread out over white rice and you're set to eat for two days. If you eat in, you can package up your leftovers yourself at the shelf in the middle of the dining area. The only other downside is that they don't have a website where you can view the menu, so be sure to go and pick out your favorite things after you've tried it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steak ’n Shake; City: Fenton, MO; Review: The food was okay, not outstanding, not horrible. What really got me, though, was standing at the checkout counter near the kitchen waiting to pay. I managed to get a look at the kitchen's floor. Apparently cleanliness and keeping food and trash off the floor is not their strong suit. It looked like a tornado had been through it. Napkins, lettuce, etc. littered it in every square foot of space. I used to work at the world's seediest fast food joint, and it was never that bad. If it was just okay food, I'd probably have no issue going back for a fast, cheap meal, but I don't feel comfortable going back to a place that seemed so dirty in the kitchen.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ulta Beauty; City: Fenton, MO; Review: I go here for my facials and haircuts. Jenna and Alisha are fantastic. Unlike other estheticians, Jenna is so friendly, but doesn't try to converse with you during the entire treatment if she picks up that you'd rather be quiet. She lets you know what she's doing as she does it, makes sure you're doing okay, etc. but doesn't bog you down with asking you a million questions about your life and your opinions while you're trying to relax. This is a HUGE plus. She doesn't ignore you, either, by just plopping you in the chair and getting started, as I've heard some estheticians do. Also you get an arm massage during the facial...I'm starting to sigh, literally, right now, just thinking about it. Alisha always somehow figures out what I want to do with my hair even though I have the explaining ability of a five-year-old. She also lets me know what condition my hair is in. I didn't get my hair cut for what was probably several years and Alisha cleaned it up without any problem. I used to think that if your hair was long, it didn't make any difference if you had it cut regularly; was I ever wrong. My hair looks so much better for Alisha's skill and tips. The only downside is the fact that during sales a lot of the best brands are excluded. I don't mind the prices all that much; it's high-quality stuff, and they do carry the regular, less expensive brands as well. However if you're a Rewards member it really pays off, especially if you get salon treatments there regularly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thrive Abortion Information & Women's Medical Clinic; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: This is an anti-abortion scare group. Don't let them fool you - just look at the "abortion health and safety checklist", with warnings of complications - including "emotional complications" - and reminders to check and make sure that your abortion provider has no previous lawsuits, and that you "know about fetal development". They offer ultrasounds and adoption referrals, but not abortions. They also don't provide any contraceptives.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lauries Shoes; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Came in with my parents since my dad needed special diabetic shoes. The outstandingly pushy saleswoman would not leave each one of us alone until we EACH left with a new pair of shoes. I put her off twice but she more or less ignored me and kept insisting, and I ended up paying $120 for a pair of ill-fitting (the saleswoman assured me they were "supposed to" fit that way) no-slip shoes for work that hurt my feet so badly I only wore them once. She also threw my old, comfortable shoes away. Thanks a lot. Will not visit again with such demanding salespeople and such uncomfortable shoes - that you can't return if there's so much as a hint of your ever having worn them, by the way.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; City: Maplewood, MO; Review: It has been FOUR MONTHS since we naively entered this establishment and handed over our money for contacts and glasses that didn't work, and then, once returned and promised a working set, never received. Last time I was told we'd get a refund check in the mail which never arrived. Luckily my lawyer works pro-bono, but I can't describe the headache of having to CONTACT A LAWYER to get a refund on something I never got. If I never see this place again, I'll consider it a blessing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; City: Maplewood, MO; Review: Update: received several communications from customer service reps after posting my review (that's what it takes, huh?) asking me for info and promising to get me into contact with the "District Manager" - an evidently mysterious, shadowy entity who may or may not actually exist, judging by the evidence I've seen. At any rate, I've never heard from this person, nor, at this point, do I ever expect to. So I've written to my lawyer and also shooting off a complaint to the state Attorney General. It's now been over four months since our initial, unhappy appointment with a surly optometrist who managed to bungle both our prescriptions and refused to refund us for her shoddy "service". I paid for contacts that didn't fit (they literally fell out of my eyes) and never got them replaced and was told that since I opened the box and used them, I could not get a refund (silly me, trusting a doctor to give me the correct Rx. Obviously, I should've known to get a second opinion before I used them!). Ordered two pairs of glasses for my fiance - they were so messed up we returned them twice, asked for