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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Laurel Oak Inn; City: Gainesville Florida; Review: We've been staying at B&Bs for years, many times a year at this one, and the Laurel Oak Inn is by far our favorite. Peg and Monta are warm and welcoming, and they make every visit to their home special. The house is beautiful, the food is wonderful (don't miss the chocolate cookies) and the location is great for walking to local restaurants. If you're going to be in Gainesville for any reason, this is the place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maison Fiset House; City: Cheticamp Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: We stay in B&Bs all the time, and the experience here was as warm, welcoming and comfortable as anywhere we have ever stayed. The house is beautifully decorated, spotless, and offers great luxury. Most important, though, is how well you will be treated. Lyne and her staff will make you feel at home and will go out of their way to help you enjoy your stay. The inn is also very close to the entrance to the national park, and we were able to enjoy great hiking during the day and come home to a comfy bed. Ask Nicole for a hiking recommendation. You won't be disappointed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alicion Bed Breakfast; City: Lunenburg Southwest Nova Scotia Nova Scotia; Review: We had a great time at the B&B. The room was spotless and nicely decorated, breakfast was delicious, and we felt really welcome. It's also in a great location. Five minute walk from downtown, but on a quiet street. The other B&Bs in town appeared to be on much busier streets, so we were very happy with our choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mabou River Inn; City: Mabou Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: We stayed two nights here and really enjoyed it. The room was spotless and spacious, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was great, not just the cinnamon rolls but also the porridge bread toast. The inn is also perfectly located as it's adjacent to the Trans-Canada Trail, which made for some beautiful morning runs, and just a five-minute walk from the Red Shoe Pub.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Halifax Downtown; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: You can't beat the location of this property. It's right near the waterfront, and if you don't mind walking up hill, you can get to the Citadel and the shops and restaurants on Spring Garden Road in no time. It's also about a mile from Point Pleasant Park, so we would walk down there and run on the trails each morning, coming back through the Farmer's Market for breakfast. You'll also really enjoy the staff here. Young, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Our flight was delayed so we arrived in the middle of the night, and the woman at the front desk couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Stay here, you won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Point Inn Spa; City: Arch Cape Oregon; Review: All I can say is ditto to all the other positive reviews. Our junior suite was comfortable and spacious. Ron and Bruce have thought of every detail that you could want, whether it's the room design, the wonderful chocolate chip cookies, the breakfast choices (they are phenomenal cooks and extremely creative), the outdoor seating areas, etc. They make you feel at home, but they let you enjoy their lovely property without intruding. They have found the perfect balance of being available without being overly so. You don't always see that with B&B hosts, and we stay at a lot of them. We hated to leave and would recommend this inn to anyone looking for a little luxury in a beautiful spot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Laurel Oak Inn; City: Gainesville Florida; Review: We stay at this B&B several times a year, and each time is like we are coming home. As soon as you meet Peg and Monta, you'll know why. Great hosts, warm, welcoming. You'll feel like family in no time. The bonus is that food is fantastic. The location is just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown, so you can walk to restaurants and bars. It's also very close to a paved bike trail. You will love the inn, the breakfast, the cookies and the warmth. And you won't want to leave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantation Oaks Inn; City: Mount Pleasant South Carolina; Review: This is a great place to stay with wonderful hosts. The house and rooms are beautiful, yet very comfortable. Our room, Magnolia, was very large with a nice view of the creek. Also very quiet, even though it's on a main road. The breakfasts were both generous and really tasty! So good you'll need a nap afterward! If you don't mind a short drive to Charleston and/or the beaches, whatever you're in town for, this is the place to stay. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Rock Bed and Breakfast; City: Columbia Falls Montana; Review: This B&B is as close as you will get to Glacier and stay in a nice, comfortable space with amenities for a reasonable price. We looked at lodges and motels in and near the park, and after a lot of research chose Bad Rock. It was not only convenient to the park, but it also gave us close options for dining in Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish. All that aside, you will love Mark. He is friendly, funny, and has more stories than you can possibly imagine. He also knows a lot about the area, so you will get great local advice. Serena is also really friendly, as is the staff. Breakfast was great, too. We stayed in the Avalanche Lake room, had plenty of space and slept well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: East Bay Bed Breakfast; City: Jamestown Rhode Island; Review: We had a great stay. The B&B is beautifully decorated, yet still casual and comfortable. The room was spotless, and the breakfasts and cookies were outstanding. Most important, Diane and Paul are incredible hosts. Warm, friendly, great ideas for the local area. Paul sent us to Beavertail State Park, which is a lovely spot for sitting on the rocks, enjoying the ocean, or running some short trails through the woods. It's just a short ride over the bridge to Newport. Staying in Jamestown let us get away from the craziness of Newport and enjoy some downtime in a pretty, quiet town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lajitas Golf Resort; City: Lajitas Big Bend National Park Texas; Review: We scoured the internet for a good place to stay near Big Bend National Park. It was worth the drive to stay at Lajitas. The room was comfortable and clean, the staff was friendly and professional, and we had a variety of food options. There are also trails nearby for running and hiking, and by staying there we saw the value of spending time in the state park right next door. If we return to the area, we will absolutely stay at the resort again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track; Brand: Bee Gees; Review: Great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone With The Wind Soundtrack; Brand: Max Steiner; Review: Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guys & Dolls; Brand: GUYS & DOLLS O.S.T.; Review: Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around The World In 80 Days 1956 Film; Brand: Victor Young; Review: Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kismet Soundtrack; Brand: Howard Keel; Review: Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Moonlight & Magic: The Very Best of Henry Mancini; Brand: Henry Mancini; Review: Very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American in Paris 1951 Film Soundtrack; Brand: George Gershwin; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flower Drum Song 1961 Film Soundtrack; Brand: Oscar Hammerstein II; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben-Hur - A Tale Of The Christ Soundtrack 1959 Version; Brand: Miklos Rozsa; Review: Very satisfied with product and seller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheek to Cheek; Brand: Tony Bennett; Review: Great CD music and purchase. Arrived fast and very satisfied; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Great pants as always from Cherokee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dansko Women's Professional Mule; Brand: ; Review: I have been wanting these shoes for years. I had to return them they hurt my feet so bad.; 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: I have been wanting these shoes for years. I had to return them they hurt my feet so bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Great pants as always from Cherokee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Fashionable Flare-Leg Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: Great pants as always from Cherokee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Butterfly Print Scrub Top; Brand: ; Review: Love the top. Quality as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: Excelent series, I have read all of them. My only complaint is the stories are too short and it takes too long for the next book in the series to be available. This is one of the best series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Racketeer; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: I read this book completely and turn aroung and immediately read it again. It was spectacular could not imagine the ending. Please continue to give us these great originals. This has to be one of your best books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trunk Music (Harry Bosch Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Great book with an unexpected ending. Love all of Harry's stories, It was very hard to stop reading. Michael Connelly has done it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Box (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: As alway Michael Connelly knocked it out of the park. Excellent read cannot wait for the next Harry Bosh Novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Love all of Michael Connelly books. Great story ,love Harry Bosch's character. This is an earlier story however it is still great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Goin' Back: Winning the Weight-Loss Battle For Good; Author: Visit Amazon's Al Roker Page; Review: This is a fantastic book!!!! Al Roker does not give diet advise but he tells it like it is. Great book for foodies who have a weight problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I love Michael Connely novels, and I especially love the character Harry Bosch. So far I have not read any of his novels and did not think the story to be fanstactic. Try any of the Harry Bosch's novel and see for yourselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Witness (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Love all Michael Connolly books. superior writing, keep them coming, Love, love love, this book and Harry Bosch. Great! Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: John Grisham did it again, this was a page turner from beginning to finish. A must read for Grisham's followers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill Paper If Available; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: If you bought Sycamore Row and did not sad A Time To Kill, you will not get the full understanding of the story or of Jake Brigance ESQ. This book will help you to understand Jake's past and the people of Ford County, Missiissiippi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost and Found: Finding Hope In The Detours Of Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Jakes Page; Review: Amazing read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (16) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: This book was very short, the story was typical filled with light-hearted banter and nostalgia, however this was a very short story. I have never read a shorter story from Alexander McCall Smith #1 Ladies Detectives' Series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crossing (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Excellent book, Detective Bosch did it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Lawyer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Great read however, very short and not as suspenseful as other MC Books. It should have ben longer instead of placing and older book at the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Spider's Web: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lagercrantz Page; Review: I have read all the books in this series and this last one does not disappoint. It is suspenseful, and filled with complexities. Great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom For Modern Times; Author: Visit Amazon's Al Roker Page; Review: Excellent read, enjoyed it very much have recommended it to friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Almost Forgot About You: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry McMillan Page; Review: The book starts of slow, however the story is so real you can't help but want to continue reading. Georgia is everyone's girl friend, she is am amazing woman who thought she was finished with love and to her surprise she found love in a most peculiar place. Great story! Paula; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Believing in Magic: My Story of Love, Overcoming Adversity, and Keeping the Faith; Author: Visit Amazon's Cookie Johnson Page; Review: This book was so insightful, I couldn't believe I was reading a true love story. Cookie Johnson told the story from her heart, and I am so glad she was able to show the world what black love is all about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: This book is a must read, it filled with suspense and you not be able to imagine the end. I will be giving it as a gift for Christmas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Precious and Grace: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (17) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: As usual Alexander Mc Call Smith did not disappoint. This book is just as wonderful as the very first in this series. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. If you have not read this series, please purchase the entire series you will fall in love with each character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Sugar: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Natalie Baszile Page; Review: When I began reading this bookI though, this is going to be a slow read however after a few chapters I really started to get into the story and couldn't put the book down. I recommend this book to everyone. the story is captivating and real about family dynamics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crafts Linen 4 PCs Sheet Set; Brand: Crafts Linen; Review: The fitted sheet does not fit properly. The flat sheet is an irregular size. One of the pillow cases wrinkles a lot more than the other one. It is a mix and match sheet set. It should have been sold cheap as an irregular sheet set.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Silicone Drain Protector for Pop-Up & Regular Drains; Brand: OXO; Review: This drain protector works well to keep hair out of the drain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: REP Cast Iron Spur S & P Shaker 1094; Brand: River's Edge Products; Review: Great accessory for country decor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roundhill Furniture Traditional Queen Anna Style Wood Floor Cheval Mirror, Oak Finish; Brand: Roundhill; Review: :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MCS 10pc Multi Pack Picture Frame Value Set - Two 8x10 in, Four 5x7 in, Four 4x6 in, Black; Brand: MCS; Review: Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Jordan Salt and Pepper Mill Stainless Steel Shakers Grinder Set with Adjustable Coarseness and Contemporary Glass Body; Brand: Miss Jordan; Review: :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winsome Wood 88830 Oakley Stool, 30", Natural; Brand: Winsome Wood; Review: :); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent VII, 6 oz. (1 ct); Brand: OFF!; Review: so far so good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kordon Rid Ich Plus #37656 - 16oz.; Brand: Kordon; Review: Stopped the ich; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Picnic Blanket – Waterproof Outdoor Mat 50 X 58 Inch - Free Blanket Fastener Pegs; Brand: BeautyBuddys; Review: water proof. Wish it were larger; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apache Mills 60-732-1449-18x30 Masterpiece Aberdeen Welcome Door Mat, 18-Inch by 30-Inch; Brand: Apache Mills; Review: Great color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings Outdoor Rubber Mat, Welcome Quarry Stones; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: Vibrant colors and heavy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Captain America : First Avenger; Brand: Chris Evans; Review: I would like to see more pro American films This helped during hospital stay. It took me to another world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fireproof [Blu-ray]; Brand: Kirk Cameron; Review: I think this is a great movie and liked the actors. It has morals, something you seldom see on the screen anymore. Not a lot of cussing, or vulgarity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skyfall; Brand: Daniel Craig; Review: held our interest was very entertaining again with all the extra words this may be the last I participate in this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guilt Trip; Brand: Barbra Streisand; Review: Boo very boring and way too slow. did not even watch it all. don't like being forced to use so many words. not really enough words to describe this bad movie; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jack Reacher Combo; Brand: ; Review: loved it. Tom Cruise is a good actor. We need even fictional heros to remind us of the real ones sometimes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empires - The Roman Empire in the First Century VHS; Brand: Sigourney Weaver; Review: Received quite a history lesson here. Was not taught all the vile and corrupt things going on in Rome. It was sickening. Felt Jesus Christ was underplayed, as He is still the most important person in history, and how he changed it. Even the calendar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empires - The Roman Empire in the First Century; Brand: Sigourney Weaver; Review: Received quite a history lesson here. Was not taught all the vile and corrupt things going on in Rome. It was sickening. Felt Jesus Christ was underplayed, as He is still the most important person in history, and how he changed it. Even the calendar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valkyrie; Brand: Tom Cruise; Review: Did not hold my interest. The sound would go up then down, making it hard to hear and understand. It got frustrating.