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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SlimMe Stellina High Waist Shaping Thong Shapewear; Brand: ; Review: I ordered this in 2 colors. The fit was good, just not nearly the control had hoped for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Adventure Seeker Two-Strap Sandal (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: I ordered these shoes for my grandson in a 6 toddler! When they arrived, the sticker said 6 TODDLER! When I opened the box, the shoe was huge and fit MY foot. The only good factor was that Amazon immediately put the money I spent back on my card without hesitation! Thanks Amazon!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chiffon Casual Poncho in Variety of Prints, One Size for XS-XL, Style#PN-02; Brand: Up2date Fashion; Review: I ordered this in two colors. Very fashionable and lightweight. Perfect for spring. Looks good with just about anything! Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chiffon Casual Poncho in Variety of Prints, One Size for XS-XL, Style#PN-02; Brand: Up2date Fashion; Review: I ordered this in two colors. Very fashionable and lightweight. Perfect for spring. Looks good with just about anything! Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leegoal Women Wide Trim Bohemia Straw Foldable Sun Hat,Khaki; Brand: Leegoal; Review: I love this hat! Even cuter in person! Adjustable, just right for a person longer hair. I enjoy wearing a high ponytail during the summer. A perfect match for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fabulous Delicacy-07 Open Toe Platform Sandals for Women; Brand: Fabulous; Review: I love this shoe! Even after reading all the good reviews, I didn't expect them to be so nice! Money well spent! Lots of bling!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Solid Chiffon Blouse Top with Button up Long Sleeve Shirts; Brand: Boutique Republic; Review: I love these tops. This my 3rd one! I like to wear them with my cat suits! I can be sexy, and camouflage my imperfections!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ACCEL 8132ACC Billetec Performance Distributor Cap and Rotor; Brand: ACCEL; Review: what a steel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kool Vue Clear Lens Fog Light For 99-02 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RH w/Bulb; Brand: Kool Vue; Review: oem; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AutoEC 42mm 16 SMD LED White Car Dome Festoon Interior Light Bulb Led auto lamp- Pack of 10; Brand: AutoEC; Review: work great but you'll have too 320 day to get; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HID Xenon Low Beam Headlight Replacement Bulbs by Kensun - (Pack of two bulbs) - -; Brand: Kensun; Review: Works for me. BMW 325ci; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yukon Gear & Axle (AK 1559) Torrington 2.530 O.D. x 1.620 I.D. R1559TV Axle Bearing & Seal Kit; Brand: Yukon Gear; Review: dose not fit a chevy 10 bolt 8.5 ring; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OrangeTag 2 White 3157 3757 4114 Car DRL Daytime Running 54 3528 SMD LED Ligh...; Brand: OrangeTag; Review: junk last as long a stranded bulb; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 20PCS Aaron Cool White T10 192 921 158 194 W5W 5SMD 5050 LED Bulbs Great update for Side Marker Back; Brand: Aaron; Review: very good replacement for 161 and 194 lights just remember if the light dose not light turn them 180 and they will. very white light; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco 15926102 GM Original Equipment Trailer Brake Control Switch Assembly; Brand: ACDelco; Review: works great for a o e m; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensun HID Kit Computer Warning Canceller & Anti Flicker (1 Pair); Brand: Kensun; Review: Works like it should. Wood have gave it 5 stars except shipping mess up; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winegard RV-WING Wingman UHF RV TV Antenna Booster for the Winegard Sensar Batwing (Digital RV TV Antenna, Easy; Brand: Winegard; Review: did not work for me save your money; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn near Mountain Creek; City: McAfee New Jersey; Review: At a recent visit to the New Jersey Food and Wine Festival, we couldn't get a room in Crystal Springs so settled for a room at the nearby Quality Inn. Our stay was very pleasant, the room was quite clean and the bed very comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Water Club by Borgata; City: Atlantic City New Jersey; Review: We have been coming here for years; first to the Borgata, and lately to the Water Club. Our rooms are comped (during the week only), which is nice. The rooms are lovely with very comfortable beds. The pool area is great. No kids allowed at this pool. They should limit the clientele to adults only in the hotel as well. Love staying here. Makes us feel like we are away on vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minerals Hotel; City: Vernon New Jersey; Review: The Mineral Springs Resort Hotel is lovely. Fantastic pool area; with an indoor and outdoor area. Large indoor basketball court and tennis courts. Large bar and eating area. Beautiful wedding venue. There is no problem with the actual facility, however, the rooms are very tired and are in desperate need of updating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Inn of Sedona; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: We were so happy that we chose this hotel for our recent stay. This was our first time to Sedona so we didn't really know where to stay. We chose The BW Inn because I liked the outdoor courtyard area. It was so nice to be able to go out at night and sit by the fire pit on the fantastic outdoor furniture overlooking the beautiful red rock canyon under the brilliant star studded sky. The rooms were clean, standard, comfortable. The location was great and the free shuttle was convenient. The best thing about this hotel was the free daily breakfast. They did an amazing job offering a delicious spread of lots of different breakfast choices. The girls kept it filled, fresh, clean, and ready early in the morning. You can even take some breakfast to go. A real bonus deal. I would definately recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Sedona area. We stayed here 3 nights and traveled to different places using this as our base.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Viking; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: This hotel is wonderful. Very upscale. Great restaurant and bar area. Outdoor eating area. Rooftop restaurant and bar. Sits on top of the hill, but only five minute walk to the hubbub of the water front. The rooms are spacious, clean, and recently renovated. Indoor pool and spa. Outdoor seating area. Nice walk or bus route to mansions. TIP- 1)This is a large hotel. Ask for a room close to the elevator or you may be walking quite a far distance. 2) Valet costs $35 per day but you can park your own car right around the block easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sayre Mansion Inn; City: Bethlehem Pennsylvania; Review: We travel to Bethlehem every December and usually stay at the Bethlehem Hotel, but decided to change up this year and stay at the Sayre Mansion. Bed and breakfasts are not really our thing, but our room was VERY large and beautifully arranged. Room 20, in the front, overlooking all of the Bethlehem Steel stacks area. People were very friendly. The breakfast was fantastic. A little out of the way and you really have to drive everywhere from here. That's the only drawback.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Richmond Downtown; City: Richmond Virginia; Review: Overall, this was a nice hotel stay, however, what a major disappointment that rooftop area is. First, the rooftop pool is ridiculous. Too small, not really set up for swimming, no towels around.....really a waste. The area is soooo dirty. Garbage all over the place. The bar is only open certain hours. Just don't have their act together up there. Nice complimentary breakfast in the morning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Portland Nw Downtown; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Great value. Walkable up 23rd Ave. to shops and good restaurants. Clean and comfortable room and good breakfast too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hale Kai Hawaii Bed Breakfast; City: Hilo Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: Able to watch whales spout from the backyard (Immediately by our room). Breakfasts were excellent. A bit of a shlep from the car to the room with luggage and the room could use some up-dating. Over-all, an excellent location and a very nice experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: At the Craters Edge; City: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: At the Crater's Edge is an interesting experience. The room is beautifully furnished although not necessarily in a practical way - i.e., not much closet space. But it does offer complete privacy in a very quiet setting quite close to Volcanoes National Park. This isn't really a B&B but does provide hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, and a banana bread. We really enjoyed staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canopy Tower; City: Panama City Panama Province; Review: The Canopy Tower is a terrific place to vacation for animal and bird lovers. The Tower itself is an Air Force radar station converted into 2 floors of bedrooms, a top floor observation deck and a bottom floor shop and administrative offices. It's rustic but comfortable. The wildlife is everywhere around the tower and most of the day trips involve relatively short drives to view different varieties of wildlife. There are literally hundreds of different bird species, many in beautiful tropical colors as well as assorted animals: coatis, possums, several species of monkeys, and more. The rooms and beds in the Tower are quite comfortable although we strongly recommend the Harpy Suite because of the added privacy it provides. The meals are Panamanian, plentiful, and quite delicious even if not gourmet. Wine is served with dinner. The Tower only holds 18 guests and day trips are generally limited to about eight people per guide. Thw Canopy Tower really honors its commitments. My wife and I signed up for the Tamarin mammal tour and, because most people had signed up for birding, at times we were the only ones with our own guide out to search for mammals. The guides are terrific, able to spot birds and animals that are literally invisible to the untutored eye. They can call birds as well. We went at the beginning of the dry season in February and had essentially no rain during daylight hours. The weather is hot and humid in the afternoons, which affords a good time for siesta. The evenings were cool enough to be pleasant. The various programs generally get you off to an early start, sometimes even ahead of the hooting howlers who provide a pleasant wake-up call usually around 6 AM. We had a fabulous time and can't recommend the Tower enough for a very different vacation experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glacier Guides Lodge; City: West Glacier Montana; Review: Glacier Guides Lodge is located just outside the park entrance and near a number of restaurants and activities. If you stay in the park you have to go in and out through the park entrance which can get quite crowded at times. The rooms are basic but very clean and spacious. The breakfast was very convenient and quite good. The Lodge is in a very quiet and attractive location. Glacier National Park is drop-dead beautiful; the wilderness is truly pristine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killarney Royal; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: The Killarney Royal is situated right in the heart of town and near shopping, restaurants and whatever you might need. The bedrooms are spacious and our stay was very pleasant. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni Interlocken Hotel; City: Broomfield Colorado; Review: The Omni Interlocken is an excellent hotel with very helpful staff, good parking, and fine rooms at competitive prices, especially the senior rates. The hotel is very convenient to freeways, shopping, restaurants, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tropican Lifetime Maintenance Food Granules for Parrots; Brand: Hari; Review: Love love love the pellet/granule. My AG eats primarily this granule because he loves it. Great nutrition and smells so yummy. Like bananas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wesco Pet Kabob Shreddable Parrot toy; Brand: Wesco; Review: Too soft for the AG. Huge mess and gone in 1 afternoon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Caitec Paradise Popsicle Sticks Bird Toy for Pet, 5-Inch by 12-Inch; Brand: Caitec Corp; Review: Definitely not for the bigger birds like the AG.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paradise 4 by 13-Inch Knots Block Chewing Toy, Medium; Brand: Paradise; Review: Was pretty good for my AG. Lasted more that a few days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Bird Creations 14 by 11-Inch Peacock Sr. Bird Toy, Large; Brand: SUPERBIRD; Review: This toy was large enough that it lasted arou nd about a week or so with my AG, Zazu. He LOVED it, but could not destroy it quite as fast as the smaller versions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise 1-1/2-Inch by 2-1/4-Inch Wood Slats Bird Toy; Brand: Paradise; Review: Too small for a AG. Gone in one day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paradise 3/4-Inch by 1-1/8-Inch wood Spools Bird Toy; Brand: Paradise; Review: Too small for an AG. Gone in less thank two days.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paradise 3/4-Inch Wood Beads Bird Toy,16 beads per pack; Brand: Paradise; Review: Zazu (AG) liked these, but he could bite them in half and he was done. Gone in 60 seconds; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kingston Digital 60GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height) Notebook Bundle Kit with Adapter Solid State Drive SV300S3N7A/60G; Brand: Kingston; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Primus Three-way dual 6-1/2-Inch Floorstanding Speaker (Black, Each); Brand: Infinity; Review: Great products; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony PSP Data & Power USB Cable; Brand: by
OOOUSE; Review: Doesn't charge the psp; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JBL Sub 550P High-Performance 10" Powered Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure with Built-in 300-Watt RMS Amplifier; Brand: JBL; Review: Great sound quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Komputerbay 2GB 2X 1GB DDR2 667MHz PC2-5300 PC2-5400 DDR2 667 (200 PIN) SODIMM Laptop Memory; Brand: KOMPUTERBAY; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sewell 14 AWG Speaker Wire (250ft) Spool, Oxygen Free; Brand: Sewell Direct; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xperitus BOS-26U Hi-Speed Quality Micro USB To USB Cable (Pack of 5) 3.3 Feet Braided Tangle Free; Brand: ElectricalCentre; Review: Great charging cables; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Case, SUPCASE[Unicorn Beetle PRO Series]case for Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Tablet; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: Great case; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 32GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDHC Memory Card With Adapter - SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Audiophile CMOY headphone amplifier USA made with high quality parts-Newman's Ginger Tin; Brand: Lucid Labs; Review: Love this little amp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onkyo TX-NR535 5.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Onkyo; Review: Awesome upgrade from my old onkyo..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel l Amandiere; City: Saint Remy de Provence Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: I ve stayed in Saint Rémy at two places: in chateau and also in this hotel and I must say, that although my stay in hotel L'Amandiere was not so comfortable as in chateau, it was more pleasant for me. The reason was - really pleasant atmosphere and the atmosphere is always made by people. All people here are very kind and smily and very helpful.The hotel room was very simply furnished, but very clean and I also enjoyed a connection to the garden, the breakfast is nice, more than typical french continental breakfast. Hotel is run by people who have sense for a detail and this is what you can see everywhere. It is surrounded by nice garden in good condition, there is a room, where you can sit and read interesting books and magazines, and listen to a good music. (really good choice of good music here) The hotel is a good choice for those who want to make trips by car and have a pleasant basis for this. If I come with my friends in the autumn, we would surely stay here. Thanks. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alpine Palace; City: Saalbach Hinterglemm Austrian Alps; Review: Design of this hotel is something what makes this hotel very specific as austrian hotels are usually more traditional and do not experiment with design. Modern and old in perfect symbiosis, sense for detail and good ideas. Rooms - spacious, pleasant, comfortable "wow" beds - difficult to wake up - nice furniture, beautiful and very spacious bathroom, lots of "small surprises" - I really enjoyed my room. Breakfast - great, also very good selection of teas and very good coffee (when you make it yourself from the coffee machine) Dinner - greetings to the chef... really great! Spa - nice, the swimming pool is quite small, but its OK. Staff and service - ok, though in austrian hotels I am used to a little bit warmer atmosphere. :) But still - THANKS to everybody.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Le Mas Jorel; City: Gargas Apt Luberon Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: I am very glad, that I ran into this place on internet and from the first moment I loved it. I ve organized holidays for me and my friends and I kept it as a secret, hoping it would fulfill my expectations. It DID! If you are a person who wants to find a piece of romantic Provence countryside, a beautiful piece of nature, if you don't want to live in a big hotel but in a cozy house with a wonderful atmosphere, if you do not need TV or radio, or internet, but just nice people and no tourists go to Le Mas Jorel. You will find a house in Provencal style, where every room is different and beautiful, so you can not choose. You will find a large garden where you can walk before the breakfast, read or just think. In the morning you will be waken up by the rising sun and birds singing, and the smell of the garden and your breakfast on the terrace with stunning views are waiting for you. Meet with 2 gray cats and two beautiful people. Veronique and Marc. They are taking care of this beautiful place with love, enthusiasm, with great sense for detail. Dear Veronique and Marc, thank you for the fairy tale holidays, flowers, repairing my umbrella... and everything. Hope I would come back one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Delfina Beach; City: Georgioupolis Apokoronas Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: We had really bad experience in this hotel. First of all this is not a four stars hotel. Its very average 3 stars hotel, but more like a student hostel. Both of my rooms smelled unpleasantly and mainly bathroom is in very poor condition, not properly cleaned, (hair of all types greeted me in the basin and bath at my arrival) I recommend to take your own shampoo and soap. Don't expect sth more, like a shower cap, vanity set, or so... ROOM: First problem - they gave me room with the "street view" (noisy, difficult to sleep) although I paid for different type of room. The receptionist hadn't right to change the room according to my voucher, but had to leave a message to a responsible person. I was promised and prepared to move next day, but they changed it to the day after tommorrow. I was quite disappointed and after I left for the beach, the chambermaid came to make my room. After I came back I found out, that sb has stolen 250 euro from my purse. They called the police, but the policeman acted as if I was not the victim, but the thief... Very unpleasant experience. Of course, from that moment I didnt feel safety in this hotel. SERVICE: They change the towels and bed linen every 2-3 days - in 4 stars hotel - I was told they have such contract with the travel agencies (I travelled with TUI, 1-2- Fly) FOOD - from good to average, we had all inclusive, but we didn't use it. I tried also coffee and glass of wine once, but they were of very bad quality so, I stopped. Water is not bottled, so if you want some water to your room you should buy it. We missed more variety of fresh fruit very much. They served mainly water melon, and it was not cold, but warm... TIPS: 1.Be careful not to come to eat in the last 30-40 min, as they turn the air conditioning in the restaurant down. 2. Don't hire a car at the reception. First night the price for 2 days was 100 euro, in the morning - 120 euro, in the afternoon - 140 euro. We hired it in the agency 5 min by walk for 80 euro. 3. if you forget to put your purse into safe and you leave it in your bag or suitcase always check your money. A thief from "inside" will never take everything, just certain amount. POSITIVE THINGS : good position, directly on the beach, the long sandy beach is nice, (but with pebbles), the staff in the restaurant and also in the reception was pleasant. They offered me safe for free until the end of my stay.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Afroditi Hotel; City: Rethymnon Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: Very nice place to stay. Hotel has good position - not far from the beach and in one of the narrow streets of old Rethymnon. Rooms - nicely furnished, cleanliness, everything was above our expectations thanks to the care and hospitality of Mr. Yannis and his beautiful wife. Very amazing experience, we felt like on a visit at the family. Thank you, we wish everything the best to this hotel and nice people who run it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penzion Resla pri Klopacke; City: Banska Stiavnica Banska Bystrica Region; Review: Penzion Resla is my favourite place in Banska Stiavnica, and ever since my first visit I love to return there every time.Nice and clean rooms, great position. Just 2-5 minutes walking distance to the town and very close to paths leading to the nice forrest and small hills around. The breakfast is very good - Miss Andrejka will prepare it according to your wish with smile :) They have really very good coffee and during sunny days you can enjoy it in the garden. We've used to meet there very nice old lady, Mrs. Majka - very kind, always smiling, willing person. Sitting in the entrance hall, In her nice scarf she completed overall pleasant atmosphere of the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: The Paris Review; Description: literary magazine
Title: The New Yorker; Description: American news magazine
Title: Cole Haan; Description: footwear company
Title: Taralli; Description: food
Title: Baruch College; Description: college in New York City
Title: Citizenship in the United States; Description: Wikipedia article covering multiple topics | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Twilight of the Mammoths: Ice Age Extinctions and the Rewilding of America (Organisms and Environments); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul S. Martin Page; Review: Dr. Paul Martin, the foremost proponent of the overkill theorem regarding Pleistocene/Holocene megafaunal extinctions, presents here the basics of the argument, along with anecdotes from his own career, and his suggestions for refilling some of the ecological niches vacated by the extinct megafauna. Most of the book focusses on Dr. Martin's work in the American Southwest, in particular, his study of pack rat middens in the Grand Canyon and the remarkable Rampart Cave, one of the truly amazing paleontological sites in the United States. There are interesting discussions of the tantalizing clues that point in the direction of overkill as the cause of extinction - clues left both by the living and the dead - mammoth butchering sites; ecological "orphans" (osage orange, Kentucky coffee); pronghorn antelope speed needed to escape long-vanished American cheetahs; analogous disappearances of megafauna worldwide immediately upon human arrival (New Zealand, Madagascar et al). The final parts of the book discuss how a truly natural American landscape might look, and suggests that a reintroduction of species we would view as exotic - elephants, camels, lions, etc - would in fact be a restart of evolution with guild members only recently absent. Well worthwhile, as is all of Dr. Martin's work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghosts Of Evolution: Nonsensical Fruit, Missing Partners, And Other Ecological Anachronisms; Author: Connie Barlow; Review: The premise of "Ghosts of Evolution" is that certain plants show traits that only appear logical if one presumes now-missing commensals - in this case, the vanished megafauna of North and South America. The original idea was proposed by Dan Janzen and Paul Martin in a famous paper co-authored in 1982. Ms. Barlow writes of her own efforts to find and understand these anachronisms, which are interesting and at times ingenious. In spite of this excellent premise, the book suffers from three shortcomings, only one of which is major: First, and most serious, the concept is appropriate for a shorter book. Many passages are repetitive and add little to the overall argument; Second, there are too many personal anecdotes, even for a popular science work; Third, exclusive use of the metric system detracts from the reading experience. English measure may no longer be acceptable in the scientific community, as Ms. Barlow states, but this book is directed to a non-scientific American audience. Putting the English measure in parentheses by the metric would improve readability. In summary, an intriguing idea and a basically enjoyable read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Atlas of Middle-Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Wynn Fonstad Page; Review: For fans of Middle Earth (and who isn't?), this is a fun book. Retracing the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, et al is a pleasant way to re-experience the books. The commentary on geology, climate, etc is an interesting bonus, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Heirloom Tomato: From Garden to Table: Recipes, Portraits, and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Goldman Page; Review: The author's love of her subject is evident in every page of this most informative and beautifully photographed book. A wonderful reference for anyone who wants to grow heirloom tomatoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Front (Dresden Files (Unnumbered Paperback)); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: Amusing and an interesting premise. However, it's poorly written and a bit of a slog to get through . Probably won't continue with this series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Spy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Harris Page; Review: As many of the other reviewers have noted, the backdrop of fact for this tale is so fantastic that it outdoes mere fiction. I found the book to be most engrossing in the middle - as Picquart discovers the existence, depth and nature of the conspiracy that framed Dreyfus. Since the actual ending of the Dreyfus Affair was oddly anti-climactic, so too was the end of the book. All in all, very readable and a most approachable way to start learning about the Dreyfus Affair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beggar King (US Edition) (A Hangman's Daughter Tale); Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Pötzsch Page; Review: All novels (especially detective stories) require a willing suspension of disbelief. And, it's important that the author not strain credibility too much. This novel fails that test - too many improbable coincidences and too many deus ex machina resolutions of plot particulars. By the end of the novel the cumulative effect is simply too much. But, there is a section of the book that redeems many of its faults - which is the guide to Regensburg at the very end. It's well-written and really interesting. It enhances the novel and makes one appreciate the extensive research that Mr. Potzsch has done. So, overall, thumbs up, in spite of the faults.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Poisoned Pilgrim (US Edition) (A Hangman's Daughter Tale); Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Ptzsch Page; Review: The story suffers from some of the weaknesses in his other books - the plot devices are too contrived, and at this point in the series appear somewhat formulaic. However, there are two things that I really like about this and all the other Hangman's Daughter books. First, the author's obvious love of Bavaria and his excellent descriptions of the buildings and countryside (especially the postscripts) are really enjoyable. Second, the theme of the enormous destructiveness of the Thirty Years War, and its profound effects, is very well developed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RSPB Handbook of British Birds; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Holden Page; Review: Just the thing for a birding trip to the UK!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Jessica Stein (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cosmic Voyage: IMAX (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 2 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Hawaii: IMAX (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's the One (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greatest Places: IMAX (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nip/Tuck: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nip/Tuck: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle Near SeaWorld; City: San Diego California; Review: We stayed at the Days Hotel for two nights at the end of September, the last few days of our honeymoon. The location was pretty sweet - good free transfers to Zoo and Sea World, not far from a massive shopping mall and a tram stop. The people were friendly, and the food at the restaurant was actually pretty decent. On the down side however, the room smelt musty. And our bed was riddled with FLEAS!! I got covered in bites, all over my back, arms and legs. We stayed in a number of hostels and hotels during our trip, and I have never had to deal with insects in the bed! We left early in the morning and I didn't discover all the bites til later that morning when I went into a changing room at a shop. they itched like made for about a week after! I emailed the hotel to elt them know they might want to flea-bomb our room (Room 111), but they never bothered to reply or say sorry. I've noticed if people write negative reviews on here, they write lovely replies to make up for it. However, if they reply to this one, it's all for show for Tripadvisor readers as they didn't reply to my email! A bummer really, otherwise I probably would have recommended them. But after the fleas, h*ell no!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hangout mt emily; City: Singapore; Review: So we didn't actually get to stay at Hangout@Mt Emily. Our baby boy got sick and was hospitalised, so we weren't able to take our planned trip. I emailed Hangout and let them know, and they offered us a full refund due to our circumstances! So if you're worried about paying the full price upfront when booking, don't be! They are awesome! Thanks Hangout, you really helped reduce our stress when we were cancelling our trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melbourne Short Stay Apartments Whiteman Street; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We booked through wotif and got an awesome deal, $169 a night. The booking was for a one-bedroom apartment with no balconey, but we were upgraded to a two-bedroom, two bathroom, HUGE apartment with a balconey - bonus! It was soooo great having two rooms as we had our 18 month old with us, so he had his own room *yay*! Clean, modern apartment fully stocked with everything you need for a self-catering stay - gas hobs, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Bed was super-comfy. Great floor-to-ceiling windows. They provided washing powder / dishwashing liquid/3 tea towels and cloths, perfect! The view was fab, loved being in the midst of the city, and our wee boy was very entertained by watching all the cars driving around! Staff were great and very helpful. Pool was sweet. Location perfect - tram stop across the road, easy walking distance to the city and to South Melbourne market. Huge DFO mall less than 10 mins walk along the gorgeous riverside (dirty river tho!) Will def stay again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airport Harbour View Motel; City: Onehunga North Island; Review: We stayed one night following the Big Day Out. Staff were smiling and friendly on check in, and gave us helpful info re: catching the train to the stadium. The room was fab, huge bed with clean, crisp linen. Bathroom was spacious and super-clean with yummy toiletries. Loads of space in the rooms. Full kitchen facilities were a bonus. We didn't notice any noise issues (but didn't get back to our room til midnight), and had a great sleep. They do provide earplugs if you need them. No negatives, it was all good! Definitely would stay again :o); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: We stayed for 4 nights in Oct 2014. Booked with the wotif mystery deal - Boom! The room was great (10th floor) with a view out to the harbour and the bridge! The beds are amazing, so comfy! Staff were always friendly and polite. The lobby is gorgeous, and the bar was great for meeting up with mates in lush surroundings. Location is perfect, so close to Circular Quay and George St, and the Botanical Gardens. Train stations very close. Taxi only $30 to airport. All in all, would highly recommend and would def stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoreline Motel Napier; City: Napier Hawke s Bay Region North Island; Review: We stayed for 2 nights for a wedding in February 2015. There were 5 couples altogether, and the motel had kindly booked our Seaview rooms all next to each other so we could hang out :) The room was spacious and well-presented. Loved the massive jacuzzi in each room! The balconeys were a good size for gathering and having a few wines. The sunrise in the morning over the sea was stunning! Bed was super-comfy, room was cleaned and tidied each day so lovely to come back to after a busy day out! Staff were welcoming and polite. Definitely recommend :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Volcom Men's 3 Quarta Slinger Boardshort; Brand: ; Review: Shorts fit as expected however the adhesive used to secure the volcom logo on the back pocket was defective as the logo started to peel off after 2 washes; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: Scott Hawaii; Review: I will be buying another pair. One for the front door and one for the back door.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oakley OO9013 Frogskins Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: classic style so can't go wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revant Replacement Lenses for Oakley Frogskins; Brand: Revant; Review: Great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cole Haan Men's Lenox Hill Split-Toe Oxford; Brand: ; Review: Cant beat these shoes for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Sandals Men's Cloud Sandals; Brand: Rainbow Sandals; Review: These flip flops wore out faster than I expected. I love the all leather rainbow flip flops as they seem to last a very long time considering daily use. The strap on the Cloud model wears thin quickly and then becomes uncomfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Nyma the New York Manhattan Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: Booked two nights at the Red Roof Inn, one on our way to meet a cruise and one on our way back home. Both rooms were small, but that is the norm in NYC. The location was excellent. 2 minute walk to Herald Square (Macy's) and not far from Time's Square or the Empire State Building. There is a Pink Berry right across the street (Delicious) and about 20-25 Korean Restaurants and Clubs as the hotel is right on "Korea Way". We didn't eat at any of them due to time restraints. LOVED this place and will stay again for sure. Great location, Great Price, Really clean. Own spacious bathroom, continental breakfast (not a lot of choice, but it works), and a Ipod docking station alarm clock! What more could you need for a room you will really only be sleeping in?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waverley Inn; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: My spouse took me here for a belated Valentines night away. Such a beautiful place! We had a Deluxe Room with a Queen Bed, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. It was great. I am used to staying in more modern, updated hotels, but this was such a nice change. For such an old building, it is very well maintained and clean. A great location away from all the noise, but still close to restaurants and attractions. Breakfast was great - pancakes, french toast, quiche, cereal, juice, coffee, etc. Nothing too fancy, but better than your regular free contenential breakfast at most places. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meeting Hill Cottages; City: Rocky Harbour Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Newfoundland; Review: Absolutely beautiful, clean, modern and well-equipped cottages. Lovely deck with amazing views of Rocky Harbour (cottage number 6&7). Beds were super comfortable and the bathroom was huge for a cottage. Would return here in a heartbeat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Cove Suites; City: Port aux Basques Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador; Review: I don't by any means have extremely high standards but I hate to say, Shark Cove Suites was well below what I was expecting. We decided to stay at Shark Cove for 2 nights to have the convenience of a kitchen and to save money on eating out. No luck there - we had 2 forks total and a couple knives and spoons. Our kitchen table only had 3 out of 4 chairs. The shower curtain in our bathroom had about 2 inches of mold along the bottom. The mattress on our bed was about a foot longer than the box spring - dont sit on the end! The other room had a leak in the ceiling, so the bed was pushed against the wall next to the headboard. Neither of the two lamps in the living room had bulbs in them. No phone. No air conditioning. TV only had one volume setting - too loud to have on. Friends of ours stayed in another cabin and didn't have quite as many issues, so maybe it was just ours. Sadly, I won't be back to find out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rodd Brudenell River Resort; City: Georgetown Prince Edward Island; Review: Stayed for two nights on a long weekend mini-honeymoon in a echelon king cottage. Cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped with dishes, BBQ, small fridge, toaster, coffee maker and microwave. We had a river view with small patio. Bathroom had a large soaker tub with jets. Cottages are more like little 4 plexes but great for families or group gatherings. They are a bit of a walk from the main lobby, hotel rooms, pools and restaurants but there is a well lit paved path along the whole property. Onsite kayak, canoe and stand up board rentals as well as horse back riding, indoor and outdoor pool (heated!!) and a spa. Definitely a great spot for families and kids. Oh, and of course golfers! Hubby enjoyed a round and was quick to say Brudenell was in his top 3 courses for Atlantic Canada. No complaints! We enjoyed our stay. Just note, if you are looking for a really updated, modern cottage, this isn't for you. More 'country' but still very lovely! We're already planning a return trip!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Charlottetown; City: Charlottetown Prince Edward Island; Review: My husband and I stayed for a night on our way across the island. A $10 cab ride to downtown but still close to lots. Clean room, great staff and an amazing free breakfast! Eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, etc. No issues at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catalonia Grand Place; City: Brussels; Review: Clean, comfortable and well located. Just what we were looking for. A 5 minute walk to Grand Place and other attractions. No issues at all. Check- in was simple, and staff friendly. We did not have breakfast there but there was quite a lot offered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Airport; City: Dieppe New Brunswick; Review: Great spot! No complaints. Comfortable, clean and with a delicious continental breakfast that included eggs, sausages and pancakes. Pool is great with a little wading area for toddlers. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abbey Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: We spent the last two nights of our eleven day trip to Ireland here. The rest of our accommodations were AirBnb’s, and although we prefer that, this hotel serves the purpose as a clean place to sleep after a long day. It is just no way luxurious or 5 star, but for the location it’s great!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney; City: Sydney Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: I was pleasantly surprised with every aspect of this hotel from the large, clean and comfortable rooms to the amazing (complimentary!) breakfast options. I would put this hotel at the top of my list for places to stay in Sydney.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GSKY High Power 500mW 27dBm 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi LAN Adapter With High Gain 7dBi Panel Antenna; Brand: GSKY; Review: I'd like to start with the bad because it's fairly minor. The drivers that come with the wireless adapter are not compatible with window 7. They really should have included the window 7 drivers and they may already do. Buying this through a vendor we don't know how long the vendor has been sitting on this stock. You'll have to download the drivers from the Realtec website which is a hassle and it's mostly rough Chinese to English translation. Here is the link to their driver area. Look for device (RTL8187L). Under that device name click the Windows 7 (GO) link and the drivers should download to your system. [...]. With the above noted I want to express just how great this device is. This has the best range and power of all the adapters I've owned. It was a breeze to setup and use. (Note) By breeze I mean you have installed wireless devices to your network before and you know how to do it. You are going to love how easy, quick, and powerful this adapter is. If you are not tech savvy then you should save yourself the frustration and ask someone who understands wireless network devices to help. I would also like to point out the the tech savvy crowd that installing just the drivers and not the software gave me the best result in speed and stability. Don't install g-sky's wireless software. There's no reason for a middle man. The windows wireless software seems to get the most speed and reliability out of it. Once again if you are not sure how to do this ask someone who is tech savvy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transcend 16GB JetFlash 500 USB 2.0 Flash Drive (TS16GJF500); Brand: Transcend; Review: I am a SanDisk fan. I have always used there products and have been happy with the speed and reliability that they offered. Recently I upgraded from the SanDisk Cruzer 16GB to the 32GB. Right away I noticed it was taking longer to move files. Also from time to time it would just stop during transfer. I left it on all night thinking it would finish and it never did. I Decommissioned that one and bought another a few months later locally this time. I figured I must have gotten a hold of a bad one. The new 32GB Cruzer did the same thing. I just worked around the issues and continued using it. I figured the 32gb model must be flawed in some way. Still being a fan of SanDisk Cruzers I just recently upgraded to the 64GB model. So far it hasn't stopped during transfer but it still seemed to be taking to long. I decided to try a little test. I Purchased a Transcend 64GB thumb drive. I made a folder on my desktop and put 70 files of varying sizes equaling 4.03GB. I copied the folder to my SanDisk and timed it then I did the same with the Transcend. Here are the results: SanDisk Cruzer 64GB USB Flash Drive SDCZ36-064G-B35 transferring 70 files equaling 4.03GB it took 18.34 minutes Transcend 64 GB JetFlash 500 Retractable USB Flash Drive - TS64GJF500E transferring the same took 13.43 minutes I can't speak for the long term reliability of the Transcend thumb because this is the first I've owned. What I do know is that it has a good solid feel, it's cheaper then the SanDisk of the same size, and it's considerably faster. I'm going to continue testing this drive and if it works out and I grow to trust it I will post again and let everyone know. For now I'm going to lean toward Transcend. ** Update as of 01/30/2013 ** I continued using both the Sandisk 64 and the Transcend 64 daily at work. The Sandisk is still significantly slower and occasionally stops responding during transfer. Unfortunately there is no safe way to remove it because technically it's still in use and will not respond to safe ejection procedures both in Windows and Linux. I just do a system shutdown hopping the OS will safely close the open files. I then remove it, restart the machine and try again. This may sound a bit extreme but I do it for a reason. One time it stopped responding on a 3 gig transfer so I let it sit for an hour. When I came back it was still unresponsive so I removed it and took it to another machine I was updating. When I inserted it the new machine I was asked if I wanted to format the Sandisk. I lost everything. Fortunately I had the same data on the transcend so it was just an inconvenience. If however I had been relying solely on the SanDisk it would have been a very long night. The Transcend 64; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CyberPower CP800AVR AVR UPS System, 800VA/450W, 8 Outlets, Compact; Brand: CyberPower; Review: I have been a IT/Admin for 20 years now. I've used a lot of UPS's in my career. Cyberpower just showed up one day and I thought I'd buy one and give it a try. I have yet to return any of them. As a matter of fact I haven't had a single failure with them either. I'm not sure what kind of magic they're using on these things but I like it. I use to use APC but they have all given out over time. Not one of the Cyberpower units has. These are simply more cost effective in both the short and long run.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic JDS-6 USB Drive Shuttle 6-Capacity (Black/Blue); Brand: Case Logic; Review: I bought a bunch of these for my fire department. They have taken a real beating and are still getting it done every day. I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Link Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable 25 feet; Brand: Link Depot; Review: 25 feet of pure HDMI joy. I am a PC gamer and my 60inch tv is about 13 feet away. I needed a long, inexpensive, well made cable. I purchased this one and I wasn't disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silverstone Tek 700W Single +12V Rail ATX 12V v2.3 80 Plus Bronze Certified Active PFC Power Supply ST70F-ESB; Brand: SilverStone Technology; Review: Nice fit. great construction, smooth consistent power, and quiet. I use Silverstone when ever my budget allows. My one criticism is the cost. It's still a bit high for the budget minded.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25); Brand: Sabrent; Review: These cases are much better then I expected. They work really well and are extremely stable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EldHus AK-98ANWSM-02BA-0006 Headphone Adapter and Splitter, Headphone Jack Audio and Charge Connector Splitter Calling/Charger/Music/Remote Control for IP7/7 Plus/8/Plus/X/XS/XR, red; Brand: EldHus; Review: This mouse is great. I use it all the time when I'm fixing pc's and it always works well on every machine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPad Air 2 Case - Poetic iPad Air 2 Case [GraphGRIP Series] - [Lightweight]; Brand: Poetic; Review: It feels good in your hand but it's still a bit hard. It should be softer; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smanos Home Alarm System Wireless; Brand: smanos; Review: The truth about this product is that it doesn't do what it is advertised to do. I bought it about 3 weeks ago and here is what I've learned. The alarm system was pretty easy to setup. It did take a bit more knowledge then the instructions offered. Once it was working it seemed fine with the exception that it doesn't notify your phone the way it's advertised. For example I tripped the alarm purposely and the alarm wailed fairly loudly but there was no message to my phone. I pressed a button to get my phone to light up and there was the message that the alarm had been tripped. I email the manufacture and they said it was my network. That seems strange to me because if that was true I wouldn't have been able to use my phone to arm or disarm the alarm. I contacted the manufacture again and they said to contact the store I bought it from. That was the companies second chance to help me fix the problem. They are not getting a third. The bottom line: The alarm system mostly works but the key feature of pushing that notice to your phones screen doesn't work as it should. You will get the notice but only if you happen to check your phone manually. It does not light up the screen or trigger any noises on your phone. I'm sure there will be a compelling message from the manufacture connected to this review telling the world that they would be overwhelmed with joy to help me fix the problem. Don't believe it, it's just another form of spam. They pay some scumbag to answer everyone's review so the company can act like they care and that there committed to the buyers. It's bull or they would have tried to help me fix my issues with this product.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tony & Candice Men's Satin Boxers Shorts Combo Pack Underwear, (3-Pack); Brand: TONY AND CANDICE; Review: Really comfortable fit really well. I spent $35 on a single pair of silk boxers that are not even half the quality of these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've always been a big fan of the 501 Jean that's a little disturbing that these were made in Japan; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've always been a big fan of the 501 Jean that's a little disturbing that these were made in Japan; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've always been a big fan of the 501 Jean that's a little disturbing that these were made in Japan; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've always been a big fan of the 501 Jean that's a little disturbing that these were made in Japan; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I've always been a big fan of the 501 Jean that's a little disturbing that these were made in Japan; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Beck Page; Review: This book is a must read for anyone who thinks that we are protected by the US Constitution. An eye opening look at what is really going on whaich should get all of us up off the couch and out to save our country from the socialists and corruption in our government.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mayday; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Block Page; Review: I love all his books. This one as the others, keep me reading till all hours. However, my 37 years in the airline industry as a flight attendant and pilot helped understand all the nuances.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David and Goliath: Art of Battling Giants (A); Author: Visit Amazon's Malcolm Gladwell Page; Review: After reading the Tipping Point, I knew that this would be a great book. I like the way he weaves the theme with all the stories. I gave it to my nephew because I wanted him to read about the big fish, small fish study.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Movie Tie-in Edition): A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel (1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: This was very cute to read . The main character is her own woman and operates her agency on her own. Her clients are varied and the stories are wonderful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Luttrell Page; Review: I loved it. Marcus is a true patriot. We need more of them in our country. The military trains phenomenal men and women. we aow our safety to all of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracles and Massacres: True and Untold Stories of the Making of America; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Beck Page; Review: I loved this book. As a history buff I really enjoy learning the truth and the stories behind some of our American icons and heroes. I also read Being George Washington by Glenn and loved it too. It was full of information that is never brought to light .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malcolm Gladwell: David and Goliath : Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (Large Print Hardcover); 2013 Edition; Author: ; Review: After reading the Tipping Point, I knew that this would be a great book. I like the way he weaves the theme with all the stories. I gave it to my nephew because I wanted him to read about the big fish, small fish study.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, The Horse That Inspired a Nation; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Letts Page; Review: My life with horses has been a great experience. This story is impressive in what the man accomplished with a has been horse. It proves that horses hearts are bigger than their size and their desire to make us happy is what may be what drives them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Train: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Baker Kline Page; Review: I had no idea that the trains existed, so as a history buff I really enjoyed the story and the manner in which it was written. Had a hard time putting it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love: A Fallen Southern Belle's Look at Love, Life, Men,; Author: Visit Amazon's Jill Conner Browne Page; Review: I was laughing out loud at some of their antics. These women are having a ball just doing something so crazy and fun. Go girls!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget: How to Live Well on $25,000 a Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzan Haskins Page; Review: I would recommend this book for anyone thinking about retiring abroad. It is filled with good information but most of the info is taken directly from her articles in International Living Magazine, which I read every month.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Paterniti Page; Review: Have not read such a deeply profound book in ages. the last was 100 Years of Solitude. I love Spain and loved all the history provided in the footnotes. The story is amazing, well written and mind opening to all of us in our journey's through life today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's S. J. Watson Page; Review: The story was not very interesting, but it was a bit intriguing. It is not one of my most liked books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumper; Author: Steven C. Gould; Review: A good story, but not as good as The Telling Room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prisoner of Heaven: A Novel; Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Review: This book was absolutely fascinating. For those of us lucky to have visited Barcelona, it was even better. I know which streets he speaks of and stayed last time, I was there across the street from the church. His writing is captivating and I could not wait until the story was over, then I did not want it to end. a great read for anyone who loves a good story. I have ordered another book by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel James Brown Page; Review: I know this has been on the best seller list for a while, however, I was bored to death. I did not finish it for my book club. this is the first book that I have not been able to slog through. Just way too much about the techniques of rowing. If I rowed, it may have been more interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: I love history and did not learn enough about WW2 in school, so loved the history lesson and the twists regarding his death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan M. Katz Page; Review: It is always questionable as to where our donations are going. We always give with our hearts not thinking about who gets the money we donate . This book points out how vulnerable we all are and what happens with the huge amounts of cash that are collected to help out, but never get there and no one gets any help. A very eye opening read, well written and should make all of us question donating to all the groups asking for money, but not really sending it to the people who do need it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adios, America; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Coulter Page; Review: OMG what an eye opener! Even if you are not a fan, this book is based on fact and should open all eyes to the situation we find our nation today. All citizens need to read this . The American citizenry need to be informed, NOW.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death at La Fenice: A Novel of Suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Leon Page; Review: It was an ok read, but not too exciting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madame Bovary (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Gustave Flaubert Page; Review: Was a bit bored by the main character. Had to read it for book club. Otherwise would never have do so.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadow of the Wind; Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Review: One of the best stories I have read. I could not put it down. i gave it to two other friends who were just as enamored as well. He is one of the best authors I have encountered. Having a knowledge of Barcelona made it even more likable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angel's Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Carlos Ruiz Zafón Page; Review: I love this author. However, Shadow in the Wind so far has been his best. Having spent some time in Barcelona, it is nice to be able to relate to the areas he speaks about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Garden of Evening Mists; Author: Anna Bentinck Tan Twan Eng; Review: What a beautiful story. Our book club chose it and I was not disappointed. I love history and learned much about the Japanese occupation of China.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Homeowners Guide to For Sale By; Author: Visit Amazon's Jackie Bondanza Page; Review: It was not the book I was looking for, so was disappointed. I learned nothing new.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Kilmeade Page; Review: Very hard to follow and read. Quite dull, but having watched TURN on tv, I could follow the stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sun Also Rises (Scribner Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Hemingway Page; Review: This book is boring as all it talks about is very self-centered people living on other people's money. Another Gatsby type story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Ruins: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jess Walter Page; Review: Some people said it was funny, I did not find that, but an interesting love story and description of how Hollywood operated in the 60"s.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marina; Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Review: I love all his books! This was a good one as well. The plots are always great and he tells stories very well that keeps you reading all night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin; Author: Eric Larson; Review: The Rise of Hitler, and no one paid attention! A very great read and I learned so much about what led up to the WW!!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference; Author: Visit Amazon's Malcolm Gladwell Page; Review: I loved this book, thinking I would not. but it gives the story about how things become what they do and how things progress to the tipping point! an easy read as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marina (Vintage) (Spanish Edition); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Review: I love all his books! This was a good one as well. The plots are always great and he tells stories very well that keeps you reading all night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robert'S Rules Of Order (Quick Study Business); Author: Visit Amazon's Inc. BarCharts Page; Review: Perfect for my political meetings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas Jefferson: A Life From Beginning to End; Author: Henry Freeman; Review: For any history buff who does not have time to read 400+ pages, this will do the trick. Concise and interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mattaponi Queen: Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Boggs Page; Review: I love short stories, but living in Va. I was most interested in the fact that the State has over 22 Indian tribes still living in the area. Their stories are funny and historical.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Poison; Author: Visit Amazon's Lydia Kang Page; Review: A bit slow in the beginning, but did enjoy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Movie Star; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Patrick Page; Review: In the age of reality TV this book ,set in the future a few years , reminded me of what is on TV these days and the people who enjoy it. The author did send me the book asking me for a review. I enjoyed it but would put it in the "beach read" category as it was fairly "light" in substance, and a bit slow-moving. Still an interesting read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death of a Movie Star; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Patrick Page; Review: In the age of reality TV this book ,set in the future a few years , reminded me of what is on TV these days and the people who enjoy it. The author did send me the book asking me for a review. I enjoyed it but would put it in the "beach read" category as it was fairly "light" in substance, and a bit slow-moving. Still an interesting read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: M-Wave Bicycle Cycling Pannier Bag, Black/Grey; Brand: M-Wave; Review: After spending way more time than I should have looking at panniers, including convertible briefcases and the high-end brands that cost $100 or more, I decided to buy this as a "place-holder." I figured that it was so cheap and that it couldn't possibly be a permanent solution. I was completely wrong -- none of the other bags I looked at were nearly as useful for my purposes. I use my pannier for three things: (1) carrying a work bag or briefcase to the office, (2) carrying thick heavy binders to and from work, and (3) grocery shopping on the way home. For these tasks, it is hard to imagine a better bag. As far as shopping goes, I can fit two six-packs of beer and two bottles of wine with no problem. I can fit tons of binders, too. Plus, I can use whatever shoulder bag or briefcase that fits my needs for the day, without being tied to one particular removable bag. It looks a bit cheap, but not awful. No heel strike issues (at least on my purpose-designed city bike), no problems with it staying on. You might want to buy a center stand, since if you put 20 or 30 pounds in this thing, your bike will certainly tip over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Instant Pop-Up Canopy Tent and Sun Shelter with LED Lighting, 10 x 10 Feet; Brand: Coleman; Review: I bought this to replace one of those similar (and slightly cheaper) white canopies, which I loved but someone stole from my campsite. This one looks great, but two of the support beams broke on first use at the point where they have a hole that's joined to the cross beam. This canopy definitely has fewer of them than the one I lost, and they seem a bit flimsier. I probably could have been a bit gentler setting it up, so your mileage might vary. On the plus side, the lights do work great. I'm returning this and will buy the same one I had before.