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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is a classic. It has good overcoming evil. The stories keep the readers interest thoughout...a real page turner. All ages should enjoy reading these three stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is a classic. It has good overcoming evil. The stories keep the readers interest thoughout...a real page turner. All ages should enjoy reading these three stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy - (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the Ring, The Two; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R.R Tolkien Page; Review: This is a classic. It has good overcoming evil. The stories keep the readers interest thoughout...a real page turner. All ages should enjoy reading these three stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is a classic. It has good overcoming evil. The stories keep the readers interest thoughout...a real page turner. All ages should enjoy reading these three stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: This is a classic. It has good overcoming evil. The stories keep the readers interest thoughout...a real page turner. All ages should enjoy reading these three stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Something More eBook; Brand: Mia Castile; Review: I enjoy this story. Good drama, sweet characters. I enjoy reading this book!!! Looking forward for more of your books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Autumn Storm (Witchling Series Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lizzy Ford Page; Review: I enjoy reading this story... I loved that she's gets a second chance. She safe him... I need the 3rd book, soon....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Different Kind of Fairy Tale (Spring Towers Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Morgan Rayne Page; Review: It's a really nice story... Sweet and entertaining !!! I really enjoyed it... Hope the following books are available soon!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Selling Scarlett (A Love Inc. Novel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ella James Page; Review: I just barely finished this book!! I didn't like it, was very boring at some points. I was not captivated or emotionally attach to the characters. The only thing I like was Elisabeth helping cooper! disappointed; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leave Me Breathless (Ross Siblings Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cherrie Lynn Page; Review: Wow great book, really enjoyable.... Love the part were she would go bitch cow girl on Rania, and the end with hair talk!!! Can't wait for more books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Miles (Gypsy Brothers Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lili St Germain Page; Review: Yesssss he finally knows it's her!!!! Another great book, can't wait for next!!! May seems so far .. Great continuation of the story . I just wish they were a little longer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S*x Addict eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Brooke Blaine Page; Review: I enjoyed the book, usually is the women that's an addict, not the man. Great story line, keep me entertained till the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Winsome 93129 Spectrum Stool, Black; Brand: Winsome; Review: have had two of these stools for over a year now and they have have held up beautifully. They have been tested by the children in the family and have withstood the constant "up and down'. They are very comfortable to sit in as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Automatic Salt and Pepper Mill, Grinder, and Shaker Set. Stainless Steel - Electric; Brand: Kitchen Meister; Review: These mills are easy to fill and come with a LED light (so you can use them so season your food even when the power goes out) neat extra but don't know how useful. Looks good and functional; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster, Traditional Square, Black with Stainless Steel Accents, TR1400SB; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: You have to have the toaster setting on "max" to actually "toast" . The buttons and design are nice but toasters should "toast".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Your Kitchen Elevate Kitchen Utensil Set with Carousel (7 Piece Set); Brand: Metro Fulfillment House; Review: They look amazing and function well. The disappointment is they have to hang on the holder and left out on display. The handles are so fat and chunky they don't fit in draws or other containers; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ameriwood Home Lawrence 45" Ladder TV Stand, Black; Brand: Ameriwood Home; Review: The book case is easy to assemble and the metal frame is sturdy and attractive. The shelving however is very cheaply finished in thin paper. Even removing the letters used to id the piece leads to the removal of the paper covering. The work beautifully for what i bought them for but you get what you pay for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler, 4-Inch, Green; Brand: Kuhn Rikon; Review: The best peeler and cheapest peeler i have ever bought. I am glad i got three-set because i am sure if and when one of them break i probably will not be able to find them again. The angle and grip are perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler, 4-Inch, Yellow; Brand: Kuhn Rikon; Review: The best peeler and cheapest peeler i have ever bought. I am glad i got three-set because i am sure if and when one of them break i probably will not be able to find them again. The angle and grip are perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MAYTEX Pixel Ultra Soft Stretch 2 Piece Sofa Furniture Cover Slipcover, Dark Olive; Brand: MAYTEX; Review: best fitting slipcover and easiest to put i have bought. I avoided washing my old one because it was such a pain to get on and off. This one is 5 min tops. I went with the beige because it was half the price. It is a terrible color (reason i deducted one star), but its for my sons college apt. so he won't care. Worth full price for a better color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King's Brand White Finish Wood Frame Floor Standing Mirror; Brand: King's Brand; Review: fabulous: would buy again. Easy to assemble. very solid and sturdy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Modern Adjustable Synthetic Leather Swivel Bar Stools Chairs-Sets of 2; Brand: BestOffice; Review: great choice. very easy to assemble and comfortable to sit in. this is my third set. Still have and use the originals pair I ordered over 10 years ago and they still look and work great. My kids have abused the adjustable height feature and is still works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Innovations Shiloh 12-inch Memory Foam Mattress, Bed in a Box, Quilted Cover, Made in The USA, 20-Year Warranty; Brand: Sleep Innovations; Review: the advantage of american made is the mattress is not sprayed with insecticide. Therefore, you can sleep on the mattress as soon it expands full. You do not need to let the mattress outgas, it does not have the chemical smell the imported mattresses have. However, the mattress is much firmer than advertised. We have ordered two memory foam beds before this one. The shiloh is suppose to be "medium" but feel like other brands "firm".; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier with True HEPA, PlasmaWave and Odor Reducing Washable AOC Carbon Filter; Brand: Winix; Review: very quite, light weight and portable. I don't know if i will use the remote but the small size is both easy to store and/ or loss. Its thin profile makes it easy to place out of the way. Very happy with the purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Command Bath Multi-Hook, 5-Pound Capacity - BATH21-ES, Clear Frosted; Brand: Command; Review: works great and stays on the wall; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dyno Seasonal Solutions XTS3 20-Inch STR Swiv Tree Stand, 20In, Green; Brand: Dyno Seasonal Solutions; Review: Have been using this stand for over 15 yrs (same one) and is the only stand i would use. We usually get a 6 to 8 ft tree every year and it works perfectly every time. It makes rotation and straightening the tree a two minute process. Bought both of my children one when they got their own place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imprint Cumulus9 Kitchen Mat Nantucket Series 20 in. x 72 in. x 5/8 in. Mocha; Brand: Imprint; Review: very comfortable to stand on. Cleans up well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Dynamix Tribeca Slade Area Rug 39"x55", Abstract Brown/Red; Brand: Home Dynamix; Review: great rug for the price. The colors and design are as shown. Rug feels great and would buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Command Available Soap, Clear Frosted, 1-Dish, 2-Water-Resistant Strips (BATH14-ES); Brand: Command; Review: Have used for about three months now. It has stayed attached and allows the soap to drain well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: GR Caribe by Solaris; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We went to Royal Solaris in April of 2004, we are now looking into going back to Mexico and since these reviews helped me I thought I should speak of our experience. The hotel was very clean, housekeeping staff was wonderful! We started out in the main hotel older and asked to be moved to the other tower. This was a great move and it was much newer. The rooms were always kept clean, and our housekeeper even organized my bathroom things! Amazing she was. The bar staff was very friendly at the pool bar and it was always nice there! There were a lot of kids when we were there. It was tough to hang out at the pool bar sometimes with all the kids. The food was average, nothing spectacular about it. The one thing I can tell you is the beach made up for it. The beach was wonderful. There is a lot of beach frontage at this hotel and it was wonderful. I didn't want to leave the beach! If white sand beach and blue water are what your looking for this is it! All in all we enjoyed our stay and we told friends about it and they have stayed there too. Good Place to go for the money!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort Offshore Island; City: Nassau New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: My Husband and I just returned from our stay at SRB and we had a wonderful vacation. We were there from April 1-8 and the weather was absolutely incredible in the Bahamas it was 80-85 degrees with hardly any humidity and a nice breeze. Now for our stay at SRB I will try not to make this too long but I will tell you this we will go back again. Upon check in we were greeted with champagne and cold cloths and we signed in with other couples at the same time. We were then taken to the Royal Cafe for lunch and told to check back after lunch and they would give us our keys and take us to our rooms. The lunch was very good and our first taste of the local beer was enjoyed. This was just a outdoor cafe and the service and food was good. We then checked into our room and it was in the Villas, room 709 it was a great room and the only thing was there wasn't much room for storage. Although the room was very large. We did have trouble with our air conditioner so I went down to the Conceirge desk and told them if they thought it was gonna be a problem we would like to be moved. They responded very quickly to the request and we were immediately move to the Windsor Bldg room 1528. This room was wonderful, very clean, spacious, nice balcony and very roomy! We did book the deluxe room only so this was a big upgrade for us and it was great. The view of the ocean is spectacular from the room. The mini bar was stocked daily and the maid service was exceptional. We had turn down service every night, I think if you get skipped for this it may be because your in your room getting ready for dinner. The pools are clean and very nice. The hot tubs are very nice also. The bar service everywhere is good, if it is not strong enough just say so they will take care of you. We had plenty of booze and it was all top notch, absolute, stoli, crown royal, B&B, etc... You name it they have it and will pour it. They may not move as fast as us Americans but RELAX your on VACATION!! The beach at the main resort is a tad small, but move the chairs and spread out there is plenty of room! The only down side was not being able to walk like you can in Cancun. The private island is wonderful we were there everyday. There is a small beach on the front side that is very private, the resort is full and we had it to ourselves about 5 days! In front of the blue fence you have to go through the ropes and it is a walk to the bar but worth it for the privacy! The backside of the island is all beach and there is plenty of room, the bar out here is; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Stevenson Manor; City: Calistoga Napa Valley California; Review: We stayed at this hotel while touring Napa Valley. It is located in a great spot and is very easy to access all the vineyards. This hotel is extremely clean and well kept. I am tough to please in the room department and it offered everything you need. It was nice to get up in the morning and go to the desk and get coffee and meet in the seating area with our friends and plan our day. Also after a long day of touring vineyards and a nice dinner it was great to come back to the pool and hot tub! All very clean and well kept. This hotel is priced great and is a pleasure. Would stay again in a heartbeat!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Saugus Logan Airport; City: Saugus Massachusetts; Review: We stayed at this hotel on both ends of our vacation. It is a great price and convenient. We are from Vermont so it is easy to enter into and they have a parking garage to keep your vehicle. They are currently renovating the hotel with upgrades. The hotel was clean and comfortable and convenient for a bite to eat at the Hilltop Steakhouse. It served the purpose we needed and would stay again. Great Value and Prompt Shuttle Bus!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Couples Swept Away; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: We stayed at Couples Swept Away from April 4th - April 11th, 2010. All I can say is I wish I was still there. This was our second trip to Jamaica and first Couples Experience. Our entire week was excellent. The staff is exceptional!! Will try to keep this as short as I can while bragging about our week! We arrived in Montego Bay Airport and after getting through customs (this took awhile) we were happy to be poured our Red Stripe at the Couples Lounge. Our bags were tagged and we were on our way to the resort within 15 minutes. Our driver was wonderful to the hotel his name was Omar and after a brief stop for a beer on the way we arrived in about 1 1/2 hours. Upon arrival to the resort we checked in - smooth and quick with champagne and towels and were escorted to our room. We had booked the Beachfront Verandah Suite and we were in room 3324. Our room had the most amazing view, white linens and flat screen TV. It was actually the most comfortable bed I have ever had in any resort. Air conditioning was extremely cold and verandah was huge and I enjoyed my coffee there every morning. Water was hot, pressure was good and all was well. About the only thing (and mine you this was for the entire stay) was the fixture in the shower was not working 100% properly BUT it was a minor thing. Everything else was so perfect it was easy to forget about it. Room Service every day was right on time. Coffee, fruit and croissants to our room everyday. Housekeeping staff was great and timed perfect for us everyday and night. Never missed and never bother us! Mini bar was stocked daily. The grounds were spectacular! All well manicured and very clean. Hats off to the crews keeping this place up, a huge area to cover. Restaurants Breakfast - Patois - Best stuffed french toast ever! Banana stuffed with good syrup. Awesome! The buffet was great too we did that 6 out of 7 days, always well stocked and loved the breakfast Pizza. Lunch - We loved Seagrapes with the ease of getting in and out and healthy selection. Sweet potato chips were great as were the roasted vegetable. Patois for lunch was great too, service was always top notch and great selection and menu changes daily. Don't forget to get the pizza!! Dinner - We had Feathers for two nights and the filet was wonderful. One night I couldn't decide (our last night) between the shrimp and filet and my wonderful waitress brought me the filet with shrimp! That was great. We also love the Chef's Amuse every night too. Nice surprise for us. We had Lemongrass for two nights too. Both nights we had wonderful meals and service. My husband had the vegetarian meal and I had the beef one night spicy and the chicken, both were wonderful. Patois we ate at 3 nights and loved it every time. The menu; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Couples Negril; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: Just back from a wonderful stay at Couples Negril. Let me start by saying the most important thing "Couples does it Right", yes they do!!! This was our first visit to Couples Negril, but second to Couples as we stayed at Couples Swept Away last year. From start to finish everything was amazing! We brought friends with us this year and they were first timers to Jamaica and had heard us brag after two years in a row so we were hoping that they enjoyed as much as we did and I think we made the right choice. Couples Lounge was great after a cold Red Stripe in the Lounge we were on our way in about 20 minutes. Ride from the airport to the resort was about an hour and 1/2 with a quick stop at the rest stop for a beer! Check in was a breeze, one room was ready so we could change and head to the beach! The beach is wide and always plenty of chairs. Did I mention Couples does it right - Well let me tell you that the beach floaties and flag service certainly add to the vacation! Beach in manicured perfectly and swimming area is clean and best on the Bay. You never wait for the flag service, they appear fast! The swim up pool bar was perfect, and Franklyn and Lindon at the Bar were great. Very personable and by the end of the week we had him making a signature drink. Service was always fast and easy. Hot tubs were Hot and always clean. The rooms are beachy and extremely clean, our housekeeping staff was really good and never missed a beat. Always cleaned and of course turned down nightly. The coffee on my balcony every morning was always a nice touch and the banana bread is yummy! The food at each Restaurant was amazing. The Buffett for Breakfast and Lunch was always fresh with plenty of choices. Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's too! We tried each place for dinner. Lychee's was great, food was amazing, appetizer sampler was top notch! Otaheite was great too the entire meal from appetizer all the way to the Mango Creme Brule. The Filet was amazing and so was the white snapper. We ate at each of these twice and can tell you service was top notch. We didn't try Heliconia for dinner at all but did eat at the Cassava Terrace twice and this was amazing food and service too. Did I mention they didn't miss a beat! Anywhere! Since we were repeaters we had the luxury of enjoying a dinner for repeaters. We were seated with the HR Director for the resort (I can't remember her name) but she was a true pleasure to visit with and I learned a lot about the resort. What an asset she is to the resort. This meal is amazing and not to be missed! If you are a repeat guest don't miss it! Also I have food allergies and they were extremely accommodating on this too. We did; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort Spa; City: St John s Saint John Parish Antigua Antigua and Barbu; Review: We Stayed at Sandals Grande Antigua from 3/24 - 3/31 and had a very enjoyable week. The island is beautiful and the people were all very nice. Our experience upon arrival was very easy, we arrived on Saturday and were worried the customs line would be long with a 2:00 arrival but we breezed right through with no hiccups. We then went out to the Sandals window outside and in about 15 mins we were loaded and on our way. After a quick 20 minute ride we arrived at Sandals. Upon arrival we were greeted by cold towels and champagne cocktail and sat for a quick check in and were taken off to our room. We had booked the Sunset Bluff but were pleasantly surprised to have been upgraded to a Beachfront Walkout Suite in the Frangipani building (Caribbean side - which we preferred and were glad we made that decision). This was a newly upgraded room. We were in room 108 and our friends were in 104. They were in the perfect spot - at the end of the resort but with a small pool in front and the beach right there. I literally think we stepped off our patio and it was 20 steps to the beach. This was extremely convenient for us. Since we had no desire to be at the main pool it was the perfect spot for us! Thank you to Dihanna for taking such good care of us! After checking in we walked around the resort a little bit and went straight for Pizza! It was very good and was served quickly about 20 minutes. It was a nice snack and we grabbed a beer and toured the property. Our first night for dinner we did Mario's - The food was very good and the Antipasto Bar was fresh and had a great selection. We all ordered different things and enjoyed each one. Service was very good. The second night we went to Kimono's - Our Chef was extremely entertaining and the food was good. We enjoyed each course - Fish/Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and the rice was good with it too! Third night was the beach party - Get there early if you want to eat there - we went a little late and the selection wasn't very good and you could tell they were rushing to get things out as it wasn't cooked to perfection. The entertainment was great and dancing on the beach was fun and good exercise. Fourth Night - This was the OK Corral, service is a little slower here but really where are you going, our server was great and took good care of us. The food was good and the atmosphere is very nice. Wednesday Night - This was the repeaters dinner and was done very well - We went to the reflection pool for cocktails and then to the banquet room on the Mediterranean side for dinner. Dinner was Lamb and Shrimp as was very good. It was nice to see so many repeaters and we sat with a; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avista Resort; City: North Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: We stayed at the Avista Resort for my Birthday the 2nd week of October. After some research I am glad I made the choice I did. We booked a golf package with the hotel directly with the resort. Everything was great at the Avista, starting with the very friendly staff at check in. We stayed on the 8th floor in a 1 bedroom Oceanview Suite. The view was amazing and the room was super clean and well stocked with everything you could need. It really was like having your own mini apartment. The housekeeping staff was absolutely amazing. It was a short walk to a few restaurants. We would highly recommend the Flynn's Irish Tavern, we met the owners and the food was great. Just an awesome experience and a must do! We didn't eat at all at the Avista. The location of this resort is good, one block up there is Carabba's, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Outback. Was a cheap taxi or a short drive. Walking the beach from the hotel was nice, it was in a great location. Our weather was perfect so we did walk the beach although the water was a bit chilly. We would recommend the Avista to friends and would definitely stay again. If you are thinking of booking it don't hesitate! Thank you Avista for making our week away great :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Boston Peabody; City: Peabody Massachusetts; Review: Stayed one night in this hotel traveling on business. Was very clean and comfortable and easy to get to. Great Pizza place two doors over. Certainly would stay again. If you need to be in the Peabody area this is certainly a great choice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Geneva; City: Geneva Finger Lakes New York; Review: Stayed here for one night on business. Staff was great! Everyone smiles and is genuinely happy to be there :) The room was clean and comfortable. Don't hesitate to stay here. Walking distance of good restaurants too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Olean; City: Olean New York; Review: My room was already redecorated and very nice. The lobby is under renovation now and breakfast area but they did a great job. Sure once the renovations are done they will be back up and in good shape!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Jamestown; City: Jamestown Chautauqua County New York; Review: I stayed here on business for one night end of February. All I can say is what a friendly staff. The front desk and Breakfast Staff all had smiles and were very efficent. The room was comfortable and clean but truly its the staff that makes this place! Keep up the good work ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Waterville; City: Waterville Maine; Review: The hotel was clean and very nice. The gentleman that works the front desk at 5AM was very friendly and a great employee for the hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable and quiet. We ventured in to town for dinner to a great place called Mainly Brews. If you get a chance while you are there this is a casual place to grab a bite to eat and a beer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Elmira Corning; City: Horseheads Finger Lakes New York; Review: Stayed here on business and this was a great Hilton. The hotel is decorated very nice and has a great breakfast restaurant. Also has a small bar on site too. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Was a nice choice to stay and would certainly stay again. If you are thinking of booking here don't hesitate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Savoy Hotel South Beach; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: We stayed at The Savoy for two nights 2/2-2/4 for a girls weekend celebration. The Savoy did not disappoint! We had an Oceanfront Suite and then a first floor room and both rooms were great. The 3 balconies and full kitchen in the Suite was great for our room for all of us to hang out in and not to mention the view was amazing! The pool area is beautiful and well kept. There is access to the beach and its very easy. You give them your room # and they have chairs for you on the beach! The lasting impression for all of us in the group was definitely the staff and we have to give two shout outs to the most amazing guys that took great care of us on our trip. Thank you Rocky and Alexis for making our weekend memorable. Your care and attention to detail will always be something we will remember. We enjoyed that the Savoy was convenient to all that the area has to offer. We loved Mango's it was a great South Beach experience both for lunch and entertainment at night! It was great we were close to this. I would always recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to South Beach. Based on access and ease and service - Honestly I can tell you look no further - Book it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall; City: Rose Hall Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: We have been to Jamaica many times and the reason we keep coming back is the people. Out of all the places we have been Jamaica people are just the friendliest. This trip that we took was for our best friends Wedding and it was a great experience. We usually stay on the Negril side (definitely more beach feel) but we really enjoyed Rose Hall/Montego Bay and all the Iberostar had to offer. This place is amazing from the minute you step off your shuttle the staff was great. Janelle at the front desk was top notch and super friendly getting us checked in, it was a breeze. Then we were hooked up with Sylvester who was such a great person that brought our bags and us to our room! We had emailed ahead and requested a top floor room and a corner and we got exactly that, it was amazing! We were in room 5425 and would recommend it as we had beautiful views of the resort pool area and also the ocean and beach. Truly the best of all. We did not see our butler the first day due to a meeting that they had but we were greeted by Tafari on Sunday Noontime. He was there and was able to iron my husbands clothes for the wedding on Sunday, and on Monday he drew us a bath that was beautiful. He truly was a great guy. As far as the rest of the trip we didn't see our butler, Tafari left for a holiday after Monday, but honestly we don't require much. We did have Rhenish help us out with some requests and he is amazing person. I can see why our friends enjoy him so much, so Thank you to Rhenish and to Tafari you both were wonderful! The housekeeping staff and also the mini bar staff were all amazing. Our room was cleaned timely and always in great shape. You will never be out of or want for anything and if you ask they will deliver! As far as the entertainment staff, we are relaxing beach people but we did meet some that we really like. Stella was a true standout and came to see us every day. Shortcake was also so great at helping the bride and myself do some tie dye shirts! They all are bundles of energy and work extremely hard! As far as the restaurants we did get to try all except we never did the buffet for dinner. I would rank them in order. Surf and Turf was our absolute favorite and Elvis was a great waiter. We ate there on our first night and last night and wish him the best in his new adventure to Michigan! The Lobster and Filet were very good, and service was exceptional. Japanese Restaurant was very good food and we did sit a hibachi and it was exceptional service. Our Chef was just learning and she did a great job.. It was nice to sit at a table of 6 with our friends and enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Clemson University Area; City: Clemson South Carolina; Review: We arrived to a very warm welcome from the staff as our family had stayed here through out college for our nephew and Ty was great! Rooms were clean, staff was so friendly! We stayed two nights and would recommend for a clean and restful stay! Easy access to campus and downtown. Made our graduation celebration easy to enjoy! Thank you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Couples Swept Away; City: Negril Westmoreland Parish Jamaica; Review: We just returned from our trip at Couples Swept Away. If you are a true beach lover, you will love this resort! The beach became my full time job for 7 days, not a bad place to be! We have been before so didn't do any excursions just enjoyed our time on the beach and relaxed. We have previously stayed in a beachfront verandah but this time chose the garden. We stayed in building 9, room 3307, it was a true beach feel as the other one was too. The linens are white and its beach not glitz and we love it. The shower and bathrooms do cause some difficulty with water but nothing not manageable. Our housekeeping, turndown, mini bar and room service for breakfast each day were spot on, not a hiccup. The restaurants were wonderful, we did patois for breakfast and enjoyed French toast and also the egg white omlettes.. The palms Buffett for breakfast was great and always well staffed and great service, we only did the buffet dinner our first night because we were tired and the pasta bar was nice to take bake to the room. Feathers and Lemongrass and patois were all good for dinner and the repeaters was also enjoyable. The filet of beef and fish were great and of course at sea grapes the sweet potato chips and fish tacos. We did do one day trip to couples Negril as we had stayed previous and it was nice, beach was smaller than I remembered but service was great there too. The pool - we never dipped a toe because you truly can't beat the beach! The beach - no seaweed, clean, soft sand and amazing service We love it and my first staff shout out goes to our server on the Keishane!! This young man was attentive and always the face we enjoyed seeing daily, he helped make our week! If you see him on the beach please treat him well!! Other staff that stood out to us was Sandia at feathers, Sangara at patois, Rosalie from the entertainment staff. All made lasting impressions on us. The vendors - we enjoy them, wether Elvis or the bracelet lady or the singers, if you aren't interested a polite no thank you and all is well! The only reason I give it 4/5 this time as the bees were bad everywhere and the bathrooms need a little love, will not deter us from going back! This resort will not disappoint the beach lover looking for relaxation - If that is what you want book it!! Any questions let me know - we will be back for another trip for sure!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Victor Inn Suites; City: Victor Finger Lakes New York; Review: We booked a golf package with Finger Lakes Trail - a golf package with two rounds and we chose this hotel. The staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. We had the breakfast each morning before heading out for golf and they had a nice selection. It's a convenient walk to Chili's for a quick bite to eat. The salt water pool looked nice although we didn't try it. This hotel is very convenient to,the highway and great golf. Don't hesitate to stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Pittsford; City: Pittsford Finger Lakes New York; Review: We were hear to stay overnight for a wedding we were attending at the burgundy basin. The hotel is nice and rooms are well appointed and the bed is extremely comfortable. They did a shuttle to and from the wedding and that was a nice bonus. The only reason giving 4 stars is that sent us walking to a restaurant that wasn't open:(.. It looked nice Italian across the street but they are closed at lunch and we felt they should have known that. We did end up finding a little Mexican place across the street that was nice. This is a convenient location and nice property.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bristol Harbour Lodge Golf Club; City: Canandaigua Finger Lakes New York; Review: We absolutely loved the course!!! Although we didn't stay here - we had a wonderful experience with the staff in the pro shop and for lunch! Everyone was friendly and the course was in beautiful shape even as dry as it has been! Loved every second! Don't hesitate to play here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Manchester Boston Regional Airport; City: Manchester New Hampshire; Review: We like flying out of Manchester, NH as its a very easy airport. Well I have to say we have stayed at other hotels and this one is great! Rooms are very new, well appointed and the beds are really comfortable! The bathrooms are nice and the little sitting area in the room is nice and the TV turns to be seen from the bed or the couch. We ended up staying on the way to our vacation and the return. So we used early morning shuttle and the later night one on the return. Both drivers were great and prompt! Was very happy with their service. Front desk was quick and attentive and there is a nice lobby with a little bar to get a cocktail also. We will DEFINITELY use this hotel again. The hotel is also near the Olive Garden (Walking Distance) for a quick dinner too! Don't hesitate book it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton New York JFK Airport; City: Jamaica Queens New York; Review: Due to weather issues in the Northeast we decided to drive to JFK as apposed to worrying about a connection from Boston, so this was a last minute booking for the beginning and end of our trip. We made the right decision as we would not have made our connection. So glad I chose this hotel as service was top notch at Check In and Departure. They explained the park and fly to us so we wouldn't have any confusion. They drop you directly at the Airline Check in (We were Jet Blue and there was Curbside Check in - Perfect). Quick and prompt even sorting by airline when busy to make it quicker. For Pick up you have to go to Federal Circle after you get your bags, we found this very easy follow the signs to Air Train, we were confused as didn't see the signs for Federal Circle till we got to the train. Once we go off the Van the shuttle was waiting, can't get any better than that. Truly SO Easy!!! We had a great room, king bed and nice and comfy, didn't even hear the planes at all. One night we had a view of the airport the other we were the other way - both were good! We also did eat at the Restaurant and the food and service was great! Would definitely stay again! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Grenada Resort and Spa; City: Pink Gin Beach Saint George Parish Grenada; Review: We just returned from our trip to Sandals Grenada, we were there 4/1-4/8/17. This place is absolutely amazing and the people here are all friendly and the food was top notch. Where do I start to explain this trip. This was our 8th Sandals trip and we have not repeated, just keep trying different ones. We have to say this was hands down best service and food for us. The only negative that was for us was the beach, don't get me wrong we still sat on it every day and had a nice palapa, waves crashing, beautiful to look at and even though not white sand (we knew that going in) still absolutely beautiful. Its just rougher and hard for water sports. But you will notice did not alter my 5 star rating! We are true beach people and still sat here everyday. We stayed in a Pink Gin Beachfront Walk out - Room 1117. This was almost the last one toward the water sports/dive shack and we loved the location. Super quiet at night and not close to the living room area. These rooms are SO convenient. We loved being able to pop off the beach and be right at our room if you needed too. Also the ability to leave your patio door unlocked and go out and in, I barely knew where my key was for the week. We were so glad with our room choice. With it being Club level we had the beer and wine and alcohol in the room also. Rooms are updated and nice, not dark as other's had said and liked it - Would certainly book it again. Restaurants and all food was amazing. We truly didn't have a bad meal. Breakfast - We did Spices and the Italian for buffets. They both have same food pretty much just Italian is air conditioned and Spices isn't, great selection and service at both. Mimosas were always good too! Did try the French for sit down one day and it was great service and food! Cafe De Paris is great to grab coffee in the morning, also they have Nutmeg Ice cream - A favorite of the island. Lunch - Neptune's was our go to mostly, starting with our first day. We both loved the Chicken Quesadilla and sweet potato fries. Burger was good as well as the Greek Salad. I did try the Jerk Chicken and that was good also. Dino's Pizza - Truly a Sandals Addiction, I am amazed that I only had two this trip - LOVE IT! We never did Spices for lunch. Dinner - First night we had a long travel day and ordered Room Service, quick and prompt and enjoyed the Jerk Chicken Wrap, cheese platter and dessert. All were very good. Next was Butch's - Seriously this place is amazing, I had the surf and turf both times, my husband had the rib eye and the filet and all the entrees were amazing. For sides - Don't skip the mashed potatoes!!! The Italian (Cucina Romano) we had great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: We stayed for a corporate function and PGA Golf Tournament. The rooms are clean and nice. I will say my big joke was I felt like Jetsons but it grew on me. We stayed 3 nights and the bar staff was great and front desk staff. They don't have a restaurant but they will shuttle you anywhere in 2 miles and they are super easy and fast!!! We lived this convenience. They had live music on Thursday night that was very good. Would recommend and stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We picked this hotel for a one night stay to go to Bruins Game. This was an easy location to get to and from and you could walk to Quincy Market. The rooms were clean and comfortable and valet parking was easy too! We did have a little bit of a hot water issue not sure why but that was probably only issue. Very easy to get in and out of too - quickly on 93 in no time. Would recommend and would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandals Montego Bay; City: Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: We just returned from our first stay at Sandals Montego Bay and I can tell you now that it will not be our last. In my opinion the best compliment you can give any resort is that you will return! We have visited 9 Sandals resort prior and always looked past SMB due to it being close to the airport. Yes, you will hear planes and notice them, its close but it didn't bother us. We decided to book it for this year while at Grenada and brought our friends for their first Sandals experience. We prayed we had made the right choice! Upon arrival (We booked Club MoBay for all of us) at the Sandals Lounge we were quickly greeted. Our room included a private car transfer but our friends did not and we were allowed to give it to them since it was their 25th Anniversary :) The car was amazing for them and a nice experience. We took it back to the airport and must say that is the way to travel! After arriving at the resort - Towels and Cocktail and were quickly taken to the club lounge to check in. We were informed that our butler would be right in to greet us. This was our first butler experience so we didn't know what to expect but I was excited to find out. Stevan came to get us and told us our room was ready!! That was great news considering it wasn't even Noon yet. We were taken to our room immediately and Stevan explained many things along the way. We were in Beachfront Butler Walk out with Tranquility Tub right in the center of the Palms - Room 512. LOVED IT!! We couldn't have been any more centrally located. Stevan was very good at letting me know what we could do and how the butler worked. He told us Marvin would be in at 2PM and come meet us and that he had us at the Bayside that night and would take care of dinner the rest of the week for us and let us know. They were great enough to make reservations for four as our friends dined with us. Marvin and Stevan - Need I say more? When I heard we had the dream team, I had no idea but quickly learned they were the sweetest! We didn't request a lot but all our needs were met, chairs on the beach, coffee every morning, dinner reservations and a cracker and cheese platter before dinner. Everything was done and our cooler on the beach was stocked each day! The Beach - We are true beach people, we never dipped a toe in the pool and we loved the swimming area here and you actually can walk quite a little bit wall to wall so at least was able to enjoy nice beach walk. The water was clear and calm and nice for swimming or just relaxing with a cocktail. The Room - Clean and well stocked and appointed. Had the beach feel with updates, we; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Waterville; City: Waterville Maine; Review: Stayed at this hotel for a very early work meeting. This was my 2nd stay here and they are just easy and comfortable. Love the gentleman that works the overnight I have to assume since I checked out at 4:30 AM. He is truly smiling and happy to help! The rooms are clean and comfy and easy sleeping!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Bangor; City: Bangor Maine; Review: Stayed here for one night on a business trip. They do a great job here and the front desk staff was friendly and easy! The rooms were clean and comfortable and are all appointed with coffeemakers. That came in handy for an early check out. If you are in the area don't hesitate to book it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Rochester Greece; City: Rochester Finger Lakes New York; Review: We have had a lot of people staying here for our company and it has been great. The entire staff is friendly from front desk and breakfast people to the maintenance guy who held the elevator for me. The rooms are nice and clean - king suite is huge and great if you have to work…; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Young Hearts Baby Girls' 2 Pink Piece Girls' Knit Dress And Panty; Brand: Nannette; Review: Adorable and a great deal!! Fast shipping!!! I purchased this for my friends daughter, so I can't comment on size as I haven't seen the item on the child yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kids Headquarters Baby Girls' Bodysuit with Skirt; Brand: Kids Headquarters; Review: Adorable and a great deal!! Fast shipping!!! I purchased this for my friends daughter, so I can't comment on size as I haven't seen the item on the child yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Little Lass Baby Girls' 3 Piece Belted Jumper Set; Brand: Little Lass; Review: Adorable and a great deal!! Fast shipping!!! I purchased this for my friends daughter, so I can't comment on size as I haven't seen the item on the child yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Lass Baby Girls' 3 Piece Belted Faux Fur Vest Set; Brand: Little Lass; Review: Adorable and a great deal!! Fast shipping!!! I purchased this for my friends daughter, so I can't comment on size as I haven't seen the item on the child yet but it looks to be the right size; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys; Author: Dr. Mike Bechtle; Review: Simply put. We can be aware but ignoring crazy interactions and suffering confusion because of it. This book clarifies situations that appear crazy and with examples gives wise advice to set boundaries as needed so confusion and frustration dissipate. Laughing at some situations also works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roadmap Through Revelation; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Schworer Page; Review: Insightful details that bring this bible book to life for you. Historical info included. Easy to understand the difficult details as described by John, especially the theory that Revelation is the story of end times repeated four times in one book of the Bible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World; Author: Phil McGraw; Review: Repeated too much info. Could have been a one chapter book. too many words to send a simple message to be aware of peoples actions.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Grace Walk Devotional; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve McVey Page; Review: Reading about Gods grace daily encourages me daily as lifes struggles continue and Gods grace shines. Everyone needs this encouragement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Language of Letting Go-Cassette; Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Beattie Page; Review: Reading wisdom each day helps me make better decisions. Easy reading and very helpful in many situations especially relationships. Very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul; Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Beattie Page; Review: Getting an encouraging message each day is important to me and Melody Beattie is so good at sharing. Little truths fill this book to make you aware of being awake to opportunities and ootions each day. An enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Recovering Redemption: A Gospel Saturated Perspective on How to Change; Author: Matt Chandler; Review: The world daily offers ways to avoid our soulful desire to meet God and trust God and love God. This book skillfully explains how to face the truth about why we avoid this spiritual desire and how to day by day put our minds to work to connect with God and find the joy of being a loving person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Telling Yourself the Truth: Find Your Way Out of Depression, Anxiety, Fear,; Author: William Backus; Review: Very helpful when confused about expectations from people in your life; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Relationship Principles of Jesus; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Holladay Page; Review: Excellent clear description of the love Jesus exhibited and how that can be an example for anyone wanting better relationships.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: STUDIO SILVERSMITHS 3 Piece Beveled Mirror Runner Set; Brand: Studio Silversmiths; Review: This is the second set of these I have purchased. I really liked the look and the price was right so I was hoping that the excessive chipping that happened to my first set was a fluke; not the case at all unfortunately. The same chipping happened to the second set as well. These are stored in a room that sees almost no traffic at all. These are attractive yet very delicate. If you are planning on placing these in a high traffic area you might want to go with a sturdier brand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 12 Cavity Flowers Silicone Non Stick Cake Bread Mold Chocolate Jelly Candy Baking Mould With Accessory Cable Tie; Brand: CHICHIC; Review: These were a bit smaller than I pictured but perform as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LUCID Encasement Protector-Completely Surrounds Mattress for Waterproof, Allergen, Bed Bug Proof Protection-15 Year U.S. Warranty Size, Twin; Brand: LUCID; Review: Love these... Very nicely sized. These fit my very high loft king pillows with a bit of extra room to spare. The outer material is softer than most pillow covers. I will definitely be back for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Update International Wood handle Serrator, 7-Inch, Stainless Steel; Brand: Update International; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Blue Enamel Dutch Oven (Blue); Brand: Lodge; Review: I love this pot. I am seriously in love with this pot! I went back and forth for months debating on purchasing this or going for the much more spendy Le Creuset. My wallet finally won out and I purchased this, Let me tell you I am not disappointed and have aero regrets! This is a beautiful pot and cooking in it is an absolute dream! Purchase this..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Griddle Pan; Brand: Calphalon; Review: I searched for a long time for a pan like this. Calphalon rarely disappoints and this pan is a sure winner. Don't hesitate to buy this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware SM-100RD 15-Cavity Silicone Mini Half Sphere Chocolate, Candy and Gummy Mold; Brand: Freshware; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware CB-116RD 30-Cavity Silicone Mold for Chocolate, Candy, Cookie, Gummy, and More; Brand: Freshware; Review: I used this to make small, low carb, chocolate bars in. It worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware SL-128RD 8-Cavity Silicone Volcano Muffin, Cupcake, Brownie, Cornbread, Cheesecake, Panna Cotta, Pudding and Jello Shot Mold; Brand: Freshware; Review: Fun rainy day afternoon project with the kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware SL-131RD 6-Cavity Rectangle Silicone Mold for Soap, Bread, Loaf, Muffin, Brownie, Cornbread, Cheesecake, Pudding, and More; Brand: Freshware; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Haibei 6-cavity Round Mooncake Chocolate Glycerin Soap Bar Silicone Mold Pan; Brand: X-Haibei; Review: I used these for soap making gifts. They perform as expected and create a beautiful product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Big Ice Cube Trays - Large 2 Inch Ice Cubes Mold, Set of 2 Plus 8in Kitchen; Brand: Silicone Designs; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Haibei 6-Cavity Square Mooncake Chocolate Cake Glycerin Soap Bar Silicone Mold Pan; Brand: X-Haibei; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corner Keepers Duvet Cover Snaps - Holds Your Comforter in Place All Night, No More Shifting, Easy Iron-On; Brand: Corner Keepers; Review: These work well, but for what they are they are a bit pricey. I'm pretty confused as to why it comes with an uneven amount of product. There are 4 side A and 8 side B snaps. I don't get it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freshware CB-115RD 24-Cavity Mini Silicone Mold for Homemade Soap, Cake, Chocolate, Candy, Cookie, and More; Brand: Freshware; Review: I used this to make small, low carb, chocolate bars in. It worked as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linen Home Hypoallergenic Alternative Comforter, King, White; Brand: Linen Home; Review: Loved the product and the price is better! This is great for the cooler coastal nights even in the summer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Bed Skirt - Hotel Quality - Iron Easy - Quadruple Pleated - Wrinkle and Fade Resistant (King; Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: I purchased this to go with the Utopia Bedding Printed Duvet Cover Set, Wrinkle, Fade & Stain Resistant, Queen, Grey that I bought. It is an absolutely perfect match and the prices were amazing for the quality received.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YYST 4-Piece Triangle Model Metal Clip Holder Bed Sheet Grip Cover with Two Tie Stays; Brand: YYST; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cybrtrayd N008 Large Shell Chocolate Candy Mold with Exclusive Cybrtrayd Copyrighted Chocolate Molding Instructions; Brand: CybrTrayd; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cybrtrayd N054 Shell Assortment Chocolate Candy Mold with Exclusive Cybrtrayd Copyrighted Chocolate Molding Instructions; Brand: CybrTrayd; Review: Product as described. Worked great, price was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freshware SM-113RD 9-Cavity Silicone Twinkie, Energy Bar, Muffin, Brownie, Cornbread, Cheesecake, Panna Cotta, Pudding and Jello Shot Mold; Brand: Freshware; Review: Fun rainy day afternoon project with the kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NESCO FD-1018A, Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator, White, 1000 watts; Brand: Nesco; Review: Works as described. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tojwi 24pcs Curtain Clips Rings Metal Drapery Curtain Rings with Clips; Brand: Tojwi; Review: Product as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenney Sphere 3/4" Standard Decorative Window Curtain Rod, Satin Nickel, 36-66"; Brand: Kenney; Review: These are quite sturdy and lovely to look at. Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Bag , 2 Piece Cube Combo Vac Bags (1 Large and 1 Extra Large); Brand: Space Bag; Review: It worked ok, one of my items came with a hole in it and was useless at that point. The other seemed a bit small. Overall the one item without the hole worked as expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DreamDNA Gel Infused King Size 2 Inch Thick, Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Bed Topper Made in the USA; Brand: AmericanMade Foam; Review: Very nice quality memory foam. There was a slight odor upon opening that dissipated very quickly. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Pure-Cotton Pillow Case Covers - (2-Pack, each 20 inches x 32 inches, Grey); Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: These are very nice quality and match the other Utopia bedding products that I have purchased perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BDF S15 Window Film One Way Mirror Silver 15 (Dark) - 60in X 25ft; Brand: Buydecorativefilm; Review: The mirror film effect on this is not all that great. It comes off a little blurry to look at; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levinsohn Textile FRE27514SILV02 Luxury Hotel Tailored Bed Skirt - Silver Baratta Stitched Hem, Silver, Full; Brand: Levinsohn; Review: Lovely product at a great value! Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SILVER HOBNAIL PLUG IN FRAGRANCE WARMER - WAX MELTER by Boulevard; Brand: Boulevard; Review: Very pretty item! Works as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Presto 08800 EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener; Brand: Presto; Review: This sharpener does require more passes through than most of the ones I have own before. It does do it's job well though and the price was right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oenophilia Afterglow Bottle Wick - Grapes; Brand: Oenophilia; Review: I love this item, I just wish they had a brushed satin, chrome, or steel look. The item works as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ball Mason 4oz Quilted Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12; Brand: Ball Jar; Review: Quality jars at a great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Duo Foaming Soap Dispenser Pump for Kitchen or Bathroom Countertops, Clear/Slate; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This product looks nice and works as described. I was a little surprised when I received it as I was search for a brushed steel and glass foaming soap dispenser. Both the pump and the container on this item are plastic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BPA Free 32 Oz. (1 Liter) Wide Mouth High Density Polyethylene; Brand: 44 LLC; Review: I use these for large batches of home made condiments. They are a nice size, with a very wide mouth lid. The product performs as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oil Lamp Mate 50 Feet Roll 1/4" Round Cotton Kerosene Oil Lamp Wicks Burner; Brand: Oil Lamp Mate; Review: These provided a great amount of replacement wicks for my summer citronella oil candles. They burned nicely and the price was great! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home With Comfort-Premium Bamboo Pillow With Shredded Memory Foam and Cool Removable Cover (1, King); Brand: Home With Comfort; Review: I bought this for my husband thinking it was a shredded memory foam pillow. While this pillow seems to be a memory foam product, I don't believe it is shredded foam. That being said the pillow case is a nice quality and it does hold it's shape well. Be warned that this pillow is VERY, VERY FIRM!! There was a very slight odor when it was unpacked. I placed this pillow in the dryer with 2 dryer sheets and there was no odor after about 20 minutes. The pillow did blow up like a balloon after being in the dryer and settled down to a normal size by the end of the night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Defense Premium 100% Waterproof/Bed Bug Proof Noiseless Mattress Encasement, Fully Protect Your Mattress from Bed Bugs,; Brand: Sleep Defense; Review: What an amazing product! This mattress encasement in unlike all of the others that I have purchased in the past! I am the mother of a disabled daughter who sometimes has issues with spilling things on her mattress and occasional bed wetting. This mattress encasement is a full cover and is nothing short of amazing! The cover encases the entire mattress, thus protecting the sides of the mattress as well as the top. The material used on this encasement is made of a wonderfully soft and stretchy material. The waterproof zipper is very sturdy and opens and closes with ease. There is a flap attached for bed bugs, although I can't say how that aspect works as we do not have an issue with those (thankfully!). This mattress encasement is machine washable AND dryable, unlike most mattress covers. However, it does stay that hand washing is best. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with kids or who is a caretaker for a person with special needs. I will be coming back to purchase these for all of the rooms in my home. I received this product at a slightly discounted rate for my unbiased review. All opinions expressed are mine alone and have not been influenced by outside parties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coop Home Goods - PREMIUM Adjustable Loft; Brand: Coop Home Goods; Review: My search is over!! This is without exception the perfect pillow! Throw your My Pillows and every other pillow away! First off, this is my second pillow from Coop Home Goods. My first pillow was amazing and was promptly confiscated by my 9 year old daughter. My daughter has some sensory processing issues and she previously rarely ever used a pillow. She fell in love with this one straight away and will not sleep without it anymore. I bring it on vacations she is so in love with it! I even purchased one for my son who is deployed in the Navy. He stated that it made his time sleeping in a rack on board the ship so much more bearable! Now to get to my new pillow. I was so excited to get this pillow in the mail! It came pretty quick and was very well packaged. There was a slight odor upon opening the pillow while it vented, but it was gone after 20 minutes in the dryer with 2 dryer sheets. I will be totally honest when I say that after a few nights of sleeping on it I was a bit disappointed. This new pillow seemed a little flatter than my previous pillows. I fluffed it in the dryer and it would deflate in a day. I was pretty upset about the whole issue. I emailed the seller with my questions and concerns, and received a response in the same day! I ended up opening the pillow and manually pulling apart and fluffing the foam. Be careful as this can cause a terrible mess if you aren't paying attention! I popped it in the dryer after doing so and now my pillow is perfect!! This pillow is amazingly soft and at the same time offers wonderful support. My new pillow is even better than my original pillow! (SHHHH... Don't tell my daughter!) Trust me when I say that you need this pillow in your life. This pillow is worth every penny and then some!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LoveHome Lumbar Support Back Cushion for Office Chair with 3-Way Fixation Strap - Black; Brand: LoveHome; Review: I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this item. I have purchased lumbar supports before and none of them even came close to this one. This item came well packaged in a large, heavy plastic outer container. The item is black and is actually a bit larger than expected. The memory foam is placed perfectly and gives me all the right support in all of the right places. This memory foam contours to my back nicely and makes for a quite comfortable ride in my car. I am 5'5" 135lbs and this item fits me wonderfully. This item has a top strap and two side straps. These straps may work in a smaller car or office chair, but they do not fit around my office chair nor the seats in my Suburban. The straps are in no way a deal breaker, as I had zero problems with the cushion slipping while in use. I would highly recommend this item to anyone in need of extra soft and conforming back support! I received this item at a slight discount for my honest and unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced by any parties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clearly Clear - JellyBeadZ; Brand: JellyBeadZ; Review: product works as described; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FIREKI 16 oz. Tumbler (Stainless Steel); Brand: Magnum Solace; Review: This is a nice tumbler. It's great looking and feels great in your hand, and fits nicely in the cup holders in my car. My ice doesn't really last that long unfortunately. My lid is really, really loose and I think this may be the problem with the ice. My lid is so loose, that it actually came off while my daughter was taking a drink and the cup dumped all over her. Overall, the tumbler is nice and does keep things pretty cold, but the lid leaves something to be desired.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Farberware 46404 Nonstick Bakeware 5-Piece Baking Pan Set, Gray; Brand: Farberware; Review: These are very, very small. They are much to small for my toaster oven.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Croods, The (2013); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic World (2015); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stardust (2007); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Game, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lego Movie (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ratatouille (2007); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Intouchables (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raid: Redemption (2011); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Boy (2003); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi (2012); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predestination (2014); Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cloud Atlas (2012); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (Ying xiong) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 12 Years a Slave (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ip Man (2008); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (Shin seiki Evangelion Gekijô-ban: Air/Magokoro wo, kimi ni) (1997); Genres: Action, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Rush (2013); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: District 9 (2009); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes (2009); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Illusionist, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Source Code (2011); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thor (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf of Wall Street, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Looper (2012); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Wreck-It Ralph (2012); Genres: Animation, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen (2013); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brave (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rango (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ted (2012); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elysium (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: World War Z (2013); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Paul (2011); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Warrior (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lucy (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jacket, The (2005); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Secret of Kells, The (2009); Genres: Animation, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Geri's Game (1997); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aviator, The (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mr. Nobody (2009); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Captain Fantastic (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Church (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Blue Quay; City: Koh Rong Samloem Koh Kong Province; Review: Can't comment on anything other than they gave our reserved room to some one (notified upon arrival), would not accept fault or offer a cheaper dorm room price to make ammends. Poor effort from this outfit; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Misty View Guesthouse; City: Pai Mae Hong Son Province; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights. Pros it was cheap, cute bungalow style, about 15 minute walk to main centre of pai. Cons: rock hard bed- super uncomfortable, not a nice walk home in the dark (or day really) dogs up and down the side street that came at us a few times- made it unpleasant to walk to and from town, not many places to eat around the area, no kitchen at the guesthouse. Probably wouldn't stay again- but if you are looking for a nice peaceful stay out of the town this is where you would book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Day Off Guesthouse; City: Pai Mae Hong Son Province; Review: We stumbled across this subtle guesthouse while we were leaving the bar across the road one night. Pros - The room we stayed in was reasonably priced, clean and pretty spacious with a bathroom and hot shower. - Very, very well situated. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options super close, as well as lots of bars. - The staff were very relaxed, polite & helpful. - Fast wifi at all times Cons - Bed was pretty average - hard with a poor cover sheet. - It is kind of of loud, but not as bad as previous reviews reflect. I would recommend this place, but not for more than a few nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky House; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Showed up last minute & were able to bargain room 201 (huge double room) down to 320,000 vnd per night. Good service @ front desk & they have someone stay up late to let customers in + bring all bikes & bicycles inside; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akha River House; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: Stayed 2 nights in the new rooms during our time in Chiang Rai. Tidy room with a balcony, clean bathroom. Staff were helpful enough, motorbike rental available. Roughly 10-15 motorbike ride to city centre; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon Inn; City: Hanoi; Review: After a hard training session with the Hanoi Premier rugby team, I need a cold beer and a hot shower. The blokes at the front desk make might need a wee nudge to help ya check out smoothly but they'll get ya over the line in the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunny Fine Guesthouse; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: Good rugby weather when we jogged into a Hue, hardly sunny or fine though. Old mate Toan at the front desk will have ya feeling sunny and fine though, he's got your back from the first minute to the 80th. Great performance, and takes away maximum points.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thu Guest House; City: Ninh Binh Ninh Binh Province; Review: As an ex-all black, my standards are pretty high. I need a good nights sleep & a hearty brekky to prep me for a hard day of slaying the pavement & seeing the sights. Top notch bloke runs the desk, he'll point ya in the right direction if your in a spot of bother. 2 bonus points from me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linh s Homestay; City: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park Quang Binh Province; Review: For a big loose forward like m'self, a quality bed and a good square meal for brekky is what it takes. Never hurts to go easy on the wallet either. The crowd at Linh's'll have ya out the door and on your way feeling like a million bucks. Top laundry service too, they'll get the grass stains right out of the new jerseys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Square D by Schneider Electric FSG2J21CP 30-50 PSI Pumptrol Water Pressure Switch; Brand: Square D by Schneider Electric; Review: Not well marked for electric line and motor wiring installation as the one I replaced. Not made in the US. will give it a try.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Refrigerator Water Actuator for Frigidaire, AP3963432, PS1526418, 241685703; Brand: Seneca River Trading; Review: Excellent - easy to install - matches original almost exactly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FEIT Electric LED Silver Flashlight Kit | 1000, 500, 250 Lumens | Slide Zoom | Duracell Batteries Included; Brand: Feit Electric; Review: Having bought dozens of flashlights FEIT brand is about the only ones that are both very bright and do not fail when dropped or subject to cold weather. I used to buy Defiant as found in box stores but they fail where the wires are glued to the bulb area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Estwing Hammer - 20 oz Straight Rip Claw with Smooth Face & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-20S; Brand: Estwing; Review: These are simply the best. Have a few of them. Indestructible; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Estwing Hammer - 16 oz Straight Rip Claw with Smooth Face & Shock Reduction Grip - E3-16S; Brand: Estwing; Review: These are simply the best. Have a few of them. Indestructible; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Magnetics - Magnetic Sweeper with Wheels, 14.5” - Pick up Nails, Needles, Screws and More 07263; Brand: Master Magnetics; Review: Works great and price was right. Simple to assemble; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craftsman & Ridgid Replacement Filter by Kopach; Brand: Kopach Filter; Review: fits fine on old craftsman; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Genuine Joe Anti-Fatigue Mat, Nitrile Rubber/Vinyl, 3 by 5-Feet, Black; Brand: Genuine Joe; Review: My parents have an expensive one that is nicer and feels better, but for price I don't think you can do any better. I may buy another one for the kitchen now that my dog is getting older and sometimes slips on the wood floors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Chef's; Brand: Victorinox; Review: We have a couple hundred plus dollar knives, but we always go back to this one. It's one of our favorite knives... We ended up getting another one, and 2 other types.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victorinox 6.8523.17 Swiss Classic Santoku Knife with Fluted Edge, 7 in, Black; Brand: Victorinox; Review: Best knife for the price! We use it daily to slice up onions, carrots, and other veggies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gourmet Settings Willow 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, 4 and 5-Piece Place Settings; Brand: Gourmet Settings; Review: These are BIG. I love it because I am big. We've had them for almost a year now and have no complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J-2 Jiffy Garment Steamer with Plastic Steam Head (Pink Series), 120 Volt; Brand: Jiffy Steamer; Review: Love this steamer. It fires up quickly and gets the job done fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GiftBay Creations 751-18S-AMA Wedding Square Cake Stand, 18-Inch, Silver; Brand: GiftBay Creations; Review: Our wedding coordinator liked this so much, they bought it from us to use on other jobs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GSC UT2500 20-Gallon Utility Tub with Rope Handles, Red; Brand: GSC Technologies Corp; Review: Exactly as described. We've used it to keep kegs on ice, and normally use them for laundry. The plastic is thick and forgiving so you don't have to worry about it cracking easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ambrosia Sarovar Portico Hotel; City: Haridwar Haridwar District Uttarakhand; Review: I have been to this hotel 3-4 times and as usaual i am always impressed by their hospitality and service. Best hotel in the near by region to stay at a comfortable price. Very clean and easily accessible.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le ROI Haridwar Hotel; City: Haridwar Haridwar District Uttarakhand; Review: The Hotel is next to railway station , inside its premises actually. Very close to har ki paudi and in front of bus station.Initially I was skeptical that we will be disturbed by rail noises but surprisingly I forgot once I entered the room. Nice, cosy and very clean. We opted for breakfast deal and buffet was nice too. Overall a nice expierence.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tapovan Vatika Resort; City: Rishikesh Dehradun District Uttarakhand; Review: We stayed for one night there. From outside the view is very nice. Roads are big in size. But about rooms, not nice. Pictures shown here are not accurate, rooms are very small in comparison and not well maintained. It was okay for a one-night stay but don't believe the pics given on description.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel Polaris; City: Roorkee Haridwar District Uttarakhand; Review: The best thing about the hotel is its location other than that they need to improve in certain areas particularly they should work on their accommodation. Rooms were big enough but not well maintained. As the hotel is very old their rooms condition is not that good. Dull colours, poor lighting and from many places paint is coming off.Its normal for one night stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treebo Trend Bliss; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: A small and comfortable room in the heart of the Jaipur. The best thing about the hotel is its location. Near to all major tourist places. Its service is also good. My booking included breakfast but that was disappointing, I had to choose one item among the menu other than that everything was fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Centre Point; City: Roorkee Haridwar District Uttarakhand; Review: The Hotel is at the heart of the roorkee. Very close to bus stand and IIT as well as the main market. Rooms are clean and fully equipped. I paid around less than a 1000 rupees for a night and it was totally worth it. Their service is good and their manager's behaviour is also very good. Would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Tirupati; City: Tirupati Chittoor District Andhra Pradesh; Review: I stayed there for one night. Staff was courteous and very helpful. Buffet breakfast was okay although I was expecting more variety. They also provide wifi which has nice speed. Receptionist was also very helpful and provided guidance about near by areas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hilltop Palace; City: Udaipur Udaipur District Rajasthan; Review: As the name suggests, the hotel is on the top of the hill so you have to pay a little higher to reach there. The hotel is very big with ample space for parking, it has got a swimming pool and rooftop restaurant with buffet breakfast which was okay(could be improved). About the room, its big,clean with balcony having an awesome view of the lake( i booked the room with lake view). Really enjoyed my stay, would recommend my friends; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sunshine Grand Inn; City: Ooty Udhagamandalam The Nilgiris District Tamil Nadu; Review: After reading the reviews of the hotel, I was in the dilemma whether I should opt it or not but my confusion melted the time I reached there. I had two days booking there. I reached in the evening and they welcomed us well. There was no shortage of warm water(in fact my room had geyser connection), electricity was gone in the morning but not for long. Their hospitality was good as well as their service, they were quick towards our requests. The only problem I faced was that the hotel was on the top of some hilly area, so reaching was difficult as I couldn't find it correctly on the map.( Google map shows the wrong spot.) p.s. I booked the executive room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treebo Trend Corporate Inn; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: The best thing about the hotel is its location, centrally placed to all major tourist places and famous markets. I reached there in the evening and check in was very smooth. The rooms are well lit, spacious and clean. I felt room service was slow but good. I had breakfast included in my booking, menu wise options were less, Puri sabzi, bread butter, aloo pakode and you could order egg items too, although items were not a lot, they were very tasty, so all in all, I was satisfied with breakfast. Would definitely recommend the room; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OYO 7011 Shri Nakshatra Excellency; City: Jodhpur Jodhpur District Rajasthan; Review: The Hotel is not known to drivers, I faced a little difficulty in finding it. Check in was smooth but after entering the room I found it small still neat with all necessary facilities. The Bathroom was fine but couldn't get the water hot enough. About their breakfast buffet, it is good but they need improvements. their menu had fried idli(didn't like it), aloo paratha(very tasty), poha, milk and juice. At least they should have bread & Jam. Overall stay was good, the hotel needs little improvements here and there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Holiday Cottages; City: Gokarna Dakshina Kannada District Karnataka; Review: Let me share my experience: It was already noon when we reached Gokarna, from the bus stop the distance was around 5 km and when we asked auto drivers, the price was fixed at rs 150. Then we called the hotel but got no response, finally somehow one auto driver left us at the back side of the hotel saying to follow whatever path you could see. By this time we were really getting frustrated. We reached there after walking some distance and asked them to at least have some boarding or direction outside for people coming here for the first time. We checked in and it was hot. The temperature drops during the night and there are lots of mosquitoes there.(You will be provided net as well allout.) Next day, we ordered some food and it took more than one hour but the food was very delicious( One person is taking care of everything, from cooking to room service). The manager was very hel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OYO 7363 Hotel N71 Rooms Banquets; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: Rooms are big and very clean. Staffs behavior was very good and impressive. Hotel is inside a locality and is far from crowd, so noise wise very good. They don't have big parking area but good enough. Would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OYO 11744 Hotel Heritage Heights; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: Important information, don't just rely on google maps for the location, it acted very erratically with me, call them and you will be there soon. Its location is a little bit inside but in a very calm area, far from the usual crowd. I found the room clean and was kept tidy. Staff behavior was good, the only thing which disappointed me was the lack of geyser in the bathroom and no hot water connection as well. As we were tired, we asked for hot water and it was provided within 15 mins in a bucket, so kudos to their service. Next morning, they gave hot tea around 7 am and it was great. Coming to breakfast, they had idli sambhar, puri daal, bread pakoda, coffee, fruits. For toast and omelet, you have to ask separately. Overall taste was good. So I enjoyed my stay there, would definitely book for the second trip as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Kamalapur; City: Hampi Bellary District Karnataka; Review: I paid Rs.1000 for semi deluxe room and it was just the right price. Clean room and good size overall. Their food menu is good and also reasonably priced. The only thing which could have been better is that it is a little bit far( around 3 km) from the main attraction point. Overall a good stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Song of Achilles: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Madeline Miller Page; Review: The Song of Achilles was an engrossing read. I temporarily lost the power cord while in the middle of reading it and ordered a new cord right away. But I couldn't wait for the cord to arrive so I borrowed a neighbor's to charge up again so I could finish the book. It's that engrossing a read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits; Author: Visit Amazon's Les Standiford Page; Review: I chose "The Man who Invented Christmas" for my December book club reading. It is a thought provoking read, dealing with poverty, plagerism, and a man's quest to make life better for his family as well as for others. Adds a much needed dose of reality to what feels like a season of party, party, party>; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Playground; Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Bradbury Page; Review: This short story, The Playground, made a friend's list of his top 10 reads of the year, so I tried it out. It's an oldie but a goodie! Quick read, 10 minutes and you're on the last page. But the ending stays with you for days, just twinkling at the back of your mind. What if ...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Invented CHRISTMAS; Author: Visit Amazon's Les Standiford Page; Review: I chose "The Man who Invented Christmas" for my December book club reading. It is a thought provoking read, dealing with poverty, plagerism, and a man's quest to make life better for his family as well as for others. Adds a much needed dose of reality to what feels like a season of party, party, party>; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Days of Dogtown; Author: diamant-anita; Review: "Dogtown" was a book club selection and I enjoyed reading it! It is thought provoking; it addresses a couple of social issues - racism, ageism - but not in a heavy handed way. After reading it, I did some research on the author and found that the "Dogtown" was based on a real community. This is a book I'll keep and read again in a couple of years. Pam Thomas; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desert Queen; Author: JANET WALLACH; Review: This book sheds light on the recent history and tribal conflicts in Iraq. By now is a great time to read it. Gertrude Bells life work in the area was a noble, although perhaps futile, effort. But we can still learn from her experiences.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Glass Castle; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeannette Walls Page; Review: Prepare for a roller coaster of a ride if you read this book. There is love and heartbreak aplenty. .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Joy Fowler Page; Review: Briefly, this is a stream of consciousness novel told in a nonlinear form. Tonight not be for someone looking for a quick bit of escapism. ROSEMARY, the narrator, tells a story of an event in her childhood involving a chimpanzee trust was raised as her sibling. Along the way, there are discussions of parenting, family relationships, and what it means to be human. thought provoking, to say the least, as well as a challenging read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exhume (Dr. Schwartzman); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Girard Page; Review: This was gripping. A novel about a woman's transformation from being a victim to being in charge of her own destiny. Well worth thread. However , keep a few notes handy on names and locations, especially if, like me, you read a few pages every night before bed. It does all come together about two-thirds of the way into the novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Reading Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Conroy Page; Review: Just Finished this book for my Book Club. It probably isn't a book I would have chosen on my own, but I am glad I read it. It is a work of nonfiction, mainly recounting the author's love of Southern writers, including Thomas Wolfe, Margaret Mitchell, James Dickey as well as the people who most influenced him to become a writer. If you want to get inside the head of a writer, this is the book for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Night Bird (Frost Easton); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Freeman Page; Review: Gripping! There were times I had to put the book down, it was so scary. But I always picked it back up. It seemed be a bit of an homage to "Vertigo" but it was very subtle. If you are in the mood for a heart-pounding thriller, this is the one for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Lives of Dresses; Author: Visit Amazon's Erin McKean Page; Review: A cleverly contacted gem. So glad I read it. I've been thinking up stories for my clothes now. Recommend you read it on a rainy fall day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Sullivan Page; Review: I don't know how much of this is true, but it is compelling. Even as a novel, it is thunderous compelling. . War, peace, good, evil are all complicated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Center Point Large Print); Author: Mark T Sullivan; Review: I don't know how much of this is true, but it is compelling. Even as a novel, it is thunderous compelling. . War, peace, good, evil are all complicated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry McMurtry Page; Review: Issues of gender identification, racial exploitation, and addiction were just as topical in 1880's as they are today. Well written book exploring timeless, as well as universal, conundrums.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bose SoundTrue around-ear wired headphones II - Apple devices, Navy Blue; Brand: Bose; Review: These are very good headphones. Sound quality is excellent and they are very comfortable. Ear cups and headband have a leathery material. Both are very nice and soft so you can listen to music for ages without getting uncomfortable. They are very light as well which is a bonus. Their design is around-ear which means they give you some noise isolation. For that reason you do not have to crank them up too loud - and they can play music very loudly indeed. Sound reproduction is great in the full spectrum. They do come with are replaceable cable making for easy replacement if you manage to break it. Ear cups can also be replaced which is an added bonus. Cable itself is quite long and has 3 button remote control. Really good headphones worth recommending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moudio M100 Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Smart Headphones, Activity Calorie Tracker, Fitness Monitor, Sports Headset, Music Streaming, Noise Reduction; Brand: Moudio; Review: When I got these out of the box I did not expect them do be as well made as they are. The arms are sturdy yet flexible and the ear pieces are padded with soft foam. The whole unit is lightweight and fits comfortably. The curved arms are supposed to go behind the ears and prevent any movement during exercise. My test consisted of a 5k run and 1h gym session. I am pleased to say that they did stay in place securely the whole time and I did not have to make any adjustments. The sound quality is above average in this price range. You get decent, deep bass and clear sounding mids. The highs can be sometimes a bit off but nothing a small tweak with EQ cannot fix in bringing them down slightly. The overall sound is rich and balanced no matter whether genre you listen to. They do come with a built in microphone which does it's job well and while on the call, the other party can hear you well. I did find the noise reduction to be average but remember that theses are no studio monitors. There is a bit of sound leakage on those but this is not a concern on sports headphones. Unless you of course planning on using them in an office or on a train where you will not be able to use them at full blast without being noticed. As far as the controls go you get one main button in the centre that serves as on/off switch as well as play/pause and call control which is helpful. There are also separate volume control and track selection buttons. All of those are located on the right headphone and their fairly big size makes them easy to locate and operate while exercising. Bluetooth pairing is same as on any other wireless headsets and includes voice prompts. The range itself is said to be around 10m and I did not notice and problems while leaving my phone in the living room and moving around the house. The battery is said to last 16 hours - while fully charged, I left them playing overnight on 3/4 volume and they were still going strong in the morning and only died around noon totalling just over 15h. Charging flat to full only takes approx 2h which is helpful if you are in a rush. The headphones can be folded to a small size and stored in an included leathery pouch. Also include you get a small micro USB charging cable but unfortunately no wall charger. In my opinion these are really good headphones designed for sports use offering secure fit and good sound quality. PROS: - Well made with ergonomic design - Secure fit offering comfort - Above average sound quality in its range - Big, accessible buttons - Bluetooth 4.0 with voice prompts - Long lasting battery CONS: - no wall charger included I hope you found this review informative and helpful while making your mind up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imarku® Bluetooth Headphones Sport Running Wireless Headset earbuds with mic CSR 4.0 Compatible with Apple Iphone 6; Brand: imarku; Review: These earphones fairly large and quite noticeable when worn. This might put some people off using them casually on a train etc. They are designed to be used for sports so this is not a big issue and they do actually feel comfortable after a while. I used my kitchen scales to weigh them and they come up at 24 grams. They feel very solid, the rubberised cable is quite thick and stiff. The curved arms are supposed to go behind the ears and prevent any movement during exercise. To test that I did my usual 5k run and 1h gym session. I am pleased to say that they did stay in place securely the whole time and I did not have to make any adjustments. In the box you do get 3 pairs of ear tips in small, medium and large. They can be changed easily and will help you get the right fit. You also get the usual short UBS cable and a carry pouch. Sound quality is decent with plenty of bass. Both mids and highs are clear and crisp. Noise reduction is a good as on any earphones. They do come with a built in microphone which does it's job well and while on the call, the other party can hear you well. Bluetooth pairing is same as on any other wireless headsets and includes voice prompts. The range is claimed to be 10m without any obstacles and in my tests I did achieve that distance without problem. Charging time is just under 2 hours from flat and I did get around 6h of listening time on medium volume from a full charge. The controls are located on the right earbud. The buttons are very small and it can be quite tricky to locate them. At first I had trouble using the volume buttons which are very close to each other but soon got used to it. In my opinion these are good headphones offering secure fit and good sound quality. PROS: - Sturdy, ergonomic design - Good sound quality - Secure fit - Bluetooth 4.0 with voice prompts CONS: - Small, fiddly buttons I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S-ZONE Lightweight Casual Daypack Canvas Polka Dot Backpack 14"-15" Laptop PC School Bag; Brand: S ZONE; Review: This bag is made out of good quality canvas and is nice to the touch. Stitches are strong and the whole bag feels very sturdy. Back as well as the bottom are both padded to provide protection from bumps if you carry a laptop or tablet with you. Dimensions are 45 x 33 x 16 cm and a weight of 450g (according to my kitchen scale). Straps are padded which makes it comfortable even when carrying heavy items. I chose the blue one with painted white polka dots and black and white accents. Got it thinking my niece would like it and I wasn't wrong. She is 9 and really loves the girlie look. Straight away she did hang her keyring plush toy on the accessory loop. I think she will enjoy it for a long time. Whenever I buy bags or rucksacks on-line I always wonder what are the exact dimensions and features as usually descriptions are very short. For this reason I thought it would be helpful to write about it in detail. Outside: - front pocket is 22 by 16 cm and a black plastic zip with white leathery handle - two open side pockets each measuring 13 by 13.5 cm - square, white leathery patch with loop to attach personal accessories - small black loop handle that can be used to hang on a peg or carrying in handle - black straps (46cm) to adjust the size of the main shoulder straps (41 by 5 cm and nearly 1cm thick) Inside: - black plastic zip to main compartment with white leathery handle - dark brown lining - large pocket for carrying laptop or a tablet, 26 by 26 cm - two inside pockets on the front, 8.5 by 9 cm and 7.5 by 9 cm - padded on the bottom This is a really lovely looking bag and kids seem to like it. Would not hesitate to recommend to a friend. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neewer NW660III 2.4G E-TTL HSS 1/8000s LCD Display Wireless Master/Slave Flash Speedlight for Canon 7D 70D T5i/700D T4i/650D T3i/600D T2i/55OD; Brand: Neewer; Review: Excellent flash. As you would expect at this price point, the quality is very good and it feels very solid. It has all features of a modern flash but does not cost a fortune. I use it with my Nikon D60 with TTL metering on a hot shoe. It works very well and I am happy to have it. It is easy to use and the LCD screen is clear and readable. It has a back-light as well which is helpful. Flash takes 4 x AA batteries and I am sure that I do not have to tell use to use some good rechargeable or alkaline ones. It starts up and charges very quickly and is easily keeping up with my camera in burst mode. Another useful feature is to way communication with the camera so flash itself is showing the aperture and adjusts the zoom in auto mode. What I like about this flash: - Guide number 58 - it is quite powerful and easily copes with shooting in large rooms - Rotation - it rotates vertically and horizontally making it easy to set up the way you want - Built in wide angle diffuser does a really good job - Back lit LCD - External power connector so you do not have to use batteries if shooting in a studio CONS: - none really In the box you get a carry pouch, mini stand, additional soft diffuser and instruction manual. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ORICO 2.5” USB3.0 SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure for 9.5mm 7mm 2.5 Inch SATA HDD and SSD Tool-Free UASP Supported; Brand: ORICO; Review: It is made out of a combination of metal and plastic and feels quite solid. It is very slim and compact, not much bigger then the hard drive itself. It can accommodate 2.5" drives from 7mm to 9.5mm in thickness. I had no problem fitting few old laptop hard drives that I use for backup storage. To put the drive in you simply slide the top of the case out, connect the disk and slide the top back in place. The interface is SATA and compatible with versions I, II and III. In the box you do get a USB 3.0 cable that is around 58cm long. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. I have connected the case with a disk inside to my PC and it was recognized straight away as an external drive, no drivers to install. Transfer speeds are as good as on any other case I have used. Overall, it is a nice slim case. Built well and works as it should. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HAMSWAN U8 Bluetooth Smartwatch Wristwatch, 1.44", Resolution 128*128, CPU: MTK6260-ARM7, 360MHz, RAM 32MB, ROM 32MB, fit for; Brand: HAMSWAN; Review: Setting it up with your phone is fairly straight forward. Pair it over bluetooth first of all and then download the app from Play Store. The link to the app can be found in the manual or in the settings APK Settings menu on the watch itself. Both of those give you a QR code so you can just scan it with your phone's camera. I would say the main functionality of this watch is about notifications. Once paired with your phone you can set up what notifications you want to receive on the watch. You can set it to display incoming messages, phone calls, emails etc. There are also some other useful features such as fitness tracker that uses watches built in pedometer, sleep tracker and drinking tracker. You can also use it to answer and initiate phone calls, remotely control music playback as well as camera on your phone. This is not a fully fledged Android Wear device so it does not have many customisation options. I did not figure out how to install new apps on to the watch so not sure if this is actually possible. Build quality is good considering the price. The watch is made out of plastic with rubbery silicone strap. It is very lightweight and you can barely feel it on your wrist. The screen is quite bright but it does struggle in full sunlight on a sunny day. Colours are good and overall the screen is decent. Battery takes just under 2 hours to charge fully and it lasted me just about 2 days of moderate use. Overall this watch is not bad for the price. It offers all the basic features of a smart watch and is easy to use. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playtime, Waterproof Shower & Outdoor Speaker ,Built-in Mic/TF Card Play(Army Green); Brand: pangshi; Review: The first thing that I can say is that this speaker is really, really well made. If some was to break into my house I would not hesitate to use it in my defence. It has a rugged design with a lot of rubber protection for shock resistance. It conforms to IPX5 standard so will withstand quite a lot of water and is safe to take with you into the shower. I did that and it has dried out very quickly and still works perfectly fine. This is a fairly large unit measuring 17 x 7 x 4.5 cm and weighing 386g according to my kitchen scale. It does have a silicone strap, which can be used for carrying it around or hanged. There is also a standard tripod screw hole on the base so it can be attached on various mounts. Sound quality is actually good for a bluetooth speaker in this price range. It can play quite loudly with music still being clear and without any distortions. There is a built in microphone so you can use it to make call. Microphone does it's job well and the other party can hear you well. When the phone call comes in the music mutes and you get a voice prompt. You can pick up and disconnect the call using a multifunction button on the speaker itself. If you do not want to use bluetooth connection there is also a 3.5mm audio cable included for you to use with this speaker. Additionally there is micro sd card slot if you want to use it as a standalone speaker. I tried it by copying few mp3 music files on a freshly formatted card and it did play them no problem and you can use the controls on the top to change tracks and volume. Bluetooth pairing is same as on any other wireless device and only takes few seconds. The range itself is around 10m and I did not notice and problems while leaving the speaker in the living room and moving around the house with the phone in my pocket. Speaker is charged via a standard micro USB port and it takes just over three and a half hours to get to a full charge from flat. Playing on medium volume it did last just over 9 hours for me. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxebell Aluminum Multi-angle Fold-up Durable Tablet Stand Holder for iPad iPhone Samsung LG Sony and more; Brand: Luxebell; Review: This stand is very well made and feels very solid. Main body is made out of thick metal and the leg is plastic. There are quite a few rubber grips both to prevent the stand from slipping as well as your device sliding inside the stand itself. It is a bit smaller than I expected it to be measuring approx. 9 x 10 x 2 cm. This is actually a positive as this compact design makes the stand easy to put away when not in use. The rear stand leg can be adjusted by pressing in the hinge. It locks in to position and stays secure. When not in use it can be folded flat. The adjustment is quite broad so the stand can sit at many different angles so you can always get your device in the right position for comfortable use. I have tried it with both my phone and an 8 inch tablet and it worked a treat. Overall this is a really good, portable stand that offers a lot of adjustment. I hope you found this review informative and helpful. Thanks for reading. Supplier provided me with a sample for the purpose of expressing my honest opinion about this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conbrov HL01 HD Spy Wearable Headlamp Camera Built in LED Light; Brand: JMC-HL01; Review: This headlamp with camera is a great concept. A really good alternative for GoPro style action cameras. It is really simple to use - just point and shoot. The torch is quite powerful and lights up the scene quite well. Image quality however could be better. It is not bad but there is definitely room for improvement. Build quality is really good and the unit is water resistant - but not waterproof. It is not the lightest headlamp I have had weighing around 270g according to my kitchen scale. Nonetheless it is quite comfortable to wear thanks to a clever layout that evenly distributes the weight. At the back there is a battery compartment that is connected to the main unit at the front. It does have a rubbery flap to get inside which acts as a bit of cushioning. Main unit has foam padding for comfort. There are three elasticated straps and each one can be adjusted separately. Camera can also be tilted at five different angles. Camera is very simple to use with just one button to operate it - located at the top of the main unit. There is also a small red LED light at the bottom which acts as an camera status indicator. When the unit is tilted you can see the light while wearing the camera. Since torch and camera are next to each other it make it very easy to line up the shot. While wearing it, where you look is where you shoot really. Torch itself is quite powerful and has three intensity settings plus an SOS flashing mode. There is a green button on the side to operate it. Image quality is good but honestly it is not the best 1080p I have seen. By all means it is not bad but it could be better. Have a look on my video for some sample footage. It does cope with changing light conditions quite quickly however adjustment is not very smooth. Built in microphone is quite good and recorded sound is clear. Camera comes already set up and ready to use. There is a software on a CD that lets you change some settings but there are not a lot of those. You can change the resolution, enable/disable and set the timestamp, enable overwriting mode and change the light frequency. I have attached a screenshot from this tool. It uses two 18650 batteries as a power source and those are included. They do have 2600mAh capacity and last around four hours with the camera recording and light at the high setting. This is a very good result and you can always take the spare batteries if you need to shoot for longer. The batteries can be charged via the micro USB connection on the camera but with 18650 Li-ion batteries I would still recommend getting a good standalone charger. Overall this is a great concept for wearable camera with built in light source and a viable alternative to other action cams. If only the image quality was a bit better this would be; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Prom and Prejudice; Author: Elizabeth Eulberg; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 3.5 Everything was average: Storyline, Characters, Setting. It was just another contempary book; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really liked this book but I didn't love it. I did continue with the series though and I completed it. And by standards of some first books, this book was actually pretty spectacular. It was fun, feisty, funny and there was just so much ass-kicking in this book. This book is about vampires. It follows a girl named Rose who is a damphir which is a lesser important race compared to the Moroi race which is what Rose's best friend, Lissa is. Rose has to protect Lissa as her guardian against strigoi, the evil race of vampires which want to bite and either kill or turn damphir and moroi. Vampire Academy is just a really fun book to read even though the plot sounds like it is a very complex book, it really isn't. The book explains the different races so much better then I did. It is full of life or death situations in one chapter and then in the next you're reading about the gossip about who is dating who. I love how this book can pull that off without it being laughable. This book has really funny. Rose just had so many funny comebacks so I would just sit there and laugh for a full minute before moving on and every now and then I would remember what she said and I would laugh some more. Her and Dimitri's conversations are funny as well just because of his attitude and the way he responds to her arguments. The Rose and Christian dynamic was also funny to watch because there personalities are so similar that they clash all the time and it so funny to read about. Rose is just an excellent character. She can hand a guy's ass to him if she needs to but she is also flirty and fun and just a typical teenage girl. She is such a strong heroine which I enjoyed reading from because I didn't have to read about a useless heroine (i.e. Juliette, Shatter Me). The way her mind works and comes to conclusions is just amusing to read about. This book just has so many highlights. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked Frostbite. It was definitely a step-up from Vampire Academy. Vampire Academy is more gossip and petty arguments while Frostbite is a little dark and seems to get progressively darker as the story nears the end. This story takes place in a ski resort. Due to the increase in danger to Moroi the school transfers all the students to the ski resort instead of letting them go on break. This story focuses more on Rose, Adrian and Mason. This book is mainly about who Rose wants to be with and mostly about Spirit and learning more about it. As I said before, this story feels more grown-up. I like where this book went and where the story is going because this book has a lot more action and is more intense to read, which I like. I liked the storyline, I thought that it was well planned and structured to make us feel the certain way at a particular event. We meet some new characters in this book; Tasha and Adrian. Some I liked and some I really didn't. I liked Rose in this book, I still think that she is an awesome main character and I love reading from her POV but I preferred Vampire Academy Rose over Frostbite Rose because Frostbite Rose just wouldn't stop thinking on and on about Mason and Dimitri. I mean, I like them as much as anyone but I wish Rose had focused a bit more on more important things. I really loved the new character Adrian, he has so many good lines and is so funny. Him and Rose seem so alike that it was hilarious when they were together. I was suspicious of him at first, you know, when he seemed to be flirting with every girl but then we learned more about him and I hope that he continues to be in the series and he develops as a character. This book did make me cry and I really wish that what happened wasn't real but I understand now, why that had to happen. I understand that Rose had to learn and grow from the experience. I do hope that Rose grows from the event and becomes a better character because of it. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wings (Wings, #1); Author: Aprilynne Pike; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book is about a teenage girl who one day finds wings growing on her back and discovers she is a faerie. To be honest, this book was bland. The characters were bland, the storyline was bland, the writing was bland and the situations were bland. The only thing that isn't is the cover. The storyline was very cliche; average girl discovers she's un-average I am fine with cliche things like that IF the book is amazing. If the book is a cliche and average. Then why do i bother reading you? The science behind the explanations were flawed and seemed unbelievable but you are willing to not question them then keep reading. But I had to re-read some bits to make sure that's what he said. I didn't like this book, it amused solely because of the lack of believability. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargirl (Stargirl, #1); Author: Jerry Spinelli; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Review going to quite short. I actually didn't mind this book. I know a lot of people hate this book but I actually did like it. I mean I can understand why some people don't like it, it isn't for everyone. It is just a cute, quirky little story that makes you think about things. This book is about how a new girl named Stargirl comes to their school and doesn't conform to normality and it confuses everyone. I didn't really feel anything for any of the characters. It was just too short for me to really connect to the characters. I mean I liked the characters I was supposed to like and I disliked the characters I was supposed to dislike but that was it. I liked the story, It was predictable and cute and I just wanted everything to turn out okay but of course it didn't and things happened and I ended up crying. I really don't know why but I am a cry baby and I ended up crying in parts. I know a lot of people hate the ending. I ended like a contemporary books end. So I don't really know why it is such a bad ending. But I didn't hate it, I liked it. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Finished second time through :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn for Burn (Burn for Burn #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book actually surprised me, all of Jenny Han's books are so cute and sweet but this book still is cute and sweet but it takes on revenge and other heavy topics. I'm not complaining but simply stating that this book is different to her others. This book is about three girls who are completely different from each other but decide to team up to take revenge on the people that have wronged them in some way. People have compared this to Pretty Little Liars and I disagree completely. All they have in common is pretty girls and revenge. If every book that comes out with pretty girls and revenge, are people just going to compare it to Pretty Little Liars? Read the book first. Okay, rant over. This book has three POV's, the three main characters; Lillia, Kat and Mary. Lillia is part of the popular group but wants to take revenge on people who were involved in an incident in the summer. Kat is a social outcast who everyone laughs at, Kat wants to take revenge on the girl who did that to her- ex-best friend. Mary has just returned and is set on taking revenge on the boy who humiliated her enough to make her want to leave. This book really deals with some issues and you do feel sorry for the characters. Even though the pranks are pretty childish and amateurish they are still funny and creative. I liked all the relationships that seemed to be starting between characters even though this book we didn't see much, I expect in the next book we will have more. I didn't really get the supernatural bit of the story and I found it a bit out of place but it eventually made more sense as I thought about it more. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.com; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bloodlines (Bloodlines, #1); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *May contain minor spoilers for VA series* I myself, as a major Vampire Academy fan was looking forward to this book for so bloody long that it was ridiculous. I loved this book, not as much as the first VA book but I really liked how the two main characters are complete opposites to the ones in VA, it just made the book more original, new and exciting. This book is about an alchemist named Sydney who is assigned to help look after a vampire Queen's half-sister who is in hiding due to numerous threats on her life by posing as her roommate a boarding school. I recommend you read The Vampire Academy series first because it does make it more enjoyable when you see characters from the other series and squeal like a two year old. They also mention events that happen in VA. However, Richelle Mead does a good enough job of explaining the mythology and all the excess information in this that it isn't necessary to read the other series. I don't recommend reading this series and then VA. I really liked Sydney as a main character because it was so refreshing to have someone so different to Rose. Instead of seeing violence, training, fighting, makeout sessions and stuff, we see Sydney figuring things out, being awesome, being addicted to coffee and stuff. I really liked Sydney, I think she is more relatable and she was easier to connect with in situations. Oh Ma Gawd. Adrian... Just. *Sigh* Adrian why do you have to be so self-destructive for? Just can't you see that you are amazingly awesome. I just really want Adrian to be happy because he has been through so much and he deserves to be happy. Adrian makes this story so light with his humour and funny remarks in really tense or serious situations and it just made me laugh so much. Just quickly, I love Eddie so much and I wish we saw more of him in VA because he is such a good character and he was just a good person and a good friend and he got into so much trouble because he wanted to help his friends and I hope this series turns out better for him. I didn't like Jill in this book at all. She was annoying in VA but now she is just whinny and is always feeling sorry for herself that I just wanted to skip of all the pages which she is in. There was a lot going on in this book, with so many characters and each character had their own storyline. It wasn't too much that you couldn't handle it but it was good because you learnt a lot about the story and the characters in the first book so the second one hopefully will get more action and drama. The thing with this book was that so much happened but nothing really did happen. Does that make sense? Best ending sentence! Left me squealing. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines, #4); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This cover reaaalllyyyy sucks.... Sydney looks really tired or drunk. I absolutely loved all the three other ones but this cover doesn't make me want to read it. The title is amazing though.... Hysterically crying.... Why did this happen??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was so amazing. I still remember it to today and I read it over a year ago. I really enjoyed a dark story on vampires and a story of how vampires are actually supposed to be. I really like this book and I always like Julie Kagawa's books and I have read nine of them. This book is based in a world where a disease has killed most of the population and while the population was dwindling, vampires decided to announce themselves to the world and be known. Now the vampires rule the cities and keep humans as servants or food. Allison Sekemoto lives outside those cities and has to survive on a daily basis, until one day she doesn't succeed. She dies but is turned into a vampire, the one thing she hates most in this world. Allison is forced to run from the city and joins a group of survivors and she must make them believe she is human but Allison wants to tell Zeke about herself. Julie Kagawa takes a tired vampire story and adds her characters, story, world-building and suddenly it is a completely new spin on the original story. She has made a compelling new story about vampires which I haven't read anything close to. Allison is such a strong character and her katana was so reminiscent of Michonne on Walking Dead. She was so badass when she needed to be and during all those fight scenes, I wasn't even worried about her dying because I just had faith in her awesomeness and I didn't doubt her and she came through. This book focuses more on the action and the storyline then the love interest. Even though Zeke was a big part, there cute little growing romance took second place to the action in terms of amount of pages. The scenes of them were really cute but few and far between. They were a relief sometimes because you need it instead of action because a story just action, action, action is boring and repetitive. I really enjoyed this book and will continue with the series. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't know many people who haven't heard of City of Bones before because well it's massive. This book is just so different to anything you will ever read, I think that cassandra Clare has created such a complex and interesting world that I am completely for her publishing more books in this world because her books are just so spectacular. A book this size usually takes me about a week but a Cassandra Clare this big takes me two days. This book has such a complex storyline that I don't think I will do it justice but here it goes. This book is about a teenage girl named Clary who is an ordinary girl living in New York who discovers that there is more to the world then what you can see. She tumbles into this world full of angels, demons, vampires, werewolves, witches, warlocks and faeries. Like I said before, this book is so spectacularly fresh that i don't think that I won't ever read a book even close to this storyline ever. This world is just so complex and amazing that I understand why this book was slow-moving in some parts, the author had to help us understand the world more. I didn't like the slow moving parts but I knew that they were important so I persevered. I didn't really like Clary in many parts. I thought that she was so persistent about her ways and she didn't even think of what everyone else needed as long as she got what she needed but I also sympathise for her and the way her life has change forever. I think we all know who I'm going to talk about now. He is ridiculously funny and drop-dead gorgeous, what a hot duo. i can't really say much else besides if you've read the book then you know what I'm talking about and if you haven't then read the book so you understand what I'm talking about. I loved Simon equally as much as Jace and I don't know if I'm the only one but I thought Simon was funny, adorable and so loveable that I just wanted to hug him so many times. I felt really bad for him in this book and I wished things turned out better for him. I really love this whole series and I look forward to any more books in this world. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1); Author: Becca Fitzpatrick; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was my first fallen angels book, so I went in without reading any of the other fallen angel books but I think helped because otherwise I would've been comparing the whole way through which is unfair because this book is just so good and exciting and thrilling. This book is about a mortal named Nora who falls in love with a fallen angel named Patch. I don't really want to say much else about the plot because you really just need to dive into the book. Nora Grey is a likeable character, she was smart, responsible and strong. At times she was a little weird, but aren't we all? I can't blame the girl for being stunned when she saw Patch even though it was pathetic, I would do the same. Holy, Sweet Pineapples. Patch. Just, Patch is just so hot that I just can't handle it. In the beginning Patch was really cocky and mean but utterly hilarious and then towards the end he was protective and kind but still hilarious. Patch makes my hottest YA boys list definitely. I didn't like Vee. I think some people will like her but I didn't. I thought she was annoying, intrusive and not reliable at all. Maybe, that says more about what I want in a friend but it just seemed that Vee selfish and shallow. The love between the two main characters was really believable and it felt real. Their relationship felt like it was real and it progressed at a normal pace and I liked that about this book (no insta-love.) I enjoyed all their love scenes but they were all over too quickly. I think that the character development was good because I really felt for the characters and I felt like I knew them. The pace of the story was really good. It was overall fast paced and everything happened at the right points in the book, nothing was too fast and nothing was too slow. I clap for Becca Fitzpatrick on that. This book just kept delivering twist after twist and I had no idea what was going to happen. This book is amazing. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Anybody who knows me at all, knows that The Infernal Devices is my favourite series I have ever read. I absolutely love Clockwork Angel and I never wanted it to end. It is a phenomenal book and I enjoyed every second I was reading this book incredibly. I honestly cannot explain how much this book makes me grateful that I read. I don't think I should describe this book because I won't give it justice. But you just pick it up and trust it is good because it is Cassandra Clare. It really has all the same creatures that TMI does. Many people want to know how to read the Cassandra Clare books. I prefer to read them the way they were intended to be read: 1. City of Bones 2. City of Ashes 3. City of Glass 4. Clockwork Angel 5. City of Fallen Angels 6. Clockwork Prince 7. City of Lost Souls 8. Clockwork Princess 9. City of Heavenly Fire I find that reading them this way, you don't get spoiled on the other books and it is just more exciting with the mystery involved otherwise you already know the answers. I just find this way more exciting I liked Clockwork Angel more then I liked City of Bones. I just really found that Clockwork Angel was packed a lot more of action then City of Bones was. And i also really adore Tessa because she is just so relatable and she loves to read. I really feel for her and I just love her as a character. Oh and you know there is a guy called Will Herondale. OH MY GOD!!! Will Herondale is my number one book boyfriend ever. I just can't believe how utterly perfect Will is and I don't think anyone can ever be as perfect as he is. I just... he reads, he's hot, sarcastic, funny. Just... Will. Sorry, Jace is hot and all but Will is perfect. Just read this book. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: SPOLIERS********** Firstly this book was absolutely amazingly beautiful and I couldn't of hoped for a better book. Secondly this book made me burst out into tears and laugh within the space of ten pages. Few thoughts: - Even though I understand why it was necessary to have Maia's point of view, it was boring at times - I completely burst into tears, when Simon sacrificed himself and also when Clary rang him. - I was happy that she stabbed Sebastian but when it said that his eyes were green when he died, that made me sad and just hate Valentine more - Cassandra Clare said that there was going to a chapter named 'Simon's Sacrifice', I saw no-such chapter. The chapter Simon sacrifices himself in, is called 'Judas Kiss' - I was crying at 'The Wedding' cartoon, with Will. It was so cute and sweet. And I just... miss him so much. I think I needed that bit of closure, to know that he is alright with them getting married and that made me so happy - Obviously, with all the hinting, that 'The Dark Artifices' is going to have a lot to do with the fair folk. - I wish Jace had stabbed that Seelie Queen - Everyone was suspecting that Isabelle was actually Valentine's daughter because of her eyes but No. Cassandra Clare spun us all for a loop. Of course on like page 10, it says that Robert Lightwood has very dark blue eyes, people even think they are black. - I am SO happy that Tessa and Jem (Zachariah) are going to be in 'The Dark Artifices' and hopefully a bigger part than they were in this book because I was expecting them to be there throughout the book but Tessa only came until the end and Jem was there and not there through the entire book. - When Tessa gave all those things to Clary, I was so thrilled. - When everyone was shocked that Jem could pat Church, that moment made me laugh - I liked Emma as a character and I also liked Julian and his siblings - What is Ty? Julian's brother, Tiberius was hinted that he wasn't normal, that he wasn't your average shadowhunter. Will that be explained in the next series? - Now, why was malcolm introduced. Don't get me wrong, I liked the character he was a fun character while all the usual fun characters were all being sad. But what was the point of introducing him? - I loved all the references to 'The Infernal Devices' - Finally, Luke and Jocelyn got married. We have waited about three books for this wedding to happen and it never seemed to be a good time but they finally did it but I was surprised that no characters even mentioned it before the event. - Thank God, Clary and Jace finally had sex. - I liked the whole idea, of Clary trying to redeem the Morgenstern name and not caring about having the Morgenstern blade. - I really hope that they will be; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I know that a lot of people have it's issues with this book and that is good and all but I really enjoyed this book. It might have been because i was only twelve when I read this but I really did like it. If you know my reading tastes at all, then you'll know that Julie Kagawa is one of my favourite authors, ever. This book was the first book of her's I read. This book is about a girl who discover's that she is actually half-fae (fairy) and her father is the King of the Summer Court. Suddenly, Meghan is dragged into the world of fae and must face the biggest threat that the fae have ever faced and Meghan may be the only one who can help. The storyline isn't that strong and it was pretty predictable. It didn't really bother me but don't read this book, if you are looking for an incredibly strong storyline driven book then don't read this. It is a very captivating read and very interesting, I just want to read more books in this world and I am not-so patiently waiting for the next Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten book. Don't really feel anything towards Meghan. You know, she was there and well, she's the main character, so you kinda need her but she just was boring and didn't really do anything that important. I definitely am Team Ash because well, he seems hot and mysterious and I want him to be in the book more, so I can learn more about him because he seems like the most interesting character. Maybe it's because we don't know that much about him. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forever Song (Blood of Eden, #3); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's Over :'( I think I would enjoy a spin-off which is based around Jackal's life after the end of this book. That would be amaaaaazing. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Looking for Alaska; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book is my favourite John Green book so far and I have read The Fault in our Stars, Paper Towns, The Abundance of Katherine's and Willy Grayson, Will Grayson but for my Looking for Alaska is the ultimate John Green book. It is about this teenage boy named Miles, who is kind of like Charlie from Perks of Being A Wallflower, who is sent to a boarding school. There he meets a group of friends and a girl named Alaska Young. Alaska is the complete opposite of Miles; she is fun, outgoing, loud, experienced and will defend women to her dying breath. Miles quickly becomes friends with the group and we get to know Colonel, Takumi and Lara. Their group is so much fun to read about and all their adventures are so funny and amusing. This book made me laugh so many times but it also had a few really good quotes in it like any good John Green book should have. If you've read the book then you know what I'm talking about when I say that I cried. Probably for the whole second half of the book like continuously crying and I was such an emotional wreck afterwards that I didn't know what to do. I just didn't see it coming, I mean I was so focused on the story that I didn't even think to remember that it is a John Green book so something devastating has to happen. So, I was completely unprepared and I was just walking through all these feel good moments and characters until *BAM* I bashed into a wall of emotional wreckage. You really see Miles grow throughout the book and the Miles at the start of the book wouldn't even know who the Miles at the end of the book is. This has got to be one of my all time favourite books because it is just so amazing. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved it, Loved all the references to the other series. I loved how Kierran and Ethan remind them of Ash and Puck. BUT... I hated Kenzie... She was just so frustrating and annoying, I mean let him be for God's sake!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Frustrating....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidden (Firelight, #3); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book... I loved 90% of it anyway. The only thing I really hated was the ending!!! SPOILERS AHEAD: I mean why couldn't it these happen as we'll; * Jabel dies - I mean she was a b*tch who deserved to die * Cassian stays - ummm duh the pride needs him * They find her mum - She figured out where she is but didn't do anything (makes sense) * Cassian meets a girl - I mean poor Cassian and then it doesn't resolve he is just all alone * They explain why Will can move the earth- what up with that? * Say if they are going to leave together or stay because Will is accepted - they keep talking about it but never leave (make up your mind) * if Corbin different? - Did Jabel betraying the pribe changed him or is he just the same?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reboot (Reboot, #1); Author: Amy Tintera; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book took me about 3 hours to read and I was done and I was surprisingly satisfied with the amount of things that occurred in this book but saying that some of the things seemed rushed as if Amy Tintera wanted the book to be short. This book is set in a world where if you die you have a chance of coming back but you come back less human and more robot. The longer you're dead the stronger you are and the more robot you are. I don't mean robot as in robotic arms and body parts, I say robot meaning your soul; your personality and all the things that make you unique. There are not allowed to be adult reboots so they are put down immediately but young reboots are kept and trained to become a soldier. As soon as I learnt the premise to this book, I had to have it. It is so different because usually in books when you come back to life, you are either a zombie or vampire. Some may argue that a reboot is just another take on a zombie and I can see where they are getting that from with the whole you lose your human side when you awake but then there are arguments against that. This book is incredibly fast-paced and action-paced. There is no time to take a breath and figure out what it happening, it's all: action, action, action. Saying that though, there is a tiny bit of room for where you left wondering what is going on but that lasts about six seconds before it was explained. I liked Wren, I didn't at the start because she was cold, cruel and distant and then she picked Callum to train him and I immediately started to like her. She was so awesome and I like the parts where she would like walk into a crowded area of reboots and everyone would stop talking because she walked past. Like yep, I'm awesome. You should fear me. I really felt for Callum at the start because he was so human and pathetic and he was so weak, so I was so relieved when Wren picked him even though we all saw it coming. As we got to know him more and more he started he grow on me. He was so cute and awkward and he was just so common teenage boy. I liked the relationship between Callum and Wren. The banter and arguments between them at the start was just so funny. It was cute and it felt like it was a very normal relationship and I felt like Wren was too mature for that but she needed it, so I ship it. I think that it was a bit too fast-paced and I think that they should've spent more time getting to know each other but obviously that would slow the pace of the whole book down and the author didn't want that, so I'll deal. Excellent debut for Amy Tintera Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Selection (The Selection, #1); Author: Kiera Cass; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I know that a lot of people have a lot of mixed feelings about this and I understand why they would feel like that but my feelings kinda leaned more towards the liking and it might have something to do with a certain prince or maybe not? This book is a mix of Hunger Games and The Bachelor. It is about a world where everyone in society is sorted into a different caste based on how much money they had. So there is this competition in this world where many girls enter to be able to compete for the Prince's heart and one day become the Queen. I liked the combined storyline of romance, drama and action even though the romance does take over the book and you do kinda want more of the two two but i guess Kiera Cass doesn't want that so oh well but I'm still gonna complain. I didn't really like the love-triangle because it was really obvious who she will end up with and I felt bad for the other guy. I didn't like or dislike America. Sometimes I thought she was fun, smart and brave and then other times she was just so annoying, whiny and just stupid at various times like I just wanted to slap her so hard. Um.... I love Maxon! I don't really know what else to say about him but you know... he is a fricken Prince so please love him! I think you could tell that the author was a bit of a newbie because the writing was simple and very straight-forward and it had no mystery to it all and i guessed what was going on before the author revealed it so when she did and it was supposed to be a surprise, I was just was i supposed to be shocked? Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Elite (The Selection, #2); Author: Kiera Cass; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I honestly can't tell you if i liked this more then the first because they both seem really similar and still follow the same storyline. The only thing with this book is that I felt that really nothing happened even though things did happen. This is all about how America is part of The Elite and now she must decided whether or not she really likes Maxon and wants to be Queen. Once again, America was bloody frustrating and hypocritical that she doesn't deserve more then a sentence. Of course, I am Team Maxon. Is there even a Team Aspen? I love Maxon so much, i just don't understand how anyone can even think of being on Team Aspen. Maxon is just amazing and cute and I hate when America is a bitch to him. I really hope that i am not the only one who thinks it is pretty bloody obvious where this story is going and who she is going to end up with. It's so obvious who America really likes and I don't understand why she doesn't do anything about it. Ugh. The whole rebellion part of the storyline is just not necessary and I find it really boring. It doesn't belong there, I think that I would like it more if it's a backseat storyline. Every other storyline in this entire series takes a backseat to the love-triangle. So you never know enough about anything else to actually care. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightshade (Nightshade, #1); Author: Andrea Cremer; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I quite enjoyed reading this book. It was thrilling and exciting at parts and suspenseful at other parts and then other parts were surprising and I had no clue what was going to happen. And the love triangle was so interesting. This book is about a female werewolf named Calla who is to be the head of her pack but first she must mate with her rival pack's leader Ren. Calla is ready to mate with Ren until she meets Shay, a very human, loveable and completely off-limits guy. I usually don't read werewolves, mainly because I read Shiver and that kind of ruined the whole werewolf genre for me but I thought I would give Nightshade a try because many people were raving about it. I thought that the story was really unique and that Andrea Cremer put a different spin to the whole forbidden love storyline. I think that the story was really fresh and imaginative. The way this book is written, it feels like the author wants us to want more and I think that all that will be revealed later on in the series and I want to know more about this world and all the secrets surrounding Shay. I liked Calla a lot. She was strong and independent and I liked how she protected her pack as if they were family. All those really sweet scenes where she shows just how much she loves her pack. I know a lot of people liked Shay and ship him. But I much rather have Ren. I don't know but Shay was just boring and he was just sweet and nothing else but Ren was strong, protective, funny, hot and just a lot more interesting. It was so hard reading this and loving Ren because you can just tell that this book and probably the entire series will end with her with Shay and that sucks. I hated the characters from the Nightshade's who jumped ship onto the Bane's. Like whenever they had an arguments pack against pack, I hated the Nightshade's that sided with the Bane's side of the argument because they were dating a Bane, like seriously? Stick up for Calla! This whole world is so twisted and Calla is so manipulated to believe what the Keeper's have told her and that is so infuriating the entire book. Seriously, just realise what they are doing. Those Keepers are so twisted and no-one ever challenges them and it is just so.... ugh. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I liked this book better then the first and I think it is because I know now that I am not completely messed up for shipping Juliette and Warner since Shatter Me. Many people were like "Warner is a murderer, Adam is nice" and I'm like "No, Warner is interesting" and people thought I was weird for liking the bad character and now all those people can shut it because I called Warner from the beginning. Okay Rant Over. This book follows Juliette as she now lives in Omega Point with all the other people like her. Juliette now must learn how to adjust to her new life and Adam's wariness of her. Juliette now learns some interesting information about Warner that changes how she views him. Juliette is still super bloody annoying but at least in this book she was a tad bit less annoying. Saying that though, she was more stubborn and confused. She was complaining because no-one at Omega Point would talk to her-well talk to them first. She kept changing her mind about every single decision she had to make even the tiniest possible ones. She is not my favourite heroine. I don't really want to talk about Adam because he is boring and clingy and I don't want to really waste time on him. I really like Warner, if you haven't figured that bit out yet. I don't know, in books I always go for the guy who is the most interesting and has the most mysteries surrounding him. I really think Warner has so much hidden depth that I want to discover but more so, I want Juliette to discover it. I don't really find the whole rebellion thing really that interesting. Don't really know why, maybe it's because we haven't really learnt that much about it because it seems that it should the must important thing in this book but it is pushed to second place to the romance. I still think Kenji is my favourite! Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds, #1); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So I read this book a little while ago, but I can still remember because it book is that memorable because it is so good and the characters have so much depth and the plot was just so original and just perfect. This series is definitely in my top five dystopian series of all time. This book is about how before the book was set their was an outbreak of the disease which killed nearly all the children but the ones who survived delivered special powers. There are five colours each representing a different level of power each child has. Green and Blue are considered not dangerous. While, Yellow, Orange and Red are considered dangerous. Ruby is an Orange and she is dangerous. This book is Dystopian but it also has elements of Apocalyptic books. I really like that Alexandra Bracken was able to successfully merge those two genre's together which creates a scary but realistic dystopia. Unlike Hunger Games or Divergent, (both good Dystopia novels) this book is easier to imagine happening as sudden as tomorrow, there are no newer technology or anything, this book could literally come true tomorrow. This book packs a real punch of emotions. This book was so cruel at times and I really pitied Ruby at times and mostly all the kids left behind and outcasted for just surviving the disease. All the characters are so easy to get attached to and you easily put yourself into those situations and compare what they do to what you would've done. I love the entire time they are together which is like the entire book and many parts are extremely stressful and exciting at the same time because this book isn't predictable so I don't know if that character is actually going to die or not. This book was full of adventures and so many fun parts that I can't name them all. I loved Ruby with a passion. She was so strong and fierce and was such a good character to be in POV of because I found it really interesting the way she worked certain situations out and how she assessed everything around her. For everything that she has gone through, she is incredibly strong and I doubt many people would after her life but she soldiers on. Liam. Perfect. I don't really know much else to say. He was just so different to most of the YA boys I usually read about; broody, snarky and secretive and then's Liam who all he wants is everyone to get along and is so sweet and has such a big heart and he compliments Ruby's personality completely and I absolutely ship them together. Forever. Unlike in other Dystopian books such as Shatter Me, the romance takes a back seat to the plot. Unlike in The Mortal Instruments, Liam and Ruby don't constantly talk about getting together and how it's going to work. They just do and it's perfect. If you haven't read this then leave. Okay, guys. That ending. I know. I just don't even know how to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1); Author: Susan Ee; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I actually like this book the more I think about it. It actually the first angel book I've read where it is an angel apocalypse. I have read many, many angel books so that is what caught my attention and then I read the plot and I was like "GIMME!!!" It was very interesting, intriguing and shocking. This book is about this girl, Penryn who has to recruit the help of an angel, Raffe whose race has started an apocalypse, in order to rescue her disabled sister from the angel's clutches. It basically follows the survival story and the eventual love between the two main characters. This book was very different from what I expected. I expected it to be a sweet story about how an angel defied his race to be with this human girl, and in the background would be the apocalypse. I couldn't be more wrong. This book is very confronting, action-packed and gruesome and the relationship isn't even cute it is actually very deadly and not cute-deadly actually deadly. I really liked Penryn, she was so badass, so funny, so sarcastic, so amazing, so powerful, so strong. *Sigh* I just love her so much. I admire her so much and the strength she has because the situations she is put into, is not for the weak-hearted. Penryn and Raffe's conversations are so hilarious and it such a lightener to this dark book. They sarcasm, retorts and just bickering is so amusing to read especially when they are arguing during a fight where they are about to die. This book is very confronting and shocking. It reminded a bit of the show, The 100, because it had cannibalistic scenes (which were so disgusting) and many disgusting parts which had me gagging and not wanting to read more of like mutant children, like what can be more creepy then mutant children? Just, ugh. Some of the creatures described, that if I met them would make me pee. I honestly think that I would die in the first 4 seconds. Pathetic, I know. This is definitely a real post-apocalyptic book. There are quite a few out there but many down-play what it would actually be like but this book is very realistic and vivd. Susan Ee has not softened the story at all. This book is very high up on the good apocalyptic book scale. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: World After (Penryn & the End of Days, #2); Author: Susan Ee; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: WOW!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have read some alien books (Lux series, I am Number Four series) but I haven't read a alien apocalypse book and I will now actively seek them out. This book is amazing and makes you question so many things in your life. This book is set in a world where only a small percentage of the earth's population is still alive. Cassie Sullivan is part of that percentage and so is her little brother but her brother was taken and it is up to Cassie to get him back even if it means trusting her enemy. This book was so good and I hoped it would be because if you write a book about apocalypse you need to make sure it's good because a book about an apocalypse easily be really bad but if it is written well and the plot is interesting, then people will love it and this is what happened with this book. This book is told from a few different pov's and the first change was really confusing because it doesn't tell you that it changed it just does, so I was really unprepared. You get used to it after a while but I wonder why he didn't write the characters name, he probably has a reason. I'm a little surprised to know that a lot of people disliked Cassie and I'm not afraid to say that she was my favourite character in this book. She was so smart, so strong and so resilient. I just thought that she was a great character. The only flaw I found about her, was that she had insta-love with Evan. I could never guess what was coming. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen *boom* plot twist. It was so exciting and thrilling to never know what was going to happen. The plot is perfectly fast-paced. The romance between Cassie and Evan is cute but it isn't the book. The book is the plot. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Just... Where has this book been all my life? I just cannot believe that I continued reading other books without reading this. This is was so amazing. It just had everything that I could ever want in a book and it was all written so well. This book is about a girl named Mara Dyer who everyone thinks is crazy because she had a near-death accident which killed three other people. But Mara has a secret, she isn't crazy, she thinks that she somehow caused the accident. Mara wants answers. Okay... Mara. Mara is seriously scary at at times, when you are inside her head. She is such an unreliable narrator because when she hallucinates, you think that it is real but then you find out that it isn't and it just makes your head hurt. It not only made you question her but then it made you question yourself and I was amazed at how many times I was second-guessing myself. Mara is a very unique character, I haven't read anyone like her. The real star of the book is of course, Noah Shaw. Jesus... Noah, what you do to me is just unbelievable. I want a Noah Shaw in my life. I need a Noah Shaw in my life. He has got to be in my top 10 book boyfriends ever and that is a very competitive list. He was just so perfect. Like think of your perfect boyfriend and guess what? You're picturing Noah Shaw. I liked all of the characters that we are supposed to like. I liked the whole family dynamic between the Dyer family, I loved her siblings; they were just so incredibly adorable all together. I liked Jamie (I think his name is Jamie), he wasn't really in it that much which I was okay with because he was a bit cliche and boring but i do hope we get to see him again. I didn't really understand the whole Mia, mean girl thing going on. It wasn't necessary and I thought that it just wasted time. Throughout the entirety of this book, you are tossing and turning between Crazy or Supernatural. Is Mara Dyer really crazy like everyone thinks she is and she is just hallucinating everything that is happening. Is she just going through a hard time and suffering from PTS. or is Mara Dyer really supernatural. Is she supernatural like she believes she is? Is she really responsible for killing them or is she just feeling guilty for surviving. OH MY GOD.... Too many questions, too many thoughts, too many unanswered questions. This book has a big cliffhanger and a pretty chilling cliffhanger at that. I don't want to say anymore but after I finished this book, I just sat there stunned. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I know there are many mixed opinions on this book. Some people love, some people think it was okay and others think it was crap. I fall into the middle category, I think the book really has potential and I think we just need to wait for the author to get confidence. This book is about a girl named Juliet who is put into a mental asylum because she accidentally killed someone trying to help them. The reason she nearly killed him is because whoever she touches dies. Now the Re-establishment, want to use her as a weapon to their enemies. Let me just start by saying that the cover is hideous and has absolutely nothing to do with the book. I haven't read many books that have the main character being so broken before. Being inside Juliette's head especially when she was in the asylum because everything she went through just hurt so much. I felt her pain so strong and all her metaphors was so beautiful. I had a love-hate relationship with nearly all the characters in this book.. Juliette, I found her to be extremely annoying and at times childish. I just wanted to slap her sometimes. Then at times I admired her strong will and her amazing way to get through things. Same thing with Adam. Is it weird that I really didn't like him. I feel like he was written to be a character to be likeable but I found him boring and one-dimensional. And... then he was cute at times. Same thing with Warner. I loved him. I don't know why but I clung to the hope that Juliette might like him the entire book. But oh well. I really did like him but then I felt really guilty for liking him because he shouldn't be a likeable character. What can i say? I like broken boys. I liked Kenji he bought a lighter side to a very heavy book and I'm grateful he was there when I needed him to lighten this emotional load this book had on me. I have never read anything like Tahereh Mafi's writing style before. It is so beautiful and intriguing and bizarre. The beginning is pretty slow going and the ending is pretty rushed but it is a good book and I have finished the trilogy and will be posting reviews later. I hope we learn more about this world they live in. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend (Legend, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ahhh, I good dystopian, there are so many bad ones. Legend is pretty great; great storyline, great characters, great writing, great twists. Just great everything! This book is set in a world where the western half of the United States is now The Republic. From one of the Republic's wealthy military families, June is a prodigy to the Republic and is treated as the best thing ever. June has never needed anything until her brother is murdered and her only lead is Day. Day is the Republic's most wanted criminal but is he really as evil as the Republic has told June. This book is told from two POV's: Day's and June's. I really liked that we also got Day's POV because if I just got June's then I would've hated Day and I don't want to hate Day because Day is amazing. There wasn't much world-building and I didn't understand much about the Republic but I think that Prodigy should clear all that up. It wasn't that important because the story was just so intriguing and it felt like a movie. The plot was just so easy to read and the writing style was really cool because a scene happened so fast even though it lasted a few pages it didn't feel like it. I really liked the mystery and all the little things that we found out along the way. It was really enthralling and I just wanted more. I liked Day and June together because they complimented each other and when they fought together it was so awesome. I nearly felt pity for the people who tried to take them on but i didn't because they were evil SOB's. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prodigy (Legend, #2); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book really just opens up this series to so many possibilities and so many endings. This book really further explore's the world they live in and we get a lot of questions that want answered, answered. This series just is so amazing. This book basically follows June and Day as they team up with a rebel group named the Patriots to kill the new Electro-Primo but June has seconds thoughts about it due to her friendship with him. I don't feel like I need to talk about June and Day because if you have read the first book then you know just had amazing they are and just how spectacularly amazing they are together. I just think that they are just so... cannot express in words. I liked Anden and I just thought that he was completely misunderstood by the characters and I really felt for him. I was so angry though when he did that thing then i wanted to punch him in the face and I really felt for Day. Tess... Please. Come on. Just shut the hell up. No-one cares how you feel. You just are there and you are so not needed. I think that we should just assume that all of Marie Lu's books are going to have an amazing-ass storyline.This was just amazingly action-packed and I just loved it. I drowned in it and I loved it. Her writing style through the action scenes is so superb because she writes descriptively of what's happening but also doesn't slow it down. I don't know how she does it *claps*. Is saying there a cliffhanger a spoiler? I don't think so anyway. Just why, why must you make me feel so many things.. then make me wait. You rip out my heart and then are like "Sorry, it's can't go back in for over a year. But even then I can't guarantee it will be alright". Jesus... I just want... nice things to happen in Champion. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.qordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow, When the War Began (Tomorrow, #1); Author: John Marsden; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I had to read this for school but I actually had read it a few months before that because well I watched the movie and wanted to read the book which isn't that unusual for me. So this book was so easy to relate to, it was very scary just how probable this book really is. I really like that about this book therefore I really like this book. This book is about a group of friends who decide to go camping in the wilderness but when they return they discover that their small country town has been overtaken by an army who wishes to overtake Australia by firstly taking over small towns. I think that the way this book is written is very well done because I could picture everything that was happening with clarity. he writing was very matter-of-factly which i didn't mind by I wouldn't like to read a lot more books like that because it would become very boring. I thought that the story was quite interesting and I liked that I could picture this happening to my town in Australia. I thought that Ellie was a good lead character, I liked reading about her and I thought that she was a strong character. I also liked that she wasn't really the leader in the group, she was able to acknowledge that someone else would be better at it. Which means that I wasn't reading from the leader's point of view which I liked because it was different and Ellie also noticed things about the other people in the group that the leader wouldn't and I liked that. We don't really connect with any of the characters due to the strong storyline. I mean, they are all likable characters besides Robin who is annoying and Kevin who was such an idiot. I just love the dynamic between the group in the beginning because it was just so amazingly normal. I just wish that I had friends as good as this group of friends. I love how some of the characters grow and how the group changes as the book progresses. I just loved seeing that. I liked seeing how they each changed differently when forced to grow up suddenly. There wasn't much romance due to the really strong storyline. I could see that the author planted seeds so that hopefully in the next book we get to see some romance and even though we haven't had much romance, I still have established my ships. I tried to read the second one but didn't get far. But I will not give up. I will eventually read it. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Man that was spectacular.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretties (Uglies, #2); Author: Scott Westerfeld; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** Spoilers A special really? Tally has been everything now, God I wish that he didn't get tracked so they could live happily ever after. BUT NO!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Obsidian (Lux, #1); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I know Jennifer L. Armentrout has her critics and I was one of them for her Half-Blood series because I hated that book but she also has such loyal fans and it's because of them that I gave this book a shot and I powered through this. This book has such a simple storyline: Katy moves into a new town and her next-door neighbour is an infuriatingly sexy alien. This book is one of the books that I've had the most fun reading. Even though this book is about aliens there isn't really that much about aliens, we just learn the basics and all the awesome things that come along with it. This book is just laughs after laughs after laughs. It was so enjoyable to read this because most pages were so funny and consisted of Katy and Daemon fighting. Usually in alien books, the first half of the book consists of explaining the alien race. Nope not this book, it solely focuses on the characters and the romance. And I am not complaining. I read this book in less then a day because it is just so addicting and it might have something to do with Daemon. Maybe. I just want more Daemon. Please. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I liked this book because I've never really read any book with androids and like cyborgs and stuff so this was an entirely new read for me and I really enjoyed it. I liked how Marissa Meyer took the tired story of Cinderella and made it fresh and exciting and ultimately thrilling. This book follows Cinder, a cyborg living in New Beijing. Cyborg's are second-rate citizens, so when Cinder's stepmother sends Cinder to be a guinea pig to help find a cure for a deadly illness killing millions, Cinder has to go. When Cinder meets Prince Kai her whole world is altered but how can a Prince ever love a cyborg? I liked Cinder and I felt so sorry for her nearly the entirety of the book. Everything that happened to her was so sad and I just couldn't believe how strong Cinder was because I don't think I could live in a world where everyone blames me, ridicules me and just hates me because I'm a cyborg. But Cinder deals with it and I really like that about her. I liked Prince Kai, I thought that he was cute and charming and funny and every time Cinder blushed, I did too. I just don't know how you can't like him, he's a Prince dammit. The relationship between the two of them was not the sole focus of this book and that is excellent because this seems to be such an interesting world that I would hate for the author to be blinded by the romance and forget about the story. Marissa Meyer succeeds, the romance was realistic and is slowly developed like a normal relationship and even though we didn't get many kissing scenes which I would've liked, I'm still happy with how it progressed. The storyline was very complex and the whole war between the Lunar's was very surprising and weird. Just the whole people living on the freaking moon was surprising and weird. The way all the little details we discover at the start all come together in the end and we learn so much more about those details. I believe that the author was really talented at that because it planted seeds in our minds and then later let us discover it by ourselves before telling us about it. I have read Scarlet and will be getting to Cress. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half-Blood (Covenant, #1); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: im not dissing it but I have only read up to like Chapter 3 and already have found some simularities between this and Vampire Academy: - Pures (Moroi) only fool around with Mortals so they can create more Halfs (Damphir) - Either halfs (Damphirs) fight or they serve Pures (Moroi) - Pures (Moroi) have a higher social raking than the Halfs (Damphirs) - Runs away from her school which is teaching her how to figut against Daimons (Strogoi) - The Pures have power over the elements - You can turn into Daimons - Super hot guy shows up - Super hoy guy forces her to come back - Was really good at class but is now behind - Was a trouble maker - Relationship between her and him is forbidden - Nearly gets kicked out - Headmaster hates her - Super hot guy has to train her or she goes; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Very slow to start... Mainly because i was so confused but after the first 50 pages or so; i flew through it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tiger's Curse (The Tiger Saga, #1); Author: Colleen Houck; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is going to quite a confusing review because my feelings about this book are quite confusing. I think that there was a great storyline and it could've been a excellent - worthy of 5 stars- if it had better characters and better dialogue. I just really wish it would've been better. This story is about our main character, Kelsey who is offered the trip of a lifetime to fly to India, all expenses paid, to take care of a tiger, Ren who she has befriended. She later discover's that this tiger is actually an ancient Prince who has been cursed to be a tiger for forever and now Kelsey must help to break the curse. I desperately wanted to like this book because I already bought the second book in the series but I am going to have to throw out the second book because if I'm being honest, I didn't like this book. And I will not be continuing this series. I actually really liked the storyline and I thought that it was incredibly original and exciting. I enjoyed learning all about the Indian mythology and learning about all the new and exciting things. Honestly, i thought that Kelsey was a really cool character until around page 100 when she started talking like a twelvie. I really hated her after that because everything she did and the way she acted was so immature and naive. She acted like my twelve year old sister. She was just so annoying and useless. Every time they were in danger, Ren was so awesome at fighting and all she did was get in trouble and run. I don't know if I liked Ren or not because he seemed really strong, loyal and courageous but then at times he seemed really possessive, boring and douche-baggy. I thought that he was quite useful and important but he seemed too perfect and I wanted his character to be developed a lot more then it did. My favourite character in the book was probably Kishan. I pronounced it Keesharn but I think it is pronounced Kyshin. I don't know why I liked him because he was such an ass most of the time but he at least made the story interesting because all the other characters were so one-dimensional and boring and he just brought a splash of excitement into the story. I didn't like their relationship at all. I thought that it felt forced and they moved so abnormally fast. I didn't think they compliment each other. So saying that, you would think I would be happy when Kelsey decided to break things off but I wasn't because she did what a twelve year old would do and just ignore him and hope he gets it. Like one page she was "I love him so much" next page she flipped the bitch switch to "I must ignore him". I felt so bad for him until he started to act like a twelve year old and decided he was going to make her forcefully like him, umm no.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave, #2); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book is amazing and so wonderfully written and even though it is short and happens over a short period of time it still is an incredible read. I love all the characters, still unsure of what side of the love triangle I am on yet. This book is not as good as the 5th Wave but is a close second.This entire book makes you think about things that didn't even cross your mind that could be possible. This book is a sequel to The 5th Wave. I can't really say much else besides that it isn't as good as the 5th wave because it has more to do with, "who are these aliens?" and less to do with the action. We start off with the prologue being a toddler having a bomb inside him and that setting off to kill a group of survivors. This set the theme for the whole book. This 5 page prologue set up the book. This was so incredibly thought-provoking and took the aliens tactics to a whole new level. This level being deceit and illusion and using their instinctual need to preserve the future against them. -Book One- I was so confused as it started off because I honestly thought that we were in Cassie's POV but then it said, Cassie Sullivan, so I thought it was Ben's POV for a bit until it started saying Zombie and describing what Zombie was doing and it took me a while to realise that it was from Ringer's POV, mainly because she wasn't that big of a character in the last book. We learn more about Ringer as the time goes on and how her relationships with the crew are and how she does what she has to do and the way she thinks about things. Ringer is so different to Cassie and the POV difference took time to get used to because Ringer is always questioning everything and all her metaphors took me a while to understand and when I did, I wish I didn't. Ringer reminds me of Vida from The Darkest Minds trilogy. We are then introduced the character Grace from Evan's POV and I was immediately wondering if we should trust her or not. Then she started kissing Evan and then I was all for this bitch being killed. The whole stalking bit was a bit creepy and very tense. We get a look at Poundcake's before-Camp-Haven life and that little chapter broke my heart. Are we supposed to assume that his little brother is the one in the prologue because that is what I assumed and is that correct? I just loved when Evan and Cassie's banter in such serious situations and it made me laugh when I really should be worried and scared. This one line just defined Cassie: "F*ck you and the horse you rode in on you f*cking alien, motherf*cker" (Cassie to Grace). The last few lines of book one was absolutely heartbreaking. -Book Two- The second part of this book is so thought provoking that if you don't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opposition (Lux, #5); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This rating is just for Opposition not Shadows; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Evil (Sweet, #1); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked this book a lot. It put a new spin on the whole nephillem/angel story which I have read a few books about. This was such a fun read and enthralling read that I finished it in one day. This book is set in this world where angels exist and as usual humans have no clue. In this world there are these demons who are like Head Demons who have been sent into this world to corrupt humans, each one of these dukes have a deadly sin and their children's jobs is to help humans give in to their given sin. The main character Anna's given sin is substance abuse. -Don't worry the book explains this so much better then me. This world is so interesting to learn about and learning about is so fun but at points the amount of information you received was so much that it was hard to get all the information correctly into your head. At first, it was hard to keep track of the Dukes and which sin they were, so i had to keep flicking back to the definitions in the back every time a name of a Duke appeared that I didn't recognise. Thank God, for those definitions. I didn't like Anna that much because I found that she was exactly like me and I don't like to read about a character who has the same personality as me so I didn't enjoy her but I felt she was a good character and she was necessary to the story to be as it was. If anyone if looking for a swoon-worthy YA boy then Kaidan Rowe is the one. Kaidan was just so damn hot like the whole fricken book. I think that if he wasn't the son of Lust then I wouldn't love him as much because he just makes me crazy. I don't understand how Anna can resist him for the time that she does. He reminded me so much of Patch. The relationship between Kaidan and Anna was very hot. All their scenes just left me wanting more but I really admired Kaidan more not taking it further and I couldn't imagine how hard that would've been more him. All their bantering was just more sexy then funny because you could just tell that they're second meanings to some of the things. The pace of this book is fast and we get through quite a lot of things. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordress...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dare You To (Pushing the Limits, #2); Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I actually read this book before I read Pushing the Limits because I thought that Dare you To was a stand alone and you can actually read it as that, if you like. I really don't know which book I like more out of this series because they are all so good. This book is about the relationship between Beth and Ryan. You might remember Beth as the friend of Noah and lives with him and Isaiah. Beth is the same girl we knew before except now she has been forced to move away from her friends and live with her Dad. Ryan is the school's best baseball player and is dared to ask out Beth, who wants nothing to do with a jock. Still, I love Beth. I think that she is a great character and she is so misunderstood. I don't like the way she deals with things and people but eventually she grows out of that and I loved that. I love all of her character development and the subtle changes you see in her actions. I like Ryan. I think that he was your perfect average nice boyfriend but he definitely isn't up there with Noah and Isaiah because well, I love me a bad boy. Don't get me wrong I really liked Ryan and I think that he was the perfect person for Beth but just not for my liking. He was just so cute at times that I wanted to squeal.. Felt really bad for Isaiah like the entire book, I felt like I was cheating on him for liking Ryan. I think that Katie McGarry really captures the essence of teenage love and angst and how everything seems to be put into place. I really think that she is a talented writer so it isn't really a surprise that I like all of her books. This book is really about the two main characters and the relationship between them and all the people surrounding them. It's about them trying to deal with that they are from opposite worlds but also learning that they really aren't that different. And I think that is what I really like about this series. That Katie McGarry puts these two teenagers into a relationship which no-one not even them would ever picture themselves in. And thats's what makes it interesting. Just quickly: I don't actually own this cover. I own the cover for the Australian version, the Sepia type one because I think that is more beautiful then these covers. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If I Stay (If I Stay, #1); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A quick, beautiful and emotional story about love, loss and music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: amazing writing and funny... Didnt expect to love it as much as i did due to i didnt know how much i would like a POV of a 12 yr old but it was enjoyable and Oh My God that CLIFFHANGER!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Life Next Door; Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book was really cute and the characters were so loveable. The story was addictive so this book was really easy to get through and I really enjoyed reading this book. This book is about a girl who lives with her mum and her sister who are both hardly ever there. This girl, Samantha starts to fall in love with her next door neighbour, Jase who her family despises because he is one of like 10 children. This story is mainly about family and love. Everything about this book was just so loveable. All the characters were beside Samantha's family because I didn't like them at all, I thought they were judgmental and conceding. I liked the Garret's though because they represented what family is supposed to be about. All the members of the family each had a different personality which was pretty funny to read about when they all got together. I liked Jase and I thought that he was a perfect boyfriend for Samantha. I thought that he did everything so sweetly and he never did anything selfish. He was just a cutiepie, I loved him. By half way through this book, I was so angry at so many characters and I just wanted to strangle them. Just do the right thing already! I heard that this is a stand alone but I hope not because there are so many aspects that need to be resolved or fully explained, so please Huntley Fitzpatrick give us a sequel. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits, #1); Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I love this book and I love this series so much. This has to be one of my favourite contemporary series of all time. It is just so good and so intriguing and so easy to get into the story quickly. I just love this book and this series so much that I could cry. This book is all about loss and grief and learning how to deal with it. This book follows Noah who has just come out of foster care and is trying to get custody of his two little brothers with the help of the student councillor. This book also follows Echo who used to be popular until one night changed everything and she became a social-outcast, the only thing is that she can't remember what happened the night that everything changed. Thank god, I'm really mature for my age because this book has some very intense and confronting scenes and if I wasn't really mature I never would've been able to finish this because it just would've been too intense and confronting for me. The love between Echo and Noah is so consuming that you feel like you are in that relationship and trust me, that is a very good thing. I just love every time they are together and hate when they aren't. I like Echo as a character because unlike usual contemporary YA female leads, Each was not annoying and whinny and she didn't mope about her life and Noah. No, she was enjoyable to read about. Noah. Man, Noah. He is just so damn. Noah is so amazing and I just love the dynamic between him and his brothers. Just when you thought he couldn't get any hotter; you see him with his brothers and *BAM* he gets hotter. I actually cried during the book and I did during the scene when Noah is with his brother's near the end of the book because I just felt for him and just every single character in this entire book. I cannot express how much I love this book. It is just so realistic and heartbreaking and beautiful and sweet and cute and I just wish I could read this book again for the first time because it is just so amazing. I actually read the second book in the series first which if totally fine because it doesn't continue the same story but the characters do occasionally get mentioned as they are characters from the other books in the series. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book is just perfection. Not surprisingly, Stephanie Perkins has written yet another perfect book. This book was so full of ups and downs and amazingly cute scenes to utterly devastating scenes. This book as usual made me crave a Stephanie Perkins boyfriend. This book is about a girl named Isla who has been madly in love with Josh who she believes doesn't know she exists. After a chance meeting in Manhattan, their relationship grows and flourishes but they both have their problems. Can they get over them? If you haven't realised already but I love this book. I love the characters, the plot, the way of writing, the relationships and all the love scenes. I was really happy that unlike the other two books, Isla and Josh became a couple pretty early on in the book. So we got to see a lot more kissing scenes and really cute scenes throughout the book. More coupley things happen all the way through the book. I think that Isla as very relatable because all her imperfections and insecurities is the way any teenage girl would feel. The way she views the situation and how she handles things is so common that Isla just felt like another teenage girl. Isla is just so smart and motivated. I hate how she underestimates herself and how she doesn't think she is worthy of love because that is just bs. I think I liked Isla the most out of the three girls because she was just so relatable and I could easily put myself in the situations. I don't know if I like St. Clair better then Josh or not. I don't want to pick, so don't make me. I love Josh for his own separate reasons, he has all the characteristics of a tortured artist but he also sweet, kind and honest and I just wanted him so bad. Whenever Isla missed Josh, I was like "I know how you feel, Isla." I love how he was always so worried about Isla and how Isla would react, which just made me a ball of happiness. I really liked all the side characters because they were all so different to each other. I liked how it was set over two cities, because I do love Paris, more like adore, but after a while you get to know all the paris attractions so I liked reading about their time in Manhattan. I loved seeing all the characters from Anna and The French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door. And when they went to the Point Zero of Paris, OH MY GOD!!!!! PERFECT!! Everybody who has read this book, knows what I am talking about. The ending was perfect. It was a great way to end a series. So perfect. This is my favourite of the three. Don't hate me St. Clair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This was such an enjoyable read. I actually had such a fun time reading this book because the story was just fun. I really wanted to savour each word but I just couldn't, I flew through this book. I just loved everything about it, I cannot put it into words. This book revolves around Cath in her first year in College and she is having a hard time getting used to all the different things in life. Cath finds comfort in fictional characters, particularly in the novel Simon Snow which Cath writes fan-fiction about. I really love Rainbow Rowell. She is quite diverse, usually author's who write really sad and realistic contemporary's can't write cutesy contemporary but not Rainbow Rowell, She can do it all. Watching Cath come out of her shell is so inspiring because in one part of our life or another everyone has felt like Cath. I liked Cath and liked grow into herself and she goes through major character development and I really liked seeing that unfold. I think it's pretty obvious that I loved Levi. I don't understand how anyone can hate Levi. I mean he is like a cute little puppy who just licks you and loves you no matter what. Levi is so funny and cute and understanding when the other characters aren't towards Cath. I understand that Simon Snow was referencing Harry Potter and that was pretty amazing when I realised this but I am not from the Harry Potter generation, I was too young to read them, I mean the first book was published before I was even born so I actually didn't know what it was like to grow up with Harry so I think that it would've been more enjoyable to read about Cath's obsession with Simon Snow if I knew how she felt. I really loved this book and I will recommend it a lot. It was just such fun. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky, #1); Author: Veronica Rossi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: *4.5 Stars* Even though this book is incredibly unique and new it has elements from multiple different books even though if you asked me, I wouldn't be able to pinpoint the exact things, it was just a feeling. I enjoyed reading this book, it felt exciting to be reading it and I like to feel excited while reading books. This book is a bit hard to describe in a few sentences like all dystopian novels but I'll try. This book is about a girl who gets thrown out of her city and dropped into the desert because she knew too much. She now must learn to survive on her own in the wilderness or she'll die. However she is no longer alone, a stranger Perry has agreed to help her but for his own reasons. For the first fifty or so pages, I was bombarded with strange words that I was so completely confused that I almost stopped reading. But eventually you learn about the world and Rossi does an incredible job at world-building. And this world is very interesting and is similar to nothing I've read about. I liked Aria as a character, she started out as your average city girl who is too guarded to even think of being able to survive in the Outside who we then see slowly transform to someone who is independent, strong, smart women who is quite capable of being able to survive on her own. I liked to see that character development. I liked Perry as well. He seemed to be your average savage but then every now and then he surprises you by being gentle or kind or sweet and I longed for those rare moments. I understood why he did some things but some things I wish he had been more forthcoming about because I felt bad for Aria. I liked the mystery surrounding him because even though half the book is told from his perspective we still don't find much about him. I liked their relationship. I liked how they didn't fully depend on each other but they still needed to some of the time. Honestly, this might sound weird but their relationship reminded me of Octavia and Lincoln from The 100. Roar was probably my favourite character mainly because he brought a light feeling to the trio who for the most part were bickering, arguing and insulting each other. He was funny in such inappropriate times. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1); Author: James Dashner; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I feel like I need to justify why I haven't read this until now because I know I am behind. But my friend, told me that this book was bad and to not bother. But I did anyway and let's just say that I will not be trusting this girl again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A fresh and unique read which was suprisingly good compared to her other series. I honestly can say I have never read a book with an even close storyline, this is quite a unique and captivating book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starcrossed (Starcrossed, #1); Author: Josephine Angelini; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** This book was amazing... I'm still trying to figure out this mother, and why she had to tell them they were cousins? it's like the whole Clary and Jace sibling thing how they love each other but can't be together because they're related and then they find out they aren't. Lucas was frustrating, I just wanted him to tell her these things before like how they can't actually be together or who she looks like But is was a great book, going to read the next one. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rise of Nine (Lorien Legacies, #3); Author: Pittacus Lore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am speechless... That was amazing... Started off a bit shaky and some bits were a bit boring which is why the four stars. Love this whole series so far. Going to start Fall of Five very soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor & Park; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book is so heartbreaking beautiful. I had such a hard time reading this. It is hard to read through tears. This book just brings a new definition to realistic. I honestly cannot put into words how much I adore this book. This book is a bit hard to explain without it sounding boring but it is about these two teenagers who are basically misfits and have a hard time fitting in. When they meet it is awkward and they eventually learn more about each other and learn to love each other. I loved this book without a doubt. I will remember this book for a very long time, it just made such an impact on me. This story was so heartbreaking. It made me go crazy for more and I just want more books to be like this; to make me want to drink every single sentence and savour every single sentence because I know it is going to last. I thought that the way their relationship develops is perfect and all the cute little things that happen are just so adorable. And even though they're little, they're so important to the development of the story and the development of the relationship. The ending I feel was just the last tug of my heart being pulled out of my chest and then it was stomped on. I feel like I know why the author did it and it suit the story but it didn't make it any easier on my feelings. I really don't know what else I can say about this book besides go buy it. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North of Beautiful; Author: Justina Chen; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I like it but i thought the relationship moved a bit too slow for a stand-alone; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fall of Five (Lorien Legacies, #4); Author: Pittacus Lore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I feel really stupid for believing five when he told Marina that he was just feeling alone and out-of-place. Well maybe you felt alone was because you were working for the freaking enemy. At the start I was very suspicious of the fact that he has never fought a Mog, or even seen one, when he seemed really eager to go after his chest, he was really quick to side with Nine that Malcolm is a traitor, his late-night fly around the city or the fact that he was so laid-back and not cautious of anything. I overlooked all of that because I felt for the guy. Which now as I think about it, makes me pretty gullible. When I heard that Pittacus Lore was dead, I was like "Well, that's just great". I mean weren't they waiting for him to come and help them with like everything. But no, never mind he died like 10 years ago. Ella being a weird Mog heir was a little creepy. Okay, very creepy. Ella is one powerful girl, I really hope she fights back next book. I also hope she gets a POV. When Sam went to talk to Six I was like "YEAH GO SAM" I mean, who can't resist Sam. But of course Six can. When she said all that crap about how she will get him killed and she doesn't want what John and Sarah have. I was like "Seriously, Six are you fu*king kidding me" I felt so bad for him. When eight died, I seriously was in tears. At first, I was like 'Marina hurry go heal him and then she said her ankle started burning-then the tears started. Then when Marina started freezing Five, I honestly wanted her to kill him - I know how that makes her no better than him but seriously, enough with all that crap. He KILLED eight!!! The goofiest character that you just help to love, the one that brings out the best in Marina and the one who risked his life to save Nine. I honestly believed (like Sam) that Malcolm was a traitor and hated him for a second. I started piecing everything together and in ten seconds had a case against him. And then we switched POV's to Marina and find out that that Five actually was the traitor and I was like "Ha, you got me there Pittacus" Why was there no Six POV?? I needed my bad-ass alien scenes. John's POV: Too many Sarah mussy moments Marina's POV: Too weak and annoying Sam's POV: Wasn't in enough fighting scenes How I feel now: Four: Still the same level-headed, loyal, smart alien as always. Five: Can go die in a hole Six: Even though I was angry at you for regretting Sam. You're still my favourite character. Seven: I'm on the fence on this character. At the end I was beginning to like her, but I think Eight's death will make her cold. Eight: *Wipes Tear* Nine: Still, love you Ten: Lost for words... Sam:; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halo (Halo, #1); Author: Alexandra Adornetto; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is about a teenage angel, Beth who is sent to earth with two of her siblings to help the earth but Beth ends up falling in love with a human. This book was so boring. Honestly, I was so thankful that Jake got introduced because he was at least somewhat interesting and not completely one dimensional, it's too bad he came so late into the book because he might've been able to get the book a higher score if he was introduced earlier. I hated 95% of the characters. Beth was such a selfish character, she was sent from heaven to help this small town because it is struggling and what does she do? Completely ignores her duties and spends her time swooning over a guy. Xavier was so fake. His whole personality was fake and everything he said sounded obnoxious. When she told him she's an angel, he reacted so well that it was unbelievable. Like "you're angel, cool." Their romance just ruined the book. The was too mushy and cheesy. Everyone who knows me knows I love me a good mushy romance novel but was just too much. The relationship was incredibly rushed, they were talking about forever in their first week of dating. That's insane. When they were together they completely ignored every single other person, if I was either of their friends I would be really pissed at them. You can't tell yet: I didn't enjoy this book! Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: What I thought of the new characters: Jason: 6/10 Piper: 4/10 Leo: 8/10 My thoughts throughout the book: - Ok this Jason guy is weird - Woah a storm spirit - Yes! Go Annabeth. Wait where is Percy? - Helen of Troy's knife. Awesome! - Leo the fire guy - Piper is not cool enough to be in Athena's cabin. - Okay, so we have Jason, Percy, Annabeth, Piper, Leo & two other randoms. - Can we just have this book from Leo's POV - Jason just find out your story already - Medea. Oh she's that crazy witch. ( Watched Atlantis) - What do these wolves have to do with anything. - Aphrodite Bi*ch=Drew - No not Festus!!! Why?! - That charmspeak is pretty cool - Piper is so useless - Thalia is as badassbas ever - Hera is such a crazy bi*ch - Jason just forget about Piper and get together with Reyna. Please! - Oh my God! NO! I can't even. I have no control over my emotions right now... I don't know what I'm feeling. Tthere is just too many emotions right now. NOOOO - Oh great. Percabeth are going to have to build their relationship again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1); Author: Kerstin Gier; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book, so much. It was so interesting and different and intriguing. I couldn't stop reading, it was addicting to read. This is quite a complex book but basically it follows this girl, Gwyneth who finds out that she has a gene which allows her to time travel. Not only that, but her partner in crime is a god of hotness. I devoured every line of this book. I was so compelled to read this. The writing was excellent. The scenes so vividly described, that I could imagine everything that was going on. I liked Gwyneth as a narrator because it was so easy to put yourself in her position because she was exactly like one of us until a few days ago. Sometimes I thought she was a bit slow to pick things up but then you could admire her strength, will and overall attitude about all of this being thrust on her. I don't know if I liked Gideon or not. (I think that it may be mostly because every time I hear the name, I think of the idiot in TID.) I think that he was just shady and not forthcoming with the information he should have been, because she couldn't be trusted. If you can't trust your partner who can you trust? But then on the flip side, it was hard to not like him because he was just so amazing and hot and protective that he was too irresistible to ignore. I liked the way their relationship progressed along. How he slowly changed his opinion of her and became to actually see that she was not an average person. I didn't like how one second he was like "Charlotte" then "Gwyneth". I felt really sorry for Charlotte for about half the book. I mean what she went through is so humiliating and devastating that it was hard to not feel sorry for her but then she had to go and show her true A+ bitch colours, then I hated her. She was so snobby and rude to Gwen. Don't be made at Gwen, be mad at everything else but not Gwen. I also hated Charlotte just as much as I hated her mum, that women needs to go. There are so many secrets that I wish we could have learnt more about but I guess that means I need to go and buy Sapphire Blue. When I can afford to buy it, I will. There are so many unanswered questions: What is the secret? Why did Paul and Lucy steal the machine? What does the Count have planned? What is that Vampire guy's role? How does her talent going to help? Why did Lucy and Paul need to be at her birth? How does James play into this? Who is telling people they are going back in time? So many mysteries. I wish we just got one extra page. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everneath (Everneath, #1); Author: Brodi Ashton; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Alright. Don't really think I'll continue the series though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy, #1); Author: Anna Banks; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I have only ever read one other book about mermaids and I hated that book so I went into this hoping that the last book was the book and not the genre. Of Poseidon restored my faith in the mermaid genre even though I don't think I'm going to go on a book spree and buy ten mermaid books because I don't think I can handle too many but at least I won't scare away from the genre entirely. This book is about a girl named Emma who is vacationing with her friend when she meets the gorgeous Galen. He then later shows up at her school and is discovered that he is mermaid and a Prince and she is also a mermaid but Galen needs to be sure that Emma has the gift Of Poseidon which can reunite the Poseidon and the Triton Kingdoms before he does anything drastic. Galen was so adorable when he tried to be modern but it just came off as dorky because he was so old-fashioned. I loved all his little chivalrous things he would do for her and all the sweet things he says. Galen is a guy who every girl wishes is her boyfriend but his loyalty to Emma is commendable. While Galen's and Emma's relationship is all romance, we have the second relationship in the book which is between Galen's sister, Rayna and Galen's best friend, Toraf. Their relationship was so fun to read about and the way they fought but still made up in the end and they just can't resist being attracted to each other. Even though she pretends she doesn't like him and he will do anything for her. They reminded me of Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl. The writing is beautiful and the book is just so beautiful. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Distance Between Us; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This was such a sweet and cute story about a romance between a typical teenage girl named Caymen who lives above a doll shop which her and her single mum run and Zander who is rich teenage boy who is controlled by his family and their expectations. Caymen is such a relatable character because all the things she feels and says, is exactly how a typical teenage girl would view the situation. I love her humour and sarcasm and how people don't actually get that she is joking about things. Zander would be such a great boyfriend to have. He is so sweet and cheesy but no so cheesy that it is cringe-worthy but just enough. There was never a moment in this book which I was bored or not enjoying this story; I finished this book in less then a day. It is very short due to this, you don't get to see some of the characters grow enough but you do see some growth in the main characters. This book just has such a believable romance that it makes up for the lack of depth and storyline. The book solely focuses on the romance between the two main characters and has a tad bit of family issues but not much. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nevermore (Nevermore, #1); Author: Kelly Creagh; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book look me an abnormally long time to finish. I dont know if I will read the next book... I will check the rating; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Spectacular Now; Author: Tim Tharp; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: This book is just so full of feelings and it really makes you feel so many powerful emotions. This is one of those books that leave the ending open-ended so if you don't like that then don't read this book because it will kill you. This book is about a party boy named Sutter Keely who ends up having a chance encounter with social disaster Aimee. Sutter takes it upon himself to help her into the social aspect of high school but on the way starts to fall for her. The book played with my emotions so much and then the ending just made me feel so hollow inside because no matter how optimist you are, there is that nagging sense of realism that you know that it would just how it would end in real life. And I don't think I can handle that, so in my mind; it ended the optimist way. Sutter was very well written about and I immediately knew what he was like after one page. I just loved discovering all the different layers and sides of Sutter that he has to offer. Sutter has such a sad home life that you just can't but feel sorry for him. Aimee was an easy character to like but I found her naivety a bit unbelievable but I guess it is possible, unlikely, but still possible. I really connected to Aimee and I felt like I was the most like her then any other character and I think that allowed me to overlook a lot of the stupid things she did and said. This book is just such a realist book and it's that which makes it such a worthwhile read. And the final gut-wrenching punch of realism is the last chapter. The whole novel is so packed full of emotions. I honestly don't think he will ever write a sequel to this unlike other authors who had very emotional endings but still wrote a sequel; Gayle Forman (If I Stay) and Rainbow Rowell has hinted at a Eleanor and Park sequel. This whole no sequel part reminds me of the author from The Fault In Our Stars because as the author explains, it doesn't need a sequel all the informations which you need to get the full impact of the story is there. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warm Bodies (Warm Bodies, #1); Author: Isaac Marion; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Thank God I watched the movie first because if I read the book first, I never would've watched the amazing movie. Maybe I am set on the stereotypes of zombies but I felt like this book just went too far with breaking away from the zombie stereotypes. I am all for zombies finding love and learning to talk and getting more sophisticated but zombies having sex, getting married, get given children and the children go to school was just too abnormal for me to be able to enjoy this book. After they left, it was mostly okay, just a few weird situations that didn't make sense. I thought that there was going to be a lot more action in this book then there was. I mean I love a good romance book but I just expected more. Maybe if I read the book first, I would've enjoyed it better but I was comparing it the entire way through.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crush (Crush, #1); Author: Lacey Weatherford; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I enjoyed this book even though in some parts i saw things coming but in other parts I didn't. I didnt see the whole cop thing coming but I did see the whole Clay thing because that was kinda obvious and very creepy. Dont know if im going to read 'Smitten' because I feel this one ended happily and Im contempt to not contiune. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: As usual, i loved another Jenny Han book. This book was just a really nice read. I wanted to to keep going and I got like ten pages from the end and I was like, "Woah this ending is going to be rushed" but then I realised that it was a series. I know, I'm really stupid sometimes. This book follows a girl named Belly who ever summer go to a beach house with her mum, brother and her mum's friend and her two boys. Belly will be sixteen this summer and things have changed between her and the boys. She now must decide whether she loves the guy who gives her everything she hopes for in a boyfriend, her best friend or the guy who was her first love. When I read the front of the book and it said "Two boys" I was trying to figure which of the three boys that meant because I thought there really was three boys fighting for her attention and not just the supposed two. But anyway. I liked the character Belly. She was just your average 16 year old, trying to figure out who she was, who she was while dealing with boy problems. So that was fun to read from her because she was just so easy to connect to. I usually go for the bad boy from like the first page but for some reason in this book, I didn't. He didn't do it for me. Conrad just seemed so sulky. I usually like bad boy's because they are funny and flirty but Conrad just wasn't. But saying that about Conrad, I also didn't love the other two boys. Jeremiah just so sweet and all but he didn't seem invested enough. And Cam he was really nice and but he was too uptight for Belly to have any fun. Okay, so as you can tell. I really don't know what team I am on. I am going to say... Team Jeremiah. I am pretty certain I chose the losing team. Pretty predictable reveal near the end, just saying, but most contemporary's have it so no biggie. It was just cute novel, I will continue the series, now I know it is a series. Review my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book is a very hard-hitting read and to me, was very Perks of Being A Wallflower, in the sense that, it deals with a lot problems and many parts of the book is saddening but you don't cry. This book is about a girl named Hannah Baker who committed suicide and just before she did, she recorded tapes of her her thirteen reasons (thirteen people) why she killed herself. She then sends the tapes to Reason #1 and they are expected to pass it along and along. This book really surprised me because I didn't cry. I just assumed that by the blurb that I was going to cry and I emotionally prepared myself for the sadness coming but it never came. I mean the book was saddening but wasn't cry-worthy. She did die but the way her death was written about, it just wasn't tears because we really didn't know her. I don't think this book really was about the characters because I had no emotional attachment to any them. I mean some characters were positioned for us to like them and others were positioned for us to hate them but there was no "I love this character!" and I think that was because the author wanted to focus on the situations and the message of the book and the characters were just there to tell that message. I found it a bit hard to believe that each person kept passing the cassette tapes on because if I did what they did, I wouldn't want other people to know, so why would you pass it on? I guess you could argue that they felt guilty but it just struck me as unlikely. I don't know how I felt about the way the book was set out because when Hannah was talking it would quickly have one sentence or two about what Clay was doing and I don't really think those were necessary. Sometimes I liked to know what he was doing and other times, i was just like can we get back to Hannah now? I like the way the characters were named, I don't know why but I really liked it. Even though this book is centred around suicide, I think the main message is regret and chance. To not regret the chance you had to make that person's life better. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rule (Marked Men, #1); Author: Jay Crownover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: didnt expect it to be that good :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire with Fire (Burn for Burn, #2); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Holy Sh*t what was that ending!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Chemistry; Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book is about a mexican bad boy named Alex who makes a bet that he can get the perfect Brittany to fall for him. This book was really good. All the characters were so enjoyable to read from and how they are all so different. The storyline was fast-paced and full of little fun surprises but also has a few shocks. Alex, Oh My God, is just so amazing to read about. He is so funny at times, sweet at times and really mean at times. I loved the banter between him and Brittany at the start of the book when they didn't like each other. They were so believable as teenagers and not by how some books define teenagers, no they actually each had their own problems and they each had their separate lives and the way the couple tried to weave a gang member and a cheerleader together was just perfect, The romance was not all at all cheesy and smitten but actually really realistic and rocky. The family aspect was so enjoyable and funny to read about. That I wanted more of the brother arguments because each brother is different in their own way but still ultimately brothers. The writing was not at all pretty, it was very straight to the point writing and it worked well for this book. I did cry once and trust me, I did not see that coming. I was so shocked that I forgot to cry for a bit then the realisation kicked in and the tears started flowing. This book is addictive. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before I Fall; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was such a amazing surprise. I honestly didn't think that it would be so good and I was amazed that it was. It really got me thinking and made me realise so much. Such a good book. This book is about a girl who dies in a tragic accident. However she still wakes up in her bed the next day, but isn't actually the next day because she is stuck re-living the day she died over and over until she can prevent it. This book was so heart breakingly beautiful, it was so thought provoking and powerful. Even though it had elements of supernatural (being brought back to life and all) but this book is so realistic especially how high school is. The book describes high school and being a teenager perfectly. At the start I really didn't like Sam and I just wanted to slap her and say "Don't you realise what you are doing?" but she didn't listen to me. But by the end, I was liked her so much and was wishing for her to figure out the whole thing so she could come back alive. I didn't really get to see enough of the other characters to really evaluate them enough besides Kent who I can't really say anything besides that I liked him and thought he was cute. This story is more about the plot then the characters and for good reason. The plot is spectacular even though it is simple, the way Lauren Oliver, writes about how every single thing Sam does effects the outcome of the day. The writing is just breathtaking. Just when you think you know where this book is going, it laughs in your face and shocks you to your core. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I don't really know how to review this book because I really don't even know if I liked this book or not. There were some aspects I liked and others which I really didn't. This book is about Quentin who has been in love with his neighbour, Margo since forever. When the Margo goes missing, Quentin makes it his mission to find all the clues she left behind and eventually find Margo. I really liked the storyline. I liked the way everything fell together and the way something which seemed unimportant became important 100 pages later. I liked the way the story was structured and written in a way that makes you crave one more page. What I didn't like was the characters. I didn't like hardly any of them. I especially hated Margo the most. *Cue Margo ranting* She was honestly such a selfish bitch. She made Quentin feel like he should be honoured to hang out with her. How self absorbed can you be? Then she leaves and doesn't even care about all the people she left behind. I was hoping she would be found dead. I really liked all the suspense and mystery in this book and found it really intriguing and I desperately wanted to know what happened to her. I also thought that it was really funny and it had me laughing multiple times. Especially Ben who was definitely the most relatable and funniest character, hands down. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries, #1); Author: L.J. Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: If you watch the show: This book is about Damon, Stefan and Katherine in 1864 and their love triangle. If you don't watch the show: This book is about a seductive female vampire who has attracted the attention of two brothers who will do anything for her to love them. I understand that the publishers are trying to appeal to viewers of the show but they really shouldn't because I honestly believe that I would've enjoyed the book better if I didn't watch the show because there was no suspense there was no "What's going to happen?" because we already know how the story ends and what happens to it so the story becomes boring and predictable. The Salvatore brothers are still incredibly hot through words and even though I was in the mind of the second best brother. Katherine is still the bitch I remember her to be. Man, she needs to die. Soon. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sky Is Everywhere; Author: Jandy Nelson; Genres: poetry, fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Emotional Rollercoaster; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Convince a Boy to Kiss You (Aurora Skye #2); Author: Tara Eglington; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I wouldve given it 5 stars but i didnt out of sheer hatred for some characters. i.e. Avery & Jelena. I also didnt because while Auroras fairytale thing is cute; it is not realistic and she only towards the end realised that people just dont want or need to have love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3); Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Absolutely love all three books!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamless (Starcrossed, #2); Author: Josephine Angelini; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ACTUALLY 3.5 STARS Mainly Because almost every single character frustrated the life out of me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: There isn't too much to say that won't spoil too much of the book and the storyline is pretty simple but the characters and the world building are not which makes this book stand out from the rest. I haven't read too many Sci-Fi books but the ones I have read are nothing like this book. This book, is completely original, new and refreshing. The characters are fun, believable and enjoyable to read about. Both are unique in their own way. This book is about how a soldier (Tarver) and the daughter of the universe's most richest man (Lilac) find themselves stranded on a new planet and all their problems with dealing with the new surroundings and having to adjust to them in order to survive. Through all the near-death experiences, scavenging and just surviving they become close but their relationship is not a cute relationship at all, in fact it is extremely rocky in the beginning. All their banter and arguments are so funny and amusing that you sometimes forget that they are actually arguing over a fact which could actually kill them. As they continue to navigate their way through the island and try to locate help. They discover that the island has it's own secrets and what it holds, could be devastating to everyone. This book is definitely more survival story then romance or Sci-Fi and I enjoy the occasional book where romance takes a backseat. The writing was so beautifully unique and I can't wait for the second book to come out. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Fade (The Darkest Minds, #2); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Holy Hell! ***My thoughts through the book SPOILERS Stupid Clancy How did you not see that coming? Just Remember!!!! Liam is being really pathetic Vida is awesome I love Jude How can Jude die? I hate this world...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Disaster (Beautiful, #2); Author: Jamie McGuire; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5 Probably will continue.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wolfsbane (Nightshade, #2); Author: Andrea Cremer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: **Spoilers All we need is Ren to stop being stubborn, stupid & scared and juat get the hell away from his fake-dad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think i'll take a break before reading Lost Hero because there is just too many emotions going on right now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legacies (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files, #1-3); Author: Pittacus Lore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book consists of #1: Six's Legacy. #2: Nine's Legacy. #3: the Fallen Legacies. I really enjoyed this book and it might have something to do with the fact that Six and Nine are my top two Garde members, so I really had a great time reading about their past. This book is about Six before she met John Smith and all her adventures and how she lost her chest. About Nine before he met John Smith and how different his life was before. About One, Two and Three and how they meet their deaths. Six: Six's story was so interesting and intriguing and we finally learnt why she is so cold and distant but still an amazing ass-kicking fighter. I really felt her Six in her story, the girl is strong. I don't know how she survived. Nine: Nine seems like such a tough mean guy so I don't really know why I like him but after reading this, I understand why and I stand back by my decision. His story is also heartbreaking and I don't know how he was able to live. Now we know why he is so impulsive about killing Mogs. Because imagine if John lost Sarah then he would be the exact same as Nine. The Fallen Legacies: I wish that they didn't have to die. Even though these stories are the ones we know will end in them dying, you still get surprised. We are introduced to Adam, a friendly Mog who helps out Three even though Three still died, I was cheering for Adam. I think these stories just made me love Nine and Six more because they gave the characters so much more depth and backstory and now we fully understand them. These stories made me grieve One, Two and Three because before they were just a number, not really a person but now I know them and it is so much worse. Review from my blog; www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nowhere But Here (Thunder Road #1); Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Surprisingly good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Actually 4.5 I really enjoyed this book and I think that you could honestly set aside a few hours in one day and get it finished. I think that this is the kind of book which you can't stop-start because it loses the affect. This book is about a girl named Lara Jean who has never had a boyfriend but has loved five boys and to stop loving them she writes them goodbye love letters but never sends them. One day all those letters get sent to the boys and Lara Jean has to deal with the aftermath. This book is all about love and family. I liked Lara Jean, she was a relatable character. You really felt for her at times but sometimes you just couldn't see her reasoning behind her arguments with Peter. I really loathed Peter until about page 200 which was when we really got to see Peter. All the cute little things he did for her and how much he cared for Kitty was just so sweet and you could just tell how this book was going to end between them. I didn't like Margo at all. I thought that she was just being unreasonable at so many times. Like she was upset that they made cookies without her, big deal. She didn't share anything about her new life but got upset when Lara Jean didn't tell her anything about hers. I didn't like how she immediately judged Peter even though I did the exact same. I liked Josh, even though I knew Lara Jean really didn't but I did. I felt so bad for him for the entire book because imagine that you have these three friends and one is your girlfriend but then when they break up, the other two friends don't talk to him anymore. I just felt so bad, when he was sitting alone at lunch and I really Lara Jean at that moment for not going to talk to him, what a bitch. The whole Harry Potter bit had me continuously laughing. All those spells and the matching outfits, man that was hilarious. I did not like that ending though. I know that it basically was an ending but I'm more of a solid one ending kind of person and I don't like it when authors leave it for interpretation. I really enjoyed this story and found it to be cute and sweet and just an ultimate feel good story. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alienated (Alienated, #1); Author: Melissa Landers; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What I Thought Was True; Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This was such a surprise book. I really enjoyed that the female character had sex before the novel which I find rare in a YA. I will do a full review later on. Finished this in 9 hours.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Talon (Talon, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: For me, Julie Kagawa can do wrong. This book was really good, I didn't expect to like it as much as I did considering all of the mixed reviews on this book but I really did. I liked the mixture of all the different themes and the different characters and the storyline. I just liked so much. This book is about a girl Ember. Ember however is a dragon and is part of a secret society-Talon who's purpose is to protect the dragons in the society against St. George soldiers who want to kill every last dragon. When a dragon reaches fifteen, they are allowed one summer to be free and have the opportunity to have a normal teenage summer. Ember cannot wait for that summer to be free and when she meets Garrett, the summer seems perfect. However Garrett has a secret of his own, he is a soldier of St. George and his mission is to kill Ember. I don't know whether or not I liked Ember, I mean I really liked her attitude towards life and her enthusiasm at everything that I think is normal. But then I didn't like how reckless and stubborn she was. Even though she was told multiple times something about someone she would be no, I'll believe what I want. I liked Garrett. He was just so adorable. He was so very cute when he was trying to understand what he was feeling for Ember, just too sweet. I really liked him and thought that if you know, he was normal then he would be a great boyfriend. All I'm going to say about Dante is that he is another Caleb. I really liked the storyline, it was the most intriguing thing about the book. All the mystery surrounding Talon, Trainers and Rogues is just so intriguing to learn about and finally know all the answers. I liked all the action surrounding St George's attacks and Ember's training. But most of all I liked the suspense of not knowing if Garrett has figured it out yet, If Scary Talon Lady would do something bad, if Ember would leave with Riley, if Dante would turn her in. So many questions. I want next book. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Geography of You and Me; Author: Jennifer E. Smith; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Actually 4.5; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Beautiful; Author: Nyrae Dawn; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Actually 3.5 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: What was Vivian? Did we ever get told or were we just suppose to assume she was another judge? I really hate Nat, was she supposed to be likeable because I didn't find her likeable at all. She was annoying, and INCREDIBLY selfish. All she cared about was herself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actually 4.5 Going into this book, I had high expectations of this book and this book didn't disappoint, it was interesting, intriguing and suspenseful. It has drama, action and romance all woven together really well. This book follows Kestrel a rich young women who purchases a slave at an auction, Arin. Arin turns out to be more then he is worth as he is full of hate for Kestrel's people. Arin begins to get under Kestrel's skin and makes her wonder if her way of living is really the right way to live. I really liked the main characters, Kestrel and Arin. They were so addicting to read out and I just didn't want to stop. Arin's lines were probably my favourite throughout the book, he continued to have these really punchy lines. But I especially loved when they were together, I really like forbidden romances (I don't know why) and Kestrel's and Arin's was so forbidden it wasn't even funny. There wasn't that much romance and I missed that because I wasn't to see cute little scenes, which trust me, is not what this relationship is about at all. This book's plot is original at it's core. I honestly can say that I have never read any book even close to the plot of this book and I have read a lot of books. Marie's writing was so hypnotizingly beautiful that it was hard not to be in love with this book. It had me craving me and the ending is a cliffhanger which will leave you shocked, which is something that I like in a book (I know some people don't). This book has everything that you could want in a book. I'm excited for the second one. The only reason that it isn't rated five stars is because it was just missing something, I don't know hat, but something to make me go "wow, this book is phenomenal". I hope the second one delivers that to get five stars. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Fence; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 4.5 Stars Once again, Kasie West has delivered a cute little novel. I don't know if I liked this better then The Distance Between Us, I think I liked this story more but I didn't like the main in this as much. I really recommend this book to anyone trying to get out of a reading slump. Just is perfection. This book is about a girl, Charlie who has grown up with three brothers, her dad and a neighbour who might as well be another brother. Charlie is then faced with new situations out of her comfort-zone and must deal with the fact that she has two completely separate lives. I liked Charlie, I really did. I just couldn't relate to her, you know. I have sisters, a have a mum and most of my friends are girls so I really couldn't grasp the way her mind worked out those things to do with girly things. It was fun reading from a different perspective about all this and it made me laugh in various parts. I really liked Braden. He was a cute... really cute book boyfriend, I liked his character from like the first thing he said. I just really liked all the scenes with him in it and every time she wasn't, I was like "Go, go talk to Braden" I found when boys are really protective of girls it just sells me on them (unless their like stalker-protective because that is just a no.) and Braden was so protective of Charlie. I liked the three brothers and the dynamic between them and Charlie. It was fun when they were all together because they all had different personalities and were so different that it was just entertaining. Story was nice and sweet. Really predictable in the sense of the ending and all but that doesn't really matter. Really quick read, I finished it in about 6 hours. I just wanted it to be a series. Review on my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Road Summer; Author: Emery Lord; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 3.5 This book is one of those books you read in-between very complex books just to give you head a little bit of break. Wow, that makes it sound really bad and it isn't, I promise just simplistic. It's just got nice characters and pretty backgrounds and a cute little read and a good first read of this author. This book is your average book about two best friends (Reagan and Lilah) who go on a summer road trip. Both are nursing a broken heart but while Lilah is emotionally taken Reagan has found a guy (Matt Finch) who may just be perfect for her. Did i mention that Lilah is actually an international singing superstar and the road trip is actually a national tour and Matt Finch is the opening act and is famous for his boy band's days? Drama entails. The story line even though is quite predictable and easy was quite new to me, I haven't read anything like this and everyone knows that I love a super-sweet-lovey-too-cute-to-be-real books. This one was so overly adorable it could beat my dog in cuteness (maybe...). I don't really want to talk about any of the characters because they were all very mainstream characters; Reagan: Bad girl who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks who really just wants someone to care. Lilah: The girl who everyone wants to be but is actually extremely sad inside and Matt: The boy your mother wants you to date, the dreamy McCutesy. You know the type. So this book is just a cute contemporary story through in a few unpredictable moments and a cute little Matt Finch. You get a book where if you've got some free time just pick it up takes less then a day. Review from my blog; www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Since You've Been Gone; Author: Morgan Matson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book was so good and pretty and amusing. This book is about a girl named Emily who has been inseparable best friends with Sloane and one day Sloane leaves without any notice. All Emily has to go on, to find Sloane is a letter which Sloane sent her containing a list of things Emily has to do. I really enjoyed being in Emily's mind because it was such a fun and believable place to be. The way she handles situations and how she views things, is so typical teenage girl way of doing so. Watching her make her way through the list was so amusing and the way she over came every fear in order to find her best friend was just so inspiring and heart warming. I enjoyed the romance, it was cute and fun. It was predictable but I'm not gonna complain about that because there were just so cute and sweet and he was so nice to her. I like her friends Dawn and Collins, they were funny and enjoyable to read about. Collins made me laugh, just because he was so cutely stupid. I had a big dislike for Sloane from the minute I found out that she wasn't in trouble or anything but she just couldn't be bothered saying goodbye. I thought that was incredibly selfish of her and I hated her all through the book and even though she had a reasonable explanation, I still didn't like her for just leaving. I didn't like her family. I would hate to be in a family were every now and then you were invisible to your parents and you weren't allowed to talk to them. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: these books always seem to confuse me; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goddess Test (Goddess Test, #1); Author: Aimee Carter; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Actually 4.5 Stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The New Hunger; Author: Isaac Marion; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: That was quick but emotional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spark (Elemental, #2); Author: Brigid Kemmerer; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Few Key Points: - So glad they all have girlfriends - Even more glad that Michael does - Still dont like Quinn - So angry at Hunter for faking the friendship - Love their little, Truth or Dare game they play.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit (Elemental, #3); Author: Brigid Kemmerer; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: **Spoilers*** I honestly didn't see, her dying a possibility. However I was more upset by Hunter's reaction than her actually dying. I just didn't really connect to her that much and I was grateful that she died instead of Casper, otherwise I would've broken down in tears. I thought that Gabriel brought a funny side to the book-with all of his witty remarks. I enjoyed when his interactions with Hunter. I found the plot, interesting but not captivating. It was interesting to learn all these secrets and how they all connect and it was page turning but it was just missing something. Thank God, there wasn't too much of Chris and Nick because those two characters are boring. Nick is tolerable because he is nice but Chris is boring and has no personality. Still don't like Quinn. It might be because I haven't really gotten to know her but she just seems b*tchy and whiny. *It was a good book with amusing characters, a interesting plot line, humour and a book that will make you want to rush to get the next one but I still LOVE 'Spark'. (May be a bit biased due to Gabruel being the main).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star-Crossed; Author: Frances Kelly; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Woww... bittersweet is right. My favourite: John Keats and Fanny Brawne because it was the only one that brought me to tears. My least favourite: Robert Burns and Jean Armour because I couldn't read the writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlucky Break; Author: Kate Forster; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really quick, fresh & enjoyable but very predictable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just One Day (Just One Day, #1); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The first half of the book follows a teenage girl, named Allyson who has planned a post-graduation European holiday for her and her best friend with a tour company. Allyson hates the tour so when she is given the chance to go to Paris with a complete stranger for just one day and see the sights, she jumps at the chance. This stranger just happens to be Willem who is known by many women for travelling and eventually leaving them when he leaves to another country. I think that in order to get the ultimate experience out of this book you need to either be a teenager or put yourself into a teenage mind otherwise you won't enjoy it as much. Well, Just one day turns into multiple days as the couple do not want to part ways as they know they will never see each other again. But so much happens in those few days that it seems as if they are together for weeks and it is so amusing and enjoyable to read through there adventures and all the sights they are seeing. And then disaster hits and Allyson finds herself abandoned in a city which she doesn't know and can't speak to anyone. When i am reading this, i am picturing myself in this situation and my anxiety rises so high that I feel like I was just going to cry and I felt so bad for her because I don't know what I would've done if that happened to me. The second part of the book is about how Allyson is coping with being abandoned by Willem and her search to find answers to why he left her. So she decides to ditch her plans in USA and travel all round Europe to locate Willem who she does eventually find when he acts in a Shakespeare play. The second part of the book is not as enjoyable as the first because there is no banter, romance or sight seeing but Allyson does meet people on the way and how she finds Willem and her journey is quite enjoyable And of course just like in If I Stay, the ending is not satisfying. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Kiss: The Graphic Novel (Vampire Academy: The Graphic Novel, #3); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Reading this just brang back all the emotions of reading the book, years ago... :((; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 100 (The Hundred, #1); Author: Kass Morgan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The ending for me was weird because I didn't know that it was a series so it has like 5 pages to go and they aren't ending the storylines properly so I'm start freaking out thinking it's either those books which no-one survives or it was a open ending which you can interupt. I am not too keen on either, so I was crying and then when it finished I was like 'That is it?' I looked for my last ten pages because I think someone stole them because I don't like that ending. Overall: Storyline: 9.5/10 Characters: 6/10 Writing: 4/10 (Hated the flash backs); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never, #1); Author: J.A. Redmerski; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Quick read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pivot Point (Pivot Point, #1); Author: Kasie West; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Will review. Hopefully will contuine series soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret (Elemental, #4); Author: Brigid Kemmerer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great.Good.Fine <3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan (The Secret #3); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I looove this couple. SPOLIERS**** Did Ella leave? :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grim; Author: Christine Johnson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What the hell? I did not see the connection between these stories and the grim ones besides about 5.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Afterlight (The Darkest Minds, #3); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Words cannot describe the perfection which was this book. Man, i just cannot express how wonderful this book was as an conclusion to a excellent series. This book was just so spectacular. I can honestly say that the prologue was the best prologue i have ever read in my entire life. It just captured the pure essence of this book and it made me so emotional. This book is basically about the group trying to rescue the kids out of the camps. This story is very slow moving, like legitimately all the group did was plan and plan and plan for the entire 300 pages, but for some reason I wasn't actually bored at. I think that 96% of the action was in the last hundred pages or so. It just seemed that so much shit happened but it didn't benefit them at all, it just seemed that everything that was going on didn't actually make an impact. Ruby has always been my favourite character but in this book she honestly annoyed the crap out of me. But I just couldn't hate her for it because you know, she's Ruby and we love her. I just wanted her and Liam to have a happily ever after story and every time they fought or argued I was so devastated but then when they made-up and kissed I just wanted it to last longer because they are perfection. Every single book, I always am like "Don't trust Clancy. He is evil." But still every single book, he does something and then I'm " Poor Clancy. Stop being so mean to him." And I hate and love his character so much. I love that he can do that to me and I hate him for it. I really liked what Ruby did for him in the last chapter, I think that was the nicest thing for him. You know that moment when the cover and the title made sense? Yeah I squealed, I don't even know why but I did. Just because even through all that hate for the cover, it became beautiful when you discover the meaning of it. The same with the title, it becomes almost magical. I liked that it had a conclusion because most dystopian's have a conclusion but it doesn't actually conclude really anything. I just think that this book had the best end that we could've hoped for. I will really miss reading about Ruby and her experiences with her friends. I hope Miss Bracken will write a new series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Façade (Games, #2); Author: Nyrae Dawn; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I think that because his name was Adrian and he acted like Adrian from VA it just made me love him even more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ever After of Ella and Micha (The Secret, #4); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 Pretty fine end to a love story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chaos of Stars; Author: Kiersten White; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I think that 3 stars is generous considering that the romance was not really a romance, it was basically a book about family drama's, no action besides ten pages at the end and the protagonist was so whiny and pitiful. I thought to give it 2 but it was something fresh and new.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time; Author: Mark Haddon; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was a good read but I definitly wouldn't of picked it up if I saw it in a bookstore. I found the writer very unrilable and at times it was incredibly frustrating to be inside his mind but other times incredibly fascinating. But I will say that I loved the last chapter so much it nearly made me cry. I think I would've liked it more if I didn't have to stop reading Percy Jackson #5 to read this. Sorry, so this isnt a honwst review then.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide; Author: Michelle Rowen; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I thought that some parts were a bit boring and I found it very repetitive at times. But it was a good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: The first 100 pages or so were really boring to me and also the end was a bit retarded but it was a very good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Selection Stories: The Prince & The Guard (The Selection, #0.5, 2.5); Author: Kiera Cass; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Maxon's part was my favourite. i regret reading sneak peak of The One because I am now craving it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight; Author: Jennifer E. Smith; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This review is going to be short because the book is short and there isn't much to discuss. I really liked this book, I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I liked the style of writing and I like Jennifer E. Smith, I have read and loved three of her books. I love the way she writes her books and makes them so cute, sweet and loveable. This book is about this girl who misses her flight to London by only a few minutes and realises that by being late those few minutes, she altered her life dramatically. I know a lot of people are like, "This book is not realistic!" And they are right. But that shouldn't mean you don't read it. I like reading a sweet unrealistic book every know and then because it's a feel good. And I'm sure that there is a couple out there who has a story like this. I liked the two characters, Hadley and Oliver, individually but I liked them together even more. It was so much fun to watch the tension between them and all their snippy words at each other. Then I loved all their cute little moments and Oliver was just so sweet and I hated thinking that every single moment was going to be their last together. I understand that open-ending's are becoming more and more popular. Still not a fan on them. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I quite enjoyed this book and found it really interesting and really intriguing and it captured my interest. It is was easily slow to begin with and I was getting really bored but then it picked up and it started getting good. This book is hard to define in a few sentences so I'm not going to try and ruin the storyline. So, my only description is to go to the shops, buy it, read it, love it. I really enjoyed all the historical event mentions and the different ways that it weaved into the storyline. I think that it was cleverly done and I really admired Ransom Riggs for doing it even though the writing was really unusual and a bit hard to get used to. I liked the cover and I like that I am the only one but I liked how it was really different and unique and it attracts you to read it. I really liked the colour scheme of this book. I also like the pictures, they gave me the creeps but I just couldn't tear my eyes away from them and I studied every single part of each picture. Even though their was a relationship. It was very overshadowed by the very demanding storyline. I don't know whether this was intentional or not but I didn't mind because I wasn't completely in love with the relationship. Actually, now that I think about it I wasn't in love with any characters because the story was just so great and complicated that the book didn't have space for anything else. If no romance is your thing. If you prefer story and adventure and mystery. Then read this book. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky, #2); Author: Veronica Rossi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Actually 4.5 Stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just One Year (Just One Day, #2); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Double Happiness; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking The Rules; Author: Katie McGarry; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Review coming.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadows (Lux, #0.5); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read this in the Opposition Special Edition These triplets remind me so much of the The Originals trio from The Originals and The Vampire Diaries: Daemon=Klaus - Dangerous, Sexy, Mean, Has Anger Issues, Irrational, Be wary Dawson=Elijah - Peacemaker, ultimate gentleman, cares deeply for his siblings, will do anything for his loved ones Dee=Rebekah - Has so much love to give, just wants to be loved, nosy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bane Chronicles; Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this book. I'm not fangirling over it but it was definitely very interesting to know more about Magnus and all the people he has meet in his life. I always found very interesting but now knowing I know he has become such a more complex character then I ever thought. I did know that Magnus knew a lot of people but I never knew just how far down the bloodline he knew. The story is basically about Magnus' life and all his adventures and friends he has made on the way. This book will be incredibly more enjoyable if you read TMI and TID first. I also do not recommend at all reading this review without reading all of the TMI and TID books. Favourite Story: Saving Raphael Santiago. Least Favourite Story: What Really Happened in Peru What Really Happened in Peru: This was an interesting story and definitely was a good choice to put first because it established all the characters and we got to know them and their personalities which is important in later stories but it just wasn't as fun to read then the other stories. I mean, it is funny and interesting and the reason why he is banned from Peru is very amusing. The Runaway Queen: I am very interested in history so I was happily surprised when I figured out that the runaway queen was Queen Marie Antoinette. This story just brought a new view on the story which everyone knows but from Magnus' point of view, the Queen was a victim and was wrongly killed. I found it very interesting to read about such a historic event from a different view. I love how Magnus mentions his fondness for men with black hair and blue eyes. Vampires, Scones and Edmund Herondale: Honestly, when I started this story I was so overjoyed to maybe seeing Will as a child or something but no, of course Cassandra wouldn't let me have that joy. I was really interested to see Magnus meet Camille and learn how and when they first met because it is always mentioned that they have know each other a very long time but no-one ever mentions exactly how long. I really enjoyed their meeting it was so funny and just so Magnus. Edmund is quite a weird character. I had no idea that Magnus had met him and I don't think Magnus ever mentions meeting him. I loved how Will's parents met and I liked that I got to see that because we don't really know much about Will's family. I was so angry and sad at the Institute when they tortured Edmund so he could not be a shadow hunter anymore. The Midnight Heir: Finally some Will Herondale! Even though he is probably like 30, I will take it. I understand that this story is left open so that people will want to read TLH series but could I at least have a bit more answers? I liked how Magnus, Will and Tessa are still friends which I hoped for sincerely; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakable (Contours of the Heart, #2); Author: Tammara Webber; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: It was great to know the back story and everything but because we already knew what was going to happen there was no suspense.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Of Triton (The Syrena Legacy, #2); Author: Anna Banks; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Finished in less than 24 hours. Too short. Will definitely read the last one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this book but there were some parts that I found a bit boring but overall I really liked this book and I will read the next one in the series. This book is the second book in the The Lunar Chronicles after Cinder. This book, follows Scarlet as she searches for answers about her grandma's disappearance and her growing affection for a fighter named Wolf. This book is also told from Cinder's Point of view which is about her escape and her discovering she is the Princess Selene. I think that I liked Cinder better then this book and that might be just because I actually like the character Cinder more then the character Scarlet. Especially when Scarlet was blaming Cinder for everything that happened and putting all those people's deaths on Cinder. Like, hold up Scarlet, those aren't Cinder's fault so just shut up. It took Cinder an abnormally long time to figure out she was the Princess, I mean honestly if you actually think about everything we know about the Princess then Cinder is a pretty obvious choice but it has taken her about 700 pages to figure it out and she even thought that Scarlet was Princess Selene at one point, like come on. Figure it out already. I really enjoyed "Captain" Thorne's scenes. He was so amusing and he was funny and he really lightened the mood because Cinder can be a really depressing character sometimes. And I would ship him with Cinder but I think everyone knows where this series is going, it's pretty obvious who Cinder is going to end up with. I liked Scarlet which might contradict what I said previously but i didn't not liked Scarlet, I just liked Cinder better. I would've liked me equally, if it wasn't for that scene that Scarlet guilt tripped Cinder and it was right near the end so it is still fresh in my mind. I think that emotionally Scarlet was a strong character and I liked the scene's where we got to see just how strong she is both physically and mentally. I liked the whole storyline even though I could kinda guess a few bits every now and then with what is going to happen. That doesn't really matter to me because there were so many parts where I was all like, what are they doing?, and those parts are the parts I enjoyed the most.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices: Manga, #3); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: SPOILERS: I cried again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unearthly (Unearthly, #1); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked this book a lot more then I expected to. When I read it this book seemed kind of cliche; teenage, angels and love-triangle but Cynthia Hand worked with it and made a great read. This book follows a part-angel Clara who must fulfil her life's goal by rescuing a beautiful boy she sees in her visions. As she tries to become closer to him, feelings become confused and the vision begins to blur. I liked Clara. I know, surprising right? I honestly didn't think I would because nearly all the paranormal girl's and annoying and whining. Clara was annoying some times but that is only because she was acting like a normal teenage girl. I liked both boys. I can usually choose one from the first feeling of a love-triangle but I don't know, I didn't love either one but I didn't hate either one. I guess it depends on what you like or really what Clara likes. I personally think that Clara will end with Tucker. I think that the brother is messed up like someone needs to do something about him before he blows up and destroys everything in his wake. This story was pretty good. There wasn't ever a dull moment and it felt suspenseful. I loved all of the mystery surrounding what she is and what that actually means. I really wanted to know more about the angel mythology and the world. So basically, I wanted the Mum to talk. She was so incredibly frustrating by not saying, really anything. Didn't see the plot-twist coming at all. I usually don't see anything coming, Most people can take little things and start to realise what is going to happen and then there's me who just goes along for the ride and don't really think about what is going to happen. So I was quite surprised about how this book's events turned out and the ending. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallowed (Unearthly, #2); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really boring in bits; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Letters to the Dead; Author: Ava Dellaira; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book is so heart-breaking and I was crying at multiple parts of the book but I knew I would going in to the book because with a plot like this book, you expect it to be sad and for you to cry. I know there are a lot of mixed emotions about this book, some people loved it, some people hated it. And many people had mixed feelings about it. I am in the last group because even though I did like it book and I enjoyed reading it, there was this underlying feeling that keep nagging while I was reading that this book isn't good. This book is about a girl named Laurel who writes letters to dead celebrities which helps her deal with her sister's death. I don't know if I like Laurel. At times I really felt for her and her situation. I mean, she is in year 11 and she is dealing with things some 40 year olds have never dealt with. But then she also annoyed me at times and I felt like sometimes she wanted attention from everyone and she was just so naive that it was a bit unbelievable. I liked all the other characters though, especially Aunt Amy. Aunt Amy is just so quirky and weird and it is just so endearing to read about her. All the scenes with her made me smile unlike nearly every other scene in the book which made me sad. The book is really slow moving. Like a lot. Some pages are just unnecessarily there; they didn't need to be there, they were just about nothing. No matter all of the negatives, you can't deny that Ava Dellaria's writing is beautiful and the letters were amazing and so moving. From my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Liars; Author: E. Lockhart; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I think that this book is one of those books which you just should just read it without knowing anything. I did this and I am actually amazed that I was able to avoid spoilers considering every single review talks about the one thing about this book that you just shouldn't spoil. Even after reading that, you still want to know more about the book; The book follows Cadence (I pronounced it Candace the entire book) who is part of a very rich family who own an island. And every summer Cadence, her mum, Cadence's aunties, Cadence's cousins,Cadence's Grandfather and a family friend. Cadence, two of her oldest cousins and the family friend make up their friend group of the Liars. One summer Cadence hits her head on a rock and can't remember much about that summer and no-one seems to be giving her answers. Don't read on, you haven't read it. This book started out so nice and I was completely shipping Cadence and Gat. I assumed this was just another cute contemporary about love and family and overcoming obstacles. So no, I did not see the massive plot twist coming. But if you look back through the book, which I did trying to find clues to lead up to it because their had to be and I just missed them all. I will probably re-read this just to get the all the clues. I didn't get all gushing over book just a few tears every now and then when the book reached an emotional part. I love the writing, I have never read an E. Lockhart book so I have no idea what to expect of the writing but it was so beautifully and all the dialogue and little hints and scenes just kept adding up and up until it reached the end and you realised what they have been for and that is a great writer. I like the way E. Lockhart described some of the feelings, in the first page; I had been shot. When that happened I gasped because I thought that Cadence was going to be a main character and then the Mum said to get up and I was so confused, I was all like 'Hello, Mother. Your kid has just been shot, do something' and it took me a little bit to click that she hadn't actually been shot. Big Question: Ghosts of Hallucinations? I think realists will say hallucinations and optimists will say ghosts. Being a realist I believe that she hallucinated the whole thing and the ending scene was her letting them go. This book was just so beautiful and haunting. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is just pages and pages of hilariously fun. I laughed so many times during this book. It was just such an enjoyable time. Like Percy Jackson, this is a middle-grade book which can be enjoyed by all ages. This book is about a girl named Sophie Mercer and her adventures in her new school, Hex Hall which basically is a school for everything not human. I really liked the story even though it was a bit predictable at times, it was still a fun story. Every chapter produced a new level to the story because what started out as a one-dimensional story quickly became multi-dimensional. I really didn't like Archer at all. I mean, I can understand why people like him but I thought that Sophie was forcing herself to like them and Archer was so full of himself. He kept making excuses for Elodie and I was like 'dump her or shut up' then he said he liked Sophie but was still with Elodie. Really, dude? I did however liked what they did with his character. There isn't much else to say besides it is fun and enjoyable read. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Peril (Sweet, #2); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't know whether I like this book more then the first or nor. I mean, this book had less going on but that may be because Sweet Evil had to introduce us to the world. Nevertheless I adored Sweet Peril, so much. I am so invested in these characters, it's not even funny. This book shows how Anna has had to embrace her dark side in order to stay alive. Now Anna is travelling with Kopano across the globe to try to uncover an angel's message. Let me just say that I don't mind Kopano as a character and I think that he is a nice guy and would be a good boyfriend but let's get something clear - he is no Kaidan Rowe. I don't like the love triangle going on. Kaidan Rowe is incomparable and I wish we saw more of him in this book, mostly we just saw Anna whine and pine for him. Which was annoying nearly all of the time but I can relate to her about that, so I handled it. I liked this book's Anna a lot more because she wasn't so stupid and naive. She has grown up a lot since we last saw her which I liked because I didn't like how she was like 16 and acted like a 12 year old. I like how she doesn't rely on everyone else all of the time and I really like the character development she goes through. The plot is a bit predictable at times but that is fine, really. It doesn't mean the plot is bad because it isn't. It is actually really interesting and you can see where the author is trying to get it to lead to. *sigh* Kaidan Rowe. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaded (Jaded, #1); Author: Tijan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, romance, mystery; Review: I thought this was contemporary but it turned into a crime solving novel. Never read one of those. Oh well, this book was average: 3.5 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Abundance of Katherines; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Extremely unpredictable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I just want Percabeth!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is so exciting and thrilling and I just couldn't get enough of this book. So when I finished this I literally raced to the store and got the prequel and the next two books in the series. This book is about a trained assassin named Celaena who has endured being a slave in the salt mines is given a chance at freedom. To gain her freedom she must compete in a contest representing the Prince and win to become the King's personal assassin. I hadn't read a book about assassin's before this one so the storyline intrigued me and I quickly become enthralled in the storyline. This world seems so complex and there are so many aspects to it that I feel like need to explored more to fully understand. I liked Celaena and all her fight scenes were just so amazing and she is just so awesome and I just love how they all underestimate her because she is a young girl and then she shows them. I understand how she wants to prove to everyone that she is good by winning a challenge but listen, you can't, otherwise someone will kill you. It was so frustrating that Celaena didn't understand that. I think I am Team Dorian right now. I know nearly everyone is one Team Chaol but for me it is definitely Team Dorian mainly because he is just so funny and he loves books but then there's Chaol who is always there and nice and all but Dorian reads. I liked the friendship between them and it was so cute when they gushed abut each other, I hope their mutual love for Celaena won't ruin their friendship. I didn't think this book had magic aspects to it at all and I didn't know that this book would dive so into it and explore it. But I'm glad that did, it was so interesting and weird. Some characters in this just needed to die like now. Some characters just made me want to punch someone This book is definitely a highlight of this reading year. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Losing It (Losing It, #1); Author: Cora Carmack; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I cant with this book. I really cant.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Nova (Nova, #1); Author: Jessica Sorensen; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I know you're probably tired of hearing this. But i will review this book. Promise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life in Outer Space; Author: Melissa Keil; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Half Bad (Half-Life Trilogy, #1); Author: Sally Green; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actually 3.5 I don't know if I liked this book or not because it has some redeeming qualities about it but then it was lacking in some areas. This book is about a boy named Nathan who is a witch but he is a Half-Code which means he is Half-White witch and Half-Black witch. And both races despise him for it. Part One was very confusing to me because I was wondering why he was in a cage and why the book was narrated in second person. I haven't read a book in second person before and it isn't second person for the entire book just the start and little bits through the book. I thought that the original idea was very good and the plot was very good but the story seemed to drag in some places and some places were just hard to read about. I didn't really feel anything towards Nathan besides pity. I do think that his crush on Annaliese should be forgotten because that was ages ago and it was pretty naive of them to have a relationship to start with. I didn't really feel anything towards any characters because we didn't really get to know them for to long before we moved on. I did like Arran, I thought he was nice and caring and I hoped he didn't die. I liked Gabriel occasionally, at first I was skeptical but later on, he started to grow on me and well I hate all the hunters. Especially Jess, Clay and Kieran. When Nathan was in pain in this book, I was in pain, like I was actually could imagine the exact pain he was going through and I pitied him so immensely it wasn't even realistic. I hate all of the White witches and all that they represent because they are so hypocritical in everything that they do. When those fains, were throwing rocks at the hunters, I was all like "Yeah! Go Us!" I probably won't continue this series even though I do want to know what happens. I might if i don't find anything else. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.com; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Boys; Author: Hailey Abbott; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Wow, that was a really quick read. Honestly I finished in about two hours. This book is kind of a simple little cute story. Like the kind you would read on a holiday; it's not a thought-provoking novel. Which if you like that thing is great. And every now and then I really do. I like reading a book sometimes and not having to worry about who is going to do, questioning every thing about your life or contemplating if these is the way the world will end. This book follows the story of Celeste who works at her family's resort every summer. However this summer will be different because she has her boyfriend, Travis working with her. Sounds like the perfect summer for Celeste until she remembers that the resort's best customer's will be staying there with their son, Nick who happens to be a massive flirt and an ex-hook-up of Celeste's. What could possibly go wrong? Can I just say that I am Celeste. Everything she did would be the exact same thing I would do. I really felt for her in these situations because Travis was just retarded. I honestly think she could've handled some of the situations a bit better then just instinctual yelling at everyone, but I guess that just wouldn't be Celeste then. I did say before that Travis was retarded. But I'm going to repeat it because he was just that bad. Travis was retarded. I don't know how she put up with him for an entire year, he annoyed me and I had only known him for a week. He was just so stupid and dense and shortsighted it was excruciatingly annoying. I liked Nick, you know he was just a cute character. He isn't a book boyfriend or anything because he just wasn't that amazing. He was just better then Travis. I mean, he was cute and all but he was really just an average guy and he looked great because compared to Travis he was a spectacular guy. I liked this book. I'm glad I read it because after The Outsider's I needed a book that didn't require me to think. I thought it was cute and pretty. And you know, I am on Summer break! Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocked Under (Rocked, #1); Author: Cora Hawkes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4.5 The only reason I didn't give this book five stars is that I felt like it really didn't progress enough. I feel like things progressed in the love storyline but not the actual endgame of the series. That isn't too bad but I just feel like this series has so much things going on that it doesn't have any pages to spare. I actually did like this book though well obviously due to my rating and once again I am blown away by Celaena's awesomeness. This book is about Celaena after she is crowned the King's Champion. But Celaena has a secret that she must protect at all costs; she isn't actually fulfilling her duties as the King's Champion and when her old friend, Archer comes back and he threatens to unveil everything but Archer is also keeping a secret and Celaena is determined o discover what it is. When direct threats are made on the people she cares about most, Celaena must decide which side she is on and how far she is willing to go to protect them. I don't really want to talk about what happened in this book because my thoughts are really chaotic and I don't really want that in this review but as I said before I really didn't feel like much happened besides Archer being introduced who I expect we will see again. When Celaena was lying about those bodies I was so scared for her, like girl your playing a dangerous game. And that's all I'm gonna say without sounding like a crazy person. I don't feel like Crown of Midnight Celaena is the same as Throne of Glass Celaena. Crown of Midnight Celaena's seems less broken and more open to feeling good, safe and being able to trust. Even though that probably wasn't a good idea in the long-run it was a nice change and I hope it just keeps going more and more through the books. I think that this book made me like Chaol a bit more because he actually seemed human in this book. I think that Chaol is a good person and he is such a protector boyfriend which I don't mind like that is a good quality and all but it just isn't for me and I feel so abnormal saying that because like 80% of readers swoon over Chaol and I just can't see where I should. Like he is nice and all but like what else? I felt so bad for Dorian during this book like really bad. i just wanted to give him cuddles so many times. Like I hated Celaena so much for it. Like imagine that you are completely in love with a girl then randomly she's like "Nahh, fuck off" and then hangs out with his life-long best friend. Like really? Everyone says that by half way through this book the triangle is sealed. I'm calling bullshit. I really don't think so. I have a feeling this series is ending with Chaol but I let me live in my fantasy for; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders; Author: S.E. Hinton; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I am having trouble writing a review on this book because it is just one of those books that you need to read yourself to fully understand the weight that this book carries and the magnitude of how good this book is. This book follows Ponyboy and his brothers and friends as they try to sort through all the shit that life has handed them; family, friends, love, school, money and safety. Ponyboy has put his whole town into two groups; Socs and Greasers. Socs (Socials) are the rich kids of the town who look down on the Greasers because they don't have any money. When things start getting dangerous, Ponyboy must re-evaluate his life. This book is just so hard to review but it is phenomenal and I think I will remember this for ages. It just has such an affect on you. I wouldn't even come close as to know what it would be like to live in that world but following Ponyboy, I felt like a had a glimpse of what life would have been like. I like how all the characters are close and how they are basically each other's family because the rest of their real families don't act like family. I really love the bond between the gang and how they have rules in the gang; so no-one gets hurt. Most of the characters I just pitied, no-one really saw them the way they should be viewed except Ponyboy who always saw what they could've been if they hadn't been cast as a certain person. This book will make you cry, laugh, wonder but mostly will make you think. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (The Giver, #1); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book really wasn't as great as I expected it to be. I don't know what I expected to be like but what I read wasn't it. It just didn't reach my normal expectations of a dystopian novel. I mean, it did have potential and the storyline was really great but really thats's all this book had going for it. This is about a boy who lives in a world where everything is black and white because it is simpler that way. When Jonah turns twelve he must take on the responsibility of learning the colours of the world through memories which everyone else in his community couldn't even dream of. I understand that none of the characters could have any depth besides maybe The Giver but it was just so uninteresting to read about characters that I really couldn't care less about. I don't know how I would've liked it to be but I know I didn't like it this way. Considering that the characters really didn't have any personality, this review will be short because there isn't any characters to talk about. The storyline was very interesting and the world was quite intriguing even though we didn't get as much insight as I would've liked into this world. I was satisfactory but I just felt like I was missing some information that I just would've liked, I think my favourite part of the whole book was the whole memory mystery part. I was always wondering what was the memory today and I was trying to guess what it was from as little information as possible, so it was kind of a game to me and I just liked reading about the memories. Because except the snow one (I've never seen snow) I completely took the memories for granted and it was really interesting to see how someone who hasn't grown-up with the memories or gained them through growing up receives the memories and reacts to them. I just wish those parts were longer because that is what I was reading for. I think it's pretty obvious that I won't be continuing this series. It was average and I have better then average books waiting for me to read. Great storyline, interesting concept, intriguing world but the characters were just not there and I need that in a book. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Right Song; Author: Shane K. Morgan; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I received a digital copy from the author for a read and review. This book is a good, sweet, short read. You could honestly finish this in like 2 days. Actually 3.5 SPOILERS: Firstly, I love the cover. It is so simple but just so fitting for the story and it is just so pretty. I also loved the little musical notes throughout the book. This story is about how Aurora deals with her life after her parents have died and how she wants to live her life. Aurora is a very relatable character and it is very easy to put yourself in her many times and that, for me, makes my reading experience better. I found all the characters were enjoyable and I wanted them to get everything they want. I felt as in, I didn't know them that well, though. As in, they didn't grow on me because I didn't really feel connected to them but I still liked them. I was definitely on Team Daegan mainly because I found Milo really annoying and you could just tell that she didn't actually like Milo considering she had to keep telling herself. I liked the plot because it very nicely woven through all the characters and their separate situations. The writing was writing, the story flowed well and I was always flicking to the next page to found out more even if the storyline was really predictable. Everyone loves to read a cute contemporary novel. I think that the reason I didn't rate it higher, was because of the dialogue. The dialogue made me cringe multiple times, all the characters even the none-teenage ones sounded like twelve year olds. It was just really annoying because in a really important, emotional scene and then *POP* annoying word. Overall I would recommend this for anyone trying to get out of a reading slump and is looking for a cutesy contemporary when your feeling down. I look forward to any future projects of the author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Why We Broke Up; Author: Daniel Handler; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: I wanted to like this book, I really did. I was drawn to this book because of the premise, like who has never wanted to tell your ex all the reasons why you broke up. So the book did have some postives; the storyline was interedtung, the characters were worth investing in and the artwork was beautiful. The main problem i had with this book was the pace. The pace seemed to either drag along or go too fast for me to actually understand the scene. The other major problem i had with this book **SPOILER ALERT** was the fact that the whole idea was that there were mutliple reasons they broke up but they broke up because he cheated. I was really just hoping that they break up because of all the little things that eventually become too much. I mean, I guess you could say that the other little bits added it but for me, personally once I found out he cheated all those other reasons because stupid which kinda ruined the book for me. **SPOILERS OVER** The only other thing i wish for, is that we ended up with a bit more closure. Like maybe a added chapter from Ed's point of view.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I feel like the writing was too simplified, I felt like the author had dumbdowned everything. Even saying that, I liked it hahaha; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Reckoning (Sweet, #3); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was just wow just wow. This was a great way to end a great series. A was a bit apprehensive going into this book because I have read so many bad ending books that it just ruins the entire series and I didn't want that for this series. So I wasn't even going to read this but I am so happy I did. This book is about half-angel, half-demon Anna is trying to save all of the nephilim from the automatic hell fate by either turning the Dukes or killing them with The Sword Of Righteousness. Basically: Shit goes down. Just read it. I like Anna more then I did before which wasn't much. I don't really know maybe it was because she was just too sweet and nice and it was pretty boring but she redeemed herself in my eyes in this book but we all know we don't read this series for her. And the reason we do: Kaidan Rowe. Ok I just say that apparently I have been saying his name this entire time, I always that it as Kayden but it is supposed to be Kyden. Well... fine then. I don't even know what to say about Kaidan because if you've read this series then you know how spectacularly hot he is. He is just so... damn. This book was definitely the most cute one, it was so cute and my emotions didn't even know what to do. There was just so many different emotions in a such a short amount of time. This just just made me crazy, it was so packed full of feelings. It was so nice to see all the couples together. I just wanted this book to last longer, so I could more of the couples and how they ended up because we got a little bit on each couple but most of it was on Anna and Kaidan which I am fine with but I also like Blake and Ginger a whole lot and I wanted to know what happened to them. The ending was just too cheesy and predictable for me to be honest. It was just way too much for me to handle. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actually 4.5 I loved this book. So much. I really enjoyed this book and did you expect anything less, honestly? This book just reminded how much fun they can be and how much fun I can have reading them because even though the first two books were good, we didn't have Percabeth so it wasn't amazing. This book is just follows on in the series with the seven demigods trying to destroy the giants and stop Gaia from rising. (Just read the first book's explanation) I really loved this book. I got to see everything I wanted to see happen, Percy got more fighting scene's, we got Nico back, Annabeth and Percy had sweet moments. This book was just perfection in so many ways. LIke I said, the first two books were good but they didn't have the "in love" feeling because I just disliked so many characters who were the main ones but because they were all together, I could tolerate the bad characters with the good ones. Just to clarify; Good ones: Percy, Annabeth, Leo, Hazel, Frank. Bad ones: Piper, Jason Who doesn't love Percy? This book we really got to see the old Percy, not someone the Roman's made. Percy just kicked ass whenever he got the chance and that was incredibly enjoyable to read. I was so happy to see Percy get more recognized as being amazing and when Nico said Percy was the best demigod he has ever seen, I was like "Yeah! That's right. Suck it Jason!" My respect for Nico skyrocketed. Annabeth was phenomenal in this book. She really shone and I was so intrigued in what was happening to her and when I was reading her chapters I kinda forgot about what was happening with everyone else because what she was going through was so grueling. i felt really bad for Annabeth when Percy seemed to have turned Roman and started using Roman gods names but it's okay now but I felt for her. Leo was probably the funniest character in this book, the whole nymph scene was hilarious and at various parts in the book he had me laughing really loud. I can't really say anything else about Leo because if you know Leo, then you know what I'm talking about. Once again, I disliked Jason. Every book, I go in thinking maybe he'll change, maybe I'll like him but no he just can't do that. He just has to be so irritating that you hate him and I hate not liking a main character because it makes the story less fun but he is an exception. I don't understand even why he annoys me but he just has from like his first line in The Lost Hero. I almost liked Piper. I was so close to liking her because I thought that she had finally proven herself and then when she said this one line "she thought he looked... well unimpressive especially next to Jason" Um what? Don't you dare say that about Percy. After that, the bitch needed to die. I; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Debt Inheritance (Indebted, #1); Author: Pepper Winters; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Too short; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Thing (Sweet Thing, #1); Author: Renee Carlino; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I would've given it 4.5 if it wasn't for the ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods; Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Once again, this was a really fun read. I seriously think i say that in every Rick Riordan book review. They are just all so fun to read like I actually think it is just a book to read when you are feeling sad because it lifts your spirits up and makes you laugh so much. This book is basically just all about the Greek Gods and how they came to be but told from Percy's view on it all. If you know Percy Jackson at all then you know that even from the above sentence that this book is going to be extremely funny. And if you don't know Percy Jackson then this book is going to be extremely funny. I don't recommend reading this before the PJ (Percy Jackson) series because you learn all you need to know about the Greek Gods in order to understand the PJ series in the PJ series. And there is also a lot of inside jokes both from PJO and HOO, so the book is funnier if you get those. There really isn't much else to say besides that if you have read the PJ series then definitely give this a shot and if you haven't and you still only want to read this then go ahead, everything still makes sense. Percy just makes things so much more fun and he says exactly what I was thinking and it is just... great. Even after reading this, I still think that Athena and Artemis are my favourite and Aphrodite and Ares are my least favourite. I think you can see a trend; I like the strong, independent women and don't like the self-absorbed idiots which just don't do anything but cause trouble.). Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Winter Romances; Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Will Review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Two words: Fuck Yes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1); Author: Robin LaFevers; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really liked this Probably should review Just saying, I didn't realise that the Duchess was only 12 the whole book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1); Author: Kelley Armstrong; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I just can't believe I actually persevered through this book. I mean I didn't think that it was going to be amazing but i didn't think with a rating of 4.03 that it would be so bad. I don't know if it was the actual book or the similar storyline or the fact it took me so long or that there were other books I wanted to get to. This book is about a girl named Chloe who is put into a home for teens with medical illnesses. It is there that she realises that she can actually raise and speak to the dead. While she's there another patient mysteriously just leaves and Chloe begins to wonder what the real purpose of this house is all the while trying to understand the other patients. As previously mentioned I believe that I would've liked this book a lot better if I hadn't just finished the Mara Dyer series which has a similar storyline so it wasn't hard to immediately compare the two and honestly Mara Dyer trumps this book. I just didn't find the storyline original or appealing and I struggled to find a reason to keep going. I didn't like Chloe. She is the same age as me but she acted 12. The way she spoke annoyed me so immensely that it wasn't even funny, I just can't even talk about her because there just isn't anything to talk about because she was so generically boring. Then you had all these other less generically boring characters but just as stereotypical as Chloe which I can't be bothered mentioning because a) I forgot their names b) they aren't worth the time and c) their paragraph's would be generic. I think it's obvious that I'm not going to continue this series but I am proud I managed to finish this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1); Author: Sara Raasch; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Finished in 7 hours; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I have already been asked why I waited so long to read this book and the answer is that the blurb seemed quite confusing to me so I brought the book due to peer pressure and waited and waited. Then I finally picked it up and now I hate myself. Why, just why did you do that to yourself Jasmin? This book was amazingly phenomenal. I just can't even begin to understand the complexity of the world that this amazing author has thought up. It seems so vast and unknown which is so intriguing and alluring. This book is about a girl who due to unforeseen circumstances has now been elevated from a nobody to the society's hero and only hope. That girl is Alina. She has now been thrusted into a whole new way of living and must adapt to being pampered and having no privacy. All the while trying to sort out her feelings for the boy who she has loved forever and the boy who she can't so no to. I think that the world makes this story. Yeah it has good characters and a good storyline but the world is just amazing. The way it is described just makes it so clear. I do not wish to be part of the world but I do wish to read about it for a long time. It just seems so magical. It is unlike anything I have ever read and doubt I will ever read. I just can't explain it well enough. Just read it. I liked Alina. I thought that she was a very good female lead and she was all that we could want in a lead. She was a strong character but she had her faults which is what I truly liked about her. I liked the way she could see beyond what was right in front of her. We all love a good underdog so I liked Alina and wanted her to succeed but then I was also afraid of her succeeding because something just doesn't seem right. Im really confused at what to think of The Darkling. I mean everyone knows I love a bad boy and will nearly to always will chose the bad boy in a love triangle but I am just so conflicted. Because I don't know if this bad boy is actually an evil boy and is actually a very bad person. But then again it could be another Warner and the author could've on purposefully led us to believe that so at the end she can *bam* she is actually a wonderful guy. Another reason for my conflicted choosing is that I have a soft spot for life-long love. I don't know why but if it wasn't for that then Mal wouldn't stand a chance but once again. Was it really live-long considering the fact that he never reciprocated the feelings until now. I think he is a good character and all but he really pissed me off when he got angry at Alina for showing her powers. Like, are; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whispering to Witches; Author: Anna Dale; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1); Author: Kristin Cashore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I actually really liked this book. It was so interesting and exciting and the world is fascinating. This book is so original with it's idea's and concepts that it was beautiful. I just really liked this book and the way that the story played out and all the twists and turns and plot-twists and mysteries were just a pleasure to read. Graceling is about a girl named Katsa who is a graced (A Graceling is someone who is born with being exceptionally good at a certain thing) with murder. She is used as a weapon to the King of her region, Katsa doesn't enjoy being used as a weapon but feels as if there sin't anything better. That is until Prince Po comes to the castle, he is graced with combat skills and is ready to show Katsa a whole new life. When unexplainable things begin to arise, Po and Katsa must set out to uncover the truth. If you didn't already realise this, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I think that the world sold it to me because the characters weren't spectacular but the world of which they live in is just so fascinating for me. I loved learning all about the different lands and kings and the way they differ from the other ones, I just couldn't get enough. I liked Katsa, she was a great main character and pov. I didn't find her annoying or stubborn unlike many main character's. No, I actually enjoyed being inside her head because I wanted to know more about how her grace affects her way of thinking about things and the way she assess situations. Like when she was in the King's Throne Room, it was so cool the way she was able to tell how the fight would occur. Po, of course was adorable. I don't know what it is about him because he never really did anything to warrant being adorable but he just was. Him being there was enough for me. I was all, if Po is here we all good. And if Po and Katsa are here, you better run. I thought that they were a kick-ass couple, didn't feel like they had much chemistry maybe it's just because of everything else going on but their romance gets lost in this book. They really say much about it either. Like they just got together but didn't talk about what they felt, it was weird. I understand why Katsa doesn't want to marry but it's bloody Po, for god's sake. I don't really know if I am going to read BitterBlue because I do want to keep being in this world but I want to be in this world with Katsa. I might read it just to see if Katsa and Po get married. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Program (The Program, #1); Author: Suzanne Young; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Will review; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Queen (Red Queen, #1); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really liked this book, like a lot. It was just so well told and put together that it was fantastic. I just can't fault it, I thought that everything about this book was amazing. It just combines like dystopian with supernatural powers but then it doesn't, it is just so hard to explain how good it was and by trying I'm making it sound stupid. This book is about a girl who basically lives in a world where you blood colour determines where you are in society. If your Red then you live in poverty and are just not as good as the people who have SIlver blood. People who have Silver blood can do some kind of magic and Red's cant. That is until Mare comes into the spotlight. Mara is red by blood and by family but she also has a supernatural power, now she is a threat to everyone but she doesn't know that yet. The story made the book you know, it kinda reminded me of the Shadow and Bone storyline in the first few chapters but loosely. I dont even want to attempt to try to explain or dissect the storyline because i will fail and look like an idiot. But it was just put together really well and the story flowed really well and the way things were uncovered were good and like the little peaks we got at an answer well sometimes it was the right answer or we were lead astray so its very well written. I didn't Mare, you know. I thought she was a very strong female lead and a nice enough character but so are many other female leads so she just doesn't really stand out too much.I mean, I liked her and her personality but yeah, just yeah. Cal was another one of those characters, like he was really sweet and nice but that doesn't cut it for me in a love interest, I want some umph. So I hope he brings it in the next book because for now, I'm not on your side. cal really annoyed me when he didn't stand up for Mare in like any situation and let Evangeline be a bitch. Like, your heir, you pull some weight around here. Now, Maven. Hmmm... Maven. Seriously, man I was on your side like 87.5% of the book, I was like your biggest fan and now Im sad. Like I guess I was pretty dumb to be on your side like the author kept dropping hints that we shouldn't trust him but then he would be so cute and i was like *hush suspicion* but you know, as usual I was wrong. Like actual hate him so much. Like I hate that he pretend care so much about her and everything she was fighting for, like your ew. Now the romance. What the fuck even was the romance in the book? Like seriously, it kept popping up and then just was like nope. And when it popped up it wasn't even worth it. Like, oh my; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Chance Summer; Author: Morgan Matson; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I really liked this book even though it made me cry various times throughout, which is okay I don't mind. I thought that it was beautifully written and arranged and all characters were written so well that I felt like I knew them. I loved the setting and thought that it was described wonderfully. This book is about a girl who used to spend every summer up in Pocono with her family but she hasn't for 5 years. Now at 17, she is going up to their lake house there for the summer because her Dad is dying and wants the family to spend his last months together. I thought that this was written amazingly and I just love Morgan Matson and the way she described everything that was going on and their surroundings was just beautiful. I got such a clear image of where the characters were every second of the book. I liked Taylor and I really felt for her and I understood why she did everything. I really connected to her and I could see myself doing everything she was doing in that situation. Even though she did do something that was pretty mean, she was 12. Get over it! I really liked Henry. Who couldn't? I was laughing when Taylor mentioned him taking off his shirt and being amazed. I just could picture Henry so well that I immediately liked him and was so crushed when Taylor did what she did because I love Henry and I wish everyone does. I liked their relationship. It was normal. Unlike in various books, it wasn't five seconds of dating, let's have sex. No, they gradually worked their way through the relationship at a normal speed and that was probably my favourite part, just reading about them getting to re-know each other. Even though their was a love aspect to it, this book was centred around family. I felt like I was one of the family, I loved how they never really hung out before and they didn't have anything in common until they all had to lean on each other for support and they discovered something about themselves and everybody else in their family. It was beautiful to watch the slow transition. I guess you can tell that you are going to cry in this book or if you're stronger then me, you'll just tear up but it is quite sad but only for maybe 20 pages. It has this anxious waiting theme to it throughout the book and that is more saddening but it also was this discovery theme to it and that makes you speed through it. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Wedding (Beautiful, #2.5); Author: Jamie McGuire; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I don't really know how to review this because if you have read the series then you will read this just so you can hang on to the story for as long as possible. This review will also be really short. This novella basically shows what happened after the fire and how, why, what, when about the wedding. I didn't like this novella as much as I thought and hoped i would because some things just bugged the crap out of me. The main and most important one was the reason why they were getting married. So Travis doesn't go to jail. I just don't think that it was a good enough reason and I felt so bad for (that person) and (that person) never told. What bullshit. It was really fun to see the characters again through and as always, Travis' family was my favourite. Just love them so much. I liked the ceremony, I thought that it was so them and I just love them as a couple so much, that it isn't even funny any more. Sheds a little light on the wedding and all but I was disappointed with the reasoning.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird, #1); Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: his book surprised me. I honestly thought I would be incredibly confused and bored, mainly because on The Big Bang Theory they tried to explained the parallel universe thing and I was so confused. So I cautiously went into this, but doubting it. I actually really enjoyed this book and I after maybe 50 pages, I wan't confused anymore. This book is about Marguerite whose parents are scientists that have developed a way to travel to different parallel universe's. When her dad is murdered by her best friend and then jumps into another dimension. It is up to Marguerite to follow him with her other friend and bring justice to her Dad but when the time comes will she be able to? I liked Marguerite, I thought she was just your average girl character, there wasn't anything that special about her except that she was incredibly dim at times, like there were just so many signs and she's all like "I love him, so much." Just focus on the task at hand. I hate this love triangle. Not because it was bad or cheesy but just because I really liked both guys. For like the first 300 pages, I liked Theo and he was so cute and adorable and I just wanted to hug him but then Paul was all hot and brooding and mysterious. Then well, shit happened and now I am on Team no-one because just no-one is doing it for me. I like the concept of parallel universe's and all and I was thankful that they didn't do too much explaining otherwise I would've been really lost and confused. Saying that I like the topic, however I wouldn't want to read to much of this topic because it will ruin it. I don't really know where this story will go in future books. I don't know how many books are in this series but I don't even know if I will continue with this series. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twenty Boy Summer; Author: Sarah Ockler; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Quickie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #2); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: *As usual this will contain spoilers for book #1* I thought that the first book was amazing and now I don't even have words to describe the greatness of this book because I didn't think it was possible for this series to get better but it just did. I am so over the place, it isn't even funny. This book takes place straight over Mara see's Jude. However, no-one believes that she really did see him so her family admits her to a mental hospital. Things begin to get worse and worse as things progress on as Mara realises that Jude is actually alive and he wants revenge. He wants someone to suffer for the death of his sister and he knows that the person to blame is Mara. Mara seemed different in this book. She wasn't more sure of herself exactly because she knows what she did and what she do but that doesn't mean she is any less unsure about who she is because I think that now she knows what she can do she is more scared of herself because she doesn't know her capabilities. Mara seemed a lot more desperate in this book and a lot more worried. Which is completely understandable. I am starting to see that Noah has a lot of secrets and he hides a lot from Mara which is disappointing because I want to know more about him. Unlike Mara I don't think that Noah wants to know his capabilities, I think that he wants to know how he got it. In this book, Noah seemed very tired and he seemed to have lost something and it saddens me to think that but he just seemed like something was bothering him the whole book. But... her birthday present was just... Wow. Jude needs to get a life. Like you got a second-chance at life and you are going to waste it on revenge, get over yourself and travel. It was just so angering when no-one believed Mara. Like come on there are so many clues but then you could see where they are coming from because even I wouldn't believe her. The whole thing was just so scary and freaky and at multiple times I got goosebumps. This just proves how great Noah Shaw is really, he believes her no matter what even after she had the whole doll-sleepwalking thing. I mean after that I would've been like "you are crazy." I felt like after the last book that the entire book was just made up of questions and now this book has tried to answer them but they're are just so many I need to know. Everyone is this book is so secretive and if everyone just said what they know then we would know everything. *Read on, if you have read this book* I knew that something was going to happen at the place but I can honestly say that I didn't see that coming. I mean, I really didn't like the psychiatrist but that was only because she was annoying and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl Online; Author: Zoe Sugg; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 2.5 Stars There were so many things this book had going for it but the things it did have, it didn't really take those and turn it into a good book and really it just kept the things it had going for it but didn't take advantage of it and that just confused me. This book is about a girl who is the most embarrassing moment-prone person ever who decides she has to escape the aftermath of her latest embarrassing moment so she agrees to go to New York with her parents. In New York her life really changes for the better and she begins to discover herself. First off, Penny Shoelace. Really? That name is a joke. Just... sorry but that name is so annoyingly stupid. The name really just sums her up as a character. She was so boringly generic and sometimes she acted like 12 year old and spoke like a 12 year old but then she would go on this whole speech and sound 70. She seemed so stupid like really... I saw that whole Noah thing coming from like 5 pages after meeting him and she doesn't realise it until it legitimately smacks her in the face. I hate dumb leads. Just, why? I don't think any other character even deserves a paragraph. So I'll just talk about all of them. So they were all incredibly generic and unrealistic. Like a family who never once fought not once. A gay best friend (cliche), a mean girl who pretends to be your friend (cliche) and a popular guy who actually likes you but just doesn't know how to say it (that's right, you guessed it: cliche). Storyline was cute and all but really predictable and slightly unbelievable unless you really are big in the whole no-such thing as chance encounters thing. I'm personally not and I just found everything in here too coincidental to actually be believable. I really don't mind predictable stories when other people hate on them so I don't really know why I didn't like this one maybe it was because of all the other things in it or maybe it s just because it was too predictable like no twists at all. I could've told you what was going to happen at like page 100. I am just so disappointed with this book as a whole like maybe 2 years ago when I was 12 I would've loved...LOVED this book but now I just look at it and think... Jesus. I actually read the whole book. I am so proud of myself. I love you Zoella but please give me something with more depth. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-#0.5); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book made me speechless. I read it so quick but it felt like I was reading it for weeks. It just was amazing to read. Each story felt like a book the way the characters and storyline were written. I just loved this book so much. This book combines five novella's from before Throne Of Glass. It follows Celaena and the first time she ever disobeyed her master. It also shows how her relationship with Sam started and just gives more insights into who she is as a person. I don't recommend reading this before you read Throne of Glass, even though it is set before Throne of Glass. i don't recommend reading it how I did either, by reading it after Heir of Fire. I recommend reading it the way it was published, read The Assassin's Blade after Crown of Midnight. I'm not going to talk about each individual story in depth because to me, it just seemed like one book just full of different adventures. I liked the story lines in this book, a lot. I really loved each book individually and all story because they all seemed to fit together in one story but then they also deserve to be their own story. I just loved how we got to see Celaena slowly and eventually realise the true nature of Arobynn and how Sam feels. I just loved the character development in this book. This book just made me love Celaena even more. I pity and respect her at the same time. I don't know how she can be this strong after everything she has been through and it makes me respect her so much for enduring everything she has. This whole book I really pitied her, because she had no-one on her side for various parts of the book and when she did, they ended up betraying her. I now regret reading this book when it comes to Sam. Sam Cortland, man... what is there to say about him. He just doesn't even compare to either Dorian or Chaol he is perfect and that s why I regret it because now for the next three books, I am going to compare Dorian and Chaol to him and realise that they aren't ever going to meet his standards. I just want Sam to make an appearance in the series, otherwise I will cry. I hate... I absolutely hate Arobynn. I just cannot he did everything he did. I just can't fathom how someone can be so heartless and vindictive. I hope he shows up in the series and we can watch him die, slowly. If you think that's mean then read the last page of this book and you will understand. I just want Sam to come back. I really do. Review from my blog: www.jamminsinfinitebookshelf.wordpres...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Altered (Altered, #1); Author: Jennifer Rush; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We All Looked Up; Author: Tommy Wallach; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: finally finished; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This situation is so shit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sapphire Blue (Precious Stone Trilogy, #2); Author: Kerstin Gier; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Just wow. Forgot how good this series was; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poison Study (Study, #1); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 It took me so long to get through this book and I have no idea why because it was a good book. I will probably buy the next one just to see whether it was me or the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Romeo (Starcrossed, #1); Author: Leisa Rayven; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5 Stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice and Men; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: We were studying this for English on allegory's but I honestly couldn't see it in this story. Oh well. My essay ill be hard but I did enjoy this book, kinda.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 Not too bad but the ending ruined it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ME ME ME; Author: Charlotte Crosby; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Quite Interesting; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: #16thingsithoughtweretrue; Author: Janet Gurtler; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 3.5 Just wasn't what i was expecting at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Im so emotionally wrecked that i cant even comprehend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jet (Marked Men, #2); Author: Jay Crownover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 451; Author: Ray Bradbury; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: deep.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Bo ao Asia Forum Hotel; City: Qionghai Hainan; Review: We stayed at this Hotel for 4 nights, and had a very relaxing stay. We experienced great service and there was enough staff who had good English which always helps. It was quieter the week we were there, but that was nice as we had come to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We had a fab room with views of the sea, pools and gardens and great sized room as we have a busy 2 year old, and they were very clean and great bedding and a luxury bathroom. The location is away from it all which we liked so if you love lots of action not so good, but they have Fab restuarants and a couple of bars, also plenty to do at there leisure centre, we enjoyed relaxing in the Hot Springs and pools. The best part was the Hot Springs and Fab food very good, also the service. The least would be having to pay to go over to the beach by Ferry as thats the only option, and it's not that cheap as there wasn't a beach directly on the Hotel site which we thought there was, not a big deal we just didn't go to the beach as when you get there you would have no seat or amenities. Overall we enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Haikou Hotel; City: Haikou Hainan; Review: We stayed 3 nights at The Sheraton, and received great service while we were there, the staff had good English which always makes your stay easier. We have a 2 year and the staff were very good with her at all times. We had a golf veiw room, not sure where the golf corse was, but the veiw was fine. Rooms were very comfy, and a good size, great bedding and bathroom. Also they had plenty of glassware and cutlery to use in room which you don't always get. The Location was about 10-15min to town just make sure the taxi's use there meters as some try and rip you off it should only cost around 30rmb to the closest Carefour Mall. Otherwise it was nice being on the edge of the city if you like a quieter atmosphere. The main pool and jacuzzi area was great, some other area's on the grounds needed some more maintanence but overall it was great. Beach O.K not too bad. Great Business centre and Breakfasts were Fab as well great selection, good coffee. Everything was great no negatives just watch the dodgy taxi's which has nothing to do with the Hotel it's just good to be weary of them as wee struck a couple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumah Bali; City: Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: We stayed here for 10 nights and didn't want to leave, everything from the start (Airport pick up) to the finish was amazing service, if they could make your trip better they would. We had a stand alone room and big balcony in a private courtyard setting sharing a pool with 2 other rooms. Room was a great size very modern and clean, with open out french doors to balcony with table, chairs and day bed sofa. We had breakfast every morning on our balcony it was so private and surrounded by beauty including my family. Breakfast was very good and you got to select western or Balinese, both were great and good size servings. Rumah Bali is the perfect place and location if you want to get away from the hussle and bussle but was still close to beach, restaurants and shops 5min walk. Great for families and couples, they are advertised as 3 star but I think they run rings around 5 star hotels, they have the personal touch and will make your holiday complete. If you prefer the big Hotel atmosphere and amenities then maybe this isn't for you but if you want to chill out and enjoy great service and a homely feeling then this is it. We had a rental car so it was great to just head to the beach or go shopping at the local Bali Collection this place has great shopping without the hussle and bussle of Kuta. Enjoy your stay here you won't be dissappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Hotel Nusa Dua; City: Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: After 2 weeks in Bali and Lombok this was our final night before flying back home that we stayed here. I guess it was a downer after staying at 2 other amazing Hotels which were smaller private ones. I knew this was a bigger Hotel when booking it looked great in the pictures but was a lot more run down than it looked, thankfully it was just for 1 night. We had a one bedroom suite, it was roomy but just lacked that cozy warm feeling like the pictures, no surrounding ornaments or pictures very empty feeling. It had a kitchen but no glasses and only 2 plates when I opened the fridge it stunk of old seafood not good, it also felt really dirty for a 4 star Hotel furniture wasn't clean and bathroom still had old toothpaste splatters around vanity and taps etc. My hubby was keen to go to the day Spa there we went for a walk to see it but when we saw how dirty the walkway there was he decided to give it a miss. One positive was it had a comfortable bed, but there was a lot of noise from above early in the morning like loud banging and something heavy being dragged across the floor. Anyway we survived the night and they were Ok to extend check out to 1pm as we had a 4pm flight. If you are on a budget it would be Ok here if you had a rental car or motorbike to go into Nusa Dua etc. Otherwise it's not the best location and you can get way better value out there, breakfast was average as well. This place has potential and I hope they get it sorted with a bit of TLC it would be Ok..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Qunci Villas Hotel; City: Mangsit Senggigi Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: We stayed at Qunci Villas Hotel for 3 nights, I wish it was for longer we just didn't want to leave. We had a lovely private room garden view on ground floor with roomy balcony and day bed, fab open air bathroom and plenty of room for our bags. We have a 3 year old daughter and the King bed was very comfortable for all 3 of us, didn't miss having T.V who needs it when there is a stunning pool and view, divine day Spa and great restaurant and share all this with your loved ones. You don't need to leave this Hotel when you come to Lombok just enjoy the service and amenities here, we hired a scooter for 2 days had a look around the Island for a few hours the first day then didn't use the second day as all the beauty was at Qunci. I'm not sure how people can be negative about this place there's absolutely nothing negative about it, even the prayer in the morning I only heard once and that was because hubby left the open air bathroom door open even then it was quite nice and relaxing after all we are in their environment. If you are heading to Lombok don't look any further just book at Qunci the staff are Fab and friendly and you won't be disappointed, Spa is a must as well I tried the Volcanic Mud wrap so relaxing. Thank you Qunci. P.S the hawkers are quite entertaining if you are relaxing just ignore them and they won't hound you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PARKROYAL Saigon; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We stayed here 1 night as a stopover as we had arrived on an early morning flight 1am. We were very tired and have a 4 year old daughter so we needed somewhere close to the airport before we went to Phan Thiet the next day. It was so good when we came out of the airport and our Hotel pick up was there waiting for us, which was part of our night stay. When we arrived to the Hotel check in was quick and we were in our room in no time. Rooms were great size and very clean and quiet, we had a great sleep. Breakfast in the morning was great and very reasonable only $5 US each for adult and it was a really good selection. We also asked for late check out at 1pm and this was no problem at all. We would definitely stay here again it was great for a stopover in Ho Chi Min.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cham Villas; City: Phan Thiet Binh Thuan Province; Review: I booked Cham Villas from reading reviews on Tripadvisor, and it was just as good as everyone said it was. Everything here is amazing down to the beach, pool, food and service. We had lots of walks along the beach and it was no doubt the best kept property. We had 2 weeks in a Garden Villa and we loved it, we have a 4 year old and she just loved all the garden paths we felt it was so safe here for families with children and she loved in the pool everyday. Breakfast is great, make sure you try the Pho Bo soup and the Vietnamese coffee. We also had lunch here everyday as the selection is great and the food is such good quality the best we had while in Mui Ne. You will not be disappointed whether you choose a garden or beach front villa, all of them are private and the same size. Just like Tripadvisor says it is definitely number 1 in Mui Ne!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FCC Angkor; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: We had 9 nights at FCC while we were in Siem Reap, FCC Angkor was a great place to stay, close enough to walk to Pub St area but also tucked away from the hustle and bustle. The Hotel picked us up at the airport and from there everything was great. We stayed in Ginger room which is one of the suites, we chose this as we have a 4 year old and it gave us the extra room we needed and they put an extra bed in there for her. We also had our last night is Sesame room by the pool as the suite was unavailable the last night but the transition was smooth and we also enjoyed that room even though it was half the size. The difference between the suite and pool room was size, the suite has a lounge area, also a double vanity bathroom for 2 people, separate bath & shower, extra bathroom amenities towels etc, we had daily fruit and flowers as well. I would recommend the suite if you need some extra space otherwise if we didn't have our daughter with us Pool room was ideal. Breakfast is amazing great size and selection and having the option of eating at your room. Staff were amazing always friendly especially with our daughter. Don't hesitate staying here while you visit Angkor Wat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Diamond Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We stayed at Blue Diamond for 2 nights while in Ho Chi Min. I booked from reading good reviews on TA. I was a little surprised when we entered our room as it definitely wasn't 40sq meter it felt more like 30sq meter. We have a 4 year old so we booked Luxury room as it was bigger, all Luxury rooms face the busy street and the windows were not well sealed so it was very noisy. I had a look at another Luxury room to see if it was as noisy but again it was the same. On a positive note the room did have a good bathroom it was a good size and had a nice rain shower over the bath. Breakfast had a great selection the food was Ok. I think the pictures of their rooms on their website look better then in real life but the staff are very helpful and friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 858 George Street Motel; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: We stayed at 858 for one week over Xmas, and this is the only place we would stay when returning. The hosts Sally and Michael are fantastic and nothing is a problem, if you need help with anything. We have a 4 year old daughter who had her own bed set up in the lounge area which didn't take away any of our space. We had a kitchen area which was great when we had breakfast, all plates, pans, cutlery are available for use and they provide great plunger coffee as well. There is a laundry available for use which was very handy when you are staying for a few or more days. Off street parking is great and it is only a 10 minute stroll into town, I had a few days of doing this when I was xmas shopping and it was way easier to walk in then have the stress of parking. We found it quiet and we all slept well, if noise worries you just request not being directly on the street units. Overall 858 is excellent service and quality, you won't find better in Dunedin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hong Lou Hotel; City: Hangzhou Zhejiang; Review: I booked this Hotel, we needed an overnight stay, as our we had a late arrival flight with Air Asia and trains stop at 11.00pm. (Our destination was Shanghai) We arrived at 11.15pm, had to take our own bags to our room after an average check in. Our room was OK, beds were very comfortable, bathroom was small but seemed clean. We had a good sleep, and could make our way across the street to the train station and this was very convenient. Overall don't expect any great service, and if you can cope with men smoking in the lobby and at reception than this is an Ok Hotel. I would only return if I really had to again, just not my usual style, but was convenient and serviced our purpose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La s Rasa Ria Resort Spa; City: Tuaran Sabah; Review: We just returned from a 6 night hoilday at Rasa Ria, feeling very revitalised. We stayed in the Ocean wing, which was great and gave us some more room with our 5 year old. It was great size room, with great big tub on the balcony which we used everyday. I especially enjoyed being able to enjoy a coffee every morning on the balcony, from the coffee maker in the room. Also lovely to have great towels plenty of them and good quality bathroom products, also room has plenty of water and they service your room twice a day with no problem if you need more water or coffee. The pool area was great in Ocean wing and plenty of sunbeds available, if you can't find one the staff have no problem getting you one, all sunblocks and mosquito spays are available there as well. Food was great throught out the whole resort, great buffets and al la cart, we always had a great selection for breakfast at coast. All staff where amazing, from the beginning to the end and very nice to our daughter, they all look so happy working at Rasa Ria. We saw the orangutans which was fantastic, what an opportunity while you are there. My husband enjoyed sailing everyday, and our daughter especially loved Pongo and attending the kids club. I had a facial at the spa this was very proffesional and relaxing. I musn't forget to mention they surprised my husband at the Coffee terrace one evening, and came and sang happy birthday to him, we couldn't believe they had organised this and gave him a cake. All the personal details, where amazing and really made our trip special. Our daughter didn't want to leave either did we, it was a splurge trip for us being my hubby's 40th birthday treat, but we wouldn't not hesitate to return. Well worth every penny, to be honest the food was not overpriced considering it was a 5 star resort. Well I could go on, but my advise is don't hesitate to visit Rasa Ria.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aruntara Riverside Boutique Hotel; City: Chiang Mai; Review: We stayed at Aruntara for 6 nights, and were very happy with our stay. Like others have mentioned, when you enter through the doors you feel completely calm and away from the hustle & bustle. We arrived late and had organized a pick up from the airport, all went well with our pick up and then we had an easy check in. (Unfortunately no welcome drink, maybe as it was 11.00pm.) I noticed others that arrived did receive a welcome drink during the day. Breakfast was sufficient, considering it is a smaller hotel I think the selection was still good, and great coffee. Staff were great in the restaurant as well as reception always showing great service. We ate one night in the restaurant and it was very good, and no more expensive than in town, and it was better quality. Hotel is located out of the town, we walked a few times about 20min it took, which is fine but foot paths not the best. Tuk tuk's are always available outside, we paid 50 baht to night bazaar area. Over all, I would definately recommend this Hotel, we had the elephant suite 211, it was very quiet considering it faces the road, the room has double glazing windows. Bathroom great, spa bath, plenty of room and comfy bed, firm but we prefer that. Thank you Aruntara, for a great stay in Chiang Mai!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Slate; City: Nai Yang Sakhu Thalang District Phuket; Review: We stayed here for 7 nights, and were very satisfied with our accommodation and surroundings. On arrival check in was smooth and we had our room straight away, my hubby even got a 10min neck and shoulder massage on arrival complimentary. Our room was great, light, clean and modern (Premium Pearl room in K block). We have a 5 year old, and there was plenty of room even with her roll away bed. Great balcony overlooking adult pool 2, which was closed for renovation at the time, but we didn't notice any noise or banging from any maintenance work. We used the gym a few times, and our daughter loved the kids club wanting to go daily, the ladies there were great. Family Pool & Adult pool 1, were both great we used both while there. Beach area for Indigo Pearl was also great, they provide sand buckets etc for the children. Great little street area by the beach, if you want to eat at local restaurants, or need ATM, mini-mart etc. Breakfast was plentiful, great selection, my only negative comment would be the coffee, we stayed at 5 resorts while in Thailand for 4 weeks and this was the only place we didn't enjoy the coffee at breakfast. (Tasted like bulk instant coffee made up, nasty taste) Otherwise we ate there quite a few times, and food was always great including room service, and Black ginger was fantastic, a must try! I thought prices were Ok for food, drinks were the pricey part. I can recommend doing the Thai cooking course at Moo's Kitchen, it was so much fun and great value. You can eat all the great food you cook at the end, and if your partner is around they can join you at the end to share your food. (We even had a nice glass of wine with our food) The staff at Moo's kitchen are top notch! To sum it all up, we would recommend Indigo Pearl to others, and we would return. (Low season rates were good value) Enjoy your stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apa Villa Thalpe; City: Unawatuna Galle District Southern Province; Review: Well from the time we booked at this Hotel, I had a good feeling as the manager Chathuri was great to communicate with, and followed through with everything that we required for our trip. From our pick-up from Colombo to our return to Colombo. When we arrived she greeted us, showed the property and took us to our room, we had welcome drinks and felt relaxed straight away. We stayed in Saffron room number 6, great size, extra bed for our daughter and our own waiter, who was amazing and so attentive, his name was Megum and he was fantastic, if Megum was not there the other staff were all very helpful as well. Our daughter loved feeding the fish outside our room, while we were their they had a baby squirrel who they had fostered, since he was newborn as his mother had died. Otherwise plenty of squirrels, and we even saw monkey's one morning. We ate at the Hotel 95% of our stay, as the food was amazing the best Sri Lankan food, and they had a good wine list mainly southern hemisphere wines. They had a kids menu, and a great selection of western and Sri Lankan food, everything was very healthy with great flavors. We really enjoyed being able to dine on our balcony, and you choose what time you want to eat, we always ordered our dinner by 4pm, they need some time for preparation and believe me it is worth every bite. We would also order Sri Lankan breakfast the night before, the western option was also good if you forget to order. Swimming pool was great and very clean, and close to the room, we had plenty of towels, water and amenities. Anything we asked for was not a problem, we would return here in a heartbeat. We had 3 nights at Apa Villa Thalpe, and a further 3 days at the sister Hotel Illuketia, which I will also review. Getting to Galle, Unawatuna from here was easy, tuk tuks plentiful and reasonable, staff can happily help organize transport, worth checking both these areas out. Great for couples and families, not sure how anyone can complain staying here, we loved it! Thank you Chathuri, Megum and all other staff that made our trip fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apa Villa Illuketia; City: Galle Galle District Southern Province; Review: We stayed at Apa Villa Illuketia, after 3 nights at their sister hotel in Thalpe. Originally we were unable to get 5 nights at Thalpe, so Chathuri recommended 2 nights at Illuketia, which we decided to do. Well we are pleased we got to enjoy the best of both worlds, Thalpe being on the beach and Illuketia being 5km inland. You cannot compare these 2 properties, as they truly have 2 different feelings, Illuketia being peaceful, with an older charm in the jungle, versus Thalpe being more modern by the beach. When I originally booked Chathuri was managing both properties, she is now based at Thalpe and Illuketia has a new manager since Feb 2013. It was lovely to have some of the same staff that we met at Thalpe, as they work between the two. We were transfered from Thalpe, so transport there was straight forward, I would recommend getting Hotel transport so you don't get lost, as it is a hidden gem. We stayed at the pond house, in the Jasmine room allowing plenty of room for us and our 6 year old daughter. Our daughter loved seeing all the wildlife, over the 3 days we were there we saw, mongoose, monitor lizard, guana, water snakes, cows, monkeys and their babies and plenty of birds, fire flies, squirrels and more. Again like Thalpe, food was amazing, and the staff always willing to help, we were looked after by Sumith majority of the time otherwise Dominica was always great when Sumith was unavailable. We met the new manager, he was extremely friendly, and was never too busy to chat and took time to farewell us when we left. You must come here if you enjoy a slower pace, nature all around, this is what makes this place special, if you are looking for 5 star and a busier time, this may not be for you. It was perfect for us to unwind, and get away from the rush of today's world. Getting transport from here to Unawatuna was easy by tuk tuk, we had an afternoon at the beach there, for us it was refreshing to come back from the hustle and bustle of the beach, and enjoy the peace at Illuketia. My advice would be mix it up with a few nights at each of these sister hotels, you won't be disappointed, be prepared for some peace, beauty in an original setting. If I had one thing to say for any improvement, would be to add some more color and fragrances to the pond house rooms & bathrooms this would bring the rooms alive even more. I never saw the rooms in the main house, but I gather they were smaller. Thank you to the team at Illuketia, for making our trip special, we would definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taru Villas Lake Lodge; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: We arrived quite late at night to the Hotel around 10.30pm, our daughter was tired and they made no fuss of checking in, let us take our daughter straight to the room. They also offered us to order some food, which we did after a big trip, I didn't expect this as it was late. We ordered some sandwiches which were great and good value, we also ordered the Sri Lankan breakfast for the morning. We stayed upstairs in room 9, this was very comfortable for the 3 of us, comfy King size bed, and an extra bed set up for our daughter, at an extra cost. (no problem for us) We all slept well, our room was quiet and great shower/bathroom as well, with basic amenities. The next day we had a great breakfast, food was enough, coffee, tea, juice etc. We got one Sri Lankan and 2 continental to share. I think the Hotel looks better in real life, better than photos, it is very modern and clean. Our airport pick up was waiting for us, we organized this through the Hotel. Check out was eventually sorted, at the time our Visa's cards wouldn't work in their machine, but this can happen and we were able to use the manual zip-zap machine for payment. All staff at the Hotel were pleasant and helpful, we would not hesitate to return again one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Sanya Resort Spa; City: Sanya Hainan; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights, with another family. From the airport pick-up to the drop off was amazing, they were waiting for us after our plane was delayed 2 hours, with a bunch of flowers for our friends who were celebrating their wedding anniversary, and for me a cake in our room for my birthday. We had booked the mountain view rooms, but had been upgraded to ocean view for our stay. That on it's own, was a great surprise and welcome not to forget. Rooms were great, with a fantastic view(level 7), spacious, nice bathroom amenities and towels, comfy beds. Breakfast buffet was excellent with different food stations including, western, asian, bakery, fruit & juice, cereals & salads. All excellent and coffee was good. We hung out at the pool most of the time, as our children loved swimming and using the kids pool & slides. Pools are huge, water was warm and not too deep, at the other end of the pool area they had a swim up bar, which was also great for happy hour 4-6pm, great mango cocktails! The Starfish cafe was great, ate here a few times and they had kids menu too. We relaxed on the cabanas one afternoon which was nice and cooling, great sea breeze and enjoyed a wine and and watching the sea. We also made use of the R-cade at the end of the day, great ten pin bowling and many more games there. Close to the R-cade was a sports bar with a pool table, and karaoke rooms, and for an afternoon ice-cream for the kids the Candy box cafe was very handy. This place was perfect for a family fun holiday, great for the kids and Adults, there is a kids club but our girls were happy with the pool side area. I think the Resort was quiet when we were there, and the only thing I would say was there was not enough service staff, around the pools. They had plenty of towels available and the first day we had John looking after us, he made sure we had plenty of water, but if John wasn't on no one checked us, unless we asked, it was easier and quicker to do it yourself. I think they could sell more food and drinks by the pool, if they had more staff on. Also my friend and I thought we would get a pedicure together, but we couldn't as not enough staff on at spa, so we flagged it as it would have to be one after the other, I'm sure lots of couples would want to go to the spa together. They were the only negative points, otherwise it was the best place and we all wanted to stay longer, gym was amazing so was dinner buffet at Red star cafe. Staff were all fantastic, not once was anyone rude they were all very helpful and wanted to meet our needs. Thank you Renaissance we would definitely return, if we get the chance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; City: Hanoi; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights before our 3 week holiday in Vietnam, and what a great start to our trip. Thinking we would check out Hanoi during our stay, well we were wrong, couldn't leave the Hotel there was no need! Great variety of restaurants to eat, Vietnamese, Italian, French and the others a mix of these, fantastic gym, pool service, and breakfast was great at both breakfast locations. We chilled by the pool the full day we had there, our daughter was happy playing in the pool, while we were there we had free ice-cream in cones twice, fruit, cold towels and a drinks bought to us. We had our lunch by the pool, and all this came with great service. We tried most of the restaurants all had great food including La Braserie, Angelina (Italian), and Spice Garden (Vietnamese), yes more pricey for Vietnam but saying that it is worth the treat in such a beautiful Hotel. Our room was lovely in the Opera Wing, quiet and we were facing the street, great amenities, size of room was small but adequate for our stay, and the bed was amazing. Sofitel Legend Metropole is a charming place to stay, it exceeded all our expectations and we would definitely return, no complaints for us, and all staff were great during our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mia Resort Nha Trang; City: Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province; Review: Well I think I have just come out of my deep depression, 4 days after leaving Mia. From the moment we arrived to when we lefts 8 nights in total, Cindy, Veronica & all the staff at Mia made our stay an unforgettable one. We had a garden Villa 402, which was just divine everything you could ask for was available in the room, or just a phone call away. Our 6 year old daughter also had a great time, and still talks about Cindy and when will we see her again. Kids room area was great for parents who want to have a nice lunch or dinner together, our daughter enjoyed having her pizza while watching a movie, and we could check on her as it was at the restaurant area. Cindy & Veronica thanks for the kids sessions decorating cup cakes, making pizza also the painting session, and sand castle making with Cindy. Food & wine selection was top notch, & the beer buckets a great option too while at the pool or beach. (Thank goodness there is a gym available) They have daily shuttles into Nha Trang, but we just wanted to stay and enjoy Mia and so pleased we did, went to Nha Trang for 3 nights after Mia, it was average and I would only stay at Mia if we are to return to Nha Trang. Great view from the Mojito bar at the top of the hill, I had the best lamb sandwich up there and great salads too, menu had some different options to Sandals on the beach. Well I could go on, but you need to go and find out for yourself, there is a reason for this place being #1 in Nha Trang, don't hesitate just book it you will not be disappointed. Thanks Mia!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Danang Resort Spa; City: Da Nang; Review: We stayed 6 nights here and could have easily stayed longer. Fantastic beach, facilities and modern comfortable rooms. We stayed in the Club Ocean view room in F121, view of the ocean was nice and we were on the quiet side not looking over the pool area which was more private. Rooms were great size, clean, modern, great bathroom and balcony area with seating. They made up the sofa bed for our 6 year old daughter, which was very comfortable. This is a real family Hotel, pools were great, Camp Hyatt great our daughter loved going there, and we also made the most of the fantastic gym. Shuttle bus was very hard to get onto, to go into Hoi An you need to book 4 hours before going and you will fighting with a que of people doing the same thing, we managed to use this after trying 4 times. Bagette Deli is very handy which is located down the back behind the Spa area, great for wine, beer and snack food. We had a club room, so we had our breakfasts & dinners there. I wasn't sure what to expect as others had commented by saying it wasn't enough food. We were surprised how good it was, everything you needed for breakfast, including 3 hot choices, breads, cereals, clod meats, cheeses, salads & more. Dinner & drinks between 5.30-7.30pm was also plenty, we did not need dinner after this, it also included healthy options for vegetarians. Plenty of families while were there in the club area, but this was due to summer holiday's, most children were behaved, but the odd ones let you know they were there, as the parents turned a blind eye. The staff were lovely throughout the resort, especially in the Regency Club, Camp Hyatt & Via Fitness. We would certainly return to this resort, and reccommend to others. Thank you Hyatt Regency!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Okinawa; City: Nago Okinawa Prefecture; Review: We stayed here for 5 nights, and were treated like royals the whole time. Check in was easy, room was ready on time, our room was 311 with a lovely view over the golf corse and looking out towards the sea and Nago Bay. Room was luxury, we had twin beds for 2 Adults and our 7 year old which was plenty of room, also sofa, chair area and outside balcony with table & chairs. Bathroom was so nice, my daughter loved going to the toilet with all the buttons to push, and loved the big bath. Breakfast was top quality with an amazing selection, and slight changes daily, also very relaxing as it never felt too busy, only 1 morning was quite busy but still plenty of room to move around the buffet selection of Japanese & western foods. We used the gym a few times which was good, but also had a great jogging area just outside the Hotel, also used indoor pool area. Library & outdoor pool area was lovely as well, still a little cold for swimming but my husband braved it and enjoyed his swim. We ate dinner outside of the Hotel, and there were plenty of options and different styles of japanese food close by, we had a car so was very easy to get around, if you don't the Hotel have a list of outside restuarants that they can book for you and take you there in their courtesy coach, they left us a Hotel mobile phone and we called them to collect us when we were finished, fantastic service, especially if you want to enjoy a beer or 2! We never used their private beach as the weather was on and off while we were there, however beaches looked lovely, we went to the aquarium, Neo pet zoo, Orion beer factory tour, and KTV, we would reccommend all these activities for families. Car parking at the Hotel was great service just pull up they will park for you, and just let them know when you are going out and your car will be waiting as well as the lovely helpful staff to greet you. All staff were amazing, helping us organise things to do, we felt very welcome the whole time. Thank you Ritz Carlton Okinawa, we are already reccomending you to all our friends!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navigate Seaside Hotel Apartments; City: Napier Hawke s Bay Region North Island; Review: I have stayed at Navigate a few times now, and from my first visit I knew I found my home away from home. Friendly and helpful service, great rooms with plenty of space, where I can do my work at the end of the day, great in room facilities kitchenette, bathroom and all modern and clean. Great cafes and restaurants in this area by the port and only 2km to Napier centre, you will not be dissapointed when you stay here, all rooms have a view of the sea and nice and quiet for a good sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer Waterfront Apartments; City: Paihia Bay of Islands Northland Region North Island; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights, and it suited our purpose and needs while we explored Paihia. We stayed in a mid level waterfront apartment which had great views and plenty of space to chill out, so nice to have your morning coffee or your afternoon wine on the balcony here which I would recommend to enjoy the views from the front apartments. Location was just a 2min walk to the village area, but at the same time it felt more private then being right in the village. Apartment is fully equipped including Wifi, kitchen, BBQ & Laundry facilities all in your room, this is great as we ate in mostly which is a big saving, especially that my hubby had been on a deep sea fishing tour so we had fish to eat while we were there. Mark & Vivian are very helpful hosts with local knowledge and Mark booked the fishing trip for hubby, very approachable hosts if you needed help or advice. There is also a swimming pool available with a Kids pool & spa. Piahia is a fab holiday destination, we would recommend a stay at Pioneer Waterfront Apartments we will definitely return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cuisinart CCO-50BKN Deluxe Electric Can Opener, Black; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I bought this because my arthritis was preventing me from using a hand held can opener. This product is a great disappointment and will probably donate it or throw it away. Have only used it for a couple of weeks and it is already giving me issues. Not happy at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do SHO-01171 Nine-Pair Shoe Rack, White; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: The only one I could find like the good old fashioned kind that sits on the floor. I have two of them. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ChefLand Roasting And Cooling Rack 10 x 6 Inch, 100% Stainless Steel 2-Pack For Baking, Roasting, Grilling, Roast; Brand: ChefLand; Review: These are the perfect size for the smaller size pans I use now that the kids have grown up and moved out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Home Premium Quality Plastic Skirt Hangers (Pack of 12) - Non-Slipping Material with Sliding Metal Clips; Brand: Utopia Home; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Elysium Apartments; City: Palm Cove Cairns Region Queensland; Review: Fantastic location, lovely apartments, helpful apartment managers. All in all we had a wonderful holiday and I would totally recommend these apartments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock Resort; City: Yulara Red Centre Northern Territory; Review: Our trip was last week and a fantastic experience. The room was comfortable and clean, although it could have done with a little maintenance (the towel rail fell off when you put anything on it). We were particularly impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff there. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They confirmed all our tours with the operator for us and at one stage I overheard them sorting out flights for another couple who had missed their flight. The complimentary champagne waiting for us in our room (our wedding anniversary) was also a nice touch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coolangatta Estate; City: Shoalhaven New South Wales; Review: We recently visited Coolangatta Estate with another family. At the last minute we were upgraded to a couple of suites in The Lodge, which meant we had lots of space to eat meals with our friends and for our (teenage) kids to amuse themselves with card and board games when they weren't outdoors. The day we arrived was a record high temperature of 46C so it was very pleasant to plunge into the pool to cool down and later, when a southerly change came through, the kids had fun on the tennis court. With the cottages dotted around the estate, guests have have a feeling of seclusion and privacy. Although the decor wasn't 5 star, all the facilities were fine and it was most pleasant to eat breakfast at the outdoor setting overlooking the vineyards and to wander through the extensive and rustic grounds. The only suggestion I would make to the management is that they look at replacing the flyscreens on the windows as many had holes. This was a problem in midsummer when it is hot and there are lots of insects around. As a result we had to run the air-conditioning unit more than we might have otherwise. We didn't eat at the restaurant during our stay so I can't comment on the standard of the food. Overall I would recommend staying here and with the special January offer it was good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Aden Hotel Mudgee; City: Mudgee New South Wales; Review: This is an older style motel, which the new owners are progressively refurbishing. We stayed in a 2 bedroom unit, which had not been refurbished. Our unit was clean and very spacious, providing more than enough room for our two young adult children to chill out and relax in their own space. The continental buffet breakfast was also very good value and the staff were attentive, friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Apartments; City: Dubbo New South Wales; Review: We booked this accommodation based on a recommendation from a family member and weren't disappointed. The apartments have recently had a makeover and the plantation shutters on the windows and the modern decor are a lovely touch. We were really fortunate with the gorgeous autumn weather Dubbo put on for our visit, enjoying the pool in the late afternoon and the covered outdoor BBQ area each evening. Our apartment was spotlessly clean, the kitchen small but well equipped, the gardens beautifully planned and maintained. Terry and Sue were very helpful and made us feel most welcome. We would not hesitate to recommend the Country Apartments to anyone visiting Dubbo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Bathurst; City: Bathurst New South Wales; Review: My husband and I stayed at the Quality Hotel with our two teenage kids. Because we were a little late in making the booking, all family rooms were already taken so we booked 2 interconnecting rooms. Both rooms were clean and looked relatively new and although not huge were more than large enough for our needs. The beds were possibly the most comfortable we've slept in away from home. A continental buffet breakfast was included in our room rate and we were all very impressed with the selection on offer. The heated indoor pool was very popular with the kids, they enjoyed it for an hour or so before dinner. The rooms are excellent value for money, with the only negative being the close proximity to a fairly major road generating some road noise, although this was nowhere near as loud as I thought it might have been. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton s Henry Parkes Motor Inn Parkes; City: Parkes New South Wales; Review: We stayed at the Henry Parkes Motor Inn for two nights with our two teenage kids in a 2 room unit. Both bedrooms were particularly spacious and comfortable and allowed us plenty of room to relax. The manager, Liz was very helpful, giving us advice on local tourist attractions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock Resort; City: Yulara Red Centre Northern Territory; Review: We were repeat guests at the Desert Gardens, the previous time being in July 2012. As we had a tour commencing soon after our arrival, we requested an early check-in, which Desert Gardens obligingly granted. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The rooms appeared to have been freshened up since our last visit and, as before, our room was clean and well presented and serviced throughout our stay. Most importantly, the beds were very comfortable. The Desert Gardens is ideally located in the Resort; the first hotel for all tour pick-ups, the first for all drop-offs and just a short walk to the Town Square. As the name would suggest, Desert Gardens has paid particular attention to the establishment and maintenance of their gardens, which feature many Australian native trees and shrubs, both those found in the desert and some that would not normally grow in this area and a guided garden walk is run a couple of times during the day or you can pick up a booklet from reception if you prefer a self-guided walk. For those staying during the hotter months, there is an appealing swimming pool to cool off in. If you wish to eat at the restaurant, be sure to make a booking early.This visit I made a reservation before we left home to be sure of getting a table as we missed out last year. As a general travel tip for Uluru, be sure to take some warm clothing if you visit there from mid May to August/September. The days are pleasant but as most of the activities are centred around sunrise/sunset and generally involve waiting at the viewing areas, you be glad to rug up when the temps fall; you can expect anything from -10 to 10 degrees C between sunset and sunrise and there is often also a wind chill factor to consider. Lastly, a big thank you to Maya in reception who made our checkout so seamless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokolbin Village; City: Pokolbin Cessnock Greater Newcastle New South Wales; Review: Wanting accommodation conveniently located near the venue of a wedding reception, Pokolbin Village ticked all the right boxes. Located centrally on Broke Road, it is close to many of the vineyards, Hunter Valley Gardens (their Christmas Light Show is a must), lots of shops and cafes, and opposite Hope Estate. We found the self-contained Villa clean and comfortable, with ample space for our group of 5. The kitchen was well equipped with a full oven/cooktop, microwave and a small fridge (although we couldn't locate a toaster) so we were able to put together meals as we liked. Although we didn't have time to enjoy the other facilities, I am sure the pool would have been most welcome on a hot summer afternoon and the tennis court would have entertained our young adult kids had we been staying longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Bathurst; City: Bathurst New South Wales; Review: This was our second stay at the Quality Hotel, Bathurst, our last visit was last year. When we arrived we were greeted warmly by the staff and made to feel most welcome at every point of contact during our stay. Our room was spotlessly clean and the crisp sheets on the beds quickly became warm and toasty. The bathroom was spacious and modern. I slept soundly, which is really saying something as I tend to be an appalling sleeper when away from home, quite like the "Princess and the Pea", but the pillow and the doonas were just right (I'd say perfect for Goldilocks, but that would be mixing my fairy tales). On our last visit, my only criticism was the road noise and this time we were given a room on the far side and I couldn't hear any road noise at all. I believe all the rooms have now been renovated and they've just finished updating their indoor pool. As with our last visit, the highlight was easily the buffet breakfast that is included in most room rates. Our young adult kids loved using the pancake machine, as did their parents! As we now have family living in Bathurst, we're looking forward to future visits (Bathurst is such a beautiful town) and we'll most definitely be returning to the Quality Hotel. It is excellent value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jenolan Caravan Park; City: Oberon Blue Mountains New South Wales; Review: The management supply those little homely touches, things like clean tea towels etc in the camping kitchen and freshly laundered bathmats for use in the showers. Without a doubt, this is easily the cleanest caravan park I've stayed at. The Oberon area can, however, reach quite low temperatures (particularly overnight) in the cooler months so be sure to pack plenty of warm clothes and bedding, especially if you are sleeping in a tent! Situated approximately 30 minutes drive from Jenolan and 30 minutes from Bathurst, Oberon is an affordable place to stay if you are visiting Jenolan Caves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: JW Marriott Grosvenor House London; City: London England; Review: This hotel is elegant and beautiful! The lobby has lovely flower displays, the staff was unobtrusive and extremely courteous and helpful. Lots of functions taking place which makes for a lively lobby. Doors are opened for you coming and going. Great place to pretend you are a Duke and Duchess! The library bar is lovely and the red room bar very cosy and nice for a nightcap. My husband was able to use his points, and as he travels constantly and is a frequent Marriot user, we were able to access the executive lounge where they feed you a fantastic breakfast, everything from smoked salmon, oatmeal, eggs and bacon and sausage, yogurts and has the best coffee machine on the planet! In addition you get snacks, hors d'ouerves, wine and beer, and chat with other guests if you have a mind to. In fact that's we found out Springsteen, Lady Antebellum, Paul Simon and Soundgarden were playing across the street in Hyde Park. Oh, I forgot to say that we were able to get connecting rooms for ourselves and our two boys. We thought they were clean and comfortably furnished and quite spacious. Yes you need to use the blow dryer outside the bathroom but so what? Just plug it in and use the giant mirror over the desk. My 19 year old is a gym rat and pronounced the hotel's gym as excellent, which is a real compliment. He also found a very nice man who helped him with his workout, and someone else in the gym said, "don't you know that s Ray Lewis?" and if a pro football player finds the facilities good enough I think that's all you need to say. I have to laugh at one review that stated the hotel was far from the tube. It is, in fact, situated so that you can use either the Marble Arch stop on the Central line or Hyde park stop which I think was Picadilly? Anyway if you have trouble walking you can catch a bus immediately at both tube stops so get yourself an Oyster card and you're golden. The neighborhood is great, you can either walk out the entrance by the concierge desk and look at the lovely architecture, local pubs and restaurants, bakeries and small, upscale shops, even go to the library, while if you walk straight to Oxford street you can do "big time" shopping from Marks and Spencer (called Marks and Sparks, locally), to Selfridges to Topshop and what seemed to be London's answer to Walmart, Primark. Buckingham Palace a short walk (or bus ride) away. We stayed for four days and had a blast watching London prepare for the Olympics, spiff up the town and show their pride - London rocks!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Petit Moulin; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: My husband and I stayed for a week in this fantastically located little Marais hotel. The hotel itself is adorable inside and out; old beams and remnants of the bakery it once was in the hotel's exterior and interior, great room keys, lovely accommodating attractive young staff manning the front desk. Free wifi, clean, as far from cookie cutter as it gets. There is a sweet little lobby with fun wallpaper, skeleton room keys (I have attached photos of all this). We just went with what was available and ended up in the funky red coral room with a large tub and European shower (hand held attachment) which was fine, when in Rome and all that, but would be tough if I was an older traveler, or one with body issues, so choose your room in that case. Hermes bath products, nice towels and bathrobes. Our bed was very comfortable.and I would stay again and I recommend it highly. Christian LaCroix decorated it I think (check the hotel site, I forget) and I have one suggestion for him, something that would have made our stay so much better and that is better clothing storage. We had no dresser! We had to live out of our suitcases and plunge in for socks, stockings, and everything that needs a drawer not just a closet in the form of a small armoire. The room itself is quirky in shape and angle, the space tight, and one night we tripped over our luggage in the dark to get a drink of water. Here's the solution (see photo) Get rid of the uncomfortable swivel chair and unnecessary little table and put in a bureau, a dresser, whatever you want to call it. Here's one for the hotel management: There is a sweet little honor bar which doubles as the breakfast room. No one uses it, and it could be such a fun place to meet other folks who chose to stay here, because the honor bar prices are higher than any cafe around. It's too bad, it could be a great focal point but we were at the hotel for seven nights and never saw a soul there. But these are suggestions, not gripes. I would have given 5 stars for a dresser, never mind the bar. But you will be very very happy here, in this neighborhood, and after one week I really felt like moving into the Marais.Permanently if possible. Walk to Pompidou, Archives, Picasso, great restaurants, great shops, Musee Carnavale, Place des Vosges, 2 close Metro stops, Rambuteau (11) and St. Sebastien Frossiart (8), Marche des Infant Rouges (please forgive spelling mistakes!) lovely little parks, and all the wonderful little places you will find as you wander. This hotel is perfect placement for all that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parkhotel Laurin; City: Bolzano Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: After storing our luggage we sat in the lovely backyard in the sun, listening to the birds and admiring a tree which was covered in a bridal veil of a yellow-white flowers stretching three stories. (It turned out that our room on the 3rd floor had a lovely view of it, and the garden). There was a small pool and little places to sit and have a cocktail or tea and listen to the small fountain and murmurs of other guests. So restful. There was a pool too, and a small play area for children. You can also be served on a porch area in the back or facing the front of the hotel, so you could sit in sun or shade, grass or stone, whatever you wish. The Parkhotel Laurin also has a deco bar, grand staircase and super good restaurant. The South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese and brown butter was outstanding as was the ricotta gnocchi and I loved the secreto of Iberian pork and my husband had the lamb shank...soooo good! And the breakfast, which is included in the price of the room, is delicious as well. You can either eat in the dining room which is big and airy, or carry your dish to sit outside, as a few people chose to do. The hotel has a charm that is hard to describe. The staff of course are accommodating, multilingual, and very nice, but it has that lovely yesteryear feel to it. It does not try to be boutique but had local art and art projects scattered throughout, connected with a local art institute. I imagine this must have been the sort of hotel people stayed at for summer vacations. But don't imagine old and stuffy; our room was bright and large, with a very comfortable fresh bed and wonderful bathroom amenities. Many young people were having cocktails, could have been local or travelers. There is parking across from the hotel, and as others have mentioned, it is right by the train station. It is also right by the main square, a lovely old church, outdoor markets, the cable cars to take you to the top of the Dolomites for hiking, and if you want to see Otzi the Iceman, or visit the museum of science it's all walkable and close. The local magazine boasted that Bolzano/Bozen was voted the best place to live in Italy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Excelsior by Geisel; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: As a librarian, I could not resist using the title because had I looked at the exterior when I arrived I would have been disappointed. It's reminiscent of Soviet architecture, as we noticed later. But coming by taxi straight from the airport with a good case of jetlag, we just headed straight into the hotel, which is very charming. It looks very Bavarian, with painted murals and wall decoration. The young women at the desk dressed in Bavarian costume were very pleasant and our room was just beautiful. I have to say, and if you read other reviews of mine we have been in a lot of hotels, and this hotel had the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Like sleeping in a cloud. The room was a beautiful shade of sunshine yellow, with curtains that filtered the light in warm and rich tones, spare but elegant room, and the fluffy coverlet - oh, yes, I was tired, but this bed! Another plus to this hotel is that it is attached to a very good winebar with delicious prosciutto to snack on. The location is very convenient to walk to churches, victualmarket, restaurants and the Alte Pinacotek and directly across from a giant department store and a good coffee shop. The train station is steps from the hotel entry. We arrived at the end of a two week convention, and there was the sound of good Tyrolean reveling in the early hours but I don't know if this is normally the case. I would recommend however not getting a room facing the street. I would definitely recommend this hotel - it was a suggestion from some friends in Munich and we were quite pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitcher Inn; City: Warren Vermont; Review: We were at the Pitcher Inn in very late August, taking advantage of a sale, because we'd stayed at the Winvian and were interested in their sister property. We liked it so much we came back for our anniversary over Columbus Day weekend. It had to be one of the most beautiful autumns I've ever seen. Warren is a lovely little town, and the Pitcher Inn offers you an interesting mix of Vermont woodstove laid back comfort mixed with top notch designer rooms that are organized and decorated with a particular theme. Our first stay landed us in schoolroom (and as I am a librarian/teacher I found it very amusing and apt). This room comes with a mural of a library and furnishings typical of early schoolhouses. It also has a small terrace facing the backyard. This time, in October, we stayed in Lodge, which turned out to be "Lodge" as in Shriners, Sons of the Desert type of decoration, complete with hats and full uniform regalia hanging behind your door. We mused that the local butcher or ditch-digger must have felt quite high and mighty strapping on the banners and sword. The fireplace is mighty and burns beautifully. All the rooms are lovely and can be viewed on their website. The staff is friendly and welcoming, easy to approach for any questions you may have, and that included everyone from the Inn Manager Ari, to the property manager, waitstaff (Hello Zari), front desk (Hi Amanda), housekeeping staff. There is a nespresso/tea machine for energy on the second level which you help yourself to, a wonderful tavern, Tracks, on the lowest level, with taxidermy animals and pub fare (better than pub fare really) and the nicest waitresses ever (Hello, Betsy!) a lovely hostess, and an excellent young bartender with whom my husband had a deep and involved conversation about cocktails and who turned us on to her friend's cocktail sprays, called Alice and the Magician (Hello, hope you had a great time with your stepson to be!). The food at the Pitcher Inn restaurant was very good and the wine list is amazing thanks to Ari. There is tea or coffee and snacks served late afternoon in a little library room that has, among it's treasures, a guestbook, very much like TripAdvisor on paper - recording guest reflections, suggestions, feelings - from years ago. I actually found someone from RI as I browsed the book. You almost don't want to leave but you should - the Warren Store across the street stocks everything including very fashionable clothes, Waitsfield and beyond lovely to explore on foot or in car, and it is quiet, beautiful, relaxing, rejuvenating. I don't know when but we will get back there sometime this winter to see the Inn in snow, and look for Peter and Judy dining at the Inn. You become family - or feel like family - very quickly. It is a unique experience, and for us, a very special place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: We stayed at the very well located W, an easy walk and as we found out, even easier tram ride from Central Station.Went to check in with the concierge but they don't do check in on the first (or zero) floor so up you go in a slow elevator to groovy 6. Why do you have to do this? Then a bunch of lovely young people made excuses for the room not being ready - we are OK with that. But finally after almost half an hour, we wanted to see the city and asked them to just store our bags, which is how we found out that the room was ready; nobody told us. Meanwhile we were given a free drink voucher. The bartender who was manning the bar must be the only person in Amsterdam who doesn't speak English. I asked for seltzer. Quizzical look. OK, agua frissante then? Oh, Sen-sir he replied and I thought he got "seltzer" but when I saw him reaching for the white wine I knew I'd be getting Sancere. And it was very good....so we surrendered to Fate. And the concierge service is so very dependent on who is behind the desk. Some were excellent, but our last one not so much. We asked about the tram, as we needed to catch the train to the airport and we were going to take the one in the back behind the hotel. No, take the one on the side. So we lost some time as we realized that our first instinct was right: EVERY tram from the back goes to Central Station, not so for the one the concierge recommended. But we got a great tip for a local rice table that was super good from one worker, and tickets and good information on the Rijksmuseum from another concierge - just still wondering why you couldn't just check in at arrival, why they split the desk responsibility. Still, it was clean, comfy beds, usual groovster eurotrash house music pumping (funny; one young man in the elevator as we were checking in commented on the "upbeat music" and the rest of us laughed as another young man said, "This must be your first time in a W!") Lots of reeking youngsters heading for the bar scene, all of that fine....it's just at this point I prefer better service over fashion forward. But that's just me. And the location is hard to beat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 58mm Altura Photo Professional Accessory Kit for Canon EOS Rebel DSLR – Bundle with Wide Angle & Fisheye; Brand: Goja; Review: Wasn't happy with this product at all. Everything is made cheap and not with good quality. I would not recommend this product to anyone. If you are serious about photography, I suggest pay a little extra for a little better.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Apple Time Capsule MC343LL/A 1TB Sim DualBand [OLD VERSION]; Brand: Apple; Review: Simple, portable and sweet looking; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neewer Vertical Battery Grip Replacement For BG-E8 Compatible with Canon 550D / 550D /600D / Rebel T3i; Brand: Neewer; Review: Great product. Durable and matches the camera extremely well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Limostudio Photo Video Photography Studio Reflector Disc Holder Clip for Light Stand, AGG1411; Brand: LimoStudio; Review: Cool handy little tool if you are working alone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: StudioFX SANDBAG Sand Bag SADDLEBAG DESIGN WEIGHT BAGS FOR PHOTO VIDEO STUDIO STAND by Kaezi Photography (Yellow - 4; Brand: StudioFX; Review: Good, sturdy and strong. Definitely happy with my purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belkin 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector with 6-Foot Power Cord and Telephone Protection, BE108200-06; Brand: Belkin; Review: DOES WHAT IT'S SUPPOSE TO; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WEme USB 3.0 to SATA Converter Adapter for 2.5/3.5 inch Hard Drive Disk SSD; Brand: WEme; Review: IT WORKS, JUST NOT ABLE TO GET THE INFORMATION OF THE DRIVE.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bluelounge CableDrop Mini White - Cable Management System for All Cables up to 5/16-inch; Brand: Bluelounge; Review: GREAT BUY!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rayovac Sportsman 240 Lumen LED Lantern, SE3DLNACOM; Brand: Rayovac; Review: Well made. Very bright for it's size. Price was fair. I would buy this item again. Makes a great home emergency light.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gold Stars 92111805 Natural White Replacement LED Bulb (921 Base 250 LUM 12 or 24v); Brand: Gold Stars; Review: Very nice bulb. Not as bright an I thought. Low power use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D.H.S. Posi-Lock Folding Leg Bracket for Wall Mounted Work Bench / Fold Down Table (2 pcs.); Brand: Dugan Hardware Systems; Review: They work well. They do mount a little different than you would think. Used them on a fold down bed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Light It! By Fulcrum, 6-LED Motion Sensor Security Light, Wireless, Battery Operated, Silver; Brand: LIGHT IT! by Fulcrum; Review: Not very bright. On Off cycle is too short.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock Cable Lock, Python Adjustable Keyed Cable Lock, 6 ft. Long, 8433DAT; Brand: Master Lock; Review: Made well. Flexible cable. Won't stop a thief.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TORCHSTAR Dusk-to-dawn LED Outdoor Barn Light (Photocell Included), 35W (250W Equiv.), 5000K Daylight Floodlight, DLC; Brand: TORCHSTAR; Review: Great outdoor light. Very bright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch 12-Volt Max Pocket Reciprocating Saw Kit PS60-102; Brand: Bosch; Review: Nice tool. I own a lot of power tools. This will be one I use a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of Socket Pins w/Thumb Clips; Brand: Equal-i-zer; Review: They are lock pins as described. It took 10 days to get them. If you are in a hurry, buy them retail.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Leaving Time (with bonus novella Larger Than Life): A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Picoult Page; Review: Wow, really great story telling! Characters that you don't want to let go. Unexpected twist in the end that will leave you breathless, loved it. The background info on the majestic elephant was also so interesting and touching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Larson Page; Review: It's amazing how interesting Erik Larson can make historical events. He really shows you the story at its heart with all the effects on real people. I learned so much about this tragedy, the fragility of life and how seemingly inconsequential events can result in an explosion of monumental importance. Really good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Really what a wonderful story, great characters, romantic setting, and the amazing, all-consuming love that everyone dreams of and then she throws in some inspiring dialogue and a little sprinkle of magic! Love this book and can't wait to see what happens next; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Human Croquet; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Atkinson Page; Review: Kate Atkinson is an amazing writer with such imagination, the way she plays with our conventional concept of time is unique and enthralling. I love her books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Unbelieveable, what are the chances that any of this could actually happen in one story? I know fiction is not true but this was just bizarre and not intriguing. I did not enjoy it. There was no reason for any of this horror to have happened... and coincidence of 2 characters being abducted by the same psycho and then sharing the same apartment? Really?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) (Me Before You Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jojo Moyes Page; Review: If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I had seen on the NY Times bestseller list and heard about it but I really didn't think I wanted to read it But I am so happy I did! It was such a touching beautiful story, really brilliantly expressing what love and living the best possible life you can should and can be about. I think that reading it and all the issues that it brings up...what makes life worth living, loving another selflessly ...makes you examine and appreciate who you want to be. I loved the characters for all their cracks and broken bits, even the ones with small parts were real. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this book, it is excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5); Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: Even though I saw every episode of the HBO show I was still transported by this book, enthralled, touched and surprised and especially sorry to get to the last page!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: Even though I saw every episode of the HBO show I was still transported by this book, enthralled, touched and surprised and especially sorry to get to the last page!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. The characters and setting were charming and relatable. It made me want to go visit Three Pines... despite the danger. It felt similar to an agatha Christie novel .... relationships... a murder... lots of possible suspects and a twist! Perfect formula; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Bintan Lagoon Resort; City: Lagoi Bintan Island Bintan Regency Riau Archipelago Riau Islands ; Review: The hotel is quite OK. Although the rooms are quite loud and already look a little bit old. Beach is very nice. Great to relax. Lot of kids at the pool. Maybe not the ideal place for a young couple without kids; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Seasons Boracay Resort; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: We originally had booked a different hotel (Microtel) but were not satisfied at all with it (too loud, too far away, too many kids) and therefore decided to change the hotel. We wanted to be on station 1 at White Beach and looked at five different hotels. Two Seasons had by far the best price/quality ratio and also the most friendly staff - therefore we decided to stay here. We were completely satisfied with our stay - great rooms, best location, nice staff, very comfortable couches on the beach, good food with lot of variety. Coming to Boracay we would definetly recommend staying at sation 1 as it is much less crowded and the beach is more beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akasaka Granbell Hotel; City: Akasaka Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: The best of the hotel was the location - just 2 minutes to the subway that brings you to all the sights in Tokyo. The hotel is very new and everything looks very stylish - in the lobby as well as in the rooms. Although not mentioned when you book the hotel they serve a light breakfast (bread and coffee) in the morning at no extra charge + you have free Internet in the rooms. I had a single room and although it was very small (15m²) it had all you needed - new TV, nice bathroom and very comfortable bed. The only disadvantage is that it is a little bit noisy at night as the hotel is close to some bars and the window are not thick enough so you hear some of the noise from the streets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Thailand; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: Really a fantastic hotel with a great location in Chiang Rai - directly by the river and very quite. Incredible attentive staff - one of the best in Thailand. Super nice and luxurious breakfast with everything you need and even some more. Nice but little small fitness studio with state-of-the-art equipment. Really enjoyed our stay here a lot and will definetly come back to this hotel when we are in Chiang Rai again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: We had a great stay for 4 nights in Kyoto. Positive: - Very new hotel - opened in Sept. 2017 - Well designed rooms - Nice Onsen - Excellent Japanese breakfast - Very good service - e.g. restaurant reservations, sending luggage to next hotel - Location To improve: - Entrance in the room is a bit narrow - If you only eat western breakfast you might find too little choices; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crayola, Color Wonder Mess-Free Coloring, Stow & Go Studio, Art Tools, Great for Travel, Colors may Vary; Brand: Crayola; Review: Bought for a long road trip with my 2-year old and this worked great! It was easy enough for her to manage herself and it kept her busy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crayola Color Wonder Mickey Mouse Mess-Free Coloring Pad and Markers, Art Tools; Brand: Crayola; Review: Great pad - my 2-year old loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and this covered the cartoon subject matter well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pads Set: Fairies, Princess Castle, Play House, Dress-Up - 680+ Stickers; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Bought for a long road trip with my 2-year old and this really kept her busy. She really likes sticking and unsticking stickers so this was perfect! My only gripe (which is why I took 1 star) was that it the binding on it was ify, the book literally fell apart rather easy. Realizing this book is not designed with Roadtrip in mind, I would have liked it a little more if it were bound a bit better - or a Roadtrip version would be great too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog LeapReader Junior Book Pal, Violet; Brand: LeapFrog; Review: Very easy for my 2 year old daughter to use. Very easy to set up. A friend recommended I skip this one and go right to the intermediate LeapReader but at this price I thought I'd try it. Not disappointed at all. She gets a big kick out of Leap saying her name when she turns it on and off, Best part? it even says her name correctly despite it being spelled differently! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamworks Dragons Defenders of Berk - Dragon Buddies - Toothless; Brand: Dreamworks Dragons; Review: Cute companion to the movie. My 2 yr old LOVES toothless. She has to sleep with him nightly. He growls, and its really cute - not loud or annoying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DecoPac Paw Patrol Ruff Ruff Rescue Cupcake Rings, Pack of 24 Assorted Rings; Brand: DecoPac; Review: Super cute! Can't wait for the kids to see them on the cupcakes at my daughter's b-day; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paw Patrol Rocky's Recycling Truck, Vehicle and Figure; Brand: Paw Patrol; Review: Completes the collection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Amerock BP9798AW Magnetic Catch - Aluminum/Wood Grain; Brand: Amerock; Review: wood grain since the door jamb is painted, but it's okay. Holds the sliding door tightly enough to prevent my cats from opening it, so it serves its intended purpose. I'd give it 4-1/2 if I could.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cable 04006 16/3 9-Foot Outdoor Trinector Extension Cord, Orange; Brand: Coleman Cable; Review: Love the flat plug, but the outlets on the extension are too close together to allow more than one STUPID electronic transformer to plug in at a time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SlimLine 2237 Flat Plug Extension Cord, 2-Wire, 13-Foot, White; Brand: Woods; Review: Love the flat plug--all extension cords should have them. It does just what it's supposed to do, which is provide extra outlets. Looks well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RoomMates RMK1315GM Wall Decal, Multi; Brand: RoomMates; Review: It matches the orchid design on my website and is really pretty. Easy to apply and repositions easily as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cable 03517 Flat Plug Extension Cord, 16/3 Grounded with 3-Outlet Trinector Tap, 6-Foot; Brand: Coleman Cable; Review: Love the flat plug, but the outlets on the extension are too close together to allow more than one STUPID electronic transformer to plug in at a time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rayovac Sportsman 150 Lumen 3AA LED Mini Lantern with Batteries (SP1W3AALN-BA); Brand: Rayovac; Review: This little lantern has some great features--it can be used as a flashlight and it has a flash option that I imagine would be very handy to attract attention when the user is in distress and needs help. I am ordering more for myself and for my family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOHLER K-37056-BN Alteo Vertical Tissue Holder, Vibrant Brushed Nickel; Brand: Kohler; Review: But I haven't installed it yet. I may mount it horizontally because looking at it with a roll on, it seems that the bottom of the roll will rest on the base of the holder, which may inhibit the free roll of the tube. Will update. UPDATE: After installation, I still like the look. I ended up mounting it horizontally rather than vertically. There's a small gold-colored spot where the chrome plating didn't cover completely. If I'd noticed it before installation, I'd have returned it. But I do like the overall look and there's no excuse for not replacing a roll!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cable 23088803 02308 16/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Orange, 50-Feet; Brand: Coleman Cable; Review: Hey--it's an extension cord. I wanted a new one to use inside with my new vacuum cleaner so I can plug it in once and do the whole house without having to move it. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amerock BP53005-FB Metal Finishes Knob Flat Black, 1-1/4-Inch Diameter; Brand: Amerock; Review: The pulls that came with a piece of furniture were straight tube-shapes, and if my fingers were wet there was nothing to grip. These are plain and perfect, very reasonably priced, and I'm very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kanye West, with debt piling up, thanks God for $68 million tax refund; Abstract: Kanye West has been making headlines lately for his Sunday Service, an invitation-only event that started earlier this year in which the rapper-turned-preacher performs with live musical accompaniment. Apparently, there are big profits in his piety.; Category: finance
Title: Video captures terrifying moment woman slips at Grand Canyon; Abstract: Emily Koford was visiting the national park with her mom when a step backward left her clinging to the rocks.; Category: video
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Oprah Winfrey Just Bought Jeff Bridges' Ranch in Montecito; Abstract: How many homes does one person need? Well, if you're Oprah, the answer is at least 7. And if you're wondering specifically how many homes a person needs in Montecito, California, the answer, according to Oprah, is three. She just added to her Montecito home collection by purchasing a ranch previously owned by The Dude; Category: tv
Title: After Mormon Family's Terror in Mexico, a Message Emerges: No One Is Safe; Abstract: After Mormon Family's Terror in Mexico, a Message Emerges: No One Is Safe By Azam Ahmed LA MORA, Mexico Andre Miller saw the column of black smoke rising from at least a mile away.; Category: news