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (2 Disc) [Region 2] [UK Import]; Brand: ; Review: The main character always considered other people first naturally. She loved. This is one of the best movies in a long time showing and teaching morals. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Truth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Woods 32555WD Weatherproof Outdoor Wireless Remote One Outlet, 100 ft Control Range, 1 Pack, Black; Brand: Woods; Review: Would definitely buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garmin vívoactive Black bundle (Includes Heart Rate Monitor); Brand: Garmin; Review: I love my Garmin. I wanted the Apple watch, but the Garmin is more compatible with what I do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker AH121 USB 3.0 7-Port Hub with 36W Power Adapter [12V 3A High-Capacity Power Supply and VIA VL812 Chipset]; Brand: Anker; Review: Constantly have to unplug and plug in again to get it to recognize devices. I finally had to replace it. Poor product.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: K-EDGE Combo Mount for Garmin Edge Computer and GoPro Interface Action Cameras (500 Combo); Brand: K-Edge; Review: Fantastic idea and works incredibly well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Compucessory CCS22292 CD/DVD Storage Box; Brand: Compucessory; Review: Fits my cds in their original jewel cases.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Magnolia Hotel And Spa; City: Victoria Victoria Capital Regional District Vancouver Island Bri; Review: Well, what can I say about a place that I have already spent nearly 30 nights in this year? It is one of the few boutique hotels in Victoria. It is a block from the inner harbour and 2 blocks from the float planes that get you here. Classic elegance - from the hotel lobby to the bathroom fixtures in the rooms. I am greeted by friendly staff throughout the day; continental breakfast is served in the adjoining restaurant every morning; morning Globe after a quick cardio workout in the gym; Aveda products in the bathroom; the best caramels and a granny smith apple greet me upon arrival to my room; nightly turndown service is a nice touch. Within walking distance are some of the best restaurants! Julia's Place for homecooked Italian, Ebizo for fresh sushi, Temple for modern westcoast cuisine... I love the Magnolia; it's as close to home as I have found in Victoria or anyplace else for that matter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford Lowell; City: Chelmsford Massachusetts; Review: Cheap in Boston terms. If you must be in Chelmsford, I believe it's the nicer of the two hotels here. I had requested a king room on a higher floor but ended up being assigned one on the main floor closest to the bar and farthest away from the lobby which is quite a hike! So it was a bit noisy, with mediocre shower pressure and the room was not clean upon arrival - found cobwebs, hair and dustballs. The bed was the best part of my stay - quality mattress and cozy linens.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shafer Baillie Mansion Bed and Breakfast; City: Seattle Washington; Review: Well, I thought about not writing this review because I would love my room to always be available when I return! But it's too good a gem not to share... Tucked in Capitol Hill, an old quaint neighbourhood, is majestic yet cozy Shafer Baillie. My room looked exactly as it did in the website photos, parking on the street was easy to find as described and I have never had a better continental breakfast anywhere (5-star hotels inclusive). Hosts Ana and Mark were helpful when I needed them (upon arrival and a phone call away) and out of sight when I didn't (leaving me space and privacy). My room - the Capitol Hill - was spacious and clean with a walk-in closet, big fluffy white towels, flatscreen tv and highspeed internet access. A variety of newspapers were available daily as well as a great magazine collection. Breakfast included fresh fruit, yogurt, a selection of cereals, cheeses and meats as well as coffee and tea - definitely more than I had expected! The neighbourhood has many amenities (about six blocks down the road) including restaurants, cafes, grocery and wine shopping, a Starbucks and gas station nearby. I walked to Pike Place market for flowers in a good half hour and drove a mile away to have dinner at Lark. This month and next, I will be spending 30 nights away from home staying in 4 and 5-star hotels for both business and pleasure. It is rare for me to be able to find a bed and breakfast along the way though I search. If I had the option of a Shafer Baillie close to the city centre of every place that I visited, I would choose it hands down over any hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marker San Francisco A Joie de Vivre Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: I just returned from a five day time-of-my-life trip from San Francisco where I stayed at the Hotel Monaco. Yes, my room was small and lacking in natural light but I did not spend that many daylight hours there. It was clean and comfortable. I loved the bed and bath linens, the funky fluffy robes as well as the L'Occitane toiletries. From check-in, to concierge services, to the doormen, to the car service for hire, the people at the hotel were friendly and helpful. This is a boutique hotel staffed by down-to-earth people. The hotel is across the street the theatre, on the opposite corner of a pharmacy, kiddy corner a Starbucks, 2 blocks from Union Square, 6 blocks from Nob Hill and 20 minutes to the airport. I walked everywhere in the day and used the car service to dinner every night. I will return to San Franciso soon and would stay at the Monaco again in a heartbeat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Loden Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: I've logged more nights in hotels this year than at home. After moving away from Vancouver last year, I found myself back and forth for business and trying to find a home away from home. That's when I came across the Loden. The property is only a few months old, located in Coal Harbour - a very nice area downtown that's close to Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. Upon walking in for the first time, I was impressed by the elegant lobby with its beautiful furnishings and my favourite newspapers - the NYTimes and the Globe and Mail. The restaurant, lounge and private diningroom are equally amazing. Well, the penthouse suite with wrap-around balcony is pretty great too. There's not a bit of this new boutique hotel I saw that first time that I didn't like. It's true that I have experienced some hiccups early on, like incidentals on my bill that didn't look quite right but they were promptly and graciously taken care of. When asked, I have provided feedback to the hotel. Within a stay or two, I have noticed changes towards improvement - now I can surf the internet for free for a whole 24-hours at a time! I've had nearly every breakfast on the menu and have enjoyed every bite - housemade granola, the cottage cheese with coconut foam, perfectly poached free range eggs with housemade bacon, and the panne cotta... Sitting in my comfy robe and slippers, I even ordered a bowl of popcorn from room service one night - custom-flavoured for me. It's the best bowl of popcorn I've ever had in my life and I'm a bit of a connoisseur - you'll get it if you are too. The gym... the gym... it's open 24-hours and it's nearly my own when I'm there. It has a variety of cardio machines, the universal weights that I like, lots of tv monitors, good music, bottled water and a bowl of apples. The rooms are modern and comfy. They're similiar but not exactly alike. I love the warm bathroom tiles, the deep tub, the high-ceilinged shower, the best smelling toiletries, the chaise lounge, the cozy bed linens, the ambient lighting, the yoga mat, the turndown service. I've been spoiled here - the parking valet has turned on my seat warmer for me on a cold morning, the head breakfast server has hand-delivered the perfect latte to my room, everyone has started calling me by my first name since I asked. Yes, there are many great hotels around but I have chosen this as my Vancouver favourite. There are many reasons but my top 3 are the Loden recycles, the complimentary car service within the downtown core and the evening wisdom that arrives every night with your bedside water at turndown service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Executive Hotel Le Soleil; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: Located right DT YVR. A block from Skytrain. Safe and convenient. Hotel is still elegant though dated. Really good value. Corner king suite is worth the money. It has a separate livingroom and provides lots of natural light.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Burrard; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: I have literally stayed in half the hotels in Van: Fairmont Pac Rim/Hotel Van/YVR, Loden, l'Hermitage, Sutton, Westin Bayshore/Grand, The Met, Palisades, Sheraton Wall, le Soleil, Century Plaza, Coast, Renaissance, TCC... The Burrard is now my new favourite. It is basic, modern, comfortable, central (bus stop outside, Skytrain 5 blocks away, Cineplex 2 blocks, across street from St. Paul's Hospital) and excellent value. All the rooms pretty much look the same so no such thing as a bad room. Service on-line and in-person was great. Decor, linens, toiletries, amenities are good. Complimentary WiFi, Nespresso, their own bottled water. Affordable parking. Windows that open. Café with coffee and pastries. Nothing more. Nothing less.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L Hermitage Hotel; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: I have spent many a night here and drank many a morning Nespresso. My friends live upstairs so after a tour of the common areas, I started staying here instead if the Loden. There is no scene here, though this is a boutique hotel. More mature and elegant. High-end European-styled furnishings. Beautiful bright lobby. Valet only parking. One of the few good value for the money hotels in Van. Now there is a restaurant attached. But there are plenty of nearby places to eat within a block radius. Next Noodle is good to deliver or pick-up kiddy corner from l'Hermitage. Staff are wonderful and helpful. Could never get them to call me by my first name.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Ana B B; City: Merida Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We stayed with Ana two nights in the end of March 2012 and can recommend her B&B without any reservations. It's clean, quiet, has a beautiful courtyard garden being taken perfectly care of with a small pool to cool off. Homemade breakfast was great and varied (for the two days we stayed). We also tried the homemade dinner and would recomennd anyone staying at Ana's to do the same. Even though a bit off center, you can easily walk to the centre or any other points of interest. We would at any time decide to stay with Ana again if we come back to Mérida.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bunwin Boutique Hotel; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Nothin to complain about, everything was just fine. The only disadvantage (far away from town) is compensated by the fact that they give you a mobile phone to call the (complimentary) tuk-tuk service. It worked all well, we would definitely stay again. The aomewhat bunpy road from zhe main road to the hotel shall be made in the coming dry season (as informed by the personnel€.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tree House Bungalows; City: Koh Rong Koh Kong Province; Review: We stayed 3 nights in a Bungalow and 4 nights in a treehouse at Treehouse Bungalows. It was a really nice stay and we recommend everyone familiar with "basic needs acomodation" to stay here, the folliwing reservations being noted: 1. The rooms are not made during the stay. This would not really have bothered us, but because of hygiene reasons, toilet bins (with the used toiled paper in it) should be changed every day! 2. Toilet paper was not provided every day unless you went asking for it. 3. No wifi at Treehouse Bungalows (contrary to Paradise, Monkeys and Coco). 4. Having the same owners as Coco (and thus as the Koh Rong Dive Center), the menu is the same as well (just that Treehouse ist 0.50 more expensive usually). 5. Power only from 5pm (they only turned it on around 5.30 though) until 10.30, provided by a generator. Apart from that, they can cover any (basic) need. Be warned: A stormy night in a Treehouse might not be for everyone. Pizza (plus anything they produce from the dow they do not use for pizza) is really good. Also, as there is currently no ATM on the island yet, you may pay on the mainland if you provide your passport as deposit. Prices (end of Oct 2012): Bungalow USD 15; Treehouse USD 25. We heard that prices should ve raised though...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chrislin African Lodge; City: Addo Sundays River Valley Greater Addo Eastern Cape; Review: We stayed at Chrislin for two nights (18-20 November 2013) and were more than happy with our choice. Everything was enjoyable and to our satisfaction, including the half day tour with Criscross (a company run by a family member as well) to The Addo Park. To be mentioned in particular are the two excellent dinners we booked on top of the breakfast which was very nice as well. Certainly not overpriced for what you get. But dor us one of the more expensive lodges on our Garden Route trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Masescha Country Estate; City: Plettenberg Bay Western Cape; Review: We stayed at Masescha for three nights (21 through 24 November 2013). We enjoyed our stay very much, not only thanks to the peaceful location ("solitude without isolation" really makes the point), but essentially because of the adorable hosts Angie & Ray. Located between Knynsna and Plettenburg (only a few minutes drive from each), Masescha was the ideal home base to explore the surroundings. Angie & Ray were not only very knowledgeable about the countless activities (and were happy to make reservations for us), but also provided excellent restaurant recommendations. Re activities: We did the big hike on Robberg peninsula in Plettenburg (approx. 3-4 hrs, hiking boots essential - unsuitable for children, but the smaller loops are easier), a Featherbed lagoon cruise in Knysna and the Horseback Safari. All very enjoyable. The breakfast we had booked at Masescha as well was extremely rich (several fruits, yoghurt, cereals, eggs, juice, toast etc.) and tasty - just what you need to start the day with. We would always stay at Masescha again (as long as it's run by Angie & Ray!) and hope to visit again in the near future! Thank you again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Potting Shed Accommodation; City: Hermanus Overstrand Overberg District Western Cape; Review: We stayed at the Potting Shed from 28 through 30 November 2013 (2 nights) and were all happy. Room was rather small (but functional and spotless). Nice decoration. Dave was willing to help in planning our trips, which was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious, especially the homemade pancakes. Restaurants are in 10-15min walking distance, location is good. The only negative comment we can think of are the loud fans in the rooms. You cannot leave them on at night (if you wanted to). Also, our neighbors returned home late and the noise of their fan even woke us up. But this is a minir point - we would always stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AfricanHome Guesthouse; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: We stayed at African Guest House from 1 through 4 December 2013 (i.e. three nights). Stephan & Ralf were the perfect hosts, not only being attentive and very helpful during our stay (restaurant recommendations etc.), but also by providing information before our arrival (which was extremely helpful in the planning of our holidays). The information we got (and requested) was extraordinarily detailed. The Guesthouse is beautifully set and decorated, always keeping the details in mind. The rooms were spotless, all the staff very nice. We especially appreciated the small bottle of water awaiting us when going to bed. But this is just an example to illustrate of how well thought through everything is. Breakfast was very rich and served between 8 and 11 (that being the longest period we have seen in three weeks SA guesthouse stays). Further, breakfast was different from day to day; the hosts really seem to have put their some of their own travel experience into their "product". The location of the guesthouse is excellent, we especially enjoyed that there was a stop for the (btw really. Ice) hop on, hop off bus tour in 5min walking distance. We would always stay with Stephan & Ralf again and hope that they continue to take great care of this little oasis they have built in Sea Point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed Breakfast at Nakkehoved Eastern Lighthouse; City: Gilleleje Gribskov Municipality Copenh; Review: We stayed with Karsten for two nights. He did everyting to make our stay most enjoyable. This was exactly what we were looking for. We shall certainly be back! On a seperate note: The walk to Gilleleje harbor takes about 30min. We arrived by public transport (bus). Unfortunately there was no bicycle rent in Gilleleje. So bring your bikes if possible. There's a lovely route that runs along the northern coast of Sjaelland.