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cap Barbell Equipment Mat 12-Piece Puzzle Mat (12 X 12 X 1/2-Inch); Brand: CAP Barbell; Review: These are more like light foam than rubber. Mine only came with 11 puzzle pieces so quality control is not great.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Confidence Power Plus Motorized Electric Treadmill; Brand: Confidence; Review: I bought this as a "concept test" for a walking desk. It seems that many, many people online have modified it into a walking desk base. I understand that this solution might be the only one in many budgets, but I want to make clear what wasn't obvious from reading online, which is that there are significant trade-offs in trying to use this for a permanent solution. The biggest issue for me was noise. The treadmill motor is completely silent--as long as you're not actually walking on it. When in use, though, the motor groans with every step. It isn't super-loud, but it was audible in the hallway outside my office, even though my desk is far from the door and we have a white-noise system in our offices. Walking on a treadmill desk is enough to make people consider me an oddball; I don't need people reminded that I'm an oddball every time they walk past my office. The other big issue was the 30-minute shut-off. Some people say it is no big deal, Others can't live with it. I've concluded that this is a matter of circumstance. If you're programming all day with minimal external interruptions, I expect that the shutoff would not be a big deal at all. My job if different though, I move around, get unexpected phone calls, and have people drop into my office a fair bit. The treadmill has to be shut off whenever any of these things happen (it is too loud to use even with a headset). This means that even if it was just running for 10 or 12 minutes, I'm starting over and have to fire it up way more often than every 30 minutes. This gets old quick. It also makes it near-impossible to tell how much you've walked in a day. One key tip: DO NOT DISABLE THE SPEAKER, as others suggest and as I foolishly did. Instead, follow the alternate suggestions and muffle it with electrical tape. Otherwise, you get no warning when it is about to stop, which is very startling. It'll also make it harder to sell on Craigslist, which is where this is going. If you work at home, have a good tolerance for noise, and a limited budget, it might work fine, there seem to be plenty of satisfied customers. For me, the idea was to test this out before spending $999 on a purpose-built treadmill, with the naive hope I could live with it. I ultimately upgraded to a Lifespan TR1200-DT3 after two weeks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SRAM PG950 Bicycle Cassette (9-Speed); Brand: SRAM; Review: Be aware that the lowest gear on this thing is a 34T, which can cause problems with older derailleurs. I bought this for a trainer so that I could leave my original cassette on the (detached) rear wheel of the bike. I just couldn't get it to work smoothly in the lowest gears. The derailleur kept dragging against the cassette. I realized that the problem was the size of the two lowest gears. I adjusted the B-screw, but even when turned all the way in it wouldn't push the derailleur down enough to accommodate the biggest gear. I managed to hack it so it would work by swapping in a longer b-screw and putting a nut on the end, but would have looked for a 28T instead had I realized the issue. This isn't technically a problem with the cassette itself, but there should be a warning about potential clearance issues.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Park Tool Razor A Kick Scooter (Clear/Black); Brand: Park Tool; Review: I broke a previous Park Tool chain remover that I got as part of a giant kit of bike tools. This one is twice the size, which means twice the leverage, and seems like ti would be much harder to break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung Galaxy Ring (Virgin Mobile); Brand: Samsung; Review: was not what I thought; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nokia Lumia 520 (AT&T Go Phone) No Annual Contract (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Nokia; Review: fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toto Unlocked Quadband Dual Sim Android Smart Phone, White; Brand: Toto; Review: fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIOIPHONECASE Creative portraits and Geometry Blink Phone Cover For Ipad Mini; Brand: BIOIPHONECASE; Review: pending the article; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLU Dash Music II Android 4.4 KK, 3.2MP/VGA - Unlocked (Orange); Brand: BLU; Review: fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Imperial Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights during September , rooms were a little small and dated but clean and comfortable, free wifi was a bonus, breakfast was lovely with a good selection. Just a 15 mins stroll into the main centre of Blackpool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carnevas Holiday Park; City: St Merryn Padstow Cornwall England; Review: Stayed here on and off for 15 years, very friendly family run business, the facilities are always clean and tidy, the shop is well stocked and reasonable, the clubhouse is great, best site in Cornwall; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camping Lazy Rancho; City: Unterseen Interlaken Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: Out of the 13 sites we visited in our month long trip of France and Switzerland this site was by far the best, in fact probably the best campsite we have ever been to. Nothing was too much trouble, they even changed the pitch that they had originally booked us on as they noticed our door was a continental one and would be better positioned elsewhere, they even helped my hubby position the Motorhome and connected up the drainage. The site was spotlessly clean, and the owners spoke perfect English and were very helpful in helping us choose the best places to visit. The wifi was free and the little shop had a good selection of the basics. The views from the site are breathtaking. The bus stop is a few minutes walk and the free, yes free buses are on time to the minute into Interlaken. Where it's then very easy to catch a bus or train to most places in Switzerland.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Fallsview Cascade; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: Stayed here last week on the advise of trip advisor , well we weren't disappointed. Arrived in a flurry of snow and our room wasn't ready, but this wasn't a problem, we were told we could leave our luggage, and go check out the falls. When we got back the guy behind the desk, I forget his name but very friendly and chatty, told us he had given us a different room that we would prefer. WOW, it was amazing, a view of the frozen American falls AND the Skylon tower. This hotel is just a stones throw from the falls, it is down a hill but then most of the hotels are. The free wifi AND free breakfast are a real bonus . If we came back again , hopefully in warmer weather, we would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Burlington; City: Burlington Ontario; Review: Stayed here on our recent trip to Canada, we were visiting a friend nearby, the hotel is great , very clean, lovely facilities, everyone friendly and helpful. If like us you are staying without transport there is very little around unless you are prepared to walk. No nearby restaurants but the hotel food is great. Small boutique shop selling necessities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maison 4 Saisons; City: Linxe Landes Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: Stayed here for 2 years running, the British couple who own this, Derek and Ellie are fabulous hosts. The accommodation is modern, immaculately clean with lots of facilities. This is their home but all visitors are treated as friends. There is a local supermarket close by for those essential needs. An amazing beach is just a few minutes drive away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camping de la Foret; City: Jumieges Seine Maritime Haute Normandie Normandy; Review: Lovely site set just outside the small village of Jumieges, which is about a short 10 minute walk to and has a few bars a couple of shops. The shower blocks were very clean and well kept. The site owners are very helpful and speak good English. There is a small pool and bar, the reception stocks the essentials. There is a supermarket in a nearby town a short drive away. There is a car ferry at the bottom of the village which takes you across the river Seine to save the drive around but if like us you are in a motor home, there is a 3t weight limit so ignore the sat nag and use a map! It's only about an extra 10 miles. We only stayed for a couple of over nighters, on our way down south and on the way back again, but Would deffinatly use again. Very large grassy pitches , wifi was payable but had a good signal as opposed to many sites that offer free wifi and is awful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At The Sound; City: Noosa Sunshine Coast Queensland; Review: Stayed here for one night on the way to Hervey Bay, booked a week before after deciding to travel from the Gold Coast via Noosa, as it was a Sunday we received a phone call to say that reception would be closed from noon and were given instructions from Heidi as to where our room was and to park anywhere. Upon arrival, an easy place to find, our room was wonderfully clean, a small outside seating area, yes it's against the road but it did t bother us at all. The room was very spacious, with a double and a single bed. The facilities were what you would expect from a motel, plus the added bonus of a washing machine complete with washing liquid and dryer FOXTEL movies was a bonus. The air con was fabulous especially as it was 100% humidity the night we stayed. The pool and spa was wonderful . Noosa main beach was only 30mins walk or a 5 min drive, the nearest big supermarket was the same, in either direction, there was a small convenience store and a couple of restaurants 5 mins down the road, a little more expensive than in the main town but saves walking or taxis. All in all a great little motel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emeraldene Inn Eco Lodge; City: Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Queensland; Review: Booked a package deal through this motel which included a night either side of our Fraser Island trip. Cannot fault this accommodation or the owners on anything. Fantastically clean, beautiful surroundings. We were met by Lina, a very lovely lady who obviously loved her little paradise. Nothing was to much trouble, Waking up to the sound of Kookaburra was amazing. The Emeraldene website is fantastic, full of great hints and tips on how to get the most out of your adventure. The only downside is that it is not actually in Hervey Bay but if you have a car it is not a problem at all. I would definitely recommend this motel to anyone who is wanting to explore this area or do the Fraser Island trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vapur Eclipse BPA Free Durable Foldable Flexible Water Bottle with Carabiner; Brand: Vapur; Review: I have taken this on probably 20 weekend+ trips and it's still going strong. Great for airplanes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSR Alpine Stowaway Pot; Brand: MSR; Review: Great for open fire boiling, doesn't warp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ka-Bar BK-22 Becker Companion Fixed Blade Knife with HD Polyester Front Pocket Sheath (5.25-Inch); Brand: Ka-Bar; Review: A lot of weight and a thick strong blade! This is a knife that you can use for pretty much any outdoor task. So beefy that I don't feel the need for an axe unless I know I'm going to be doing a lot of firewood chopping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: attwood Kayak Rod Holder,; Brand: attwood; Review: This is a lot bulkier than I imagined but it gets the job done. It can probably fit a 3.5" diameter rod...who is fishing with a 3.5" diameter tuna/shark rod from a kayak?? A normal casting rod sort of flops and slides around in it, though it won't come out because of the closing latch. So overall it works, I just wish it was less bulky so it had more range of motion when installed and that it would hold a normal sized rod firmly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Rowing Machine with LCD Monitor by SF-RW5515; Brand: Sunny Health & Fitness; Review: Good basic rower if you don't need any information from the display. The displayed information is very inaccurate, except the total elapsed time. The rower is very quiet and has a decent range of motion. It would be nice to have a little more forward movement room for the handle bar, I seat the bar into the rower on every forward movement. This is a solid basic rower at a good price, pay more for a better one if you need anything beyond that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OUTAD Windproof Foldable Camping Stove for Outdoor Backpacking/Hiking; Brand: OUTAD; Review: Puts out a lot of heat and a nice wide flame. Provides a stable base for larger pots and pans, and folds nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: AMAZON ECHO: The Ultimate Amazon Echo User Guide!: Amazon Echo, Amazon Echo User Guide, Amazon Echo Guide; Author: Andrew Johansen; Review: I am not quite familiar of what it is really, but this guide about Amazon Echo can answer most of my questions. It's well-written. I highly recommend this to people who just purchased or those who are about to purchase their first echo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHTF Prepping:: 100+ Amazing Tips, Tricks, Hacks & DIY Prepper; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Moore Page; Review: A five star for this book because it is well-written, the tips and tricks are pretty straightforward. It enables you to learn what to do exactly, and you can even become a community leader when disaster occurs or teach others how to be prepared.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ESL Classroom Resources; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew William Page; Review: This is such a great resource. The folk and fairy tails compiled in this book are very valuable as they give a variety of morals. The plans and activities are engaging, too. Highly recommended for teachers who want to be more creative and if they want to put a twist in their English lessons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Fryer Cookbook: Delicious and Easy Hot Air Fryer Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Sky Pankhurst Page; Review: Glad I grabbed this book! Not that familiar with air frying before until I saw and read this book. I've been always looking for ways to upgrade my cooking and making sure what my family and I am eating is always healthy. The downside is just that it has no meal images on the recipes though, I'm a visual person! But overall, the recipes are good and I'm planning to try vegetable kebabs tonight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ketogenic Diet: 5 Weeks Ketogenic Plan Weight Loss Recipes - Easy Steps For beginners (Ketogenic Diet, Ketogenic Plan, Weight; Author: Rogan Jones; Review: I've been seeing articles and blogs about Ketogenic diet lately and I am so intrigued of what it is. They say it works like paleo diet. I'm quite unsure. I am a fan of paleo though. Out of curiosity, I bought this book. And it's really worth it! It explains what Ketogenic plan really is and how it exactly works. Not to mention, I love the recipes, too! A handy dandy guide for beginners like me. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Stories: The Most Horrifying REAL ghost stories from around the world including disturbing- Ghost, Hauntings & Paranormal stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Night Terror Publishing Page; Review: All I can say is OMG! Since I was a kid, I have always been a big fan of ghost and horror stories, even movies! This book is so awesome, the stories are giving me the creeps. A great collection of real ghost stories so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ketogenic Diet: The How To & Not To Guide for beginners: How To Lose Weight Effectively; Author: Visit Amazon's Orlando Scott Page; Review: I love this book! The steps and strategies in this book are easy to understand. Beginners on Keto and Paleo dieting will surely love this. Thanks for the 5 Minute Flat Belly Routine + [VIDEO] free bonus too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga: The Complete Guide: Yoga For Beginners, Asanas, Stress Relief And Healing (Yoga For Beginners, Yoga For Weight; Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Anderson Page; Review: This is a good book for those who are beginners in yoga practice. It teaches the basics so well, and the history of yoga that I myself a yoga lover is not familiar with. I'll recommend this to my friends. And yes, thanks for the free ebook!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time Management: Productivity and Time Management Hacks to Give Your 48 Hours in a Day; Author: Stefan Anderson; Review: Time management has been my best buddy for years! I work for several clients and it's very essential to me all the time. Without it, I'll fail. The tips and strategies in this book helped me understand more the aspects in life, both personally and professionally. Now I'm looking forward to a more productive workflow and smart task management. A must-read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whole Food: The 30 Day Whole Food Challenge Whole Foods Diet Whole Foods Cookbook Whole Foods Recipes; Author: Violet Parker; Review: I love the whole food versions of family favorites in this book especially the grilled vegetable panzanella and lemon ricotta kale dip. The 10 different whole food infused water recipes are super cool too. A great addition to my collection of clean eating recipes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts (Happiness is a trainable, attainable skill!); Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Wallace Page; Review: This guide is really helpful and practical. If you're looking for mental and emotional freedom, get this book! It also contains the best advice on how to effectively treat disturbing intrusive thoughts. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegan: 100 Delicious Recipes For The Beginner Vegan: Lean Meals, And Diet Plans; Author: Maranda krall; Review: Personally I love this book as its recipes look great and easy to follow. I am a beginner in vegan diet and it aided me to understand veganism a lot more. If you're looking to lose weight and maintain it for a long time, I really recommend this guide, especially if you're a beginner. It offers delicious meal plans and it explains how you get the nutrients from raw foods and plants and a lot more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ketogenic Diet: Lose Weight Avoid Mistakes And Feel Amazing; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Johnson Page; Review: I'm always curious about ketogenic diet until I bought this book. It helped me understand what ketogenic diet is, how it works and how it will aid me in losing weight and keep it off for good. Thanks to this guide! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Be a Gentleman: What Every Modern Man Needs to Know about Manners and Behaviors to Attract Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Niel Schreiber Page; Review: A gentleman is what I always want! I'm sure most women like me would prefer a gentleman too over bad boy types. I find them very attractive! This book is a great guide for men out there who want to change or maintain their gentle characteristics. I would buy this again and give it to my brother as a present for his birthday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tor and The Dark Net: Remain Anonymous and Evade NSA Spying; Author: Visit Amazon's James Smith Page; Review: I love this book! It's a big help for staying anonymous online, especially in this generation wherein almost all of the population worldwide have online accounts, mostly on social media where identity theft exists. A must-read for everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Investing 101: A Beginner's Financial Guide for a Rich; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick Walk Page; Review: This is a great guide about investing, especially for beginners. It will teach you how to diversify your portfolio and set a plan, not just for the short term but for a long term one. It will also teach you how to choose your best investing options. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bullying: Real And Lasting Ways To Stop Bullies, Stand Up For Yourself And Overcome Fear (Depression, Bullying in; Author: Alice Caldwell; Review: Oh how I hate bullies! I don't want to be bullied, as well as my loved ones, especially my younger brother and sister! This book is really helpful. It helps us spot bullying, how to prevent it and take action to stop it. A must-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soulmates Never Part: The Synchronicity of Soul Bonding; Author: Visit Amazon's Lainey Garretson Page; Review: Super love love love this book! This is actually the first book I've read that is about soulmates. This book is for you if you are seeking for your soulmate in life and how you'll know if the one beside you now is your soulmate. As for me, I know I've already found one and I believe we will never part. :) Super good read. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Great Wolf Lodge; City: Scotrun Pocono Mountains Region Pennsylvania; Review: My family just returned from our fifth trip to the GWL. We have visited the same time each year with friends after our school year ended. My children love both the water park and the Magiquest. We felt comfortable letting them roam the property with their friends to do Magiquest (ages 13 and 9). Staff members were helpful and friendly. The buffet has gotten better over the years. The menu items suited everyone and included a nice variety (including salmon and cheese assortment for the adults). I have noticed that the property has improved in both cleanliness and upkeep over the years. We have traveled offsite for some meals. Best local restaurants were the Pocono Brewing Company and the Longhorn Steakhouse. We also had some nice meals at the Eats and Treats at the bottom of the hill near the lodge. Shopping was nice. I have always found a nice memento of the trip in their main shop on the property. My advice would be to give your children a budget for the arcade or they will bleed you dry!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riveredge Resort; City: Alexandria Bay New York; Review: I stayed with my family for three nights to attend a wedding. Room layout was nice but needed to be updated. Two beds were small (full) and uncomfortable. Air conditioning did not appear to be working properly and room was humid. This lead to a funky/musty smell that was very obvious as you entered the room. Toiletries were in retro style dispensers bolted to the wall in the shower and on the bathroom wall (both kitchy and functional). General facilities were nice and most of the staff that we met were pleasant. The only exception was the breakfast hostess who would not seat us when we arrived at 12:03 ( breakfast ends at noon on Sunday ). Outdoor pool was nice and music from tiki bar enjoyable. Indoor pool appeared to have a filtration issue. Pool towels were always out. Flavored water in lobby was a nice touch. We do not care for the in room coffee and there was no option downstairs to grab a quick cup. Wedding reception was held on the top floor. The food, service and views were very good. Ample onsite parking is a big plus and it is easy in and out. This hotel appeared to have the best location in town. Overall, it was positive experience and we would return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Grand Floridian Resort Spa; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We just completed our seventh visit to the Grand Floridian and can't wait to return. It is the BEST! The service and accommodations always exceed expectations. We have stayed in several of the outer buildings but call Sugar Loaf concierge home. It is pricey but worth it. It is really nice to walk out your door and breakfast without having to go to a big effort to get a cup of coffee in the morning. We also enjoyed the happy hour when we were able to make it back from the parks in time. The staff members are very helpful. Over the years, we have gotten to know a variety of cast members. It always makes me feel good to see them every year. This property seems to have a lot of long time staff members who truly enjoy their work. Here is an example...my daughter wanted to purchase a T shirt from the Norway shop at EPCOT. We arrived at the store right after it closed. We were not planning to return to EPCOT . I was relaying the story to two cast members (Jordan and Eliezer) who said it would be no problem to get the shirt . They sent someone to EPCOT to purchase the shirt and just charged it to our room. My daughter was just so thrilled to find the shirt on her bed when we returned from Blizzard Beach. Now that is SERVICE. I have seen other reviews complaining about cleanliness and housekeeping issues. We have never experienced any issues. Housekeeping has gone out of their way to do creative things with my children's surfed animals. We love the turn down service and get to fight over the "room chocolate". Our recent trip was not impacted by the DVC construction. We enjoyed both pools. The shops are great. My chikdren love the Emporium. I can always find something at Summer Lace. I always buy a tube of the body butter (lotion that you get in the room) to bring a little bt of the GF home with me. It is handy to have a Photo Pass person on site. Something that we do every year is the family photo shoot. Although this is no longer part of PhotoPass, we have gotten many great photos done on the GF property (although no beach shot this year). My children love the arcade at Gasparillas. We enjoy spending some time in the lobby listening to the band and the piano player . Having a glass of wine there before dinner is one of my favorite things to do. The lobby as a very distinctive smell. When you walk in and take a whiff, you know you are home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reeds at Shelter Haven; City: Stone Harbor Cape May County New Jersey; Review: We greatly anticipating eating at the new Water Star Grille . This is the outdoor restaurant at The Reeds at Shelter Haven. We arrived in time for the sunset. The outdoor restaurant does not take reservations. There is a lovely seating area to enjoy cocktails. Since we had our two children in tow, they took down our cell phone number and we headed into town to shop. They called us in 45 minutes to tell us that our table was ready. This was the promised wait time. The view and setting are spectacular. Our server, Maggie, was lovely. We had a hard time reading the menu in the dark and she graciously brought us extra "candles". Since it was late, we skipped appetizers. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and my husband had the Strip steak. They had no steak sauce at all. Not even A1. My children both ate the cheeseburgers from the regular menu .They do have a kids menu but it was not printed. The kitchen was slow and Maggie brought a second round of rolls and apologies. The food was good not great but the view more than made up for it. Since the restaurant has only been open for two weeks, it will take a little while for them to work out the kinks. I anticipate big things for both the hotel and restaurant. We will return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Hershey; City: Hummelstown Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed at this hotel for one night while at a lacrosse tournament. The hotel is very close to Hershey Park and the local attractions . The rooms and lobby are nicely decorated . They have a nice patio area. The bar area is a nice touch. We did not have the opportunity to check out the pool. The business area was great and my husband used it twice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My only disappointment was breakfast . When we booked, my husband thought that our reservation included breakfast. This hotel was more expensive than our "go to " hotel in Hershey , Hampton Inn. When I inquired about breakfast, I was told that our rate (AAA) did not include breakfast . I sent my children down to eat since we had an early game. I did not want to bother with it since we did not have much time. I still felt badly asking my daughter to grab a banana for me ( which was really all I wanted). The coffee was great but there was no provision for someone who just wanted a piece of fruit or a yogurt. It's not a big deal but I watched several people grab fruit on the way out and then have the staff tell them go take it , it was ok. The whole breakfast thing was very unclear. I think that many people. ( like me) just assumed it was included because of the way it was set up. Good location. Will probably book again .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor; City: Baltimore Maryland; Review: Spent one night here for business . All staff members were friendly and efficient. The property was well maintained and my room was clean . Only complaint about the room was no robe . I really loved the quality of the toiletries. I did the self park which was easy and convenient. I attended a one day event and the food and service were very good. I was there alone and walked down to the lobby bar to get a glass of wine to bring up to my room. The bartender was very friendly and gave me a very generous pour since I was just heading back upstairs. I would return if I was in Baltimore again for business or pleasure .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ivy Court Inn Suites; City: South Bend Indiana; Review: We spent three nights at Ivy Court in a double suite. Our room was very spacious with two double beds and a separate sitting room with a pull out couch and kitchenette area. The staff is very accommodating and location can't be beat. We could see Touchdown Jesus from our room and walked to campus. The breakfast is beyond what you would expect as a complimentary offering - waffles , eggs, sausage and bacon plus cereal, yogurt and fruit. They had coffee, iced tea and cookies out all day. My only complaint is that the housekeeping was a little lacking. I had hair in the tub on the first day - yuk. We also had to ask to have our room made up . We arrived later in the day and it looked as if we were missed. These were really small items in comparison to how great our stay was . Really excellent. If our daughter enrolls at ND , we will be repeat customers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Spent three nights here with my daughter for a National Speech tournament . This was the tournament hotel so the hotel was PACKED during our stay. I shared a room with one friend (not family ). Imagine my delight to find that our room had TWO FULL BATHROOMS ! It was so unexpected . Our room was not dated at all. We did not have a great view but did not care. The toiletries were top notch and they left us extra towels. The bed and pillows were super comfy. The lobby was beautiful and they had a few nice stores. We utilized the snack shop but I thought that it was over the top price wise ($5.00 for an iced tea, $4.00 for a Chobani yogurt) . My friend paid the extra money for the health club which looked great and worth the money. We sat up on the roof top deck (free) which was really beautiful. Most of the staff members that I encountered were very friendly ( only one grumpy front desk person when my key card was deactivated). We had a delightful time. The hotel is beautiful and centrally located to all things Chicago . I would stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin New York Grand Central; City: New York City New York; Review: I spent one night here for business . Bed was comfortable. Bar downstairs was nice. Ended up with two body wash and no shampoo. Just dealt with it since I was there for one night . Front desk personnel average. Parking guys very friendly . Would stay again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton St Louis; City: Clayton Saint Louis Missouri; Review: I spent one night at this hotel and thought that it was better than expected . Great customer service. I was offered a mimosa / champagne at check in. Spent a little time at the bar. Great band and nice atmosphere . Room and bed were both very comfortable . Toiletries were great. Robe nice. We had breakfast in the restaurant which was great. My only beef was the Internet charge . When I signed in, I entered my room number not realizing that there was a $10.00 fee. Will be there again for business .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pier House Resort Spa; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: Spent three nights here with a friend. Selected a regular room which was very comfy and quiet . The bed was great and the shower had great water pressure. Beach was great. The beach guys were pretty good about checking room keys so I did not notice intruders. They were lovely and set us up each day with fantastic Frontgate loungers and towels. David provided great service remembering not only our drinks but room number from one day to the next. The beach bar featured several musicians who entertained us while we relaxed. The water was clean and beautiful . There was a small topless section but everyone in that area appeared to be fully clothed. Location is prime right at the end of Duval with access to Mallory Square and the CVS. Little bar ( Chart Room) is super cute and has great popcorn and peanuts at the end of the night. My only complaint was that no one called my cell when my room was ready at check in. I had to go to Front Desk at 4 to see if my room was ready. This little blemish did not affect my overall 5 star rating of this property . We are looking forward to making our trip to the Pier House an annual event.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Plainview Long Island; City: Plainview Long Island New York; Review: We spent one night here while nearby for a lacrosse tournament . The front desk staff is very friendly and interested in pleasing the customers. We did not have time to try the fitness center or the breakfast (had to leave for an early game ). We arrived prior to check in time and received a room right away. Our group immediately headed to the pool. The outdoor pool is lovely ( although slightly over chlorinated). Really nice setting . One down side was that the Tiki Bar was staffed by one staff member who was over worked. The food was really great. I had a chicken salad wrap and my son had a giant burger. One note to hotel management is that they could have made a TON of money if they would have added another server and offered food after 4 PM. The kids were having a blast and we ended up bringing in pizza because no one wanted to leave. Outdoor ping pong table was fun. The lobby area is beautiful and has lots of seating. The room was very nice although the refrigerator was noisy. The little store located in an alcove next to the front desk carried a lot of essentials . I would stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Harrisburg Grantville Hershey; City: Grantville Pennsylvania; Review: Spent two nights here for a lacrosse tournament. We have stayed at this Hampton before and it appeared to have been recently renovated .Super clean. Great breakfast both days . We ordered pizza and ate in the lobby. The lobby was very comfortable . It was during the World Cup and they had several TV's on with the games . The kids had a great time in the pool. I used the laundry facility to wash my son's uniform over night. The front desk staff member graciously made change for me out of his own pocket. Always enjoy the lobby coffee . Thanks for another great stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista; City: Columbia South Carolina; Review: Spent a total of six hours here while passing through on the way back from Florida. Clean room. Modern . The bathroom set up actually worked fine for our family . Very noisy air conditioning unit. Breakfast was fine . Nothing special . I did not find the front desk staff to be super friendly . Interacted twice with them ( one billing question and one question regarding food ingredients). Toiletries were Paul Mitchell but NO body lotion. Lobby cute. They had a bar and nice gathering area. We arrived too late to enjoy. Would stay again if in vicinity .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Grand Floridian Resort Spa; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Just returned from another great 10 night stay at the GF. We stay here every year at the beginning of August. The property has been gradually renovated over the last few years and is in beautiful condition. Front Lobby- beautiful and a great place to relax and listen to the music in the late afternoon/ evening. My husband and I would usually have our own happy hour there. We did make it to Mizner's Lounge this year which we really enjoyed . Shopping- Summer Lace is my go to place . My children like M Mouse Mercantile. Sandy Cove has the basics. Pools- both are great. The rock slide pool is busier and noisier. Great food and drink options. Housekeeping - always great. Staff- this is the real strength of this property . Having stayed here 10+ times, we have gotten to know many of the long time cast members who always make us feel at home. Transportation- so convenient to MK. We usually took the monorail in and boat home. Sometimes we took the boat to MK just because it is such an awesome ride. They moved the self parking this year making it MUCH more accessible. Dining- lots of great options on site. Gasparilla's is open 24 hours if needed. Every year, we talk about staying elsewhere but just can't . A trip to WDW without staying at the GF would not be the same. We walk into the lobby and smell the familiar scent and know that we are home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Ft Washington; City: Fort Washington Pennsylvania; Review: We spent one night here while in the area for a speech tournament. Check in was easy. Front lobby was very nice. Enjoyed a drink at the bar. Staff is lovely. Will be even better once the renovations are complete. Food closed at 10 PM when we arrived so we had to settle for snacks at the little store. Would stay again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Langhorne; City: Langhorne Pennsylvania; Review: We spent a night here recently. We were here primarily to sleep and did not use the pool or workout facility . Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was just ok. The staff members we encountered were pleasant . The downstairs market had an adequate selection but no wine or beer ( application in progress for liquor license). It was too cold to leave the hotel ( restaurant within walking distance . Would stay again !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area; City: Somerville Massachusetts; Review: I spent three nights recently with my daughter for a speech tournament at Harvard. The hotel is less than two miles from Harvard and has free parking on site. You can easily get into town by T, bus or cab. The hotel also has a free shuttle. I ended up taking a cab due to my schedule. Our room was clean and recently updated. They had a small business center and a bar/ restaurant . Housekeeping was good . Front desk was responsive to concerns . During our stay, there was a blizzard that shut down the town and our tournament. The entire hotel was full of tournament kids and coaches . Everyone was basically unable to leave the hotel for 24 hours. The staff really rose to the occasion . Many of the staff members slept over in order to be on hand. The restaurant served lunch and dinner as buffets and did the best that they could with the food on hand. Many of us hung out in the restaurant all day . The staff kept the free coffee flowing! The only issue was that the wifi kept crashing . Kudos to the management team. We hope to return when the weather is better!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes; City: Orlando Florida; Review: This was another return visit for me to the JW Marriott. Great property with excellent conference facilities . The property is well maintained. The rooms are beautiful and clean . The beds are comfortable . The staff members were friendly and attentive. It's a large property so be prepared to walk far if you are here for a meeting . Food at the meeting was very good . We ate at Palio one night. The lobby bar was fun and the drinks were tasty- try the jalepeno martini. Unfortunately , the weather was unusually cold when we visited. We were not able to enjoy the pool or the lazy river . I loved the fact that I did not need to arrange a cab to the airport . They have 24/7 town cars that wait right near the front door . It's a little more expensive ($50 plus tip) but worth it - especially at 4:30 AM! I will be happy to return when my conference is there in 2017!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Selinsgrove Inn; City: Selinsgrove Pennsylvania; Review: My daughter and I spent a night here while visiting Susquehanna University. The Inn is located in town less than a mile from the school. There is free onsite parking and it was walkable to town restaurants. Our room was very large and super clean. We had a king sized bed, sitting area, bathroom and kitchenette . All staff that we met were very friendly. Breakfast was included in our stay. It was really tasty. It included eggs, potatoes bagels and oatmeal. The best part was a really good homemade bread pudding. The breakfast room had snacks available throughout the day- cookies coffee etc. The Inn was such a nice change from chain hotels . We will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Georgetown Inn; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Spent three nights here visiting schools with my daughter. We arrived late and were given a room on the fifth floor. The bathroom needed a remodel. There was nothing to enclose the shower but a half wall. The shower curtain was missing although the rod was there. I complained about the room in the morning and the front desk offered to move our things to a new room while we were out. Our second room was much nicer as the bathroom had been remodeled. We ate downstairs for one meal and caught the tour bus right outside the hotel . Parking was great . We did not move our car but either walked or took cabs. All of the staff members that we encountered were friendly and knowledgable. The location of this hotel can't be beat. It is right near M Street and lots of great shopping and restaurants. We will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton St Louis; City: Clayton Saint Louis Missouri; Review: I have stayed multiple times at this property for business. It is always wonderful and has amazing staff members. This trip included a private working dinner in the Wine Room. This room is located through the kitchen ( getting there is a little odd but we were guided by a staff member). This was a large room with plenty of space and was very comfortable . I had the kale salad, salmon and the trio of creme brûlée ( vanilla , chocolate and pumpkin). Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic. Thanks for a great meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Georgetown Inn; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Spent two nights here recently. The location is right in the heart of Georgetown and just can't be beat. Some parts of the hotel are in need of upgrade. The carpet outside our room on the second floor was replaced during our stay. The staff members here really make your stay enjoyable. Easy on site parking a real plus. Only bummer- paid $6.50 for two small to go coffees at the downstairs restaurant. It would be great if they could add some ( complimentary) in the lobby. They do have drinks out in the PM ( cider) and a Keurig machine in the rooms. Might be a nice touch. We will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nittany Lion Inn; City: State College Pennsylvania; Review: We recently came to campus for an event at the Bryce Jordan Center and spent the night at The Nittany Lion Inn. It was comfortable and friendly. Very convenient as it was right on campus. Parking was right next door in a deck. Double sink in room helped everyone get ready in AM. In room coffee maker a real plus. Hard to beat location. Will stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express I 20 at Clemson Road; City: Columbia South Carolina; Review: Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice. Room was large. Ample parking. Nice staff. Helped me locate a cab for an early morning flight as there would be no Ubers. I would stay again. This location is very close to the highway and is easy off and on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton St Louis; City: Clayton Saint Louis Missouri; Review: I travel to St. Louis and stay at this property twice a year. The hotel is situated near Wash U and is usually filled with guests from the school. It is located within walking distance to a few nice shops and restaurants. I also walked to the Galleria mall from there once. Staff members are courteous. Rooms are large and nicely appointed. We usually arrive on Friday for a Friday/ Saturday meeting. Lots of activity at the bar with dancing. Comfy couches there also. We have eaten in several locations of the hotel including breakfast at the main restaurant. Food and service always great. I had a nice note and candy in my room upon arrival. Thanks for another great stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Carolina Hotel Pinehurst Resort; City: Pinehurst North Carolina; Review: Spent a night here while picking my son up from the Pinehurst Golf Academy. Beautiful and charming historic hotel. We enjoyed the tea and lemonade in the lobby ( served at 4 PM) and loved sitting in the rockers on the porch. Our room was in the East Wing and we did not have a nice view. The room was very comfortable and updated. We did not eat a meal on property ( just coffee). The pool looked really nice. We walked down to check it out but did not have time to enjoy it. The hotel is located very close to the village of Pinehurst which had some nice shops and restaurants. There is a shuttle to take you both to town and across the street to the golf courses. We had nice interactions with a variety of staff members who were all very pleasant. Will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Grand Floridian Resort Spa; City: Orlando Florida; Review: By far my favorite place to stay anywhere. My family and I just returned from another great ten day vacation. My husband is low risk so we always stay in a castle view room in Big Pine Key. The property and grounds are absolutely immaculate. The pools are wonderful- great choice between the rock slide pool or the quiet pool ( where we usually end up). This hotel is located right on the monorail so getting around is a breeze. They also have a boat ferry service which is a really relaxing way to get home from the parks. Because of our schedule, we did not make it to a lot of the on site activities. We did try the Mad Hatter Party one night at Gasparillas. The lobby is absolutely beautiful and has a very particular scent. When I smell that , I know that I am home! There is nightly entertainment ( piano player and the band). Both are great and I try to always make it there for a bit. So relaxing. Bring your own drink or grab one from Mizners if you have time. Summer Lace is a great shop located right off the lobby. They have such a wonderful selection. I am always guaranteed to find something special. Housekeeping is always terrific and very accommodating. The nightly turn down was always special for my son. We bring a bag of Disney stuffed animals and we loved to come back in the evening and see them arranged different ways around the room ( and also to get our nightly dose of "room chocolate "). Staff members are what really make the Grand Floridian special. Over the years, we have come to know many and they really make our stay special. We love to see Brett, Brent and Doug. They always help with the little details. My children always have to see Richard the greeter and get their picture taken with him. This example sums up why the GF is so special- I had purchased a bag of snacks from Disney Floral and Gifts and had it sent to the room for my husband's birthday. When we opened the bag, we discovered that the majority of the snacks contained nuts ( my children are allergic). I should have specified that when I placed the order ( totally my fault). I stopped by the front desk and spoke with Christina on the concierge side and asked her how I could swap out the snacks. She took $$ out of the drawer and walked me over to the Sandy Cove shop to get replacement snacks. So above and beyond! That level of " knock your socks off" service is why we will always return to the Grand Floridian!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Christiansburg; City: Christiansburg Virginia; Review: Spent one night here on the way back home to PA from Florida. Located right off the highway. We had two queen beds that were very comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Complimentary breakfast was very good with lots of options. We usually stay at Hamptons and this was similar. Even had gluten free bread. Staff lovely. Easy check in/out. Even got toothbrushes from the front desk do I did not need to fish them out of the car. Would stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shea s Riverside Inn Motel; City: Essex Cape Ann Massachusetts; Review: Spent one night here while in town for a wedding. Staff was wonderful and very helpful ( Mary). We stayed in the Inn which had been recently renovated . Our room was very large. The shower was very large and even had two shower heads. The room was clean and beautifully appointed. Our bed was super comfortable . Only complaint was the poor wifi. Will return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard New York Manhattan Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: Stayed here for two nights for a getaway with my daughter to see Hamilton. Great location. Lots to see and do in the neighborhood. Small bistro ( really a coffee shop) off lobby. Well stocked Duane Reade next door. Lots of great restaurants close by. Staff members very friendly. Leave your car by the front door and they will park down the street for you. Will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Element Hanover Lebanon; City: Lebanon New Hampshire; Review: Functional and clean room. We were attending accepted students program at Dartmouth and decided to give it a try. Minimalist decor. Friendly staff. Location was just outside town. Quiet. Breakfast included but no other food available ( small snack pantry). We had a full kitchen in our room but would have been nice to have a small lobby restaurant bar for drinks and snacks. Will return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta; City: Nuevo Vallarta Pacific Coast; Review: We were a group of six ladies who spent four nights on a beach/golf get away in early February. I thought that our room was huge and nicely appointed. All of the team members were super friendly and helpful. Notable standouts were the lobby bar bartenders and beach bartenders ( we never bothered with the pools). The beaches were beautiful. Plenty of lounge chairs. Housekeeping was great. They decorated the doors for two of my friends birthdays. We had really great meals everywhere. We did the breakfast buffet every day and ate at all of the different restaurants. Oceana was our favorite. Sushi rooftop was good. Portofino was just ok. Barefoot Grill nice. No complaints with the food or drink quality. All good. We had some type of pass that we used for reduced golf. We played at three different courses that were all beautiful . One course was about 15 minutes away and the other two were about 30-40 minutes away. Totally worth the drive ( through some sketchy neighborhoods though). The entertainment team outdid themselves for the Super bowl celebration on the beach. It was awesome. I showed the pictures to my friends at home and they were in awe. It was a great trip and I hope to return someday soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Grand Floridian Resort Spa; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Just returned from a 10 night stay at this wonderful property. We love it there and have stayed annually for the past 15 years. My children won't stay anywhere else! Everything at this resort is top notch. The rooms and common areas are beautiful and in impeccable shape. One of the best things about this place is the opportunity to see so many long time staff that we have gotten to know over the years. Brett and Brent ( bellman), Richard ( greeter) , Doug and John ( managers). They really work hard so that you have the best stay possible. We usually stay in Big Pine Key but had to stay in Boca Chica this time due to construction. The rooms are beautiful and beds are super comfortable. We usually go with the Theme Park view. Accessibility to the Magic Kingdom is key here. The monorail and boat are very convenient and reliable ( only had one glitch during our stay). There are two pools that are a great place to hang after the parks. When my children were younger, we went to the rock slide pool. This trip, we only used the other main pool. Shout out to Mark at the bar. Numerous restaurants on site. We visited Gasparilla , the quick service restaurant, multiple times . My children love the make your own salad. Nice shops. Summer Lace always a favorite. I loved to take a break to listen to the orchestra or piano player in the lobby. Such a treat. We need to start planning our next trip back to the GF!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Rocky Mount; City: Rocky Mount North Carolina; Review: We spent a night here on the way home from Florida. Arrived at 2 AM without a reservation. Clean and comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Customary free Hampton breakfast. Would recommend this hotel and would stay again on another trip!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn And Suites York South; City: York Pennsylvania; Review: Quick one night visit while picking my son up from a camp at York College. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Breakfast was well stocked with lots of good selections. Although we had a great rate, we got the better York College rate when we mentioned picking up our son. Would definitely return!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Omni Homestead Resort; City: Hot Springs Virginia; Review: My family has wanted to visit The Homestead for years but it’s never worked out schedule wise. We decided to visit at the last minute and just spent five nights at this wonderful property. I was initially concerned because we booked so late and dining reservations were limited. We stayed during the week of July 4th and the activities were plentiful and well planned. We arrived during a super busy time on Sunday and although our room was not ready, we amused ourselves with the complimentary social hour ( complete with white sangria and wonderful chicken appetizers). Our bellman, Park, was lovely and very knowledgeable about activities on property. Our first dinner was at Woody’s which had mostly casual food ( burgers and pizza). We bought the s’mores kit which was awesome and one of my favorite things of the trip. There is a huge lawn outside Woody’s with a great fire pit and wonderful entertainment. My 15 year old son and I did the 3 hour zip lining experience. Our guides, Tanner and Austin, were wonderful and we had a great time. They also had lots of tips and information on things to do on and off property. My son also enjoyed the arcade ( Downtime) in the basement near Jefferson’s. The fitness center was top notch and included two Peloton bikes. I was happy to just ride myself but they also offered a variety of classes including spinning and yoga. My husband really enjoyed the indoor pool. He felt that it was one of the best kept secrets on property. It was open until 11 PM. The outdoor pool was nice but super crowded. This was to be expected as it was a prime week and it’s a family resort ( I’m always surprised by reviewers who are shocked at the number of children here). The staff members were all very helpful and accommodating. On July 4th , I was shut out from getting a lounge chair so I walked to the Spa and gladly paid the $65 for a day pass. What a slice of heaven! Well worth every penny. I was able to use the indoor Spa amenities during a rain delay. So great. One of the spa pools is filled with mineral water from the “ Hot Springs “ . We tried to do activities that we either had never done before or were unusual. My husband, son and I tried the skeet shooting and took a private lesson with Don who was very knowledgeable. The grounds of the shooting club are beautiful and worth the shuttle ride up there even if you are not shooting. My son did the paintball and had a great time. I did the Cascades Gorge Hike. Our guide was Allen who really made the hike very enjoyable with his years of history and knowledge. A side benefit was seeing the Cascades Golf Course at the end of the hike. Our room was in the Garden Wing which appeared to have better air conditioning than other areas of the hotel. As others; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Budget Host East End Hotel; City: Riverhead Long Island New York; Review: Spent one night here with friends. We were here for a golf tournament and needed to crash for about 8 hours. This hotel was conveniently located to the course and about half the price of other local hotels since it was high season. Pool looked nice. Room was very dated but clean. Bathroom door did not close. AC was just ok. Beds were saggy. We left too early in the AM for breakfast so not sure what was offered.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanover Inn Dartmouth; City: Hanover New Hampshire; Review: Spent the night here while dropping my daughter off for her DOC trip at Dartmouth. We arrived very late and the team member who helped us was wonderful and immediately changed us to a late check out without asking. Boutique hotel in a perfect location adjacent to campus. Although we did not dive at The Pine Restaurant, the menu looked wonderful and will have to try it on the next trip. Great valet parking. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom very nice. Looking forward to many more stays here during my daughter’s time at Dartmouth!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Marhaba Beach; City: Sousse Sousse Governorate; Review: This hotel is part of the Marhaba group, and is between Beach Marhaba and Club Marhaba. It is perhaps fitting that "Marhaba" means "Welcome" in Arabic. We have just returned from a week at this hotel in Sousse. We have had a really good time - we didn't want to leave! The staff were friendly and helpful, and it was excellent value for money. The food was great, and the accommodation was good too. The only problems we had were from other holidaymakers, who unfortunately do not grasp the very British concept of queuing! The pool is child friendly, going from about an inch deep to 1.5 metres. There is also a paddling pool for toddlers. The beach is along a short path from the pool, and has lovely soft sand. The pool bar has brilliant food, which works out as about £2 for a pizza, and about the same for pasta dishes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avenue Park; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: The Avenue Park guest house is located south of the busier harbour area of Torquay, within 500 yds of the sea front. It has very easy access though, despite being in a "quieter" part of the town. It has well appointed rooms, including doubles, family rooms (even catering for couples with 3 children) and superior doubles if you want to pamper yourself. Keith and Sandra were very welcoming and ensured we were comfortable during our stay. The room we had was clean and tidy throughout. We had key access to the front door as well as the room - meaning there were no "curfew times" as was traditional in Britain in the past! Food was excellent. We had a choice of cereals, a jug of orange juice, choice of white and brown toast, followed by a full English breakfast. If you had any room left then you could help yourself to fresh fruit (including melon), yogurts, caramel shortcake and muffins (!). Keith and Sandra do take a keen interest in local cuisine as well though, and visit restaurants that they recommend to make sure that you get a good meal of an evening. The Riviera Centre is within easy walking distance (less than 5 mins!) so if you are attending an event or conference this would be ideal as a place to stay. Parking is limited to 2 or 3 spaces at the rear of the guest house - but there are usually spaces available at the front on the road. There's no restrictions or charges but it is pot luck if you get a space. There are about 12 steps leading up to the entrance and this may be difficult for people with walking problems or disabilities, unless you have some assistance. This was about the only drawback I could see to an otherwise excellent guest house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel London Paddington; City: London England; Review: We stayed at the Novotel in London Paddington recently and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Check-in was straightforward and we were allocated our room within minutes. The room is large for London standards (see photos) and VERY comfortable. Breakfast is in the form of a buffet, full english included so you can choose what you want. Facilities include a pool, sauna, steam room and small gym - all included at no extra charge. The hotel is about 10 mins walk from Paddington Station - turn left out of the station past the Brunel statue and then at the end of the road turn right over the railway bridge. Turn left immediately after the bridge into Sheldon Square and then follow the pedestrian area to the left to get to the hotel. This is one hotel we shall be staying at again in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosayne Guest House; City: Tintagel Cornwall England; Review: We were staying in Penzance for a week and wanted somewhere to stay on the way back home to make the most of the Bank Holiday - so after browsing online for accomodation we found the Bosayne Guest House, and after speaking to Keith briefly managed to book an en-suite double room for the 2 nights we wanted. It wasn't a long drive but on arrival Keith made us a hot drink, and supplied us with a home-cooked cake and fruit that his wife had prepared earlier! Not often you would get that sort of service! Our room was clean and neat, the only critiscism I would have is that being in the top part of the house, there wasn't enough room for a stand-up shower so had to crouch in the bath to wash. Other than that, we had a lovely night's sleep. There was no time that the doors were locked, as everyone had a key to the front door as well as their own room. Breakfast was delicious, with a very good selection on offer including a full english breakfast (vegetarian option too), fruit juice, kippers and cereals. If you like cats too - Julie and Keith have 2, as well as one grey tabby who seems to have adopted them (and who will try his best to beg for food!). All in all - a wonderful home from home, highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur s Arms Inn; City: Tintagel Cornwall England; Review: We stayed in Tintagel for 2 nights at a B&B nearby, but ate at the Arms both nights, the food is that good. We're not picky eaters but we do like value for money - and the food in the King Arthur's Arms is excellent value. Friendly staff, prompt delivery of the food even on a relatively busy night. The Chicken American is particularly recommended! The pub also stocks a selection of Cornish Ales and Ciders - again, we would recommend the St Austell Tribute and Rattler varieties :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Citywest Hotel; City: Saggart County Dublin; Review: I have stayed at this hotel twice now on business and have to say it is fine for a short stay of a week or less, but more than that I felt a bit constricted, possibly as I didn't hire a car. The hotel itself is nicely furnished, the rooms are big and airy but it just lacks that personal touch somehow. The bar snacks menu is a little overpriced, but the food in the Hibernian Bistro and the Lemongrass restaurant are excellent. Try to get to the Lemongrass before 7.30pm on a weekday and you can get a 2 course meal for 17 Euro - and yes, it is very filling! The hotel is only 5 minutes from the Saggart LUAS terminal which is handy for getting in and out of Dublin - trams run every 10-15 minutes usually. I managed to get an adult week pass for 22 Euro which covered all zones - which is very cheap. The staff in the hotel are all very friendly and professional, and willing to help with any query, day or night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Turenne; City: Colmar Haut Rhin Grand Est; Review: We stayed in the Hotel Turenne last month en route to Lake Garda. It was very easy to find and we were lucky enough to park outside the hotel for free! Reception was welcoming and we were checked in quickly. We shared a triple room, which was spacious and not claustrophobic. The bathroom was large as well, more than enough for us. The only critiscims I would make are: 1) lack of power points - only one next to the double bed, which wasn't ideal as we all had mobiles that needed charging! 