Title: A master suite with an 'open-concept' bathroom that has no doors or privacy is asking for $1,200/month in rent; Abstract: People took to Twitter to share confusion about an "open-concept" bathroom featured in a Facebook rental listing.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: After reading rhus book i had so many questions! The jewel was a beautiful element to add in here. My heart ached from beginning to end. What a deep piece.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outliers, The Story of Success; Author: Visit Amazon's Malcolm Gladwell Page; Review: I read this while taking a sociology class. It really went along with the research and studies that were happening. I recommend that others do thr same. No matter what we think we are hugely a part of our society and the structures thereof.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Visit Amazon's Cormac McCarthy Page; Review: There such a huge message and tons of symbols packed into one book. The way McCarthy writes about even simplest things is stunning. That first chapter will be in my hall of fame forever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: The ending brought this all together. So much action packed in one book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Little Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: At each step there were new things that revealed itself. I was still thrown off by the ending! I can't wait for the show to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judas Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol O'Connell Page; Review: I usually don't go for books like this but O'Connell made everything believable. I cried at the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: White Sands Beach Condos; City: Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: Went to Sandals last year for two weeks before it closed for refurb, however, we wanted to go for three weeks this year and have a bit more space and chance to do our own washing, stay in occasionally and get out into the village of St Lawrence. Accommodation is in a fantastic location, small quiet beach, there are beds and chairs that you can carry from small pool area to beach. There is also a bar 100 yards away at Tyrone's or take your own drinks. Word of caution the sea can get feisty and falls away steeply to get quite deep so weak swimmers take care. Good for surfers, but not less than able swimmers. (Dover beach which is more sheltered and has a more gradual incline is a short walk). Beach relatively peaceful, minimal pestering from vendors who will politely take a "no." One thing you miss being all inclusive is real chance to go out in the locality. Everything in "The Gap" is a short walk and good variety of bars from expensive restaurants to the pavement and communal street bars which are friendly and do happy hour deals as the sun sets. Good place to see sun set and make new friends. Place overall is very safe just do the usual and keep your wits about you as you would anywhere, but locals very friendly. For those who miss their British sport there is the Sporting Pig a sports pub in the centre which is next to the communal playing field (Dover Sports Club) where you can watch local teams train, play soccer or cricket. Shopping locally is not cheap, local convenience stores charge a premium however there is a large supermarket (Masseys) with Waitrose products 25 minutes walk away and they will give you a courtesy ride home after your shop. White Sands is premium accommodation, stay there if you can afford it, everything is new, it works, amenities are good and as above location is excellent. However, there are plenty of lower budget long stay alternatives nearby if rates are too steep for your taste.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Servigroup Pueblo Benidorm; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Four night break with friends over a long weekend stayed in one of the low rise 3 story blocks around the pool. Great location, short walk to nightlife of downtown Benidorm, but just far enough away so you don't get the noise. However, be prepared to hear other late night partiers returning as the acoustics mean that every conversation and footstep is heard in the rooms. Not sure the acoustics are as bad in the main building. Rooms are clean and functional and the cleaning service is very good. Food selection is your typical Spanish buffet just about everyone has experienced, however preparation is very very good and well presented and wide selection. Great value for money. Pool is big and plenty of sun beds and as surrounded by hotel blocks it is a sun trap. Service is very good. All in all a very good thee star hotel which is well run.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Continental; City: Pau Communaute d Agglomeration Pau Pyrenees Bearn Basque Count; Review: Stayed for three nights with friends. Room ok, windows have a low sill and while a bar is across the bottom still dangerous for children, windows and shutters need replacement and overall hotel needs investment. Carpets on stairs are threadbare on steps. Breakfast poor and no effort from staff in restaurant to understand English as it would result in extra work in having to fry or poach an egg or to so better play dumb. Reception staff very helpful though and great location which perhaps has resulted in complacency from management.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence Spa; City: Manama; Review: Just disappointed generally sloppy and no extra effort from staff let me explain :- 1) Checked in had difficulty in connecting iPad to wifi, called front desk and told you can bring it down and we will connect you. Two points one why would they not offer to send someone up when I had just arrived off a long flight and two it was the wifi signal that did not reach my room on the club floor. They got a plug in router the next day but I lost opportunity to work for several hours. 2) Meetings ran over got to club lounge just after 2pm (light lunch stops being served at 2pm). Was starving and asked for anything a bread roll even. No was the answer and given some cashews. Surely there was something left over or in the kitchen. 3) Checked out only chargeable item was a 0.34BD charge for a phone call. For such a small amount one would have thought as a gesture they would have waived it. No I had to dig a half dinar note out and pay. It held up my checkout see below! 4) Finally I saw the hotel car I had booked waiting at the door. When I got to the door the concierge said and I quote "oh s--t I just let it go to two men who said it was theirs when I said your room number". Car at airport and me sat in reception 20 minutes after I should have set off. I was asked to sit down! All in all not much extra effort for this class of hotel. Traveling to Bahrain a lot at the moment but I'll go back to Ritz Carlton or cheaper Holiday Inn I think in future if in Diplomatic area. Really really disappointed. On the plus side the rooms are clean (a given) and the beds are very comfortable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The King Jason Protaras; City: Protaras Paralimni Famagusta District; Review: Spent two weeks in Protaras early October 17. The King Jason is a relatively modest size and is of five star quality. I think reason it may not get five stars is because there is no room service or entertainment in the evenings (see later). Accommodation is spotlessly clean, the one bedroom suites are modern and well cared for. Only grumble is that the balconies are a bit small but do fit two seats and a small table so functional. Rooms have a mini kitchen type area which is really useful, kettle, fridge etc. for an all inclusive surprised that no stocking with drinks although bar only does draft beers (no bottles), but good selection of quality spirits and decent wine and prosecco choice. Layout of hotel with lots of stairs etc. could make a stay challenging for someone with mobility challenges which is a shame as it is perfect for more mature guests who appreciate great service, quality accommodation and peace and quiet to enjoy evenings in the bars. For example corridors are not very wide and our suite on level 3 1/2 meant we could get the lift to third floor but HAD to climb ten stairs to the room. No lift all the way. Food is buffet style, excellent, varied and always well done. Table service for beverages. There is a Greek speciality restaurant although location of this at hotel is not optimum in a darkened corner of hotel. (We tried it though and good Meze style was excellent). No evening entertainment but not necessary, there is plenty in nearby Protaras a short walk and it’s very peaceful and relaxing sitting in pool gardens and bar areas, good comfortable seats and attentive drinks service from enthusiastic staff. There is a TV in lounge for football games. Adult only makes for peaceful relaxing time. The staff are very pleasant. A generally young team of mixed nationalities they without exception always seemed to be happy, got to know the guests and had a good sense of humor. Made for a really relaxed friendly environment. They seem very happy and this was the end of a long season. It really is a great hotel, service is great, location is great, staff are excellent and care for you and the only challenge is the layout, but I am sure that there must be rooms for mobility impaired or I would check if booking and I had such an issue. While only open a couple of years we noted there are a lot of repeat guests and we booked again for next year the day we got home. I would guess that it holds about 200 guests so the more the word gets out the more difficult it will be to book as this will only get more popular. Very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pyle P3001AT 3000W Hybrid Pre Amplifier with AM/FM Tuner; Brand: Pyle; Review: I bought this for my garage... If it was for any other place in the house it would be returned! first of it hums really loud. so for a whole home audio system like celling speakers this is not an option because speaker volume has to defeat the hum so no low volume elevator music for this thing. the display looks like something off a early 80s cheap boom box. and the equalizer is fake. But for a garage hooked up to cheap jensen JP-1200 its alright. my cheap sony was much better tho. I am going to hook this threw my sony SEQ-400 equalizer than to my musysic 3200 amp than to my speakers to see if that cleans it up at all. I can tell the LED screen is noisy when I spin the brightness up and down fast I hear it threw the speakers. If I come across a nice receiver at a garage sale or something I'll change it out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pelican 1200 Camera Case With Foam (Desert Tan); Brand: Pelican; Review: Its Pelican, US made. what else can I say. there indestructible and very well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: PWR+; Review: worked great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers, Passive, Needs Amplifier or Receiver, Not for Use Directly with; Brand: Micca; Review: love em bought because of Z reviews; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Micca COVO-S Compact 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers; Brand: Micca; Review: these are great for surround sound rears; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIVO Dual Pair Adjustable Wall Mounting Surround Sound Speaker Mounts Clamp Style w/Tilt & Swivel (MOUNT-SP201); Brand: VIVO; Review: these work great for mu Micca MB-42x's; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12-Inch 120 Watt Powered Subwoofer (Black); Brand: Dayton Audio; Review: what a thump-er for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ratatouille (2007); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Martian (2015); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Drive (2011); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf of Wall Street, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fighter, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50/50 (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Discarded (A Jonathan Quinn Novel) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Brett Battles Page; Review: Excellent in suspense and action; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windows 10: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide!; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Johansen Page; Review: Not what I expected. Incomplete; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: In Sheep's Clothing: An Action-Packed Political Thriller (Matthew Richter Thriller Series Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L.D. Beyer Page; Review: Good read. Exciting to end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Better World (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Good reading. Plot kept me interested; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pakistan Conspiracy, A Novel Of Espionage - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Francesca Salerno Page; Review: Exciting and thrilling; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isolated: A Jason King Thriller (Jason King Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Rogers Page; Review: Good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Livia Lone (A Livia Lone Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Barry Eisler Page; Review: Excellent as usual from this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone Forever: A Jack Widow Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Blade Page; Review: Good action book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destined To Kill (A Cade Landon Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's David S. Clarke Page; Review: Good read. Plenty of action; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Boom Blox - Nintendo Wii; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: Great game. Physically a little above the level of my 4-year old, but my wife and I enjoy playing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Dance 2 - Nintendo Wii; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: My wife loves it. It is a fun and physically active game for the family. Good song variety - lots of newer stuff and good variety of older hits for older folks like me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Mario Galaxy; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Very enjoyable game. Well worth the money. I am not a series gamer, but my wife and I found the controls easy enough to learn and have both enjoyed the game and especially the fun they had with gravity and physics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Smash Bros. Brawl; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Good addition to Super Smash Brothers series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mario Kart Wii; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Good controls, although it takes a little bit to adjust to if you are used to the older hand controller based game play. Lots of fun new tracks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beastron Mario Kart Racing Wheel for Nintendo Wii, 2 Sets White Color Bundle; Brand: by
Beastron; Review: They work great and fit the remotes perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - White; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Remotes works great. No problems when using it with our Wii. We did not test with the Wii U. Great spares for when young kids lose the remotes (which is what happened to us).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NASCAR: Unleashed; Brand: by
Activision; Review: I have a 4 year-old and 7 year-old - both boys. The seven year old likes how he race with the same cars he watches racing every weekend. The four year-old is also able to play the game, although not very effectively on the more difficult tracks. It seems to be well designed for kids - if you go backwards too long or get stuck on a wall, it will automatically correct your position. The only down side is that the announcer mocks you and talks trash if you are not playing well or miss the challenges. It is discouraging for the kids. I think I can turn the announcing off in the settings, but then I would miss out on the important stuff too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo Selects: Super Mario Galaxy 2; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Builds on the game play and style of Super Mario Galaxy. Playable and fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab USB Charging Data Cable (ECC1DP0UBEG ECC1DP0UBEGSTA); Brand: Samsung; Review: No problems with this order. And super quick shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties | Strong & Reusable | Perfect for Fastening Wires & Organizing Cords |; Brand: VELCRO Brand; Review: Awesome and cheap. Exactly works the way I imagined.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector with 6-Foot Power Cord and Telephone Protection, BE108200-06; Brand: Belkin; Review: Great looking and performing outlet bar. well-spaced outlets. This is the first bar that I could use all outlets on my computer desk set comfortable. I have 6 bulky power adapters that fit perfectly on this. Before this I had to span these over three linear power strips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602a 62W Desktop Computer Speaker with Subwoofer - Perfect 2.1 Gaming and Multimedia PC speakers; Brand: Cyber Acoustics; Review: great bass performance. Speakers keep falling down - the base is not very stable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech 3.5mm Jack Compact Laptop Speakers, Black (Z130); Brand: Logitech; Review: Really bad base performance. Returned and bought a speaker-subwoofer combo.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: Spectacular location, great staff (Lynn), nicely appointed roooms, and comfortable sitting room with fireplace. You'll love the experience and the proximity to a pleasing natiural environment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carmel Mission Inn Fuse Lounge Cafe; City: Carmel Monterey County California; Review: The Carmel Mission Inn provides comfortable accomodations at a decent price. The location is just off the Pacific Coast Highway at Rio Road, prividing easy and quick access to all the area attractions of Monterey and Carmel. Adjacent to the hotel are many shops and dining venues. We will stay here next trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbus Motor Inn; City: San Francisco California; Review: The Columbus Motor Inn has everything you need to enjoy San Francisco at a reasonable price. Clean rooms, convienient location, and free on-site parking are just a few of its advantages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea Otter Inn; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: The Sea Otter Inn in Cambria always fulfills out expectations. The accomodations are very comfortable, the location overlooks the ocean, and it is convienient to all activities in the locality. We have been staying here for several years and have never been disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: Motel Inverness is the perfect base for your Point Reyes adventure. It is located on the shores of Tomales Bay and affords unrestricted views of wildlife that inhabit the area. The property itself is well-maintained however the rooms are somewhat small but very comfortable. The staff (Lynn) makes sure that your visit goes well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: This facility feels more like a lodge than simply a motel. It's located directly on Tomales Bay and is minutes from Point Reyes headlands, Drake's Beach, the lighthouse, Point Reyes Station and frequent wildlife encounter opportunities. Lynn and Shannon make sure that your needs are met and spare no opportunities to make sure your visit is pleasant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sioux Falls ClubHouse Hotel Suites; City: Sioux Falls South Dakota; Review: First class experience--from front desk personnel to the ambiance of the lobby and rooms, it all exceeds expectations. Well worth the visit, don't miss this great experience in Sioux Falls. By the way, Trek mountain bikes are available for guests to ride the scenic bike trail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prairie s Edge Casino Resort; City: Granite Falls Minnesota; Review: At reception Amy and Julie welcomed us with a quick and easy check-in. They were very helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant. Dinner is better than average with value-packed specials, decent wine. Finally, the hotel room was outstanding; Keurig coffee, bottled water, mints complimented the well-furnished and comfortable surroundings. You will not go wrong staying at this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fort Ross Lodge; City: Jenner Sonoma County California; Review: The Fort Ross Lodge has earned favorable reviews for good reason. Our visit was even better than anticipated. Rooms, property and environment were totally welcoming. We will return for sure. While the location (12 miles north of Jenner) is remote, there are a couple of good restaurants nearby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Park Crest Inn; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: After many Monterey, CA visits, I must say that the value of this hotel is the best. The overnight rates are very reasonable, the well-appointed rooms are larger than customary at a Best Western, and the location is very convenient--within five minutes drive from all the attractions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: I love this place but this year's visit was a bummer. The setting is on Tomales Bay--fabulous. The staff (Shannon & Melissa) very welcoming and the locale can't be beat (Point Reyes National Seashore). However the rooms are very small, lack telephones and internet connectivity. There is a lovely seating area with a fireplace and TV collocated with the front office. A dining table makes for a perfect dining-in with goodies from Perry's Delicatessen. The difficulty this year occurred in the common seating area where staff, my wife, and myself were verbally attacked and bizarrely harassed repeatedly by an obviously troubled guest. Such close quarters and interaction could be a contributing factor here; I'm inclined to avoid the possibility of this sort of disappointment recurring on our future trips to the area.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blackfin Resort and Marina; City: Marathon Florida Keys Florida; Review: The Blackfin Resort was ideal for our 3-day visit to the Keys. It is affordable, acceptably maintained and offers a feel of the Old Florida that is especially what we enjoy when visiting the Keys. It is also relatively close to many attractions this area offers. Don't miss the sunset views from the marina.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West; City: Bloomington Bloomington Normal Illinois; Review: Holiday Inn Express is a dependable and consistent brand; this one is a good overnight stay with a few reservations: Telephone system does not support phone card calling. Breakfast lacks usual items and somewhat insufficient (compared to the advertised standard) Front desk attendant largely not present. Exercise room substandard. Rooms are very nice in every way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: Once again Motel Inverness made our stay in the Point Reyes area complete. It's location on the shore of Tomales Bay is a natural for bird watching and just relaxing. Janice and Michael are great hosts and spare no effort in making guests feel welcome. There are many interesting sights in and around this location that will add to the overall experience. Perry's Delicatessen (and market), is a short drive south on Sir Frances Drake boulevard offers great take-away food that you may find a convenient alternative to other restaurants in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valley Ford Hotel; City: Valley Ford Sonoma County California; Review: The Valley Ford Hotel is a wonderfully refurbished 1800s hotel that Shona and Brandon have carefully restored and maintain. It's apparent that they take pleasure in seeing that guests are comfortable and enjoy their visit.The setting is perfect for relaxing in the West Sonoma County hills. Bodega Bay with numerous sights and dining is only a 10-minute drive. We've already placed this exceptional hotel on our "to do" list for next time. The hotel has a cozy well-reviewed restaurant (Rocker Oysterfeller's Kitchen & Saloon) which is open Thursday - Sunday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aloft San Francisco Airport; City: Millbrae California; Review: Uh...willing but un-directed employees and service, no food to speak of (oh yes, the cheese plate and hotwings) and the cramped parking made for a disappointing visit. Front desk advises that dinner is available at the Westin Hotel next door...! This hotel is adjacent (really) to the airport and has a van service to the terminal every 20 minutes or so, making it very convenient if you have an early flight in the morning. Rooms are ultra-modern and actually comfortable; free internet as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Prince Eugene; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Cozy 36-room hotel on 6 floors was the perfect choice. Rooms are "European-sized" but provide ample space for couples. Bathroom was adequate-sized and nicely finished. Welcoming and hospitable staff added to the overall positive experience. Restaurants/bistros/bakeries populate the neighborhood (2-3 blocks)...You definitely will not go hungry. The Nation subway terminal is only 2 blocks from the hotel and provides easy access to most of the city. Metered taxis are also a transportation option that is affordable---avoid the non-metered taxis. BTW, the free in-room Wi-Fi works. Hotel du Prince Eugene will be our first choice next trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seahorse Oceanfront Inn; City: Neptune Beach Florida; Review: The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn is a combination of old Florida and hip new Florida. This inn is on the beach, literally, but offers numerous hip restaurants and night life only a few minutes walk away. This location offers quality car-free running and biking on the paths and beach road. The rooms themselves are very well maintained and comfortable. While it's slightly pricey, it's worth it for a nice outdoor weekend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Z Hotel Jack London Square; City: Oakland California; Review: The Inn at Jack London Square is a bit worn around the edges but very convenient/walkable if you want to catch a show at Yoshi's. The restaurants in the neighborhood are very good: Fat lady, Scott's, Jack's Oyster Bar and Yoshi's.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: El Colibri Hotel and Spa; City: Cambria San Luis Obispo County California; Review: El Colibri is a nice hotel along a beautiful stretch of coastline. This trip we decided to give it a try and glad we did. It has a great lobby area which is the site of morning breakfast and evening snacks and wine. It is also the only comfortable place to take care of any business because the rooms lack any sort of flat area/desk or seating. The rooms also lack microwave ovens and refrigerators; a puzzling oversight because otherwise the rooms are well furnished and comfortable. The wireless internet is strong and reliable, the running and walking along the adjacent boardwalk is fabulous. New ownership (Pacific Hotels) has taken over in November so there is hope the relatively easy upgrades to this nice place will be made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Park Crest Inn; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: The best Western Park Crest is a great value in an otherwise expensive area. It's clean, well-maintained and very close to all of the activities and restaurants in the area. If you would want to get a workout while visiting, try the Monterey Sports Center, only a few minutes down the hill on Franklin Street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel Inverness; City: Inverness Marin County California; Review: Once again Motel Inverness proved to be a great base of operations while touring the Point Reyes area. The rooms are cozy and the lobby provides a good escape if you want to enjoy the fireplace, food, bird-watching or reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockside Motel; City: Cedar Key Florida; Review: Hey, it's Cedar Key and the Dockside Hotel matches it's surroundings. While not the Ritz, the Dockside Hotel is convenient (right in the center of activity), offers a great view of the water (if you are in room #2), is clean and the Wi-Fi works well. BTW, the price is very affordable. Parking is challenging on a busy weekend, but usually available within a block or two. I'd recommend this hotel if you are looking for fun and are spending a few days in this great part of Florida.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legendary Waters Resort Casino; City: Red Cliff Wisconsin; Review: Well it's Bayfield, a lovely retreat to begin with--always. The Legendary Waters Resort & Casino makes the visit even better. It's pristine location on the shores of Lake Superior is a treat you will want to experience. This site is relatively small compared to others, but this quality, in itself, makes the visit more personal. Accommodations are well cared for, the staff is especially helpful. The restaurant overlooks the lake; striking. But the quality of the food lacks careful oversight. I would recommend one of the other numerous restaurants in Bayfield (Maggie's or Ethel's look especially good.).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Door Inn; City: Alma Wisconsin; Review: Alma, Wisconsin, is a historic Mississippi river town and the Blue Door Inn is a perfect place to enjoy the ambience of the place. The small inn is beautifully restored and maintained and Kathy will ensure that every detail is looked-after. A delicious, real breakfast is served every morning in the cozy dining room. There is a welcoming fire pit in the small courtyard, a nice convenience for chilly evenings. The suites are impeccable, reflecting the architecture of the day when riverboats cruised the river. There are TVs in the rooms but no cable; the DVD library is stocked with a good supply of fairly recent movies however. The wifi works very well--good signal. This place is a gem, reminds me of Sausalito, CA; beautiful river, historic setting, numerous good places to eat (The Empire Room is one you won't want to overlook).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fortune River View Chiang Khong; City: Chiang Khong Chiang Rai Province; Review: The Fortune River View Hotel is a welcome sight after a few days in the back country. The experience here begins with good customer service--the staff is very helpful. The rooms here are modern and up-to-date (the hotel appears to be recently constructed). There Is a hotel restaurant that is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Possible one of the best features of the restaurant Is its location on the shore of the Mekong River with views of river traffic and a view of Laos across the river.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inn on Madeline Island; City: La Pointe Wisconsin; Review: You will find the Inn on Madeline Island a great place to spend a few days. The inn itself is well-run and the location is one of the best anywhere--right on the shore of Lake Superior. Biking and hiking, along with water activities, are the highlights of this island. The inn gives you a central location from which to explore. The rooms are well-appointed and comfortable including cable TV and solid Wi-Fi internet connections. The restaurant is housed in a separate building but only steps from your room. It is of very high quality and offers a nice menu with many choices of nicely-prepared food. It too provides a nice setting for a special meal and includes a view of the lake. There are two parks on the island: Great Bay State Park and Great Bay Town Park. Both are very good but I'd recommend that you try the Town Park first since it is free and includes a great number of activities; camping, hiking, canoe/kayak, swimming. Overall I would highly recommend this island and especially the inn, it's a real out-of-the-ordinary experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Marquette; City: Marquette Upper Peninsula Michigan; Review: We were very pleasantly surprised with the excellent stay at the Staybridge Suites in Marquette. The hotel is very new and fresh and the personnel are trying to make the visit pleasant in every way. The parking is free and is located in an underground garage below the hotel. The elevator can take you from the parking level directly to your floor in the hotel--very convenient. The breakfast is one of the best ever and includes any variety of food you may desire. If you are a biker, there is a path directly behind the hotel which connects with the system of bike trails that network through the area. I especially like the path that parallels the lakeshore. Dining in this city is excellent but it seems that many places close early--schedule accordingly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Bear Lodge and Cabins; City: Grand Marais Minnesota; Review: We read the reviews, very favorable BTW, and thought the Big Bear Lodge and Cabins would be the best accommodations for our 3-day outing along the Gunflint Trail. This is a very remote and special area located in the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota along the Canadian border where comfortable lodging can be a relative term. However, in this case, we were treated to a facility that exceeded our expectations in every way. Andy and Ida DeLisi have spared no effort in making the property as comfortable and interesting as one would expect anywhere. The outside facilities are equally accommodating with numerous docks for lounging (beautiful lake) and fire-pits for evening solitude. The parlor is inviting for reading, sitting by the fireplace, whatever. And yes, the Wi-Fi works great; fast and reliable. There is no TV and the cellphone coverage does not exist--probably another advantage to place in the plus column. Goood eating is available at Trail Center Lodge, 2 miles southeast of the Big Bear Lodge and Cabins and is another surprise. You'll like the menu, service and atmosphere. Sue was our wait-person...She's a character and will take good care of you; be sure to ask for Sue. If you have time, don't miss visiting the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center at the end of the gunflint trail--about 20 miles northwest of the Big bear Lodge and Cabins. The museum is very informative with many artifacts and video clips describing the history of this area. The drive is interesting (you may see a moose, bear or other wildlife!) and the museum itself will keep you engaged and busy for a while. Be sure to leave Grand Marais with sufficient fuel to make the trip without anxiety. There are a few fuel pumps along the way, but its priced near $4/gal. Have fun, this is special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baan Sattahip by the sea; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: If visiting this area of Thailand, you can't go wrong by staying at the Baan Sattahip by the Sea Hotel. Realize that this is not a metropolis like Bangkok or even Chiang Rai, so all accommodations are scaled accordingly. I believe that this hotel is the best in this area and offers a clean basic room with bath. The proprietors are very welcoming and anxious for guests to have a good experience at their hotel. There are a few typical small restaurants on the main street and offer an acceptable meal. In addition, you will find the Sea Turtle Conservation Center makes for an interesting side attraction in the area. It is located on the naval base.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Randolph Hotel; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: Our stay at the Randolph Hotel In Oxford was a unique experience that we'll always remember. It's a historic hotel, of course, and preserves that genuine old-world feel of years ago. Its a very comfortable hotel, rooms are of good size with modern conveniences but retain the look and feel of Victorian times. The hotel has a fresh look since it has been undergoing a remodeling program which has extended to the rooms, dining room, sitting room and conference room. The remaining areas of rework are the reception/lobby and the Morse bar. These areas will be remodeled soon and its possible that you may encounter this ongoing rejuvenation if you book in the near future. One of the most pleasant aspects of this hotel stay was the excellent staff we had the pleasure to interact with. Every individual, not matter what their function, seemed genuinely interested in being helpful and pleasant. Of course many people are part of this team culture but one especially well-qualified and helpful individual was the concierge Andrew. We learned that he has a resume that includes very high-level responsibilities (won't go into that here), so its no surprise that his talents are so very well-developed. One if the best features of the Randolph is that it is very centrally located--combined with the history of the place, location was one of the main reasons we decided to book this hotel in the first place. While the rates here are higher than most, the convenience of being within walking distance of the many attractions more than compensates for it. The Ashmolean Museum is across the street, the Bodlean Library, White Horse Pub, Sheldonian Theater are within 10 minutes walk... Needless to say, the Morse Bar is in the Randolph itself, and well worth a visit to enjoy a pint and look over the pictures of the inspectors on the wall. If you are a British Mystery fan, especially Inspector Morse, Lewis, Hathaway, this area will entertain you no end... It's simply a wonderful experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nadler Kensington; City: London England; Review: The Nadler Kensington Hotel was a pleasant surprise that exceeded our expectations. In fact, the whole neighborhood provided a pleasant surprise for us. This boutique hotel's location provides quick and easy access to mostly everything you would want to do during a stay. You will find that the entire neighborhood is filled with lovely renovated boutique hotels like this one--a nice place to spend time. First off, it lies within a few minutes walking distance of nearby interesting places to eat--our favorite was the superb Italian restaurant located in the Hotel Indigo, only a few minutes walk around the corner and down the street. There's also nearby pubs, Burger King, McDonalds, etc. The hop-on-hop-off bus stop is nearby too--reached by a quick ride on the Underground or a short 10-minute walk. We opted for the walk. The hotel itself is very well appointed, comfortable and staffed with great personnel (Pauline was especially helpful) who spare no effort in making your stay a pleasant experience. Like so many European hotels of this type, the rooms are small and afford little space for more than two medium-sized suitcases. If you are a frequent traveler you will have become accustomed to this. BTW, most attractions around town are quickly reachable by taxi from this location, 10-15 minutes will usually do the trick. So whether its business or a holiday get-away, you won't make a mistake by giving the Nadler Kensington Hotel a try.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: GCI Outdoor Compact Folding Camping Table; Brand: GCI Outdoor; Review: Great little table and easy to use. the best part is it is lightweight and takes up very little room to store it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golf Cart Storage Cover for EZGo, Club car 4 Seater with 2 Seater Roof up to 58" L; Brand: FC Formosa Covers; Review: This cover fits perfectly!! I have the EZGo TXT with the short roof but it's a four passenger and this fits like a glove. I haven't had it in the rain yet, but if this repels water it will work perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SSP Flags USA Golf Cart Flag with EZ On & Off Bracket; Brand: SSP Flags; Review: Great accessory for my custom cart!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CopperJoint – Copper-Infused Compression Knee Sleeve, Promotes Increased Blood Flow to The Knee While Supporting Tendons; Brand: CopperJoint; Review: Seemed very tight the first couple of times I wore it but then it loosened up and was more comfortable. It also provides great support throughout the day while at work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Rod with Reel Combo Sea Saltwater Freshwater Kit Fishing Rod; Brand: PLUSINNO; Review: Very smooth action on this reel and definitely small enough to carry with you in the truck for those sudden urges to fish. Getting the rod extended and the eyelets straight is a little cumbersome, but once it's all setup I had no complaints. Be great if it came with a hard case to store it in instead of the little nylon bag, which ends up being pretty useless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: IMAGE Portable LED Camping Lantern with Ceiling Fan, Hurricane Emergency Survival Kit; Brand: Odoland; Review: I took a chance on this and should have known better. The fan puts out very little air. It reminds me of those battery operated hand held fans you can buy at the dollar store. The LED light is the only good feature it has.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Macao; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: We just returned from Riu Macao Palace in Punta Cana and out of 17 people that went with us 13 came home with a severe cold and 11 with diarreah and needed a perscription from the Dr.'s. The rooms and not just one smelled like a combination of mildew, backed up sewer. The food was ok nothing to right home about. The Japanese restaurant was the best (very good). ALL restaurants you had to have pants on including buffet. Pool bar couldn't go in if you were wet. Lunch restaurants you couldn't wear your bathing suit. Beach absolutely beautiful. Sevice and friendliness i'll give that AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. As far as fixing things every day i went down to tell them the phone was broke and that was never fixed needed that i have an infant. the pool was 5ft. all around now some of us are only 5ft or so and that didn't work for them. the pool was also filled with sand all day. I have stayed in several places in the carribean and wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy. The RIU PALACE is absolutely beautiful but so far to walk to get to the pool and beach. All the Riu properties i wouldn't reccomend in D.R.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Cozumel; City: Cozumel Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Awesome resort, food pretty good especially the steak restaurant and the mexican restaurant. This resort was pretty quiet family resort. If you are looking for a spring break, singles and alot of parting this resort would not be for you. They layout was absolutely gorgeous and would reccommend requesting poolside. The only thing I can complain about is that the rooms were small but clean and the beach was very rocky and noone swam in the ocean all week, however the pool was absolutely beautiful so it made up for that. There were plenty of chairs with huts so you didnt have to get up early to reserve seats. The service was excellent and workers worked quickly. They had nightly entertainment for the kids at 8:00 which was enjoyable and a show at 9:30. The beds are very hard request a mattress pad. Island is safe and easy to get around by renting a vehicle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Paradise Club Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: NOT A VACATION FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT KIDS. This resort is excellent for families and I can't say a bad thing about the staff. The staff was very friendly and helpful and resort was older but kept up well. This is definately not a 5 star resort in the states but decent. The kids club were great with the kids as they have events planned hourly. The water park is awesome and the staff really kept an eye on the kids, as I felt very comfortable leaving my 4 year old with them. You really need to be out by 6am to put towels on chairs. The buffet was decent but the resaturants are exceptional. For those who complain there were DIRTY SCREAMING KIDS EVERYWHERE, well Im sure kids scream and laugh when having fun and thats just what they did. During my week stay I did not see 1 miserable child. If you are who likes to get dressed up in the evening you may want to stay at the Ritz Carlton because this is a casual dress resort for FAMILIES. I will be going back next year.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina El Cid Spa Beach Resort; City: Puerto Morelos Yucatan Peninsula; Review: would definitely recommend for everyone. Great place if you have children 7+. Place was clean and updated and staff was extremely friendly. Food was great. Only 1 complaint was that you were kinda away from shopping and couldn't really leave the hotel, not because it wasn't safe but nothing to do unless you take a cab.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf Spa; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja C; Review: I have stayed at numerous all inclusive resorts and this was by far the best. The food was better than any other food I've had in the states. The view is Superb from whatever room u stay. Staff was extremely friendly and resort was clean. Mini bar stocked daily. It is s kid friendly resorts and all the kids were well mannered. Swimming in the ocean could be a challenge, however you can go in The pool makes up for that. Waiters/waitresses work hard to please you and even cater to you on the beach. The only flaw was I wish there were more activities for the kids but all the kids still had a great time. The other was if you are the type of person who doesn't like to walk find a smaller resort as this one is large and rooms are in the mountains. You Can have workers drive you in the golf cart. 20 minute can rude to Marina/ and Cabo wabo. Over all I will definitely be returning as thus was the best place ove ever stayed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firefly Beach Resort; City: Huron Ohio; Review: I stayed in studio B and it was perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. Met friends of our there and this place was amazing. It's a small resort on 5 acres. Just a walk down the hill to beach. Place was clean and tiki bar had cold drinks and excellent food. The bar maids were friendly. We will be returning next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Gran Faro Los Cabos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: The resort is very clean, rooms are nice, pools are large and staff were good. The buffet had good food and changed daily. The Italian restaurant was not a big fan as we cancelled our second reservation and went to the buffet. Mexican restaurant was a 2 hour event. Both restaurants had very small portions and I'm not a fatty just staying the fact. Kids were fat and few between as I brought a 9 year old and she got bored as there were really no kid activities even though they have a kids club. This resort is for relaxation. I wish the entertainment around pool area was much better and played continuous music. The entertainment at night could improve drastically but there are plenty of places to visit off the resort. Beach was great!!! I would return to this resort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Vallarta; City: Nuevo Vallarta Pacific Coast; Review: We stayed here for a week. I'll tell you that October is hot and humid. Heat index over 100 degrees. The good and bad:. very clean, food is decent, make sure you upgrade if traveling with kids to court views and a king with a full bed or you will get 2 full size pushed together. Ask for a pillow top pad for bed as it's like sleeping on the floor. Staff is very friendly however very difficult for kids to get a drink by the pool as they will ignore them and serve the adults. Breakfast and lunch we really good along with sir George restaurant at night. I've read the pools are really warm. I didn't think it was bad as I've been to resorts where I wished the pools weren't so cold. The pools are to warm if I'd guess at least 90 degrees which is not refreshing. The ocean is a bit cooler but not much the entertainment staff work very hard but the nightly shoes are boring. There is very little entertainment throughout the day. Music by the pool would go along way but no nothing. The beach is clean and decent for boogie boarding. Ocean is like lake Erie. You definately can't see the bottom as it is not the blue water. This side of island has nothing to do outside resort as Puerto Vallarta does. The alcohol is cheap liquor We went on the yelepa excursion it was $64 pp and kids free. The boat was cool but once you get to the beach the venders are kinda rude if you don't buy their stuff. I hope this helps. I did give a 3 start because staff was really friendly place was clean and food was edible.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Oil Jumps Above $60 as Iran Tanker Attack Reignites Mideast Risk; Abstract: Oil jumped back above $60 a barrel after reports of a missile strike on an Iranian tanker near the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah reignited fears over military escalation in the world's most important crude-producing region.; Category: finance
Title: Kevin Hart's crash: Report says reckless driving caused it; Abstract: Kevin Hart was seriously injured in a car crash on Sept. 1. A new report says it appeared none of the three passengers was wearing a seat belt.; Category: movies
Title: Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies; Abstract: Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009; Category: news
Title: Michael Jordan selling $7.5-million Utah utopia with golf simulator and Glenwild G.C. views; Abstract: We hope you've been pinching your pennies, because Michael Jordan's Utah golf paradise just hit the market.; Category: sports
Title: 'Whiteout': Four Inches of Snow Falls in Texas Panhandle; Abstract: Parts of the Texas panhandle were covered in up to four inches of snow on October 24 as an early-season snowstorm brought blustery conditions, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. In a video posted to Twitter by Teri C Green, large snowflakes can be seen falling in Borger, a town about 55 miles northeast of Amarillo, creating a wintery wonderland. Green wrote in the post: "First Snow of the Win.. I mean Fall Season! Texas." The NWS said "heavy" snow was falling in Amarillo, with "near whiteout conditions." The Texas Department of Transportation's Amarillo office urged people to drive with caution, and said some routes would be closed "while wrecks are cleared." Credit: Teri C. Green via Storyful; Category: weather
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Politicians and Pundits React on Twitter After Donald Trump Confirms ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi's Death; Abstract: "Al Baghdadi spread 'fire and brimstone' on earth; now he feels it for himself in hell," GOP Senator Mitt Romney tweeted.; Category: news
Title: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: Megyn Kelly Is Back to Work! Details on Her New Job; Abstract: The journalist returned to work less than a year after leaving NBC.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Trophy Hunt (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: Another great read by C. J. Box I would highly recommend it to anyone who has read any of the Joe Pickett novels; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Escape (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (John Puller); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Another excellent Baldacci book John Puller is as close to JackReacher as you can get; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadline (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I love of John Sandford's books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Mile; Author: ; Review: An excellent followup from Memory Man hopefully there will be more of Amos Decker in the near future; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lions of Lucerne; Author: Visit Amazon's Brad Thor Page; Review: Scott Harvath takes over where Mitch Rapp left off lots of action; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Endangered (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: C J Box does it again he never fails to amaze me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Path of the Assassin: A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Brad Thor Page; Review: Scott Harvath is as close to Jack Reacher as anyone can get always a thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: State of the Union: A Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Brad Thor Page; Review: as always Brad Thot doe not disapoint; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Jack Reacher never fails to entertain us; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2013; Brand: ; Review: great movie series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember; Brand: Christopher Plummer; Review: Good movie something to add to your watch list; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who; Brand: Matt Smith; Review: It was a great movie. I love Dr Who and have for decades; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Rescue; Brand: Brett Cullen; Review: Done well good story...entertaining; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 2015; Brand: ; Review: I have reallky enjoyed this series...good movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Oregon R34 AdvanceCut 8-Inch Micro Lite Chainsaw Chain Fits Poulan, Remington; Brand: Oregon; Review: Great to get an extra chain with my order !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remington RM2599 Maverick 25cc 2-Cycle 8-Inch Gas Pole Saw; Brand: Remington; Review: There was a small gray piece that was very smashed at one end, thank goodness it came with 2 ! It works very well !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stens 340-066 PK2 Mulching Blade, Set of 2; Brand: Stens; Review: Great price, perfect fit and fast shipping ! What more can you ask for !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Replacement for 130794 Spindle, or Mandrel, Craftsman, Poulan, Husqvarn, More.... with pre-tapped mounting holes and 3 mounting bolts; Brand: Rotary; Review: Great price on exactly what I needed ! Super fast delivery ! Completely satisfied !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craftsman 144959 Replacement Deck Belt; Brand: Craftsman; Review: Amazing price and speedy delivery !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: Zeagoo Men's Net Yarn Underpants Underwear Red; Brand: Zeagoo; Review: Soft and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Winter Hats Behind the Head Design Fleece Ear Muffs (One Size) - Black; Brand: Best Winter Hats; Review: Material is thin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Be Wicked Women's Costume Gloves; Brand: Be Wicked; Review: Exce; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Sheer Crotchless Suspender Pantyhose; Brand: NNW Hosiery Etc; Review: Fits well and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women Ladies Babydoll Lace Sheer Stripper Bra and Hot Short Panty (Red); Brand: ; Review: Looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY; City: Kenner, LA; Review: Nice airport, doesn't get too congested like LAX from what I experienced. About half hour away from French Quarter. You can take a shuttle, or like us, just take an uber.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackson Square; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We stayed nearby here. A lot of artwork and live performances, a lot of tourists like me as well just walking and enjoying the place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanley; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here for Saturday brunch, we had to wait about 30 minutes and got seated at around 11:30am. We wanted to try everything but decided to get the gumbo, the shrimp/oyster po-boy, and a side of soft-shell crab. I think for the small gumbo at about $7 you are getting your money's worth definitely. The soft-shell crab is $11 but it was good. The po-boy was good but not as how I had it in other places nearby. Maybe the coleslaw makes a difference. This place gets busy so the service may be slower than normal. Maybe if I am in the area I would get something else like the seafood platter with eggs benedict.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oceana Grill; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here for our last dinner in New Orleans. It is quite close to Bourbon St if that's your plan. There was a line but we did not have to wait that long, maybe 10 minutes. We ordered the Gumbo - this was full of seafood and was really good. We also ordered the crabcakes. This I would recommend because the crawfish sauce they glaze it with pairs with the crab very well. We also got fried and blackened Alligator - this tasted like chicken. Overall not a bad experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here for lunch on a Friday and they had some wait, but nothing too crazy. You aren't allowed to bring in your mixed drink from Bourbon St so we had to down ours. We ordered the turtle soup and a shrimp/oyster po-boy. The turtle soup tasted like chili to me to be honest, but the po-boy was the best I have had. The shrimp and oysters were fried perfectly and maintained their individual tastes. I would definitely recommend people to try the food here. Well worth the money for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropical Isle Original; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here for one thing and one thing only - the hand grenade. It comes with a ton of ice and opting for easy/no ice costs extra. For a hard cocktail you really can't tell. It just sneaks up on you. I liked the hand grenade, but of course, for $10 I thought it was a bit pricey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here for dinner on Thursday and they were busy, but I did not have to wait. The service was very helpful. They have a full bar as well. We ordered the oysters (rockerfeller and the other baked style) which both tasted really well. We also ordered the taste of new orleans which is a sampler of the gumbo, jambalaya, and etouffee Prior to this I would have ordered the jambalaya, but their gumbo has a smoky taste that I would definitely recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pat O'Brien’s; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here on a Thursday night just for a quick drink since we are from out of town. We got the famous Hurricane. It was quite good for a cocktail, and I usually don't like cocktails. Great wide open space, live music, and different areas playing different types of music. We left before the evening rush but I could see why this place is really popular.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Beignet on Decatur Street; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This place was closest to our hotel and we came in for a frozen coffee and some beignets. As I am not a person who judges sweets, my companion said their beignets were actually better than Cafe du Monde's after you consider the crazy line the latter has. They also have a full bar. Unfortunately the next day they were not open for early breakfast (before 8am). I think their dishes are a bit pricey for both quality and quantity compared to the surrounding restaurants, but it isn't bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Luke; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: The place looks very fancy and well-kept. I was actually quite intimidated by the place and was afraid it would be beyond my budget. We came here just in time for happy hour on a Thursday. There was no wait but you could tell that people were starting to trickle in. We were immediately seated. We ordered a bowl of Gumbo, some fried oysters, and some fresh oysters. Everything we had was great and came at a reasonable time. For happy hour you get 75c oysters which is pretty good. We also had a couple of cocktails (half off during happy hour) to start off the vacation. The service was on point and our needs were addressed immediately. Overall it was a good experience, I would say well worth the money you pay. I would come back if I was in the area again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: French Market Inn; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We stayed here for 2 days in the winter. The room itself was really nice. Well cleaned and decorated, this places you at the edge of French Quarter in case (like us) you don't want to be too close to Bourbon St. There's a foghorn of some sort early in the morning from the Mississippi. Their lamps have the sockets there for chargers which is nice. I guess the only thing I did not really like were some of the sockets were loose (both wall sockets and the lamp one). We arrived earlier than the check-in time but our room was ready so they checked us in early. The staff was very friendly and everything went well. The only sad part is I did not get to see the resident cat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fais Deaux Deaux; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: FISHBOWL $10 for all that liquor. It may be cheap liquor but it's still a pretty good deal. If you're still good after one, a refill is $5. I would say this is the best bang for buck drink in New Orleans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crescent City Brewhouse; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Came here from out of town last Thursday night since it was close to our hotel room. We sat at the bar. The live music was nice. The bartender offered a worcestershire back. Asked what it was, she said it was a pickleback with worcestershire sauce instead, meaning it was a shot of Jameson chased with worcestershire sauce. We tried it. Strange, but I guess it works. They have a good selection of beer as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Coming of Crow (The Weird Adventures of Lone Crow); Author: Visit Amazon's Joel Jenkins Page; Review: Great fun. Really enjoyed the deadpan humor of the characters and the paranormal blended with a western. Can't wait to read more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wendigo Rising: A Yancy Lazarus Novel (Episode Three) (Yancy Lazarus Series) (Volume 3); Author: James A. Hunter; Review: This entire series of books is just plain fun to read. The pace is brisk and the characters extremely likable. Read all 3 books in 3 days and kinda bummed there's not another ready to go. Mr. Hunter job well done and get back to work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grits, Guns & Glory - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 2 eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's John G. Hartness Page; Review: I really can't get enough of these stories. Action packed and just plain out fun to read. Don't pass up these books thinking they are low brow. Lots of humor and heart in them. Bubba loves to be underestimated so don't let him fool ya.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trackers (Tracker series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: Another great book from one of my favorite authors. Scarily prophetic in the fact that we live this threat with our eyes closed. This book is a slight departure from some of his other work but it's balls to the wall from the beginning to the end. Very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awakened Control: The Data ARC Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Boyd L Craven III; Review: Ok I really need the next book in this series t o come out. It's a lot of fun to read and the characters are great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ominous Breeze (Trawler Trash) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Ed Robinson Page; Review: I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and hands down this is the best one yet! Great to see Breeze finally getting his dream. Looking forward to what comes next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Park (The Z-Day Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Cusco Ailes Page; Review: Interesting idea but it reads like it was written by a teenage boy jacked up on Redbull . It is funny at times and reads quickly but it feels like a late night movie on the SiFi channel. Don't think I'll be finishing this trilogy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect America; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Meredith Page; Review: Wow. I love Peter's books. He gave us the amazing Jillybean after all. This is a great story of redemption and a little scary in predicting how close we are to losing what America really means. Read this book you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trackers 2: The Hunted (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: Another great one by one of my favorites authors. This is a can't miss series and one of his best works yet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brilliance (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Read this a few years ago and was looking for an audiobook for a long drive with my wife and downloaded the audio. I had forgotten just how great this series is and highly recommend it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kumquat; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Strand Page; Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. Hard to put it down once you pick it up. Thanks Mr. Strand for the awesome life lesson; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mind's Eye; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: I have really enjoyed reading his work. Reminds me a lot of the late Michael Crichton. Give his books a read. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House on the Hill; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Bowman Page; Review: Mr. Bowman has done it again. Great story. Great characters and a Nine Fingers tie in (which happens to be awesome too so read it if you haven't yet). When the boogie man turns in for the night he checks under the bed for Tony Bowman!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AFTERLIFE; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Wow. Gotta say I really loved this book. I'm a big fan of the author and can't wait to see what he does next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawman; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Bowman Page; Review: Mr Bowman never fails to deliver. A real stay up late page turner. Put down what you're doing and read this book you won't be disappointed! As in all of his books there's plenty of action and busted skulls but underneath it there's a sense of family and doing what's right even when it hurts. I've read everything he's published and I've gotta say this one is my favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Restless Breeze (Trawler Trash) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Ed Robinson Page; Review: This series is just pure enjoyment. Each book is better than the last Can't wait to see where the wind blows Breeze next; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Road: Convoy of Carnage; Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Simpson Page; Review: This is everything a Zombie apocalypse book should be. Awesome story. Honestly I was looking for something campy to read when I found this and it turned out to be so much more than I expected. Great read and a lot of fun; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Road II: Bloodbath on the Blacktop; Author: Visit Amazon's David A Simpson Page; Review: This series is everything you could want in a zombie apocalypse book. Fast and fun with great characters. Can't wait to see what happens next; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trackers 3: The Storm (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sansbury Smith Page; Review: This is his best book yet! Gritty and realistic and scary in the fact that this could happen in America. If this one doesn't make you wanna stock up on beans bandaids and bullets nothing will; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coconut Swindle (Black Cape Case Files) (Volume 2); Author: Mr Matt Abraham; Review: Love these books. A little outside of my normal reading but well worth the time. I highly recommend this to everyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tales from the Zombie Road: The Long Haul Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Simpson Page; Review: Great book driven by a great cause. There are some wickedly good tales in here. Highly recommend this book to Zombie Apocalypse fans and anyone who supports the Wounded Warrior Project; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Road III: Rage on the Rails (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Simpson Page; Review: Awesome book! This series is one of the best in Zombie fiction. If you aren't reading David Simpson's books, then drop what you are doing and get them today. Prepare to miss your bedtime though, you'll be up late turning the pages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brimstone: V Plague Book 16 (Volume 16); Author: Visit Amazon's Dirk Patton Page; Review: Another great entry in a great series. Love this story and cant wait for the next book to arrive. Great job Mr Patton; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generation Z (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Meredith Page; Review: Peter Meredith is a master storyteller. I love this new series and cant wait to read what happens next. If you aren't reading his books you are truly missing out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Frame (Split Second) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: Always enjoy reading the newest work from this author. Excellent story and a great sequel. Cant wait to see what comes next; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bring the Thunder (War Wolves) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Yanez Page; Review: Wasnt quite sure what to expect from this book but wow. Its a good time and incredibly fun to read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God's Hammer (Hakon's Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Schumacher Page; Review: A very enjoyable and interesting book. I binge read this in a day. Hard to put down once you start it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fate's Needle; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Autieri Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Great story and I am looking forward to reading the rest of this awesome series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARISEN : Fickisms: The Complete Wit & Wisdom of Master Gunnery Sergeant Fick; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Stephen Fuchs Page; Review: Hilarious. Master Gunnery Sergeant Ficks best quips in one place. Vulgar profane and laugh out loud hilarious. I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Land (Harbinger P.I.) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Adam J Wright Page; Review: Great series. Love the stories and characters. Can't wait for the next one to come out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bionics (The Bionics Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Alicia Michaels Page; Review: Great book The characters are very credible and the story moves at a good pace. Glad to have discovered this talented author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Lake: Still Alive Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Javan Bonds Page; Review: Interesting take on the Zombie apocalypse. Neat characters and fun to read. I will be reading the rest of the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Road IV: Road to Redemption; Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Simpson Page; Review: This is the absolute best zombie apocalypse series out there. Awesome characters and a fast paced story. David Simpson is a master storyteller. Buy it! Read it! Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Confessions of a Beauty Addict; Author: Nadine Haobsh; Review: I took this book with me on vacation to Mexico (paperback, so it was great by the pool). It was such a great read! I really felt like I was there alongside Bella through the entire ordeal. It's a pretty thick book, but don't be intimidated, it's a very easy read. I loved it! I highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 18th Edition; Author: Mark H. Beers; Review: The manual is divided by the human body system (i.e. derm, neuro, muscle, etc.). This is both good and bad. Good if you know what system is causing the problem, but not good if you're not sure. I have a biology background so I thought I'd be able to understand a lot of it, but it is quite technical in the verbiage. It's better than the internet because it describes the rarity or commonness of the disease/ailment, which if you've ever googled an ailment you know how scary that can be! It is succinct and not dramatic. I can definitely relate to why doctors seem so calm, because the technical side is very matter-of-fact. Overall, I'm glad I own it and would recommend it; however, I will definitely supplement it with other medical books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Still Missing: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Chevy Stevens Page; Review: The summer time is my time to read by my pool and boy did I read when it came to this book. I picked it up at Target, so probably paid a little more than online, but I'm glad I did. The book is written first person as she's retelling her past and current life to her therapist. The author does an excellent job describing the horrific details and really making me think as a reader, like "what the heck would I do and would I (could I?) do anything differently?" Lots of twists and turns in the plot, but all very believable. I updated my husband after every session, he couldn't wait for me to finish to tell him what happened. It's a great book, but not for you if you don't like gruesome, raw, sadistic acts (I read Stieg's triology, so Stevens' was mild!). Excellent amount of detail and character development, nothing dragged on and everything ties in one way or another in the end, which is very satisfying to a reader like me :). I added her new book to my wish list just so I don't forget the author's name. I highly recommend the book, I'm still thinking of it even though I finished it yesterday!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachcombers: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Thayer Page; Review: This was a really sweet book. It's about 3 very different sisters trying to find happiness. There was a little "Pretty Woman" feel to it, kind of saving the girls from their tough lives. Easy, fast read, I enjoyed it to see the chemistry between them, not having sisters myself, it was nice to see how the competition could play out. I recommend this book, it's light and quick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boca Mournings; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven M. Forman Page; Review: This book cracked me up. It was very entertaining and I could see myself and my parents in some of the hoopla that The Boca Knight goes through. I recommend this book if you are looking for a quick, funny read. It's the sequel to Boca Knights, so be sure to read the first one, otherwise you'll be a lost in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Happiness: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Santa Montefiore Page; Review: I did not care for this book at all. There was not one thing happy about it. A lot of designer clothing name dropping (which served zero purpose to the stories) and a completely normal marriage is forgotten about all becasue a man, other than the main character's husband, paid some attention to her. I suffered through the book and finished it, but it did not enrich my life or vocabulary, it just flat-out depressed me. I would not recommend this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal; Author: Visit Amazon's Lorri A. Greene Page; Review: I gave this book only 3 stars; however, to be fair, any book I read on this painful topic probably would get the same. As someone who lost my very first pet after almost 16 years, it is tough for me to say any one book will help soften the pain. This book took me almost 3 months to read but not becasue of the length. I started to read it several times in the days after I lost my dog; however, reading about "how to help" was too difficult at first and I just had to find the right pace for me. The book covers the whole gamut of pet loss; however, I found myself skipping lots of chapters as they did not apply to me (i.e. accidentally killing your pet, giving up a pet, other pets loss, etc.). The best advice I received was through my compassionate, empathetic friends and family who lost pets. It was difficult to bring up and talk about before and after, but I'm glad I did becasue they helped me tremendously. Overall, I would recommend the book becasue it's inexpensive and does provide good tips, guidance, and exercises. It's easy to spend a lot of time in one chapter, but then skip others. It also gives a lot of anecdotes which can put things in perspective.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 'Wheel Of Fortune' Guest Delivers Hilarious, Off The Rails Introduction; Abstract: We'd like to solve the puzzle, Pat: Blair Davis' loveless marriage? On Monday, "Wheel of Fortune" welcomed as a new contestant trucking business owner Blair Davis, who offered a biting introduction for himself. When host Pat Sajak asked the man from Cardiff, California, about his family, Davis plunged into one of the darkest personal summaries the show has likely ever heard. "I've been trapped in a loveless marriage for the last 12 years to an...; Category: tv
Title: Tree Falls Through Home with Teens Inside and They Avoid Being 'Crushed' Thanks to Fridge; Abstract: Tree Falls Through Maryland Home with Daughters Inside; Category: lifestyle
Title: Grey's Recap: Till Death Do Us Part; Abstract: Warning: The following contains frightful quantities of spoilers for Thursday's Halloweenderful Grey's Anatomy.; Category: tv
Title: Man's trip to a cheese shop helps unravel missing persons case; Abstract: Kris Zocco's whereabouts the morning Kelly Dwyer was reported missing would be the first in a series of clues as to what may have happened to the 27-year-old woman; Category: news
Title: New details on why Meg Ryan, John Mellencamp split, plus more news; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp's marriage plans may have prompted their split. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 4, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebrity Headshots from Before They Were Famous; Abstract: Prepare for some straight-up baby faces.; Category: entertainment
Title: New images capture missing college student on night she vanished; Abstract: Alexis Crawford is a 21-year-old senior at Clark Atlanta University.; Category: news
Title: Dangerous fugitive in case of slain couple caught, authorities say; Abstract: The bodies of James and Michelle Butler were found on Padre Island last week.; Category: news
Title: Before his execution, a death row inmate told his victim's family he forgives them; Abstract: Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder in the brutal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in 1992, was executed in South Dakota Monday, the state's attorney general said, after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch appeal of his case.; Category: news
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: Judge calls USC dad a 'thief,' gives longest prison sentence so far in college admissions scandal; Abstract: Toby MacFarlane, a California real estate executive, received six months for his actions in the college admissions scandal. It's the longest so far.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
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: Lamaze; Review: I bought one of these bras when I was pregnant and then bought two more for nursing about a year later. They must have taken my initial "somewhat small" fit comment to heart because these bras are definitely on the large size now. Either way, they are a good cotton layer that is easy to move to the side for feeding. They feel like a sports bra - so not the most support, but better, and I think easier to use than the clipping maternity bras.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Mama Cowl Neck Short Sleeve Maternity Dress; Brand: ; Review: Very flattering dress with a thin, lightweight feel. I almost didn't give it up even after I'd given birth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hatley Baby Girls' Sleepy Romper; Brand: ; Review: Rare to find a zip up without feet. This is a perfect compromise for busy toddlers who can't wait for you to button them up for bed. Their little feet get their own traction and a chance to breath overnight and you get them in their PJs with minimal fuss. I like that this outfit is 100% cotton as it prevents my little one from overheating but still gives her a nice layer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Boyfriend Hipster Panty (Pack of 2); Brand: ; Review: Beware, assorted means you get a random color/pattern set of underwear, not what is pictured. Otherwise, love the underwear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skip Hop Kids Luggage With Wheels, Monkey; Brand: Skip Hop; Review: Kiddo loves her luggage and can't wait to travel again. If you're on the short side like me (5'1) it's pretty comfortable to pull. My husband is a foot taller than me and just carried it instead of stooping over to drag. It was also easy to set on top of our other roller and stabilize by holding the two handles together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stylefad Men's Mirofiber Cravat Ascot Self Tie; Brand: STYLEFAD; Review: Too short to tie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stephen Joseph Girls Sidekick Backpacks; Brand: ; Review: For the price I was expecting higher quality. Hop Skip is of a comparable price but of higher quality. However, kiddo picked this pack so this is what we got.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Samsung BD-F5100 Blu-ray Disc Player (2013 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: I must say this review is for the streaming/DLNA capability only. I did not buy it to play dvd's or blue rays I have home theater room upstairs all of my movies are on hard drives that are connected to my media player(kdlinks HD700) with all types of files MP4,MP3,MKV,AVI just to name a few everything connected to my network I put this little player in my bedroom plugged it in set it up 5min max and now my wife has access to all our movies through this player. And it plays everything flawlessly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koala Tablet Wall Mount Dock by Dockem; for iPad Air/Mini/Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab/Note, Nexus 7/10, and more (Black; Brand: Dockem; Review: Great item Tablet fits snug; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN RJ45 Coupler 10 Pack In Line Coupler Cat7 Cat6 Cat5e Ethernet Cable Extender Adapter Female to Female (White); Brand: UGREEN; Review: works flawlessly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: FeBite; Review: did not work properly; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LYNEC C120 Pro 2.4G Mini Wireless Remote Keyboard Mouse with 3-Gyro; Brand: LYNEC; Review: works flawlessly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDStars 58MM 0.43x Wide Angle Conversion Lens with Macro Close-Up Attachment for Canon Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: HDStars; Review: NICE ITEM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dell PCI-E DVI Low Profile Graphics Card - FH868; Brand: Dell; Review: WORKED GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elite Screens Manual Series, 84-INCH 4:3, Pull Down Manual Projector Screen with AUTO LOCK, Movie Home Theater 8K; Brand: Elite Screens; Review: Great item nice image; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UESWILL Smooth Soft-Touch Matte Frosted Hard Shell Case Cover for 13" White Unibody MacBook (Fits Model: A1342); Brand: UESWILL; Review: great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Miriam Santiago de Cuba; City: Santiago de Cuba Santiago de Cuba Province Cuba; Review: This was the best casa I have experienced on my travels throughout Cuba, so if it displayed on your search for casas, do not look further and book this one. I planned to spend there 2 days, but due to hurricane I spent there a week and honestly I am happy hurricane caught me while in this casa. The family is so lovely and caring. They all care and do their very best to make you feel happy and comfortable in their house. Also the food was amazing. The portions were very generous and I loved everything they prepared. They also were absolutely fantastic regarding the hurricane. They explained what we need to do and calmed all our fears down. When I was leaving I felt like I was leaving my own family. The rooms were so spacious and cleaned every day with fridge being stocked up every day. I don't have any bad experience with any casa in Cuba, but this casa is the only one that exceeded all my expectations and I am very happy I got the chance to know this lovely family. If I will ever be back in Cuba, I will definitely stay in Miriam casa again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bear Inn; City: Street Somerset England; Review: The accommodation is fine. It's an old Inn, but clean. However the price is a bit too high for the location. Anyway, we enjoyed our stay. It is very close to Clark's Village, other pubs and Wetherspoon. The staff is nice and Street is a lovely village.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Casa Granda; City: Santiago de Cuba Santiago de Cuba Province Cuba; Review: I only experienced restaurant in this hotel and unfortunately the food wasn't good at all. Got a chicken with ham and cheese and the chicken was burnt a lot and hard. Felt like they burnt it a day or more ago and just heated it up when I ordered it. The staff wasn't friendly either. The only good thing is, that is near the square where you can get wifi, so you can get a drink and comfortably look for traveling info without being bothered by whistling and catcalling, etc. It helped me when I needed to change my plans due to hurricane when traveling across Cuba.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sam Cozy Hotel Wenshufang; City: Chengdu Sichuan; Review: I chose this hotel because AirBnb seemed to be more expensive than that in Chengdu and I never regretted it. I enjoyed the breakfast and the room. However somebody in the next room smoked and then I could smell it in my room too. Also the heating and wifi speed could be improved but overall I liked it there. The reception staff was so nice and friendly. They helped me with so many things such as typing address I was looking for in Chinese map navigation, ordering taxi for me, giving me advice where to go to enjoy Sichuan cuisine, when I wanted to go to one museum, they informed me it is closed and there is no information when it will re-open, booked a panda tour for me, etc. These are definitely things I probably wouldn't have so handy if I went for AirBnb, so I do recommend this place. And honestly the reception staff deserve medals!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Hill Hotel Mactan; City: Lapu Lapu Mactan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Honestly this was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff was completely uninterested to help, there were no towels, the toilet was very wobbly, the aircon very noisy, .. They advertise you can get your laundry done there, but that's not true. Also the wifi didn't work at all!!!! The cleaners decided to clean the hall's floor and have a loud chat right in the middle of the night. I had stayed in cheaper accommodations but not as bad as this. Stay away!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bokre Angkor Hostel; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Staying here was a true pleasure. Not only the room was really beautiful but the staff was amazingly friendly and they made sure quiet environment is kept around rooms so we get sleep. After experiencing some hostels where the stuff was far from nice this was a huge change. They even came to my tuk-tuk driver to take my luggage and brought it up to my room!!!! They also brought me a glass of water when checking in!!!! Never before I have experienced such a hospitality, even when I was staying in hotel. There is also a pool outside and it's amazing mainly in the evening just to sit at the pool and chat with friends and guests. Immediately when I entered the hostel I felt the friendly and happy atmosphere. I also have met new friends there :) I also have to mention there was a hair dryer, kettle, tea, coffee, in the room!!!! And the bed was amazing. Somebody mentioned here the bed is hard. I really think this is relative because I found the best fantastic. My back didn't hurt me as usually it does in morning. And as I already mentioned the staff is so lovely. They do their best and go the extra mile for their customers. I certainly recommend this hostel. Cambodia is one of the countries I wouldn't mind to visit again and if so, I will book this hostel for sure :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giang Son 3 Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: After being ripped off by a nasty taxi driver and left far from the address I gave him, I had lost all hope and trust in this country, but as they say the return way is not possible and you have to keep going, I kept going and I don't regret. The accommodation was amazing. I was greeted by a lovely evening receptionist and decided to explore Saigon the next day. In the morning I had a very tasty breakfast in the hotel which was included in the price. The amazing receptionist answered all my questions and even helped me save some money by telling me there's no need to take a public transport for the spots I wanted to see because I can walk, if I don't mind. She gave me a fantastic map, which kept me going and helped a big time because I didn't have any data on my mobile. Also I needed to do some laundry and she organised it for me. I don't have wonderful experience with doing laundry on the go but I was wonderfully surprised when the laundry came back greatly washed and smelled so lovely. The room was clean and very comfortable. It also was quiet and not very hot even without aircon on.This hostel really shocked me in the best possible way. They shouldn't call it hostel but hotel as they seriously go the extra mile for their customers, are very welcoming, friendly, and nice. Out of all accommodation types I have tried on my travels I was the happiest with this one. As for distance, it is close to everything you need on your trip to Saigon, so don't look further and just book this one. I sound like some advertisement haha but I can't help myself I loved staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sisters Inn; City: Moalboal Cebu Island Visayas; Review: I hate doing this as I usually post great reviews and I am no spoilt customer. I am easily pleased, but this wasn't nice at all. It was cheap, but honestly I should be paid for staying there. The girls are amazingly lovely and very helpful and the bedding is clean and changed regularly but the place badly needs a renovation. All possible insects love getting in. I found in my room some kind of lizzard and a huge beetle (on the photo - it's not dead!!) And once when falling asleep a long worm just fell on my head and it took me time to take it off. Then I saw another such a worm on a window. The walls were filthy and the bathroom as well. However this has nothing to do with not cleaning it - it's so worn out that no cleaning will do it. It needs to be renovated. I really stayed only because the girls were doing their absolute best.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: At Home Guest House; City: Bangkok; Review: I had a lovely stay in this hostel. The room was nice and clean and the staff were very nice. The only problem were German tourists who decided to shout at each other at 3 am and so woke up everybody in the house. But they were like a dark cloud - once they left the guest house was a paradise. I really appreciated the lady of the house giving me great advice regarding transport to the airport and warning me of tuk-tuk drivers. I have seen a lot in Bangkok and didn't take tuk-tuk or taxi at all. The transport is pretty good there and this guest house is very close to bust stops and also the Thai people are really nice and helpful despite their English not being great. Yet they help as much as they can. There is also market just outside of the guest house and many restaurants, little shops, Boots, pharmacies, .. Simply everything you may need suddenly on holiday :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wrong Turn (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Organic Chocolate Chip Pancake and Waffle Mix by Birch Benders, Whole Grain, Non-GMO, 16oz; Brand: Birch Benders; Review: the paleo one does not taste very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Six Grain Cinnamon Pancake and Waffle Mix by Birch Benders, Made with Organic Ingredients, Whole Grain, Non-GMO, 16oz; Brand: Birch Benders; Review: the paleo one does not taste very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Pancake and Waffle Mix by Birch Benders, Low-Carb, High Protein, High Fiber, Gluten-free, Low Glycemic, Prebiotic,; Brand: Birch Benders; Review: the paleo one does not taste very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Epic Dental 100% Xylitol Sweetened Gum, Cinnamon, 1000 Count Bag; Brand: Epic Dental; Review: I couldn't handle more than a couple per day without stomach problems.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin : Pasture-Raised, Grass-Fed, Non-GMO (32 oz) - Clean, Tasteless, and dissolves & absorbs quickly; Brand: Vital Proteins; Review: Great to add to hot or warm beverages or soups.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Way to a Duke's Heart: The Truth About the Duke; Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Linden Page; Review: Well-written story with believable characters that are easy to like. The storyline makes sense and is well supported. Interesting but not riveting. A good bedtime read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Balogh Page; Review: Blinded during the war, our hero is surrounded by the love of family - or perhaps suffocated - and finds that he has unexpectedly inherited a title. Our heroine has neither the love of family or anyone else. The author will pull you into her story so convincingly that you will have to believe that life can be fair.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Duke: Castles Ever After; Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Dare Page; Review: An aristocrat with a tragic injury and a heroine who refuses to let a hard life get her down who consistently chooses to aim for the bright side. While well-written and well-supported, the reader will appreciate the story more if they like fairytales, a bit of whimsy, and have ever been an enthusiastic member of a fan club.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pirate Takes A Bride (Misadventures in Matrimony) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Shana Galen Page; Review: A fun book to read! In spite of all the misadventures, the spirit of the book is upbeat and the main characters are likeable and sexy. There are many editing mistakes/typos. In some sections, these can be distracting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blackthorne's Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's Shana Galen Page; Review: To me, the heroine, Maddie, who was supposed to be the epitome of caring and empathy, seemed shallow and self-centered. Her sense of identity was wrapped up in her many (38) charities that she participated in to the extent that she seemed to believe they could not exist without her. Carrying her sense of self-importance to her causes, she put whatever had grabbed her attention at the moment ahead of the feelings of people around her, including those she thought she was helping and the man she supposedly loved. The only believable empathy she showed was for animals. I found it hard to be sympathetic to her. I had already read Ashley's story and enjoyed the adventure and romance. I was glad the stories didn't overlap too much, although there was a long section (chapter?) towards the end which was virtually the same wording. Overall the telling of the tale was good with many twists and turns.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Song for Sophia (A Rougemont Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Moriah Densley Page; Review: The hero and heroine are likeable characters you will be fond of before the end. You will despise the villains, and by the end of the story, you will be tempted to have a dog if you don't already have one. :; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comanche Moon; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Anderson Page; Review: Not a formula romance. Very intriguing story. Kept putting off real life off so I could read more. Not a standard ending but the close of the story was realistic and satisfying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wait For Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Elisabeth Naughton Page; Review: The story moved along quickly. The premise of the story was based on the main character having complete amnesia of her life before she woke up from a coma. Using the author's definition of amnesia, the story progressed. I think most people nowadays realize that amnesia does not affect people as she described. A bit of research in this area might have been beneficial. Of course it would have changed the story a lot. Another point that bothered me - - were (SPOILER) - - the convenient plane crashes. The evidence was planted on the plane assuming it was going to crash. It did. Who and how this was accomplished are completely ignored by the author. Loose ends leave this reader feeling unsatisfied. A GOOD editor could have helped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miramont's Ghost; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hall Page; Review: A story that starts with 4-year old Adrienne. The sentences seem too simple at first until you realise that the narrator is moving into telling the story from little-girl Adrienne's perspective. The story of her childhood in France begins joyfully although ominous currents run through her perceptions. How she ended up at Miramont Castle in Colorado (U.S) and her life there tells a tale of treachery that is almost unbelievable - even to Adrienne. Expect to wake up in the middle of the night and have to read more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What A Woman Needs (Zebra Debut); Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Linden Page; Review: It's a good story set in an historical context. The social mores of the time are pretty much ignored except for the initial setup of circumstances for the hero and heroine. If realism and believability for the times are not important to you, the story is enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion and the Rose (Borgia); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Quinn Page; Review: The author (Kate Quinn) brings the reader inside the characters so effectively that they feel like real people that you know. I was so absorbed in the story that I found myself dreaming about it! The historical basis for this story is rather shocking considering that it revolved around one of the early popes. I don't have a high tolerance for violence and this book about reached my limit. I suppose it was necessary to tell the story. The descriptions of convent life and the role of women as either members of the nobility or as lower class were succinctly depicted. The role of politics and station even in the convents was well illustrated as well as the different worlds of males in the religious hierarchy as compared to the expectations for the females. Of course these differences have been present up to the present day. It's an exciting story from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because You're Mine (Topaz Historical Romances); Author: Visit Amazon's Nan Ryan Page; Review: A nice story with a predictable outcome. Writer was apparently enthralled with the lifestyle she was describing as she stayed with it so long. Apt descriptions could put the reader in the scene - but again, too much detail and repetition.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of You: A Snowy Creek Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Loreth Anne White Page; Review: Excellent writing! Suspenseful - interest held from the first page to the last. If you are fascinated by or a member of a First Response team or volunteer fire department, you will especially enjoy this book. The insights and romance are just as intriguing as the many twists and turns of the plot. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverrun; Author: Felicia Andrews; Review: While not my idea of a typical romance novel, it is an absorbing adventure story with romance thrown in. It is not so much a world you would want to escape to as a suspenseful adventure. Characters were likeable and relatable except for the protagonists of course. Somehow, it was hard for me to understand how a former lover could turn so hateful in spite of the author's explanation, but that could just be me. As far as gaining revenge against the killers of her family and her personal attackers, that seems to have been overshadowed by the actions of her former lover. It did seem to be a loose end. Action was good. Violence was about as much as I would ever want to read about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Vow To Keep; Author: Visit Amazon's Lana Williams Page; Review: The story was interesting, written in modern vernacular, and flowed well until the ending when the hero suddenly lost his focus and the heroine seemed to have forgotten she was living in medieval times as her value system and mores became present day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Love Most Dangerous; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Lake Page; Review: Believable, entertaining, and informative of the times. Surprisingly frank and realistic. Insights into characters, especially Alice, is well done. I would have enjoyed more character development of some of the secondary people in Alice's life. Being familiar with some of Britain's history was helpful but not necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wait For Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Barb A. Hart Page; Review: How enjoyable to find a new twist in a romance plot. The main characters were portrayed well enough to evoke some sympathy for them. Although, for me, the hero did not quite redeem himself. I received the impression that this might be a new author due to the choppy sentences in most of the book. Also, there were instances of misinformation (although seasoned authors do this too). For example, a mother who valued her child would not take a child who was riding alone on their pony with a lead line attached to the mother's horse off on a "gallop" no matter how upset she might be. But these are small details. Overall, this reader finished the book feeling like she had enjoyed the story and was ever so grateful that the book wasn't filled with typos and numerous editing mistakes (as is too often the case with ebooks).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Claimed by a Highlander (The Douglas Legacy); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Mallory Page; Review: Admirable heroine and hero who are refreshingly free of narcissistic selfishness, drunken bouts of self pity, and sudden changes in their character. And yet, the story had suspense, romance, and adventure with plot turns and twists that made sense and kept the reader involved. An enjoyable read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lady Awakened (Blackshear Family); Author: Visit Amazon's Cecilia Grant Page; Review: If you are looking for the usual flirtation, chase, and sex equals love type of story, you might be disappointed. There is a love story and plenty of sex. The emphasis is more on the cultural mores and limited expectations for women in that time period. It may take more empathy and maturity than many young readers have acquired as yet to fully comprehend the meaningfulness of this novel. This is not a modern-day situation set in earlier times. The author is, until the end, true to the times. The hero is unbelievably respectful and almost instantly lovable in spite of his immaturity and "faults." His kindness and imagination won me over. She was harder to sympathize with because, in spite of her trying to be a good person, she arrogantly believed her standards and beliefs should apply to everyone. She also rationalized that the outcome would justify the means. (How many cruel and inhumane acts have been carried out by "good" people thinking they knew what was best and the "end would justify the means." ! ) Her conscience would not allow her to enjoy anything that she felt was not quite right and honest. As long as she didn't "enjoy" carrying out her plans, she felt justified and propped up her feelings of self-worth. Kind of a martyr syndrome it seemed to me. One of the main points illustrated by the author that can be applied today or anytime is that sincere admiration of your partner can make everything you share in life that much more enjoyable and meaningful - including sex.