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Copenhagen Airport; City: Copenhagen Zealand; Review: We stayed at the Park Inn CPH from 2-3 october 2015, and were extremely happy with our choice. The staff was extremely helpful - late checkout was no problem as they apparently did not need our room early on our departure day. If you need a hotel that is airport near (or Sweden near - we took the plane into CPH, then went by car to a wedding in Sweden), this is a great choice. We would definitely stay again. From the airport just 2 metro station (get off at Femøren).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Coldbrook; Author: Tim Lebbon; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent cross-world zombie story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Troopers; Author: Joe Schreiber; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent blend of Star Wars mythos and Zombie horror. A must read for fans of both.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Howling; Author: Gary Brandner; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Why did I wait so long before reading this? The Howling, simply put, is a fantastic, graphic and oh, so dark horror book written by a genuine master of the craft. As good as Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell or James Herbert. It opens with a brutal rape that is difficult to get through, but essential to set up the premise for the rest of the novel then favours the slow-burn of tension as things get steadily worse. Worse than rape? Gary Brandner crafts a story that slowly pulls everything away from Karyn, the protagonist, piece by piece and savours her suffering along the way. If like me you watched the Howling as a kid you might have been left assuming that the flick (along with American Werewolf) were the definitive takes on werewolves. The novel a vague thought to be considered over the years but never actually acted upon. But here's the thing, as soon as I started reading, the creepy horror and fear of the dark , that little thrill which got me into horror in the first place, all came flooding back. I found I could easily visualize each scene, couldn't wait to see what happened next and walking to my car at night became a whole different experience. As soon as I finished, I rushed to buy the next in the series. If you haven't already and consider yourself a horror fan, buy this and devour it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Howling II; Author: Gary Brandner; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Set some time after the events of the original, Howling 2 revisits our main protagonist, Karyn, as she tries to start a new life away from the horrors of Drago. Karyn hasn't had it easy since werewolves ate her dog, best mate and turned her former husband, Roy, into one of their own. She suffers from cynophobia (an abnormal fear of dogs) and despite being remarried and surrounded by those that have her best interests at heart, no one really believes she survived an attack by werewolves. So, as Karyn goes about coping with these issues we cut to a couple of other survivors from the Drago incident. Two werewolves made it out of the flames. Marcia, the dark-haired beauty from the first novel, and Roy. Roy is as fit as a fiddle and is keen to let the past slip away, but Marcia was shot with a silver bullet and the effect has left her unable to transform into a werewolf (she still transforms, but into something else). Keen to have her revenge on Kayrn, Marcia convinces the reluctant Roy (apparently men will follow a gorgeous girl with firm buttocks and quick hands just about anywhere)to begin a hunt for his ex-wife. And here we get to the meat of the story as Gary Brandner does what he does best, ratchet up the tension and draw these two groups slowly together over the course of the book. Fans of gore won't be disappointed and this remains a worthy successor to The Howling. Is it as good? Well, no. But then following up one of the most successful werewolf books of all time was never going to be an easy task. The story suffers when Karyn, on the run, does little to protect herself from the hunting werewolves, despite having the opportunity, motivation and inclination to do so. It's only when she tracks down Chris from the first novel that the subject of defending themselves arises. Perhaps it's the time in which it was written, perhaps it's the flaw of Karyn's character to be unable to take control of her story in any meaningful way. Perhaps. Still, Howling 2 pleases for the most part, and even manages to end this middle chunk of the trilogy on a somewhat sad and somber note.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Howling III (The Howling Trilogy, #3); Author: Gary Brandner; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: An excellent end to the series. Howling 3 shifts the focus away from Karyn (ever the victim) and her idiotic ex-husband and instead concentrates on Malcolm, a child survivor of Drago, unaware of his true lycanthropic heritage. Throughout the course of the novel, Malcolm becomes the victim of degenerate, immoral doctors, drunken trappers and a sex-crazed she-wolf. He makes friends along the way with Holly, another doctor, and Styles, a down on his luck carny. Always moving, trying to reconcile his place in the world, Malcolm slowly matures to adulthood. But there are other survivors of Drago, most notably, Derek, the pack leader. Derek has a vested interest in Malcolm and in his own way protects the boy whilst keeping a respectful distance until Malcolm comes of age. Gary Brandner sets a slow pace and raises the tension bar in a slow burn, drawing the opposing forces together into an epic confrontation. There's plenty to like in Howling 3 and fans of the series won't be disappointed. That said, there are a number of errors which creep into the novel that don't jar from the story but appear often enough to be annoying. In addition, Drago in this novel is destroyed not by Karyn as shown in the events of the first novel but rather by a group of men, more in keeping with the film. The character Lupe pops up towards the end of the novel and serves no real purpose other than to offer a rather well-written sex scene, and paints Lupe as a sex-crazed moron. Incidentally, if anyone actually knows any raven-headed beauties eager for sex as much as Lupe then please get in touch. Erm, for research purposes, of course. The werewolves themselves have evolved from the first novel. In the Howling they were huge wolves running around on all fours, but by the time we make it to Howling 3 they have gone full Hollywood and embraced the wolf-man. Nothing wrong with that. I actually prefer the wolf-man hybrid form over the large wolf, but it continues to highlight the discrepancies between the novels. In summery, Brandner sees out the series in style in a novel that manages to be relevant, gory and most importantly horrific thirty years after its conception. I'd recommend this to anyone. Even the Pope. Especially the Pope...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is King at his absolute shining best. There is an ability called the Shine that lends itself to intuitive insights and visions of future events. Danny Torrence, the child of Jack and Wendy Torrance, has it in spades and when he arrives at the Overlook hotel for the winter he unintentionally empowers a terrible, malign presence that sets about to steal the Shine for itself. What follows is a delicious descent into madness as the Torrance family are assailed by supernatural forces and peeled slowly apart. The Shining showcases King's ability to write, to make you care about his characters, to explore the details of their lives, whilst sprinkling in the horror as he goes. Finally, he sets the screws in motion to the literal explosive climax. Damn, if this book didn't bother me. I happen to work in an ex-hotel and wandering the empty corridors at night one can't help but think of the Overlook. So a classic book still able to offer its chills and thrills and a family tragedy that remains relevant for the twenty-first century.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Promise (An Elvis Cole Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: I wasn't that pleased with stry. Book arrived like new.o; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Off the Grid (A Monkeewrench Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's P. J. Tracy Page; Review: In really good shape. Story not as good as other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cross Justice (Alex Cross); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: Book was like new and I liked the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Justice: (Alex Cross 23) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: Book was like new and I liked the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Dance: A Novel (Alexandra Cooper Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Fairstein Page; Review: Book appeared to be new. When I opened it up, the spine was broke. I bought glue and that worked. So that's why only 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crime Scene: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Kellerman Page; Review: I liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Cake Murder (A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes); Author: Visit Amazon's Joanne Fluke Page; Review: Book shape was like new an i liked the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: This Mom Had a Hilarious Response to a Man Who Told Her to 'Cover Up' While Breastfeeding in Public; Abstract: She did exactly what he asked.; Category: health
Title: Circus bear mauls handler in Russia; Abstract: 660 pound brown bear performs in Russia, attacks trainer at show.; Category: video
Title: Sex offenders sue sheriff who put 'no trick-or-treat' signs in their front yards; Abstract: The suit against the Butts County Sheriff's Office argues that the signs "violate private citizens' constitutional rights." It will be ruled Thursday.; Category: news
Title: Smart watch calls 911 after 2 hikers fall off cliff; Abstract: A New Jersey man and his friend, who slipped on a hiking trail and were dangling from a cliff, were saved when their smartwatches automatically called 911 after detecting the impact of their falls.; Category: news
Title: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: Woman who made it on Delta flight without a ticket or boarding pass says 'it's not my fault'; Abstract: The woman who managed to board a Delta flight out of Orlando insists that she bought a ticket at a kiosk, accidentally chucked her boarding pass on her way to the plane, and was let through all the screening checkpoints with just a selfie on her phone. "It's their fault," she told WKMG-TV on Tuesday. "This is not my fault." She said she does not have a driver's license so could not show that as ID. But officials searching garbage bins for 45...; Category: travel
Title: 500-year-old skeletons found in the Tower of London; Abstract: Discovery of the remains of a woman and child at the Tower of London shows life of ordinary medieval people.; Category: news
Title: Federal judge oversees wild court at America's original national park; Abstract: Animal attacks are an ever-present danger for the cowboy-hatted judge overseeing a tiny outpost of federal justice in America's oldest national park.; Category: news
Title: California's legal weed profits going up in smoke; Abstract: Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy.; Category: finance
Title: 11 Weird facts About the English Language; Abstract: It's not an easy language to learn.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Air Force's X-37B space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit; Abstract: There was no doubt that the US Air Force's X-37B was going to break its own record for time spent in orbit, but it's now clear by how much. The mysterious Boeing-made space plane has landed at Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit, comfortably surpassing the earlier record of 717 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes.; Category: news
Title: Ivan Milat: 'Wolf Creek' serial killer dies without ever confessing to 7 murders; Abstract: The notorious Australian serial killer who inspired the horror film "Wolf Creek" has died after more than 20 years in jail, without confessing to any of the seven murders he was convicted for.; Category: news
Title: 8 spooky things to ask your Echo to do on Halloween; Abstract: These Echo tricks (and treats) will make your house extra creepy this Halloween.; Category: news
Title: Where have Cape Town's great whites gone?; Abstract: Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?; Category: video
Title: A cop was told to 'tone down your gayness.' Now, he could get nearly $20 million, jury says.; Abstract: "We wanted to send a message," the jury foreman said. "If you discriminate you are going to pay a big price. … You can't defend the indefensible."; Category: news
Title: DJI Mavic Mini images and specs leak in new retailer listing; Abstract: So small that it doesn't require FAA approval; Category: news
Title: Divers Find Giant Mysterious 'Egg' Floating In Ocean; Abstract: A team of divers set off to explore a sunken World War II ship off the Norwegian coast, but what they found was something far more mysterious. While making their way back to shore, Ronald Raasch, Nils Baadness and Brynjar Aarnseth came face-to-face with a giant floating orb. The bubble hovered 17 meters (56 feet) below the surface and appeared to be see-through. The divers turned their flashlights on it and realized that the sphere was filled...; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'I feel bad that I left': John Kelly warned Trump he would be impeached; Abstract: John Kelly warned President Trump that hiring a "yes man" to succeed him as White House chief of staff would lead to impeachment and, in hindsight, regrets his decision to resign.; Category: news
Title: Masterpiece found in French woman's kitchen sells for $26.6M; Abstract: PARIS (AP) An old painting found in the kitchen of an elderly French woman, who considered it an icon of little importance, has made her a multimillionaire. The work, a masterpiece attributed to the 13th-century Italian painter Cimabue that was discovered earlier this year, sold for 24 million euros ($26.6 million) Sunday. Dominique Le Coent of Acteon Auction House, who sold the masterpiece to an anonymous buyer near Chantilly, north of Paris,...; Category: news
Title: The Queen Mary: The Most Haunted Hotel in America; Abstract: Go ghost hunting at the most haunted hotel in America - the historic Queen Mary, a stately ship-turned-hotel in Long Beach, California.; Category: travel
Title: Trial to begin for body donation facility accused of fraud; Abstract: Opening statements are scheduled Monday at a civil trial against a now-closed Phoenix body donation facility accused of mishandling donated human remains.; Category: news
Title: Getty fire off 405 Freeway destroys several homes; thousands flee; Abstract: A growing brush fire was threatening thousands of homes in Brentwood and other hillside communities on the west side of Los Angeles, burning homes and prompting widespread evacuations early Monday. The Getty fire broke out shortly after 1:30 a.m. along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center and spread to the south and west, rapidly burning more than 500 acres and sending people fleeing from their homes in the dark. About 10,000 structures have...; Category: news
Title: The CEO taking on the gun lobby; Abstract: Ed Stack didn't set out to be an activist. The chief executive of Dick's Sporting Goods, Mr. Stack spent his career selling fishing rods, camping gear and athletic equipment at big-box stores around the country. Dick's was founded by Mr. Stack's father in upstate New York. As a young man, Mr. Stack worked for the family business. But he didn't enjoy the experience. His father was a divisive boss who couldn't manage a supply chain, and was...; Category: finance
Title: A man went viral for snubbing Mitch McConnell at Elijah Cummings's memorial. He says there's more to the story.; Abstract: Many assumed that Bobby Rankin, a close friend of Cummings, had acted out of loyalty to the late congressman. Rankin said his reasons were much more personal.; Category: news
Title: New Elena Ferrante novel coming in 2020; Abstract: New Elena Ferrante novel The Lying Life of Adults coming in 2020; Category: entertainment
Title: In Acid For The Children, Flea thumps and pops his way toward profundity; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
Title: Rise and Grind: A Hot Dog Success Story; Abstract: What happened when a small wagyu beef retailer got a huge boost from some press coverage.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Iowa grandmother killed at gender reveal was 45 feet away from 'pipe bomb'; she died instantly, authorities say; Abstract: Family members working on ways to make a fun announcement of a child's sex inadvertently created a pipe bomb, sheriff says.; Category: news
Title: California struggles to keep illegal guns and ammunition from crossing state lines; Abstract: Ten special agents from the California Department of Justice were watching as a man walked out of the Big Reno Show and placed his purchases in his car.; Category: news
Title: Southwest 'Vigorously Denies' Accusation That Pilots Placed Hidden Camera in Bathroom; Abstract: Southwest crew member Renee Steinaker alleged in her lawsuit that she witnessed pilots live-streaming a video in the cockpit from a camera they hid in the bathroom. Southwest is denying the claim.; Category: travel
