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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nonstick Pasta Cooker; Brand: ; Review: Used the pot and couldn't get the top off. Got the top off by prying the ears back and damaging the coating. The ears that hold the pot down are too big for the grooves on the pot itself.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VonShef 12.5 Quart Premium Halogen Convection Countertop Oven Cooker with Accessories; Brand: VonShef; Review: Ordered two of the ovens and they arrived on time. Both were missing the Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook. Both Amazon and Designer Habitat blamed each other. I liked the ovens so much I decided to keep them. I have noticed now that the ovens are now advertised without the cookbook. To me that was a baiting ploy by both compainies and not appreciated.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 3 Crucial Air Replacement Carbon Filters for Hamilton Beach True Air Odors 04530GM 04532GM 04383 04531GM 04530F 04532GM 04251 04271; Brand: Crucial Air; Review: You have to cut a small area as instructed in order for them to fit. Will definitely buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Egg Ring 4-Pk, Silicone Egg Rings Non Stick, Perfect Fried Egg Mold or Pancake; Brand: YumYum Utensils; Review: Tried to use these with liquid eggs and could not get the egg to stay in the ring. Went on the web and tryed different methods without succes. Have not tried these with pancake batter because that's not what I had bought for. I ended up buying a egg mold fry pan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Candle Warmers Etc. Pluggable Fragrance Warmer, Christmas Cottage; Brand: Candle Warmers Etc.; Review: Cute wax warmer for Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meat Claws by Kassa (Set of 2) - FREE Bonus Recipe Booklet - Meat Shredder for Grilling Tools; Brand: Kassa; Review: So easy for shredding meat especially my BBQ pulled pork. I also started using these for carving meat instead of a for. Easy to hold the meat in place, carving turkey is so easy now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Serta | Silky Smooth Plush Velour Electric Heated Mattress Pad with Hypoallergenic Fill (Queen); Brand: Perfect Fit; Review: Great electric heating pad for the price. Pros: heats up fast. Timer is valuable if you want on times more or less than 10 hrs. Cons: Plug connectors are on the mattress top. Would be nice if they were on the pad sides. Every time the pad is turned off you need to reset the desired temperature. Would be nice if the temp setting stayed the same.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: My Father's Battle With Alzheimer's Revealed an Unsettling Truth About His Life; Abstract: After her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Sascha Rothchild finds a man consumed by secrets.; Category: health
Title: Federal prison guard charged with taking bribes; Abstract: Authorities say a federal prison guard in Florida has been charged with smuggling cell phones, cigarettes and other contraband into the facility where he worked. Court records shows that 47-year-old Victor DeJesus Jr. made his first appearance Friday in Miami federal court.; Category: news
Title: 5 gang members sentenced in deadly machete attack on teen in Bronx; Abstract: Investigators have said the five gang members mistook Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz, 15, for a member of a rival faction.; Category: news
Title: Shepard Smith leaving Fox News; Abstract: Longtime Fox News host Shepard Smith is leaving the network after 23 years, saying he plans to "begin a new chapter."; Category: news
Title: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting over dog hit by vehicle; Abstract: VERBENA, Ala. (AP) A confrontation that began after a vehicle struck and killed a dog on a rural Alabama road ended with a woman shot dead, her husband wounded by gunfire and another man charged with murder, police said Friday. A car hit a dog belonging to Debra and Paul Chapman on a country road in the central Alabama town of Verbena after dark on Wednesday, Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon. The driver got out, attempted without success to...; Category: news
Title: Some fear old military chemicals could get dredged up from Grand Canal; Abstract: Some residents in South Patrick Shores fear what might get dredged up from Grand Canal, as Brevard embarks on a $26.4 million environmental dredging; Category: news
Title: Trump is giving Biden a gift Why is the Scranton street fighter shying away?; Abstract: Democratic primary voters consistently say they want a candidate who can take on Trump. This is Biden's chance to take it to Trump and be the fighter he claims to be.; Category: news
Title: Balloon boy hoax in Fort Collins, Colo., still amazes 10 years later; Abstract: On Oct. 15, 2009, Captivated viewers followed the drama of a 6-year-old who reportedly floated away in balloon. But when it landed, he wasn't there.; Category: news
Title: 19 of the biggest hailstorms that ravaged the US over the years; Abstract: Major hailstorms can wreak havoc on communities and often cause billions of dollars of destruction.; Category: weather
Title: 14 Ingredients Grandma Always Had in Her Pantry; Abstract: Ever wonder the secret to Grandma's cooking? These vintage ingredients are staples in her pantry. The post 14 Ingredients Grandma Always Had in Her Pantry appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 'At a certain point, you just lose it:' Passengers revolt and riot aboard Norwegian Spirit cruise ship; Abstract: When the announcement came that weather would again prevent a stop, "that's when the riots broke out," a guest said. Cruise line officials offered a discount on future cruises.; Category: travel
Title: Several rushed to hospitals in Illinois after their hayrack ride was hit by a car; Abstract: Approximately twelve people were taken to local hospitals after a vehicle hit their hayrack ride in Illinois, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: Texas police officer shoots woman to death inside her home; Abstract: A Fort Worth police officer checking out a residence with an open door opened fire on a 28-year-old woman inside her home.; Category: news
Title: Two teens arrested after Ohio woman is killed by large falling log at park; Abstract: Victoria Schafer, 44, was on the stairs near Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park when the log struck her.; Category: news
Title: New Hampshire shooting: Man barged into a church and wounded bride and bishop; Abstract: A gunman barged into a church in New Hampshire and opened fire, wounding a bride and the bishop before wedding guests tackled him, authorities said. Investigators want to know if the attack is related to another fatal shooting this month.; Category: news
Title: Patrick Day in coma after suffering brutal knockout; Abstract: The junior middleweight underwent emergency brain surgery after being knocked out by Charles Conwell.; Category: sports
Title: Before You Book! Cruise Scams Every Traveler Should Know!; Abstract: Before you book your next cruise destination, Buzz60's Lenneia Batiste tells you about scam you should avoid!; Category: travel
Title: Police release images of two men wanted for robbing NYPD captain; Abstract: Police on Saturday released surveillance photos of the two brazen crooks who attacked an on-duty plainclothes NYPD captain during a botched robbery in Midtown.; Category: news
Title: North Carolina assisted living facility workers accused of running dementia resident fight club; Abstract: Three employees at a North Carolina assisted living facility have been arrested after police say they ran a fight club with elderly residents with dementia to fight each other.; Category: news
Title: 10-year-old girl dies after falling off carnival ride, police say; Abstract: A 10-year-old girl has died after she fell off a carnival ride in New Jersey, according to police.; Category: news
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Uber passenger run over by police car after fleeing from fight with other rider; Abstract: An Uber passenger who got into a physical altercation with another rider was struck and killed by a California highway patrol car after jumping from the Uber.; Category: news
Title: Nevada gambling bosses move to bar Wynn from casino industry; Abstract: The complaint filed Monday by the state's Gaming Control Board lists sexual misconduct allegations that have been lodged against the mogul since January 2018. The complaint asks Nevada's Gaming Commission, which acts on the board's recommendations and has final say on licensing, to fine Wynn and revoke his status as being found suitable to be licensed in the industry.; Category: finance
Title: 13 Animal Adoptions That Will Melt Your Heart; Abstract: Get the hankies ready and the sound the cute alarms: These touching tales of animal friends will hit you right in the "aww" spot. The post 13 Animal Adoptions That Will Melt Your Heart appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Little Dog Comes Up With Clever Way To Get More Attention; Abstract: Rikki Perez Chewie was rescued after spending the first six years of her life locked in a cage at a puppy mill.; Category: lifestyle
Title: People Who Use These Words May Suffer From Depression; Abstract: A new study published in Clinical Psychological Science has analyzed dozens of forums to identify the language used by people suffering from depression.; Category: health
Title: Unprecedented movement detected on California earthquake fault capable of 8.0 temblor; Abstract: A major California fault capable of producing a magnitude 8 earthquake has begun moving for the first time on record, a result of this year's Ridgecrest earthquake sequence destabilizing nearby faults, Caltech scientists say in a new study released in the journal Science on Thursday. In the modern historical record, the 160-mile-long Garlock fault on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert has never been observed to produce either a strong...; Category: news
Title: Woman Spots Deadly Animal Hiding In Photo Of Her Kids; Abstract: Her unsuspecting children weren't the only ones posing for the pictures.; Category: lifestyle
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: Woman who livestreamed fatal California crash is arrested again; Abstract: A California woman on parole after serving a sentence for driving drunk while livestreaming a crash that killed her younger sister was arrested Thursday after crashing a car during a police pursuit, officials said. Officers arrested Obdulia Sanchez, 20, on weapons and traffic charges and a parole violation, said Officer Joe Silva, a Stockton Police Department spokesman.; Category: news
Title: D.A. seeks murder charge against former Fort Worth officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson; Abstract: "We will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law," the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office said.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: 'This is the male we're looking for': Video released in search for abducted girl; Abstract: Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.; Category: news
Title: Famous couples who've worked together; Abstract: These Hollywood stars have mixed business and pleasure.; Category: entertainment
Title: 'Light years apart': Police shootings in Dallas-Fort Worth expose disparities; Abstract: In Texas' Metroplex, a pair of similar police shootings have residents wondering if justice can be equally served.; Category: news
Title: Montelucia developer sentenced to 1 month in prison in college admissions scandal; Abstract: Robert Flaxman was sentenced to one month in prison, community service and a fine participation in a massive college admissions scandal.; Category: news
Title: Driver who fatally struck 3 siblings is found guilty of reckless homicide; Abstract: An Indiana woman who failed to stop for a school bus and struck four children with her pickup truck, killing three of them, has been found guilty of reckless homicide.; Category: news
Title: Driver charged with DUI in connection with crash that killed high school senior; Abstract: Spartanburg police said a driver has been charged with DUI in connection with a crash that killed a high school senior. On Saturday, police said Michael Travis Worthy was charged with felony DUI with death, felony DUI with great bodily injury and reckless homicide. The crash happened Oct. 14 on South Pine Street at Forest Avenue. (Video above is from October 15, 2019) Police said Worthy was driving a car that hit Caleb Fant while Fant was...; Category: news
Title: 11-month-old clinging to life after being shot four times in back seat of car; Abstract: An 11-month-old baby is in extremely critical condition after being shot four times while seated inside the back of a car in Philadelphia.; Category: news
Title: Woman and boy in serious condition after apparent shooting in D.C.; Abstract: The two went to a firehouse in Southeast to seek help.; Category: news
Title: Best, worst QB performances from NFL Week 7; Abstract: Several quarterbacks had banner days on Sunday, while others will be looking to quickly forget Week 7.; Category: sports
Title: 'He fought them,' father says of son killed on birthday defending his family in home; Abstract: Brenton Estorffe, an Australian living in Texas, was died defending his family.; Category: news
Title: 'Despair': Hundreds of inmates serving life for juvenile crimes await resentencing; Abstract: Now the Supreme Court is revisiting the constitutionality of juvenile sentences of life without parole in a case involving Lee Boyd Malvo of the Beltway Sniper attacks.; Category: news
Title: 30 Health Mistakes You're Making in Public; Abstract: There are a number of all-too-easy mistakes that can jeopardize your health and other people's, too. These are the most common missteps to avoid.; Category: health
Title: Waves in Lake Michigan Crash on Milwaukee Shoreline as Windstorms Sweep Through Midwest; Abstract: Waves crashed against Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline on October 21 as strong winds battered the region. In a video uploaded to Twitter, large waves can be seen breaking over a rocky shoreline at the city's Bradford Beach. A parking lot near the beach can be seen flooded with lake water that had washed ashore as a result of the strong wind. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory until 7 pm on October 22 for wind gusts up to 45 mph. According to WTMJ, the coast guard of Lake Michigan was warning of waves up to 12 feet high on October 22. Credit: @wolfies_world via Storyful; Category: weather
Title: Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. roads hit almost 30-year high; Abstract: Pedestrian fatalities on U.S. roads hit almost 30-year high; Category: news
Title: NYC, California sue Postal Service over smuggled cigarettes; Abstract: California and New York City sued the U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday to stop tens of thousands of cigarette packages from being mailed from foreign countries to U.S. residents, saying the smugglers are engaging in tax evasion while postal workers look the other way.; Category: news
Title: Jussie Smollett fails to persuade judge to drop Chicago lawsuit seeking $130,000 fine; Abstract: Jussie Smollett failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a civil suit by city seeking $130,000 for wasting police time.; Category: tv
Title: Miley Cyrus clarifies Instagram remarks about sexuality being a choice, plus more news; Abstract: Miley Cryus responds to criticism of Instagram comments about sexuality. Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 21, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Thirty years after it fell, the Berlin Wall still divides Germans; Abstract: Thirty years after it fell, the Berlin Wall still divides Germans; Category: news
Title: Woman doused with gasoline, set afire at Florida Taco Bell. Police arrest suspect; Abstract: Police are searching for a suspect who entered a Tallahassee Taco Bell, doused a woman with gasoline, set her on fire, then fled.; Category: news
Title: Umpire claims in lawsuit South Carolina mayor had him fired over kickball call; Abstract: The mayor allegedly told the umpire he wouldn't be back on the field again after the mayor's son was tagged out during a recreational game.; Category: news
Title: Powerful king tide causes minor flooding on Boston waterfront; Abstract: Visitors to the waterfront near the New England Aquarium around 12:30 p.m. had to dodge waves slamming over docks and maneuver around water pooling on walkways. Experts say the scene will probably be replayed in the future as sea levels rise.; Category: weather
Title: Grenfell Tower Inquiry Criticized for Faulting Fire Brigade; Abstract: Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire and firefighters reacted angrily on Wednesday to an official inquiry into the disaster for focusing first on the shortcomings of the emergency services' response to the 2017 blaze, not on the dangerous conditions that fed it.; Category: news
Title: Death Penalty Sought In Case Of Boca Raton Woman Beat, Set On Fire; Abstract: Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for a man accused in the murder of a Boca Raton woman.; Category: news
Title: 3 killed, 9 injured in shooting at California home; Abstract: Authorities say three people were fatally shot and nine others injured at a home in Long Beach, California. Some witnesses say there might have been a Halloween party going on at the house. (Oct. 30); Category: news
Title: Michigan man sentenced in toss of rock off overpass that killed vehicle passenger; Abstract: A 19-year-old Michigan man who with a group of teenage friends threw a large rock off of an overpass, killing a man in a car on the highway below was sentenced on Tuesday to serve anywhere between 39 months and 20 years in prison.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Latest Australia shark attack sparks tourism concerns; Abstract: Tourism operators want aerial shark patrols to be introduced in Australia's Whitsunday Islands as they try to stem falling visitor numbers following a spate of attacks along the Great Barrier Reef.; Category: travel
Title: Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding to Mississippi; Abstract: Heavy rain brought flash flooding across Mississippi on October 30, according to the National Weather Service. Local media reported that several roads and streets were underwater as a result of the rain. Authorities also warned people not to drive through flooded roadways. In a video shared by Christopher Pipkin, a meteorology student at Mississippi State University, water can be seen cascading onto the road from a sidewalk. Pipkin wrote, "I don't know if it's possible, but you might wanna double up those rain boots. Sidewalks have turned into rivers, roads into lakes." Pipkin also wrote, "Turn around, don't drown." Credit: Christopher Pipkin via Storyful; Category: weather
Title: Help! My Daughter Stole My Granddaughter's College Fund.; Abstract: She refuses to say where the money went.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The world's largest nuclear power producer is melting down; Abstract: On the shores of the English channel in Normandy, engineers are struggling to fix eight faulty welds at a plant that's supposed to showcase France's savoir faire in nuclear power.; Category: finance
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: Girl, 7, critically wounded in shooting while trick-or-treating in Little Village on Southwest Side; suspect in custody; Abstract: ; Category: news
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: Black cat visits field during Cowboys-Giants game on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: Celebrity mug shots; Abstract: Check out the best celebrity mug shots of all time!; Category: entertainment
Title: Woman arrested for 1996 murder of baby girl found dead in reservoir; Abstract: Her death was ruled asphyxia/suffocation by homicide, authorities said.; Category: news
Title: Republican Lt. Gov. Reeves wins Mississippi governor's race; Abstract: Republicans are keeping their hold on the governorship in Mississippi, despite facing the best-funded Democrat to run for the position in more than a decade.; Category: news
Title: The Camp Fire's 85th victim: Nearly a year later, authorities still have no explanation; Abstract: The remains of Camp Fire victim Ellen Walker, 72, were found with the bones of an unidentified man. Family and authorities seek answers a year later.; Category: news
Title: States that are falling apart; Abstract: State and local spending account for the vast majority of infrastructure investment, and some states are doing a better job than others at maintaining roads and bridges; Category: finance
Title: A wave crashed over a couple during their beach wedding photo shoot, and now the stunning picture is going viral; Abstract: The couple, who say they met on Tinder, told Insider they would do the photo shoot "all over again in a heartbeat."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Las Vegas adopts ban on sleeping, camping on streets, sidewalks; Abstract: Opponents say the measure unfairly criminalizes the city's homeless population.; Category: news
Title: A man dies in Hawaii after falling into a lava tube in his yard; Abstract: An elderly man died after falling into a lava tube on his property in Hilo, Hawaii, police announced on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: 17 Movie Soundtracks Every Kid from the '70s Loved; Abstract: Soundtracks in the 1970s were filled with some of the most iconic film scores, including themes that have stuck with us decades later.; Category: music
Title: 40 Fun Facts About Jennifer Aniston; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Two suspects arrested in connection with the murders of a New Hampshire couple who were found in a shallow grave on Texas beach face court after being charged with stealing their RV; Abstract: Adam Curtis Williams and Amanda Noverr faced court in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday after being charged with felony theft in connection to the deaths of a New Hampshire couple.; Category: news
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Magda Champs Elysees; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: This hotel started off our honeymoon! First off, they had champagne waiting for us in our room- which was really sweet of the staff to acknowledge! In addition, the hotel was clean and moderately sized for a hotel room in Paris. Also, it was in such a great location. Only a few blocks away from the Air France Shuttle bus to and from CDG. Also, less than 5 minutes away from the Arc and the Champs! The side street was really quiet at night- although it was so close to the Arc. Also, it was very close to the Metro- which was perfect to navigate all of Paris and it's wonders. The only con, if any, were the walls- we could hear some of the other guests in the rooms next to us. However, this didn't affect our sleep, as we exhausted ourselves with tons of walking and sightseeing during the day. Great place- will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: My husband and I just recently stayed at this hotel, and we found it to be very pleasant. It is one street away from the Shinsaibashi covered promenade, shopping central, and only a few minutes away from the famous Glico billboard. It is around the corner from the Shibsaibashi subway stop (exit 7 as many previous reviewers have stated). We can speak minimal Japanese, so we had no issues with the front desk, but can see how individuals with no Japanese speaking abilities may have some difficulty engaging in conversations with the front desk. However, they were always kind and helpful. The rooms are small, yet this was to be expected in a city area of Japan. So if you want to stay in a spacious room---look elsewhere. This is a compact room with pretty much everything you need to get by--- a bed, a bathroom, a bathtub, a tv, and a internet cable for your laptop. Yes, and the internet is free if you bring your laptop. So I highly suggest you do so, if you want to stay connected. The one thing I must mention about this place is that although it’s right in the middle of the city, I got the best sleep here. There was minimal to no noise from the outside, and I did not even hear much noise from fellow neighboring guests. It truly felt like we were the only ones there. The only reason why I know we weren’t is that we bumped into other hotel guests in the elevators. Lastly, if you are flying into Kansai, I highly suggest you take the Limosuine Bus to Namba-OCAT station (approximately $10 per person), and then take a taxi from Namba-OCAT station to the hotel (approximately $7 for two individuals with luggage).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Casa Del Conde; City: Pisac Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: This hostal is simply an oasis from the main tourist section of Pisac. Pros: 1) It’s beautiful. The gardens are simply amazing. 2) Hot water. Trust me, this is a big deal when you are traveling during the autumn/winter months in Peru, 3) Breakfast included: Simple and light breakfast with fruits, cereal, and yogurt. They always asked if we wanted scrambled eggs, which was really sweet and hospitable of them. Also, they always had it ready for us no matter how late we slept in. 4) Conde the Dog- the dog on the premise is the sweetest thing. If you have pets back at home, he will definitely provide some comfort if you are missing your furry loved ones. 5) really accommodating! They picked us up from the Cusco airport, arranged a taxi to visit the Ruins, they always asked us if we needed a taxi to get into town or go for dinner, etc. They made you feel like you were an actual person, and not just some random guest staying at their establishment. 6) Dish TV: for two girls in their 30s….this turned out to be a real treat. Cons: Only one---the distance from the main tourist area. Its honestly not that far. A nice 10 minute walk. But it only becomes a hassle when it’s late at night, and there are no lights. We used our phones to help us navigate back to the hostal. Overall: Truly a great place. I recommend for everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inti Winaywayna; City: Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco Region; Review: Pros: 1) HUGE: the bedrooms and the bathrooms were huge! Very spacious. 2) Breakfast: Okay, we actually didn’t eat breakfast here as we got up very early to catch the buses to Machu Picchu, but we caught a glimpse of the menu, and it looked delicious! 3) Accommodating: They arranged a pick up from the train station to guide us to the hotel when we arrived. Also, when we checked out, they held our bags while we visited Machu Picchu. They also had someone meet us at the train station to drop them off so we didn’t have to walk back to the hotel and trek our bags back to the train station when departing. 4) Hot water: Very important during the autumn season in Peru Cons: This really isn’t a con in my books, but I do just want to let others know that this hotel is farther away from the bus stop and the train station and closer to the hot springs. So depending on if you are particular about location, this may be seen as too far away. But honestly, it’s like a 10 minute walk to the bus stop and the train station. Not far at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EuroSpa Inn; City: Calistoga Napa Valley California; Review: I stayed here for two nights on a couples getaway and really enjoyed it. PROS: 1. They accomodated our very late check in. We arrived around 1am due to a late flight and they informed us of our hotel via phone (so I received the voicemail when I landed) and arranged a place to pick up the keys. 2. Had a fridge and a microwave in the room! 3. Tiny fireplace in the room. Hey, I am from Hawaii. I loved it! 4. Free breakfast from 8-10am. Pretty good spread too. I also liked the convenience of providing to-go coffee/tea cups. 5. Free parking! CONS: 1. This is not really a con, but more of a heads up to those guests that aren't familiar with Napa. If you want to be more centrally located, stay in St. Helena or near Napa. Calistoga is more north. It was great for us because we didn't mind the drive and liked the scenery...but just a heads up. OVERALL: A really cute and quaint place. I would definitely come back here. They have a hot tub and spa, which i didn't get a chance to partake in, but hopefully will one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport; City: San Jose California; Review: FYI; i am writing this review from a very specific viewpoint. My fiance and I crashed here after a weekend in Napa/SF, before we took our morning flight out of San Jose aiport. With that said, here is a quick rundown: PROS: 1. Close to the airport 2. Really comfortable beds- I had the best sleep in this bed. Or maybe it was my weekend escapades that tired me out so much. 3. Provided complimentary water bottles. 4. Modern 5. Clean 6. Free parking CONS: 1. The windows don't seem to be double-paned or something. I could hear the traffic outside. Fortunately, I was used to this noise since I have lived in a highrise in downtown before. Overall, it was pretty perfect for what we needed. Oh, and we got it for a great price too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petit Palace Suites Hotel; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I don't know how to come out not completely biased or one sided, but this place is just incredibly awesome. Out of the 5 hotels we had to stay at during our Greek honeymoon, this one was by far the best. I normally write a list of pros and cons, but there is not one single con here. So here is my list of pros: 1. Location: located just outside of Fira, secluded in the caldera. It is outside of the hustle and bustle of tourists, but still close enough (walking is like 30 min to fira or they have a complimentary shuttle bus). 2. Hotel premise: absolutely beautiful with each room getting an awesome view of the ocean. There is no bad room in this hotel. The pool is gorgeous, the restaurant is beautifully located, and even the check in area has such a nice little loft ares with, again, a beautiful view. 3. Breakfast: you can have breakfast delivered directly to your room or have it in thr restaurant. Highly recommend to have it delivered to the room. You get to make your selection the day before and can do add ons for eggs or bacon. It's absolutely awesome. I was looking forward to this meal since I put in my order. And having it right on your balcony...it really doesn't get any better than this. 4. Room: nice room, but the bathroom was really great with it's own hot tub. 5. Service: so this is where this hotel is just outstanding!! Amazing service the entire time. From the moment we got in, the ladies took care of us,showed us the island via map, gave us all of the options to enjoy the island, set up everything we wanted (including a rental car at 40 euros a day, which I thought was a steal!). They did all of this while tresting us to a complimentary glass is sparkling wine. They were just completely fantastic. Every day they came with a card that showed us the temperature and humidity the next day, with a chocoated treat. They also came with a fruit basket and a white wine on our first day. I was so excited with every knock on our door to see what we would get next. Haha. But seriously, their service was like no other, they set up the rental car, our dinner reservations, printed out our boarding passes, and arranged our to and from transport. All of the girls were great, but our go to girl was Nefeli. She was so greaT with the best smile on her face. I would like to overall wrap this up by stating, we didn't stay here very long and that was our biggest regret. It is a pricey place, but completely worth it. I would come here again! And we completely plan to. This was the best part of our honeymoon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lithos by Spyros Flora; City: Agios Ioannis Diakoftis Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We stayed here for two nights during our honeymoon, and this hotel was one of the highlights of our time in Mykonos. Here are the Pros and Cons: Pros 1. Great husband and wife team: The two really did whatever we needed and were so accommodating and helpful. They printed out our boarding passes, arranged to and from airport pick up, etc. They even gave us a complimentary bottle of white wine the first night. It was so thoughtful. 2. Location: while it's not close to the main tourist stops, there is a bus stop literally right in front of the hotel. I believe it cost 1.60 euros to ride the bus. 3. Premises: The hotel's premise was beautiful and very well kept. The pool is great and the sunsets are beautiful to watch from the pool deck. 4. Breakfast: Although this was an additional cost, we partook in this each day we were there. The food consisted of a hard boiled egg, Greek yogurt, granola, a savory and sweek pastry, meat and cheese, and bread. It was very good. 5. Room: Very large even for the Budget room. Large bathroom and useful kitchenette. CONS None. I would highly recommend to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senatus Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: My friend and I stayed here for a few nights before heading out to Capaddocia. It fit our needs,but if you want a more luxury hotel, you should move on. Here are our pros and cons: Pros: -Great staff. Very friendly and hospitable. They arranged my transport and assisted with any questions I had. -convenient location: located close to Topkapi, Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Bascilla Cistern. All within walking distance. -great breakfast and good restaurant for dinner -if you don't want to hear the call to prayer, get a room in the basement Cons: -thin walls. We could hear everything that was said by the people in the next room -water pressure: this may not be the hotels fault but early in the morning the water pressure is so low that you cannot flush the toilet. Just an FYI. Overall, it fit our needs. Good hotel if you can deal with basic necessitates.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Shifu Guangzhou; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: I had qualms traveling to China in general, and the entry from Hong Kong by bus is not a day in the spa. We arrived late into Guangzhou and I just really needed an easy check in. Well, not only did we get that, but we got some additional benefits: Pros: -very helpful front desk: they arranged our taxi to the airport for a family of 9, they gave us tips on places to go, and they even upgraded all 3 of our rooms to suites. -complimentary water bottles (count 2) per day -great rooms. In fact, our kids continually wanted to cut our days short to hang out in the hotel room. -great lobby (trust me, this matters when you need some time to kill after check out and before the taxi takes you to the airport) -good location: right in the heart of the guangzhou pedestrian street (jade market, hualin temple) Cons: -only one: pretty far from the closest metro station (about 10 minutes, which depending on the average age your party, can seem longer). However, if you are active, this walk won't be bad at all. Fyi, if you are an animal lover, I would NOT recommend walking south of the hotel. There are a lot of pet shops with cute kittens in cages...and your heart will break knowing that they probably are not freed to walk or play from their 1x1 cage. Other than that, if I ever found myself in Guangzhou, I would come back to this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: I initially had issues with the booking for this establishment with an outside travel booking site. The lady that I had to work with at first at the hotel, Josephine Chan was not very helpful and kept on repeating the same one option that we could explore to remediate our issue. However, upon arrival it was such a different story. The concierge went out of their way to make us feel welcome, they assisted us by booking an airport shuttle for us and even had their hotel staff wait in the rain to flag down a taxi for us. The service was truly turned around. This was largely credited to Gary Ngai, the hotel manager, whom we did not seek out to talk to ourselves, but instead approached us and asked us how our stay was. He was made sure that our departure was smooth. Now at first glance, this may seem like a poor customer experience, but I believe it is how the team responds to issues that shows their true spirit. They responded immediately with a great sense of care. It was truly amazing. Pros: 1. In the heart of TST and across the street from the TST station. 2. In walkable distance from Avenue of the Stars as well as the TST Promenade, if it wasn't closed and under construction currently. 3. One metro stop away from the Night Market (Jordan), and 3 Metro stops away from Ladies Night Market (Mongkok). 4. Two metro stops away from Victorias Peak (central). 5. 2 complimentary wattle bottles per day 6. Nice and comfortable beds and hotel rooms. 7. Attentive hotel management, especially Gary Ngai. He was very thoughtful. Cons: 1. I asked my entire family of 9, including myself, that stayed at the hotel and they couldn't think of one. Highly recommend to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abaco On Jervois; City: Auckland Central North Island; Review: This place is awesome! The location alone makes it spectacular. The hotel is in a town called Ponsonby, which has great restaurants and shops. My husband and I absolutely loved this placed and regretted not being able to stay longer to check out Ponsonby. The owner is really sweet and helpful. The establishment itself is modern and very clean. We liked that it was stocked with a fridge and a microwave. Pros: -LOCATION! -Clean rooms -Large tv in the living room -Bedroom located towards the back of the apartment like layout (which allowed for less noise and light to shine through) -Great shampoo/bathroom set -20 minute walk from SkyTower/Queens Street Cons: -None.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: I chose this place primarily due to how close this property was to the lake, and it did not disappoint. If you are looking for a spot that is super close to the lake, I would definitely recommend this establishment. Below are my quick pros and cons: Pros: -The fresh lavender planted all around the cottages. When I stepped out of the car, I immediately could smell the lavender. It was really nice and welcoming. -Parking- lots of on site parking. -The in room hot tub. Not quite sure if all types of rooms comes with the in room hot tub, but it was really nice to come back from a day of hiking and jump in the hot tub. Also, the owner of the place provides you a nice little cup of liquid lavender gel to pour in. -Location: location, location, location. Right on the lake! So nice to watch the sunsets and the sunrises. -Owner: The owner was really sweet and welcoming. She always greeted us with a smile and asked us about our day. -Hotel Cat: There is a sweet and super cute cat on the establishment, named Lily. She is a munchkin cat. Definitely worth seeking her out. Cons: -The only con we had is that the place didn't have A/C, which was minor. It only impacted us in the early afternoon when the sun was at it's peak. To counter this, we just went outside and walked around the Taupo village. Overall, I would highly recommend and return to this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan New York City; City: New York City New York; Review: Let me preface this by saying: we flew from Hawaii, which is a 10 hour flight, arrived at 6am, took a shuttle into the city, which took two hours (as it was during rush hour), and I had my husband and my 15 month old son. So this all leads to- I was already a bit grouchy. Check in- was fast. However, when I asked if there was a crib, which I requested in my initial reservations and also emailed about one week before the trip, the check in woman said, check upstairs and let us know if there is one. Felt a little like a lazy response, but that didn’t bother me. It did make me think, “there’s no crib.” And there wasn’t. So I called the front desk and they said they would send one up. During this time, my husband was going to take a shower, but told me there were no toiletries stocked by the hotel. I was cleaning some stuff up and then realized the trash hadn’t been emptied. 15 min elapsed and the crib still had not been delivered so I called again and asked to speak to management. I couldn’t get through so I walked down. Here is where met Pradley, the front desk manager. He listened to me provide me feedback and handled himself very professionally. He remained calm when I was clearly not. He apologized and remediated the situation immediately. He gave me his personal business card and email and told me to let him know of any issues directly. I actually love this hotel and stayed on previous occasions. I am willing to pay a higher price to stay at this hotel because of it’s location, brand, and consistency. While this situation was not initially pleasant, I wanted to write about it because it highlights a customer experience that was turned around. I am in a customer service industry as well, and we learned that the best type of feedback is not only positive experiences but negative ones turned positive. It shows that the staff do care about the customers. I was truly amazed that he gave me a direct line to him, which I ended up using to thank him for how he handled the situation. I will be back in a week and hope to see Pradley again. The hotel should be appreciative to have an empowered manager like him on staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston; City: Charleston West Virginia; Review: We stayed here on our trip to Ohio. The hotel was standard Residence Inn. It is about a mile off the interstate in an area that looks like it is meant to someday be a business or office park, so it is rather isolated, but the setting is very quiet. There are no restaurants within walking distance, but back up near the interstate there are places to eat. The bedroom part of the suite was quite small but adequate. We thought that the mattress was very hard as was the couch in the sitting area. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices including hot bacon and eggs. One thing I noticed was that every single employee we saw spoke to us and asked how we were doing and if we needed anything. All in all, it was a fine place to stay for a night on the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Brunswick; City: Brunswick Golden Isles of Georgia Georgia; Review: First, the pros Rooms seemed newly updated Clean for the most part Comy beds Lots of pillows Fun and kind of funky decor Now for the cons! Although we did like the room, and it was mostly clean (I think housekeeping must have overlooked a couple of table areas that had something sticky smeared all over them), there were two problems with our stay. First, the wifi, although included in the price of the room, was so slow that it was not really usable and we switched it off and resorted to using our data plans. Our family is technology addicted and we really depend on good wifi when we travel. Second, our room backed right up to I-95, and although there was a short wall outside our first floor room that blocked the view if the highway, it did nothing to block the sound of the traffic once we turned off the television. I slept with a pillow over my head to block out the noise! An additional comment (and this is our bad for not checking it out in advance) is that we were really disappointed to find out after we checked in that this hotel (and I guess maybe all Courtyards) don't offer breakfast as part of your stay. We typically choose Hampton Inns and are used to the included breakfast--we know now and will consider that when booking at this chain in the future. If you plan to stay here, I would definitely ask for a room on the side away from the highway, and don't depend on using the wifi!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caribbean Resort And Villas; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: This hotel has some great things going for it. It has great pools, a nice water park area, beautiful, wide beaches, and a good location a bit removed from the worst of the Myrtle Beach traffic. There is ample parking in a deck across the street, and at the edge of the parking deck is a Starbucks and frozen yogurt shop. When we checked in, the staff was very friendly and the check-in process was quick. There are a few parking spaces by the registration area and you can park there to unload your car, but these spaces are really tight and it is hectic to the point that staff is out there directing traffic, which is a good thing for safety! Our first room had a really awful smell. We tried to hang in there and sprayed all kinds of teenage girl body spray to cover the smell, but I finally called the front desk and asked for a room change. This was quickly accomplished, and our next room was fine. We were in the Dominican tower, so our room had an outside entry from a balcony facing the road. Right away I noticed that if we were in the front of our room (area with two beds), we heard lots of road noise. From the back of our room (seating area with pull down Murphy bed), there was lots of pool noise. The pools are open until midnight, so if you want to sleep early, this presents a problem. The worst thing; however, was that the walls between rooms were REALLY thin and we were beside really loud young people who partied most of the night. The first night was bad, and my daughter and her friend complained about "adult" noises that kept them from sleeping. The second night was much worse. There were LOTS of people in the room with loud music, yelling, and I could literally hear the words they were saying/screaming. At 3:30 am I called the desk and it didn't make much difference at all. At 4:00 I called again and the party started breaking up but it was around 5 am before all was quiet. We finally fell asleep and woke up at 9:40. I called to ask about a later checkout since we had such a rough night and slept the morning away, and they offered us another night's stay. Really? After some discussion they did us a "favor" and gave us 30 extra minutes, but by then I just wanted out. If you are lucky and stay here beside considerate people, it might be fine. Personally, I would NEVER again stay in the Domincan part of this resort. I might try the other tower, Cayman, that seems newer on the assumption that newer might mean it was built to better standards and might be quieter. It is a shame that the rooms have such thin walls because there are a lot of good points to this resort. But if you can't sleep when you are there, you can't really enjoy the rest.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Balance Rock Inn; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: We arrived at our planned hotel to find that they had overbooked and we had no room. They comped us the night and put us up at the Balanced Rock Inn -- and once we checked in, we didn't want to leave! Our room was off the lobby and was beautifully decorated -- comfy bed, sauna in the bathroom area, private seating area on a small deck. My daughter had the pull out sofa and said it was more comfortable than the regular bed in most hotels. The staff was so wonderful to us -- we were exhausted when we arrived, but they made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was included, and you can eat on the enclosed porch area or outside by the pool. The grounds overlook the bay and are so lovely. We typically don't spend much time in a hotel at all, but we hung out all morning and just relaxed and enjoyed being there. Two things -- this is definitely more of a bed and breakfast style inn with guests using the lobby and music room and all the common areas. It is much larger than what I typically think of as a bed and breakfast, but it has that feel (ie, not a hotel feel). Also, the location is AMAZING -- you can walk to everything in downtown Bar Harbor and not have to fight for parking. The rooms are pricey, but if you can afford it, it is perfection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: So, I will start by saying that we didn't get off to a good start here as they had overbooked the hotel, and even though we paid up front in full, we had no room. They were very apologetic and comped us the night and found us a great alternative, so we appreciated that, and we did get an upgrade when we moved back the next night. So kudos to the staff for how that got handled. The hotel itself was nice enough. It is spread out among several buildings, and the rooms have pretty new carpet and bedding. The pool is fairly large and the hotel is set along the ocean/bay. If you are a connected to the internet kind of family, beware -- the wifi was AWFUL -- really unusable for us. We certainly didn't come there to be online all the time, but I needed to research hotels for the end of our week, and it was impossible. We couldn't check hours of things we wanted to do in Bar Harbor or Acadia - and the cell service there for us also wasn't good. I think that in this day and age, good internet connectivity is a must, and we were pretty unhappy with that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twin Pine Camps at New England Outdoor Center; City: Millinocket Maine; Review: The cabins are located on Millinocket Lake, and the location could not be more beautiful. We were in cabin 15, which was huge for three people, but we booked last minute and it was all that was available, so they gave us a great price. The cabin was very up to date with finishes, the bedding was new and comfy, and it was a cozy place for us to stay. It was dark when we arrived, but we found out way down to the edge of the lake to sit and watch the stars -- there are fire pit areas all around the lake and seating areas as well. The next morning, we awoke to find that we were in a really amazing place -- Mt. Katahdin was across the lake -- the whole setting was just so peaceful. They have canoes and kayaks for guests to use, and there is a wonderful restaurant on site (you can eat outside on a deck with a view of the lake). The staff was very welcoming -- I could have stayed there forever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Delta; City: Delta Utah; Review: Our family of four stayed here on our way to Great Basin National Park. The check in process was quick, and we requested a rollaway bed, which was delivered to our room before we even got our luggage out of our car. The property seemed older, but the room had newer bedding and was very clean and fairly large for a property in this price range. They have a continental breakfast with a couple of cereal choices, waffle maker -- the standard fare. The hotel was clean and safe and we would stay there again if we are ever in that area of Utah.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scipio Hotel; City: Scipio Utah; Review: We just stayed at this hotel for the second time, and both times we were on the way to visit a national park in southern Utah. The hotel is very clean, beds are comfortable, and the check-in staff was very friendly. When we arrived this time, the credit card machine was not working and the hotel could only accept cash. They directed us to an ATM at a gas station next to the hotel and discounted our rooms a little for the inconvenience. Breakfast is the typical fare at this price point hotel. Please be aware that there are almost no food choices in this area. There is a small cafe near the hotel that may be available, but if it isn't open, the Subway in the gas station is it. You might consider planning your trip so you can eat before you get to the Scipio area. We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle; City: Cary North Carolina; Review: I took my six nieces and nephews (10 and under) to spend a night here for indoor swimming. We had a wonderful time -- the pool was a good temperature and not very crowded (although the deck area around the pool was alarmingly slippery). The kids played in the main pool, hot tub, and even tried out the sauna. Our room was typical for an Embassy Suites, and just what we needed (we brought air mattresses to supplement the bed situation). Staff was very friendly and helpful -- special shoutout to the ladies who were helping in the breakfast area -- they helped me get drinks and such for the kids and were really patient with us. The food was very good with lots of choices. We had a great time!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Sevierville Kodak Inn; City: Kodak Tennessee; Review: We chose this hotel because of the combination of good reviews and price, and we were not disappointed. I think that the property is an older one, but everything has been redone and was very clean. The beds were comfortable, and the room was quite large. There was some noise between the rooms (we could hear a toddler during the night), but it wasn't terrible -- if you use a white noise machine, it would probably not be noticeable. The breakfast area does not have much seating, but the food was good, with all of the standard choices available -- waffles, eggs, bacon, cereal, etc. There is also a sit down breakfast restaurant right across the parking lot. There is an indoor pool, which is open 24 hours a day (that is pretty unusual), and there were kids swimming during the breakfast service. If you need a clean, well-priced place to stop in this area, this would be a good choice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Galleria Inn Suites; City: Memphis Tennessee; Review: We stopped here for a quick overnight stay after making our reservation from the car along the drive. The hotel had good reviews, and we were not disappointed! It is in a good location, easily accessible from I-40. The hotel seemed new -- everything was really clean and in great condition. Our room was large, huge tv, nice furniture, and comfy beds. There is a small fridge (no freezer area), in-room coffee maker, and the beds were really comfy! The breakfast area is nicely arranged with a large u-shaped counter, which kept everyone from bunching up in the same place for food. There were a couple of hot choices, and lots of the standard cereal, yogurt, bagel type choices. One criticism is that there were scrambled eggs as a hot choice, but my husband said they were barely warm and seemed old. We really were happy with this hotel and felt that it was a great value -- we would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Hot Springs; City: Hot Springs Arkansas; Review: This hotel is a very standard Comfort Suites. Everything was really clean and seemed either new or recently updated. Our beds were comfortable and had nice, new bedding. The breakfast was good with some hot choices (waffles, eggs) and the standard cereal, yogurt, etc. This hotel is located away from the historic area, and is near lots of restaurants and shopping areas. It is also right on a major highway, which leads to my one complaint -- there was a LOT of noise from the road. When our HVAC was running, the noise wasn't noticeable, but the rest of the time, it was quite loud. Other than that, I will just say that I felt like the room was a bit expensive for what it was, but it was sold out when we were there, so maybe it was a busy time when they could charge more. It was a good choice for a family since there is lots of room to spread out -- and for me, clean and new are the most important parts of a hotel, so I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel Suites; City: Kendall Florida; Review: Our family had a good experience at this Best Western. We chose this location to be close to Everglades National Park and found it to be very convenient and close to shopping and restaurants. The hotel was clean and in a safe area. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was pretty standard - the lobby and dining area was really nice and well decorated. We would definitely stay there again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Gateway To The Keys; City: Florida City Florida; Review: This hotel is in a great location near one of the entrances to Everglades National Park and also to the entrance of Biscayne National Park. The check in process was quick. This is an older property (outside doors, no elevators) that has been updated. The lobby is really bright and open and the rooms had newer beds that were very comfortable (our sheets were a little worn, but very clean). Breakfast was good, with the usual choices (cereal, yogurt, fruit), and they had scrambled eggs. I thought this hotel was a great value in a good location for the activities we had planned. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Lodge Inn; City: Red Lodge Montana; Review: Our family spent one night here before our trip on the Beartooth Pass Highway. Our room was very large, with updated bathroom fixtures and comfortable beds, and everything was spotlessly clean. The owners are really nice and helpful. I was a little concerned about traffic noise since the hotel fronts the road into Red Lodge, but we didn't hear any noise at all! If you are heading to Red Lodge, this is a great lodging choice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Whitefish; City: Whitefish Montana; Review: The best thing about this hotel is the price. We were happy to find a room for just a bit over $100. The hotel itself was fine -- the rooms are on the small side, but everything was clean enough. Our room opened to both the outside and inside hallway. We needed extra pillows, and I walked down to get them from the office -- the girl at the desk was very nice and helpful. This is an average place at a good price. We would stay again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wapiti Lodge; City: Wapiti Cody Wyoming; Review: Our family of three spent a night at the Wapiti Lodge as part of our trip around Yellowstone NP. After spending days in the park fighting crowds and parking, arriving at the Wapiti Lodge was a breath of fresh air. It is about a 30 minute drive from the east entrance of Yellowstone (a BEAUTIFUL drive). We were in the Hayden suite, which has two queen beds, a small kitchen, and a roomy bathroom. The suites have been remodeled, and everything was spotlessly clean. We had plenty of room, and although the hotel website indicates that there is a charge for wifi, it was free! They also provided a basket of breakfast items, which we hadn't expected. There is a little porch outside and you can sit and rock and enjoy the mountain air. The lodge does front the road pretty closely, but we used the air conditioner and that kept us from hearing road noise (I think the road is pretty sparsely used at night anyway). Also, note that there isn't a front desk as with most hotels, and you check in at the store on the property, which closes around 8 pm. I am sure they would work with later check-ins, but I would definitely call and make prior arrangements. There is also a great restaurant up the hill across the road from the lodge -- try to eat dinner there and sit out on their patio (take a sweater -- it was cool and breezy, even in mid-August). We enjoyed our stay here, and we would definitely stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glacier Peaks Hotel Casino; City: Browning Montana; Review: I have very mixed feelings about this review. The hotel is really, really nice. It seemed very new, everything was clean and well-kept. But it is not in a good location (very remote, no amenities in the area), and I thought it was WAY too expensive. We stayed just one night as we needed lodging on the east side of Glacier National Park -- it is about a 40 minute drive (a beautiful drive, by the way) away from the park. I am giving it 4 bubbles based solely on the quality of the hotel itself, but the location and price really aren't doing it any favors. Pro Tip -- There is NOWHERE to eat in this town -- maybe everyone just gambles and eats in the casino -- we were hungry and wanted a sit down dinner, but we ended up at Subway. If you stay here, try to eat somewhere before you arrive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Bozeman; City: Bozeman Montana; Review: We chose this hotel as our lodging the night before a flight out of Bozeman Airport. It is located right off the interstate and is about a 13 minute drive to the airport. The hotel itself is fine -- our room was pretty large (I think we had a handicap accessible room), and the beds and bedding seemed new. I thought the lighting was really harsh in the room. Overall, it was a good choice for our needs, and we would stay again. The room was a decent price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old Faithful Inn; City: Yellowstone National Park Wyoming; Review: I was so excited to get a room in the Old Faithful Inn, and it seems like one of those iconic places that national park travelers should stay. The location makes it easy to stay out late and/or get an early start exploring the attractions, which was our goal. Although the location was great, the hotel experience itself was not. Our "premium" room ($400 a night) was located in a basement area and upon check in, I was told that there was no way to access the room without using steps -- I have a bum hip, and I managed, but dragging luggage up and down steps made for a rough start. Our room was an okay size, but the furnishings were very basic, the carpet was stained, and the decor was really minimal. The bedding was comfortable, which was great. Our phone in the room didn't work, and we needed to call the front desk -- calling with a cell phone just goes to voicemail, so we had to trek back up the steps just to get a question answered. We asked them to fix the phone issue, but they never did. There is not adequate food service for the number of people in the area, so plan ahead and make reservations for the restaurant (there are rules about how to make this happen) or plan to walk to another lodge nearby. Parking is a HUGE problem -- for $400 a night, I would expect a parking space, but my husband had to park a long ways away behind a nearby convenience store, and of course, we forgot something, so he had to make a trip back out late at night. We were worried about getting towed, and we asked at the front desk. They told us it was fine to park where we were, and they acted surprised that the lot was full, but there is no way they don't know this -- people were circling the lots almost the whole time we were there trying to find space. There was not adequate water pressure and we ran out of hot water completely. We reported this at checkout, but the staff didn't seem bothered at all. I have such mixed feelings about this property. The lobby is so beautiful, the location could not be more perfect, and being able to run out and catch Old Faithful erupting was wonderful. But I honesty feel ripped off by the cost of the room based on what we got -- and the unfortunate part is that the hotel is sold out every night, so there is no incentive for them to change anything. If location matters, then just know that you are going to pay a huge premium and get very little for your money other than the location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Townsend Gateway Inn; City: Townsend Tennessee; Review: After a great experience at this hotel on a previous visit, we were glad to be able to get a room here again. The person checking us in was having a rough night, but our room was just as good as we remembered, and that is the important thing. The room was very large and spotlessly clean. The beds here are comfortable, and a basket of goodies is part of the stay here (they don't serve breakfast because there is nowhere to do that, so the basket has a few snacks for the evening and muffins that could be for breakfast). There is a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker in the room. I tend to shy away from smaller hotels, but this one is a gem, and I would stay here again without question! One thing to note is that if you have mobility issues, getting to and from your room might be a challenge. The parking lot is a bit sloped (as you might expect in the mountains), and there are steps to get up to the walkway that fronts the rooms, and then a decent step up into the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VANS Sk8-Hi Unisex Casual High-Top Skate Shoes, Comfortable and Durable in Signature Waffle Rubber Sole; Brand: Vans; Review: The shoes are more comfortable than most Vans and the hightop design in black goes with anything. I'm very satisfied!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 508 Regular Tapered Denim Jean; Brand: ; Review: These were way too big and the fit was not consistent with the other styles of jeans. I returned them and bought the ones in black which fit a lot better and are more tapered.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: INBLUE Men's 6~10mm Stainless Steel Stud Earrings Black; Brand: INBLUE; Review: Great pair of earrings made of stainless steel backings. Other earrings are sterling silver which tend to cause an allergic reaction in some people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanuk Men's Beer Cozy Light Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: These sandals are comfortable and great for wearing around the house or to the beach!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iStrap Genuine Calf Leather Watch Band Alligator Grain Padded for Men Women Color & Width (18mm,19mm, 20mm,21mm,22mm or; Brand: iStrap; Review: This watch band worked great for replacing the original one that came with my watch. It's more of a matte black and complements a shiny watch face.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 502 Regular Taper Jean; Brand: ; Review: The 502's are right in between the regular 501's and the slim 511's. The added stretch makes this pair of denim comfortable to wear and so far they have been very durable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 Cable (Micro USB 3 Cable A to Micro B) in Blue 10 Feet; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: nice solid connection with my external drive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tmvel Wireless Bluetooth Waterproof Shower Speaker with Dedicated Suction Cup - Retail Packaging - Blue; Brand: Tmvel; Review: For the price it's a good speaker, however the sound quality, loudness and battery life have more to be desired. Suciton is not so great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roku 4200XB Refurbished Streaming Device; Brand: Roku; Review: It's great for what it is (streaming). It would be nice to have more support for local media. More compatible video formats, being able to access external drive while connected to Roku, multiple views of files, more thumbnail support, etc.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iLive iAHB64W Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, White; Brand: iLive; Review: Sound quality is good however the clunky sound made by movement doesn't speak well off initial quality; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AGPtek 3.5mm AUX Car Bluetooth Receiver Speaker Music Streaming Receiver Adapter with Hands Free Calling for Samsung iPhone Blackberry HTC; Brand: AGPTEK; Review: Sound quality is really good. Hands free calling works perfectly. It broke after 8 months of use. Warranty only lasts 6 months. The USB input fell into the device. Surprised as I only unplugged and plugged it in twice over the entire life of the device. If I had done it more often, it probably would have not lasted as long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Guess How Much I Love You; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam McBratney Page; Review: My 18 month old loves to flip through books, and likes to pretend to read. This book is great for that. She enjoys when she is read the book as well!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where Is Baby's Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Katz Page; Review: A quote from my girlfriend... "The books came in today. When I opened the package and handed them to the baby she started squealing and got all excited. She loves them!"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baby Touch and Feel: Baby Animals (Baby Touch & Feel); Author: Visit Amazon's DK Page; Review: A quote from my girlfriend... "The books came in today. When I opened the package and handed them to the baby she started squealing and got all excited. She loves them!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robinson Crusoe; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Defoe Page; Review: Daughter complained that the font was small; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Azorean Cooking: From My Family Table to Yours; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Lawton Page; Review: wife liked the recipes in this cook book; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Flexees Maidenform Women's Shapewear Long-Length Tank; Brand: Flexees; Review: Exactly what I wanted!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demonia Women's Truck Shoes; Brand: Demonia; Review: The shoes look awesome but I could not wear for a lot of walking as they are a little heavy and clunky. That being said I would totally buy again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLASSROOM Boys' Uniform Pull-On Pant; Brand: Classroom Uniforms; Review: These are the only pants that fit my sons husky frame. They are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olga Women's Luxury Lift Underwire Bra; Brand: Olga; Review: Not very comfortable. I avoid wearing it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charles River Apparel Women's New Englander Waterproof Rain Jacket; Brand: ; Review: Its perfect, keeps me dry!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's No Side Effects Full-Coverage Underwire Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: Doesn't fit as it should, a little uncomfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LEE Men's Big-Tall Modern Series Custom-fit Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: He loved them. May even start to wear jeans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee Men's Big & Tall Premium Select Custom-Fit Relaxed Straight-Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: My boys love these jeans!! I had to purchase more for them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun Boxers Mens Smiley Fun Prints Pajama & Lounge Pants; Brand: Fun Boxers; Review: He loves them so yay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kids Headquarters Baby Girls' 3 Pieces Puffer Vest Set -Bow At Waist; Brand: Kids Headquarters; Review: This was so cute and perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Little Mermaid (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Abnormal Psychology; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Page; Review: Very interesting book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We; Author: Visit Amazon's Yevgeny Zamyatin Page; Review: I loved this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neuromancer (Penguin Galaxy); Author: Visit Amazon's William Gibson Page; Review: I just don't like the book. But the book was brand new and in great condition when I got it; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Atlas of Human Anatomy; Author: NA; Review: Very helpful book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body; Author: Visit Amazon's Johannes W. Rohen Page; Review: Very helpful book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Relative Karma; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Reaves Page; Review: This novel was an excellent, entertaining ride. I enjoyed it so much that I read it all in one day. Reaves creates a genuine landscape of real people suffering from regret and trying to pull their lives back together. He sets the stage for a juicy mystery, kicked off by a strange murder that turns the life of his main character upside down. The novel's twists and turns keep the reader guessing and wondering what will happen next. This was the first novel I've read by Reaves, and it was fantastic. I'll be checking out his other books and encourage you to do the same.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Usher's Passing; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert R. McCammon Page; Review: Usher's passing is a truly Gothic tale with rich development, scary turns, and mind-gripping drama. I consistently tell people this is one of my favorite books, and despite reading other well-written novels, keep this one on my shelf for a good re-read every so often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Resort; Author: Visit Amazon's Bentley Little Page; Review: Bentley Little is a master-storyteller. When I first discovered his novels years ago, it was simply amazing to me that none of them had ever been made into a film. Perhaps that is the beauty of reading his books. The resort is a horrific, gripping tale of a haunted resort that keeps you reading until the end. I've read this book at least 4 times and it is never boring nor does it lose its luster. One of my readers once compared my novels to Bentley Little. It was the biggest compliment I could ever receive. If you have not read his novels, try "The Resort" or "The Ignored". You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted; Author: Visit Amazon's Bentley Little Page; Review: Admittedly, I am a huge Bentley Little fan - but some of his novels have been wordy and overdrawn. This one however, is a delightful, fast-paced ride. It begins as a typical haunted house story, but Little's ability to describe characters and truly narrate from the heart, makes you feel like you are right there...involved in the story as it unfolds. In summary, I could NOT put this book down. It was amazing, scary, and just a delicious tale that I wish would go on for another 300 pages. You will enjoy this and please Mr. Litte, keep on writing - because you entertain us with your wicked ways and great stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SWAN SONG.; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert R. McCammon Page; Review: This book was deeper and more involved than most novels I typically read. But it was something that got my attention and made me read in numerous sittings. Good character development, nicely woven twists and turns. The ending was predictable but all in all, a book I'll remember.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haunted House; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Kilborn Page; Review: Really enjoyed this story in the beginning. Was hoping for a really gothic, scary haunted house story. It got a bit overblown at the end and the supernatural element didn't quite shine through. Good writing, interesting characters - interesting storyline. Just wish the story had revolved more around ghosts and things that go "bump in the night" instead of human cruelty. Still, I did enjoy it - just not one of my favorites.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bottled Abyss; Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Kane Ethridge Page; Review: Sometimes, you come across a book that you can't put down. That's exactly what happened with Bottled Abyss. The story takes you an a journey that begins very simply and then starts to veer into the darkness and horror of ancient mythology mixed with a modern-day feel. I walked around for a few days with this book clutched in my hand, unable to stop reading it. And when it was over, I was like, "No, I want more!" If you enjoy horror, mystery and ancient mythology that includes the ferryman and transportation across the deadliest river in the world - be sure to read this book. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accidental Witch; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Penot Page; Review: Jessica Pinot's The Accidental Witch is an interesting read. It takes you to the wooded landscape of Alabama where the writing is so rich and vivid that you can almost smell the perfume of Magnolia flowers permeating the air. Her depiction of Phaedra, a witch with a comprehensive and deep history is very engaging. Phaedra's roots seem simple at first. But as the pages turn, the story opens up and draws you into her less-than-normal family history - with a mother who is also a witch and who wants nothing more than to destroy her daughter. I found the story behind Abaddon, a demon who will bring on the apocalypse if not muted and overcome, extremely vivid and enjoyed Phaedra's challenges that seemed sometimes overwhelming to her and those around her. Overall the novel was fluid, entertaining, and a delicious descriptive experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Glory; Author: Visit Amazon's Morgan Chalfant Page; Review: As I am more a fan of horror books, rarely do I venture into the realms of the mystical, action-packed-type of novels. But I'm very glad that I did. Chalfant's novel "Ghosts of Glory" is a richly woven tale, told in first person about Jersey, a man who is half human - half demi-god. He is tasked with saving Glory, his hometown and a place stricken with numerous evils. Without giving too much of the story away, it is safe to say that this book is a well-written, fluid tale that at times, teeters on a graphic edge as it depicts torture so vivid, you almost wince in pain yourself. It was an utterly fantastic read and one that I recommend highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Influence; Author: Visit Amazon's Bentley Little Page; Review: I am a huge Little fan, but this one was my least favorite. Great buildup but the ending fell flat and felt rushed and incomplete. Could have done a lot more with the emergence of the creature and its protectors.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Secrets: Guardian Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Schulte Page; Review: I LOVE THE WAY THE WRITER ENTWINES HER CHARACTERS THAT IN ORDINARY WORLD WOULD NEVER MEET. I ALWAYS ENJOY THE ROMANTIC CONNECTION BETWEEN OLIVIA AND HOLDEN. OH THE BONDS OF LUV. EXCELLENT READ COULD NOT PUT BOOK DOWN.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twelfth Keeper; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Malory Page; Review: Kennedy Mitchell is a very unlikely heroine. Once her special gift is revealed her confidence is bolstered by one very handsome intelligent and gifted Phoenix Jorgenson. I can hardly wait for the continued adventure of these two gifted space defenders of earth. Luv the story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Only The Innocent; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Abbott Page; Review: Excellent story of murder,deception,compassion, betrayal and suffering by LAURA FLETCHER. Never sure who did it until the end of the story. Many winding roads and avenues of suspicion. Well written keeps your attention. The characters are really well defined.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Never Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Veronica Rossi Page; Review: I LUV THE WAY A NEARLY SPOILED YOUNG GIRL MEETS A NEAR CAVE DWELLER. BOTH HAVE UNIQUE OUTLOOKS AND A BILITIES THAT COME DOWN TO SURVIVAL OF THE FITEST; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InSight; Author: Visit Amazon's Polly Iyer Page; Review: The story line is perfect. I love the intricate elements of the story. A blind therapist,a rehab alcoholic mother,deaf policeman,gay X-mercenary karate instructor,a wealthy mafia mother-in-law,a drugged artist hand a reporter. The plot keeps you from putting this book down. The author has done a great job telling this wonderful story of loss, courage,human fragility,sacrifice,LOVE and forgiveness. A must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Souls (A Caitlyn O'Connell Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Delilah Devlin Page; Review: I loved the story about a witch who was a detective with psychic gifts. She drinks too much because of voices she hears. I could do without the passions between her ex- husband and her. I gave it a 4 star rating. Good characters and STORY.