2) the days of blankets/sheets on the beds are a bit out-dated. That said, the room was nice. The hotel is very close to the centre of Little Venice - easily reachable in 5 minutes by foot. On a sunny day it is very pleasant and highly recommended. Breakfast I thought was a little overpriced at 8 Euros - no hot food supplied, just 2 meats, cheese, yogurts and some coffee. For an overnight stay though, the price of the room was a bargain. Recommended to those on a budget!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Excelsior le Terrazze; City: Garda Province of Verona Veneto; Review: Where to start? Having just returned from our stay at Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze it is difficult to find anything remotely wrong with this hotel. The staff are outstanding, the rooms are AMAZING, the food excellent... everything is just right. Breakfasts are a massive affair - plenty of choice with teas, coffee, juices, cereal, fruit, yogurts, meats, cheeses, hot food (scrambled egg, bacon and omelettes cooked to order) - something for everyone. Served indoors if raining (which it didn't!) or out on the terrace.. very civilized! The rooms are light and airy, all with a balcony and plenty of space. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel but talking to other guests (Geoff and Alex!) it is to be recommended. The bar and pool area are immaculate, and very inviting especially on a hot summer's evening :) Garda is just a short walk - 5 minutes - along the small marina and then into the hubbub of cafes and restaurants. The views across the lake from the hotel terrace are lovely. If you want a relaxing unhurried holiday and can stand a small amount of road noise (yes, the main road can get busy) then make Hotel Excelsior your first choice. We will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bootcamp by HappyCulture; City: Issy les Moulineaux Hauts de Seine Ile de France; Review: I stayed at the Classics Parc de Expositions in Paris this week, whilst working for a few days in Boulogne-Billancourt. Not exactly a stone's throw away but this area of Paris is good - not mentally busy like the centre, and not too quiet either. The hotel is in the process of renovation, so walls are being painted (with lots of signage up warning guests accordingly) etc but this didn't detract from my stay. The hotel room itself was spacious - plenty big enough for me and certainly adequate for 2. Plenty of storage space and everything was spotlessly clean. The bathroom was bright and also very clean. The only criticism I would offer is that the shower head was a bit inaccessible if you are vertically challenged! I am 6ft and just about reached the shower... Breakfast was good - no hot food except for toast but cereals, yogurt etc as well as the ubiquitous croissants. If you fancy a really cheap meal and like Chinese, visit the Shanghai Express opposite to enjoy 5 mini spring rolls, a main meal with rice/noodles and a beer for around €8.50! There are 2 brasseries within walking distance, as well as at least 2 bank machines, a hairdresser and paper shop. A good place to stay on business.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trenowan; City: Tintagel Cornwall England; Review: If you only stay at one B&B in the UK - make it this one. I love Cornwall, but have never stayed anywhere as truly wonderful as Trenowan. I could easily repeat everything that has been said before - but I won't. You just need to know that Vivienne and Ian are the best hosts I have ever met. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left - we didn't feel like paying customers, more like welcome visitors. The décor, atmosphere and location - well, you can't get better than this. The food - amazing. We will be back :) thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Madrid Calle Alcala; City: Madrid; Review: I stayed here in February 2013 whilst on a business trip, and couldn't fault the Ibis. It's not in the middle of Madrid admittedly, but I wasn't there for sightseeing. That said, it is close to the Metro so it is easy enough to get to the city centre. The hotel was in tip top condition, the staff were very friendly and polite and the price was very reasonable. Breakfast was good, a decent choice of food but a little chaotic with no queuing, so don't be shy in grabbing what you want! Bed was comfy and the room was airy. Bathroom had a good size walk in shower. There are a few tapas bars nearby - but not much English spoken so be warned. There is a nice Italian ("Gino's") about 10 mins walk away on the main road toward the Metro, and offers a good range of pizza and lasagne for less than €15. I would stay in the Ibis again the next time I am in Madrid, and would recommend it to anyone on business.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: First of all - I really do not know how people can complain about such a well-appointed hotel, where the hotel website (and TripAdvisor) clearly states the facilities available for guests, including children - and then complain that it's busy - with children there! OK, mini rant over. Let the accolades begin. We checked in effortlessly, less than 10 mins to get 8 of us into our rooms. The hotel reception is light and airy, and immediately confirmed my suspicions that this hotel was going to be a cut above the rest. There was a slight walk down to the rooms (side by side in Block 3) but nothing strenous. I'm not sure that the rooms are vastly different from any other - and they were perfect. A large open bathroom, well lit with a separate toilet and bath with a shower over. And not just a standard showerhead either - you can route the water through a "raindrop" shower for a lovely cooling shower after a hard day on the sunlounger! Beds - very comfortable! And also wide enough to stop even the most energetic sleeper falling off. Plenty of storage space - a double wardrobe with a safe, hangers for shirts/jackets and shelves for clothes. There was also a small chest of drawers built into the main furniture in the bedroom. TV was a more than adequate 21" LCD with plenty of different foreign language channels - English, Spanish, French, German, etc. My room also had a sofa-bed so became a triple from the twin beds already in if needed. We were on the ground floor - which is actually below street level so it stays cool even on hot days, with a pleasant breeze through the corridor. Pool area - plenty of room and variance for those who want to get in. Sea-water fed pools so don't go inhaling the water! It certainly makes it easier to float and might be better if you are teaching children to swim too. The pools range in depth up to 1.20m deep so no diving - but very child-friendly. Not somewhere you could do "lengths" but still very good for relaxing. Plenty of sunloungers to be had. If only people obeyed the many signs around the pool advising that sunloungers cannot be reserved... despite the towels out each morning, we still got somewhere we wanted to sit. Food and drink next - well, what can I say that hasn't been said before? Breakfast is constant but with plenty of choice. Lunch and dinner varied but not by much - but then again, how many hotels have you been to where the all-inclusive menu changes each day? How many tonnes of food would they need to store to feed all the guests? It would be a logistical nightmare. So all I will say is well done to the cooks and staff for providing a consistently good food service all week long. If you tire of it then there are plenty of bars/restaurants within easy walking distance. The Grill Bar is excellent for lazy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Southern Hotel; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: I stayed in the Great Southern recently and wanted to share my experience. Check In was smooth and done within 5 minutes which was good - only criticism might be that the Reception desk is very small - barely enough for 2 people to stand at so no privacy really. It was a slight departure from the norm to have to buy breakfast each day rather than buy vouchers en masse etc or have it charged to the room to pay on departure - but this was a small issue, I was in my room on the 8th floor soon enough and able to relax. Whilst not the biggest or fanciest, the room was still decent, the double bed comfortable and the room was clean. No view to speak of but this is Sydney City Centre, not Bondi Beach or Manly! Bathroom was a little cramped for me being 6'1 but still fine - walk-in shower, basin, WC and a hairdryer so perfectly adequate for my stay. 8th floor was nice and quiet each night so no complaints about noise. Breakfasts are very good - I tried the Great Sanger which is basically 2 slices of toast with bacon, sausage, hash brown and fried egg for AU $10 plus one drink, as well as the buffet with unlimited drinks for AU $20. If you only have a few minutes for breakfast the Great Sanger is the best option, it's made up and served within 5 minutes. Service - no complaints at all. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. Location - if you are at the Central Railway Station, head for the exit at Railway Square and follow the road out to the left. You'll be at the junction of Pitt and George St - cross the road and then turn right towards the City Centre. Walk about 5 minutes down George St and you will arrive at the hotel on the left. If you cross more than 2 streets to get there then you have missed it! The hotel is very handy for the railway station and ideally situated to get anywhere in Sydney. If you want to get to the Circular Quay for example, just take the T1 Northern Shore line as far as Wynyard (2 stops) then change for the West Line to Circular Quay. Trains run late each night and are every 5 minutes or so and are also far cheaper than taxis! If you want to get there from the airport then the train is easily the best option as well - I was charged AU $12 to get to Central, then walked from Central. The hotel is also well placed for food being on the edge of Chinatown. I ate Thai some nights for less than AU $30 across the road. For less exotic tastes there is also a KFC and Subway opposite. If you run out of toiletries there is also a small grocery store opposite that is open until 11 each night - crisps, chocolate, beer as well. The bar at the base of; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Lion Hotel; City: Lyme Regis Dorset England; Review: We arrived in Lyme Regis after a long car journey and were keen to have a decent meal - and the Royal Lion did not let us down in any aspect at all. Decor and service are impeccable for a "walk in" hotel restaurant - Gareth and the staff were welcoming and friendly. A great selection of locally-produced drinks (ales and cider) at a reasonable price - and the food was fabulous. We recommend the Sunday Roast - the beef was top quality, as well as the rest of the plate. Fresh vegetables to accompany a large Yorkshire pudding and crispy roast potatoes. We also sampled the Inn Fish Pie which was delicious, topped with mature cheddar cheese and a fresh salad on the side. Highly recommended if you want a good meal served in excellent surroundings. Well worth the visit - thank you very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SwissEver Hotel Zug; City: Cham; Review: Firstly, let's look at the statements others have made about the location. The hotel is not "far from everywhere" - it's on the main bus route from Cham train station to Rumentikon. If you arrive at the train station, the number 43 Rumentikon bus goes every 20 minutes and stops only 30 seconds walk from the hotel entrance. You simply have to ask for a ticket to the Lindencham stop - which costs around 2CHF from Cham. It's about 5 minutes by bus from Cham. Likewise the bus back into Cham is very regular and there's no need to have a taxi! I'm from the UK and I managed to get my head around the bus and train service so anyone should be able to :) SO - rant over, back to the hotel. I stayed there recently when working in Zug. The hotel is very clean and quiet - the room is big and airy and yes, did suffer somewhat from a lack of air conditioning. However, there are steel shutters that you can raise/lower from a control in the room to prevent the sun heating the room up during the day when you are out, which worked fine. The room was perfect for my stay - plenty of cupboard space, a large bathroom with walk in shower and it felt very new. I didn't have dinner at the hotel but breakfasts were very good - a good selection of meat/cheeses plus cooked bacon, egg and sausage. Toast also available to make yourself, fruit juice selection as well. I had a few drinks each evening at the bar - well manned by Dobie and Rumanya ("Rumy") and they were good company as well as being attentive employees. There is a 24-hour service in the reception area for drinks, snacks and chocolate so you can't ever go hungry here! The staff were more than helpful in getting around and for extending my stay. Definitely a hotel I will use again when I have to work in Zug. Tip - ask for a bus timetable and then download the SBB app on your iPhone or Android device. You can book tickets online and then simply board the bus/train. If you're going between Cham and Zug mostly, choose the Zug Community Tariff - works out at 8.40CHF per day, far cheaper than taxis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Delminivm; City: Zagreb Central Croatia; Review: I stayed at the Delminivm recently whilst working in Zagreb and it is incredibly great value. It's centrally-located but not a huge hotel - so if you prefer a bit of peace and quiet for your stay this is ideal. The room was big and very reasonably priced. Clean decor and air conditioning, plus it did not feel cramped or overcrowded. Bathroom again was immaculate and spotless. Bed was comfy and I was out like a light each night! Breakfasts are good - standard continental buffet - meats, cheeses and rolls plus yogurts and cereals plus tea/coffee. The bar was well stocked with local drinks - again very reasonably priced and not what I would define as a "hotel markup". I'll definitely be returning to this hotel again - friendly staff and it represents excellent value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Veyron Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: I stayed at the Veyron for one night during a recent business trip to Istanbul. Firstly, as others have mentioned, it is a little hard to find at the end of a small cul-de-sac but as long as you have the address to hand and even better can show the taxi driver the location on Google Maps (other maps are available :) ) then you should arrive without too much trouble. I checked in very late (or early depending on your point of view at 1am) without any fuss and was in my room within 5 minutes of arrival. My room on the 7th floor was immaculate. Clean and tidy throughout, plenty of power points to get my phones recharged. The bathroom was more than adequate - shower had multiple pressure settings to get rid of those airplane aches! The bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning was a godsend too! Breakfast was a typical Turkish one - which is fine, you're in Turkey! A good selection of cold meats, cereals, juices, yogurts and some delicious tea to start the day which is just what I needed. I was very appreciative of the hotel allowing me to check out around 9pm as I had a early morning flight (2am) back out of Ataturk - the cost was minimal but meant I could relax in my room after a day's work and shower etc before flying again. I would definitely recommend this hotel for any sort of stay whether business or leisure. Gayateppe Metro is around 5 minutes away by car - or if you fancy the exercise, about 10-15 minutes walk but be warned, it is all up hill :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Hotel Beijing Jian guomen; City: Beijing; Review: I stayed at the Ibis in Jian'guomen for 2 nights recently and I have to say even though it is in the "budget" category offered by Ibis I wasn't impressed in the slightest.After a short checkin, I was given my room key by Reception (who unfortunately did not speak much English) - no explanation about breakfast even though I had paid for it in my room booking. The relevance of this will be revealed shortly. I got to my room and to be honest, I was quite shocked by the poor quality of the furnishings and cleanliness. The chair next to the bed looked possibly 40+ years old and was threadbare and worn on the arms. The bathroom was in bad need of ripping out and refitting. The shower cubicle had limescale and dirt around the bottom of the enclosure. The drain pipe from the sink was rusting where it went into the (poorly) tiled wall. The shower mat (that I didn't dare use) had black mould on it. I am not a fussy traveller by any means but I do believe that even if you pay a budget price, this does not mean that the hotel owner or chain can skimp on keeping the rooms clean and presentable. I was too tired after a 13 hour flight to do much about it, so I slept and decided to tackle the Reception about it after breakfast. I didn't sleep well - the air conditioning unit was stuck at 26 degrees and no matter what I did to turn it down, it reset to 26 degrees. Turned off, the room became stifling as I had no window except to a small light well. The next day I went to what I thought was the restaurant - to be told (in Chinese) by the manager (I think) to get a breakfast voucher (after she waved one furiously at me). I went to Reception and tried to ask about breakfast - to no avail at all. I left for work hungry and disappointed. This hotel is, sadly, not really for anyone who does not speak Chinese fluently. Nor is it for anyone who expects a room that is clean. I'm surprised that Ibis do not inspect their hotels more regularly for quality checks - they really should do. I won't be recommending this hotel to anyone.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Shiodome; City: Higashishimbashi Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Ka; Review: So this was my first ever visit to Japan and as always, I was an open book on what to expect. Even though my work colleagues and I arrived at the hotel (24th floor!) just before 8am on a Saturday after a long haul from the UK, we were greeted with the friendliest and most helpful reception desk staff I have met in a long time. The check-in was fast and efficient, and even though we had some issues with breakfasts being booked or not booked this was soon dealt with. Onwards to the 35th floor to find my room - which was spacious and just right. Air conditioned and room to get about but not wasting space either. A nice desk to sit at and work by the window, with a blind in case the sun was too bright as well. A large flatscreen TV for all your Japanese viewing needs (all a bit much to be honest especially Saturday nights!) so all good there. The bed was very comfortable - but not ideal if you have OCD! Rather than run at a straight edge to the wall it comes out at an angle. Best not to think about it really. Light controls and a small chest of drawers next to the bed were ideal. Bathroom was good - the very small bathtub/shower over were fine for showering but there was no way I was trying to bath in it :) good sink and shaving mirror - and yes the water does get very hot which is ideal for a wet shave. There was no wardrobe but there is a small alcove with hangers for your clothes. A nice touch - some Japanese pyjamas to wear (although they were a bit small for me!) as well as a fridge to keep drinks in - not forgetting complimentary mineral water every day. Nice one. The breakfasts are good with plenty of choice - juices, hot drinks, toast, fresh fruit, cereals, salads, cold meats and cheeses, cooked breakfast including bacon, sausage and eggs. They were quite expensive though so my advice is to fill up at the start of the day. Wifi was good and consistent throughout my stay of 12 days and I didn't have to constantly re-enter my credentials which was a nice change. Not the strongest signal in the world but hey - it's free. There are washing machines and a drier on the 26th floor but I didn't get to use them. Vending machines on every floor to dispense drinks at a reasonable charge - watch out for the tiny black cans of coffee though with a red flame logo - when they come out they are red hot! I'm surprised I didn't wake the whole floor up when I picked it up.... the little yellow cans are sake or shochu too. Don't repeat my error of taking it to work thinking it was a lemon energy drink... Getting about - the hotel has it's own station at Shiodome, and it is also only 5 minutes walk (undercover) from; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adagio Access Brussels Europe; City: Brussels; Review: I stayed in the Adagio Access in the European Quarter recently as I was working nearby. The hotel was clean, comfortable and the reception staff were all multi-lingual, speaking perfect English as well as French and Dutch. My room was spotless and I liked the small kitchenette with sink, kettle, microwave and coffee machine as well as plates and cutlery. My only complaint would be that there is no complimentary tea or coffee supplied on arrival which I would have liked after a long journey. There is a Carrefour Express about 5 minutes walk away though which has food and drink you can buy to make in your room. The bed was very comfortable - one of the best I have ever slept in to be honest. Bathroom was good - a heated towel rail as well as a shower and sink. I enjoyed some good nights' sleep at the Adagio and would recommend it to any business traveller visiting Brussels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bakkara Hotel; City: Kiev; Review: If you want somewhere to stay in Kiev that has a beautiful, restful setting and glorious views - you really can't go wrong with the Bakkara. I had the good fortune to stay here whilst working in Kiev and I loved every minute of my stay. The room (photos attached) was excellent value for money. Plenty of room, quiet and comfortable with my own private balcony looking out onto the river. Bathroom a bit on the small side but still okay and very functional. The minibar is possibly one of the cheapest I have ever experienced - a beer costs around €1! The restaurant served up good breakfasts and evening meals - ideal for starting or finishing a busy day. If you are a wheelchair user don't panic when you arrive and see the huge steps going down the quayside to the hotel - there is a little funicular lift that will get you down to level ground. There are also small elevators at both ends of the hotel to get you to the upper floors. The location is a bit strange and taxis are sometimes hesitant to get to the side of the hotel but persevere with them. I hope to visit the Bakkara again when I don't have to work - Kiev is a beautiful city and well worth exploring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nox Hotel; City: Seoul; Review: I have finally got around to writing my review of the Nox Boutique in Seoul after visiting in May 2017. This hotel is possibly one of the nicest little hotels I have had the chance to stay in if I am honest. Immediately on arrival I was greeted in a warm, friendly way which stayed the same way throughout my stay. Everyone working in the hotel could not have been friendlier and more helpful. My case was carried to my room on the 9th floor (rare these days except in 5-star hotels) and I was shown my room. Although I did not have any views of Seoul, I liked the room as it was in the corner of the building and therefore had no one walking past etc. The bedroom itself was light and airy with a comfortable mattress and pillows. A very large TV showing satellite channels, a wardrobe and desk to work at. The bathroom was essentially a wet room - large sink and vanity area, corner bath tub (with spa jets!) and a raindrop shower next to the bath. Very nice to shower for once in a open space - no claustrophobia here! Breakfasts are a very straightforward simple affair - juices, cereal, bagels, coffee/tea and a delicious assortment of soups if you want them. Toast and coffee/tee are available whenever you want. It's all self-service with a few tables and chairs - no waitress service. The Nox Boutique is tucked away on a side street parallel to Teheran-ro Road. It's difficult to find at first but this adds to the charm. I didn't try the indoor pool but this is on my list for my next visit. There's also a laundry service onsite where you can wash and dry your own clothes. Many thanks to everyone at the Nox Boutique for all your attention and help during my visit. It was nice to have personal attention and recommendations for local restaurants and bars nearby and very much appreciated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Defender Security E 2279 Mortise Style Fluted Glass Door Knobs; Brand: Defender Security; Review: These are beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLAXY Ecopower Industrial Edison Vintage Style 1-Light Pendant Glass Hanging Light; Brand: CLAXY; Review: Very chic light but be aware the glass is very thin, easy to break. I know my husband broke it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Globe Electric 64846 Flush Mount, 1 Light, Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Globe Electric; Review: These are very nice for the price. The seem to be in good quality I installed mine about a month ago so far no problems and they look good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NALAKUVARA Edison Light Bulb, Antique Style Amber Warm Light, Clear Glass Squirrel Cage Incandescent Lights, E26/E27 Base Dimmable; Brand: NALAKUVARA; Review: Nice set of bulbs, they aren't too bright but bring a nice ambient light. They are very attractive, interesting. People always ask about them. I have them throughout my kitchen, again if you haven't purchased these before they are dim.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AceList Rechargeable 10-LED Wireless Motion Sensing Closet Cabinet LED Night Light/Stairs Light/Step Light Bar with Magnetic Strip for Bedroom,; Brand: AceList; Review: I like them but the are temperamental I really wanted to love them but they just didn't work for me. They light sometimes they are very finicky; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfify Fleur De Lis Cast Iron Toilet Paper Roll Holder - Cast Iron Wall Mounted Toilet Tissue Holder; Brand: Comfify; Review: Omg I love this item, it is beautiful, unique and works perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organize It All Oil Rubbed Glass Shelf with Towel Bar; Brand: Organize It All; Review: Yes, this is perfect, I used it in my bathroom, functional and attractive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Plastic Free Standing Toilet Paper Holder Canister - Storage for 3 Extra Rolls of Toilet Tissue; Brand: mDesign; Review: Perfect fits large rolls, great quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Womens Fashion Round Metal Cut-Out Flash Mirror Lens Cat Eye Sunglasses; Brand: zeroUV; Review: Love!!! Buy don't hesitate!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miusol Women's Vintage 1950s Style Sleeveless Evening Party Dress; Brand: ; Review: Wore this as a bridesmaids dress it was perfect, will be buying more in different colors!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: vanberfia Women's Summer Sleeveless Printed Casual Mini Beach Floral Dress; Brand: vanberfia; Review: Too large fits like a potato sack; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tidetell Vintage Women's 50s Petticoat Crinoline Tutu Underskirt 26" (FBA); Brand: Tidetell; Review: Fit perfectly once fluffed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frenchic Women's Fishnet Lace Stockings Tights Sexy Pantyhose Extended Sizes (Pack of 6); Brand: Frenchic; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE, they are all so beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miusol Women's Official Bow Neck Plaid Slim Half Sleeve Vintage Dress; Brand: ; Review: Don't hesitate to buy this dress, it is beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: KOHLER K-2882-0 Verticyl Under-Mount Bathroom Sink, White,KOHLER,2882-0" />; Brand: Kohler; Review: Beautiful sink. I had read a review that said water pools in the bottom, but I haven't had that problem. Or maybe it's just not a problem I notice or care about. Either way, it looks great with the white marble counter and subway backsplash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Collection Mermaid 60 inch Freestanding Bathtub for Bathroom in White with Polished Chrome Drain and Overflow Trim; Brand: Wyndham Collection; Review: I've only been using this tub for two months now, but it's so comfortable and great looking. Havent had any issues. Holds heat well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-5638-47 Reveal Nightlight Quiet-Close with Grip-Tight Bumpers Elongated Toilet Seat, Almond; Brand: Kohler; Review: I like this seat. It doesn't give off so much light that it lights up the entire room, but just enough to see where you need to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-9059-BN Contemporary Handshower Kit, Vibrant Brushed Nickel, One Size; Brand: Kohler; Review: Using this with the multifunction showerhead and it compliments perfectly. Powerful enough to be used singularly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Filtrete AD02-6PK-1E Air Filter, 20 x 20 x 1, White, 6 Pack; Brand: Filtrete; Review: Great filters. I change them once a month and sometimes thats too soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-14444-BN Purist Toilet Tissue Holder, Vibrant Brushed Nickel; Brand: Kohler; Review: Beautiful tissue holder. I have one in every bathroom in my home. I love the look of the purist line and couldn't be happier with its functionality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-14435-BGD Purist 18-Inch Single Towel Bar, Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold; Brand: Kohler; Review: Beautiful, strong and sturdy bar by Kohler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InSinkErator Evolution Essential 3/4 HP Household Garbage Disposer; Brand: InSinkErator; Review: In my quest to find a new Insinkerator, I came across this and decided to go for it. After doing further research, I did find that the chamber is made of stainless steel versus ones sold at a local big box company that the inside chamber is actually made of plastic for the same price. I have this installed already and love it. It's so quiet!!! I replaced an older model and I can barely tell if this is on. It does the job well - I'm very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonrays Electric Power Pack For Outdoor Low Voltage Lighting With Light Sensor and Rain-Tight Case (120-Watt); Brand: Moonrays; Review: I got this to replace an old Malibu power pack that the timer had burned out on it. I was pleasantly surprised that this actually functions perfect as it should. I have it set from dusk to dawn and it comes on as expected and turns off at the right time. The "eye" on it seems to work great and I've been using it for a couple of months through all the rains we have seen and it's still perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Neon Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: Great read keeps you wanting more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mended (The Broken Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's J.L. Drake Page; Review: Perfect ending of the trilogy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered (Broken Trilogy) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's J.L. Drake Page; Review: It's a great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tycoon Takedown (Lone Star Burn); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Cardello Page; Review: Great love story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Great read can't wait for the next book in the series to come out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Move; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Burton Page; Review: Great read couldn't put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DARK MURDER a gripping detective thriller full of suspense - Kindle edition; Author: HELEN H. DURRANT; Review: Great read and plot; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Loving Pets Metallic Bella Bowl; Brand: Loving Pets; Review: Thin bottom but does the job well. My girl likes her new bowl.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Miracle Supreme Odor Control Natural Oatmeal Shampoo & Conditioner - Honey Sage Scent - 32 oz; Brand: Nature's Miracle; Review: Smells good and lathers nicely. I don't know how well it controls odor because I don't think my dog smell particularly bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KONG ZoomGroom, Dog Grooming Brush, Small, Raspberry; Brand: KONG; Review: My lab asks to be brushed with this. It is a great product but it does make a mess indoors like other reviewers noted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubie's Elastic Rainbow Pixie Fairy Wings for Pet Dog; Brand: Rubie's; Review: Great wings for my mini-schnauzer Halloween costume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tail Trends Lace Floral and Polka Dotted Dog Dress for Small to Medium Sized Dogs; Brand: Tail Trends; Review: It's ok....not as cute as pictured. My mini-Schnauzer looks insulted and pouts when I put it on her.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Petmate 3 Gallon Pet Cafe Waterer; Brand: Petmate; Review: This has a good design and the color matches my kitchen; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glandex Dog Anal Gland Sac Soft Chew Treats with Fiber, Pumpkin, Digestive enzymes; Brand: Glandex; Review: Didn't see a marked improvement. Expensive for the little difference it made.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: COMSUN 2-Pack Large Collapsible Dog; Brand: COMSUN; Review: These are a little stiffer than I expected. I hope they do not develop cracks in the folded areas. They are great to carry with you in the car.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: 9GreenBox - Miss Beauty Desert Rose - Ship Bare Root; Brand: 9GreenBox; Review: I ordered 3 and one of them didn't survive. Poor thing tried, but I guess the trip was too much for it. I still have the others so there is a bright side! I <3 these little guys on my porch. No blooms yet, but they are definitely exotic and I love them. =]; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holy Crap Breakfast Cereal, 8 Ounce; Brand: Holy Crap; Review: I got this mostly for the novelty of the name, but it actually was a pretty decent breakfast item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made to Order Fire-Grilled Oriental Pork Jerky (Original Flavor - 12 Ounce) aka Singapore Bak Kwa; Brand: Fragrant Jerky; Review: This Bak Kwa tastes LEGIT totally just like Singapore. So expensive though. I buy for my special events. I wish it was cheap enough to order weekly =p; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chimes Ginger Chews 5-Flavor Variety: One 1 lb Assorted Bag of Original, Orange, Mango,; Brand: Black Tie Mercantile; Review: I love them all! The peanut butter flavor freaked me out a little, but it is tasty as well =}; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Island Korean BBQ Pork; Brand: Golden Island; Review: I was looking for a Bak Wa substitute and these popped up. Much less expensive than my usual goto and it's tasty. Will buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Winnemucca; City: Winnemucca Nevada; Review: Great stopping off place when doing the drive from Denver to San Francisco. It is a nice place, close to I80, but quiet and a good value. The breakfast is the standard Holiday Inn fare. We did not have a reservation and the staff were very helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Mountain Inn Suites; City: Rangely Colorado; Review: A great place for a short stay. Discounts if you are in town attending a CNCC event. The staff is very attentive and the place is near spotless, per the sign on the front door to clean you boots before entering.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Timber Lodge; City: Breckenridge Colorado; Review: My wife was seriously injured in a bicycle crash. I called the front desk to ask for a ride and was told to take the city bus. You can pay a lot less for poor customer service. Better more attentive accommodations can be found in Breckenridge.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Firelite Lodge; City: Tahoe Vista Lake Tahoe California California; Review: The place is so well renovated one might think it is new. The staff is delightful at both check-in and at breakfast. The lake is right across the street. It is a great break from the freeway in a beautiful location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wendover Nugget Hotel and Casino; City: West Wendover Nevada; Review: Beware only make a reservation if you feel lucky. Our room had no hot water. No coffee in the room or lobby (except Starbucks) Parking is on the opposite end of buildings via the casino. Security folks were standing in the hall chatting and smoking.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Calculation of Drug Dosages; Author: Sheila J. Ogden RN MSN; Review: This is a fantastic place to do business with. My book looks new and is in great shape. The managers do everything to get your items to you ASAP. I highly recommend it. Very client oriented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mosby's PDQ for LPN; Author: Visit Amazon's Mosby Page; Review: This book is a lifesaver and it's an excellent source guides.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basic Pharmacology for Nurses; Author: Michelle Willihnganz; Review: I am studying hard for this one because from college is a very difficult class but this book will make it much easier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions; Author: Robert J Hubert BS; Review: Invaluable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Study Guide for Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing; Author: Adrianne Dill Linton PhD RN FAAN; Review: Excellent book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing - Text and Virtual Clinical Excursions Online Package; Author: Gloria Leifer MA RN CNE; Review: A very helpful study guide and textbook and at a much cheaper price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marilyn: Last Take - Last Days of Marilyn Monroe; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Harry Brown Page; Review: Sad and wonderful book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Illustrated (Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions & Nursing); Author: Stedman's; Review: Great help to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cuisinart CCJ-500 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer, Brushed Stainless; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Great, super fast shipping !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Printed Comforter Set (King, Grey) with 2 Pillow Shams - Luxurious Soft Brushed Microfiber; Brand: ; Review: Super comfy, i really like the product, thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lightning Nuggets N100SEB Firestarters; Brand: Lightning Nuggets; Review: This stuff fires really quick, i love it !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Floating Wall Mounted Media Console, Chocolate & Zebrano; Brand: South Shore; Review: Great seller, fast response, beautiful wall mounted shelf, my living room looks amazing now, thanks a lot, will buy from you again !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinus Compack Adjustable Steel Bed Frame, for Box Spring & Mattress Set, Fits Twin to Queen; Brand: Zinus; Review: Thats an awesome bed frame, it took me 15min to put it together, and it feels solid, thanks a lot !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BINO SMARTSUCTION Rust Proof Stainless Steel Shower Caddy, Combo Basket; Brand: BINO; Review: Its nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Cold Rolled Steel A513 Drawn Over Mandrel Round Tubing, ASTM A513, 1-1/4" OD, 1.01" ID, 0.12" Wall, 72" Length; Brand: Small Parts; Review: Just what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaker Low Form Glass Graduated 1000ml; Brand: Bomex; Review: Hard to find locally & great price & quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaker Low Form Glass Graduated 600ml; Brand: Kimble Bomex; Review: Hard to find locally, great price & quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atoplee 1pc MT2 Live Center Morse Taper Triple Bearing 2 Mt .0002" for High Speed Turning, CNC Work; Brand: ATOPLEE; Review: Very nice live center & reasonably priced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOCHANGE Screw Thread Pitch Cutting Gauge Tool Set, Centre Gage 50 Degree Inch System and 60 Degree Metric; Brand: GOCHANGE; Review: A must have tool for the metal lathe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Industrial_and_Scientific |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Marble Falls; City: Marble Falls Texas; Review: Beautifully decorated, great mattresses, EXTREMELY friendly ENGLISH-speaking staff, breakfast - food did not run out (as it does a lot at other hotels), staff was extremely attentive, trash cans were not overflowing (as they are at a lot of hotels at breakfast - that really bugs me!), nice pool, great location, quiet room (I couldn't even hear the shower running in MY room!), Janice, and I think the manager's name was Tyler (?) were very, very attentive. ALL employees seemed to sincerely CARE about the guests' comfort. Rating value as average, because Saturday night was $150. Seems to be a little steep for this level of hotel. It dropped to $100 on Sunday night - that disparity doesn't seem right. But, overall, it was fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Fort Stockton; City: Fort Stockton Texas; Review: Very nice hotel, very convenient location (I was getting a start from Midland-Odessa airport towards Big Bend), wifi worked, very roomy bathroom, well-lit parking lot, good breakfast, and VERY comfortable mattress.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chisos Mountains Lodge; City: Big Bend National Park Texas; Review: Previously stayed in Casa Grande Lodge. This time, stayed three nights in Rio Grande. I think the layout was better in Rio Grande - loved the extra (high) built-in with drawers and open space next to the sink, and PLENTY of surface for all the personal items that hotels never have enough counter space for. The VIEW - 360 degrees - is FABULOUS. I just LOVE being there. The restaurant is good, gift shop selection is fairly good (brighter colored T-shirts would be nice), hiking trails are very well-marked, people are friendly, etc. Lack of WIFI is my only complaint. The word was that the lodge had it and we were told by 3 employees that we would be able to get it near the office/gift shop, but I NEVER got it to work the entire three days. Finally the last employee we asked said there is a limit of around 30 people. Well............the lodging probably holds 100-150 people, or more (?), plus the campgrounds (some probably use the restaurant). Yes, I'm all about nature and "disconnecting," BUT when you are trying to decide what to do next, you really need to be able to check the weather (no TV either), look up hours of visitor centers, etc., check in with family back home (we saw bears and could not wait to share pictures, but had to wait days to be able to send!), map routes, etc. etc. If it is at ALL possible to increase this capacity, I sincerely hope it is done soon. I would gladly pay an extra fee to have wifi capability in the lodge restaurant, at least!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Falls Motel; City: Morrilton Arkansas; Review: Very cute setting against the forest. Met my expectations - just a basic motel room. Can't beat it for the price, and very convenient to the park, so other than the lodge/cabins in the park (which were full), it's the only option, in my opinion. I would not want to drive from Russellville every day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Spur Inn; City: Torrey Utah; Review: Beautiful views, nice location on top of a hill, nice clean rooms. Restaurant has great food and good wait staff. All in all, a great find, and would definitely stay there again if in the area (which is AWESOME).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escalante Cabins RV Park; City: Escalante Utah; Review: Stayed one night in cabin 10, and fully expected the lower bunks to be uncomfortable (no box spring), but we had one of the best night's sleep of our whole 8-night trip! And the breeze through the windows was wonderful. Cabin is smallish, but had everything we needed. Cute decor with galvanized buckets on the walls, plenty of towels, roomy refrigerator, convenient location, etc. Very nice for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Horn Lodge; City: Moab Utah; Review: I stayed here two nights last week, while visiting the National Parks. I was VERY pleased with the room, the decor, the amenities, the restaurant, the convenient parking (RIGHT outside the room), good price, etc. I would definitely recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: G.T. Water Products, Inc. MPS4 Master Plunger Shorty, Black; Brand: Master Plunger; Review: Worked great on bathroom basin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AMISH WARES Handmade Galvanized Siding House Hook Decor Hanger, Set of 3; Brand: Amish Wares; Review: They did not work with our siding.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BIA Cordon Bleu White Porcelain 17 ounce Latte Mug - Set of 4; Brand: BIA Cordon Bleu; Review: No complaints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Violet Linen Decorative Luxury Damask Vintage Design Table Runner, 13" x 90", Beige; Brand: Violet Linen; Review: The runner is very attractive - the color is rich and elegant. It looks very much like the picture. More than pleased!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superb Cube 1.4 Inch Cube Silicone Ice Cube Tray with EZ-Release & No-Spill Steel Reinforced Rim; Brand: Pratico Kitchen; Review: This is an excellent product - very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Holmes HTF3110A-BTM 31inch Oscillating Tower Fan; Brand: Holmes; Review: My fan arrived with an out of balance blade assembly and had to be returned. The base is too small, which lets the tower sway. I ordered the Holmes HTF3211AR-BU and for a few extra dollars got a fan with a bigger base and remote control. Much better quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holmes HTF3211AR-BU 32" Tower Fan with Remote; Brand: Holmes; Review: This fan has a large base that holds it steady. The unit is also good to have if you are a light sleeper and produces just enough noise to help you sleep. Nice remote and the tower has green indicator lights on top that are not so bright as to light the room. Very satisfied with purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Propur Water Filter Pitcher with 1 ProOne-G 2.0 mini filter element; Brand: Propur; Review: Water would not filter through unit. Very disappointed about how top of pitcher is designed. Bought a different brand that works perfect.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Yosoo Large Big 4 6 Digit Jumbo LED Digital Alarm Calendar Snooze Wall Desk Clock (bule, 4-digit version); Brand: Yosoo; Review: I have had this clock for over a month now and it has been keeping perfect time. Easy to read from a distance but next one will have white numbers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honeywell HUL520W Mistmate Cool Mist Humidifier, White; Brand: Honeywell; Review: Bad right out of the box. Hear no fan, but it did produce some white smoke. I would not recommend this unit. Good Luck.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Garmin GDB 50 MSN Direct Receiver; Brand: Garmin; Review: I purchased this after I got the 850. According to the product information, I should have been able to get service in our area, however once the product arrived, the closest service area was San Francisco 40 miles away, or Sacramento, 60 miles away. You really can't get service unless you are in a very large metro area. I think that needs to be made clearer on the product info. I returned it right away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KHOMO Apple iPad Air Case - Black 360 Degree Rotating Stand Case Cover With Built-in magnet for sleep; Brand: KHOMO; Review: Very pretty back. The top is kind of unusual, but a nice light gold that matches my IPaid Air 2. Sleep function works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones - White; Brand: Bose; Review: I love the Bose sound. Have headphones from years ago still attached to my keyboard and taped together. These are beautiful in the ivory blue, have a super nice case, and a cord for when the battery is dead. The only complaint is the charging cord is very short and black. Ice. They are so comfy, even the headband is padded with foam. The IOS has an equalizer that works with them. Happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luvfun Headphone Jack Adapter, 2 in 1 Audio Adaptor to 3.5mm Headset (Support; Brand: Luvfun; Review: Wow, what great sound for,such a tiny Box. My daughter and I both love it. And it is very water resistant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iPad Air 2 / iPad Pro 9.7 Keyboard Cover - Blade Z1 Slim [Multi-Angle] Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard; Brand: Fintie; Review: This doesnt work, but we are in the north ca fires did not return in time. I still would like a return, and it should be easier, Ike pick up at home.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Ultra Fine 12" Wool Roving 8-Pack: Autumn 2 Oz.; Brand: Wistyria Editions; Review: Beautiful roving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clover Felting Needle Refill Heavy Weight; Brand: Clover; Review: Nice product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EK Tools Circle Punch, 2-Inch; Brand: EK Tools; Review: Works fine!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CleverDelights 20 Round Glass Dome Cabochons - 1 inch - 25mm - Clear Magnifying Cabs - Dome Pendant Cab; Brand: CleverDelights; Review: Nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adjustable Wood Soap Mold Loaf Cutter and Beveler / Planer Set; Brand: MarJunSep; Review: Nice soap mold. The only problem that I've had is that the screws & washers used to set the soap thickness, became loose and moved whenever I tried to cut the soap. I added larger washers that prevented the screws from sinking into the cut out grooves, and this fixed the problem. I'd suggest that the manufacturer use a little larger washers and that would prevent this in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DD-life Straight Stainless Steel Soap Cutter Hardwood Handle Pro. Supply; Brand: DD-life; Review: Nicely made, enough said.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Piece (2-Ounce), PROMOABI Assorted Colors I; Brand: Apple Barrel; Review: Great value for the price! Fun for "Kindness stones" projects. Nice assortment of colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woolpets Neutral Roving Wool; Brand: WoolPets; Review: Nice little samples of wool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wool Roving Fiber Top 1 lb (ONE POUND) Natural White Fiber Spin, Felt Crafts LUXURIOUS with FAST SHIPPING! 1lb; Brand: Shep's Wool; Review: Nice wool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Pairs Glass Eyes Kits 5 Colors Mixed in One Box for for Needle Felting Bears Dolls Decys Sewing(20 Pairs; Brand: Plastic Safety Eyes; Review: Great deal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Base with Shea Butter 100% Pure 5 LB; Brand: H&B Oils Center Co.; Review: The soap gets a white crust on it after it sets.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Diamond White Wool Top Roving Fiber Spinning, Felting Crafts USA (4oz); Brand: Shep's Wool; Review: Nice wool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4oz Black Noir Wool Top Roving - Spinning, Felting Crafts USA; Brand: Shep's Wool; Review: Nice wool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singer Universal Regular Point Machine Needles for Woven Fabric, Size 70/9, 4-Count; Brand: SINGER; Review: Cheaper to buy in a craft store. Nice needles.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dophee 200Pcs Crystal Clear Round Cabochon Flat Back Glass Dome Tile Jewellery Making,6mm; Brand: dophee; Review: This is the second time that I've purchased these cabochons. The are nice and clear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 3 EU nations say Brexit talks likely to go beyond summit; Abstract: Brexit divorce talks in Brussels are making such slow progress that three European Union nations predicted Monday the negotiations could spill beyond this week's crucial Brexit summit. Belying the need for speed across the Channel, Britain trotted out a horse-drawn carriage and a diamond-encrusted crown so the queen could read out the government's post-Brexit plans to Parliament.; Category: news
Title: Today in History: October 14; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Nestor makes landfall on Florida island, heads north; Abstract: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Nestor made landfall Saturday as a post-tropical cyclone after the former tropical storm spawned a tornado that damaged homes and a school in central Florida but spared an area of the Panhandle devastated one year ago by Hurricane Michael. The storm made landfall on St. Vincent Island, a nature preserve just off Florida's northern Gulf Coast in a lightly populated area of the state, the National Hurricane Center said....; Category: weather
Title: Photos of the Day; Abstract: Our top photos from the last 24 hours.; Category: news
Title: Former US Senator Kay Hagan dead at 66; Abstract: Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, a one-time Capitol Hill intern who went on to become North Carolina's first Democratic female senator, died Monday at her Greensboro home. She was 66.; Category: news
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: Kamala Harris cuts entire New Hampshire field team; Abstract: The Democratic presidential candidate is laying off over half her staff in New Hampshire; Category: news