Title: Oddball, Orphaned, and Overlooked Trucks; Abstract: Classic Trucks takes a look at the oddball, orphaned, and overlooked trucks that dare to be different.; Category: autos
Title: Judge reopens Covington Catholic High student's defamation suit against Washington Post; Abstract: A federal judge in Kentucky partially reopened Nicholas Sandmann's lawsuit against The Washington Post, which was initially dismissed in July.; Category: news
Title: Taylor Swift can't shake 'Shake It Off' copyright suit reinstated by federal court panel; Abstract: A federal appeals court panel Monday reinstated a dismissed copyright lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" infringed on an earlier song.; Category: music
Title: Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks; Abstract: "S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service.; Category: news
Title: Airline Passenger Faked Pregnancy by Stuffing Items Under Dress to Avoid Baggage Fee; Abstract: Woman Caught Faking Pregnancy to Avoid Baggage Fee; Category: travel
Title: Pope declares Vatican's Secret Archive not so secret anymore; Abstract: VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Francis has declared that the Vatican Secret Archive isn't so secret after all. Francis on Monday officially changed the name of the Holy See archive to remove what he said were the "negative" connotations of having "secret" in its name. From now on, the vast trove of documents, manuscripts and papyrus of popes past will be officially known as the "Vatican Apostolic Archive." In a new law, Francis noted that the archive...; Category: news
Title: 11 Weird facts About the English Language; Abstract: It's not an easy language to learn.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Why Is This Airplane Still Flying?' The FAA Missteps That Kept Boeing's MAX Aloft; Abstract: After the first crash in October 2018, an agency analysis showed a good chance the Lion Air malfunction would happen again. But the FAA followed Boeing's lead on key aspects of the response, setting the stage for the second fatal crash months later.; Category: news
Title: Rare Vixen Motorhome For Sale Is One Of Nicest We've Seen; Abstract: One of about just 300 made.; Category: autos
Title: Year Of The Superbike; Abstract: Can you believe it's legal to own these liter-size motorcycles?; Category: autos
Title: Why some Costco employees have different colored badges; Abstract: Costco employees receive silver and gold badges to commemorate their respective 25th and 40th anniversaries with the warehouse chain.; Category: finance
Title: 'Extreme haunted' house is 'torture chamber' in disguise, says petition to close it; Abstract: The owner of McKamey Manor said he's a "straight-laced conservative guy" who runs "this crazy haunted house that people think is this torture factory ... All of these things that it's not."; Category: news
Title: Air Force Academy instructor pleads guilty, will have to register as sex offender; Abstract: A captain who taught ethics at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs will have to register as a sex offender after he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child, according to the 18th Judicial District. Paul Sikkema, 29, faces up to 90 days in jail and will also have to serve 10 years of Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation. An investigator with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office posed as a 14-year-old girl...; Category: news
Title: Former Rep. Katie Hill's father pushes for prosecution of 'evil' estranged husband; Abstract: The father of former Rep. Katie Hill, who stepped down amid allegations of inappropriate sexual relations with a congressional staffer, attacked his daughter's estranged husband.; Category: news
Title: Volocopter's massive utility drone can carry up to 440 pounds; Abstract: While Volocopter's been busy working on its air taxis, it's also preparing to enter the utility drone market using a similar design. Much like the company's experimental 2X and upcoming VoloCity, the aptly-named VoloDrone announced today is yet another 18-rotor electric aircraft, which can be remote-controlled or set to a pre-planned route in autonomous mode. But instead of carrying passengers, the VoloDrone is designed to fit various types of...; Category: news
Title: 'Is that normal?': Tourists catch rare glimpse of shark swimming on its back; Abstract: Tourists aboard a shark cage diving charter off the coast of Port Lincoln, South Australia, caught the rare sight of a shark "swimming on her back."; Category: video
Title: Forget self-driving cars, this plane landed itself; Abstract: The Safe Return system addresses a dead serious issue on a Cirrus jet: What happens if the pilot becomes incapacitated and can't land the plane?; Category: news
Title: How To Open a Can Without a Can Opener; Abstract: All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: What's behind the 'mystery surcharge' at some California gas stations?; Abstract: Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks oil companies may be "engaging in false advertising or price fixing" and he has called on Attorney General Xavier Bacerra to open an investigation into what UC Berkeley professor Severin Borenstein has long called the "mystery gasoline surcharge."; Category: finance
Title: Much of northern Russia is blanketed in sunlight nearly 24 hours a day for 2 months here's what the phenomenon looks like at every hour; Abstract: Every June, St. Petersburg, Russia, is so far north that it experiences near 24-hour sunlight from mid-May to mid-July during the "White Nights."; Category: news
Title: 7 Things Smart Parents Do When Dealing With an Angry Teenager; Abstract: Here's what to do when the eye-rolls and outbursts start.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Boom Brick 2.0 is a magic speaker, and I'm in love with it; Abstract: It looks and operates like a Bluetooth speaker, but here's the weird part: No Bluetooth. Wait, what? It's true, and this killer gift is on sale for $36.; Category: news
Title: A secretive family landing a $4 billion haul has everyone guessing; Abstract: One of the world's richest and most discreet families must decide what to do with a massive pile of cash.; Category: finance
Title: Police blew up an innocent man's house in search of an armed shoplifter. Too bad, court rules.; Abstract: "It just goes to show that they can blow up your house, throw you out on the streets and say, 'See you later. Deal with it,' " the homeowner said.; Category: news
Title: Amazing motorhomes of the rich and famous; Abstract: Celebrities drop millions on mega-mansions, but many also spend big on tour buses and trailers.; Category: finance
Title: Confessions of the World's Top Travel Fixers; Abstract: Travel concierges on the most outrageous travel requests they've received and how they handled them.; Category: travel
Title: Infamous food hacks you need to ignore; Abstract: ; Category: foodanddrink
Title: One shrinking Japanese town's plan: Give away houses for free; Abstract: As the country's population ages and birthrate declines, drastic measures are being implemented to address a demographic time bomb that is already going off; Category: finance
Title: Jess Lost 75 Pounds Without Counting Calories and Did This 1 Inspiring Thing Before Every Meal; Abstract: Jess Dukes makes a list of her "whys" and reads them before every meal and every workout.; Category: health
Title: Airline passengers share photos of their worst in-flight meals; Abstract: Even flying business class doesn't mean you're safe from a tragic meal, as these passenger photos show.; Category: travel
Title: The 102-Year-Old Hawaiian Hotel Where Pork Chops Are King; Abstract: "The pork chops are so ono here," said Kaniela "Danny" Akaka. He removed a straw paniolo hat as his wife Anna presented me with an orchid lei in the lobby at Manago Hotel. Danny always gets the pork chops. She prefers the fried opelu. I wanted the butterfish. We've been ordering the same dinner in the cherry wood paneled dining room of this guesthouse for the past two decades. It's a regular gathering place for friends and family, called ohana...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Texas' Best-Kept Secret: The Second-Largest Canyon in the U.S.; Abstract: "The history of this area is game changing," Phyllis Nickum says as I stare into Palo Duro Canyon, a 120-mile-long chasm slicing through the level landscape of the Texas panhandle just south of Amarillo. Palo Duro marks the southern border of Nickum's Los Cedros Ranch, a 3,000-acre spread where she raises cattle, horses, and harvests wheat and water. It's also home to "Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West," the ranch's tourist arm, which celebrates...; Category: travel
Title: How to make Google Assistant or Alexa find any missing item with a Tile tracker; Abstract: A new update makes Tile work better with Google Assistant; Category: finance
Title: Maria Butina talks to 60 Minutes; Abstract: Before she was deported to Russia, Maria Butina spoke to 60 Minutes about charges that she sought to influence U.S. policy for the Kremlin. See the full interview, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS; Category: news
Title: Man arrested for allegedly handing out razor blades with Halloween candy; Abstract: Jason Racz, who had to be restrained as he was booked, was charged with risk of injury to a minor, reckless endangerment and interfering with a police officer, police said.; Category: news
Title: China Wins WTO Case to Sanction $3.6 Billion in U.S. Trade; Abstract: (Bloomberg) -- China secured the World Trade Organization's go-ahead to impose $3.6 billion in sanctions against the U.S., in a case that predates the tariff war between the world's two largest economies but may add a layer of tension to ongoing talks.; Category: finance
Title: Trump administration to pay $846G to California over failed bid to add citizenship question to census; Abstract: The Trump administration has agreed to pay $846,000 to the state of California in a settlement over the administration's efforts to add a citizenship question to the U.S. Census, according to a report.; Category: news
Title: Russia's 'sovereign internet' law takes effect; Abstract: Russia's "sovereign internet" law, which President Vladimir Putin signed back in May, has taken effect on November 1st. As the BBC explains, it gives the country's government power to block access to content whether from within or from outside Russia "in an emergency." Of course, it's up to the government to decide what constitutes one.; Category: news
Title: The Longevity Diet: What to Eat So You Live Longer and Healthier; Abstract: The 5 eating habits that can extend your life, according to a nutritionist.; Category: health
Title: Missing New Hampshire couple's bodies found buried on a Texas beach; Abstract: James and Michelle Butler had been camping in their RV along the South Texas coast when they went missing in mid-October.; Category: news
Title: Death knell or $1 million idea? Trump's campaign tries to turn gaffes into gold.; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Couple Cancels Wedding, Keeps $30K as "Donation" for Honeymoon Instead; Abstract: In a viral Facebook post, a couple announces they're canceling their wedding, but keeping the $30,000 in gifts for a honeymoon instead.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Tile's $59 multipacks come with a free Google Nest Mini or Amazon Echo Dot at Best Buy; Abstract: This deal is active for the rest of the year or until supplies run dry; Category: news
Title: 'It's bonkers': California hits Philly-area Amazon seller with $1.6 million sales-tax bill; Abstract: Brian Freifelder, who sells clothing, shoes, and groceries on Amazon.com out of a small warehouse in Bensalem, is caught in what his tax lawyer called "an interstate commerce speed trap." The 36-year-old Bucks County resident recently received a jaw-dropping notice from California that he could owe as much as $1.6 million for sales tax that he didn't collect from consumers who bought his goods ...; Category: news
Title: South Dakota executes man in '92 slaying of former co-worker; Abstract: A convicted killer who fatally stabbed a former co-worker during a 1992 burglary used his last words Monday to speak directly to the parents of his victim, saying he forgave them "for your anger and hatred towards me."; Category: news
Title: Student barred from reselling Krispy Kreme now teaming up with the doughnut chain; Abstract: Krispy Kreme said it would work with Jayson Gonzalez as an independent operator to ensure consistent delivery to fans in Minnesota.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: This foreign meat company got US tax money. Now it wants to conquer America.; Abstract: Members of Congress want an investigation into JBS as eight Democratic presidential candidates have condemned consolidation of the meat and food industry.; Category: finance
Title: The Queen just made history by officially ditching the use of real fur for the first time in her 67-year reign; Abstract: Her Majesty has faced criticism from animal welfare groups for wearing real fur to royal engagements.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Man sought for theft after allegedly fleeing to Mexico with slain couple's RV; Abstract: The bodies of James and Michelle Butler were found on Padre Island last week.; Category: news
Title: How To Reheat Rotisserie Chicken; Abstract: Repurposing rotisserie chicken is one cooking shortcut that we just can't resist.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: AT&T fined $60 million for throttling 'unlimited' data plans; Abstract: Unlimited should mean unlimited!; Category: finance
Title: Jeff Sessions escorted from Northwestern U. under heavy security amid 'cancel culture' protest; Abstract: Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at Northwestern University in Illinois on Tuesday night despite attempts by protesters to disrupt the event, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: Sharon Stone Sues Rapper Chanel West Coast Over "Sharon Stoned" Track; Abstract: The artist released the song in 2018, and the actress alleges it "gratuitously repeats the name 'Sharon Stone' thirty-three times and the name 'Sharon' ninety-nine times."; Category: movies
Title: Harley-Davidson Pan America and Bronx coming in late 2020; Abstract: The Revolution Max 1250 engine will make more than 145 horsepower; Category: autos
Title: Justice Dept. rolls out new program to combat gun violence; Abstract: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Attorney General William Barr announced a new initiative Wednesday that would better enforce the U.S. gun background check system, coordinate state and federal gun cases and ensure prosecutors quickly update databases to show when a defendant can't possess a firearm because of mental health issues. The push, known as Project Guardian, was unveiled at a news conference in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside officials from the...; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Step Into Liquid (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Necessary Roughness (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boy Scout (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Rooms (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Romance (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 200 Cigarettes (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PCU (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Majestic (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hustler (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Russia With Love (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky II (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dirty Dozen (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Das Boot (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casino: 10th Anniversary Edition (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Plains Drifter (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clerks: First Cut (Not Theatrical Version) (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hang 'Em High (1968); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bronx Tale (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After the Sunset (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Prince Charming Boxset (Finding My Prince Charming, Taming My Prince Charming, & Keeping My Prince Charming 3-in-1); Brand: Visit Amazon's J. S. Cooper Page; Review: Loved it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gentleman - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: Loved it can't wait to read the rest!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiver - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: I love this author and loved quiver. Would love the rest of the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Desire (Romantic Thriller) My Stranger - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: Good book just wish it was longer. Can't wait to read the rest; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Affair: The Complete Series Box Set - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's M. S. Parker Page; Review: Awesome!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taken By Him (Obsessed With Him, Book Four) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hannah Ford Page; Review: Can't wait for the last book of this series!! Hope comes out soon or I'll forget what it was about; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Billionaire's Son Series: The Complete Collection: (A Stepbrother Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lily Knight Page; Review: Loved it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because He Possesses Me (Because He Owns Me, Book Four) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hannah Ford Page; Review: Can't wait for the last book of this series!