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wretched of Muirwood; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: The story has all the MAKINGS for a movie. The story tells of an orphan who has tenacity ,good heart,a healing spirit and has all the desires of a girl in her time. Well written. Loved it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inhale: A Just Breathe Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Grey Page; Review: I love this book because I love whales and combined with a neat LOVE STORY. For two people who meet first in their dreams you can tell that there is a lot more to them than just ordinary lovers. Good read for adults.p; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evanescence (Fallen Souls); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Sorensen Page; Review: I have read the full fallen soul series and LOVE the story and adventurers of the characters. Gemma,ALex have a eternal LOVE that takes takes them through some of the most difficult situations. Really a wonderful series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reason to Breathe: The Breathing Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Donovan Page; Review: I was hesitant to read this book,I am so glad I did. I was inspired by the main character Emma at her amazing strength to withstand the cruelty of her aunt and keep achieving in school to raise herself up and try to make a better life. LOVE was at the very heart of this story. Excellent read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Breath (Breathing); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Donovan Page; Review: After reading all three volumes of this series I DEFINITELY recommend them. There is so much to learn about LOVE,honesty and forgiveness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Sarai (In the Company of Killers); Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Redmerski Page; Review: LOVE the characters,Sarai,Victor what an adventure for a paid killer and kidnapped victim. A good read. I can hardly wait for the next book to see what will happen to Sarai and Victor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stone Maidens; Author: Visit Amazon's Lloyd Devereux Richards Page; Review: I loved the story that had so many possibilities as to how it would end. Surprised me with the twin theory and love in the mix. Great detail,a must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Rose; Author: Theresa Ragan; Review: I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY,I LOVED THE STORY AND THE LOVE AFFAIR BETWEEN THE KNIGHT AND MORGAN A 2011 TRANSPLANT . AN EXTRA BONUS SHE IS A TWIN. AN ADULT READ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bolero (A Nick Sayler Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Joanie McDonell Page; Review: I LIKE THE STORY OF THE INJURED BALLET DANCER AND THE PERSONAL INTRICACY OF THE NICK SAYLER THE DETECTIVE.I ALSO LOVE THE CLARITY OF THE STORY AND THE OTHER CHARACTERS ROLE IN SOLVING THE CASE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn (Harvester of Light Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. West Page; Review: I LOVE THE FUTURISTIC STORY OF LOVE,SURVIVAL AND THE HUMAN SPIRIT. WELL WRITTEN, CLARITY OF STORY LINE AND THE CHARACTERS IN THE PRESENT AND FUTURE. A MUST READ!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Song: Cape of the Red Jaguar; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Janes Page; Review: I was not sure if I wanted to read this book when I downloaded the sample. I was a little intimidated by the list of character's. However I began reading and fell in love with Raphael and Christine . Two strangers with extraordinary circumstances fall in love and endure insurmountable obstacles to survive. I loved the history and explanations by the author. Loved the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eden (Providence) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McGuire Page; Review: I love Jared and Nina. A very special LOVE STORY. Their trials and tribulations to live life normally and be in love against all odds. Imagine having to have your baby in Christ's Seplechur. They loose some of their friends in a fight for GOOD. IT IS THEIR LOVE THAT MAKES THIS STORY SO AMAZING. A Must Read. Don't miss the excitement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruin; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Van Dyken Page; Review: If you ever went to school and got to see the foot ball team players especially the quarterbacks you know what a wonderful fantasy this story is READ IT AND FALL IN LOVE!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope: Harvester of Light; Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. West Page; Review: I READ THE WHOLE SERIES AND LOVED IT. IT IS A CLEAR REMINDER OF WHAT THE FUTURE CAN BE LIKE IF WE DON'T TAKE CARE OF OUR PRESENT. A MUST READ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harvester (Harvester of Light) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. West Page; Review: IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE YOUR EITHER THE PREY OR THE HUNTER AND NOTHING IN BETWEEN. I LOVE THE RELATIONSHIP THAT DEVELOPS WITH THE CHARACTORS EVEN IN SUCH A TERRIBLE WORLD. IT REFLECTS THE HUMAN SPIRIT LONGING FOR NORMALCY AND LOVE. A GREAT READ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Swordmage: A Magic of Solendrea Novel; Author: Martin F. Hengst; Review: I really wasn't sure if I would like this book, but I must say I really like the story. A girl thrown into slavery by her father is rescued by a man from being beheaded and taught to be the warrior he was. The captain is inspiring,patient,honourable. This is an excellent read for everyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reverence: A Significance Series Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Crane Page; Review: IT IS REALLY HARD TO LEAVE THESE TWO CHARACTORS AFTER READING THE SERIES. THEIR LOVE IS SO SPECIAL AND INSPIRING. YOU COULD ONLY WISH THAT IN YOUR LIFE TIME SOMEONE WOULD CARE FOR YOU AS MUCH AS THESE CHARACTORS CARE FOR EACH OTHER. A GREAT READ I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE SERIES.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Darkest Hour: A Magic of Solendrea Novel (The Swordmage Trilogy); Author: Martin F Hengst; Review: Tia and Wynn both have weaknesses but are powerful together.to save the people they fight side by side using their gifted abilities to save people. A good read for any one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pegasus's Lament: A Magic of Solendrea Novel (The Swordmage Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Hengst Page; Review: This is a wonderful story of LOVE,sacrifice,human fraility,loss and the strength to carry on. This is a wonderful SERIES worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fountainhead; Author: Visit Amazon's Ayn Rand Page; Review: I liked the story,it was written with great pain staking detail. The character's are complex and the writer does a great job of showing their ends by the decisions they make or the decisions that were made for them. A great read a lot of concentration is required to determine what the characters are saying. TO THIN E. OWN SELF BE TRUE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Providence (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McGuire Page; Review: AN EXCELLENT READ, THE STORY GETS YOU INVOLVED RIGHT AWAY AND YOU WANT TO FINISH IT. I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE DAY. LOVED IT; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First and Only: A psychological thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Flannery Page; Review: I STARTED READING THIS BOOK, I COULD NOT GET INTO IT. IT WAS FREE AND IT SOUNDED GOOD TO ME WHEN I PICKED IT. I USUALLY DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH NOT LIKING A STORY LINE BUT THIS ONE I JUST COULD NOT GET INTERESTED ENOUGH TO FINISH IT.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Defiance: A Significance Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Crane Page; Review: I READ THIS SERIES AND LOVED THE CHARACTORS, THEIR LOVE STORY IS SOOO AWSOME. YOU WISH WE COULD ALL FIND SOMEONE LIKE THAT. A PROTECTOR WHO LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McGuire Page; Review: EXCELLENT SERIES, READ AND YOU WILL LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DID. YOU ALMOST MISS THE CHARATORS WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED THE SERIES.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence: A Significance Series Novel (The Significance Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Crane Page; Review: WHEN I STARTED READING THIS STORY I FELT SO SAD THAT IT WAS COMING TO AN END. ITS AS IF I KNEW THE TWO CHARACTORS PERSONALLY AND I WANTED TO CONTINUE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN THEIR LIVES. A GREAT SERIES I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE TO READ.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embody; Author: Jamie; Review: THIS SERIES IS ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE THAT YOU CANNOT PUT DOWN. I READ THE FIRST BOOK IN ONE DAY. I RECOMMEND THIS WRITER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Significance: A Significance Series Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Crane Page; Review: LOVE THIS SERIES, A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO LOVE SOMEONE AND LOVES ROMANCE. I REALLY MISS READING THE SERIES YOU FEEL SO MUCH APART OF THE CHARACTORS LIVES; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Accordance: A Significance Series Novel - Book Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Crane Page; Review: COULD LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF THEIR LOVE FOR A LONG TIME WILL MISS READING THE SERIES. THIS SERIES IS A MUST READ FOR ALL WHO LOVE ROMANCE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Ryan Page; Review: I normally don't read books with nights and their realism. . However this story caught my interest. The detail of that time is Amazing. The character Vaelin Al Sorla is inspiring. After being donated into servitude by his father to an order that trains boys to become killers for their King. The life of this young man is incredible. His wisdom,determination,loyalty and honesty makes this book a must read. His adventures and victories are lessons WORTH reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mind Readers (The Mind Readers Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Brighton Page; Review: I liked the story of Cameron's mind reading experiences. Her experience at the hands of a sick genious and the boy she loves Lewis. I look forward to reading the follow-up book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling (Mageri Series: Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: I WASN'T SURE IF I WOULD LIKE THE BOOK WHEN I STARTED TO READ IT BUT I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. LOVED THE CHARACTORS AND THEIR DETAILED DESCRIPTION S. IT IS A WONDERFUL STORY AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. I PLAN TO READ MORE OF THE SERIES.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TWIST A Mageri Series Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: I love this part if the series where Silver shows her LOVE for Logan and reminds me that all her trials could not break her human attributes. As a human she was forced into a foreign world by violence but kept her humanity. GREAT SERIES; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (Mageri Series: Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: Silver and Logan are separated by Turek the nasty chihta that killed Logan's first mate. There are so many hearts broken in this book it is a must to finish the series. Excellent continuity in events and characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shine (Mageri Series: Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: I love this last book the summation of what is going on in the lives of the characters. Truth and LOVE prove to be the best for everyone in the book. Silver has found the meaning of her difficult life and the struggles that made her so strong. Excellent book. GREAT series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Touch; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Olsen Page; Review: I liked this story it was easy to read in one day. The characters are well defined. I was surprised at the outcome that the killer was someone close to the main character. Lexi has a gift of being able to see a story when holding an object that person has had close to them. She can tell you a lot from a single object COOL.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardians: The Girl (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lola StVil Page; Review: This is a lovely fantasy about a human who meets a group of angels out of their necessiti to find a triplex to save the world. Emmy falls for the Guardian Angel in charge of the operation Marcus. She meets her estranged father who experienced falling in love with her mother thousands of years prior to now. Great read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Branded: Fall of Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Keary Taylor Page; Review: It is a simple story filled with twists and turns of everyday life that is complicated by horrific nightmares about judgement by angels. A must read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forsaken: Fall of Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Keary Taylor Page; Review: Jessica and Alex love story changes their lives forever. They are soul mates and the cruelty of the Angel and demon judgement counsel makes their lives complicated. The head demon Cole stalks Jessica making her and Alex life difficult. The story has a surprise conclusion. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years (Seven Series #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: I STARTED READING THIS BOOK AND THAT HO-HUM, BUT AS I CONTINUED I COULD NOT PUT DOWN I READ IT IN 2 DAYS GREAT READ. SURPRISED ME WITH ALL THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF THE CHARACTORS BUT READ IT YOU'LL LOVE IT; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vindicated: Fall of Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Keary Taylor Page; Review: How can you loose when you are friendly with the leader of the condemned? You can't . Jessica and Alex helped by the same guy that nearly killed both of them. Loved this series a must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Fire: Rise of the Dark Angel - Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Anne Page; Review: I loved the two angels and the two humans they fall in love with. In a time of human suffering and war Angels help humans free other humans that are being tortured and imprisoned. I recommend this book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Storm: Rise of the Dark Angel - Book Three (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Melody Anne Page; Review: Despite the loss of their home and part if their family, Phoenix and jayden will continue the good fight for life. Even after Josiah has told them that the council does not want to save the human race and earth. I love the intracasey of the story of good and evil. A good series a must read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impulse (Mageri Series: Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Dannika Dark Page; Review: where can you get immortals, vampires and shifters into one book and create the most interesting story of love,adversity and the most unique species called a chitah. READ THE SERIES YOU'LL LUV IT; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of the Hanged Man (Icarus Fell #3) (An Icarus Fell Novel) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Blake Page; Review: I really missed ICARUS FELL stories. I wish the writer would write a few more books on him. This series has many twists and turns, but a guy that survives hell and works as a harvestor of souls for heaven on earth. ICARUS FELL is not your typical run of the mill angel,he is visible, a father, ex-husband x-addict and still enjoys some of his earthly vices like vodka whenever things go wrong and they do frequently. He does admit to having trouble with authority. It is a really good series read it you'll like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary E. Kingsley Page; Review: I STARTED READING THIS BOOK AND LOST INTEREST. I STILL HAVE IT ON MY KINDLE AND WILL TRY TO READ IT AGAIN.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sorceress: Spirals of Destiny Book 2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Bernheimer Page; Review: I love this series. The unicorn riders are amazing doing battle for their king. The young recruits learn magic and become warrior maidens based on their elements. Ashleigh is a destined leader and continues to amaze readers with her talents despite many set backs. Great read highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thirst for Vengeance (The Ashes Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Edward M. Knight Page; Review: I really liked the story line. There was some confusion at one point whether Dagan was a girl or boy,the thoughts of a illiterate 8 year old were a little mature. It is a nice read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: I loved this story of four strangers that became friend. Their circumstances to brought them together to change their sorrows into hope and joy. Each of them gained a new insight in to their lives and became best friends. Love it a must read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quilts for Beginners: Learn How to Quilt with Easy-to-Learn Quilting Techniques, plus Quilting Supplies and Quilt Patterns; Author: Visit Amazon's Felicity Walker Page; Review: I re-read this book after reading a more complicated quilting book. I recommend this book to the new quilters like myself. Now I understand the author's instructions better. Yes I am making the quilts recommended in this book. I never realized that you can quilt as you go. Heard this term many times but did not know what it meant exactly. Thank you Felicity for writing this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Unfaithful Wings: An Icarus Fell Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Bruce Blake Page; Review: This is my favorite character. I can hardly wait for the next story on Icarus Fell. He is the best soul saver of all time. He makes mistakes, protects his family even though he is always on thin ice with his superiors. Whether he is in hell or back on earth he makes the best of his situations. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anthem; Author: Visit Amazon's Ayn Rand Page; Review: AYN RAND HAS A WAY OF WAKING YOU UP FROM YOUR SLEEPY WORLD AND OPENING YOUR EYES TO WHAT CAN BE OR SHOULD NOT BE. LOVED IT RECOMMEND READING; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Archer's Voice; Author: Visit Amazon's Mia Sheridan Page; Review: I really liked the story of two people who had baggage come together and fall in love. The disability for both of them becomes a challenge to live a normal life. Heart warming story of love and over coming barriers. A. Great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of Magic (Five Senses, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Andre Norton Page; Review: I started reading this book and thought it was a little boring but I bought it and continued to read it. To my surprise the story took a pleasant turn into magic spells, herbs that do amazing things. Willadene the kitchen scrub loves herbs their smell and there healing properties. She hates the kitchen work she has to do. She goes to the herbmistresses shop for the cook to get herb for the food they store. She decides one day when the cook tells her that on her birthday she will be given by her to a man Willadene cannot stand. She runs away to the herb shop and tells her sad story to the herbmistresses sympathy she is rescued to work their as her apprentice. Willadene has a special gift, she has a nose for herbs their scents she can differentiate easily and she can smell evil. Her life changes while in the herbmistress employ. When she meets royalty,a spy, a prince, a chancellor all who will change her very existence. A great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase); Author: ; Review: this book is good because its shows you pronunciations and give you different situations of what to say basically. I wish there were more situations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Hunger: Someone Wicked This Way Comes; Author: Visit Amazon's DelSheree Gladden Page; Review: I READ THE BOOK BECAUSE IT HAD A GOOD RATING. I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING INTO THE STORY. "THE HUNGER" DIDN'T SEEM CLEAR TO ME AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE WEREWOLFS, OR SHAPESHIFTERS. STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stolen Songbird: Malediction Trilogy Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle L. Jensen Page; Review: I loved the story a troll and a human an interesting combination of love,servitude and sacrifice. I was sad that the ending was not a happy one but it is makes a good case for a sequel. I recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crossroads; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Ting Page; Review: I always love the angel and human love stories. There is a fine line between heavenly and earthly. Claudia and Michael are two wonderful characters. Their love is difficult because we of all the secrecy that they must keep. Claudia finds out from her dying grandmother that she possesses the soul of the Holy Spirit. She is a magnet x for demons that want to obtain her soul. Michael not only is a guardian angel but in love with Claudia. Love the story. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Between (Crossroads Saga) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Ting Page; Review: It made me sad that Claudia had to have her mind erased. Michael is totally heart broken and so was I. I enjoyed this book very much will read the next one hoping for a better outcome for the two lovers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternity: Crossroads Saga (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Ting Page; Review: I was so happy that Michael and Claudia were not separated. Their love endured the hardships and they got their dream life. Made me happy. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meant to Be; Author: Visit Amazon's Tiffany King Page; Review: Young love coupled with unique feelings of caring make a story very special. The love and communication between the characters is heart warming. There is always a nasty character that wants to destroy the couple. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead (Toad Witch Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christiana Miller Page; Review: I really liked this story. Mara and Gus are witches and good friends. Gus is gay Mara is single and sqeemish about witchcraft. She gets evicted from her apartment and creates a desperate situation after conjuring a spell that kills her aunt Tillie. She inherits the aunt's house and the mayhem continues. A good light read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration; Author: Visit Amazon's Malka Dubrawsky Page; Review: I am in the process of making round coasters. The pattern is easy and I am so ready to do something round instead of square. Explanations are clear. Can't wait to make a quilt. I am a newby to quilting. Thanks Malka for sharing not only your knowledge,creativity but your enthusiasm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Boy (Random House Reader's Circle); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Lowry Page; Review: This I s a story if a young women growing up in the country as the daughter of a country doctor. Her friendship with a boy that was touched turns to a disaster when he is accused of killing his sister's illegitimate baby. A easy read story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quilting for Beginners: How to Make Your First Quilt and Beyond - Kindle edition; Author: Janice Smith; Review: AS A NEW QUILTER I FOUND THIS BOOK VERY HELPFUL. I LIKED THE IDEA OF MAKING A BABY SIZE QUILT IN LARGE SQUARES LIKE 8 INCH. WILL TRY IT. I WILL PAY ATTENTION TO THE DESIGN AS SUGGESTED. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR A BEGINNER LIKE ME.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bound by Duty (Bound Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stormy Smith Page; Review: AMELIA IS AN IMMORTAL AND PROMISED TO MARRY AN EVIL QUEEN 'S SON WHEN SHE TURNS TWENTY ONE. THIS AGREEMENT WAS SET UP BY HER DEAD MOTHER. THE STORY IS COMPLICATED BY AMELIA FALLING IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER GUY. THE QUEENS ANGER CAUSES MANY PROBLEMS FOR AMELIA AND HER FAMILY AND BEST FRIEND. A REALLY GOOD READ I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardian (The Guardian Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A.J. Messenger Page; Review: Declan and Alexander fall in love after meeting. Their adventure and difficulty starts when Alexander's confession opens the truths that he is an angel. EVIL force tries to ruin their love. It a real good read. I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Mercy: His Fair Assassin, Book I; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin LaFevers Page; Review: I read the synopsis and was ho hum about reading it. However once I started to read the story I could not stop until I finished it. The writer does an awesome job adding fiction to history. I love the characters Ismae and Duval. She a convent trained assassin and he a soldier of truth and battle. He defends his sister a successor to the throne and guides her through all the treacherous people around her. It is a story of treachury, deception,survival, and a love that grows during its conflict. GREAT STORY READ IT I RECOMMEND IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Triumph: His Fair Assassins, Book II; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin LaFevers Page; Review: I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK IT IS ONE OF SELF SURVIVAL ,COURAGE AND SHEER WILL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. AS AN ASSASSIN TRAINED BY THE NUNS OF ST.MORTAIN ,SHE IS ASSIGNED TO KEEP TABS ON HER WICKED FATHER WHO IS INTENT ON PLANNING A MURDEROUS RAMPAGE AGAINST THE 13 YEAR OLD FUTURE QUEEN HE WANTS TO MARRY FOR HIS OWN GAIN. SYBELLA'S PERSONAL PROBLEMS WITHIN HER FAMILY'S TWISTED MORALS CAUSE HER TO HAVE A DIFFICULT LIFE. SHE FINDS LOVE IN SOMEONE THAT IS SO UNLIKELY FOR A LADY SUCH AS SHE. A GREAT READ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paris Time Capsule: Inspired by a True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Carey Page; Review: I WAS NOT SURE IF I WOULD LIKE THIS STORY BUT I REALLY LIKED CATHERINE'S ATTITUDE AND HONESTY. SHE WAS A WORKING GIRL MAKING HER WAY IN A TUFF CITY. HER BOYFRIEND IS WEALTHY AND SEEMS LIKE A NICE GUY EXCEPT YOU START SEEING HIS CONTROLLING HABITS. WHEN CATHERINE INHERITS AN APARTMENT IN PARIS FROM HER MOTHERS BEST FRIEND EVERYTHING CHANGES FOR HER. SHE MEETS LOIC AND HIS FAMILY. IN HER SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE QUESTION WHY DID LOIC'S GRANDMOTHER LEAVE HER APARTMENT TO CATHERINE? A MUST READ TO FIND THE ANSWER.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learn How to Quilt: Quilting for Beginners: A Guide for Quilting: Quilt Designs, Appliques, Patterns and Quilting Techniques; Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Frank Page; Review: This book has good information but NO PICTURES. As a newby a picture is worth a thousand words. I am aware that going to a class would be beneficial but for me not possible. OK TO READ; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Willing Heart (Souls of Indenture) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Andersen Page; Review: THIS IS A REALLY NICE STORY OF LOVE,SURVIVAL AND FORGIVENESS. SARAH IS RAPED BY HER STEPFATHER AND DURING HER ESCAPE FROM HIS HOUSE IS KIDNAPPED BY SLAVE TRADER. SHE ENDURES THE SEA VOYAGE AND IS SOLD TO JOHN WHO MARRIES HER THAT VERY DAY AND TAKES HER TO HIS HOUSE. HE IS A VERY LOVING MAN AND THEY FALL IN LOVE OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THEIR ADVENTURE BEGINS WHEN HER STEPFATHER SHOWS UP. A VERY EASY READ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enoch's Device (The Dragon-Myth Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Finley Page; Review: This book is well written about Irish monks who come together in the name of Good to battle evil. Finding and flowing ancient holy texts they find Enoch's device. After a heavy loss of their friends they continue to complete their journey. I recommend this book it is a really good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gates of Thread and Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Lori M. Lee Page; Review: A story of a girl who has unique powers of controlling time. She has lived in poverty with a boy who saved her when she was young. He takes care of her as her brother. When he disappears SHE searches for him with the help of another friend. Their adventure leads them to her real father and the story continues. A nice story would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Bryan Page; Review: The story is about ordinary and not so ordinary women who came to a convent and made history with their lives and their devotion to their religious beliefs. All from different back grounds and different situations they befriended each other and became a sisterhood of women helping each other and anyone who came to them. They recorded their journey in a chronical just after the death if Christ. This chronicle was past down for centuries. I liked the story very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bloody North (The Fallen Crown Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Healey Page; Review: A mercenary that reforms to a simple life looses it all when his family is slain by the kings regiment lead by a ruthless mercenary named Quayle. Quayle leaves Black for dead at the farm he and his family lived. Black survives and tries to find Quayle and kill him as revenge for the loss of his family. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (Collins Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Lois Lowry Page; Review: You can cringe at the solemn life without difference. No decisions to make in regard to your future or what to wear e everyone in an age group wears the same thing. No fashion designers,no colour,no movies, everyone is a steroids wife. Very Interesting read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Girl (Franza Oberwieser); Author: Visit Amazon's Gabi Kreslehner Page; Review: Good story. All about a detective that has to solve a hit and run accident. The effects the accident had on different people involved with the victim. She finds out her son was dating the victim causing her great duress. She has personal problems that she must also work out. A nice read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abandon; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Crouch Page; Review: I really liked the story. Abigail whose father invites her to do a investigative story on Abandon a ghost town where all the inhabitants disappeared. She has not seen him since she was 4 years old. Their guide has an assistant that is part of a group of vets that are aware of the reason Abigail's father is leading the small group of investigators to Abandon. The sixty one bars of gold bullion hidden in a mine. The covers capture and kill some of the investigators. There are many twists and turns in t he story. A good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fire Seer (Coalition of Mages) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Raby Page; Review: Mandir is a prankster and a bastard prince in a temple for magic training known as the. COALITION. He is in love with Tata a fellow magic student. He harrases her and almost kills her in a maze accident. He is sent to another school as punishment. Years later they are assigned to a case involving three murders. She hates him and he still loves her. They are COALITION investigators and must get along. It's a good light read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Ee Page; Review: The story if angels taking over earth is written really well. Humans are casualties of war. Pentium saves an angel that's had his wings cut off by a demon angel. She nurses him back to health perserving his wings. A great story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World After: Penryn and the End of Days Book Two; Author: Howard Hughes; Review: I have to admit I love angel stories. This series has kept me rivited. Until I finished the books. Penryn is a survivor with a disabled sister and a mentally ill mother. She e saves an angel after his wings were cut off and he was left for dead. Penryn saves him and nurses him. Her sister is kidnapped by the angels that cut Raffe's wings off. The become allies and work together A really great series I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Word Problems For Fourth Graders: Ages 9 - 10, Grade 4 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's BrainChimp Page; Review: did not use but looked at. also well written and beneficial.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harbinger of Doom (Volumes 1 - 3): Three Book Bundle; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn G Thater Page; Review: At first I thought I got the wrong book but as I continued to read I loved the stories and the characters. I liked Theta a mysterious man that was immortal and filled with wisdom. The House of Eotrus was a great family of knights, each brother with his own skills. They meet beasts that came from he'll after their father fails to return. The fight scenes are well described. The story continues as the group tries to find these beasts. I would recommend these books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bright Hopes Table Runner Pattern - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeanne Throgmorton Page; Review: This is a beautiful runner. I gave it four stars because I don't understand all the quilting jargon. I am sure for an experienced quilter this is perfect. I have not made it yet but will email the creator, who kindly included it in her instructions. Will update this review when I start this project. Otherwise its a beautiful runner. PLEASE NOTE: that this beautiful table runner has a video on Youtube. Just type in bright hopes table runner and see it for yourself. thx; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awaken: A Divine Hunter Novel (Divine Hunter Series); Author: Visit Amazon's L J Sealey Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. Michael is a demon Hunter who is not human. He goes to a college where a large number of students are committing suicide. He suspects that it is demon induced and tries to catch it. During his hunt his good friend Evo is invited to the hunt. Michael falls in love with Lacy who is a psychologist. She gets kidnapped by a demon and Michael seeks help. I recommend m end this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Record of the Saints Caliber; Author: Visit Amazon's M. David White Page; Review: A very interesting story of a brutal society that has soldiers they call Saints. They have special gifts and are trained in as place called Sanctuary. These Saints as they are called kill women and children just for taking food. Their villages are starving. There is a lot of treachery and deception between the characters. I liked the book more once I got I not it. It gets a little slow in some chapters otherwise an interesting tale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AngelFall Book III - A Novel of Hell (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's S. E. Foulk Page; Review: I did not read this book its a continuation of the first one; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Born: The Born Trilogy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tara Brown Page; Review: I love this story. The world is mess where breeding farms are used to breed white healthy children. The survivalist gather to destroy this new idea. Emma is a loner and was taught by her father the art of survival. She is the instrument for the raids on these breeding farms. A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reborn (The Born Trilogy) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tara Brown Page; Review: I read all three books and love the story. There are parts that made me cry and parts that made me laugh. The survivalist Emma is amazing and the way she adapts herself after being alone for nine years is amazing. Her new found family members keep her busy. Life filled with people and two brothers she loves. The wolf she grows up with that she named Leo is as amazing as she is. Thank you to the writer for the great story. I recommend it highly to everybody.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse Keepers; Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Grover Swank Page; Review: A young women seeking love and security discovers that she is the curse keeper. Her father handed the responsibility to her as the first b o end at age 18. She doesn't' take it too seriously until a really good looking guy comes to the restaurant she works at and connects with her opening the gates of hell. Their prime responsibility is to close the gates. He betrays her after binding their souls together. A great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse Breakers (The Curse Keepers); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Grover Swank Page; Review: As the curse keepers life changes her losses have affected her greatly. She is desperate to find away to send the spirits that came through the gate she was supposed to be closing was opened because she was betrayed by the second curse keeper Collin Dailey. She us hunted by these spirits and Collin keeps her safe by writing protection symbols on her door. She seeks out a professor David Preston an expert in ancient Indian history. She falls in love with David and along with Collins help they try to battle these evil spirits. A great read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Curse Defiers (The Curse Keepers); Author: Visit Amazon's Denise Grover Swank Page; Review: I love this story about a curse keeper that saves humanity and its creatures from certain death. In the turmoil of her life her responsibility does not falter and she looses her loved ones and finds love after all if that. A REALLY good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unintended Consequences; Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Green Page; Review: This is a really good story of love, sacrifice and the need for medical help for people in the same situation. The murder of a child is never a good thing. But the Calhoun's love fir their daughter was immeasurable. Their sacrifice to spend years join jail for something they didn't do was pure sacrifice. A good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quilter's Academy Vol. 1 - Freshman Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking; Author: Visit Amazon's Harriet Hargrave Page; Review: I just started this book and am going chapter by chapter as recommended. Already I have a problem with the quarter inch test. I think the subjects covered in the book are really well addressed and can hardly wait till I can fix my problem. More pictures would have been nice but as a new quilter I like the content.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deal with a Demon; Author: Visit Amazon's Celeste Easton Page; Review: A very interesting demon human contact story. As usually depicted a demon as being over sexed and capable of enhancing feelings. Nic is a security guard whose brother gets kidnapped by demons to lure her and the demon Prince to the depths of hell. The demon Prince befriend s Nic and offers to help get her brother back. The rest is an adventure where love grows and scrafices are made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road To Shandara: Book One of the Safanarion Order; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Lozito Page; Review: I started reading this book and almost didn't continue. It's slow start bored me but I really liked the young Aaron Jace. He showed conviction, loyalty and an underlying strength. When strange events pile up on him he finds a purpose he would never have dreamed of. He was the last of a family of protectors of a kingdom in another realm. This is a story of friendships,loss,courage and a must to succeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Echoes of a Gloried Past: Book Two of the Safanarion Order; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Lozito Page; Review: Aaron Jace a descendent of another realm fights for the woman he loves and tries to unite the kingdom's of this new world to him from impending doom that is coming their way. He sacrifices himself as his ultimate deed fir the love he so treasured. His friends were saddened at his sacrifice. The book is really good. I have really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amidst the Rising Shadows: Book 3 of the Safanarion Order; Author: Visit Amazon's Ken Lozito Page; Review: Aaron Jace went from earth to another realm. His family history was to be saviors not power hungry rulers. His ambitions to save the many and sacrifice the evil worked. The war was fought and many lost their lives in the name of freedom. But there still remains the future threat from an enemy that came through the portal waiting to strike. He nearly lost the love of his life Sarah when nanites tried to destroy her person. Colind the guardian guides him through his darkest times. His good friend Verona supports without conditions. His eternal gift that his grandfather Reymius passed down to him saves the world Shandara the his grandfather and mother fled during its fall. A really good story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The God King (Heirs of the Fallen) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's James A. West Page; Review: This is a wonderful story of one man's hunger for unlimited power. The hereos that try to thwart the power hungry ruler are three mercenaries and a nun. Through much sufferings they come to the final hour where there is no turning back. This is a good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrath of the Fallen (Book 4) (Heirs of the Fallen) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's James A. West Page; Review: The ending was a surprise. I thought that Leitos would save the his companions and restore the knights order. This is a very good series. I recommend this series to anyone. Well written. Excellent characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quilting: Quilting for Beginners: A Complete & Easy Guide On The Practical Art Of Quilting (Quilting; Author: Beginner Books; Review: Must have lots of photos for beginners. I gave it two stars not enough pictures and its the same old info written on every search engine that you ask about being a new quilter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath of a Shipless Pirate (The Godlanders War); Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron Pogue Page; Review: After he was left for dead in a burning city filled with precious books and a mutinous crew Corin Hugh,pirate is transported back in time. He witnesses the events that lead to the city filled with books. He sees the power of dynamite and invention of guns. He sees innocent people die,cowards that became heroes he meets unlikely allies. He meets King Oberon who wrote all the books. He finds out that King Oberon brought him back in time to show him the evil that will rule the future. He meets the immortal Epithel who cannot be killed. He comes back to his time with vengence. I liked the story and the character Corin Hugh. He is a pirate with principles. A good read. Would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Your First Quilt Book: (or it should be!); Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Doak Page; Review: This is a really great book. I am so glad I found it. I bought it used and the instructions are clear and a lot of pictures. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alaskan Fire (Guardians of the First Realm); Author: Visit Amazon's Sara King Page; Review: This is a very good story of a women named Blaze whose dream it was to own and run a fishing lodge and grow great vegetables and raise unspoiled animals. She hires a handyman named Jack. They have a rocky start. Blaze learns Jack is a wereverine and thinks he owns her land. They fight it out and come to an agreement. They learn from each other and defend each other free a wolf pack kidnaps Blaze and tries to change her to a werewolf. Jack saves her and explains to her that she is unique and is a Phoenix. I really liked the story and the characters. It is funny,sad, and filled with a vast of emotions. Love it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alaskan Fury (Guardians of the First Realm); Author: Visit Amazon's Sara King Page; Review: I thought this would be the continuation of the story between the werewolf and the Phoenix. I was not disappointed, the story started off with a good beginning. The Phoenix and the retailer's fishing lodge and farm had taken off and was very lucrative. During one of their bookings a group of women from the Inquisition came and attacked them. Kidnapping the Phoenix and the werewolf. They were taken to a facility that stole their powers slowly draining them and all the creatures like them in Alaska. The two employees that worked for the lodge we r e a Angel of Fury and a shining. During their escape they fell in love. Totally a strange pair. Their story continues in the pursuit of trying to free their employers. Their adventures are many and the succeed in doing what they set out to do. I really liked this story and would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jack of Souls (The Unseen Moon Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen C Merlino Page; Review: I normally don't read a lot of knights and orders stories but I really enjoyed this book. Harris is a bastard whose mother was a Lady of the Queens court and practiced magic and had visions. She trained Harric to be a trickster and a thief. He was eloquent and could pick pockets,run scams. His mother put a curse on Harric to die on his 19th birthday by sending a fog with angry spirits to kill him. He prepares for his death and is saved by a very tall and simple girl that has a connection with horses that he loves. During one of his ruses he insults a nobleman and gets marked for death. A priest saves him by washing out the paint. A immortal knight buys the grain Harric uses in his ruse and their fates lock when the knight pays him with the wrong pouch. The pouch contains a magic ring that was made for the Queen by the people known as the Wendi and was being delivered by Brolli who the Knight Sir Willard protects and was escorting to the castle for a meeting with the Queen. Their misadventure start with this error and continue with Caris the simple girl becoming a Knight and Harric a squire for Sir Willard. This is a good book and I would recommend it to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (Watchers Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's S.J. West Page; Review: This is a really cute girl book. Lilly is young and impressionable girl who has been heart broken. She meets another boy Brand who should she falls in love with. But life isn't as perfect as she wants it to be. A very good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of Days; Author: Howard Hughes; Review: I really liked this book. I highly recommend it to everyone. I read the first two books and loved the writers style and story. Raffe and Penryn are an amazing pair. She saves him and they continue to help each other. He is an archangel who was deceived by his own and had his wings cut off. Penryn shielded him and fought side by side with him to get his wings back. The rest must be read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Witch Rising (Copper Falls) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Vanderlinden Page; Review: When I started this book I was not sure that I would like it. But as I continued to read I liked the main character Sophie. She is a survivor and a Lightwitch. One of her ancestors cursed the man Sophie loves. Calder is a shapeshifter. He is desperate to get the curse lifted. His family members are suffering from a insatiable condition that will eventually drive them and any future generations mad. The story has many twists and turns but all comes down to Sophie 's sacrifice. An excellent read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deceived (Soul Keeper Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's L. A. Starkey Page; Review: I gave the book three stars because several chapters were blocked out so I maybe missing some parts of the story. Based on Greek mythology involving a human that is the Soul Keeper of the son Zeus and Cloi. who is now two sons sharing one soul as punishment to Prometheus and Zeus.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Quilt Patterns: 11 Applique Quilt Patterns + Quick Quilts - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Prime Publishing Page; Review: Easy patterns, I did like them. I did not make any of the quilts in the book. Instead I bought another book by Harriet Hargrave.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Haunting Ground (Tess Schafer-Medium Book 6) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah J. Hughes Page; Review: Tess once again returns to New York and visits her friends. She is there to buy a wedding dress and spend some time with old friends. She also has a mission to talk to the man's family that was involved in the death of her husband. The spirits she encounters include the man responsible for the accident. You must read the story to find out what happens. A really good story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Homecoming (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: After leaving her small town she comes back to it after her mom dies. She is left with a house and and shop below it. Her childhood boyfriend whom she absolutely loves but refuses to admit it to herself is the town sherriff. He wants to get back with her because he is also madly in love with her. One complication he has a girlfriend. After a murder in the town that she witnesses things get really scarry. A wonderful read for anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Insight (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 2) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: I love this story, its simple, its character totally sweet. Her gift of talking to dead people is amazing and causes her many problems. She has a stalker that she finally stands up to but not without a cost. It is a nice book to read for anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haunted: A Bridgeton Park Cemetery Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Ophelia Julien Page; Review: The story is a slow starter but there is a lot of tragedy between the two characters Michael and Cassie. Both of them lost loved ones and were struggling with the deaths. When Caddie finds out that the strange things going on at her house was due to a murder of a whole family. The discovery is amazing. A must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanquishing Ghosts (Tess Schafer-Medium Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah J. Hughes Page; Review: I have recommended this series very highly. Tess Schafer is a widowed medium who has a gift for helping the dead and the living. Her boyfriend is a great help to her in the work she does to save other. just a really good book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Trouble (Tess Schafer-Medium Book 5) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah J. Hughes Page; Review: Tess is gone to visit her parents and her fiance Kade is staying at the haunted house Tess purchased. He is a painter and paints a picture of a beautiful girl that he does not know. He starts noticing some strange things happening in the house. He know that the painting has something to do with the problems in the house. He ends up with visitors that he did not expect. He also ends up saving the girl in the painting. This is a really good book. Enjoyed the ghostly events and the problems that make the book a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Griffith Tavern (Taryn's Camera) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: I love the Taryn's Camera Series. Excellent read, great writing. Taryn and Miss Dixie her Camera once again solve the ghosts of Griffith Tavern. A haunting that was that intruduces Taryn to a women ahead of her time. Running a stagecoach stop and boarding house. There are mysteries of the Inn that plague Taryn as to the reason the Owner keeps hauting her. A secret treasure was supposed to be hidden in the tavern. A murder involving the B&B owner where Taryn is staying throws her off guard. A great read. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Hollow Road (Taryn's Camera) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: TARYN STAYS IN A HOUSE OUT SIDE OF A SMALL TOWN. UNBEKNOWNST TO HER JUST BEHIND THE CUTE COTTAGE SHE IS STAYING AT IS A SITE OF A BRUTAL MURDER. AND DISAPPEARANCE OF A LOCAL STUDENT. HER MOTHER IS THE ONE THAT RENTS THE COTTAGE TO HER WHICH TARYN FIND OUT LATER. A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS COME UP AND ITS TAKES MISS DIXIE HER CAMERA AND HER LIFE LONG FRIEND TO COME TO A CONCLUSION OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NOT ONLY ONE GIRL BUT ALSO A BOY. A REALLY GOOD READ. A REAL SURPRISE AS TO THE ENDING.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaker Town (Taryn's Camera) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: TARYN AND HER CAMERA MISS DIXIE ARE IN SHAKER TOWN AND ARE HELPING WITH THE RESTORING OF A SHACKER BUILDING. SINISTER THINGS START HAPPENING TO TARYN AND IT FRIGHTENS HER. SHE DOES NOT GIVE UP HER QUEST TO COMPLETE THE RENDERING BUT FINDS A VERY UNHAPPY GHOST. ONE THAT IS VERY NASTY AND TWO WHO ARE VICTIMS. OF COURSE MISS DIXIE HELPS WITH ALL OF IT AND SAVES THE DAY. EXCELLENT READ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quick & Easy Quilts for Kids: 12 Friendly Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Ewbank Page; Review: This book just has some really cute patterns for children's quilts. I am so glad I bought it and the writer that made the quilts used them for a wonderful purpose. These quilts were made for sick kids, kids who were indigent, and were delivered to kids in disasters. A great cause and beautiful quilts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Delight (A Maddie Graves Mystery) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: I like this series because of the couple. They are childhood friends definitely have loved each other. She sees dead people and he is the town sheriff. She has a gift for finding dead people and getting herself in a whole lot of trouble. He is determined to keep her safe and it is a big effort. In this book a body she finds while out for dinner of a local teenager that has been strangled. It is a surprise who done it. Worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Huntress: Malediction Trilogy Book Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle L. Jensen Page; Review: HAVE NEVER READ THIS BOOK. IT WAS A PAY AND I DIDN'T BUY IT; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Hunter; Author: Visit Amazon's J. A. Leary Page; Review: I really liked this story, it partially relates to the myths of the Fourth Reich, the Fallen Angel that wants to open hell and bring forth the Aryan new race. The grotto at Notre Dame is the gateway. Victoria Hunter is a women who gives birth to twins that are to be the leaders of the next Reich. She has been impregnated by a demon. She is a devout catholic and fights to reclaim who children who are stolen by hell and are to be used to get through the gateway. Her battle is very difficult and I appreciated her motherly convictions that help her change the world. A really good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Banished of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: I love Jeff Wheeler and his Muirwood series. This is another great book. Maia is a princess whose father is the king. He banishes her mother because she cannot have anymore children. He seeks a divorce from his queen, Maia mother but cannot get permission as he is a Maston and so his the queen. He takes another wife and finally has children that the queen was unable to have. He puts his new wife in charge of Maia and she treats her very badly. She convinces the king to send her off and not allow her to become queen being the only rightful heir. On her journey she meets the king she was once promised to and they marry under abnormal circumstances. She is possessed by a spirit that wants to take over the kingdoms. She is a haetera (like Madusa). Maia will never be able to kiss anyone without killing them. She is rescued by her grandmother and is being sent to Muirwood to learn the ciphers that was her wish to learn. Really good story can't wait for the continuation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Holy Bible from the ancient Eastern text : George M. Lamsa's translations from the Aramaic of the Peshitta; Author: ; Review: Have been looking for a KJV bible from 1611. This is a wonderful book and I am so happy to have found it. Easy to read, excellent printing. Meets all the criteria. Love It.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ciphers of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: Jeff Wheeler did not disappoint in this wonderful book. Maia is the ancestor to Lia and Colvin. She is a princess whose mother has been banished because she cannot have anymore children by her father the king. He tries to marry someone else but he has been married in the maston tradition and cannot divorce his wife. When Maia's mother dies at Muirwood her father marries the new women he has had several children with and disowns Maia as the rightful heir. He sends her all over the country and when she is not treated badly by her stepmother she must go where her father sends her. She is turned into a hetera (Meduca qualities). She can kill someone with her kiss. She meets up with a stranger named Feint Collier who helps her get to a certain abbey. She ends up killing the Aldomaston of the abby and burning it down. He reveals himself as her betrothed prince when she was a child. He forces her to marry him and then makes her way to Muirwood to become a maston. So many twists and turns happen to her and Feint Collier. With the help of her grandmother who rescues her and makes a cipher of Muirwood she prepares to become a Maston. Her father is coming to the village outside of the abby for whitsinday and to replace the Aldomaston of Muirwood. A really good read can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Psychic Detective and the Editor (Psychic Detective Ellen Owens Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi Mitchell Page; Review: I really liked this story, the detective has some psychic abilities which help her in some of her cases. She does not reveal her abilities to her co-workers. She notices a women at a graveyard and after seeing her several times along with a bad dream she stops at the grave yard to talk to her the women disappears. She is a ghost. She and her partner dig up information on her disappearance and find the case was badly mishandled they find the real killer after the detective that covered the case admitted the abuse. Easy to read, informative loved the characters. Recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grave Misgivings (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 4) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: When they go to the Reunion a few strange things start happening. Then the old girlfriend disappears and everyone is worried that she might be dead. They discover a two way mirror to their bedroom in the mansion and realize that they have been watched. Maddie befriends a ghost and discovers some problems in the mansion that were never mentioned. The the aid of the ghost Maddie finds Marla and also the one in the group that is out to kill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint Elm's Deep (The Legend of Vanx Malic); Author: Visit Amazon's M. R. Mathias Page; Review: Vanx and his new recruits head into the frozen lands to hunt a beast. What they find is an ancient problem that will come to haunt them in the near future. They get their beat and come back triumphant even after loosing one of their members. Each with either gold payment or a piece of the beasts meat or coat. Chelda took the teeth and no gold. Vance has an unmistakable call to go hunt the Hoar Witch. He and his party find a new mage and head in that direction. Darden finds love and his life changes for the better. He does not go on to the other adventure with Vanx.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quilter's Academy Vol. 3 - Junior Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking; Author: Visit Amazon's Harriet Hargrave Page; Review: This book is very good for beginners to master some of the aspects of quilting. Harriet and her daughter are clear and very percise. I am so glad to have this reference, I had no idea how many designs are made from simple squares, triangels and circles. I highly recommend this book. I try to do at least one of the projects in each section of the book for practise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas at the Bear's Paw Ranch; Author: Visit Amazon's Eleanor Burns Page; Review: I wanted this book because it had the beautiful teddy bear that Teresa Varnes made. I was so impressed with not only the teddy bear but the easy and wonderful project that were in the book. Thx Eleanor that is why you are one of the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Darkslayer: Wrath of the Royals (Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Halloran Page; Review: did not read it. Lost interest after first chapter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sorcery Code: A Fantasy Novel of Magic, Romance, Danger, and Intrigue (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Dima Zales Page; Review: only read the first chapter could not get interested in the book. It is not my favorite kind of book; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Void of Muirwood (Covenant of Muirwood); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: I love the Muirwood Series by Jeff Wheeler. He is the best when it comes to continuity and definition of character. Maia becoming a maston depite her hetera mark has blessed her and the love of her life Collier. Her grandmother saves Collier's reputation and Collier admits publicly that he is Maia's husband. The King, Maia father has not kept his promise to her and has had her locked up in the tower. The evil servants of the king try to force her to relinquish her rights to the throne or be hanged. As she is led to being hanged along with her lady in waiting. The Kisian once again saves her life and helps her get back to the problems at hand. The King is poisoned and she is to become queen. During this time a threat that will destroy her kingdom comes to threaten the very life of her kingdom. It is through great persistence and help that she prevails. A really good read I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dryad-Born (Whispers from Mirrowen); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: I love this series. Jeff Wheeler really nailed it. Tyrus has so many secrets. One is that his daughter is Dryad and human. She is the key to ending the plague in the Scourgelands. Tyrus sends all his companions out on various tasks to bring back things they will need to complete the mission going into the Scourgelands. His friends have unbelievable tasks and some are killed during their journeys. But the quest must be done, there are no choices but to succeed. Each groups mission is well documented and their success difficult. A very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crawlspace; Author: Herbert lieberman; Review: I did not read the full book. I only read the first 10 pages and could not get into it. So I returned it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jekyll Island: A Paranormal Mystery (Taryn's Camera) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: I love this book the story is excellent and I have read most of the authors work. I love the way she writes simply and clearly. She is on a job on Jekyll Island to paint the grounds cottages and the hotel that had burned down. She is informed of the ghosts on the island and discovers that they need her help. She witnesses a group of men stealing artifacts and is targeted by several accidents that land her in the hospital including a snake bite. Miss Dixie her wonderful camera is nearly lost in the fire of her cottage. A great read. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landmoor; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: Thealos Quicksilver is a merchants son, in the kingdom he is to choose a calling but Thealos wants to discover for himself the worlds around him. This goes against his parents wishes and the chancellor. He is charged with treason and is allowed to go home with his father where he proceeds to run away. He is caught by bandits that want to kill him and with his quick thinking tries to lead them to a treasure a precious sword of a soldier they killed. The swords powers are obvious and he kills one of the bandits when they catch him and take the sword and leave him for dead. He is saved by a Sleepwalker known as Jaerod. He tells Thealos of his future journey and why he must come wth him to save the kingdoms from death and destruction that has never been seen. He tells him of the everoot which he used to cure and bring him back to life. He tells him of the kingdoms and their soldiers that are using the everoot to fight making them invincible and they cannot die. The artifact that they need to save the kingdoms has lost its protection. However only a quicksilver can touch it and claim it. Their journey is difficult and they meet unlikely allies. They have to be careful of the team of soldiers sent by the kingdom to bring Thealos back. A really good story. A little slow in the beginning but I could not put it down once I got past the slow parts. Another wonderful book by Jeff Wheeler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Concerns (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 5) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: I love Maddie and Nick. They are childhood friends who loose touch after Maddie leaves town and does not contact Nick. She returns to her small town with her "secret" which she finally shares with Nick. They fall in love all over again and are totally darling. This story is about their annual family camping trip at a lake. Maddie feels like she is being watched and one evenining when walking back to her cabin a figure appears between her and Nick's sister's daughter. She saves her but there is definitely a problem when she finds a little girl that had wondered off from another campsite crying in the woods. Nick's sister invites one of his old girlfriends to try and separate Nick and Maddie. Perimeters are tested and everyone must find the right thing to do. Just a great story. Love It.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touched - The Caress of Fate (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Elisa S. Amore Page; Review: Gemma is a young women who's ordinary life turns upside down when Evan James comes to her school and wins her heart. He is equally as smitten with her as she is with him. However Evan has a secret he is not a simple student. He is an angel of death. His target is Gemma. Problem is that he falls in love with her. A very nice story I read it very quickly didn't want to put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Backroad; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Abbott Page; Review: Ellie and Leo were sisters that had a difficult beginning. When a young girl is found in the back roads of town in a hit and run accident with tell tale signs of a terrible struggle everything changes in the small town and its close it's inhabitants. Ellie is a nurse and takes care if the young victim who is recovering slowly. This is well written and I didn't stop until I finished reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: A king betrays his allow and is condemned to death by the other King. The betraying king will be drowned along with his wife. The victorious king has also claimed his sin as his own. While Owen is the betrayers son he us taken to the new kingdom where he will be trained as a royal. He tries to escape and is befriended by the Banished queens poisoned. She helps him adjust and tells him how to save his parents by telling the king of his prophetic dreams guided by the queens poisoned. A interesting read. Not the usual writing if Jeff wheeler.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grave Discovery (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 6) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: Love may rule the lives of Maddie and Nick but outer forces definitely are jealous and holding grudges. Monica's early problems with Nick made her too jealous in finding a love of her own. After being dumped too many times she finds a man unhappy in his life and does the unthinkable. The rest is a must read only. A good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting of Black Raven Inn; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: I love this series of books known as Taryn's Camera. Taryn is a painter and has a unique camera that helps her recreate old buildings to the way they were. In this story she discovers that a singer had died in one of the motel's rooms. A really good story. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Decisions (A Maddie Graves Mystery Book 7) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: Nick and Maddie are going to the Halloween festival in full costume. Maddie reads tarot cards for fun. A special guest is visiting from the big city who is a renowned psychic. He immediately attracts all the single females in town but really starts to come on to Maddie once he meets her. A couple of murders occur pointing to the psychic. Maddie finds herself in a predicament when her best friend Christy is one of the female's following Ashton Cooper the psychic. The story takes a turn as to the guilty party. A good read. I love the NICK and Maddie saga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Camera; Author: Visit Amazon's Darcy Coates Page; Review: A young women finds a Polaroid camera in a lighthouse and discovers the eerie residents. She and her best friend realize the danger of taking pictures with the camera is deadly. A paranormal specialist the girls find is overwhelmed by the ghosts and the girls have to flee into the mountains where they have an accident. Very interesting and disturbing story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Medium; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter John Page; Review: The story was a little slow in the beginning but once the death of May happens there's a new realization that she is no ordinary ghost. May can be heard when she speaks to people who are not dead. She dies choking on a cake. She befriends Jenny who was a neighbor that died the week before her. She is asked to help Jenny 's daughter Chloe who needs to get money to help her keep the family home and pay for her schooling. Together with the help of May' s best friend Margaret and her spiritual friends put together seances to earn money for Chloe. A real nice read I recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Dad is a Superhero (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Lexington Page; Review: This is such a cute and meaningful book for a young reader. I had a 7 year old read it who is crazy about his dad and he loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Body Reader (Detective Jude Fontaine Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Frasier Page; Review: When a police detective is kidnapped and escapes from her captor after three years. She returns to work to finding out that there were other cases like hers. She suspects her father had something to do with it but is treated as an insane person until she finds evidence that clearly implies that either her brother or father were involved. Excellent story a good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caged (Book 1, The Caged Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amber Lynn Natusch Page; Review: I don't read a lot of books about shape shifters. I was surprised as the story went on that the young women is a wolf of rare heritage. Her parents are killed and she is totally unaware if her condition when she is found naked in the woods and bloody. As her life continues she finds out her heritage and discovers that the man who saved her was also a shape shifter that hunted her kind. All hell breakers loose when she is sold to a Utah pack to be used for breeding of her kind. Well written and would recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Healer; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellin Carsta Page; Review: A young girl is an assistant healer when her mentor dies in a terrible accident after she is accused by one of her clients. A short time later a friend summons her to help her mistress who is with child and has been bleeding for a day. When she arrives she can see the horribly abused women. She realises that the baby is dead and helps save the women. The story takes a sad note when the woman's husband sues her for the death of the child. She is acquitted for the crime but is set up by the husband for the murder of his wife. Well written a good read. I would recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grave Seasons (A Maddie Graves Mystery) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Lily Harper Hart Page; Review: Maddie and Nick are as sweet as ever now that they have moved in together along with Maddie' s grandmother Maude. Thanksgiving dinner is on the schedule for the Winter family along with Maddie and her grandmother when a old friend comes from Chicago to seek help to find his daughter. He us aware of Maddie and her abilities. Things get very interesting at the campus once they arrive. It is a holiday and only a few students are left that can answer dome questions about Dwight' s daughter Sage. Maddie turns out to be the better detective of the trio when questioning the students. Many twists and turns happen before the investigation is complete. A really good read. I recommend this book to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Mine; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Howard Creel Page; Review: As a nurse Gwen never expects what is about to happen to her. A pregnant roommate leaves her baby with Gwen asserting that her husband is dead and she cannot handle the baby. Gwen falls in love with the baby girl Mary. One year later the father shows up looking for his wife and discovers she has abandoned the baby. He wants to take his daughter but realizes that he cannot care for her and knows that Gwen totally loves the child. He falls for Gwen but she is surprised by the return of the wife and mother. Things turn to a very complicated situation that only can hurt all parties. A good story most enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Muddy Creek: A Paranormal Mystery (Taryn's Camera) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: I love the Taryn' s Camera book series. While doing a project of a school that burned down for a small town district Taryn discovers unusual activities at the school while she is taking photos and sketching. A prominent writer that attended the school is being charged with murder of seven teachers by setting fire to the school. Many twists and turns for Taryn when she tries to complete her project with her unique camera miss Dixie. A great read highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heirloom Machine Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilting Effects Using Your Sewing Machine; Author: Visit Amazon's Harriet Hargrave Page; Review: I have been using Harriet Hargrave's books to learn quilting. Her books are fabulous. I just love the clear instructions.. This book is no exception, can't wait till I graduate. I would recommend her books to everyone. love them. My two project that I did out of the previous books are great. The accuracy was difficult but worth everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Prim; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Myers Perrine Page; Review: Miss Prim as she is known amongst her family is unmarried at age 25 but totally loved by them. She is called by one of her sister's to watch over a baby while they were called away on an urgent matter. There she runs into her old lover William who is also there to protect the baby. She has emotional feelings about her old lover but decides to ignore them. When she is attacked in the rose garden he helps her and immediately their unprepared and unplanned adventure begins. Beatrice the baby is being hunted by French spies as a bargaining chip to the capture of one if William's men. Many twists and turns befall them. A really good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Folcroft Ghosts; Author: Visit Amazon's Darcy Coates Page; Review: Tara and her brother Kyle are taken to a house outside so town after their mother is in a coma from a car accident. The couple that say they are their grandparents are really strange. After staying with them for a week they realize that they are not a couple but a brother and sister. There are ghosts in the house of family members whose remains are in a locked room. They try to run away angering the woman May and she tries to kill Tara. A Very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mage Slave (The Enslaved Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's R. K. Thorne Page; Review: In a time when mages are slaves and hunted by knights Evan a Prince is in line to be king but must hide his mage magic. The king of Kavanar orders that Evan be kidnapped and killed to start a war with his kingdom. Daes who enslaves mages by branding and binding them to his command. He sends a trusted slave mage to kidnap Evan who does not even suspect anything. She succeeds by turning herself into a hawk and him Into a mouse. As they get to know each other they realize that they have fallen in love. She is bound and cannot go against her orders she has to hand him over to Daes. She knows he may be enslaved or killed. She does not know that he has been working on his magic and has the spell go break the slavery of mages. Excellent read. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Gods; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Ting Page; Review: I did not read this. I like Mary Ting but I did not read this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Distracting Ghosts (Tess Schafer-Medium) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah J. Hughes Page; Review: Tess and Kade are a very special couple. They are getting married in three days and as always they have complications come up and nothing they do will change the days ahead. So many revelations are revealed to Tess during the days prior to the wedding. An excellent read filled with surprises. Highly recommended to all who love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Tanya Whelan Page; Review: I just started reading it and it has a lot of wonderful dresses and they recommend certain ones for absolute beginners. It has the patterns included in the book. Great value and lovely dresses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Catch a Spirit (Spirit Chasers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Carrie Pulkinen Page; Review: A lovely story about two people Allison and Logan. So much in common but so many irregularities. They have an immediate connection but have to overcome a ghost that haunts Logan's house. After many doubts and conclusions they realize they love each other. Adult content. Recommended for adults; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Factor Diet; Author: Visit Amazon's Harley Pasternak Page; Review: I bought this book hoping for a reasonable diet. It is not my style. I am sure the information is good. Just that I don't eat this way.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twist of Faith (Ava Saunders); Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen J. Green Page; Review: This murder mystery involving six deaths plus is twisting and riveting. It starts slowly with a girl Ana Saunders vague memories of a horrific scene and no answers from the two women who kept her shielded from finding the truth she desperately needed answers to. Ana is a translator for the court in Philadelphia. She secures two friends Joanne and Russell who works for the prosecutor's office to help her find her real identity. Very well written and a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Mustard Ice Cube Tray Mould - AK Bullet; Brand: Mustard and Co.; Review: always fun to unload a clip in to someones drink. People always comment on the ice being bullets. not much else to do with ice bullets.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor 24 Pocket Over the Door Shoe Organizer - Pink; Brand: Whitmor; Review: Pretty good quality shoe organizer. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Step2 Lift and Hide Bookcase Storage Chest; Brand: Step2; Review: Can't say enough about this unit. It really is nice. Door can be a little tough to open and close sometimes, but that is pretty standard with Rubbermaid and similar products made out of plastics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Living Products 76134-1 Euro Uno Shower Liquid Dispenser with Translucent Container, Satin Silver; Brand: Better Living; Review: All my shower needs are met with this little guy. Held up with silicone glue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VonHaus 2x Floating Wall Shelves with Strengthened Tempered Glass - Adjustable – Black - DVD Players/Cable Boxes//TV Accessories; Brand: VonHaus; Review: decent. Glass is good quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nana Best Job Ever Porcelain Mug (Blue); Brand: burton+BURTON; Review: Great quality for a MADE IN CHINA product. The lettering of the quote is very hard to see.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Downz Inflatable Salad/Serving Bar, White, 51"L x 25" W x 4.5"Deep; Brand: Cool Downz; Review: Worked like a charm. Held all the booz---- veggie and fruit trays for my daughter's one year birthday party. I know, I wanted to sound cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Coffee 2-in-1 Iced Tea Brewing System with Glass Pitcher; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: Love it. Doesn't take up much room and makes good tea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deconovo Blackout Curtain, 52x63 Inch|-1PCS, Light Blue; Brand: Deconovo; Review: This curtain will make your room match your heart. Dark and empty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenney Eggbeater 5/8” Standard Decorative Window Curtain Rod, 28-48", Black; Brand: Kenney; Review: The spiral is plastic. But a good hard rod. Really slides right in the curtains.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holmes HAPF624RUC 12" Oscillating Floor Fan w/Remote, Breeze Modes, 8hr Timer; Brand: Holmes; Review: Best fan I have had. It is pretty quiet, very strong, and nice and compact.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holmes 12-Inch Fan | Blizzard Rotating Fan with Remote Control, Black; Brand: Holmes; Review: Best fan I have had. It is pretty quiet, very strong, and nice and compact.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penguin Pop-Up Laundry Hamper - 15" x 22" - Folds flat for storage and easy to; Brand: Handy Laundry; Review: Cool Penguin hamper for my kids room. Pretty durable for a pop up. My kids were all over it and it is still holding up a year later.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials Fabric Storage Boxes with Lids and Handles, Blue; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: the handle parts fall out really easily, but the box itself is pretty good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beistle 50702-RWB Red Blue White Outdoor Pennant Banner, 17 by 30-Feet; Brand: Beistle; Review: Looks great, quality is good. Really looks great hanging in my classroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Jockey Women's Underwear Skimmies Wicking Slipshort; Brand: ; Review: Love these!!! They are perfect to wear under a skirt on those hot days when your doing a lot of walking. So comfortable I forgot I was even wearing them. They stay in place, don't add extra bulk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Women's Zealot ISO Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: Saucony never disappoints! These shoes are amazing, I use them when I go to the gym and my feet feel like they are on little pink clouds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Women's Zealot-Iso Series-w; Brand: Saucony; Review: Saucony never disappoints! These shoes are amazing, I use them when I go to the gym and my feet feel like they are on little pink clouds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Women's Zealot ISO Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: Saucony never disappoints! These shoes are amazing, I use them when I go to the gym and my feet feel like they are on little pink clouds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peach Couture Cable Knit 2 Pair Faux Fur Beanie Hat and Infinity Loop Scarf Set; Brand: Peach Couture; Review: Fantastic item, looks to be quality made. I am giving it as a gift to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Ramada Encore Doha; City: Doha; Review: For work related reasons, I needed to stay in an affordable yet comfortable hotel for one day. My colleague recommended this hotel because he had stayed in it a couple of months back. Following his advice, I decided to give it a try. It only took me a couple of minutes to book a room online, without having to use my credit card to pay. When I arrived at the hotel, I was impressed with the quick service and with the very pleasant attitudes of the staff. Once I got to my room, I immediately took a liking to the decor. Finding the room very comfortable, I decided to venture out into the area to see if it was any good. With some guidance from the staff on what places to visit, I spent a very enjoyable night exploring the area. Overall, my experience in this hotel was fantastic, even though it was for such a short while. I would definitely choose to stay at this hotel the next time I visit Doha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ezdan Hotel; City: Doha; Review: My company had arranged for me to stay at Ezdan for 2 months from January till March 2013. It was truly one of the worst experiences I have ever had in a hotel. Looking past the ancient and filthy decor, the "many services" the hotel provided were terrible. The staff was extremely rude for no reason, and every time I wanted to simply order food to my room, it would take over an hour for someone to answer the phone from either the restaurant or the over-priced supermarket. When they did answer, they would also be rude over the phone and they would deliver almost an hour later or more. Now when it comes to the food, you'd think paying 50 riyals for a serving of pasta would mean that it is good quality food. On the contrary, it was nauseating and might as well have been made out of cardboard. The presentations of the various foods I had ordered during my stay were also appetite-killers. I did not enjoy any of the meals I had, and I tried many of them. As for the supermarket, the prices are ridiculous. My 2nd week into this stay, I realized that cleanliness was not a term that anyone used in the hotel. As I was staying in the hotel apartment, walking around the small kitchen, I saw rust everywhere, broken marble, some unexplainable large patches of dirt that would not come off. Whenever room service came to clean the room, they would merely vacuum and change the towels and wipe the bathroom floor. Totally skipping over the layers and layers of dust floating around the room, that had probably never been cleaned. And other dirty areas of the room that I could not bring myself to clean, not wanting to find out what the dirt was. And I have to mention that my A/C broke down 3 weeks in and no matter how many times I asked for maintenance to fix it, they never did. So I had to purchase a mini fan to be able to survive the hotter days. Almost 2 months in, I could not stay in that hotel anymore, I was disgusted, miserable, and more than willing to pay for my own stay in any other hotel to avoid this horrible experience. When I found out how much my company was paying for my room in Ezdan, I was shocked and later managed to make them move me to a 5-star hotel that charged the same amount! Overall, I would highly recommend that people steer clear of this place to avoid going through this TERRIBLE experience. I would never stay at this hotel again, even if I was paid thousands to.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: GuestHouse Inn Suites Anchorage; City: Anchorage Alaska; Review: My friend and I had arrived to Anchorage in the beginning of this month with nowhere to stay (long story!) and every place we called was either fully booked or too expensive. This was the only place that gave us a decent price. A shuttle bus picked us up from the airport after about an hour and a half of us waiting around, but we didn't care at the time as we really just needed to crash somewhere for 2 nights. When we arrived at the Inn, we were greeted by super friendly staff and our bags were taken up to our room, which ended up being right next to the elevator and right across the vending machine. The room was quite spacious and the beds were okay. However, having said that, I can't imagine that this would be comfortable for more than 2-3 days. During the night, we could hear everything going on in the hallway, next door and in the parking lot, so we couldn't get that much sleep. At some point, someone pounded on our door at 3 am and scared us half to death. In the morning, we could hear everything the cleaning crew was up to in the other rooms as if it was happening in ours. I was a bit worried about us leaving our valuables in the room when we wanted to walk around the city that same day, so I padlocked everything and avoided using the safe. (I can be paranoid sometimes). Breakfast was at a restaurant a few steps outside the Inn. We paid for it but got a 10% discount. The food was pretty good (yummy pancakes!). Other than that, what really stood out for us in this Inn was the great staff and their overall friendliness and the good location. I think this place is good for shorter stays (2-3 days). I don't think it would be too comfortable after that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America Anchorage Downtown; City: Anchorage Alaska; Review: I stayed in this hotel for just one night. The building was poorly maintained and gave off an old/worn-out feel, the room had a very weird and unsettling feel to it (as did the rest of this hotel) and breakfast simply did not exist. To top things off, the staff I dealt with during my stay acted very strange. That is, when they were actually around! Most of the time there was a sign at the reception desk saying "We are currently assisting other guests and will be back shortly". I saw that about 4 times during the day. At some point I had made a call to room service to ask for a bathroom scale and the girl on the line could not understand a word I was saying when I was speaking VERY basic English. Eventually she just hung up. The only slightly positive thing I could say about this hotel is that it is in a good location. That's about it. I wouldn't stay at this hotel ever again, nor would I ever recommend it to anyone else, even if it is for a very short stay. I was ecstatic to leave it the next day.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Citybox Oslo; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: I booked this hotel because of the price and location. I needed a good place to stay (this was for 2 nights in the beginning of December) where my friend could join me for one night without having to pay a ridiculous amount. It turned out to be the cheapest place to stay where I could get a twin room (there's a small twin room and a big one, I chose the bigger one for just 100 kr more at the time). I already knew that it was incredibly close to the train station, but I was so happy to actually experience just how close it was. It did not take more than 3 minutes to get there. Once I got to the self check-in, I entered my details and the touch-screen was not very responsive. It took quite a few jabs at the screen to get things working. After I paid and got to the end of the process, I got a message saying that my room was not ready. I looked at my watch, recalling that I could not check in before 3 pm and saw that it was 2:55 pm. I decided to just wait on the sofa for 5 minutes but then a staff member popped up and sorted it out quickly. The hotel is divided into 2 buildings, building A and B. I was in B and I just followed the clear signs on the walls to get to it. When I got to my room, I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that it was quite spacious. It was very simple yet great. It was incredibly clean and the furniture was very modern. There was no fridge or any extras of any sort but that is to be expected at such a low price. I did, however, really need a hairdryer and then thought of getting an extra towel because there was only one hanging in the bathroom. I checked the welcome sheet and it said to ask for any extras at the reception. I went to the guy at the reception (a room hidden behind the self check in) and asked him about it. He very nicely handed me a hairdryer and said they would give me towels if I needed them (no extra charges). My room overlooked construction materials and many other rooms in the hotel, but that did not matter. My friend eventually joined me and we had a very pleasant stay the first night. At about 3 am, we both woke up because we were feeling too warm, even though we switched off the heater much earlier that day. When we tried opening the window, we realised that we could then hear the sounds coming from all the other rooms so we could not keep it open for long. We tried to figure out why the room was so hot and then realised it was because of the overly heated bathroom floor. We could have sorted it out at the reception but we were too lazy to go there so early in; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hotell Hordaheimen; City: Bergen Hordaland Western Norway; Review: I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights because it was the most affordable hotel I could get in Bergen which had a decent amount of positive/neutral reviews. I had some important things to do and I needed to be very well rested, so I went with it putting aside some of the negative reviews I read and hoped for the best. I took the bus from the airport and stopped at Torget, which is the closest bus stop to the hotel. It was a 5 minute walk from there and I got to the hotel by 1 am. I did use google maps to find it, as I had never been to Bergen before. I eventually got to a mini fork in the road where I got a bit confused because of the construction, but once I looked to my right, the hotel sign was clear and I just walked right up to it. There was a lot of construction around the hotel and in front of it. It is not in the best area. However, it is a very short walk from the harbour and that is great. Once I stepped into the hotel, the guy at the reception greeted me coldly. I tried to make some conversation with him but he had this attitude like he was completely bored of his job. I asked some questions and I was put off by some of his answers. I just gave up on any conversation and waited for my room key. Once I finally got it, I took the elevator and tried to find my room. The signs were incredibly confusing and I went up and down the stairs and around the hallways until I finally deciphered them and reached my room. To my surprise, my room was only a few centimetres away from the next one. It was as if they were one room. It certainly felt like it. The room was incredibly small, and I have had my share of small rooms. The walls were paper thin and I could hear every single thing my neighbour was doing as if he were in the room with me or even inside my head. Using the bathroom was awkward, as everything could be heard. It took me about 5 minutes to figure out which switch (out of the many switches) was the one to turn on the light for the bathroom. It was not in an easy-to-figure-out place and everything was labelled in Norwegian. I do understand Norwegian to a certain extent, but at that point I really could not get my brain working and I just wanted to switch on the light. It eventually became clear that it was in a standard place but it just takes a while for the light to come on. Once I got to bed, I was surprised at how comfortable it was. There were 4 pillows and each one was different. It was perfect because I could choose which one was best. About 10 minutes in, I started hearing all the noise from the; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Best Of The Girl Groups, Vol. 2; Brand: Best Of The Girl Groups (Series); Review: more great sixties music, i play it in the car and sing all the time when i am not playing vol 1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jibaro Hasta el Hueso: Mountain Music of Puerto Rico; Brand: Ecos de Borinquen; Review: great Jibaro music from the island. When my friends visit this is one of the first CD's that I play for them because we all really enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taylor Swift,Fearless [Enhanced],Big Machine,5230494,Pop,Country,Country & Western,Country & Western - Country,Recorded Music - Country & Western,Rock & Pop - General"; Brand: Taylor Swift; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Taylor Swift; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speak Now; Brand: Taylor Swift; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel Resort; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: nine days and nights at this absolutely charming small hotel in LPB left me wanting more. grounds are beautiful and well-maintained; facilities are more than adequate for sight-seers and those that wish to get away alike, location on the river is breathtaking, rooms are clean and spacious, bathrooms function well and have all the basic amenities, food, a combination of lao, french, thai, and chinese, was always interesting and freshly prepared, but the best was the staff: every one was truly friendly; not in the professionally trained way but clearly heartfelt; it seemed as if they were able to accommodate just about any reasonable request, cheerfully saw one complaint on this site about lack of shade at the pool: that is why the attendant comes running with a large umbrella, or even two, if needed this must be one of the nicest hotel experiences in SEAsia; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Healdsburg; City: Healdsburg Sonoma County California; Review: service deserving of a five-star boutique hotel. every one on staff was exceedingly helpful and competent. if you like modern architecture, great location, good-size rooms, and thoughtful touches (iPod dock, Wifi thruout, New York Times in the am), this is the place for you. minor issue: the iPod dock is outdated, and while accepting the iPhone, only does so in airplane mode, i.e. cannot receive calls while playing iTunes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dexter s Inn; City: Sunapee New Hampshire; Review: where to begin? the heat only worked intermittently, on three days with temps in the low 40s, when it works the rooms boil but windows cannot be opened since they are either painted or nailed shut; plumbing in two rooms was essentially non-functional: sinks did not drain, tubs did not drain, and toilets were leaking throughout the night regardless of jiggling. breakfast poor, no choices, very basic, and prepared without any care or pride; in fact, on two occasions, we felt being pushed out by staff who urgently, it seemed, needed to clear the food away. overall, not the experience one expects from a rural inn charging $150.00 per night in the middle of nowhere in off-season.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cottages of Napa Valley; City: Napa Napa Valley California; Review: great place to chill out, everything is provided. staff is friendly, competent and caring, cottages are well-appointed, bed was super, and breakfast from Bouchon delivered with the New York Times. this place cannot be beat for being a home-base for Napa activities. we shall return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casal Santa Eulalia; City: Santa Margalida Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: this place is outstanding. based on a farm first recorded in the year 1242, it is now a small, upscale luxury hotel with about 40 rooms on 40 acres of gorgeous landscape, with four pools, tennis, various bars, and an outstanding, Michelin-recommended restaurant. the staff couldn't be nicer or more professional. it is NOT a beach resort, but one can see the ocean from the property, and beaches are less than 5 minutes away by car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan Hotel; City: Jakarta Java; Review: everything seems to be in need of replacement, down to the dishes used in the restaurant; everything looks like it's been used way too often (including the paper-thin towels). looks like it was built and designed in the 70s, although probably not true, and has not aged well. some staff is friendly, others simply don't care whether you are there or not, or whether you might come back. huge difference to service in 5 stars in Asia.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inn at St John; City: Portland Maine; Review: tiny, overdecorated rooms; skimpy breakfast, some staff is very nice, others clearly don't want to be there; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kaiserpfalz; City: Paderborn North Rhine Westphalia; Review: if you have to go to the area, this is a good budget tip. rooms are tiny but very clean, restaurant is classic german, breakfast buffet plentiful, all at very reasonable rates; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Country Inn; City: Bislig Surigao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: an oasis in this town, with great caring staff. the restaurant is the best in this city also, by far, and the night guard keeps trouble away. when the electricity works, air conditioning (only in the rooms) works too; their generator is not reliable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; City: Puako Kohala Coast Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: unlike it's sister, the Mauna Kea, this hotel is a little more down-scale, as much as that is possible on the Kohala coast. the beach is one of the most beautiful in the world. the rooms, esp. ocean front, are large, up-to-date, with every amenity expected from a 5 star (although overall 4 stars would be more accurate). without a car, one is entirely dependent on resort restaurants; it is worthwhile renting one to be able to sample choices from the surrounding area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ranch at Death Valley; City: Death Valley National Park California; Review: halfway through the park, this desert resort beckons, it's palm trees visible from far away. truly an oasis: rooms (very basic but clean) are cool (important in temps that can exceed 120 degrees there), as is the pool. staff very friendly even while resort is fully booked. there is a well-stocked general store offering everything a traveler could need, plus the unavoidable souvenirs; a saloon, and a steak house with not only good steaks but, given the resort's virtual monopoly location in the park, great service and reasonable prices. w-fi is not free.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Park Hotel Spa; City: Bad Lippspringe North Rhine Westphalia; Review: a solid four star, set in the midst of the local gardens and park. clean, large and modern rooms, pools, swimming pond, extensive spa, good restaurant, great breakfast buffet, smallish bar with friendly bartender. the addition out back, House Anna, is new and has air conditioned rooms. 24 hour front desk, but room service ends at 22:00h. good in every season; (we've stayed there at least a dozen times), but snow is an issue. the lot is not cleared and getting in and out can be distressing, adding insult to injury is the Euro 6.00 daily parking fee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almont Inland Resort; City: Butuan Agusan del Norte Province Mindanao; Review: unkempt "resort" near the airport (what makes it a resort? they have two outdoor pools, next to each other. no sign of a spa or anything else). rooms large, but airless. the only window in mine, one of a row of six or so similar rooms, looked at a fence covered with six-foot high blue tarp, protecting guests from viewing a construction site (the hotel's) but not the noice emanating from same, until ten at night. (contrary to content of sign that stated noise would stop at five) as it was, i had to call reception to get it stopped at ten pm. unhappy incident at the bar: ordered a scotch and soda, bill came to almost 600 pesos, which is correct price in New York, Singapore, Sao Paulo, but certainly not in the middle of nowhere. no peanuts or other snacks, no swizzle sticks to stir, and when I complained about the bill, bartender advised that I had ordered a double. I never do, did not in this case, and saw him pouring a single jigger. not pleased with this at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Country Inn; City: Bislig Surigao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: always dependable. i visit two, sometimes three times per year, and every time I speak to the owners about possible improvements, they are made by the next time I visit. newest one is wifi access, free of charge, thruout the hotel, very convenient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Hotel Philippines; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: during my what must be the tenth stay, service again was outstanding in every department, except, again, with the breakfast buffet. for some reasons, they don't seem to be able to get it right; it takes forever to get coffee refills, and most of the hot dishes are lukewarm at best. staff is also cold; polite but cold. this is in stark contrast to the rest of the hotel if it were not for the breakfast buffet, they would deserve five stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: in the hippest area of the city stands the newest 5 *, with numerous great restaurants within blocks, two shopping malls, two multiplexes, the convention center, Union Square and Market Street all steps away. The hotel offers every amenity expected from an upscale city hotel, with friendly and professional staff and state-of-the art rooms equipped with the latest green technology.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Clearwater North Dunedin; City: Dunedin Florida; Review: HIE; typical: clean, new, good breakfast, good location, friendly staff: zero complaints, would return in a heartbeat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Los Angeles Century City; City: Los Angeles California; Review: in a good location, close to Beverly Hills and Hollywood but in a parklike setting. good restaurant, excellent service by all staff, rooms have balconies. will stay here again. bathrooms could use an update; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; City: Puako Kohala Coast Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: of the eight hotels on the Kohala coast, by far the best value. location is outstanding: sitting on one of the best beaches in the world; if that's why you are going to the big island, this is the best hotel. rooms are in urgent need of updating though, but are spacious, esp. the bathrooms, more so than in Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea, both of which are substantially more expensive (and recently updated); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alp Pasa Hotel; City: Antalya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: if you want to spend time in the old town of Antalya, you can not find a better spot. the muezzin will wake you at a quarter to six every morning, and if you are lucky and willing to climb four floors (no elevators) you might have a partial ocean view. first impression of the hotel is charming; however, the charm wears off after spending a few hours. staff is friendly but clearly overworked, esp. housekeeping; not the case for the manager, who is ever present and always scowling at the guests and does not appear to have the energy to say hello or even smile. although supposedly renovated recently, the facilities give one the impression of falling apart. water is not always flowing, faucets and showers are ancient, the (numerous) stairs which remind of Fawlty Towers are ill-built, with rarely a step having the same rise or depth as the next one. badly lit at night, the evening ascent is treacherous. a quirk: we found that our room key also fit the lock of the next room (our friends) but not vice versa. what does that say about security, esp. since at check-in, you are strongly urged to buy access to the room safe at 2 Euros per night. if you take half-board, as we have done, you may find yourself paying for a meal in one of the many restaurants in the area instead, foregoing esp. the evening buffet, which is uninspired, featuring lukewarm food that should be hot. you will also find that waiters push extremely expensive local wine, at roughly three times the cost of other restaurants in the old town. breakfast buffet is adequate but certainly nothing to write home about, with very weak and lukewarm coffee and margarine instead of butter. one very annoying item: waiters will come around offering freshly squeezed orange juice, without telling the guest that the charge is almost 9 liras per glass. this happened to us once only, but enough to ruin our breakfast that day. given the reasonable rates combined with the location, I would still recommend the hotel but certainly not the food.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 81 Tristar; City: Singapore; Review: Clean, ok location. Absolutely no services, no restaurants, skinny towels, no soap at sink, loose wires in outlets. Aircon ok though, and staff is reasonably friendly. Good choice for budget traveler who needs to be in this section of town; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Village Hotel Changi by Far East Hospitality; City: Singapore; Review: Small rooms in need of work, but well appointed with all necessities for a quick stopover. Staff friendly enough. Nice touch is proximity to boardwalk for views of birds and the ocean, with planes approaching Changi overhead. No noise insulation to speak of between rooms, couple next room has a conversation and that as well as their TV sounded as if they sat in my room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Country Inn; City: Bislig Surigao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: My eleventh visit here (I run a charity school in town) and again, as on each previous visit, small improvements were made. Bearing in mind that the rates have not changed since at least 2008, this is a sign of caring n the part of management. This time around, I found free wifi throughout the hotel, including the rooms, and hot water in the shower is now heated by brand new German flow through heaters, much safer than the old arrangement. I see the comments about staff here and could not disagree more. Every one that I deal with is helpful, friendly and courteous, maybe because I smile when dealing with them, they smile back. I have seen foreign guests treating staff rudely and condescendingly, and in those cases, rude behavior in return is not a surprise. Treat people the way you want to be treated, and most of them will reciprocate, that applies everywhere in the world I have been. Reviewers must also keep the surroundings in mind: Bislig is a very poor, remote city in a poor province of Mindanao, a poor part of a poor country in the tropics. Given those circumstances, one can only be thankful for a clean and comfortable place to eat and sleep. The PCI is that, and has no equal anywhere near it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao; City: Davao City Davao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: looks like a beach resort but is not; you are being warned away from the un clean waters on the beach. staying here because it is close to the airport and on the road north out of Davao so convenient for travel to Surigao del Sur and Davao del Norte. staff is not what you would expect from what bills itself as a four star hotel. they are either unfriendly, or if they are friendly, mostly not competent. (a bartender who never heard of a scotch and soda, for example) this was my fifth time there, and the rooms have not improved, with sliding doors off their tracks, and bad wifi. breakfast buffet is good though, as is the pool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: G Hotel Manila by Waterfront; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: location: right where you want to be for dining and music. staff: friendly, caring, but not very competent. rooms: unless you get one in the front, your view will be of an airshaft or a parking lot (most of the rooms). they are quite spacious though and even feature a small kitchenette; bathrooms could use an update. aircon working well (important there) beds are good. cleanliness is satisfactory. restaurant has interesting food choices, and quality is super, better than expected from a hotel in this 3 star class. wifi can be spotty, depending on where you are in the building. pool is tiny and looks like an afterthought, next to a not-happening bar.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PARKROYAL Yangon; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: nice, if a little neglected but offering essentially all five star services: spa, variety of restaurants, most of them good, motor vehicles, concierge, nightclub, you name it. room interiors are dated but under renovation so should be quite nice by the end of this summer. good speed wifi, unrestricted, a novelty for the country since it opened up last year. staff is outstanding, every one extremely nice and helpful, very pleasant to deal with. only downside in my view is the breakfast buffet. staff is unsupervised, apparently, and unlike all others, very disinterested in guests. food choices are limited, not all hot dishes are hot, and the coffee (pretty much self-service, see re staff above) is absolutely atrocious. will come back though since everything else is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North; City: South San Francisco California; Review: nothing special. negative experience: asked reception to call a taxi, and a town car showed up with the driver asking for $60.00 to go downtown San Francisco; cab fare is $35.00. when told, driver claimed his rate was same as taxi fare. we refused to get in, he obtained permission from front desk person to take us for $40.00. left us with a bad taste; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: G Hotel Manila by Waterfront; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: small, stylish, friendly, competent, right location; that's it in a nutshell. been here a half dozen times and never disappointed. cannot be beat for convenience. staff is outstandingly friendly and helpful, breakfast buffet hits the spot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Country Inn; City: Bislig Surigao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: after visiting here frequently since 2008, still must say that there is no better place in town, in fact none other come close. great staff, good security, outstanding food, and accommodating management that is open to suggestions for improvement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Central Hotel; City: Angeles City Pampanga Province Central Luzon Region Luzon; Review: no better place to be in this town than at this hotel. it is small and friendly, rooms are basic but large, aircon works well, and there is a street level cafe which is fantastic for people watching. rooms in back are quieter; those in front have balconies, and you won't escape the 24 hour activity down on Fields; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Citygate Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: near airport with convenient shuttle service, very modern and up-to-date hotel. small rooms but completely equipped for traveler's needs. there is a good restaurant in the lobby area. wifi expensive, unfortunately, and free only in the lobby; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: we've been coming here since it opened. world-class hotel, professional staff, comfortable and modern rooms with all amenities. higher floors offer great city and bay views. small but annoying detail: when asking bell person for a taxi, he offered a "house car", at $50.00 to the airport, stating that this rate is "same as the taxi fare". he was visibly annoyed when we turned him down. the actual taxi fare is $35.00 without traffic. not sure that management is aware of this arrangement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel; City: Macau; Review: the largest hotel in the world. attended a conference, for the second time there. large suites with complete amenities; hotel has dozens of decent to good restaurants and bars. it is just way too large to enjoy; walking from end to the other takes an hour, and signs are either non-existent or confusing; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; City: Puako Kohala Coast Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: our third time at this hotel. having stayed at most of the other properties on the Kohala coast, we have decided to come back here all the time. while the rooms are just a tad tired, they are still very comfortable, and the staff is simply outstanding. add one of the best beaches in the world to the mix, and you have what the title says.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Century Park Hotel; City: Los Angeles California; Review: stayed there for a week with two couples. every one on staff, without exception, from reception to housekeeping, food service and valet, was extremely helpful and friendly. the rooms are large and in good condition, and the overall impression is one of a four star hotel (it is a three star); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Village Hotel Changi by Far East Hospitality; City: Singapore; Review: currently under renovation but still a good choice for an overnight stay. rooms are complete for the traveler's needs, and while not very large, are modern and clean. there are some not-too great restaurant and bar choices inside; much better to go out, hang a right, and get lost in the hawker stalls and bars right next door; offering great food choices and entertainment to boot. considering this is an airport hotel, the shuttle could leave a bit more often than the offered once-an-hour.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: De Arni Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: a great little hotel. if you are looking to be on top of the night market, this is it, right across the street. after a ruined reservation at the Siam Heritage, walked here for a room and was warmly welcomed. despite walk-in, rate was very reasonable. room large, with a private balcony, sitting area, comfy bed, and plenty of space all around. old CRT TV, but one can always watch TV at home. bathroom also large, good water pressure, shower with glass sliders (no moldy curtains here). everything meticulously clean. staff's friendliness is outstanding even for Thai standards. breakfast buffet more than adequate, in a pleasant restaurant. wifi was strong and reliable, and unlike other reviewers, cannot confirm that furniture or bedding was in any need of repair, all looked pretty new. can only highly recommend to those who'd rather pay a third the going rate for the Meridien next door.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Country Inn; City: Bislig Surigao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: my fifteenth or so visit (I run a charity school in town) and still the only place in this town that can call itself a hotel by international standards, if only 1.5 to 2 star. everything is working and reasonably clean, restaurant has decent choices and a really good cook. would be great to see better beds next time around, mattresses are becoming a bit dated and saggy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa Leticia Business Inn; City: Davao City Davao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: near the Ecoland Bus Terminal, for those traveling out of town the next day location is good. staff is friendly enough, rooms seem fairly new however very small, as was my bathroom which provided barely enough space to turn around in. breakfast, included, was a pleasant a-la-carte affair of typical pilipino dishes in a nice ground-floor restaurant. cable TV and wifi both worked well and hassle-free; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dusit Thani Pattaya; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: although probably one of the best in Pattaya, not a five-star experience. starting with check in when room was not ready at 3pm, and neither drink nor hot towel was offered (and as observed during our conference, many reservations were simply not honored), to a painfully slow internet connection reminiscent of the days of dial-up. room furnishings are in major need of updating apparently throughout (saw quite a few as attendant of a large conference). breakfast buffet not bad but coffee service very slow in peak hours. aside from that: if you are looking for an upscale experience in a decidedly downscale city, this hotel is it. the grounds and the pools are nice and well-cared for, conference facilities and lobby pleasant, and most staff very friendly and accommodating. beaches are filthy, and while the hotel is little control over the dirty water, raking them once in a while to get rid of the garbage would be helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Park Hotel Spa; City: Bad Lippspringe North Rhine Westphalia; Review: from the good restaurant to the sumptious breakfast buffet to the bar, every staff member performed outstandingly, as did front desk. not so much housekeeping; it was impossible to have the room cleaned before late afternoon, and the maid's visit was barely perfunctory, leaving garbage and dishes in the room, and shaking up the pillows but not really making the bed. housekeeping aside, this is a good hotel offering every service expected from a four star, including a spa and spacious lawns as well as a clean swimming pond. ongoing construction unfortunately marred the experience somewhat; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Concorde Hotel Ascot; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: bare bones accommodations. clean, small rooms, awful pillows but the basic necessities are there. parking in rear is 8 Euro per day additional, rather steep for spots that are easy to get in but require multiple point turns to get out of. breakfast buffet is adequate. staff uniformly friendly and helpful. internet is chargeable, which should not be the case anymore.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Central Hotel; City: Angeles City Pampanga Province Central Luzon Region Luzon; Review: upon arriving, was greeted by an area under serious construction inside and out. the hotel is undergoing major renovations. was offered a room in a "sister" hotel and after hearing the multiple jackhammers, took them up on the offer. a tricycle was hired to take me and my bags over to the Mint, not nearly as conveniently located as the Grand Central, and also under construction. the "restaurant" consisted of a bare rooftop with a few dusty chairs, and a make-shift kitchen with virtually no choices. the room it self was ok if small but had a view of an airshaft only and judging from the way the hotel is situated, many other rooms would have the same (non)view. the bathroom was one of the smallest i have seen in many years. i would have expected to be contacted by the hotel, advising me of the ongoing construction, and thus giving me the option to cancel and reserve another hotel of my own choice. instead, they waited for my arrival, at which point choices are limited.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: newish five-star in the Mediahafen area of town, a bit far away from the center and the old town good looking architecture on a peninsula in the river overlooking the southern part of the Duesseldorf "Skyline". outstanding restaurant, compact terrace bar with water views, and all-in-all, offering almost all amenities expected from a hotel in this class.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Concorde Hotel Ascot; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: a poor little hotel on the outer perimeter of the city. worse than my last stay here: staff at reception barely willing to interact, parking charge 8 euro per night for a spot that is immensely tight and difficult to maneuver, breakfast separate charge, unusual for Germany, and even internet is not free. room is very, very basic, with one thin towel offered and a nasty plastic curtain, one of those that clings to you, in the shower. TV set is ancient, the single chair falling apart. not a very pleasant experience at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Village Hotel Changi by Far East Hospitality; City: Singapore; Review: all necessary amenities provided. check in a little slow, and there is always an attempt to upsell, a bit annoying. one other item not up to par with the general upscale appearance: the breakfast buffet. while reasonably priced by Singapore standards, the quality is abysmal. coffee burnt, breads soggy and/or old, and virtually no choices of cold cuts. hot foods offered were not impressive either.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lebua at State Tower; City: Bangkok; Review: this hotel ranks among the best in Bangkok, and rightly so. the suites are spacious and very well appointed, the restaurants serve excellent and well-executed food, down to the large variety of delicious breads baked on the premises, and staff is uniformly friendly, polite, helpful and professional. had stayed here before and chose it again despite attending a conference at the Shangri La next door, and will do so again. let's not forget the Skybar of Hangover fame, one of the most impressive bars in the world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn Suites 29 Palms near Joshua Tree National Park; City: Twentynine Palms California; Review: a clean, modern, and seemingly new hotel in the desert. very nice and informative staff, uniformly. well-appointed, large and clean rooms, and the hotel offers a pool, hot tub, business center, gym, as well as afternoon snacks on the house. a good experience and value; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Park Hotel Spa; City: Bad Lippspringe North Rhine Westphalia; Review: coming here many times, and will do so again. competent and friendly staff at reception, bar and restaurant. housekeeping a bit haphazard; they always seem to miss a few to-do items. rooms are comfortable with all expected amenities; Villa Anna is a new addition in the back. Wifi there however is atrocious; slow when it works, which is only half the time, unfortunately. works best after midnight, assume the capacity is not large enough to accomodate every guest's needs; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Soibelmanns Frankfurt Airport; City: Gross Gerau Hesse; Review: large rooms, with necessary amenities. suburban hotel 20 minutes driving from airport. super friendly staff, nice touch is free coffee delivered to room. bar open 24 hours;). extensive breakfast buffet. well-functioning wifi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach; City: Sakhu Thalang District Phuket; Review: modern and stylish, and offering all amenities expected at a five star resort. 30 kilometers away from the craziness of Patong Beach, it provides a peaceful and relaxing oasis. staff is caring and competent, from reception to house keeping and the shuttle drivers. management attended immediately to a minor medical issue and continued checking on my well-being throughout the stay. the two restaurants are stylish, and breakfast buffet offered is outstanding in both choices and quality. the italian restaurant could use wait staff who understand the italian menu; but food there was better than average. pools, bar, musical entertainment all up to par. access to beach is ok if steep, beach itself (understand its not part of the resort) is not clean, and (unsurprisingly after having a horrifically bad lunch there) the local restaurants provided food poisoning to two of my colleagues during our stay there. taxis into Patong no problem, out of, esp. late, can be a hassle since some drivers try to take advantage of tourists.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G Hotel Manila by Waterfront; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: a nice small boutique hotel near everything and even convenient to the airport. all the basic needs are met; it is obviously not a five star but more than sufficient for the purpose of staying a few days. the staff is exceedingly friendly if a little untrained; restaurant food quality and selection worthy of a hotel two classes higher. my fifteenth stay, and not my last one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus At 20 Sukhumvit; City: Bangkok; Review: small hotel, decent location. rooms modern and adequately equipped, clean and functioning. staff less than caring, unfortunately. air-conditioning in room unresponsive to controls, cooled the room to a freezing 59 degrees, constantly. when all is said and done, one cannot expect more for the rates they offer. breakfast buffet (300 Baht) could have been better, very few choices and coffee was subpar.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City View Inn; City: Long Island City Queens New York; Review: You have to cross the river to reach Manhattan but the rate us half of what a comparable hotel there would be. Located in a former school, the changeover to a hotel must have happened many decades ago, and the public areas are quite neglected, with the ancient elevator taking forever between the five floors. Rooms however were clean and complete, the beds a little soft. Bathrooms immaculate with full set of amenities. Breakfast complete but offered in a dank room reminiscent of a food hall in prison. Overall correct value for money; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agriturismo Podere Picciolo; City: Reggello Tuscany; Review: this is a wonderful property, lovingly restored and modernized by gracious hosts Gracie and Riccardo. views, location, amenities all as expected from a B&B like this. rooms are fully equipped if a little tight on space. we were two couples for four days and thus experienced the full range of offerings including breakfasts and two dinners. the former were a bit disappointing, with consistently stale bread and almost cold coffee; the dinners were oversold as authentically Tuscan but did not quite make it. house wines of questionable quality (and white wine entirely missing one evening; this in Tuscany!!!) accompanied some very good, and some rather strange courses, such as a salad made from stale bread and raw garlic. constant problems with ill-fitting or missing keys, necessitating waking up the hosts one night to enter a bedroom, were unappealing, as was another group of guests with little children who took over the property as if it were their own. Riccardo is full of local knowledge (tips regarding sights and destinations farther afield proved to be quite unreliable though).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Arosa Hotel; City: Paderborn North Rhine Westphalia; Review: well-equipped but tiny single rooms. housekeeping up to standard, and amenities complete. good breakfast buffet in a terrace like indoor setting. small bar downstairs, professional desk staff. very tight parking garage (chargeable) which requires ringing a bell to enter, not always answered promptly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blu Lake Sirmione Hotel; City: Sirmione Province of Brescia Lombardy; Review: the location is fine; the rooms not so much. last renovation appears to have been in the sixties; mattresses are ancient. rooms, while large, are very stuffy and almost impossible to air out; aircon did not work in either of our two rooms, and keeping sliding doors open to the street made sleep almost impossible due to constant traffic, both pedestrian and motor vehicles of all kinds, including noisy mopeds at all hours. promised water views required precarious balancing over the balcony railing, straight views were of the parking lot. staff not unfriendly but overworked, checkout took forever. elevators slow as molasses, a definitive complaint since the garage can only be entered this way. on the bright side: breakfast room nice and airy, with waterviews and an outside terrace, and fresh food choices sufficient for most. coffee weak and luke warm but custom made capuccino is offered.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Il Crocicchio; City: Reggello Tuscany; Review: we happened upon this place by chance, and although a large bus group was there for dinner the four of us were treated like royalty. venue is authentic tuscan, with expansive grounds and large dining rooms; ours was intimate with a fire place and could not have been a nicer setting. our hostess was beyond gracious, and the five course dinner one of the best we had in Tuscany. service was attentive and professional, wines of highest quality, and the local and seasonal food as good as it gets. we'll be back to spend a few days in this hotel for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: we keep coming back here: location great, staff very professional, hotel nice and green, with the times. small complaints, always the same and unfortunately never addressed: hot water way too hot in both shower and faucet and hard to adjust to non-scalding temp., house keeping cleaning up sometimes only late afternoon. 888 Bar, while nice and while finally, the counters sloping towards customers (causing spilled drinks in laps) have been fixed, now the barstools are way too low for comfort. aside from these minor issues: best place to stay in Soma; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G Hotel Manila by Waterfront; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: been staying here many times in the past. however, unlikely i will do so again. there are always parties going on till the wee hours, with the resultant noise audible throughout the hotel, making sleep nigh impossible. management unwilling or unable to put a stop to those. besides, value for money is no longer there, as many five-star hotels (which this one is decidedly not) charge only a few dollars more; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma County; City: Windsor Sonoma County California; Review: the usual HIE, with good breakfast choices and friendly staff, as well as decent rooms and good beds. however, unless you stay in the back of the hotel, the highway noise from adjacent 101 will do a good job keeping you up all night; if not, your neighbors will, as there seems to be no insulation between rooms and floors. we heard everything from the room above us loud and clear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: this hotel lives up to its five star rating and reputation. we've come here many times, and unless it changes, will continue to do so. everything is just perfect, from the green modern design, to the appearance of the various public spaces, like restaurant, bar, lobby, etc., to the complete and thoughtful amenities in the rooms. last but not least is the outstanding staff; every one without exception goes out of their way to make you comfortable and welcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao; City: Davao City Davao del Sur Province Mindanao; Review: don't know whether renovations could actually make a difference. rooms are in dire need of refurbishing. beds sagging, screen doors to balcony coming off their tracks, TV not working, Wifi slow when working at all. A/C insufficient. very annoying issue were the electronic locks for the doors (we had two rooms): mostly, they did not work, and required someone from housekeeping to open for us. despite many promises were never fixed. sometimes, it would take fifteen minutes for someone to show up to open. security phone in hall way just rings, no one answers. walking in room with bare feet creates black soles: there is soot on the floor from the adjoining port operation and apparently never cleaned. TV never worked. Jetty Bar, which in years past was a great place for either dinner or a drink after hours, as it juts out over the water, has been under "renovation" since june last year, not operating. the only positive was the breakfast buffet, good food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. won't be coming back..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree; City: Twentynine Palms California; Review: always clean, friendly staff, and spacious rooms. easy parking, standard HIE breakfast. nice pool when hot (outdoors). only complaint: manager chewed out young staffer in front of guests, unprofessional; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Century Park Hotel; City: Los Angeles California; Review: coming back here on a regular basis. centrally located, and rooms are large, clean, and well-appointed. staff at reception, garage, and house keeping exceptionally good; especially Troy, the manager who checks us in every time. we will come back again and again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles LAX Airport; City: Los Angeles California; Review: our first impression was not good: the promised shuttle to pick us up was twenty minutes late. however, the lady at reception apologized profusely and reduced our rate by way of apology. the rooms are clean and spacious, appointed as well as any HIE. breakfast is standard HIE. everybody is friendly, and the shuttle (when on time) gets you to the terminals in a few minutes. do not understand the recent negative reviews regarding staff and rooms, our experience was completely different; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Longstreet Hotel Casino; City: Amargosa Valley Nevada; Review: but for that, a pleasant if nostalgic experience for breakfast. restaurant and casino in one room, overlooking an artificial pond. decoration western-style, with a lot of old memorabilia from the area on display. nothing wrong with the food; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ranch at Death Valley; City: Death Valley National Park California; Review: simple cabins in the desert, clean; that's pretty much that can be said about them. reception staff indifferent to unfriendly. no real competition in the park, so they don't have to go out of their way. too bad; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Manila; City: Manila Metro Manila Luzon; Review: two separate stays in the same week produced different results. first one was great: room as described with floor to ceiling windows, TV in the bath tub, great service all around. second stay was a little off: booked same category but was given an odd-shaped room with small windows, no TV over the bathtub (which i would have never watched anyway, but they DO make a big deal in their advertising of both). clogged-up shower was fixed the same day, but TV never worked at all. Wifi was out for three hours one afternoon with different and contradicting explanations. on the other hand: breakfast in the 21st floor pacific lounge was outstanding, and wake up calls are accompanied by complimentary coffee or tea delivered to your room at the time of the call.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Roc Presidente; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: not just old, but seriously neglected. would be charming if not for the careless attitude on the part of most (not all) staff, and the filth in the restaurant adjoining the bar, which serves both breakfast and dinner buffet. has not seen a cleaning in months. first room had malfunctioning air-conditioning which took two days to acknowledge, was finally moved to another room. plumbing in both rooms awful, in ever way describable and not. location not ideal either, although only one block from the Malecon, area feels deserted and it takes an expensive cab ride to central Havana.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Inglaterra; City: Havana Ciudad de la Habana Province Cuba; Review: oldest one in Havana, from 1875, and shows its age. bad: no wifi at all, less-than friendly staff both at reception and restaurant. good: location, right in the middle of everything. modern bathrooms, well-working air-conditioning. amazing space out front for light meals, coffee, drinks, etc., under roof but open to the sidewalk and Park Centro. best place for leisuerly people watching while listening to live salsa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: the best five star in Soma. we've been staying here three times a year for six years, and have always been impressed with the professionalism of the staff. during our most recent stay, there was an issue involving the smell of smoke in the room, and staff immediately moved us to a clean room. overall, hotel is exactly what one would expect from an establishment of this caliber, and more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Neil Patrick Harris Has Surgery on His Hand After a Sea Urchin Accident While on Holiday; Abstract: Neil Patrick Harris Has Surgery After a Sea Urchin Accident; Category: tv
Title: Kate Middleton and Prince William's Plane Turned Around by Terrifying Electrical Storm in Pakistan; Abstract: Kate Middleton Prince William Plane Hits Storm in Pakistan; Category: lifestyle
Title: Contractor claims video shows structural flaws prior to Hard Rock Hotel collapse; Abstract: A contractor posted a video arguing it showed structural problems inside the Hard Rock Hotel construction site two days before its deadly collapse.; Category: news
Title: Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting; Abstract: Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.; Category: sports
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: Viral Wheel of Fortune Contestant and His Wife Clarify Hilarious 'Loveless Marriage' Intro; Abstract: Wheel of Fortune Contestant, Wife Discuss 'Loveless Marriage'; Category: tv
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: 5 Reasons Destin Is a Great Family Vacation Destination; Abstract: The calm emerald waters and family-friendly attractions of the area make Destin a top spot for a fall or winter getaway.; Category: travel
Title: ICYMI: The week in TV news for Oct. 20-26, 2019; Abstract: Wendy Williams bashes Duchess Meghan, Days of Our Lives star John Clarke dies, Christie Brinkley sobs over daughter's DWTS elimination and more TV news.; Category: tv
Title: The Secret Ingredient for Sausage Gravy That's Out of This World; Abstract: Transform your gravy with this $1 ingredient; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Here's What to Cook This Week (October 28 - November 3); Abstract: We're keeping it festive this week for Halloween. Think pumpkin soup in pumpkin bowls, plenty of roasted squash and chilly weather classics to serve up for a crowd. Here's everything you need to cook for dinner this week.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Toddler trapped 100 feet down well in India found dead; Abstract: A two-year-old boy trapped 100 feet down an abandoned borewell in southern India has been found dead, despite a major rescue operation to try to save him.; Category: news
Title: Proposed Bill Wants All Plant-Based Beef Labeled 'Imitation'; Abstract: Plus, New York City is likely to ban foie gras, and more news to start your day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Indiana woman found dead with python wrapped around her neck, 140 snakes in 'reptile home,' police say; Abstract: A woman in Indiana was found dead Wednesday with a snake wrapped around her neck in a home that was apparently set up to collect reptiles, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Here's the Secret to Conquering Your Midnight Sweets Craving; Abstract: No need to preheat your oven for these chocolate chip delights! Whip up a fresh batch of air fryer cookies for a treat that's ready in minutes. The post How to Make Air Fryer Cookies That Will Satisfy Your Midnight Sweets Craving appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Halloween snowstorm wallops the Midwest; Abstract: A winterlike storm continued to unload snow over the Midwest on Thursday, making Halloween feel more like Christmas in many areas.; Category: weather
Title: Burger King Is Set To Launch 2 New Vegan Burgers Soon; Abstract: You can thank the success of their Impossible Whopper for that.; Category: foodanddrink
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: Ben Affleck has a new girlfriend after using the Raya dating app, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp call it quits, Halsey and Evan Peters get serious, James McAvoy weds, Meghan King Edmonds accuses hubby of cheating and more.; Category: entertainment
Title: My late sister stole my inheritance and swindled our mother; Abstract: 'While my sister's husband feels bad for me, he will not compensate me for my loss.'; Category: finance
Title: Why President Trump's kids are probably celebrating his move to Florida; Abstract: The No. 1 reason billionaires decide to move.; Category: finance
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Meghan Markle Says That Archie Has Two Teeth and Is Crawling; Abstract: The cutest? Or the cutest ever?; Category: lifestyle
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: Plano 23731-01 Stowaway Deep Open Compartment; Brand: Plano; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossbow String for 80 lb Crossbows; Brand: Cobra; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abu Garcia Left Hand Retrieve Black Max Low Profile Baitcast Reel (12-Pound/145-Yard); Brand: Abu Garcia; Review: Satisfied; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KUFA Sports Stainless Steel Gaff Hook; Brand: KUFA Sports; Review: Excellent will recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace Martial Arts Supply Crossbow Arrows with High Impact Bolts 50-Pounds and 80-Pounds; Brand: Ace Martial Arts Supply; Review: Good and strong for being small; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MANGO SPOT LCD Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Hook Hanging Scale 110 Pound/50 Killogram, 10 Gram, 2 AAA Batteries Included; Brand: MANGO SPOT; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FREE FISHER 80 X Fishing Rod Tips Tops Parts Stainless Steel DIY Set Kits 8 Sizes…; Brand: FREE FISHER; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100pcs 5x4mm Soft Fishing Soft Glow Bead Green Fishing Tackle Tools Eggs; Brand: ; Review: Not satisfied to small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 75 Pcs 8 Size Stainless Steel Ceramics Bait Casting Rod Guides Carbon Guide Repair; Brand: thkfish; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: thkfish Fishing Rod Tip Repair; Brand: thkfish; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KastKing Elite BX1000 Low Profile Baitcasting Reel 12+1 Ball Bearings Duel Break System; Brand: KastKing; Review: Satisfied; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KingsArchery Crossbow Pistol with Bolt Rack Self-Cocking 80 LBS with Adjustable Sights and 4x15 Scope Warranty; Brand: KingsArchery; Review: They are good affordable and fun to play with; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piscifun® Baitcaster Reels Left Handed Baitcasting Reels 6.5:1 Gear Low Profile Baitcast Bait Casting Fishing Reels 10BB White; Brand: Piscifun; Review: I love it can't wait to try it out; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great service and perfect fit recommend to all I will order more often now and tell all my friends thank you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's Big and Tall 501 Original Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great service and perfect fit recommend to all I will order more often now and tell all my friends thank you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great service and perfect fit recommend to all I will order more often now and tell all my friends thank you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great service and perfect fit recommend to all I will order more often now and tell all my friends thank you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Great service and perfect fit recommend to all I will order more often now and tell all my friends thank you; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 35" Ladies Satin Square Silk Like Hair Scarves and Wraps Headscarf for Sleeping; Brand: Corciova; Review: I ordered three of these scarves. All of them are beautiful!!!! They are much better quality than I was expecting. The colors are vibrant and beautiful, the material is so soft and silky, and the edges are sewn so there is no fraying. They are so lovely for the price. If I need more I will definitely purchase here again :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IL Caldo Womens Large Brim Sun Visor Hat Removable Beach Hat UV Travel Newsboy Cap; Brand: IL Caldo; Review: My daily sun hat! I love it. The brim is very big and sturdy and it blocks out all light. Very happy with this hat! I'm going to purchase more colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Oval Halo Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: This necklace is SO beautiful! I love it so much. I only wish they made one with solid gold that way it would last longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maitose Trade; Women's UV Sun Protection Beach Wide Brim Fishing Hat; Brand: Maitose; Review: Adorable hat! I love mine. It is HUGE so it gives you a lot of shade. People have made comments that I have my own shade when I wear this hat, haha! One thing to keep in mind is that the fabric does allow some sunlight to get through, so if you are very sun sensitive like me, that may be an issue. I usually just wear a smaller hat underneath it if I want to wear this and I'm going to be in the sun a long time. It is very fashionable and cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bienvenu Ladies Sun Visor Wide Large Brim Swimming Beach Sun Hat; Brand: Bienvenu; Review: I bought three of these hats. They do not block out light. If you are looking for a hat for sun protection, this is not the one to get. UV still gets through.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Women's UV Sun Protect Summer Beach Wide Large Big Brim Hat Visor Side Flower; Brand: eYourlife2012; Review: It is a good hat! I ordered the pink, khaki, and blue. These hats block out all light, so it's great for sun protection. If you have fair skin, this is the hat for you. Although it is a big hat, I actually get a lot of compliments on mine. I wear these almost every day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hamilton Hotel Washington DC; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Just spent three days in Washington DC. This hotel is a great location. Close to the metro for easy access to many of the sites that you would want to see while there. The room was comfortable and the service was great. Wireless is provided free to Priority Club members. An improvement in services would be to allow Priority Club members free access to the internet in their business center for 15 minutes a day before charging for this service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hopkinsville; City: Hopkinsville Kentucky; Review: The Holiday Inn Express was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good and the pool was refreshing!! The location is right off of the Interstate and close to the military base and on our trip from Florida, made a good place to stop on our trip north. We will stay there again on our next trip to visit family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Olive Branch; City: Olive Branch Mississippi; Review: This is a wonderful property to spend the night at if you are either heading toward or returning from Memphis and St. Louis. What made this property special was the warm and friendly staff. Not only did the front desk people greet us warmly, but all of the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Bonifay; City: Bonifay Florida; Review: We enjoyed our stay at this property. At check in the staff offered us an upgrade from a standard room to a suite with a jacuzzi tub. They offered this after letting us know that the shower was having some issues with water backing up. We were given some extra towels to keep the water from overflowing into the room and hallway. We agreed that the jacuzzi tub made up for some extra water on the floor!! :) The staff were wonderful and made us feel welcome!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Chattanooga Lookout Mountain; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: We enjoy staying here on our way to St. Louis to visit family. The hotel provides a nice room with friendly staff. Close to the major sites in Chattanooga is a plus to be sure!! There are many restaurants close by and it is easy to get on and off the interstate!! We recommend this property!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin s Chuckwagon Lodge and General Store; City: Torrey Utah; Review: Our room was on the second floor at the stairway. The room was clean and the staff were very helpful. The pool and hot tub was nice and the country store has good food and lunches. We would stay here again!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Florida Hotel Conference Center BW Premier Collection; City: Orlando Florida; Review: The staff, room and amenities were very nice. We enjoyed our first visit here and hope that the BVA meets here in the future. It is conveniently located to the Florida Mall and to the roads that go to the various Theme Parks,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Great Smokies KOA; City: Cherokee North Carolina; Review: We had a wonderful week at this KOA Kampground. The staff were helpful at check in and throughout our stay. It is close to the Smokey Mountain National Park and White water rafting. The pools are nice. Wifi is sketchy at best but that was ok. Bathrooms were clean and well kept. Hope to return again in the future!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Knoxville West Papermill Dr; City: Knoxville Tennessee; Review: We enjoyed our two day stay at this property while visiting our daughter who is a grad student at the University of Tennessee. The staff were attentive and the breakfast was good. The location to I-40 was convenient. The only issue was the hot water which I would describe as lukewarm. Otherwise, it was a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn and Suites Washington; City: Washington North Carolina; Review: This is a new property that is well kept and designed. Takes about 25 minutes to get to Greenville. We enjoyed the breakfast and candy treats. We didn’t have time to swim in the pool or use the fitness center. Staff were friendly and the bed was comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Florida Hotel Conference Center BW Premier Collection; City: Orlando Florida; Review: The front office staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean and well kept. We enjoyed the pool and health center. Being connected to the Florida Mall is nice as it provides good places to eat and shop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lucky Brand Men's Long-Sleeve Slub T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very nice high-quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Endless Highs Henley Shirt; Brand: ; Review: It's okay but I expected better; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Volcom Men's Straight Thermal Top; Brand: ; Review: Nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gildan Mens Soft Style V-Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Not even worth a dollar. Shrunk up ridiculously on very low dryer heat.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maui Rippers Men’s Camo Board Shorts - Embroidered Octopus | Quick Dry Triple Stitch Swim Trunks; Brand: Maui Rippers; Review: Sizing is way off.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Koloa Surf Co. Side Logo Boardshorts in Mens Waist Sizes 30-42; Brand: Joe's USA; Review: Cheaply made ! Stitching falling apart before even taking out of the package.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Joe's USA Koloa Surf Long Sleeve Thruster Logo Heavy Cotton T-Shirts. Regular, Big & Tall; Brand: Joe's USA; Review: Definitely worth buying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leward Mens Casual Slim Fit Cotton Solid Multi-Pocket Cargo Camouflage Shorts; Brand: Leward; Review: Junk quality. Paper thin cheap material. Do not waste your money! I'm returning mine.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Red Dot (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jawbone; Review: I choose to give this three stars for two reasons. 1. it has good sound for the size 2. it was not worth as much as it is.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer In-Dash Built-in Bluetooth CD, MP3, Front USB, Auxiliary, Pandora, AM/FM, built in iPod, iPhone and iPad; Brand: Pioneer; Review: Was great for a while, then totally died on me after 4 months from installation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Limited Edition Artist Series - Minami; Brand: Microsoft; Review: broke after two months; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsung HW-F450 / HW-FM45C/ZA 2.1 Channel 280-Watt Soundbar - (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Samsung; Review: this sound bar really did deliver the sound quality i was looking for, the sub has never peaked so far, had it far 5 months now!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: [Updated Version] Wireless Mouse, Pictek 2.4G USB Wireless Mice Optical PC Laptop Computer Cordless Mouse, Nano Receiver, 6; Brand: PICTEK; Review: I like that it was cheaper than most wireless mice, but the ergonomics of this mouse is kinda screwed up. Still a value for its price!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Global Vision Outfitter Motorcycle Glasses; Brand: Global Vision Eyewear; Review: Exactly what I was looking for. They fit very comfortably. Fast shipping. Overall a great purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazer C45AW Revolving Beacon Signal Light with Magnetic Base - Amber; Brand: Blazer International Trailer & Towing Accessories; Review: Extremely bright led's. Do not use on a moving vehicle. The magnets are not strong enough. Great for a roadside emergency.