Title: 2020 candidates and more react to Santa Clarita school shooting; Abstract: Kamala Harris, Julian Castro and more react to yet another act of gun violence at a school.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lumi Dough - The Magical Silicone Doh That Glows In The Dark, Non-Toxic Play; Brand: LUMI DOUGH; Review: The only nice thing about this is that it doesn't dry out. You get a small amount for the price you pay. Don't stick it on your walls, like they show on TV, because it leaves a greasy residue that doesn't come off. Good thing we tried it in a closet first!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ever After High Thronecoming C.A. Cupid Doll; Brand: Ever After High; Review: This doll is so pretty. Girls are sure to love her!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ever After High Lizzie Hearts Doll; Brand: Ever After High; Review: This doll looks great. Just what you'd expect from the books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nerf Rebelle Agent Bow Blaster Pink Deco; Brand: Nerf; Review: This is great when you first get it so be careful about reading reviews of the product as the people writing them may have recently gotten their bow. It's super fun and looks cool. The problem is it only lasts about 6 months. The plastic string breaks after that. Ours broke at one end. I thought maybe I can restring it but no there's no way to do that. Even if it could be restrung, I realized that the string had worn thin in 2 other places., one of which snapped when I tried to pull it back. They would improve this product greatly by making it restring-able. My daughter actually didn't even use it that much which makes it worse that it broke after 6 months. Now I'm stuck with 6 arrows and no bow, since I bought extra arrows. I talked to my neighbor and the same thing happened to hers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ty Beanie Boos 6" Boom Boom The Purple Panda; Brand: Ty; Review: This looks so cute in the picture. My kids have several beanie boos. What I got looks like a child sewed it. It's head is miss shapened. It's body is lop-sided. It's ears are so tiny you can barely see them. Nothing like the cute bear in the picture.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Syba IDE ATA133 to SATA Adapter Components Other SD-SATA-IDE; Brand: Syba; Review: Didn't expect it to time travel, or make me young again, and it didn't. When I purchased this, I was intending on using an old drive as a imaging drive, and it worked perfectly. Pros: Works very well. Has a cool activity light. Performs very close to the actual drive plugged directly in on a IDE board. Cons: Not free? Doesn't actually time travel, create gold bars, or give me millions and millions of dollars? Bottom line: If you need a quick SATA to IDE or vice versa adapter, this works very well, and has done exactly as I have needed it to. If you need something like this, this is a fine one to get. A-flippin-men.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (OLD MODEL) Crucial M500 120GB SATA 2.5” 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive - CT120M500SSD1; Brand: Crucial; Review: After moving from a slow 5200RPM 2.5in drive to a nice fast SSD, I was amazed by the speed of this. I payed about $105 for this on a sale, but it is well worth $150. At about 475MB/s read, and 250MB/s read (as tested in CrystalDiskMark) this is a great drive, and I highly reccomend it to all of my friends who don't want to drop a whole ton of money on a SSD, but also want to have some breathing room in terms of space (both physically and digitally. When I build my next PC, I will be using this drive again, despite my budget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MSI Intel B85 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 Micro ATX Motherboard (B85M-G43); Brand: MSI; Review: If one doesn't plan to overclock, or doesn't have a unlocked CPU, this is a great board. Though other reviews tell of the USB 3.0 header being placed too close to the 24 pin connector, for the 3 cases I tried this in, the header fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters Micro USB to HDMI Adapter for Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 and Note 2/Note 3 in Black; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: I purchased it, hoping to display my Galaxy S4 on my TV, but when I first plugged it in, it didn't work. Suspecting a faulty cable, I grabbed my friend's S3, and it worked perfectly. Because it was such a cheap purchase, I didn't want to go through the hassle of return, so I gave it to my friend, for use with his S3. Didn't work as the description, title, and packaging said, but it didn't turn out as bad as it could have. Good adapter if you own a S3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ARCTIC F12 Pro PWM PST - 120 mm PWM PST Case Fan | Vibration-Absorbing | PST-Port (PWM Sharing Technology); Brand: ARCTIC; Review: PWM, quiet, and does looks good while doing it. This fan moves a lot of air, while still staying quiet, or can achieve full silence, and still move some air. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: I Like My Women BBW - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cole Hart Page; Review: I Could not get through this book. She was described as feisty but it seemed she was more like a bitch which was completely annoying; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: He Got Me In My Feelings - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kellz Kimberly Page; Review: Dannnng this was a good book and I have to say I was sooooooo surprised at the end like what the fudge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tru Love 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bree Page; Review: Aww this was a good book. And honestly I didn't understand why Tru just up and left either but then I started understanding a few chapters before Lia did. Sincere was tooooooo confused.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When It's Real It's Forever 2 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ke'asia Morris Page; Review: This was a really good book. And emotional rollercoaster but I honestly could have done without the visual during the molestation scene. It's stuff like this that makes me so distrustful about ppl around my daughter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Relationship Status 2: Still Tied - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deshon Dreamz Page; Review: It kills my nerves how selfish Nia is like how many times that man gotta show u he there for u for u to think about someone other than urself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carolina Rich: MONEY$POWER$RESPECT - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Phylicia G Page; Review: I could not finish this book. too long and drawn out and the characters seemed like a little too much; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Young Love: Wrapped Up in a Thug - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ari Page; Review: This book was so good but I'm wondering who was Jeremy. And not surprised at the outcome of everything else. Ready for number two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Girls Need Love - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Angel Page; Review: What the entire F***. This book was wring on so many levels and it was so incredibly creepy that even after she learn that was her father she still wanted to be with him in that way. And how he let her seduce him what kind of mess is that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Ontario Rancho Cucamonga; City: Rancho Cucamonga California; Review: My spouse and I spent three nights at this hotel, and I can't say enough good things about it! Whoever designed the rooms actually thought about the travelers' needs - smart placement of shelves, bins and hooks, a great TV visible throughout the room, a comfortable desk with all the necessary communication hookups, and a super bathroom! The shower was the best I've ever encountered in a hotel, and that includes some 5-star properties. The lighting at the mirror was actually adequate to put on makeup, and counter space was adequate for all our toiletries. Most importantly, the room was quiet (even though we were just off the elevator and on the street side) and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff was the friendliest I've ever encountered. The only improvement could be made with the in-room coffee makers, which come with a filter for four cups but only prepares a cup at a time. (My stomach couldn't handle the result!) If you are looking for a hotel in this area, look no further!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown Aladdin; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: There's no doubt this is a unique hotel, especially for a Holiday Inn. The room we had was as pictured, and we appreciated the flat-panel TV, the shower with dual heads (each with 3 settings), and the free wi-fi (although the wireless was really slow, we used the hard-wired option). The biggest complaint I had was the bed; it was cheap and hard, much less comfortable than the last two Holiday Inn Express hotels I've stayed in. The other complaints are minor, but they could be fixed easily and make a big difference. The bathroom has one of the new "bowl" sinks, very stylish but NO counter space at all. The little shelves on the wall are inadequate to put your personal items. It would also really help if they would install a vanity/magnifying mirror on the wall. There's not even a place to hang a hand towel next to the sink! There's also only one wastebasket in the entire room, which fills up quickly. Finally, housekeeping needs to focus on the details. Our room had no bath mat, no Kansas City magazine, and the TV listing was from July/August (we were there the last week in September). We got a late start on Saturday, but our room had still not been made up at 5:00 p.m. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it could have been a great one -- too bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia Hotel Denver A Tribute Portfolio Hotel; City: Denver Colorado; Review: We stayed at the Magnolia over Memorial Day weekend. The hotel had loud parties on that Saturday night - one was right next to us, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. The night desk clerk said he was helpless to do anything about it, but told us to talk to the day manager. The day manager indicated that since we ordered the room through Expedia, there was nothing they would do for us, other than a free breakfast (already in the room rate) or a taxi to the airport (we'd indicated we'd already secured a shuttle). We were told that our complaint would be forwarded to corporate management -- nearly 30 days later and we're still waiting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis; City: Minneapolis Minnesota; Review: We just came back from four nights at Le Meridien. Our experience was like many others - we enjoyed the modern, clean feel of the room, although my spouse and I differed on the comfort of the bed. (Are sheets passe'? Must we sleep under a heavy duvet or nothing at all?). The bathroom was innovative and we loved the heated floors, although we found the shower dysfunctional. All impressions were eclipsed, however, by our inability to sleep because of a loud party in the courtyard on Friday night. (Our room faced the courtyard.) The white noise machine which was provided did nothing to mask the pounding beat that lasted past 1:00 a.m. Interestingly, each room has a notice that says that "in an effort to create a peaceful environment for all of our guests...parties of any kind are not allowed in our guest rooms, Noise complaints are taken very seriously." If you want to stay here, (1) do not get a room that faces the court yard, (2) if you're making reservations within the month of your stay, ask if there's a party (with a DJ) scheduled for any of the evenings of your stay. Le Meridien needs to decide if it wants to be a night club or a luxury hotel; with its current layout it cannot be both.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Hutchinson Kansas; Review: We were disappointed after reading the other reviews. In spite of the remodel, we were greeted by a badly stained couch, long hairs in the shower and bath towels and a dirty bathroom counter (black quartz easily shows dust). The wind whistled through the windows, and the front of the window air conditioner/heater fell off then I attempted to turn down the fan! If you're willing to sacrifice a lot for a hot (so-so) breakfast, then this place may be just fine. I will stay somewhere else next time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fontaine; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: We stayed for a night and had much the same experience as the review titled "10 Year Anniversary". Parking was a bit pricey; it has in-and-out privileges, but you have to have your parking ticket validated at the front desk each time. Nevertheless, we were able to get a parking spot close to the elevator, which was convenient. The refrigerator (photo attached) offers NO room for anything other than their mini bar items. We also missed having a book of services. Our room (625) was exceedingly quiet and clean. The shower has a rain head ONLY - no other water source for washing body parts. We would have liked a toe shelf and safety bar for better showering. The breakfast included freshly-toasted bakery items, fruit, lox, and meat/cheese in addition to fruit, coffee and juice. The ambience, quality and service level for breakfast was a lovely surprise. With the location only a couple of blocks from the Plaza, we will stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown; City: Minneapolis Minnesota; Review: Our first day at this hotel had some bumps; the refrigerator did not work, nor did the electrical outlet in the bathroom. Those were fixed promptly however, and we enjoyed our stay. It was very quiet on the 10th floor (top floor). My only complaint is the lighting in the bathroom, which is completely inadequate. I have attached a picture. It looks great, but there is not enough light to shave or put on make up. The mirror over the bar sink was equally dark. This could be fixed fairly simply to improve the guest experience. The bed was comfortable, and the breakfast was very good (get there early!).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K Bar S Lodge; City: Keystone South Dakota; Review: We stayed 3 nights at the K Bar S and thoroughly enjoyed the location off the strip. The rooms were comfortable and quiet; some of the rooms with a deck view have a partial view of Mt. Rushmore. They have an excellent breakfast buffet with a rotating menu of hot items. We had dinner one night at their pub next to the breakfast area; the menu is limited, but the food and service were excellent! It's a lovely place for a quiet meal on their deck overlooking the grounds (we watched several deer graze right in front of us). The only complaint was with housekeeping, which needed improvement. The coffee service in the room was never replenished properly, and towel protocol was vague (sometimes used towels were picked up, sometimes not). We would still stay here again, however.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Seattle; City: Seattle Washington; Review: As mentioned in other reviews, the location is excellent and the hotel rooms are spacious. Spending the extra $10 per night for a bay view is certainly worth it, although I recommend getting a room on the 22nd floor or above. We were on the 21st floor and had the Roosevelt hotel sign right in front of us. I can't say enough about the hotel staff! They were extremely helpful, and went above and beyond in helping us print boarding passes, providing directions and getting us rehydrated after a long flight to Seattle. Breakfast is available through their Club membership - you have to decide if the benefits are worth $75 per day, or if you're able to negotiate a better deal (we did). We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino; City: San Bernardino California; Review: We needed a room with a walk in shower, and the web site didn't specify what was provided. The clerk at the hotel desk indicated that they weren't aware of any walk-in showers on the property. As a resulted, we secured a handicapped room on the main floor. The decor was drab and depressing, and there wasn't sufficient lighting in the room. Our room (116) was also right next to the pool, so we felt the need to keep our drapes closed while the pool was active, shutting out natural light. The bathroom was terrible. The only way to take a shower without flooding the entire bathroom was to shoot the shower head on the wall, using it only when absolutely necessary. There was very little room for toiletries around the sink. We were very glad to check out, and will not use this hotel again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys; City: Baltimore Maryland; Review: We were very impressed with this room for the price - the bed was very comfortable and the rooms were clean and quiet. We had free bottled water in the room every day, and the free wi-fi was fast and reliable. The only caveat was the cafe, which our local guide did not recommend (consistent with other Trip Advisor reviews), but did recommend the cafe directly adjacent to the hotel (which turned out to be very good). The staff ensured that we had a good stay. Oh, and did I mention the fresh baked cookies in the afternoon? A nice surprise!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: North American Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw: 61 Captivating Designs for Moose, Bear, Eagles, Deer and More; Author: Visit Amazon's Lora S. Irish Page; Review: If you love bear and deer and wild life this book is for you. I had to buy two, one to give as a gift to a friend who I know will be making the bears. Very well presented, good instructions and a lot of great patterns and options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth; Author: Judy & Dave Peterson; Review: What a great book ! The patterns are unique. The instructions are written so that even a newbie can follow. Nice focus on safety as well as wood choices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scroll Saw for the first time; Author: Visit Amazon's Dirk Boelman Page; Review: This book has a lot of very good information for newbies. I found the instructions well written and easy to follow. I like the easy patterns provided so you can still feel some success in spite of just starting to learn. There is also a variety of patterns for all to try and expend as you improve your skills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martha Stewart's Cakes: Our First-Ever Book of Bundts, Loaves, Layers, Coffee Cakes, and more; Author: Visit Amazon's Editors of Martha Stewart Living Page; Review: this is an easy read book with lots of diagrams. Very nice varied recipes as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Breath Of Snow And Ashes; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Well written. Imaginative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Helnan Marina Sharm; City: Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: We stayed at the hotel for 12 days at end of sept/beginning of oct 2007. We were the only british people staying in the hotel - mainly russians and germans. The staff were absolutely wonderful to us - they appreciated that we spoke to them and acknowledged them. Therefore they made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. The provided transport free of charge to and from the airport and provided a courtesey car when we arranged a trip to the dolphinella. Everyone from the reception staff, waiters and beach bar staff was lovely and made us feel very special. I would recommend the hotel to anyone - it was clean, the service was excellent and the location was the best in Naama Bay. Saving up to go back again asap and wouldnt want to stay at any other hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renieris Hotel; City: Stalos Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Visited for one week in May - a last minute holiday to get some sunshine. The hotel is in an elevated position above the main coast road with fabulous views across the bay and the mountains behind. Easy access to the beach down 96 steps and the long sandy stretch of beach takes you to Aghia Marina and Platannias. The hotel is listed as 2* but is so much more than 2* in my opinion - spotlessly clean and the pool and gardens are lovely. Nothing was too much trouble for Giorgos or his mum Stella who provided fabulous local breakfast every day and provided snacks and drinks through the day if required. I emailed before our visit to find out about hairdryer and pool towels and these were provided on arrival. Giorgos very helpful and informative about local services and sights to visit. The bus into Chania stops just down the steps from the hotel and is only around 15 minutes into Chania which is a must do.....evenings in the port where lovely. Was very sorry to leave on our last day and Giorgos gave us some of the olive oil that his family produce as a leaving gift. Will definitely be visiting again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lena Apartments; City: Skiathos Sporades; Review: We booked in for one night at each end of our holiday. Apartments basic...clean....lots of steps to get to them so not great if you have heavy luggage. Views from both apartments great of port and well insulated from road noise. However there were problems with the water supply and intermitently no water for shower or toilets without warning. Quite a nasty smell from drain in bathroom which caused one of party who is asthmatic some problems Ok for one night stay as cheap however would not wish to stay longer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aelia Studios; City: Koukounaries Skiathos Sporades; Review: Stayed with Tasos for 3 nights as part of 2 centre holiday to Skiathos and Skopelos. Tasos a great host...always happy and smiling. Rooms kept immaculately clean by his small team. In quiet location off road but within easy walking distance of 3 beaches and a few tavernas. Only criticism would be thr number of wasps around property. Wasps a real.problem across both islands in Sept and this is obviously not publicised!. If you are allergic steer clear. Otherwise a lovely visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anthoula Hotel; City: Kefalos Kos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Have just returned from a week staying at this lovely hotel. Situated half way up the hill between Kamari Bay and Kefalos. Hotel spotlessly clean both in the rooms and around the pool area. Towels and bedding changed daily except Sundays. Simple but very tasty breakfast taken on the lovely hotel verandah. Anthoula was a very friendly and helpful host who happily showed me around their private gardens where they grow fruit and vegetables and told me all about the history of the hotel - the land having been purchased by her father who then built the hotel in 1988. She runs a bus shuttle down to the beach but it is only a 10 minute walk and takes you past a quaint little greek church. Only 2 other rooms occupied during our stay so we had an extremely peaceful week. Would definately recommend to anyone wishing to have a break in a hotel set a little away from the main drag but within easy reach of the beaches, bars and restaurants; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Whaley's Blazin BBQ; City: Lutz, FL; Review: This is THE BEST BBQ ever. I catered all the meat for a party and their customer service was great my guests raved over the chicken and ribs . This is a good example of not judging a book by its cover. I purchased, tasted before ordering and we haven't stopped raving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best NY Pizza; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Just when you have given up, looking for that slice from Brooklyn - YIPPEEEE - I found it. Oh and their eggplant parm is great. Must try this place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Catch; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Good Value. The service was just okay. Inexperienced wait staff and a very busy restaurant. Waited 20 minutes to be seated, another 8-10 minutes before being addressed. Will definitely give this place another try. A little tricky going North and South on Hwy 41 - be prepared to have to make U-turns coming or going or both; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fresco's Waterfront Bistro; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: My lunch was excellent - the fish was perfectly prepared and the wait staff was experienced and was attentive. Will definitely want to go back the view is awesome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marchello's Pizzeria; City: Lutz, FL; Review: They have a great Pizza and it is consistent. I dislike franchise Pizza, and it is so hard to find private Pizzeria that is consistent due to the hired help or training of the help. Marchello's is always great. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night and want to get a Pizza and eat in, be prepared for a long wait. The call in orders seem to take preference. Service is good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tace Lounge New Orleans Cuisine & Jazz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I loved the seafood pasta dish. The service was great, the people are very friendly and the entertainment is nice. We did get to meet the chef and he was awesome - My only suggestion is that they get a bartender with a bit more experience, but they may have already done so. Looking forward to my next trip - BTW a little spicy it is creole!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ulele; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I believe this is a bit over-rated. The food was just okay. Great concept and the remodel is great. The sound level is way up there, don't plan on having a serious or heart to heart conversation in this establishment. Try the Mac and Cheese with the Chili on the side (give it a toss together) Yum; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bern's Steak House; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Don't get the Rave? Okay, I get it the steak is GREAT! The onion soup is good, but highly over rated. It is the oldest steak house in Tampa and has a great history the wine cellar is to dye for. But the way you are crowded into this place and food has to be served over peoples heads is just crazy. If the table behind you orders a Cesar Salad you'll need some ear plugs for the clacking is right at your back. The tables are so close together the diners next to you are practically bumping elbows. BUT AFTER DESSERT you may forget about all that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Datz; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I have eaten here several times and everything I've tried has been excellent. For as busy as this restaurant is, it's service is very good. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but so worth the experience. YES to Datz (over and over again).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Benedetto's Ristorante Italiano; City: Land O Lakes, FL; Review: I have eaten in Benedetto's for years. The food is authentic and not stale. Chef Ben stays on top of the "Today's Italian", while keeping with tradition. My Dad was a Chef and I have an appreciation for good quality. Chef Ben, thank you for the premium food products. The entertainment is always nice and the wait staff are excellent. If you are in the area, you must try Benedetto's. DO NOT SKIP DESERT here :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sirata Beach Resort; City: St. Pete Beach, FL; Review: Mixed Review here. We had a major misunderstanding when booking our day in the sun, which was a Father's Day Reprieve from taking care of our 95 year old mother (desperately needed). To start with a third party interrupted what I thought was the Sirata (my error), thus paying an additional $14.99 service charge when making my reservation. The Representative felt confident that the Sirata would be able to honor my early check-in (10am), but needless to say - no guarantee. We made it very clear we would not be spending the night day reprieve. Room rate quoted $119.00. Upon arrival, 20 minutes in line we were told no early check in. The representative was very nice, and said they would do their very best. At 12:00 we were given a room (their normal check-in is at 4pm). After lying in the complimentary 2 beach chairs, purchasing drinks at Rum Runners, we headed to our room for a shower and dinner. 9pm we had to head back to relieve our caregiver. Whoa.... we were hit with a resort fee of $45.00 (now note, we could not get in the pool - standing room only, the bathtub didn't drain and we didn't even sit on the bed - LOL. When I asked what the fee encompassed - LOL happy hour from 8-9pm, bicycles and two beach chairs. Really!! they discounted 29.00 for the beach chairs, so our day at Sirata was over $200. not including drinks, and food. The photos on line do not reflect the resort. I understand my circumstances were unusual, but if check-in is at 4pm and check-out at 11am, when would you use the bicycles, beach chairs, fitness center, etc. Sorry this place should be rated a large hotel not a resort - The staff are very nice. I believe the pool was over its occupancy limit, and wasn't a very clean place. :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Great Catch; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Sorry to say that the Great Catch has taken fried fish to a new low. Can't even taste the fish. Greaseeeee and when ordered grilled, it was over cooked.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Yuma; City: Lutz, FL; Review: I have eaten here on several occasions, and have been pleased each time and so have my friends. Their fish is fresh and prepared to perfection, their apps our delicious - Their bar knows how to make a mixed cocktail and their desserts are incredible. I have had dinner each time, soon to try lunch - Understand they have something special going on Wednesday evenings with entertaining and feeding children while adults dine?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Tropicana Cafe; City: Tampa, FL; Review: WOW what a disappointment this lunch turned out to be on a Saturday afternoon. had to ask to have the cleared table cleaned. the Cuban sandwich was bread on bread on one side the other side had so little meat you couldn't distinguish the ham from the pork. I can say it was pressed to long, but reality makes me think bread was stale, because it was dried to the bone. The pork sandwich order by another member was rated okay only. Really in the heart of York the home of Cuban good . suggest cleaning tables with a clean cloth. They were open so they get one star for showing up - service was a joke; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thai Ruby; City: Tampa, FL; Review: NOT LIVING UP TO ITS REPUTATION. I have eaten in this establishment for many years, but have been remiss in visiting due to my location.. so when I suggested to my friend for a 1pm lunch I was expecting the usual good food and service. Soup was warm had to ask to be reheated and waitress had some concerns about bringing us each the correct bowl we'be eaten from. RED FLAG. Ordered pot of hot tea. Warm to warm to steep and was watered down yuk. My meal was EXCELLENT special of the day My friend ordered sweet and sour pork and was very disappointed - suggest a good cleaning too, cob webs around the dining tables are not appetizing; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Italy's Family Restaurant & Catering; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Was pleasantly surprised at the complicated receipes and entrees offered. Delicious sprout app and parm dishes; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carrabba's Italian Grill; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Just do not order lasagna- the cheese is lumpy the pasta itself was tasteless and crunchy - sorry to say lean cusine has a better lasagna. Chicken parr's was good not great but good. The service was good attentive waiter; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brunchies - Lutz; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Conssisteny is key to any restaurant and they have it perfected. Have had multiple itemS and varied days and times. Great to have a reliable place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Tampa; City: Tampa, FL; Review: My Grouper tacos were delicious! Our small slice of Key lime pie was lost on a large plate and left a great deal to be desired. I suggest passing on the pie; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Hobson Motor Inn Wings; City: Hobsonville North Island; Review: I have used this Motor lodge several times over the years because of it's convienient location to the Air Force. I have just soent another short stay and notced the standards are not as good as they have been in the past. I thought the standards of cleaniness were below below average when we discovered a dark head hair between the sheets in the bed. The lack of maintenance standards like the sink plug haveing a broken middle, so it could not be pulled out easily and the small oil heater that had a broken handle so it was difficult to move when warm and added the danger of burning ones self when attempting to move it. The unit was very cold. probably because this unit had a tile floor (when I enquired I was told that some are carpet and some are tiled.) The one little oil heater did not cut it. They did lend us a fan heater when I asked. The service was nothing outstanding. Although I was supplied a key and a unit that was about it. The welcome was a friendly hello and then just a wave of the hand in the general direction of where I was staying and the same when I left. Maybe it was too cold to leave the warmth of the office. The standards when I have stayed here over a year ago were much better and when I stayed in the early nineties some units had their own spa pools inside. The standards of the Hobson Motor Inn seem to have gone backwards which is a shame since there is no other accomodation in the immediate area and with access to the new motorway so close makes this a very convienient place to stay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: William Creek Hotel; City: William Creek South Australia; Review: We stopped here on our way past. A lovely outback pub. We met the friendly bar staff / pilots (everyone is a jack of all trades here). ... and Bert the friendly dingo / kelpie cross (he only has one job ... to lie around). Recommend this place as a stop on your way past. They also have a restaurant, so you can have a feed with your beer and accommodation across the road if you want to stay longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radeka Downunder Underground Motel Backpacker Inn; City: Coober Pedy South Australia; Review: We really enjoyed our experience here. Martin and Garry were great hosts ... (no they are not gay ... they just run shifts to man the reception and the bar.) We had one of the motel rooms. It was very nice. It was hard to believe that the temperature outside was tipping the mercury at nearly 50 C. The rooms are the perfect temperature and it is all natural. No air conditioner. As there are no windows, when you turn the lights out it is perfectly dark. There is no nose as the walls are so thick and the temperature is just right, so expect to sleep in if you are one of these rooms unless you set the alarm clock, as there is nothing to wake you up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coward Springs Campground; City: Marree South Australia; Review: Nice camp ground and great being able to have a dip in the spring water. We were travelling between Christmas and New Years, so the fly's were keen to join the party as well. This place is worth a stop even it is just for a dip, but the camp ground is well set up and great place to overnight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Senator Motor Inn; City: Gisborne Gisborne Region North Island; Review: This would rate as the best accommodation we had on our week trip around the North Island. The rooms are modern, clean and very spacious. We were on the first floor, so we also had an out side deck that over looked the river. We will be staying here again next time we pass through Gisborne.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parakai Geothermal Motel; City: Parakai North Island; Review: A great place to stay. We headed out this way as there is not much accommodation around Whenuapai. (The Hobsonville Motor Inn is getting very tired.) Our room was very clean and spacious, but the best part was the spa pool. Each unit appears to have it's own spa which is situated on a deck outside, but completely walled in for privacy. The spas are filled from a mineral well on the property. The bottle of wine bought from the Four Square shop down the road went down well too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alcamo Hotel Hamilton; City: Hamilton Waikato Region North Island; Review: I stumbled on this hotel through this site and noticed that it had poor reviews up to about 6 weeks ago, so we thought we would try it for ourselves and see if it had improved. The Hosts and owners Pete and Sandy are very friendly and very accommodating. They have only owned the hotel for a couple of months and are still in the process of renovating and bringing it up to standard ... they are doing a great job. One of the draw cards for us was the large round spa bath that you can comfortably fit two people in and a bottle of wine. Everything was clean and worked as it was supposed to. We enjoyed our overnight stay and would happily recommend the Alcamo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tudor Oaks Motel; City: Mangawhai Northland Region North Island; Review: A nice place to overnight on the way through. The bar and restaurant, " The Smashed Pipi" is right across the road and cooks a great pizza. I did notice the room we in was not the quietest as the hosts accommodation appears to be above the units and there was the odd thump or bang from above. Definitely try the pizza from the Smashed Pipi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sails Motel; City: Kaikoura Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Found our room was clean and bright. The units are in a back section, so they are nice and quiet. Only point to note is the drive is a bit tight, but Deb the host ensures us that all vehicles have made it in and out ok. Deb and Ted are great hosts and Deb is happy to explain everything that Kaikoura has to offer and also can recommend cafes for travel in either direction. The motel is close to town, but we headed to the local pub, which is even closer and served good food and beer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairway Motel; City: Wanaka Otago Region South Island; Review: Clean and tidy room with good facilities. We were on the upper level, so had a nice view. There is plenty of parking and a bar-b-que facility. The service was good even though the owner was away and had left his dad looking after the place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Balmoral Lodge Motel; City: Invercargill Southland Region South Island; Review: We found this place through the i-site in Invercargill. Only $99 for the night was excellent value. The room was great. As well as been clean and tidy, it was large and had king size bed. They had not added to many blankets to the bed and the room was warm, so there was no need. The room also had very efficient curtains that kept the room nice and dark. It is also located in a quiet location, so never noticed any traffic noise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arcadian Motel; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: We stopped here overnight on our journey around the South Island. Found the room clean and tidy, but seems a bit dated. The motel is on a road that does not appear busy, but does have a fair bit of truck movement during the night. I am nnot sure if the traffic noise would be less if you had a unit further back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Commodore Motor Lodge; City: Ashburton Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Found a clean tidy room for the night. The cricket was on and the Motor Lodge has all the Sky sport channels which was good. There appears to be a large number of units, so a good chance of finding a vacancy, if you were like us and trying to find some accommodation south of Christchurch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arrowtown Viking Lodge Motel; City: Arrowtown Otago Region South Island; Review: We stayed in the studio unit which was roomy, with a separate bedroom. Clean and tidy and has a heated floor. There is also a washing machine in the unit, so you only have to use the dryer in the laundry room. A very nice quiet location that is not too far from the main street of Arrowtown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Owaka Lodge Motel; City: Owaka Otago Region South Island; Review: Another charming host. A nice clean, tidy room. The motel is well situated across the road from the pub, which has delicious pizza. I was bit worried parking my vehicle so close to the road, but there were no problems as the road is very quiet. As well as the pub across the road, the information centre is also across on the other side.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexandra Garden Court Motel; City: Alexandra Central Otago Otago Region South Island; Review: This was a lovely roomy unit with a separate bedroom down a couple of steps. Clean and tidy. The unit had a door opening out the rear to the beautiful garden. Pity we were only here over night. There was also a bar-be-que area that was available to use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emerald Hotel; City: Gisborne Gisborne Region North Island; Review: We had a lovely unit with a separate bedroom and a good size balcony over looking the pool in the courtyard. The only draw back was the long walk from the car park along all the corridors to our room. The unit was clean and tidy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raglan Palm Beach Motel; City: Raglan Waikato Region North Island; Review: Nice motel down a long drive which places it well away from the traffic noise. Our unit was nice and clean and very functional with large high bench to separate the kitchenette from the main room and made an excellent table to sit around.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge; City: Opotiki Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: We enjoyed our overnight stay. The unit was clean and tidy. The most notable thing was the awesome shower pressure. No chance of not washing off any dirt with this shower. Friendly hosts and a good place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aubyn Court Spa Motel; City: Palmerston North Manawatu Wanganui Region North Island; Review: We booked the romantic package for our first wedding anniversary and had a great night. The unit includes a spa pool which is on the mezzanine floor with the king size bed. There is also a TV that can viewed from either the bed or the pool and the motel has Sky, so we were able to watch the rugby ... lol. The package which included chocolates, flowers, cooked breakfast and late check out were a great way to celebrate our anniversary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vanished: A Greywalker Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Richardson Page; Review: Loved the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greywalker; Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Richardson Page; Review: love the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seawitch: A Greywalker Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Richardson Page; Review: loved the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revenant (Greywalker); Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Richardson Page; Review: Loved the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (Greywalker, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Richardson Page; Review: Loved the Greywalker series for these books; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MilSpec Paracord/Parachute Cord, 8 or 11 Strands, 600 or 800 lb. Break Strength. Guaranteed Military Specification; Brand: Paracord 550 Mil-Spec (TM); Review: I use this stuff all the time for a lot of uses. MilSpec paracord hasn't failed me yet, and I don't expect that it ever will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ontario Knife 1064206 Co OKC Kukri Knife; Brand: Ontario Knife; Review: About a week prior to purchasing this Kukri , we had a storm blow through that knocked about half a dozen trees down. Big trees. While I am processing these trees into useful firewood , I am constantly using my Ontario Kukri for limb trimming, knocking down other damages saplings , and even had to use it to chop away part of a log when my chainsaw got pinched in a cut to remove the saw. It has performed exactly as I want it to. I couldn't be any happier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NcDe Tactical Barrel Clamp Mount With Rail For 12 Gauge Shotguns And Magazine Tubes Fits Remington 870 1100 11-87 SP-10; Brand: NcDe; Review: I mounted this on the magazine tube of our Mossberg 500. I am very happy with this mount.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XS Sight Systems GL-0001S-3 Big Dot Trituim Express Front Sight with Glock Small Frame; Brand: XS Sight Systems; Review: We have thise sight on both of our Glocks. Makes target acquisition a cinch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beileshi Red Dot Laser Sight Tactical 20mm Standard Weaver Rail for Pistol Gun Rifle; Brand: Beileshi; Review: This fits and works great on my PMR30.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Fobus; Review: I like the fit and feel of this holster for the new M&P 2.0 compact 15+1 9mm pistol, but be advised that about 1/2 an inch of the barrel and slide will extend past the end of the holster. If that's a problem for you , look at a different holster .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Alpha Battle Carrier Sling Pack 30-Inch Multi-Firearm Case; Brand: UTG; Review: I love this pack for the 16" carbines. Fits snug, without a lot of wasted space .; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: A & I Deluxe Midback Utility Seat - Black, Model# TM555BL [Automotive]; Brand: A&I; Review: Ordered a black seat. Received a yellow seat. Gave it away and ordered elsewhere.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ford 8S4Z-17603-AA 8S4Z-17603-AA-KIT-JET; Brand: Ford; Review: Exact fit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty F250-f550 Lh or Rh Windshield Washer Jet Nozzle; Brand: Ford; Review: exact fit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 902-201 Water Outlet Housing Kit; Brand: Dorman; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gates K060834 Serpentine Belt; Brand: Gates; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Bogart's Smokehouse; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Before we get to the food, which, spoilers, amazing, there is something that Bogart does that a lot of busy, "well-known" venues don't do...they are as nice as can be. There's no hint of "we're an institution and we don't need your business" here. Staff greets you with a smile, checks on how your lunch is, and even busts your tray as you're, say, sitting here writing a review. Can be a rarity in these types of places (see: Louis' Lunch, New Haven, CT) I've been here before, and this place is tops for all things bbq-ribs, burnt ends, tips, you name it ...but today I went non-traditional and had the pastrami on rye. Wow. Smoky, briney, peppery, made me feel right back at home in the northeast at a Jewish deli. Add some of their spicy voodoo sauce to the mix, and the combo of East coast and Midwest flavors just blew my mind. All that with some of the best sticky-sweet baked beans on the city, and I am leaving satisfied and feeling lucky that I live so close to such a gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 360 St. Louis; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Pricing alone loses this place one star, bit it's hard to blame them when their location is so perfect. It's 97 degrees outside, but with a nice breeze blowing, and a view of the gateway arch to my left and Busch Stadium right in front of me, I'm in heaven. An admittedly small but expertly crafted list of cocktails sits in front of me, and the tuna poke has sated me nicely, with fish tacos on their way. For a cosmopolitan Friday afternoon happy hour after a long week, 360 gives you a nice taste of big city living right in the heart of America's premier little big city, St. Louis.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drunken Fish; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Yes. It's a chain. But we live in the smack dab middle of the country, and this is what it takes to get decent sushi. Might I recommend the happy hour specials to cut down on price. Otherwise, the rolls are inventive and delicious, and the cocktail menu extensive. Great location right next to Busch Stone Ballpark Village, great for a pre-game snack. Try the Wonder Woman roll to cut down on rice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aya Sofia; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Upon moving to St Louis, my wife and I were curious as to whether there were any reasonable Turkish restaurants in town. Lo and behold this gem was hidden only three blocks away from us in St.Louis Hills! Despite looming small and unassuming from the outside, there are three great spaces within, bar, dining room, and patio. The happy hour is from 5-7 and features some excellent specials on their unique selection of European beers and wines. The Bohemian Regent Czech beer is my absolute favorite! Food specials include most of their delicious cold "meze" like babaganoush and ezme, as well as amazing doner sandwich and ottoman burger, with some of the freshest ground beef you've ever had. There is a wonderful rotating cast of entrees as well for dinner, but I keep coming back to the kofte - little turkish meatballs of seasoned lamb that will make you seriously consider ordering some to go. Top it off with an evil eye martini, a string turkish coffee, some delectable middle eastern desserts, and Thursday night belly dancing, and it's easy to see why this place has so many dedicated regulars. Do yourself a favor and go. NOW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard; City: St. Louis, MO; Review: Losing no points because TACOS. Fresh ingredients, creative combinations, rotating "taco of the month", house made salsa and hot sauce, and super fun and creative cocktails will make you forget about all the hipsters and the IPA-heavy beer list. Shrimp, Chorizo, and the newly added BBQ Duck tacos head an impressive menu, and the vibe is very welcoming. Great place to stop for lunch or late-night. Parking gets a little tricky for dinner time, as it does for all of Soulard. Excellent sharables and over-stuffed burritos also exist and are great. The Black beans come topped with a delight melted cheese, enough for 3-4 people easy, and the rotating house salsas make getting a side of chips a must. Despite being a little hipster, this place surprisingly is a reasonable place to watch the Cardinals or the Blues, with bartenders and patrons alike being enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the game! If you're looking for all the tacos and more, get down here now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles P Stanley Cigar Bar; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Only true complaint is the awkward way on which you have to ask a bartender to let you into the humidor to choose your cigar. Otherwise the selection of Scotches is top notch and the selection of cigars is just shy of overwhelming. Staff is super helpful in navigating you through the selection process though, even for a novice! No condescending tone at all! Highly recommend for a unique experience in this day and age.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steve's Hot Dogs; City: St Louis, MO; Review: When you want a hot dog you want a hot dog. This is the place. Classic, chili, Chicago-style, and every other variation you can think of. Cozy, casual, and decorated like a Star Wars Fanboy basement (complete with vhs copy of one of the original trilogy on repeat). I went with the "Molotov Dog" because I was in the mood for some spicy. Not for the faint of tounge! Delicious large beef frank smothered with Chipotle habenaro sauce, jalapeño, AND sriracha. Very hot, but very flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try more, especially some of the Mac and cheese varieties that look amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eat-Rite Diner; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Sliders and slingers, with pie a la mode for dessert...drunk food, comfort food, cheap, fast, and no-frills. Cash only so be prepared. I came on a Saturday afternoon after walking by many times on my way to and from Cardinals games. Was greeted by a 60-something server/cook looking straight out of some 90s road trip movie. Had the sliders, cooked to order right in front of me, with a side of slaw and fries. The sides were fine, nothing special, but those magic little burgers, topped with onions, pickles, and cheese and a bun smothered in butter and grilled - little middle America flavor bombs. 6 for 7.50. Almost ordered another 6 - my future cardiologist thanks me for passing. Other folks here had the chili fries and slingers, and no one left dissatisfied. Then, because when you're in a great cash-only diner and they have pie...you get pie. I went with pecan a la mode, and now I'm rolling out the door to go spend three hours on a treadmill. Dangerous. Enjoy at your own risk!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Apple Family Restaurant; City: Maryville, IL; Review: I. Love. Diners.... And this one checks all the boxes... Breakfast all day? Check Lunch items at 8:30 am? Check Waitresses keeping your cup full of piping hot strong coffee? Check. Dudes in the kitchen yelling at each other in (I think?) Greek? Check. My BLT club was piled high with bacon, the lettuce was crisp and the bread nicely buttered and grilled. The fries were hot out of the fryer. Didn't have room, but the pies in the cooler looked amazing...will definitely be back!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Galveston Island Resort; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: This property was truly beautiful. The service was great! Food in the restaurant was excellent. There was a charge for the internet which seems to be becoming more common at higher quality hotels. The only problem was that the toilet backed up and apparently they sent the repair person to the wrong room. A very uncomfortable hour later, I went to the lobby and asked for directions to the public restroom. The shuttle to the cruise ship was efficient. However, the bellman had not told us where to pick it up, so we nearly missed it. I took a bad fall while trying to get my luggage to the bus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America Denver Cherry Creek; City: Glendale Colorado; Review: We were going to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and found this gem nearby. Would have been within walking distance when we were younger. Everything was newly redone, exceptionally clean, and a great double bed. The kitchen was handy to have, there were lots of electrical outlets for our "stuff", and the water pressure was strong in the shower. What more could you ask for? Finding it was easy with our GPS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Fairbanks; City: Fairbanks Alaska; Review: The staff at this motel were wonderful very helpful to us as first time visitors. They referred us to a local car rental company and to several attractions. We enjoyed our stay. Our room was cleaned very well each day and the breakfast was fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impala Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: What a treat this property was! From our early arrival to our late departure we were treated like royalty by both John and Michael. Our room was even upgraded to a beautiful suite! John's recommendations for both restaurants and sightseeing were spot on. The beach was only a block away; they provided both a beach bag and towels; yet, the room was peaceful and quiet. The beautiful tile mural, a gift from Versace, was stunning and the original ironwork was exquisite. The courtyard was scenic and provided lovely shade in which to relax.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel Redland; City: Homestead Florida; Review: Our first stop for our 25th anniversary was this beautiful gem. We arrived in the late afternoon, very hungry, having gotten up early for two long flights. After checking into our lovely room, to our delight, we discovered the restaurant and chef Enrique. The menu included a choice of tapas, and we enjoyed sharing five selections including lobster cakes, shrimp, and calamari. The waitress, the daughter of one of the owners, shared the history of the property with us when we expressed an interest. Our room was well lit, extremely clean, had lots of closet and storage space, and even included a frig. The parking behind the hotel was free, and we loved everyone we met. We ended our three night stay with Enrique's exquisite paellea featuring imported Italian chorizo (the best we've ever had) and lobster tail. Thanks for a fabulous time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: We arrived for our four night stay about 10:30 in the morning expecting to only be able to drop off our luggage and wander around. Gwen's fantastic service had us in our room right after a delicious early lunch at the restaurant. Throughout our four nights stay, we enjoyed the company of the terrific staff as well as other guests and their fur babies! Our trip centered around seeing Bob Mackie's fabulous costumes in the Cher Show debuting at the nearby Oriental Theater. We even met other guests who had traveled to Chicago for the same reason. Thanks for a memorable vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avery 2" Durable View 3 Ring Binder, Slant Ring, Holds 8.5" x 11" Paper, 1 White Binder (17031); Brand: Avery; Review: It's a folder, works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP 126A (CE311A) Cyan Original Toner Cartridge for HP LaserJet Pro 100 CP1025 HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275; Brand: HP; Review: I've tried OEM products but they often seem to have a problem - HP replacement cartridges just work every time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Business Source Name Badge Holder, Clear (01379); Brand: Business Source; Review: Work just like the more expensive name tags but far, far cheaper. Wish I had ordered these the first time I ran a conference rather than paying Avery's/Staples crazy prices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Personalized Large Print Self-Stick Address Labels 500 - Silver; Brand: Miles Kimball; Review: Well printed, labels are sticky. Great for their purpose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother HL-3170CDW Digital Color Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled; Brand: Brother; Review: Plugged in and prints with no issues. Synchronized to Windows 10 PC with no bother. Tried the auto-duplex and that works too. It's really quick printing color as all 4 toners run at once rather than my old printer which had to rotate toner cartridges one at a time. With all 4 toner colors lying parallel to each other its a little larger than a normal printer but not excessive. User interface is a little bare bones, I don't think this matters for day-to-day use but setting up the Wi-Fi password was a little tedious - pressing the up/down buttons to find the characters required - really hoping this is a one-off job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother DCPL2540DW Wireless Compact Laser Printer, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled; Brand: Brother; Review: Brought this to replace an old MFC7840 - the biggest difference between the two is this printer does not have a fax feature. Double sided printing is great. a few issues others have noted: 1 - Wi-Fi - no issue getting this working, just used the menu to setup the network and password. 2 - paper output is fiddly. Yes it is! the paper can get pushed into the unit and can be difficult to get out. The paper output tray is a big negative (hence 4 stars) but overall the machine works great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MicVista MicV01 Wireless presenter remote PPT clicker for school or office using like meeting, report, lecture and presentation; Brand: MicVista; Review: Works great, has a great range too - over 20+ feet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hosley Decorative Vase Filler Assorted Diamond Gems. large Bag. 450 gr (15.87 oz) in a Mesh; Brand: Hosley; Review: Nice for costume pirate dreams; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amlong Crystal Amber Crystal Ball 150mm (6 in.) Including Wooden Stand and Gift Package; Brand: Amlong Crystal; Review: One of the nicest things; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4" Amlong Crystal Crystal Pyramid with Gift Box; Brand: Amlong Crystal; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Triple Moon Pentacle Copper Incense Burner 3"; Brand: Mickey Thompson; Review: Shiny pretty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novogratz Simon Futon Sofa Bed with Chrome Slanted Legs, Mid-Century Modern Design, Rich Tan Linen; Brand: Novogratz; Review: Nice I'm going to buy another; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amlong Crystal Clear Quartz Crystal Ball 110MM; Brand: Amlong Crystal; Review: I can't see upside down as well as l thought; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culina French Fry Potato Cutter with Round Bottom for Easy Slicing, 2 Blades; Brand: Culina; Review: Taste fresh taters good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alchemade Copper Beer Stein - 100% Pure Hammered Copper mug - Heavy Gauge - No lining 20oz; Brand: Alchemade; Review: Beutiiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Want You Uncle Sam for The Army Motivational Poster 24x36 inch; Brand: Poster Foundry; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Vintage Movie Poster 24 x 36 inches; Brand: Imaginus Posters; Review: She looks angry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laminated World War II Military Aircraft Educational Chart Poster Print 24x36; Brand: Poster Revolution; Review: Nice bit of history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Aqua Sphere Vista Swim Mask; Brand: Aqua Sphere; Review: I purchased the Vista Mask as a replacement for some uncomfortable goggles and a lost dive mask. The are relatively low profile, extremely comfortable in comparison to all goggles I have tried in the past and provide great periferal vision. I use them for recreational swimming in the lake and at the YMCA and look forward to years of recreational fun in the water with them. They also came with a small bottle of the anti-fog which was a plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUGG 6 Foot Portable Soccer & Football Goal Boxed Set; Brand: PUGG; Review: Worth every penny! I purchased the PUGG 6 footer training goals (pair) with carry bag and couldn't be any happier with the purchase. Between coaching two teams through the Park District and back yard pick-up games with the neighborhood kids, these goals have been use 2-3 times each week. Sper convenient for soccer-on-the-go with their "grip & twist" design for fast setup and takedown. Travel bag with shoulder strap is great when you have all the other team gear you are carring out to the fields. Flat storage is priceless! So glad I spent a little more and chose the 6-footers...they can still be used for improving shot accuracy without having to chase too many balls with the younger players. I wish I had purchased these a couple years ago when I started coaching!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 90TSPT Keyed-Alike Trigger Locks, Two Locks; Brand: Master Lock; Review: I love the fact that they are all keyed alike. There are retracting pins on the surface to help lock the trigger lock into the contour of your gun's trigger mold. This helps provide a nice tight fit. They provide a piece of mind with kids in the house knowing that the triggers are inaccessible. A great deterrant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plano Vertical Rifle Case - Single Scoped; Brand: Plano; Review: I just received the Plano AirGlide gun case and I am very pleased with the design. Mine was missing the foam block that is shown at the very tip of the case that would go under the tip of the barrel. The other two foam blocks support the gun fine so I am pleased. Considering buying another and saw that the price has gone up another $5. It doesn't seem you can pick These up anywhere else for under $50.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Disc Aerobie 10" Flying Disc; Brand: Striker Sports; Review: The Aerobie has been our frisbee of choice based on the softer rubber outer edges. They are much gentler on your hands when catching the frisbee, especially on the longer throws where the disc is really moving fast or when playing catch with the kids. The rubberized edge is also much easier for the "smaller hands" to grip and control when catching and throwing the disc. We are very happy with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gamo Cone Pellet Trap; Brand: Gamo; Review: Both of my 1,000 fps rated pellet guns (0.177) have bent this thing up pretty bad in regards to the deflector flap that is supposed to guide the pellet to the bottom container portion. It might be ok if the gun rating is under 850 fps for a 0.177 pellet. I haven't even tried my 0.22 pellet rifle (rated at 850 fps) as the heavier load will definitely destroy this pellet trap!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North American (Peterson Field Guide); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Foster Page; Review: Wonderful book. Wife is into medicinal plants and she loves it. Says she has learned a lot from it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy S 4 For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Hughes Page; Review: Easy to understand even for this dummy. Finally learned how to get the most from our Smart Phone. The phone is no longer smarter than we are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Compact Wide Margin Bible King James Version; Author: National Publishing Company; Review: Large easy to read print for those of us in the senior bracket. Not holding up very well though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides); Author: Lee Allen Peterson; Review: Great book with tons of info; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holy Bible, Keystone Giant Print Presentation Edition: King James Version; Author: National Bibles; Review: Kinda cheaply made but will do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: K&N HP-1010 Performance Wrench-Off Oil Filter; Brand: K&N; Review: excellent filters to remove with no fuss; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New 3.50/3.00-8 Tire Inner Tube With TR87 stem (L Shape); Brand: Carlisle; Review: perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tekonsha 118427 T-One Connector Assembly with Circuit Protected Converter; Brand: Tekonsha; Review: easy to install and use, all connections fit perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 56158 Trailer Connector; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: required add on with my curt receiver .... great instructions (on you tube too).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 22272 Trailer Hitch; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: fit perfect and looks nicer than a hollow tube; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 13119 Trailer Hitch; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: Very easy to install, highly recommend for bike transport; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Febreze Air Freshener, Fabric Refresher Air Freshener, Spring & Renewal Air Freshener, 27 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Febreze; Review: Love the smell so relaxing in my room, smells great went Febreze crazy in my room; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heinz Ketchup, Blended with Sriracha Flavor, 14 ounce Easy Squeeze Bottle; Brand: Heinz; Review: The perfect taste on everything now where is the bigger size???; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chips Ahoy! Chewy Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, 9.5 Ounce; Brand: Nabisco; Review: What can I say YUMMY!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chips Ahoy! Chewy Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cookies, 9.5 Ounce; Brand: Chips Ahoy!; Review: OMG!! I need more please more so good just can't eat just one!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mist TWST Lemon Lime Bottles (8 Count, 12 Fl Oz Each); Brand: Mist TWST; Review: Perfect size for my mini freezer love them and I need more!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Prime_Pantry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Giorgio Brutini Men's 24461 Slip On Loafer; Brand: Giorgio Brutini; Review: A Great looking pair of dress shoes !!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Giorgio Brutini Men's 15064 Demi Boot; Brand: Giorgio Brutini; Review: Can't say how they fit. I returned them due to a material defect.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Giorgio Brutini Men's Pointed-Toe Dress Boot; Brand: Giorgio Brutini; Review: I love these Boots !!!!!! They look Great on your feet..!!!!! Update: They donot stretch. Are very uncomfortable because of that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women Men Mens Casual Classic Stainless Steel Mesh Quartz Wrist Watch; Brand: ; Review: What I received was brown & white. NOT Black and white. Don't like it at all. now the winding pin has fallen off. Don't buy this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Geneva Fashion Unisex Womens Mens Minimalist Leather Wrist Watch; Brand: Broadfashion; Review: Looks Great and runs on time. FELL APART IN SHORT ORDER.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2013newestseller Casual Classic Mens Stainless Steel Mesh Quartz Wrist Watch # 3; Brand: 2013newestseller; Review: This is a good product; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira; Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Berserk; Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Military, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Full Metal Panic!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Military, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu; Genres: Action, Comedy, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid; Genres: Action, Mecha, Military; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Shuffle!; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Magic, Romance, School, Seinen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Gunslinger Girl; Genres: Action, Drama, Military, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mononoke Hime; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: FLCL; Genres: Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Shakugan no Shana; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, School, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Haibane Renmei; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Suzuka; Genres: Drama, Romance, Sports; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Military, Shounen; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: Howl no Ugoku Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Majo no Takkyuubin; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Totoro; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Detective Conan Movie 01: The Timed Skyscraper; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Police, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Detective Conan Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Police, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Giniro no Kami no Agito; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: Kanon (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Shakugan no Shana SP: Koi to Onsen no Kougai Gakushuu!; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Bleach Movie 1: Memories of Nobody; Genres: Action, Adventure, Super Power; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha; Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gake no Ue no Ponyo; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha Special; Genres: Comedy, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cressi Adult Classic Snorkel for Diving, Spearfishing | Gringo made in Italy; Brand: Cressi; Review: The perfect low profile snorkel. Its light weight and has a comfortable mouth piece. Im very pleased. For the money, you cant go wrong here. I use it primarily for spear fishing and free diving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SureFire EP5 Sonic Defenders Max Full-Block Earplugs, triple flanged design, reusable; Brand: SureFire; Review: these work very well. medium seems to be a great fit for most people. it took me a second to figure the best position to insert them but once you wiggle them around a bit they will fit into place like a lego piece.