a refund, never got it. Eventually I was promised a check in the mail for a PARTIAL refund (oh God, but whatever) that, surprise, never arrived. Speaking to a customer service rep got me the answer that my fiance, not I, needed to call for a replacement check, even though I called initially to get the first never-received check, since the glasses were his prescription. But I paid for them. The card I paid with is in my name. Irrelevant, apparently. A scheme to get me to give up, I suppose. In the meantime, I've made God knows how many phone calls, explained the situation EVERY time as though they'd never heard of me before, was promised a call back I never got. Wrote emails that were supposed to be forwarded to someone else who either never got them or didn't care to reply. So that's how I got to where I am now. Dear God, America's Best, I just want to get you out of my life without you keeping $300 I paid for items I never got. Is that too much to ask?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar; City: St. Louis, MO; Review: Ridiculously slow service and terrible food quality. We waited an eternity just for drinks. We've both worked food service before and don't like to complain, but it's just like nobody there cares. When I got my steak, which was easily one of the worst cuts of meat I have ever been served in my life, I cut it open and it was raw in the middle. Like, completely uncooked. I showed it to the waitress, and she was like, "Oh, okay." Like this was something that happened on the regular. She took my disgusting, chewy steak back, they threw it back on the grill, she brings it back out to me, and I cut back into it and it's still very undercooked, but whatever, we've already been here way too long due to the incredibly slow, disinterested service, and we just wanted to get out. I choked down the edible part of my half-cooked, half-sinew steak, leaving much of it on the plate, and we suffered while waiting for a server's attention so we could pay our bill. In the meantime, I witnessed a server wordlessly set a high chair in front of a table with a baby without looking at anyone and then just walk away quickly, as though they were irritated. Never again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Cat in the Hat Song Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Seuss Page; Review: Have loved this as a youth and still enjoying the joy of cat and his friends with my grandchildren today; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back: Green Back Book (Dr Seuss - Green Back Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Seuss Page; Review: Have loved this as a youth and still enjoying the joy of cat and his friends with my grandchildren today; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frog Went A-Courtin'; Author: John Langstaff; Review: This was a song/ poem my grandmother learmed in the 1920's and used to sing to us as children...got this as a gift for my sister...we both loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Woodsmall Page; Review: I really enjoy this writer and her lovely wisdoms...gotit to share with my adult dayghters...carrying on traditions i hope :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Homesick Texan Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Fain Page; Review: My Texan son moved up north and really got a kick out of this, I have not personally seen it yet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raggedy Ann Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Johnny Gruelle Page; Review: was in great shape and am really pleased withit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rebirth of America; Author: Nancy Leigh DeMoss; Review: Really enjoyed this and bought 4 more; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Aerosoles Women's Branchlet; Brand: ; Review: sandals look cute and feel good. I do lots of hiking, so my feet are a bit wider that regular size, but sandals feel great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Branchlet; Brand: ; Review: sandals look cute and feel good. I do lots of hiking, so my feet are a bit wider that regular size, but sandals feel great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarrago Metallic Shoe Cream - 1.7 Ounces; Brand: Tarrago; Review: I have lovely light silver ballet shoes and they have some scratches. Finally i find shoes cream that matches my shoes and can cover all spots and discoloration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lollipop's Fashion Casual Slim Long Sleeve Striped New Shirt Blouses; Brand: uxcell; Review: I am 5.10. Fits perfectly. A bit smaller that on model, but it is OK.For$ 9.99 I can say it it perfect. I wish they will have red color too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Women's Ice Maiden II Slip Winter Boot; Brand: ; Review: Boots are great and seller send then very fast but they run small; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maidenform Women's Custom Lift Tailored Satin Demi Bra; Brand: ; Review: Love this bra! Very comfy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia CZ Vintage Milgrain Eternity Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: Very nice ring , but its too thick . I can not close my fingers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metal Factory 3.50MM Sterling Silver 925 Cubic Zirconia CZ Eternity Engagement Wedding Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: Will buy again! Very pretty ring!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WearAll Plus Size Women's Strappy Swing Vest Top; Brand: WearAll; Review: too short!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Strap Rose Skull Check Spicy Boom Print Swing Dress; Brand: Forever; Review: Lovely Shirt /dress!