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Fintie Folio Case for Kindle Fire HD 7" (2013 Old Model); Brand: Fintie; Review: This product is very durable and easy to use. I like the fold out on the cover that turns into a stand. I am ery happy with this purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MSI Computer Corp. Socket AM3+ AMD 970 DDR3 SATA3 and USB 3.0 A&GbE ATX Motherboard 970A-G43; Brand: MSI; Review: Love the look of the motherboard. very heavy and built well. Haven't had any issue thus far and look forward to using it with gaming. Has a bunch of features and congrats to MSI for delivering a well rounded motherboard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES H75 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler, 120mm Radiator, Dual 120mm PWM Fans; Brand: Corsair; Review: Keeps my AMD 8320e running at about 19 degrees at idle and around 24-32 during gaming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AMD FD832EWMHKBOX FX-8320E FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition; Brand: AMD; Review: So far runs as expected. Runs very cool with a liquid cooler. Doesn't use a lot of power because of the 95 Watts but runs all my gaming like a champ.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentey 650w 80 Plus Bronze Mbp650-hs Metal Blade Power 650 Watts 120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan Autoswitching 100-240 Voltage (MBP650-HS); Brand: Emopeak; Review: so far so good, the power supply runs quiet. overall a good product with a great price and a solid built unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Alamo Guest House; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Had a lovely overnight stay. Beautiful rooms, great location. The owner, Steve, couldn't have been more helpful...giving us breakfast even though we weren't up early enough! Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moness Resort; City: Aberfeldy Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: 2 bedroom cottage was very spacious with everything you would need. However, there were 3 showers, only 1 of which worked properly and you certainly couldn't use more than 1 at a time. The DVD player broke so we were without on day 2. Some upgrade and modernisation needed. Treatments in the spa were good as was lunch in the Terrace Bar.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Tower Bridge Hotel; City: London England; Review: Great location and nice, clean hotel. Was with my husband and daughter so quiet at night was important to us and we certainly got 2 good nights sleep. We checked in on-line and didn't have breakfast (think the Premier Inn breakfast is too expensive) so minimal contact with staff so can't comment on that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FH Grand Hotel Mediterraneo; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: This hotel caters for big groups (I was their for a conference and there were many other big groups there too). Rooms were fine and clean, although the air conditioning was switched off as it was out of season, but it was still warm so the room was uncomfortably hot and Florence is too noisy to sleep with the window open and there are also mosquitoes. Food was good and staff were pleasant but when I was checking out, I never got any Hope you enjoyed your stay, Was everything okay, or even a Thank you. The staff are obviously used to seeing so many people they just go through the motions and the hospitality could have been better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Holyrood Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Third time staying in this hotel, 2nd for a wedding anniversary. Great stay as usual. Rooms fab, staff friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast. Great location for exploring on foot. Haven't eaten in the restaurant yet so can't comment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Garland; City: Los Angeles California; Review: Spent a great 2 nights here with husband and 9 yo as a base for exploring LA. We had a car, which you need for LA. But the hotel was lovely, staff very friendly and my daughter loved the pool. They do movies for kids at night in the pool which was a great idea as you can sit and have a drink and bite to eat by the pool as well. Would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yosemite View Lodge; City: El Portal California; Review: Our travel agent booked us here by mistake instead of Yosemite Lodge by the Falls which is in the park; however, it served us well with a reasonable restaurant which served good steak, an on-site shop and numerous pools to choose from which stayed open long after a day wandering around Yosemite. It takes 20 mins to get to and from the Park and your Park pass allows you to come and go so your not paying each time you enter the park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ranch at Death Valley; City: Death Valley National Park California; Review: The drive to and from Furnace Creek through Death Valley is amazing. The resort itself needs a bit of TLC and after The Bellagio the rooms were very basic but the food was good at the 49er Cafe although limited choice and the staff were friendly. The pool is a Spring fed and lovely and warm....just what you need when it's 45oC!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Blank Spots on the Map: The Dark Geography of the Pentagon's Secret World; Author: Visit Amazon's Trevor Paglen Page; Review: Interesting and sometimes unsettling facts presented from the point of view of a geographer. Not much "geography" in this book, other than the locations of the many semi secret to top secret (mostly government run) installations around the country and around the world. If you like this book you might also like "Top Secret Tourism: Your Travel Guide to Germ Warfare Laboratories, Clandestine Aircraft Bases and Other Places in the United States You're Not Supposed to Know About" by Harry Helms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exploding the Phone: The Untold Story of the Teenagers and Outlaws who Hacked Ma Bell; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Lapsley Page; Review: Excellent history of phone phreaking and also a great history of the telephone system overall. The author really did his homework and he got his facts right too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keep Out!: Top Secret Places Governments Dont Want You to Know About; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Redfern Page; Review: This book is not what I expected. The tone is inconsistent, partly factual and sometimes downplaying mythical and fantastic stories while other times sensationalizing them and seemingly suggesting they're possibly (or even likely) true. If you listen to Art Bell and believe everything his guests have to say you'll probably love this book. If you are more of a fact-based thinker it will probably be a disappointment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Secret Tourism: Your Travel Guide to Germ Warfare Laboratories, Clandestine Aircraft; Author: Harry Helms; Review: Entertaining read. Full of interesting (and sometimes unsettling) facts. If you enjoy this book I'd also recommend "Blank Spots on the Map: The Dark Geography of the Pentagon's Secret World" by Trevor Paglen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Goodavage Page; Review: This book was a gift for my wife. She read it and enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation; Author: Visit Amazon's Bernie Lafreniere Page; Review: Excellent book that does a great job of explaining the nuances of DSTAR. It's a little outdated in terms of the radios used in its examples but is still a very useful tool, especially for someone new to DSTAR, but is still a good reference for those of us who have been working with DSTAR for some time. I have purchased several copies of this book over the past few years and have given them as gifts to friends just getting started with DSTAR and have recommended it to others. Feedback I've received from friends have been positive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your First HF Station; Author: Steve Ford; Review: I bought this book for a friend who is just getting started in HF. Before presenting him with the book I read it through in an evening and added a couple of notes of my own on post-its where I felt I had something worthwhile to add. Overall, I think this is an excellent reference for anyone setting up their first HF station. Although I think it could use a few small tweaks, I know of no other book that does as good a job of quickly and concisely explaining things one needs to know without going into so much detail as to overwhelm someone just starting out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Command Arms AR15/M16 Stock Saddle (fits collapsible stocks); Brand: Command Arms; Review: Great product. Fit on my Bushmaster XM15-E2S perfectly. Nice, and tight. Compartments are nice, they fit 2 batteries each for my flashlight for a total of 4 extra batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Outdoor Products Canteen Cover; Brand: Fox Outdoor; Review: Very nice product. I use it for hiking the 4,000 footers in Maine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8410 G.I. Type Fingerless Gloves OLIVE; Brand: Ultra Force; Review: Function exactly as you'd want and expect. Great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canari Cyclewear Men's M Gel Cycle Liner Padded Cycling Short; Brand: Canari Cyclewear; Review: I like these shorts. They were nice for my cycling trip in Ireland.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pro Carry Glock 19 x 19 23 32 36 LT CCW IWB Leather Gun Holster New Black; Brand: Pro Carry; Review: Lightweight, comfortable, and fits my Glock 19 like a glove. And just for more info, the leather is fairly flimsy, buy I personally don't see that as a problem, and it makes it more comfortable, plus it still keeps the trigger covered to protect from any (already unlikely) accidental discharges, just incase you don't fully trust the trigger safety on your Glock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bianchi Government 1911 57 Remedy Holster; Brand: Bianchi; Review: Very pleased with this holster. It's great quality, and with the appropriate shirt, it comfortably and easily conceals my Colt Government. Or tuck in your shirt and it's great for open carry for whatever your reason.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generation 4 Sure Plug for Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 31, 32, 34, and 35; Brand: Sure Plug; Review: Fits my Glock 19 great. I just didn't realize that you couldn't have both the plug, and the backstrap attachment. I had to take the plug out as the small grip effected my point of aim too much where I'm a 1911 guy, so I need the large backstrap on with the beavertail.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EyezOff 18-Function Folding Bicycle Multi Tool (Black/Silver); Brand: EyezOff; Review: Great and useful tool. Worked great on the bikes I bought while I was in Ireland; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salzmann 3M Reflective Backpack Cover, Rucksack Cover, Bag Rain Cover, High Visibility, Waterproof, Rainproof, Ideal for Cycling and Running; Brand: Salzmann; Review: Smaller than expected, but still managed to cover my backpack perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Vobaga Women's Bohemian V-Neck Irregular Big Hem Chiffon Chic Long Dress; Brand: Vobaga; Review: This dress is very elegant, I really like it. Have been looking for an orange dress for a summer wedding next year and this one is perfect. Can not beat the price. Seems very well made and the picture is very much what the dress is like.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Summer Fashion Flower Beaded Women's T Strap Sweet Flats Sandals Shoes; Brand: Charm Foot; Review: I like them very much, they are so pretty. I have bought them for a wedding that I am in next summer. They do not seem to be very sturdy, but they are for show, not for hiking!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indian Tunic Top Womens/Kurti Printed Blouse India Clothing; Brand: Maple Clothing; Review: I just war it yesterday and it was so very very comfortable. I think it fits well, I am of course not as shapely as the model, so it looks as expected on me. But fit very well. really soft comfortable material. Not really sure how it will wash.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakkas Batik Embroidered V-Neck Sleeveless Blouse; Brand: ; Review: I am 5' 8" and a 10/12 and if the armholes were any smaller it would be too small for me. It is pretty and fits but just a tad tight in the armholes. I am broad shouldered.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sakkas Women's Embroidered Batik Gauzy Rayon Tunic Blouse; Brand: ; Review: I like these tops a lot, very comfortable. Fit is great, I am 5'8" and wear a 10/12.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hee Grand Women's Chiffon Caftan Poncho Tunic Top Yellow; Brand: Hee grand; Review: I like it, very flowing and feminine. It is a little shorter on me because I am 5'8" tall, wear a 10/12. But it fits very well and has a nice lining so you can wear it on it's own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lovaru Women's White Lace Sleeve Chiffon Patchwork Shirt Fashion Blouse; Brand: Lovaru; Review: This fits kind of weird. It looks in the pictue that it is kind of a bell shape and on me it is tighter around the hips so it is more of a balloon shape. It is pretty, just fits me kind of weird. I ordered an xl I believe and that would normally be ample for me. The body is kind of a see through material too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Click 'n Learn Remote; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: This is a fun toy for our little guy! He looooves remotes. He was only fooled for a few days into using this rather than the real deal, but it is still an entertaining one that is small and easy to tuck in the bag or car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand-and-Water Sifting Funnel; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: This is a fun sand/water toy. I was hoping it would do more, though. The sand goes in the top, the red piece goes side to side, and then the blue piece spins. My one year old isn't really interested in it yet. It is well built, though, and even larger than I was anticipating!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Alphabet Train Lacing Beads - 27 Wooden Train Beads, 6 Pattern Cards, and 1 Lace; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: These alphabet lacers are wonderful! The holes are clear and easy for my 2.5 year old to string through. The cardboard letters have seen a bit of rough use and several are bent, but that may just be my child :). One side of the letters has bright pictures and the reverse is more basic and less distracting. It is very helpful for teaching dexterity, as well as letters, spelling, and skills. The strings are durable and should hold up well. I would purchase this again for my child or as a gift for another around 2 years of age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vidatoy 1:48 Diecast Transport Truck Construction Toy Vehicle For Kids; Brand: VidaToy; Review: My son LOVES this dump truck. I make a point of trying not to buy him too many batter operated toys because I don't think they promote creative play. This dump truck has been his best friend since it arrived--he naps with it, zooms it around all day, and won't let it out of his sight. The "hydraulic" lift is pretty neat, although it has popped out a few times already. It's an easy fix, though, just realigning it and pushing back in. There are definitely some sharper corners on this truck, so don't buy it for too young of a child, but for our 2.5 year old it is perfect. It is just lifelike enough for him to really enjoy it, and is a step above the smaller trucks he has used so far. It also has the automatic pull back and zoom feature, which is fun on the hardwood floor! As you can see from the photos below, he has also started to play with it in sand, filling it up, dumping it out, and just having a blast. I highly recommend this toy! We also have the cement mixer from Vidatoy, which he loves just as much. In order to save time and money, I do as much of my shopping online as possible. With two young children, I don't have time to head out to multiple stores in order to find what we are looking for. It is so wonderful to find this product online so I don't have to go out hunting. I always do quite a bit of research on Amazon, relying on other peoples reviews when making decisions about what products to purchase since there are so many available. In the end, I have more time with my family and am able to find a well-reviewed and researched product! That way I can be sure what I do purchase will last and function well and not leave me going back to the store or Amazon to replace soon after. I do think it is fun to test products, but I have to admit that I am fairly opinionated and don't hesitate to critique products for their short fallings or to rate items low when they deserve it. All opinions are my own! Please note: I have purchased this at a discount or for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. If you find this review helpful, it would be great if you would click the "yes" button below! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tree Swing Hanging Strap By RMS Unlimited Goods – 60 Inches Long Made Of Extremely Durable Material – Holds 500; Brand: RMS Unlimited Goods; Review: This is a very useful strap system. It is flexible for different applications and I feel very safe having our kids swing from it rather than another rigged up rope system. The included caribeaner is good quality, too. I would purchase this again! This arrived quickly with prime shipping and was well packaged. In order to save time and money, I do as much of my shopping online as possible. With two young children, I don't have time to head out to multiple stores in order to find what we are looking for. It is so wonderful to find this product online so I don't have to go out hunting. I always do quite a bit of research on Amazon, relying on other peoples reviews when making decisions about what products to purchase since there are so many available. In the end, I have more time with my family and am able to find a well-reviewed and researched product! That way I can be sure what I do purchase will last and function well and not leave me going back to the store or Amazon to replace soon after. I do think it is fun to test products, but I have to admit that I am fairly opinionated and don't hesitate to critique products for their short fallings or to rate items low when they deserve it. All opinions are my own! Please note: I have purchased this at a discount or for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. If you find this review helpful, it would be great if you would click the "helpful" button below! Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Sterling Silver Snake Chain Bracelet 3mm for European Charms Bead; Brand: ; Review: very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Wide Genuine Leather Mens Bangle Cuff Bracelet, Punk Rock, Fits 7" to 8.5", Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INBLUE Men's Alloy Genuine Leather Bracelet Bangle Cuff Brown Silver Tone Black White Adjustable; Brand: INBLUE; Review: wears great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Leather Bracelet, Celtic Cross Charm Bangle, Fit 7-9 inch, Brown Silver; Brand: KONOV; Review: wears good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Leather Bracelet, Punk Rock Bangle, Fit 7-9 inch Adjustable, Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: wears nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Tazon 6 FM Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fluval Surface Skimmer; Brand: Fluval; Review: Product doesn't really work that well. After making some modifications I finally got it to work, some what. I'll be looking for a better solution to replace this item.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fluval External Filter; Brand: Fluval; Review: Excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luffy Coco Mini Moss - Builds a Beautiful and Natural Aquascape: Easy Care, Hardy and Long Lasting; Brand: Luffy; Review: Dead On Arrival. This is a rip-off.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Potted Tall Hairgrass by AquaLeaf Aquatics - Easy Aquatic Live Plant; Brand: Aquarium Plants Discounts; Review: Almost all of it arrived dead. I only have a couple that survived. Don't purchase.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dwarf Baby Tears Hemianthus Callitrichoides Java Moss Live Aquarium Plants Freshwater Fish Tank Vitro TC Cup by Greenpro; Brand: GreenPro; Review: None of these survived shipment. Don't purchase.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Broken Path; Author: Visit Amazon's Cami Checketts Page; Review: Great. What a wonderful author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blog This; Author: Visit Amazon's Cami Checketts Page; Review: Wonderful Book. Cami Checkets does such a great job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Justice (The Piper Anderson Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Stewart Page; Review: great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christmas in Snow Valley: A Christmas Romance Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Roland Anderson Page; Review: great books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fourth of July; Author: Visit Amazon's Cami Checketts Page; Review: great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadly H2O; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Stoffregen Page; Review: greata book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Greater Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Ann Nunes Page; Review: great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Government, and Law; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Kimble Page; Review: As a plain language specialist working in health care for the last 18 years, I am thrilled to see this new edition of Professor Kimble's book. It's as relevant in health care as in business, government, and law. Even after all these years, I still struggle to find the right strategies to convince clients and coworkers that plain language is what people want and what they can understand. This book gives ample "ammunition" to make my case. The evidence to dispel the myths about plain language is concise and targeted. The case studies on how plain language saves time and money are critically important. The case studies on how much better and more quickly readers process plain language are powerful selling points, too. The historical summary of the growth of plain language reminded me that I'm working with people all around the globe to make information accessible for all. Want to join us? Get this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity; Author: Visit Amazon's David Allen Page; Review: Have not implemented this system as I'm still reading the book but I'm eager to give it a try. It's a solid system!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Bregman Page; Review: This book is a good reminder of a lot I already know but don't use. Plus, it has a lot of great new info and/or new ways of looking at things. I recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Motivation Manifesto; Author: Visit Amazon's Brendon Burchard Page; Review: This book had a profound effect on me. I was new to Brendon and his work but gave it a shot despite some concerns. It turned out to be a fabulous investment in myself and my ability to be of service to the world. I highly recommend this book. It is different from many other books in that it reminds us of values, character, and ethics that used to be common in my father's time. Some of the concepts seem to have been lost for decades but Brendon is bringing them back. His writing style is at once clear, easy-to-understand and poetic. Very inspiring! Get this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Reader Standing: The Story of a Man Who Learned to Read at 54; Author: Visit Amazon's Archie Willard Page; Review: What an inspiration. This man is persistent to have achieved everything he did after the struggles in life he was dealt. His attitude and love of life is a victory for humanity. If you love to read, this book will touch your heart. I highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way; Author: Visit Amazon's Brendon Burchard Page; Review: Brendons appeal for me has always been how practical and powerful his advice is. And now he and his collaborators have developed the evidence-base for more powerful, practical advice. I am eager to finish the book, and along the way, Im working on implementing new practices. I highly recommend Brendons materialwhether this book or his others, his podcasts, and his YouTube videos. They have helped me level up in my life! Thank you, Brendon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Seven Simple Secrets: What the BEST Teachers Know and Do!; Author: Visit Amazon's Annette L. Breaux Page; Review: Easy to read, great suggestions for what to do and how to do it effectively and efficiently. This book is highly recommended for new teachers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl from Krakow: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Rosenberg Page; Review: Good plot, captivating writing. The main character was quit promiscuous, which I did not care to read about. That aside, I did enjoy the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables; Author: Visit Amazon's L M Montgomery Page; Review: I've watched the movies since I was a girl, so I knew it by heart. I still loved reading the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In The Year 2889; Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: Quite amazing! A quick read, interesting how it sounds like today.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Sand and Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Libbie Hawker Page; Review: Great story, enjoyed it. The descriptions got quite flowery, unnecessarily so. Other than that I thought it was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Further Chronicles of Avonlea - Kindle edition; Author: L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery; Review: I've watched the movies since I was a girl, so I knew it by heart. I still loved reading the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anne Of Green Gables; Author: L.M.; Mary W. Cushing & D.C. Williams Montgomery; Review: I've watched the movies since I was a girl, so I knew it by heart. I still loved reading the story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Healer; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellin Carsta Page; Review: Loved it, especially the part about sewing--since I am a seamstress also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keepers of the Covenant (The Restoration Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: Well written story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emotional Rescue: Essays on Love, Loss, and Life--With a Soundtrack; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Greenman Page; Review: The writing was grammatically good, but the topic of the book has no substance. It rambles, making me ask, "What did I just read?" many times. I saw/felt no connection between the music referred to and the author's rambling thoughts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Essentials of Effective Prayer (40-Minute Bible Studies); Author: Visit Amazon's Kay Arthur Page; Review: Very insightful! Not exactly 'no homework'. To get the most out of the material, I recommend doing the lesson (roughly 40-minutes) at home to think it over before meeting as a group to discuss. As usual, Kay Arthur brings out some wonderful points to apply to my life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemy: Simone (The Creoles Series #3); Author: Visit Amazon's Gilbert Morris Page; Review: Good drama, nothing offensive, overtly Biblical ideas. I liked the New Orleans setting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Strength of His Hand (Chronicles of the Kings #3) (Volume 3); Author: Lynn Austin; Review: Very interesting, and follows Biblical accounts well. Details added for interest.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Salvation (The Scottish Crown Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Umberger Page; Review: I found this book engaging, I wanted to find out what happened next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Free from Fear: A 6-Week, No-Homework Bible Study (40-Minute Bible Studies); Author: Visit Amazon's Kay Arthur Page; Review: Wonderful study!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Better than Bouillon Mushroom Base 8 oz (227g); Brand: Better Than Bouillon; Review: I've been on a low-carb, high-protein Thing for over a year now. I've gone from a size 22 to a 16, and I'm still at it, but I must say, there are things one misses. Soup is on the list. Most canned soups involve some kind of sneaky or even obvious carbs. I'm no chef. The weather is cold. What to do? I heard this product praised in an online discussion, and decided to risk living on the wild side. I'm SO glad I did! This makes a great soup, and the addition of some fresh mushrooms and whole cream really livens it up. Adding whole cream, butter, and cheeses works well...if you are on a diet that allows those things. It really satisfies the desire for something rich and hot....one can only drink so many protein drinks and eat so many bars, etc. If you are considering Atkins or a modified version thereof, invest in some of these products. the ingredients are quality, and they last pretty much forever. No complex "instructions"....add a spoonful to hot water and stir. It's possible that I might not like it so very much if I had found it right away. But if one has been in a kind of self-imposed food desert for 6 months or so, the introduction of a new thing is kind of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slim Jim Giant Smoked Snack Sticks, Tabasco, .97 Oz. 24-Count; Brand: Slim Jim; Review: I read all the reviews before ordering these...yes, ALL the reviews. Qualities like texture, which I had never considered before, were discussed extensively. They gave me pause. However, I'm really pleased with the product, which was neither too leathery nor too soft, neither too few nor including empty packets. They are not as large as the retail sizes, but they provide one with the power of portion control. One can always decide to eat three. One can get more exercise if one forces ones self to get up for each individual piece. I believe that the sticks which are "too soft" are simply not cooked enough. That is my experience with cooking actual sausages, like Little Smokies. So if you are one of those unfortunate souls who ended up with a box of mushy Slim Jims, before you throw them out or give them to the raccoons, try unwrapping a few and putting them in a toaster oven (or oven) for a little while on a low setting. It may work for you, and it is better than being besieged by hopeful raccoons for the rest of your life. Freecycle could also work. Maybe there could be local exchanges for Amazon customers with these challenges? If you are one of the wretched unfortunates who has received the harder, leatherier sort, well ...you could ship them to me. Or donate to a food bank, or even drop them by the office or workplace of people you especially like. Many people give the vet staff or the book store team cookies...you can be the Slim Jim HERO. All the low-carb folks will sing your praises. Everyone in the office will be marginally less cranky. You could send them through the tubes at the bank drive through. IMAGINE the joy you could spread.... Since I am happy with my lot, I don't get to do any of that. This time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Light Mocktails Drink Mixes, 3-Flavors, 15-Count; Brand: Crystal Light; Review: I believe that if you usually drink low- or no- calorie drinks, you will be pleased with these. If you usually drink actual alcoholic beverages, or full-sugar beverages, you won't be. I'm hooked on these...they have bright, smooth flavors that are much more fun than "grape" or "cherry", etc. The Mojito is almost like a Gatorade on a hot day taste....not salty, but cool and refreshing. The others are tangy. Appletini is sweeter than Margurita. If you make 3 glass pitchers at once, you can also be dazzled by how color-coordinated they are. Pretty. Yes, I said it. THEY ARE PRETTY. This time of year, I fluctuate between brewing hot tea and this kind of drink. When I'm not working outdoors in the sun, it can be hard to remember to drink enough fluids every day. These help...a lot. I started with this 3-pack, but have re-ordered in the single-flavor four-packs. I have found I can use more water for a less-strong taste, and they last a little longer. It's worth it, and if you have free shipping, it costs much less than it would in the grocer's. I like to frequent local stores, but since local stores don't have these anyway, it's win-win. Give them a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Light Mocktails Mojito, 1.41-Ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: Crystal Light; Review: I have never had a real Mojito, but I got sick of the same old tastes....cherry, iced tea, grape...blah blah...and I enjoyed the Margarita flavor, so I thought I'd try this. This is great! It's kind of citrusy and has a very, very faint hint of salt that reminds me of how good Gatorade tastes when you are dehydrated. It tastes ...clean, not syrupy, and very refreshing. Also, it's a pretty color. I'm not sure why grocers don't carry it, but it costs less on here and is well worth waiting. I get plenty of fluids daily because I am drinking this. It's also good with a little more water than the directions call for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Light Mocktail Mojito Drink Mix (10-Quart), 1.41-Ounce Canister (Pack of 6); Brand: Crystal Light; Review: Of all the flavors in this series, this is my favorite...it is not cloyingly sweet, but refreshing and clean to the palate. It does not have the heavy dyes that stain white cups in it, either! You can even add a little extra water and it will go farther while still tasting great, especially in hot weather. If you are cutting carbs and calories, and if you are not allergic to artificial sweeteners, it's a wonderful product. It's harder to find than the other flavors. I've never had a real mojito, so I don't know if it tastes the same, but I doubt it. That's not the point of this beverage, though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just the Cheese Rounds, Crunchy White Cheddar, 2-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12); Brand: Just The Cheese; Review: This snack grows on one. It is ultra-salty. The bags seem small, but once you eat them, it seems like each bag could be even smaller, as a half bag is plenty for a "salty snack" fix. Great for the low carb/ no carb lifestyle; worked for me as a sort of meal substitute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SweetGourmet Golightly Sugar Free Assorted Fruit Chews, 1 lb; Brand: SweetGourmet; Review: These have great taste and texture. I probably would not order these if outdoor temperatures are above 80 degrees F, however, because they'd probably melt. I foolishly had thought that since they are sugar-free, they'd somehow be low in carbs. They are not...plenty of starch, maybe? In any case, this makes them not really what I needed, since I'm trying to lose weight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atkins Endulge Chocolate Peanut Cup 5-1.2 Oz Packs; Brand: Atkins; Review: These are made low-net-crab by the use of both fiber and sugar alcohols. Both fiber and sugar alcohols can cause an upset digestive system. Some people may be affected, so eat in moderation until you know for sure. Or take a Tums beforehand. If you binge on these, you may regret it. If you already eat many products with sugar alcohols and fiber added, it may have no effect at all. They are delicious, indistinguishable from M&M brand in terms of taste and mouthfeel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just the Cheese Mini Round Snacks, Classic White Cheddar, 0.5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 16); Brand: Just The Cheese; Review: I had bought these in the past and enjoyed them. Salty, yes. But enjoyable in small amounts. I often could not finish a bag at once and would thus get multiple servings. Apparently, in the past, the bags were bigger...a full ounce? The 1/2 ounce size is more serving appropriate. I ordered this is a hurry, not checking details. My issue is that I paid the same for the 1/2 ounce bags as I did for the much larger bags...and that's not right. My own fault....I'll either order the larger ones next time (if available) or wait for this price to drop by half.