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fuji BJJ Belt; Brand: Fuji; Review: much smaller in length than my other a2 belts but the belt quality is superb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith Optics Unisex Adult Holt Snow Sports Helmet; Brand: Smith Optics; Review: Solid protection but it's pretty bulky; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OutdoorMaster Ski Goggles PRO - Frameless, Interchangeable Lens 100% UV400 Protection Snow Goggles for Men & Women; Brand: OutdoorMaster; Review: Interior reflection became distracting; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gazelle 22272 T4 Pop-Up Portable Camping Hub Tent, Orange, 4 Person; Brand: Gazelle Tents; Review: Very pleased with this tent. Extremely easy to set up and break down. Quality tent footprint with lots of room to move around inside.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flagaway® .223 5.56 Black Rifle HEAVY DUTY TRIGGER GUARD - Enhanced Strength Aluminum w/ Screws + Wrench 223 556; Brand: Flagaway; Review: fit ands finish is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kuryakyn 4219 Chrome L.E.D. Battery Gauge; Brand: Kuryakyn; Review: Keeps me informed as to the voltage levels. Easy install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schumacher SC-200A Speedcharge 2 Amp Battery Maintainer; Brand: Schumacher; Review: Easy to carry, and easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JDM ASTAR 7.5W High Power Plasma LED Replacement Bulbs For 880 890 892 Fog Light,Xenon White; Brand: JDM ASTAR; Review: Bought a second set because the first ones started losing some of the leds, and blinking on/off , NOW the second set is acting up as well. NOT HAPPY with the quality, gonna look for others I guess.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HJC 980-148 IS-MAX II Modular Motorcycle Helmet (White, 4X-Large); Brand: HJC Helmets; Review: Nice helmet, but they are not packing in the chin skirt. Very noisy without it! I called HJC, told them I felt it was rediculous to promote it as a low noise helmet, but make us purchase the $3.00 chin skirt separately to achieve that claim. They shipped me one, no charge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eagle Lights Harley 7" Round LED Headlight DOT approved fits Road King. Street Glide,; Brand: Eagle Lights; Review: Nice lamp, great service. Plug and play.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy Deluxe Box Set: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with; Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: Although everyone raved about this book, when I started I wasn't sure. It took me a little bit to get into it. However... I can't say enough about making sure that you keep reading! This has turned into one of my favorite series. I really wish the author was able to write more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Plain & Simple; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Muir Page; Review: My older parents wanted to learn how to use PowerPoint... and they reported back that this was a great book for them to learn. It is written in simple language for someone that is not very computer savy to learn PowerPoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Roth Page; Review: I loved the Divergent Series... partially because I live in Chicago I am sure, but I enjoyed them. This book was my least favorite of the three. I got through it since I wanted to know how it ended, but I had hoped for more in the writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's John O. Cooper Page; Review: A behavior analyst MUST have this book. It is known as the bible of ABA, and there is good reason. It is written clear and direct. This book goes through the entire BACB task list, so although I love this book, I am wondering when a new edition will come out since there is a new task list out. This book does not have the updated task list or information in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Strayed Page; Review: Great story. However, you can tell that she isn't an experienced writer. It starts out strong, but as the book goes on it gets a bit redundant and stories are repeating itself. .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Limitless: Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Vujicic Page; Review: Nick Vujicic is very inspirational. I like these devotionals. They are more stories about him and his life than they are devotionals about God and the Bible. They are inspiring though, and easy to read. I share them in class and the students find them enjoyable, although not always relate-able for students that haven't yet been through too many difficult decisions and times in life. I have learned that for the students, videos of Nick speaking tend to hit home more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silkworm (A Cormoran Strike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: Could. not. put. it. down. I loved the first book, but I think I liked this one even more. With the characters already described and built up, it allowed the author to get to the story faster. Read it as a book club and we each just kept ready past what we were supposed to because we all loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: Although I love JK Rowling's other books (who doesn't love Harry Potter), I wasn't sure what to expect with her new series. I read this with a book club and the other problem we had was that none of us could put it down in order to wait and talk about it! It started off a bit slower as she describes all of the characters, but once you are in, you are sucked in! Such a talented writer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I really hoped for more from JK Rowling. Harry Potter series was amazingly imaginative and I couldn't put it down. This book was not her best. Her new series under her pen name is much better than this book. Start with the Cormoran Strike books instead. This was the only book of J.K. Rowling that didn't suck me in; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Collins Page; Review: read the books long before the movies. They are well written and I kept wanting to find out what happens. They are a must read BEFORE you see any of the movies... as although the movies are well made, they leave a lot out due to time. Great for book clubs as well since they are so great, easy read, but have a lot of themes that you can discuss: social class, reality TV, rebellion, hope... so much more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Calagione Page; Review: Gave this as a gift to a couple for their engagement party. They have been wanting to start brewing beer, and they said they really enjoyed the book. He had already been looking into how to brew beer, so this was nice that it focused on the business side of things; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I really hoped for more from JK Rowling. Harry Potter series was amazingly imaginative and I couldn't put it down. This book was not her best. Her new series under her pen name is much better than this book. Start with the Cormoran Strike books instead. This was the only book of J.K. Rowling that didn't suck me in; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Educators; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Canfield Page; Review: Typical chicken soup type stories. I bought it as a devotional for the beginning of meetings, and some of the stories are great, but others are just okay. Overall, good feel good stories, but they don't wow you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association; Author: Visit Amazon's American Psychological Association Page; Review: Can't expect to graduate without this book... Easy to get through, and totally worth the money. The websites miss half of the APA rules. Takes way less time to just buy it than it would to Google everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay: The Hunger Games; Author: Collins; Review: read the books long before the movies. They are well written and I kept wanting to find out what happens. They are a must read BEFORE you see any of the movies... as although the movies are well made, they leave a lot out due to time. Great for book clubs as well since they are so great, easy read, but have a lot of themes that you can discuss: social class, reality TV, rebellion, hope... so much more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy 1st (first) Edition by Rowling, J.K. published by Little, Brown and Company (2012) Hardcover; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: I really hoped for more from JK Rowling. Harry Potter series was amazingly imaginative and I couldn't put it down. This book was not her best. Her new series under her pen name is much better than this book. Start with the Cormoran Strike books instead. This was the only book of J.K. Rowling that didn't suck me in; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wild Truth; Author: Visit Amazon's Carine McCandless Page; Review: I heard about this on 20/20 or Dateline... i can't remember which show now... Anyways, hearing the author during that interview inspired me to buy this book. I loved the story "Into the Wild" and I also love stories from a different perspective. I found it very interesting and sad to hear this perspective of the background story for why her brother went into the wild. If you are a person that likes the "Into the Wild story" and someone that likes shows like Dateline, then this book is for you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Career of Evil (A Cormoran Strike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: I really wish I could say that I loved this, as I loved the first book in this series. However, this book was not up to the same level of "sucking me in." I did enjoy it and read the whole thing, I think I just had higher expectations. If you enjoy the series, read it- it is good. Just go in with lower expectations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life: The New Acceptance & Commitment Therapy; Author: Steven C. Hayes Ph.D.; Review: Set up as a self-help book using ACT. However, it is a great workbook for ABA students learning about ACT as well. It is very affordable and describes the ACT processes very clearly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Light of the Fireflies; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Pen Page; Review: I honestly loved this book! There were turns I did not expect. An easy read and perfect for the people that are obsessed with the Gone Girl/ Girl on the Train books and Room. A lot of dark topics, but a great story that sucks you in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Statistics II for Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah J. Rumsey Page; Review: I have more doctoral level books about statistics, but this was a great overview refresher that I could flip through to help decide which type of analysis was appropriate for my research questions. Simple and to the point- but also appropriate for someone who has taken courses in stats before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Briarfields; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Chose to stay at the Briarfields based on the reviews on here and wasn't let down at all. What impressed me the most was the cleanliness, it really is spotless. The room was very comfortable and I really liked the extra touches like the fridge and ceiling fan. Breakfast was fab with a good selection of cereals. fresh fruit and yoghurts followed by a full english, which I wasn't up to so Trish kindly just did me a poached egg. It is only a short walk down to the harbour and being lazy we got a cab back which was under 4 pounds. The hosts were very friendly and we would certainly stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campanile Hotel Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: We only booked here as we could find nothing else - Take That were in town so we paid £125 for a room. Not including breakfast. The check in was slow with a right misery serving - don't think he's heard the words customer services. The room was cramped - wood chip paper on the walls and everything had the appearance of being grubby. Check out wasn't till 11 but the maid knocked and opened the door at 9.30!!! Luckily we were on our way out as I wanted to get out of there asap as I felt clostrophobic, it was like staying in a tiny caravan. No way was I even trying the shower. Only stay here if desperate. I'e not marked it as terrible, but it was close!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Berwick Lodge; City: Hallen Almondsbury Gloucestershire England; Review: We went here on a living social deal and had the 8 course taster menu. That was fabulous. The trout was my favourite course, the snail garden though was fun and the homemade bread lovely - pet hate of mine though, the butter was unsalted! ugh. The breakfast was suburb although not a lot of choice cereal wise, i would expect some dried fruits and nuts etc. There was fresh fruit salad, but seemed to be mainly apple and watermelon. The cooked breakfast was really well done with great products very well seasoned, spring onion with the egg was great! The hotel itself is beautiful. Our room, well I'll start with the postives, the bathroom was gorgeous, fab hi tec shower, big bath. Wobbly toilet! The room itself though was very cramped, shouldn't be a double - the bed was against a wall so could only get in from one side, and no bed side table on that side either - no room for one!! Rather poor that I thought. No tea and coffee making facilities - there wouldn't be room. The bed was comfortable but small for a double. The roof leaked over the bed in the night but we did have very heavy rain, was suprised to be dripped on though. Mentioned it at reception, they said it had never happened before. I feel we may have been given the tiny room as we were on a deal, fair enough the food alone was worth the money but they weren't busy at all. I think if better rooms were free why not let us have one of them? If I'd paid full price I would have complained regarding the room size but still have rated this excellent for the food. I'd go again but not bother staying over night!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fleece; City: Witney Oxfordshire England; Review: We were there on a very busy Sunday. For some reason I found the place quite 'echoy' so it really was VERY noisy - not the place to go for a romantic sunday lunch for sure! The menu is nice with the 'boards' selections very good but deffo only enough for 2 to share as a starter, not overly generous portions. I had the sunday roast as the yorkshire pud looked lovely and indeed it was BUT - the roasters were too well done they were hard to cut into. I was asked how I wanted the beef 'pink or well' which I was really pleased with so asked for pink - but only one small sliver was actually pink (and the beef was carved wafer thin so what was the point of asking?) It was served with a very small portion of runny gravy but the big disappointment was that it was all just luke warm. We were dining with friends so didn't send anything back but for the cost of the place it wasn't great. I would perhaps give it another go say mid week to see if it was better when its quieter as the menu did look attractive but think I'd be tempted to try elsewhere first!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glendorgal Hotel; City: Newquay Cornwall England; Review: What a fabulous location - we normally stay at the Atlantic at the other end of town but booked last minute with not a lot of choice, really glad we went here, the location is fabulous. Staff very friendly and rooms comfortable - they were too hot though! I used the pool, no one else was in it so that was fabulous. We didn't bother with breakfast so cannot comment on that, but i WOULD recommend this - especially on a last minute deal, bargain!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taba Hotel and Nelson Village; City: Taba Red Sea and Sinai; Review: We chose the Hilton Taba based on the reviews and on the fact we wanted a relaxing break. So glad we did. We stayed in Nelsons village, room very comfortable with a lovely sea view and a handy fridge. Water and toiletries replaced daily which was great. Sitting on the balcony of an evening was a pleasure, there is such a tranquil atmosphere. As others have said before what makes this hotel is the staff – they truly are lovely. A special mention for the bar man in Pirates bar, he was lovely so sorry forgotten his name. Also Said in the main restaurant and Ahmed in the bar. Also Sam in the animation team does a wonderful job making everyone young, old, male or female feel welcome even if you don’t get involved in the activities, of which there are plenty and all looked great fun, but they are not intrusive what so ever. There was a great choice of breakfast items, I especially enjoyed the cooked to order omelettes, oh and the fruit juice was lovely! I tended to skip breakfast though and have lunch at the Pirates Bar, this was more geared towards the Brits food wise than the main buffet lunch. Lovely fresh cooked chips every day Dinner in the main restaurant was a bit hit and miss but I can recommend the Mousakka, the Chilli and the fish with pineapple – all were really nice, but if you are a foodie and a bit fussy like me probably you are better off eating at Casa Taba. Oh and the ice cream is gorgeous! Everywhere where was spotlessly clean and they cleaned and drain the pool every other day which was good to see. Little problem with people reserving sunbeds – I would like to see towels being removed especially in the mornings as although I’m an early riser and was always out before 8 most of the prime spots would have a towel on with no one arriving on the beds till much later!! Very annoying! However am sure this is a problem hotel/country wide not just this hotel! All in all I would highly recommend you go here whether it is just to relax like myself or to enjoy the wonderful diving & snorkelling so many people were raving about – I didn’t need to you can see amazing fish just from the jetty! Our friend enjoyed all the boat trips and also went over to Elat to swim with dolphins which she said was a fantastic experience. We’d like to give Mr Chris and his team a MASSIVE thank you for making our holiday just what we wanted it to be!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Seas Island Resort; City: Captiva Island Florida; Review: We stayed here on our honeymoon in a condo over looking the beach, less than a two minute walk. We had all the facilities we needed in the room and kitchen, with great maid service. I would recommend eating in, the restaurants were not great so we stocked up and ate in and enjoyed the sunsets on the beach and just really unwinding. Swimming with so many dolphins around us was truly amazing and the beach was gorgeous. We were nervous at going after reading some of the reviews but so glad we did, a lovely destination and we were lucky as it was very quiet at the end of September.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legacy Hotel Victoria Newquay; City: Newquay Cornwall England; Review: What a shame, this place is in a great location and the staff friendly and helpful. That's the good bits. Our room was tiny and just a bit smelly, the whole place is tired, very tired it needs a fortune spent on it to make it what it could and should be. Another plus were the croissants and excellent ham at breakfast but sorry would not return even on a special deal. Views tho are wonderful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Egypt Mill Hotel Restaurant; City: Nailsworth Stroud Stroud District Cotswolds England; Review: The title says it all really, this was my first visit and it is a very pretty venue nicely decorated but service and food let it down. The waitress kept coming every couple of minutes for us to order when it was clear we were chatting and had not even picked up the menus in the end I felt badgered into ordering! I ordered the ceaser salad, very very dry chicken and bland small salad. Would not recommend for a meal, would maybe visit again just for a drink. Shame.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park; City: Swanage Isle of Purbeck Dorset England; Review: Lovely area and views. Site lovely and clean, toilet facilities clean with great hairdryers! Very expensive I feel tho especially as twice when we went to the pool (which I suppose is reflected in the price) it was ‘closed for private lessons’!! We only got to use it once which is a bit poor really and had to go after 6 when it was back open!! In the bar and shop the people were lovely and friendly but the guy in reception could barely raise a grunt and when we asked if they had a bus time table he just pointed over the road go look it up!! Very poor customer service that I think! We were not the only people on the site to comment about this! Shame :-/; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront; City: Darwin Top End Northern Territory; Review: Currently staying at Medina Grand and can't fault the hotel. Studio room on the 3rd floor has a great view over the convention centre, wave pool and toward Stokes Wharf. The hotel in new having opened in 2009 and doesn't have any of the wear and tear of older hotels. The reception and foyer area is spacious with 3 or 4 differently seating areas to relax in. Certainly no damp smell while we are here unless the previous review was referring to the general humidity of Darwin. Our room (Studio) is spacious and definately clean and well serviced. I like the fact you can choose to have it made up with no chemical cleaning if you want. We are here for 7 days so are taking that option most day. The small kitchenette has allowed us to make a light lunch and keep some supplies and drinks on hand. Lovely flat screen TV with a great selection of movies for the monsoon downpour days. Breakfast is included in our rate and there is a good selection of fruit, cereal, breads and pastries along with the usual hot selections. Location is great with the walkway to Smith Street making access to the city quick and easy. Two lifts mean you don't have to take the stairs to get up to the walkway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Castle; City: Chiang Mai; Review: Found The Castle through Tripadvisor and what a great find it was!! Pearl, who owns and runs this fantastic guest house is simply amazing, she not only communicated info pre trip and made bookings for us, but during our stay nothing was too much trouble. Her recommended Tuk Tuk drivers were great with one even passing us walking back late at night and picking us up for a free ride back to the Castle. The rooms were large and clean with separate shower and toilet rooms. Beds were a little hard for my liking but my hubby loved it. There is a lovely, albeit small pool area in the courtyard and an honor system fridge for cold drinks. Plenty of tourist info is available, both in brochures and through Pearl's advice and helpful internet searches. Even if she didn't know of a place (my hubby wanted to visit the aircraft museum) she would find it for you. Pearl's mum cooked the best breakfast each morning (we stayed 5 nights) and Tung who served breakfast and helped out at reception was so friendly and helpful. The scrambled eggs and basil grilled tomatoes were my favourite! As a guesthouse the rates for this place are really cheap, we paid AUS$34 per night which included breakfast and I would go back here anytime for the amazing service and locality. It is just outside the old town area and an easy five minute walk to the moat near Chiang Mai Gate, also about 15 minute walk to the night market area. Thank you Pearl, mum and Tung for making our first trip to Chiang Mai so pleasurable, we will be back. Wendy, Bruce and Kristy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oaks Gateway Suites; City: Townsville Queensland; Review: Were in Townsville for a wedding with reception at the Yatch Club so combining a holiday was ideal. We booked 5 nights at the Oaks on Palmer in a 1 bedroom apartment and loved it. Double balcony overlooked Palmer Street, everything was clean and the apartment very spacious. Secure carparking underneath was great as we had a hire car most of the time and a rental wedding car overnight to park. Loved having room in the bathroom and being able to do a load of washing. Very well equiped kitchen (not that I used it, I was on holiday) but everything was there. Oaks is right on Palmer St so plenty of wonderful places to eat, we tried many in the 5 days! Short walk over the bridge and you are in the CBD and it's close enough to walk to The Strand. Couldn't fault the apartment for a longish stay like ours and would definately stay there again. The price was exceptionally good too. We left there for Peppers on Magnetic Island and the Oaks was by far the superior accommodation and much much cheaper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capri by Fraser Changi City; City: Singapore; Review: Stayed one night between Singapore and Bali, this is a fantastic option as: * Just 5 minutes from Changi airport * great staff, easy check in at midnight and a free room upgrade as room left only had twin beds (we didn't ask, this was just offered on checkin) * plenty of space, comfortable bed, small kitchenette etc * adjoins a shopping centre with food court for quick easy meals (and some good shopping away from pricey Orchard Rd) * great price! * love the modern laundry rooms with activities Overall excellent experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Singapore At Zhongshan Park; City: Singapore; Review: Loved our stay at the Ramada Singapore! Perfect spot for us as we like to stay away from tourist areas and immerse ourselves in local neighborhood areas. Walked to both Whampoa wet market and hawker area as well as a walk across the canal and expressway (excellent bridge crossings) to Toa Payoh and we found fantastic hawker food at both. Rooms were spacious enough and well laid out with excellent bathroom facilities especially the large shower with two types of shower head. Loved the pool and pool area and spent afternoons cooling off after here after exploring the local area. Ask for at reception for a copy of the shuttle timetable for the free shuttle to the Novena Square and MRT. The bus doesn't run at a regular interval so having the timetable in your pocket is very useful. From the MRT you are able to access all the usual tourist areas of Singpore easily. Nearby the Buddhist temple and Sun Yat Sen Memorial hall are both worth visiting and I suggest the Balestier Road Heritage Trail walk (download the App from the National Heritage Board) for information on original shop houses and lovely architecture styles. Don't be put off by the neighborhood being full of lighting and homeware stores! It is a very interesting area to stay where you can still find a tinsmith making his wares as well as a coffee roaster along Balestier Road old style. Overall a great hotel at a great price in an area of 'real' Singapore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sterling Silver Round Cut Three-Stone Cubic Zirconia Ring (2.3 cttw); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Beautiful not to big; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Chain Link CZ Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: Its beautiful an looks real. Only wish it would be larger; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Jewelry Cubic Zirconia Crystal Engagement Wedding Silver Ring; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: Very pretty. Larger than U thought it would be; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Shape Ups 2.0 Perfect Comfort Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Love these shoes these are the 4th pair I've bought; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Factory 925 Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia CZ Band Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ann Chery Women's Faja Clasica Waist Cincher; Brand: Ann Chery; Review: Gave it away I wear a medium in clothing I bought a large and it was very small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NYC Sterling 3mm Round Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet; Brand: NYC Sterling; Review: It tarnished within a week; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Tandy Leather Leather Braiding Book 6022-00; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Grant Page; Review: a great book with lots of instructions; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fretboard Roadmaps - Lap Steel Guitar: The Essential Patterns That All Great Steel Players Know and Use; Author: Visit Amazon's Fred Sokolow Page; Review: a good book with some good information; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Draw 50 Famous Cartoons: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Your Favorite Cartoon Characters (Books for Young Readers); Author: Visit Amazon's Lee J. Ames Page; Review: a good book with detailed steps; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cartooning But Were Afraid to Draw (Christopher Hart's Cartooning); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hart Page; Review: a really good book. it is funny with lots of instruction; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Mechanic; Author: Popular Mechanics Co.; Review: good projects for kids to make; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition; Author: Will Schmid; Review: great book walks you through. lot of songs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Complete Edition: Books & CD's 1, 2 and 3 by; Author: ; Review: great book walks you through. lot of songs; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ocean Tide Beach Resort; City: San Pedro Ambergris Caye Belize Cayes; Review: As soon as we arrived, we knew we had found the right place. This is a charming little hotel, on the beach front, where all the rooms look over the pool deck to the beach and tidal waters. It's a great location, walking distance to shops, resturants and other amenities. The rooms are clean and have most modern convinces (TV/Wifi/AC). We found it to be perfect for our stay - charming without being pretentious or losing the Feeling of Belize. We will definately be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Albany Lodge; City: Portrush County Antrim Northern Ireland; Review: Centrally located, just a short walk to the harbor, restaurants and the beach. Nice views of the north bay. The owners, Anna and Benne, are the epitome of hospitality. Rooms are comfy, breakfast is yummy and the conversation is precious. We had to cut our stay short to meet our friends sister in Dublin, but definitely look forward to seeing Anna and Benne when we can come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arlington Hotel O Connell Bridge; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Located in the heart of Dublin, this hotel is a good base to branch out and explore all that Dublin has to offer - Temple Bar just across bridge, on/off buses stop outside, walking distance to many spots. Large beds, restaurant/bar downstairs, and location make this a good hotel for a visit to Dublin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolphins Point Maui; City: Kihei Maui Hawaii; Review: Stayed here with multiple family members for the Christmas vacation. The condos had their own kitchens, shared a large common patio with BBQ, and fostered a feeling of a vacation home for us - we would all meet out on the patio for coffee before heading off to enjoy Maui for the day. Located right on the beach, a nice garden broke up the beach from the property with your own access path, offering a sense of privacy while allowing for beautiful views of the ocean, sunsets and moonlit nights. Gated parking also offered a sense of privacy, even though we were located in easy walking distance of shops and food. The owner lives on site and was always pleasant and helpful. This place really felt like a vacation home, and made our vacation a memorable family gathering in paradise, adding things a Luxury hotel/condo really wouldn’t have offered. It is definitely the place we will stay on our returns to Maui.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lighthouse Lodge Cottages; City: Pacific Grove Monterey County California; Review: We were looking for a simple place to just rest our heads, opposed to a big hotel or B&B, as we road tripped down the coast. We liked the name and the photos we saw here. This place turned out to be just perfect. The lodge is close to the shops and sights of Pacific Grove and Monterey. Parking is just outside the rooms The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow pets (including large dogs) for an additional fee. And the price is appropriate as well. The room was nice, with a gas fireplace, skylight shower and a nice view. Don’t let the cemetery fool you. It offers a charming view with the ocean in the distance and local deer grazing in the am. For a travel lodge, the price and accommodations appropriate. We will definitely be staying here again on our future trips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Phuket Marriott Resort Spa Merlin Beach; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: First time in Thailand and we really did love this hotel. We booked 13 nights and have no regrets. Hotel is clean, food is good. Loved that the hotel has its own beach. Hotel is a little remote(by remote I mean only 15mins drive to Patong Beach). But outside the hotel never a problem getting a taxi(300thb). Within walking distance of hotel there is only a small supermarket which is very convenient for a cheaper ice cream or drinks. Don't let negative reviews put you off, do not know why people would give negative reviews...next time we come to Thailand we would book here half our stay then book the other half in Phi Phi islands, just to explore more. Also this hotel is great with kids activities I noticed they even set the kids up with an outdoor cinema and popcorn one of the days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meeru Island Resort Spa; City: Meerufenfushi; Review: Absolutely beautiful. Such a lovely place for couples, beauty is unreal on this island. Clearest waters I have ever seen, the resort is quiet and not crowded. You sit on the beach with no one around. Food is good here and the service is very good. Rooms are good, we opted for the water villa which is stunning. Definitely returning here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Preskil Beach Resort; City: Mahebourg; Review: This hotel is located on a lovely beach. Me and my partner had an absolutely lovely time here. Good activities included, the sports and leisure team are so great! They get everyone involved in activities. Rooms are a little outdated, but beach is beautiful. Dinner is smart wear for men no shorts. Food is quite average, but overall we had a great time here. Town is about 10 mins away by taxi, loads of shopping and a market on Mondays for souvenirs or anything else at cheap prices. Hotel is also very close to airport which is great. Lovely stay in Mauritius, so much to do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Q Hotel; City: Beirut; Review: Me and my friend stayed here for one week as the price of the hotel was appealing. We are very happy with our choice due to the service offered here. The hotel staff are so lovely and will go out of their way for you. Location is very good, on the same road you have easy access to atms, money exchange, pharmacies and supermarkets. Hotel is quirky, food is average and rooms are clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We usually stay here when coming to Dubai, as the hotel is in such an ideal location- located on JBR with many restaurants cafes and shops around as well as direct access to the beach. Private beach beds for hotel guests which is perfect to relax during the day on the beach. Hotel is very clean and rooms are lovely. Can’t complain about anything here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Carhartt Men's Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve Henley Original Fit Shirt K84; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirt. Fairly good price. Soft, long enough. Seems sturdy. I hate having the brand on the pocket but these have a nice color selection so I can handle that. Update. I wore this one time and only for "good". After washing I have a tiny hole in the front of it. Not so good. It should hold up much better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve Henley Original Fit Shirt K84; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirt. Fairly good price. Soft, long enough. Seems sturdy. I hate having the brand on the pocket but these have a nice color selection so I can handle that. Update. I wore this one time and only for "good". After washing I have a tiny hole in the front of it. Not so good. It should hold up much better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Classics Big and Tall Ankle # HMCL96/6; Brand: ; Review: These are exactly as advertised. Good regular socks. I have used them for years and have been happy both with the durability and the appearance. The elastic will be the first part to go but they usually last a rear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Low-Rise Brief (Pack of Five); Brand: ; Review: These are pretty much the standard for men's briefs. I buy a 2 packs of five each year and replace them all in a year. They hold up well. The leg band goes first. The waist band is comfortable. Plus Comfort Not as tall as standard Tighty Whities" in case you don't want your underwear to show above your belt. Minus They only come in this variety pack and I would prefer to have the white or the gray. The darker colors show through white shorts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Big & Tall Workwear Pocket Short-Sleeve T-Shirt Original Fit K87; Brand: ; Review: Some of the nicest T's for the money. Period. These are becoming my standard for everyday wear. They hold their shape. They are tough. They clean up well. In addition, where I live you are judged by clothes or car and not character. I feel much better with the Carhart logo than the little Polo horsey one. Robs rating Get three of them at least!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Izumi Elite Gel Glove; Brand: Pearl iZUMi; Review: These are around 2 sizes smaller than they should be even taking into account that they are expected to fit tightly. If you can buy a larger size than you need they should be alright. I would have returned them but my wife scarfed them up and kept them. Quality is about right for an inexpensive glove. The pads are thin but firm and have room in between them for air to circulate. I cannot test them because they are too small to wear. They are marked as Mens XL inside.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enimay 56" Military Army Style Canvas Web Belt w/ Brass Roller Buckle; Brand: Enimay; Review: I have worn it for a day and it is fine. Just as it should be. The canvass seems to be thick enough. It holds its position. The shorts stay up. I will post a revision it there is any change after the first washing but I think it will be fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enimay Canvas Web 56" Military Army Belt w/ Removable Gold Roller Buckle (Many Colors Available); Brand: Enimay; Review: I have gotten several of these. The price is right. They seem durable enough. They are very long and I elected to remove 6" from mine to fit my 40" waist leaving room to grow. They are easy to shorten by simply lifting a clasp on the buckle, cutting the material and re-clasping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiksilver Men's 6 Pack Color-Blocked Stripe Quarter Sock; Brand: ; Review: Nice socks. Well made. Decent weight of fabric. I like them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orthofeet Asheville Most Comfortable Arch Support Diabetic Mens Orthopedic Brown Leather Slippers; Brand: Orthofeet; Review: These are good. They would be perfect if I had released that I should buy them in a smaller size. They have a harder sole than most slippers which is as it should be for orthonic footwear. They have an easily replaceable insole with an arch. This will make it easy to install your superscription orthonic insole. They breath well, aren't too hot. They are comfortable. They have a pair of velcro straps to adjust the tightness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stance Men's Sunchild; Brand: ; Review: These are well made socks and I was attracted by the Navajo like design. The design is not as bright as in the picture unfortunately. It is a little darker and more subdued, more like a dress sock than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's North Plains Mid LTH WP Wide-M; Brand: ; Review: Great for the price. These seem to be a good mid hiking boot boot for the average day hiker. These are definitely not a running shoe. I chose the mid because I wanted the slight additional ankle support. They are comfortable. I got them a size larger than my normal shoe (yes shoe) size and that will be perfect with slightly thicker socks. I could even wear a heavier sock if needed. Since I have not hiked in them yet I will report back if there is anything to add. A previous pair held up well and were comfortable so I have high hopes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Club Memt Classic Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Nice everyday "sneakers" of the old school.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soxnet Eco Friendly Heavy Weight Recyled Cotton Thermals Boot Socks 4 Pairs; Brand: Soxnet; Review: Yep. They are socks. Comfortable ones too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes 7 Pack Mid Rise Brief w/Flex Waistband; Brand: ; Review: Keeps the junk where I want it but I still like the ones with the soft waistband better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Unisex Wave Toe Post Sandal; Brand: Vionic; Review: I love these flip flops. Orthopedic flip flops are a hilarious comment on the ageing Boomer culture here on our island. Shoes just aren't right but the Doc says there will be pain if I don't wear my orthopedic shoes! Problem solved. PRO: The arch is quite high and has the right contour for mu pinched nerve. The sole is hard and protects the area between the balls of my foot from undue pressure. The heel cup offers enough support to cut down on my heel cracks. Con: The thong that passes between the toes is wicked rough hard on the toes. I seriously needed to wrap it with a band aid to prevent skin removal. I did get used to them but a softer material or a bit of softer material wrapped around would make them easier to get used to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's 6-Pack Tagless No Ride Up Briefs with ComfortSoft Waistband; Brand: ; Review: On the snug side. Uncomfortable. These are good product but I need to get them larger than I would expect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Classic Renaissance Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This is my third pair. PROS: Good support Thick hard sole is what I need to prevent aggravation of a pinched foot nerve. Hard sole good for walking on uneven or rocky surfaces. Comes in wide sizes. Reasonably Priced. Long lasting. Cons: Sides of sole material are hard to clean and become a light gray while the uppers clean up beautifully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Men's Classic Renaissance Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: This is my third pair. PROS: Good support Thick hard sole is what I need to prevent aggravation of a pinched foot nerve. Hard sole good for walking on uneven or rocky surfaces. Comes in wide sizes. Reasonably Priced. Long lasting. Cons: Sides of sole material are hard to clean and become a light gray while the uppers clean up beautifully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Poison Study (Study, #1); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book. It fascinated me and kept me reading intently until the very end - and then I went back and read it again. The characters will charm you and the plot is a fun little story, but I think it's the characters that make this book so great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This has got to be one of the best-crafted and most-understandable fantasy books I have ever read. Ever. It wasn't cheesy or flashy, but it certainly made sense and I was able to grasp all the fantasy elements in it. Overall a very good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1); Author: Libba Bray; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was a mysterious, sensual read. Unfortunately, the rest of the trilogy couldn't possibly live up to this great start and I found myself reading just to find out what happens, though no longer with the rapt attention for every detail that gripped me in this first book. This isn't the story that anyone should pass up, by all means. It's a great, dark adventure with just a spark of romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Maximum Ride series begins with a bang in this kick-butt, action-packed adventure. Somehow Patterson is able to capture a teenage voice that makes the characters so relateable and really puts their story close to heart that at times I would find myself shouting at the book or laughing out loud as I read it. This book has it all: explosions, action, humor, romance, tragedy, and more explosions. A rousing good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wintergirls; Author: Laurie Halse Anderson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: This is the kind of book that will send the reader into turmoil. I wanted to eat, cry, weigh myself, and starve all at one point while reading this book. I can't truthfully say it explains what it's like to have an eating disorder well, as I've never experienced that, but it draws a startling, terrifying picture that may be true. This isn't a book or the weak of heart or mind. But it's a fine piece of craftsmanship.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Duel (Crown & Court #1-2); Author: Sherwood Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A cute set of books filled with a jolly adventure and just the right amount of romance. These read well together and I'm not sure how they would have been apart although together they're a bit long after a while.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 1984; Author: George Orwell; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book doesn't offer much hope on human nature. It's not the feel-good kind of book you pick up with a quart of ice cream. It is well-written and fascinating. It takes from the backs our minds the most disturbed and truthful aspects of human nature. Truly a classic, in every sense. A must read for every person of every age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speak; Author: Laurie Halse Anderson; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: The protagonist spends a good deal of this book feeling sorry for herself. It's the way anyone would act in this situation, but it doesn't make for a good read. It seemed as if the book should have been a chapter or two longer. The end doesn't give much conclusion (although I'm noticing this is something Anderson does a lot). It's got a good flow, a smooth read, but I'm not sure if I would ever read it again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride; Author: William Goldman; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Like the majority of people who read this book in this day and age, I picked this up because of the movie. I loved the movie. But this book...well, I guess I liked it. There were some parts that were phenomenally better in the book than in the movie (like the torture scene) and there are some things that are best seen on screen (like the sword fight). The commentary in the movie was acceptable if not cute; but the annotations in the book just got on my nerves. I wanted to read this book without reading what some guy's wife thinks about it. That aside, I felt as if this book had a pretty engaging voice and I was not left wanting in the movie-to-book transition.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howl and Other Poems; Author: Allen Ginsberg; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: I can't express just how much I trully love this book. Howl is a beautiful masterpiece filled with bold, daring words and ideas. Just the fact that Ginsberg had the nerve to publish this amazes me. It's so strong and in your face that - unless you take offense from such things - I can't see why you wouldn't love this. Just give it a try, read it - preferably out loud - preferably in a dramatic place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved the writing style and the plot ... it was your typical Holocaust-story plot, but the writing was decent so I liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Number the Stars; Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I haven't read this book in years, but when I was younger it was one of those books that I'd read over and over again. I just loved this story. I think every kid should read this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abandoned; Author: Angela Dorsey; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is definitely one of my favorites of all of Angela Dorsey's books. No matter how many times I read it, it always struck anew something inside of me. There's something decidedly real in everything that happens in this book, despite the fantasy elements, and the characters just seem to pull at the heartstrings. This is one of those books I don't think I'll ever be too old to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I suppose it may take a while to get into this book, but it's well worth it to slog your way through the first few chapters to go on a journey you won't soon forget. Aside from the fact that this book is a perfect example of the romance archetype, it's also a great little tale (you know the kind you hear at night sitting beside the fireplace? It's one of those). If you haven't come to love at least one of the characters throughout the entire book, there may be something wrong with you, because this is the cutest cast of characters I've ever encountered. Books like these are perfect for reading when you're all wrapped up in a blanket and drinking hot tea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1); Author: Kimberly Derting; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: At first this was the first book I've read in a while where I liked the romance and cared about what happened and thought it was okay and semi-realistic. And then I got about halfway through the book and it all went downhill. They're, like, what, sixteen? You don't fall in love at sixteen. I don't care what society tells us, that sort of thing doesn't happen. And I had really liked the plot of this book, too. Honestly, I loved every aspect of it, but page after page I found myself getting increasingly pissed at the romance and just hating it. Reading this book became a challenge which is a shame, because it was such a wonderful story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock and Key; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This is far from the type of book I regularly read. I don't really like books solely about love and whatnot, I like them to have other plots. I read this by chance and I liked it a surprising amount. These perfect-seeming kids weren't perfect and I enjoyed watching them unravel like old sweaters. It's a good read if you like love stories or if you like books about people helping other people or how people cope.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fang (Maximum Ride, #6); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Three words: Oh. My. God. This booking is freakin' intense. While reading this book I went from crying to laughing in just a paragraph. And thankfully, Mr. Patterson's agenda was less noticeable in this installment. I highly recommend this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flygirl; Author: Sherri L. Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is the kind of book you think you've got all figured out and tied up in a neat, little box, but then it goes and does something completely different. Other than that, this was a real story (by "real", I don't mean truthful, I mean believable) with real characters and real events. That's the best thing about this book: the realness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horse Thief; Author: Robert Newton Peck; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: As a general rule, I don't like rodeos. I will not support that industry. But any person who steals horses from slaughter is a friend of mine. This book had a realistic voice, you could really feel the characters in the words. Speaking of the characters, there were so many! I nearly lost track of them all. But overall, I'd recomend reading this book once -just maybe not twice, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy (Bloody Jack, #7); Author: L.A. Meyer; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of my favourite Bloody Jack books so far! Little Jacky returns to the seas in this grand adventure - this time in search of sunken treasure. Filled wiith idyllic beaches, fierce battles, and enough time on land to keep a sailor sane, this book is a great little read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Mr. Griffin; Author: Lois Duncan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I can usually read Duncan's books without feeling anything other than a bit of fear. Reading this book, I really felt for Sue and Mr. Griffin. Chilling and emotionally grabbing - this may be Duncan's best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (Fallen, #1); Author: Lauren Kate; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think English classes should read this book - not necessarily because it's some fantastic work of literature but because it's blatant (and somewhat cliched) symbolism thrown out left and right. It's kind of funny, but okay. It doesn't even detract from the book. What I honestly enjoyed about the book was that the reader (or me at least) isn't let on to what's going on and left there just waiting for Luce to figure it out. The knowledge comes much closer together which is fun and refreshing - and most certainly kept me reading. I bet there's a second one - it was blatantly setting up for a sequel and I'd give that a read most certainly although I sort of felt like at the beginning of this book I was all for it and reading very expectantly but then in the last chapter or two I just sort of lost interest and had to force myself through it. It's worth it, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wake (Wake, #1); Author: Lisa McMann; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I was really in the mood for a quick sort of thing with a bit of romance when I picked this up. I read it straight through in about an hour or two, and was not at all disappointed. Something about the way it was written made it read even faster but also made it more engaging. I like the concept behind this - being able to see into other people's dreams - unless, of course, it's real and other people can see my dreams. I also really liked the romance that is in this, it's really rather sweet. There's sort of a twist in the plot nearish to the end which really surprised and delighted me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Traveler's Wife; Author: Audrey Niffenegger; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read this shortly after starting to watch Doctor Who so the whole time travel deal wasn't quite a novel concept to me. I liked the relationship, though, that was new and cute. I would give it a 4.5/5 stars (if that were an option). I think it made a lot of sense how it largely followed Clare's timeline - if I had written the book I don't think I would have thought to do that, but it really makes everything much clearer. I would definitely recommend this; it's a deserving read. I hesitate to put this on my favorites shelf, though, because whereas I did immensely enjoy reading it and I would read it again, it just seems to be missing something. I'm not sure what, though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go Ask Alice; Author: Beatrice Sparks; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Meh. I was really unimpressed. I had been told that this was some intense, relateable story. It was a fine story - kind of interesting, but nothing to write home about. I wasn't bored per se, but I wasn't interested either. I might suggest it to someone, it's one of those teen classics I suppose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The God of Animals; Author: Aryn Kyle; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: There are a lot of negative reviews for this book, but the only reasons I've read for disliking it are that the characters swear and it's a depressing book. Both claims are true; the f-bomb is dropped more than once and it's depressing as hell. It's not one of those cheap, happy books where the guy and the girl get together, the horse wins every show, and they all live happily ever after. This is real. Life sucks, people swear, people hurt, animals die. If you can get past the depressingness of the book (which personally I found easy) it's a great little read. People say it's a horse book, I like horse books, but this seems more like a book with horses in it. Honestly, this is one of the best books I've read all year. The plot, the characters, the writing, they all scored well with me. I'd highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mango-Shaped Space; Author: Wendy Mass; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Well this was pretty good - a bit too low of a reading level for me, but I was told about it when I was in elementary school, I just haven't gotten my hands on a copy of it until now. I really liked the synesthesia concept and thought it was an interesting route to take, but the ending has left me very sad indeed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heist Society (Heist Society, #1); Author: Ally Carter; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Well, this wasn't at all what I expected. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about it. I have my suspicions about what happened in the end and I do believe that I will read the next book just to see if they are true or not. I didn't particularly dislike this book and at the same time I did look forward immensely to reading it, but it was largely just to see what happens. It was like a movie where the acting is bad, but you continue watching just for the plot. I don't think I'm done watching yet either. It's simple, it's fun, it's suspenseful so yeah, give it a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughters of Eve; Author: Lois Duncan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wasn't too wowed by this book. It wasn't bad by all means, it just...wasn't anything to write home about. It took a long time to get going and, personally, I thought the ending was extremely unsatisfactory - she ended with a list of what happened, I feel like the book - any book - deserves more than that. Also, although this may just be me, I found it difficult to remember which character was which and what their problems were. Still, I wouldn't advise not reading this book. It is a decent, fairly fun read - though strangely off from Duncan's usual style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PETA's Vegan College Cookbook: 275 Easy, Cheap, and Delicious Recipes to Keep You Vegan at School; Author: Peta; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I'm not a college student - I'm a high school student. I love this book because I don't have a lot of time, or a lot of money (and half the time I don't even have a working stove). It's not meant to be high-class food. It's meant to be a healthier alternative to the typical cheap, quick foods.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #2); Author: Carrie Ryan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Oddly enough I don't remember much of the Forest of Hands and Teeth besides liking it. I didn't think that there would be a companion piece and I wasn't super excited when I found out this existed. Reading it, though, it put me through an emotional roller coaster because basically romance-wise there are two paths this book could take and for the longest way I couldn't figure out which way it was going to go - and I still don't know which way I wanted it to go. The zombie-like creatures in this book are given more detail and science in this book, but I still found myself desperately wanting a book from the Return, telling how it happened, but I'm not sure if Ryan will ever write one of those. In my opinion, this companion piece was probably even better than The Forest of Hands and Teeth - even the cover art was cooler - a definite, must-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Well, I must say I loved the voice of the book. It's the kind of voice that's fun to read when nothing is actually happening - which is good, 'cause very little happens in the first half of the book. I usually don't agree with the label "coming-of-age" on most books or "timeless", but this seemed to trully be both. Even though it was written almost sixty years ago, I found Holden Caulfield extremely relateable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mastiff (Beka Cooper, #3); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book broke my heart. That is all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sold; Author: Patricia McCormick; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Chilling and concise, the poetry of this book will break your heart. In this pitifully enchanting tale of girlhood prostitution, the protagonist leads a shelterred life until her step-father sells her to become a lady's maid - or so she thinks. Trapped in an ever-rising debt to her matron, can a happily-ever-after find this broken girl?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is an absolutely perfect piece of literature. It shows what real writing used to be - when the author didn't have to spell out every single aspect of the plot in painstaking detail multiple times, but let the reader think for themselves. This story, honestly, broke my heart and made me whole again at the same time. I loved every moment of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inkheart (Inkworld, #1); Author: Cornelia Funke; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is the warm, fuzzy kind of book that tells the tale every child dreams about. In every kid's imagination, their parents' words, the words of a story, become reality. In this fun, fanciful tale a young girl and her father can read things in and out of books. This story is rich with detail that keeps the story always in the back of one's mind. The father in this story has one of the most beautiful, uncommon occupations out there: he rebinds old books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For One More Day; Author: Mitch Albom; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is one of the most concise, depressing books I've ever read. Albom does not waste words on flowery prose, he gets to the point while still having the same effect. The poignant, little novel left me thinking and really appreciating life for days afterword.