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: May&Maya Women's Low V-Neck and Low V-Back Maxi Dress; Brand: May&Maya; Review: Very small!!!!I ordered 3 size bigger. Still small!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marika Women's Audrey Tummy Control Long Pants; Brand: Marika; Review: Just perfect! Finally yoga pants for long leg people for reasonable price! Going to order another pair. Love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Drop Box: Three Stories about Sacrifice (Adventures in Odyssey); Author: Visit Amazon's AIO Team Page; Review: Random episodes put together on one sample disc. Korean accents were appalling. Could not get through it due to the annoying fake accents. I'm korean and I found it almost embarrassing. Why couldn't Focus on the Family just have the voice actors speak in regular proper English?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Frozen Reindeers are Better than People (Disney Frozen); Author: Disney Book Group; Review: Very cute book especially with the attached antlers that end up over each characters head as you turn the page. Very random story though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Discovery Kids Dinosaurs Rumble Sound Book (Discovery 10 Button); Author: Visit Amazon's Parragon Books Page; Review: Good sounds and nice pictures!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smiley Dinosaur Tattoos (Dover Tattoos); Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Whelon Page; Review: Cute but rubbed right off.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Slow Cooker Paleo Meals To Go: Simple and Delicious Cook Ahead Meals For Busy People (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, &; Author: Jennie Sayler; Review: Pictures are in black and white and it feels more like a magazine than an actual book. Although the recipes look great and are worth a read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Paderno World Cuisine Onion Blossom Cutter; Brand: Paderno World Cuisine; Review: This is perfect for making blooming onions. It has more blades than an apple cutter, so it creates smaller wedges. So glad I purchased this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Breader Bowl- All-in-One Mess Free Batter Breading at Home or On-the-Go; Brand: Cook's Choice; Review: This is really good for battering all kinds of foods.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Bakers Blade; Brand: Wilton; Review: This gets the job done in a fraction of the time of using a regular spoon to scrape out a bowl. It covers a wide area. Love it so much I recently bought a spare one. Definitely recommend this. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Bakers Blade; Brand: Wilton; Review: This gets the job done in a fraction of the time of using a regular spoon to scrape out a bowl. It covers a wide area. Love it so much I recently bought a spare one. Definitely recommend this. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Heart's Delight Pass Along Poem Wooden Plate, 11-3/8-Inch; Brand: Your Heart's Delight; Review: I really like because this plate is wooden. I searched for a pass-along plate for a while before finding this one and this one caught my eye because of the wording on it and it was definitely different since it was wooden. Although it is shallow, it will serve the purpose for which I intend for it to be used. Very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Dutch Angled Pot Rack Hooks, Oiled Bronze, Set of 4; Brand: Old Dutch; Review: These are longer than the hooks that came with my pot rack and I am able to use them for the things that I need to hang a little lower. Very satisfied with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Expandable Lasagna Lugger, Double Casserole Carrier for Potluck Parties, Picnics, Tailgates - Fits two 9"x13" Casserole; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: So happy that this can be expanded to carry more than just a 9x13 dish. Being able to use the top portion as well as the bottom is very helpful. Glad I found this product on Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Cat Metal Trivet with Feet for Kitchen or Dining Table - Cast Iron - 5.6-Inches Across; Brand: Cara's Casa; Review: As a cat lover, I had to have this trivet. It is the perfect size for my smaller pots. When not in use, I have it on display. I truly love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellemain Thermal Slow Cooker Carrying Bag (M) For the Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget Slow Cooker, 6-Quart Model 33969A; Brand: Bellemain; Review: This is a very nice thermal carrying bag, but, beware...It would not fit my 7 quart oval crock pot. I ordered it 3 times in the hopes that they were just sending the wrong size. However, it never would fit it. Was just not large enough.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Temp-tations Carved Old World Set of 4 Mini Oval Covered Casseroles, Black; Brand: Temptations; Review: Love the oval shape and the color is a very deep green.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Temp-tations Old World 2qt Covered Rooster Set, Black; Brand: Temptations; Review: Adorable! I use mine for a candy dish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KC165OHGAA Pasta Scoop Colander, Green Apple; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: Love the size and color of this colander. Works great for large portions. The lip on the end is perfect for hanging onto the side of a bowl when you need to strain something.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Instruments 10940-GREEN Retro Round Metal Wall Clock, 9-1/2", Green; Brand: Infinity Instruments; Review: Cool retro looking clock. I am a clock fanatic, especially for vintage. Although this is not truely vintage, it looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree with Blanket 24" Tall (Non-Musical); Brand: Peanuts; Review: Didn't come with all contents.