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix, Sensible Sweets, Light, 8 count,0.29 ounce, (Pack of 6); Brand: Swiss Miss; Review: I like this for my low-carb lifestyle. I add a little whole cream (unlike milk, it has no carbs) to make it richer. Advice from others about mixing in not-boiling water and in a small amount , THEN adding more water (to help deal with clumping) is good advice. Sometimes I add a little monkfruit sweetener, which has a small number of carbs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World Confections Candy Cigarettes, Pack of 24; Brand: World Confections; Review: For the price, this was a fun value. I will be giving for stocking stuffers, Halloween, etc. There are just white sugar sticks, powdery on the outside...not the kind that had little wrappers with powdered sugar on each stick that one could blow to make "smoke". Candy eyeballs and skulls have not led anyone to cannibalism (as far as I know), chocolate bunnies don't instill the desire to shoot rabbits, and the candy cigarettes like these did not make me a smoker. They are fun and sentimental for some of us. They do leak a little of the powder, so should be sealed in ziplocks for storage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits, Hickory Smoked, 4.5 Ounce Bag (Pack of 6), Packaging may vary; Brand: Oscar Mayer; Review: I had bought these in stores, but lately just could not find them. Maybe they moved the item, but in any case, this pack of 6 was a better value and will last a long time. Making salads fun is the key to enjoying salads! Also great for omelets or casseroles. Even when I have bacon I have cooked on hand, this is easier to sprinkle and already in bits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tang Tang Orange Powdered Drink Mix - 6 qt; Brand: Tang; Review: I used this to mix with instant tea and cinnamon and instant lemonade to make the "spice tea" I remember as a child. A fun blend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Girl Organic Citrus Ginger Salad Dressing - 16oz - Sugar Free - Diabetic/Vegan Friendly - No Carb; Brand: Simple Girl; Review: This has great taste, but does not cling or stick to the salad and sort of makes a pool in the bottom of the dish. It also pours like water, so be ready and careful when pouring.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Light Lemonade Drink Mix (12-Quart), 3.2-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4); Brand: Crystal Light; Review: On many of the crystal Light postings, the "count" at the end indicates that you are getting a lot which includes multiple cannisters. Not in this case, and not the Lemon Decaf that I recently ordered through pantry. Good product, but more standard listing practices would be helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just the Cheese, Crunchy Nacho Cheese, 0.5-Ounce Bags (Pack of 15); Brand: Just The Cheese; Review: They are like giant versions of the "Just the Cheese" bits. Sort of have a burnt taste, and texture gets old. Can't finish one in one sitting. Not bad if you crave a salty snack, but I probably won't buy again for the price. Breaking into pieces works for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just the Cheese Snack Bars, Jalapeno Cheese, 15 - 0.5-Ounce Bars; Brand: Just The Cheese; Review: They are like giant versions of the "Just the Cheese" bits. Sort of have a burnt taste, and texture gets old. Can't finish one in one sitting. Not bad if you crave a salty snack, but I probably won't buy again for the price. Breaking into pieces works for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: California Sun-Dry Smoked Sun Dried Tomatoes (Julienne Cut), 3-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6); Brand: California Sun-Dried; Review: These liven up a salad or an omlette. I really like them, and was glad to buy in bulk, since they are hard to find in stores. The smoke makes the tomato a little less tart....very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Numi Organic Tea Flowering Tea Gift Set, Includes 6 Flowering Tea; Brand: Numi Organic Tea; Review: My brother says this is the best and most thoughtful gift he has had in a long time. It gives him something to look forward to after a long day, and also a wonderful way to serve guests. He's a rough and tumble kind of a guy, so I was not sure it would go over well, but he's hooked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kraft Easy Mac Triple Cheese, 2.05-Ounce Microwavable Cups (Pack of 10); Brand: Kraft; Review: I sent as a gift to my friend who has small children and little time or money, and who does not cook. Not perfect nutrition, but fun for the kids and the older one can make his own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee, 25-Count Single Serve Sticks (Pack of 4); Brand: Mount Hagen; Review: Not bad, but sadly, I was hoping for a micro-grind, like the Via. Fooled by packaging. This is measured decaf, and stays fresh in its packets. Flavor is good and not too strong (Via's only decaf is dark roast, which I find very overwhelming; this is a nice, rich flavor); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skippy Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, 40 Ounce; Brand: Skippy; Review: Has palm oil in it. I guess this is why I don't have to stir it. and why it was on sale. =/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slim Jim Bacon Jerky, Hickory Smoked Flavor, 2.75 Oz. Bag (Pack of 8); Brand: Slim Jim; Review: Not all that...kind of like...bacon. Thick bacon. Now that price is up over $13? I can cook my own bacon.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ThinSlim Foods 45 Calorie, 0g Net Carb, Love-The-Taste Low Carb Bread Plain; Brand: ThinSlim Foods; Review: Agree with the reviews. Sourdough taste, kind of chewy texture, and wonderful to have bread if one has been living bread-free for a couple of years. I tried the "Honey" version, and it seemed less chewy. If you are not really needing to cut out carbs for your health, then don't buy products like this. Of course, nothing is going to taste just like regular white bread. Some of the other breads I have tried have been rubbery. Reviews from people wanting the exact same thing they were eating before a diagnosis seem unrealistic. This bread is not going to kill anyone or put them in the hospital. Paying more and not eating a loaf a day is part of living a healthier lifestyle. Training your brain to do without sugar in all its easy and hidden forms really helps the brain to appreciate that raw carrots are sweet. If you have not had any bread for months, or years, you will enjoy this, and the ability to make a sandwich or toast with real butter. It's a luxury item, and as such, worth the cost. I do wish it could be shipped collectively to make it more practical to buy more and freeze. As it is, I freeze most of the loaf, and put small bits in the fridge. Takes me longer to use. Maybe better for my health, but for ThinSlim Foods, fewer sales, less often. I consider it a special item to look forward to. To be clear, it does NOT have preservatives like regular bread. Just keep it in the fridge, or freeze.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GemWraps® Carrot Sandwich Wraps 6-sheets; Brand: NewGem Foods; Review: These are handy. Have a sweet taste (carrot). You should be prepared that the consistency is a little like plastic....but that did not matter to me. They are very thin and easy to use, rather tough if you want to cut, you will need a sharp knife. If you are living very low carb, I'd recommend these.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JOJ201800 Splenda No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, Yellow, 80 Count (1G Fiber); Brand: Splenda; Review: The fiber here really helps any diet. You won't know it is there. I've been living a low-carb lifestyle and this is a helpful element. I primarily use in various herbal teas like rose, lavender, and mint. Safe, sweet, and good taste.... if you have cut all sugar out except that found in fruit and fresh vegetables, you really won't notice it. Brains are picky, but if you wean them off the original stuff, they are fine with this. Is it EXACTLY like real processed sugar? NO....but that was going to kill me. I feel great on this, and it also does not trigger leg cramps at night. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yogi Tea - Peach DeTox - Healthy Warming Blend - 6 Pack, 96 Tea Bags Total; Brand: Yogi; Review: I love the flavor. I wish it did not have the caffeine, or the words "Slim Life" plastered over it. I can only drink in the mornings, as I am sensitive to the caffeine and won't be able to sleep if I drink it later.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor In The Kitchen, Flackers Organic Flax Seed Crackers, Rosemary Flaxseed, 5-Ounce; Brand: Doctor In The Kitchen; Review: These grow on you. NOTE: If you have not been living a low-carb lifestyle, with NO CRACKERS AT ALL, then maybe don't bother. The flax does have an oily mouthfeel. However, these are firm, can be used with dip or cheese, etc. VERY filling. Require serious chewing. Six is a serving and will keep you feeling full if you need a quick snack. I feel this is a substantial portion, and just eat 4-9 at a time. VERY hearty. This flavor has a sweetness from the tomato. I prefer the other flavor more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terrasoul Superfoods Raw Coconut Chips (Organic), 12 Ounces; Brand: Terrasoul Superfoods; Review: I use these to soak in lime juice with a little chili and salt, then toast for a low-carb snack. It is hard to find pieces that are large. So far, this has had the most consistently large flakes per bag, and they have excellent flavor and taste, even untreated. Anyone who wants to try this: 1/4 cup lime juice 1/8 tablespoon chili powder 1/8 tablespoon cayenne 1/8 tablespoon salt (I mix all that first) Then add 2 cups or so of the coconut. Stir gently so all coconut is covered, sometimes let sit to absorb. Spread thinly on a cookie sheet Convect at 2:20 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stir a bit, then another 10 minutes, then remove from oven to let cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stash Tea Cinnamon Apple Chamomile Herbal Tea 20 Count Tea Bags in Foil (Pack of; Brand: Stash Tea; Review: This is a soothing, sweet tea with no caffeine that is similar to an apple cider, but does not have a sour bite. A cold-weather favorite!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ThinSlim Foods 50 Calorie, 1g Net Carb, Love-The-Taste Low Carb Bread Honey; Brand: ThinSlim Foods; Review: Of all the low-carb bread I have tried, this is the best, hands-down, especially in texture. Compared with other low net carbohydrate breads, this is excellent. If you have not been living bread-free, you may not appreciate. But if you have had to give it up for your health, and consider it a luxury item, then the cost and that it is not identical to the bread that could kill you are not factors in judging it. In the past, bread that mentioned "honey" had a trace taste in the crust. I expected the same. This bread tastes sweet to me, almost to the point of interfering with a sandwich. when toasted, using salted butter offsets it. I will be trying other varieties. Bread is a luxury I seldom eat, I really am glad I decided to try this. Worth the cost!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stash Tea Organic Cascade Mint Herbal Tea 18 Count Tea Bags in Foil (Pack of 6) (Packaging May; Brand: Stash Tea; Review: Good value, strings shorter than expected. Cascade mint a little milder than some other mint blends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hefty D28100 Soak Proof Tableware, Foam Plates, 8-7/8" dia. (Pack of 100); Brand: Hefty; Review: This is an excellent and safe sweetener, but having the fiber is a big plus. I cannot detect it at all, and it offsets any random calories or carbs that are in the product, plus helps me get enough fiber in my diet in a way that is not invasive. Drinking 5-10 cups of various kinds of herbal tea, for example, with this as the sweetener, means plenty of fiber, plenty of liquid, and satisfies my want for interesting tastes...in winter, teas with elements of hot cider can be refreshing. I wish I could find this in grocery stores, or in bulk, but I can't. Splenda does not sell it in huge packs of 1000 as it does the other kind. =/; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anna and Sarah Organic Coconut Chips in Resealable Bag, 1.5 Lbs; Brand: Anna and Sarah; Review: I bought these because people commented that the flakes are large. They are only large compared with shreds. Fine for things like cake topping or cookies, but if you are doing a project where you need actual chips to be eaten as such, this is not the way to go.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Pure Camomile Herbal Tea Bags, 20 Count; Brand: Twinings; Review: Nice, strong minty tea, can re-use bag for a 2nd very large cup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London English Afternoon Black Tea Bags, 20 Count (Pack of 6); Brand: Twinings; Review: Nice, strong minty tea, can re-use bag for a 2nd very large cup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twinings of London Christmas Black Tea Bags, 20 Count; Brand: Twinings; Review: Nice, strong minty tea, can re-use bag for a 2nd very large cup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Realime 100% Lime Juice, 15 oz; Brand: Realime; Review: I'm not sure why it is so hard to find large quantities of lime juice...like a 30oz or 40oz. This is very real, good lime juice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halo Top Light Ice Cream, Strawberry, 16 oz (Frozen); Brand: Halo Top; Review: No strawberries or chunks thereof, or swirls, etc. I don't really get the taste. Perhaps my expectations were set incorrectly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Egglo Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs (12) - Give Your Kids an Amazing (Christian/; Brand: Egglo Eggs; Review: THE KIDS WILL HAVE SUCH FUN WITH THESE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mattel Games Bounce-Off Game; Brand: Mattel Games; Review: BOUNCE OFF GAME IS SO MUCH FUN. I RECOMMEND IT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Hogs Vectron Wave 2.0 - Black, Grey and Orange; Brand: Air Hogs; Review: MY G/SON HAS A LOT OF FUN WITH THIS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Flashing LED Light Up Toys, Bumpy Rings, 18 Pack; Brand: Kangaroo; Review: EASTER FUN. LOVE THESE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IDO3D Pen and Ink Up to 25 Projects Print System - 5 pens; Brand: IDO3D; Review: MY G/SON LOVES THIS PRODUCT. HE LOVES TO DRAW; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Emoji Universe : Emoji Easter Eggs, 24-Pack; Brand: Kangaroo; Review: THESE ARE GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN WITH THE KIDS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Tutu Skirt, Special Edition; Brand: The Elf on the Shelf; Review: MY ELF LOOKS SO CUTE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Keds Ella Mary Jane Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: I like them alot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stride Rite Ariana Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: These shoes are beautiful. They are beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGG Girls Australia Maddi; Brand: ; Review: I love these boots for my granddaughter. We have a hard time putting them on and zipping them up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGG Maddi (Toddler/Little Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: I love these boots for my granddaughter. We have a hard time putting them on and zipping them up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Girls Thinsulate and Waterproof Zig Zag Print Winter Ski Glove; Brand: ; Review: I like them and they appear to be a good quality pair of gloves. My granddaughter keeps taking them off because they are too long so her fingers can't reach the fingers of the gloves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Chateau De La Cote; City: Biras Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We made a break here for one night on our way from St Malo to south west France as we know the excellent reputation of the Chateau and Hotels Collection Our arrival was warmly welcomed and the staff could not have been more helpful and charming. Dinner was excellent in the very atmospheric restaurant. Our room with its four poster bed was well appointed and very spacious, however the one thing we would have appreciated is a walk in shower The hotel would make an excellent base for exploring the Dordogne. It is a fairy tale castle with architecture going back many centuries. The grounds and interior were immaculately maintained. Altogether.a fascinating experience. We wouldn't have missed it, and recommend it to anyone with a love of French history and culture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citotel Saint Jacques; City: Parthenay Deux Sevres Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We have stayed in this hotel regularly over several years en route between Tarn-et-Garonne and St Malo as it a convenient half way stopover. The staff are always welcoming and do everything to make your stay a pleasant one. The two star hotel, which is without a restaurant (but an excellent breakfast), has the basic necessities and there is a good selection of restaurants close by. A plus for us is that the car park behind the hotel is secured at night so we feel we do not have to take everything out and take it inside. We arrived later than planned last week, and too tired to eat out. We were shown the menu of the nearby pizza place, reception ordered our meal and we were able to eat it, with a bottle of wine and knives and forks, in the little salon on the ground floor. Could not have been better! All credit to the management for excellent service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau De La Cote; City: Biras Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: We first stayed here a year ago to break our journey from St Malo to South West France. Based on that good experience decided to do the same this time. Same lovely welcome. Excellent dinner. We so much appreciated the thoughtfulness of the waiting staff and the knowledgable help from the wine waiter. Very nice breakfast. This really is a delightful place. The chateau itself is an architectural history lesson, the extensive grounds very well maintained. One could describe the hotel as a bit quirky, but that only adds to its charm. One criticism: no walk-in showers in the bedrooms. Big free standing baths - use the showerhead and risk soaking the carpet. Access for those with limited mobility is not good. However, worth the effort to overcome. The review above was actually written in April following our stay at that time, but was only saved as a draft rather than being sent...