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone Devil Duke (A Hold Your Breath Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's K.J. Jackson Page; Review: While the Duke is not my kind of guy in a romantic sense, he fulfilled the role for the heroine. His commitment to her was admirable. I admit I am uncomfortable with scenes of torture (too much imagination I guess), the scenes were not so intense or drawn out that I quit reading. I did get a free copy from the author and I appreciate the opportunity to be introduced to her work. Overall, it was a good story of adventure and was well proofed. I feel so disrespected as a reader with spelling, typos, and other obvious careless mistakes when I have paid for a book to read and the Author takes $ from readers and doesn't bother to get it right. K.J.Jackson gets it right!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Lady's Code of Misconduct (Rules for the Reckless); Author: Visit Amazon's Meredith Duran Page; Review: Personally, I didn't really enjoy most of this book. I understand that the story was about a political figure and his political and personal transformation. Maybe because real life has become so politically focused lately, but I kept feeling like I was listening to political preaching. Ugh! The story setup and the ending were the best parts. There was a mystery that was not fully concluded but surely that is a story line meant to be carried on in future books of the series. The book was NOT full of typos for which I am thankful. Good proofing shows respect for the reader - in my book. So overall it was a well written story I will not wish to read again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Introduction to Pleasure (Mistress Matchmaker); Author: Visit Amazon's Jess Michaels Page; Review: I think books that have been published before should have a notation giving the year originally published. Being published as an e-book does not make it a new novel. The e-book debut could be noted also. If embellishments are made, that could be noted. Anything less feels fraudulent. Obviously, these comments are being made by someone who has discovered that she already has a print version of this novel that was published some time ago. Although the ending of this story is unrealistic for the times, it's entertaining reading. If you liked the movie, Pretty Woman, you will probably like this book also.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hazard; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Beverley Page; Review: While the heroine was self-absorbed and had a huge sense of entitlement, these characteristics were entirely believable since she was the daughter of an indulgent man who also happened to be a Duke. Our hero's character, while admirable, seemed to be a bit more dissonant. His long tenure in the army didn't seem to mesh with his goals and his innate caring for others. Secondary characters were well-portrayed and interesting. Overall, a fun and imaginative story of adventure and Romance without resorting to excessive silliness. Well-written. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winter Duchess (A Duchess for All Seasons); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Eaton Page; Review: While the story was well-written, more time was spent describing what a poor relationship they had than was spent redeeming it. The reversal seemed rather sudden. Of course it is more of a short story than a novel. I did feel reluctance to forgive the appearance of wolves. I felt a sudden need to double check the times setting of the story. As tempting as it is for an author to forget/ignore the setting and cultural norms of the times into which they set their story, doing so can make their story lose its believability and therefore lose their readers' involvement and interest. It is also lazy. Perhaps a new writing category is called for: such as historical fantasy - where no research is necessary and readers would not expect to immerse themselves into the times nor learn anything of the history of when the story is supposedly taking place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sins of a Duke; Author: Visit Amazon's Stacy Reid Page; Review: At first I thought that this is an interesting take on a storyline and the characters are well developed. I'm interested. I kept noticing incorrect word usage and incorrect verbs. But, I thought, it's not so bad that it's ruining the story. Then, I got to Chapter 16. It was so disorganized that it was a relief to finish it since I was hoping for improvement. Also, I wanted to continue the story. Unfortunately the editing did not get better until the very end. Finishing the book required a lot of rereading the sentences to get the sense of what was being said while some sentences were very well constructed. Was this just an ebook publication? Self published? Whatever! It needed editing work!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Speedo Men's Surfwalker Pro All-Purpose Water Shoe; Brand: ; Review: fit great but innersoles come when you take them off. I would think they could bond them so that didn't happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelon Stop & Lock Luggage Scale, Black, One Size; Brand: Travelon; Review: This does what you need it to very effectively; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kipling Merryl Waist Pack; Brand: Kipling; Review: My wife loves this bag for travel that she bought this one for her sister; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WenVen Men's Cotton Twill Cargo Shorts Outdoor Wear Lightweight; Brand: WenVen; Review: They fit good except for the length which was below my knees. I had them altered because I like them otherwise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Underwear Basic Cotton Brief, Multi-Pack; Brand: ; Review: what can you say about briefs, they fit and that is all that counts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Pocket T-Shirt Multipack; Brand: ; Review: Great value. Comfortable and the got pockets!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: uncle bill s vegetarian minestrone soup; Review: My family & guests loved this minestrone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: easy yeast rolls or monkey bread; Review: These were easy to make & tasted good. My 4 year old enjoys them. I didn't know how big to make the balls & didn't make them large enough, so we had tiny little rolls, but they were still good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: banana pancakes; Review: I thought these were very tasty. I used whole wheat pastry flour, just one banana, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in my batter. Cooked for the kids in a Pancake Puff Pan, then sprinkled with powdered sugar. They were well received! For us big folks, cooked them on the griddle & served with syrup.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: popcorn balls; Review: I cut the sauce in half and popped 1 3/4 cups (unpopped) of popcorn. The kids & I ate some popcorn for snack while I was cooking the sauce. At the end, I came out with about 22 balls, compressed into baseball sized balls. The taste is wonderful! This was just enough sauce and the popcorn is still crunchy. I'll be doing this again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mediterranean rice; Review: Made with brown rice & it was very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mediterranean chicken breasts; Review: I used parm cheese because that's what I had. It was fabulous! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Kraftwork; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: What a great environment!!! From the food to the service! Place was pretty busy so we grabbed a drink from the bar before we sat for food. Jamie has so much knowledge about the 20 beers on tap and was a great help! Then when we sat, our server sandy explained all the amazing specials and has the best personality ever. What great people that work there. Thank you Jamie and sandy for a great experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: You will not be disappointed! Prime Cut, lobster Mac, Calamari, and Malbec was out of this world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Konditori; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I never have a complaint when my go-to corner coffee shop greats me with smiles and positive vibes first thing in the morning! The shop is small but it makes me feel at home. I much rather support a small local shop that consistently provides enthusiasm about their barista craft than any other mainstream shop like Starbucks. Great prices, pastries and the duo of the gentleman/lady always behind the counter make this my go-to spot every morning! Mocha latte or Americano is the way to go.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Vulture Gallery; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I refuse to get work done anywhere else. Black Vulture is a great environment and I have had work done by Rachael and Justin. Both of them are amazing artists. Check this place out!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ralphs Italian Restaurant; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Hands down the best food I have ever tasted! The overall experience was nothing short of amazing. I can not wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Royal Adelaide Hotel; City: Windsor Windsor and Maidenhead Berkshire England; Review: Great decor , clean , fantastic breakfast. Only two problems :- 1. Beware of the parking...complimentary if you get there before anyone else ! Otherwise it s pay & display with the local council parking. 2. Bar closes at 11pm ........; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aqua; City: Icmeler Marmaris District Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Just returned from a 10 day stay at Aqua. Travelled with our 3 young men 20,17 and 13, they had the time of their lives with special thanks to Burak and Cagdas on the animations team.Gym, Boccia,Table Tennis ,Water Gym a daily ritual. Great Hotel , spotless rooms, excellent choice of food, great pool , usual sunbed problems but minor. Staff warm and friendly ,waited on hand and foot, thoroughly spoilt.We had a fantastic time and looking to book for next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aqua; City: Icmeler Marmaris District Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Just returned from 10 days at this real gem of a hotel. This was a return visit to Aqua and it definitely fulfilled our expectations . Warm welcome from the reception staff on arrival, rooms just as requested, with an amazing view of the pool and Mediterranean. Used the spa this time , amazing experience thoroughly worth a visit. Also used the hotels hairdressers , Alberto for the mens shaves and the two ladies for myself, I would definitely recommend a visit. The rooms are spotlessly clean with fresh towels daily. The pool area is great , George does an amazing job. Love aqua gym with Sanchez ! As for the food, great choice of excellent quality ,including Chinese , Indian and Turkish nights.The food at the pool bar for lunchtime has a good variety and is cooked as you order . Again faultless. Great to see Tanner working there still , the entertainment team were great. Sanchez, Spike and Hamed kept us all entertained ,thank you to them. Evening entertainment was excellent. Not sure what can be done to improve this hotel , looking forward to another visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shore at Katathani; City: Kata Beach Karon Phuket; Review: From the moment we arrived ,to the moment we left The Shore offered attention to detail , warmth and pure luxury. The staff excel in making this a place that you will want to return to .Having breakfast overlooking the pool and beyond the sea is pure paradise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antiche Mura Hotel; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We stayed for the third time at this wonderful hotel and I have no hesitation in saying that it is just as amazing today as it was 6 years then 3 years ago .Attention to detail is second to none . and the staff warm and friendly. Great to see Mario both at breakfast and by the pool still making us laugh . Tony in the evenings just the perfect gentleman , new to us Gianfranco , also Mario at reception . The lemon trees surrounding the swimming pool at the rear of the hotel makes the perfect oasis to get away from it all. And Michele always a warm, friendly and genuine welcome , this hotel is the only place to stay in Sorrento . See you soon Antiche Mura !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Villa Real; City: Camp De Mar Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I went with my family to Villa Real - When we arrived, as it was a late flight, there was nobody at the reception to give us our key, however we were welcomed into the bar at the hotel where we were able to get a drink and wait! The hotel was lovely, we stayed at the front of the hotel for our first night however as there was the filiming of a new film going on just by the hotel it was a little noisy and therefore we got moved to the other side of the hotel which over looked the pool! We went in october and we basically had the pool to ourselves which was pretty good! and the weather was so nice! The pool bar sells food and drinks and we ate here for lunch most days as you could just eat on your sun beds or on the tables. Its in a really good location, literally 2 minutes away from the beach. Would recommend and we are planning on going back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Karras; City: Laganas Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: The hotel does cheekily as for 25 euros that has to be given as a deposit upon arrival which isnt really what you want when you arrive on holiday. This is for breakages and we did get it back at the end of the week - but other people who were staying at the hotel did not which caused alot of problems. The staff were friendly - however warnings are handed out for noise even if its not actually you making the noise. If you want to be super near the strip then this hotel probably isnt what you are looking for - a good 15 minute walk or alot longer if you have been drinking. The towels were cleaned or replaced everyday, but beds were made and the floor was cleaned by the maid. The most annoying thing was that the hotel does not cater for late flights - we were asked to leave our room at 11am and our flight was not til 6am the next day. We had to wait around and have our suit cases sitting in the reception area. There were no rooms available for people to go int - which isnt helpful in the 35+ degree heat!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kazimierz; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Going to Poland for the first time was a little scary. We booked the flights the hotel and the transfer all seperatley so just had to hope that it all worked well, and it did! The hotel staff were so helpful and were avaliable around the clock so if we needed any help then they were there! They helped us with excursions which was good because we didnt want to get ripped off by companies! Overall a really good stay and it was in a good location which made it easy to access places easily!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Vossius Vondelpark; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: The hotel was easy to find and once we found it we were not disappointed! We were staying in the back of the hotel, in rooms which were cute and we found very pleasant to stay in! The hotel staff were more than happy to help us when we needed advice or direction they gave it to us with no worry at all! Very good hotel! The wifi would be better if it was free as it is common in most hotels for it to be free now so that seems a little dated. But overall a lovely stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jam Hostel Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Booked this hostel with 7 friends for the 3 nights that we spent in Barcelona. The hostel was extremely clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. There are loads of bars and restaurants in the local area, as well as supermarkets within walking distance. The hostel is located close to Joanic metro station, giving easy access to the rest of Barcelona, however it is also possible to walk to most places given the hostels good location! The hostel has a range of facilities, including a sun terrace, washing machines and tumble dryers, as well as free tea and coffee. There is also an opportunity to take part in group yoga, as well as the hostel offering a family meal once a week. All in all, we would 100% come back to stay here again and will be recommending to our friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kate Middleton fired her longtime personal assistant amid split from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; Abstract: Sophie Agnew, Middelton's longtime aide of seven years, was fired after she returned home from her honeymoon.; Category: lifestyle
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: The 10 Hardest Math Problems That Remain Unsolved; Abstract: The smartest people in the world can't crack them. Maybe you'll have better luck.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump was 'honestly surprised' by degree of criticism of his G-7 summit decision, Mulvaney says; Abstract: President Trump reversed himself Saturday night, in the face of withering criticism about his decision to host next year's G-7 meeting at his own Florida resort.; Category: news
Title: Are These the Cutest Flower Girls Ever?; Abstract: The ladies aren't your typical flower girls. Four grandmas sprinkled flowers as they walked down the aisle at the Tennessee wedding of their grandchildren, Lyndsay and Tanner Raby. The girls are the bride's two grandmas and one great-grandma, as well as the groom's grandma. The ladies couldn't believe it when Lyndsay asked them to perform an honor usually reserved for kids.; Category: video
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kate Middleton Shares a Personal Message for the First Time on Instagram for a Special Cause; Abstract: Kate Middleton Shares Personal Message for First Time on Instagram; Category: lifestyle
Title: Lori Loughlin Is Facing New Charges in the College Admissions Scandal; Abstract: Federal prosecutors brought new charges on Tuesday.; Category: tv
Title: Here's how much house flippers actually make; Abstract: The reality shows make it seem like a surefire way to rake in some dough, but is flipping a house truly a royal road to riches?; Category: finance
Title: 23 Things You Should Toss from Your Closet Forever; Abstract: Cleaning out your closet and giving away clothing can be surprisingly difficult. Still, it must be done. Get started with these 23 items.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Fox News contributor: 'Most likely' outcome is Trump doesn't run in 2020; Abstract: Fox News contributor Christopher Hahn predicted that President Trump will not run for reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: 17 Hallmark Movies That Are Totally Worth Watching; Abstract: From festive flicks to cheesy romantic comedies, here are all the best Hallmark movies that are worth watching at least once.; Category: tv
Title: Trump tweets fake image of him putting medal around dog from al-Baghdadi raid; Abstract: The U.S. military dog was injured in the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.; Category: news
Title: 50 Great Jobs for Retirees; Abstract: Retirement doesn't necessarily mean that work stops. For many retirees, work is a financial necessity, while others continue working for social reasons. Seniors can build on their previous careers or branch out into a new area they've always enjoyed. Check out these employment ideas to see which might be best for you.; Category: finance
Title: There's A Black Turtleneck Shortage Because People Are Dressing Up Like Elizabeth Holmes for Halloween; Abstract: Are that many people dressing up as scammers for Halloween?; Category: lifestyle
Title: President Trump says Duchess Meghan takes media scrutiny 'very personally'; Abstract: President Donald Trump is weighing in on the British tabloid's alleged treatment of Duchess Meghan.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 14 Year-End Tax Moves to Make Right Now; Abstract: Here are some ways you could save money and make your financial life easier when tax time rolls around.; Category: finance
Title: People Are Floored By The Unsettling Photoshop On This Kardashian-West Family Pic; Abstract: There's a lot going on in the Kardashian-West family Halloween photo, which features the whole gang dressed as the Flintstones ― from Kim's Betty Rubble wig to Psalm's debut as Bamm-Bamm to Kanye apparently on one knee inside a somewhat unnerving Dino costume.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump Seethes After NY Judge Orders Him to Pay $2 Million For Misusing Charitable Funds: 'No Wonder Why We Are All Leaving!'; Abstract: President Donald Trump is blasting the ruling handed down by a New York judge that he must cough up $2 million to settle a case which alleged that the president used his charitable foundation to advance his 2016 campaign. New York Supreme Court Justice Salliann Scarpulla ordered Trump to pay the settlement, saying, "Mr. Trump's […]; Category: news
Title: 50 Best Christmas Towns to Visit for the Holidays; Abstract: Small in size, big on spirit.; Category: travel | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter; Brand: Tiffen; Review: A really nice filter, does not interfere in any of many ways into the photograph and adequately protects the front element of the lens. I use them on all my lenses -irrespective of lens value- and simply take them off if I need a polarizer or any other kind of special filter attached. Great value for money. Well built, sturdy construction. It earned my trust!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiffen 62mm UV Protection Filter; Brand: Tiffen; Review: A really nice filter, does not interfere in any of many ways into the photograph and adequately protects the front element of the lens. I use them on all my lenses -irrespective of lens value- and simply take them off if I need a polarizer or any other kind of special filter attached. Great value for money. Well built, sturdy construction. It earned my trust!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiffen 43MM UV Protector Filter; Brand: Tiffen; Review: A really nice filter, does not interfere in any of many ways into the photograph and adequately protects the front element of the lens. I use them on all my lenses -irrespective of lens value- and simply take them off if I need a polarizer or any other kind of special filter attached. Great value for money. Well built, sturdy construction. It earned my trust!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR's - White Box (Bulk Packaging); Brand: Canon; Review: A classic for Canon APS-C dslr cameras, the 17-85 still is a winner, and will earn its money back whether it will be used professionally or from a hobbyist. All around lens, lightweight, -concerning the focal length (17-85) it covers-, it is a GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY and will not let you down. It is the lens I have mostly recommended to people who are buying their 1st DSLR or to professionals that need a back up camera with a diverse lens mounted to it. Far better than the usual 18-55 kit item, it costs more but offers so much more. For those who can afford it the CANON EF-S 15-85/3.5-5.6 is even better but for a higher price! The Image Stabilizer rocks on the 17-85, and you will rarely aver miss a shot -at least not one you pointed correctly for!- Great for flash photography as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rokinon M71 71 Inch Pro Photo/Video Monopod with Footstand and Carrying Case (Black); Brand: Rokinon; Review: For the price I bought this it is a great value although it is made of hard plastic. I will not attach my full frame dslr on it but it will definitely join me on many mountain treks and journeys to provide my smaller cameras that extra stop that might make the difference! The extra foot stabilizer in the bottom makes much more expensive monopods from really respected manufacturers, look ridiculous. The head is standard and I have yet to check if it can be removed and replaced. As it is always the case with monopods, you have to use one to know if you need one or not. This one is really EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, and if you do not like it you will easily pass it on. I will keep mine -both-. Although plastic is is sturdier than expensive retractable carbon items that cost me at least 10 times more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoya HMC UV Digital Slim Frame Multi-Coated Glass Filter, 52mm; Brand: Hoya; Review: Belonging in the line of photographers that will never leave any lens with an unprotected front elem -irresoective of lens value- ent this filter is of great built and awesome quality. I did some fireplace test taking it on and off and I am really satisfied. It does not affect quality or speed, lighting or focusing. Does really well what it describes. 5 stars easily earned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash 16 GB Memory Card 60MB/s SDCFX-016G-X46; Brand: SanDisk; Review: The card that professionals trust and hobbyists love! Secure, fast, long lasting bound to get even the most difficult of tasks done fast without delaying fast full frame DSLRs. Make sure you buy your SanDisks from trusted retailers like Amazon, because there are many fakes out there in the market. Excellent value for money this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JJC MSA3 Shoe-To-Tripod Screw Adapter (Black); Brand: JJC; Review: that are NOT expensive, are not of every day use, are not a burden to carry, but if missed the one in every while we need them, can completely destroy our work or an event! Buy a few, sooner or later you are going to need them. Excellent pice, Excellent price, Excellent quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Flash Memory Card Speed Up To 45MB/s- SDSDX-064G-X46 (Label May Change) [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: You can trust this one to never miss a single frame out of your full HD video, not delay you when pressing the start/stop button in order to complete writing in the memory. Really good value too. Make sure you buy your memory cards from trusted and renown retailers in order to avoid fakes and losses!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BM Premium LP-E12 Battery and Charger Kit for Canon Rebel SL1, EOS-M, EOS M2, EOS M10, EOS; Brand: BM Premium; Review: This replacement after market battery last longer than the original Canon item both in video and in photgraphy sessions. Since the EOS M is the backup camera of choice for many pro photographers a good set of batteries is what I most needed. Since no battery grip is available at the time, tis battery is a great choice ESPECIALLY FOR THIS PRICE. The camera works without problems, as well as with the original item, it charges really fast and the AWESOME accompanying rapid charger will also charge fast the original battery that came with your camera. A great buy for all CANON EOS M happy owners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AceAbove Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case - Protective Stand Case for Galaxy Note III [Black]; Brand: AceAbove; Review: Very nicely made, looks the bits and is an eye catcher. Still I would like it to protect the phone a little better. It leaves the edges and side button uncovered, and not so thoroughly protected. Love the standing pattern they have made! Overall a really good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Satechi 4 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub (White Trim) v2.0; Brand: Satechi; Review: or a pc and need extra usb3.o ports? Then do it with style! Excellent built quality, mint finishing and it acually works better than other usb3.0 hubs I have tried. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Satechi Aluminum Bluetooth Wireless 26-Key Smart Keypad and Calculator Keyboard Extension - Compatible with 2017 iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook,; Brand: Satechi; Review: Perfect addition for the Apple wireless Bluetooth keyboard! Nice finishing, good detail. Well Done! Now I can withdraw my old apple wire keyboard. If you wonder what about the extra 2 usb2.0 ports underneath it, then look at this here: B00CIY0KUG It is usb 3.0, it is highly compatible with my 2013 imac and looks the bits to top that all for a beautiful and fully functional set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3x Canon EOS M camera Premium Clear LCD Screen Protector Cover Guard Shield Protective Film Kit (3 pieces by; Brand: GUARMOR; Review: Well made without lines or dark spots, it is the kind that will not be scratched easily as well. It does not alter the color of the display, and it does not affect the touchscreen sensitivity. The fact that it does not darken the display is important for 2 main reasons: 1. The EOS M you have to use the screen to manually focus since there is not a viewfinder -unfortunately not even an aftermarket one-. 2. We would then have to use a brighter setting for the display, which is not good for batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opteka LP-E12 LPE12 2000mAh Ultra High Capacity Li-ion Battery Pack for Canon EOS M M2 Rebel SL1 100D DSLR Digital; Brand: Opteka; Review: This item offers longer battery life than the original item and does it well. The camera started at once, no problems with temperature - no more than with the original when recording video- or frame rate! What remains to be seen is whether it will withstand the time test - keep offering same battery life after many chargesdid I mention AWESOME PRICE?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbowimaging HEW54 Lens Hood for Canon EW-54, EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens; Brand: Rainbowimaging; Review: They are becoming my favorite lens hood manufacturers really fast. I would buy from other vendors in order to use outdoors so that the originals remain in good condition for indoors and formal uses. And I would need many. RainbowImaging has superb quality, far better than the aftermarket competition and for a good price too! Very well built, goes on and off the camera as easily and as good as the original does, the detail and the finishing are as good as those of Canon and it ties firmly onto the lens! Never expected such a GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY! Congratulations!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PIXEL X800C PRO 2.4G E-TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon Camera GN60 HSS 1/8000s Auto-Focus w/Built-in 2.4GHz Wireless Receiver; Brand: Pixel; Review: A great value pack! Includes the already classic really smooth medium to small CANON 320EX flash unit which will provide great performance for most indoors (home use, birthday party, school events) and also offers the additional video led for your video capable DSLR! A nice combination and a really good implementation. The build quality of this flash is of high standard and it feels and is solid. It will easily follow any 18-55 on a APS-C sized sensor DSLR, and will give good results for a 24-70 on a full frame camera for short distances. It does not have a meter, which it does through the lens which is a down side, but if you want such qualities you should move on to the next level and consider the Canon 430 EX II. On the pros side of this flash it can be used as a slave unit which I have successfully done as a complement to my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II and the results where much higher than my expectations. Just experiment with where you will place it a bit. It can also be used as a master flash-gun. Another nice feature of this medium sized yet extremely useful flash unit is the video led it provides! Apart from its use for video in close distances (while it does ad d up a little something ever for further distances where you would need a dedicated light source for better results), it is great for flash-less photography at LOW LIGHT! You are in a situation where flash bursts are going to cause distress or discomfort? where flash is not allowed but light is? Well, turn it manual, turn the LED light on and AWB -automatic white balance) on your DSLR will do its tricks and you will love the results! I was allowed to use it like that in 2 museums, and it is awesome to photograph babies! Babies do not like flash bursts and should probably not be exposed to any. Want awesomely lit MACRO photography shots? Take this flash off the hot shoe, turn it on turn it to manual, power on the continuous LED light and place it anywhere near the subject you are photographing from any possible angle! All in all this flash is kind of 2&1/2 in one; great as master flash, greater as a slave unit, and the led diversifies it so much! I would buy it again over the 430 EX II, since I already have a better master flash (the 580 EX II). But I would buy it because of its price and capabilities even as my only and stand alone flash gun. It uses 4 AA batteries, and for your own comfort read on this review as something really good came out of buying this in a kit! Unfortunately, it does not accept external power sources. Please, feel free to contact me for any further information regarding this awesome flash unit. The Softbox and the diffuser are really useful in many situations and will save you overexposure while spreading light softer and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 16GB SDHC Class 10/UHS-1 Flash Memory Card Speed Up To 30MB/s- SDSDU-016G-U46 (Label May Change) [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: A great SD card, fast and reliable, good for most uses and will easily keep up with any video capable DSLR even at full HD 25/30 fps rates. Speed is great for transferring photos and videos to computer afterwards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HQRP Portable CD/MD / MP3 Battery Compatible with Sony NH-14WM / NH14WM / NH-14WM(A) WM-EX921 Replacement Plus Coaster; Brand: HQRP; Review: Does what it promises. I do not know how long it will last over time but for the price -one twentieth of the original item- it has already lasted a lot and is still going! I bought 2 in order to be sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoya 52mm Alpha Circular Polarizer Filter; Brand: Hoya; Review: Filters DO matter and especially the ones that broaden our reach, perspective and opportunities in photography. Well built and with really fine crystal this filter does what it is supposed to like no other and at the same time it protects precious expensive front elements; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MegaGear (Ever Ready) Protective Leather Camera Case, Bag for Canon Eos M , Canon Eos M2 (Light Brown); Brand: MegaGear; Review: A very well designed and carefully built camera case that looks awesome and will draw some attention and maybe even jealousy! It looks wonderful and it adds the 70's retro look to a most advanced piece of equipment. The leather used is not cheap nor is it looking cheap, the buttons are very well placed, and I liked the way the camera bolt on and the accompanying neck strap! If you want to carry your camera around without bulky cases, then this is the case you are looking for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon Speedlite 90EX Flash for Canon EOS M Camera (White Box) New; Brand: Canon; Review: Tiny yet miraculous! I still cannot believe the amount and quality this small ULTRA PORTABLE external flash delivers! Amazing for most uses where a big heavy flash is more of a burden than of assistance. I thought I was going to use it for filling purposes only, but it can be used as the main lighting unit in rooms, outdoors -close and medium distances-. Light and compact it keeps the EOS-M system within perspective by not adding extreme volume or weight! I am really glad I bought this unit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fotodiox Pro, All Metal Black Camera Hand Grip for Canon EOS M (EF-M) Mirrorless Digital Camera with Battery Access; Brand: Fotodiox; Review: The missing link, the one thing we were expecting that Canon, or another manufacturer, would deliver as a BATTERY GRIP (sigh). Since the eos-m system will most probably never acquire a battery grip as an accessory this amazinglt build, wonderfully implemented grip is what the camera reaaly missed -along with a viewfinder-. Solid, firm, allows easy access to battery and memory compartment even for people with bigger fingers that are not prone to delicate moves. It adds this subtle weight that makes the camera less... "forgetable" and it really looks the part!!! Highly recommended, congratulations and a BIG THANK YOU @ FOTODIOX! WELL DONE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fotodiox EW-54 Bayonet Lens Hood for Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens; Brand: Fotodiox; Review: Does the job, saves the money. It breaks, no worries, it scrathes no worries, easily replaceable. It attaches very firm on the lens, it reverses and does averyrhing a good old hood should do!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM(Japan Import-No Warranty); Brand: Canon; Review: At long last! Canon continues the support for its mirrorless wonder camera and develops a new line of lenses! A wonderful WIDE ANGLE LENS, that will deliver excellent images. Distortion is insignificant even wide open and even when shooting at high ISO it delivers excellent results! It feels to be built even more solidly than the EF-M 18-55 and delivers even better results overall. (IMPORTANT NOTE: the EF-M 18-55 DELIVERS EXCELLENT PICTURES!!!). An added bonus is the ability of this lens at MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY!!! According to Canon it shoots macro at 15cm closest distance but it auto focused at 12cm at low light at once and if used in manual mode it will focus accurately at 8cm! A most wonderful piece of equipment, it will definitely see lots of use for both photography and video! Although it has a maximum aperture of 4-5.6 it shoots at low light without problem,which is the case with all the EOS M lenses. This lens feels and is solid and everything prompts at a wonderful construction and high Canon style build quality. Last but not least, when the camera is not used it retracts and locks (manually) for safer and easier carrying and storage. Pretty neat feature to keep the camera-lens set as compact as possible too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoya 55mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter; Brand: Hoya; Review: Nice clear crystal, scratch resistant and very well priced filter! It will not affact your photographs, it will not affect your video, it will not hurt your pocket. It will protect your lens, it will attach firmly on your lens, it does accept the original lens cap on it. An excellent choice for the protection of the front element of precious and somewhat vulnerable lenses. And it is a Hoya, which by itself means a huge lot to any amateur or professional photographer and/or cameraman.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fotasy HEW60E Fotasy Lens Hood Replaces CANON Lens Hood EW-60E, for CANON EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM; Brand: Fotasy; Review: A very well build budget item that saves you real money! it does the job perfectly nad I do not mind a lot if I scratch break it or even forget it somewhere. It attaches firmly on th lens, it reverses and does everything a good old hood is supposed to do, only so much cheaper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon Li-ion En-el14; Brand: Nikon; Review: Original good for nothing battery by nikon. Not much to expect but what can one do about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra II 960GB Solid State Drive (SDSSDHII-960G-G25); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Fast reliable secure sandisk ssd, perfect much for any iMac!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 3.0 to SSD / 2.5-Inch SATA I/II/IIIHard Drive Adapter (EC-SSHD); Brand: Sabrent; Review: A really useful, cheap but well made gadget that may come handy in many situations. Plus, it does not take up any space...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon AC Adapter Kit ACK-E12; Brand: Canon; Review: A bit expensive but it is still Canon grade ultimate quality and it does not void warrnty if anything goes wrong. The best accessory for shooting videowith the camera mounted on a tripod. The cables are long enough and you can still move around easily in a close range. Perfect to use with ML on a 128gb card!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 128GB U3/UHS-I SDXC with 4K Ultra HD, up to 80MB/s Read; 60MB/s Write- SDSDXN-128G-G46 [Older Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Reliable, fast, it will take hardship and many many formats. Simply the best manufacturer for memory cards, and this product delivers a little bit better than its description promises! I have not used it for 4K video recording but it is fast since it can keep up with the Canon Eos 7D mark II 10 fps 20.2 MP continuous shooting both for JPG and RAW (CR2) format files. I use one of those to run Magic Lantern on a Canon camera body to record action at full hd >25 frames and it never lost a thing. Highly recommended and it is a bargain at this price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Evanovich Page; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prophet's Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Supernatural Wisdom; Author: Paula A. Price Ph.D; Review: Great book....has a lot of information; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Praying Through It: 365 Days Worth of Prayers That Make Praying Easy; Author: William Murphy; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Praying From The Third Dimension REVISED EDITION; Author: Dr. Juanita Bynum; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McGraw-Hill's GED Mathematics Workbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Howett Page; Review: Helpful and received on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Linden Guest House; City: Ross on Wye Herefordshire England; Review: Having stayed here many years ago, we returned to this friendly little guest house for a weekend walking break. The owner Patrick was friendly and helpful, and cooked a great breakfast, freshly made to order. The rooms are small but comfortable and reflect the character of the building, although they are looking a little tired. The guest house itself is well located for everything in the town. Highly recommended for a weekend break!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Really enjoyed our stay here - a great place to visit the city and for us a great base for the Commonwealth games. Highlight was definitely the restaurant, and in particular waiting staff Laura and Javier, who went out of their way to look after us and to look after our 5 year old son (who suffers from a number of food allergies) - their care and attention made the stay for him, and therefore for us all. That said, everyone we dealt with was friendly, attentive and helpful, and made our stay, even though the hotel was packed every night. The only small downsides were the difficulty in parking to unload (the car park is 5 minutes walk away which is usually fine but too far to easily bring the luggage for a family of 4 for 3 nights) and the fact that the mattress on our bed was a little tired but overall a great experience and definitely somewhere I'd recommend to other travellers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Stayed here for one night on business. Check in was efficient but staff more concerned about getting me to sign up for loyalty scheme rather than checking me in. Room was small but looked very nice, however, it was hot and air conditioning didn't make a lot of difference... and even on the 14th floor with the window closed the road noise was noticeable so opening the window wasn't a good option either. Breakfast offered a good range, although the "hot" selection was better described as lukewarm, and seemed expensive for what was offered. All in all, a reasonable enough stay in a very attractive and stylish hotel, but would be better if some of the money spent on making things look good went on customer service and working air con!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: As usual with Premier inn, you know what you're getting. Rooms were clean and reasonable spacious, bed was comfortable, All you can eat breakfast great value for a family (given that the children are free). Location was good, just outside the city centre and on the route for bus/tram from the airport. Staff were generally helpful and useful and the fact that the wifi is now free was an added bonus. Only slight issue was the lack of lifts which were being refurbished, but on the second floor so not a big deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guildford Harbour Hotel; City: Guildford Surrey England; Review: Came away for a weekend break with my wife and had a relaxing time. The spa, though small, was relaxing and well worth the small additional charge for weekend use, as long as you're not expecting a full sized swimming pool! Service was good, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. The room was comfortable if a little small, and the food was good. Location, in the centre of Guildford, was also good, although parking in the hotel car park was interesting given how full it was...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FISHER Chef's Naturals Slivered Almonds, No Preservatives, Non-GMO, 2 oz (Pack of 12); Brand: Fisher Chef's Naturals; Review: Good fresh tasting almonds! I do like smaller packs than this since our family doesn't eat that much at one time BUT this isn't too big. I would get these again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ORCHARD VALLEY HARVEST Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix, Non-GMO, No Artificial Ingredients, 1 oz (Pack of 8); Brand: Orchard Valley Harvest; Review: VERY GOOD!!! I didn't think I liked cashews that much but these are really good and fresh!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FISHER Snack Honey Roasted Peanuts, Golden Roast, 14 oz; Brand: Fisher; Review: Very good and my kids love them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Accomplice Wicked Juicy Burger Stock Concentrate, Turkey, 12 Ounce; Brand: Kitchen Accomplice; Review: It's definitely different. I don't like that it's too much of a smokey flavor and seems really fake. It was OK and I will use it again but it's not something I would use often. I don't think I would purchase this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CLIF KID ZBAR - Organic Energy Bar - Chocolate Chip - (1.27 Ounce Snack Bar, 18 Count); Brand: Clif Bar; Review: Mmmmm. These are good!!! I love the nut butter bars for adults and these don't disappoint. My 5 yr old loves them too. She says it's like eating candy. Fortunately it's a little healthier than candy haha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FISHER Chef's Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces, No Preservatives, Non-GMO, 16 oz; Brand: Fisher Chef's Naturals; Review: Fisher always seem to have good products and this isn't any different. Good amount for the price and tastes very fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I can't remember if I read any of Allen's previous books, but I will totally be taking out the rest. She has a perfect blend of fairy tale and reality. It's a little on the chick lit side, but all in all a quick read and a sweet story. I particularly enjoyed some of her similies, nothing at all cliched.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Hate; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crossed (Matched, #2); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: No where near as good as Crossed. The back and forth excchange of Ky and Cassia as the lead narrator is confusing and honestly anooying.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Selection (The Selection, #1); Author: Kiera Cass; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Did not realize this was a series!! Great cliff hanger for the romantic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Before My Time: Hayley Okines' Life with Progeria; Author: Hayley Okines; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Not exactly well written but very informative.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wonderful Tonight; Author: Pattie Boyd; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance; Review: somebody likes to name drop; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crazyladies of Pearl Street; Author: Trevanian; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: interesting local book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Next Best Thing; Author: Jennifer Weiner; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Not her best, but a great inside look in producing a tv show. Also having the main character's love interest being handicapped was different. I would really like to know what goes out with the catheter and the Viagra.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thousand Cranes; Author: Yasunari Kawabata; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I always feel there is something lost when a book is translated into another language. I am sure this novella is much better in its native tongue.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Between the Lines (Between the Lines, #1); Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Pretty cute, different kind of fairy tale. Jodi Picoult co wrote this with her daughter, and they blend pretty well. It's told from three different points of view, the fairy tale, the price and the girl who wants the prince out of the story. It could do without the the point of view of the fairy tale.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Herland; Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Another hateful book I had to read for a class on Utopia.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Where We Belong; Author: Emily Giffin; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I know it's chick lit but it is good damn chick lit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sugar Queen; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not as good as some of her others but still a decent read. A great blend of a little bit of magic and chick lit; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Peach Keeper; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The latest book from Sarah Addison Allen, and I have to say it didn't disappoint! I wish I had found her years ago, but I am glad I got to read all of her books in one week! Her next one doesn't come out until next year and I can't wait!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Wasn't surprised when the kid kept going on and on about Catcher in the Rye. Obviously had some issues and CITR is like the manual for messed up characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not as good as her Shiver series. Although points for coming up with something creative, it just seems to fall glat is some places. It is totally longer than it needs to be, and shouldn't be made into a series. At times I found myself getting confused and the ending doesn't seem to be as good as a cliff hanger as she normally does.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flutter (My Blood Approves, #3); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as good as the other books in the series but even this series is not as good as the others.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Awesome. Always great cliff hangars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fathomless (Fairytale Retellings, #3); Author: Jackson Pearce; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Could have been longer to explain backstory of a few more characters but great suspense moments and good twists.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hemlock (Hemlock, #1); Author: Kathleen Peacock; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Starts out a little slow but a great new werewolf story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thornhill (Hemlock, #2); Author: Kathleen Peacock; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I definitely enjoyed the first installment of this trilogy much better than this second one. Mac being stuck in a camp and meeting her father should have been more attention grabbing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hollowland (The Hollows, #1); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A little hard to follow in the first chapters. Although this is meant to be a trilogy, I felt as though this book was in the middle of the series and not the first one. There is no backstory at all for Remy and the reader has no idea who she is or even what her name is for a good fifteen pages into the story. However after the initial confusion the plot starts to pick up and becomes quite suspenseful. Not her best work but Hocking has another decent series going here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reached (Matched, #3); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is another one of those trilogies that didn't need to be a trilogy. Matched, the first book in the series, was such a great dystopian story with a surprise ending and a great cliff hanger. However the three person narration in Reached was a tad schizophrenic. Xander's parts are the only thing keeping the story going because Cassia has become a philosophical poet and that is reflected in everything she says and it takes her forever to get to the point and Ky has no personality. Frankly it's hard to tell the difference between when he is "still" and when he isn't. Basically the story was a good two hundred pages longer than it needed to be and too much "pretty language".s; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sisters Red (Fairytale Retellings, #1); Author: Jackson Pearce; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Both the ending and the beginning In this story were quite interesting. I think Pearse has great characters but it still felt like something was missing. I like the tie in of the 7 th son of a 7th son. But Silas and Rosie have too much of an age gap and is pretty much inappropriate, and Silas being the Potential was pretty obvious. Also the creepy shared heart but was a little much. If hey were twins I would be a little more responsive to the concept but I don't think it worked.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Professional Idiot: A Memoir; Author: Stephen "Steve-O" Glover; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Knoxville's quote pretty much sums up what I think. The amount of coke and time spent huffing this man did is insane to me. It truly Is amazing that he is this honest about his addictions and his struggle to stay sober. Even though he is a self proclaimed "idiot" you can't help but route for him.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders; Author: S.E. Hinton; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The relationship this female author gives between all of these boys, especially the three brothers, is just odd. The fact that they call each other baby and honey is bizarre and disruptive and not at all in character.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Probably one of the most disturbing books I have ever read and certainly the most disturbing book by Gillian Flynn.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ashen Winter (Ashfall, #2); Author: Mike Mullin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Good story but way too long and drawn out; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shade of the Moon (Last Survivors, #4); Author: Susan Beth Pfeffer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I reply loved this series but I have to say I am pretty disappointed with the final installment. Although there were some very well written heart breaking scenes, overall I found Jon to be very flat and emotionless; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hate List; Author: Jennifer Brown; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I was torn between a three and four star rating. I thought the overall story was great, being a different point of view of someone who was involved in a school shooting. I thought Brown did a great job illustrating all of the conflicting emotions with Val and especially her parents. However, the brief ending after the graduation ceremony was too weak, and simple.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And the Mountains Echoed; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Though a good story definitely not Hosseini's best. "And the Mountains Echoed" follows the story of two siblings separated at a young age and through the retelling of friends and extended family members hey find each other again. Hosseini's writing is impeccable and beautiful, but the plot of the story did not have the gut wrenching quality that "a Thousand Splendid Suns" and "Kiterunner" had. If you go into this story with that desire, you will be disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost Lake (Lost Lake, #1); Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really rated this a 3.5. Allen is a great storyteller with just enough touch of magic. However, I feel a though this story just missed the mark. I felt as though there could have been another 30-50 pages added further developing the romance between Wes and Kate, and Kate and cricket. Garden Spells remains my favorite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Looking for Alaska; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Actually a 2.5.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House Rules; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Jodi Picoult is a good storyteller but needs to learn how to tell a story in 300 pages. There is so much extra story not needed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The One & Only; Author: Emily Giffin; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Normally I really love Giffin but this was kinda a shit storm. The story is loaded w football references, and when you want to read chick lit, it's greatly disappointing. The sexual tension between Shea and Coach was disturbing. Although I appreciated that Giffin kept it in the background most of the time. I think she should have taken the story in a different direction with Ryan and the alleged rape situation. I don't buy Lucy's approval at the end of the story and the happy ending. She should have moved to NYC and worked on her relationship w her father. Just disappointing overall.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Cheryl Strayed; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Actually 2.5. I went back and forth with this story a lot. There were times where I could not stand Cheryl, and thought she was a self absorbed, irresponsible 20-something child. Then I would remember that she lost her mom, and was the one that cared for her at the end. There were times the story was gut wrenching; her poor feet and the scary encounters with animals and the sandy haired man. Yet other times her flashbacks made me so angry with how she treated her husband and her flippancy with her sexuality disgusted me. Yet I was impressed with how she kept going forward. I know I would never do a trail like this, but I would also never cheat on my husband, shoot heroine, drop out of college, and be promiscuous. Yet...I never lost my mom and never lost my way.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Here and Now; Author: Ann Brashares; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actually a 2.5. I love Ann Brashares and was really looking forward to her new release but I have to say this greatly disappointed me. I feel as though there were large holes missing in the story and this could have been an epic triology or made more simply into a short story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relapse; Author: Jake Anderson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Jake Anderson is probably one of my favorite "characters" on The Deadliest Catch," and I am sad to say I expected more. I understand Anderson isn't an author and probably most of the crew in the fleet were approached with book deals. I do however, think it was brave of Jake to share his addictions but more importantly his father's passing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Fall Down; Author: Jennifer Weiner; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I love the idea of an upper middle class woman starting an addiction, for a plot. But I found myself not wanting to route for Allison. I wanted her to hit rock bottom, it felt like she kept getting away with her habit and there were not that many scenarios where her family was involved. Granted the car scene with kids and the teacher was spot on, but I feel with the amount she was taken there should have been more with her and Ellie.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Listen, Slowly; Author: Thanhha Lai; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Not bad A little hard to follow with the broken Vietnamese. However, I can see why it was up for the Newbery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Woman in Cabin 10; Author: Ruth Ware; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Not impressed. Was looking forward to another psychological thriller and I'm sad to say I Was pretty disappointed. I saw that this got pretty decent reviews, and at times it was promising but overall not up to snuff.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ry Of The 5eInterstella 5555 - The 5tocret 5tar 5ystem; Brand: Daft Punk; Review: One of the best animated music dvds I've ever seen. Also, the ladies love it. just sayin' Get it if you like daft punk, and especially if you haven't seen it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dave Matthews Band - The Central Park Concert; Brand: ; Review: this one is ok, but in my opinion, the thing at radio city hall was way better, and it may even slightly blow your mind. Good for the ladies i think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Taste VHS; Brand: Costa Botes; Review: Very interesting movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Totem VHS; Brand: Jason Faunt; Review: Not the movie I thought it was, but whatever.. Still OK!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game; Brand: ; Review: Pretty good, saw it on TV and decided to buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story VHS; Brand: Noah Hathaway; Review: Great movie, good price... I won't let the darkness get me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laid to Rest; Brand: Bobbi Sue Luther; Review: Pretty gory; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 8; Brand: Larry David; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact VHS; Brand: Robert Duvall; Review: Pretty decent; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food Wetlands - Roasted Duck; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: Our dog loves this food and cheaper than a supermarket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food High Prairie Adult - Venison & Bison; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: Our dog loves this food and cheaper than a supermarket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SNOOZZY SHEEPSKIN 17.5X11.5 BOLSTER CRATE MAT; Brand: Petmate; Review: Great little bed but too small for my dog. I gave it as a gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Easy Walk Harness; Brand: PetSafe; Review: Really good harness. Stops my dog pulling.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Purina Cat Chow Naturals Original With Real Chicken & Salmon Adult Dry Cat Food; Brand: Purina Cat Chow; Review: The only food my cat really loves. Great that it is delivered too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Seat Cover for Pets; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Brilliant. Not having to cover my back seats with towels or blankets is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Muck Boot The Original MuckBoots Adult Jobber Boot; Brand: Muck Boot; Review: As a landscape gardener I need durable shoes that keep my feet dry. The first pair of MuckBoot Jobbers I bought about 18 months ago. They were great! Wonderful support, waterproof, good traction, durable.... also, kept my feet warm in the winter and not too hot in the summer. They were perfect. About 3 months ago I ordered my second pair. Same model and size. This pair has no support -- my feet slide around in the boot. My feet get sweaty after only an hour or two and I end up with wet socks all day. When it is cold out, so are my feet. To top it all off, today I realized that most of the tread has already worn off. I bought these so I would have waterproof boots for winter. These are already worn out and it hasn't even starting raining yet. I am so disappointed. These boots aren't cheap, but I was willing to spend the money for quality. I thought I had found my perfect shoe and now they have ruined it. Buy something cheaper. These are no longer worth what they are charging.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Asolo TPS 520 GV Boot - Men's; Brand: Asolo; Review: My husband has bought these boots forever... He goes through a pair every couple of years. Which is fine, because he works in them a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asolo TPS 520 GV Boot - Men's; Brand: Asolo; Review: My husband has bought these boots forever... He goes through a pair every couple of years. Which is fine, because he works in them a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outback Trading Overlander Waterproof Oilskin Vest, Bronze; Brand: Outback Trading; Review: It's awesome... Just as we imagined; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Bayham Rose Flat; Brand: ; Review: I love Clarks shoes, but these are ridiculously narrow. I ordered a half size larger, hoping that would help, but it wasn't even close. I don't have particularly wide feet. Usually regular width fits fine. I am ordering a different pair of Clarks, a style that comes in wide.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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: FootFitter; Review: I had a pair of shoes that I loved, but pinched my little toe on my left foot. One treatment with the FootFitter and now I wear it comfortably all day. A great deal for a great product. My local boot person wanted $8 per shoe to stretch. I have used this 6 times on my shoes, so it has already paid for itself. I am sure I will have this forever. It is well constructed and easy to use. The instructions say to use a shoe stretcher liquid, but I haven't ever used it and it stretches fine without it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FootFitter Premium Professional One-Way Shoe Stretcher, Width Only; Brand: FootFitter; Review: I had a pair of shoes that I loved, but pinched my little toe on my left foot. One treatment with the FootFitter and now I wear it comfortably all day. A great deal for a great product. My local boot person wanted $8 per shoe to stretch. I have used this 6 times on my shoes, so it has already paid for itself. I am sure I will have this forever. It is well constructed and easy to use. The instructions say to use a shoe stretcher liquid, but I haven't ever used it and it stretches fine without it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justin Original Work Boots Men's Worker II Waterproof Work Boot; Brand: Justin Original Work; Review: I purchased these for my husband. He wanted something he could wear all day, but still looked nice enough to wear out to dinner. Also, he wanted something that stylish, but not heavily decorated. The fit and support are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Tops Supersoft Camisole; Brand: ; Review: Just what I was looking for... Jockey is great. I wanted a camisole that didn't have the usual spaghetti string straps. Well made and gives just the right amount of coverage. I went back for a couple more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Women's May Marigold Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: I have always loved Clarks shoes. This is no exception. Fits well, good construction, good arch support and stylish. Thanks!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jockey Women's Tops Supersoft Camisole; Brand: ; Review: Just what I was looking for... Jockey is great. I wanted a camisole that didn't have the usual spaghetti string straps. Well made and gives just the right amount of coverage. I went back for a couple more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEEN Women's Durand Low Waterproof Hiking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I love the shoe, but I am returning these for a larger size. Great support, sturdy and cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume 1: The Pox Party; Author: Visit Amazon's M.T. Anderson Page; Review: The premise of this book (a child raised by 19th century natural scientists as an "experiment") is so provocative that I grabbed it off the bookstore shelf and couldn't wait to read it. The description of Octavian's early life, and the unraveling of who the people are and why they are doing it, is fascinating. After the initial shock and curiosity, however, the plot plods along tediously. The writing is meant to evoke 19th century prose style, but it comes off as pretentious and I found it difficult to read. Once Octavian comes of age, I couldn't have cared less. I forced myself to get to the end, on a camping trip where I had nothing else to read, and will not be picking up any sequels. Disclaimer: I am an adult and a rapid reader, I can't imagine the intended audience of middle-schooler's getting through this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The English Heiress; Author: Visit Amazon's Roberta Gellis Page; Review: This story is really engrossing, with strong and compelling male and female protagonists. Robert St. Eyre is a 3 son of a baron, and an adventurous barrister. Leonie de Conyers is the daughter of another 3rd son, who has been brought up in France. Together they survive the chaos of the French Revolution. The ancillary characters are well established and equally interesting. The romance is lovely, focusing more on mutual respect and assistance than on physical attraction. The explicit scenes are toned down, but not prudish. The extensive historical details (hopefully factual!) spurred my interest in learning more about this period in France. I would love to read more by this author, or from this historical setting/period.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Someone Else's Fairytale; Author: Visit Amazon's E M Tippetts Page; Review: I picked this up because it was cheap on the kindle, and didn't expect much. Wow, this book completely took me by surprise! Entertaining, I read it in a single sitting. Well developed characters ad interesting story!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic Affair; Author: Amanda P Grange; Review: The centennial buzz about the sinking of the Titanic got me interested in this Victorian tale (I generally stick with Regency historical romances) and from the outset I was hooked. The characters are well developed and the author was able to make me care about a huge cast from a variety of backgrounds. The romance develops in a natural seeming way and I was totally invested in the outcome. After the drama of sinking, the closure of the story lines came a little suddenly, but it was charming nonetheless. Very sweet story that increased my interest in this era and taught me a lot about the Titanic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Lucinda Brant Page; Review: I downloaded this chiefly because it was free, and was drawn to the cover looking rather more formal and less bodice-ripping. The story exceeded my expectations. I've read hundreds of regency romances, and this Georgian setting was slightly different in tone and behaviors. The story was original and while some elements were predicted (spoiler alert, the hero and heroine end up together!) the twists and turns that got us there were novel and kept me guessing. Great book, I immediately purchased more from the author after reading it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Fairy Tales); Author: Visit Amazon's Eloisa James Page; Review: Fun adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Nicely developed characters, with a number of minor stories alongside the main plot. Great bonus with interesting medical history details.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ravenstone (The Ravenstone Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Franklin Page; Review: The writing is good and the story inventive, but this book ends abruptly with no attempt to put things in order before the cliff hanger. After such manipulation, I am less inclined to search out the next book in the series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Arranged Marriage (Zebra Historical Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Beverley Page; Review: This regency romance is creative, richly structured with minor characters and subplots. Well written and professionally edited. I cAnt wait to find more of the company of rogues series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doomsday Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Willis Page; Review: An entertaining read. Well crafted story and characters. Fascinating peek into medieval life and imaginings of how a village dealt with plague.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: At the Sign of the Golden Pineapple; Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Chesney Page; Review: I am a fan of all the MC Beaton books. This is not her best work with weak secondary characters and an anemic villain. However it is a fun story and relatively different focus on four gently bred ladies who open a shop. At times the book goes off on tangents which include interesting little historical tidbits for example the makers of leather breaches were entirely different from regular Tailors.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Life of Pi; Brand: Suraj Sharma; Review: Great Movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Circle Breakdown; Brand: ; Review: Poor plot line...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wilby Wonderful; Brand: Maury Chaykin; Review: Dark, moody, hopeful. Characters kind of grow on you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince Digital; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: Slow, tedious and predictable. ..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 3 Days in Havana; Brand: Gil Bellows; Review: Unusual but very nice surprise ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Una Semana Solos; Brand: Magdalena Capobianco; Review: Meh..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Host; Brand: David Hyde Pierce; Review: weird but total twist on the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kosher Sex with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach; Brand: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach; Review: Full of himself...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Choking Man; Brand: Kate Buddeke; Review: Meh...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 1; Brand: Jason Alexander; Review: Always Funny; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hello Ladies: Season 1; Brand: Various; Review: It was funny, entertaining, clever. A bit off the beaten path. Will probably watch season 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Treatment: Season 2; Brand: Gabriel Byrne; Review: It was interesting at first, and a few characters stand out. The teenage girl with Daddy issues for one, great acting. However, I watched all 2.5 seasons back to back and found myself fast forwarding through some of the episode's because of the monotony. Interesting concept but wears thin about half way through the second season.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thanks for Sharing; Brand: Gwyneth Paltrow; Review: Acting is sub par.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House of Lies: Season 2; Brand: Michael McDonald; Review: First season was better, gets old. Too much profanity, weak writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Place of Execution; Brand: Greg Wise Juliet Stevenson; Review: Well done, well filmed. Captured the real emotional air.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: Funny, love movies from that era.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Psychopaths; Brand: Tom Waits; Review: It was well done good cast; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Quiet Riot Drummer Reveals Stage-Four Cancer Diagnosis; Abstract: Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has revealed that he has been battling stage-four pancreatic cancer since this past April. Since the 2007 death of singer Kevin DuBrow, Banali has been the only member of the band's classic lineup to continue to play with the band. He's also been the group's most consistent band member since 1982. "The original prognosis was very scary," he said in a statement posted to podcast host Mitch Lafon's Facebook page....; Category: music
Title: Strange Dog Shows Up On Woman's Lawn And Seems To Recognize Her; Abstract: Kate Howard was sitting outside her home one afternoon after a memorial service when something amazing happened.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 23 Things You Should Toss from Your Closet Forever; Abstract: Cleaning out your closet and giving away clothing can be surprisingly difficult. Still, it must be done. Get started with these 23 items.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Will Smith gets friendly with fans, plus more celebs out and about this fall; Abstract: See new photos of your favorite celebrities living life during fall 2019!; Category: entertainment
Title: Your weekly horoscope: October 28th - November 3rd; Abstract: Find out what's in store for you this upcoming week and make it a great one!; Category: lifestyle
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: These Are The World's Most Magical Christmas Villages to Visit This Year; Abstract: It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all.; Category: travel
Title: Celebrity beach cruising for 2019; Abstract: See all the stars who hit the beach this year!; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Kurt & Courtney (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 2 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orgazmo (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BASEketball (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Basketball Diaries (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Doors (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 6 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Korn: Deuce (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 1 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 2: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Complete Tightwad Gazette; Author: Amy Dacyczyn; Genres: non-fiction; Review: this book changed my life. i no longer look at "getting by" as a hardship, it is a challenge and a joy to get by with style!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small; Author: Ted Andrews; Genres: non-fiction; Review: i had the honor and pleasure of going through teds animal speak workshop. he is an amazing man and this book is a gift to the world! i highly reccommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossing Over; Author: John Edward; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: john edward is the real deal, a gifted psychic who loves people. i was blessed with being able to see him twice. he is astounding. i do not normally "see" auras but the moment he rubbed his hands together and said let's begin he went golden!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reflections of a Rock Lobster; Author: Aaron Fricke; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: this was my first "gay" book, i was NOT alone. i was normal, i was blessed. a lesson that has stayed with me since that day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Of Counted Sorrows; Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: this is what i've waited decades for a compilation of all those horrifyingly beautiful chapter headings in dean koontz novels in one book! fanr=tastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horns; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: blasphemous bold brilliant. a story of loss, revenge, and possible redemption. as appalling as it is appealing. a MUST read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salvador Dali 2v; Author: Robert Descharnes; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance; Review: fabulous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: fabulous charming and uplifting, once again sarah takes the broken and makes em whole!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Borrower; Author: Alice Mattison; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: tedius and VERY difficult to read. i kept reading it just waiting for that AHA payoff, NEVER happened. BIG sigh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Gay Kama Sutra; Author: Colin Spencer; Genres: non-fiction, romance; Review: interesting, and apparently i IS flexible! LOLOLOLOL; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Love of a Horse (Jinny, #1); Author: Patricia Leitch; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: loved this book when i was a child, i think i NEED to get it again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life with My Sister Madonna; Author: Christopher Ciccone; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: glamor, glitz, drugs, rock and roll............and yet it all boils down to a brother desperate for the affection his sister is incapable of giving. a truly and remarkably human book. christopher has laid open his soul and shared it with us all. a very enjoyable book that will connect with a lot of us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Loctite Threadlocker Red 271,0.20 fl. oz(209741); Brand: Henkel; Review: I have used Loctite in many various situations and have never been disappointed by it's ease of use and performance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 33-2231 High Performance Replacement Air Filter; Brand: K&N; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mann-Filter W 719/45 Spin-on Oil Filter (Pack of 2); Brand: Mann; Review: This filter works perfectly with my Volkgwagen CC Sport. No issues, good quality, and good value for the price paid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mothers Single Unit 07240 California Gold Clay Bar System; Brand: Mothers; Review: I'm still 50-50 with this product thus far. I say this with keeping in mind that maybe I haven't done the best job with it YET. I saw minimal results with it, but will give it another shot. Mothers is typically a good brand name.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's X3080 EvenCoat 5" Applicator Pads - (Pack of 2); Brand: Meguiar's; Review: Good quality pad for your basic car waxing needs. It's not flimsy like some other brands, thus it should last for a few waxes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mobil 1 98KG00 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart; Brand: Mobil 1; Review: This brand is above average for sure, good quality, and I feel safe using it on my car. Many oils out there, most of the decision is personal choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mann-Filter CUK 2939 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal for select Audi/Volkswagen models; Brand: Mann Filter; Review: Fits well, works well, less costly than the VW parts store. I've used two of these on my 2010 CC and will continue to use them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 69-9504TTK 69 Series Typhoon Air Intake Kit; Brand: K&N; Review: Freshly installed, looks good, and I have noticed a nicer ride. Still early to say if it's increased HP and gas mileage, but I believe the turbo loads a little faster. More noticeable with highway acceleration. Higher cost than other systems, however you are sent good quality parts and instructions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Castrol 06249 EDGE 5W-40 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart, 6 Pack; Brand: Castrol; Review: I can truly say that I trust this brand for any cars oil change. Good value product for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EBC Brakes DP31517C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Brake Pad; Brand: EBC Brakes; Review: Yes, you WILL get loud squeals from these brakes. Yes you WILL get brake dust from these brakes. Yes, they WILL get quiet and cleaner as you break them in. It took me about 900 miles to get them to stop squealing and being so dirty, however it was well worth the quality of these pads. Great stopping in cold, wet, or any other conditions. Next will be the rotors from EBC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Purple 32140 HPS 10W-40 High Performance Street Synthetic Motor Oil with Synerlec - 1 qt. (Case of 12); Brand: Royal Purple; Review: Best oil I've used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INNO VW Caddy EOS Golf Jetta Passat CC Phaeton Scirocco Sharan Tiguan Touran Transporter Hubcap Wheel Center Caps 3B7601171 3B7; Brand: INNO; Review: Fits perfectly and looks good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 99-5000 Aerosol Recharger Filter Care Service Kit; Brand: K&N; Review: Write about what? It's very simple to use. Does what it's supposed to do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Sanyo ECJ-HC100S 10-Cup (Uncooked) Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker; Brand: Sanyo; Review: I have basically no pots and pans and the ones I do have really need to be replaced, but I wanted to be able to cook rice and some basic dishes. I know nothing about cooking. I wanted something I could cook rice in. I wanted something I could cook other simple things in. I wanted something simple to use, simple to clean. Well, you get the picture. If I could avoid it I didn't want to have to buy multiple products. I did the logical thing - I hit the search engine for advice, not just amazon. I went to cooking sites, where they actually know what they're doing, I went to sites for beginners, I tried all kinds of keyword combinations for what I was looking for and this came up fairly often and overall people seemed to like it best for the type of item I was looking for, so I figured why not. I immediately figured out why it showed up in searches so often. When it arrived I picked up a few things for the first simple recipe I wanted to try - rice and a slow cooker curry. This comes with a pot specifically for cooking rice in. Between the measuring cup for dishing out the rice, the markings on the pot, and the fool proof directions, I basically couldn't screw it up. The only downside is that when cooking rice you aren't given a countdown until the last 13 minutes. I then pulled out the rice pot and put in the slow cooker pot, switch out the lids and bam - cooking the curry, also pretty much foolproof. Press the right button, set the time, done. I did see some reviews stating that the pots are difficult to replace. All of the ones I have found have stated they tend to last for several years. Honestly for the price of this vs some of the cheaper slow cookers and rice cookers, I'm not sure that will be a problem for me. If they're truly impossible to find, I suspect we'll feel we've gotten out money worth and just replace it as we're already using it a few times a week - and as the title says we're lazy non-cookers. It's been a lifesaver, helping us to make healthier foods at home, replacing canned soups, take out curries, etc. Clean up is easy. Using it is easy. We did have a slow cooker prior to this one and it was a disaster compared to this which we ended up not using at all, so I'd definitely recommend this one. *Update* May 2, 2012 - After using this almost daily for 5 month or so, I love this. The pots are holding up well (we eat rice 2-3 nights a week, while using the main cooking pot the other 2-3 night and then eat out once to give the cooker a break). Clean up remains simple. To be used this often and hold up so well? Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Coffee BVMC-LV1 Iced Cafe Iced Coffee Maker, Black; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: Okay so I only drink the rare hot latte, otherwise I'm all about iced coffee with milk or iced lattes -- luckily I live in a warm climate so my preference is seasonable nearly year round. At home this means a few options - - pre-made drinks full of sweetners that I am not a fan of - cold brewing coffee myself, preferable but messy cleanup - buying packaged cold brew - instant coffee drink mixes, these tend to be full of sugar or other sweetners too - brew coffee and stick it in the fridge This is basically the brew coffee route. It brews coffee same as a regular coffee maker does. Pour in water. Add a coffee filter with coffee. Brew into a pitcher full of ice. It is basically using less water and taking into account all of the ice it's brewing onto. It does take quite a lot of ice. I have a pretty standard ice maker in my freezer and had to use most of the ice to make two quarts (it brews one or two). The quality is fine but it will take some tweaking to get right - it obviously depends on the coffee you use. You can adjust the brew strength. You'll want to play with just how much coffee and ice to use, I followed their suggested on strong brew and it turned out rather weak / looked like ice tea color wise. It's easy to use and clean. In my opinion if you're truly an iced coffee junkie, cold brewed is nicest but that is a lot messier clean up wise. If you want to brew traditionally and only drink iced, this is an ideal way to go as it brews fast, plots out how much water vs ice to give you chilled coffee right away leaving room for milk, syrups, sweetners right in a pitcher you can put in the fridge. If you rotate between hot and cold coffees this machine might be a waste - just use your regular maker.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arrow Home Products 00912 1 Gallon Pitcher, Clear with White Top; Brand: Arrow Plastic; Review: The lid.. oh the lid. I actually even like the lid, in theory - but not the execution. See the outer part of the lid twists on -- all good there, it gives you a nice handle, in fact you end up with that handle to hold onto when doing things like adding ice, mixing fruit mixes in whatever because then there's the inner part of the lid, which is removable. A removable lid should be yay - but it's not. It has no way to be truly secured. It doesn't twist back in. There's just NO real seal. Now if you remember that and hold the lid just right when pouring it'll be okay but if you want to say take this pitcher to get it re-filled at a water re-fill station (as I do) it's gonna take some planning because if it gets knocked around in the car -- welp good luck, that lid isn't gonna hold any water in. I tested it with the lid in the closed position (you can turn the inner lid so it is closed, a wide open pour position, and a more controlled flow) and carefully tipped it upside down (both while holding the inner lid and not holding it). While holding the lid it leaked and poured out like crazy. Not holding the lid = Well good thing I was over the sink, even then I nearly made my kitchen a swimming pool. I really like this pitcher, I even do like the lid, or would if it was just more secure. If the inner part were threaded to twist that part in securely, sealed somehow. As it is, I'm undecided about whether or not to actually even use this for what I bought it for, which is a shame because this was the perfect size, shape, handle, etc. I like it, but think I might need something more secure. If you don't this is a great pitcher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: reCAP P-W-BLCK4 Jars, Wide Mouth, Black; Brand: reCAP; Review: So my review would definitely change based on the intended use. If you intend to use it for a drinking cap it's 1-2 stars as it leaks - I know this because I've gotten nice dark juices on my clothes more than once even after wiping the jars down to make sure I hadn't left anything behind on the jar myself. If you intend to use it to pour dry goods then it'd be perfect and 5 stars. If you intend to use it for thicker refrigerated goods like a ranch dressing it'd be fine and probably 4-5 stars. For thinner liquids, it'd again depend on the use - be warned, again, they are prone to leaking (water is probably no big deal, but colored liquids that could stain whatever they could leak onto? No way). I'd bought them to turn my mason jars into drink cups and for that purpose I am disappointed. I'll be buying a different company's lid for that purpose and using this on my dressing, where it works just fine. Overall, middle of the road. Whether or not I'd buy more would definitely depend on what I needed the lid for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 33760A Wrap and Serve Slow Cooker, 6-Quart, White; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I've owned two slow cookers. The first was a nice size, ceramic, but it didn't have a removable pot and had a plastic lid. Needless to say I kind of hated it as the plastic lid eventually cracked and it was tough to clean since you had to take the whole cooker, cord and all to the sink to clean it. The second one I got (the one I was using until this item arrived) was a rice cooker / slow cooker combo. Electric with timers. Metal pots that can be tough to clean. It was fully enclosed so you couldn't see inside to be sure there was enough fluids without opening it. Then comes this one. I really like this one (enough to put my old one in the cabinet instead of on the counter). It has the heavy duty ceramic style pot (removable). Glass lid. There is no timer, just the High, low, and warm settings. Obviously the one thing that makes this different is the whole "wrap and serve" concept. To be honest, it's kind of gimmicky. It ships with a blue/white zig zag wrap, a red with snowflake wrap, a football wrap, a birthday wrap, red white and blue stars wrap. You can also buy separate ones (currently about ten dollars for two at the company's website). I suspect you could use a blank plastic sheet and create your own. If you're the type to decorate for events, these could be a nice simple way to do that. But since most people would take the pot and lid out to set that on the table, I really don't know how useful these are, even for that. The wraps are on the machine itself. Unless people will be seeing your entire cooker, they're what I said -- a gimmick. It is a really good slow cooker (if you don't need a timer feature). The wraps are a cute idea, but probably not something most people would benefit from beyond sprucing up the kitchen. Disclaimer - I got this item free for review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superior Shredded Memory Foam Pillow with Adjustable Support for Back, Stomach, and Side; Brand: Superior; Review: So this pillow arrive in a cylinder zipped plastic bag. I am amazed they got it in the bag at all. I struggled to get the pillow out. Finally a mix of pulling at the pillow while rolling the bag down allowed it to be freed. Any of these pillows that arrive in any kind of packaging need to sort of fluffed and sat out to get to their full pillow shape (when I bought one at a bedding store, they recommended stepping on it even). After being in such a tight package, once freed it looked a bit bigger than a queen and a lot flatter. If your looks like that, don't panic. While they say up to 12 hours, it generally takes a few minutes of real fluffing / beating your pillow up for it to get into its pillow shape. I was a little worried this wouldn't fit in my queen pillowcase - it did, but just barely. Feels a bit squishier to me than my pretty solid memory foam pillow. Quite comfortable. Not so sure about keeping your cooler or lessening your migraines. It's pretty hot here and I didn't notice a change with this pillow. With memory foam pillows all you can really do is look at the price and the comfort level and decide if that's a pillow worth having. I have really cheap ones and an expensive one. This falls in the middle price wise and comfort wise. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone who prefers memory foam pillows.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ritz TechStyle Reversible Woven Open Basketweave Placemats, Tan/Orange/Rust, Set of 4; Brand: Ritz; Review: Based on the description and picture I think maybe I expected a material that was a bit more natural. These are basically like any run of the mill vinyl placemat. That's not necessarily a bad thing as it makes wiping them down very easy. From a distance they do look more like a linen fabric. It's only when you get up close to the that you realize it's maybe a plastic'y material. The ends aren't finished in any way, which is fine and not really noticeable unless you're a perfectionist. Mine weren't cut perfectly straight so you see signs of -- not really fraying but kind of - the cut being right on a row then in the middle of a row. I didn't notice until I really stared at the edges to try to figure out how they'll hold up. While not perfect, these are nice placemats.