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Calphalon 1932340 Classic Nonstick Omelet Fry Pan with Cover, 12 Inch, Grey; Brand: Calphalon; Review: Love all the Calphalon with the nonstick and measurements etched on the inside. The strainer and pour spouts are an absolute plus. Bought when this was a Lightning Deal and am so happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Coven Conspiracy; Author: Visit Amazon's Youngblood Hawke Page; Review: When this book got to the gang rape she could not remember I could not continue reading, and had to set it a side, the only nice thing is it was free.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Prydain Chronicles; Author: Visit Amazon's Lloyd Alexander Page; Review: I first saw the Black Caldron and wanted to read the book. To my surprise there were 5 books but I eventually got my hands on them. This book was a surprise I suggest it be read after reading the rest or you have all these characters who's parts in the books you can't even guess at. Lloyd Alexander has other books as well all very enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Baltimore Catechism: (Forgotten Books); Author: Third Council of Baltimore; Review: The Baltimore Catchecism has been replaced by a much more informative book but this was the book I learned from and it has special meaning to me as well as memories of wise teachers. It is good for anyone who wishes to know a little more about the Catholic Faith.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Island of Dr Moreau (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's H.G. Wells Page; Review: Lucy M Montgomery is a great writer for all ages, although she wrote her stories years ago she is still relevant. Ann's House of dreams is the beginning of Ann's new life as a married Adult. Ms Montgomery gave Ann many new beginnings, an orphan who comes into a new and loving home, a young adult learning to be and then teaching and then a mother of children of her own. I met her story on TV and have been grateful ever since.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Limits of Power (Paladin's Legacy); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Moon Page; Review: I as not disappointed. I am in a wonder how miss Moon has managed this this series she has seven books in it now. The read is constituent and griping I was glad I had the time to dedicate. I finished this book in 3 days. I hope the last will not take so long for me to get my hands on but it is worth the weight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jews; Author: Visit Amazon's Hilaire Belloc Page; Review: An amaizing perception of reality. The problems we have now are the same ones he is writing about. A wonderful, clear vision of true history that puts the history writen by the victors to much shame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jews - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Hilaire Belloc Page; Review: An amaizing perception of reality. The problems we have now are the same ones he is writing about. A wonderful, clear vision of true history that puts the history writen by the victors to much shame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics); Author: Emily Bronte; Review: I bought the immersion version, I have discovered that I get more from hearing as I read and that reading as I hear brings me much more under standing. I have enjoyed the kindle program that allows text to be read aloud and wish my iPad, Mac, and phone would also, now I double wish they would also. My pleasure in 're-reading Jane Eyre was tripled with the professional narration.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time of the Ghost; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Wynne Jones Page; Review: Diana can make suspense last to the end of the book. I believe this was considered an "adult" book but all of Dianna Wynne Jones Books are Adult in that all ages can read them and enjoy them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norby and the Lost Princess; Author: Isaac Asimov; Review: I enjoyed the nonsense tale very much and want to read another. Wonderful plays on words and actions, and such.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH; Author: WILLIAM L. SHIRER; Review: Was remiss in on the German Problem he ignored that in his final comments. This great history scrubbed of personal opinions shows clearly it is a Human Problem that leads to such great Evil,. Today we face the rise of Islam World Wide, people are flocking to its embrace ignoring the future consequences just as people flocked to Hitler, the hope to avoid the pain that Islam is bringing just as so many Germans tried to avoid the pain that IHitler brought. I learned that about myself as well,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mein Kampf extended edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Adolf Hitler Page; Review: Hitler and Mohammad have a lot in common add the Rise And Fall of the Third Reith and see what Islam is doing to the world as the world welcomed hitler so again history is repeating itself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joshua's Family: The Long-Awaited Prequel to the Bestselling Joshua; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph F. Girzone Page; Review: Joseph Girzone wrote about a Christ who comes to live his life over again in "modern" times. It is watered down, and Joshua and his family are wimpy. I enjoy his writing as much as I do a good fairy tale, I do not consider it very useful for understanding the Christian Faith.