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Global Vision Outfitter Motorcycle Glasses; Brand: Global Vision Eyewear; Review: Worked great for me. Fit perfectly over my glasses. Excellent price and quality. Make sure you use a good quality anti fog spray and you will be very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LuckyStone Unisex Dustproof; Brand: LuckyStone; Review: Good mask for late fall riding. You will need something a little better for the winter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Leathers Theres Motorcycles Patch (4" Width x 2" Height); Brand: Hot Leathers; Review: Cheap prices and great customer service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fender 351 Shape Classic Picks (12 Pack) for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and bass; Brand: Fender; Review: it was my pick for a pick. the Fender 351 Premium Celluloid 12 pack -- thin like they said. feels good, lends itself to picking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G7th Performance 2 Silver Capo 6-String, Silver (G7C-P2SILV); Brand: G7th; Review: When I bought my first G7th capo, the shop owner told me to be wary of other musicians because the capos develop legs on their own. Sure enough, my capo went AWOL at a music festival. These are simple press and release struts, very easy to use. The bottom has a serrated rubber piece so metal will never touch the wooden neck of the instrument. Cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cecilio 4/4 CEVN-2BL Solid Wood Blue Metallic Electric / Silent Violin with Ebony Fittings in Style 2 (Full Size); Brand: Cecilio; Review: I am a long time musician (piano, guitar) and have always wanted to try to play the violin. The headphones are indeed worthless as many point out. The bow broke when I was applying rosin for the first time. The location on the bow where it broke points to it being a weak spot in the wood when it was shaped. However I did read a lot of the reviews and knew what I was getting, I had also purchased another bow, new strings, peg drops and a shoulder rest. These were all suggestions that I read. I changed the strings and tuned it using the peg drops. It is a bit heavier than I expected so I used the shoulder rest right away. I am successfully making squeaks and 'twinkle twinkle little star'. I cannot comment on the timbre quality since, I am only concentrating on sustaining a tone. You can hear it when it is off, but when I plug in my own hi quality headphones the sound is loud. I am satisfied with what I got for the price. I did not buy a new bridge as some suggested because I do not consider myself skilled enough to trim the bridge for use on the violin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gator Cases Gig Bag for Soprano Style Ukuleles (GBE-UKE-SOP); Brand: Gator; Review: fits my 1971 Guild D-35 dreadnaught. not a bag for protection only for transport avoiding scratches, etc.big pouch for sheet music. one strap; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signstek Portable Collapsible Adjustable Anti-slip Classic Acoustic Guitars Bass Stands; Brand: Signstek; Review: light, compact -- it holds my resonator and dreadnaught guitars, so I can switch between songs. Still getting to trust the stand. No probs yet -- rubber grips on the feet really holds them in place (even though my internal center of gravity tells me they are precarious). Case of my head versus the physical realm!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guitar Savers Premium Strap Locks (2 Pair) - Red; Brand: Guitar Savers; Review: work like a charm -- strap no longer pops off in the middle of a song; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Musical_Instruments |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nautica Men's Braided Belt; Brand: ; Review: Leather is substandard. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Propet Men's Life Walker Strap Sneaker; Brand: Propt; Review: Sizes are too small for men.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Propet Men's Life Walker Strap Sneaker; Brand: Propt; Review: Sizes are too small for men.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Braided Belt; Brand: ; Review: Leather poor quality and belt does not resemble picture! False advertising.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nautica Men's Nautica Men's 1 1/4 in. Fes Dress With Anchor Belt; Brand: ; Review: Great quality, good looking,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Regular Fit Heritage Oxford Dress Shirt; Brand: ; Review: High quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: Keeps my feet warm while I am at home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baffin Unisex Cush Insulated Slipper Booty; Brand: ; Review: Keeps my feet warm while I am at home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Men's Sheepskin Ankle Boot Slipper; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: Dog ate through them so they did not last long :( I would have liked to wear them longer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MAYTEX Quick Dry Mesh Pockets Fabric Bath/Shower Caddy Organizer with Pockets, White, 26 inches x 17 inches; Brand: MAYTEX; Review: This product works for me all the pockets are made convenient to store bathroom products of choice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kikkerland Ladybug Kitchen Timer; Brand: Kikkerland; Review: Not so good not durable bell is weak the tiny little fellow is not up for task; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Artsadd Tree of Life Gorgeous Like Leather 66"(w) x 72"(h) Bath Shower Curtain (1); Brand: Artsadd; Review: Beautiful shower curtain colorful makes the bathroom brigter; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LIHAO 12 Piece Set Rustproof Stainless Steel Shower Curtain Rings Hooks for Bathroom Shower Rod; Brand: LIHAO; Review: Still using; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodGram Water Resistant Fabric Shower Curtain Liner with Pockets - Assorted Colors (White); Brand: GoodGram; Review: Very good holds bath products this is my second one I will change whenever I want a replacement Jewel's Daughter; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Iberostar Tucan Hotel; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The resort is beautiful, and Playacar is a great spot because it is a gated community. Food was great. We like the buffet better than the "reservations only" dinner. Drink service was perfect. I was only disappointed by all the selling on the beach. Im told this a Mexico "thing", and this was my first trip to Mexico. It was great relaxing by the pool and around the resort, but when we tried to relax on the beach we were constantly hassled by people selling things. I yelled at the coco bongo lady who woke me up when I did not respond to her trying to give me coupons. We lived in Hawaii for years, and if you can afford the time and money it is WAY better than Mexico.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn; City: Central Valley New York; Review: Older motel, but everything was updated and clean. New bathroom. About 12 minutes from West Point stoney lonesome gate. Couple of good places to eat nearby. The beds were comfortable and room service was prompt. Cant beat the price on a busy West Point event.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FairBridge Inn Suites; City: Highland Falls New York; Review: All the nice hotels were booked for miles because of Army football, so I chanced on a Motel. We got the suite which was huge with new furniture. The bathroom was recently upgraded. Bed was very comfy. Thick walls and very quiet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast; City: Norman Oklahoma; Review: We stayed in Pine cone and it was decorated nice and very clean. The AC unit kept it very compfy even in a heat wave. Breakfast was perfect. The jet tub was a great way to relax. It is about 6 miles from the University. Being summer it was pretty slow. We will certainly stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Bel Worstell; City: Fort Montgomery New York; Review: Wonderful trip to visit our West Point cadet. We live in Texas where there are no mountains. This place is right on the Hudson River with spectacular views of the mountains. The game room turned a rainy day into family fun day. They even have a movie room if you want to take it easy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Windows 7 For Dummies DVD; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Rathbone Page; Review: I've always used Dummy books when switching operating systems or learning new programs. This one didn't have as much help as I had hoped for turning off annoying messages or simple things in the programs. It's been 50-50 which still makes it worth the purchase; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year; Author: Dr. Norman Vincent Peale; Review: I've been buying and giving this small book to clients for over 8 years and they love it. The tone of the positive thinking helps them prepare themselves mentally for the challenges ahead each day. I never start my day of work without reading it myself so I'm in the best mindset to be of service to my clients as well Al Levi Appleseed Busienss [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Illustrated "A Brief History of Time" and "The Universe in a Nutshell"; Author: Stephen W. Hawking; Review: I appreciate it's a landmark book. It was a tough read and I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering That said he did a fine job with a massive subject that dictates speaking to complicated theorem and more; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Universe in a Nutshell; Author: Stephen Hawking; Review: I appreciate it's a landmark book. It was a tough read and I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering That said he did a fine job with a massive subject that dictates speaking to complicated theorem and more; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Hydronics Taught Holohan: A Memoir of Life in the Heating Industry; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Holohan Page; Review: No one has ever been able to tell stories in our industry that both amuse and illuminate like Dan. This book does all of that and more. It's also a beautifully crafted and touching love letter to Erin. The love comes pouring off the page. If you love heating and great writing, you will want to order this book right now. Buy it now. Read it now. Learn from it now. I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil deGrasse Tyson Page; Review: Funny for astrophysics. A good read for anyone interested in a bit of history with good storytelling skills; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: It was not what I hoped it would be. Just my take on things. Got to the point after 20 - 30 pages in I just stopped reading it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: Good not great. I found it better as I went but tough sledding.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Riad Safa; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Staying at the Riad Safa is not just about having somewhere beautiful to sleep or eating delicious food, sunning yourself on the roof garden or stepping out immediately to the hustle and drama of the souks - it is also about being offered a very personal service in a warm and yet professional way. Jean Michel and Frederick (the owners) and Brahim (staff manager) are very knowlegeable about Marrakech/Morocco and have an entertaining sense of humour. They make you feel that nothing is too much trouble for them to help you enjoy your time in Marrakech. They appear to effortlessly sort out the kind of things that might cause some anxiety visiting a new city and with a different culture (to us). So arrangements for our bus travel to Essaouira, our taxis, restaurant bookings and our trip to the Atlas all 'happened' whilst we eat our breakfast in the peace and ease of the 'oasis' of Riad Safa. We had 2 nights at the beginning of our stay, then 3 nights away in Essaouira before returning to Safa for our last 2 nights - which felt like coming home. As you can probably tell, we really loved our stay there, we felt very welcomed, 'supported' and 'safe' and will be strongly recommending it to our friends. The Riad pets (Piggy the dog and Kermit the cat) were very well behaved and added to the pleasure of being at Safa. There's an excellent collection of CDs and free internet access plus various intimate lounge type areas for reading, conversation or just sitting! We gave 4 stars to sleeping because the loudspeaker for the Mosque next door is loud - so the 5.00am 'call to prayer' woke us - but its only brief and we viewed it as an interesting part of the difference in culture rather than a problem. So in sum a beautiful place to stay and the warmth and hospitality of Jean-Michel, Frederick and Brahim made our stay very special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Watier; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Staying at Ryad Watier is a really positive experience. It started as we arrived with a warm and gentle welcome by Samir (staff manager) who showed us around the Ryad and took us to our rooms (very comfortable, spacious and attractively decorated). On the way we met several members of staff who all greeted us and were smiling and very friendly. And this set the tone for the next three days. That evening there was a rugby match on (France v.England) and we were invited to join all the other guests and staff to watch it together. We came down to the courtyard to find the television on, seats layed out theatre style and wine, nuts and olives being passed around. Jean Gabriel (the owner) was an enthusiastic, friendly and exhuberant host and everyone's spirits seem to rise to meet his. Eating at the Watier is a 'must' - the food is terrific and every evening you feel you are a guest at a delightful dinner party. Jean Gabriel has the gift of getting people talking and feeling comfortable. He is a generous host, knowledgeable, helpful and good fun as well. Oh yes, and breakfast! Great - eating on the roof terrace, wind blowing, views and smell of the sea and a terrific breakfast. What a start to the day. There is also a sun terrace with sunbeds - very pleasant. There were lots of little touches- scented oil burner lit in our rooms for our return, a dressing gown layed out on our bed for me to put on for the massage (which I really enjoyed), a few bits of our washing removed from our room to dry and then returned, warmed nuts and olives (wonderful olives) before meals, large bottles of water replaced daily in our rooms. This is a delightful and relaxed place to stay and all the staff make it really special.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rancho del Ingles; City: Alhaurin de la Torre Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: We picked Rancho del Ingles as an attractive place to stay near to Malaga airport (only a 15 minute drive away) because our flight was arriving late in the day and we wanted to avoid going straight into a longish drive to Tarifa. We were delighted with the beautiful, rural setting, charming accommodation and the very warm welcome by Lisa. The overall experience was relaxed and very friendly. The rooms (with bathrooms) are attractive and individually styled using a mix of modern and traditional styles. We were served an excellent breakfast which included (very) freshly pressed oranges plucked straight from the tree from the beautiful communal courtyard, fresh coffee, breads, jams, cheeses, cold meats, yoghurts. We then had a stroll round the grounds and enjoyed coming across little ‘tableaux’ – including an exotic fountain (you will have to view it to appreciate its uniqueness) and a Moroccan styled outdoor seating area (and many more). Lisa explained the fascinating history and evolution of the place. This was followed by a swim – yes – there is also a swimming pool and it is big enough to actually swim in. Rancho del Ingles was a wonderful characterful start to our holiday and great value. Next time we shall make sure we stay more than one night before moving on. It is worthy of being a holiday destination in its own right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Splanzia; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Nicos and Ioannis were charming and exceptionally helpful - they really added to the pleasure of our stay. The breakfasts were wonderful - full of surprises and kept us going till the evening. Served in the lovely shaded courtyard - there is also a roof terrace for catching more direct sun. The location is excellent - v close to the harbour (5 mins walk) in a lively slightly scruffy neighbourhood but with lots of street activity, interesting buildings, lovely squares, cafes, restaurants and above all felt 'real' rather than a just a tourist location. Parking a bit of a lottery but we always found a place on the streets even if 1/4 mile away sometimes - not a prob to us but could be for some people. (There is pay- parking across the road). We would very happily go back to the Splanzia.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearse Lodge B B; City: Sligo County Sligo Western Ireland; Review: A great place to stay. Kieron and Mary are really warm, welcoming and easy-going hosts. They have high professional standards and also have a lovely personal touch which makes a stay here much preferable to being in a hotel. They were very responsive to our needs, very well informed about the pleasures of Sligo and the surrounding area and made us feel very comfortable and 'at home' throughout our 3 night stay. Our room was very clean, well equipped and a cosy relaxing and peaceful place to return to after a day out sightseeing etc. We really enjoyed our breakfasts - generous provision with lots of choice from both both traditional and modern dishes - and great coffee - and I didn't need to eat again till the evening! The location is an easy 10 minute walk to the centre of Sligo and there is good parking on the premises. Excellent value for money and we would definitely choose to stay with them again next time we are in Sligo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Sentral Pudu; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: Booked 2 nights here a couple of weeks apart. Great value for money, helpful staff, location is ok...you do need to get a taxi to go to most places though and this can be difficult if there are no taxis outside. Usually this wasn't a problem. Very tall building with a good view of the city from the rooms, and the hotel is easy to spot if you ever get lost!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bunk House; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: We went here for my mate's birthday recently...between a group of us we had to pay for our own dorm but still worked out really cheap. Receptionist was comically stropey as soon as we walked in... but bar seemed nice and overall good value for the money we paid.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Palita Lodge; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: Warm welcome after a long trip was great, pool area clean and stylish, rooms were nice, fantastic location right on the beach! Would highly recommend to people travelling to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon + a few days recovery. The owner is a lovely lady, who even gave us a free lunch off the menu because we were leaving early! Deserves to do well!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Med Serre Chevalier; City: Briancon Hautes Alpes Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: We went in the last week of the hotel's season and had a fantastic 4 days skiing. Food selection was very good and I won't complain about alcohol on tap! Would possibly go more peak season if I were to go again simply because you did get a feel that the hotel was becoming more and more empty towards the end of the trip e.g. the pool/sauna was closed on the last day. Because the ski schools all work on a weekly system, one member of our group who hadn't skied before could not join a group late on as they were all much more advanced by the time we arrived for our short trip....this was a shame but understandable. Overall great trip, friendly instructors, good food and drink, short bus trip away from the town, would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Courtlands Hotel; City: Brighton East Sussex England; Review: Very poor value for money. Location seemed ok at first but soon discovered it is a long walk away from all the Brighton attractions, bars and restaurants. I still have a bad back (a couple of days later) from the extremely uncomfortable nights sleep....on a mattress I wouldn't expect in a cheap hostel, let alone a supposedly £100+ per night hotel. Even the curtains were so thin they couldn't keep any sunlight out and so was woken by 6am! Surely these are simple things that a professional establishment can sort out very quickly....though looking at these reviews it seems they aren't in a great hurry to resolve them. Would of expected an apology or even some gesture of goodwill for the inconvenience when I complained in the morning, however I was just greeted by a rude and uninterested receptionist who palmed me off with a "we have a 24/7 service where all problems would have been resolved"......though looking at the prior reviews I seriously doubt it!!! I strongly recommend any potential future visitors to AVOID this place if at all possible. Stay somewhere else because there's plenty of other nice hotels in Brighton from the looks of it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Bottomland: A Novel Based on the Murder of Rosa Mary Dean in Franklin, Tennessee; Author: Visit Amazon's Trey Holt Page; Review: couldn't put it down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smoke Screen (The Darcy Lynch Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Elin Barnes Page; Review: a very good read. I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swan Deception; Author: Visit Amazon's Gled Browne Kabongo Page; Review: this was a grate book from the start to end I loved it stop read it. I was givin a complimentery copy for my review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Commons: Book 1: The Journeyman (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Alan Peck Page; Review: a very good read from start to finish couldn't put it down . I was givin a complinetry copy of the book for my review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comic Lot 76+ Books All Makers; Author: All Makers; Review: very fast and lots of comics ive never read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel DC Various Collector Starter Set Comic Books, Pack of 25; Author: ; Review: awesome will buy from again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Skin: Book Two: A Vampire Dystopian Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Jenkins Page; Review: Awesome read I was hooked from the start.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Uncle Milton Fireflies In My Room; Brand: Uncle Milton; Review: Waiting to see photos of it in grandson's room. Will serve as a nightlight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Minecraft The Cave 21113; Brand: LEGO; Review: Kept grandson busy for a few days and he loves lego. I could not believe how teensy some of the pieces were! Size of an orange seed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mommy & Me My first Doll Stroller Sky Blue 9318; Brand: Mommy & Me Doll Collection; Review: Holding up well with 2 year old and 4 year old boys banging it around. Hoping it holds out for their new baby sister to use in a few months after she is walking. With that, seems made well. They are getting lots of use from it and it's fun to see a boy taking their dump truck for a walk. Oh the love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6" Solid Brass Handheld Telescope - Nautical Pirate Spy Glass with Wood Box; Brand: THORINSTRUMENTS (with device); Review: My 5 year old grandson received this for Christmas. This was his prized toy of all he received. The solid brass will be great if it is left out in the yard. Beautiful box and small enough for a little pocket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends TrackMaster, Water Tower Starter Set; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Great product but the 3 year old broke the track in the first 1/2 hour. Not for 3 year olds, unless they are careful with their toys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skip Hop Zoo Bath Pull and Go Submarine, Monkey; Brand: Skip Hop; Review: Great in the water. A sturdy, well built toy for bath or yard pool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: LG Optimus L90 D415 4G GSM Android Smartphone, T-Mobile, Grey; Brand: LG; Review: Is very Nice and Very efficient, is perfect to work; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG G2 D800 32GB Unlocked GSM 4G LTE 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Android Smartphone with 13 MP Camera (White); Brand: LG; Review: Is very Nice and Very efficient, is perfect to work; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG White QuickWindow Convenient Folio Flip Diary Case Cover for LG G2 (EXCLUDINGVerizon) [Sprint, Virgin Mobile, AT&T Only]; Brand: LG; Review: This product arrived with a broken casing, please remplace.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LG G2 (AT&T CARRIER ONLY) Case - Poetic LG G2 (AT&T CARRIER ONLY) Case [Invictus Series] - [Lightweight] [Hybrid; Brand: Poetic; Review: Excellent product.. fast shipping.. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Optimus L90 D415 8GB Unlocked GSM Quad-Core Android Smartphone - Graphite Gray; Brand: LG; Review: Hello I buy a LG L90 for gift to my child, but it cell phone had damage the simcard contacts and never it worked. I need a response to caused prejudice, thank you; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Haflinger Women's Sheep Slipper,Black,36 EU (US Women's 5 M); Brand: Haflinger; Review: The slippers themselves were beautiful. However they were so small I had to return them and order a different size. I have other Haflinger shoes in this size that fit perfectly, so it must be a sizing defect. They were shipped quickly and in nice packaging. too bad they were not the correct size.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LifeStride Women's Seaward Bootie; Brand: LifeStride; Review: These are nice looking comfortable booties for the price. They have a nice solid heal that will be good for the winter weather and look nice with dress pants as well as dressed down with jeans and a sweater.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles Women's Pensawcola Bootie; Brand: ; Review: I was excited to open the box with these boots, as they look great and have nice style. I was very disappointed when I found that they didn't fit. I have had a few other Aerosole shoes in size 10 that fit great and have been favorites. Too bad these didn't fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eastland Women's Newbury Penny Loafer; Brand: Eastland; Review: I like these shoes a lot. They look great with jeans and cotton dress pants. Wore them to work the first day, all day, and they were very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woolrich Women's Interlaken Cardigan Sweater; Brand: ; Review: Fits nice, and will be a good go to with jeans all winter long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Freewheel Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I have a pair of Teva Freewheel suede sneakers from a few years ago that I absolutely love and have worn... and worn until they finally fell apart. I thought I was replacing the shoes I loved. Even though the picture looks the same the shoes are not even close. Boxy, uncomfortable, no support, cheep fabric on the inside. Just not the quality I'm used to from Teva.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Oneness with All Life: Inspirational Selections from A New Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Eckhart Tolle Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Visit Amazon's Paulo Coelho Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread: (Biscuits, Bagels, Buns, and More); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Hunn Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homeopathic Cell Salt Remedies: Healing with Nature's Twelve Mineral Compounds; Author: Visit Amazon's Nigey Lennon Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awaken the Spirit Within: 10 Steps to Ignite Your Life and Fulfill Your Divine Purpose; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Rosen Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dehydrator Bible: Includes over 400 Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer MacKenzie Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described, runs great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Author: Swami Satchidananda; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Candida Cure: Yeast, Fungus & Your Health - The 90-Day Program to Beat Candida & Restore Vibrant Health; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Boroch Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael A. Singer Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen: Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Sauces, and More; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura B. Russell Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-Free Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond: Breads & Cakes * Muffins & Scones * Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda J. Amendt Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking: 275 Great-Tasting, From-Scratch Recipes from Around the; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelli Bronski Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael A. Singer Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic's Musings; Author: Jaggi Vasudev; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master of Self-Realization: An Ultimate Understanding; Author: Shri Sadguru Siddharameshwar Maharaj; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gluten-Free Makeovers: Over 175 Recipes--from Family Favorites to Gourmet Goodies--Made Deliciously Wheat-Free; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Hillson Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Aging: The Revolutionary Program to Control the Symptoms of Aging Naturally; Author: Gary Null; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cooking for Your Gluten-Free Teen: Everyday Foods the Whole Family Will Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Carlyn Berghoff Page; Review: Fast delivery and was as described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements; Author: Visit Amazon's James F. Balch Page; Review: Fast delivery and a great price for this Edition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)); Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Hart-Davis Page; Review: Good price and great delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Royal Brock Hotel; City: Guelph Ontario; Review: Great stay once again. Rooms are very large, beds and pillows very comfortable. Breakfast has both hot and cold items-lots of variety. Closest motel/hotel to University of Guelph. Lots of restaurants and shopping across the street and close by. Miss the waffle maker though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memories Paraiso Beach Resort; City: Cayo Santa Maria Villa Clara Province Cuba; Review: 2nd visit for my wife and girls (last March) and they liked it so much they wanted my son and I to join them this time. We have done 5 cruises, been to Dominican, Cancun, Florida and Grand Cayman for vacations so have seen some nice locations to compare. Went to Memories from Jan 1st-8th. The beach at this resort is 2nd to none really. Powder white sand that never got hot, crystal clear water and quite warm. No vendors hassling you, lots of chairs and huts for shade-but little shade if you do not get a hut. Was never a problem getting chairs for our family or another we travelled with. The only thing it lacks is snorkelling because there are no, rocks, shells, seaweed etc. Just clear water and soft sand-heaven if that is what you are looking for. Pools are fantastic, many bars throughout the resort and on the beach and entertainment throughout the day. They even set up bars on the sidewalk at night. The resort grounds are immaculate and beautifully kept. It is a very lush property with flowers everywhere and beautiful palms, banana and papaya trees right on site. Landscapers work non-stop! It is a huge resort-best suited for healthy people that don't mind walking and getting exercise. It is a bit out of the way so not the best resort if you want to do excursions-although a catamaran and dolphin adventure are close by-nothing else is. So perfect for people that want to get away and just unwind. Lots to do for kids-soccer, basketball, tennis, ping pong, football, the beach and several large pools. Kids club and kids entertainment as well. Now the food...I would rate it a 3/5 for food. Massive buffets but much of the food was not identified, u/k and we didn't stray. But-the breakfasts had great omelette/egg stations, toast etc. Awesome hash browns as well. (i am mentioning 3 items out of probably 70 that were available). We brought ketchup although the ketchup they had was decent. For lunch we stuck to the beach grill. The hamburgs, chicken breast burgers and ham and cheese paninis were great. However, the buffets were open and had good made to order pasta bars, desserts, ice cream and of course many other items. Grilled fish/chicken etc was always an option made to order as well. For dinners my family stuck with their favourite pasta guys; but I usually had chicken or fish with fresh buns and fries if you could get them. Go to the buffets early! The cheeses were awesome as well but not refrigerated so get to them early! Tons of food-even if picky you won't starve-something for everyone but it is a different standard-and no fresh vegetables! They had salmon one night and sushi-both were great. The drinks were always cold-bring a large mug. Beer was actually pretty good. Staff were amazing. We left behind most of our clothing/toiletries, brought toys and books to leave behind and all sorts of hats/shirts to hand out to staff/the maids/bartenders etc. They are very poor; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chancellor Hotel on Union Square; City: San Francisco California; Review: This hotel has it all. The location cannot be beat. On the cable car line, in the heart of the best shopping in San Fran. Look out at Macys, Tiffanys and the Cheesecake Factory. Great area. We switched from another hotel mid trip and were so relieved we did!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Burlington Ontario; Review: Stayed one night for business. Place was sold out but still quiet. Everything upgraded at this Comfort Inn. Located just off QEW and close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Free Breakfast a great way to start the day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horizon By The Sea Inn; City: Lauderdale by the Sea Broward County Florida; Review: Travelling with my son for tennis and stayed 8 nights. Completely updated rooms and grounds. Very clean with everything you need. Location fantastic for beach/restaurants and nightlife. Always lots of activity in Lauderdale by the Sea. Be sure to visit Jan's Homemade Candies and the Italian restaurant 2 doors down for great specials. Pool area very clean with nice loungers. Laundry on site and the kitchennette area in our room was perfect for breakfast/lunch prep. Would definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Med Turkoise Turks Caicos; City: Grace Bay Providenciales Turks and Caicos; Review: Our 1st Club med experience was a 10/10! Stayed in Building F. Perfect location close to the tennis courts, Sharkies Bar and Trapeze. The atmosphere at the resort is amazing. The best section of the beach on the entire island. Staff are incredible and very helpful. Food was very good. Rooms are standard, no fridge in ours but really wasnt an issue. Very clean and ok comfort. The staff and people that return to this resort year over year is what makes it a 5* rating. This is a place to go to experience one of the best beaches in the world-I have spent time in Grand Cayman, Domincan, Cuba, Mexico, St, Maarten, Nassau etc. Nothing compares to the colours and clarity of Grace Bay at Club Med. The staff and clients energy was incredible. As it is adults only, the average age on the resort was probably late 40's and many returning customers. Met people who have been there 71 times, 30 times, 20 times etc. It is such a fun and relaxing environment. I don't know where everyone gets the energy but they do it right!!! I took my 19 year old daughter for her birthday and we had a blast! Will be returning with the family next year for sure! Club med really is the whole package. you can relax or be as active as you want. The entertainment is more fun than professional-except for the Circus/Trapeze staff who as as skilled as any cirque performers I have seen. Big shout out to the following GO's that made our trip so memorable: Rivers, Jason, Ali and Manny at the Trapeze! Marie at SCUBA Gabriel and Mathieu from tennis! All the staff go above and beyond. My daughter and I loved every second.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Bostonian Men's Laureate Slip-On Loafer; Brand: Bostonian; Review: Very nice shoes and very comfortable! Fit perfectly and look even better! Look no further for a nice pair of soft leather black dress shoes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SciencePurchase Watch Box Large 12 Mens Black Leather Display Glass Top Jewelry Case Organizer; Brand: Science Purchase; Review: My watches fit perfectly in this display box! Looks beautiful! Great purchase- look no further! Twelve watches found a new home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CONDOR Tactical Cap; Brand: CONDOR; Review: Great fitting hat and looks good, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Dawn2Dusk Cap; Brand: ASICS; Review: This running hat is perfect for the money! I've used it several times and it prevents sweat from getting in my eyes while keeping my bald head cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's Pro Trek PRG-270-1 Tough Solar Triple Sensor Multifunction Digital Sport Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: Great watch- easy to set and calibrate. Been all over the USA and it updates beautifully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Darth Maul Adult Costume Black Version,Men; Brand: Fashion Costumes; Review: You underestimate the power of the dark side. Fit well. Great Sith costume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Wishes White Costume Go-Go Boots; Brand: ; Review: Poor quality and terrible sizing. I returned them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Secret Wishes White Costume Go-Go Boots; Brand: ; Review: Poor quality and terrible sizing. I returned them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Naturalizer Women's Jamison Wide-Shaft Riding Boot; Brand: Naturalizer; Review: Comfortable and fit well. They slouch a bit on the ankles which is why I gave them a 4 vs a 5. Great overall value and they look great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ahoy Matey Boy's Costume; Brand: California Costumes; Review: Son looked great on Halloween!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TIGRADE Stainless Steel Celtic Cross Band Vintage Medieval Biker Ring for Men; Brand: TIGRADE; Review: Great looking ring! Very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Love Critter Robe Sherpa Trim Velour Robes for Women; Brand: ; Review: Daughter loved it- Christmas gift!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scottish Kilt Coyote Fur Sporrans - Formal, Full Fur, Semi Formal; Brand: UT Kilts; Review: Great looking sporran. The only issue I have with it is it's extremely hard to close it using the snap button on the sporran.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wacoal Women's Full Figure Basic Beauty Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: Wife loves it. It's her 2nd one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DELIMIRA Women's Beauty Lace Non Padded Minimizer Full Figure Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: After wearing it a few times: Digs into side, cups don't fit, uncomfortable. Horrible experience and will never buy a cheap bra again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BluShark - The Original Premium Nylon Watch Strap - Multiple Sizes and Styles; Brand: BluShark; Review: Man this strap looks great on my red Tudor Heritage Black Bay!! Feels great. Great quality! Check out the pics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ballistic Tough Jacket Case for Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s - Retail Packaging - Black/White; Brand: Ballistic; Review: No worries with this case!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TuneBand for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S, Premium Sports Armband with Two Straps and Two Screen Protectors, BLACK; Brand: Grantwood Technology; Review: This is by far the best armband on the market!! what i like about it the .most is the ease of getting phone in and out. You cannot go wrong with this product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TuneBand for iPhone 5, Premium Sports Armband with Two Straps and Two Screen Protectors, BLACK; Brand: Grantwood Technology; Review: perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iXCC 10 Feet Long iPhone Charger Cable, MFi Lightning Charge Cable Compatible for iPhone Xs Max/XR/X/SE/5/5s/6/6s/6s Plus/7/7 Plus/iPad Mini/Air/Pro; Brand: iXCC; Review: great quality product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY Car Phone Mount Air Vent Magnetic Cell Phone Holder Compatible with iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus/6s Plus, Samsung Galaxy,; Brand: AUKEY; Review: Quality product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hosa CPP-202 Dual 1/4" TS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Interconnect Cable, 2 Meters; Brand: Hosa; Review: I've been using various Hosa cables and adapters for many years and none have failed me. This cable is sturdy and does what it's designed to do. There are obviously more pricey cables available, and maybe they offer some sound quality improvement that I can't detect, but I have not found a better value than Hosa cables.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hosa CPP-204 Dual 1/4" TS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Interconnect Cable, 4 Meters; Brand: Hosa; Review: I've been using various Hosa cables and adapters for many years and none have failed me. This cable is sturdy and does what it's designed to do. There are obviously more pricey cables available, and maybe they offer some sound quality improvement that I can't detect, but I have not found a better value than Hosa cables.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hosa STP-202 1/4" TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Insert Cable, 2 Meters; Brand: Hosa; Review: I've been using various Hosa cables and adapters for many years and none have failed me. This cable is sturdy and does what it's designed to do. There are obviously more pricey cables available, and maybe they offer some sound quality improvement that I can't detect, but I have not found a better value than Hosa cables.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R - 100 Pack Spindle; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I've converted numerous old VHS tapes to digital using a relatively inexpensive program and hardware. I've then burned the movies onto these DVD+R discs and have had zero problems with the 80 discs used. Many of the DVDs have been "loaded to the max" with file sizes just under 4.7GB and even those burned and run with no issues. I noticed that the DVDs are rated 16x-write but the movie conversion software will burn only at 8x, which is not a problem for me. Every DVD that I've burned plays fine in any DVD player or computer that I've used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL CABLE TV HDTV AMPLIFIER SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH PASSIVE RETURN PATH; Brand: PCT; Review: I live in a mountainous area approximately 50 miles from most TV transmitters. I have and RCA antenna model ANT751 in my attic that will pull in six stations. I added this amplifier and more than doubled the number of stations available to me. I first tried adding the amplifier prior to a splitter so that I could send the amplified signal to two televisions. This worked fairly well but when I moved the amp to be at only one television and that improved the number of channels "pulled in". Because of this I bought a second amplifier to have one amp at each TV. This arrangement works well considering my location and antenna selection/placement. At least it's adequate for me, who refuses to pay for cable or satellite TV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BestDuplicator CDSLV-100-WH, 100 Paper CD sleeves with Window and Rear Flap; Brand: Generic; Review: Paper is thin and can be easily torn. Functions as intended if handled carefully. Worth the low cost but next time I'll pay more for sturdier sleeves.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com 3 Port PCI Low Profile High Speed USB 2.0 Adapter Card PCI220USBLP; Brand: StarTech; Review: Needed more USB 2.0 ports. Installation of the card took 10 minutes from start of opening computer case to closing it. Started computer and Win7 installed drivers. Card works perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 3-Pack Straight SATA III 6.0 Gbps SATA Cable (SATA 3 Cable) Red - 24 Inches; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: The cables appear good quality and function properly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 3-Pack Straight SATA III 6.0 Gbps SATA Cable (SATA 3 Cable) Black - 24 Inches; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: The cables appear good quality and function properly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Macau; Description: Special Administrative Region of China
Title: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Description: Federal institution in Canada
Title: chitterlings; Description: prepared food usually made from the small intestines of a pig
Title: Brampton North; Description: Federal electoral district
Title: Brampton South; Description: Federal electoral district
Title: Scarborough North; Description: federal electoral district of Canada
Title: Environment and Climate Change Canada; Description: environment department of the Government of Canada
Title: Template:Country data British Hong Kong; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; Description: department of the government of Canada
Title: Emona; Description: city
Title: Aemona; Description: genus of insects
Title: Guimarães; Description: municipality and city in Portugal
Title: Freguesias e organização administrativa de Guimarães; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: St. Lazarus' Church; Description: church in Macau | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kershaw Junk Yard Dog 2.2 Composite Blade Knife; Brand: Kershaw; Review: I almost sent this one back until I read the enclosed instructions that advised a wrist flick to complete the opening lockup of the blade. Better yet, after I placed the knife in my left hand I immediately noticed I could not only open it in my left hand, but the right side pocket clip did not get in the way of a good solid lefty hand hold. This is something I didn't expect as most of my right handed folder's pocket clip knifes that I have used do to not fall to my left hand as nicely as the JYD. The pocket clip is a bit wide and unfortunately the wide silver clip will draw attention to what is in your pocket. I wish the pocket clip was black instead of silver. That said the right hand clip of the JYD is going to cause left handed people to have to rotate the knife in their left hand while flicking the knife open (if the pocket clip is used in the left pocket). The composite blade is really great looking, and is relatively thick. The lockup is solid. Overall I like this knife better than the Kershaw Blur.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spyderco Sage2 Titanium PlainEdge Knife; Brand: Spyderco; Review: I've owned this one for a good while. Recently I thought I lost it, and tore up my house looking for it. I guess I only really appreciated it until I thought it was gone. The only alternative replacement that came to mind is the my other favorite the Paramilitary 2. Luckily I found it in the "safe place" I put it. But it was MIA for three weeks. I know the Chris Reeve knifes are very, very high quality and are in a league of their own compared to this knife . I owned one, but would say this is certainly the "poor man's" version if you want a highly pocketable titanium scale knife at a good price. It is not a knock off of a Sebenza in looks or design, but it certainly opens smoothly and is a very high quality construction. I can easily open the knife in my right or left hand. The wire clip has great pocket retention, and is shaped not to cause hot spots in your right or left hand. The jimping on the top and bottom of the blade IMHO is perfect. Meaning it is aggressive enough to get a good grip, but not too sharp as to cut up the fingers. The Spydie Hole for deployment of the blade is not too small. For EDC it is just the right size. The blade size and the blade shape shouldn't alarm the average citizen. Now I should say that the scales do show some cosmetic wear especially under the clip. But this doesn't bother me at all. I also know some people are concerned about the integral titanium lockup wearing. Well I'm not one of those who constantly open the knife constantly while sitting in front of the T.V. at hours at a time. The knife is smooth opening out of the box. No need to exercise it. The pictures of this knife do not do it justice. I too wish it was USA made, so I'll give a tip of the hat to the Paramilitary2, but this Sage rides in my pocket on most days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benchmade - AXIS Flipper 300 Knife, Drop-Point; Brand: Benchmade; Review: Im a Benchmade fan. So I was not surprised at the quality of this knife. This one is my smoothest opening flipper yet in my collection. The scales are scalloped and have a cross hatch pattern that are just right. The blade is centered perfectly. The jimping on the blade top and bottom of the flipper are perfect. Not too rough, not too smooth. Just know that releasing the blade that the blade will close will close under its own weight. Just keep you fingers out of the way. The pocket clip is relatively low in the pocket and looks to allow for left pocket carry. For the price this is a bargain!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Tolerance ZT-044323-KND 0456 Sinkevich 3.25" TI Knife, Silver; Brand: Zero Tolerance; Review: Fabulous knife! Very smooth opening, a hallmark of ZT knives. I was worried it was too bulky, but it fits in my jeans as comfortabley as thinner knives for EDC. The blue clip disappears on my black jeans. I assume blue jeans will do the same. No bad hot spots left or right handed. Clip is right or left hand reversible. Yes, it is a bit heavy, but its relatively small size and beauty makes up for that many times over!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Tolerance 0801BW Flipper Titanium BlackWash Knife; Brand: Zero Tolerance; Review: Okay, my copy is not Elmax. I'm generally not a fan of BW blades, as there are some pretty cheap black blades out there with a similar wear pattern. But once you get in in your hand there is no denying that it is a ZT with superior build and materials specifications. This one in 35SN fits very well in my hand and opens very smoothly, faster than an assisted opening knife. For its size I wish it was a little lighter, but again, it is comparable to other knives within its range. As usual ZT blades, like this one, are great. At current sale prices it is a bargain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Jungle Book, The (1967); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: World Is Not Enough, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mystery Men (1999); Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Right Stuff, The (1983); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: From Russia with Love (1963); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Runnings (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Hustle (2013); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fun Express Premium Quality White Balloon Sticks with White Cups (Package of 144); Brand: Fun Express; Review: The cone and stick need a little help to stay together. A little glue before you secure them should do the trick.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OXO Expandable Dresser Drawer Dividers 4-Inch, Pack of 2 - UPDATED VERSION AVAILABLE; Brand: OXO; Review: At first the product was great and I loved the effect but the center piece popped out in the drawer after shutting the drawer and it became jammed. This has happened over and again and now the divider is stuck open, making it impossible to use. I love having dividers but I will not use this product again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER V4810 DustBuster 4.8-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: The product doesn't suck and that's the problem. I've purchased less expensive hand vacuums that did a better job.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PUR Basic Water Pitcher Replacement Filter, 2-Stage, 1-Pack, Filter Replacements for PUR Water Filter Pitchers, Reduced Chlorine Taste and; Brand: PUR; Review: good value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUR Classic Water Filtration System, 11-Cup Water Pitcher and Filter, Filter Change Indicator Light, Holds 88; Brand: PUR; Review: broken upon arrival; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Exe Isla Cartuja; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: A very good hotel though a little way out of the centre. However excellent bus service takes you there easily for only 1.40 euros (c1 or c2) The only down side wad the fact that the bar was.not open so no drinks or coffee available; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Urban Dream Nevada; City: Armilla Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: This is a budget hotel so do not expect 5 star quality. The rooms are quirky with separate toilet and shower pods but no drawers so a short stay would suit. Staff are friendly and the hotel is clean and airy. It is situated at the end of the bus route and needs 2 buses to the centre.but still only 30 min for 1.20 euro. Try it for fun. Taxi into centre about 6.50 euros. Breakfast is fine but don't expect hot bacon or scambled egg. I don't think they understand the British love of hot food. A couple of bars/restaurants within 20 metres so you need not have to go far in the evening.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Oasis de Cordoba; City: Cordoba Province of Cordoba Andalucia; Review: Just 25 min walk to the.Mosque/Cathedral so a good place to stay. Reception staff were very friendly and allowed us to practice our Spanish without reverting to English. The price is cheap so don't expect the best breakfast but still good. If you want a drink in the evening, staff are sparce as they are also serving dinners so you.nay have to bide your time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elba Carlota Beach and Convention Resort; City: Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: To be honest I am not an all inclusive fan.I do not like eating in noise amongst hundreds and having to wear wrist bands. However the trip was ideal for getting over replacement knee surgery. To start the hotel is only 15 mins from the airport so a bonus for me who hates coaches. Both the resort and hotel is extremely clean and staff friendly, especially the bar staff. Food is plentiful, hot and good quality. We had a junior suite with whirlpool bath and sun loungers on our balcony. With settee and chairs was well worth the extra not forgetting the sea view. Like all such all inclusive the drinks are not strong. Possibly a good thing. After three nights we ventured into town for our evening dinner in order to escape the hors. I am sure.most people actually do this. Quite a few well behaved kids and the hotel is very kiddy friendly with their own playground and pool. Excellent for families. If you prefer all inclusive this hotel will not let you down; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Miodowa; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Stag do weekend which allowed 10 of us to have 5 double rooms. Very clean and kitchen and sitting area. 20 mins walk into centre but the local Jewish quarter is very pleasant with good bars and restaurants and a bowling alley.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Soundfreaq SFQ-04 Sound Kick Bluetooth speaker; Brand: Soundfreaq; Review: The Soundkick was shipped to me in Canada from the US in perfect condition within a week. The sound is very impressive, especially the bass response. Although it is not extremely loud it is crystal clear and can fill a large room with plenty of volume. Several of my colleagues were so impressed with it that they immediately wanted to know where to get it. I paid $153 including shipping and taxes, to my door in Canada. At less than half the price of the Bose, and, with better sound in my view, I think this is a great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung RMCQTD1AP QWERTY Remote; Brand: Samsung; Review: Overall I was very disappointed with this remote. It is difficult to use with the TV (specifically the Querty side) and you can pretty much forget about using your tv as a web browser with this. It also eats up batteries at an alarming rate - I have put at least 5 sets of 4 AAAs into it since I've had it for a year, with light to moderate use. It's a great idea though; I'm eager to see what Samsung can do to improve on this in the future.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iSimple ISFM22 TranzIt Universal Bluetooth Enabled FM Transmitter Car Kit for iPhone or iPod, Blue; Brand: iSimple; Review: Very fast shipping to Canada (3-4 days), as described, works well, crystal clear, about the same volume as CD or a good FM radio channel. Relatively easy to install, if you're technically inclined at all. I read the instructions carefully, found a harness wiring diagram for my RAV4 online to know which power wire to use, (the ignition/accessory power wire, not the constant power wire) then went to the car and installed it within 15 minutes. My only issue is that now my radio reception is quite poor; I may have to install the supplied switch to turn it on and off when I want to use the radio. Not sure if this will help, but will try it and try to re-post. I've also asked the seller for advice. I'm sure there's a solution. Overall, I'm very happy with the product, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their original car stereo and just add bluetooth functionality. Brilliant! I'd give 5 stars if it weren't for the radio reception issue. Update: Changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars. After requesting help with my issue here on Amazon I had lots of helpful replies and suggestions. (Thanks everyone!) Before opening up my dash again though, I just tried playing with the iPhone app and changing the reception frequency - now there is no trouble with the normal radio reception, even with the phone still paired. I should also add that so far the performance is great - pairs automatically and consistently every time I get in my car. I'm very happy with this purchase, I wish I had done this a long time ago. As a word of advice, I would recommend installing it using the optional on/off switch that comes with it, in case you have any reception issues when you're just using the radio normally. And, as someone said, always make sure you have a very solid ground connection. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay 6TB (2 x 3TB) Network Attached Storage (NAS) (DS213 2300); Brand: Synology; Review: I have had the DS 213 for about six months now. Contrary to what the reviews or descriptions might say, it is not simple to set up (but I had only limited knowledge of such things before setting it up, so if you're good at setting up servers, it should be a breeze). For me, there was a lot to learn. However, this is a very powerful NAS, and works very well. It works (almost) seamlessly as a media server for my macbook , other idevices, my BD player,my smart TV and google TV. However, some words of advice when setting this up: 1. If you plan to use this as a time machine backup server, I would highly recommend formatting an individual volume dedicated only to Time Machine; otherwise it is a pain to try to limit the amount of space Time Machine will use. 2. I would also highly recommend getting expert help on setting up access to the inter web; I'm not an expert on protocols, but I had the unfortunate experience of being hacked and someone using my NAS to store their files. I learned that I had to turn off the FTP protocol to stop this, and I haven't had a problem since. But this also means that I cant use FTP myself now. The service from Synology is not great; would say basic and marginal at best, sometimes rude, even. Bottom line: Great product with super functionality for any personal home server. Beware the complexities and try to seek out help from an expert while you are setting this up, and you will be very happy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transcend 64GB JetDrive Lite 130 Storage Expansion Card for 13-Inch MacBook Air (TS64GJDL130); Brand: Transcend; Review: Does what it's supposed to do, although it occasionally dismounts itself (annoying and unnerving); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Estrela da Luz; City: Luz Faro District Algarve; Review: This year I celebrated a significant birthday and I wanted to go some where just a little bit special. Well Estrela da Luz ticks all those boxes and then some. We arrived late on Sunday night and check in was very smooth, the only hiccup was the code for the security gates for the section of the complex where our apartment was located... We could not see the keypad properly, but this was our fault we needed to put on our reading glasses to find the lock symbol on the keypad LOL. The Reception staff are excellent and very helpful, willing to pass on useful info on tours and restaurants. We rented a studio apartment, it was very spacious and had been kitted out to the highest spec, A full kitchen with halogen hob, fan oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and crockery and glassware for 6 people. The lounge area had a 2 seater and 3 seater couch , TV with satelite TV, DVD player and a stereo, a dining table with seating for 4 , fully kitted out bathroom and wonderful wonderful Air conditioning in the Lounge area. Our terrace had a sun lounger and patio furniture for 4 people. The gardens of this complex are stunning, We booked into the Spa for some girlie pampering and it was so relaxing... a good start to all the sun worshiping which also took place. The pool bar and Hugo Beaty Bar are under new management and the food and service was excellent and great value. The complex is about 10 mins walk from the beach, all down hill , the walk back is not to bad, the hill is gradual, not like the hills of Puerto Rico in GranCanaria. Luz village is very compact, you can walk everywhere,The Church is really beautiful and the beach walk leads down to a small beach which quite calm, but it was high tide while we were there and the Atlantic rollers were stunning, not to vicious, but if they tossed you over, you might have felt that you had been in the spin cycle of your washing machine. Good fun though. Luz beach has lifeguards on duty too. We took a daytrip and spent some time visiting some of theother gems of the Algarve, Silves, Monchique, Lagos, Cap St. Vincent and Sagres. Great trip, 35 Euro and well worth taking There are 2 supermarkets close by and they are very well stocked for all the bits and pieces necessary for self catering.. The Bapista has a stunning bakery and the fresh bread smell every morning and evening was a real temptation and hard to resist. There was some great Restaurants close by, the bar food in Hugo Beaty was excellent, but we found some other gems in Luz village, Delicia just up the hill from the pretty Catholic Church was excellent value, Italian food served with panache. A short walk down the hill from thechurch on the street leading to the beach walk is Fortaleza da Luz, set in beauttiful gardens with stunning views over; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Hotel; City: Carlingford Cooley Peninsula County Louth; Review: I was badly in need of some time out as I had had a stressful time over the past few months during the build up to a family wedding. We booked a special deal off the internet for one nights B& B, dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine in this popular hotel in the village of Carlingofrd, Co. Louth. My first impression of the hotel on pulling into the car park was how tidy the car park and grounds were, even though the car park was full and outside the hotel there seemed to be a lot of people milling around. This hotel is very popular on a Sunday for its Carvery Lunch. We checked in with our internet voucher and asked what time we would like to avail of dinner at. The reception staff were efficent and friendly and made us feel very welcome. ( I have had a bad experience previously in a hotel in South East Ireland, when I produced my internet voucher I was made feel as if I was a nuisance daring to book in thier hotel using my voucher ... in other words .. who did I think I was ??? ) We spent the afternoon exploring the village which had a medival festival on, great fun watching the knights on their stilts . We strolled back to get ready for dinner. Our bedroom was spotlessly clean, a good sized doube bed, and a single bed. The bathroom had a large shower closet, no bath, plenty of towels and 2 shower hats. We went down for dinner in the bistro, we were on a set menu, which had an excellent choice of food and NO supplement for the steak which I was impressed by. The food was excellent, well presented and very very tasty. Good sized portions. The wine choice for our set menu was very palatable ( we finished the bottle ) . We stayed in the bar for a short while listening to the musician playing old standards. But we went off to bed early as the fresh air and good food had left us pretty tired. Breakfast was also on a par with dinner, again well presented, piping hot and with a good selection of cereals, hot food and a range of pastries, and brown bread. I really enjoyed my away day in the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford and I am looking forward to going back to stay for at least 2 nights, then I will have time to try out its leisure centre; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ocean Lanzamar; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: I am just back from another visit to the Ocean Lanzamar apartments. This time I stayed in November, since my last visit, the pool is now heated by solar energy and has been fitted with safety panels to prevent accidents. I was fortunate this time to have an apartment on the top floor facing Southwest. What a joy it was, full sun from midday until Sunset. To be honest we spent more time on the balcony then at the pool as our view was amazing. Our apartment was like a little home from home, with a TV, microwave, mutlipurpose oven grill and a double hotplate. it also had an iron and a washing machine. I really like the Lanzamar apartments because of their security policy in relation to entering and exiting the apartments. A keypad code which is changed on a regular basis. The Lanzamer are in a fantastic location, close to the old and new town, five mins from the shopping centre and the bus stop is just 2 mins away if you fancy exploring the island. I am looking forward to my return visit in 2013.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marino Tenerife; City: Costa del Silencio Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Just back from a week long break in The Marino Tenerife, we had a lovely time. This complex is a little gem. I had read mixed reviews here on Trip Advisor about this complex and I have to say they must have stayed in a different complex. On arrival to the hotel we were checked in by Antonio, a very friendly guy who gave us the low down on what was available in the complex, the location of all the facilities etc. He had excellent English . Our Apartment was on the third floor with a pool view, we got the morning sun up until 11.30. But the view we had of Silencio was amazing which more than made up for the lack of sun in the evening. . Our Apartment had everything you need for a Sun holiday, decent sized bedroom with plenty of Storage and a Safe. An overhead ceiling fan was also available and I am sure would come in very handy when the days and nights got much warmer. Our Kitchenette had a four ring hob, with a kettle, toaster , Coffee pot and Microwave. A full compliment of Pots and Pans, dishes and crockery and cutlery, everything was in perfect condition, no chips or cracks or mis matched cutlery here. The living room was spacious with a pull out bed settee, a dining table and four chairs, a flat screen TV and the same style ceiling fan also in this room. They could have had a better range of English Speaking TV channels, maybe one of the ITV channels for a bit of variety. BBC news twenty four on a loop gets tiring after a while. The bathroom had a shower over the bath. good lighting at the vanity mirror and plenty of clean towels on a daily basis. The apartment was cleaned every day but Wednesday and towels changed daily except Wednesday. The pool bar and restaurant were lovely, we ate there one evening and the food was excellent. Each night entertainment was organised and was finished by 11.00 for those who wanted an early night. There is a bus stop outside the Hotel which will bring you into Las Gallettas ( five mins away) Los Cristionas twenty Mins away, Playa Las Americas twenty five mins away and Adeje/ El Duque Thiry Mins away . Bus no 467 for all of the above stops. €1.90 each way per person. I have to say I really enjoyed my stay in the Marion Tenerife, A lovely clean and friendly hotel. I will definitely go back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marino Tenerife; City: Costa del Silencio Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Just back from our second visit to Marino Tenerife and we had a great time. The complex as always was spotlessly clean, lovely staff and great value for money in the Europa Restaurant and bar. The very tall slim barman makes an excellent Mojito, A word of caution , if cocktails are your preferred tipple, be careful as they can be very strong. !!!!! We stayed in room 246, a studio overlooking the patio area and with a pool view, the sun shone on the balcony in the early morning for about an hour and if you were not an early bird, you would have missed it. But it did not spoil our holiday not having morning sunshine. The room had twin beds with a decent kitchenette with everything you would need to rustle up a snack or breakfast, Toaster, Kettle microwave but it does not have a decent size teapot which is a bit of a nuisance. However this apartment also has a washing machine which was excellent. I like the area around the Marino Tenerife, its quite and peaceful with good restaurants and bars close by and the Island bus service TITSA stops directly outside the front door of the complex route number 467 and will bring you into Las Gallettas, well worth a visit, also Los Cristianos and Playa Las Americas. We had a great holiday and I think we will be going back again to Marino Tenerife in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exe Sevilla Macerena; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: We stayed in this hotel over Halloween, our check in was very smooth and efficient and we were made feel very welcome by both Reception staff on duty. The lobby area of this hotel is bright and inviting with lots of seating areas for guests to sit and chat. The Dining room and Breakfast room are adjacent to a little enclosed courtyard that has a fountain. Our bedroom was on the second floor and looked out over this little enclosed courtyard. The décor of the bedroom and the corridors was a little tired and needed to be updated, but it was spotlessly clean. We had a problem with our safe in our bedroom and maintenance came to our room twice within twenty minutes to try and resolve the problem we had, and the guy was so friendly and he was so helpful. Directly outside the hotel there is a Taxi rank and it costs between 6.50 and 8.50 to go into Seville city Centre at night, from what I could make out fares are a little dearer on Saturday and Sunday. We bought tickets for the open top bus tour of Seville which was excellent value for money €18 for a full 24 hours. hop on and off at your leisure, but beware a lot of the main attractions close on a Sunday for the winter months , so we did not have enough time to see all we wanted to see and because it was Raining heavily on the Monday we did not go on the bus at all. The Bus stop for the Open top bus is just across the street from the hotel, so its very convenient. We had breakfast each morning that we stayed in the hotel, the range of food was excellent, fruit, yogurt, cereals, a hot counter with fried goods, cold meats, breads, cakes and pastries. There was also a full gluten free and sugar free station. The hotel is about fifteen minutes away from the main city centre by bus and about ten in a Taxi, so if you are looking to walk in to town, its a good stretch of the legs. On our final day we got the lift to the top floor to see the view from the Swimming pool terrace, its amazing, all of the different landmarks you can see from a 360 degree view. The pool was closed for maintenance, but I would imagine on a hot sunny day, it would be truly inviting to take a dip after a hot day touring the many little streets and squares of Seville. Overall this is a lovely hotel, they have really friendly staff, a great breakfast and spotlessly clean and FREE Wi-Fi, which was excellent. I would definitely go back to this Hotel again and I am happy to recommend it to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos La Kiki; City: Sant Antoni de Portmany Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: Just back from our first of hopefully many more visits to the La Kiki Apartments in Cala de Bou Ibiza. We arrived at approximately 11.00am and we were delighted to be told our apartment was ready for us immediately as we had been on our feet from 02.30am that morning. We were in 202 on the second floor facing out onto the beach. The Apartment was bright and spacious and spotlessly clean, a mini kitchenette with an electric kettle, microwave and two ring electric hob and an undercounter fridge. The apartment was studio style, with two single beds, very comfy, a large sofa which could turn into a sofa bed, Table and chairs plus a TV. we only switched the TV on once for the whole 9 days we stayed in La Kiki There was plenty of glassware, crockery and cutlery for three people. But to be honest we only ever used the kettle to make tea as we ate breakfast downstairs and lunch and dinner out and about. Breakfast was included in our package and every day there was fresh juices, fresh fruit, cheeses and salamis as well as cereals, breads, pastry's and always plenty of bacon, sausages, tomatoes beans and mushrooms. Some days there would be both fried and scrambled eggs and on day we had Spanish omelette which was very tasty. Jose who worked in the Breakfast room and bar in the mornings was always smiling and very helpful. constantly replenishing the trays and helping people when needed with their food to their tables, A real Gent. All of the staff are very helpful and always smiling. Gary in the bar makes the best Mojito I have ever tasted. The pool area was great, plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas and a lifeguard on duty. You could also have food from the bar at the pool and it was very good and reasonably priced. La Kiki faces the beach and there are plenty of Pedestrian crossings along the road to the beach. Don't worry about road noise in your apartment, keep your balcony door closed at night and you will be fine, I am a very light sleeper and I wasn't disturbed at night at all. Each apartment has Air conditioning if needed. Close by there are some good restaurants and the local bus stops are also close by. The water taxi pick up is about a five minute walk away and you can walk into the centre of San Antonio along a nice promenade it should take you about ten minutes and there are plenty of seats and places to eat and drink along the way. There is a Spar about 100 metres to the left of the La Kiki and there is a larger supermarket the same distance away on the right beside the Taxi rank. I had a great holiday in La Kiki and I will definitely be going back,; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Qupid Women's Neo144 Leatherette Basic Slouchy Knee High Flat Boot; Brand: Qupid; Review: These are boot's that are comfy.....beautiful....and look good....! You can wear them with pants, skirts, dresses....and so on.... People will ask you were you got them.... I got all color's except for purple and gray.... Will buy more if they get more colors...!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles River Apparel Men's Pacific Rain Poncho; Brand: ; Review: This is a nice rain coat.... it goes down to about your knees.... the hood can be pulled all around your face to keep your hair dry... It meets your wrists....to keep you clothing on arms dry... It is a little big.... but that makes it nice.... nice an roomy....!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rampage Women's Reena Rainboot; Brand: ; Review: These boots are nice and comfy.... They are just a wee bit tight fitting in the calf... but are still very easy to get on and off.. My daughter really likes them...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LA LEELA Women's Beach Bikini Cover up Wrap Sarong Jacquard ONE Size; Brand: ; Review: very pretty....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soffe MJ Men's Team Spirit Basci Zip Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: Bright and attractive.... yellow / orange (its's a very light orange).... Comfortable and fits well after washing....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRM Men's Cotton Tahoe Stonewashed Fleece Denim Shirt Jacket (10 Color, XS-6XLT); Brand: Tri-Mountain; Review: Lining of shirt is defective.... it hangs an inch past the bottom hem of the shirt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Door to December; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: Even though many of his story lines seem familiar I always enjoy reading this authors books. Although farfetched I hang in there til the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tripwire (Jack Reacher, No. 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: I enjoyed this book as I have so many others of the Jack Reacher series. Its probably the last one I'll be able to imagine Jack Reacher as a big tall masculine hero figure now that shrimpy pretty boy Tom Cruz will forever be associated with the character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lullaby Town : An Elvis Cole Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: This is the second Evis Cole novel for me and I found it amusing. The dialogue is snappy and fun. I plan on reading more Crais.