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before I Fall; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: What if real life is just like this book and when people die it's not the first time they do it, but the seventh and every single person every lives through their death six times before actually dying and we just are completely unaware of this? Either way, this book both made me feel incredibly sad and depressed and at the same time absolutely light and airy and filled with love. I realized that yeah, I'm a generally good person, but it's not the general things we do that can change a person's life, but the little ones. This book makes me want to be a better person and that within itself is enough reason to love it. Aside from that I felt like the author captured teenage life well, all the unspoken rules and social attitudes and I feel like this piece was pulled off extremely well. I'm glad it exists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I read this in about a night. It was both heart-stopping and heart-breaking. It's a good book that can really make the reader have an emotional attachment to the characters. For the thirteen reasons, I wasn't too thrilled, some of them seemed kind of far-fetched, but I was able to overlook those to like the novel as a whole. Asher's style of writing and idea for the plot itself keep the reader on his/her feet, trying to guess her next step - her next reason. The formatting of this book was interesting, although I got bored when the writing ventured too far from the cassette player. This may be one of the books that has most influenced who I am today. I'd give this book a 9/10. The only reason for me not giving it a 10/10 is that it seems to be written directly from one of those sheets they give you in school on suicide. There's more to it than those sheets say and I wish this book ventured that far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals; Author: Karen Dawn; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I believe that I can probably safely credit this book for a large portion of my current beliefs. I had been a vegetarian before picking this up off the shelves, but this book convinced me to take that final step to veganism - and it never fails to make me feel bad when I eat dairy or eggs. Admittedly it does present a fairly radical viewpoint, but Dawn does try to be at least a bit more neutral than other organisations. What would be a thoroughly depressing read is made bearable through the author's witty prose and some comics. I think this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to or needs to have their mind opened.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend; Author: Kody Keplinger; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Never has a book ever made me cry, but this one came pretty damn close. I guess there is definitely something to be said for Keplinger's writing that I felt so connected and involved in this story that it nearly brought me to tears - yeah, it was your typical high-school romance story, but I saw so much of myself in this book that I just fell in love with it. It's completely unrealistic with its happy ending and all that, but this book still went beyond that cliched girl-from-a-broken-home-falls-in-love story. I can't express how much I loved this book and how wildly it exceeded my expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of Salome; Author: Julia Alvarez; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The story itself was perfectly decent and all, the changing of the two narratives was...interesting, but the language was tedious. It took me close to a month to finish this book because the language was just too thick and boring. It may have had something to do with the smattering of random Spanish words throughout the book, I don't speak Spanish so it didn't work so well in my mind. Either way, this was a worthy story if not a good book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dracula; Author: Bram Stoker; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was not my first attempt reading this book. I tried once in fourth grade, but the reading level was too advanced and the pictures frightened me. I tried in seventh grade, but could barely make it through the first chapter. In tenth grade now, it has consumed my mind for exactly a week. I couldn't put it down - I read in class, in the car, and late into the night. I felt no fear while reading this book which can probably be attributed to the delivery of the story. The journals also gives it a more intimate feeling than if it had been written in third person. The only reason I do not give this book a 5/5 is that it was easy to miss when the narrator switched which led to some confusion on my part. All in all, this is definitely not a book I regret reading and I would certainly recommend it to anyone really.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Equus; Author: Peter Shaffer; Genres: young-adult, thriller, poetry, crime, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: This was actually a fairly easy read - and decently straightforward - but that did not make it have any less of an impact. I feel like this piece would be ultra-powerful if I saw it performed in person. Just as words on a page, though, it's rather brilliant. I really can't say much else about it, there was nothing in it that stood out from the rest - I just liked the piece as a whole; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest (Rowan Hood, #1); Author: Nancy Springer; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is one of those kids books that I will never, ever get tired of reading. Ever. Reading this book again at sixteen, it's not perfect in a technical aspect, but it's a decent little story for any little girl or anyone who likes legends of Robin Hood.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impulse (Impulse, #1); Author: Ellen Hopkins; Genres: poetry, romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** This book may seem long, but it's written completely in poetry so it's a really quick read. This book doesn't have a happy ending and that's what makes it so real. Life isn't always happy and this book is about life. Real life, real problems, at times it even feels like real people. I didn't like the ending, but that's just from a plot point of view. It's a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Honestly, I am completely dumbfounded as to why I've never read this before. I've had it on my Kindle for a while, but I've always opted for something else. This book, though, is perfect. I absolutely adore it - the writing style, the story, the characters. It took me only two days to read, but I still grew very attached to the characters. It was somewhat concerning how well I felt I connected with Charlie, but that's part of what makes this book so powerful and age-defying. Although it sucked at times, Charlie really had the high school freshman year I wanted. I would definitely reread this and would without a doubt recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead; Author: Julie Anne Peters; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: This book annoyed me. It made me angry and upset and I don't honestly have much to say about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Less Than Zero; Author: Bret Easton Ellis; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Whereas Bret Easton Ellis is most famous for his American Psycho (a book which I have yet to read), I was personally blown away by this book. It is almost a combination of those coming-of-age stories that litter the young adult shelfs and English curriculums and the trashy drug-filled novellas that come in only second to the fantasy-vampire-werewolf craze that's sweeping the bookstores. Less Than Zero is a frank account of self-discovery and life among upperclass teens in the 1980s. This is a fantastic book whether you just want to go along for the ride or if you want to use it as a lens for the many different groups that play parts in this novel - the rich, the teens, people of the eighties, the drug addicts, the alcoholics, the sex addicts. It is not crude, it brings you on this journey in a gentle way, but without putting up any facades. Within some muddled passages and drug-fueled stupors, Clay shows fantastic insight into the world around him that still holds true for those of us who aren't rich, drug-crazed teens from the eighties. The characters are real and likable and I think this honesty of this book may very well capture your heart - it did mine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Shadow (Chronicles of Elantra, #1); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I'm not going to lie. The reason this book is in my favorite is because I fell in love with the world. I want to live in it. It's really fascinating and well developed. I plan on reading the entire rest of the series just to stay in the world some more. I like the plot well enough, too, but it really just wasn't as fascinating as the world. The world was something special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Rider (Green Rider, #1); Author: Kristen Britain; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm rather sad that I didn't read this book when I was a child, this is exactly the type of book I devoured. I've found myself somewhat moving away from this genre as I have gotten older, but I was still able to enjoy this book. I couldn't quite tell what sort of audience it was geared towards, but I accepted it. At some parts I just wanted the book to be over (these were surprisingly rare for a five-hundred page piece) and other times I was desperate to figure out what would happen next. I'm not sure if I will read the next book, though. I haven't been left wanting anything more which, in itself, is a bit of a disappointment. I'd suggest that those who like this genre, especially children, give this book a try, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haunted; Author: Chuck Palahniuk; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: My friend ranted and raved about how awesome and edgy this was so I picked it up. I had read some of Palahniuk's works before and had liked them. This work was ... passable at best. The story was pretty much a recreation of And Then There Were None (which was a great plot to recreate, but still...don't recreate something if you can't make it better). The stories within it were physically possible and rather contrived. It just seemed like Palahniuk was trying to just be more edgy than he ever was, but he only succeeded in producing a mediocre work. I recommend reading it if you're bored and have it around (say....stuck in a car with two sick friends and their brother).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast In Courtlight (Chronicles of Elantra #2); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I'll admit, I was skeptical of this book. I thought it would be just another labored sequel, but I ended up enjoying it immensely. I couldn't exactly follow some parts of what happened, but I'll just attribute that to the fact that I had pneumonia while reading this. This book expands more on the world of Elantra, focusing mainly on the race of the Barrani. There wasn't too much development of the relationship between either Kaylin and Severn or Kaylin and Nightshade as I had hoped there would be, but it's still a really fun story and this book gives a fascinating look at one of the races that populate's the world of Elantra.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Sister's Keeper; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: The brother was my favorite character here. He seemed to be the most real - in the sense, at least, that he was added solely as a detail, not a necessary part of the plot. Other than the brother, which is the part I loved about this book, I found it to be just another Jodi Picoult book. Not bad, but not particularly good. The wow factor from the plot could be received from reading a summary and aside from that it's just Picoult's typical work. It's decent if you like that sort of sad-suburban-family type story, but, personally, I wasn't a fan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Listen; Author: Sarah Dessen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: So I must confess I had once thought that Dessen was just another one of those stupid teen romance writers and I had absolutely no esteem for her. I thought all her stories were just like "Boy meets girl, they fall in love and live happily ever after" completely plotless and shallow. I had read Lock and Key a while back and was pleasantly surprised by it, but not enough to do away with that misconception of mine, but just enough so that when I had this suggested to me, I grudgingly agreed to give it a read. And I am happy that I did. This book completely blew away all my previous thoughts of Dessen. This contained actual characters with actual issues acting in ways I could actually understand. At times I just had to sit back and relish in how unexpectedly I had fallen in love with this work. It's not all bunnies and rainbows all the way through, but I found that whenever I put the book down to go back to the "real world" I found myself disappointed and disoriented, like I had expected this book to have suddenly become my reality - it was that truthful and relatable. I'll admit it - I was wrong about Dessen - and I'm happy to have realized my mistake, I've got another of her books already lined up on my shelves to read. This has been a learning experience to me, it just goes to show you can't judge an author by the plot summaries - you have to just listen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Author: Mark Haddon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I read this at an angry time in my life so logically I hated every aspect of it. I would like to try it again, give it a second chance because from what I remember, it does warrant that. I remember I didn't like the way it was told - I didn't think it was edgy or groundbreaking or new, I thought it was a boring copout. I didn't like the characters. I didn't much like the plot, it just seemed kind of "meh". I did like the descriptions, though. There's a bit of this book that has stuck with me ever since I read it; I don't remember the exact phrase verbatim, but it definitely had something to do with comparing a man's nose hair to mice. I think it made me laugh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I have hardly any words to say on this subject that haven't already been said before. I hated it. It's not good literature. What I think is most disturbing, though, and is overlooked the most is Edward's blatant abuse of Bella. Girls and women out there are looking at this character and thinking that this is what true love is like. No, when a boyfriend or girlfriend is as controlling as Edward is, then it has crossed a line to become abuse. Nothing - not even how sparkly he is or how he is willing to save her from the bad vampires - can change that. He is an abusive boyfriend and girls and young women are using him as the standards for their love lives.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is Tamora Pierce's first stab at writing first person, not to mention in a journal format; I know a lot of people don't think she did well with this and I know it is not a style of hers I am used to, but I honestly felt like it wasn't Tamora Pierce who had written the book, but Beka Cooper. Pierce used the journal as an effective method of creating a realistic world and characters. I personally felt like Beka was really well developed because of the way this was written - just the level of diction that would have been lost if this had been told through first person. Story-wise, I don't think it was Pierce's best, but I definitely don't think that it was one of her worst. I eagerly awaited the second installment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I think that of all the Song of the Lionness books this is my favorite. It has a familiar structure from the first book, but everything develops all the more. Relationships grow and change and in this book I could never really determine who I wanted the relationship to be between. Even now, years after reading it for the first time I don't know. This book, to me, is both comforting and adventurous and I would recommend it to anyone who is able to read - no matter the age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Let Me Go; Author: Kazuo Ishiguro; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'll admit, I only read this book because I had watched the movie (which I only watched because Keira Knightley was in it). It took me about forever to read this book, I couldn't keep interest in it long enough to finish it for a while. But I'm finally done and I actually really liked it. I like the plot and the characters and just the way it was written makes it seem really simple and plain and I think it needs that - if it had been any less direct, it would probably have been way too confusing. I would read this again. I would definitely suggest sticking to it if you are reading it, also.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matched (Matched, #1); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** At first I was reluctant to read this book. I thought it was yet another one of those dystopian, true-love-changes-everything novels and yeah, it kind of is, but that doesn't mean it was a bad book. It was actually pretty darn good and I genuinely look forward to reading the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (Scarlet, #1); Author: A.C. Gaughen; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I started this book one night and didn't think I'd be able to get into it. I struggled through the first 16 or so pages, trying to become accustomed to the intentional bad grammar. I put it down and went to sleep and then the next day I read it through in one sitting. The grammar still annoyed me to an extent, but I was eventually able to ignore that for the story. It's kind of a traditional Robin Hood tale in terms of the setting, but Gaughen gives the old story a more modern twist in terms of tweaking the characters and some more modern attitudes. Very, very good book, I think.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time; Author: Greg Mortenson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Just completely ignoring the fact that this book may or may not be a total lie: I disliked it. It was my summer reading for school one year and it utterly bored me. Yeah, I thought it was kind of cool. I might even go so far as to read a couple page article in National Geographic about it, but it was not worth an entire book. I really didn't need to know every single logistical number or conversation with a famous person that Greg Mortenson ever had. Aside from that it also just seemed like Mortenson tooting his own horn - a lot - and not in an entertaining way either. I wouldn't recommend reading this, but nor would I stop a person from reading it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Neverending Story; Author: Michael Ende; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was one of my favorite movies growing up, but I never read the book and now going back and reading the book I kept on finding all sorts of little nuggets or images I remember from the movie, but it was all so new to me. In particular the second half of the story I am convinced was not in the movie at all. Reading this book made me feel like a child again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six Degrees of Separation; Author: John Guare; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I read this for school. In a day. And whereas the concept of six degrees of separation was not a new concept to me, I absolutely love how it played into this book - in a much more subtle way than I first assumed it would be done. I loved the story, it was cute and heartwrenching a full of pure human nature. It wasn't all lovey-dovey nor was it all nitty-gritty. It was pretty awesome, I can't wait for our class discussion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sundancer; Author: Shelley Peterson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I keep on coming back to this book - it's just so perfect. I love the way Bird can communicate with animals. For a couple months after reading this, I was convinced that if I just tried hard enough I could too. This book never explains why Bird stops talking, though, and that bothered me. I have always wanted to know that. This book has made me laugh and cry and I read it probably at least twice a year. It's fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Secret (Chronicles of Elantra, #3); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Once again, another continuation of this lovely saga - taking another in-depth look at one of the complex races of this world. If the rest of the books continue the way I think they will (each focusing on a particular race), I believe I shall enjoy them greatly. I did not understand a couple of the finer details of this book, but not enough to actually bother me. Good read. I'm glad I found this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Warriors: Stories of Strength; Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really loved this book and it makes me really sad that I lent it to someone who never gave it back. I, unfortunately, can't remember many of these stories, but I do remember only not liking a couple of them (which, for me, is unusual in short story anthologies). Some, though, I absolutely adored over others - I remember loving Pierce's piece, at least. I would read this again (and probably will as soon as I get my hands on my copy) and would recommend it for anyone who likes fantasy, short stories, or strong, young protagonists.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkangel (Darkangel Trilogy, #1); Author: Meredith Ann Pierce; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Before Twilight or any of that nonsense there was The Darkangel. This book is brilliant, I loved it. At the time when I read it I found it to be challenging enough to be interesting, but still a really good read. I loved the plot and the words. Meredith Ann Pierce has a sometimes tricky style, but once you get reading it I promise you'll love this. Many, many years after reading this I read Dracula and am, just now, struck with the similarities. I imagine it would be interesting to read them in conjunction with each other.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Story of Ruby Bridges; Author: Robert Coles; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I read this book over and over again so much when I was little, I think I half read it for the story and half read it for the art. It's a nice and realistic style that I really like - the people didn't seem posed or anything. This story is a magnificent, moral story as well and it's a really sweet way to introduce children to race issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1); Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: This book - this series - is basically my childhood. 'Nuff said. (Seriously, though, if you're looking for a good children's book or series, pick up this one - it is fantastic and sweet.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Realms of the Gods (Immortals, #4); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Immortals is my favorite quartet out of all that Pierce has written, but, somehow, this isn't my favorite book of the four. I love it to pieces, yes, but Wild Magic is still my absolute favorite. This is the first romance that Pierce has written that really kept me on the edge of my seat - wanting more. And because of how close Daine is with the animals, I thin it's hard for the reader to not build a similar closeness and attachment to the animal characters which makes this book, at times, heartwrenching. In this installment, Daine travels to The Realm of the Gods for a multitude of reasons but ends up getting involved in all sorts of political battles and the like. This book also introduces Daine's mother and father as real (and likeable) characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I love this book, it takes the reader back into Daine's past in Snowsdale (and the time shortly after). Her powers grow and expand, as well. The first half of the book or so has only two human characters - Numair and Daine - so their relationship moves along nicely and then there come a lot more characters in all sorts of different species. It's really fascinating to see all the different species of Immortals and People alike in Pierce's works and I think that's done very well here while it still remains light on the politics, but heavy enough to have a realistic and understandable plot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Squire (Protector of the Small, #3); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This would probably fall as my favorite of the Protector of the Small books (although I like all the books that had Kel at the castle). This one really develops Kel as a character with budding romances and such and then takes some twists and turns so it's most definitely not just like Song of the Lioness all over again. Her involvement with the Yamanis is developed even more in this installment and it's just generally a really good, fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunger (Gone, #2); Author: Michael Grant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: To be perfectly honest, I didn't like this book. Normally there's just a few aspects I don't like about a book, but for this book it was only a few things I did like. And I couldn't even name them. But I did keep reading - for some reason I managed to finish it. And I do think I'll read the next one - maybe just out of sheer curiosity over how this will all end - but probably not for a relatively long time. It's too bad, really. This could have been really good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Fury (Chronicles of Elantra #4); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Fantastic as ever. This book deals with the Leontine race - something I have much anticipated. It made me fall in love with that aspect of the land as well, except Kaylin made a couple of decisions here that I honestly can't even comprehend making - asserting herself in ways that just made me plain uncomfortable - which I didn't like so much about the book. This book has really piqued my curiosity toward two other aspects of this series: What was Kaylin doing between the time she left the fiefs and the time she became a Hawk? And I just really want to see the relationship between Nightshade and Kaylin develop more, that's what I want the next book to be. I'm excited to pick up the next one, this series hasn't disappointed me yet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark and Hollow Places (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #3); Author: Carrie Ryan; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: When I read the first book of this series I liked it well enough and that was that. I didn't know that there was going to be a second book and when I found out I didn't jump on the opportunity to read it. The same could be said for the second book. This book, on the other hand, has left me hoping for a fourth book. I finally really care deeply about the characters and what happens to them. I want to know how they deal in this world overrun by the Unconsecrated. I want to know if there is hope for them after all. I am so disappointed with the information that this series is probably only a trilogy. The Dark and Hollow Places left me with a dark and hollow place in the part of me that devours books, waiting for another installment. I can only hope that this becomes a quartet, I'm not finished with this tale yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fade (Wake, #2); Author: Lisa McMann; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lovely piece right here. Nice and easy, but that's kind of the problem with it, I suppose. It took me an hour (maybe two) to read this cover to cover. It wasn't even long enough for me to get bored/hungry enough to want to get up and get a snack. This could be seen as both good and bad I suppose. The fast pace of it made it seem really...illogical, too fast paced really. The plot went way too fast and some of the character relationships just didn't seem real because they went from awkward strangers to sexual harassment in about twenty pages. I loved the story, though. I just wish there was more of this. I'd read it again, sometime when I'm feeling lazy and I guess I would recommend it to anyone who feels the same.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Horse; Author: Alison Hart; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ...oddly enough, after reading this book I dreamed of caring for a horse so much that I would also assault someone with a hoof pick - admittedly, I was rather young at the time, but either way I loved this book. It's a quick, convenient read. It's rather clever, too, at some parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Silence (Chronicles of Elantra, #5); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I like this series a lot. I really do. Aside from the first, I think this may have been one of the best ones. I don't know if it was this book or just the series as a whole, but somehow along the way I developed a real attachment to these characters and I really felt that in this book. At the end of the book, unlike some of the others, I felt like I actually did have some idea of what was going on. I loved finding about Kaylin's past. I've wanted that for a while. Now all that needs to happen is for Nightshade and Kaylin's relationship to develop some more, I feel like there are constantly little hints that it's going to happen, but then nothing ever happens. If someone is reading this series, then they definitely should not stop. And if they aren't reading the series, they should probably really start.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being; Author: Kevin Brooks; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I picked this book up at my library...because it was there and I read it during class...because it was there. It wasn't a bad book, by any means, but it was just kind of...there. I remembered the title because it was one word. I did really fall in love with part of the story and I wanted it to continue on happily ever after and I felt truly sad when that was taken away. I didn't like, though, that this book left me feeling incomplete. I don't know if there is a sequel or if there's going to be, but I feel like there should be one. Or maybe the point is that you just end up not knowing. I both love and hate that, though. I might read this again. Or I might not. One of my favorite lines I've ever read was in this book, though: "He doesn't keep his body alive - it uses him to keep itself alive."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Godot; Author: Samuel Beckett; Genres: fiction; Review: When I first read this I was unimpressed, on the surface it is quite possibly one of the most boring plays imaginable - even now I'm not sure if I would want to see it performed live. In class, though, we were challenged to think deeply about the text, given questions like 'Who/What is Godot?', 'What do Pozzo and Lucky represent?', and 'Will Godot ever show up?'. Once you challenge yourself to think about this piece, it is opened up completely. This one play it wrought with symbolism and commentary on the state of humanity. I think it would be difficult to read alone and not be able to discuss with someone else, or to read it and not any other critical sources. This is a very special book, I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to give it the time that it deserves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone (Wake, #3); Author: Lisa McMann; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Once again this book was a super quick read, I hardly even feel like it's a book - more like just a long short story. I'm somewhat offended by that, a premise this good deserves more work I think. Out of the three Dreamcatcher books, this one may even be my favorite. It answered for me so many questions that I wasn't even aware I had. I hadn't actively wanted to know more about McMann's dreamcatchers, but when she provided me with information I found myself fascinated and hooked. I finally even started caring about the characters. The only problem with this is that the relationship between the two protagonists still feels super rushed and rudimentary to me - almost like something I would write myself. This is a deserving book, though, and I am glad that I read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Summer Stars (Firebringer, #3); Author: Meredith Ann Pierce; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't remember much about this book, except that it contains one of my favorite ever poems. I wish I could find my copy so I could find that piece again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Water Wars; Author: Cameron Stracher; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This has been the first book that I have really and truly enjoyed in a long time - or rather, the first book I've enjoyed that I haven't had some major gripe with. Yes, the author definitely has an agenda, but she doesn't go shoving it down your throat. And yes, there is a hint of romance, but it's not any of that all head-over-heels happily-ever-after nauseatingly sweet crap. If there was a sequel, that would be nice, but also if there isn't that's okay too. This book was just really nice and calming to experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia; Author: Harriet Brown; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This is a very intense book, it really grabs you and pulls you in. Unlike a lot of the other eating disorder books on the market, this story is told not from the perspective of the sufferer or the sister or the friend, but of the mother. It's not something I had ever thought of when I thought about eating disorders: the parents. This book is a really good mesh of narrative and fact that makes the reader learn something while still being emotionally entrenched in the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interpreter of Maladies; Author: Jhumpa Lahiri; Genres: fiction; Review: While not exactly the cheeriest collection of short stories, this collection really brings out the true nature of people. I think part of what makes it special is that what happens in this book is just so ... not special. It's everyday life. It's things we've all experienced in one way or another and yet Lahiri makes them seem like the biggest things in the world. My favorite story from this anthology would probably have to be "Mrs. Sen".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain; Author: Portia de Rossi; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: To be honest, I thought the only positive portion of this book was the epilogue. The rest seemed toxic and very negative, not just in that it was a sad book, but in that I felt like it could be taken as a how-to manual for those poor people out there who go around looking for eating disorders. It just doesn't seem right to me that a book like this should be available to them. At the same time, though I loved the writing and felt like this was a really engaging story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Quiet on the Western Front; Author: Erich Maria Remarque; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I actually found myself loving this book even though I'm not generally a fan of war books. There was something about it that made it so not a war book, just a story that involved a war. I think it really helped that it was utterly lacking in politics as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Naomi León; Author: Pam Munoz Ryan; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: First, let me say that I adored the chapter names, those words are so cute and have always fascinated me. This took me 102 minutes to read, but of course I had bought it when I was younger and at a more appropriate reading level. I liked this book because it seemed rather complex for such a young age range and it dealt with difficult issues without being terribly sad or boring. It could see putting this on a school's reading list and would definitely support stocking it in middle school libraries.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Chaos (Chronicles of Elantra, #6); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: What I liked about this book is that it deepened Kaylin's relationships with both Severn and Nightshade - something that I had felt like the series needed and wish would continue in the following books. I like all of the interactions and the bits that involve people (dragons, etc.). On the other hand, I found myself to be confused and losing focus whenever there was a lot of explanation of magic or runes or history. Sometimes I just wanted the book to be over and I hated that. I like to enjoy books. For the most part I did enjoy this book, but I feel like this is the book I understood the least of all the Chronicles of Elantra so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Ruin (Chronicles of Elantra, #7); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: This was one of my favorite Chronicles of Elantra books so far, partly due to the fact that I was able to understand almost all of it - it was much more basic in that way. I had thought this was the last book, because I'm not aware of there being any others, but I can't have the book left off like this. I need more. There are loose ends that need to be tied up - particularly Nightshade.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hold Your Horses: Nuggets of Truth for People Who Love Horses...No Matter What; Author: Bonnie Timmons; Genres: non-fiction, comics, graphic; Review: No matter how many times I read this (or how long it has been since I have been on horseback) I always laugh out loud.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identical; Author: Ellen Hopkins; Genres: poetry, romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: If you are reading this book and are not sure whether to continue or not, I implore you to wait it out until the end. It will be worth it. For about 90% of the book I thought that this was just your average Ellen-Hopkins-depressing-as-anything book that was just the story of teenagers who were addicted to drugs, sex, and other forms of self-destruction, but then in the end she really changed it around and turned it into an absolutely brilliant book. I think that if it hadn't been for the twist at the end I would have read it, put it down, and completely forgotten about this book. Because of the twist, though, this book has stayed with me for two days and I've just been thinking about it and clues that may have led up to it (many of which I had thought at the time were just lame inconsistencies on Hopkins' part). I would honestly be interested in reading this again just to catch everything, as a mental exercise, not just for the joy of the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forgive My Fins (Fins, #1); Author: Tera Lynn Childs; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So I unashamedly love this book. I expected it to just be a simple, mindless read and, in a way, it was. But at the same time it drew me in to a really deep personal connection with the characters and I found myself loving it. It doesn't try to be more than what it is as a book, doesn't put on airs, is just simply cute. I wasn't a super fan of the ending, but I can live with it. I am glad that I did decide to read this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpio Races; Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book left me simultaneously wanting to just keep on reading because I was desperate to not leave this enthralling story and desperately wanting to stop because I didn't want this enthralling story to end. It manages to accomplish what many teen books today fail, the act of adding romance without it being stupid - "I saw him and it was love at first sight" or something like that. And there was more - much more - to the story than just a stupid bit of romance. This book is for the horse-lover and the non-horse savvy alike - made to please those who know the terminology and the inner workings of these great animals, but not confuse those who don't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everlost (Skinjacker, #1); Author: Neal Shusterman; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I didn't like the first three-quarters of the book. They seemed basic and lackluster. The last quarter, though, that was truly quite excellent and made the book worth reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prized (Birthmarked, #2); Author: Caragh M. O'Brien; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Well, now. I suppose knowing that there is a book which precedes this one makes a lot more sense. I don't think I'll read the first one, but this is a relatively good read. I appreciated it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy, #1); Author: Mira Grant; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book destroyed my life. It took my heart, ripped it apart, and just when I thought I had recovered, it doused in in lemon juice and vinegar. I loved it. I hadn't realized it was kind of about politics - a topic which normally bores me - but those aspects were light enough that I didn't care or they were phrased well enough that I actually found myself liking them. I saw that there's a sequel and that's my only problem. This book ends so perfectly that I don't want there to be a sequel. I might not read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sever (The Chemical Garden, #3); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I hadn't thought I was too attached to the characters in this series until I had read this book actually. It wasn't super amazing, but it made me really feel something so that was impressive, at least.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: The amount of pretension in this book was truly astounding. I don't think I've hated anything as much as this book in a really long time. It was awful and pretentious, but probably just that perfect level of pretension to appeal to that pretentious, angsty teenager we all were at one point. If you are no longer a pretentious, angsty teenager, save yourself three days of misery and angry texts to your friends about the awful book you're reading and don't pick this up. I hated this book and will probably never read it again, but the ending at least was semi-not-terrible. I don't think I quite liked it, but it wasn't as awful and pretentious as the rest of this horrible, awful book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Things Fall Apart: With Connections (Holt McDougal Library, High School with Connections); Author: Visit Amazon's Chinua Achebe Page; Review: I am an author and a poet and am stating unequivocally that this book is a must read. This book was a required reading for one of the classes taken in African-American Literature. Reading the pages is just absolutely amazing. The symbols used by the author are lessons themselves to follow. The filtering of Nigerian words makes the reading even more interesting. The character of Okonkwo is exciting. Reading about the Yam Festival and Rice Wine as parts of the African culture is touching and really down to earth. The eneke-nti-oba bird is a lesson in it self. The story of the mosquito and buzzing in the ears is very humorous. Also, the storyline regarding the Tortoise and the cracked shell will have you rolling on the ground. Deception is also at play in this book. This is a must read. Get it now!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bluest Eye (Vintage International); Author: Visit Amazon's Toni Morrison Page; Review: This is a wonderful novel to read and understand. The characters are outstanding. It was used for a class taken by me in African-American Literature. The storyline is easy to follow. The symbols used in the book are striking. I have read the book several times and still find it an excellent novel to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haiku: This Other World; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Wright Page; Review: I am a poet and an author. This is an excellent poetry book by Richard Wright. I recently attended a haiku seminar where the book was recommended by the facilitator. The book is filled with excellent imagery on each page. This is a relaxing read for the soul. I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maya Angelou: Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Maya Angelou Page; Review: This fantastic book of verse and poetry is a must read. It's filled with golden nuggets. I keep a copy in my car for inspirational reading. One of the most moving poems is "Still I Rise." The words of this poem remind us that the spirit is capable of rising above all odds and obstacles. Allowing for normal reflection of our youth is "Harlem Hopscotch." One cannot help but reflect on the days of sidewalk games, acting cool, and getting to sing and to hop. The poem allows us to recall such fun days. Having intestinal fortitude is shown in "Just Like Job." It reminds us that even though life is a struggle, victory is there when we call upon God our creator. He hears our pleas and attends to our needs. This book is one of encouragement and motivation. As a result, it relaxes the soul. Also check "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with its new addition of Epulaeryu poems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Langston Hughes (Voice of the Poet); Author: Langston Hughes; Review: I am an author and a poet. Langston Hughes' style of poetry is simply amazing. This CD gives a historical rendition on the era of his childhood, school years, work experiences and poetic growth. His world travels certainly expanded his vision of life and impacted positively on his writings. The enlightenment of his trip to Africa resulted in the poem "My People." This poem has a fascinating view of Africa, the people, and Hughes' connection with them. His articulation of the poem "Mother to Son" is amazing. He shows another side of life and how one's vision influences the rearing of a child. One of the greatest poems on the CD is "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." This was written while taking a trip to Mexico to visit his father. In this piece he gives a visionary perspective and uses the art of personification to make the connection of his people, history, and life from a historical standpoint. The poem "Words Like Freedom' and "Tomorrow" will touch the heart of the reader. The stories on the CD are awesome. The reflection he gives of life during his younger years certainly is a distinctive comparison from then to now, especially highlighting how individuals were treated based on the color of their skin. This CD is a must have for one's poetry library. This is not just a CD of poetry it is also a CD of history. Also check "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with the new selection of Epulaeryu poems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At Home With Gladys Knight : Her Personal Recipe for Living Well, Eating Right, and Loving Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Gladys Knight Page; Review: I am an author and a poet and during a leisure trip to Las Vegas, Nevada with my family, we were able to obtain a front row seat at the Gladys Knight Show. It was awesome. What a display of great talent! Reading her book is fascinating. The historical perspective of her story is amazing. She states how she believes diabetes eventually crept upon her, and why. However, she has it under control. The ways in which she blends her songs into her treatment plan is humbling. For example, she uses the heading in one section of the book, "Neither One Of Us Wants to Say Goodbye to the Cheeseburger," where she discusses fatty foods and how to avoid fast foods. The pictures of her family are wonderful. Her philosophy of dealing with positive people, exercising daily, and burning calories is a formula for success. The final section of the book deals with a variety of mouth-watering dishes and recipes. They are all healthy with her special blend of spices, herbs, and juices, with a low fat touch. This is an easy and relaxing book to read. It's a great treat to and for lowering one's blood sugar and staying healthy. I highly recommend it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Houseboy (African Writers); Author: Visit Amazon's Ferdinand Oyono Page; Review: This is a very interesting book. It was used for a class I took in African-American Literature. The book gives an account of a boy, named Toundi, whose dad would beat and curse him. The story is based in Africa. Toundi eventually left his parents home to stay at the European mission. He worked with a priest named, Father Gilbert. Toundi learned how to read and write English. His name was eventually changed to Joseph. His life was filled with changing situations and instability. Upon the death of Father Gilbert he eventually became a houseboy to the Commandant for the area. Certain individuals distrusted him because of a female in the story. The root cause of Toundi's problem was based on a male-female relationship including rumors of emotional affairs. The book shows that beauty on the outside can be misleading. The story has a twist of deceit, adultery, accusations, and power struggle. The setting and storyline is based in Cameroon during a period of colonialism that affected the culture of the people and the society. Toundi had written his story in a diary. It was found during his quest to escape to the Spanish zone from the mission. Unfortunately he died in his quest for freedom from bondage. He should have listened to his mother!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plato: The Republic (Penguin Books for Philosophy); Author: Visit Amazon's Plato Page; Review: This is a very interesting book. I enjoyed reading the discourse between these great philosophers. The political philosophy in this book is very interesting, especially when dealing with the issue of justice. The concept of traversing from darkness into the light is revealing. Socrates (469-399 BC) is the Athens teacher of wisdom, virtue, justice and goodness. He believes that truth hidden in the soul must be brought to consciousness. His philosophy is that the search for the real truth, goodness, virtue, knowledge and justice are of value to the mind and soul. In the book Aristotle (384-322 BC), a student of Plato (428 - 347 BC) who tutored Alexander the Great, equates metaphysics with law and nature; truth and knowledge with the senses and epistemology; value with discipline and order; and what's right with axiology. Finally, Plato believes that the journey of the souls is towards the light which is an ideal path of learning, and he outlines that individuals should strive for perfection. The book is very interesting to read, and is very enlightening. This book was of value in the writing of poetic verses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Poets; Author: Dudley Randall; Review: I am an author and a poet and will state that this is an excellent job by Dudley Randall. The poems in this anthology flow very well. The section on the Harlem Renaissance is very pleasing; know the struggles encountered and the determination of will to succeed, the poets during that era showed strength and courage and are well documented. The book is a history lesson in itself regarding poets of the past and present. There is a distinct contrasting of poets who are classified as folk and literary poets. The additional distinction between pre-renaissance and post-renaissance poets is also made in the book. Overall, the poems from poets in the anthology are outstanding and give a great blending of African-American History.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He Did This Just for You; Author: Visit Amazon's Max Lucado Page; Review: This is a wonderful book regarding one's faith and personal relationship with Christ. The story could be applied to many situations today, not just family relationships, but also to life in general. The examples used are very touching. The book is easily read and is very relaxing. It shows God's love for us and His blessing for us. I enjoyed reading every page. This is excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening, Shorter Version; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Forney Page; Review: This is an excellent book to read and study music from. It lays out the history of music in a very understandable manner for an average person. The timeline of music consisting of such musical eras as the medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, post-romantic, impressionism, early twentieth century and later twentieth century is very enlightening. It's all there from folk to jazz to ragtime and swing. The great composers would have loved to read this one. By the way, poets, make your feast on the history of the Troubadours, Trobairitz, Trouveres and Minnesingers poet-musicians from the middle ages from France and Germany. This is really an interesting book to read regarding music. It's truly educational. Also check "Trilogy Moments for the Miond, Body and Soul" with a new selection of Epulaeryu poems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book, Bk 1 (Book & DVD); Author: Visit Amazon's Willard A. Palmer Page; Review: Studying the piano is not the easiest thing to undertake. This is basically a good piano book to learn from and assist with that process. There are some great songs in this book to learn and enjoy. Some parts of the book are a little hard to follow than others. One should have an instructor or a tutor when using this book. Don't expect to learn everything there is just from one reading or practice because it's a continuous process. With an instructor or a tutor, this book is well worth the time and effort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It's OK if You're Clueless: and 23 More Tips for the College Bound; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry McMillan Page; Review: This book is really an interesting read. It's funny, factually serious, and will make you laugh at the same time. As the title suggests, there are times when one will be clueless while in college, or during the middle of an exam, and that is okay because it will balance out eventually. It is a learning experience and not the end! The book is easy reading. The chapters flow very well and the imagery in each chapter is very apparent. The most appealing chapter is about "Doing it with gusto!" Chapter number five is fireworks! Having self confidence, doing it with enthusiasm, and getting it right are ways to live by. There are some golden nuggets to live by in this book. For example, getting a summer job when school is out is a great thing. One should not get sloppy drunk and stay away from street drugs. Getting physical and staying in shape is a must. It is wonderful to get adequate sleep at night. Eating veggies and making God proud is awesome! These are some golden suggestions mentioned in the book. One can read this book in short order. It is excellent and will stimulate the mind. I have read it twice already. Recommendation of other books to read: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul, and A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul which includes the new Epulaeryu poetic form.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haiku Menagerie: Living Creatures In Poems And Prints; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Addiss Page; Review: This is an excellent book of haiku poetry to read from the master of the craft. The book is arranged into four major sections and addresses nature in the following fashions: walkers, flyers, crawlers, and swimmers. The haiku poems are written about animals, fowl, insects, creatures and the like in four major classifications. The connection between nature, mankind and the elements is blended together in this masterpiece. The next section of the book gives a biographical sketch of the artists who contributed their wonderful illustrations. Their artistic abilities cover animals and creatures, fowl, and insects from the four major areas of walkers, flyers, crawlers and swimmers. The final section is about the poets who are the featured writers in the book. Haikus from the masters, such as Basho, Issa and Buson will touch your soul. The book also gives a biographical sketch of some of the major female haiku poets who are discussed. The illustrators are listed by page as well. This is an excellent haiku book to read and enjoy. It is easy relaxing reading, not complicated, and is soothing to the mind, body and soul. Also recommended: I recommend reading, the Trilogy Poetic Literature series of A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul and Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul, which entails a series of haiku, senryu, and epulaeryu poems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Flies; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Cosby Page; Review: This is an excellent book for men and women to read who are really concerned about getting past middle age. It presents a humorous approach to accepting the reality of each birthday. I am still laughing from reading this novel. It's classic humor! I like the use of figurative language including the way the metaphors and similes come across in a comparative way. Cosby presented truth and facts about life in an acceptable manner with humor. This book tears down the closet walls and exposes the truth as a process of life. This is a great book to read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My America: Freedom's Wings: Corey's Underground Railroad Diary, Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Dennis Wyeth Page; Review: Freedom's Wings gives the reader some indication of life as it existed during the 1850's. The book focuses on a family and the individual member's quest for freedom from slavery. The almost daily entries by Corey Birdsong in his dairy tells the story of his father's fight against slavery to obtain his freedom, how he learns to read and write, and how his family made it to Canada after escaping and being separated on occasions. The book is exciting, and takes the reader on an adventure through swamps, caves and other places with assistance from the Underground Railroad. Other books to read: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" which includes the new Epulaeryu Poetry, "Everyday Miracles" by Okubo, and "The Language of Poetry Forms" by Tree Good..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Saber-Tooth Curriculum; Author: J.Abner Peddiwell; Review: This is an interesting book regarding the process of education. It was required reading for a class I took entitled "educational philosophy." There is a lot packed into this book regarding educational philosophy and academia. It is funny to read and very enjoyable. I had to laugh out loud at several spots in the book. The main characters are a professor and one of his former students having a dialogue in a bar in Tijuana while enjoying their tequila shots. The storyline is very unique and innovative. Another great book to read is "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul." This book introduces the new "Epulaeryu" poetic form, and it's also filled with great inspirational poems to stimulate the mind, body and soul.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation; Author: Visit Amazon's Parker J. Palmer Page; Review: This is an excellent book for reading and reflecting on life. The words will grip your inner soul and move you to a higher state of thinking and consciousness. Along the way, the author uses poetry to awaken the spirit. This book is real and has practical applications regarding life for almost everyone. I heard the author speak at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, regarding education and he is an excellent speaker. This is an educator who removes the secret veil, exposes what life is about, and the level of aspiration we should strive for. I highly recommend this book. Other excellent books to read are: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul," "The language of Poetry Forms" by Tree Good, and "Everyday Miracles" by Okubo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interpreter of Maladies; Author: Jhumpa Lahirir; Review: This is an excellent book of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri. I like the imagery created in each of the stories and the flow of the words. The setting in "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine" reminds me of several college students attending school in America. Their situations were always a little different. The short story of the same name as the book, "Interpreter of Maladies" is most interesting. Mr. Kapasi was quite a fellow with his imagination and plotting. Likewise, Mrs. Das had her flair for secrecy and passionate desires. "This Blessed House" shows the continual controversy between individuals of different religious beliefs and how they are able to live under the same roof. The entire book is a real treat to read. I have enjoyed all the stories. Additionally, I have listened to the digital audio book and it's also wonderful. I would recommend this book to my friends. Other great books to read are: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with the new Epulaeryu poetry form; "Everyday Miracles" by Margaret Okubo; and, "The Language of Poetry Forms" by Tree Good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans; Author: Visit Amazon's John Hope Franklin Page; Review: This is an excellent history book. I used it for a class on African-American history and really learned so much from reading and studying this textbook. John Hope Franklin has touched a high point in his career with this textbook. It was easy to read and very informative. The illustrations provided a lot of valuable information. As always, the pictures conveyed more than a thousand words. It was very enlightening to see color pictures in the book also. The text started with Chapter One, entitled, "Land of Their Ancestors" in 1076 and ended with Chapter 25 entitled "Half Century of Change" in 1998. Finally, being a graduate of the University of Maryland, University College, I must also give credit to Alfred A. Moss, Jr., for his marvelous work in producing this extraordinary text. Other excellent books to read are: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with the new Epulaeryu poetry form; "The Language of Poetry Forms" by Tree Good; and, "Everyday Miracles" by Margaret Okubo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body, and Soul; Author: Joseph S. Spence; Review: Readers Comments about Trilogy Moments Errol, Maryland, USA. Great poetry book! The scene on the cover is reminiscent of the Caribbean and the water reminds me of Daytona Beach in Florida. The poems are original and brilliant. They touch on reality and address things one may consider factual based on life experiences. JonJon, Milwaukee, USA: The Epulaeryu poems are just awesome, and they appeal to the sense of sight and taste. I would love to have a delicious dish of Epulaeryu right now! Dr Onyemena in Wisconsin, USA: This is a profound book for reflection. It's very inspirational, philosophical, and reflects life experiences. This is a must read for the family in search of the meaning of life. The poems are vibrant and bring about a sense of family belongingness in the words. This is a wonderful book of poetry to read for meditation and relaxing the mind. Ingrid, New York, USA: Yes, another winner for the Spence family: the second poetry book is full of life and imagery. Trilogy Moments also introduces a new form of poetry -- Epulaeryu -- where foods are described in a precise and concise way. Once again many literary devices are used, and the organization of the book is superb. Trilogy Moments is a good read during a quiet evening, or in a vibrant classroom. Keep it up Trilogy Team! James Scott, Midwest, USA: This book of poetry inspired me to think, reflect, and appreciate the power of words. The authors give a masterful and colorful incite into everyday things that we experience. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading. It will brighten your day. Bessie Jones, Wauwatosa, USA: Trilogy Moments is innovative and inspirational. It is undoubtedly one of life's most joyful experiences for all ages. Dr. Warren McIver, Milwaukee, USA: This is an excellent book of poetry. I love the prose and the flow of the words. The imagery created by the book is wonderful and captivating. The Epulaeryu form created by Joseph Spence is awesome. I love the tasty delicacies and dishes presented in each poem. The poems are very realistic and make the reader think about life in deep meditation. They cover everyday experiences including how to deal with turmoil and how to celebrate success. Each poem is very inspirational and encouraging. I highly recommend this book for your reading pleasure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound and Sense (Eighth Edition); Author: Thomas R. Arp; Review: This literature book has a wealth of knowledge for creative writers. This book is a goldmine regarding literature and how it impacts on structure, sound and sense. I really enjoyed the section on poetry. It covers the elements of poetry in an excellent fashion. One is able to get an enhanced understanding of literature and the various aspects of such a dynamic subject, regarding poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The selected pieces in the book are easily read, and are packed with images. Get ready to read a great literature book and be prepared for an accelerated boost in the world of literature. This is also a great reference book for future use. Other great books for relaxation are: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul," which feature the new Epulaeryu poetry form, "Everyday Miracles," and "The Language of Poetry Forms."