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Priestblock 25487: A Memior of Dachau; Author: Mr. Jean Bernard; Review: We are all arcade of pain, the author too but he bore it in a matter of fact way and in he forgave.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon's Egg (Brightmoon); Author: Visit Amazon's Pauline M. Ross Page; Review: I don't like buying books that preach fornication . The author Can write a griping story but it appears she believes in sex with any one and the next book in the series has a young teen being propositioned to prostitute herself for the good of the community and being pressured by her mother to do it. Not that I am against the of paying prostitutes, the teen would have been well paid. I figure the filthy job of serving sex should earn big money, but it isn't a mentally healthy job, any more than it is a morally good act. And in addition a lot of us have trouble even with this kind of "soft" pornography. I regret such a good story teller wastes her talent telling cheep stories.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Corner Shop; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth. Cadell Page; Review: Is delightful, she uses a very dry straight forward humor to tell a mystery and she gives it a very unexpected ending. I used the it submergion program and the narrator Helen Taylor was also delightful in her performance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For All Eternity; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Cullman Page; Review: The plot is a good one, most of the chapters interesting is a little draging but the drooling over body parts spoils it. I shall be avoiding this author for fear of more of the same or worse. I wish I could return the book along with others I have accidently and ignoratly acquires of the same type.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Copan Page; Review: No but we are. In this book the a author clearly shows the real problem is muddy human thinking and excuses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Relativism: The New Dictatorship and What to Do about It; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Stefanick Page; Review: Making relativism the law of the land negates the so-called universal moral truths. Relativism refuses freedom to everyone, when relativism rules I have no right to believe anything some one else doesn't believe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KOHLER K-3369-4-NA Staccato Double-Basin Self-Rimming Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel; Brand: Kohler; Review: This sink is beautiful! Rounded edges, curves, polished, just really eye capturing. You should appreciate it, then buy a different sink! I've had mine a week, and I'm paying to have it replaced. It is a top mounted sink with rounded edges, with the faucet and dishwasher vent mounted at the highest point of the curve. While this LOOKS nice, half of the water that makes it to the top gets funneled towards your countertop! Especially bad is the dishwaer vent, seems like all of it's water goes to the counter on my sink and I have to put a towel there for every load of dishes. The center sink divider is flat with the top of the sink. Two problems, the water pools there so it water stains. Secondly, if you overflow one side, it has NO opportunity to go into the other sink, instead, overflow pours onto the countertop and the FLOOR. The sink bottoms are completely flat. The water pools there and you have to wipe the sink clean EVERY time you use the sink or waterspots form. You end up telling everyone to use paper plates, or at least trying to use only one side of the sink! The sound proofing is a few patches, and not as good as you think the price would suggest. Does not clamp well to the countertop, had to use extra sealer to ensure it was water tight. And be careful with one more thing: the dishwasher vent is on the right. If your DW is on the left like mine, you have to extend or replace the hoses to reach. Choose a different sink. I am removing this one and replacing with a real sink, not a work of art.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Watts Inline Water Filter 20,000 gallon Capacity- Inline Filter for refrigerator, Ice Maker, Under Sink, and Reduces Bad Taste,; Brand: Watts Premier; Review: I installed one of these at my daughters house and it worked so well that when I got home, I ordered one for myself. We decided to attach it to the cold side of the kitchen faucet since that's where we want to get our drinking water and didn't want to put in a dedicated tap. Good-bye Britta pitcher! This filter gives great flow rate, and great water. VERY happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-4639-58 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Round-front Toilet Seat, Thunder Grey; Brand: Kohler; Review: Returned. Angle of seat wrong. Went with Wayfair soft close.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mayfair 48SLOWA 000/848SLOWA 000 Molded Wood Toilet Seat featuring Whisper-Close, Easy Clean & Change Hinges and STA-TITE Seat Fastening; Brand: Mayfair; Review: One thing you should know: These are wood (of some type), and so they will seem cold for a few seconds. Updated after 6months: I now literally HATE these seats. Men beware. These seat sit much higher than other seats. There is much more gap. There is now pee that has to be cleaned up every day from the front of both toilets. So just be aware of the issue. If you always stand up, no problem. If you have anyone older, or boys in the house, you'll hate them too.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-4636-7 Cachet Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Elongated Toilet Seat, Black Black; Brand: Kohler; Review: Returned. Angle of seat wrong. Went with Wayfair soft close.