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl of China (Unabridged Audiobook MP3 CD); Author: Visit Amazon's Anchee Min Page; Review: Parts of the story seemed farfetched. Not historically accurate in that Pearl did have at least one living brother. Did give some insight into the story of communism in China that was interesting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: I just love this series of books. The characters almost become part of you and I will surely miss them once I finish the series. This author enhances the experience and sensuality of daily life with her in depth observations of the moments in her character's lives. The books are long but I enjoy every moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gunsights; Author: Visit Amazon's Elmore Leonard Page; Review: Love Leonard's gritty westerns that take place in south Arizona. Tense, tough with taut masculine dialogue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Law at Randado; Author: Visit Amazon's Elmore Leonard Page; Review: Like Leonard's no-nonsense westerns.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander); Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Love the whole series! Gabaldon's writing style is so sensually descriptive that she transports you right into the world of the story. Can't get enough. Ready for another book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The I.P.O.; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Koontz Page; Review: I usually love Koontz but this is a tedious and uninteresting story that I am having a great deal of trouble finishing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Alice Forgot: From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now an award winning TV series; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Clever entertaining story. Lots of humor and poignancy, hard to put down. This is my second book by Liane Moriarty having previously read and enjoyed "The Husband's Secret". I look forward to reading more of her novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rainwater; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: Good story set in dust bowl during the Depression. Addresses racism, human values, and abuse of power.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Pilgrim; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Hayes Page; Review: interesting and scary espionage thriller although felt it was unbelievable at times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyeshot; Author: Taylor Adams; Review: Could not put down this thriller. Lots of action with decent character development. Would like to read another thriller by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazonia; Author: Visit Amazon's James Rollins Page; Review: Fun story written (as usual by Rollins) at a 12 year old reading level. Lots of action and fantastical ideas that are fun to think about. Easy to blast through.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horsemen; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: it must be me but I thought this book was written for the youth reader. It was so simplistic with 12 year old vocabulary and full of clichs regarding the old south. Am always mystified by so many 5 star reviews on Amazon for things mediocre to me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Lewis Page; Review: Cheap shot. This book has very poor editing like so many of the novels I have gotten off Amazon. I did not realize this book is only a first chapter in a trilogy and has no CONCLUSION of its own. Kind of a cheap shot to get more higher priced books sold. Then the story is a bit purulent ( much focus on young boys ejaculating into their socks) and the Indian characters are clichd to the point of boredom and the author is in make believe land when it comes to the horse story. I would never have bothered to finish the book if I had known there was no END.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Wishes: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: This is the third book of Liane Moriarty's that I have read and I loved it as much as the previous two ( What Alice Forgot and The Husband's Secret)! The author has an uncanny ability to ring nostalgic bells for me in family relations (esp sibling) and how childhood events follow us through life. She is funny witty making me laugh out loud when reading and sometimes cry with the poignancy of a character's emotional pain. I eagerly await her future books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: Wonderful book. The view of Nazi occupied France is one I will never forget. The story was riveting for me and I had a hard time putting the book down. The story is beautiful, sad and inspiring. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Undertaking of Tess; Author: Visit Amazon's Lesley Kagen Page; Review: Found the story funny and sad and very nostalgic for me who grew up in the same era.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trail of Broken Wings; Author: Visit Amazon's Sejal Badani Page; Review: Interesting book about an Eastern Indian family with a dark secret. Demonstrates the damage childhood abuse causes later in adult life interfering with relationships and crippling selfworth even in the face of overachievement. The book does over dwell on these subjects with wordy paragraphs going over repeated thoughts. I did hang with the book and enjoyed the positive outcomes because I had come to care about the characters so overall it was worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maude; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Foley Mabry Page; Review: I will remember this book for a long time. It was a great look at how women's roles and self perception have changed over the timespan of Maude's life from the late 1800's into mid 20th century. Maude, as a character, was both admirable and pitiable at the same time. You will laugh and cry with the telling of her life story. The author has a direct and simple prose which made it all the more believable to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bloodletter's Daughter: A Novel of Old Bohemia (Novels of Old Bohemia); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Lafferty Page; Review: I did finish the book and enjoyed most of the read but choked over the ludicrous ending that was so implausible. It was as if the author had grown fatigued with the story and desperately threw some hocus pocus (even that did not make sense) and rushed to make an end, any end. It became silly and fairy tale like with everyone having a happy ever after!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Kill (Nathan McBride); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Peterson Page; Review: Not the best Nathan McBride story. Got tired of the constant reference to military equipment ie the night vision and lasers etc...Content very simplistic, could have been a short story. Characters undeveloped and uninteresting. Even the supposedly exciting parts of the book were dull.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amped; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: Interesting concept.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines); Author: Visit Amazon's Marko Kloos Page; Review: Loved it. The book took me on an adventure into the future. The author's imagination and descriptions of scenes and hardware and scientific concepts was colorful, understandable and very entertaining. I love good science fiction and this fits the bill! I know I will be reading many of the other books by this author starting with the second in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chains of Command (Frontlines); Author: Visit Amazon's Marko Kloos Page; Review: Good read as were the previous three of the series. Now I am bummed that I have to wait til next February for the next in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victory: Book 3 of The Legacy Fleet Trilogy (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Webb Page; Review: This series gets more contrived and silly with each book. Science fiction has a special license for imagination but it is more enjoyable if there is some credibility to the science involved not to say anything about the contrived comic book characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Gas Grill Gourmet: Great Grilled Food for Everyday Meals and Fantastic Feasts; Author: Cort A. Sinnes; Review: good recipe book. I got for my husband to encourage his grilling! It worked! He likes the book and has made several recipes that turned out well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GOgroove AirBAND Bluetooth Stereo Headphones with Microphone and Onboard Controls - Works with Apple iPhone 6S, Samsung Galaxy; Brand: GOgroove; Review: I did a lot or research for a wireless bluetooth headset. I received the product and following the instructions I charged it first. I turned on the headset the turned on the bluetooth search on my ARCHOS tablet. They paired almost at once(3sec) and I starte listening to IHEART radio in stereo whith good bass and treble range. I will recommend the GOgroove AirBand to anyone.GOgroove AirBand Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset with Microphone for Motorola , Samsung , LG , Apple , HTC & More A2DP Enabled Smartphones; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Bluetooth Ultra-Slim Keyboard for iPad Air 2 / Air, iPad mini 3 / mini 2 /; Brand: Anker; Review: I don't write product reviews on items tha I receive but am unable to get to work. I have an Arch0s 80 G9 and wanted a keyboard to with it. After checking all the reviews and Tech data , I thought this is the one. When it didn't work I called Customer Services. We went step by step thru possible trouble spots. He asked if My Android Tablet was Blue Tooth 3.0. I did not know. He researched and found mine was blue tooth 2.1 He told me to send the unit via usps and he supplied the postage fees(via Email Lable). I just wish they had a model which was compatible with my Tablet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RioRandmini Full HD 1080p Dashboard Camera Car Video Recorder dash cam with GPS; Brand: RioRand; Review: The unit is great. The Tech Support is non existent . the unit ships with software for windows vista nothing for windows 7. I have tried for 2 Weeks to get software for windows 7. Phone call are routed to a different company recording, Email is not replied . If I couild get the right software the I could and would give the unit a 4 or 5.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus Pens 4.5", 6-pack - including 2 x; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: unlike other stylus I have used, these glide across the surface. The other stylus grabbed and would not slide. I have been waiting for some one to get it right; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aerb® Portable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Mini Travel Stand Rechargeable Lithium Battery for Bluetooth Enabled Devices - Android 3.0; Brand: HOOLN; Review: I received the Keyboard this afternoon. opened it up and noticed how well it is constructed (fit and finish).I had a little trouble getting it to Pair with my tablet(all I had to do is reverse the order in which I turned on the Bluetooth). I got it to work by turning the Keyboard bluetooth on, then the tablet. I had no such problem with my wife's kindle Fire HDX. It paired immediately .My wife asked to try it out for Emails ect. she loves it and told me to order another one, as this one was hers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rii Mini Wireless 2.4GHz Keyboard with Mouse Touchpad Remote Control, Black (mini X1); Brand: Rii; Review: the perfect remote control for use with ASUS Chrome box. just hook up(plug dongle into usg port) and go . The touch pad works just like a full size plus it has scroll buttons.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Cube HD 1080p Lifestyle Action Video Camera (Black) [Discontinued by Manufacturer]; Brand: Polaroid; Review: could not get the video function to work. picture function work great nice pictures.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HP Elite Pro Slim Small Form Factor Desktop (Intel Quad Core i5 3.1GHz, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD, DVD; Brand: HP; Review: very nicr computer for the price; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Born Womens Ondine Boot; Brand: Born; Review: These are amazing! Very comfortable and stylish. Great find and the color is great to wear to brighten up an outfit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Women's Dreench Rain Boot; Brand: ; Review: I bought these for my 20yr old daughter for Christmas. Wasn't sure she would like them but she has worn them every other day for a week. They were a hit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women Lace Floral Sleeveless Crochet Knit Vest Tank Top Shirt Blouse S M L Xl XXL (M); Brand: MRSRTR; Review: This is great under a jacket or cardigan. I usually wear a small and ended up happy with the xxl; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoozie LA Women's Long Trench Aztec Cardigan Tribal Sweater Regular and Plus Size; Brand: Zoozie LA; Review: This is a lovely product. Soft and lightweight. Good for spring and fall. My young adult daughters gave me compliments on it. It has great color, style, and drapes beautifully. My only complaint was a flaw in the fabric. It looks a little like it is beginning to unravel and the flaw just happened to end up on the front upper area above the right breast. I am still keeping it, I didn't think I'd like the fringe but it does not get in the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Women's Classic Mock Neck Polyfill Vest; Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Too small, I had to return. The quality was good. Wish it would have fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Unleashed (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Massage Your Mate (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Ab Workout for Dummies (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended: Live in San Jose (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tears of the Jaguar: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's A.J. Hartley Page; Review: Liked this book, kept my interest through the whole thing, sorry when it ended. Would look forward to more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starry Montana Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Holland Page; Review: The whole series was very good, followed the family through several generations, kept you looking forward to rest of series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abby: Mail Order Bride (Unconventional) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Verna Clay Page; Review: Very good book, made you want to go to the next one in the series. Likes this author and would read other books she has written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Virgin Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Philippa Gregory Page; Review: Recommend any of Gregory's books, always great stories and I love her series and characters she writes about. Looking forward to more of hers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust No One: A Spy Thriller (Vista Security Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Layne Page; Review: Looking forward to reading more of her books. Keeps your attention. Put more of hers on the Kindle so we can get them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breath of Scandal; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: Sandra Brown always keeps your attention, like every book I've read of hers. Looking forward to her future book writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Warrior Trainer (Stones of Destiny, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Gerri Russell Page; Review: First of this series I read, liked it very much, look forward to reading the following stories. Love the old folk lore!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Montana Sky Christmas: A Sweetwater Springs Short Story Collection (Montana Sky Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Holland Page; Review: Liked all of this series, certainly enjoyed following the characters and their Montana way of life. Hope there is more in this series, would certainly buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Footsteps in Time (The After Cilmeri Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Woodbury Page; Review: This series is a must read if you like period stores with great characters and well written plots. Enjoyed the 3 in series I've read so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Time (The After Cilmeri Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Woodbury Page; Review: So enjoyed the first two, have ordered #3 and certainly looking forward to it. Holds my attention, don't want to put them down, anxious to see the next person highlighted and follow their story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossroads in Time (The After Cilmeri Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Woodbury Page; Review: Again, likes the characters, time period and plots, looking forward to reading the rest in series, like going back in time and seeing how they lived and survived.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painted Montana Sky: A Montana Sky Series Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Holland Page; Review: Enjoyed the story line, the characters were very well written and the continuing story line very good. Wish there were many more to follow in this line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Celtic Conspiracy; Author: Visit Amazon's Thore D. Hansen Page; Review: Enjoyed this book tremendously, really like historical novels and this certainly qualifies for a must read. Will be looking for more of Hansen's books after reading this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kinshield Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's K. C. May Page; Review: First of the seriesmakes, you want to read the rest, can't wait to get back into Gavin Kinshield's adventures. Looking forward to the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killer's Draw: The Circuit Rider; Author: Dani Amore; Review: Couldn't wait for the next chapters of this serial to be written, sorry I'm done for now. Hope Amore keeps it coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rider of Lost Creek (Louis Lamour Collection); Author: Louis Lamour; Review: I have my father's collection of all Louis L'Amour books from long ago and enjoy all of them. Don't remember this one but certainly enjoyed it. If you like westerns you gotta love L'Amour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Tower Peak; Author: Visit Amazon's Bart Paul Page; Review: Book characters and setting makes for a goof trilogy at least. Very good story, ended too soon. Lead character could certainly carry a new adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Outlaw; Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Curtis Page; Review: Intriguing story line for western fans, lots of action lines with a spurt of romance and apt descriptions of the raw country and times they lived in. Enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadville; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert F. Jones Page; Review: Interesting way to tell the unvarnished truth of the Old West - beautiful but ruthless, just like the people. Sometimes heroes, sometimes ruthless killers, just doing what was necessary to stay alive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Angler (Loon Lake Fishing Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Houston Page; Review: Good story, good setting, good ending- sequel? Enjoyed the characters and will look for them in other Victoria Houston books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lair of the Fox; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Pollock Page; Review: Read it in one day, plot twists kept my attention to keep reading and finish it. Well laid out plot and plausible ending with just hint of romances and plenty of action - good recipe for book,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Case in Deadwood: Deadwood Mystery Series (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Charles Page; Review: Liked it very much, so I'm starting at the beginning of the series and going to go thru them all, so I guess you'd say I enjoy this author. My kind of story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West of Vermillion; Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Curtis Page; Review: Enjoyed this old western very much, reminded me of the Louis L'Amour's my Dad and I liked. Characters believable and their story well told.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen J Hasley Page; Review: Entertaining writing, good story, would read more of her books. Puts herself in harms way but justice prevails.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudan; Author: Visit Amazon's Ninie Hammon Page; Review: I tell my grandchildren all the time when they complain about some nonsense, and our parents told us, there are children in this world who would like your "troubles" and you have written it out so well what just what they suffer. So graphic and so powerful the courage it takes to expose this horrific happening that should not be!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pride of the King (Bold Women of the 18th Century Series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Hughes Page; Review: Loved the story and following Lauren through her many adventures of her life. Many interesting characters made the book very colorful. Pictured life f long ago, romance and certainly adventure, good combination.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oceanswept (The Oceanswept Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lara Hays Page; Review: Enjoyed this tale"s many twists and turns, romance and adventure. Look forward to the sequels by Lara Hats and any of her other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Blue: A Western Story (Five Star Western); Author: Visit Amazon's Max Brand Page; Review: Always enjoy Max Brand westerners, great story teller along the lines of Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour. Enjoyed the spirit of the horse and the heart of the man.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sapphire Brooch: Time Travel Romance (Celtic Brooch Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Lowry Logan Page; Review: This is one of the better the time travel stories I.'ve read, thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the way history was worked into the plot and characters interaction. So when so we see the Emerald Brooch?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Alone; Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Dailey Page; Review: Did not realize when I bought the book how much I would enjoy not only following the family members and their storied lives through the years but having a pictorial tour of early Alaska and a history lesson as well. We'll written, descriptive, keep your interest book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winchester 1886; Author: William W. Johnstone; Review: Always enjoy the Johnstone books as I did the Zane Greys and Louis L'Amours I read with my Dad years ago. Good characters, action and story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highland Wolf Pact: A Scottish Werewolf Shifter Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Read a lot of Highland romances, especially liked the shifter aspect thrown in, enjoyed this book very much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ride The Moon Down: The Plainsmen; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry C. Johnston Page; Review: Good to read how hard it really was back then and the brave and adventurous men and women who dared to go where no one dared to go before them. Interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gods of Newport; Author: Visit Amazon's John Jakes Page; Review: Liked the book very much, coming from NE loved the location and always enjoy John Jake novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dance on the Wind; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry C. Johnston Page; Review: Loved the book, sorry when it ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Journey: A Western; Author: Stephen H. Foreman; Review: Enjoyed thus tale very much, would have liked it to have explored the characters longer, sorry when it ended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tucker: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis L'Amour Page; Review: Always read L'Amour books and enjoyed this as much as all the others. Love the Old West settings and stories and Tucker was a great character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charbonneau: Man of Two Dreams (American Dreamers); Author: Visit Amazon's Win Blevins Page; Review: Didn't enjoy this story line that much, did finish it, would try others by Blevins.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moon Over Montana (McCutcheon Family) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Fyffe Page; Review: Always like the stories from the old west, especially those set in unsettled Montana and the people who settled there. Good story line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ashton: Lord of Truth (Lonely Lords) (Volume 13); Author: Visit Amazon's Grace Burrowes Page; Review: E joyed the book very much, the characters, the plot line, etc. Will look into getting g more of Grace Burrows.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garters; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Morsi Page; Review: Enjoyed the story and characters...true love prevails!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outrage at Blanco; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Crider Page; Review: Liked the idea that the story showed women can do what they put their mind to and not just helpless without a man but are not so cold hearted but succeed anyhow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Knight's Captive Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Wild Page; Review: Enjoyed the wild a d crazy love they had for each other and the history going on that affected their lives. All made for an interesting story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Shteyngart Page; Review: Once I got into it, I really liked this book. I read part of it during the recent storm when we reverted to a more primitive existence and it seemed to be about us. Also how people are more connected to their electronic devices than other people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Buddha in the Attic; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Otsuka Page; Review: A poetic chorus of voices of the formerly voiceless. Illuminates a dim corner of American history. Also recommend "When the Emperor was Divine."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out; Author: Visit Amazon's Natsuo Kirino Page; Review: Well written but grotesque mystery. A view of the underbelly of life in Japan. Are people really this awful? Maybe but who wants to spend so much time with them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Americanah; Author: Visit Amazon's Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Page; Review: Such an interesting read! The characters were so real to me. The writing was excellent. I would definitely recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TransAtlantic: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Colum McCann Page; Review: I enjoyed this very much. The first section, describing the first transatlantic flight, is worth the price of admission. He weaves history and real historical figures into a novel following four generations of women from the Irish Potato Famine and American slavery through the Civil War to the Irish peace accords. Great story, fabulous writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swamplandia!; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Russell Page; Review: Too long. I thought the book could have been much shorter. The description of the trip in the swamp was way too long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Regeneration; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Barker Page; Review: Interesting characters in a book about WW II shell shock. It takes place in a mental hospital and shows the different ways shell shock manifested itself and different treatments. I want to read the other two books in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True History of the Kelly Gang; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Carey Page; Review: Very long story written in dialect with minimal punctuation.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Children Act; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian McEwan Page; Review: A well-written novel about how the legal system treats religious belief when a life hangs in the balance. The characters are memorable and the plot lines (one involving the judge's failing marriage) engaging. Beautifully written. I didn't want the book to end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism; Author: Visit Amazon's Naoki Higashida Page; Review: Astonishing book by an autistic boy who did not speak but communicates movingly about his feelings, especially about how he feels when his behavior disturbs others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Train: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Baker Kline Page; Review: Very enjoyable, well-written book that links two young girls living in different times. Both are alone and manage to find their way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half of a Yellow Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Page; Review: Very gripping story and characters set in Nigeria during the Biafra War. A wee bit long, but I do recommend,it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Move: A Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Oliver Sacks Page; Review: Oliver Sacks is excellent company as he recounts his life from medical school to life in the U.S. His descriptions of people put the reader in the scene and his love of nature is refreshing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Happy Marriage: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Rafael Yglesias Page; Review: Moving novel based on the author's life. Don't want to say more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Neruda's Cure for Evil; Author: Visit Amazon's Rafael Yglesias Page; Review: Very well written story told by a psychiatrist narrator. I enjoyed it tremendously, but it did get very weird at the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Job: True Tales from the Life of a New York City Cop; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Osborne Page; Review: Light reading. Enjoyable. Not compelling but fun.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sympathizer: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Viet Thanh Nguyen Page; Review: Very long tale, but very interesting book about a half-Caucasian, half-Vietnamese boy/man who works for a South Vietnamese general but is spying for the North. He is in Saigon at the end of the war, becomes part of the ex-pat community in San Diego and then returns to Vietnam. The author has a lot to say about how revolutionaries become the new oppressors of the masses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redeployment; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Klay Page; Review: Excellent read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Marsh Page; Review: Well written, each chapter is about a patient/brain disease and how it is treated. It is not clinical. The author writes about the patients as people, not just brains, and describes his feelings about what happens to them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Good read, but not profound.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place; Author: Visit Amazon's Howard Norman Page; Review: Very enjoyable memoir, written in episodes about different parts of the novelist's life. I read it in connection with his novel, "The Bird Artist," which I didn't enjoy as much, but appreciated more after reading the memoir.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: News of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Paulette Jiles Page; Review: A delightful read. A great story, very well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn (Xenogenesis); Author: Visit Amazon's Octavia E. Butler Page; Review: I'm not a sci-fi fan but I loved this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolution; Author: Olaf Olafsson; Review: Extremely well written, but dark novel that takes place inside the head of a nasty man.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Lightning: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Paulette Jiles Page; Review: Well written. Seems to be a prequel to "The Newsreader." Tells the story of a black freeman whose farm is raided by Indians while he's away who goes searching for his wife and children. He goes on to become a trucker in Indian territory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilac Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Hall Kelly Page; Review: Engrossing tale about three women during WW II. Cliff-hangers a bit disappointing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Knight Page; Review: Great book about a guy with paaaion and a determination to succeed. Refreshing because he admits his flaws. He created am great show and a great place to work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born a Crime; Author: Visit Amazon's Trevor Noah Page; Review: Wonderful book, both funny and poignant. Being born a crime made for an interesting childhood. Noah was no angel, but, through his native intelligence, he made it through to great success; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist); Author: Visit Amazon's Min Jin Lee Page; Review: Engrossing tale of a Korean family surviving in Japan before, during and after WW II, despite desperate poverty and discrimination by the Japanese. Ending turns dark.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Spy; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Harris Page; Review: Loved this novel. So well written. The characters were wonderfully drawn from real people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Orphan's Tale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Jenoff Page; Review: Well-written tale of a circus trying to survive toward the end of WW II in Nazi-occupied France. Compelling characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Orphan's Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Jenoff Page; Review: Well-written tale of a circus trying to survive toward the end of WW II in Nazi-occupied France. Compelling characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Aube by Honeywell TI040/U 7-Day Programmable Timer; Brand: Honeywell; Review: I had a short in the hot water tank and the 30A breaker popped but the electronics in the timer box also burnt up. Sorry, this is a major flaw in the design of the 7 day timer box. Popping a breaker should not not burn up the electronics in the timer box. Poor quality. I replaced it with a more reliable mechanical timer. This product is a complete waste of money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Victorinox Deluxe Tinker; Brand: Victorinox; Review: My doctor loves this knife !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Avid Fini Universal Choke Wrench (Red); Brand: Real Avid; Review: Very handy tool that doesn't take up much space in your range bag. It's tuff works great removing those stubborn chokes! Makes a great gift !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xuron 410 Micro-Shear Flush Cutter; Brand: XURON; Review: Excellent cutter! high quality and sharp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pit Posse Tie Down Hanger Rack Hanger Holder Race Car Enclosed Trailer Shop NHRA Aluminum (Silver); Brand: Pit Posse; Review: Gret addition to my Travel trailer ! This cleans up the tie down straps in a nice neat package and WELL MADE !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zipper Bags, Camo Bags are 12.5 and 10-Inch, 1680d Ballistic Weave Camouflage 2-Piece Klein Tools 55560; Brand: Klein Tools; Review: Great Zipper bags, and talk about well built !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haynes Lubri-Film sanitary lubricant - 4 oz tube; Brand: Haynes; Review: Nice stuff ! Perfect for Oring seals !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ballistic BLCSX0932M685 Case for Samsung Galaxy SIII SG MAXX - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Pink and White; Brand: Ballistic; Review: Pretty good I thought this had the plastic snap together protection but it doesn't. Wish I had that one; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S5 Case, SUPCASE [Heavy Duty] [Unicorn Beetle Pro; Brand: SUPCASE; Review: I've had the case exactly 4 months and the Protective clear cover has come apart from the case. I would like to exchange it but it says its not able to be returned. I do like the case I just want another one; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Huaxia Datacom Natural Tree Camo Defender Military Grade Hybrid Case For Samsung Galaxy S4 SIV I9500; Brand: KAMISAFE; Review: Great case; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MPERO IMPACT XL Series Kickstand Case for Motorola DROID ULTRA/DROID MAXX XT1080 XT1080M - Hot Pink; Brand: EMPIRE; Review: So far so good. only wish it had the plastic face cover but I can order that for cheap; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 2 Huaxia Datacom Body Armor Realtree Camo Defender Case; Brand: Huaxia Datacom Co.,LTD; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Fit Galaxy S5 Case with Premium Finish Coating for Samsung Galaxy S5 2014 - CAPSULE Gray; Brand: APIE; Review: wish it had a built in screen protector; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: POWERADD Galaxy S4 Screen Protector, Bubble Free, 9H Hardness, Touchscreen Accuracy Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S4; Brand: Poweradd; Review: the screen protector broke when I opened it. But customer service was great; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LG Charger, iRAG Home & Car Charger 4-in-1 Travel Kit, includes 2x 3ft Micro USB 2.0 Data Sync; Brand: iRAG; Review: I have had this for a month and all of them stopped working in the past week and now it's saying I can't return it because the deadline was a month after so I guess they only last 3 months; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Derwent Charcoal Pencils, Pack, 4 Count (39000); Brand: Derwent; Review: they're ok, they all seem to be a very hard charcoal but do what they are supposed too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Global Art Materials PH Coates Willow Charcoal, Medium; Brand: Global Art; Review: Does the job. I'm rather new at using charcoal but it works and i'm satisfied with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArtBin Quick View Deep Base Carrying Case, Divided Base with Lift Out Tray- Clear, Great for Coloring Book; Brand: ArtBin; Review: great carrying case for all my art supplies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set (16 Pack Primary and Secondary Colors) (16 Pack); Brand: Tombow; Review: awesome markers! great blending ability too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liquitex Professional Glass Beads Effects Medium, 8-oz; Brand: Liquitex; Review: ehhh it's ok, not as strong as i was expecting. still works well enough though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liquitex Professional Resin Sand Effects Medium, 8-oz (6608); Brand: Liquitex; Review: ehhh it's ok, not as strong as i was expecting. still works well enough though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Golden High Flow Acrylic, Assorted 10 Color Set, Burnt Sienna, Carbon Black, Quinacridone Magenta, Hansa Yellow Med, Quin/Nickel Azo; Brand: Golden; Review: Wish i had money for many more of the colors. i really like using this stuff whether its for fluid paintings or for more detailed things. 5 star product for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: GSI Outdoors Salt and Pepper Shaker; Brand: GSI Outdoors; Review: I have several of these handy items. I always keep one in the car. It has really been a hit at picnics or camp trips where it "bailed" my memory out many times. It is very well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minivac - 10g to 30 grams Airtight Multi-Use Vacuum Seal Portable Storage Container for Dry Goods, Food, and Herbs; Brand: Tightpac America, Inc.; Review: great container; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable Silicone Wine Glasses - 14 Ounce Stemless Shatterproof Wine Squishy Cups by Jokel - Set of 4; Brand: Jokel; Review: These are the coolest glasses! I bought them for camping but use them all the time. Perfect for patio parties also; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O2COOL FD0500400O006AMB 5-Inch Portable Fan, Black, 1 Unit; Brand: O2COOL; Review: Wow,It is so much better than I expected! Works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O2COOL 5" Portable Fan Battery Powered, 1 Unit, Grey; Brand: O2COOL; Review: Wow,It is so much better than I expected! Works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plastic Bar Soap Holder for Bathroom Shower - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Perfect! My soap is dry instead of slimy the bext day when I shower.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaccard Supertendermatic 48-Blade Tenderizer; Brand: Jaccard; Review: Where has this been all my life. Amazing how well it works. I use it for every type of meat. I just did some chicken breast and marinated it with an Italian dressing. Oh my!! The meat was so succulent and tasty. It cuts down on the cooking time too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: This was our second stay at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower hotel and it is still one of our favorites; our only complaint is the very limited closet space available for hanging clothes which is a special problem in the winter when one travels with overcoats and other items that need to be stored hanging and not on shelves. Other than that, however, the hotel is great. The location can't be beat...it's walking distance to great shopping and eating along Michigan Avenue and surrounding areas and only a block and a half from the Red Line Chicago Avenue metro station. Staff is attentive and friendly. Since the hotel is European, be prepared for folks with pets to be guests...not a problem when the pets know how to behave but it can be a problem when you can her the yipping and yapping through the walls.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Casa de la Marquesa; City: Queretaro City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: Because of some of the comments here regarding Casa de la Marquesa and Casa Azul (its annex) I will be incorporating comments on both of them here. Clearly, Casa de la Marquesa is the more over the top of the two (it predates Casa Azul by about 100 years) but Casa Azul is still a good deal and quite wonderful in its own right; the rooms here are all unique, large, nicely furnished.. corner rooms have two balconies and all the rooms here face the street. If you book via Internet and only go by lowest price, you will more than likely be booked in Casa Azul and not in Casa de la Marquesa. We wanted to experience Casa de la Marquesa so did some research and requested the Alhambra suite. It was ready for us when we arrived in the early morning hours! Needless to say, it's an experience like no other....imagine sleeping in an Moorish fantasy and that's Alhambra. The hotel itself is a wonder...magnificent, ornate central atrium...period furnishings...live piano music in the morning and afternoon. Because this is an historic building with very thick walls, Internet connection can be spotty in the rooms and is better in the public areas but free throughout. In fact, the city of Querétaro is almost entirely wired in all public plazas, airport, etc. Anyway, back to the hotel...despite its age, the bathrooms have been updated while still keeping their unique decor in place. Unique, carved doors to each room, wood floors, tall French doors with lace curtains and inner wood shutters. Casa de la Marquesa has its own restaurant where you can well imagine having breakfast in centuries past. They bake all their bread, both sweet and savory, and it's delicious. The food is well prepared (menu is traditional Mexican) and service is attentive as long as the restaurant isn't too crowded. Now, for Casa Azul...it's true that there is no reception desk there and the staff headquarters in Casa de la Marquesa but they are only half a block and a mere phone call away. There is no access to the rooms without a key to get passed the gate that blocks access to inner hallway so even though the main courtyard is open to the public (unlike Casa de la Marquesa that blocks access to non-guests even to the inner courtyard) non guests still can't get to the rooms. A recent addition to Casa Azul is its own restaurant that has been in operation for just a few weeks. It will be called Allende 6 (its address) and it's not run by the hotel but rather is concessioned out to a couple of entrepreneurs: a Spaniard who has lived in Mexico for over 30 years and his business partner who is a local state assemblyman. The menu here is mainly Spanish and the food and service are both very good. (This review will include pictures of food from here). They also have a small espresso bar in front featuring a premium coffee and other coffee-based products like candy and cookies that; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Queretaro; City: Queretaro City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: The hotel is beautiful...a former convent converted into a hotel...built in the classic style with rooms around an inner courtyard and others facing the street...two sides of the hotel face public squares and the other two face streets...the main problem, however, is the church across the street that must be the city's timekeeper because it tolls the hours every fifteen minutes from 5am until midnight! Forget an afternoon siesta or a good night's sleep. After two nights we had to move elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sofitel New York; City: New York City New York; Review: We've stayed at Sofitel NYC several times now and there are things about it that make it outstanding: location, service, amenities and staff. But there are things about it that need to be corrected/amended if it's to continue being our hotel of choice. First: please stop with the perfume spraying in the lobby. It's worse than walking into a department store and being accosted by the various perfume sellers. For those of us with allergies, this is a devastating entrance to an otherwise lovely lobby. Second: closet space in the suites is woefully inadequate, especially in cold seasons when one travels with extra coats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, etc. We ended up having to hang most of our outerwear from the towel rack over the bathtub! We asked housekeeping if a clothes rack might be available but never got a response. Third: avoid suites on the 25th floor. Windows look over the window washing equipment. Not pleasant at all. The ones on the 24th floor are the ones with the mega patios that appear on the hotel's website and for 700+ dollars a night ALL suites should be like these and not the minimal ones located elsewhere in the hotel. Fourth: service in the restaurant/bar needs to be more Americanized and less Parisian...in other words, staff needs to be more attentive. Dirty dishes need to be cleared off the table as soon as possible and staff needs to pay better attention to guests and respond to their needs more efficiently. For example, when you enter the bar from the hotel lobby there is a loft area overlooking the main bar. If you enter there directly chances are no one will notice you and you can sit there for a very long time before anyone comes by to offer you a drink. Then...it's another long wait before anyone comes back to check and see if your glass is empty and needs a refill. Also, there is no consistency with offering the bar snacks. I was there at the same time on two different days and on one day got the snacks and on the other day did not. For a top of the line hotel, paying attention to these kinds of details is essential. Fifth: some of the room details need to be upgraded. For example, the buttons on the safe have been used so much that the numbers are faded off. One has to guess which button is 'reset' and which is 'close.' Again, for a hotel that charges what Sofitel does, everything in the room should be in perfect order.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Mexico City; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: There are four first-line hotels on Campos Eliseos in Polanco: Hyatt-Regency, Presidente Intercontinental, JW Marriott and W. By far, our favorite is the Hyatt-Regency, especially now that it's been remodeled having taken it over from when it was the Nikko. We like to stay on the Executive Floors (41-43). They have a separate check-in and customer service desk on the 40th floor. Service is more personal and of a higher level here. Also, there is a very welcoming private dining room for guests on these floors here too where one can enjoy complimentary breakfast and afternoon drinks and snacks. The lobby has been redone and where there used to be a nearly deserted sunken bar there is now Rulfo which is a very pleasant restaurant that's always busy and fun to be in. From the Nikko days there are two Japanese restaurants on site: Yoshimi and Teppan Grill. This is a luxury hotel that provides high levels of service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Having stayed at Monaco Seattle our expectations for Monaco Chicago were high. This property, however, falls short of Kimpton standards. The suites are large and the window seats are a cute feature but the shower stalls are about the same size as those in cruise ship cabins. The space in the bathroom taken up by the huge Jacuzzi-style bathtub (which we never used) could well be used to install a larger shower stall (which we used every day!) In order to get into the bathroom one must open the door, squeeze in past the bathtub step, and then close the door in order to reach the toilet and shower! Very tight and uncomfortable. The hotel itself is showing its age. The public areas need to be spruced up and the restaurant, above all, needs to be remodeled and modernized. It's quite uninviting and service lackluster to the degree that after our first breakfast there we opted to have our meals in a property down the street which was much better. Because the Monaco is located in a chancier Chicago zip code than hotels on the other side of the river, for example, it needs to be even more of an oasis than it currently is. Kudos to the doormen and housekeeping staff, though, who did outstanding work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Tijuana; City: Tijuana Baja California; Review: This smaller version of Hyatt properties does the brand good. It's a fairly new hotel in Tijuana situated between two very busy main boulevards which create the only negative for this property: traffic noise (among the hotel's amenities are free ear plugs which are both needed and appreciated so they obviously recognize this need.) A stellar positive is the mostly young staff who go out of their way to make one feel welcome. They are well-trained and for the most part seem to enjoy their jobs. English skills are pretty good for the most part too (for those to whom this is important.) A fairly extensive free breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Food items are fresh, varied and attractively displayed. The hotel itself is still in good shape physically; it's still new enough not to be showing signs of wear and tear. One hopes it will continue to maintain these high standards. The rooms are especially nice because they are a bit larger than expected and there is a panel partially separating the sleeping from the living area thus creating the illusion of more space. This is a definite plus. Bathrooms are spacious and well appointed. Underground parking is free (another major plus.); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Le Rocher; City: Champoluc Valle d Aosta; Review: We stayed there for six days beginning of February and enjoyed every minute! This hotell has the most friendly and service minded owners and staff you can think of. Their attitude made us feel welcome already from the first minute we entered the hotell. The skiing was fantastic, good and well-kept pists, well functioning lifts and luckely perfect snow. At the end of the week the sun was there for us as well. Although the hotell is not placed in the village or close to the ski lifts, this was not a problem. The owners and staff was ready to give you a ride to either of the two main lifts and got you back when the day was over. In case you wanted to visite Champoluc, a short stroll of 5-10 minutes through a beautiful forrest with lights and wooden sculptures took you there. BTW We had lunch one day at the really fine restaurant Osteria Balivo, do that if you visite here! We had chosen half board and did not regret this. Generous breakfast, far away from the continental ones. Dinner gave you the typical Italian setup with anti pasti, primo and secondi piatti, cheese and dolce. Multiple choices for first and second courses. All very well cooked and served. Oh, the wine list was generous as wellyed with the Aosta valley ones and enjoyed this. Yes, one more thing - Le Rocher is known in the are for the good deserts :-). Every evening we used the spa which was included in the price. Turkish and Swedish saunas, Italian bubble bath and a good relax area. Woao! It was also a nice place to meet an talk to fellow guests. If anything, the weekest part probably are the rooms. They are maybe not the biggest, the beds are somewhat hard and you can hear noice though the walls and from the corridor. It is however kept very tidy every day, doing the beds etc. Towels, soap etc was replace at least ones or when needed. So - All-in-all - If visiting Champoluc - Stay at Le Rocher!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halgolla Plantation Home; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Our family visited Arlene and Emil 28 Dec 2013 - 1 Jan 2014. For me, my wife and my three daughters (14, 17 and 20) this became something we will cherish in our hearts for the rest of our lives. When we stepped out of the taxi on the 28th we immediately felt welcome and this feeling just grew. When leaving, it was more like we had visited good friends than been paying guests. This is of course very much about who Arlene and Emil are; generous, caring and easy-going. Halgolla Plantation Home (HPH) is a beautiful place to stay; the surroundings including Arlenes garden are breath-taking. This together with the mansion house makes you feel transported to another time. The inside is inspiring and the rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern bathrooms. We choose to have breakfast and dinner at HPH and lunch one day when we did an excursion led by Emil. The food is traditional Lankeese and very tasty; thank you Arlene and staff - You gave us a delicious insight into the Lankeese cuisine - really appreciated. Don't miss the excursion on HPH - Emil is a living encyclopaedia of everything that is growing together with the history of HPH and Sri Lanka as well. The only concern you could have is the transport from the main road to the estate of maybe 1km. It requires that you have some guts the first time, then it becomes more fascinating and at the end something to laugh about. For anyone that wants to experience something out of the ordinary and would like to get the feeling of what a traditional plantation is like, HPH is something we warmly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halgolla Plantation Home; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Deciding to chose Halgolla for a stay was first tempting and after some mailing very easy. When the taxi quite late in the evening bumbed forth on the last stretch to the mansion,we wondered what we had done... At arrival however, with all the lights and a smiling Arlene, we then immediately felt as if coming home. Rooms are very nice, comfortable and clean. The cooking is traditional at five star level and please visite the kitchen, you will be even more impressed. The plantation surroundings are really nice for a stroll. Emil is very knowledgeable of everything growing and keen on sharing this. Arlene and Emil is the most warm and welcoming hosts you can think of. If visiting Sri Lanka, do not miss Halgolla; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Terminus; City: Grenoble Isere Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We where travelling for a ski tour 27 Dec -14 to Alps Huez, but due to heavy snowing and slow traffic we where forced to stay over night in Grenoble. Very hard to get a room as others where in similar situation. We tried with this hotel and the personnel informed us that we could have a room at €150 without breakfast. Normal price €99! Reason - because they knew rooms where hard to get. In our mind this is a terrible attitude towards customers and I am very surpriced that Best Western lend themselves to such. When visiting Grenoble again, I will definitely choose any other hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stile Libero B B; City: Orio Al Serio Province of Bergamo Lombardy; Review: Had a one night stay between late arriving flight and vacation in Veneto. The place is warm and welcoming, clean and modern and with a breakfast that is quite much better than you usually get in b&bs; coffee from real espresso machine, tasty cheese, salami, ham etc. Stile Libero is in walking distance from the airport, shuttle bus €10 and taxi €15. Watch out for too late arrivals though, as they charge €10 extra after midninght and definitely close at 00:45. Definitely recommending this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Bavarian Inn Lodge; City: Frankenmuth Michigan; Review: Excellent spot to stay lots to do, great spot for the kids as well as adults. Easily walkable to many interesting sites. Each room is named after a founding family that settled in the Frankenmuth area, great history lesson. I have stayed here 15 times and never disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detroit Marriott Southfield; City: Southfield Michigan; Review: Comfortable room somewhat dated lobby looked sharp and modern staff was top notch. We dined in the restaurant and food/service was excellent. Bed was also very comfortable. Lots of hotels in the area this one was recommended by a local business. Will stay again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garland Lodge Resort; City: Lewiston Michigan; Review: We had a surprise birthday party for my wife's sister who has a place in the area and our family of seven needed a place to stay and a golf cottage on the Fountain course was perfect for our family who came from different parts of the state. We had 6 adults and one small child. Lots of sleeping room, everything was in the cottage we needed except for shampoo which we were told before hand. If your a golfer this is the place to be if not who cares great view of a beautiful course. Good or bad where we were at phone service was not really available, we had to leave the cottage to get service. There are places to eat right at the resort or you can travel to Lewiston which is a short drive and they have a variety of places to eat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Frankenmuth; City: Frankenmuth Michigan; Review: As usual we were very pleased with our stay here. Staff is always cheerful as well helpful. Most everything is usually booked full in Frankenmuth and they handle things smoothly. Hotel is within walking distance of most places downtown. Morning breakfast was good with a nice selection and plenty of it. A bit pricey, but it is in the heart of heavy tourist area. Will return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Birmingham Hoover; City: Birmingham Alabama; Review: Wanted to get south of Birmingham and decided on La Quinta with no reservation. Hotel clerk could not have been nicer, when I asked where to eat she suggested a place where the locals go next to the hotel had to drive, but worth it. Not many places to eat in that area that I could see. Breakfast was good and the staff handling things were friendly and helpful. If in the area will stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Fishers; City: Fishers Hamilton County Indiana; Review: After driving thru Indy in a snow storm decided to call it quits for the night. Upon entering the hotel lots of activity in the lobby was having by doubts on room availability, but was able to secure the last room. Gentleman checking us in was more than pleasant. Two different kids sporting events had many rooms booked and no noise problems. Only issue we discovered in the morning our frig did not work. We informed clerk on checkout so it could be taken care of and he helped us out some with the bill. Breakfast was fast paced with all the young people staying there but the hotel handled it well. Hotel and staff is A+.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Airport Fair Expo Center; City: Louisville Kentucky; Review: Let's start with the bad WAY overpriced, more hotels need to be built in that area payback should be quick at that rate. We paid extra money to have breakfast and that was a joke. Help was running like crazy and everything was empty and truly not many people. Second morning not quite so bad. They were just plain short of staff could be by design not sure. Folks at the counter were great no problem, room was clean and comfortable and shuttle service was fine. Would I come back, not for premium Vegas hotel prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Colonial Motel; City: North East Pennsylvania; Review: Definitely family owned and helpful as we had a few traveling issues. Neat clean hot shower and a comfortable bed, remember this is not a chain hotel just good folks trying to provide a service and make a buck. For a group of guys it did the job. If looking to impress your date better look around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: M 22 Inn Suttons Bay; City: Suttons Bay Leelanau County Michigan; Review: Family live in the area and ran out of room so we booked M22 as they were the closest motel and the only one that had a room. So plan as much in advance if visiting that beautiful area. Easy booking and easy checking in and out. Inn keeper was pleasant and the room was pretty clean. Room was much bigger than we thought it was. Kind of a half kitchen area with plates glasses silverware, 3/4 frig microwave full kitchen sink. Good place for a family vacation to save some money. For a weekend getaway I thought it was overpriced, but location is what it's about.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Nerf N-Strike Elite Dart Refill Pack (75 Darts); Brand: Nerf; Review: ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster; Brand: Nerf; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Sassy Baby's First Rattle and Teether 5 Piece Gift Set (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sassy; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mattel Tyco R/C Stunt Psycho Vehicle - Green; Brand: Mattel; Review: ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Cities with the worst commutes in America; Abstract: Stacker analyzed 2017 American Community Survey data on average commutes across the country, including cities categorized by the U.S. Census Bureau as urban areas.; Category: news
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Title: Alvarez stops Kovalev in 11th round to win 175-pound title; Abstract: LAS VEGAS (AP) Canelo Alvarez used a big punch to beat a big fighter.; Category: sports
Title: What Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson Told Each Other After Patriots-Ravens; Abstract: Tom Brady offered credit where it was due Sunday night in Baltimore. The Ravens handed Brady and the Patriots their first loss of the season in Week at M amp T Bank Stadium. The primetime; Category: sports
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are taking a royal respite; Abstract: Starting next week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going AWOL.; Category: lifestyle
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Title: "Serial stowaway" arrested at Chicago airport for 2nd time; Abstract: Hartman was taken into custody was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass; Category: news
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Title: Justin Timberlake Talks Finding 'That Person' in Wife Jessica Biel (Exclusive); Abstract: The singer got candid about his love for his wife of almost seven years.; Category: music
Title: Johnny Depp Trial Over Location Manager's Assault Suit Delayed to May; Abstract: On Wednesday afternoon, Judge Holly Fujie ordered the trial postponed.; Category: movies
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1990s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Furbies. McDonald's Szechuan sauce. The Macarena. Back-to-school bowl cuts. We're all guilty and we're all definitely still recovering.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Meet the San Francisco 49ers' emotional support dog; Abstract: Zoe, a French bulldog, was adopted after defensive lineman Solomon Thomas lost his sister.; Category: video
Title: Secrets to making perfect cookies; Abstract: A chocolate chip cookie is the ultimate sweet treat, but how do you get the ultimate chewy vs crisp ratio? Should you use chips or chunks? And can healthier cookies ever be delicious? We've got all your cookie questions answered in this ultimate guide.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: How Heartbreak Led to Jenna Dewan's Happily Ever After; Abstract: A year and a half post-separation from Channing Tatum, the talented triple threat has found her way out of the "dark closet" that was her divorce and into the arms of a new love.; Category: tv
Title: This fast food chain has the best fries, according to customers; Abstract: We asked our readers who has the best fries in all of fast food, and Five Guys' fries snatched the potato cake right from McDonald's greasy grasp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Jeff Bezos lost about $7 billion on Thursday; Abstract: Amazon reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that disappointed investors and sent Amazon stock spiraling down. For Bezos, that means an on-paper loss of around $7 billion, putting his status as richest person in the world at risk.; Category: finance
Title: Harry and Meghan Are 'Bruised and Vulnerable,' Documentary Journalist Says; Abstract: Harry and Meghan Are 'Bruised and Vulnerable,' Documentary Journalist Says; Category: lifestyle
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Title: Queens boy, 14, shot dead playing hoops in South Jamaica housing project; Abstract: A 14-year-old Queens boy was shot dead Saturday on the basketball court of a NYCHA project in South Jamaica, police said. Cops responded around 8 p.m. to the court behind 116-80 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. in the Baisley Park Houses and found the teen with a gunshot wound to his neck. Neighbors and the boyfriend of the teen's mother identified him as Amir Griffin. A woman who lives in the project and declined to give her name heard gunfire. "It's...; Category: news
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Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: pan release professional pan coating better than pam spray; Review: worked wonderfully!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: aloha chicken wings; Review: Family loved em! Requested often for special days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: grilled lime shrimp; Review: This recipe is delicious, easy and I've found it's tasty at any temperature. The shrimp has an amazingly intense flavor, inspite of short marinating time and ease of recipe. An immediate hit, and favorite appetizer recipe. thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: japanese gyoza; Review: we loved these, the sauce was great, wouldnt change a thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: bacon wrapped boursin stuffed chicken breasts a deux; Review: This was wonderful dinner. Thank you, French Tart! Definetly a "make-again soon" recipe for our family. They loved it. Late this afternoon I had no idea what to do for dinner. I searched recipezaar for "chicken, boursin cheese" recipes, and was thrilled when a French Tart recipe came up in the search. This turned a "use what's in the fridge night" to a "Mom made something extra special" night. The changes I made were to omit the tomatoes, I didn't have any...and I wrapped each chicken with 2 "rashers", a British bacon instead of regular American bacon, because thats what I had on hand. We all liked the rashers with it so well that we will use those again. I spooned the juice in the pan over the chicken before serving. Over the years, I've made several different bacon wrapped chicken dishes, and several chicken with cheese tucked inside dishes, but this is the best. Unbelievably easy with "special dinner" results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: spinach pear salad from restaurateur tom douglas; Review: An amazing salad! I've already made it 4 times in short period of time. Our family loves it. The combination of flavors is wonderful. The dressing would work well with other salads too. Only change I made was to use British "rashers" in place of thick bacon. This truly is, one of if not, the best salad I've ever eaten.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: fourth of july burgers; Review: Wonderful burger! Top with crispy bacon and guacamole.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: charlie s famous chicken salad with grapes; Review: This is a new staple at our house! We make it all the time. This recipe also travels great...we make the chicken salad ahead, chill and keep in a cooler, then assemble with bread when we are ready to eat. It's wonderful and easy for travel or great picnicing. I've also made 100 sandwiches for a big gathering, went over great with teens and adults. The only changes I maKe are using real mayo, red grapes only, and sometimes i sub slivered almonds for a healthier choice and instead of celery we might put in celery seed. It's also good with a pinch of tarragon. Thank you for such a yummy recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: strawberry cheesecake trifle; Review: I made this for our Fourth of July dessert, and added blueberries (layered above the strawberries) to make it red, white and blue. We halved the recipe, for our family of 5, and we only had a little bit left as we all had seconds! It was delicious!! I made a few changes based on recommendations....for a full recipe plan at least 10 oz of cool whip and for sugar I think you could use 1 1/2 cups powd'd sugar, and splenda instead of sugar...the taste was still amazing. I didnt put the cake in the cream cheese mixture, just layered it seperately...I was worried about texture, but dont think i needed to be. The wee bit that was left was still fine, and just as yummy, the next day. For us, a full recipe would serve about 12-15...believe me, people will want enough of this dessert so don't count on serving 24. Wonderful recipe, I can't wait to share it with others!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: granny s banana cream pie; Review: THEE bestest PIE ever. I've made it about 5 times, and it's pure comfort grandma food at its best. I wasn't a banana cream pie fan, but I am now. I made it because my youngest son said he always wanted to try one, and I trust ratherbeswimmin recipes. Like another reviewer said, I now constantly assess how many bananas are in the house, judging wether or not there's enough to make a pie should i want to! I'm happier when there's at least 3 bananas around. :O) I also mix the bananas in with the cream mixture, within 5 minutes of adding butter/vanilla stage or it doesnt mix as well. Fabulous banana cream pie...this is a definite blue ribbon winner. Thank you! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: barefoot contessa s baked shrimp scampi; Review: Soooooo amazingly good! This is easy, delicious, and looks gourmet . I added an extra clove of garlic and broiled a few additional minutes to brown the top.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mike ditka s tailgate pork sandwich; Review: Excellant! These are so delicious that we have served them to guests on Easter. I recommend marinating the pork close to 48 hrs, but overnight is still delicious. I also add the zest of 1 orange to the aioli. We've enjoyed these for 3 years now, can't believe I'm just now reviewing. Its one of my favorite sandwiches to eat during the summer months. ps, don't think it needs tomatoes at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: easy red velvet cupcakes or cake; Review: These were really good! A easy first start at Red Velvet cupcakes! I used about 3/4 oz of red food coloring and cupcakes came out a beautiful red, see picture. Well loved recipe. Thanks for another great recipe Kittencal! Oh, I used Kittencal's Best Cream Cheese Frosting too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: orzo with roasted vegetables barefoot contessa ina garten; Review: Couldn't stop tasting! Every bite had new flavors. Wow. Changes I'd recommend, like others said, cut down on oil...I cut oil in half (both for roasted veg and the dressing) and it was still plenty. We preferred abt 4 oz of feta. I think 3/4 lb would overpower the dish for us. And, zucchini is an excellent sub for eggplant, as someone else suggested. It's a beautiful dish, some one needs to post a picture!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: cheddar and bacon buttermilk scones; Review: Yum!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: loaded potato skins; Review: WONDERFUL! By far the best potato skin recipe we have tried. We left out the peppers, and cut back on hot sauce for serving to crowd of kids. super recipe. Update: Half the mustard; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: herb marinated loin of pork tenderloins ina garten b2b; Review: Wonderful! Most flavorful pork tenderloin we've made! I've made twice now, and both times it was full of flavor. One time I marinated it for 7 hrs, the other overnight. My family of 5 loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: chimichurri; Review: Loved it! Added 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Copthorne Hotel Apartments Queenstown Lakeview; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Used this hotel as a base in Queeenstown before and after doing one of the local great walks. Stayed in a standard room prior to walking and was due to stay in a standard room on return but pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a 2 bedroom apartment. Rooms clean and spacious with large beds. Balcony views from apartment were fantastic. In apartment rooms one bedroom looks over the lake and has a bath/shower. the other bedroom faces the building behind and has a shower. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. No problem to store luggage while we did our walk. laundry and spa facilites were very useful on return from walk! Had 2 meals in hotel restaurant. breakfast was poor - the continental was average but the cooked portion was a let down. sausages inedible. However evening meal good value. restaurant staff set up breakfast areas while evening service is still underway which is distracting and unnecessary. 5-10 minutes walk to town. (5 minutes into town downhill, 10 minutes back from town uphill). Free parking and bus between airport/frankton/town runs past hotel regularly. Would definetly stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Century Park Motor Lodge; City: Nelson Nelson Tasman Region South Island; Review: Great location close to centre of Nelson (within easy walking distance) but traffic noise in motel is negligibile. Family run motel and it shows in everything from the friendly welcome and the owners doing everything they can to make sure you enjoy the stay. Motel very clean and has all amenities you need - spa pool, sky tv, cooking facilites and guest laundry. We used the motel as a base before and after the Abel Tasman coast walk and would definetly stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Was very pleasantly surprised and will stay at ibis styles again. Staff super helpful, room wasn't big (as expected) but clever use of space made it feel bigger. Bathroom deserves special mention as I'm 6'3 and actually had a shower where the water fell on the top of my head rather than on my chest. The included continental breakfast was amazing (as I usually prefer cooked breakfasts) and we never had any issue finding space in the restaurant on either morning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Room in Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We had room 4 (en-suite) which has it's own access. Room is huge with a very comfy bed and includes a little fridge, toilet, bathroom etc. Room blocks out street noise completely! Hosts were wonderful - knowledgeable about the local area and can suggest eating locations and transportation advice wherever you are going. Fluent in English, French and other languages! Include breakfast is very nice and includes home-made items. On our visit typical inclusions are cereal, bread, croissant, meat,coffee, tea, juice etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel York Centre Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: We had a room overlooking the canal which was very pleasant. Good sized room for the price, parking was available - the price included from check in and also parking for the following day so we thought it was very reasonable. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was very good (we rated he pulled pork yorkshire pudding starters and the fish finger sandwiches) Hotel in a great location and convenient if driving to York. It was a very short and pleasant walk to a section of the walls and the city within. Would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Dayton North Tipp City; City: Tipp City Ohio; Review: Good Clean Hotel. Breakfast area should stock plain oatmeal for diabetics to consume. Prefer more hot b'fast items such as eggs or sausage. Wi-Fi was good in rooms and desk staff helpful in local area suggestions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Slidell North Shore Area; City: Slidell Louisiana; Review: The La Quinta Inn near I-12 is a good place to stay while in the Slldell area. My wife and I spent 4 nights there before Memorial Day while visiting our son, who is in Graduate School at the University of New Orleans. Rooms were clean and well maintained. Your best bet is top floor for most quiet. A little tricky driving to entrance, but is close to large shopping mall and places to eat. Breakfast area is extremely small, so eat early or late.