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Callesto 4-Drawer Chest, Pure White; Brand: South Shore; Review: I've seen people comparing this to Ikea. Our other dress is Ikea so I can compare them. This is not quite Ikea level quality but it is better than some other build your own furniture that we've had. First off we had to deal with their customer service right after opening the box. The side had broken in transit. Had it been a little chip we wouldn't have bothered but it was a full corner nearly torn off at the top, very visible, very much a this won't work. They sent me the replacement part very quickly with no drama. Their manual claims 60 minutes from start to finish. My husband is sure that's some sick form of satire. The instruction manual is helpful but not the clearest thing ever. A few parts show a different number in big letters/numbers and then on the drawing of the piece the actual number that is on the piece aka the number you'll be looking for to match them up but that text is so tiny you need to zoom in on it with a magnifying glass / HD picture to see it. The bottom from is held together with just a little plastic nub on a plastic hinge. It's not the most sturdy piece and probably wouldn't hold up to much abuse / moving. It was actually fairly easy to put together except for the bottom of the drawers. You are to hammer those into place. It looked like it was all lined up but nope. It went right through the edge of the drawer. Tiny holes so you can see where you're hammering or screws would have been better. That's the neutral and bad. The good is that it is a nice dresser when done. It looks classic and not cheap. We do like it despite its couple of flaws. *UPDATE* I'd now give it 2-3 stars. With some use the drawers have gotten a bit uneven somehow. As far as we can tell, we didn't do anything wrong. It looked fine when we first finished putting it together and started to use it. Now the drawers feel wobbly and don't want to stay on the track evenly (we only get into it once or twice a week -- so it's not in heavy ever day use). We are still using it, but if we needed to buy another dresser now, I think we'd skip this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials 18-Piece Lock Up Storage Container Set; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: Perfect for beads and other small items. DIY makeup pots. Taking your daily dose of meds in your bag. Organizing nuts and bolts. Basically any tiny things that you need secure storage for. They stay locked and you can connect them with a simple twist. While they warn they're not microwaveable, they would work well for taking small amounts of dry or chilled items in a lunch bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Colourworks 16-Piece Kitchen Tool and Gadget Set; Brand: Farberware; Review: The silicone on the cooking tools (spoons and spatulas) is very nice. Much easier to clean than ones with wooden handles and much safer to touch after being in hot pans than the metal ones. Easy cleanup! The can opener is like any old cheapest on the shelf ones that you find in stores. I'll consider it a back up to my OXO smooth edge can opener as this one definitely cannot compete with it. The plastic measuring cups and spoons have the sizes printed on them - aka not raised text. I find that with regular use and washing these kinds of measuring marks do tend to wear off. It's too early to tell if those marks are designed to last but figured I'd note it as I cannot be the only person who prefers raised marks. Overall, a good set if you need a fairly complete, inexpensive set of matching tools. If you're just looking to replace a piece or two you can surely do much better individually.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DII 100% Cotton, Machine Washable Heavy Duty Canvas Reusable Shopping Tote Bag, Natural and Nautical Blue; Brand: DII; Review: This is one of those cases of what you see is what you get. No surprises with this one. I don't have a wine bottle handy so I tested it with a 750ml rum bottle that is more of an oval shape and it fit fine. I would say that if you really need to hide what's inside, you'll still need to line it with some sort of fabric or paper as the nature of this fabric makes it very easy to see what's inside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Umbra Tangram Travel Organizer, Charcoal; Brand: Umbra; Review: I would totally give this 5 stars if not for the bad stitching. But let's start with what is right with this organizer: Pros: - I have a lot of art/craft supplies that I always want to organize better. One of the things I do is keep the most used pens and pencils in a plastic pencil case. I was able to fit almost everything from that into this. While it made for a bulky final fold, it did fit everything minus a few highlighters and I am sure I could have squeezed those in, I just didn't want to push my lucky. - Easy to use. - Everything is zippered into its own little section by its own zipper so it's all really secure. - A lot easier to travel with than something like my large plastic pencil box. Now the only real con is that the stitching is a disaster. It looks like I stitched it and trust me that's not a compliment. Overall, I really like this organizer. If the stitching weren't so questionable, it'd be perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Nonslip Plastic Cutting Board, 12-Inch-by-18-Inch, White/Red; Brand: Farberware; Review: We have two cutting boards. I didn't get this to use as a kitchen cutting board. I got this for use in crafts. My crafting area is small so right now if I want to do something like a decopauge project, I just line a section of my carpet or lounger chair and work that way. This seemed like the perfect solution to that problem. At 12" x 18" it's the right size for resting on my knees. Since this board is meant for cutting on, I did a test by running my rotary cutter across it multiple times. I used an average amount of pressure. I think it might have marked it less than it marks my "self healing" cutting board. While this is meant for the kitchen, I'd definitely suggest it as perfect for crafty types. Honestly, it'd take up way too much space in our small apartment kitchen to be replace the built in wood ones but if you have the room for it, it's easy to clean and will hold up pretty well to the cutting you'd be doing on it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Remy Patent Tote for Bathroom Shower, College Dorm, Beach - Navy/Teal; Brand: InterDesign; Review: While this is listed as a bathroom storage solution because of its waterproof nature, I got it to use on my craft desk. I keep a bunch of loose items like reams of paper, sketchbooks, etc. out for easy access. I had been storing them in a shoe box to keep the area a bit tidy. This is the perfect solution for that. Although it's fairly small for a storage box, it holds a surprising amount of stuff (I have the box of accessories that came with my cutting machine, a ream of paper, a box of tissue paper, a sketchbook, and some coloring books stored in it now). If the test is would I buy more of these? Yup, I definitely would. So useful, whether you need waterproof storage or just plain old storage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Home 36 by 48" Essentials Ultra Plush Travel Stadium Blanket, Small, Taupe; Brand: Home Essentials; Review: First off: I will say that the Amazon page, at the time of this review, lists the Origin as the United States, but the tag clearly states Made in China. A great blanket for if you only need to wrap your shoulder or lap. You won't be fully snuggled up under this as it's more kid or lap sized. It's the kind of thing that you'd leave hanging around the living room for cold nights. It's very soft and does keep you very warm. The design is what I'd call waffle and adds some texture to the blanket without looking tacky.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tovolo Sphere Clear Ice System; Brand: Tovolo; Review: I saw a lot of people mentioning that this is great for whiskey (which the hubby drinks). I have a tendency to overfill my drinks (not whiskey) with a lot of ice. So I figured why not try this? One of us should find a use for it. It definitely worked great for both purposes. I had one ice ball in my 24 oz cup. It lasted for two consecutive drinks, though it had gotten pretty small by the end, it kept most of its size through the first drink. The hubby's experience in his whiskey was similar. Definitely recommended. Especially, if like me. you want a cold drink with less ice to dilute it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grund Certified 100% Organic Cotton, Non Skid Bath Mat, Namo Spa Series, 24-Inch by 40-Inch, White; Brand: Grund Organic Cotton; Review: When this arrived, I expected to hate it. If you know threads/yarns/etc the ones this is made of remind me of crochet cotton. Nothing wrong with crochet cotton but it is a quite thin yarn and the idea of standing on a bunch of it doesn't sound that great. I was wrong. This is very plush when you stand on it. Far nicer than the run of the mill bath rug you'll find in stores. It is a bit smaller than our current bathroom rug, but considering how soft it, I don't mind that. Might have to order another one for our second bathroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Hamilton Glass Soap & Lotion Dispenser Pump for Kitchen or Bathroom Countertops, Clear/Bronze; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This is a good sized hand washing soap dispenser. There's a recipe at the bottom for making foaming soap (5 parts water to 1 part soap). It looks much nicer than the plastic bottles that soaps come in and there are plenty of refill options that don't require you buy a plastic bottle of soap. The only negative I've found is that the seal between the cap and bottle isn't perfect. If, like me, when mixing something like water and soap is suggested sends your hands into automatic shake it up mode? Soapy water leaking out. Since the bottle will be sitting in a sink and not get shaken up, it's not enough of any annoyance to knock off more stars, but be warned if you go to shake up and soap mixtures in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII 100% Cotton, Machine Washable, Mommy and Me Dishtowel Set of 2-Zoo; Brand: DII; Review: Bad: - Despite the current description that has these listed as "Dishtowels measure 18x28", they are clearly not the same size. - They are pretty thin. You can see through them depending on the light and item you're looking at, enough so that you can see details sometimes. - The current price of $12.98 is too high, I would not personally buy them at that price as they don't seem like they'll hold up any better than a $3 store Good: - The print is adorable - The ribbon that it's wrapped up in and a good fabric ribbon and not the usual cheap stuff, it's definitely reusable. - Although they are different sizes, both are a decent size for small spills and the like Neutral: - Absorbency. Middle of the road, nothing impressive. Good for small messes or wiping off your hands but not as useful as actually cleaning up real messes with. The larger one is okay for drying dishes, but probably not a sink full at a time. Overal: The "Mommy and me" factor seems to be a gimmick or code for one towel is smaller than the other. They're okay towels. More cute than quality. If they were at a much lower price, I might recommend them but as they are, I'd say pass on them. They're average at best once you get beyond the cute print and ribbon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign 2 Drawer Cosmetic Organizer for Vanity Cabinet to Hold Makeup, Beauty Products - White; Brand: InterDesign; Review: If you can find the right use for it, it's a good little organizer. I don't really wear makeup but I do have a small collection of nail polish and thought this would be a good thing for that. It's not. Of the bottles I own, only the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear, Invisible, 0.4 Fluid Ounce fits in the smaller sections. A few bottles have their bottoms fit but the rest of the bottle doesn't because they're rounded and stick out from the bottom a bit (a common nail polish design). Even in the larger more open squares only two bottles fit. So for my rare makeup needs this is pretty much a failure. Using it for things like my crochet hooks or the pens and pencils and their supplies? Much better for that purpose. Each drawer fits a generous amount of pens/pencils. The small compartments on top are good for holding items smaller than a nail polish bottle. I suppose the drawers could hold a few small eyeshadows or blushes but doesn't seem like the best solution for those kinds of items. I think it's a good organizer for some things but I am not sure how convenient it would be for makeup unless you have a limited collection with most of it being lipsticks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colorful Doctor Who Art Waterproof Bathroom Shower Curtain 60"(w) x 72(h)" inches; Brand: One Day Custom; Review: Negatives: Doesn't fit all the way across the shower the way every other shower curtain/liner we have does. Has the same number of holes for hanging as the liner despite not being as wide. So you either bunch up whatever standard liner you use or you need one extra hook for the liner and have it out to its full length -- making the curtain and liner mismatched. The print is nowhere near as crisp as the pictured curtain -- it's highly pixelated. The good: Nice quality of curtain compared to some store bought cheapies. Comes with plastic rings, so you don't need to buy them separately. Overall: I wouldn't recommend it unless your shower is smaller than the average and you don't mind a blurry/pixelated curtain.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Linus Interlocking Drawer Organizer for Kitchen, Office, Bathroom Vanities - Small, Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: First off it should be said that the "interlocking" aspect of these is totally useless. On one edge of each component is a hook. The solid edges without the hooks can rest in that hook area. You wouldn't be able to connect them and then pick it all up together. There might as well not be the interlocking hooks at all. That said, I do like this. It's smaller overall that the one piece one that I had but has a better layout for use with items other than silverware. The bigger section is perfect for things like measure cups, wide spatulas, etc. The smallest section is good for loose pieces (I put a little corkscrew and the gasket for my blender). The plastic is the kind that feels like it will crack easily but since I just have it sitting in a drawer, I am not too worried about that. I'd be nervous doing a drop test though. If not for the interlocking bit, I'd give this 4 stars, but that's more hassle than its worth. Also the current price ($23.14) is quite high compared to the other drawer organizer that I bought recently.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: reCAP F-R-NTRL1 Regular Mouth Canning Jar Lid/Mason Jars Flip, Natural, Single; Brand: reCAP; Review: This is the second reCAP product I've used. The first was their pour cap which didn't work for my intended use (drinking from) but I ended up loving it for homemade salad dressing. So I figured I try this one. Like the pour lid, this isn't ideal perfect for liquids as they will leak from the hinge area if shaken or turned upside down. For just storing liquids in the fridge though it's good for that. This one is really more suited for things the consistency of say hand soaps or gels. It'd be a choice for keeping coconut oil in. Things like nuts or seeds would also be well suited to this lid as you can fit a spoon or small scoop into the jar. If you want easy access to the contents of a jar and, like me, find the metal lids not so convenient? This is good, especially if you have troubles with your hands / opening jars. If you don't mind opening the jar / don't care about the flip access? I'd grab a mayo jar lid - it should fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Laredo Over Door Storage Rack – Organizer Hooks for Coats, Hats, Robes, Clothes or Towels – 5 Dual; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Is exactly how it appears in the picture. We have metal doors that are on the thick side of normal and this fits perfectly. The hooks are especially useful in a place where you want to keep item organized. I've got it in my bathroom and an able to keep larger towels and clothes on the upper larger hooks while hanging hair towels on the lower half. Would be ideal for keeping family members hats and coats or scarves together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OmieBox - 3 Compartment Bento Lunch Box + Thermos Food Jar for Kids - Leak-Proof and Insulated; Brand: Omie; Review: Pros: - Made of a sturdy plastic - Looks nice - Separated food compartments which can further be separated using the small included divider - Insulated thermos that holds about a cup worth of food/liquids - Easy to wash - Thermos container does seem to keep food/liquids at or near their starting temps for at least a few hours. My test is how fast does ice melt. The container fit 5 cubes. At about 3 1/2 hours there was a decent puddle of water but also still about 2/3 of the cubes. - Easy to open thermos, even for kids - Can choose between using the large section as a thermos or sandwich sized compartment. Cons: - The thermos compartment, while pretty secure, isn't truly leakproof. While it isn't going to pour liquids out, when shaken up (not uncommon with kids) you will get a few drops of liquids splattering out. - Price. It's a bit more expensive than some other options. Overall: Good for kids (or adults) who are taking things like fruits, cheeses, crackers, mixed veggies, maybe a cup of mac n cheese, etc in their lunches. The thermos knocks a star off for me. It's not as perfect as the rest of the box. While things like soups won't come pouring out, with too much shaking, you will find some drops of your liquids are going to leak out and potentially end up on the rest of your foods. A bit spendy. I'd recommend it for those who will be using the thermos area for mostly thicker foods -- but for soups and the like, I'd be on the fence.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Better Houseware Crystal-Clear Dish Rack Set, Large; Brand: Better Houseware; Review: Nice, sturdy dish drainer. Being clear it fits in all decors. It's a pretty standard layout for these drainers, nothing spectacular. Could use a bigger section for silverware. Also wish a few rows were wider as things like jar lids or the blender lid won't fit in the plate slots, so they have to take up way more space laying flat Do note, when they say large, they're not kidding. If you want to use it in the sink do check the measurements carefully. We have a large and deep sink but this is so large that while it will fit in the sink kind of, it is a really tight fit and won't rest at the bottom of the sink, instead it rests on the rim of the sink. Luckily, I planned to use it on the counter but had I wanted it for the sink, I had have been disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lenox 857686 Butterfly Meadow Figural Frog Pitcher, Multicolor; Brand: Lenox; Review: I think it's prettier than the picture. It is a bit heavy and awkward as an everyday pitcher, especially given the lack of a lid. I see this as decorative or maybe for say the centerpiece of a table during a theme party (fairy tale party maybe or for someone who loves frogs). If that's what you're looking for, it's adorable and nearly perfect (I'd gently hand wash it). If you want an every day pitcher, look elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Bag, Sandwich Bag, Sous vide Bag, Storage Bag, Aqua; Brand: Stasher; Review: I like this but don't love it as much as I had hoped I would. It definitely makes me feel better than wasting a disposable bag. It's easy to clean (by hand or top rack of the dishwasher). And you can microwave food right in it. If using it in the fridge or in a lunch box it's a pretty safe alternative to disposables. If it will be tossed in bag, I do tend to find the seal on a disposable bag more secure and less likely to break open. I credit this to the fact that it is easy to just fold over the disposable bag before sealing it in order to get the air out and get a good seal. This bag has a much tougher seal to work with. For most of my at home needs it is a four star product but for on the go, I'd be cautious with it and the rating would probably be more like three stars since I do feel you have to be extra careful with it depending on what you store in it and what you're carrying it in. I feel like it would benefit greatly from some kind of zippered seal instead of the press seal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bumkins DC Comics Wonder Woman TSA Approved Toiletry Bag, Travel Bag, PVC-Free, Vinyl-Free, Clear Front, Set of 3; Brand: Bumkins; Review: Depending on the day you asked me and the way you'll be using these, I'd either give these 4 or 5 stars so let's just call that 4 a 4.5 shall we? Living in a city more and more place request that you show up with bags that are clear when you need to go through a security checkpoint. This feels like a nice compromise to allow you to pass through security with but still manage a little privacy for those types of checkpoints. The fabric on the back side of the bag is lightweight and easy to wipe down. The print is identical on the inside and outside of the bag. The front side of the bag has a super lightweight clear vinyl. Because the fabrics are so light, these bags can be folded or rolled or even crumpled up when not in use and take up virtually no room in your other bags. Although they are produced by a company known for their baby products, these bags have many uses. They're especially good for organizing larger bags and for protecting items that you don't want anything getting spilled on. Meds, important paperwork, etc. They'd also be good for storing things that you don't want leaking on the other items in your bags such as pens and makeup. My only concern with these bags is that the vinyl might be almost too lightweight. If you're using these in a bag that takes a lot of abuse and/or have a lot of heavy items or potentially sharp corners pushing into them, I do worry that the vinyl won't hold up. For lighter every day use or for the occasional trip, these bags are perfect. I think I need one of each of the DC comics sets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII Women's Adjustable Microfiber Plush Spa Bath Shower Wrap; Brand: DII; Review: I cannot help but compare these to the Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel (2 Pack) Light Purple - Dark Purple that I purchased earlier this year. I felt like that version of the Turbie twist was a bit of a let down. I had one before that was made of a different heavier material. The newer ones are fine but just don't stand up as well as the older versions. So when I got the chance to reviews these, I jumped at it. I have had mixed experiences with DII products and was hopeful this would be one of the good ones. Sadly this is one of their products that I am just not a fan of. I don't mind the button elastic clasp as I assume they have to do something different from the Turbie for legal reasons, but it doesn't allow for as custom a fit. That's not my biggest problem with these towels though. I have short hair. Pixie cut short. Long for a pixie, but still that's not a lot of hair. That amount of wet hair soaks these clear through. At least with the Turbie Twist towels the towel isn't left so soaked through that I feel like it will start dripping, which is exactly how this one feels. I cannot imagine it fitting a lot of hair and managing to support the moisture from more hair than I have. They're just not absorbent. This towel feels like one you'd have in your kitchen to wipe your hands on, not one that expect to dry your hair with. Do they work in that they keep your hair up and out of the way after washing it? Sure. But they just cannot compete with the competitor. When it's time to buy this style of hair towel again, I'll be sticking to the Turbie Twist as it's more absorbent and a better fit. If price is your only concern, these are cheaper than the Turbie. However, that is their only advantage over the Turbie Twist.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DII Women's Adjustable Microfiber Plush Spa Bath Shower Wrap; Brand: DII; Review: I cannot help but compare these to the Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel (2 Pack) Light Purple - Dark Purple that I purchased earlier this year. I felt like that version of the Turbie twist was a bit of a let down. I had one before that was made of a different heavier material. The newer ones are fine but just don't stand up as well as the older versions. So when I got the chance to reviews these, I jumped at it. I have had mixed experiences with DII products and was hopeful this would be one of the good ones. Sadly this is one of their products that I am just not a fan of. I don't mind the button elastic clasp as I assume they have to do something different from the Turbie for legal reasons, but it doesn't allow for as custom a fit. That's not my biggest problem with these towels though. I have short hair. Pixie cut short. Long for a pixie, but still that's not a lot of hair. That amount of wet hair soaks these clear through. At least with the Turbie Twist towels the towel isn't left so soaked through that I feel like it will start dripping, which is exactly how this one feels. I cannot imagine it fitting a lot of hair and managing to support the moisture from more hair than I have. They're just not absorbent. This towel feels like one you'd have in your kitchen to wipe your hands on, not one that expect to dry your hair with. Do they work in that they keep your hair up and out of the way after washing it? Sure. But they just cannot compete with the competitor. When it's time to buy this style of hair towel again, I'll be sticking to the Turbie Twist as it's more absorbent and a better fit. If price is your only concern, these are cheaper than the Turbie. However, that is their only advantage over the Turbie Twist.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DII Women's Adjustable Microfiber Plush Spa Bath Shower Wrap; Brand: DII; Review: I cannot help but compare these to the Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel (2 Pack) Light Purple - Dark Purple that I purchased earlier this year. I felt like that version of the Turbie twist was a bit of a let down. I had one before that was made of a different heavier material. The newer ones are fine but just don't stand up as well as the older versions. So when I got the chance to reviews these, I jumped at it. I have had mixed experiences with DII products and was hopeful this would be one of the good ones. Sadly this is one of their products that I am just not a fan of. I don't mind the button elastic clasp as I assume they have to do something different from the Turbie for legal reasons, but it doesn't allow for as custom a fit. That's not my biggest problem with these towels though. I have short hair. Pixie cut short. Long for a pixie, but still that's not a lot of hair. That amount of wet hair soaks these clear through. At least with the Turbie Twist towels the towel isn't left so soaked through that I feel like it will start dripping, which is exactly how this one feels. I cannot imagine it fitting a lot of hair and managing to support the moisture from more hair than I have. They're just not absorbent. This towel feels like one you'd have in your kitchen to wipe your hands on, not one that expect to dry your hair with. Do they work in that they keep your hair up and out of the way after washing it? Sure. But they just cannot compete with the competitor. When it's time to buy this style of hair towel again, I'll be sticking to the Turbie Twist as it's more absorbent and a better fit. If price is your only concern, these are cheaper than the Turbie. However, that is their only advantage over the Turbie Twist.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DII 100% Cotton, Machine Washable, Dinner, Summer & Picnic Tablecloth 52 x 52", Summer Palette Check, Seats 4 People; Brand: DII; Review: This is so much nicer than a cheap vinyl tablecloth. It's a very sturdy fabric that will hold up to things like family picnics with no problem. It looks just as pictured. My only complaint is that fabric was clearly not pre-shrunk. After washing and drying per instructions (yay to being machine washable), this cloth was 57"x110" instead of 60"x120". Not a big deal to me as it's still fine for my use, but if your table is larger those few inches of shrinkage may make a big difference.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII Hard Sided Collapsible Fabric Storage Container for Nursery, Offices, & Home Organization, (11x11x11") - Chevron Gold; Brand: DII; Review: I love black and white stripes, so I couldn't resist it. I have a couple of other DII storage boxes and for some reason this one strikes me as the cheapest one / poorest quality. I think my biggest problem with it that yhe inner layer of fabric seemed to be peeling away from the area around the handle hole straight out of the box. I do like how flat they can fold down when not in use. I do like the size and overall look of these. Quality wise they're just okay. I wouldn't expect them to hold up well to constant heavy use for things like toys. As a place for keeping papers out of sight on a shelf? They're perfect for that sort of thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DII 100% Cotton, Oversized Basic Everyday 20x 20 Napkin, Set of 6, Surf Stripe; Brand: DII; Review: I have been adding kitchen towels and cloth napkins whenever possible. It means we use less paper towels. In comparing these to some of the other napkins and towels we've gotten lately, I find these are sort of middle of the road. Do they work as napkins? Definitely. They also shrink significantly. I can't see them handling spills at the dinner table, but for just wiping your hands on, they're fine. Plan on air drying though if you want napkins that are the size listed. The prints run pretty true to how they appear on my monitor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DII Cotton Retro Beer Dish Towels, 18 x 28" Set of; Brand: DII; Review: Pros: Cute Cons: They are pretty thin. Not very absorbent. Definitely not pre-shrunk so they will shrink If you dry them in a dryer (I'm adding a picture of an unwashed towel under a fresh from the dryer towel). If you just want something to have hanging around in the kitchen to maybe wipe your hands on, they are fine. If you want something better for handling spills or to act as a potholder, these will not work for you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker Starter Kit with 60L CO2 and 1L Bottle, Black; Brand: SodaStream; Review: Pros: Easy to use You're in control of your carbonation and flavors Cost - close to or a little under store bought sodas but again, you're in control of it all Less waste. Cons: If you're dedicated to a brand, it is going to take some getting used to. Diet cola is nothing like Diet Coke, for example. For me it's not an issue, being a drinker of mostly water and tea. For the hubby who prefers Diet Coke, finding the right blend is trickier (there do seem to be two different diet colas - he found the one that looks like it's modeled after a Coke can tasted closer than the blue bottle). You need to to keep track of supplies, especially the carbonator. This model has no indicator to show when you're low on carbonation, so you find out it's empty only when you run out. That or by keeping track of every puff of air, which still isn't exact. The carbonators are listed as 60L, 130L, and the mini that comes with this is 8L. Those numbers are completely disingenuous. The sticker on the machine suggests you press and wait for three puffs. That is really the bare minimum to get a good fizz (we sometimes do 4). Anything less gets you a fairly flat soda. But at that level you get half of what the carbonators are labeled. If the suggested levels get you 30, 65, and 4 liters, they should be marked as such. This machine only takes the 60L carbonator while some other machines do accept a larger version. If you don't mind needing to replace the canister more often, this is a fine machine. If you will be using it more often go with one that holds the larger canister or get two at a time. You might also want to check the stores closest to you to see what canisters are carried. The store nearest us originally only carried the larger carbonator. We're a lot happier now that they do have the 60L so it's convenient for us now, but wasn't at first. We ended up getting two carbonators to always have one handy when we run out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misto Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer, Eggplant; Brand: Misto; Review: It's okay. I get mixed results. Sometimes it's a nice spray other times it's a drippy mess. Same oil, same amount of pumps. Just never know what I will get. I probably won't buy another if this stops working. I usually just use a regular old spray bottle instead as it is more consistent even if the spray isn't quite as ideal.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jarware 82634 Coffee Spoon Clip for Wide Mouth Mason Jars, Orange; Brand: Jarware; Review: One of my biggest gripes with any products that turn a mason jar into anything is that they fit within the outer metal ring (since I don't do any canning at this point, I prefer to use old plastic mayonnaise lids instead as the metal ones just rust too easily). The problem with inserting any third party plastic device like this one into the metal ring is that I feel like you just never get a tight seal. Even when you do seem to have a tight seal, these kinds of products tend to leak. So while this is fine for at home, if you tend to throw your water bottle into a bag while on the go, this is not going to work for you. It WILL leak. This one doesn't leak bad, but when shaken up, there will be water. Since I use a larger plastic water bottle while out and about, this isn't an issue for me, but it is something to be aware of. I wish more companies of these products would just make their own plastic lids that didn't require you use the rings though I am sure there's problems with that too. That's the bad. The good is that this works. It will keep your fruits and / or herbs down inside the water while keeping seeds and small chunks of herbs away from your mouth. Overall: for home use this is awesome, but it's not ideal for while on the go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pfaltzgraff Briar 16-Piece Round Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Service for 4; Brand: Pfaltzgraff; Review: Pros: Nice heavy dishes. Pretty designs. Dishwasher and microwave safe (we've used them in both with no issues). Cons: Well, the main colors and designs are actually pretty consistent, there is a lot of bleeding over colors around the edges of some dishes. It wouldn't bother me much as it give it a handmade pottery feel but it is really large areas, and isn't on all of the dishes. That ends like looking like a defect instead of adding charm. Also of note: Made in China. Overall: I like these dishes but they did lose a start due to the inconsistent coloring marks around some edges. If you're a perfectionist, this set will not be for you. If you don't mind obvious flaws then these are lovely. I almost gave it three stars as the flaws do bug me a bit, but the hubby does find them charming, so I went a little generous since even within my household we're split on how that discoloration looks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Handheld Spiralizer, Green, 1 Blade; Brand: OXO; Review: I knew I wanted a spiralizer, but wasn't sure how often I would use it. We have narrow kitchen with very little counter space so I was worried that the countertop ones would be stored in cabinets and promptly forgotten. Because I've had good luck with other OXO products, I decided to go ahead and spend a little more on this handheld spiralizer than the other options. I do not regret that decision. Even with hand issues, I can use this (If I were frequently spiralizing more than one veggie at a time, I'd maybe consider the countertop version instead). I like that this has the three blades as it seems like different veggies do work a bit better when using the larger blade and others work better with the smaller blade, the ribbon option is just a bonus. Don't bother using the top gripping piece until your veggie is down low enough that it no longer feels safe to twist without it, it works much better that way. It also works best if cut the veggie pieces is a nice straight flat line. I tried to spiralize some bent pieces -- it kind of worked, but the noodles were breaking too easily. It's relatively easy to clean but I would recommend using a bottle brush, especially one that has a smaller attachment (the kind usually designed for cleaning nipples on baby bottles) as it's hard to get a regular brush in some of the little nooks and crannies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ottomanson Bath Towels, 27" X 55", Grey; Brand: Ottomanson; Review: Not the softest towel ever but it is huge and gets the job done. The raised pattern makes it look more plush than it actually is. Size wise this is a five star towel. Towel quality wise it is an average three. Overall a four.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bumkins Disney Baby Reusable Snack Bag Small 2 Pack, Monsters Inc. (Gray/Blue); Brand: Bumkins; Review: I love these because they're reusable and oh yeah, Batman. Obviously this isn't a good solution for any food with liquids/sauces, but for dry foods these are awesome. Easy to clean (for dry foods like crackers and chips) I find that just turning them inside out and doing a good wipe down with the soap filled dishwand gets them clean but if you're storing messier foods, they can be washed in the dishwasher or with laundry. If you're like us, and are trying to do less waste, this is a good start. They're a good compliment to glass/stainless steel/ or reusable plastic food storage containers. I have another set of these in the Wonder Woman print and find they're good for organizing your bag (hand lotions and the like that could leak).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Metallic Professional Mini-Hand-Pie Pan with Cut-and-Press Tool, 20-Inch-by-11.25-Inch; Brand: Chicago Metallic; Review: This is really meant to work cohesively as a set. You cut and crimp your mini-pies in the red cutting / crimping tool then those pies fit within the pan perfectly. That is not how it worked for me. The crimping / cutting tool is a really cheap piece of plastic. It feel more toy than heavy duty cutting tool. In fact I think in my lifetime I've seen toys that would cut better. I had to break out a knife to complete the circles (and as someone who often has hand issues, I'm not a fan of that). That led to less than ideal circles which led to pies that didn't fit so neatly into the crimping tool. I just feel like this is more trouble than it's worth. Doing it by hand works, but then why go for this set? The pan itself is nice. I just don't see the point if you're not using it with the tool designed to make pies that fit perfectly inside of the grooves on the pan. If I were rating the pan alone, It would get a better rating. It's a 3-4 star pan. But since this is designed to work together? 2 stars as it just doesn't work as it should. I wish they had made the cutting/crimping tool to be the same level of quality as the pan.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TEA INFUSER by TIESTA TEA | BREWMASTER | 16 Ounce Tea Steeper, BPA Free, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe; Brand: Tiesta Tea; Review: These disposable filters work pretty well. I prefer to use a reusable infuser but figured why not? These would be good for taking multiple teas on the go with you. Held just enough for making a cup of iced tea. When I first used them it didn't seem like they'd stay shut, but they surprised me. Nice seal. No escaped tea in my cup.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII, Cotton Terry Pot Holders, Heat Resistant and Machine Washable, Set of 3, Pebble; Brand: DII; Review: Middle of the road, gets the job done kinds of potholders. Not so thick that they're awkward to use, but thick enough to protect your hands from the heat. Well made. Nothing stands out about them but they do get the job done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DII Cotton Terry Pan Handle Sleeve, 6x3" Set of; Brand: DII; Review: Middle of the road, gets the job done kinds of potholders. Not so thick that they're awkward to use, but thick enough to protect your hands from the heat. Well made. Nothing stands out about them but they do get the job done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: W&P MAS-PINEG-2 Pineapple Shot Glasses, Mid Century Modern Designer Bar Accessories, Bar Collection, Gold, Set of 2; Brand: W&P; Review: So if I were rating these on how they look, they'd probably be a 3.5. The patterns on the top and bottom half don't really line up but otherwise they're super cute. Thing is they're supposed to be shot glasses. They smell so bad it triggered a headache. I don't even know how to describe it, but it's kinda of a chemical perfume'y kind of smell. I haven't gotten a product that smells this bad in some time. Also the the tops are kind of sharp. The lids aren't a very good fit. And when you set the bottom half on the top half to drink from, it's not very secure. The rim of the bottom half (the half you drink from) aren't even and feel rough. As shot glasses these are a 1 star item but I bumped them up to 2 because they could be cute on a desk -- maybe stash some paper clips or other small items in them, if you don't mind the horrible scent that it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ac Adapter For Dell Studio 1737 1745 1747 1749 Laptop Battery Charger / Power Supply / Cord; Brand: CBD; Review: Does what it was designed to do, runs computer and charges battery at same time. Some of the cheaper ones take forever to charge the battery while running the computer. This one does just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bay Valley PartsReplacement Battery for Dell Studio 1745,1747,1749; Brand: Bay Valley Parts; Review: Holds an excellent charge, only time will tell how long it continues to hold an excellent charge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony HDRCX405 Handycam Camcorder Bundle with Micro SD Card, Battery and Accessories (10 Items); Brand: Beach Camera; Review: Great camera. Very happy with video quality from it and ease of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blueskysea G1W-CB Capacitor Model Dash Camera Stealth Vision Dashboard Dash Cam Full HD 1080p 30fps NT96650 + AR0330; Brand: Blueskysea; Review: Could not get it to tighten down all the way on my mirror arm, had to add an additional rubber spacer. After that it works just fine, holds tight, and does not move. Time will tell how well it holds up to the S. Florida sun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Parallel Adapter Card; Brand: StarTech; Review: Bought couple of years ago, no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Suction cup mount; Brand: Garmin; Review: Works as intended, S. FL sun eats up rubber pretty quick. Order 2 to have a second one on hand when you need it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic PHDC-1 Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black); Brand: Case Logic; Review: Fits Hard drive nice, it was a gift, they like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manfrotto 785PL Quick Release Plate for Modo 785B, 785SHB/ DIGI 718B and 718SHB Models; Brand: Manfrotto; Review: Perfect fit for tri-pod use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY A12940 SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable; Brand: SANOXY; Review: Bought this many years ago and it still works fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transcend 1 TB StoreJet M3 Military Drop Tested USB 3.0 External Hard Drive; Brand: Transcend; Review: Gift for some one, they are very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Micro Innovations MM760M Mini Microphone 3.5MM Jack Ultra Portable/plug-n-play; Brand: Micro Innovations; Review: Works, just not with iPod Touch or iPhone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iSee Case Hybrid Faceplate Hard Plastic Protector Snap On Skin Cover Case With Stand For Apple Ipod Touch 4; Brand: iSee Case; Review: Fits great, stand is a nice feature; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com 230 Watt PS2 Replacement Computer PC Power Supply - PS2POWER230; Brand: StarTech; Review: Got an older computer up and running.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com Computer Power supply ( internal ) - ATX - AC 115/230 V - 300 Watt - 9 output; Brand: StarTech; Review: Got an older computer up and running.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice 106775 F Type Right Angle Female to Male Adapter, Gold Plated; Brand: Monoprice; Review: Nice adapter to help hide cable behind flat screen TV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bastex BasTexWireless Hard Rubberized Two Tone Fade Case with Chrome Kickstand for Apple iPod Touch 4, 4th Generation; Brand: Bastex; Review: For my son, he likes it, I think it would be better if it had a thicker edge that goes around the screen. Nice that it was available for older devices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iSaddle CH-149 Bracket Cradle Mount For Garmin GPS Nuvi 1200 1250 1260 1260t 1300 1350 1350t 1360 1370 1370t 1390; Brand: iSaddle; Review: My original fell off with out me noticing in a rental car. This replacement was an affordable fix to loosing mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VHF Retrofit Kit; Brand: Antennas Direct; Review: Works perfect, very happy with 50+ mile range over relatively flat terrain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Powerextra 2 Pack Replacement Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion Battery and Charger Compatible with Sony NP-BX1/M8 and Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100, DSC-RX100; Brand: Powerextra; Review: Very happy with charge time and battery life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: High school soccer: Chloe DeLyser sets record for most goals scored; Abstract: Chloe DeLyser, an Ohio State commit, scored her 317th goal Tuesday night, setting a new national record for a high school girls soccer player.; Category: sports
Title: Northbound Loop 820 back open in Fort Worth after fatal crash; Abstract: This story has been updated to add the identity of the person killed in the crash and to reflect that lanes have been reopened. One driver is dead and another is in the hospital after a head-on collision on Loop 820 early Wednesday morning, Fort Worth police said. Records show Fort Worth resident Jeffery Allen Ratigan, 51, was killed after he hit an 18-wheeler head on while driving the wrong way on northbound Loop 820, according to police. The...; Category: news
Title: Missouri man missing for a week found alive in car that crashed into ravine; Abstract: Ryan Linneman, of Lee's Summit, was found by a dirt bike rider in wreckage along Interstate 470 in Kansas City, Lee's Summit police said.; Category: news
Title: 9 tornadoes confirmed in Dallas area from Sunday's storms; Abstract: The National Weather Service says nine tornadoes struck the Dallas area during Sunday's stretch of severe storms in Texas. Forecasters confirmed the twisters Tuesday after surveying damage throughout North Texas. The strongest of the tornadoes hit the heavily populated north Dallas area, where the EF3 twister had peak winds of 140 mph (225 kph) and was on the ground for more than 15 miles (25 kilometers). The other Texas tornadoes...; Category: weather
Title: Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship 'utterly crushed' after grandfather charged; Abstract: The charge of negligent homicide was "like pouring salt on an open wound" for the girl's parents, the family's lawyer told NBC News.; Category: news
Title: Amelia Bambridge: Body of missing backpacker found in sea; Abstract: The body of a 21-year-old British backpacker who went missing after a beach party on a Cambodian island has been found, according to the charity assisting her family.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle earns Duchess Camilla's support, royal expert says; Abstract: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been a "pillar of support" to Meghan Markle after the Duchess of Sussex admitted in a shocking documentary that the ruthless press scrutiny meant she was "existing, not living."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Listen to John Legend and Kelly Clarkson's updated version of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'; Abstract: The coaches from "The Voice" have covered the holiday classic with new lyrics updated for the #MeToo era.; Category: music
Title: Fort Worth Officer Hospitalized After Being Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver; Abstract: Fort Worth police say a suspected drunk driver put one of their own in the hospital this morning. Fort Worth Police say an officer was setting out cones at a traffic stop along Highway 287 near Harmon, in far north Fort Worth. She was helping block traffic for another officer who had pulled over a different drunk driving suspect. Police say another car hit the officer blocking traffic in the back of her car about 2:30...; Category: news
Title: Groom Makes The Most Heartfelt Vows To His 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter; Abstract: Jimmy Gisondi made not one, but two sets of vows on his wedding day: first to his new wife, Kelsea, then to his new stepdaughter, Olivia.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Hinton; City: Hinton Alberta; Review: We stayed in the hotel for two nights during our visit to Jasper. Considering the price of Jasper hotels, this is a viable alternative though the distance is bit far from Jasper town. But most of the attractions in Jasper are an hour drive from the hotel. Located in a quiet place with plenty of parking, big and nice rooms with good wireless internet. Overall a nice place to sleep and start the day with a good breakfast. Definitely value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Al Fagiano; City: Padua Province of Padua Veneto; Review: We stayed for a night in Al Fagiano for a night during the visit to St. Antoney's shrine Paduva. Good location for visiting the Shrine, just couple of minutes. Other than location, there is nothing special about the hotel. Rooms Good for a night's stay; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pacific; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed for 3 nights during May 12 in the hotel. Good location, close to metro and 20 minutes walking to St. Peter's square. Clean rooms, but the shower is too small even for a child. It could get really noisy during the night. Breakfast is not worth mentioning. But it is OK for the location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Hotel dei Massimi; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed 2 nights in the hotel during May 12. Wonderful staff; good to see smiling faces around. Rooms were clean, breakfast is good. Location is far from city and metro; one will end up with lot of taxi fare unless willing to take bus.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Kuwait Salmiya; City: Kuwait City; Review: Stayed 4 nights on a trip during Jul/Aug. For the price, this budget hotel is excellent value in Kuwait with all the amenities a business traveler would expect. Located right in the middle of shopping street and the staff is very courteous. Rooms are pretty small though, but enough for a single guest. Excellent house keeping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf; City: Gravenhurst Muskoka District Ontar; Review: Stayed two nights in a king suite with lake view. Room and amenities are exactly as described in the website. Good location right on the lake with nice restaurants nearby. Nothing exceptional about the breakfast, staff were courteous and friendly. Mattress and pillows are not in par with the rest of the furnishing though. Excellent place for a few days of quite getaway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Suites Saint John; City: Saint John New Brunswick; Review: Suites are spacious, clean and comfortable with ample parking, OK breakfast and wifi. Very good for a night stay. Close to shopping and reversing falls - though this is a hype. Overall, value for money; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midtown Motel Suites; City: Moncton New Brunswick; Review: This was a last minute booking and we are pleased with the stay for a night. Quite location and very close to good restaurants in downtown. Rooms are really big with kitchenette, beds are comfortable, linen is good, bathroom is clean and plenty of power outlets all over the room. Jude - the owner was onsite to answer to any questions or needs we had. He manages the Motel with such great passion. Absolute value for money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Mermaid Yarmouth; City: Yarmouth Southwest Nova Scotia Nova Scotia; Review: Renovated rooms with nice beds, big tv and nice air conditioning. Rooms are bit small though. Good location and very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is typical for such hotel chain - nothing to complain about. Overall, we had a great stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glendenning Hall; City: Charlottetown Prince Edward Island; Review: Stayed for a night - for Charlottetown; compared to hotels, this place is reasonable for a night's stay with free parking just opposite the premises. Friendly staff, rooms are with A/C and bathroom is clean and beds are OK, but linen was not. There is only wired internet and no WiFi. Though we stayed in a 4 guests unit, it had only a small table in the kitchen with two chairs. Breakfast is bare minimum, not that good. But for the price, it's fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Downtown; City: Charlottetown Prince Edward Island; Review: This hotel got large rooms and the beds are very comfortable. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean, staff is courteous and internet is fine. With reasonably good breakfast definitely good value for money in a good location in Charlottetown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Suites Fallsview; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: Stayed in a falls view room on a promotion. Though, been to Niagara quite number of times, falls view from the hotel is beyond the words. Falls change literally every minute - check in was a breeze and the staff were wonderful. Only one hiccup; Tony Roma's on the premises, which was a disaster. food was lousy and took ages to get served.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Halifax; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: Everything about this hotel is good - rooms, sleep quality and the internet; one of the best speeds in a hotel. Harbour City Bar and Grill within the premises deserve a special mention for the quality of food and service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MGM Vailankanni Residency; City: Velankanni Nagapattinam District Tamil Nadu; Review: We always stay with MGM Grand during our visits to Vailankanni and it's really impressive to note that they improve upon the experience every time. This time around there was a confusion with the date of stay and Abhirami at the front desk was extremely helpful in accommodating us at the same terms as the original booking done through Booking.com. After refurbishing, cottages feel really cozy especially with the decor and sleep quality. For a place like Vailankanni, resort restaurant offers good food at a clean and nice ambiance. Last but least, entire staff at this property are really friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Grove City Inn; City: Grove City Pennsylvania; Review: Stayed again for a night during the visit to Grove City and they do maintain the standard of the property. Very comfortable and clean rooms with high speed internet and decent breakfast. Very friendly staff and check in/out is a breeze. Overall, very satisfied with the hotel and definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avanti International Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Stayed for a week - it was a good experience except few hiccups. Our rooms were not ready at 4pm as promised and the front desk was not helpful in getting the room on time. Rooms are recently renovated with decent furniture and comfortable bedding.Though ours was a full serviced room, cleaning crew on some days were stingy in replenishing the towels and toiletries. With an additional resort fee, internet and transportation to Disney and Universal are provided. But there are no shuttles to get back after the fireworks at Disney - otherwise, shuttle services are fine. Internet is fast but disconnects at times. Location is good with lot of restaurants nearby. A good pool with lot of spaces around. Parking was never a problem. Definitely, value for money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay Canada St John s Downtown; City: St John s Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrado; Review: Stayed for couple of nights - quite location, clean room and reasonably comfortable beds. We were given a room next to the reception, which was not quite at all. Biggest disappointment was the breakfast - even the very limited menu wasn't getting replenished in a timely manner. For the high price being charged for the rooms, they could definitely improve on this. Some of the staff were very friendly and others not. Not a value for money hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bayside Cottages; City: Rocky Harbour Gros Morne National Park Newfoundland Newfoundland and L; Review: Spent 3 nights in June - good base for exploring Gros Morne National Park. Spacious cottages, full kitchen, outside gas BBQ, good quality bed, large bathroom; entire place is very clean and well kept. Nice view of Rocky harbor from the cottage. TV's are old generation and wi-fi is not that good, but both serves the purpose. Owners/Staff are very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Club Saujana Resort; City: Shah Alam Petaling District Selangor; Review: Stayed in The Club during August on a business trip. Got upgraded to a premium room which justifies it's name in every aspect. Kudos to the staff for keeping the place top notch - can't find anything negative. Meeting facilities of the resort is excellent with a choice of good restaurants. Last but least, the entire staff is very nice and people friendly doing an excellent job in running the property in a real professional manner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Valencia Inn; City: Santa Clarita California; Review: Bit difficult to initially locate the room in the night. Very clean spacious rooms, but heavy freeway noise. Very close the the six flags and suits for a nights sleep. Pretty decent break fast and very friendly staff. Good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Cancun Resort Villas; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed for three nights in December. Overall, we had a good stay - very nice room with comfortable beds, clean bathroom and good housekeeping. Internet is slow and not stable. Not sure of the value of all inclusive package!. During the day, there are plenty of dining choices and food is pretty OK. But for Dinner, it's a different story - other than the couple of specialty restaurant's, the only choice is buffet and the place is so crowded and need to wait for long to get a seat. They should at least keep the pool restaurant open to have a decent pizza or burger. Couldn't get a reservation for any specialty restaurant even three days in advance. Nothing much to comment about the house Wine and Spirits - not that enjoyable. Restaurant service is excellent, once you tip. Good facilities, nice beach and safe location. Qualifies for a good vacation spot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Brentwood; City: Brentwood Tennessee; Review: Finding access to the hotel for the first time is bit hard. Since the location is close to interstate and railroad, at times it could get noisy, but it's fine. Very spacious room with separate bedroom and a hardwood floored siting area with sofa, office desk and kitchenette. Beds are comfortable, clean bathroom, friendly staff and very good housekeeping. Wifi connectivity from the room is not stable and there is nothing much to comment about the breakfast. Breakfast area is very small and could get crowded. Overall, pleasant stay and good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kauai Beach Resort; City: Lihue Kauai Hawaii; Review: Stayed for 5 days and bit surprised to find that the pictures and features described on resort's website does justice to the reality. Resort is located on a very scenic and quite area - a short ride from the airport. Though situated next to the ocean, beaches are not suitable to swim. Value for the extra 20 dollar resort fee for the amenities is debatable. Rooms are well furnished which looks and feel good. Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are clean and housekeeping is commendable. Nice restaurants with nightly live entertainment and food is good. Spacious pool area to enjoy the swim and snacks. Overall, good stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belludi 37; City: Padua Province of Padua Veneto; Review: One of the best hotels we ever stayed - wonderful staff makes this happen. Hotel is centrally located and very close to the Basilica of St. Antony Tastefully furnished rooms are very modern, functional & comfortable. Apart from the free mini bar, we even had an espresso machine in the room. A special mention to the sumptuous breakfast served with passion. Being a small hotel allows the staff to take care of every small details. Will definitely stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O Hare Airport; City: Schiller Park Illinois; Review: Close to the airport with regular shuttle service. Front desk is quite efficient. Comfortable beds, clean room and good wifi. On site restaurant Mirage is reasonably priced and serves good food and drinks. Good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villas Playa Samara; City: Playa Samara Province of Guanacaste; Review: Management doesn't seem to care or respond to the guest experience Stayed as the last leg of the Monkey Tours Essence of Costa Rica. We were put in a room which was next to a fence. Just a little window which was close to the ceiling; no outside view and felt suffocated. Poorly lit walkways with no signage, difficult to move around after sunset. No phone/intercom in the room - either walk or use cell phone to contact reception. inconsistent water pressure. Too far from the town - only option is to dine from the costly onsite restaurant. Breakfast selection is poor - not even a bread toaster. Tried talking to reception staff to sort out issues, but they were cold, rude and didn't care. Left after one night stay instead of 4 nights reservation. Hope Monkey Tours take note of this!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin; City: Rincon de La Vieja Province of Guanacaste; Review: Stayed for a night during the Monkey Tours Essence of Costa Rica. We were put in a newly constructed wing. A large room with comfortable bed, clean bathroom and fast internet access. On site restaurant is reasonably priced and serves good food including breakfast. Definitely good to place to stay in the national park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FourSide Hotel City Center Vienna; City: Vienna; Review: Name is misleading - it's not located at city center. Rooms are modern and spacious, comfortable bed, clean bathroom and good wifi. There are no cupboards in the room. Breakfast is okay, nothing great. Unfortunately air conditioning was not working in our room during our stay. Apart from this, everything was okay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Petka; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: Nice clean and comfortable rooms with a good view of the harbor. Bus stop right in front of the hotel. Many good restaurants nearby. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast with lots of choices - in fact the best breakfast we had in Croatia. Also good wifi - overall, very good stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 Munich City West; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Small rooms but functional, clean bath room, good wifi and beds, Though the location is not that desirable due to ongoing construction, it's well served by nearby metro. Breakfast is OK Overall good stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Park Beograd; City: Belgrade; Review: Good location, very close to center of Belgrade. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Good rooms with comfortable bed and clean bathrooms. Good breakfast with lot of choices, good wifi and friendly staff. Good stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand; City: Sarajevo Sarajevo Canton; Review: This place has it's better days, still trying to hold on. Not near the city, across the tallest skyscraper of Sarajevo. Friendly and helpful staff, wifi is okay. Decent size rooms and beds are comfortable also clean bathroom. Basic breakfast with reasonable selection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Dujam; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Nothing special about this hotel. Not located in a desirable neighborhood and no parking. Rooms and bathrooms are small but clean. Internet is okay, just serves the purpose. Serves basic breakfast and friendly staff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Dallas Plano; City: Plano Texas; Review: Stayed few nights; unlike other critical reviews, our stay was pleasant. Situated in a quiet area with lots of parking. Room was tidy and clean, housekeeping was prompt. Comfortable bed, kitchenette with all appliances and internet was pretty good. Nothing great about the breakfast - similar to offerings from a typical two star hotel. Overall, good stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Melia Marina Varadero; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: Being first time to Varadero and Cuba, it's difficult to rate this resort Opted for a one bedroom apartment with all inclusive option. Room was not ready when we arrived at 4pm - had to wait few hours for the room. Guess that's their normal. Well furnished accommodation was spacious and comfortable with good view of the marina. Though the property is not that old, wear and tear is showing. Had to wait till late evening for the housekeeping. Looks like they are understaffed and maids do their best to keep the rooms clean. Phone was not working - complained few times, but was never fixed. Internet is always hit and miss - typical for Cuba; nothing to do with the hotel. Buffets are dull and there are lineups most of the times. There are few la carte options for dining with reservation. Food is not exciting, though the ambience is good. Tipping helps though. Being a large property, it's crowded everywhere including the beach and main swimming pool. Apartments do have a separate pool and snack bar. Beach is nice, but bit far, about 10 minutes walk. Resort is located at the very end of the peninsula and unless take a bus, commuting is very expensive. Overall, it's an okay resort - nothing stands out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parakkat Nature Hotels Resorts; City: Pallivasal Munnar Idukki District Kerala; Review: One could feel the difference the moment we step into the resort. Definitely the location and the amenities are great, but the staff makes the stay more memorable. Food is excellent and the service in the restaurant is remarkable. Dining in the fog and the view of the valley is a wonderful experience. Very comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities one would expect from a resort of this class.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaya Machupicchu; City: Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: Stayed overnight en route to Machu Picchu. Hotel is very well located close to Train and Bus stations. Very nice and friendly staff, building is fairly new and well furnished, includes a Jacuzzi as well in the room. Comfortable bed and good internet. Good value for money for the location; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Stefano s; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: Other than the good location in Mieraflores, there is nothing much to talk about this hotel. Very basic furnishing and amenities, views to nowhere and not much natural light in the room. Didn't try the breakfast so no comments. Good for a short stay, nothing more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Downtown Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Stayed for few nights for a conference; without a beat, this brand new hotel is exclusive. Very well appointed rooms with every amenity one could imagine. Room even has an enclosed balcony with a sofa with beautiful view of new Dubai Canal. From the moment you step out of the car, everything is taken care of. Apart from a small hiccup to get connected to the internet entire stay was wonderful. Meeting facilities are excellent and food is delicious. Excellent value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradisus by Melia Los Cabos; City: San Jose del Cabo Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Recently renovated resort is literally spotless, look and feel as new. Rooms are spacious and very functionally furnished. Housekeeping is topnotch with twice a day service, and the minibar is well stocked. Even with 350 rooms, there are no crowds, no noise and no reservations for restaurants with no wait time, food is very good and service is excellent. They even serve premium spirits; another change for an all inclusive resort. Everything is in abundance, no cards for pool towels, even the wristband is different - tips do help though. Very good wifi all over the resort and with the free Pressreader subscription, one would not miss the newspapers back home. Melia App is supposed to provide the daily activities and restaurant hours, but it's a hit and miss. It would be better to make these information available over the room TV. Pristine beach is nice for a walk, but swimmable beach is not exciting as advertised - it's just an area of the size of a swimming pool - but definitely a plus for the area. There are even chances of spotting whales from the poolside. Just to mention few good smiles came across; Humberto Front Desk, Mario Market Grill, Omar Bano, Carlo and Cristian of Mole - excellent hospitality guys! Great place for a peaceful vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto; City: Madrid; Review: Very nice and spacious room with good bed, clean and large bathroom and good internet. Excellent place an overnight stay. Hotel is situated in a quite residential area and there's nothing close-by - and taxis in Madrid is not cheap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apartments Djanovic; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Apart from the challenging task of finding the place, everything else is good with the apartment. Baldo is an excellent host passionate with what he is doing. Room is nice, moderately furnished - bed is not that comfortable. Clean bathroom and good internet. But location, that's what matters - right within the walls of Diocletian Palace. Will definitely stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Inn Porto; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: Stayed overnight with a tour group. This hotel is remotely located and nothing close-by. Rooms are old so the furniture with an uncomfortable bed. Moreover, our bathroom bin was not cleared before allocating the room to us. Overall, there's nothing positive about this property.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas; City: Madrid; Review: Everything expected from an Ibis executed nicely. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom and good internet. Reception staff is friendly and helpful - moreover, frequent airport shuttles. There are good restaurants and supermarkets close-by. For the price, excellent hotel for an overnight stay in Madrid Airport vicinity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Roma; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Very close to the metro station and shopping. Beds are not comfortable and bathroom is small. Air conditioning is noisy and location next to the railway lines doesn't help either. Always long wait for the elevator. Nothing special about the breakfast and service is mediocre. Overall not bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: Central location with a very clean room and very nice staff. The pool and hottub are decent and the hotel includes a bar, although the bar is fairly pricey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kalaloch Campground; City: Forks Clallam County Washington; Review: Gorgeous beach, lush forest and clean campground just a few steps from the ocean. Perfect for families with young children who like to spend the day playing on the long sandy beach. Watch your kids around the water, however, as this is a the open ocean and the waves are strong. The washrooms were a little basic but hey, it's camping. The camping spots are separated by a few bushes and trees to give a little privacy. Everyone was so friendly and considerate that we felt very welcome. About 2.5 hr drive from Port Angeles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Bahia Principe Tulum; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We stayed at the resort for three nights as part of a larger trip to the area. The grounds, pools and beach of the resort were beautiful and we enjoyed the free kayak use. The food and drinks were great, too, although I think things would get a little repetitive after 3 days. The staff did a wonderful job of preparing the buffet for the New Years Eve dinner and the Akumal Beach party on Dec 30 was really fun and I know the staff worked very hard to set that up. We were really glad to have the extra couch/bed in our room for one of my kids. The cracked toilet tank in our room (1211) and the minimal shower door caused a lot of water to end up on the floor and there is a resulting build up of mold on the floor which is pretty gross. Otherwise, the room was nice and clean and we enjoyed the view of the pool and beach. In general the staff didn't provide detailed explanations of how things worked (eg we received next to no info about the resort when we checked in, exactly what drinks are available in the buffet, etc) so I ended up having to ask a lot of questions. It would be helpful to have a booklet in the rooms with detailed explanations of everything. Obviously, it's a foreign country and I don't speak Spanish so it's understandable that there would be a bit of a language barrier there. We spoke to two staff about dinner reservations for Dec 31 but neither of them actually made one for us or told us we needed one (one of the staff was at the NYE reservation table and the other at guest services!). Luckily, there was a free table when we arrived at the buffet even though the maitre d' was quite surprised we didn't have a reservation (normally you don't need a buffet reservation). The wifi is ridiculous -- the need for our booking number, my birthdate, full name, etc to use a few moments of wifi to check my flight status was plain silly but the front desk staff kindly provided me with the booking number so it wasn't a huge deal. The other issue we had was that the front desk staff gave us three different locks for the room safe (I had to go back each time to get a different one since none of them fit). I finally gave up solving the problem by myself and I called the front desk and a very helpful staff person came to our room with a handful of locks and found one that fit. If you have this happen I would just call the desk right away, in hindsight. The other issue we had was that we were informed that the resort was overbooked about five days before we arrived. We were already in Mexico at that point so we decided to go the resort and hope for the best. Luckily, we had booked through a travel agent and; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mayflower Park Hotel; City: Seattle Washington; Review: We were on the 10th floor and enjoyed the great views. We loved the separate bathrooms in our room and the beds were comfy. Great location for shopping, dining and 5 blocks from Pike Place. The hotel bar has fantastic light meals and cocktails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Central Hotel New York; City: New York City New York; Review: Located on 7th Avenue midway between Central Park and Times Square - you really can't get a better location! There is a subway stop right outside so it's very easy to get around. The room was very nice and clean and the windows even opened which I always appreciate. The washroom didn't have a fan which was a bit weird but we managed with the air conditioning. The small elevators were very busy and each trip ended up being shared with as many other people who could be comfortably squeezed in. The hotel doesn't include a pool or a restaurant but there is a bar and a market in the lobby where you can get pricey drinks, muffins and sandwiches. I recommend going to the market which is about 5 mins away for supplies (they also carry wine and beer), but note that the rooms don't have a minifridge, kettle, microwave, etc. Very nice staff. Note that there is a $30/day 'resort fee' which will be added to your bill at checkout. The resort fee includes internet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fintie Slim Shell Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 7.0; Brand: Fintie; Review: Very well made product, Fits well, great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Rawhide - Season Three, Vol. 2; Brand: Clint Eastwood; Review: I chose Season 3 Vol 2 because product description says, boxed set, color, dvd, fullscreen. It is NOT in color. This is the second western series I have purchased that was listed color but was actually black and white. The quality and sound are good, but I would not have purchased it had I known it was not in color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killer Joe; Brand: Matthew McConaughey; Review: So trashy its pitiful. Why would Matthew McConihay EVER agree to do this movie? One of the first scenes is full frontal from the waist down of a female standing in a trailer door with the camera pointing straight at her. I thought the movie was about a psychotic hitman cop, which is really only an after thought in this movie. The Jerry Springer like family is the real focus of this movie. Don't waste your money. Glad I only rented it instead of buying it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Olympus has Fallen; Brand: Gerard Butler; Review: Im a big Freeman fan but his part is negligible as is Judds. . Movie is fast paced, well acted.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravity 2013 Region Free; Brand: George Clooney; Review: 3 actors, 1 leaves the movie quickly. Acting was good, story slow. I loved Castaway so a small cast wasn't the problem. Just dull to me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Captain Phillips Steelbook; Brand: ; Review: I found this movie to be a bit boring, possibly because I knew the outcome. My daughter liked it however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homefront; Brand: Jason Statham; Review: I really like the main actor in this. I have since found more of his movies to enjoy. A lot of action in this movie, bad language kept to a minimu and no sex scenes thrown in for no reason. Wish more movies would follow this idea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Dead, The Ssn 5; Brand: ; Review: no sund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Revenant; Brand: ; Review: I was disappointed in this. I found it a bit hard to follow the story line. It has some captions and a good bit of no dialogue. Its a bit like Jeremiah Johnson but not as good. This is more a men's movie but I found it boring. I generally like these kind of movies.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi; City: Sao Paulo State of Sao Paulo; Review: The Hilton Morumbi is a beautiful Hotel in the Morumbi/Brooklin area. There is underground shopping and restaurants. The staff is first class. The concierge has never failed to offer the best help and advice for shopping,nightlife and good restaurants. The views from the Exec lounge are awesome. At night the bridge changes color. They are directly connected to the WTC, the Sheraton and other shopping and office space via underground tunnels. What really amazed me is that there is security everywhere, both in and out and under. I am a runner so I ran outside in the surrounding neighborhood during the day. The gym is on the top floor and has incredible views of Sao Paolo. This gym has every piece of equipment you would want. The cleanliness and shine is to be found throughout the hotel. The rooms are appointed with modern furniture and all the amenities -- like hoe. I would rate this Hilton as one of the top 15 hotels in the entire chain--and I have stayed at the top European and china locations; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celilo Inn; City: The Dalles Oregon; Review: Very disappointing. Scary view, not what is depicted on website. Unhelpful, unfriendly front desk help. When you look out your room, you see ghetto houses directly in front of hotel. Did not get a safe vibe here at all. Asked to be moved closer to lobby and the front desk lady said; sure no problem, then said the rate will be higher. There was nobody staying here. What are they thinking? The hotel was almost empty on our visit in August. The morning desk person promised us the same rate for a view out front of hotel, afternoon desk person said no. She said, the morning girl was new so she did not tell us the right info. We left and went to Best Western down road, it was awesome and remodeled-- view of river for the same rate of $132 per night. Drive by this place before booking, it is not what is advertised.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston Cambridge; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: The Doubletree Suites is located right off I-90 at Exit 20. The Hotel is actually a great landmark, because you can see it from a distance in just about any direction. Killer views from most rooms. 5-minute car ride to the Harvard campus and perfectly located for close-by restaurants and nightlife. They even offer a complimentary shuttle service to Harvard Square--a huge value, because parking is difficult to find anywhere in Boston. I have an aversion to Hotel restaurants. I believe Hotels are for sleeping and business functions. Absolutely not the case at the DoubleTree. Probably because the Green room restaurant services many patrons on their way to Sculler's Jazz Club (part of the Hotel), a premier Jazz venue in the US. The food here was delicious, fresh and generous portions. This is definitely a cut above other Hilton dining offerings. Look for many combo packages that they offer for top-flight entertainers, dinner in the Green room and rooms. The staff really stands out here. Whether you are talking to the concierge, front desk or restaurant staff, this property delivers on customer service. I had several special requests on this stay, and the hotel never missed a beat. The Business center had plenty of workstations and the concierge was loaded with recommendations for dining and entertainment. On this stay the executive team made an anniversary celebration a wonderful lifelong memory. The hotel sits on the Charles river and looks back east over downtown. The views of the river, Boston, Harvard campus and downtown are incredible. The Hotel boasts a roof top bar. Closed at this time of year, be sure to visit during the Summer and Fall season. Again, it offers the best views of Boston. This Hotel is one of the best values Boston has to offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Kensington; City: London England; Review: What a great Hotel!! Staff went out of there way to insure this guest had an excellent stay. I called ahead and got Antony at the concierge. Had several questions to make my stay and getting around easier. He delivered fast and accurate and good tips on on how to save money as well. I always laugh when someone complains in reviews about old carpet or a need for a paint job. If you had to decide between new carpet and great service/food/friendly staff what would you choose? Hilton Kensington is located 3 minutes from Sheperd's Bush Underground on the Central Tube line. Very easy/close to get around to all the great spots in London. Plenty of Shopping/Banks/Convenience stores. We found lots of great restaurants close to the hotel. If you are fortunate enough to have access to the exec lounge, the food is great with a lot off variety and top shelf adult beverages. Rooms were super clean and 6 elevators --yea! no waiting. Always a taxi out front-- so the hotel is thinking about convenience for the guests. Finally, if you are a shopaholic, the Westfield Mall is a 5 minute walk from hotel. they must have a million stores in there. Just in case you are working in London an need a place for the wife/kids to go, then Hilton Kensington is for you--shopping, sightseeing and Tube access at your doorstep. What a great spot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: This Embassy Suites is in a great location-very close to all the theme parks. The Premier Outlet Mall is across the I-4 Interstate -- you can see it. There are many activities for the kids and the hotel does a great job of separating the the kids/families. They have a separate building/hotel rooms where all the kids attractions are. This means the busy/tired business traveler can have some degree of peace and quiet in this kid/family oriented city. If you are fortunate enough to be checked in by Manager Marc Cox you are in for a great experience. I had something happen on this trip that never occurred in 20 years of Hotel stays. After I checked in, Marc came running to my room to see if all was OK. He immediately switched my room when I told him I was surrounded by loud families. Normally you have to call, complain and then wait for the change. That was service above and beyond call of duty. Marc epitomizes what Hilton is all about-awesome/friendly customer service. That kind of service fuels loyalty. The renovation (stayed here during construction and it was a bit rough on last visit) is complete and Hotel looks like a modern European resort. Well done! Only one comment -- please lose the white fluorescent lights. Great amenities and killer breakfast set up & many stations for all food and drink. Their pillows are the best I ever experienced. Slept like a rock. Can't wait to return!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abyssanto Suites Spa; City: Imerovigli Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: The views are breathtaking, the location is dead center in Santorini, the staff are beyond special. The breakfast tray should only be looked at and not allowed to eat and the Avocado Restaurant behind the hotel is incredible. The staff bent over backwards to insure we had a great stay. We are picky we like our privacy,. Don't expect much here it actually got funny. Our room and hot tub are next to another hotel elevator and everyone would just walk out and look over the wall at us and hang out. Can't blame them, from that perch it was a million dollar view. October is the time to go. Small crowds and attentive staff everywhere because they did not have to rush to service millions of tourists during the popular summer months. Everything is in walking distance, but it will take a day or two to find your way around. Don't plan on much time in the room because there is so much to see. We were fortunate to get an upgrade and sit in the spa at night to watch the sunset. Good wine and Champagne are a bit pricey here so be prepared to spend a few extra bucks. Hats off to Viviana and Kostas. There are not words to describe how hard they works and attend to their guests. We will definitely go back; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Dragonfly Inn B B; City: Mindo Pichincha Province; Review: Todd, the owner, is a really charming guy. He and his family run the Hotel along with some staff they have. Rooms: Clean, is CLEAN, impecable Bathroom: Nice decor, clean and roomy Beds: Really comfy, good sheets and great pillows Restaurant:Excellent food Location: Near to the heart of Mindo. Decoration: Excellent taste I loved the Hotel, the best of the best Hotels in Mindo. It has a heart of its own! On my next trip its a MUST Lesiure place, relaxing river sound. A place for a romantic/outdoorsy trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Crimee; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Hotel Crimee is a good option for travelers. It less than a minute from the subway Crimee Station, near various restaurants and in a quiet zone to get some good sleep. The service is great as well. The front desk is managed bet amiably and provides a lot of information. I will definitely return in my next visit to Paris.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mino; City: Castelldefels Catalonia; Review: Hotel Miño is under new management and is going under renovations. We stopped by on our way from Paris to Barcelona and it was a quiet good option on the road. What this hotel lacks in decor exceeds in the quietness for those who want a tranquil night; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Patio Andaluz; City: Quito Pichincha Province; Review: This is my second time in Patio Andaluz and as always the service is excellent. The highlights of staying in Patio Andaluz are: (i) quiet and calm ambiance great for resting after a busy day of business or tourim; (ii) rooms are very comfy and big, (iii) love the menu, try having the stuffed mushrooms or the local potato and avocado soup called "locro" or the chicken finger breaded with quinoua, (iv) convenient souvenir shop at right hand in the lobby, (v) the staff is very kind and attentive, and (vi) the location is great, just one short block from the main Independence Plaza. On my next stay in the Historical Square in Quito, Patio Andaluz will be my preferred option; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Clarion Inn does not sell luxury and posh, what you do receive is gentle treat, good service and a clean room. It's an honest hotel in Orlando that provides what is expected at the rate you pay. The green areas are very well kept and the breakfast is ample enough to help any appetite. Most definitively will return to this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Marsala; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We were in Rome for a few days and needed somewhere to use only for the evenings as the days were spent busy sightseeing etc. I was not expecting to be comfortable after reading some of the reviews on this page but having stayed in similar establishments through Europe decided to try it but purposefully booked a room with a bathroom. The staff might come across indifferent but I think this is more a cultural thing. Any attempt at speaking Italian was immediately met with co-operation and thankfully then good English! The location is very convenient with most of Rome easily reached on foot. Of course you need to be careful around any train station but this should not come as huge surprise or a deterrent to booking. The room itself had more than enough space. The double bed was actually two singles pushed together but joined securely and barely noticeable. Contrary to previous reviews I had no issue with the heat or cleanliness of the room. The bathroom was not perfect but functional. Both the bathroom and the bed linen were refreshed daily and done without hinderence. All in all I cannot complain and actually developed a bit of a fondness for the 'Hotel'. It is not a Hotel in the common understanding of the word as it is actually a 'Pensionne' but feel that deciding to pay the extra money for an ensuite room was definately worth it and may be why my review differs to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Confort; City: Meaux Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights as it was close and convenient to a friends wedding we were attending the next day. All the staff we met were very friendly and put up with our appalling french! The room itself was very basic but clean and the shower one of the most powerful experienced! The location can be a little tricky to reach late at night especially if like us you are only using it as a stopping place whilst being out all day. We arrived late both nights and had to book taxi's from the station the last of which left at just after mindnight. During the day though there are plenty of buses to ferry you in to Meaux. To be fair the hotel itself is probably not worth 4* but the staff were so friendly I would feel guilty to give them that!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Francesco; City: Pisa Province of Pisa Tuscany; Review: The location of this hotel is stunning being right on the main strip and less than a minute from the leaning tower. With that of course come some challenges. The room we had was right over the front and the noise from the street persisted late into the night disrupting our sleep. In spite of this the hotel team were very friendly and the room perfectly well equipped. In some respects this has more of a B&B feel than a hotel but for 1 night was quite adequate with the team earning a 4th star.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grifone Firenze; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Firstly, as others have pointed out, this hotel is not central. That said it is well connected and took us about 30 minutes (stroll) to get to ponto vecchio although we could have taken a bus and been there in 10. We were happy to stroll as the walk along the Arno is a pleasant enough one. The hotel is well equipped bedroom wise with everything you'd expect such as wifi, ac etc. Our room was a little compact however we had the benefit of a small balcony and were quite content. Breakfast was continental and a little plain but adequate to set you up ahead of the day. Facilities wise there was a good gym, Internet room and lounge area however the bar would appear to now be closed permanently. The lack of a bar, distance to town and simplistic breakfast are the only things that held me from giving a 5th star. The team were great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cavour; City: Bologna Province of Bologna Emilia Romagna; Review: We had booked a whirlwind tour of Bologna, Florence and Pisa and Cavour would be our welcome to this wonderful part of the world. The reception team were professional and helpful and we were soon checked in. The room, whilst basic in terms of decor, was spacious and comfortable, with a window opening over a courtyard beneath guests could sit and take food/drink in. Wifi and AC both were present and working! There was a small hotel bar too that was not over priced. The location is ideal, we stepped outside and were right in the thick of it with only a couple of minutes to Piazza Maggiore on foot. It might be we got a great price owing to staying on a Sunday but I cannot fault this hotel as an ideal spot for travelling on a budget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: The Stunning Escape of El Chapo's Son: It's Like 'a Bad Netflix Show'; Abstract: MEXICO CITY Escape, it seems, is a trait shared in the Guzmán family. So is embarrassing the government of Mexico. Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the drug lord known as El Chapo, eluded the grasp of the government numerous times in tunnels, behind closets, beneath bathtubs and through steep ravines in the remote mountains of Sinaloa. He even managed to escape prison, twice. The latest family member to escape apprehension El Chapo's son, Ovidio...; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Florida Senate votes to remove Broward County sheriff in victory for Parkland families; Abstract: The Florida Senate votes to permanently oust suspended Broward Sheriff Scott Israel over his officers' response to the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.; Category: video
Title: Children of polyamorous relationships; Abstract: Dr. Eli Sheff, an expert on children in polyamorous families, discusses what these children report about growing up as part of a non-traditional family unit.; Category: news
Title: Man gets prison for stealing lemur from California zoo; Abstract: SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) A man who admitted stealing a ring-tailed lemur from a Southern California zoo has been sentenced to three months in federal prison. Aquinas Kasbar of Newport Beach on Monday was also ordered to pay more than $8,000 in restitution to the Santa Ana Zoo. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty in July to one misdemeanor count of unlawfully taking an endangered species. In a plea agreement, Kasbar acknowledged that he broke into the...; Category: news
Title: Police: Man caught after robbing bank in front of officer; Abstract: ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Authorities in Maryland say a man suspected of several bank robberies was arrested after he robbed a bank in front of an off-duty police officer. News outlets report 51-year-old Fletcher Dorsett was arrested Monday and charged with armed robbery, assault and theft. Baltimore County police spokeswoman Jennifer Peach says Dorsett robbed a teller Monday by passing her a note demanding money. Peach says an off-duty Baltimore...; Category: news
Title: The richest country music stars; Abstract: Stacker used data from Celebrity Net Worth which aggregates publicly available information like real estate holdings, announced salaries, royalties, record sales, and endorsements to put together a gallery of the richest country music stars.; Category: music
Title: A Louisiana man decided to steal an electric powered shopping cart from Walmart, police say; Abstract: A Louisiana man was arrested after stealing an electric powered shopping cart from Walmart to avoid getting a DWI, police said.; Category: news
Title: 1-ton boulder known as 'Wizard Rock' that disappeared from forest 'magically' returns; Abstract: Wizard Rock, a famed 1-ton boulder in one of Arizona's national forests, has "magically" returned after visitors reported it missing last month.; Category: news
Title: 41 migrants found alive in back of truck in Greece, police say; Abstract: Police have found 41 people alive in the back of a refrigerated truck during a routine highway check in northern Greece, officials said Monday.; Category: news