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Salsbury Industries 4850D-MOC Deluxe Rural Mailbox, Mocha; Brand: Salsbury Industries; Review: Strongly made, high quality. The Pewter color is more black than grey. But the 'silver' color stills shows. It was exactly what we wanted. Even flag seems to be high quality and is very smooth. There are a number of square holes in base to allow for carriage bolts to be used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Pure 16x25x1 MERV 14 Pleated AC Furnace Air Filters, Box of 6; Brand: Nordic Pure; Review: Seems to work perfectly. Great airflow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOOLSUN 5-watt GU10 LED COB Flood Bulb, 5000K Cool White, Dimmable, 90° Beam Spread, 50-watt Equivalent, 500 lumens, CRI; Brand: GOOLSUN; Review: These were bought for a 3 bulb fixture in my bathroom. I chose the 4000k bulbs to replace halogens. I feel the color of these bulbs is perfect in a bathroom. The color is correct for makeup and color correctness. Quality is ceramic with metal cooling fins, and a fairly polished metal ring. The light is mostly in the 90degree shape, but there is also light scatter so it's not harsh. They are, in my opinion, beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rodgers: More Victory at Sea; Brand: Richard Rodgers; Review: Authentic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pharaohization! The Best Of Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs; Brand: Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs; Review: On the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Andy Williams,Moon River: The Very Best Of Andy Williams,Columbia / Legacy,5815638,Pop,Pop Vocals,Compilation,Vocal,Vocals,Easy Listening,Recorded Music - Rock & Pop,Rock; Brand: Andy Williams; Review: excellent music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wall; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: 1 Good Song; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We're Not Gonna Take It; Brand: Twisted Sister; Review: 1 good song; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Very Best of Kyu Sakamoto; Brand: Sakamoto Kyu; Review: Good shipping & price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Norpro Decorative Cup Warmer (5569); Brand: Norpro; Review: Received this as a gift. It is fantastic. In fact I'm buying another one today. I have other warmers and they don't keep your coffee hot, not enough wattage. I like my coffee HOT. (Note to manufacturer: I promise not to sue you for keeping my coffee hot like some Micky D's customers do); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Toilet Brush Replacement Head; Brand: OXO; Review: Just ordered one for the other bathroom. Sturdy and handy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid - Servin Saver White Mixing Pitcher 2 Qt, Plastic [4 3/4" Dia] (Single Unit, White Color); Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: Perfect. So easy to use. Works great dissolving sugar for my hummers (the little pigs). Gets used a couple times a day when they're around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EWEI'S HomeWares 145 Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Rack; Brand: EWEI'S HomeWares; Review: Love that you can raise up either side high enough to put shirts on a hanger. Would give give 5 stars if it was a tad wider.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norpro 5569 Decorative Cup Warmer; Brand: Norpro; Review: I got one of these as a gift a couple of years ago and it's fantastic. I use it daily. I bought another one myself for a different location. Now I'm buying this 2 pack because I dropped one on a really hard surface and broke it. My bad! I want my coffee hot not warm. This has 24 watts whereas many only have 17 watts. You won't be disappointed with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wellness Carafe (2.3 Litres); Brand: Wellness; Review: We have used our carafe for 7-8+ years. Works as well as the day we got it. We change the filter every 40 gallons as they suggest. When the grandchildren were little they called it "yummy water". That kinda says it all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HOST Freeze Cooling Wine Glass, Set of 4; Brand: HOST; Review: My daughter had these so I bought 4 for myself. Really like them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Darth Vader and Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Brown Page; Review: My son-in-law's a Darth Vadar fan. So we bought this and the Vader and little princess book for him. Jeffrey Brown is talented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vader's Little Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Brown Page; Review: My son-in-law's a Darth Vadar fan. So we bought this and the Vader and son book for him. I personally loved the art and sayings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gardens of Delight: A Pop-Up Anthology of Romantic Verse & Paper Flowers; Author: Keith Moseley; Review: I bought this for my mother in law for mothers day. She loves flowers and poetry so I killed 2 birds w/1 stone. Came promptly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Queen : A Retelling of the Fairy Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Hans Christian Andersen Page; Review: love Pop-ups, try to buy one every year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Queen (Everyman's Library Children's Classics Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Hans Christian Andersen Page; Review: love Pop-ups, try to buy one every year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen: A Pop-Up Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Reinhart Page; Review: I love pop-ups and I collect them. I do expect to get