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Meridian; City: Meridian Mississippi; Review: This is an old hotel, but was well maintained. The breakfast was good, but could have used a little more variety. I would definitely stay here again. Very convenient to the Interstate highway. Rooms were also very quiet- we had and end room on the second floor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Slidell; City: Slidell Louisiana; Review: The Homewood Suites in Slidell, Louisiana is a very nice hotel. The hot breakfast can't be beat, but great variety including cereral, yogurt, and fruit. My wife and I stayed for 4 days during the Thanksgiving time period. The staff was most cordial and room was kept clean. The tile floor in kitchen table area transmitted much noise when chairs were moved (floor above), but overall the two room suite was excellent. My wife and I wil definitely stay at the location again. The evening wine and food (M-Th) was also very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Slidell; City: Slidell Louisiana; Review: Short notice trip to attend birth of our new Grandbaby in New Orleans. Used the Hilton Hhonors App for reservation, room request, and late night arrival - it worked great. Hotel staff new we were new grandparents, they even decorated our hotel room door!! Really enjoyed the extended breakfast hours and diverse breakfast selection. Hotel staff was very cordial, room was well maintained. Convenient to New Orleans. We will stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Birdsville Caravan Park; City: Birdsville Queensland; Review: This facility sits on an artesian basin so water is ample. Amazing helpful staff who put up with a lot from city people with no clue. Remember this Caravan Park is as remote as you can get, red dust, wind blasts, blow flies and wildos, but the amenities are the best I've experienced. NO WIFI< Newspaper, Cafe Latte or GPO for your USB or HHD and who cares <<< Perfect !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balranald Club Motel; City: Balranald New South Wales; Review: Balranald is a town I feel everyone should stay in at least once in your life. For 2 reasons. We need to help farmers who rely on these towns to function by staying and spending. And secondly, it's a beautiful town. The Balranald Club doesn't look much from the road, but step inside to find luxury rooms, quality bedding and a fully equipped kitchen. The shower was the best part after a 700-kilometre slog. A great place to stop for a beautiful night's sleep. Don't pass it by - stop and say hi to Tracy the manager. She is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Corones Charleville; City: Charleville Queensland; Review: This is how a Queensland Country Pub should be Hearty hot country pub meals Hot shower Clean bed Cheap drinks Great host ( Bob) The real deal In the early 90s I couldn't get a park in the main street. Every pub in town was full. Today it's like an old Western movie with the tumbleweeds rolling through. Despite the droughts and floods they've endured, the people remain true and haven't baled out on their beloved Charleville. I love this town because it's a true example of what living in Queensland is all about. I suggest you plan your trip around staying the night at the Corones. If you're heading West to Birdsville or North West to Longreach, make sure you rest here and book ahead, especially in July/Big Red Bash August/Windorah Yabby Races and September / Birdsville Races. Phone direct (07) 4654 1022; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartments on Grey; City: Glen Innes New South Wales; Review: I didn't make my target destination of Armidale today, so stopped here at G.I. Called Apartments on Grey at 5.p.m and was in my apartment 10 minutes later. Easiest transaction I've done. I've lived out of suitcases for 35 years so not much surprises me any more, but this accommodation has. Huge, spacious and cosy. You want for nothing here. No detail overlooked including electric blanket on a quality king size nest for those born north of the border. Excellent WiFi and MP coverage from my apartment in a gorgeous town with great restaurants and local pubs on both corners. I'm glad I got held up and stuck here. It's superb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest South Brisbane; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: Had a 5 night stay Dec 2018-Jan 2019. Charmi went out of her way to make sure the room was ready early. My apartment was immaculate and of the highest standard. Housekeeping staff usually get a bad wrap, as people pick the tiniest things and post unrealistic reviews. Come on, 140 bucks a night in Brisvegas ???? You can't expect much, but Quest South Bris is an exception, Expect the best. The best service, best location, South bank, City Cat, South east Freeway ( you're right on it). Best pub steak across the road ( Western Kweensland Wagu) at the classic Morro Hotel, good parking access and the best apartment facilities. Quest S.B could easily be in the $200+ category based on room presentation alone. Well done to the housekeeping staff and Management of this hotel/apartment. Only down side were the beds. Like sleeping on 100 megapascal concrete slabs. But they aren't alone. I don't get this about the entire accommodation industry , when the sole purpose is all about sleep, yet in over 2000 hotels, all stars and price brackets in 35 years of travel, I can count comfy beds and pillows on just one hand. I don't know how pilots do it ! I recommend booking direct through Quest as you will be upgraded taken care of.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birdsville Hotel; City: Birdsville Queensland; Review: The B.H is a true survivor This pub has survived hardship, drought, lack of patrons, criticism and isolation. When I read some reviews, it's interesting to me how most knockers "just don't get it ". This pub is not about the beer, not about meals, BBQs or about providing a friendly experience, because " where are you going to go if you don't like it " ? If you can get the idea that pub staff are serving up to 1000 cans of beer per hour and don't have time to nurture our sensitivities or small chat, then you'll be OK. Focus instead on the amazing story of an iconic Queensland pub, built in the 1880s and still standing 150 years later out the back of Bee Eff. Well done to The Birdy licensees for keeping this thing going and yes the staff were obnoxious to me and my friends too, but they are under the pump; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Tron Mioni; City: Dolo Veneto; Review: Visiting Venice ? Before you snap fingernails booking an apartamento overlooking the Grand Canal or Marco Square remember Venice is like the Vegas of Italy, so take your ear plugs, but if you want to party all day in the hustle and bustle of Venice but come home and relax in peaceful surroundings, you can't go past Villa Tron Mioni. Gabriella and Alessandro are incredible hosts, and they offer a transit service to and from La Barchetta only an 8 minute ride to grand canal. Located on the River Brenta, there are lots of restaurants for you to indulge as Venice is over priced and targets the tourist pallet. Stick with the mainland at Brenta and relax. Gabriella makes a fantastic funghi risotto.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KMC Missing Link (10-Speed Cd/6); Brand: KMCA0; Review: Higly upset. It didn't fit my chain. The pins where to short. The price didn't make it worth sending back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tourney Shimano Rear Derailleur RD-TX55; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Pretty little thing. Took my some time to adjust it. It is strongly built and better than the cheap stock one I had previously. Expect a long life from this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ElecNova Durable Vader Waterproof Bike Bycicle Road Offroad Saddle Seat for Comfortable Ride and Cycling; Brand: VADER; Review: This bike seat looks cool and it complements my bike. The con is it isn't comfortable at all to sit on for more than a few miles on the road. It does bend a little to accommodate the weight,but its so thin with minimal padding. Returned it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GVDV 16 in 1 Multi-Function Bike Bicycle Cycling Mechanic Repair Tool Kit; Brand: GVDV; Review: It's not good to use it tight spaces. The clunkeness makes it difficult to twist and cause me to insert and reinsert multiple times into the socket. Fits the majority of screws on the bike. This excludes crankset ,bike stand and bolt to screw wheels into place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO FD-TX50 Tourney Front Derailleur (34.9-28.6-mm 3x6/7 Speed Low-Clamp); Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Easy installment and looks nice on my bike as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cutters Football Glove, Best Grip Football Gloves, Lightweight & Flexible, Youth & Adult Sizes, 1 Pair; Brand: Cutters; Review: Cutters always last me for a long time. This is why I've purchased them before in the past. They are consistent and durable. Will probably be the last pair I'll ever need to buy. Times have changed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oumers Bicycle Universal Chain Tool, Road and Mountain Bike Chain Repair Tool, Bike Chain Splitter Cutter; Brand: ; Review: This thing is just all kinds of wrongs. I can't even begin. Would highly recommend trying other chain remover tools.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grip Boost Football Glove Grip Gel Bottle - 2 oz. Bottle; Brand: Grip Boost; Review: Decent. I've noticed it increases grip on gloves, but fades away easily. Would recommend use on brand new gloves. Applying occasionally or after every use would increase the grip life of your gloves. I guess that's why you get so much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OUTERDO Bike Fork Stem Extender Bicycle Handlebar Riser Adaptor New MTB Aluminium Alloy Head up Adapter Flexible Easy Installation; Brand: OUTERDO; Review: Thing is LONG! If your tall with a undersized bike, this may be the product for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weanas® Speed Training Resistance Parachute 48" inch Sports Power Running Chute Parachute High Quality; Brand: Weanas; Review: Not much resistance from using this. I would suggest using on young teenagers and children. Maybe because of my strength it doesn't do much for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The English Patient (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tuxedo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best of the Chris Rock Show: Vol. 1 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best of the Chris Rock Show: Vol. 2 (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: That Touch of Mink (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Family Thing (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rambling Rose (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ernest Goes to Jail (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mo' Money (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Want to Live! (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angel Eyes (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ernest Scared Stupid (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goin' South (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Missing in Action (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brannigan (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone Fishin' (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Topper Returns (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet John Doe (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Caine Mutiny (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shane (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: 50th Anniversary Edition (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Going My Way / Holiday Inn (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Three Stooges: Merry Mavericks (1951); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1953); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Maltese Falcon (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Seabees (1944); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mister Roberts (1955); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Roman Holiday (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twelve O'Clock High (1949); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Popeye (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pride of the Yankees (1942); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flashdance (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Houseboat (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stalag 17 (1953); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Operation Petticoat (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Country (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The World According to Garp (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cadillac Man (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Noon (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pillow Talk (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: State Fair (1945); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Irene Dunne Romance Classics: Love Affair/ Penny Serenade (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Baran (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Blue World (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Club (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harvey (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Full-screen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Chase (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bye Bye Birdie (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Express (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goodbye Girl (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shenandoah (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Conversation (1974); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Heartbreak Ridge (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flirting with Disaster (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 20 (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Verdict (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mississippi (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Penny Serenade (1941); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enigma (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bell (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Trumpets Fade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flight of the Intruder (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Railway Children (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Long (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daughter from Danang: American Experience (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Substitute 4: Failure is Not an Option (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Kidd (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Red One: Special Edition (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Toy (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Eagle Has Landed (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colors (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Grit (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dancing at Lughnasa (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Bonus Material (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Substitute Wife (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemary's Baby (1968); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Freeway (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Private Benjamin (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Every Which Way But Loose (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Any Which Way You Can (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Bonus Material (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: With Honors (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carnal Knowledge (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chariots of Fire (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bridge Too Far (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quick and the Dead (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sure Thing: Special Edition (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Substitute/The Substitute 3 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Adder (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Lineup 2 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaws 2 (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hang 'Em High (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bat 21 (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Funny Ladies (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fistful of Dollars (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling Down (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where Eagles Dare (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The War of the Roses (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Throw Momma From the Train (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bronco Billy (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For a Few Dollars More (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honkytonk Man (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kelly's Heroes (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect World (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Heat (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Enforcer (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Plains Drifter (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Newton Boys (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bridges of Madison County (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Impact (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnum Force (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Esther: The Bible (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Innocent Man (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Emperor (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Home of Our Own (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection (1997); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Craft, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poseidon Adventure, The (1972); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Virtuosity (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Story, A (1983); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Prestige, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Battlefield Earth (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: On Deadly Ground (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Karate Kid, Part III, The (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (Fast and the Furious 2, The) (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Genres: Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Twister (1990); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Another 48 Hrs. (1990); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cool World (1992); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dungeons & Dragons (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Grease 2 (1982); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Poseidon (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Red Planet (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Timecop (1994); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Tuxedo, The (2002); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994); Genres: Action, Children, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (a.k.a. MIIB) (a.k.a. MIB 2) (2002); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Doom (2005); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Impact (1991); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Howard the Duck (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Mannequin (1987); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sphere (1998); Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Virus (1999); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Alexander (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cave, The (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Conan the Destroyer (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Daylight (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FearDotCom (a.k.a. Fear.com) (a.k.a. Fear Dot Com) (2002); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mars (2001); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Jingle All the Way (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: K-9 (1989); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Queen of the Damned (2002); Genres: Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Days Seven Nights (1998); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Patriot, The (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Island, The (2005); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Babel (2006); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Supremacy, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brokeback Mountain (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect (2004); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cars (2006); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cinderella Man (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Clerks II (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2004); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Emperor's New Groove, The (2000); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jet Li's Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) (2006); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (Ying xiong) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Illusionist, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Inconvenient Truth, An (2006); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inside Man (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Italian Job, The (2003); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jarhead (2005); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jesus Camp (2006); Genres: Documentary, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (Gong fu) (2004); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lilo & Stitch (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of War (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Munich (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Notes on a Scandal (2006); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in China (Wong Fei Hung) (1991); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Proof (2005); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rookie, The (2002); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Scanner Darkly, A (2006); Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stranger than Fiction (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Syriana (2005); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Thank You for Smoking (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Unleashed (Danny the Dog) (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Core, The (2003); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man, The (2005); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Saw III (2006); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6th Day, The (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: xXx (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One, The (2001); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantastic Four (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Nacho Libre (2006); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Day After Tomorrow, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Flightplan (2005); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Four Feathers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Punisher, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brothers Grimm, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Longest Yard, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Road to El Dorado, The (2000); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Click (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saw II (2005); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Da Vinci Code, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Revolutions, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kiss of the Dragon (2001); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Underworld: Evolution (2006); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ice Harvest, The (2005); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knight's Tale, A (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade II (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Genres: Comedy, Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Red Eye (2005); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whole Nine Yards, The (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 16 Blocks (2006); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boiler Room (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Changing Lanes (2002); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Déjà Vu (Deja Vu) (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible III (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom of Heaven (2005); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passion of the Christ, The (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Superman Returns (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Terminal, The (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lucky Number Slevin (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North Country (2005); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Escaflowne: The Movie (Escaflowne) (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Memories; Author: Lang Leav; Genres: young-adult, poetry, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It took me quite awhile to finish the book, for I've always thought that poetry should be read slowly. I found myself, in most of her poetry, and I couldn't contain myself. Her poems are simple, yet always packs a punch. It makes you feel, it makes you reminisce about the moments that came past, that is constantly happening or is bound to happen. And that is what poetry should do, make your heart feel again. Be the voice that you needed when you couldn't express what you truly felt. For what it's worth, she has done exceptionally great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi; Author: Yann Martel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Life of Pi totally ruined my life in ways I can't imagine. By ruined, I mean ruined in a good way. I started the book, and I couldn't put it down. I developed an attachment to Piscine, and began absorbing all that he had to say. I struggled with new words and new ideas, some even became my own. It's a very good book for those who love to think deeply, and who love a good adventure. I'm sad that the story had to end, I even postponed the reading of the last few pages. I loved it so much, I was shaking at the end because I had finished something so beautiful. This book touched my life and I'm already facing the hangover it's giving me. I highly recommend the book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I generally loved the simplicity of the book, the language, and the story. It's simple but, in its simplicity you find meaning. It gives meaning, a new outlook on life. We all have personal legends and it's never impossible to achieve it. If we follow the path to where it leads, though darkness seems impenetrable, the heart will be happy. All we ever need to do is find our purpose, and everything is one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Milk and Honey; Author: Rupi Kaur; Genres: young-adult, poetry, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Well, I did like her poetry for they were raw, and passionate but didn't hit me like I thought it would. I expected more from this book but it didn't exactly hit, or exceed my expectations. I suppose, I was looking for poetry that will really impress me, connect with me - that will make my heart feel what it's like to be home. But it didn't happen.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Like Water for Chocolate; Author: Laura Esquivel; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** " When you're told there's no way you can marry the woman you love and your only hope of being near her is to marry her sister, wouldn't you do the same ?" I wouldn't do the same, not if my mother-in-law would be someone named Mama Elena. Yet, Pedro realized this too late and his dream of being closer to Tita was harder than he thought. The novel highlighted quite a number of things - sexual passion, love for food, abuse, but most of all tradition. I think the main factor that made the novel unique was the De La Garza family tradition. The struggle of Tita only continued to intensify after she learned that she couldn't marry - and that she was to take care of her uptight mother 'til she died. Her mother, Mama Elena could be so uptight and domineering that she spirals towards abusing her daughters, especially Tita. There is also the notion of gender prejudice - imagine Tita cannot even decide for herself. Mama Elena dictated everything she ought to do that when she died Tita didn't exactly know what to do with her freedom. There's the idea that the girl should be at home, while the men should be the provider. The characters lived in a patriarchal society that made life quite hard, for some of them wanted to deviate from the norms. Some of them did. I don't love this novel but I like it. I've never read Mexican literature before and this was a first. I don't regret reading this for my Women's Literature class. I've learned and have felt a lot while reading this novel. P.S. If you're going to read the novel, brace yourself for some magic realism :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: P28 Foods Formulated High Protein Spread, Apple Crisp, 16 Ounce; Brand: P28 Foods; Review: Wonderful THOUGHT.. taste, gritty and not banana tasting. WOULD NOT ORDER AGAIN.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: More Than Gourmet Glace De Poulet Gold, Roasted Chicken Stock, 16-Ounce; Brand: More Than Gourmet; Review: Concentrated and great to boost flavor in dishes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twang Twangerz Flavored Salt Snack Topping - Lime, Lemon Lime, Chili Lime & Dill Pickle (Lemon Lime, 12 Pack); Brand: Twang; Review: nice taste; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanniti Marcona Almonds 1 Pound; Brand: Sanniti; Review: Tasted slightly rancid.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 100% Wallenford Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee K Cup Compatible Pods - 10 Pack; Brand: Wallenford; Review: wonderful tasting BUT thought it would fit my Keurig brewer (K-CUP) BUT it doesnt. so I end up having to open pack and put in an adapter for my Keurig brewer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 30.5 Ounce; Brand: Folgers; Review: My mother in law swears by this coffee and since its getting extremely difficult to find locally, i keep ordering it for her. Shes 84 yrs old and refuses to drink any other brand or coffee entirely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Roastery Genuine Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee for Keurig 18 ct - Packaging May Vary; Brand: blue coffee; Review: Saw Andfew Zimmermen talking about this coffee so I ordered. Not disappointesd in flavor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Rebali Riads; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: We wanted something quiet so we could recharge. We found Rebali Riads to be ideal. Sidi Kaouki was unlike anywhere else we had stayed and we relaxed immediately. Getting to Essaouira was no problem in a taxi (20 minutes and about £8) and on both occasions our return taxi was there at the appointed time and place. We are hoping for direct UK / Essaouira flights so we can do long weekends there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel; City: Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Galapagos Islands; Review: We chose this hotel to relax in after our Peru and boat-based Galapagos tours. After a busy 2 1/2 weeks this was just the right antidote to all the travelling around. The ambience of the hotel was totally conducive to unwinding. Enjoyed the food, really liked the ocean view room, and thought the staff delightful and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Patio Andaluz; City: Quito Pichincha Province; Review: We have stayed in other colonial style hotels, one in Peru and another in Brazil, and both were better than this. The hotel appears faded and there is a lack of attention to detail, e.g. Replenishing bathroom items such as soap, shampoo, and toilet rolls. On our first night we ate out (we had been warned about the food) and left the room in darkness. On return lights were on but not apparently following a turn down service. Nothing was missing because all valuables were either with us or in the safe.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Auberge de la Grenouillere; City: Montreuil sur Mer Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: We chose the €85 tasting menu because three of our party had been once before, and one of us twice before, and all had raved about it. Even they struggled to recognise the experience on 5th October as from the same restaurant. Some dishes (egg whites cooked with prawns) tasteless, others (pigeon) overpowering, and one (mais) simply wrong, particularly as it resembled vomit sneezed onto a plate. We were hugely disappointed and all left craving entrcote frites or moules frites to restore the health of our palates.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rebali Riads; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Booked all Rebali for 4 nights for a 3 day party for 37 people. Second time at venue in beautiful, deserted Sidi Kaouki. Staff fantastic, catering excellent, transport well-organised and Riads warm and comfortable. Mohamed and Meryama could not have been more charming or helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fawakay Villas; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: The weather in Marrakech was initially unkind but once the sun reappeared Villas Fawakay really came into their own. Great accommodation, delicious food, heated pool that you could actually use in January, lovely gardens, and a relaxed vibe. We enjoyed sunset drinks on our terrace with peacocks in attendance and my granddaughter made friends with a donkey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Lost Planet; Author: Angus MacVicar; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LoneFire; Author: Stephen Deas; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unto The Last Generation; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colossus; Author: D.F. Jones; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice; Author: Stephen Bowkett; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Light; Author: Mary Corran; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampyrrhic Rites; Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound in Time; Author: D.F. Jones; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jail for the Damned; Author: T S Mercer; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampyrrhic; Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret of the Lost Planet; Author: Angus MacVicar; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fall of Colossus (Colossus Trilogy Book 2); Author: D.F. Jones; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkfell; Author: Mary Corran; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady of the Haven; Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow's Heritage (Children of the Stars, #1); Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Earth Has Been Found; Author: D.F. Jones; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samarkand (Samarkand, #1); Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Deadly Ground; Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Deadly Ground; Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fate; Author: Mary Corran; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outward Bound (Children of the Stars Book 2); Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dungeons of Kuba (Adventures of the Empire Princess, #2); Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samarkand Dawn (Samarkand, #2); Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haven; Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legacy of Earth (Children of the Stars Book 3); Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Falcon of Eden; Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherlock's Demon (A Byron Makangelo Thriller Book 2); Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fistful of Digits; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Past of Forever (Children of the Stars 4); Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fabled Oak (A Byron Makangelo Thriller Book 3); Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cosmic Banditos; Author: A.C. Weisbecker; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 98.4; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Trap; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beasts of Hades (Empire Princess Book 4); Author: Graham Diamond; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panic O'Clock; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stone Cold; Author: Simon Clark; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Door Into Terror; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crisis on Cheiron; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Child of Space; Author: E.C. Tubb; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Web of Wizardry (The Krantin Series Book 1); Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thinktank That Leaked; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isle of Winds (The Changeling, #1); Author: James Fahy; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear Stalks The Bayou; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Net of Dreams (Dreamland Chronicles, #1); Author: William Mark Simmons; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destroyer of Worlds; Author: E.C. Tubb; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Singing Stones; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of John Russell Fearn, Volume One; Author: John Russell Fearn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greylady (Clan Wars Book 1); Author: Peter Morwood; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prophet of Lamath (Pelmen the Powershaper Book 1); Author: Robert Don Hughes; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chromosome Game; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard in Waiting (Pelmen the Powershaper Book 2); Author: Robert Don Hughes; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prayer Machine; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twelve from Tomorrow; Author: E.C. Tubb; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Seven Oaks; Author: Juanita Coulson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Egg-Shaped Thing; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fallen; Author: Robert Don Hughes; Genres: thriller, poetry, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanishing Point; Author: Michaela Roessner; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Scatter of Stardust; Author: E.C. Tubb; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder In Space; Author: E.C. Tubb; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Sydney J. Bounds, Volume 1; Author: Sydney J. Bounds; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Tomorrow; Author: Alan David; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Widowmaker (Clan Wars Book 2); Author: Peter Morwood; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coward's Paradise; Author: Christopher Hodder-Williams; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Power and the Prophet: (Pelman the Powershaper, #3); Author: Robert Don Hughes; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is published by Venture Press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: KEEN Women's Clearwater CNX Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Extremely durable, love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Love Polka Dot Adult Onesie/Pajamas; Brand: ; Review: Material is nice and cozy, but was received with holes in both pockets. I should not have to fix BRAND NEW ITEMS.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: WOTOGOLD Animal Cosplay Costume Duck Unisex Adult Pajamas; Brand: WOTOGOLD; Review: This onesie came with the stitching missing from most of the tail. I had to sew it myself as my kid opened it and noticed it right out of the packaging. Low quality!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FlipBelt - USA Original Patent, USA Designed, USA Shipped, USA Warranty; Brand: FlipBelt; Review: Love it! Stays in place while running; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Wishbone Pendant Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Pretty but the chain broke a week into wearing it casually; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Nemesis Rooms Apartments; City: Fira Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Small and perfect for our 14 nights stay in Santorini. Short walk to the supermarket and the center of town. For exploring the island by bus it's 3 minutes to the bus station. Our room was a front studio where we enjoyed breakfast on the terrasse. Pleasant stay with no hassel, excellent service with answers to all our questions. Price was right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: Our first visit to Aruba. Spent a lot of time to choose Our hotel using TripAdvisor. We wantet to avoid high rise hotel and setteled for Amsterdam Manor based on reviews and size of the hotel. We never regret Our Choice - Perfect location almost on the Beach - not crowded as in the high rise area - always sunbeds available any time of the day. Smiling Juan and his collegues always provided good Food and service at the Beach lunch restautant, and were good representives for "on Happy Island". Our room facing the Beach had all neccesseties needed. Amsterdam Manor is not a luxury hotel, but a first class hotel With atmosphere you do not find at the large Chain hotels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Navas; City: Granada Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: We stayed 3 nights at Hotel Navas late April after visiting Sevilla and Cordoba. One of our goals was the Alhambra.The hotel is really in the very center of the city. Convenient parking in a city garage 100 meters from the hotel door. The hotel is not new,but the staff is very friendly and room are spacious. We had a room facing the backyard which spared us for most of the city noice at night. The street outside the hotel is full of tapas bars so it's a lively area, but that's Spain. The breakfast was good. The price was more or less a bargain compared to Sevilla and Cordoba - but then our stay in the other cities was during Easter week so pricing is accordingly I suppose. We did not get tickets to Alhambra so we advise visitors to purchase prior to the visit. The receptionist guided us to a good Iberia Ham shop so we could bring home a good kilo of it. Granada is a very lively and interesting city - visit it!.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Patios De Cordoba; City: Cordoba Province of Cordoba Andalucia; Review: Visited Cordoba during Easter holidays and chose the hotel based others reviews. Very nice hotel with modern rooms and facilities. Good breakfast - a little crowded when the weather did not allow using the outside area. Walking distance to the old city and catedral. Parking facilities at the end of the street 5 minutes walk, but we could leave the car outside the hotel until we had checked in and then bring it to the garage. Left it there for the whole 3 days as there is no need for a car while in Cordoba.When leaving we left garage key in a drop box so no need to return it back to the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fretheim Hotel; City: Flam Aurland Municipality Sogn og Fjordane Western Norway; Review: Nice "historic" hotel in the heart of the fjords. Stayed one night on a biketour. Hotel in the upper class so prices are accordingly. Nice room on the top floor with view of the fjord. Two dinner Choices: Buffe dinner or fixed meny - choose the fixed meny as buffe dinner realy is more than needed and as most hotels serves more or less the same choices, not meaning less tasty options. One observation: The dinner waitres did not speak Norwegian - not a problem for myself. It's hard to get native Norwegians to work as restaurant staff so most are forreigners. I just wonder what would happen in a US restaurant where the staff did not speak a word american - unthinkable. However, the waitres was very nice and knew her work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stord Hotel; City: Leirvik Stord Municipality Hordaland Western Norway; Review: We were 4 motorbike friend who made an overnight "pit-stop" at Stord Hotel. Accommendation was fine- good rooms and good breakfast. We did not try out the dinner meny as we chose a neighbouring restaurant. The reception staff was friendly and Nice so we can realy not complein. Friendly bar for some beers - expensive though - but then it's Norway. We did not test out any other facilities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat Hotel; City: Lake Havasu City Arizona; Review: Nice modern hotel with nice view of the lake and The London Bridge. We stayed there monday night so we did not experience any noisy music. We sat right outside the bar and enjoyed a good glass of white wine in the afternoon. The room had a very good bed - a balcony overlooking the lake - nice bathroom and a full minibar. Super for us - will stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sentido Mallorca Palace; City: Sa Coma Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Indeed a very good hotel. First time we stayed at a Sentido hotel, but not the last time. In our view they deserve the 5 stars. We had a suite with a really nice terrace. We had booked breakfast only as we like to support the local restaurants as well, but we tried the hotel reaturant as well, and was not disapointet. Staff was very efficient and helpful. The hotel was build a little like a hacienda - only three floors( still elevators) which created a nice relaxed atmosphere. Three pools with a pool bar for drinks and lunch. We are very happy with our stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel zur Muehle; City: Buxtehude Lower Saxony; Review: Stopped in Buxtehude on our way to Begium. Zur Muhle is located in the small Altstatt . Hotel is clean with a god restaurant overlooking the canal and are serving good Tapas. Breakfast was excellent and prices resonable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Banks Hotel; City: Antwerp Antwerp Province; Review: Visited during Your de France so the hotel was quite busy. It's one of the new concept hotels you find more and more in Europe. The rooms are rather small so it's not where you spend much time. The breakfast set-up was at times a little caotic since they arrange separate trays for each person so it took some time. For people who want just want a quick bite they had to patient. However the staff was very helpful and efficient. One pleasant bonus was free wine and snacks every afternoon - very popular.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freys Hotel Lilla Radmannen; City: Stockholm; Review: Small and friendly located in Stockholm center. 15-20 minutes walk to everything. Rooms are not large, but adequate for a long week-end - comfortable beds. Located in a quiet street so no disturbanse at night. Excellent staff - good breakfast. For beer lovers there's bar focused on Belgian beers. Price acceptable - remember Stockholm is high priced when it come to hotels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Wictoria; City: Mariestad Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Small family run hotel 5 min from the center. Quiet location with a small garden to enjoy an afternoon drink. Lobby personal was very helpful. Breakfast also excellent. Nice room with free coffea and tea, wifi and fridge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Swania; City: Trollhattan Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Good city hotel, large lobby with snacks for sale. Rooms ok, but beds a little soft (fore my taste). No coffea maker or tea in the room. Breakfast was good. Did not visit the restaurante as it was closed(midsummers night).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel la Vallee Blanche; City: Chamonix Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: Pleasant place, free parking(important) and close to everything. Rather old hotel, but all what you need. Modern bathroom with hairdryer. Right on the river bank so if you like to fall asleep with the sound of the running water it's the right place. OK breakfast.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotell Vanerport; City: Mariestad Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Located in the center next to the Gøtakanal waterway. Well kept, good rooms and very good breakfast. There is no bar service, but you find pub cross the street next to the canal. Try the local bear. Good parking in the backyard(free); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotell Skona Rum; City: Uddevalla Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Perfect stopover. Well kept hotel with clean room. Single rooms are rather small, but it has what you need. Bathroom rather small. Breakfast is absolutely sufficient. Good parking in the backyard. Walking distance to restaurants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fetsis Apartments; City: Agios Nikitas Lefkada Ionian Islands; Review: Perfect located 30-40 meters from the beach. The appartment is appr. 30 sqare meters and contains large living/bed room, extra bed room for two, small kitchen and bath room. The shower is very small, but you get used to it. Maiden service every day and change of towels as needed. We stayed at the first floor(not ground floor) - there are only two floors. Butiful view of the beach and sea. Good spaced terrace where you can enjoy all your meals if prefered. You are really paying for the location as there are other facilities at lower price, but the further away from the beach and smaller.We missed laundry facilities as we stayed 3 weeks - most people stay shorter. The appartment has rustic furniture so do not expect a fancy modern place. The owner, Kiki takes very good care of you and help arrange what ever you might need like taxi transport from the airport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Stella; City: Selva di Val Gardena Val Gardena Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Ad; Review: Spent one week skiing in January. Nice hotel, but pictures always lie. We had room in the old part and they do need an upgrading. The front and reseption area gives an impression of more luxury establishment, but the rest of the hotel does not fit that description. The staff was very friendly and the bar service excellent. The biggest disappointment was the food - then espesially dinner. Appeticers and dessert was overall good, but the main courses was below standards in my oppinion. During the 7 days we stayed there was porkmeat nearliy every day and 2 days with fish, and the fish was really not good. The cod dish smelled and tasted "old". Why not serve fresh water fish in a mountain area? There was allways a choice of pasta in addition, but you dont want to have that every day. The breakfast was good so i would suggest t take room and breakfast and the eat out for dinner. We dis not take advantages of the spa area so ther I have no comments. Again the staff was excellent, but the food quality lowered the total impression.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Bay Front; City: Sault Ste Marie Northeastern Ontario Ontario; Review: Good quality hotel in the heart of the city. The mall is cross the street. Hotel has a full range bar and a restaurant both for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast however, was medioker and caotic. Room was OK - nice beds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Thunder Bay North; City: Thunder Bay Thunder Bay District Ontario; Review: Not very exiting place I must say. I see several guests likes it , but it's not my cup of tea. Breakfast room only place to sit down and breakfast not very impressive, but probably standard for this type of hotel. No service beside breakfast - not even possible to order a glass of vine. however helpfull staff. Luckily there is a nice restaurant next door.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primrose Inn; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: Centrally very close to downtown/harbor. Excellent service at check inn - got all information needed to explore the community. Free wifiand and water - even vine fridge for out vine. Tasty breakfast with good several option. Very English to be in the US.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Vaudreuil; City: Vaudreuil Dorion Quebec; Review: The setting of this Hotel or Chateau(a better desciption) is perfect in huge garden beside the lake. Plenty of walks along gravelled paths made the stay relaxing after hundreds of kilometres on the highway. Nice bar service both inside and outside. Our evening meal wih Dover sole and a cridp white vine made the day. The room was a small suite - though it was facing the highway we heared very little in the room.The next morning we enjoyed very good buffe breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strand Fjordhotel; City: Ulvik Ulvik Municipality Hardanger Hordaland Western Norway; Review: Rather small hotel with a nice setting right on the waterfront. Note luxury, but all what you need for a stop in Ulvik. had a large boubble rrom with a terrace overlooking the fjord. Nice outdoor area to enjoy a glass of wine..... The hotel have sea kayaks and bikes for rent. For dinner they served a buffe which was rather limited, but ok if your not looking for shrimp, lobster and other fancy dishes. Breakfast was ok. The staff was very helpful though they only spoke english, but that's fine as long as you get the service you expect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Main Street Motel; City: Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Queensland; Review: Mary and Rob go above and beyond to ensure their guests have everything they need. I let slip it was my birthday the day we arrived and they presented me with a bottle off wine later on- wow! The bookings Mary made for Fraser island and whale watching were the best on offer, they lent us their warm jackets, esky and anything we asked for they were so willing to help us with. The rooms are immaculately clean and serviced beautifully. The bbq and breakfast area a great facility if you want a night in. Absolutely perfect place for a great value stay in Hervey bay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Komaneka at Bisma; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Our one bedroom villa was to die for. Great lay out, total privacy with infinity pool overlooking the jungle with nothing but the hum of cicadas and bird life. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff are so friendly, polite and delightful. We had breakfast in our villa most mornings, you can indicate if you are out so they can clean your room etc. Big fridge, coffee machine and microwave, the fresh fruit, water and home made biscuits are complimentary. They truly have thought of everything, we were given a beautiful cake on our first morning and rose petals on the bed. Its a 10- 15 minute walk into town, but the hotel car will drop you anywhere you want to go. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend komenaka it's classy, beautiful and holds treasured memories for us of a perfect honeymoon. A real treat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Boscarino; City: Ragusa Province of Ragusa Sicily; Review: Driving up to and into Ragusa we had misgivings about whether we had chosen well. Then villa boscarino appeared amidst otherwise nondescript and frankly unattractive residential housing. A beautifully renovated, tasteful piece of architecture built in 1885 by a doctor, opened a year ago with 15 or so rooms. Each beautifully furnished with large bathrooms and yes, hot water and bliss the first decently comfortable beds and linen we have had so far in Italy! Stephania was charming and explained everything well, the outside area was lovely to have a glass of wine before a walk into Ibla, a 3 km walk with many steps and breathtaking views from multiple places on the way of the old town and duomo. I would encourage anyone for enough to walk both during the day and at night. Both Alex and Christina were delightful too, happy to help in any way and willing to encourage us to practice our poor Italian. A perfect place to stay away from the crowds, very good value. I highly recommend to anyone as long as you are happy and fit enough to walk, or have your own car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alle Pendici Dell Etna; City: Nicolosi Province of Catania Sicily; Review: Salvatore couldn't have been more helpful or welcoming. Our room was perfectly comfortable, and clean. Shower water hot, although small. Salvatore made us a jug of hour milk to go with our morning coffee and breakfast was plentiful in typical Italian style. We enjoyed a walk up to Mt Rossi to have a view of Etna and the recommendation for dinner at L' osteria sicilliana was superb. We were treated to excellent local cuisine and wine followed by complimentary biscotti and delicious almond wine. Very handy position for a drive up to Etna in the morning which was well worth the € 30 up in the funivia to 2,500 m. Salvatore gave us vouchers for a panini which was surprisingly good too. Thoroughly recommend for a night if visiting Etna for an early start which is sensible given the cloud later in the day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Diani House; City: Diani Beach Ukunda Coast Province; Review: I took my Mum to Diani House for 5 nights for a little break as she has always loved the coast but isn't able to manage the travel on her own now from Nairobi. I live in Australia and haven't visited Diani since I was a child. We were blessed with perfect weather but even without that it would have been magical. The house is set back from the beach and surrounded by bush, so you can relax in any number of delightful spots and while away a day watching the antics of the black and white colobus monkeys. A highlight is a visit from the timid and well camouflaged Suni antelope who tip-toe out to the drinking clam shells at the edge of the bush early in the morning. We missed the Bush baby which comes at night if you are lucky! The staff are without exception delightful, respectful, friendly and attentive. Anjali and Ludo are fabulous hosts and will help you with anything you need, both speak multiple languages and are there most of the day. The food is wonderful, we decided to go full board as it would be hard to beat the venue, the service and the variety and calibre of food was first class and huge portions! Home made icecream at lunch and supper means you might have to take yourself off to the pristine pool or the sea to work off the calories, or an early morning run along pure white sand whilst you watch the sunrise.... Otherwise just read a book and soak it all up. Camels lazily pass by twice a day. The beach is quiet and a shell collectors dream. I could not recommend this highly enough. It was perfect. Thank you for a very special time reconnecting with my mum and my childhood. F; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maya Sanur Resort and Spa; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: We could not be happier with the Maya- many trips to Bali but our first stay in sanur, which lacks the bustling streets of seminyak, legian and Kuta, and associated hassling,which for us was a bonus. Perhaps more suited to couples and families than young party goers. The Maya is exceptionally well designed to maximise the block, with stunning vistas, beautiful planting and spacious rooms. The staff are without exception friendly and helpful, the service is superb. Breakfasts are a culinary delight with a huge variety of choice, our favorites the fresh fruit, murtabak, and superb omelettes freshly cooked with your choice of filings. The cappuccino was excellent too. Absolutely loved the pool which is a decent length with views of the sea, waves crashing on the reef and nusa penida in the distance, with a beautiful and welcome sea breeze. There is constant attention to cleaning any leaves that drop in, a buzzer to press if you want drinks or food, areas of sun and shade. The tree bar is a lovely spot to have a cocktail. We were able to make use of the facilities today after check out at 12 with no extra charge. Looking forward to our 3 course meal tonight c/o the great value deal through expedia. The dining options in sanur are plentiful and varied, we didn't find anything to rival some of the fine dining in seminyak, but coming from Melbourne this isn't a necessity. Didn't try the spa or the gym, but both facilities look excellent, the morning yoga was challenging and very enjoyable, as were morning walks either way along the beach. We have found this a very relaxing place to spend a week and would highly recommend to anyone, it will exceed your expectations. 10/10 from us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pocahontas: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack; Brand: Stephen Schwartz; Review: Another fine soundtrack from the musical genius of Alan Menken, of Lion King fame. a long compilation wiht great variety of music here, a whopping 28 songs to choose from. It starts with the pounding broadway style "The Virginia Company" which somehow get your blood flowing quicker. It just says "adventure" in its sound. In addition to show tunes, there are pop songs too, like award winning top 10 hit "The Colors of the Wind". Actually both the radio version (sung by Vanessa Williams)and the movie version of this song are on this tape. Another top 40 song is "If Ever I Knew You" performed by John Secada and Shanice. "Just Around the Riverbend" is a wonderful song about anticipation, the lyrics are deceivingly simple. By the way girls, Mel Gibson actually sings in 2 songs along with other singers. And he does pretty good! The music of this soundtrack is very fresh and pulls you along.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bambi; Brand: Frank Churchill; Review: This is a modern Disney original soundtrack restoration from the 1942 movie by master restoration producer Randy Thornton. He has taken the original soundtrack music recorded in the 1940's, reconstructed it,and de-noised it so that it sounds clean and crisp. The song "Love is a Song" was nominated for an Academy Award but was beat out by "White Christmas" that year. The Score was also nominated for 'Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture category'. Long time Disney Studio composer Frank Churchill and Larry Morey wrote the 4 songs that had lyrics for Bambi, and had worked together on the songs for Snow White. The movie was made during the period when Walt was still very involved in every aspect of developing an animated feature, and Bambi was no exception. He pushed his composers hard to come up with the sound he envisioned. Bambi is known as "Walt's personal favorite". The feature had only 900 words of dialogue, so it was intended that the score and songs would carry the emotions and story. This soundtrack has less lyrics than any other Disney feature with the exception of Fantasia. There is even a demo of a song that was cut from the movie included here as a bonus "Rain Drops" which influenced a later song "Little April April Showers". There is a great 15 page booklet with song lyrics, great liner notes, and terrific artwork from the movie. All total the CD lists 16 tracks and 53 minutes of music. Overall a gem of Disney history and very fun to listen to. These restoration CD's from Disney are a great deal being very affordable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo; Brand: Various Artists; Review: This is a modern Disney original soundtrack restoration from the 1941 movie by master Disney soundtrack restoration producer Randy Thornton. He has taken music recorded in the 1940's, reconstructed it,and de-noised it. Back in 1941 Oliver Wallace was a very talented in-house studio musician and composer with Disney Studios for many years and he wrote the underscore for Dumbo. There is even a demo of a song that was not used in the movie included here as a bonus and Ollie Wallace himself is the performing musician on the track. 2 other Disney music department staff Frank Churchill and Ned Washington wrote most of the songs for the movie. Churchill and Wallace earned an Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture, and the song "Baby Mine" was nominated for Best Song. There is a great 15 page booklet with song lyrics, great liner notes, and terrific artwork from the movie. All total the CD lists 17 tracks and 40 minutes of music. Overall a gem of Disney history and very fun to listen to. These restoration Cd's from Disney are a great deal being very affordable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walt Disney's Alice In Wonderland: Classic Soundtrack Series; Brand: Alice In Wonderland (Related Recordings); Review: Another fine job at Disney Soundtrack restoration by master restoration producer Randy Thornton. He has taken music recorded in the 1940's and cleaned it up quite well. The movie's style required music that jumped out at you in short bursts and then dissapeared again, so most songs are very short in the movie. Randy tried to restore these songs to the length that they were originally recorded. The songs have a habit of jumping in and out of the underscore. Unlike many of Randy's other projects you do hear bits of sound effects now and then but rarely, most of the original material to use for this CD was lost to time and was no longer in the archives. Seven writers composed the music for the film, including the "UN-Birthday" song which was written by the songwriters that were working on Cinderella at the time. Most of the songs were composeded by Bob Hilliard and Sammy Fain. Jerry Colonna, Ed Wynn, Vera Felton, Sterling Holloway, all sung in this movie along with many more. There is a great 15 page booklet with lyrics, great liner notes, and art including the always illusive concept art that Disney history buffs treasure. Quite a few novelty songs were created for this movie at Walt's request, and the movie featured 14 original songs, the most any Disney animated film had ever had. All total the CD lists 23 tracks and 1 hour of music. Overall a gem of Disney history and very fun to listen to. Very affordable too but buy it before it goes out of release.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bambi; Brand: Frank Churchill; Review: This is a modern Disney original soundtrack restoration from the 1942 movie by master restoration producer Randy Thornton. He has taken music recorded in the 1940's, reconstructed it,and de-noised it so that it sounds clean and crisp. The song "Love is a Song" was nominated for an Academy Award but was beat out by "White Christmas" that year. The Score was also nominated for 'Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture category'. Long time Disney Studio composer Frank Churchill and Larry Morey wrote the 4 songs that had lyrics for Bambi, and had worked together on the songs for Snow White. The movie was made during the period when Walt was still very involved in every aspect of developing an animated feature, and Bambi was no exception. He pushed his composers hard to come up with the sound he envisioned. Bambi is known as "Walt's personal favorite". The feature had only 900 words of dialogue, so it was intended that the score and songs would carry the emotions and story. This soundtrack has less lyrics than any other Disney feature with the exception of Fantasia. There is even a demo of a song that was not used in the movie included here as a bonus "Rain Drops" which influenced a later song "Little April April Showers". There is a great 15 page booklet with song lyrics, great liner notes, and terrific artwork from the movie. All total the CD lists 16 tracks and 53 minutes of music. Overall a gem of Disney history and very fun to listen to. These restoration CD's from Disney are a great deal being very affordable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland; Brand: Walt Takes You to Di; Review: This is a re-release of an original LP from the Disneyland label. A historic record in for many reasons, it was originally released in 1956 from Disney's then newly created in-house record label, and is the first record they released. Basically it is a musical audio tour of Disneyland narrated by Walt Disney himself, as he takes you to Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tommorrowland. A set of theme music was created for each themed "land" on the album. In turn, the music for each land was prepared by different composers. Many attractions Walt mentions are long gone, so it is historic in that sense as well. It is accompanied by voices and sound effects to make you feel as if you are there. The CD quality is very good, a faithful recreation of the LP, with the original LP cover reproduced as well. 35 minutes in length. Thank you Disney for unearthing this gem, a great CD and I reccommend. Since the title list above is incomplete, here it is again in it's entirety: Main Street U.S.A. Disneyland Theme - Walt Disney Narration Meet Me Down on Main Street - Player Piano, Orchestrion, Marching Band, Calliope Adventureland Overture - Walt Disney Narration Adventureland Boat Ride - Orchids in the Jungle | Monkeys and Hippos | Distant Drums | The River and the Rapids | Tribal Dances | Finale Frontierland Overture - Walt Disney Narration Covered Wagon Ride "Westward Ho The Wagons" - "Old Betsy" Golden Horseshoe - "Slue Foot's Hoe Down" River Boat Ride - "Farewell" Finale - "Balad of Davy Crockett" Tomorrowland Overture - Walt Disney Narration The World of Tomorrow Count Down and Blast Off Outer Space A Meteorite Strikes The Other Side of the Moon and Back Next Target - Mars Fantasyland Overture - Walt Disney Narration King Arthur Carousel Snow White Ride - "Whistle While You Work" - "Heigh Ho" Peter Pan Ride - "You Can Fly" Storybook Land - "Alice in Wonderland" Finale - "When You Wish Upon A Star" If you want to hear more music from the attractions and shows at Disneyland, including nostalgic attractions that are no longer there, I would suggest the CD box set that is accompanied by a great book on music creation for the theme park, "A Musical History of Disneyland", also sold at Amazon.com; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Songs From The Aristocats; Brand: Aristocats; Review: The "Songs from the Aristocats" CD has all of the 5 songs from the film. They are just as enjoyable as I remembered them, with their early jazz feel. The Aristocats movie, originally released in 1970, is special with Disney fans for the way the music and the story are combined. The title song written by the famous Disney composing team the Sherman Brothers, was sung by Maurice Chevalier. In fact the Shermans wrote all of the songs in the movie except "Thomas O'Malley Cat", sung by the great Phil Harris, which was written by Terry Gilkyson. "Ev'rybody Wants to be a Cat" is performed hilariously by Scatman Crothers and Phil Harris. And the quiet "She Never Felt Alone", was sung by Robie Lester. Now the musical score, or background music, for the movie was written by George Bruns, long time staff composer for Disney. What a shame that the underscore is not featured here, it was a good one. George included some french musette instruments, similar to an accordian, for some French color. He had his own band at the time, "George Bruns and the Wonderland Jazz Band", and he fell back on his strong jazz background in writing the score. At the time of the release of this CD in 1996, the soundtrack has not yet received the lavish special edition treatment that Disney producer Randy Thornton has performed for other classic Disney movie soundtracks. Some of these such as 101 Dalmations, Peter Pan, Bambi, Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty have restored tracks of the movie underscore, historical recordings, demos, and other extras we expect these days with a DVD. This CD has not been massaged by Randy yet, but he will get to it. Each of those editions can take a year to produce. This CD does have a bonus track that is not from the original movie, it is a remake of "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat", performed by Brian Setzer, formerly of the Stray Catz. As other reveiwers mentioned, this 1996 CD release is a bit short with only 5 songs from the movie, but that is all there was in the movie. A fun CD, you will enjoy while you wait for the longer version.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dixieland Favorites; Brand: Firehouse Five Plus Two; Review: This CD of the group is actually a compilation put together by band leader Ward Kimball in 1986, well after the group retired in 1971. Each song was remastered from the original source specifically for the Good Time Jazz label. It has over an hour of music, longer than any of their other CD's since all the rest are just straight conversions from the original albums. The Firehouse Five Plus Two was a band that played Dixieland Jazz and had the unique distinction of being animators and other employees that worked at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. One of the most famous animators to work for Disney was Ward Kimball's who played classic Dixieland records in his office during lunchtimes to blowoff some steam. Soon the guys brought in instruments and began playing along with the record. One day when the record player broke down and they played anyway. They kept on playing without the record player and the rest is history. Their jam sessions caused animators, storymen, and inbetweeners to dance with the ladies from the color and ink crew right in the soundstage. As members of the group were some of his best studio animators, Walt Disney liked them and let them do their own thing on the side. But he also loved their music and onstage antics. He even invited them to play in the Disneyland park on Opening Day in 1955 and made repeat visits for the next 15 years after that, and later to even appear on his TV show. The group made 12 albums over the years, some of which included original artwork on the cover by animator Ward Kimball. They even released a very special album called "At Disneyland" which is a live concert in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon at Disneyland Frontierland. Even today you can still hear their music on a visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. When you take a ride on the Mark Twain riverboat, it has a music loop playing Dixieland Jazz as part of the background theme music on board that includes tracks from this LP (now a CD) including, "Muskrat Ramble", "Fidgety Feet", & "Come Back, Sweet Poppa". Over the years they performed on the Bing Crosby radio show and his golf tournaments, were featured in several Walt Disney TV specials. They also appeared on the original Mickey Mouse Club's "Anything Can Happen Day" on and performed two numbers, "I Want to be a Fireman" and the "Tiger Rag". This appearance is available on the DVD "The Best of the Mickey Mouse Club" here at Amazon.com. It is mislabeled on the DVD as November 12, 1964 which was actually a re-run of the original episode that almost 10 years earlier; The band was not owned or controlled by the Disney Company in any way. They moonlighted, recorded albums, played in nightclubs, and had a lot of fun along the way. The FF5+2 was not some polished studio band with tight engineering, but an exercise in spontaneity and improvisation. They truly didn't even believe in practicing, just havin'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book: Classic Soundtrack Series 1967 Film Blisterpack; Brand: Sterling Holloway; Review: The original recordings for making the movie were used to make this CD. This CD is yet another stellar masterpiece of historical preservation, overseen by producer Randy Thornton, whose father worked for Disney (you can see his name in some of the live action movie credits). The music has been digitally repaired and reassembled, deleted portions replaced. Randy is really devoted to making these CD's special and throws in all the extras such as an interview with the fabulous composers "the Sherman Brothers". They composed many many songs for Disney over the years like Mary Poppins, and non-Disney like "Chitty CHitty Bang BAng". The composer of the beautiful underscore was George Bruns who wrote the music for the Pirates of the Caribbean" (with X. Atencio writing the lyrics). The song "Bare Neccesities" was composed by Terry Gilkyson. There are 2 songs from an old Jungle book story album that are not actually in the movie, and have not been released in about 30 years. Randy also added 2 previously unreleased demos of songs that did not make it into the film to give you a feel for the original production process and the filmmakers search to get it right. Remember that if you have seen the movie, you only heard snippets of many of these songs, many were overwhelmed with dialogue. But in this CD, the producer engineered the dialogue out so you can hear the original recording as it was made to be, simply awesome. Nice interior 15 page booklet with lyrics, great art, and liner notes too. There is so much value here I would have paid twice as much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Cauldron; Brand: Elmer Bernstein; Review: This soundtrack is several years old now, a rarity and many Disney fans do not even know it is out there. It is out of print, and has been for some time. It is not a typical Disney soundtrack of Broadway style show tunes and ballads. Black Cauldron was not a typical Disney film though. The music, like the film, is somber. It was composed in the classical style by Elmer Bernstein and played by the Utah Symphony Orchestra. The Finale music that plays over the end credits really stand out. There is a scene in the movie where the music jumps, and that was the Walt Disney Studio's fault due to editing a scene out at the last minute without going back to re-record the music that had already been put in. This movie was re-released in 2010, so we will see if a new soundtrack release is planned. The tracks in order are: 1. Escape From the Castle 2. Taran 3. The Witches 4. Gurgi 5. The Horned King 6. The Fair Folk 7. Hen Wen's Vision 8. Eilonwy 9. Finale; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair; Brand: Robert B. Sherman; Review: This is a rare behind the scenes look at Walt Disney's contribution to the 1964 New York World's Fair. It was where Walt unveiled four new unique attractions paid for by sponsors, that would in turn create terrific demand and excitement for the Fair, raise much needed cash for the Walt Disney Company, and forever change not only Disneyland, but greatly influence the future of Disney Theme Parks yet to be imagined. Randy Thornton, the producer of many of the audio CD's from Walt Disney, including the animated feature soundtrack CD's, has restored yet another set of historic music tracks. This new 5 CD set has over 3 hours of audio from the 4 attractions that Walt Disney built for paying sponsors at the 1964 New York Worlds Fair. Three of those attractions were moved to Disneyland after the Fair with financial help from the sponsors, and a portion of Ford's Magic Skyway was moved in the form of Primeval World since the sponsor did not want to pay for relocating the attraction. The portion kept is the diorama of dinosaurs seen while riding the Disneyland Railroad, and the last rehab of the attraction has kept it in great condition for a 35 year old attraction. Included in the oversize CD case is a tall 24 page booklet filled with pictures of concept art from the design phase of the attractions. While I am a big fan of Disney concept art, I like to see the actual finished attraction photos to compare it with and so I was dissapointed at the lack of photos from the final attractions. Nevertheless, the art shared here is terrific including many items that I had never seen in other Disney publications. I especially enjoyed the maps and diagrams. I would love to see Disney release a bigger book on their participation in the 1964 Worlds Fair. The restoration of the audio is perfect, and it all sounds brand new. The Worlds Fair may have had a bigger impact on Walt Disney and his plans for Disneyland and his later plans Walt Disney World and Epcot than any other influence from the 1960's decade. The research and development process of the Fair attractions for Walt Disney, funded by big money from the sponsors, allowed the company to leap ahead in attraction development, especially in audio-animatronics and ride capacity. For example the development of the Small World flume boats paved the way for Pirates of the Caribbean - which had been originally planned as a walk-through. The Small World attraction was a miracle in a way, as the company had only 1 year to design and build the attraction from the day they received the go-ahead, with no idea of just what they were going to design. Another reason Walt participated in the Fair was to determine if the Disney attractions could be as popular on the east coast as the west, and the answer was a resounding "yes", leading to plans for Walt Disney World. Best of all, he was able to talk some sponsors into paying; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Story And Song From The Haunted Mansion; Brand: Klaus Badelt; Review: This vinyl LP record of the famous attraction at Disneyland was originally released in 1969, under the Disneyland Records Label, catalog #ST-3947. Disney sketch artist Colin Campbell prepared the new art for the album and storybook, rather than using the sketches that had been used in designing the attraction by WED designers (Imagineers) Marc Davis, Sam McKim, Rolly Crump and others. . They are really nice though. Thurl Ravenscroft narrates, while Pete Renoudet plays the voice of our Ghost Host (instead of the original Paul Frees). The Ghost Host dioes use many lines from the attractions script. Ron Howard and Robie Lester voice two teens on a date walking by, that enter the mansion to seek shelter from the rain. They proceed thru the mansion and see many of the things we would see on the ride. Many of the sound effects are identical to the attraction. This was very fun back in the old days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Get Together; Brand: Robert B. Sherman; Review: This release is by Walt Disney Records, and was part of an experiment that Disney conducted in 1998. They released in a CD format a small sampling of 5 vintage records from the vault in very limited editions to see how they would sell. This was known as the Archive Collection. During the period that Randy Thornton was rescuing the soundtrack albums of classic Disney movies, and remastering them for new releases, I believe he was allowed to pick a handful of the non-animated film LPs to get the same treatment. Had they sold better, we would see more like these. As it was, the market for them was not big enough for Disney to re-release the whole catalog. As it was these were each in a small enough limited edition as to be numbered on the rear of the jewel case. The others 4 CD's in the group include Rex Allen Sings 16 Favorite Songs; Burl Ive's Chim Chim Cheree; Cliff Edward's Ukelele Ike Sings Again; Louis Prima & Gina Maione's Let's Fly With Mary Poppins. This Hayley Mills album was first released in 1962, and was produced by Disney regular Camarata. The title track was a top ten hit as a result of the Disney comedy movie, "The Parent Trap", in which Mills appeared in a dual role as 2 twin sisters. Another song on the LP, Ding Ding Ding, nearly made it to the top 20. The songs in order are: 1. Jeepers Creepers 2. Green and Yellow Basket 3. Sentimental Sunday 4. Ding Ding Ding 5. Side by Side 6. Cranberry Bog 7. Little Boy 8. Cobbler, Cobbler 9. Johnny Jingo 10. Pollyanna Song 11. Jimmie Bean Song 12. Let's Get Together; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town; Author: Visit Amazon's Warren St. John Page; Review: The writing seemed very repetative. There are only so many ways to describe soccer games and keep the book engaging; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lemon Tree; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandy Tolan Page; Review: I learned quite a bit from reading this book - it seems unlikely that the Israel/Palestine issues can be resolved but this book shows that an Israeli and Palestinian can have a friendly relationship.