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Understanding Movies, 11th Edition; Author: Louis Giannetti; Review: What I like about this book is the way it's laid out for easy reading. The pictures are great memory refreshers of movies one may have seen and did not fully understand their rational and purpose. As a poet, I like the way it's linked with poetry and creative writing in many ways. One may also find several references to poetic style filtered through the book. The reading goes into details regarding the classification and various styles of films in the areas of realism, classicism and formalism. The principle regarding Mise en Scene was very interesting, especially the movies. The editing of shots from different angles make it clear as to why some films are disjointed and do not flow smoothly. Understanding how sound effects really bring movies to life over stage plays is an interesting process. The various styles of writing, storylines, ideology and drama are really strong areas in the text. This is an excellent book regarding the understanding of movies and their existing relationships to stage plays, musicals, and poetry. Other interesting books to read are: "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with the new Epulaeryu poetic form; "Everyday Miracles" by Margaret Okudo; "The Language of Poetry Forms" by Tree Good; and, "My Walk with Jesus" by Christina Jussaume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Business, Seventh Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Ricky W. Griffin Page; Review: I used this text for an online class and it was just an exceptional experience. I also had the option of visiting the classroom, which was completely out of the picture once I started turning the pages. The chapters were clear and passages easy to follow. The grammar/mechanics handbook section was really great. I have decided to keep this book as a wonderful reference tool. I find myself using it daily to double check certain things for clarification before mailing. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a refresher course or an improvement tool for business English. This is money well spent and is worth every cent! Other books to read for relaxation: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and, The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Souled Out:A Memoir of War and Inner Peace; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael S. Orban Page; Review: I attended an educational session at Milwaukee Area Technical College where Michael was one of the guest speakers. His presentation about his military service in Vietnam, and his healing process in Africa were very vivid. At the end of the session I obtained an autographed copy of his book. Once I started reading it I just could not stop. Each day I completed several chapters. I like his descriptiveness of the settings and the events. It's just amazing how much one person is able to take during military service. Having served in the army, and completed infantry training at Ft. Polk as Michael, I could easily identify with the events he discussed and followed his presentation which was quite gripping. The book really highlights his presentation in many ways. It is appealing to the senses, and presents a compelling case on the issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and its devastating impact on the lives of veterans. My heart goes out to all of our veterans. Military service is not as glamorous a profession as the recruiters and the news media have portrayed. Many are still suffering from the trauma of war. Hopefully, they will receive the right type of medical treatment. Michael has certainly pulled the covers from over what is not being told to soldiers entering the military. If only they knew, some would probably have taken a different career route. This book is truly educational. It highlights the agony of living with PTSD, and the clash of cultures veterans are battling with on a daily basis while crying out for help. This is a great job Michael. All The Way!!! Other books to read for relaxation are: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On writing well: An informal guide to writing nonfiction; Author: William Knowlton Zinsser; Review: This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in writing and publishing to read and enjoy. I just love it! I started reading this book during a journalism class. I eventually left the class after reading this book. I learned more from the book than from the journalism teacher. Every story the teacher had a problem with, I had published in my original writing without changing one word. The editors of the newspapers publishing the stories also loved them. Additionally, the audience and readers of the articles are just elated and happy to read them. This book has really opened my eyes regarding the writing process, teachers, and editors. I have learned how to fight back and win! I have also picked up some sound advice on enjoyment and confidence, and how to deal with tyranny and fear. This is truly an inspirational book. It is easy to read. The chapters are not long. There is humor in the pages, and I truly enjoyed the learning experience. I will cherish it and read it again from time to time. Thank you William Zinsser! Other wonderful books to read are: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and, The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Glory: The Powerful Stirring of the Black Race; Author: Joel Freeman; Review: Amen my brothers! Keep praising His Holy name. This book is such an inspiration. Both sections are well written by the authors. The historical perspective is just exceptional. I really love the flow of the words and the tone of the book. This book is easy to read and the chapters are short and precise. Based on studies of African-American history and knowledge of the Bible, the message of this book is really inspiring. The theme of the book is consistent, and the message is loud and clear regarding the "Return To Glory." I like the development of the message and how it is presented. The second section of the book by Joel Freeman really puts the icing on the cake. It is time for all of God's people to stand up and be counted in lifting up His Holy name, building His flock, and moving to the "Return To Glory." Thank you, Joel Freeman, for the personal autographed copy of this awesome book. I will certainly cherish and refer to it as a motivational springboard and a source of great wisdom to glean from while returning to Glory. Other inspirational books to read: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul with the new Epulaeryu poetry form; Everyday Miracles; A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts; and The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Practice of the Presence of God and The Spiritual Maxims; Author: Visit Amazon's Brother Lawrence Page; Review: This is a wonderful book on faith to read and reflect upon. I won this edition of the book in a Pentecost Praise Poetry Contest, sponsored by Brain Strand, in Aylesbury, England. I won the first prize and was mailed a copy of the book. This book is very inspiring. Although I had to read several sections a second time to get a clear understanding, the language flows very well. Brother Lawrence's commitment was certainly to his Lord and Savoir and not man. There is a lot that a person of faith, and without faith, could learn from reading this book. I really enjoyed the section entitled "Conversations" and the manner in which they are written. The style is a little different; however, the message is clear. The section entitled "Letters" is equally uplifting and sends a wonderful message of praise. Part II of the book regarding "Spiritual Maxims" certainly drives home the theme of the book regarding daily worship and praise. This spiritual process, if followed, should erase unwanted and ill thoughts from the mind, and gives a person a clear focus on God. The essence of the book is that each person must have a clean heart and sound mind, because that's the way God desires us to be. Other books to read are: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Practice of the Presence of God and Spiritual Maxims; Author: Visit Amazon's Brother Lawrence Page; Review: This is a wonderful book on faith to read and reflect upon. I won this edition of the book in a Pentecost Praise Poetry Contest, sponsored by Brain Strand, in Aylesbury, England. I won the first prize and was mailed a copy of the book. This book is very inspiring. Although I had to read several sections a second time to get a clear understanding, the language flows very well. Brother Lawrence's commitment was certainly to his Lord and Savoir and not man. There is a lot that a person of faith, and without faith, could learn from reading this book. I really enjoyed the section entitled "Conversations" and the manner in which they are written. The style is a little different; however, the message is clear. The section entitled "Letters" is equally uplifting and sends a wonderful message of praise. Part II of the book regarding "Spiritual Maxims" certainly drives home the theme of the book regarding daily worship and praise. This spiritual process, if followed, should erase unwanted and ill thoughts from the mind, and gives a person a clear focus on God. The essence of the book is that each person must have a clean heart and sound mind, because that's the way God desires us to be. Other books to read are: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Practice of the Presence of God and Spiritual Maxims; Author: Visit Amazon's Brother Lawrence Page; Review: This is a wonderful book on faith to read and reflect upon. I won this edition of the book in a Pentecost Praise Poetry Contest, sponsored by Brain Strand, in Aylesbury, England. I won the first prize and was mailed a copy of the book. This book is very inspiring. Although I had to read several sections a second time to get a clear understanding, the language flows very well. Brother Lawrence's commitment was certainly to his Lord and Savoir and not man. There is a lot that a person of faith, and without faith, could learn from reading this book. I really enjoyed the section entitled "Conversations" and the manner in which they are written. The style is a little different; however, the message is clear. The section entitled "Letters" is equally uplifting and sends a wonderful message of praise. Part II of the book regarding "Spiritual Maxims" certainly drives home the theme of the book regarding daily worship and praise. This spiritual process, if followed, should erase unwanted and ill thoughts from the mind, and gives a person a clear focus on God. The essence of the book is that each person must have a clean heart and sound mind, because that's the way God desires us to be. Other books to read are: Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul; Everyday Miracles; and The Language of Poetry Forms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers; Author: Visit Amazon's Thich Nhat Hanh Page; Review: This is an exceptionally well written text regarding the relationship between Buddhism and Christianity by Thich Nhat Hahn. This book is truly stimulating to the mind. It relaxes the soul and sends a feeling of tranquility and mindfulness. Reading this book, will give a person an understanding of the practices and principles of the relationship regarding Buddhism and Christianity. Reading and understanding this book should bring a smile to the face of the reader. It is comprehensive, educational, and the words flow quite well. This is not a difficult book to read and understand. The text is easy to follow. It was not written as rocket science. The theme throughout the book is clear, and the teachings of Buddhism easily understood. The book touches on understanding, mindfulness in meditation and all things, the birth of love, cultivating our home, finding refuge, seeking the body of truth, Jesus and Buddha as brothers, and many other informative and enlightening subjects. Anyone seeking an understanding of Buddhism should read this enlightening book. The book is practical, straightforward and does not hide the truth. It gives an excellent understanding of "The Four Noble Truths," and the teaching relates to one's life on the path to enlightenment. The Venerable Thich Nhat Hahn, who is the founder of Plum Village in France, has dedicated his life to Buddhism. He has written over one hundred books on a variety of subjects, and has founded many instructions of higher learning. One must read this book with an open mind of learning and must be ready to acquire the knowledge being presented or sought. Hahn touches on a variety of positive thoughts and principles one should find wholesome and progressive for enlightenment. This is truly an interesting book to read and to learn from. It is truly a beacon on the path to enlightenment. "Epulaeryu Master." Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the co-author of two poetry books, A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul, and Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the World Haiku Association; Milwaukee Area Technical College, Phoenix Magazine; and Taj Mahal Review. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of Arkansas, USA, and is an adjunct faculty at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He has completed over twenty years of service with the U.S. Army. [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Wind: Poems and Prose Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Oliver Page; Review: This is a wonderful book with a special and unique style of poetry. This is the 4th book written by Mary Oliver I have enjoyed reading. The first part of the book starts with the poem, "Seven White Butterflies," which is just so wonderful. One is able to see the beautiful images of the butterflies doing what they do best as illustrated by Oliver. The series of "Three Songs" is very inspiring and will uplift the mind while reading. If in a singing mood, the words in these pieces will have you humming the notes to a melody while reading. These are marvelous pieces to sooth the soul. The book is divided into three parts. Each parts has a blend of excellent poems for relaxation and enhancing the mind poetically. Part two consists mostly of prose poetry with a variety of blends and potent images. One of the poems in part two relates to a cricket. One is able to follow the theme flowing through this piece in an enjoyable manner without missing a beat in the lines. Part three is also phenomenal! The words in "Have You Ever Tried to Enter the Long Black Branches" is equally uplifting and inspiring. This piece will stretch the imagination to think while reading. The poetic architecture use by Oliver gives each poem and different view, which is pleasing for the eye as one reads the lines. Mary Oliver has certainly given us an inspiring foresight into God's nature. Her love of natural surrounding and the open air has provided many golden nuggets in this book. This is a wonderful poetry book to read for the soothing of the mind, body and soul. Posted by "Epulaeryu Master."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirst: Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Oliver Page; Review: This excellent book entitled, "Thirst" by Mary Oliver, is very exciting to read. The poems are realistic, contemporary, and inspiring to the soul. It leaves one with a sense of feeling which brings tranquility to the mind, body and spirit. The architectural style of the poems is very pleasing to the eyes and actually gives a different feeling while reading the lines. The variation of such designs makes the poems easier to read. Her innovative style of writing also makes the poems very interesting and inspiring. Beginning with the first poem in this excellent book, "Messenger," with such words as, "a mouth with which to give shouts of joy," set the stage for a refreshing and an encouraging read. Here she presents to us, that the mouth should be used to sing, give praises, and build things up, instead of belittling, tearing down or destroying things. Another great poem is, "When Roses Speak, I Pay Attention." This is also an enchanting and touching poem to read. Imagine the scent of roses on Valentine's Day with such aromatic fragrance which speaks to the mind, body, and soul; who would not pay attention and listen? Her expression in "Making the House Ready for the Lord," is very moving and evolving. She presents her questions to the Lord in such an eloquent fashion, while seeking His advice. The raccoon limping into the kitchen, fox staring boldly down the path in the new fallen snow, including the lost dog, all of which she speaks with, thus presenting such enchanting and fascinating images. Consider her words to each of them, as she says,"Come in, Come in!" This picture is similar to Like Noah and the Ark; her home was ready for the Lord. The dynamic, inspirational, and uplifting poem "The Uses of Sorrows," certainly shows the tenacity and perseverance of the soul. It represents aspects of life we must understand and react to in a positive manner by embracing and learning from its essence. She presents to us that sorrows could actually be joy based on our perception and state of reference when receiving and processing such events. The Epilogue entitled, "Thirst," with the same name of the book, shows her humility. She asked in a humble fashion for the granting of more time to accomplish her tasks on Earth, since she is a slow learner who is very thirsty. This is such a wonderful sign of humbleness to her Lord as she continues with her inspiration and uplifting mission of reviving souls. This book is a must read. One has to read it to appreciate the other wonderful poems on its golden pages. Submitted by "Epulaeryu Master."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bluest Eye (Vintage International); Author: Visit Amazon's Toni Morrison Page; Review: This is an excellent novel to read by Toni Morrison. I had the opportunity to use this novel for a class in African-American Literature. The characters are easily traced and understood. The symbols used in the book to portray actually realities of life were just striking. The development of the plot intriguing, flow of the storyline very captivating and intoxicating. Having read this novel several times, I have found it to be a dynamic story of reality based on fictional characters. The story in this novel of the Breedlove family in just simply amazing! Ironically, it is one without love, even though by virtue of the family's name one would assume love is involved. The only thing one finds there is no love. The moral of this novel brings several themes to light: First, that life is a struggle especially when one tries to maintain a quality of life in an environment that is hostile to his or her welfare. Secondly, it shows what happens to a female who lives in a family without love, while she is thirsty for love, and would love to be loved by others. Next, it shows how racial prejudice and self hatred affects a family and a person's self image. This excellent novel brings one to realize how the lack of opportunity, lack of intrinsic motivation, and feeling of inferiority affects a person's life, thus stunning the growth of the person. Toni Morrison brings these concepts of reality to life in a very interesting way in this novel. One must read this book to appreciate the story, images, conflicts, plot, and resolution. This is truly a classic example of life's situation one must avoid; however, others are unfortunately experiencing these conditions across the world as we speak. More about Toni Morrison at: [...] Submitted by "Epulaeryu Master." Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the co-author of two poetry books, A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul, and Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the World Haiku Association; Milwaukee Area Technical College, Phoenix Magazine; and Taj Mahal Review. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of Arkansas, USA, and is an adjunct faculty at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He has completed over twenty years of service with the U.S. Army. [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dien Cai Dau (Wesleyan Poetry Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Yusef Komunyakaa Page; Review: Professor Yusef Komunyakaa is just an awesome poet and is a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. He is a recipient of the 1994 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, and the Pulitzer Prize Award for his book, Neon Vernacular. During the spring of 2009 I read four of his books for a class assignment and was just amazed by the brilliance I came across in his poems. He served as a military correspondence during the Vietnam conflict and was right in the thicket of the firefights where he wrote his stories. Reading Dien Cai Dau brings the battlefields of the jungle right before the eyes. It's realistic, dynamic and vivid. Having served in the army with the Airborne Infantry, I am able to identify with the principles, concepts, and thoughts in this amazing and realistic book. The first poem Camouflaging the Chimera is chilling. For example read these lines: "The river ran through our bones. Small animals took refuge against our bodies, we held our breath, ready to spring the L-shaped ambush." Such an ambush is one of the deadliest for any enemy force to find itself trapped into and cannot escape. Moving on to another striking poem entitled, Tunnels, this one is more breath-taking. These are his words, "Crawling down head first into the hole, he kicked the air and disappeared." This is the tunnel rat who finds the enemy underground in swamp, musk, filth and grime. "Fragging" is a situation in which a soldier should never find his or herself. This means death to the person being "fragged," and comes about when a senior ranking person is being mean-spirited to others in his own unit on the battlefield, thus creating hatred and conflict. Listen to these chilling words: "Slipping a finger into the metal ring, he's married to the devil-the spoon-shaped handle flies off. Everything breaks for green cover, like a hundred red birds released from a wooden box." Watching a person burn is really a gruesome sight, especially when one is unable to do anything to save the person. These words bring to the forefront such a reality in the poem You and I Are Disappearing: "We stood there with our hands hanging at our sides while she burns like a sack of dry ice, she burns like oil on water, she burns like a shot glass of vodka, she burns like a burning bush driven by a godawful wind." These fellows in the next poem are very deadly. They will creep out of anywhere in the middle of the night and launch an attack. Listen to these words from the poem Sappers: "They fall & rise again like torchbearers, with their naked bodies greased so moonlight dances off their skins." The imagery in this piece is vivid and poignant. One is able to see them clearly. It's needless for me to write anymore about these poems. The picture is quite obvious that the poems in this book are just breath-taking and dramatic. One has to read this book to appreciate the drama. More information on Professor Yusef Komunyakaa,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts: For The Mind, Body & Soul; Author: Joseph S. Spence Sr.; Review: This is an awesome poetry book with a variety of poems for all to read and enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Hotel El Indio Inn; City: Otavalo Imbabura Province; Review: family run establishment located in central Otavalo, near the 2 main squares and Saturday markets. Our rooms were very clean, hot water available for showering, free WiFi, staff was helpful and friendly, great affordable pricing for rooms, complimentary breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Club del Sol; City: Atacames Esmeraldas Province; Review: stayed at this 4 star hotel with my family over the Christmas break and we did not like the service. way over priced for what you get. Very poor service, breakfast was terrible, dirty bathrooms, poor WiFi. Only area that was some what clean....pool area. Would NOT stay here again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Airport Dieppe; City: Dieppe New Brunswick; Review: We were in Dieppe, NB for business and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. This hotel was very clean and comfortable, the staff were very welcoming. Breakfast was better than I expected, everything was freshly made. Never had a chance to use the pool, but my colleague did and said it was awesome. I really enjoyed the shuttle service, as the driver was pleasant and prompt. Great place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fallsview Casino Resort; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: I was a lucky 104.5 CHUM FM winner. I stayed on the 15th floor facing the American Falls and the view was breath taking. The room itself was exquisite, the king sized bed was so comfy, the bathroom was spotless and the towels of course pearly white. The small boutiques were great for shopping and browsing, of course the main attraction is the casino. The Grand Buffet restaurant is fantastic with a great selection of delicious food. The staff is super friendly and very attentive, as a winner I also got to see The Company Men at the Avalon theater. What a phenomenal experience I had.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: University of Ottawa Residences; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: My family and I stayed at the Rideau Residence and we were taken aback by the orderly quarters at this hotel. The front desk staff were very helpful in setting up our reservations, as we didn't have any upon our arrival. Great price if you are budget travellers, the rooms are clean and housekeeping does make up the rooms daily, changing bed sheets and providing clean towels, the rooms were equipped with a mini fridge and fair size tv. The location is perfect walking distance to Byward Market, Rideau Shopping Mall, Parliament Hill and the canal. We didn't spend much time in our rooms, really just to sleep (which was comfortable) and to clean up, our rooms were on the fifth floor and we had an inviting view of the LCBO! I would recommend staying at Rideau Residence, good value for what you get.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Rochester Airport; City: Rochester Finger Lakes New York; Review: I will not stay here again. Our room (135) had dead bugs on the window, walls and bed. The beds were very uncomfortable with the mattress spring sticking out. The bed cover had burnt cigarette marks and the sheets did not look clean. The tub was very dirty and not enough towels for us. The vending machines were out of order and no ice in ice machine. A lot of police presence on site due to the shady people lurking around and drugs. Not appropriate for a family stay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Erie; City: Erie Pennsylvania; Review: Our whole stay was fantastic. We were on the 5th floor (rm 517) great view, room was exceptionally clean, smelled fresh, the beds were so comfy, so very comfy we slept in and missed breakfast. The staff was very friendly, helpful and informative. Would definitely stay here again and of course would recommend you stay here with your family. Perfectly situated right off I-90 with lots of shopping to do around the area. Make sure to visit Millcreek Mall, Target and Home Goods for some great TAX FREE deals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Stromberg Carlson SM-24-10 24" Tread Single Manual Step; Brand: Stromberg Carlson; Review: We bought this to put on our horse trailer where the door to the living quarters is. We love it! It's the perfect size and so much nicer than having to bring a step with to get inside. Definitely would recommend. In fact we are buying another one to give as a Father's Day gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RecPro RV Camper Motorhome Travel Trailer 12' White LED Awning Party Light w/Mounting Channel & White PCB 12v Light; Brand: RecPro; Review: We love this light. You can see really well when this is lit up at night. Very easy to install as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IPCW LEDR-302 Crystal Clear LED Cab Roof Light with Chrome Base - 3 Piece; Brand: IPCW; Review: These look great on our truck. We were disappointed when we opened the box and there were no directions. We added these on so they weren't replacing stock clearance lights. We had to search online to get directions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 74368 Rear Interior Door Reflector; Brand: Dorman; Review: Fit perfect. Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 74367 Rear Interior Door Reflector; Brand: Dorman; Review: Fits perfect and very easy to install in a matter of seconds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Infant / Toddler Girls Strappy Molded Sandal with Flower by Baby Deer; Brand: Baby Deer; Review: GEAT, ALL PLASTIC. LOOKS SO EASY TO WASH AND SANITIZE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk Slip-On Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: i totally love how comfortable they are! i will definetely buy 2 more of these type but different colors. i use the black ones for work. i must tell you. i can go on hours and hours. although if you have thicker feet, the you might need size 7.5 or 7w if they have it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novelty nice Mini Metal Candy Trinket Tin Jewelry Iron Pill Tea Coin Storage Square Box Case; Brand: Generic; Review: i didn't understand the "Mini" concept. it fits in your hand yup. it is so cute though :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mazo Double Layers Thicken Warm Full Face Cover Winter Ski Mask; Brand: Mazo; Review: the color did not come as shown but it can fit even my little one. so i am haapy with the purchase; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels Plus Size Belted Bootcut Jeans; Brand: ; Review: These are my working pants. So nice and comfy. I usually don't wear pants to work but these are great. I always loved the angels pants; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: carter's Premier2G Sandal (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: Oh how my daughter enjoys wearing them. It is so easy for her to put them on. And can run perfectly as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OshKosh B'Gosh Kids Aquatic Girl's and Boy's Water Shoe; Brand: ; Review: They look and feel comfy. My daughter haven't used them yet but she tried them on and was happy with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Girls' Assorted Hipster; Brand: ; Review: Did not like the size ran somewhat small and uncomfortable for my daughter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Girls 18-Pack Hipster Bundle; Brand: ; Review: Thin cotton underwear but comfortable for her. No problems or complains. No rashes on skin, my L.O. has eczema.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme, Black Tea, 20 Sachets; Brand: Harney & Sons; Review: The tea bags are just the right size for my coffee mug..........the peppermint is really a change from just having coffee.............really nice container.........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harney & Sons Peppermint Herbal Tin, 20 Count; Brand: Harney & Sons; Review: The Best !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoosier Hill Farm White Cheddar Cheese Powder, 1 Pound; Brand: Hoosier Hill Farm; Review: Nice thing to put on popcorn!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixlets Black 2lb; Brand: Sixlets; Review: Good Candy !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: REESE'S Chocolate Candy, Peanut Butter Cusp, 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 36); Brand: Reese's; Review: Came in box without any damage !..........!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Class-T HiFi Power Audio Amplifier - 100W Dual Channel Surround Sound Stereo Receiver Box w/ USB, RCA, 12V Adapter; Brand: Pyle; Review: Awesome amp for the money never had a problem out of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C&E 6ft (1.8M) High Speed HDMI Cable Male to Male with Ethernet Black (6 Feet/1.8 Meters) Supports 4K 30Hz,; Brand: C&E; Review: not the cord pictured but it works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY USB A (F) to USB A (F) Adapter (USB_F-USB_F); Brand: SANOXY; Review: this product works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SF Cable, 12 ft 3.5mm Stereo Male to Two RCA Male Splitter Cable Gold Plated; Brand: SF Cable; Review: worked for a short period then began to make a really loud ghost noise all the time; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sony MEX-XB100BT Single DIN Hi-Power Bluetooth in-Dash CD/AM/FM/SiriusXM Ready Car Stereo with 160W RMS (CEA Rated; Brand: Sony; Review: DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE UPDATE. if you do not your radio will not turn on sometimes and you have to completely unplug it every time or disconnect your battery to make it power up again. after the update, its the best headunit i have ever had. it has all the settings to completely tune your system LPF, HPF, slope, 10 band eq. etc. the only radio ive had that has no distortion at full volume. very nice and well designed product. no problems (except for the update) since i put it in, in April and it gets used everyday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Hotel Indigo Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: What a great hotel! Car park is very close to the hotel and with the discount is only 11.50, the car park it's self seems very secure and is very clean and modern I was more than happy to leave my car there! Check in - we were greeted with a friendly smile and it was very fast and efficient we felt very welcome after a long drive from shropshire. The room was great, we went with deluxe king all very clean and tidy the bathroom fittings were excellent the bed was massive and so comfy! Ample storage space with ironing facilities, air con, in bathroom speakers, hair dryer and FREE mini bar! The room overall was excellent!!!! After a great silent night sleep considering your in the city centre we had our breakfast delivered to the room, the breakfast was Ok I feel it could have been better considering everything else was so good with this hotel, it all just felt abit dry and chewy, we went with the cooked breakfast but next time I may go with continental! Check out again was fast and friendly - was such a great stay really did make our time In Glasgow very special! Thank you very much hotel indigo!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna; City: Mestre Veneto; Review: This is a superb hotel to stop in if your looking to stay out of venice but travel in everyday, the train system could not be easier! I would highly recommend buying your tickets from the train station itself, €1,25 each way and all the machines are in English! (Cheaper than the hotel sell them €2.50 each way ) Highly recommend staying in this hotel! We Arrived at the hotel 4 hours before the check in time which was no problem for the hotel and they got us a room straight away which was great!! Room was very spacious, clean, modern with lots of light - the bed was very firm however overall the room was good! We ate in the hotel bistro with very fast efficient service and the food was great!! Breakfast in the morning was excellent - served between 7-10am on weekdays it served pretty much everything and the staff were very attentive! Excellent service, thank you for our stay it made an amazing holiday even better!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cragside; City: Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Great little place. 5minuet walk to town, very close to big park for the dog. Very welcoming and friendly owners. Larger room had a lot more space for the dog and is only a couple pound extra would highly recommend this if travelling with a large dog. Breakfast was great. Superb portions! Couldn't rate this higher, fully recommend. Thanks for a great stay!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Oak at Keswick; City: Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Friendly and warm welcoming staff. Great quality food at reasonable price. Modern and clean decor, a very relaxing place after a long day walking around Keswick. Dogs are welcome and treated very well by all staff! Can get very busy over the weekend so it's worth booking in advance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pied Bull Inn; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: We had the four post room, perfect size lots of room, nice sofa to relax on the bath was great and it was good there was also a rainfall shower as I'm not a bath fan. This place is in the centre of Chester parking is best at market street arriving after 1500hrs. Beware our room has no air conditioning and did get very hot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pentreclawdd Farm Camping Pods; City: Oswestry Shropshire England; Review: Wow what a great place! We have never been so relaxed, these little pods are gems and are worth every penny. We stayed in the luxury pod with bed TV etc because we are true glampers!! It was so lovely how the owner text us to see how we were getting on etc etc really adds a special touch. My fiancé was dubious about the shared toilets but they were immaculate, it is a shower and toilet in the room together just like your bathroom at home! There is a small kitchen to wash up with a washing machine if needed. They are close to the road an yes you can slightly here the cars when sat Outside (very comfy chairs provided) but it didn't affect us one bit and is sound proof inside! If you are reading this review going on and booking a pod will be the best thing you do from now!! Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haughton Hall; City: Shifnal Shropshire England; Review: We Visited haughton hall for Sunday lunch and it was the best Sunday lunch we have ever had. We were greeted and hosted throughout by the very Friendly Sharon, she couldn't have done more to make us feel comfortable and nothing was to much hassle, our waitress, Amber was very attentive and catered to all our needs! The carve your own Sunday lunch is great value for money and the food is fresh, local and quality! The restaurant area is very comfortable and relaxing - we requested the bay window table which was perfect on a sunny afternoon! We will defiantly visit here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Transformers Bumblebee Role Play Helmet; Brand: Transformers; Review: This is a very well made helmet and works as stated. Sizing is true to age. Can't find a thing wrong with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike; Brand: Razor; Review: I purchased 2 of these for grand kids...ages 8, 10 and 12. They all love them. Very nice made, comes packed well and charged. This is not for younger little ones as it does really go fast especially on pavement (street). Make sure they wear helmets and knee/elbow pads!!! It is well balanced for an electric/battery bike.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Wheels 100-Car, Rolling Storage Case with Retractable Handle; Brand: Tara Toys; Review: Very nice case, well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Friends Heartlake Pet Salon 41007; Brand: LEGO; Review: Really cute...my grand daughter loves it. Nice made as with all Lego products. Nice size; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Friends Heartlake High 41005; Brand: LEGO; Review: Great Lego building as usual. Packaged well, all parts included (none missing).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Products 12V Police Motorcycle - Pink; Brand: National Products Limited; Review: Very well made, really has the power. Grand daughter is 7 and she'll be able to ride it for a couple more years!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Watts P-572 1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Cinch Clamp for 1/2-Inch PEX Pipe, 10-Pack; Brand: Watts; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watts P-960 J-Hook for 1/2-Inch PEX Pipe Support, 100-Pack; Brand: Watts; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite U860B100 PEX Pipe Tubing 1/2 Inch, Blue, Flexible Water Tub, 100-Foot; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite U870W100 PEX Pipe & Tubing, 100-Foot, White; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woods 50008WD Indoor 7-Day Digital Plug-In Timer, 1 Polarized Outlet; Brand: Woods; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkBite 23220 1/2-Inch J Hooks for PEX Pipe, Bag of 10; Brand: SharkBite; Review: Very happy with the product! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Powerbuilt 647501 Heavy Duty 12-Ton Bottle Jack; Brand: Alltrade; Review: Works as expected. I keep it in my Jeep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Powerbuilt 640405 Heavy Duty 2-Ton Bottle Jack; Brand: Alltrade; Review: Works as expected. I keep it in my Jeep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DEFRSMVT - SATE-LITE RSMVT Slow-Moving Vehicle Triangle; Brand: SATE-LITE; Review: Worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Set Stainless Spring Loaded Toggle Case Box Chest Trunk Latch Catch Clamp Clip; Brand: ReFaXi; Review: Worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3560 250 Clear, 1 in x 6 Ft; Brand: 3M; Review: Worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forney 72747 Wire Bench Wheel Brush, Fine Crimped with 1/2-Inch and 5/8-Inch Arbor, 6-Inch-by-.008-Inch; Brand: Forney; Review: Worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Industrial_and_Scientific |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CargoBuckle F05389 7/16-Inch by 100-Feet Utility Stretch Cord Reel, Black; Brand: CargoBuckle; Review: as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marine Metal Aeratr Bubble Box 1.5V; Brand: Marine Metal; Review: works well and the battery last a long time; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Challenge Bucket Lid 5 Gallon with Bait Opening; Brand: Challenge Plastics; Review: as expeted; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minn Kota Adaptor Cable; Brand: Minn Kota; Review: as exected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insta-Bed Raised Air Mattress with Never Flat Pump, Twin; Brand: Insta-Bed; Review: works well and very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yum Lures Yumbrella 5 Wire Rig; Brand: Yum Lures; Review: as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norestar Set of 2 Clamp-On Boat Fishing Rod Holder with C-Mount, Aluminum; Brand: Norestar; Review: want to buy it again, but not availble; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Pcs Fishing Alabama Umbrella Rig Multicolor Jig Head with Five Wires Swivels; Brand: FREE FISHER; Review: cheap swivels, else ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Okuma Cold Water Linecounter Trolling Reel; Brand: Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp.; Review: nice reel; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Gatwick Cambridge Hotel; City: Horley Surrey England; Review: Just returned from holidays to pick up car from Cambridge Hotel. They provided an excellent service at a very good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Arc La Rambla; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Don't know what other people expect! Clean, comfortable, convenient hotel at an excellent price. The beds were a bit hard and adjoining tapas bar not recommended, apart from that no complaints whatsover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Barton; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Great find. Warm and welcoming. Can't fault it. All you need in a small hotel. Steps up to front may cause a problem but rear entrance is flat when approached via back lane. Breakfast excellent and can be varied from what is shown on menu. Excellent value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broadlands Guest House; City: Bourton on the Water Cotswolds England; Review: Just returned from 2 night stay. Can only agree with all the other excellent comments and will be back. Have already recommended Broadway to friends. Marco is a real character and handles every situation with ease and a sense of humour. Bourton was very busy but just turned the corner and were in this lovely peaceful place. Could walk around village early evening after day trippers had gone with great satisfaction thinking we didn't have to drive anywhere!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebleen Guest House; City: Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: Just returned from a hectic but still lovely Tenby in August but found a peaceful haven at Rebleen. Spotlessly clean, lovely comfortable beds and bedding and sparkling white towels. All little extras thoughtfully placed in room - cotton wool buds, mints, quality biscuits etc etc. very convenient location but away from noisy areas. Public car park is conveniently adjoining (unfortunately you have to pay to park in most establishments in central area). Excellent free wi-fi. Delicious breakfast, oven cooked sausages, "proper" bread for toast, very good coffee unlike most places. Elaine is brilliant, friendly and courteous but so professional too. Will certainly be back, so nice not to have anything to complain about!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Gabardine Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Short; Brand: ; Review: I was a little worried when I purchased these shorts for my husband because they were so affordable compared to other golf shorts on the market. They only had a few positive comments, but I went ahead and purchased a pair for my husband in black. I will be purchasing more in several different colors because my husband thinks they are great! Very comfortable and simple design, yet stylish and definitely affordable! They are a bit shorter than what I am used to him wearing for appropriate for a golf short. The waistband is also expandable if you drops (or gain) a couple of pounds or if you've simply had a few too many beers on the course! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brightline Men's Crewneck Referee Bar Shirt; Brand: BRIGHTLINE; Review: I followed everyone's advice in previous comments and purchased a size XL for my thin husband, who normally wears a medium. My husband is 6 foot, about 165 pounds, and it fit him perfectly. Cute ref shirt made of cheap, thin, polyester fabric. He wore it to my son's sports-themed birthday party, so it was perfect. However, do not purchase this shirt if you want a shirt made of quality, thick fabric. This is strictly a costume-style referee shirt. All in all, we are happy with it. We even ironed on our last name onto the back and it took really well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander Del Rossa Womens Fleece Solid Colored Onesie, Hooded Footed Jumpsuit Pajamas; Brand: ; Review: Fit as expected but I am pretty thin, so don't know how it would work on someone heavier. I'm about 5'7", 120 pounds, and the small fit me perfectly. I personally don't like to have the footsie parts on, but I just unzip them from the pajama which is a great option. Don't think I would love this if the feet were attached, so I like the option of removing them for sleep. I definitely recommend this for a COLD climate... I like in Texas, so even in the cold of winter, I find that I am getting pretty warm in it... to the point that I have to unzip it all the the way. But fits great, is so soft and comfy, and definitely no cold gets in through this thing!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JACK O' LANTERN PUMPKIN Youth T-shirt/Easy Halloween Costume Fun Tee Orange; Brand: ; Review: Great quality. Runs rather large. Washed nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon Big Boys Pikachu Plush Backpack, Yellow, 15'; Brand: Pokemon; Review: I was very impressed with the quality and look of this little Pikachu backpack,considering the very reasonable price I paid for it (I think around $12). My daughter loves it. I gave it 4 stars only because the zippered pocket on the back is a big of a joke and doesn't hold much of anything. It's not really a backpack, so much as an adorable Pokemon you can wear on your back. But still very cute and adorable! Don't plan on using this to carry anything significant in it, however! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Club Med Kamarina; City: Ragusa Province of Ragusa Sicily; Review: It's a Club Med, so you can't expect a very luxurious room, with a hot tub and a king size bed. But the room was nice, clean and more than enough for someone that just uses it for sleeping a taking a shower. The food was good, much better than any other Club Med I've been, but the main restaurante was too crowded. The hotel was huge, very beautiful and pleasent. The animation could be better but I definitely recommend the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Milano Centro; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: For the price, it´s awesome. Modern, well decorated, very clean, close to subway (about 7 minutes walking). The room was small, but who needs a big room, just for sleep? They were also hot. It was impossible to sleep with the air-conditioner turned off. The receptionists were very nice, and they all speak very good English, which is rare in Italy. They also kept our luggage in the last day, as our flight was just at night. I recommend it very much, and I will definitely stay there if I need to return to Milan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ambasciata; City: Mestre Veneto; Review: Good, clean and big enough room. Very nice breakfast and close enough to the train station (just a 5 minute walk). The staff is very nice. Just one tip: you need to check-in before 11 p.m. After 11 p.m. there is no staff member.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Mouradi El Menzah; City: Hammamet Nabeul Governorate; Review: So... it's definitely hard to evaluate this hotel. If you just want to sleep, eat, drink, to use the pools and to go to the beach, it's more than enough. But, for an all-inclusive, that's not enough. They claim they have minigolf, and they have... one hole, full of grass. They claim they have archery, and they have, one target, located 1 meter from the shooting position. The table tennis balls were broken and the beachvolley ball was empty. You can only use the kayaks once in a week. There were two lifts in the lobby. One of them didn't work. And so on... But the beach was clean and beautiful, the pools are great, the food is very reasonable and the rooms are very good, except the one they gave for the first night: the beds were undone, the carpet had hair and there were blood drops on the floor. And the beds were two wooden boards with matressess on them. But definitely i was unlucky, because the next room they gave me, was awesome. A piece of advice: always ask for rooms next to the lobby. They are better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Esatitude Hotel; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Nice staff. Big, clean and modern rooms. From the hotel to the closest tram station it is just a 5 minute walk. It also has a supermarket on the nearby and it's easy, free and completely safe to park your car on the street. There is also a small balcony, which is nice to dry some clothes, like bathing suits. The only downside is that there is no fridge in the room. I understand the prohibition of eating in the room, but the fridge would be awesome to put some water bottles inside.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel L Esterel; City: Cannes French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We booked two rooms, a standard normal double room and a twin comfort room. Everything was extremely clean, and it is very close from the Croisette, the beaches, the festivals palace, and so on. It is also in front of the train station. It doesn't have parking, but it has a public park a few hundred meters away. This park is really really expensive, but the hotel gives you a 10% discount voucher. Better than nothing. However, the standard room is extremely small and it lacked maintenance. The shower doors were falling apart. The double room had much more problems: one of the mattresses was damaged. It was too soft in the middle and my friend leaved the hotel with his back hurting. There was also water falling from the air conditioner on the very same bed. I won't return; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hipark; City: Marseille Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: A very great hotel. The rooms are great, with a very modern decoration. Everything was fine, the breakfast is good. The hotel is nicely located, in a safe area, which is a very good point in Marseille. It's just a 5 minute walk from the hotel to the closest metro station, and just a few stations to the city center and the Old Port. The hotel was undoubtedly the greatest part of our stay in Marseille. And the price was simply amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Packmate ® Large Bumper Value Pack 8 Roll Up Premium Travel Vacuum Space Saver Storage Bags For Holidays,; Brand: Pack Mate; Review: Not compress as I see in advertising; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trtl Pillow - Scientifically Proven Super Soft Neck Support Travel Pillow - Machine Washable Black; Brand: Trtl; Review: Good support to neck; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoWISE USA Electric Air Fryer w/Touch Screen Technology, Button Guard & Detachable basket (5.8QT, Plum); Brand: GoWISE USA; Review: Kind of too big...space taken; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kittymouse Travel Storage Shoes Bags Waterproof Foldable and Breathable Shoes Pouch Bag (3 Shoes Bit, Double); Brand: Kittymouse; Review: The zipper torn the first time I used; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jiffy Steamer 0027A check-valve cap for water bottle B.; Brand: Jiffy; Review: I think it is not the perfect fit to my streamer, but still able to work with a little leak.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Last First Kiss: Book 2 (La Fleur de Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Leger Page; Review: This is the best book by lori leger by far. i found myself crying and laughing with her characters..I could't wait to read more of her stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Some Day Somebody: Book 1 (La Fleur de Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Leger Page; Review: Lori Leger is a awesome author, I could not put her book down i felt like i was apart of her story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Night Stand; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Cooper Page; Review: Excellent book!!! I loved the whole story, i read the entire book without putting it down. I hope to read more good stuff by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Billionaire; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Masters Page; Review: I kinda felt let down with story. It started out good but it just kinda got boreing toward the middle.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: That Night With My Best Friend's Brother; Author: Visit Amazon's JS Cooper Page; Review: This preview left me wanting more!! I could not hardley wait for the whole book to come out to read the entire story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling For My Best Friend's Brother; Author: Visit Amazon's J. S. Cooper Page; Review: Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!! Such a good story. I read this entire story in a couple hrs. I could not put it down. I cant wait to read more by this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Liar; Author: ; Review: Liar was a wonderful read!!! I could not put the book down.. Nora Roberts never dissapoints me. Worth the Read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny; Author: Visit Amazon's Holly Madison Page; Review: I always loved Holly, this made me love her even more. This was such a really good story and i had no idea all this played out the way it did. Im glad she found her happiness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Consolation: The Salvation Series, Book 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Corinne Michaels Page; Review: I loved this book. I cried i laughed i was in shock with this book. It kept me going on a whole bunch of emotins. Very good book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl's Got Secrets (Forbidden Men) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Kage Page; Review: I wait patienly for all Linda Kage books to come out. They are so worth the wait!! When i think nothing can top the book i read she releases a new story.. Wow!!! I finished this book in less than a day. I could not put it down. I can wait for the nxt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Score (Off-Campus) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Kennedy Page; Review: I have been waiting for this book for awhile!! Boy was it worth the wait!! I loved Dean and Allie's story. I laughed and i cried. I did not expect somethings in this book and it had me so emotional. I rate this book 5 stars. I cant wait for more. I was not let down at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Nowhere; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: There are not enough stars on how I want to rate this book. This book was wonderful!! I can't wait to read more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ends Here (Road to Nowhere) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: Just like the first book there are not enough stars to rate this book. This book is WONDERFUL!!!! I just finished the series and I want to read it again!! I felt like I was apart of this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undo Me: The Good Ol' Boys (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: Just when I think the good ol boys series couldn't get any better then this book came along. This book completely tore me up and put me back together. 5 stars was not enough. This is a must read series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Diablo; Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: This book kept me on the edge!! It was outstanding but then again all her book are wonderful. I was not disappointed. There are not enough stars to rate this book it needs at least 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Johnson Creek; City: Johnson Creek Wisconsin; Review: Bed was to soft for me, Hallways were filthy, towels were suppose to be white but were grey. The person checking me in was friendly the night shift/morning person not so much. The coffe was cold and the bread was stale.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Pleasant Prairie Kenosha; City: Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin; Review: Staff is friendly and helpful, the room is clean but usually there is something mechaniclly wrong, like the drain plug in the sink doesn't work. The room has a nice television with showtime. the coffe is hot but the bread is usually stale.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Milwaukee West Brookfield; City: Brookfield Wisconsin; Review: The staff isn't really friendly, don't go out of there way to offer any extra information or even say hello and good bye. The room is okay but there is usally something mechainical wrong with the room, like the drain in the drain plug doesn't work. At this location I noticed that both side exit doors were wedged open with rocks so people could come and go as they please. Coffe is hot and the bread is stale. I also noticed the hallways need to be vacuumed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Milwaukee Wisconsin; Review: I stay here during the week sometimes, all the rooms I've stayed in smell and have some mechanical thing wrong. Have nice televisions with showtime. The People behind the counter are friendly. I would rate it higher because of the service but the rooms smell so bad that I can not do it for that reason.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Millennium Minneapolis; City: Minneapolis Minnesota; Review: The front desk staff welcomed us and were very helpful with directions and restaurant ideas. The room was well appointed with nice bedding and a comfortable king sized bed. Bath towels and hair care products were nice. There was a hummm or buzzing noise that was distracting during the night. We enjoyed the location on Nicolette Mall. Parking was $16 a day and we could come and go as we pleased.We will stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McCamly Plaza Hotel; City: Battle Creek Calhoun County Michigan; Review: Nice view. Room wasn't in great shape with some of the wall paper peeling or bubbling. The bed was comfortable but on the hotels own homepage they boast about feather pillows, not true. The pillows are big and made out of foam. The city is really quite, the restraraunt was okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Milwaukee Marriott West; City: Pewaukee Wisconsin; Review: We were on the fifth floor and we detected an odor in our hallway that followed us into our room. The bed was comfortable, so comfortable we went to Shop Marriott and bought one. The bed is comfortable but the customer service at Shop Marriott is the worst!! Be very careful of there web site.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Minneapolis Bloomington Mall of America; City: Bloomington Minnesota; Review: The desk help went above and beyond. The room was a king room, very generic but clean with a comfortable mattress and pillows. The hotel was really busy and next to an airport but it was quite and well run, they did a nice job managing all the people.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Blackfoot; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: I traveled to Calgary on business and took a chance and picked the Hotel Blackfoot. My check in experience was pleasant because the employees were helpful and knowledgeable. The room was clean, modern, and very comfortable. The bed was comfortable, the linens were soft and smooth and the pillows were nice too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel Minneapolis Autograph Collection; City: Minneapolis Minnesota; Review: Location was okay unless you needed to run to the drug store for something. Valet greeted us and was very nice, check in was a completely different story. Rude, slow, took a phone call in the middle of checking us in (and didn't put person on hold), and forgot to give us our keys to the room. The room itself was comfortable with a great Marriott mattress. We didn't valet because there is a parking lot across the street that charges five dollars for overnight parking, just be sure to get your car out by 8:00am; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country House Resort; City: Sister Bay Wisconsin; Review: What a nice surprise we found in Sister Bay. We are up in Door County about four times a year. This is a dog friendly hotel, with big, comfortable rooms, and the views, wow. They do offer a breakfast and include a couple cherry muffins, yogurt, and orange juice in the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Burlington; City: Burlington Wisconsin; Review: A little small, a little expensive, but it has nice soft linens and a comfortable mattress. The breakfast buffet has some pretty good offerings and the coffee is usually fresh, they also offer tea and juices. You will get a complimentary USA Today too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Milwaukee West Brookfield WI; City: Brookfield Wisconsin; Review: Paper thin walls, we knew exactly what our neighbors were doing. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, the coffee too, and in the afternoon there are fresh cookies near the front desk. This hotel has free wifi that worked well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Pittsburgh North McKnight; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: But the hotel is worn and dirty and kind of hard to get to. I didn't mind spending a night her by myself but I would never bring my family. The hotel is about six mile away from Pittsburgh so it is an easy commute, plenty of chain restaurants close by.