a pristine book. This was my second book, this one also has a dent in it on the binder. I was not going to return it. That is what happens when you buy sight unseen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DIVORCE: Think Financially, Not Emotionally® Volume II: What Women Need To Know About Securing Their Financial Future Before,; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey A. Landers Page; Review: very good advice, but it boils down to what the ex is willing to admit what you were worth, in my case, nothing. So women I would immediately put yourself first, don't ever think it will NOT happen to you. I thought that for 35 years. lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divorce: Think Financially, Not Emotionally: What Women Need To Know About Securing Their Financial Future Before,; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey A. Landers Page; Review: very good advice, but it boils down to what the ex is willing to admit what you were worth, in my case, nothing. So women I would immediately put yourself first, don't ever think it will NOT happen to you. I thought that for 35 years. lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kaytee Multi-Level Habitat w/Removable Casters, 24" x 24" x 41.5"; Brand: Kaytee; Review: I'm so glad that I didn't listen to the reviews. I am very pleased with this cage for my ferret. It is very sturdy and the doors shut very well which makes it almost impossible for my ferret to escape. However I did give it 4 stars because the slide and hammock are very cheap feeling but my ferret doesn't use the slide anyways and I already purchased a better hammock so these complaints don't really effect me much. The holes are plenty big for my ferret to go threw and there is plenty of room for her to play. The bottom is perfect size. I am able to have a litter pan and her food on the bottom with plenty of room for her to still walk around. My only suggestion is that you don't put the hammock on the top like it shows in the picture. I did and my ferret was getting comfy in her bed and fell off the side all the way to the bottom. She did not get hurt but I wasn't going to take the chance again so I moved it down a story and it works great. Overall this is a great cage and the price is outstanding. I got it for $88 and free shipping. The exact cage at my local pet store was $179.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marshall Pet Products Pop-N-Play Ferret Ball Pit Toy; Brand: Marshall Pet Products; Review: It is alot smaller than you think and it's not very sturdy. My ferret has fun for about 30 seconds and within that 30 seconds I have to put it back up right about 10 times because if she jumps around at all in it (which most ferrets will when they have a bunch of balls) then it falls over and the balls go everywhere. Not worth the money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Petnation Port-A-Crate Indoor and Outdoor Home for Pets; Brand: Petnation; Review: I bought this kennel for camping and I have to say it is Awesome! I have a 20 pound dog and he has plenty of room. I could probably fit 3 of him in it. The quality is way better than I imagined and it's easy to set up and take down. This kennel is for a crate trained dog though because if your dog is not used to being confined then I don't think it would be very hard for him to scratch through the mesh door. However if your dog is trained and will not try getting out then it is perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marshall Ferret Litter, Bag; Brand: Marshall Pet Products; Review: I'm not a fan of the "barn" smell or "wood" smell that you normally get when you buy litter. This however does not have a smell which I love! It absorbs well. I needed to save some money so I started buying some "paper" product from walmart. Let's just say after a week of smelling my ferret waste, I went back to this bedding. I'll never use anything else again. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marshall Ferret Bi-Odor; Brand: Marshall Pet Products; Review: This mixed with the marshal ferret litter works wonders!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marshall 8-Ounce Ferret Aloe Vera Shampoo; Brand: Marshall Pet Products; Review: The smell is very strong; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: I have a mini aussie and this is too small for him. He's 20 pounds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marshall Ferret Litter, Bag; Brand: Marshall Pet Products; Review: I'm not a fan of the "barn" smell or "wood" smell that you normally get when you buy litter. This however does not have a smell which I love! It absorbs well. I needed to save some money so I started buying some "paper" product from walmart. Let's just say after a week of smelling my ferret waste, I went back to this bedding. I'll never use anything else again. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: I have a mini aussie and this is too small for him. He's 20 pounds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Custom Engraved Stainless Steel with Enamel Pet I.D. Tag - Medium Dog; Brand: Cafe La Pooch; Review: Fast shipping Great quality Super cute on my dogs!