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1225 Christmas Tree Lane (Cedar Cove); Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite writers of Christmas stories. I suspect there may be a movie in the making.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call Me Mrs. Miracle; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: The angels that are sent to earth to answer prayers are back again and this time with a new member of the group.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Hearing Heartbeats: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jan-Philipp Sendker Page; Review: Enjoyed following Julia and learning the story of the disappearance of her father. Some parts hard to understand - why her father hadn't communicated with her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Time (with bonus novella Larger Than Life): A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Picoult Page; Review: Enjoyed the information about elephants which seemed to take over the story at various times.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silver Linings: A Rose Harbor Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: Can't wait to see how the story continues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: ReNext Pack of 36 Pcs 1/4" White Plastic Hair Headband; Brand: ReNext; Review: Perfect for making my daughters headbands; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Super Hero Girls Backpack and Lunch Box Set -- Deluxe 16" Backpack with Insulated Lunch Bag Featuring Wonder; Brand: Super Hero Girls; Review: My daughter loved this back pack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Sokoloff Page; Review: Keeps me coming back as characters move from location to location revealing more of the way they think. I enjoyedit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Orange in January; Author: Visit Amazon's Dianna Hutts Aston Page; Review: A wonderful book for pre-k through third grade to help children understand the relationship between climate and wants and needs. Teach reading, science, and social studies with a delightful story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (National Council for the Social Studies:; Author: Susan A. Adler; Review: This is the book for you if you are serious about guiding learner a into good citizenship teaching skills. This book is more than just appropriate for guided learning in undergraduate classes. It can be inspirational for graduate students/teachers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Case: A Short Story Featuring Detective John Corey; Author: Nelson DeMille; Review: A humorous detective story that once again points out that it's better not to talk with the detective when you are the guilty one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Spitfire Grill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest for Camelot (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Miserables (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only You (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: UTG Multi-Functional Tactical Messenger Bag, Black; Brand: UTG; Review: I use this bag as a photo gear bag. I carry the camera separately and this has room for everything else extra lens, filters, remote, etc and it still has room enough for snacks and water to keep me going quite a while. The (semi) hidden pocket can hold a good sized auto and mag and the rest of the pockets are convenient so storing/separating everything else. There is not really a good way to attach a tripod but I manage when I need one using a reasonably small travel tripod and just place it horizontally on top of the main compartment and held there by the main flap. The only drawback is that it holds so much I might overload it. Then I get tired of the weight on one shoulder. So, for the longer hikes I still go back to the photo backpack. Otherwise, I highly recommend this bag. Well made, tons of pockets that are well organized, pretty comfortable shoulder strap and it makes getting to just about everything without taking the bag off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak Eddy Water Bottle, 32oz; Brand: CamelBak; Review: I picked this bottle up for 2 reasons: I wanted a pretty big bottle for water for hiking but that would fit in the pocket on my camera backpack and I wanted one that was easy to use, strong and durable. This fits all that. I like the flip-up straw part and the fact that you bite it a little to get flow; no leakage that way. Though this isn't supposed to be insulated, I will add that, during these mild days (New Mexico in February), filling it about 1/2 ice and 1/2 water, the ice will last a couple to a few hours. When it warms up outside, I'll start with more ice. Tough bottle, great seal, good means of drinking and perfect (for me) size. Highly recommended!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak Eddy Water Bottle, 25oz; Brand: CamelBak; Review: I picked this bottle up for 2 reasons: I wanted a pretty big bottle for water for hiking but that would fit in the pocket on my camera backpack and I wanted one that was easy to use, strong and durable. This fits all that. I like the flip-up straw part and the fact that you bite it a little to get flow; no leakage that way. Though this isn't supposed to be insulated, I will add that, during these mild days (New Mexico in February), filling it about 1/2 ice and 1/2 water, the ice will last a couple to a few hours. When it warms up outside, I'll start with more ice. Tough bottle, great seal, good means of drinking and perfect (for me) size. Highly recommended!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Men's Thinsulate and Waterproof Winter Snow Gloves; Brand: ; Review: Very nice gloves at a good price. They are comfortable, warm, have thinsulate, are adjustable and waterproof. That's a lot of features for the price given that they fit quite well and have great palms. Need some warm, feature rich, nice looking gloves for a great price? Yep, these are those.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hikingworld 20L Small Tactical MOLLE Sling Pack - Compact and Versatile - Shoulder Pack, Backpack, Chest; Brand: Hikingworld; Review: There are some characteristics about this bag I didn't like. First, it has no structure. Though it might look more firm and like it has some shape holding material in it, it doesn't. it totally collapses and, in fact came packed quite flat. I think the photos are very misleading in that it certainly seems to have support. Two stars off for that: no structure and what appears a misleading ad. Second. The strap looks nice...in the photos. In fact, though it does seem to have some decent padding, it's actually just too wide. Add to that the point that the attachment for the secondary strap doesn't pivot. So, when you attach it, the 2 buckles are stacked on top of each other and the secondary twists everything as it pulls to the side. And, the pull ring on the back to open that pocket, digs into my back. A star off for those 2 things. Third. As I mentioned, it arrives smashed and I tried to stuff it with towels for a while to get it to at least sort of hold shape. Didn't happen. But the worse thing was that it appears that the "smash and ship" method made two of the zippers split open. With some trial and error, I managed to get that part healed but now I don't trust the zippers. I didn't take another star off for that, but probably should. Overall, I don't recommend this bag. The material does seem to be quality but with the issues with form, fit, and function I don't thing this bag is very good. Maybe it will work for you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Ikea 801.896.63 Pressa Hanging Dryer with 16 Clothes Clips, White; Brand: IKEA; Review: We use this for drying our wool longies, it works better than any other solution I have found. We just put it on the shower curtain rod and it takes up so little space but you can really fit a lot on it. A great little drying rack, someday I would like to get another for my kitchen to use for kitchen towels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FORLIFE Brew-in-Mug Extra-Fine Tea Infuser with Lid; Brand: FORLIFE; Review: Such a nice tea steeper. I was put back by the high price tags but this was highly recommend by a friend so I splurged. I'm not sorry I did, this is a very durable, high quality steeper and its worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GermGuardian LB1000 GENUINE UV-C Replacement Bulb for GG1000, GG1000CA, GG1100, GG1100W, GG1100B Germ Guardian Air Sanitizers; Brand: Guardian Technologies; Review: Fits the germ guardian and got it back up and working, and let me say the difference in the bathroom was quite noticeable after having had a couple weeks without it running!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MALOUF SLEEP TITE Hypoallergenic 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector - 15-Year U.S. Warranty - Vinyl Free - Full; Brand: MALOUF; Review: Best of the best! This is the best mattress protector I have ever used, the top feels like a soft towel and it's not crunchy like most protective covers. We have 5 children and many mattress covers, this one is the favorite, I wish we had bought only these! They hold up very well to washing and drying too. Worth the money for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver Food Storage Container, Medium, 6.3 Cup, Green 1920478; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: I'm shocked, these actually work! I bought the large and small set and put my salad greens in the large and grape tomatoes in the small. The lettuce lasted 2 weeks and is still fresh! I have never had produce last this long, and certianly not crunchy and tasting just as good as it did on day one, these are worth the investment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sleep Tight; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Abbott Page; Review: Well written. Really got into the psyche of a mentally imbalanced, obsessive person as well as the fear that obsession wreaks. Unexpected and surprising twist at the end. A story of love, passion, protection, obsession, lies, murder, friendship and secrets interwoven in a smart, and refreshing book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anatomy of Core Stability: A Trainer's Guide to Core Stability; Author: Hollis Liebman; Review: The book arrived in great shape, quickly and as described. I like how they show which primary muscle groups are working as well as secondary muscle groups.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Egoscue Method of Health Through; Author: Visit Amazon's Pete Egoscue Page; Review: Fast shipping....excellent book received in great condition. This books provides information one would pay a check of a lot more money to get from a PT. I would recommend this book to anyone.....especially if you have any posture issues, or if you sit for more than 1hour in a day, or if you get sore after workouts, if you are trying to more more, or if you want to increase your range of motion.....well, basically, this book is for EVERYONE!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy's Ultimate Chapter Book Quartet: Books 1 through 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane O'Connor Page; Review: My little one is reading chapter books....she's in the second grade and loves Fancy Nancy. They may be a little easy for her, as she finishes a book in a few hours, but she really enjoys the content.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy; Author: Visit Amazon's Bret Contreras Page; Review: The saying goes, there's nothing new under the sun....that goes for this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pippi Longstocking; Author: Visit Amazon's Astrid Lindgren Page; Review: Every child should have this book in their library. My eight year old likes this book. Pippi was a classic for me when I was younger; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip,; Author: Visit Amazon's Esther Gokhale Page; Review: This books contains a lot of nonsensical information, and very little exercise. And, the exercises she prescribes are difficult to execute if your not a professional or have someone training you. I'm a fitness instructor and have many of books about exercise, and this by far is my least favorite. There are books with more effective and easier to follow exercises. (Egoscue, Goodman). Save your money and either go to a posture specialist, a rolfer, get a DVD (which might be better than reading this book) or purchase a different book (Egoscue, Goodman). Maybe it's me...........; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain, and Move with Confidence; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Goodman Page; Review: A different take on core health. A must read for anybody with a back.......so....that's everybody!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of Wimpy Kid. The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Kinney Page; Review: Brought these for my 10 year old son years ago. He loves these books. He wanted the completed series ---- so one by one, we've collected the series. He's now 16 and still loves to read these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Kinney Page; Review: If you give a mouse a cookie line of thinking. If you buy the first book, then you will have to buy the second book......and then the third.....etc....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around The Globe - Must See Places in Europe; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: Beautiful pictures, short captions explaining where in the world you are --- My 8 year old enjoyed the photos and reading about the countries they've decided to include in this photojournal. Noting spectacular -- just a brief overview. Hey who remembers--- "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiago"????? I received this book for free in exchange for my review; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around The Globe - Must See Places in Asia; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: This books takes you and your child on a virtual photographic tour of the following countries in Asia: Cambodia China DUbai India Indonesia Japan Myanmar South Korea Thailand Turkey Vietnam Laos Hong Kong Jordan My daughter is an avid reader and only needed help pronouncing the names of some of the countries. She especially loved the section on Indonesia. The photos are spectacular. Even on the cheap $50 Kindle Fire, the resolution was great. If you are looking for a quick tour of Asia, this is the book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Animals On The Planet; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: On one hand, it is a clever idea to sort animals by colors -- on the other hand, that's not how animals are classified in science -- they are classified by kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, specie. If i'm going over the colors of the rainbow, then this is a good addition to the topic. However, I feel animals should be sorted according to scientific classification. This way, the child will have a reference point when they advance in their schooling. That's a personal preference, i guess. Baby Professor provides interesting information on each animal presented--- some of which are very unique. I especially enjoyed reading about green lynx spider. Until reading this book, I never heard of this spider. Did you know spiders and butterflies are considered animals and not insects? Interesting fact I had to look up! I received this book free in exchange for my review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yoga Poses for the New Yogi: 37 Wickedly Effective Yoga Poses To Transform Your Day; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Schoen Page; Review: I have finally found the holy grail of yoga poses for the new yogi. I appreciate Julie's (the arthor)insertion of her personal story that brought her to the practice of yoga. She started out as an athlete and was struck by a moving vehicle and found yoga to be a healing, restorative practice. Julie gives us not a glimpse, but a through insight into the areas of yoga practice. She truly has a clear understanding of the body and how yoga not only benefits the body. It's rare to find a yoga instructor or a fitness instructor that has knowledge behind what they are teaching. Julie not only has the knowledge, but she also communicates this consisely in her book. Regarding the 37 poses. I appreciate 1. The variety of poses she chose to walk the reader through 2. Her articulation of how to get into a particular pose with cute little illustrations to demonstrate each pose 3. How, in the beginning of the book she tells the reader which body part is worked with each pose. She clearly understands the benefits of yoga! 4. She makes the poses accessible to everyone. 5. How she walks the reader through sun salutation (usually the opening warmup series in many yoga class) Although I am in the fitness field, yoga was one thing I was always afraid to delve into. The classes always moved too fast, and I didn't understand the terminology. This book pretty much covers 50, 60, 70 to 100% of what you will find in a typical yoga session. I plan to practice these poses at home for a little time before attempting a class. This is my 6th yoga book, and by far this is the most HELPFUL!!! I received this book free in exchange for my review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volcanoes & Earthquakes, What & Why? : 2nd Grade Science Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: The photos are fascinating to my 8 year old daught and she learned a little bit about earthquakes and a little bit about volcanoes....but this is just a very brief overview. I have probably already typed more in this review than words included in the entire book. In my humble, honest opinion.... I would get a book that has more educational details. I received this book free to read and leave a review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thyroid Diet : Thyroid Solution Diet & Natural Treatment Book For Thyroid Problems & Hypothyroidism Revealed! (Ultimate How To; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Scotts Page; Review: I felt that Jason Scotts just threw in a bunch of technical terms in the hopes of making the reader feel as if he's an expert or something. I was not impressed with this book, nor did I find much of the pompous information helpful. There are a few recipes at the very end of the book which could be helpful if one wants to live off of soy/dairy/egg free pancakes, salmon salad and greek lettuce wraps. I finished the book and felt that I didn't have a solution in hand........I feel like I need to read the actual book that this is a brief summary of. I received this book free to read and leave a review.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Animals On The Planet; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: Pretty Pictures Not very imformative Random facts very short book yellow animals i know there's more why did they decide to include jaguar when the world don't perceive jaguars as yellow do you? I see a jaguar as tan, black, cream and white maybe i'm color blind Is a slug an animal? Is a butterfly an animal? Kingdom phylum class order family genus species I don't feel any smarter after reading this book Received this book free to read and leave a review the end!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whales - Let's Meet Mr. Big Fins; Author: Visit Amazon's Baby Professor Page; Review: I have read a number of baby professor books, and they all have beautiful pictures but the words/information really is not geared towards young children. the information seems a bit choppy, random and just there. Some of the words in baby professor books, i had to look up myself. I received this book for free in exchange for my review.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Brothers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Picture Perfect (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Object of My Affection (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can't Buy Me Love (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lean on Me (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Moon (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Where the Heart Is (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guarding Tess (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King's Ransom (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Madness and Murder (Jackson, #1); Author: Jenny Hilborne; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I'd like to start off saying that up until now I've been primarily a fantasy and sci-fi junky. That said, after reading Madness and Murder my horizons will now be broadening. Jenny Hilbornes debut novel is a gripping murder mystery certain to keep you glued to every page. Set in San Francisco, the story unfolds with Jessica Croft and her twin brother Judd as children. As you read their tragic story of murder and madness you meet Mac Jackson, veteran homicide detective. Jumping ahead to the twins as adults the story truly unfolds as Jackson grows frustrated in his inability to catch a serial killer. Jessicas past has always haunted her and continues to do so as she finds herself the target of a madman. Alex is another main character whose story is wonderfully weaved into the plot when she moves to San Francisco to be with the man of her dreams. Memorable characters make this book a joy to read, not only are they believable but extremely well written with much thought and depth put into each. This is not a slow paced novel. From the first page you are whisked along with the well developed characters as a number of twists and turns provide no shortage of action and suspense. Madness and Murder is an excellent novel I didn't want to put down. It is an extremely worthwhile read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more this excellent new author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shines My Love; Author: Karen L. Syed; Genres: romance; Review: The latest book I've read, and my first to review on my blog, is Dark Shines My Love. Author Alexis Hart has truly woven a wonderful story in this romantic novel. I would say that I couldn't put it down however as I read it on my computer I'll just say I literally did not step away until I'd finished. First of all, the title itself drew me to this book. It became quickly apparent as I read that I would not be disappointed in choosing this novel. The characters are wonderful in their realism and distinct personalities. The plot flowed quickly and easily as a good romance should. You feel for the leading characters Patric and Callie. They have both been broken, in differing ways. Blinded as a young child, Patric has grown to become a dark and bitter recluse. Callie arrives as the next in a long line of nurses, fleeing an abusive, domineering ex-husband with few possessions, her young son, and their kitten. The descriptive writing is amazing and the dialogue pulls you along with the characters emotions. I loved Patrics dark attitude, and how Callie responded to him . Patrics blindness is central to the novel and his reactions to it, and how he lived with it, I found to be written very well. Callie's son added light and laughter, and I cannot forget the darling Mardis Gras who I grew quickly fond of (even though I am NOT a cat person!) You will find both humor and seriousness in this book, and of course some wonderful love scenes. These scenes were not too short to leave the reader frustrated, and also were not so very graphic that I'd blush and flip ahead (I have been known to do this on occasion!) Overall, I would definitely recommend Dark Shines My Love. Any reader who enjoys a good romance novel with a touching love story that captures you and pulls you along until the very end should give this book a read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Poison of a Smile; Author: Steven Jensen; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Steven Jensen's debut novella, Poison of a Smile, is quite simply... wickedly beautiful. "She will take her pleasure in your destruction .... When Gabriel Holland and David Leigh are lured to the haunted town of Carliton in search of their beloved Helena, they find only mystery and malice. And Christian Salazar, connoisseur of torments, master of Alatiel, the creature that Helena has become, awaits their company ...." Unfortunately I can't even begin to write like Steven, so it is impossible for me to put into words how beautifully written this story is. Each sentence and paragraph paint the scene with vivid imagery. Set in the late 1800's the story unfolds with beautiful poetic writing to match the time. Though I don't normally read horror, this story was not terribly gruesome, however contained a wickedly macabre tone and plot. Alatiel (and I LOVE this name!) will leave you shivering with her evilness. I love her character and hope more is to come so we can learn what happens next. This story will pull you along from start to finish and the ending comes all too soon. Definitely a must read! So sit back and read slowly, savouring every word. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dance on Fire (Dance on Fire, #1); Author: James Garcia Jr.; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: I've just finished reading Dance on Fire by James Garcia Jr. What a read! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it! Not too long ago I had Jimmy as a Featured Author on my blog. His description of the story is just perfect, so here it is again: "Two vampires descend upon an unsuspecting small town; Nathaniel is "good" and Vincent is not. They know each other intimately since Vincent "made" Nathaniel. Vincent has been pursuing his "son" over centuries and fully intends to reclaim what was lost to him. The story is not only the battles between the two of them, but how the entire community is affected, including two police detectives and their families. The title is one that I always thought that I would change, but never could find anything that pictured the story better. We are all taught as children to stop, drop and roll should we get caught on fire. Unfortunately, in that moment of panic, we all act differently. That was the picture that I was going for; these events take place and we watch how each one reacts." I loved how the author has you immediately pulled into the story. Though a good sized book at over 100,000 words, there is a wonderful pace to it which keeps you reading, drawing you into the story with every word. You'll find yourself quickly immersed in the story, wondering what would happen next, feeling for the amazingly developed characters. The plot is superbly written, I loved how it also took the form of a mystery while you follow the detectives trying to solve the bizarre murders. You won't be disappointed in the growing tension which builds up to a dramatic climax. Don't let the genre titles of horror or Christian put you off, if you love vampire stories, you'll enjoy this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killer Cows; Author: D.M. Anderson; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book! An excellent young adult book that I'd have no issues with letting my 8 year read it. I really enjoyed all of the many sci-fi references. Killer Cows includes a variety of well developed characters and excellent growth of the main character Randy as he learns to not only to be himself and appreciate people for who they are, but see the bigger picture in life as well. Chock full of everything from humor to action to romance Killer Cows is definitely a must read! You'll never look at cows the same again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1); Author: James Patterson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great YA read. Very fast read and it kept you turning pages. Liked it enough to find the sequel :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rumblin'; Author: Jeff Bennington; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Phil Knite is so ready for a vacation, but he and his family get more of mother nature than they can handle. The rumblin, as described by the camp ranger, is something to be feared. When a wicked wind blows in from the north, Phil and his family are forced to shack up with the rest of the campers and discover that the ranger is more than crazy and the rumblin' is deadly! This short story sucked me right in. Face paced and compelling it is an excellent short read. I love the concept of the Rumblin' and the characters are wonderfully unique and well written. The violence of the Rumblin' is well done, dramatic and well described but not in an over gory way. As a good story should, it leaves you wanting more! I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Origins (Demonkin, #1); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Origins is one of those books you don't want to put down. I've read it more than once, and love it more each time. Sean Hayden has a knack for drawing you in and keeping the action going. With wonderfully developed characters and a unique twist on vampires this story is a must read for young and old, boy or girl. The main character Ashlyn Thorn pulls you into her life as she learns about herself; who she is, what she is. Her character grows, makes mistakes and learns. The other characters, vampires, elves, weres fill the story with everything you need. I can't decide which is my favorite and look forward to seeing more of them all. Origins is a riveting story you don't want to miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seducing Cupid; Author: Karen L. Syed; Genres: romance; Review: I loved this little story! Whimsical at times and also very sweet, however the main character has some spunk and attitude which made me grin. A definite read if you're looking for a fun romance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Way to Start the Day; Author: Ella Grey; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: An amazing debut short story! I loved Molly O'Brien right from the start, small but sparky, in more ways than one. Enough romance and action to keep you glued to every page. Well developed characters fill a world I'm eager to learn more of. As with any great short story series I'm left wanting more. I can't wait for the next in this series! Excellent read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark of the Day; Author: Selah March; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: Wow. I would give this 10 stars. A MUST read. I read a lot, and this story drew me in with exceptional characters, amazing writing and such depth of feeling it made me cry. LOVED IT! Will read it again... off now to (hopefully) find more by this amazing author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lady Dorn; Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: fiction; Review: A fantastic tale, superbly written in the steampunk genre, with vamps too of course. I loved Lady Dorn, but strong women are always my favorites :) Despite being a short the world is very well evolved and described, the characters are unique and wonderful. Beware Haydens works... they will draw you in and never let you go. Looking forward to more from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westward, Yo! (Into The West, #1); Author: J.A. Campbell; Genres: ; Review: Horse lovers of the world may now jump for joy!! What a wonderful new series! I just loved it. The city girl thrown into the country is always good for a chuckle. The story was well written with great characters. I don't even need to complain it ended...as more is coming soon! I adored the character Rowe (swoon) and will cross my fingers he will be back. My only complaint is the author didn't write this years ago when I was a crazy horse fanatic teen! If you know someone who loves horses this is a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meant to Be (The Saving Angels, #1); Author: Tiffany King; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Was very excited to read this book after reading the blurb for it. It didn't disappoint! Though there were a few editing errors (as an editor I'm more likely to note these however) they did not detract from the story itself. Meant to Be is a fabulous story with excellent, well developed characters. I COULD NOT STOP READING! Yes, I actually stayed up hours past my bedtime just to finish. I needed to see what happened next. This is why it gets 5 stars from me! I definitely recommend this lovely romantic tale! I can't wait to read more from this new author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Flight (The Magnificent Steam Carnival of Professor Pelusian Minus, #1); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: ; Review: Not only does this story have a wicked cool cover, the tale itself is a must read! Steampunk is all the rage these days (so I hear) and if you like it... then this is a story for you! That said, any lover of the fantastical will enjoy this read. The characters are wonderful, as is the setting. An imaginative story it will keep you turning each page right til the end. First Flight is not short on humor either, be it in dialogue or creative names and descriptions. As an adult I really enjoyed this book, for those with young readers this is a perfect short story, even for those reluctant readers! I can't wait for the next installment which will be out soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Michael; Author: Ella Grey; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: After having read What a Way to Start the day, about the fire witch Molly, I was really excited to jump into Ella Grey's new short story series! I wasn't disappointed. Searching for Michael is an extremely well written, fast paced tale. I loved the characters, the MC is well described, and wonderfully not perfect. A definite great read for young adults. It ended all too soon and I can't wait for the next installment to see what happens next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DreamKiller, The Longest Day (DreamKiller, The Specials #1); Author: Heather Hildenbrand; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult; Review: Wonderful short story. Full of interesting characters and face paced enough to keep you reading. Looking forward to the next installment to see what happens next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Trust (Jack McClure, #3); Author: Eric Van Lustbader; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Normally I really enjoy this author. This book didn't grab me like some of his others did. The end was better than the beginning and there was too much swearing for my personal taste.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Range Feud (Into The West #2); Author: J.A. Campbell; Genres: ; Review: Absolutely LOVED this second installment of Into the West. Full of action, and some romance too. I want a cowboy named Rowe... Recommended for everyone and anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Chance (The Magnificent Steam Carnival of Professor Pelusian Minus, #2); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: ; Review: Another amazing story by the Haydens! I've been reading this series to my boys, 7 & 9, and they are just loving it. It's so wonderful to find a story for young boys...and girls. Yes, I'm enjoying this series so much I've skipped ahead to finish both installments when the kids weren't looking. Even though it is written for young teens, those older and younger will enjoy the very well written story, characters and plot. Full of humor and very engaging I recommend it to anyone no matter their gender or age. Though the story has a satisfying ending in its own right, I can't wait to see what happens with the twins!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Alibi (Doucette, #1); Author: Jenny Hilborne; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: Another amazing story by Jenny Hilborne! I'm normally a fantasy reader but this story had enough of everything else to keep me hooked and turning the pages (despite the lack of elves LOL) If you love a good mystery, with even a touch of romance thrown in too, be sure to read this one! Loved the characters and setting. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing right til the end! Be sure to check out her first book Madness and Murder too. You'll be hooked!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eel's Reverence; Author: Marian Allen; Genres: ; Review: Mermayds and humans oh my! A great story with conflict, peace vs violence and an excellent look into human (and not so human) character. Love Marian's writing style and voice. If you haven't checked out her new book Force of Habit you better go read it too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senior Year Bites (The Clanless, #1); Author: J.A. Campbell; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: High school can be bad enough, but what if you're turned into a vampire too? I loved this novel, sort of a manual on how to deal with suddenly becoming a vampire in high school. How do you cope? What about your family and friends. Wonderful story on how to turn a bad situation into a good one. Vampires can be heroes too. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Town (The Morganville Vampires, #9); Author: Rachel Caine; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book! I read it in one day, staying up late to finish. Even though I haven't read the first 8 I was still able to follow along the story easily. I was never lost, at the most I just thought--oh there's more to that I should go back and read the others. :) Great characters, fast moving plot and extremely well written. Absolutely LOVE the wacky character Myrnin!! I definitely recommend this to anyone, check out the series or read this as a stand alone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Chosen (Tears of Rage, #1); Author: M. Todd Gallowglas; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars. I love this book and it ended way to quickly! An intriguing world and mythology. The characters were excellent. The fight scenes are fantastic (I wish I could write fight scenes like that!) Happy to hear this is part of a series and I would definitely recommend as a great epic fantasy read. The missing half a star is me wishing there was a bit more connection to the main characters. The characters themselves were great, however I love to see more of how they are feeling, more emotion. The introduction into the world was a bit confusing (not written so-just everything was new and it was a little hard to keep track!) Don't let this deter you from reading, things get zipping along and settled into your head very quickly. Awesome book. Be sure to check it out! Review from Jen Wylie, author of Sweet Light; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Point Eight : The First Chronicle (7.8 , #1); Author: Marie Harbon; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: A really neat concept, and for lovers of harder sci fi perhaps you would enjoy it more. There is a LOT of technical/scientific talk which rather lost me. I also found the story a bit jumpy, in POV and in time. Very interesting characters and some romance (yay!); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Third Time (The Magnificent Steam Carnival of Professor Pelusian Minus, #3); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: ; Review: I'm not even sure where to start. It'd say the third time is the charm, but the first two shorts in this series did not disappoint! This series is so much fun to read. The Hayden's wit and humor come out in a number of scenes that will leave you chuckling or outright laughing. At the same time you feel for the twins and their situation as the evil professor continues to work them hard making crazy contraptions for his evil schemes. Love the new friend a the end of the story! I can't wait to see what happens next! Recommended for children and adults :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream Angel; Author: Douglas Smith; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: LOVED IT! Not a single complaint. Great story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Sound Among the Trees; Author: Susan Meissner; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book wasn't quite what I expected, I was thinking there would be more paranormal than there was. However I quickly became sucked into the wonderfully written story with its fascinating characters and beautiful surroundings. I definitely recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ebon Black and the Seven Dryads; Author: Sue A. Maynard; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: A very twisted take on Snow White and 7 dwarves. I nice quick read for me and would be a great addition to the library of any young adult. Fun characters and an unexpected ending. Some good life lessons thrown in for good measure too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Strange Case of Finley Jayne (Steampunk Chronicles, #0.5); Author: Kady Cross; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Shorter than I thought it would be, but a quite enjoyable story. Would definitely recommend for a younger (teen) reader. Looking forward to more stories with Finley.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Touch (Shadow Touch, #1); Author: Erin Kellison; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Really interesting story. Ended well for a short. Looking forward to reading more in this world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Totally Buzzed; Author: Gale Borger; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My entire life has been spent between the covers of fantasy and sci fi novels.Though I've read a few mysteries, I've never read one that got me laughing as hard as this one did. I read it from cover to cover in one night and not only could i not put it down, I couldn't stop laughing. I had no idea mystery novels could be so much fun. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Eden (Eden Trilogy, #1); Author: Nicole Williams; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Very sweet and sappy, I loved it of course :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anathema (Causal Enchantment, #1); Author: K.A. Tucker; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Really interesting story. I"m looking forward to reading the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wickedly Charming (Fates #7); Author: Kristine Grayson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Sadly I couldn't finished this one. Just couldn't get into it, slow reading and the writing was repetitive and choppy at times. great idea for a story and perhaps it got better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Turn of Curses; Author: Melanie Nilles; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Really interesting story and world. I enjoyed the characters and the ending, though sad, wasn't your typical happily ever after. Would love to read more of this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Over Again; Author: Lynette Ferreira; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: An interesting short story, could use some polishing. My main reason for less stars was the ending was not well explained at all and I was left scratching my head.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unicorn Bait (Unicorn Bait #1); Author: S.A. Hunter; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Really neat story. Loved the characters, especially the talking mouse. The romance between Naomi and her captor was good, but I thought there could have been a bit more development, it seemed she just suddenly loved him. Could use a bit of clean up in editing, and a few areas were a bit awkwardly written. But I would certainly recommend. A great story, great plot, awesome characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Assassin (Jane, #1); Author: Samantha Warren; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Quite enjoyed this short story! Looking forward to the rest in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vampire's Warden (Undead in Brown County, #1); Author: S.J. Wright; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Gobbled this short story right up! Wonderfully written and different from a lot of the other vamp stories out there. Would def read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones, #1); Author: S.L. Baum; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Story was really neat, I liked the characters. However...plot wise...a lot issues- a number of things that just didn't make sense and were totally unrealistic. Perhaps if things had been better explained, but still a number of times a character will do something that makes no sense at all and will leave you going huh?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Games We Play; Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, comics, poetry, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Hot, sexy and twisted. Just like the author. ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Mirror Self, and I; Author: T. James; Genres: ; Review: I'm an emotional person to begin with, however the author's vivid writing is so full of emotion and so realistic I went through more than my usual amount of tissues. An extremely well written and inspiring story. You will root for Cassie and feel for her as she struggles. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deceptions (Demonkin, #2); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I'm so excited to see Deceptions finally out! Origins (book 1) was one of my favorite books of last year. Whether you like vampires or not, this is a series to read. Though I loved Origins, I can honestly say I enjoyed Deceptions even more. The main character Ash isn't exactly a vampire- she's more demon! A spunky, kick ass girl who gets into a lot of trouble, her character is wonderfully written and a real smart ass at times. The humor in this book is wonderful and compliments the action scenes very well. I wish Marcel had been in it more (hint hint)but otherwise I've no complaints. The characters are all unique and well developed. With many twists and turns in the plot you'll be left guessing and the ending, though it ties up well, will leave you wanting more stories about Ash (Just because she's awesome!) A twisted mix of thrills, humor and just plain awesomesauce, don't hesitate to read this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Soul to Keep (Rise of the Fallen, #1); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: This is one of Hayden's best stories so far. Full of his trademark wit and humor, My Soul to Keep is his first young adult novel (and first of the Rise of the Fallen series!). Of course it slips into the paranormal genre as well and we get an added bonus of some romance! There are some wonderful tender scenes that had me sniffling. The characters will keep you laughing through an action packed, twisted plot. Have your tissues handy. If you're not laughing so hard you cry at Hayden's wit and humor, you'll be sniffling over his heart wrenching tale of young love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frey (The Frey Saga, #1); Author: Melissa Wright; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: LOVED this book. Must hunt down the rest. Twisting storyline, absolutely fantastic characters. A real author to watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stirring Up Trouble (Stirring Up Trouble, #1); Author: Juli Alexander; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It had a fast, don't put down pace and interesting characters. I loved the way spells and magic were used and the consequences. Looking forward to the next book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slumber (The Fade, #1); Author: Samantha Young; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: LOVED this book! 6 stars! So wonderful to see a great strong female MC. I loved her wit and her interactions with Wolfe were exceptional, I kept turning the page for the next time they'd verbally spar. Looking forward to more in the series. An author to watch!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Handsome (Sleeping Handsome, #1); Author: Jean Haus; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Absolutely fantastic! Love the story. Loved the writing. Loved the sweet romance. Phenomenal character development. This is one of the best stories I've read this year. As a shorter piece it worked perfectly and left me extremely satisfied. I recommend this to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanish (Firelight, #2); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Though I haven't read the first book, I still really enjoyed Vanished. The characters were likable, and the story easy enough to follow along and catch up on as you read. For a sequel it was very well done, with info from the previous book included here and there at the appropriate time but still avoiding info dumps. The story line progressed nicely and I found reading about the lives of the draki interesting (if disturbing) The interactions between Will and Cassian were great, I've not yet decided who I'm rooting for. Looking forward to more in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4); Author: Melissa Marr; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Absolutely adored this book! Fantastic characters and story. Melissa's writing sucked me right in, which is sadly something I can't say for a lot of books these days. Will be waiting for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast in Peril (Chronicles of Elantra, #8); Author: Michelle Sagara; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Love love love it! Can't wait to see what happens next!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thrall (Daughters of Lilith, #1); Author: Jennifer Quintenz; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow, I could NOT put this book down. One of the best I've read recently. Lots of stars and can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vampire Relationship Guide: Meeting & Mating (Vampire Relationship Guide, #1); Author: Evelyn Lafont; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I just loved this book. Josie was an intriguing character. It was a fun easy read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sora's Quest (The Cat's Eye Chronicles, #1); Author: T.L. Shreffler; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This story gave me trouble for a review. It had a lot of action... but way too many questions as to why any of it was happening. There were also a lot of editing issues and discontinuities (Ie she's in the market loaded down with bags and parcels-however she then managed to clap at a street performer, accept a flower etc..yet never puts anything down? Does she have 8 arms?) Sora's character at the beginning, and occasionally throughout, annoyed the heck out of me. I did quite enjoy the characters of her captors though, Clash was especially well done. Despite problems above, the story itself was a good read. I would check out the next book to see what happens next.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Voices; Author: Rae Carson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wonderful written tale of hope and despair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Frog Prince; Author: Elle Lothlorien; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Though it took me a little bit to get into the story I ended up really enjoying it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hell Hounds Are For Suckers (Vampires of San Francisco, #2); Author: Jessica McBrayer; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I enjoyed this story, however the editing issues put constant speed bumps into it for me. Occasional repeated words and sentences, but most of all the use of punctuation-or lack thereof; particularly commas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Faelorehn (The Otherworld Series, #1); Author: Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wonderful story. Quite enjoyed it and look forward to the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jordyn (A Daemon Hunter, #1); Author: Tiffany King; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this story. Looking forward to the next (there better be a next one....); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Minds (Mindjack Series, #1); Author: Susan Kaye Quinn; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Absolutely LOVED; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jenny Pox (The Paranormals, #1); Author: J.L. Bryan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Enjoyed the beginning but then it got way too religious for my tastes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Save My Soul (Preternaturals, #2); Author: Zoe Winters; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Didn't see that twist at the end coming!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whispers of the Sprite (The Whispers, #1); Author: Joanna Mazurkiewicz; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Needs a thorough editing. Missing words, grammar errors, repetitiveness.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forest of the Forsaken: The Witch's Snare; Author: Joanne Brothwell; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Well written story with a few good twists and turns. The back and forth and 'sudden love' of the characters put me off a bit. Wouldn't recommend to readers under 18 due to sexual context; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Kills (Ocean Breeze, #1); Author: Jade Hart; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Love this book! Loved the characters, the writing, the pace. The relationship grew at a good pace. Will be looking for the other books in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Silver and Beasts (Goddess Wars, #1); Author: Trisha Wolfe; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Trisha Wolfe is one of my favorite authors. I love her novel Destiny's Fire and this new world is right up there with it in awesomeness. As always, full of wonderful characters, engaging plot and lots of action and romance. I can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captured (The Captive, #1); Author: Erica Stevens; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I struggled to finish this book. I'm not quite sure what star rating to give it. Don't get me wrong, the writing was wonderful. Most of the characters great. The plot fairly good. I just hated the main character. She began so strong and 'i hate vampires, I would rather die than be a blood slave', then she becomes one...but oh my isn't her vampire hot... and it went downhill with her there. I found her weak and annoying. Rarely did she remember to worry about her family and friends, more intent on oohing and ahhing over the richness of the vampire palace, and how much food she got to eat and how she wanted her vampire master so much. If she'd been whishy washy and weak to begin with, I probably would have enjoyed the story more- as it was, starting her out to be so strong and full of fight only ruined it for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Feudlings (Fate on Fire, #1); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I bought this book, which is saying a lot right there. I don't buy a lot of books these days. However, a great friend on facebook recommended this one and the cover and blurb immediately caught my eye. I sat down in the evening planning on reading a few pages before bed...and didn't stop. Yes, it's one of THOSE books. There isn't anything I didn't like about it. The characters are all well defined and unique, and likable. Ari and Shane had a growing relationship.. not a OMGyouaremysoulmateandIloveyouevenifIjustmetyou love. Awesome battle scenes, strong female lead, wonderful supporting characters, great plot and story. Overall a very engaging and fun read. My only problem is that it ended and there are more books in the series. I rather want to timewarp ahead to the future so I can read them now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Mate; Author: S.J. Swan; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: I loved this story! However... PLEASE PLEASE get a good proofreader! There are so many simple errors and typos, extra words and missing words, I couldn't even understand what a few sentences were supposed to mean. This is an amazing well written story with fantastic characters, such errors will get you trashed by a lot of reviewers though :( I'm giving it 4 stars because I did enjoy it so much. Hoping there is another book that continues the stories and I would certainly read it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fateful (Fateful #1); Author: Cheri Schmidt; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book took me forever to read, it was very slow... and not a lot happening even in the more 'exciting' scenes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Never; Author: Kristina Circelli; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved loved loved this book. A touch of Peter Pan with a whole lot of awesome. Would certainly read more of this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Prince (The Broken Ones, #2); Author: Jen Wylie; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, romance; Review: Book two in The Broken Ones!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Letters; Author: Jane Larry; Genres: young-adult, romance; Review: I love short stories, but this one had too much telling and not enough showing. Very little dialogue. The story moved along and then suddenly- jumps ahead and is over, leaving me confused and wondering if there were a lot of missing pages. The ending did not really resolve anything either. The characters were annoying and harsh and there was little true interaction between them. Interesting idea just not well carried out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Realm (Feyland, #1); Author: Anthea Sharp; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this book. Very well done, excellent story, plot, characters and quite engaging.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells (Mystic Cafe, #1); Author: Rose Pressey; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Super fun read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man In The Wind; Author: Sorenna Wise; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: I loved the writing, the characters where fantastic and story sucked me right in...until it stopped. I love short stories, that wasn't the issue. The resolution to the story just happened so suddenly it was shocking. The running/fighting/climax needs more in this area to make it a 5 star read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Feudlings in Flames (Fate on Fire, #2); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Another amazing story by Wendy Knight. I love this world she has created!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hope's Decree (The Fated #1); Author: Angela McPherson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Awesome book! Love Morpheus! <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet Me; Author: Azure Boone; Genres: romance; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Interesting story, but too many unbelievable aspects. I enjoyed the authors writing style...however... I would have rated 3-4 if not for the ending which was so fricken ridiculous and stupid I'm still irritated. Because of it, I probably won't read the author again, I want to enjoy a book, not be pissed off. Yes it was a 'twist'. But the twist makes the MC look like a complete moron (really? she didn't notice? and she's okay with this? W.T.F.) and makes the love interest just plain creepy and twisted. The whole situation is just too unbelievable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heavenly (Heavenly, #1); Author: Jennifer Laurens; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this book :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wingless and Damned (The Damned Series #1); Author: Dawn White; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Very difficult to read. I'm not sure what is going on. Between editing errors, basic structure, run on sentences, poorly written POV...sadly I had to give up on this one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waiting Fate; Author: W.B. Kinnette; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book! It pulled me right in from the beginning. The author has amazing story telling skills and I quickly came to care for Ivy and her daughter, and of course the darling German Shepherd, Sadi. Be warned,this is a tear-jerker. More than once I needed multiple tissues. The author has a knack for making you FEEL. You'll cheer Ivy on and be amazed by her inner strength. Be prepared to fall in love with Archer and the boys (and Gigi, too!) and hate Vick. Oh my, I really, really...ya. It's fine though, he's the bad guy. I won't give away the ending, but it's well wrapped up and will leave you very satisfied! Do I recommend? YES; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Mad Hatter (Kingdom, #1); Author: Marie Hall; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved loved this book. The Hatter was so wonderfully insane :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pure & Sinful (Pure Souls, #1); Author: Killian McRae; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: Very well written with wonderful characters. Had a bit more lust than I prefer (everyone seemed to constantly want to jump everyone else), but I really enjoyed the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lie to Me (Summer Island Series #1); Author: Suzanne Brahm; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This is a hard book to review. It was extremely well written, and quite believable. In fact, it reminded me too much of being 16 and my thoughts back then. I found the story itself a bit disturbing. It contains a lot of lies, a 16 yr old having sex with a much older man, deceit and a number of adult topics including sex and health issues with her mother. I wouldn't recommend for a very young reader. The story/plot was rather twisted and like a train wreck, you couldn't stop reading even though you kind of wanted to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie (Snowy Cove, #1); Author: Dalya Moon; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Though this is a more simple read, I loved it. I'd recommend for young readers and those of us who grew up in the 80s too. A nice quick and enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penelope (Fairweather Sisters, #1); Author: Anya Wylde; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I so loved this book! Perhaps it was Penelope, I loved her character and how she didn't fit in and the crazy things she'd do. The goat, omg, the goat! I found this to be a very fun read and will be looking for other books by the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Mouth Waitress (Life in Saltwater City, #2); Author: Dalya Moon; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A really fun read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summer of Frost (Forever Fae, #3); Author: L.P. Dover; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, mystery; Review: So we have Fae (check) and a prince that turns into a dragon (check). None of that insta-love (double check) and a rather kick ass heroine (check again!) This was a great story to sink into and a quick easy read. I enjoyed the characters and the overall story and would certainly read the other books. I hadn't read the first two yet at the time of posting this, and the author did well in writing so you really don't have to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wanted (Wanted, #1); Author: Amanda Lance; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I had such a hard time picking a rating for this. Writing wise, it very well done, the characters themselves are very unique and well written. I had some issues with the believably of the plot, young 17 yr old kidnapped girl falls for 29 yr old captor. But... the story was just so well written I found myself forgetting the issues I might have with those points. Want a very enjoyable read? I do recommend. PS to author... please write more? I would love to know what happens later with those two :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Monster; Author: Bella Forrest; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not a bad story, an interesting take on vampires. The heroine bugged me sometimes. Supposedly she's addicted to acting, yet later she knows nothing about it. Given her obsession, I'd think she'd have researched more about the technical terms etc. The love story was a bit...meh Otherwise I quite enjoyed it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Hope (Hope #2); Author: Frankie Rose; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, young-adult; Review: Really enjoyed this book, despite be a bit lost a time because I hadn't read the first book. Something I'll be fixing soon :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Dead (The Vampire Years, #1-2); Author: Chance Valentine; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Quite enjoyed this book, though a warning to readers, it is rather dark (in case you missed that in the blurb) and content wise I'd probably recommend as 18+ or so. Interesting plot, with quite the twist at the end. Will be watching for the second book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: With a Kiss; Author: Stephanie Fowers; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A wonderful idea not quite executed as well as it could have been. Love the idea of the fairies, but the main twist of who Halley is was blindingly obvious almost immediately. There were too many giveaways for many such little twists that ruined the reveals. The writing was confusing at times as well. Reading some of the next book which was included however, the writing seems to be improving in that regard, so I would continue with the next in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coma; Author: Lilly Mance; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story started off quite good, I enjoyed the characters. Things got a bit off kilter and clunky late in the book, however by then I'd already lost interest and was in a constant state of grinding my teeth over the horrid editing. Or lack of editing, I don't think it's been through an edit. Typos, wrong word usage, missing words, wrong punctuation, and discontinuities abound. They would be on the bus and then walking to the park instead etc. Mop instead of mope was one right at the start, and then constantly through the book instead of the slang yup or yep for yes, yap was used. Very jarring. This appears to be a newer release, I REALLY encourage the writer to get it edited. It has quite a lot of potential. I would happily redo this rating and review at that time. PS- the cover is gorgeous!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seeking Philbert Woodbead (Fairweather Sisters, #2); Author: Anya Wylde; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm not sure what exactly it is about Anya Wylde's writing, but I just love. I don't read a lot of historical romance, but her stories suck me in and have me staying up past my bedtime because I can't put them down. Her characters are spunky and unique. Humor abounds. I loved the first book in this series and book 2 did not disappoint. I most certainly recommend to everyone. Go read it. If you haven't read book 1, go read it too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talented (Talented Saga, #1); Author: Sophie Davis; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved this book! The entire world is quite fascination and well written without any annoying info dumps of information. The plot flowed along so well I didn't want to put it down and read it in one night. The characters are believable and unique in their own ways. I'd certainly recommend this book to everyone. Sophia Davis is quite talented! ;) I'm looking forward to reading more in this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wicked Wager; Author: Anya Wylde; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I love Anya Wyldes books and writing style. Her stories flow so well you are drawn right in. Loved this story the new characters to read about. I adore the humor she adds to her writing and it was here again in this book. My only (minor) issue was the murder in the house, though there was some set up through the book, it seemed rather abrupt itself and then a bit rushed at the end. Adding it to the already great story seemed a bit too much. However that said, I still loved the book and will continue to read all of her works :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leashed (Going to the Dogs, #1); Author: Zoe Dawson; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed the authors writing style, but the story was way too rushed in many places and I believe the timeline rather off. I did enjoy the characters, the story line just needs to be more fleshed out over time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Fate; Author: Cynthia Brint; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, romance; Review: I really enjoyed this book, it had wonderful characters and an interesting paranormal/fantasy element. I enjoyed the relationships within it and the little twist at the end (which I kinda saw coming)Very well written, I'd certainly read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tolomay's World and The Pool of Light (Tolomay's World, #1); Author: M.E. Lorde; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This wonderful book quite captivated me. The pace was a little slow to get into as this new world was introduced, but then things quite took off and I didn't want to put it down. I loved the characters, Tolomay especially, and enjoyed seeing her growth. This book is quite rich in world building, but relationships also play a large role, within community, family and romance. I found this to be a very original read. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Feudlings in Sight (Fate on Fire #0.5); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved this short story in Wendy Knight's Feudlings world about Charity and Hunter!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caged (Talented Saga, #2); Author: Sophie Davis; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Another wonderful book by the talented Sophie Davis. I was quite excited to continue reading about Talia in this book and the author didn't disappoint. Many different things are revealed but there are still a lot of questions so I can't wait to read book 3 and see what happens next. Fast paced and exciting read. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunted (Talented Saga, #3); Author: Sophie Davis; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Another fantastic book in this series. More things are learned...but still so many questions at the end! The story line had a lot of action and flowed along nicely. I enjoyed learning more about a number of the characters and there were a few surprises. Waiting impatiently for the next book! I need to find out what happens next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravely Inanimated; Author: Esther Wheelmaker; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Definitely give this one a go. Strong heroine, nummy love interest...some fighting, some spunk and punk and a whole lot 'can't put this down'. Don't let the start fool you, Lucy evolves into a kick-ass character soon enough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warrior Beautiful (Riders of Paradesos, #1); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I opened up Warrior Beautiful.. just to read a chapter or two, and didn't come up until the last page. Grrrr This is another wonderful read by Wendy Knight, who has a knack for pulling you in to a wonderful story. I love unicorns, so especially enjoyed this book. Scout was a wonderful MC and I really enjoyed the relationship she had with her sister. Now Trey... Trey, Trey, Trey. Their relationship, or current lack thereof and how this came to be was very well done. This was something I haven't read a lot of in YA and found it very refreshing. Definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stake You (Stake You #1); Author: Claire Farrell; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Love love loved this book! Really!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Save Me (Saved, #1); Author: Laura L. Cline; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Lovely story. Well written and edited. Wonderful characters and an enjoyable read. Quite spicy in spots!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heavenly Hell (Heavenly Hell, #1); Author: Aria Williams; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoyed reading this story, though for some reason didn't fully connect with all the characters. It was well written, but perhaps moved too fast. Loved the relationship between Indy and Connor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever; Author: Kamery Solomon; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Sweet short story with the Fae! Quite enjoyed this one. Being a short story it doesn't go into a lot of depth, however being a reader who appreciates shorts, this was very well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fearless; Author: Christine Rains; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really loved this book. Love the kick butt female leads! Having Fae certainly didn't help either and I loved the talking stuffy. :) Recommend this one! Very enjoyable easy read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Language of Souls; Author: Lena Goldfinch; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Another novella of awesome. Truly loved this story, very well done. Great characters, setting, plot, world building, romance and a lot of awwww. Excellent ending. I see a lot of 3 stars and people knocking stars because it's a novella... sigh... it was meant to be like this. Appreciate the short works! ~end rant~ Would definitely read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Soul For Trouble (Soulbearer, #1); Author: Crista McHugh; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Just finished this one today. OMG looooooved it! Very well written, great characters and... elves! ~swoon~ Female lead had some spunk and grew more into her own, loved that! Will be looking up the next books in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strength (Mark of Nexus, #1); Author: Carrie Butler; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book started off awesome, and the writing itself was great. Really loved Wallace and his character, Rena was a bit back and forth, but not to an annoying extent. The secondary characters were well defined as well. I enjoyed the story until near the end when suddenly the story line went all bonkers and I kept having a bunch WTH moments. There are suddenly bad guys, who at least are helpful enough to give overly thorough speechs on what and why they are doing what they're doing. Still not sure what to think about this one, the writing itself was well done. I'd certainly check out other works by the author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oxford Whispers (The Oxford Saga, # 1); Author: Marion Croslydon; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another book I read recently that I really loved. Just downloaded book two. Great writing and wonderful characters. The story really drew me in and I'll be reading more from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyde (Hyde, #1); Author: Lauren Stewart; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Awesome read! Loved this story, a take on Jekyll and Hyde but with some twists. I really felt for all the characters and can't wait to read the next book! ~gorgeous cover too~; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feudlings in Smoke (Fate on Fire #1.5); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Another awesome tale from Wendy Knight. I love the Feudlings world! This is a short story from Will's POV. Recommend to read the others first!