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Burlington; City: Burlington Iowa; Review: Had a nice stay here. The hotel is clean, comfortable with a friendly staff. The parking lot is being re- paved but wasn't a inconvenience at all. It's a big place, nice pool area, small work out room and average breakfast. Easy to find, close to everything on the strip, I would go back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Burlington; City: Burlington Iowa; Review: Under construction, busy, hard to talk with desk clerk in the morning. Breakfast is below average, coffee is above average. I'm sure when the construction is finished they will find there grove and customers will have a better experience.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Defiance; City: Defiance Ohio; Review: Had a nice stay here. For the most part the hotel was clean, although I noticed they don't vacuum the stairways everyday. The room was comfortable with soft linens and pretty good pillows. The hotel is located close to some chain type restaurants and big box stores.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Delafield; City: Delafield Wisconsin; Review: I've stayed at these before but this one was really top notch. The hotel was very clean and really comfortable. I had the king room which was very large, had a couch, refrigerator, and a microwave. The hotel is in a great location, close to shopping, restaurants, and the hissy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Paris; City: Paris Texas; Review: This is a pretty good place. Clean, quite, pretty easy to get to. I noticed they have a " managers special " that includes something to eat and drink. My one big problem is the person checking you out in the morning needed so much training that she had to keep checking with her manager on everything. I guess we'll see how much she's learned on my next visit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Bowling Green; City: Bowling Green Ohio; Review: This is a newer hotel so I was surprised that there was no carpet in the stairway. I also think the people who check you in hide out in back. Otherwise, the breakfast was nice as well as the managers meal. Easy to get to this location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Laurinburg; City: Laurinburg North Carolina; Review: My one and only stat here was disappointing. The mattress was old and saggy and very uncomfortable. The wifi was slow and wasn't working at first., and no breakfast or coffee. I was bummed out and won't be back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Midtown; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: The hotel is dated, get over that and you’ll find a comfortable bed, clean room, and friendly staff. The parking situation is a disaster. Old garage, hard to navigate through and people doubled parked on every level, allow extra time to get out and I hope you’re not in a hurry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sercotel Hotel AG Express Elche; City: Elche Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Count; Review: And close to town. Otherwise it’s very dated. Lacking in electrical outlets, linens are scratchy, bed very uncomfortable, odd use of space. The customer service wasn’t bad at the front desk but a little misleading. They recommend a boat trip to an island where we could snorkel but when we arrived we couldn’t rent equipment anywhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Palacio PL Conde de Miranda; City: Madrid; Review: Our family of four stayed here for three nights. Our beds were comfortable (although the pillows were not). The apartments are in a great location, ten minutes to the Palace or Sol Plaza and five minutes to Plaza Mayor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 1898; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Five stars, the staff went out of their way to accommodate our family. The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in in Europe. You get your choice of pillows so you guarantee yourself a good nights sleep. Pool and bar on the roof offer great views of the city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: Room is dated, faucet on tub dripped and the bathroom sink took a long time to drain (ew gross). Shouldn’t the cleaning people notice these things? Front desk staff were friendly and hopefully had these issues taken care of.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Riad Dar Afram; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Beautiful rooms, amazing breakfast on the rooftop and a really nice and relaxed atmosphere. The people staying were interesting - and the dinner arranged one of the nights while we were there was great! Perhaps one of the best hostel experiences in Morocco.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farma Sotira; City: Erseke Korce County; Review: We were driving from Sarande to lake Ohrid, and this was a wonderful highlight of the drive. The scenery is stunning, making the drive pleasant! We would recommend doing the drive by daylight though. The farm was amazing, the food so incredibly tasty (try their wine! and lamb! and salad (best tomatoes in years). and the breakfast!). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - and in hindsight, would have wished to have allocated a few extra nights to spend there on our vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milingona City Center; City: Tirana Tirana County; Review: The hostel is super cozy, with really nice and helpful staff. The dog is adorable too. The hostel is however a good 30 minute walk from the city center (which we didn't mind all too much, as we were two people and mostly walked it during the day time). However, it is worth noting, that there isn't a lot of streetlights on the way home - and alone, I wouldn't feel comfortable walking it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hi Skopje Hostel; City: Skopje Skopje Region; Review: Bathrooms were clean, the bunk beds comfortable and the staff very kind. It's a short cab ride from the city center (if you come in at night from the airport, take the local shuttle bus and then a cab) or easily walkable if you know where you're going. The dog was super cute too! Overall, we would recommend this hostel in Skopje!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vila Lili Guest House; City: Berat Berat County; Review: We stayed here for only a night, but left very happy and pleased with the amazingly friendly service we had received. The breakfast was amazing - and left us full for half a day. A slight downside, was that we were woken up at 6AM due to a barking dog and a loud rooster next door. This may just be the tripple room on the far left side - but just in case, bring earplugs. The friendly atmosphere and the kind owners however made the dog and rooster seem irrelevant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Han; City: Pristina; Review: The hostel is right in the city center, making it easy to explore the city! It's also somewhat cheap - especially when compared to the hotel offerings available. A few downsides of our stay however, was a horrendous smell in the big bathroom (we stayed for 3 days, and it was consistently smelling nasty, seems like it was something related to the pipes). Another area of possible improvement was the noise level of the staff - although they were great, and very provided useful insights, it seems that they use the hostel as a hangout place even when off-duty - which results in VERY loud conversations, drunken shenanigans and yelling in the middle of the night. Mostly fine, but we felt that we couldn't tell them to be more quite, as they were the people working there. Lastly, the breakfast is in need of an upgrade - however, due to limited food (+ food options) we ended up exploring a lot more of the city's bakeries and cafes. Overall however, a good stay - and we loved Kosovo!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Old Town; City: Kotor Kotor Municipality; Review: Full disclosure: we didn't like Kotor all too much. The old city was swamped with cruise ship visitors and people coming in on day-trips. The prices were unlike anything we had seen in the Balkans - with a normal meal costing not less than 10 EUR per person. However, this hostel, if you do happen to be in Kotor, was a pretty good option. We stayed in a 12 bed dorm, which was surprisingly quiet. The bathrooms became a tad bit nasty, so perhaps more frequent cleaning could have been good, but if you timed your showers well, it was decent. The pub crawl was fun, but consisted of only two pubs and a club... The internet was pretty solid, and they had a few nice places to relax. The laundry was super expensive (6 EUR per load...) and the dinner which you could buy at the hostel wasn't a culinary highlight of our trip (but they had a money back guarantee, which made up for it). The kitchen was decent, and had all the utensils one would need to cook, but plan your meals well, as the kitchen is used to make the dinners for the hostel - so between 6 and 8 isn't a good time to use it. Overall, an average hostel stay - hence an average rating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Central Hostel; City: Bishkek; Review: Have stayed at this hostel twice - a great central option in Bishkek, with really helpful reception staff and a good mixture of backpackers and local students living there. The location on Chuy was such a selling point for me coming back: as it is relatively easy to walk back along lit-streets (which wasn't the case in two other hostels I stayed at previously in Bishkek). As a solo traveller, this was amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hospedaria Abrigo de Botelho; City: Panjim North Goa District Goa; Review: Stayed here for a single night and had a great stay! - it was really good. It is a beautiful house, the owners lovely and the vibe of the area great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Walked to/from everything whilst we were in Panjim.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Cove Yoga Holiday Retreat; City: Canacona South Goa District Goa; Review: Beautiful beach, impeccable food, yoga twice a day with the most stunning view as a back-drop: we had a beyond lovely stay here! Our room had mosquito nets and comfortable beds (do keep in mind that it is a hut: so expect a basic bathroom); with a beautiful porch where we could sit and look at the ocean, drinking ginger tea and eating wonderfully tasty fruit salads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ciarans; City: Palolem Canacona South Goa District Goa; Review: Stayed here for a single night: the room was lovely and large - with a fan right over the bed (perfect for warm nights!). The room was not cleaned by the time they checked us in, but the staff was great at quickly rectifying their error and cleaned the space quickly whilst we waited in the cafe attached to the hotel. Also: big bonus - there's reliable hot water for showers! Hummingbird Spa is within the hotel (hidden amongst the sheds/rooms): a most lovely way of waking up - good massages!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 10k Yellow Gold Heart Dangle Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I got these earrings as a birthday present and they're lovely. I usually wear stud earrings but when I crave for the look of dangles, these earrings give me the illusion of length without the weight. They're so light that I often forget I have them on. The earrings are 2" long; the chains are very fine and the cutout hearts, dainty. The gold marks are engraved on each post. The only problem I had with these earrings was the butterfly fittings. For some reason, they wouldn't budge past the notch on the posts. I also found the edges of the fittings sharper than usual but then that could have been because I had to grip them harder as I tried to push them up the posts. In the end, I replaced the original fittings with a pair I found in my jewelry box. My spare pair of butterfly fittings slid without a problem up the posts and so I'm now able to wear and show off these beautiful earrings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Heart Drop with Diamond-Accent Hoop Earrings (0.8" Diameter); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I'm not really a fan of hoop earrings but like any woman, I crave for a new look once in a while and these hoops seemed right for the task. They came in a nice blue velvet pouch and had a paper tag that read "Made in Thailand". Each hoop is about 3/4" in diameter, making these earrings appropriate enough to wear in a conservative work office setting. Each heart charm is about 1/2" in height and they can be slipped in and out of the hoops. I usually take out the charms when I wear these earrings at work and put them back for going out on the weekends. The hoops are comfortable and light and the silver is shiny. The heart charms disappointed me, however. There is only one itsy-bitsy round diamond chip on each heart, but it's so dull and lifeless that nobody would notice it at all. It just made me wonder what was the point of utilizing diamond chips of such low quality when a Swarovski clear rhinestone or crystal could have done the job of bringing brilliance better. These earrings are fine if you like hoops or like the funky combination of the hoops with dangling charms. But if you think the diamond accents are going to impress anybody, think again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cubic Zirconia Heart Toe Ring; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I've never worn a toe ring before so I was very excited to give this ring a try. The ring is beautiful in its simplicity. The clear CZ heart is about 4/16" at its widest and it is in a open-back bezel setting. The sterling silver skinny band is shiny and smooth. The ring fits well on my middle toe. I didn't have to stretch the band open nor did I have to resort to the glass cleaner trick to slip the ring over the toe pad. Although I was aware of it for the first two or three days I wore it, the ring never felt uncomfortable. What I like the most about it is how nicely the little CZ heart catches and reflects light. I thought the ring on my toe looked great, but I've decided to wear it closer to eye level because this ring on my pinkie finger just looks gorgeous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl (7-9mm) Graduated Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This freshwater cultured pearl pendant turned out to be larger than I expected. It measures about 1 3/4" long from the sterling silver bead bale to the bottom pearl. The three baroque pearls are tightly threaded together with a wire and little silver beads are used as spacers in between the pearls. The pendant is very stiff. The 18-inch sterling silver chain is shiny but dainty. I think a thicker chain would have matched the pendant better. The pearls are very smooth but they look more like "pearl beads" than real pearls. However, the necklace may appeal to those who like pearls and a look of classic elegance. It is just that to me, the pearls appear to be a bit too costume-ish for a necklace advertised as fine jewelry because of the dye applied to them. Note: this necklace is made in China; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Oxidized Celtic Knot Heart Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I liked heart-shaped jewelry, and the rhodium plated sterling silver heart necklace is a pleasing addition to my collection. I was surprised at how large the heart pendant is. It's almost the size of a nickel. Inside the heart there's an infinity Celtic knot that is--what else? -- heart-shaped too. There are three stamps on the back of the pendant: the letters (or initials?) "PAJ"; "925" for the silver content, and "China" for the country of manufacture. The rhodium plating and oxidization gives it a look that reminds me of pewter. The heart comes with a fine 18" sterling silver chain. I felt the size of the heart and the delicateness of the chain didn't match so now I wear the pendant with a silver box chain that I think makes the appearance of the necklace more balance. This Celtic knot heart necklace is perfect for weekends or for a casual look. I love wearing it with a plain white t-shirt and my favorite jeans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Black and White Crossover Hoop Earrings Made with Swarovski Crystal (1" diameter); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Im used to dainty earrings and when I first read the description of these sterling silver crossover hoop earrings accented with Swarovski crystals, I didn't give much thought about their size. One inch in diameter didn't seem to be such a big deal to me back then. Now that I have met the earrings in person, they seem a bit over sized for my taste. The earrings are a tad larger than a quarter. The first time I wore them, I could not forget that I have them on because I was conscious of their weight. Im sure anybody who has worn larger earrings will probably find these earrings lite. And in spite of my size preferences, theres no denying that these crossover hoops are beautiful and elegant earrings. I love the way the Swarovski crystals catch and reflect the light. Depending on the angle of the light, the black crystals may look gray or even dark blue. The silver finish is smooth and shiny. The earrings are well made. These are great earrings for a night out or even for daytime use. Keep your attire and make up tone down and simple and youll be able to take these lovely crossover earrings to the office.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women's Alpaca Wool Yarn Winter Knitted Infinity Scarf; Brand: Alpaca Warehouse; Review: I was so impressed with the quality of an Alpaca Warehouses sweater I had ordered as a gift through Amazon that this time I decided to buy the infinity scarf directly from the company. This is sunny Hawaii, but I still need a scarf to keep myself warm during the morning commutes on the bus where the A/C seems to be blasting at the lowest setting. This knitted scarf is perfect for that. Its lightweight and its not chunky. Its soft and being an infinity scarf, its versatile. I can wear it wrapped around my neck or as a shawl to cover my shoulders, or even as a little hoodie over my head. I bought the plum one, which turns out to be a dark purple color. The scarf is soft and the wool doesnt make my skin itchy. Its about 19 wide and half of the loop is about 22 long (the loop is 44 total). And the company is very prompt at processing and shipping their orders.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Sky Blue Topaz Ring, Size 7; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: If you're looking for a sparkly cocktail ring, this 18K yellow gold-plated light blue topaz ring may fit your bill. It sure did mine. It is a bright and shiny statement ring. Yet, it is an attractive one. There are eleven pale blue topaz stones and 14 smaller ones that look almost transparent. They're set in an open-back ring that reflect and catch the light beautifully. The top of the ring is a little over 1/2 inch at its widest. The markings on the inside of the ring show that it is made in China. In spite of its size, it's not heavy yet it looks (and feels) well made. This is a ring that would certainly catch some attention at my next party.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Yellow Cubic Zirconia Cross Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: First things first, the product dimensions listed on the product page are wrong. The cross pendant is a little over inch tall (without counting the bail) and 3/8 at its widest. This is a dainty necklace. The cross has 11 tiny cubic zirconia stones (in an open back setting) that lend more than enough sparkle to compliment the size of the pendant. For the first time since Ive been acquiring my jewelry here, I have to say that the delicate 18-inch chain goes well with the cross. The chain is marked 925 Italy on the clasp. The pendant also carries the silver sterling mark 925 but China is engraved on the inside of the bail. I think this gold-plated pendant will go with any outfit, casual or formal. Its a simple and understated necklace but yet elegant and beautiful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Simple Celtic Stud Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Im not into statement earrings, so I usually go for simple and small. These Celtic-inspired stud earrings are just that. Theyre around 3/8 in diameter. The rhodium plated silver is shiny. The posts and the butterfly earring backs bear the 925 sterling silver mark. These earrings are very comfortable. I could forget that I have them on. They feel light when I wear them and yet they're not flimsy at all. Theyre equally office appropriate and weekend-fun casual, so they're great to wear with different outfits and for as many different types of occasions as you want. For me, these earrings don't stay behind in my jewelry box often enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Vertical Anchor Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: When I first opened the box, I was surprised that this 18K yellow gold-plated sterling silver anchor looked bigger than I expected. Its a little over 3/4" tall. The pendant and the bale together measure 1" in length. The bottom of the crown of the anchor is marked PAJ 925 China The anchor is nicely done. All its parts--ring, stock, shank, arm, flukes, as well as the rope that wraps around the shank are clearly rendered. The markings for the 18-inch gold plated chain are 925 Italy and PAJ. To me, the chain is a bit too delicate looking for the size of the anchor. I think a thicker chain would have matched the pendant better. Other than that, this necklace is a welcome addition to my jewelry box. Anybody whos into nautical-themed pendants or cherishes the anchor for its Christian symbolism of hope would surely appreciate this pretty necklace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CHOiES record your inspired fashion Women's Pink/BlackBlue/White Solid High Waist Trumpet Midi Skirt (10 Colors); Brand: CHOiES record your inspired fashion; Review: Unlike other reviewers, my skirt turned out larger than I expected. I measured my waist (29.5) and after I compared it with the waistband measurements provided in the product page by the seller, I ordered an XL (29.9). When I got and tried on my skirt, I was in shock. The actual measurement of the skirts waistband was 32! Of course, I expected a full refund. After all, it was not my fault that I ordered the wrong size since I was following the sellers listed measurements and sizes. However, I bought the skirt from the seller through Amazon Marketplace and not through Amazon, so if I wanted a full refund, I had to return the skirt at my own expense. The cost of mailing it back would have been as much as the price of the skirt itself. To avoid myself anymore hassles and wasted money, I took the sellers partial refund and used it to pay somebody to take in my skirts waistband. The skirt itself is adorable. I bought it in light pink, but the actual color is more of a soft, pastel orange. The length of the skirt from the top of the waistband to the hem is about 26.5. Im on the short side, so for me, the skirt is rather tea length than knee length. But I don't mind. The material is soft and swingy. It needs to be ironed as it wrinkles easily. Its not as see-through as some people say it is. It does come with a pink lining thats about 18 long. The skirt is well constructed. The zipper in the back works smoothly. Now that I had my skirt altered to fit me, Im happy with it. I think its cute and I can dress it up or down to fit the occasion. And since I own so many black skirts, having a pink/orange one is like bringing a breath of fresh air into my wardrobe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Legend Women's 16002SM-RG-02-BB Sea Breeze Analog Display Swiss Quartz Black Watch; Brand: Swiss Legend; Review: Ive been looking for an oversized watch for some time now, and when I saw the Swiss Legends Sea Breeze watch, I knew this was the one for me. I chose the black and rose gold-toned one because I love the color combination. The face of the watch is 1 3/8 in diameter. For me, its big, but it does not overpower my small wrist. The dial is silver-toned but the numbers are set against a ring of mother of pearl. I like the fact that the numbers are large and therefore easy to read. Where the number 3 should be, theres an aperture that shows the day. The hour and minute hands are white and are covered with a luminous substance so that they softly glow green in the dark, after being exposed to light. I can definitely feel this watch on my wrist. No wonder. The case is about 3/8 thick. Im sure Swiss Legends sapphitek crystal is one of the components that add to the look and feel of solidness the watch has. It sure beats acrylic. The total length of the strap, including the buckle and the watch, is a little over 9 1/2 long. The strap width is 3/4 The textured strap is made of a rubbery material, I think its silicone. Its soft and makes the watch comfortable to wear. The watch comes with an instruction booklet but its written in Deustch, French, and Italian. If you want the instructions in English, you'll have to download it from Swiss Legends website. It is under the Warranty section. Theres a trick to setting the calendar. Its not just pull the crown out and turn, which is what I did, and I was half a day off until I set it the correct way. I haven't had this watch for long, but so far its keeping time accurately. I think the Swiss Legend Sea Breeze is both elegant and sporty. Ill definitely be wearing it quite often, both at work and on the weekends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 14k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Champagne and White Cubic Zirconia Love Knot Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: 4.5 stars I love both rose gold and yellow colored stones so I when I saw this 18K rose gold plated pendant necklace; I couldn't resist it and had to order one. And it didn't disappoint me. The round pendant is small, about 3/8 in diameter and 5/8 tall, counting the bale. Depending on lighting conditions, the open-backed round cubic zirconia at the center of the pendant may look yellow, champagne and even orange in color. Its surrounded by tiny white CZs arranged in a swirl pattern. The pendant just sparkles beautifully and the rose gold, which is plated on sterling silver, makes a wonderful backdrop for the stones. The pendant is marked China, PAJ and CZ 925 on the back. The 18-inch delicate chain is marked 925 Italy and PAJ. Personally, when pendants are small, Id rather pair them with a 16-inch chain. But thats a matter of individual taste. I think this pendant necklace will go equally great with tee shirts or with a gown. It is small enough so it doesnt look out of place whether it is a casual or formal occasion, and yet it would add a touch of color and shine to anything you may want to wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 18k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver "Glitter" Triangle Stud Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: When it comes to stud earrings, I usually go for nature-inspired shapes like flowers. I was a bit wary when I ordered these geometric ones, but when I put them on, I was pleasantly surprised at how good they look. The height of each 18K yellow gold-plated sterling silver triangle is about 3/8. The yellow gold frames a center of glitter. I don't know what the glitter is made of, but I could fancy that it looks like finely crushed rhinestones. The earrings are marked in the back PAJ 925 and China. The butterfly earrings backs are also properly marked 925 for sterling silver and PAJ. The earrings are very light in weight. For me, the size is just right. Theyre not statement earrings, but they're not so small that they would be overlooked either. If you want to complement an uncomplicated look, these earrings are elegant and beautiful in their simplicity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Ribbon Heart "I Love You XOXO" Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: When I got this pendant necklace, I was taken by how lovely it is. The heart is almost 1 tall and about at its widest. The words I love you xo xo xo go up one side of the heart while a row of cubic zirconia crystals comes down the other side. This pendant is a floating heart so theres no bale to it. The heart is marked 925 for sterling silver and CH (for China?). The thin box chain is also sterling silver but "Italy" is inscribed next to the 925 mark. This adorable pendant necklace would make a wonderful gift for that special someone. The silver finish on the heart is shiny and the zirconia stones add sparkle to it. In my opinion, it will look equally beautiful worn with a tee shirt or with a wedding gown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lark & Ro Women's A-Line Side-Button Skirt; Brand: ; Review: Im always on the lookout for skirts that I can wear to work and to my delight, the Lark & Ro black skirt is very appropriate for the office. This skirt is made in China and its about 21.75 inches long. Im only 5 tall so for me its a perfect knee-length skirt. I was happy to find out that the 28 waistband fitted me comfortably. The skirt is an A-line and to make it more interesting and for pure decorative purposes, there are 5 covered buttons on the left side. Theres a 6.75 long zipper also on the left side. One nice detail is that the lining is sewn into the skirt so I don't need to wear an additional slip underneath. The lining is 100% polyester while the skirt is made of a blend of 76% polyester, 18% rayon and 6% spandex. According to the label, one can hand wash the skirt, which for me is a nice selling point because I want to save myself a trip (and the bill) to the dry cleaners. For me, this classy-looking skirt is definitely a wardrobe staple that has an appeal beyond the workplace. It looks just as good paired up with a crisp white dress shirt as it is with a graphic tee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pave Heart Stud Earrings; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I like heart-shaped earrings and this Cubic Zirconia Pave Heart stud earrings are no exception. I like their size. Each heart is almost 1 /2 at its widest so although they're not statement earrings, they are noticeable. They are made of sterling silver (the 925 mark is on the butterfly clutches). The tiny cubic zirconia stones, however, lack sparkle. When the stones catch the light at the right angle, then they will shine, but its still a kind of a muted shine. Artificial lightning seems to bring the most sparkle out of them. That said, they are simple, and I still find them beautiful and wear them for those occasions when I don't need my jewelry to be the center of attention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Looks as in the picture and fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Looks as in the picture and fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Looks as in the picture and fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hanger Women’s Metallic Stretch Leggings - Liquid Wet Look, Slim Fit, by; Brand: Red Hanger; Review: It looks like what it is in the picture. It's spandex like, and that's what I was looking for- don't expect it to feel like a thousand kittens. It's not uncomfortable though, and are nice to wear for long periods of time. I am a petite with large long hips, so they hug at the hips more than above the hip, so they could ride down a bit. I still really love them despite that, and I'm only mentioning the details to inform others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Looks as in the picture and fits perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Fury Tactical Apex Fixed Blade; Brand: Fury Tactical; Review: Very fast delivery. Very solid and very serious knife. Sheath just missed being great. Best price. It started twice as much not long ago from other sources. Easily worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New German Flecktarn Camouflage Parka; Brand: German Military; Review: I'm a bush-whacker hiker in Western Pa. This is an incredibly tough jacket. The Camo pattern is the best. I am 6'1" and 200#. I usually wear an xl. The German / NATO size GR-NR 15 fits perfectly with room for the available issue liner. Or M65 liner...or whatever. The hood has the "snorkel" neck that zips up high. Yes, it does zip up the "wrong" way. Its European. A small price to pay for the most durable jacket an outdoors-man could ever wish for. The durability and camo beats anything i've ever tried befor. ( Have the 'gortex' water proof version. Rather be wet from rain than sweat!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Short Adjustable Fins - Snorkeling Versatile Open Heel to use also Barefoot; Brand: Cressi; Review: Just used for a ten day Caribbean cruise. Wear a size 13 and fit very well. Very comfortable and easy to pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speedo Deluxe Ventilator Mesh Bag; Brand: Speedo; Review: Used 10 days on a cruise to carry snorkeling gear and accessories. Sturdy with pockets for everything. Allowed towels to dry and sand to leak out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler Sit-On-Top Fishing Kayak; Brand: Ocean Kayak; Review: very good lightweight kayak. A few upgrades like seat and scupper plugs are recommended. ( when the boat has 3 different sized scupper holes i understand why they don't provide plugs. Save $ and buy them somewhere else. 1 and 1/2" to 2" - Propell Atwood plugs on Ebay work, along with Best universal Kayak Scupper Plugs. 2 of the big plugs and 4 of the universal ) Do NOT buy the rudder offered by Ocean kayak "for" this yak. It is NOT for this yak. IF you have the ability, experience AND 'exotic' tools. Save $ and buy plugs some where else much cheaper. to install this model, save 100s of dollars and buy a much cheaper model rudder. ( Installation is a bizarre experience. For example, considering that the Prowler is meant to be upgraded with a rudder AND Ocean Kayak makes both WHY do they only partly match / go together ? You have to drill new holes and disassemble things that aren't meant to be disassembled. The "intructions" are grainy with small B&W pics on stapled together UNnumbered pages. The good part being that every other page is printed upside down on the previous page. Many segments of instruction say for " some model of yak " OTHER than yours. Then as you muddle through it turns out that you do have to use some aspect of that particular instruction. And why do some parts that apparently have the same load require odd sized pop rivets ( AND the requisite pop rivet gun, i had to buy one for the FOUR rivets! ) and self tapping screws ?? Wait till you have to thread curled plastic tubing through a tight fitting hole through another tight fitting hole 6-7 feet away with only a 2-3 inch hole mid way to see and access through. A hole that not meant to be there ! Oh and you must have a Dremel tool. Other than that its a pretty nice Kayak thats surprisingly light weight. I have had several different kayaks. This is almost as light as a similar sized composite. ( There is a video of a ...large fellow in this kayak in a pool complaining about the way water enters the scupper drains. He is an idiot. He weighs 3/4s of the max weight allowance. ONE quarter would make the boat 'sink" a little, with the resulting rise in water. When being paddled the water will drain out / not enter. Or use scupper plugs...); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mil-Tec Flecktarn Waterproof Gaiters (Flecktarn); Brand: Miltec; Review: I always hate when some twit says " I got the 'product' and haven't tried it yet...". But... i have received these gators and while i haven't tried these yet i do have a lot of experience with gators AND the German flecktarn material. So you can trust my review. These are very well made. Very sturdy. The Flecktarn camo is the BEST camo out there. You WILL want to spray it with an insect repellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pacsafe Metrosafe 250 GII Anti-Theft Shoulder Bag, Jungle Green; Brand: Pacsafe; Review: I did a tone of research befor buying this. I wanted something SECURE that could hold a compact camera. a small tablet. A map and passport / wallet. Food like breakfast bars. And a water bottle and and maybe a compact umbrella. AND didn't look like a purse. This does all that comfortably. Security aside, this is a very sturdy product. I would have liked more pockets but you cant beat the combination of security and durability. Bought it for a trip to Europe. Tested it on a trip to Florida. Men, It will not be mistaken for a purse. NOT the best use of interior volume but its the best i have found yet that incorporates all the attributes i require. I did a LOT of research before buying. Would have liked some Molle attachments...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Captiva Island Inn Bed Breakfast; City: Captiva Island Florida; Review: We stayed in the Gardenia cottage which is right on the street and in my opinion is way better than most locations. There was a weird odor by the back cottages. We could sit on our patio and watch people go by. EVERYTHING is in a short walking distance, the beach, bike rental, about five restauRants and the store. You can not beat the location. Our cottage was clean and smelled of bleach. The floors were still wet when we got in there. This place is certainly not super fancy but it was comfortable and clean and I would definitely come back here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LaPlaya Beach Golf Resort A Noble House Resort; City: Naples Florida; Review: My sister was married at La Playa amd I stayed in the Beach House versus the tower. I preferred the Beach House and the room was awesome, I slept with the door open, listening to the ocean. Amazing. The grounds and beach are beautiful. Nothing about the place is cheap. Top quality all the way. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs; City: Steamboat Springs Colorado; Review: The Holiday Inn is my go to place to stay in Steamboat. The rooms are always clean and comfortable, you have Rex's right on site and the hotel is super close to the bike path that takes you right into town. This visit I discovered the bike storage room which is perfect for summer biking visits. I am picky about where I stay in Steamboat and I love this Holiday Inn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South Glastonbury; City: Glastonbury Connecticut; Review: This hotel was very clean, nice and the staff was very accommodating and professional. I really like the digital check in and got to pick out my room. We had a group for a family funeral and enjoyed the lobby area which allowed everyone to gather for breakfast and meals and hang out. The front desk staff was very nice and accommodating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Armstrong Hotel; City: Fort Collins Colorado; Review: This is the perfect example of an updated, fantastic, downtown, affordable, boutique hotel. The location can't be beat and the prices are totally fair for what you get. The rooms are simple and clean, I love the style. They offer free bikes to use. I have stayed here multiple times because of the location right downtown, walking distance to everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Pearl Inn; City: Springdale Utah; Review: This is really a nice, unique property. The location is great and I loved our room. The room had a big balcony with great views, a complete kitchenette and lots of details like extra pillows and blankets. I would definitely come back here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Ruby s Inn; City: Bryce Canyon City Utah; Review: We went to Ruby's off season, just before almost everything closes for the season in early November. Only one restaurant was open and all the shops across the street were closed for the season. In my opinion, this is the time to go, it must be a madhouse in season because Ruby's is set up for big tourism. This hotel has everything in one location including galleries, old time photos, gift shop, grocery store and grocery store in one place. Our room was nice, the bedspread could stand to be replaced and you can hear everything through the doors but the restaurant was surprisingly good (we never did the buffet and ordered off the menu) and we had a nice big tub in our room which was nice. We rode our bikes two short miles into the park on the amazing bike path right into the park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Becket Trademark Collection by Wyndham; City: South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe California Ca; Review: This place was not what we expected at all. It is literally lipstick on a pig, an old motor lodge with updated interiors. The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything outside your room and in the next room. We were so disappointed as the web did not accurately portray this place. They have parking issues so they try to do valet which is a pain and totally not done correctly. The shower pressure was poor, the outside areas were very worn and the parking lot was a dangerous, untreated sheet of ice. And the Gondola is NOT across the street! It is down the street a block and across the street. We wanted to leave early but they wouldn't let us cancel our third night. I can't believe anyone gave this place a good review.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Los Angeles Pasadena Old Town; City: Pasadena California; Review: We did a quick weekend trip to LA and opted to stay closer to the Rose Bowl as we had game tickets on Saturday night and I’m so glad we did. This property was perfect and we were able to walk to and from the game which worked out perfectly. Our room was super comfortable, I had requested a room away from the elevator and that’s exactly what we got. I kept raving about the shower as the layout was perfect that I’d like to duplicate it in my home. The hotel was perfectly situated that you could walk into town and we found the perfect breakfast spot although the hotel offered a free breakfast, those tend to be too zoo-y for me. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Flying in and out of Boston is definitely easier staying here. They let us check in early versus just dropping our bags which I really appreciated and we had a really nice room. The only weird thing was the pillows which weren’t great and the comforter which didn’t seem to fit the bed correctly. Otherwise the staff was super friendly and the shuttle was very convenient, we used it to the T and the airport at 4:15am. The on-site restaurant was good too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Portland Harborview; City: Portland Maine; Review: I was not impressed with this hotel. First of all I thought it was much closer to the water...it’s about a mile from the harbor. I would’ve selected a different hotel had a known that. Around 3pm, there was a line of about five people to check in...you’d think they’d be better staffed knowing that is the check in time. The bathroom was not up to Marriott or cleanliness standards which was very disappointing. I always think Westin beds are so comfortable and did not think this one was. Overall, disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Enkay 149-C Polishing Compound Kit, carded; Brand: Enkay; Review: this works as it should. I have polished several thing with mine and it works great. I didn't have any of the issues I have read about, but then again you can't make everyone happy all the time. Thanks for the great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAMPAGE PRODUCTS 109735 Frameless Trail Top for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler, Black Diamond Sailcloth w/Tinted Windows; Brand: RAMPAGE PRODUCTS; Review: Love the way it looks, as for ease of putting it on well it's lacking. I put it on in 75 weather after sitting in the sun for over 7 hours and it was such a PITA but was able to accomplish by myself; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3/4" Shackles by Vault - 2 Pack - Black Powder Coat - Rugged 4.75 Ton (9,500 Lbs) Capacity; Brand: Vault Cargo Management; Review: It's exactly what I wanted, works like it's supposed to, thanks again for the great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metra 95-5812 Double DIN Installation Kit for Select 2004-up Ford Vehicles -Black; Brand: Metra; Review: I have one of the Chinese android radios and I had to do alot of trimming to make it the radio but it fit the dash great on my 04 f150; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drivers Rear Power Window Lift Regulator with Motor Assembly Replacement for Ford Lincoln Pickup Truck 6L3Z1627001AA; Brand: AUTOANDART; Review: So far everything seems to be of good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BV Bicycle Light Set Super Bright 5 LED Headlight, 3 LED Taillight, Quick-Release; Brand: BV; Review: The rear light turns on too easily. I have to keep it on the bike because in a bag the battery is wasted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schwinn Thrasher Microshell Bicycle Helmet; Brand: Schwinn; Review: I like this helmet, it fits well and I feel safe wearing it. If I crash I'll update the review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bell Air Attack High Volumn Pump for Bicycle; Brand: Bell; Review: It pumps the tires, which is exactly what it should do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set 7 Large: Black Navy (Blue) Slate (Blue/Grey) Teal (Blue/Green) Red (Tangerine) Lime (Green) Purple (Purple/Pink) Replacement Band; Brand: Pengaz; Review: The view screen begins to crank after daily wear for a couple of months but at this price that is expected. For the price it's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I-SMILE 2pcs Replacement Bands with Metal Clasps Wireless Activity Bracelet Sport Wristband For Fitbit Flex(No tracker, Replacement Bands Only); Brand: I-SMILE; Review: Not worth the risk. Stick to the original fitbit style band. This one, while cuter, will cost you. The metal hook like clasp doesn't stay closed. Now I have to buy a new fitbit.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Closed Bottom Sweatpants (No Pockets); Brand: ; Review: Had no pocket; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Closed Bottom Sweatpants (No Pockets); Brand: ; Review: Had no pocket; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: AmorWing 108 Mala Beads Prayer Bracelet Japa Mala Semi Precious Stone Necklaces for Men Women; Brand: AmorWing; Review: Not bad if only larger; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Sten Chukka Boot; Brand: ; Review: Wish I brought bigger size; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ToBeInStyle Men's Thermal Set; Brand: ToBeInStyle; Review: Will not last but one season will not buy again very cheap material; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's V.S. VASHIST Page; Review: Excellent reading, couldn't put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Borderline; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Badal Page; Review: Great Reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Lessons: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Louisa Locke Page; Review: good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: Interesting read from beginning to end....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (The Garden Girls) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AT Once (An Alex Troutt Thriller, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's John W. Mefford Page; Review: A great read, I enjoyed it and look foreward to more from Mr. Mefford; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Girls (Book #2 in The Suburban Murder Series) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Steele Page; Review: good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taking the Fall: A Cozy Mystery (Brenna Battle Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Laney Monday Page; Review: really enjoy it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fuller's Apprentice (The Chronicles of Tevenar) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Angela Holder Page; Review: good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remorseless; Author: Visit Amazon's Will Patching Page; Review: Great read, start to finish; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aster Wood and the Wizard King (Book 5) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's J. B. Cantwell Page; Review: My 3 grandsons and I really enjoyed the Aster Wood series as a whole, we try to read tha Aster Wood books together over the weekends, they are spell binding and very difficult to put down once you start reading them. we all love this series and can't wait for the 5th book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the Worst Degree (Rocky Bluff PD) (Volume 10); Author: F. M. Meredith; Review: Really enjoy this book cover to cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Proof: A Victorian San Francisco Mystery (Victorian San Francisco Mysteries) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Louisa Locke Page; Review: a really enjoyable read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Low Tide (The Forgotten Coast Florida Suspense Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dawn Lee McKenna Page; Review: excellent read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop (A Sweet Cove Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's J A Whiting Page; Review: a good read beginning to end; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder by Magic: Inspector Skelgill Investigates (Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Beckham Page; Review: really good read cover to cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dog Gone Lies (Pacheco & Chino Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Clifton Page; Review: Really an enjoyable read, some light hearted comedy mixed in, good detective story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dead American (The Inspector Tay Novels) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jake Needham Page; Review: I enjoyed the book but it was a little slow for me and then too quick an ending; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions Of A Gunfighter; Author: Visit Amazon's Tell Cotten Page; Review: Awesome read, cover to cover...Mr Cotten's writing style will take you back to days in the old west; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Longshot Into The West: A hidden part of the Civil War affects lives, property and nations' futures (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Keith R. Baker Page; Review: One of the best westerns I've read in a really long time, it will put you in the old west just like Zane Grey did with his westerns, can't wait for the next one to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rondo (The Landon Saga) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Tell Cotten Page; Review: Best western writing I've come across in a long time, hard to put down you will want to finish in one sitting, Love at the Landon Saga books can't wait for the new one to come out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Longshot in Missouri; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith R. Baker Page; Review: Excellent read, will take you back to the old west, hard book to put down, you'll want to finish it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unwanted: Dead or Alive; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Shelton Page; Review: humorous look at two desperados from the old west; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee (The Landon Saga) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Tell Cotten Page; Review: all of Mr. Cottens books are like a trip back in time, can't wait for the next one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passage West; Author: Ruth Langan; Review: great story told about the hardships in traveling west in the 1800s; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smoky Mountain Mystery (The Garden Girls) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Callaghan Page; Review: funny and enjoyable read cover to cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buck Fever: A Blanco County Texas Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Rehder Page; Review: Really enjoyable book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ravenshadow; Author: Winfred Blevins; Review: a little bit too drawn out, but still a good read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Warren Omissions (A James Flynn Thriller) (Volume 1); Author: Jack Patterson; Review: A real great book, enjoyed reading cover to cover; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elvish Prophecy: The Paladin Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Port Page; Review: excellent reading, couldn't stop; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Body in the Bungalow; Author: Visit Amazon's A.L. Jambor Page; Review: Great read, couldn't put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captive Justice: A Private Investigator Mystery Series (A Jake & Annie Lincoln Thriller) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Rayven T. Hill Page; Review: good reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simply Beautiful (The Cameron Trilogy: Book One); Author: Visit Amazon's Serenity King Page; Review: good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angel City Blues; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Edwards Page; Review: very interesting read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Hunted (The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series Book 11) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Renee Pawlish Page; Review: enjoyed reading this book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incident at Diamond Springs; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Hanson Page; Review: great read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liquid Cool: The Cyberpunk Detective Series (Liquid Cool Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Austin Dragon Page; Review: Interesting read; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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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: Rubie's; Review: This is for age 7 or so - my grandson is 4 and it is way too big! Too bad it doesn't come in toddler sizes (4 or 5 T); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: Pleaser; Review: Bought these for my niece and her friend going to a conference dressed as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. The calf was a bit tight for fuller calves, but we made it work and couldn't beat the price. Delivery was fast and they completed their costumes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 527 Slim Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: This color was a bit tighter than the other colors of 527's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 527 Slim Bootcut Jean; Brand: ; Review: This color was a bit tighter than the other colors of 527's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minecraft Big Boys' Creeper Premium Zip-up Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: This was a big hit with my 5 yr old grandson for his birthday! He loves Minecraft. The sleeves are long as are Creeper arms. Just fold up or push up the sleeve when not in creeper mode.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FAB Starpoint Big Boys' Skylanders 16 Inch 3D Lenticular Backpack; Brand: FAB Starpoint; Review: My 5 year ole grandson loves this. Only time will tell how long it will hold up but it appears as good as other animated character backpacks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Osiris Men's D3 2001 Skate Shoe; Brand: Osiris; Review: Received this quickly and they were just what my adult son wanted! He wore these shoes in his younger years and had to have them when he saw them. The shoes are the great Osiris quality and I appreciate finding them here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelambo Womens RFID Blocking Large Capacity Luxury Waxed Genuine Leather Clutch Wallet Multi Card Organizer; Brand: Travelambo; Review: SO far this has been a great wallet. Lots of room and organizational places. It appears to be well made and I am VERY happy with it in the first week! Color and quality seem to be great. Only time will tell!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TANZKY Baby Girl Halloween Costumes Tutu Dress Outfits Newborn Infant Romper Set; Brand: TANZKY; Review: A very cute outfit for our new grand daughter. She was quite festive for the Halloween season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good price and fit as expected. Washed well, not a lot of shrinkage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good price and fit as expected. Washed well, not a lot of shrinkage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good price and fit as expected. Washed well, not a lot of shrinkage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good price and fit as expected. Washed well, not a lot of shrinkage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Baby Girls' 2 Pack Zip Front Sleep 'n Play; Brand: ; Review: Good quality and wash well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Infant Toddler Shoe Look Tights - Anti Slip Soles - Soft Cotton Knit (0-6 Months, Pretty Pink with; Brand: Baby Emporio; Review: Got these for my granddaughter at 3mos of age. They are very stretchy and worked well. We loved the ruffles and the mock shoes! Too cute! We will be buying more -; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Good price and fit as expected. Washed well, not a lot of shrinkage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Emporio-Baby & Toddler Girl Tights-Shoe Look-Anti Slip-Cotton-Gift Bag (12-24 Months, Red Robin); Brand: Baby Emporio; Review: Got these for my granddaughter at 3mos of age. They are very stretchy and worked well. We loved the ruffles and the mock shoes! Too cute! We will be buying more -; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Girls' Sandal Soft Soles; Brand: ; Review: Because of the strap closure with limited Velcro surface, these did not stay on quite as well as more traditional Robert shoes. They are really cute though and accent ansummer event outfit. They are the great Robert quality. My grandkids have both grown up with Robert shoes!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burt's Bees Baby Unisex-Baby Sweatshirt, Zip-up Hoodies & Pullover Sweaters; Brand: ; Review: Got this for 9 mo old granddaughter. We fold up the sleeves and it will fit for a while. This is the greatest material ever! Soft, washes well and is so lightweight but warm. Baby doesnt keep trying to pull it off and doesnt seem to mind the hood! I live the quality of these items and will buy more styles if they become available. These sell out for a reason!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Child Of Mine Baby Pram Faux Fur Boy and Girls Sizes; Brand: ; Review: Good quallity but doctors are now recommending not to put babies in warm suits like this for travel- so my kids didn't use it much. If you were going out to sled or to see lights or to outdoor winter event it would be perfect- but for use in car seat, I was told it is no longer acceptable-can overheat baby and is not easy to remove and replace quickly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alex Evenings Women's Long Mock Dress with Full Skirt (Petite and Regular Sizes), Navy, 14; Brand: Alex Evenings; Review: Beautiful dress - A little too dressy for the event I was attending, maybe more for evening wear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Petal Pop Crib Shoe (Infant); Brand: ; Review: I have been buying Robeez for over 10 years. I love them. Great for the pre-walker and the first steps - so close to barefoot, they can grip the floor better than hard sole shoes that aren't as flexible. They wear well and come in such cute colors and styles. We have not had a pair wear out before they were outgrown, and have handed some on to friends and family. They are pediatrician recommended and best of all, they stay on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Dotted Dolly Crib Shoe (Infant); Brand: ; Review: I love Robeez. The sole is perfect for prewalkers and first steps. They are very well made and I think the extra price is justified for the quality and style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain America: Civil War Captain America Shield; Brand: ; Review: My 9 year old grandson loved this shield. I wish it was a bit stronger and more resilient, but for the price, it was good. After a day of play, it is scratched but holding up. He thought it would be too big, but loved it when it arrived.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: J Kara Women's 3/4 Sleeve Beaded Dress; Brand: J Kara; Review: I really liked this dress - the angled top minimizes any extra tummy size! This is a great, flattering dress and well made -; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbra's 6 Pack Women's High-Waist Tummy Control Girdle Panties; Brand: Barbra Lingerie; Review: Good to smooth out bumps without an infamous 'line' - Wish they were a bit stiffer material - comfortable; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Epic Products Cork Cage Chalkboard Wine Glass, 12-Inch; Brand: Epic Products Inc.; Review: Very Nice,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evelots Felt Pan, Pot & Dish Scratch Protector-Cookware-Glass Divider-2 Sizes-Set/14; Brand: Evelots; Review: I expected one color to be large enough for my large frying pan but they were not. Nice quality but not quite big enough, have to use 2 for each pan .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cosfy 100% Stainless Steel Rust Proof Shower Curtain Rings with Double Hooks Set of 12 (Bronze); Brand: COSFY; Review: Really like these, slide nice , look nice and with it being double sided to hang curtain very easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Classico Extra Large Shower Caddy – Bathroom Storage Shelves for Shampoo, Conditioner and Soap, Satin; Brand: InterDesign; Review: like this a lot, good quality looks great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bionaire Window Fan with Twin 8.5-Inch Reversible Airflow Blades and Remote Control, White; Brand: Bionaire; Review: so far its good. little noisey but works great; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Life in the Hand of an Extraordinary God: Seeing God in the Everyday; Author: Susan Nystrom; Review: This book is an amazing testimony of an all-powerful, all-loving, all-knowing God who desires a relationship which can only be completed through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever and this book shines that light. What a joy to follow the author on her journey called life as a believer. Indeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Diet for Athletes Guide: Paleo Meal Plans for Endurance Athletes, Strength Training, and Fitness; Author: Visit Amazon's Rockridge Press Page; Review: This book gives a rundown of the Paleo diet. But more importantly it shows you how to incorporate the Paleo plan into athletic trading of all kinds. I am looking forward to switching to this way of life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Run for God - Devotions - Volume One; Author: Mitchell Hollis; Review: This book is amazing. As a former librarian I have reviewed many devotionals. . The difference with this book is that it not only motivates you to read your Bible, it motivates you to get off the couch and walk/run the talk. It is so encouraging even for the true couch potatoes. Soon you find yourself out the door with no longing for the couch. You CAN do this. Grow your spiritual life and your physical/emotional too. It works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai; Author: Visit Amazon's John Tayman Page; Review: This book tells the true story of some American history that is very troubling. The book is well written and I hung on every word. The author has the ability to draw you in and tell a story that needs to be told. It also makes me want to revisit the island if Molokai.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil at My Heels: A WW II Hero's Epic Saga of Torment, Survival, and Forgiveness; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis Zamperini Page; Review: This is an excellent true story of a troubled youth turned Olympian turned warrior turned prisoner. But is ultimately the story of a broken man who survived terrible physical and mental abuse. But through a personal relationship with the one true God through His son Jesus Christ with the power of the Holy Spirit the man was able to forgive his tormentors. And the peace that passes all understanding was his. Excellent book. Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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