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Custom Engraved - Small Tag; Brand: Cafe La Pooch; Review: Great quality Fast shipping Super cute (Fits my mini aussie perfect); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferret Nation & Critter Nation Accessories | Fun Accessories to Enhance Your Small Animal Cage; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: My ferret loves this. We put little balls in it and she goes in there and plays. She also sleeps in there. Great purchase. Keeps her busy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OxGord Rechargeable Waterproof LCD 100LV Shock Remote Training Collar, 330 yd; Brand: Paws & Pals; Review: Stopped working within 3 weeks; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JW Pet Company Clean Cup Feeder and Water Cup Bird Accessory; Brand: Petmate; Review: Great but often comes loose and I need to tighten it but overall works good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise 4 by 13-Inch Knots Block Chewing Toy, Medium; Brand: Paradise; Review: My cockatiel go nuts over this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaytee Avian Forage-N-Play Ladder; Brand: Kaytee; Review: Very cute. My cockatiel loves it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Harvest P-84136 Chewable Perch for Cockatiels/Parakeets/Caged Birds, 1.76-Ounce; Brand: Wild Harvest; Review: Nice but often gets loose and I need to tighten.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NOMOYPET Clamp Lamp Fixture for Reptiles. Adjustable Habitat Lighting & Heat Lamps Holder Stand; Brand: NOMOYPET; Review: Works good for my aquarium; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoo Med Habba Hut, Giant; Brand: Zoo Med; Review: Cut this in half cause it's bigger than expected but once I cut it in half it fits in my 20 gal tank. Now instead of one I have 2. Good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW Pet Company Insight Wood Perch Bird Accessory; Brand: JW Pet; Review: These are ok but sometimes come loose and I have to tighten them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HDP IMS Premium Pressed Rawhide Bone 6.5" Pack; Brand: HDP; Review: My dogs live them. Lasted longer than normal raw hide bones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Final Arrangements (Ginger Barnes Main Line Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Huston Murray Page; Review: Well written with many different suspects. Had- for me- a surprise ending. Really liked this book and would read again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost of Blackwood Lane; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Enslen Page; Review: very good book - holds your attention.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Different Devils (Hetta Coffey) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Jinx Schwartz Page; Review: Really like all the Hetta Coffey books. Well written and adventurous, they also give good descriptions of the various locations and elements.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blanche on the Lam (Crime, Penguin); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Neely Page; Review: Blanche has a pretty jaded view of white people, but one cannot blame her because of the way she has been treated. Surprise ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haunted Hijinks (An Agnes Barton Paranormal Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Johns Page; Review: Good characters and writing. Funny but believable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Gravy (A We Sisters Three Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa F. Miller Page; Review: Good writing and plot as well as characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trudy, Madly, Deeply (A Working Stiffs Mystery) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Wendy Delaney Page; Review: Good reading and surprise ending. Great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Blue-Eyed Angels; Author: Ms. Jen Blood; Review: I liked it very much but did not like the fact that it ended with a mystery, not answering some questions. Leaves you hanging. Would read more of this author, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boat House Secret (Jenessa Jones Mysteries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Burroughs Page; Review: Good reading. Characters are true to life. Was a little disappointed with choice of beau for main character, but everything pointed that way. Very surprised with the killer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malevolent (Shaye Archer Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jana DeLeon Page; Review: Wow - what a story! Really draws one in and wanting to know more about main character. Can't wait for next book. Again the killer is a real surprise. did not expect it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hummingbird Wizard (The Annie Szabo Mystery Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Blevins Page; Review: Really did not hold my attention. Well written but rambled off on other matters too much. Got lost often.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: New York Minute (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spun (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AmazonBasics Executive Stylus for Touchscreen Devices - Blue; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: These are by far the best of show in my estimation...worth every dollar...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bargains Depot Capacitive Stylus/Styli 2-in-1 Universal Touch Screen Pen for All Touch Screen Tablets; Brand: Bargains Depot; Review: Seem to wear quickly...but the price is right; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stylish and Functional Hard EVA Carrying Case for iPod / MP3 / Earphones / Zipper / 2 Mesh Pockets; Brand: AirBuds; Review: This case is perfect to carry my new tiny shuffle!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Green (4th Generation); Brand: Apple; Review: Love my new shuffle...my second; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RunCase Running Armband for iPod Shuffle 4th Generation (4G); Brand: RunCase; Review: Just what needed for my walks...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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