Title: BART worker rescues man from oncoming train; Abstract: A California rapid transit employee is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a man who fell onto the tracks as a train was approaching the platform.; Category: news
Title: Why Spy on Twitter? For Saudi Arabia, It's the Town Square; Abstract: In Saudi Arabia, where a relatively closed culture leaves citizens few public forums to discuss news and politics, Twitter has become a kind of town square, the place where citizens meet to swap information and debate the latest issues. Saudi Arabia's absolute monarchy has not banned the site, but it has taken extensive measures to shape the information that appears there and to silence or drown out dissidents who use it to...; Category: news
Title: Why Spy on Twitter? For Saudi Arabia, It's the Town Square; Abstract: In Saudi Arabia, where a relatively closed culture leaves citizens few public forums to discuss news and politics, Twitter has become a kind of town square, the place where citizens meet to swap information and debate the latest issues. Saudi Arabia's absolute monarchy has not banned the site, but it has taken extensive measures to shape the information that appears there and to silence or drown out dissidents who use it to...; Category: news
Title: This Is The Moment A Senior Shelter Dog Knew He Was Safe; Abstract: Finding happiness is no guarantee for pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters especially for dogs like Jack.; Category: news
Title: Deer stranded 5 miles offshore saved by Maine lobstermen; Abstract: A group of Maine lobstermen spotted a deer in an unusual place Monday: open waters. The men quickly took action to save the animal, which had somehow ventured 5 miles away from shore, and hauled their catch of the day to safety.; Category: news
Title: The mega project that failed to save Venice; Abstract: Project "Mose," like the biblical hero Moses, was supposed to prevent the sort of massive flooding that has hit Venice. But decades after its inception and billions in cost overruns later, the rusting mega project is still years from entering service -- and may prove irrelevant soon after. Matthew Larotonda reports.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Reluctant Bachelorette: A Romantic Comedy; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Anderson Page; Review: This is a funny, romantic & crazy book. I enjoyed every page & am ready to read it again today!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emmalee (Jane Austen Diaries); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenni James Page; Review: This book is for all ages & lovers of Jane Austen. This modern twist on the timeless romance is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timeless Romance Anthology: Spring Vacation Collection; Author: Josi S. Kilpack; Review: This is a novella full of springtime romance that can help you forget about the wintertime blues! Each author brings original characters & story lines. I would recommend this to others who love clean romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timeless Romance Anthology: Winter Collection (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah M. Eden Page; Review: These historical short stories are full of romance & love. I would recommend this collection to those who love clean historical romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Trusting Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: Going single to your high school reunion can be a risk, but in this case worth it! Shannon G knows how to keep you in suspense & bring out your romantic side at the same time. I would recommend this to anyone who likes happy endings!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The heavenly surrender; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcia Lynn McClure Page; Review: I have read every one of Marcia Lynn McClure's novellas and have loved them ALL. This is one of my favories because of the western mail-order-bride theme. Marcia can make your mouth water with her descriptions of chaste kissing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timeless Romance Anthology: Autumn Collection (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Horrocks Page; Review: This collection of suspense with romance stories is another great addition to the timeless romance anthologies. I cannot get enough of their unique stories with plenty of clean romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Longing for Home: A Proper Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah M. Eden Page; Review: Longing for home is historical clean romance at its best! It is about a woman who has spent most her life away from her family & longs to return to them to redeem herself. She meets 2 handsome men along the way who capture her heart. Sometimes in life there are forks in the road that could both lead to happiness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Belong With Me: Book 1 in The Love and Dessert Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: In this book it is like you can taste the romance, suspense, faith & happiness, along with their yummy desserts! I can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Belong With You: Book 2 in The Love and Dessert Trilogy (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: Sisters are the best, especially when they can bake together & laugh together about the men in their lives! This 2nd book in the trilogy is even better than the first! Can't wait to see what the next book brings!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma: A Latter-day Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca H. Jamison Page; Review: Match making Emma cannot catch a break! She tries to find love for everyone else, but fails to realize that she needs to be happy too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Husband School - Willing to Wed (Heartwarming); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Rolofson Page; Review: Harlequin makes clean romances? Yes! This is a cute story about a small town with handsome single bachelors! Meg wants the one that got away 20 years ago! I love happy endings; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bride for Keeps: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Jagears Page; Review: Mail order bride stories always entertain me. This one shows that it doesn't always work out the first time, but maybe the fourth time?? The electricity between this couple is a great story to enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Sweetheart: Book 3 in The Love and Dessert Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: So good to read about how love & chocolate conquers all! The characters & the lessons they learn along the way were wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Own Mr. Darcy; Author: Visit Amazon's Karey White Page; Review: Everyone dreams of dating Mr. Darcy, but would you marry him? This book is entertaining as a modern pride & prejudice story of Elizabeth & the two men who want her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loved Like That; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Wright Page; Review: This near death experience causes a match made in heaven! Too bad she is already engaged. Her hero wants her for his own. Clean romance & a luscious love triangle all in one book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Good-Lookin' Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcia Lynn McClure Page; Review: Marcia's description of the feelings of attraction to a good looking man is scrumptious! Amazing how she makes me blush with just reading about their clean romance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Wrong; Author: Visit Amazon's Alivia Anderson Page; Review: A wonderful story about love, repentance & choices. Sara loves her missionary, but does she really know him after 2 years? Beau is trying to get his life back together & doesn't feel like he deserves a happy ending. Who can Sara find her happiness with? I couldn't put this down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fair Catch; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Roland Anderson Page; Review: Romance between a star football player and a single mom never seemed so exciting until this book! Throw the creepy ex-husband in & you won't be able to put it down!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runner Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Banicki Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this reality show twist and learning to trust again. Hannah does end up happy with the man of her dreams in the end! You just won't know who unless you read this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timeless Romance Anthology: European Collection (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Annette Lyon Page; Review: Every author in this collection caught the true feelings of friendship, romance and true love. you will not be able to put it down!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A River to Cross; Author: Yvonne Harris; Review: This is an enjoyable, clean, historical romance. It is actually a full length novel with lots of action, romance & history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Ranch (The Jane Austen Diaries) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenni James Page; Review: I am a Jane Austen junkie & this is a great modern day treat! Clean reading for all ages. Can't wait for the next book in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come To Me: Book 1 in the Love and Trust Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: Shannon Guymon writes funny, passionate, clean romance stories with important issues that come up in real relationships. I love all the characters in her stories also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Unexpected: With All My Heart; Author: Anita Stansfield; Review: These wonderful authors have done it again! These 3 stories are all about clean romance, but still give you those exciting butterflies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fortune Cafe: A Tangerine Street Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Wright Page; Review: The fortune cookies must be magical, just like these stories of adventure & romance. These are some of my favorite authors impressing me with their wonderful stories!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Timeless Romance Anthology: Old West Collection (A Timless Romance Anthology) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Carla Kelly Page; Review: Short western romances by my favorite authors all in one book, what more could you want?! The only thing I regretted after reading this was that they weren't longer! Can't wait for the next Timeless romance anthology!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling for Rayne: Book 1 in the Love and Flowers Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: Shannon Guymon knows how to write a steamy clean romance! She does it again by bringing back characters who deserve a second chance from her other books. Can't wait for the next book in the Love and Flowers trilogy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Husband Maker (The Husband Maker, Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Karey White Page; Review: Karey White spins a story of love, kindness, kissing -all caught on tape by the paparazzi.. Could Charlotte get used to all of this? Is their love strong enough to survive the political life?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreaming of Ivy: Book 2 in The Love and Flowers Trilogy (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: I love Shannon Guymon's stories of real life struggles and how these sisters overcome them. Finding true love in the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Regency Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology) (Volume 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Elliott Page; Review: Regency is my favorite era and these short stories just remind me why!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: California Dreamin' Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Heather B. Moore Page; Review: Some of my favorite authors have written short stories in this California based anthology. Each character struggles with something from their past and how it will affect their ability to love again. Can love conquer all? Find out by reading this romantic, touching and entertaining book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Heart Revealed (Proper Romance); Author: Josi S. Kilpack; Review: Amber has been spoiled all of her life and knows how beautiful she is. Thomas is attracted to her, but he knows better than to think she reciprocates the feelings. Then one night everything changes. Clean regency romance by a favorite author!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free Fallin': Book 2 in the Love and Weddings Trilogy (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Guymon Page; Review: I love her clean romantic trilogies! If you have followed the single community of Fircrest and their pairing history, you will celebrate Pule and who he ends up with. It's a rocky relationship, but very entertaining!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined (Meet Your Match) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachael Anderson Page; Review: Favorite clean romance author does it again! Loved this story of second chances. Making that leap of faith after you have been burned before is not always easy, but it is worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Moore Page; Review: I love anything to do with Spain and this clean romance does not disappoint! A young American girl finds adventure in England with a Spaniard!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving Helen (A Hearthfire Romance) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michele Paige Holmes Page; Review: Helen is the shy sister who plays along to make sure her sister gets the happiness she deserves. She is too afraid to hope for her own happiness. Will the other women in Samuels life dissuade her from believing in herself?? This beautiful regency era romance will keep you guessing who is playing the part and who is real!! I can't wait to read the next novel in this trilogy!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Anna (Regency Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Moore Page; Review: Phillip crosses the sea to get away from his lost love & pride. Anna finds herself without a clue as to who she really is. Will finding each other heal their wounds? This historic romance novel has wonderful characters who are kind hearted and belong together. Read to find out who gets their happily ever after!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonas Jonasson Page; Review: My heart went out to this one hundred year old man... and what an interesting life he lead. A good read, fun and short history reviews included. Loved the way all the characters came together and became a family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through Black Spruce: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Boyden Page; Review: The book was a bit difficult to get into as the author skips from one character to another in each chapter. As I progressed I thoroughly enjoyed this method of writing and eagerly tried to quickly figure out who this chapter was about and got very good at it as I got to know each character more thoroughly. A really good read, exciting and educational at the same time. Made me feel very compassionate towards the characters in the book. Thanks you Joseph for the good read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Day Road; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Boyden Page; Review: I was immediately drawn into this book.. having problems finding a book to read following "Three Day Road" as nothing else compares so favourably!! It is personable, intense, suspenseful, and keeps you turning the pages until the end. So sad to finish such a great book as it was the last one by Joseph Boyden that I had not read. Hmmm maybe I will just reread it right now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Signature of All Things: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Gilbert Page; Review: Delightful story of a young lady in the mid 1880's, about life , love, botany, and the suspense builds right to the end. Loved every minute of Elizabeth Gilbert's novel. Thank you for the great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interestings: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Meg Wolitzer Page; Review: While reading this book I felt like I had made some really good friends. Most insightful examinations of friendships running from the teen years into middle age. Wolitzers writing style was so easy to follow and enjoy. Thank you for a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life After Life: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Atkinson Page; Review: Atkinson shows us the personal side of life around WW 2. You feel like you are living through it yourself, and the characters are so interesting, esp. with her going back and forth in time -- it really keeps the suspense high. Ursula (heroine) was such an interesting character, I miss spending time with her in my mind while reading "Life After Life". Thanks for the great read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Gillian Flynn Page; Review: a good holiday read but not so good. But I did have to finish it!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Still Alice; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Genova Page; Review: a fast paced life of a university prof who seems to be developing a mental condition. Useful info here for us all. The characters are so reallistic and likeable, covers the whole family and I learned a lot. Thank you Lisa Genova for writing this book, from your MOm's experiences.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: such a wonderful story and writing just lead one on into the book. I was sorry to see it end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: A suspense story about a lady post divorce and her recovery, along with a mystery story. Good read,, keeps you going straight through to the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Anthony; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Genova Page; Review: I learned so much about children with autism and parents who have a child with the condition. A great and compelling story that really pulls at the heart. Thank you Lisa for another great read and the education I received.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Best, most helpful book I have read in a long time! About an elderly man who suffers from loss and depression. Lesson: If you are needed there is satisfaction and joy in life. Great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britt-marie Was Here (Thorndike Core); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: A quiet easy read story of a lady searching for meaning in life. She has been caught in a dominating relationship and finally makes a break. Touching, humorous and simple story of her renewal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Neanderthal: The Rise, Success, and Mysterious Extinction of Our Closest Human Relatives; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Tattersall Page; Review: So interesting to read about what might have been. Loved it and the connecting story of modern women. Thank you Claire Cameron. It kept my full attention to the very end. Any chance of a sequel? Please?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bear: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Claire Cameron Page; Review: Great scary read. Told by a 6 year old. Profound.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Colony of Unrequited Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's Wayne Johnston Page; Review: A wonderful mix of facts and fiction!! Loved reading about the land, the history and the people of New Found Land, all of which is true.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Metropark Hotel Causeway Bay Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: I was in a Harbour view room, but the room certainly didn't overlook the Harbour and was very small. The mini-bar in the room was very expensive and when I ordered room service for a couple of nights, the food was very poor for the standard of hotel and the price. To give credit where it's due, the front of house team were great though, very friendly and polite. I also appreciated the free use of internet in the Business centre, something that is lacking in a lot of other hotels in Hong Kong. What lets this hotel down is the space in the rooms, lack of extra personal touches that would go a long way to making the guest feel more welcome and the over-priced but poor quality food in the restaurant. I did appreciate that when I gave feedback at the end of my stay, the General Manager was quick to respond and offer me a free complimentary upgrade on my next stay. I'm just not sure if I would hurry back to be honest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pebble Beach Motor Inn; City: Napier Hawke s Bay Region North Island; Review: I stayed at Pebble Beach over the Labour Day weekend for 3 nights and was given a studio apartment on the top floor with a spa bath and rainforest shower. The room was fantastic, spotlessly clean and the welcome basket when I arrived was a lovely extra to have after travelling down from Auckland. This motel provides a free guest laundry and free internet connection in your room too. What set this motel apart from many of the other hotels I have stayed in whilst travelling across the world, is the service you receive. They really can't do enough for you and you can tell this is a family run business. They take great pride in what they do and their hard work, friendly and welcoming attitude really has paid off. I can't fault this motel and would have happily stayed a lot longer. I will definitely be recommending this little gem to all my family and friends. This place defines what I really love about New Zealand, friendly people who go out of their way to give you a trip to remember.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: I stayed here for 5 nights in June and upon arrival was asked if I wished to pay to upgrade my room, which I agreed to. I had a great view over the Racecourse track but the view was pretty much the only thing this hotel had going for it. I went down to breakfast the following morning and the staff were rude, unfriendly and in need of some serious customer service training. I went and complained to the Front of House Manager who spoke to the Restaurant Manager and said the matter would be dealt with, but after a second visit where I received similar treatment, I decided that I would make alternative dining arrangements. I left a comment card for the General Manager sharing my views, but received no response, but can't say I'm surprised. Two weeks later I received an email to stay I had an outstanding minibar payment which had been paid on checkout, they just hadn't bothered to check the paperwork. I've been travelling all over the world for the past seven months and this hotel is definitely one of the worst I've visited. My parents are due out to be staying in Hong Kong just before Christmas and they decided to book into another hotel. Would never return and suggest if you appreciate high standards of customer service for your money, you find an alternative hotel or you may be extremely disappointed, just like I was.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Prince s Gate Hotel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: We stayed here for one night in 2 rooms, we were given a choice of a rooms but it was really the choice of taking the best of a bad bunch. The exterior entrances to the room, need some serious work and when you get inside the room, the furniture and decoration are a complete mismatch of colours. One of the bathroom doors did not lock and don't make a cup of tea in your room - the kettle was disgusting! At 1am, we got woken up to some serious noise issues at the front of the property and were kept awake for some time. When we arrived, the staff did not bother to show us around, nor did they give us any information about the restaurant or breakfast times. The staff here have a look and attitude of ''This is the last place I want to be right now'' and to be honest after a short time of being there, it was the last place we wanted to stay and would definitely never return again. What is really shocking on this site, is the management at Princes Gate clearly have little training in customer service, perhaps rather than insulting previous guests who leave feedback here, a simple acknowledgement that their feedback will be taken into consideration would be far better for future business.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf Hotel; City: London England; Review: We recently held an event here for just over 80 people and I spent two nights at the hotel. As the event organiser, I was given an complimentary upgrade to a suite which was very nice indeed. The hotel staff could not do enough us for us, the service was fantastic, the hotel was clean and by this I mean immaculate. The staff were friendly, approachable and nothing was too much trouble. The quality of the food at this venue and presentation of food is superb. Paul, the General Manager took the time to come and personally meet us and check on our event to make sure we had everything we needed, a nice touch which is missing from a lot of hotels now. I would highly recommend this hotel to colleagues and friends. If this is the standard set by Radisson across all their venues, they have a great future ahead because they really take care of every 'detail' and make you feel like a VIP. Particular thanks to Imran from the conference team and the Guest Relations Manager, Alicia Garner who helped out greatly during our stay- a credit to the Radisson brand and team.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De Vere Staverton Estate; City: Staverton Daventry Northamptonshire England; Review: We held a 2 day event at Staverton Park this week and the service, efficiency and friendliness of staff was great. If we asked for anything, the hotel's conference team found it, anything from a stapler to a taxi to Banbury Station. The meals and choice of food offered in the restaurant were very good. The Venue Manager, Sarah Gander and her team, really looked after our delegates to ensure our event was a great success. I would also like to mention Chloe from the Conference Team, who made our event run like clockwork and truly is a credit to De Vere. The only little niggle we had was the hotel was quite warm in areas like the bar, restaurant, reception and some of the main corridors (all of our training rooms and offices were air-conditioned), but I don't think many hotels expect 27 degree heat at the end of September! Would definitely return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Berna; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: We stayed at the Hotel Berna for a long weekend in a Superior Room and from the moment we checked in, to our departure this hotel exceeded both of our expectations. Our room was very clean, large and spacious. The staff are friendly and very helpful. What makes this hotel is all the small touches though like the complimentary mini bar, choice of pillows and happy hour in the bar. The hotel is in a great location right by the Central Station and easily accessible for the Duomo and other key sightseeing destinations. If you need a restaurant recommendation, see Max in the hotel bar, he found us a very nice Italian restaurant which was great value for money and somewhere we'd never have found ourselves. A very enjoyable stay and I would recommend for all my family and friends if they are ever in Milan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverside Inn Fuji Bentota; City: Bentota Galle District Southern Province; Review: I stayed here for 8 weeks in 2010 whilst in Sri Lanka, travelling as a female solo traveller and Fuji really became like my second home. Sanjaya and his family made me feel very welcome and their hospitality is amazing. I didn't want to leave! I had a room upstairs which was lovely and had great views of the river. The rooms are cleaned to a high standard and I had flowers placed on my bed every day, which was a lovely touch. The food is cooked by Sanjaya, a chef who has years of experience from working in Japan and is to a very high standard and Sanjaya will literally cater to your needs! I can't wait to return one day to see people who literally became like second family and made me feel so welcome. If you're ever in Bentota and want a true Sri Lankan welcome, Riverside Inn Fuji is the place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indigo Newcastle; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: Stayed here for a birthday weekend away with a group of friends. The staff were really friendly and helpful, we had a very smooth check in and they also helped out with taxis, restaurant reservations etc. The bedrooms are comfortable, spacious and have lovely little extra touches like a complimentary mini-bar with soft drinks, speakers in the bathroom and kindles. Had breakfast in the hotel. The food in the hotel is a little on the expensive side but the staff service and the quality of the food is high. If you are looking for good restaurants locally I would recommend Las Iguanas and Babucho, which are both a short walk/taxi ride away. This hotel definitely shows northern hospitality at it's best and if we are ever back in Newcastle, we will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elysium Hotel; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: We have just returned from a week's stay in this amazing hotel to celebrate my father's birthday. It was our first trip to Cyprus and the Elysium Hotel and they truly made it a stay we will always remember. Our stay truly was a week in 'paradise'. The hotel facilities and upkeep of the hotel are superb and truly reflect a 5 star hotel but the staff really made our trip with their friendly dispositions and willingness to help in any way to make your stay more enjoyable. All of the small touches were also appreciated, such as the surprise birthday cakes left in both my room and my father's for our birthdays. The hotel rooms are kept immaculately clean by the housekeeping team who service them twice a day including a nightly turn down service. The breakfasts in the hotel are fabulous with plenty of choices available. I also have to mention Marios here, who would win awards for his breakfast omelettes and truly epitomizes 5* customer service (After two days he'd remembered my dad's order and did this for the rest of the week, which my dad loved, Marios would always take the time to chat to us happily as we waited for our breakfast orders) The dinner offering in the main restaurants is a buffet with a theme which is changed on a nightly basis and the food is freshly prepared and of a very high quality. We also had a meal in Ristorante Bacco on Saturday evening, which was incredible. We spent most of our time by the outdoor pool as every day of our stay, the temperature was between 32 & 34 degrees. The pool staff were brilliant and very helpful in moving umbrellas and finding loungers for us (which there were plenty of and never needed reserving early in the morning). We also took advantage of the indoor pool at the end of the day, which we often had private use of. I would like to mention two other members of staff - Andreas who served us at dinner on a nightly basis in the restaurant and is a credit to the Elysium hotel for the fabulous service he gave us and also Demetrius who attended to us by the pool, where nothing was ever too much trouble and he was exceedingly helpful and attentive when needed.(My apologies if I have spelt any of their names incorrectly) Marios, Andreas and Demetrius, really did go 'above and beyond' to make our stay so enjoyable and I hope this feedback reaches all of them. I have only two small suggestions for improvement (which are both minor) and these would be to improve the free Wi-Fi service, which we had issues with during our stay, (I believe a few other reviewers have mentioned this) and it would also be lovely to have one night included in Ristorante Bacco as part of your stay when staying for a week on a half board basis, as a change from using the Epicurean buffet restaurant. I would have no hesitation in recommending; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Blood That Bonds: Part 1 of the II AM Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Buecheler Page; Review: Vampires. Humans. Sometimes it seems such a tired old trope. Even throwing in a few werewolves or zombies doesn't seem to guarantee the reader any thrill anymore. (Or maybe living in NYC with it's thriving fanged night-life community has left me jaded, LOL.) But really, after hundreds of years of vampire stories, the average reader can be forgiven for thinking it's all been done. Not this time, baby. Not since "Interview with the Vampire" has somebody really brought something so fresh to the story of a very old fang finds a sexy young mortal and... That said, what cost this book a star was that it needed a better editor. Vampire stories should be as sumptuously rich as fresh hot blood itself and what we get is a little thin here (And it's not just because upstate New York lacks the inherent lush exotic charm and spice of the Big Easy or gay old Paris). Alas, Buecheler is no Rice (or at least not yet: Hope springs eternal). The prose is weak at points - very weak. The plot also sometimes rushes along where it should be as slow as a lingering death, or bogs itself down where it should flit lightly on its character's metaphorical wings. Yet such was the story arc, so unique yet true to her checkered past was the leading lady, that I was more than willing to forgive some of the obvious faults and keep on reading. And when I came to the last page? I was glad I stuck with it to the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A World I Never Made; Author: Visit Amazon's James LePore Page; Review: Since others have already covered the specifics, I will only add this: While not a flawless work, it is a work of extraordinary promise. The "mystery" unfolds against an extraordinary backdrop of love lost, love denied, love found. As each peice of the puzzel is exposed, so too are the shards of the three main characters wounded souls. And as the mystery draws to it's close so too does the nature of their individual paths to, if not redemption, closure. Thus we have a thriller that occurs on two fronts, the inner world of the characters lives and the external, visceral, deadly reality that enclose them. The narrative, split across past and present, echoes this duality, reinforcing the oddly somber notes that weave amidst the exciting hail of bullets and betrayals. As such, I recommend it to those who desire stories of people's inner voyages as much as the thrill of the chase and the classical excitement that is the core of the genre called "mystery". Certainly I found this one difficult to put down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The God Killers; Author: Visit Amazon's David Simpson Page; Review: Short. And yet full of surprises. An entertaining read, a twisted parable for those who are willing, for a moment, to suspend their beliefs and celebrate an understanding of those qualities all faiths aspire to, those things that are truly divine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jade Owl; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward C. Patterson Page; Review: Journey from the hills of San Francisco to the hills in the heart of ancient China, travel between the dim mists of antiquity and legend to the bustling streets of modern day Hong Kong and Shanghai, trace the opening passages written in pearl and stone and amidst the glitter of the gaudy songs of the Castro. Prepare to be surprised as five new Old China Hands (including one in a delicious polka dot frock, wigs, heels and sun-hats optional) find their destiny in completing the First Ward of the mysterious, and deadly, Jade Owl. Will they survive it, or will they fall as so many before them have fallen to the heartless machinations set in motion long ago by a merciless spirit, the dread spirit of the Emperor Wu?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing with Eternity; Author: Visit Amazon's John Patrick Lowrie Page; Review: It has been said that the best science fiction is not about exploring science or technology, it is about exploring ourselves and our humanity. In a universe where various technologies have made it so that physical death has largely lost its grip on humanity-what does it mean to truly live?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scrap Metal; Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Fox Page; Review: Never been to the parts where this book is set, and it's been a fair more years than I care to think since I stood with kin on a farm in the Bordelands- ah, but there's enough here to make me feel a bit of that welcome to the ancient home. For the poor reader whose not been blessed with the good fortune to walk the lands north of Hadrian's Wall, here's a treat. Mind you if men loving men offends them it be best you skip this. But if you can accept that love comes in many forms, then read on: Taste the long winter winds and storms and glimpse the fall of light through the old beeches by the cliffs where the the divers sing and hear and fall in love with the an older way of living amidst the echoes of the cadence of the old Tongue rooted in life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Pieces (Firsts and Forever); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexa Land Page; Review: An English teacher of mine once said that the real reason the story of the star crossed lovers that Shakespeare retold in "Romeo and Juliet" survived into Shakespeare's time and beyond is that the underlying mythos of the star-crossed lovers is as basic and fundamental as the hero's quest or the fundamental desire for justice embodied in the genre of a murder mystery: Some stories simply speak to the universal human condition. Love. Pain. Friendship. Confusion. Loss. Hope. Doesn't matter if it's Romeo and Juliet or Osiris and Isis - or Christian and Kieran (who, spoiler alert, fortunately make out far better than the other star crossed lovers I've just mentioned.) I often read several books at once across several genres, fiction and non- fiction alike on my phone and other devices. And this time. Ah angst and romance - Like a good ice cold beer sometimes it's just what you need to hit the spot. What a pair of seemingly impossibly star-crossed lovers we are given here! One very damaged by his past, the other jumping headfirst into something he's denied himself for his entire life. Once again Alexa Land has realized with well chosen words the human elements of our MCs and skillfully woven them together with humor and skill, creating MCs that are both perfect for each other in their imperfections and setting them loose in her crazy fun world to enjoy. Loss. Pain. Fear. Doubt. Hope. Friendship. Love. What can be more human than that? Not everything is resolved (though I notice there are more books in this series and the author, bless her, freely continues to develop her former MCs and supporting characters even as she focuses on a different pair of MCs, so perhaps we will see a resolution to any dangling threads). Frankly I suspect I'd follow this series for Nana alone as like Maggie Smith's character in Donwnton Abbey Nana always delivers the BEST lines. But I adored Christopher's character in the last book and even more, now as an MC, in this. Each book stands alone. Yes you do get more if you read what came before but you don't get lost if you haven't read one of the others. Read them in order or bounce around - it will all work out HEA in the end. Treat yourself to a fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CSKB Minidisc Recorder, RGB-XL14, 3W (MGL801A); Brand: CSKB; Review: Cool for occasional party time. I liked the low price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Topzone® Universal Showering Components Adjustable Shower Head Holder Shower Arm Mount (Chrome); Brand: Topzone; Review: Its been in for sometime and still holding strong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halogen GU10 50W Spotlight 120V MR16 with Glass Cover by Simba Lighting (10 Pack) Dimmable Flood for Accent,; Brand: Simba Lighting; Review: All bulbs were defectives. All light bulbs failed within days in of use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VCCUCINE Replacement 304 Stainless Steel Chrome Bath Handheld Shower Hose, 59 Inches(1.5 Meters) (4.9; Brand: VCCUCINE; Review: the product was as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 10 40-Watt G16.5 Decorative Globe E12 Candelabra Base Clear Light Bulbs; Brand: Sterl Lighting; Review: Couple days ago, I installed 5 of the 10 bulbs and they all worked. To me that's a good sign.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ; Brand: Jay-Z; Review: all i can say is CLASSIC!!!!! Jay Z has once again proven his lyrical skills and that he is the best out there regardless of what everybody says. this one is much better than Vol. 3. a lot hate on Jay Z saying hes too commercial but they just hating cuz Jay Zs makin money and going platinum every time he drops an album. all i gotta say is get this, especially if u like roc a fella. but his best ones always gonna be reasonable doubt. theres only like 1 or 2 songs thats not that good on this cd. I was surprised when Jay Z went off on Nas and Prodigy I didn't know they had beef. Nas did a reply to that song, be on the look out for it on Stillmatic later this year. this is one of his better albums!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: DMX; Review: this is my second favorite dmx cd. its not as good as its dark and hell is hot but it comes real close. when i read dame grease was going to produce i figured he would have the dark and haunting type beats that made its dark and hell is hot a tight album but i was wrong. theres a lot of good songs on this cd. the ones that stand out are who we be, you could be blind, and school street. damien 3 is also a really good track. theres maybe 1 or 2 tracks that i don't really like a whole lot but for the most part its a tight cd. much better than his last effort and then there was x. also check out the bonus tracks, especially the last one. its one of the best songs on there. dmx also gives his new artists a chance to shine on the cd. what i didn't really like was that the girl on his label sounds way too much like eve. but i would recommend this cd to any dmx fan or just hip hop fan. dmx is takin it back to the streets!!!!!! one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aijuswanaseing; Brand: Musiq (Soulchild); Review: i usually don't buy R&B cds because a lot of them sound the same, but when i heard the girl next door, i was amazed at his skills i had to buy the cd right away. i was blown away. at first i was thinking the girl next door was gonna be the only song that i would end up listening to. i was wrong. if you're tired of the same oh baby i love u and i want u back or my man/womans been playin me like a fool or my baby mamas trifling and all she wants is money then this cd is definately for u. pick it up. fav tracks: girl next door, you be alright, mary go round, settle for my love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Ghostface Killah; Review: as soon as i saw this cd i picked it up because i was waiting for it to drop for a while. this cd is good, not as good as supreme clientele. the real problem i had with this cd was it was too short. im real confused with which tracks are which. all the track listings were mixed up in the back. like on the cd it says never be the same again as #2, its really #4. if u like ghostface though, pick this up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Cam'Ron; Review: I bought this cd because i heard oh boy and i thought it was tight. I already own S.D.E. and Confessions of Fire. This cd let me down. It sounded more like a Roc a Fella Cam'ron, not the same one you had heard previously. Theres mad heavy sampling on this cd. Some of the songs are tight, then theres some that aren't worth listening to. Losin Weight part 2 is not as good as his first one with Prodigy. He shouldve put Prodigy on the track again but the Roc and Mobb Deep are having problems, so you know Jay Z aint having them hook up. If you wanna hear a better Cam'ron, but Sports Drugs and Entertainment, or Confessions of Fire instead, trust me you'll be better off with those two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Meaning; Brand: Cormega; Review: After hearing the samples and reading the reviews, I had to buy it. I'm really feelin this cd, this is the type of hip hop I love. Not that nelly, p.diddy, cash money, commercial stuff. I like every track on here, the ones that stand out to me are a thin line (jay z dis), the legacy, love in love out (my fav track), and therapy. The only track thats aight to me is live my life. To all those who say love in love out is a nas dis.....it aint....you gotta pay attention to the lyrics. All hes sayin is how the whole beef started. How nas betrayed him, and how things aint the same between them and never will be. Thats it. It has a nice beat to it and he flows tight, I'm really feelin this kids style. If you love true hip hop, don't hesitate to buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Nas; Review: im feelin this cd because its more like his illmatic days even though this was made during i am and stillmatic. these are the type of beats i like to hear nas flowing to. the beats on this compilation are real mellow and he just comes off nicely like the poet nasty nas back in the day. i gotta say my favorite song on this one is my way. fetus the bonus track is mad creative. and nas is right the hip hop games lacking creativity nowadays. everybody talks about the same stuff. i jus hope that since nas is with murder inc he won't switch up his format and start singin like ja.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Genius; Review: The forth album to come from the GZA/Genius. All I can say is classic. I thought Beneath The Surface was good, but this is one of the best from the wu since Supreme Clientele from Ghostface. GZA takes it back to the wu days that we all miss. droppin lines like wrote a essay of the second LP to prove a point/now the rhyme is a terrible thing to waste/gimmicks and radio/the god don't chase/but I replace/your wackness it shows in your flows/and matureness is all in your hoes. thats straight raw right there. far as the guest appearances on this one he got rza, street, ghost, masta, inspectah, prodigal, 12 o clock, armel, anthony allen, santi white, and govenor twos. my fav tracks on this one are did ya say that, animal planet, legend, rough cut, luminal, and silent. the rza lays one track on this one, but the production from outside is quality. the only tracks i wasn't really feelin was fame and stay in line. on animal planet man, that joint is hot, i don't think theres anybody in the game who coulda did that joint as good if not better. GZA definately came through for all the wu-heads. don't download this, pick it up!!! peace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Toney Album; Brand: Ghostface Killah; Review: once again ghost just cannot be stopped! the kid continues to give me hope for the wu-tang. always love the wu and especially ghostface. he puts so much into his lyrics and he has so much energy he reminds me why i love hip hop. this is way different from anything thats out there. don't let the commercial song tush sway you from buying this album. its not supreme clientele or ironman but its up there to be mentioned with both albums. one dissapointment i had about this album was some cuts i really was lookin for but wasn't on the album were gorilla hood and tonys money. luckily i downloaded those songs before the album came out. support real hip hop and buy this album! peace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Maybelline New York Color Sensational High Shine Lipcolor, Dazzling Plum 835, 0.12 Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: Yeah it was a very long wait I was being a big baby about it but when I got it that was the perfect color for my skin tone if your a dark skin tone woman or nicely tan woman it will go good with a plum color eyeshadow but if u want to learn how to put on different colors of lipsticks and eyeshadow go on utubeladies it helped me a lot now I feel like a professional makeup artist trust me you will thank me later for this advise; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Glaze Nail Lacquer Polish Atlantis ~Specialty Glitter Collection~ Rare; Brand: ; Review: I received this nail polish a couple of days ago love the color but make sure you put a few coats of nail hardner it chipped the next day so I say it's so so but I love the color but doesn't last on your nails; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LA GIRL Pro Conceal - LGC983 Fawn; Brand: L.A. Girl; Review: Well well ladies its me again I got this item yesterday that's a Tuesday the3rd Wednesday I had a dentist appointment I put the concealer under my eyes the dark circles every woman hates so I put it on when I was done putting my beautiful makeup on the dark circles just vanished its wonderful I wish I could look this way everyday so go on amazon you will find it and love it ladies good luck; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Glaze Nail Lacquer Polish Atlantis ~Specialty Glitter Collection~ Rare; Brand: ; Review: I received this nail polish a couple of days ago love the color but make sure you put a few coats of nail hardner it chipped the next day so I say it's so so but I love the color but doesn't last on your nails; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: China Glaze Nail Lacquer Polish Atlantis ~Specialty Glitter Collection~ Rare; Brand: ; Review: I received this nail polish a couple of days ago love the color but make sure you put a few coats of nail hardner it chipped the next day so I say it's so so but I love the color but doesn't last on your nails; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3 Ounce; Brand: Versace; Review: Got this product and I never heard of this so I took a chance and when I got it I fell head over heels for this new smell I won't let anybody use this perfume but me sounds selfish but its my favorite now so thanks for selling a wonderful perfume I will be stocking up on this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess By Parlux Fragrances For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 Oz; Brand: Parlux Fragrances; Review: I got this perfume very quick and to tell you the truth I never smelled such a beautiful scent nobody I know has this perfume so this item is awsome for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CoverGirl Queen Collection Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Black Onyx 200, 1 Count; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I got this product and I believed this would be such a good product but when I first tried it the tip broke off not good I would rather buy pencil liners than this item I won't buy this product again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FASH Professional makeup Brush Set, 18 pcs,For Eye Shadow, Blush, Eyeliner, eyebrow; Brand: ; Review: I purshased this item I was so excited I never had this many different brushes it can with this gasoline smell and still smells like it I thought I loved these brushes but I watch other girls put makeup on and I didn't have none of the brushes they had to put ur makeup on the right way so I bought new ones different seller and these other brushes I love their soft don't feel like horse hair so I will not buy anymore of ur brushes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: e.l.f. Makeup Mist and Set, Clear, 2.02 Ounce; Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics; Review: I got this item because I was on UTube and the women were using this item to keep your makeup looking fresh all day I mean stop your makeup from melting off your face so if you want to try something new and hip to the makeup game you should really try this product you won't regret it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mia Secret Mood Nail Lacquer Color Changing Nail Polish Purple to Pink; Brand: Mia Secret; Review: I got this a couple of days ago I read the reviews so I took a risk and purshased it I put it on put on a top coat with stars in it and a plan top coat it was so amazing it really changes colors so I bought the other color the blue one can't wait to try that one but the polish stays on just use a good top coat and your good!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10 MYO Ultra Bright Color Set Eyeshadow Pigment Mica Cosmetic Mineral Makeup Limited Color Edition 3 Gram Size (You must prep your eyelids with a base primer before applying pigment.)(Jar Size Diameter: 31 mm/1.2 inch Height: 16.5 mm/0.6); Brand: ; Review: When I ordered this item I realize I really wasn't putting my makeup on the right way and this product I love it now I'm putting it on the right way it brings out the brightness of these sweet colors so yes love love this product thank you for selling something to women so awsome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHANY Cosmetics SHANY Masquerade Eyeliner Gel Color Smudge Proof Set, 12 count; Brand: SHANY Cosmetics; Review: Oh my. I've never had soft eyeliners in so many different colors I wear different color contacts now I can match them with all the colors now I feel like a pro puttin on my makeup so I thank you for selling such a awsome match of eyeliner colors so this product is the best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CoverGirl Queen Collection Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Black Onyx 200, 1 Count; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I got this product and I believed this would be such a good product but when I first tried it the tip broke off not good I would rather buy pencil liners than this item I won't buy this product again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CoverGirl Queen Collection Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Black Onyx 200, 1 Count; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I got this product and I believed this would be such a good product but when I first tried it the tip broke off not good I would rather buy pencil liners than this item I won't buy this product again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elegant 48 Color Eyeshadow Stylish Makeup kit; Brand: ; Review: I got this item and I really thought I was going to love this but when I got it almost half of one of the case was destroyed and plus the textures were just not right so I don't think I will ever purshase this item again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cameo Perfect Brow Makeup Dark Brown; Brand: Cameo; Review: I thought this would give me perfect eyebrows but instead it gave me thick bushy eyebrows that didn't fit my face so I don't think this item is for me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Make Up Removing Wipes, 100 Cleansing Towelettes; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I thought when I got these towelettes my makeup would come off all the way but it doesn't you need to wash your face in a shower first then use the towelettes then a soft scrub sorry but I don't know if I will purshase this item again; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SHANY 180 Color Eyeshadow Palette (180 Color Eyeshadow Palette, United Colors of SHANY, Neon Frenzy, Limited), 6.25 Ounce; Brand: SHANY Cosmetics; Review: When I got this product I was excited like a kid on Christmas Day all those colors my goodness I will not have to buy anymore eyeshadows maybe if I run out lol so ladies if I was you get this product I don't care what you wear you can match anything you wear with this product so hey it's time to take a chance buy this item or purshase more colors you won't go wrong with this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYX Eyeshadow Base Eye Shadow Primer ALL 3 Colors; Brand: NYX; Review: I had already had a primer base but when I got this awsome item I was in aw love this you can do so much with this item like line your lower eyes and put on your favorite shadows on like a super model you should just buy this and then go on UTube to learn the proper way to use this item buy buy buy trust me you can go wrong and every women will think a professional makeup artist did your makeup I promise you that!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleek i-Divine AU Natural Palette Mineral based Eye Shadow Palette; Brand: Sleek; Review: I got this item very fast love the colors and its worth your money so go ahead give it a try you might love it! My daughter looks so nice with these colors I will definitely buy another one for me so thank u for having awsome palettes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Vida Loca 3.3 Fl. Oz. Eau De Parfum By Preferred Fragrance; Brand: ; Review: So when I got this item I was like wow this is a nice and big bottle so I tried it and I love it so u know u can't go wrong with purshasing this product so it's worth the money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 5 Color Set of Waterproof Length Volume Mascara Doll Eye Style (Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Charcoal); Brand: ; Review: I give this item five stars because of all the different colors I'm so glad I found them and a great price so if I were u I would defanitly purshase this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Italia eyeliner pencils Set 1; Brand: Sparkling Beauty; Review: I'm writing u to let u know how I like this item I was only suppose to receive one item and got two tried to get ahold of the seller but no response anyways I do like these eyeliners a lot but one thing was wrong they sent me one of them used and I threw them away u can't use someone else's eyeliner I was going to call but it wasn't worth it but I don't think I will be getting anything else from this seller had more problems with them for other items; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: World Pride Pefect Eyebrow Shaping Stencils; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Aw don't know what to say but not worth it all the stencils are too long and too thick not made for American women's eyebrows so like I said grow your own eyebrows in and pluck them to a style u like your better off trust me on that!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seche: Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, 0.5 oz; Brand: Seche; Review: This item is great keeps your nail polish from coming off and GPS on smooth so u can't beat the price with this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nautica Blue By Nautica For Men Edt Spray 3.4 Oz; Brand: Nautica; Review: I thought I would get this for my boyfriend he needed a change he's old school so he don't like change but I just had to get this for him for the price wow plus I have Nautica blue for women so I figured I hope he likes it he loves it even if he don't say it he wears it everyday to work so thanks for having a awsome price for this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BareMinerals Well-cared for Brush Conditioning Shampoo, Large 4oz. Tube; Brand: Bare Escentuals; Review: I never knew they made shampoo and conditioner for brushes it's great to have plus leaves my brushes nice and clean when I run out I will definitely be getting more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BH Cosmetics Hollywood Palette; Brand: BHCosmetics; Review: I'm glad I got this pallette this is one of my favorites I'm so glad I got it love the blushes nice brown blush love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser, 6.7 Ounce; Brand: Neutrogena; Review: I gues it works taking off makeup and mascara but it dried my skin out real bad and I have oily skin but my skin was just too dry; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Demert Wig Luster Conditioner, 9.76 Ounce; Brand: Demert; Review: This is a good conditioner spray for human hair not synthetic the only reason I say that is it leaves your wigs looking and feeling oily; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHANY Eyeshadow Palette, Bold and Bright Collection, Vivid, 120 Color; Brand: SHANY Cosmetics; Review: I love this pallette for the spring and summers it's bright and very colorful plus it's got colors I didn't have; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Leave In Treatment, 16 oz; Brand: Infusium 23; Review: I've always used this for my hair and my wigs leaves them silky and smooth will always use this product love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set; Brand: Coastal Scents; Review: Ok I had bought another brand of brushes but it didn't have what I needed so I got these brushes and I don't need anymore brushes for awhile; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup, Creamy Ivory 120, 1 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I'm so glad I tried this I usally get mac but hey I gave another makeup product a chance and it matches my skin tone I will be buying more of this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil 601 Black Bean; Brand: NYX; Review: U can't go wrong with this pencils bright colors seam to pop and make your eyes so viverant it's unbelievable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner, Black Mica, 0.05 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I like this product used a couple of times I just got to get the hang of doing my cat eye look but it's coming along great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jordana INCOLOR Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner 01 Black; Brand: Jordana; Review: Now this liner is so cool I was gonna give it to my daughter but feel in love with this it's like a fine pen works good and his on smooth; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MASH Rhinestones 2400 Piece 12 Color Nail Art Nailart Manicure Wheels; Brand: Evermarket; Review: 5 stars definitely me and my daughter just had a lil nail party just us two and we love the rhinestones; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 22pcs Professional Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set with Pink Bag Pink; Brand: Crazy Cart; Review: Well because my daughter never had that many brushes in her life so she's gonna have a blast working with them she's an artist and tattoo artist too so she knows her makeup now it's on baby; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HK White Nail Dryer Portable Drying for Nail Polish Manicure Paints Professional Nd-01; Brand: leegoal; Review: Haha when I got this I was so Syked it works like butter meaning it's a awsome dryer so I might buy another one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Scents 252 Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette, 4.44 Ounce; Brand: Coastal Scents; Review: Well I gave u a 5 because I can compare your eyeshadow just as good as Mac no lie I love it and my daughter loves it we found a new brand we can always come back to and be satisfied with I'm so glad my friend turned me on to your makeup it's awsome plus some of my friends say it looks flawless I love coastal scent all the way downtown lol:-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'oreal Paris Project Runway Lipstick the Mystic's Kiss 486 0.13 Oz; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: Now this is my model as I say lipstick it's bold beautiful and I look good with this color I'm so glad I searched for a perfect purple and found it thank u do much for selling such a hoot product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner, Black Mica, 0.05 Ounces; Brand: L'Oreal Paris; Review: I like this product used a couple of times I just got to get the hang of doing my cat eye look but it's coming along great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kleancolor Nail Lacquer Black 5; Brand: Kleancolor; Review: Omg this is such a lovely back u can just about do everything with this color I'm surely gonna buy the same black when I run out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara #821 Very Black; Brand: Maybelline; Review: Gave u 3 stars just because it didn't feel wet enough do I gave it to my daughter she says it's ok so ok then; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool2day Long Dark Brown Sexy Wave Wig+wig Cap (Model:jf010013); Brand: cool2day; Review: This one wig is ok but before u go outside put some spray conditioner in first and a lil infusium 23 then it will work but not too long but US wigs they fit and have different styles but research a wig that best suits u first; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cool2day Long Dark Brown Sexy Wave Wig+wig Cap (Model:jf010013); Brand: cool2day; Review: This one wig is ok but before u go outside put some spray conditioner in first and a lil infusium 23 then it will work but not too long but US wigs they fit and have different styles but research a wig that best suits u first; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool2day Long Dark Brown Sexy Wave Wig+wig Cap (Model:jf010013); Brand: cool2day; Review: This one wig is ok but before u go outside put some spray conditioner in first and a lil infusium 23 then it will work but not too long but US wigs they fit and have different styles but research a wig that best suits u first; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Long Curly Synthetic Hair Wig (Black) (Model: Jf010269); Brand: ; Review: Ok in a few short word black wigs don't look good on me they tangle in minutes after putting it on a horrible chop job on the wig all in all hated it it's only $6.00 dollars get cheap but cheap never again now all my wigs come from the US; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Scents Winterberry Palette, 8.5-Ounce; Brand: Coastal Scents; Review: I love coastal scent cosmetics after a friend turned me on to them I usally use Mac but hey change is good and CS has beautiful pigmented colors and the cost of it is definitely lower than Mac try it and see for yourself; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Scents Fall Festival Palette, 8.5-Ounce; Brand: Coastal Scents; Review: Ok I'm lovin this awsome pallette I don't have those colors in my other palettes I used it the second day and the colors r beautiful but no need to pack it on just lightly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nail Art MoYou Silver Moon Rhinestone Pack of 1200 Crystal Premium Quality Gemstones in 12 different shapes and sizes, beauty accessory for women nails, fun and easy to apply with top coat or nail glue; Brand: Evermarket; Review: Ok I gave this three stars for one reason the gems stick up on your nails and get caught on everything I'm not likening this item at all a waste of money if u ask me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Scents Go Makeup Palette, Sydney, 0.28 Ounce; Brand: Coastal Scents; Review: This lil pallette is so cute it's got bright sassy color and very bold it might be small but it goes along way; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) White Wax Rhinestone Picker Pencil/Pen Tool For Nail Art Crafting; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Just got this item yesterday and I wanted to put a rhinestone on my cheek and it worked wonderful I'm glad I purshased this it took a hott minute to get to me but I guess it was worth it and the great price too; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nail Art MoYou Silver Moon Rhinestone Pack of 1200 Crystal Premium Quality Gemstones in 12 different shapes and sizes, beauty accessory for women nails, fun and easy to apply with top coat or nail glue; Brand: Evermarket; Review: Ok I gave this three stars for one reason the gems stick up on your nails and get caught on everything I'm not likening this item at all a waste of money if u ask me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nail Art MoYou Silver Moon Rhinestone Pack of 1200 Crystal Premium Quality Gemstones in 12 different shapes and sizes, beauty accessory for women nails, fun and easy to apply with top coat or nail glue; Brand: Evermarket; Review: Ok I gave this three stars for one reason the gems stick up on your nails and get caught on everything I'm not likening this item at all a waste of money if u ask me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) White Wax Rhinestone Picker Pencil/Pen Tool For Nail Art Crafting; Brand: niceEshop; Review: Just got this item yesterday and I wanted to put a rhinestone on my cheek and it worked wonderful I'm glad I purshased this it took a hott minute to get to me but I guess it was worth it and the great price too; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop(TM) Mini Cute Monkey Blower Nail Polish Dryer Beauty Care-Brown; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I wrote u to tell u your item doesn't blow air much how can I send a picture of something like that it was just a waste of $2.99; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Glaze Nail Polish, Snow Globe, 0.5 Fluid Ounce; Brand: China Glaze; Review: I'm so glad I found this polish couldn't find it anywhere this is good for doing designs on nails making it look like stars snow ect the price was a steal; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SODIAL(R) 3000 Nail Art Gems Mixed Colours Shapes in Case (Size 2mm); Brand: SODIAL(TM); Review: Got these the other day and like wow now that's 3000's the othe rhinestones I got says 2400 but I know it was more like 500 the stones r beautiful ans sparkly I don't think I'll need more for awhile but when I do I will buy from this seller if the price is right; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BONAMART ® Premium MASH 100 Pc Nail Art Nailart 3d Manicure Design Sticks Rods Stickers Gel Tips; Brand: Bonamart; Review: Wow I'm so surprised I got this item today wasn't exspecting it till New Year's Eve I didn't think they were so small but it's obviously the right size to fit your nail haven't used it yet but I'll let u know gave u 5 stars for speedy delivery but I hope it's as nice as it looks let u know soon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Professional 15 Color Concealer Camouflage Makeup Palette; Brand: Crazy Cart; Review: This was a great product for me but it wasn't this seller I got it from but I will be buying a bigger pallet fro CS sorry might cost more but more darker colors; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Professional 15 Color Concealer Camouflage Makeup Palette; Brand: Crazy Cart; Review: This was a great product for me but it wasn't this seller I got it from but I will be buying a bigger pallet fro CS sorry might cost more but more darker colors; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KleanColor Nail Polish Lacquer Chunky Holo Bluebell Manicure Klean Color; Brand: Kleancolor; Review: Did work like it was suppose to put on a royal blue polish but didn't look like what picture does won't but again looks are decieving; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Curve Connect by Liz Claiborne for Men, Cologne Spray, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Curve Connect; Review: I read the reviews before I bought this item and to my surprise my bf really loved it he really don't like change but I don't like old spice do it does smell pretty nice on him; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 15pcs Nail Art Painting Pen Brush; Brand: Crazy Cart; Review: I think I've already posted this but hey I got these brushes for nail but me I'm useing these for fine liner to make ur eyeliner define I love them I couldn't get these anywhere else should buy my daughter some was worth the wait a great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Professional 15 Color Concealer Camouflage Makeup Palette; Brand: Generic; Review: What ever seller I got this from I love it works well on my skin and covers dark circles will buy again but a bigger pallette; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ibeauty(TM) 5x NAIL POLISH VARNISH REMOVER CORRECTOR PEN CORRECTION; Brand: 3d nail art; Review: I really can't say too much about this but it was a very great idea and concept but I guess something don't work out all the time I'm not saying it didn't work but just not for me sorry I'm sure ur a ok seller but didn't turn out for me that's all; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dotting 5 X 2 Way Marbleizing Dotting Pen Set for Nail Art Manicure Pedicure, 4 Ounce; Brand: Dotting; Review: Got these pretty fast was surprised I used them once just got to get use to using them but not too bad as a product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 350BUY Nail Art Polish Gold Metallic Foil Sticker Patch Wraps Tips 16pcs; Brand: My Sky; Review: I can only give this one star because I never received it looks nice I wish I had I'm sure it was bling bling; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maybelline New York The Falsies Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara, Brownish Black 212, 0.25 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Maybelline; Review: I've had this before and I love it just as much as I love Mac plus I'm trying some falsies for the first time I can't wait to look bling bling; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEN by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Re Moist Intensive Hair Treatment 4 oz; Brand: WEN® by Chaz Dean; Review: Love this stuff my daughter told me to try this so I did it left my hair soft and smooth and my hair was minty cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10pcs black nail art buffer sanding block files gel; Brand: Nicky's Gift; Review: I got these really fast now it's on I got everything to do my own nails these will last me for a HOTT minute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEN By Chaz Dean Intensive Treatment Oil 2 Fl. Oz. (Pomegranate Rosemary 2 Oz); Brand: WEN® by Chaz Dean; Review: Well I haven't used it yet but I'm taking my daughters word that this item work better than infusium but her hair is softer and does look more fuller but I have to try it myself so I will let u know how it works in my own hair; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: e.l.f. Baked Eyeshadow Palette, Nyc, 0.212 Ounce; Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics; Review: This is a awsome palette I have so many different kind of makeup like Mac coastal scent ect but it's always nice to give another makeup company a chance so I did and hey I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Eyelid False Eyelashes Makeup Glue Transparent; Brand: Toogoo; Review: The eyelash glue works but u gave to be careful putting on the lashes make sure after u put them on use a eyelash comb and comb ur lashes or they will clump up but wouldn't buy again not worth the money; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 15 Pcs Nail Art Design Painting Polish Brushes Dotting Drawing Pen Manicure Pedicure Tool Set White; Brand: Yesurprise; Review: I'm glad I got these brushes I was gonna use them for nail but now I'm useing them to put on eyeliner I love these brushes a good investment for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Eyelid False Eyelashes Makeup Glue Transparent; Brand: Toogoo; Review: The eyelash glue works but u gave to be careful putting on the lashes make sure after u put them on use a eyelash comb and comb ur lashes or they will clump up but wouldn't buy again not worth the money; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Eyelid False Eyelashes Makeup Glue Transparent; Brand: Toogoo; Review: The eyelash glue works but u gave to be careful putting on the lashes make sure after u put them on use a eyelash comb and comb ur lashes or they will clump up but wouldn't buy again not worth the money; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Pairs Handmade Natural Soft False Eyelashes Fake Eye Lash; Brand: Taobaopit; Review: I like the lashes but for the $1.10 I paid for them they could be alittle thicker but they were cheap if u want falsies get good ones cheap not good; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40pairs Mix Eye Liner Sticker Tattoos 4 Different Styles in One Bag Makeup Tools; Brand: mike; Review: Theses r very awesome haven't used yet but I'll let u know but I know it will be awesome wearing these at my daughters art shows best time to show off ur stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20 Pairs Regular Long and Thick Eyelashes Style 1 and 2; Brand: DPNY; Review: I'm glad I got these lashes I never wear them so I wanted to try them and it totally enhances ur look so hey try a box and practice they're only a $1 and some change and when ur ready get some more when u get good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glow By Jennifer Lopez For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1 Ounces; Brand: Jennifer Lopez; Review: Got this item in no time plus I love JLo products this is a lovely smell but just put a lil on that's all u need and got a great price for it thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juicy Couture By Juicy Couture For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 Oz.; Brand: Juicy Couture; Review: Love love this scent it don't have a watermelon smell to it but it's lovely this item was a catch so look for it before it's gone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist, 3.3-Fluid Ounce; Brand: The Body Shop; Review: The body shop has some awesome stuff this mist spray has a rosey scent it's nice plus a nice size bottle so thank u a lot I will buy from u again definetely u guys rock!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: PUMA Men's El Ace Core Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: I ordered this shirt in a 4XL based on past reviews. I am swimming in it. Dont feel like returning. I will not purchase again because I cannot predict the size. Lesson learned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: I ordered this shirt in a 4XL based on past reviews. I am swimming in it. Dont feel like returning. I will not purchase again because I cannot predict the size. Lesson learned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Mid-Long Style Roll-up Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: I ordered this shirt in a 4XL based on past reviews. I am swimming in it. Dont feel like returning. I will not purchase again because I cannot predict the size. Lesson learned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirt; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: I ordered this shirt in a 4XL based on past reviews. I am swimming in it. Dont feel like returning. I will not purchase again because I cannot predict the size. Lesson learned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OCHENTA Women's Roll Up Sleeve Flannel Plaid Shirt C001 Classic Red Tag 6XL - US 14-16; Brand: OCHENTA; Review: I ordered this shirt in a 4XL based on past reviews. I am swimming in it. Dont feel like returning. I will not purchase again because I cannot predict the size. Lesson learned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OLRAIN Womens New Plaids Irregular Hem Casual Shirt Dress; Brand: OLRAIN; Review: Great fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Aqua Hotel Montagut Suites; City: Santa Susanna Catalonia; Review: Excellent value all inclusive premier rooms wonderful holiday with friends. hotel staff very friendly Jonathan in bar Manuel Danny1&2 reception staff great restaurant staff Antonia Pedro and Hector kids club staff excellent too. Would recommend and would go again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trevelyan Guest House; City: Morecambe Lancaster District Lancashire England; Review: Wonderful hosts Alan and Pam very very clean pleasant room. Bed very comfortable with great breakfast served with a smile. If in the area would definitely stay again. Excellent value for money and good location; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highside Farm; City: Bassenthwaite Keswick Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Amazing views from the immaculate family room. Exceptional room excellent in every way wonderfully relaxing with high quality furnishings and refreshments. Hot towel rail and nice toiletries.on main road but still quiet hardly any traffic at night. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drusilla s Inn; City: Horton Northamptonshire England; Review: A fantastic 2 night bed and breakfast in a luxury Shepherd hut. Everything you could neec provided. Great shower and bathroom. Comfy bed. A very quiet and peaceful setting. Breakfast served in the Inn. Near to Poole and Bournemouth. Definitely recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cotswold Grange Hotel; City: Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: Amazing place beautiful decor spotlessly clean. We were treated to an upgrade to superior room No 11. Wonderful comfy room best night sleep I've had in weeks. Breakfast was wonderful good choice I had eggs benidict cooked to perfection. Very polite friendly staff. Most definitely recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GlennRay House; City: Southport Merseyside England; Review: We have just returned from a short break at Glenray it was so wonderful that we extended our stay for an extra night. Immaculate room No 3.hosts Glenn and Ray were brilliant. Most definitely recommend. Breakfast was full of quality ingredients especially local sausage was amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: some of the detailed descriptions were a little long but good book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Tree (Penn Cage); Author: ; Review: Great suspense. Also the reality of some truths is overwhelming; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, No. 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: Quick read suspensful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natchez Burning: A Novel (Penn Cage Book 4) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Iles Page; Review: Great suspense. Also the reality of some truths is overwhelming; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Dark Lure; Author: Visit Amazon's Loreth Anne White Page; Review: On you seat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Survivor (A Mitch Rapp Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Vince Flynn Page; Review: Slow start but great ending; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gangster (An Isaac Bell Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Good read. Not my favorite; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Her Final Breath (The Tracy Crosswhite Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Great suspense. Liked the entire series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foreign Agent; Author: Visit Amazon's Brad Thor Page; Review: Full of suspense. Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanished (Callahan & McLane); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Very exciting read I read the series and each one was great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Odessa Sea (Dirk Pitt Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fix (Memory Man series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: A lot of detail; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Suppion New Women Crystal Rivet Bracelet Quartz Braided Winding Wrap Wrist Watch; Brand: Sannysis; Review: You get what you pay for; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jianan New Women Crystal Rivet Bracelet Quartz Braided Winding Wrap Wrist Watch; Brand: Jianan; Review: You get what you pay for.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sannysis Women Crystal Rivet Bracelet Quartz Braided Winding Wrap Wrist Watch blue; Brand: Sannysis; Review: You get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MiYang Women's Tankini Striped Vintage Swim Dress; Brand: ; Review: Cute and fits good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Northside Women's Corona Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Shoes are a little wide in width. I can adjust the elastic shoe strings though to make them fit better. Overall pretty happy with them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nike Womens Vapor Court Low Top Lace Up Running Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Great comfortqable shoes fit exactly as expected I wear a 7 and these fit great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suntasty 4 Pack Cami Women Basic Long Adjustable Spaghetti Strap Tank Tops; Brand: Suntasty; Review: I ordered a size larger than I normally would and it fit fine; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Itslife Women's Rfid Blocking Small Compact Bifold Leather Pocket Wallet Ladies Mini Purse with id Window; Brand: ITSLIFE; Review: This a a very small compact wallet, but holds about 12 credit cards and paper money & coins. I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Itslife Women's Rfid Blocking Small Compact Bifold Leather Pocket Wallet Ladies Mini Purse with id Window; Brand: ITSLIFE; Review: This a a very small compact wallet, but holds about 12 credit cards and paper money & coins. I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Niki Biki Nylon/Spandex Long Cami Style 4011; Brand: Nikibiki; Review: Fits great. long length is great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kanu Surf Women's Marina Boardshort; Brand: ; Review: They were a bit tight around the crutch area and big in the legs; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charm Your Prince Women's Sleeveless Summer Sundress; Brand: Charm Your Prince; Review: This fits very well for someone with a "smaller top".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charm Your Prince Women's Sleeveless Summer Sundress; Brand: Charm Your Prince; Review: This fits very well for someone with a "smaller top".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Diversao Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: These were very uncomfortable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Women's Black Lapel Long Sleeve Ouch Cardigan Sweater (M, Black); Brand: Sheinside; Review: The item is what I expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Station Hotel; City: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: Would think again before booking into this place of I was you. The staff seem friendly enough and the lobby is fine but from the lift onwards it's all down hill. One of the worst rooms I've ever had. Grubby tired furniture and fittings.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Doncaster Centre Danum Hotel; City: Doncaster South Yorkshire England; Review: The staff on arrival were very friendly, but the room (102) was a disappointment. The carpet was threadbare and the TV was faulty. I was a bit worried about parking but found the civic car park is only a stone's throw away. Breakfast was fine, but no staff to be seen. A queue started to build so I ended up picking a table myself. When staff did turn up she was very rushed having to deal with the queue on her own. Check out too was slow with only one member of staff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Lairgate Hotel; City: Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: I stayed here for one night on a business trip and couldn't believe the room I was given. Room 4 was one of the most depressing rooms I've ever stayed in. It was dark and drab with outdated furniture and had an awful view, which can't be helped, through a filthy window, which can. My review would have been 1 star 'terrible' except for the friendly staff. Particularly the helpful lady who served breakfast and the fact that vegetarians were catered for. The room that is shown on the website for this hotel is a far cry from the one I stayed in.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kingstown Hotel; City: Hedon East Riding of Yorkshire England; Review: The Kingstown is in a handy location for some of the surrounding industrial sites so handy for business trips. Wouldn't be staying there for a holiday. The rooms are clean and there's a restaurant next door where breakfast is served. The location is handy for Hedon and Hull and there's a Sainsbury's opposite if you want to do a bit of shopping. There is plenty of parking at the site.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lyons Nant Hall Hotel; City: Prestatyn Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: Stayed here for one night on business. Entrance to rooms is via the bar and i was shown to my room by friendly member of staff, who appeared to be the only one on duty. I was pleased with the room it was clean and comfortable, but when I came down to dine it all started to go horribly wrong.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel; City: Louth Lincolnshire England; Review: Stayed here a couple of times on business. The rooms are comfortable and clean and staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is buffet style, or some items are made to order. The setting for this place is what makes it special, if you get a room looking out onto the grounds (golf course) it can be very pleasant. Haven't eaten here of an evening, but colleagues who have say they had no complaints. There is also a really nice country pub nearby, known locally as The Splash.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: With Ibis you know what to expect in terms of the rooms, which are clean and fairly standard across the UK. We stayed here on a long weekend break and found the staff very helpful. The location is excellent for touring around the city. Don't know about parking as came by train (Waverley Station is within walking distance). The hotel has a decent open late. Breakfast is served until 12 on weekends, which is great if you fancy a lie in, but wasn't great for vegetarians. Although there were hash browns, beans and scrambled egg, that was it. There was bacon and sausage, but no veggie sausage and a bit of mushroom or fried egg would have helped to break the monotony. Although having said that there was a good cold selection to choose from.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Hotel Chester The Queen; City: Chester Cheshire England; Review: I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times on business trips. Rooms are comfortable, although beds can be a little lumpy, and well proportioned. Very handy for the railway station and the city centre is in easy walking distance. Close by is a South Indian restaurant called Koconut, which has some excellent food. The hotel staff are polite and friendly and breakfast is very good. The bar has a selection of beers, but is a bit pricey. If you're staying more than one night they reward you with a free drink for each night you don't have the towels replaced. Parking is available in a car park right next door (just go through the arch as you pass the front of the hotel) and is charged at £10 per night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Top House; City: Lizard Cornwall England; Review: We are here one evening while walking the South West Coast Path. The pub has a decent range of beers and the staff are friendly. We both went with fish and chips which were great. Not a bad place overall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pendennis Guest House; City: Penzance Cornwall England; Review: We stayed here while walking the South West Coast Path. Reception was very welcoming and at the end of a long days journey it was great to find a clean comfortable room. Breakfast was good too, with an attentive and friendly service. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YHA Lizard Point; City: Lizard Cornwall England; Review: Booked a room here while we were walking South West Coast path. The assistant manager was really helpful. Last time I stayed at a youth hostel was about 30 years ago and that was in a shared dorm, so wasn't sure what to expect from a triple room. To cut a long story short it was Spartan, consisting of a 3 person bunk, 2 down 1 up, which was marginally too short to accommodate someone 6'2". The other furnishings consisted of 2 chairs and a table. To be honest for £90 a night I thought there might be tea making facilities, a TV, or at least towels, which were charged extra. On the upside the view and setting were fantastic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beech Hill Hotel Spa; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Arrived to find plenty of parking down the slope that leads to the rear of the hotel (note, if you have heavy bags you might want to drop them at the check in as there are a lot of steps up from the car park). I had room 43, which had a good view across the lake, as does the whole hotel, including the terrace and restaurant. Breakfast was average, but slightly disappointing from a vegetarian perspective. The whirlpool bath in the room was very relaxing. Staff were friendly enough. So why only a 1? Because the mattress was the most uncomfortable I've ever slept on in an hotel. It makes me why you would run an hotel with all the above advantages and then soil it by offering a bad night's sleep. A colleague who stayed at the same time in the other wing (room 60 something) had no problem with his mattress, but didn't have the groovy bath and complained that his room had a drink of damp, as reported by others on here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Caladh Inn; City: Stornoway Isle of Lewis Lewis and Harris Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotlan; Review: Flew in for business following a 3hr delay at Edinburgh airport, very tired and hungry. The receptionist asked the carvery manager if he would stay open until we'd dined and he agreed and was very helpful. Rooms are fine and the location is handy for town and close to the harbour. Breakfast was good too with enough to non-meat products to give a vegetarian a satisfying breakfast. Pleasant stay made all the better by friendly, helpful staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Buxton Lee Wood Hotel; City: Buxton Derbyshire England; Review: Have stayed at the Lee Wood a few times now while on business trips to Buxton. The hotel rooms are fine, with comfortable beds. The location of the hotel is good as only a short walk to the middle of town. Although the car park can get busy I've had no problem finding a parking space. Breakfast, both buffet and cooked are great and caters for vegetarians, not sure what else is on offer, but I opt for their very nice scrambled egg on a muffin option. The staff are really friendly and helpful too. Definitely one of the better places to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Stayed here on a business trip. Good points: very close to Haymarket station; very friendly, professional and welcoming staff, very good breakfast. Room clean and tidy. Not so good: room at basement level was incredibly small, felt like a cell. Outside light penetrating through gap in curtains made it difficult to sleep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Buxton Lee Wood Hotel; City: Buxton Derbyshire England; Review: Stay here once a month on business. Rooms aren't the most modern, but are comfortable and clean, but what really makes a stay here are the staff, who can't do enough for you. The breakfast is excellent and there is a well equipped gym. Not too far a walk down into town where there are plenty of places to eat, if you decide not to use the hotel restaurant. Rooms are well supplied and have ironing board and iron. The car park is limited in size, but I have never had a problem parking there and it's free. Again, can't praise the staff enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magic Castle Hotel; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: Nice modern hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are tastefully decorated, comfortable and clean. Although situated next to a main road the room was quiet. Breakfast was buffet style and was of excellent quality. The hotel operates a car drop off and collection service, which I thought was a little pricey at £7.00 per night, but good to have car waiting at front of hotel on departure and frees you from the hassle of looking for parking. Would happily stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Sofia Airport; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: We flew into Sofia at 1am. Got to hotel and on saying I had booked a room for one night was told they were full, untilanager came out and checked booking. No frills room, no tea/coffee making facilities, no iron, no additional pillows. Water pressure in shower was extremely weak. Breakfast (7 euros) was mediocre at best. Staff seemed uninterested in guests. Would not stay again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel restaurant Kardzhali; City: Kardzhali Kardzhali Province; Review: First thoughts on arrival were that the place looked pretty good. There was free parking at the side of the hotel and the lobby looked clean and fairly modern. That was where the positive experience ended. I don't know if they are underpaying the staff here, but that would account for the attitude of the guy behind the counter, who while he spoke English which was helpful, seemed bored and uninterested to the point of rudeness. First impressions of the room were that it was spacious and comfortable. However, soon found out that once turned on the shower would not turn off and was leaking from behind the taps. We were on our way out to eat and were told a plumber would be called to sort it while we were out or our room would be changed. When we came back the reception staff had changed and had obviously not been told about the problem. Finding out that the repairs had not been carried out we managed to change rooms but there was no apology and we had to repack and relocate. At breakfast we waited to be shown to a table but were totally ignored by the waiter so took a seat and waited. After some time he finally acknowledged that we were there and gave us our menus. The food was mediocre and when my partner asked if she could have another hot drink was told she would have to pay extra. Would not stay again and would not recommend to others.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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