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Fairytale; Author: Helen Scott Taylor; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Very fun and enjoyable story. Loved the characters!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boreal and John Grey (Complete Season 1); Author: Chrystalla Thoma; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: If you love books with Fey/Elves don't miss this one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted Castle; Author: Chrissy Peebles; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: An interesting story idea, but this novelette read more like just the first few chapters of a book, no start-middle-end. Quite a few errors, as well as discontinuities, and not enough needed info given, leaving me confused.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Waking Moon; Author: T.J. McGuinn; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Such a wonderful story. Certainly recommend it for pretty much anyone. Will certainly be looking for more from this author. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking in the Shadows; Author: Cassandra Giovanni; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: A decent story, not over exciting. I didn't like how the flashbacks were done and think the surprise of finding her lover as her teacher could still have been done chronologically, then we'd have understood their relationship better. Would read more from this author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Noble Pirates; Author: Rima Jean; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. The settings were believable and well detailed, the characters were awesome and the story itself a great page turner. The ending... oh yes... LOVED the ending and didn't see it coming. The only thing I DIDN'T like about the book was that the MC was mentioned as having a young daughter. This wasn't gone into much, and though here and there she mentions the girl and her family I thought the story and character would have been much better had she been childless. Tossed back in time and a mother hardly things of her baby? Um no. Falls in love in said time and considers staying there, leaving said child forever?...um no. I'm a mother and this really didn't sit well with me. Overall I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting a romping pirate tale, romance and an entertaining read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warrior Everlasting (Riders of Paradesos, #2); Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, romance; Review: Loooooooved this book. Had to lock myself away so I could read it to the end! Once again we get some fantastic characters, lots of action too of course. Flying, fighting unicorns-I love them! I found myself rooting for the bad guy, she wrote his character so well I just couldn't help it. :) Can't wait for more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Lovers; Author: Jamie Magee; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Nice compilation of books. Introduced me to some authors. Some stories I enjoyed immensely, others not so much and I skipped to the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Wavered on giving this a 2 or a 3. I enjoyed the way this book made me think. However the multitude of 'that wouldn't happen, or kids don't act like that' rather ruined it for me. Plus the ending... or lack thereof...sigh; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bound (Bound Trilogy, #1); Author: Kate Sparkes; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Definetly recommend this book! It kept me up well past my bedtime :) Wonderful world and characters with an engaging story line. Loved Rowan and adored Aren :) Can't wait for the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Assassin; Author: Wendy Knight; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a brand spanking new release from Wendy Knight. I have to say, I'm a huge fan of hers. After getting sucked into her Feudling books, and then her Riders of Paradesos, I jumped at the chance to read this one. She doesn't disappoint! With an interesting world, and great characters (loved the wolf too!) you'll get pulled right in. If you love fantasy romance spiced up with action don't miss Wendy Knight's Shattered Assassin!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origins (Demonkin, #1); Author: Sean Hayden; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Awesomesauce with vampires, were, elves, FBI and a dollop of Sean's traditional humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabaska's Quest (Tales of the Travelers, #2); Author: J.A. Campbell; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved this book so much! Sabaska and her rider, and friend, Anna continue their tale! Loved to see Cahir and David back in this one too! Lots of action and a great story. A perfect read for horse lovers especially!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Promise (The Broken Ones, #3); Author: Jen Wylie; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, romance; Review: Book 3 of the Broken Ones!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Energy (Energy Series #2); Author: Lynn Vroman; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: Fantastic sequel to Tainted Energy! Definite must read series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Special Edition (7 different versions, image gallery + audio; Brand: Robert Southey; Review: Who knew that Goldilocks and the Three Bears had such an interesting history? Whether you are looking for something slightly more challenging for bedtime, or perhaps these classic stories resonate with your own childhood, this is a fascinating book which covers many different versions of the tale, including one entirely in poetry (and pretty entertaining poetry at that). The reproduced illustrations show how the different interpretations of the story have varied over the years. All in all, a very worthwhile book. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hiking Survival Guide; Brand: Visit Amazon's Conrad Blake Page; Review: This is a really good book for someone starting out with hiking, and also for people who are getting ready for more adventurous expeditions, like mountain trails. Use it as a checklist to make sure you have all the required emergency kit, because conditions can change very quickly when you're a long way from base. Good book. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Chasing Fae Romance Book 1 Well Met in Forest Light: A Fae Paranormal Romance Erotica - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jean Ecrivain Page; Review: Non-stop erotic adventures from start to finish. Breathless steamy sex in every imaginable combination, with added supernatural spice. Buying flowers will never be the same again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Social Psychology: Essentials and Fundamentals: A Practical Guide to Social Psychology and Sociology (Applied Psychology) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jonny Bell Page; Review: As I have come to expect from this author, this is another well structured introductory guide to a big science. What this book does well is to bring sociology to life, by using real-life examples and exercises which anyone can understand, and even try for themselves. All the major branches are covered, and provided with well-organized jumping-off points from where you can choose the aspects you would like to study further. A useful quick read, and an excellent contribution.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sociology: A Study of Society's Great Underlying Consciousness: Research and Applications (Social Psychology) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jonny Bell Page; Review: This is a really good summary of the major pillars of the huge Sociology subject, and is ideal as an overview for anyone trying to decide what to study, or alternately as an exam crammer to reprise the course modules. Plus, it would work great if you just want to be the most knowledgable and interesting person at a dinner party! I learned a lot from reading it, so I have no hesitation in recommending this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Taste for the Night Book 1 Arrival: A Paranormal Erotica / Vampire Erotica / BDSM tale; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jean Ecrivain Page; Review: This is hot, hot, hot! The sex scenes are incredible, and really well written, and the story hangs together well with remarkably believeable characters and a plot which keeps you interested and intrigued to find out what happens next. Which is exactly why I'm holding out for the next book in the series. Soon please, Jean Ecrivain!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Derby Man - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: This is my first Gary McCarthy book, and it definitely won't be the last. The author spins a great story out of unlikely hero, Darby Buckingham, who's nobody's idea of a wild-west gunslinger! Lots of scrapes and adventures, and a cast of intruiging characters: you'd have fun casting the movie! A throughly enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Souls: Love and Betrayal - Romantic Fantasy (Sandra's Romantic Affairs and Adventures Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Lauren Berg; Review: It was the picture of a mysterious, old castle on the hill that lured young Chicago woman into the dangerous adventure. There was something otherworldly about this castle that forced Sandra to immerse herself into this thrilling world. What is waiting for her there, love or death? Read the book and find out! The mystery aspect is compelling and the story is captivating. It definitely keeps the readers attention. Im looking forward to reading the next story of this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolphin Facts for Kids - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barry Buggles Page; Review: All the facts are here, everything you could ever want to know about dolphins. This is a great book for kids and will help with schoolwork and exams. Its also full of beautiful pictures of these marvellous creatures. Very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GOOD QUEEN BETH - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alan Hardy Page; Review: Throughly enjoyed this Alan Hardy novel, just like Britt and Gabriella. His story lines are always original and unusual, and he delights in throwing together flawed characters into a surreal melting pot of scandal, intrigue, betrayal and edgy romance which always amuses and never fails to entertain from start to finish. Read this and then read his other books. The standard is always high.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ballad of Bryan Drayne - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Frank Roderus Page; Review: Gritty, edgy drama as once again Frank Roderus throws an unlikely character into the midst of chaos in the Wild West. The story grips you from the very beginning, and unfolds into an epic saga of lawlessness and unlikely loyalties. Slick and exciting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stress Management: A Practical Guide to Stress Management - Relax and Enjoy Life: Stress Relief and Stress Management Techniques; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nathan Bellow Page; Review: I've read quite a lot of stress management books recently. This is one of the better ones, because it takes a broader view of the reasons for stress, and gives good clear explanations of how to overcome it. I like the emphasis on proven methods, rather than the usual 'magic bullet' solutions that a lot of the books are pushing. This is straight-forward solid advice to help you deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minecraft; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jens Larrson Page; Review: The game is growing so fast, so this book is brilliant for teaching you plenty of tricks and strategies that you might not learn just by playing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Me in Dubai - A Contemporary Romance (Love and Passion on Cruises Book 4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nelly d'Este Page; Review: Strange things happen on ships, or so I've heard. Lust becomes romance, and hearts are broken and mended, at least that's what happens in Love Me in Dubai. Nelly d'Este teases you, and the story builds up a head of steam, then Boom, it all happens! Whoa Nelly! (actually More Please!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CAGED: A Short Reads Novella - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dermot Davis Page; Review: This is an intriguing and edgy story which demonstrates how rules and conventions fall apart when the frame of reference, in this case the outside world, is obscured by isolation. Two apparently disconnected individuals, who might never otherwise meet, are thrown together in an enforced 'prison' of a malfunctioning elevator. In the hours that follow, they each swing wildly across the broad spectrum of emotion, peeling back layer after layer of hidden truth, with some startling outcomes and a huge twist in the tail. Impossible to put down, you'll read this in one sitting for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brown Bagin Blues - Kindle edition; Brand: DeSoto (Dexter Lives); Review: And what a day! This well executed story certainly offers some perspective on how we've failed the weakest and most vulnerable, and cast them adrift from the mainstream. But it's not all dark; the Author offers some uplifting observations of how the homeless and disaffected must see the rest of us. As usual, alcohol doesn't come out of it looking too good. Quirky and unexpected: I really enjoyed it and feel the richer for having read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alyssa's Desire - Kindle edition; Brand: Krysten Raine; Review: Sexy Alyssa is working the scene until she sets her sights on the Golden Boy Partner at her law firm. But before they have a chance to try being together, her family history implodes in spectacular fashion, and his professional involvement in another family loyalty brings danger and death into both their lives. Crime lords, serial killers, and corrupt prison officials compound the complexity of the colliding stories of their lives. Page-turning stuff, all highly entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change Your Life Today With The Secret Power of Color - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Martin Kutternik Page; Review: What a fascinating book. Until someone explains the significance of colour in our lives, one tends to take it more or less for granted. This interesting book introduces some remarkable new angles on how colour affects our mood and outlook, and how we can harness the mental, physical, and spiritual effects of colour in many aspects of our lives. There's also some practical explanations of the science and physics behind colour studies. I learned a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Management; Brand: Visit Amazon's Justin Albert Page; Review: What a well-written and conversational approach to the realities of modern-day time management. No-nonsense explanations of why we do what we do to slow ourselves down and allow distractions, and techniques to overcome them. I found several 'ah-ha' moments, and there are some useful things in here that even border-line chaotics like me can take away and use! A lot of sense in one book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cooking Light: Cooking Light in 3 Steps; Cooking Light Has Never Been So Easy; Super Fast and Light Cooking; Brand: Visit Amazon's Victoria Love Page; Review: Wow, this is a big collection. Most of the dishes look pretty easy to make, with just a few cooking steps, and ingredients you can find everywhere. Its all healthy too, so at this price it's really great food and really great value. Great Food, Great Value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Ideas: The real stories behind the traditions and fabulous ideas for a truly great time! - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Wayne Evans Page; Review: As usual, we go crashing into Christmas with all the food and drink, family and friendship, but not many of us know much about the traditions we all take for granted, or why we do the things we do. This is an interesting and useful book which tells you all about the history of the various Christmas traditions and artefacts, everything from the tree to the mistletoe. Definitely the book to have around for after-dinner who's the smartest guy in the room! Fun and Informative; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FITNESS FOR WOMEN OF ANY AGE; Brand: Visit Amazon's James Atkinson Page; Review: A fitness instructor and a soldier too! What's not to like, girls? But seriously, this is a really smart book which communicates well with women. We ARE different, and its fantastic that a trainer like James Atkinson knows that, and knows how to get his message across. Lots of good advice and achievable targets here. Great System, Great Book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soups! Weight Loss Miracle in a Bowl: Low Fat, Healthy Soups Recipes for Balanced Weight Loss Diet Plan; Brand: Visit Amazon's Julia Cussler Page; Review: This isn't just a recipe book, but a really good diet and nutrition guide too. Once you understand how different kinds of food contribute to your weight, both positively and negatively, its easier to maintain good eating habits and control your weight. Soups are super foods for health and wellness, because they're the most delicious and nourishing way to get your quota of vegetables and other healthy stuff, without too much cooking effort. And they fill you up for ages, so you cut down your snacking. This is the whole story, with some really original and tasty new recipes. Excellent, Healthy Advice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Female Sleuths Multipack 2 - Violet Strange, Pennington Wise & Zizi and Betty Gordon (19 books total. Illustrated); Brand: Anna Katharine Green; Review: This is a huge collection of some really fine writing. Whoever chose this collection has curated it carefully. There are enough great thrillers in here to take you right through to the New Year! Bravo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien Disclosure at Area 51: Dr. Dan Burisch Reveals the Truth About ETs, UFOs and MJ-12 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. Ronald Garner Page; Review: This is a quick read, but packed with startling information, some of it 'common knowledge' (particularly the Roswell stuff) but a lot of it which, if it ever does gain acceptance, and assuming theres some truth in it, would most definitely change everything for us earth-dwellers. There's no smoke without fire, as they say. Highly compelling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Food Diet; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cathy Wilson Page; Review: There's a lot packed into this book, and all of it useful. Cathy Wilson once again delivers the complete story; the difference between good foods and bad foods, and how they affect your health and well-being, without baffling you with science. This is not a diet book; it's a lifestyle guide, and if you stick more-or-less to the advice, you'll definitely avoid the unseen horrors that are lurking on the supermarket shelves, and causing most of the avoidable diseases in the western world like diabetes, heart and circulation problems, and even depression and anxiety. Great advice, very nicely presented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evernote (Harnessing the POWER of Evernote - The Easy But Yet Powerful Guide for the Beginner to the Advanced; Brand: Troy Mcnally; Review: i've had Evernote on my computer for a while, but didn't really do anything with it until my husband recommended this book. Now I get it! Once I understood the basics, I put the app on my iPhone and in a few days I've completely given up writing in a notebook manually, and I'm hopeful that if I keep studying the book, I can eventually get rid of the mass of post-it notes all over my desk. This book gives a solid introduction to how to use Evernote, but more importantly why. I learned a lot in a very short time. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Trail: (Blood Trail Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Legg Page; Review: The gripping story of Travis VanHorn, who went out one day to get supplies and almost never came back. Along the way he tumbled from one huge adventure to the next, making some unlikely alliances and one or two lifetime friends, and amassing a substantial body count of outlaws and murderers along the way. Breathless and bloody. Brilliant classic western entertainment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clean Eating Cookbook 4 - A Delicious Variety of Recipes that Promote a Healthy Lifestyle - (Clean Eating Cookbook; Brand: Karla Sutherland; Review: Some highly original ideas for all sorts of different meals, including some great dips and dressings for salad. There's also lots of coconut, which is my current favourite superfood and simply great for cleansing. And the dessert recipes are sublime. Some of the preparation times look scary until you figure out that most of it is just waiting around for things to dehydrate or refrigerate. I am a recipe junkie, and this book really hits the spot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirituality: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Awakening: A Journey of Self-Awareness and Spiritual Growth (Mind and Well-Being Book 1); Brand: Visit Amazon's Jonny Bell Page; Review: If you feel a sense of 'what now' in your life, a yearning for some new meaning, this is a great place to start. The book is, as it says, a practical guide, and covers all the traditional and some of the more mysterious aspects to spirituality, helping to make sense of it all. A very interesting read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juicing! Natural Cholesterol Solution; Brand: Visit Amazon's Julia Cussler Page; Review: This is a really useful approach, as it combines accessible medical science with easy to make juicing recipes. My husband had a bad reaction to statins a few years ago so we're always on the lookout for alternatives to control his cholesterol, and this hits the spot perfectly. Really well written, and packed with solid information. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Feud: (Blood Trail Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Legg Page; Review: The further adventures of Travis Vanhorn, now decamped to Wichita, and climbing the ranks of law enforcement in the old west. But, as with the first book in the series, the body count continues to rise, and the stakes get bigger and the battles get fiercer. Great story telling, some new and meaner bad guys, and a new love interest! Never a dull moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salon Business; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kim Howells Page; Review: This is a really valuable toolkit for the busy operator. Staff management is often the biggest challenge to success, and using self-appraisal is the simplest way to establish meaningful dialog without having to risk confrontation. Here in t is book are the all tools you need to establish a systematic approach, and get the information you need to understand how to develop each person to their full potential so they make a positive contribution to your business. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marathon Training & Distance Running Tips; Brand: Visit Amazon's James Atkinson Page; Review: For beginners, or anyone thinking of changing up from jogging to series endurance running, this is an invaluable guide, not only to the things you need to do to reach your goals, but also the seriously stupid things that you might be tempted to try, and which will inevitably cause you problems or even injuries. James Atkinson uses lot of his own experiences in military training to illustrate the right and wrong way to go about preparing, training, nutrition, and execution. Save yourself a lot of time and pain and follow his advice, and if marathons are on your bucket list, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Excellent, well-written, and thoroughly useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ebook,Grandpa Mike KH,Musical Number Magic: grandpa mike talks symmetry and music for bright youngsters,MATHEMATICS / Group Theory,MUSIC / General"; Brand: Grandpa Mike KH; Review: For bright kids, often the problem is that they aren't sufficiently stimulated by the standard school offering, and need to be challenged. This book does an excellent job of encouraging children to see the world in a different and more practical way, and the linkage between mathematics and music makes it more fun. it would also be ideal as an aid to home schooling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meditation for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Enlightenment: Meditation Techniques - How to Meditate - Inner Peace; Brand: Visit Amazon's Justin Albert Page; Review: Just a few minutes of meditation each day has been scientifically proven to boost brain development. It alters your state of mind, to keep you better organised, to fuel interior happiness, and to create a better mentality about yourself. This is the mantra that Justin Albert offers in his latest self-help book, and I'm a believer. I'm just starting with meditation to see how far I get, and this is a really good starter volume that anyone can use to take the first few steps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystals Healing: Reiki Healing Crystals Box Set; Crystals Healing and Reiki Uncovered For Amazing Natural Super Drug Potency! (; Brand: Victoria Love; Review: This is really great value, with two interesting books in one bundle. I was looking for some basic information about Reiki, and that's covered well in the second book of the series, but the bonus is all the information you could ever need about the ancient art of healing with Crystals which was fascinating. Well written and highly informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadman's Revenge (The Deadman Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Linell Jeppsen Page; Review: The continuing adventures of Mathew Wilcox, on a quest to avenge the murder of Iris his wife and his believed wolf Bandit, encounters deadly outlaws and dangerous situations a plenty in this third instalment of the Deadman Series, barely surviving both human and wild animal attacks along the way. Will there be redemption? No spoilers. But a great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cooking With Coconut Oil Vol. 1 - 50 Coconut Oil Recipes Promoting Health, Wellness, & Beauty; Brand: Samantha Sterling; Review: As 2014 seems to have been the year of the Paleo Diet, so 2015 promises to be the year of Coconut Oil, now that everyone except the medical establishment has revised their view on the dangers/benefits of saturated fats, especially the MCT's in coconuts. So as we all clear out our old cooking oil bottles and replace them with coconut, we're going to need a bunch of new recipes, and this book delivers in spades! Some great new spins on some classics, but a whole heap of new delicious combinations to try. Great value too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: CBT Fundamentals and Applications: CBT To Cure Anxiety, Fight Depression, and Beat Back Against Natural Phobias; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nathan Bellow Page; Review: In my line of work, I'm often asked for recommendations about different kinds of therapy, so I wanted to understand more about the current thinking on CBT and its effectiveness, particularly for use against phobia and anxiety. This book provided all the information I need in clear and unambiguous language. It's not overwhelming, but it is very comprehensive, and I would recommend it for anyone either interested in the subject or alternately who might have had CBT suggested for themselves, and needs a foundation course in what to expect. A good and worthwhile contribution, well worth the money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Financial Freedom; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mike C. Adams Page; Review: This is a pretty good check list of the important steps that everyone should bear in mind, especially young people just starting out with their first job or home. If more people applied these basic common-sense rules earlier in life, they'd avoid a lot of stress and upset later on when they hit the inevitable bumps in the road. Clearly written, without any unnecessary complexity, its a good solid manual for a happier and more financially successful life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 7 Myths and Seven Tricks in Nine Steps; Brand: Paul Benson; Review: A real breath of fresh air. It's great to read some thoroughly useful information about online marketing and training from someone who has clearly learned their trade in real bricks and mortar business. This book does a great job of tearing down a lot of the over-blown hype and propaganda that some of the new wave of internet marketers are pushing, and takes you back to the basics. There are ways to succeed in online, including publishing, but it isn't a get rich quick scheme as some would have you believe. If you follow the steps in this book, you'll probably save a small fortune in so-called guru courses, and end up with a sustainable, long term business. Good stuff, well packaged, and expertly presented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Number Magic; Brand: Visit Amazon's Grandpa Mike Page; Review: if you have bright youngsters in your family, chances are you are going to have to put in some time to stimulate them, because the school system isn't really geared for that these days. So Grandpa Mike's number magic books are great tools, because they pitch quite complex and challenging mathematical problems by making them fun, like games you can play with the kids. All these exercises involve problem solving, and kids love to be challenged. Some of them also involve food, which is an added bonus for the grow-ups too! So five stars for being at once entertaining and educational.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chakras for Beginners Guide Book: How to Master Chakra Meditation, Chakra Healing & Chakra Balancing; Brand: Visit Amazon's Colin G Smith Page; Review: As I'm just getting started on the whole spiritual enlightenment process, I've read a few books about Vedic philosophy and 'eastern mysticism' which all revolve around chakra. There's a lot of talk about auras and how to interpret them, but this is the first one I've read that actually gives a practical method for seeing a person's aura colour, and even your own if you're patient. For that alone, it earns five stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MELT YOUR PAIN AWAY: The Beginner's Guide to the MELT Method of Pain Relief (The Home Life Series Book; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melinda Rolf Page; Review: A compact and concise 'how to' which takes you straight to the exercise regime which will hopefully relieve your chronic pain and bring you a more comfortable and relaxed life. The Melt method is based on massage therapy which you can do for yourself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Low Sugar Oven Baked Recipes Vol 1 - A Delicious Collection of 50 Unique Recipes the Entire Family Can; Brand: Olivia Rose; Review: OK, I confess... I'm a cookbook junkie and a health nut too, so anything that gives me something new to feed the man in the house and keep our waistbands in check always gets my attention. I won't go on about all the wonderful recipes in this book, though I'm sure they are. I just have this to say: Tofu Steaks with Mushrooms; who knew??? Nothing like anything I ever cooked and ate before, and the kind of food that Superman would eat! For that one recipe alone, well worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrepreneur; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mike C. Adams Page; Review: A short book, which doesn't overload you with a lot of detail, but provides a useful checklist of traits and qualities that you need to consider if you're embarking on the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Well organized.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blogging; Brand: Visit Amazon's Thomas Reed Page; Review: Short books, but useful in giving the beginner a good basic understanding of these two important online business areas. If you are trying to come up with ideas about things to try, this is a good place to start.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuck in a Rut?: Self help: How to get off the bones of your; Brand: Visit Amazon's Wayne Evans Page; Review: A solid motivational text which will give you some good ideas if you're feeling low and need some inspiration to try and move forwards. Written in an accessible style, it doesn't lecture or cajole, but gives you a clear and sympathetic way to evaluate your articular situation and the tools to start working on changing it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Be The Genius You Were Born To Be: 10 Secrets That Will Transform You Into A Superhuman (Health,; Brand: Visit Amazon's Harshajyoti Das Page; Review: A solid, inspirational narrative for young entrepreneurs looking for guidance on the important considerations before you 'quit your day job'. Das gives some good insights into how to use outsourcing to add productivity, and in particular how to work on your own personal habits in order to squeeze ore out of each day. A useful and entertaining work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LGBT: Romance Young Adult, Romance Harlequin, Romance Unlimited; Secrets and; Brand: Daniel Devine; Review: A fascinating story of young love, wrapped up in a mystery which keeps you hooked right through. Why doesn't Liam talk? Jayden is determined to help his friend rediscover his soul and get his life back. The teenagers journey across the country to get to the root of the horrific truth, which will set Liam free. Edgy and curious, an enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Fun Facts about Sharks for Kids Book with Over 25 Pictures & Photos of Sharks - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Barry Buggles Page; Review: Good little book, ideal for school projects or just for inquisitive young minds. Full of interesting pictures and lots of different kinds of sharks, with some unusual facts and information about each species. I never realised they grow so many teeth in a lifetime!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Sew with Confidence - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Margo Price Page; Review: What an incredibly comprehensive book! If you know anyone who has a sewing machine but doesn't know how to use it, this is a great resource. It clearly explains all the basics, different kinds of needs, stitches, yarns and so on. Everything you need to get started, and then a collection of useful and attractive projects to practise your new skills. Beautifully written and presented, with plenty of illustrations to help you along quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juicing for Health! Green Juice and Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss - Juicing Diet Plan for Cleanse and Detox; Brand: Visit Amazon's Julia Cussler Page; Review: The strength of this book lies not only in the delicious juicing recipes, but also on a clear explanation of the heath benefits (and shortfalls) of the various ingredients. As other reviewers have mentioned, the importance of understanding the relationship between fruit-sugar and fibre is well covered here, and that is a big mistake that many people make with juicing, and then wonder why they're getting cravings and putting on weight! Really good book with clear explanations and delicious new combinations to try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Range Justice (Mr. Justice Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Chet Cunningham Page; Review: Wolfpack's classic western novels are my guilty pleasure, aNd Chet Cunningham's books are always good. This one is no exception, with a fast paced plot, lots of edgy situation, dangerous situations, and of course some world-class gunslinging. No spoilers, just read it. It's great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Meditate - Beginner's Guide: Meditation Techniques for Stress Relief and Anxiety Management (Self Help Books; Brand: Visit Amazon's Conrad Blake Page; Review: This really does what it says on the cover: its an excellent beginners guide to the basics of meditation, the reasons why you should try it, and the techniques to get you moving. Very impressive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Getting Things Done; Brand: Stephen D. Walker; Review: I would recommend this book for anyone making the transition from a full time job to either home working or self-employment. There's a mix of information, some of it quite obvious but some of it really thought provoking and useful. Well written and comprehensive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chakras: Meditation, Spiritual Healing,; Brand: Dr. Daniel Amos; Review: I like this book because it's a quick read and packed with the essential beginners information to get you started with chakras. A great start for your new voyage of discovery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: British Mystery Multipacks Vol. 6 - British Spy Mysteries: The 39 Steps, The Riddle of the Sands, Bulldog; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Buchan Page; Review: This publisher really got it right by putting this great British Thriller collection together in one Kindle volume, which is perfect for a week by the pool or staring at the mountains. I'd been meaning to read Bulldog Drummond since I saw the old film years ago, and it is indeed a fine piece of writing, as are the other seminal thrillers in this bundle. Great value and high quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our American West - Volume 1 eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Gary McCarthy Page; Review: My secret guilty pleasure is Classic Westerns, and I've read several Gary McCarthy novels, so I was drawn to this because of the consistent quality of his writing and the great yarns he spins. Well, this is a bit of a departure from the usual fiction fare, but just as entertaining. Here you'll find the back story to many of the iconic western legends, like Wells Fargo, Butch and Sundance, and many more. Part fact, part anecdote, this great book puts the whole period and culture into it's true context. I note iit's called 'Part One' so I'll be looking eagerly for the next book in the series. Really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To The Stars; Brand: Visit Amazon's Roxy Jewell Page; Review: If you like your erotica strong but enjoy a good story line, this is a great series of books. Lena the hostie certainly gets her fair share of dashing men, and this time she's 'in bed with the mafia' as she gets hitched to Giovanni, the capo di tutti capi in Italy. But as usually happens for Lena, it's doomed and soon she's thrust into a nail-biting desperate plan to escape from their clutches, and save her own life. You definitely won't be bored, there's a new plot-turn to deal with on every page. And I don't think this is the end of the story either... can't wait for the next instalment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Porter-Cable PCC601LBR 20V MAX 1.3 Ah Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit (Certified Refurbished); Brand: PORTER-CABLE; Review: WORKS GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips Indoor BR30 Flood Light Bulb: 2710-Kelvin, 65-Watt, Medium Screw Base, Soft White; Brand: Philips; Review: GREAT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: West of the Tularosa; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis L'Amour Page; Review: Clean and captivating. Written by a legend with a brand all his own. This collection undoubtedly is one worth savin; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Haven (The Rain Wild Chronicles, No. 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Hobb Page; Review: Well written. Well edited and well read. Try it! If you don't end up wanting a dragon of your own then you're not an animal lover of sorts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Third Kingdom; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: As a Terry Goodkind fan I have come to appreciate quality that I find in his writing. However, in this book it was hard to enjoy because of the numerous distractions in editing. I appreciate and admire your reasons, Mr. Goodkind, for your political endeavors to humble the publishing world of hardbacks but "P", "P", "P", "P", Please do one more editing check before you hit the print and send keys. The statement you were trying to make seems to have backfired. Please stick to writing and let them help you get the words right. I love your stories but this one should have been on the free list.$$; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last of the Bandit Riders ... Revisited; Author: Matt Warner; Review: I love reading about tales from the wild west so there's really no bad book when it comes to outlaw history. Matt Warner truly was an outlaw who survived a post mortem legacy. What one has to remember is that Matt outlived his outlawyery and survived the birth of a modern eara. Therefore we must assume that anything that would maintain or elevate his heroic status he would keep and that which was never made public that could possibly land him back in prison he would most likely take with him to the grave. This is a great read if you don't hang your cowboy hat on everything the book says. Read it. Enjoy it. Then go saddle up yur horse for another adventure of your own.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nest; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: Story well told, as always. Good job Terry. Looking forward to volume two. Can't wait to read it. I'm sure it will be just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cop Under Fire: Moving Beyond Hashtags of Race, Crime & Politics for a Better America; Author: Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. Jr.; Review: What great insight. I wish every left-wing, radical, Jihad Democrat would read this. But, really, this book will only make sense to patriots, flage waiving Americans who support a President who cares about the future of our country. David Clarke, you're the man! And my new favorite person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Chronicle; Brand: Michael B. Jordan; Review: Good quality streaming movie. The contenent itself was rather dull. Too bad, the story had potential. I liked the mock-u-mentarty style though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead; Brand: Simon Pegg; Review: We love Zombie movies. This is not quiet as classic as Evil Dead but is very funny and at the same time somewhat scary and suspenseful genre film; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead; Brand: Kate Ashfield; Review: We love Zombie movies. This is not quiet as classic as Evil Dead but is very funny and at the same time somewhat scary and suspenseful genre film; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: John Lasseter; Review: Not a bad movie though. When I realized what happened I didn't contact customer service to get my moneyback. Looks good on my TV through my DVD player.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secretary; Brand: James Spader; Review: I love this movie . Great story and twist . Awesome one liners, my girlfriend and I allways dropping them on each other. Great date movie for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paranormal Activity 4; Brand: Katie Featherston; Review: The Paranormal series story line actually continues more plot & affects driven in the 4th installment. Unfortunately the jumpscares are too predictable not really by any fault of the filmamakers other than its the 4th movie in the series and the filmography is predictable as a result.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass 2 [DVD] [Import]; Brand: ; Review: This one didn't really fire on all cylinders. I wish i had waited for it to come out on Nerflix instead of buying it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Rim; Brand: Idris Elba; Review: A waste of time and money, how did I not hear more about how awful this movie was ? Could become a cult classic terrible movie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jack Reacher Combo; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat predictable plot, been done over and over. Jack Reacher's fighting style was great though. The action scenes are better than average.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man of Steel; Brand: Henry Cavill; Review: Totally different than the other Supermen, very dark and visually superior. Seemed to drag quite a bit though. The action scenes seemed intentionally too long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridesmaids; Brand: Kristen Wiig; Review: Kristin Wig very funny. Lots of one liners and sight gags. Not too sappy but still has feel good story line; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Country For Old Men; Brand: Tommy Lee Jones; Review: Even better watching it the second time. Great acting, suspense and drama.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alpha Hotel; City: Sant Agnello Province of Naples Campania; Review: We would just like to thank all of the Hotel Alpha staff for making our visit in July very special. It was our second visit to the hotel, and we are looking forward to visiting you again, soon. We celebrated an 80th Birthday while we were there, and you made it a wonderful day! We were given the same room as last year, without having to ask, and also a complimentary bottle of champagne. The staff are absolutely brilliant, as well as the food, rooms etc. In fact, we cannot find a single fault with the hotel. To us your hotel should be five star.... it is the best place in the world!!! Thank you again to everyone who works there - we love you all!!! Save our room for next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melia Cayo Coco; City: Cayo Coco Jardines del Rey Archipelago Ciego de Avila Province Cuba; Review: Fantastic holiday at Melia Cayo Coco, made special by the wonderful staff who are so friendly and really look after you. The food is absolutely gorgeous - the buffet restaurant is excellent, and you really are spoilt for choice. The rooms are really spacious, spotless and have everything you need. Attention all cat lovers - there is a tiny tabby kitten just past the international restaurant, by the lagoon bungalows ( he lives under the walkwayon the lagoon side opposite room 2311). He is so friendly, but is all alone,and needs company, and food. Please, please feed him a couple of times per day with some chicken or fish, or he will starve. We will be returning to the hotel next year, because we love the staff so much, and hopefully the kitten will have grown up!! Loved our holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh; City: Hurghada Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Stayed at the Tropitel from 2nd October, for 10 nights. First impressions ..... WOW! Very luxurious from stepping in to the lobby, and rooms very elegant and spacious, with every facility required. The pool was very impressive, but absolutely freezing, as it was not heated. As a result, we did not stay by the pool at all, but it was also very noisy all day, with very loud music blasting out . The beach was ok, but to get into the sea it was a 10 minute walk over rocks and dead coral. There was no jetty, but once you got into the sea, the snorkelling was not worth bothering with, due to the coral being dead. Tip: snorkelling just past jetty at Premier le Reve was excellent, especially if you take a couple of bread rolls for the fish! The buffet restaurant was bad (more like a "canteen" than a restaurant). ............. same food every day, mostly cold and equivalent of a basic 3 star hotel. Victor really looked after us though. Mexican and Italian restaurants good, with great service. The recreation team at the pool and beach were fantastic, and really took care of us from day one. Special thanks to Ibrahim (our favourite!), Hassan, Mohamed, Mostafa and Ahmed. We loved you all!! We would not return to the Tropitel, mainly due to the poor food,freezing cold pool,loud music at pool, pathetic evening entertainment, and not being able to gain access easily into the sea.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tamassa Resort; City: Bel Ombre; Review: Stayed for almost 3 weeks at Tamassa in September, and can only say "WOW!" ......... what an amazing experience!!! The resort should be 5 star! The hotel is a beautiful place ...... the rooms, pools, restaurants, gardens, beach, bars etc are all fantastic!! Food in The Playa Restaurant is 5 star top quality, and the menu is changed daily, with a variety of choices. The drinks are to die for .............. thank you so much Ravi for providing me with "my" Phoenix cider - it was even in our mini-bar! As for the staff, they are ALL the friendliest, kindest people ever!!! From the gardeners, cleaners,porters, waiters,front desk..... to the Managers..... we have never met such wonderful people, anywhere in the world. I could name you all, but there would be hundreds of names on the list! Even "Tamassa" the little white cat is sooo friendly, and needs a stroke and a hug! Please give her the odd scrap of food if you see her, she is so gorgeous. (The staff have named her after the hotel!). We arrived at Tamassa as guests, and left as friends and family. See you next year!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: Stayed at the Ambar in July for 14 nights. It really is an excellent resort ...... we were treated like royalty by the wonderful friendly staff (too many to name - they are all fantastic!). We were really impressed by the food, all of the restaurants were lovely, and the buffet was superb. The rooms are extremely large, and very clean. We were impressed by the Butler Service and Pillow Menu!!! The whole resort is very beautiful, and the gardeners do a magnificent job. Please say hello to George on the beach (sunglasses seller). He is such a friendly caring person (and his sunglasses are great!) While we were there, a very pretty English girl (Chloe) was doing a great job of feeding some cats at the hotel. There was a kitten who waited for her every morning and evening, in the gardens near the beach. When she left, we carried on feeding them . Anyone with a heart ..... please feed the poor little kitties, we know you lovely Americans are great cat lovers!!! The cats rely on kind hearted guests every day. Just want to thank beautiful Chloe for feeding them! We will be returning to the Ambar next year without a doubt........ or sooner if we win the Lotto!! If you are reading this Chloe ..... Thank you ..... we love you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Stayed for one night at the Radisson, prior to our early morning flight from Terminal 2. Rooms excellent with great facilities. All hotel staff very friendly and polite, and eager to help in any way. Food and drinks a little pricey, but very good. Only a couple of minutes walk from reception to Terminal 2 check-in ......... you don't even have to go outdoors!!!!! A very relaxing start to our holiday. Will be staying here next year without a doubt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh; City: Hurghada Red Sea and Sinai; Review: We asked to be shown around Baron Palace, whilst on holiday in Sahl Hasheesh. Ahmed Mohamed (Bell Captain) was extremely friendly and informative, and gave us a full tour of the hotel. We were shown all of the different rooms, and also the various restaurants and public areas and bars. The hotel is very elegant and lives up to its name of a palace!!!! The pools and beach areas are amazing. Thank you Ahmed Mohamed for being so nice and helpful. You are already a great friend to us. After your wonderful tour, we will be booking Baron Palace for our holiday next year. You are a credit to the hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Our second overnight stay at Radisson Blu, before an early morning flight to Jamaica. Beautiful room, with complimentary biscuits, tea and coffee. Only a 2 minute walk to check in desks at airport ...... without even leaving the hotel! Excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sensimar Resort Riviera Maya; City: Puerto Aventuras Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Fantastic hotel, excellent restaurants with superb service from every member of staff. Special mention for Seth in the Italian restaurant. Seaweed a real problem this year ....... but the team of lads clearing it worked so hard all day. Small but pretty beach, plenty of empty sun loungers up to around 9:30am. Loved our stay at EDSS, see you next year!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Our 4th visit on an overnight stay before our early morning flight. As ever, really friendly professional staff (especially the bell boy!) and top class service.. Rooms are modern, clean and newly refurbished. Food is expensive, but it is to be expected from such a high quality hotel. We will be back soon!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Aston Hall Hotel; City: Aston South Yorkshire England; Review: We booked the adults only restaurant for Christmas Day, and were impressed by the whole experience. The service and food were excellent. Every member of staff were really friendly and professional. highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carlton Park Hotel; City: Rotherham South Yorkshire England; Review: Attended a wedding at the Carlton Park, and was impressed with the venue. The staff were really friendly and professional, and the food was lovely. My only complaint was the very expensive drinks. Most guests at the wedding were complaining about this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham; City: Nottingham Nottinghamshire England; Review: Stayed for one night at the Crowne Plaza when we attended a concert at the Royal Concert Hall. The hall is literally a one minute walk from the hotel, so it is ideal. Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean well appointed rooms. Excellent facilities with a beautiful bar and restaurant area. Lots of choice at breakfast, and wonderful food. Highly recommended. Will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catalonia Royal Tulum Beach Spa Resort; City: Xpu Ha Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We loved our stay at CRT ...... it was made more special due to the wonderful staff. They are so friendly, and really looked after us. The rooms are spotlessly clean, and have everything you need. Our favourite restaurant was the Royal Grill, followed by the Italian. The buffet was also lovely, especially for breakfast. The fresh smoothie bar on the beach is amazing! We absolutely loved the fact that the hotel was in the middle of the mangroves, and jungle ...... the wildlife was amazing, and very tame and friendly! Please, please feed the little grey cat ...... he is usually near the bridge where the fish are, close to the lobby. He is really friendly and gentle (and very hungry!!!). A few members of staff said they like guests to feed him, as he has been at CRT for around 2 years, and is "part of the hotel"! We will be back next year to see our "animal friends" at CRT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kuredu Island Resort Spa; City: Kuredu; Review: We stayed in the O resort at Kuredu for 16 nights in April. Everything about the resort is 5 star ...... the rooms, restaurants, bars, entertainment & especially the staff. Every member of staff were so friendly and helpful. Our holiday was made extra special by our waiter in the O buffet restaurant, Ali Nimaz. He was so LOVELY!!! By the end of our holiday he was like a member of our family. Nimaz was a wonderful waiter, and looked after us brilliantly. (The fooball shirts are on their way, son!! )We also fell in love with Amir the 'O' pool attendant. He was also like a son to us. He was such a nice person, & an excellent waiter. Rahim the chef in the 'O' restaurant was also a good friend, & an excellent chef (thank you for the fried onions!). Another great waiter is Shafleen. We loved the 'O' bar staff , especially Nicks, Krishna, Sreedev & all of the others. The O Resort is really peaceful & quiet, & we thought it was the best place to stay on Kuredu. We were very sad to leave, but will definitely be back next year, same time, same place!! Can't wait to see our "Kuredu Family" again! See you all in 2019!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apollo Inn; City: Chesterfield Derbyshire England; Review: The Apollo is a lovely pub for drinks & all of the staff & customers are really friendly, & make you feel " at home"! It is nice to sit outside in the summer, as the sun shines on the front of pub all day. The drinks are very cheap too!!! Best value pub in Barlborough!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Birmingham Airport Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Novotel is a lovely hotel for an overnight stay, due to how close it is to the airport (only a two minute walk away !!!). Rooms are nice and also the bar & restaurant. Drinks quite pricey though. Staff really friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apollo Inn; City: Chesterfield Derbyshire England; Review: My last review of The Apollo was in May, and I'm happy to say that it's still a great pub .... so friendly and welcoming. There is also a coffee bar in the pub from 9am to midday, serving delicious hot sandwiches, yummy cakes, coffee etc. Well worth an early morning visit!! The pub is a credit to James the owner, and his friendly staff. The heart of Barlborough!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apollo Inn; City: Chesterfield Derbyshire England; Review: The Apollo is our favourite pub in Barlborough.... it is such a friendly place, and the drinks are fantastic and really cheap. Everybody who walks through the door is made welcome, and after a few minutes are part of the "Apollo Family"! The bar area has just been refurbished, and looks really nice. There are some brilliant local live bands are on every month. Even the jukebox is fab! Well done to James the owner ..... you are brill!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sterling Silver 6 Row Marcasite and Crystal Ring; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Even though I was a little curious after reading some of the negative reviews about this product, I bought it anyway. In a nutshell, I would agree that much of what has been said about the quality is unfortunately true. The silver is much thinner than it appears in the picture - not the width of the band on the finger, which is substantial. But the thickness of the silver comprising the band. The CZs sparkle very nicely; but the marcasite is not a good match, the way it appears to match up in the picture. That is, the marcasite casts a rather disappointingly dull sheen, which does not contrast all that well against the more brilliant sparkle of the tiny little CZs. All in all though, its the design of this ring that I love - that's the only thing that kept me from returning it. Would have looked much nicer had it had another color of faceted stone embedded in it instead of marcasite. But again, it was awfully tough to tell from the picture. 9/17/10 Since it's happened again, figured I should set the record straight and update my rating of this product, which I purchased over 2 years ago. Just got back from a business trip this week, where it has happened AGAIN - got a bunch of really nice compliments on this ring from people I met. A couple of interesting things you might want to know if buying this product: 1. Although I was initially disappointed in the thickness of the silver, turns out it is an extremely comfortable ring to wear because it is not too thick (sometimes thick rings will pinch). 2. I had complained about how 'dull' the marcasite is. Once you get it out of your mind that they are NOT supposed to look like black diamonds or onyx, turns out the contrast between the marcasite and the czs is really rather interesting. 3. I'd initially thought the czs were too small. Well, probably because of their size, everyone thinks this ring is 'real'. That is, the hue of the silver reminds people of white gold, and they assume the czs are diamonds. I wear this ring interchangably with other 'real' rings, so no one even considers the stones might not be diamonds. 4. All stones in my ring are intact, and the silver is in excellent condition (even though I've worn it so regularly over the last 2 years). The first time she saw it, my husband's aunt (a well-heeled jewelry fanatic with a great eye for quality) grabbed my hand and could not take her eyes off the ring. And she could not stop talking about the 'diamonds'. So much so that I began getting embarrassed about how much $$ I know she thought I spent on it, and had to finally confess to her that it wasn't 'real'. She was absolutely shocked! Over time, this ring has actually become one of my 'go-to' pieces when I'm wearing black. And nearly every time I wear it, I am complimented on; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Clarks Purity Snow Wedge Pump; Brand: ; Review: I'll confess that I love beautiful black patent leather pumps. These wedges have nice stability (more so than a narrow heel) , are comfortable (like most Clarks), and very good looking. They're a great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WorthTrust JEWELRY BRACELET NECKLACE RACK DISPLAY HOLDER; Brand: bubble star; Review: This has been great for consolidating some other bracelet holders. I like this holder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Street Women's Tobago Flats; Brand: Easy Street; Review: SUPER-comfortable. Will be great for the summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Mimix Haze Flat; Brand: Merrell; Review: These are super-cute. I think they'll be fine once I break them in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: Cute shoe style, but I was SO disappointed with the color. Rather than the light-tan color in the photo, the shoe arrived in more of an orange color. Very unattractive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: Cute shoe style, but I was SO disappointed with the color. Rather than the light-tan color in the photo, the shoe arrived in more of an orange color. Very unattractive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: Cute shoe style, but I was SO disappointed with the color. Rather than the light-tan color in the photo, the shoe arrived in more of an orange color. Very unattractive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Walking Cradles Women's Color Slip-On Loafer; Brand: Walking Cradles; Review: comfortable but very unattractive :(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lauren Ralph Lauren Women's Betsy Ballet Flat; Brand: Lauren by Ralph Lauren; Review: These are a darling pair of shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Pendant Necklace (1/10 cttw, I-J Color, I2-I3 Clarity); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I was afraid I would be disappointed with the item, because it was a special deal at a reasonable price. I was afraid it might be smaller than expected, or flimsy, etc. But it really is a very attractive piece, with a substantial thickness and size. Was a really great find!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Genoveve Flat; Brand: ; Review: Ordered my normal size, but these run large. Disappointed that i couldn't get in a 1/2 size smaller.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Jazzy Flat; Brand: ; Review: The pair of shoes I received were not leather, although the site description says they are leather. The shoes were nice looking, but not as described.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Easy Spirit Women's Jaletta; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable. Looks great with khaki. After receiving them, I quickly ordered a 2nd pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Women's Earthkeepers Sheafe Fisherman Sandal; Brand: ; Review: This is my 2nd pair of this style of Timberland sandal. Super-comfy, and they just form to you over time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockport Women's Total Motion Pump; Brand: ; Review: These shoes were well-constructed. But I'd read they were good for bunion-sufferers. They're not. But if I didn't have to work around bunions, I would have kept the shoes - they are quite smart-looking and would have been great for work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wingslove Women's Everyday Basic Comfort Lightly Padded Underwire Plunge T-Shirt Bra; Brand: ; Review: These bags are so well made! I have others that the weave is much larger. Since I use them for under things, bra hooks would frequently get stuck on my other bags. There were also zipper problems - catching loose threads, etc. These bags aren't like that at all - they're sewn so well - no loose threads, no unfinished edges. The zippers are substantial and operate very smoothly - no 'catches'. Also these were a very good deal. I threw out my other bags.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlackButterfly Satin Bolero Shrug - Short Sleeve; Brand: ; Review: Bought this jacket to wear over the top of a capped sleeve dress for my son's wedding. The style and fit are nice, fabric is a good medium weight with good structure, and not too shiny. The quality of the jacket is very good. Unfortunately the shade of navy was not a good match for the dress, so had to send it back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MUXXN Women's Bolero Shrug Longsleeve Knit Cardigan; Brand: MUXXN; Review: This jacket fit fine, and quality seemed okay. But I didn't like the way it wrapped around the bust of my dress.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Franco Sarto Women's Valera Slip-On Loafer; Brand: Franco Sarto; Review: I have wide feet with bunions, so I automatically have problems with shoes. But honestly - I put these on for the first time, and wore them the entire work day. They were immediately comfortable, and stayed that way. The leather is soft. And they are an extremely good looking shoe. I bought the charcoal gray - beautiful neutral tone that matches all grays, and am now going to order some in other colors. I would highly recommend this shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Martens Women's Favilla Stone+Polished Smooth Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: There were 2 previous reviews - one saying their size 8 ran an entire size too large; the other saying a size 9 was true-to-sizes. Not knowing what to do, I ordered my normal size. I should have listened to the earlier size 8 reviewer, as my size 8 was also a full size too large. Agree with the most recent reviewer - they are "chunky" - think men's shoes. For me, they're perfect with slacks and sweaters! I love the very nice understated styling, and the leather quality is beautiful. Wasn't sure if I would love the texture I saw online, but it is very nice in-person. Quality is excellent. As soon as I'm done with this review I'll be putting in my 'exchange' order. This is a 5-star shoe. I gave it 4-stars due to the inconsistent sizing only.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Cases That Haunt Us; Author: John Douglas; Review: Too many statements of duratiion of time profiling with clear poor grasp of human behavior. "No mother would act this way." Vain, aging beauty queen mothers facing their 40th birthday with a history of dolling up in tights and rouge their preschool age children can probably be suspected of behavior slightly different from the norm. Interesting cases presented, but interpretations of behaviors are superficial, lack insight, lack curiosity. Why did Patsy Ramsey sit unmoved on the sofa while others with her reacted to screams from the basement--Duh.. No clear answer to who would sit and compose lengthy note without worry of discovery--Duh. I am inspired to seek other authors for insights.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Gold: One Man's Quest to Crack the Code Behind the Secret Treasure of the Confederacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Warren Getler Page; Review: Have almost finished this book. Consider myself deeply patriotic to the United States, grateful that slavery was ended, and opposed to war unless in defense or to protect. I am of the South and feel viscerally Southern. Since reading The Real Lincoln by another author, my enhanced sensitivity to things Southern amazes me. The Shadow of the the Sentinel is fascinating history made current. It is intriguing to think that the Southern leaders had stashed away for another day. And these are truly very different days. At each "find" of a jar of coins, I found myself curiously unsettled and threatened, wanting the treasure, set aside for some cause specifically Southern, to be left intact rather than to be early harvested for plasma televisions or a few new cars. A fascinating collection of search and history and wonder and possibility. A day or so after starting this book, I felt compelled to soon draft a will, forwarding my worldly possessions, modest though they are, to be placed alongside those collected many years ago, toward something, anything, that would acknowledge the gentle and natural and agriculturally-based glory of the South.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liberating Paris: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Bloodworth Thomason Page; Review: I picked this book up because I love Paris (France), and I bought it because I grew up in the South, called off a wedding and was interested in the plot. I expected to like Duff, and didn't. I knew I would not like Milan...I adored her quickly. Other than tiring of explicit descriptions of intercourse, which I find unnecessary, the characters and the story charmed immensely. I was very regularly surprised by plot twists. I don't often read fiction, but I am disappointed that Jeter, Mavis, Slim, etc are not on my street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erased: Missing Women, Murdered Wives; Author: Visit Amazon's Marilee Strong Page; Review: I was familiar w some of the mentioned cases but felt this book to be terrifically important in calling attention to a type of killing. Not a single unimportant word in the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Gerber Page; Review: Barbie inspired me more, growing up, than I think I realized. Barbie and Ruth is an interesting history of children and of toy choices through the years as well as an inspiring tale of a savvy, persistent and confident woman, convinced of her instincts and way ahead of her time. The author seems to me to give Ruth Handler some criticism re her lack of mothering, cooking ability, but I would suggest that her 'Barbie' impacted the world and femininity to a degree that is still underappreciated. All due respect to Barbara and Ken, her offspring, Ruth Handler's great gift to the world was a beautiful doll. Her work, history, legacy are empowering. My first Barbie was the brunette Bubblecut in the majorette outfit, and I own more Barbie's now than I did as a child.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jaws Log: 30th Anniversary Edition (Newmarket Insider Filmbook); Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Gottlieb Page; Review: Entertaining. Adds to my enjoyment of viewings and rereads of Peter Benchley's, Spielberg's amazing view. Comforting the photo of Robert Shaw and Bruce the shark relaxing between 'takes.' Eases the pain of losing Quint at the end. I had never before considered the implications of the casting of 'Jaws' w actors as opposed to STARS, but it works incredibly. Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfus and Robert Shaw are soooo perfect. Just a wonderful book, movie and log.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Care Anywhere: Why VA Health Care is Better Than Yours; Author: Visit Amazon's Phillip Longman Page; Review: I did read the original article and have been an NP at the VA for 6 years. I am pleased with the quality of care I am able to provide at the VA and am impressed with my VA generally. The book points out the significant strengths which include the supportive feel of the VA for many veterans, the benefits of caring for individuals for life and the nearly seamless electronic record. If you are considering a position at the VA or a veteran looking for quality care, this book will talk you into the right choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Nightmare: My Search for the Killers of President John F. Kennedy and Officer J. D. Tippit; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph McBride Page; Review: The negative reviews of this book surprise me. I find it refreshing to read the very personal experience of this event, and I'm grateful that he shares it. I have read many books on this topic, and I was 4 years old that day. Mr. McBride's impressions, as an educated and involved teen, are new and heartbreaking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fourth Deadly Sin; Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Sanders Page; Review: Enjoy the language and Edward X Delaney. Read this in college many years ago. This read I was bothered by the viciousness of Delaney's end attack on his suspect. Bothered me. It seemed groundless. It has talked me out of more Sanders for now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And the Sea Will Tell; Author: Visit Amazon's Vincent Bugliosi Page; Review: Great beach read. Creepy suspense. Bugliosi is impressed with himself, but the story is a wild tale. I read this book several years ago, but the story and descriptions of Palmyra haunt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Murder in Music City: Corruption, Scandal, and the Framing of an Innocent Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Bishop Page; Review: Impressive followup of an old crime. There are some character damaging 'facts' that are presented as truth, but insufficiently supported. All in all a lot of work went into this book, and this native Nashvillian enjoyed the read. Bought copies for family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dallas 1963; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Minutaglio Page; Review: This is the very first time I have heard/read that the Manlicher Carcano, supposedly used by Oswald, was a reliable weapon. Excuse my spelling.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini-Tower; Brand: CyberPower; Review: great product, it arrived just in time when my power went out it provided me with about 30 min for me to be able to finish my work and shot down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ProAm USA Stand for ProAm Camera Crane / Jib; Brand: ProAm USA; Review: product as described, it was just what I was looking for having my little home studio recording at different angles; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ProAm USA Orion Jr DVC50 Compact DSLR Video Camera Jib Crane Tilt, 4 ft; Brand: ProAm USA; Review: product as described, it was just what I was looking for having my little home studio recording at different angles; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snug Plug n Play Kids Headphones for Children DJ Style (Black); Brand: Snug; Review: Great earphones for kids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kawany HDMI to RCA Cable, HDMI to RCA Converter Adapter Best Buy Audio Extractor Jacks Cord (black); Brand: Kawany; Review: after 3 month of use does not work any longer - waste of money; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South; City: Harrisonburg Virginia; Review: This is a disappointing Hampton Inn. There is construction going on. There is no hot tub! Only a shower. Sooo, after a long day of travel and expecting to relax - enjoy - rest IT IS A DISAPPOINTMENT! There are other much better places in this area!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lake Roy Beach Inn; City: Winter Haven Florida; Review: Wow - what a view! We arrived at sunset and saw it across the lake. Other than that, I have nothing GOOD TO OFFER. For the $$ - the place is very outdated. Our room is on second floor - though there is plenty of vacancy?? No elevator - Imagine - walking past a dirty ice machine - to climb outside steps (needing cleaning and paint) carrying your stuff to your room. Open your door w a key (not card) Enter your room and think of the twilight zone - very out date.. worn toilet - just unbelievable. I will say the TV worked and when we pulled the covers back on the bed it seemed clean. No bed bugs, to our knowledge?? Choose elsewhere in Winter Haven FL!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perry s Ocean Edge Resort; City: Daytona Beach Shores Florida; Review: While traveling toward Western Florida we chose Perry’s for an overnight stay! We were much later arriving due to the Southeastern Snow Storm. We were greeted at 11:15 pm very cordially. Our room was ready for us w lights on and warm (freezing outside). It was a comfortable rest and beautiful view when we awoke in the morning. My review is to say it looked like a paradise for families w children. I would go back for a fun visit!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royale Inn; City: Lake Wales Florida; Review: We arrived and saw that the Royale Inn looked nothing like the pictures on Booking.com. The neighborhood was questionable. My husband asked to see the room and the manager took him down there. The room was clean and adequate. The other guest were partying and out in the parking lot. This made me very uncomfortable so we forfeited our room fee and went to find another room. This is not a couples place or a family atmosphere . I do not recommend. The pictures are Fake!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Florence; City: Florence South Carolina; Review: We usually love - all Hilton hotels - this time a little disappointed. We arrived and actually had a better room than we thought (King rather than Queen) but the hotel was dirty. Our carpet had spots and the pool area was dirty. We were very disappointed that the hot tub/jacuzzi did not work! (Part ordered but did not help us).. They advertise breakfast but we had to pay $9.90 each to eat. Can you believe it?; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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