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Methuen Arms Hotel; City: Corsham Wiltshire England; Review: Nice atmosphere, but service to begin with was patchy. Food good on the whole and we enjoyed our meal and the beer. One observation: the triple cooked chips were decent enough chips but did not live up the expectation of the triple cooking process. Recommended, but be prepared for inconsistency.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manchester Marriott Victoria Albert Hotel; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: The friendly, helpful and courteous staff made all the difference to our stay. Slightly quirky building, an old warehouse, tastefully decorated. Only downside was that there was no room with a walk-in shower, which would have made life easier for my somewhat mobility impaired wife. Very good restaurant, although the food was occasionally not up to standard. However, nothing was too much trouble to put things right which shows a terrific attitude to ensure the guest is well looked after. I particularly commend our server, Kate, who was charming, a pleasure to deal with and lovely to talk to. Buffet breakfast great with a wide selection of hot and cold dishes. Made for a good start to the day. Look forward to a return visit later in the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chateau De La Cote; City: Biras Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: The hotel has become the favoured stop off on our way south from St Malo to Tarn et Garonne. Good service, excellent dinner (with knowledgeable advice on wine), very good buffet breakfast, lovely position. Despite its being quirky and no room with a walk in shower it remains our choice. Yes, you can have a shower in the bath, risking water everywhere, but then the carpet gets wet. When will every hotelier get the message that bathrooms and carpets should no go together? We will return again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Extended Stay America Los Angeles Woodland Hills; City: Los Angeles California; Review: i stayed here b c my apartment flooded, i needed a long term place to stay and was EXHAUSTED i was in NO condition to be treated badly by anyone my room had no lock so i asked to switch rooms the room they put me in was right next to the leaf blower in the EARLY morning i called to switch rooms again..i was not dressed the mgr demanded i come downstairs 2sign some thing i asked if i could sleep a bit first they said NO.. i muttered "some swear word..allright" under my breath over the phone- i was sleeping i drag myself downstairs & this guy SCREAMS at me to "get out" " no one talks like that to me" he screams.. i was sick..it was a horrible experience later on i discovered the guy hates women has issues with people everyone else there was nice, but that guy i will HATE for the rest of my life i was in a bad situation he should have been fired- i can understand if i was swearing loudly alt at him in public..makign a scene or something but not what happened; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red Victorian LLC; City: San Francisco California; Review: i i love the vic when rosie was the manager dont know who is in charge now, but when iw as last there the rooms were still nice , sometimes they give discounts for longer stays or at least they used to for me as i was always staying here its a landmark and i hpe they keep the integrity of this b and b sami owns it , and shes great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ebusus Apartments; City: Santa Eulalia del Rio Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: this is the best place to stay long term on the island my second home i recommend staying here to anyone who travels alot luis is awesome very safe and well located you can do ibiza w o a car here but i still recommend one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duquesa Playa; City: Santa Eulalia del Rio Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: ive stayed here and will always stay here... hte staff is excellent and helpful, im a long term client of this hotel and i think walid is wonderful...they bend over backwards to help you if hey can--- food is excellent also i had some dinner there before leaving...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Ojai Inn; City: Ojai California; Review: stayed here over the last weekend, place was very well run, staff extremely nice and helpful.. much better treatment than the larger hotels in the area-- only issue was they charge for wi fi and it isnt secured far as i could tell, all the properties humming bird casa ojai and capri are well run with really nice staff memeber; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: IGT Slots: Lil' Lady PC; Brand: by
Masque Publishing; Review: I enjoy slot game This is a very good one. My only complaint is that there were too many "bar" type games as compared to the ones most common in casinos. I like animations and bonuses that are more than free spins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vesuvia [Download]; Brand: by
Oberon Media; Review: An all right match 3. Nothing spectacular but for non challenging mind game it works when you what to relieve stress.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reel Deal Slots Enchanted Realms; Brand: Phantom EFX; Review: Haven't liked the last few Reel deal slot games. Too much adventure and not enough slots. Too difficult to open the new slots in the past. This one is great fun, not impossible to break open the locked slots. Good graphics, animation, and creative slot machines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainforest Adventure [Download]; Brand: by
Gamehouse; Review: I can't complain too much since this was a download from Amazon for cheap. But, it was pretty much a waste of time and I uninstalled it pretty quick.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Dynasty; Brand: by
PopCap; Review: Some won't like these games - I do. It is not too difficult, takes time, has a number of mini games, and is relaxing. Sometimes I like to just sit, find items, and not worry about adventure or difficulty.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Adventures The Riddle Of Two Knights; Brand: PopCap Games; Review: Simple, easy moving adventure. Lots of HO and little mystery. For those who would rather find items than follow a mystery adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Object Collection - Amazing Adventures (3 Full Games); Brand: ; Review: I am not a fan of Adventure games that make you think and analyze to get anywhere. I don't want to do anything complicated in a HO game. These games have a story, but not to the degree that you have to figure out a mystery. No running around from level to level trying to figure out what you missed before moving on. They may be too simple for those that need a challenge, but okay for those who just want to relax and find stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: IGT Slots: Candy Bars; Brand: by
Masque Publishing; Review: I like this game because it is not an Adventure. I hated it when Reel Deals slots started to do that. You can just play this slot game to relax, accrue credits and complete Achievements. A nice game to spend some time with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lawless; Brand: ; Review: I live in the area & was history for me, Great Movie. I read the book first & the movie was true to the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Client VHS; Brand: Susan Sarandon; Review: great movie. Seen this at movie theater & had to order it for my movie collection. Every one must see; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boardwalk Empire: Season 4; Brand: Steve Buscemi; Review: great movie, loved all the seasons; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mums' Night Out [DVD] [2014]; Brand: ; Review: movie was so funny, highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dolphin Tale; Brand: Harry Connick Jr.; Review: wonderful movie, my grandchildren loved it. Is a wonderful family movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Regent; City: St Ives Cornwall England; Review: I've been in The Regent Hotel in april 2009 with a friend. I really want to recommend it to everyone who is looking for a affordable and clean hotel at a perfect location of St Ives! The Regent Hotel is a small one, but peaceful with very friendly owners. We've been there for 5 nights but if we would stay for a longer period, it wouldn't be a problem (there was nothing what could cause irritating or something, and I think that's important). Maybe not so useful for big families or something because the capacity. Oh, and the breakfasts were REALLY delicious! I've never had such breakfasts in my life before! (Maybe we miss some skills in Holland ;) ). They cook it by themselves :) The location is great as well, because it's next to the bus stop and the train station and still close to the "centre" of St Ives! It took maybe about 2 minutes to walk through the beautiful small streets to the shops, restaurants, beaches, tourist information, etc. In short: fantastic for couples or a few friends (and walkers and so on) because the small capacity. And last but not least: mind the seagulls! ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrigley Hall Hotel Spa; City: Pott Shrigley Cheshire England; Review: The bed was not very comfortable and too small for two people... I wasn't looking forward to go to sleep there. We asked the staff to change to another room but there was no one available. The location is great! Very nice view from in and around the hotel. It's easier accessable by car than by bus or train. The building is beautiful, never becomes boring. Dinner, breakfast and lunch were very good!! The lounch bar is available for lunch the whole afternoon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haus Steiner; City: Salzburg Austrian Alps; Review: We really loved our stay in the end of June 2015! Rosemary made us really feel welcome and helped us to plan some activities. The house is nice, clean and convenient. The room comfortable with a very beautiful view at the Untersberg. Rosemary arranged a complete and delicious breakfast every day. The location is perfect, you are close to the city and close to the outer area of Salzburg. It's useful if you have your own car. No air conditioning but we did not need it during our stay :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Wein und Parkhotel Nierstein; City: Nierstein Rhineland Palatinate; Review: I loved to stay here. I felt at home. Nierstein is a very nice and cute place. The hotel is efficient, we loved the food, it's very convenient. We stayed here for one night on your trip through Europe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Catalonia del Mar; City: Cala Bona Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We arrived late due to flight delays (just after 10 pm), but couldn't eat anymore in the restaurant. Neither we got a refund for the missed dinner). The breakfast was quite crowded, long waiting times. They gave us a different room than we booked in advance (at the pool, but we got a room somewhere upstairs in the other building, no pool or sea view from the room). Besides that we really enjoyed our stay. The room was big and clean. Location is perfect, in the center of the boulevard. No bugs or mosquitos!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Thousand Eight(TM) For Nokia lumia 635, Nokia lumia 630 Diamond Studded Silicone Rubber Skin Hard Case +; Brand: Thousand Eight; Review: Daughter loved the pink! Has been very durable since she drops her phone a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Optimus F3 Case, CASEFORMERS Duo Armor PURPLE for LG Optimus F3 (MS659) Combo Case with Stand and Holster; Brand: CASEFORMERS; Review: Great quality, very durable. I am known to drop my phone a lot and this case has held up well. Fits in pocket, not too heavy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Plus Case, i-Blason [Armorbox] built-in Screen ProtectorFull body [Heavy; Brand: i-Blason; Review: Great case. Stylish and not too heavy. For what I paid for the phone I wanted something to keep it from breaking. I've dropped it so many times in the last month and it's held up very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nokia Lumia 635 Case, AERO ARMOR Protective Case for Nokia Lumia 635 - Purple; Brand: AERO ARMOR; Review: Very comparable to the more expensive cases. Held up like a pro; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Defender Series f/iPhone 4/4S - Glacier; Brand: OtterBox; Review: My spouse seems to think I drop my phone all to often and wanted me to get something very secure for the phone. I found this case and decided to try it. It came in and I was very shocked. I felt like I could throw the thing on the floor and it wouldn't damage it. Highly recommend this case. Not too bulky, fits in pocket.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Avery White CD Labels for Laser Printers, 40 Disc Labels and 80 Spine Labels (5692); Brand: Avery; Review: Love them I use them for every event and they work great with all my three printer the HP LaserJet and both Canon inkjet; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avery CD/DVD Label Applicator ( 5699 ); Brand: Avery; Review: Does the job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Mil Clear Letter Size Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 X 11.5 Qty 100 (UNV84622); Brand: Universal; Review: Great works well with my Laminating Machine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowes 52327 Plastic Comb Bindings, 5/8" Diameter, 120 Sheet Capacity, Black (Pack of 100 Combs); Brand: Fellowes; Review: They are sturdy and easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon PIXMA MG3520 WH Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner and Copier; Brand: Canon; Review: Working excellent to date have not figured out the wireless part of it yet still working on that; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Universal UNV84642 100 per Box Clear Laminating Pouches, 2 1/4-Inch x 3 3/4-Inch - 1 Pack; Brand: Universal; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Compatible Ink Cartridge Replacement for Brother LC-75 (8 Black 4 Cyan 4 Magenta 4 Yellow) 20 Pack; Brand: Generic; Review: love them, my mom can easily have enough for quite a while and easy setup. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TruBind 7 Mil 8-1/2 x 11 Inches PVC Binding Covers - Pack of 100, Clear (CVR-07ASN); Brand: TruBind; Review: Just wish they were a little thinner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fellowes Plastic Comb Binding Spines, 3/4 Inch Diameter, Black, 150 Sheets, 25 Pack (52509); Brand: Fellowes; Review: Thought it was a a pack a 100 but it's ok; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Epson Perfection V19 Color Photo & Document Scanner with scan-to-Cloud & 4800 dpi Optical Resolution; Brand: Epson; Review: The scanner works ok, BUt the software it comes with , is a bit challenging so I use PaintShop Pro instead; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Victoire; City: Vence French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: The Victoire is a charming small hotel facing the main square in Vence. The owners could not be nicer and more helpful. They speak good English and have an obvious enjoyment in running their hotel. Our room was kept immaculately clean. When we left various things behind they went to considerable trouble on our behalf, all with effeciency and good humour. If you like being in the middle of French town life, this is a perfect place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Louvre Sainte Anne; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We stayed 4 nights here and would be happy to go back again. The room was kept very clean and the bathroom was immaculate. Top floor, 52. The staff were always polite and helpful and looked up answers to some of our obscure questions. Some street noise at night but it's a lively area in a friendly way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grange Clarendon Hotel; City: London England; Review: Clean, comfortable bed, good breakfast, nice polite staff, no noise, windows that open, no problems. This will be our first choice when coming to London. I would expect the other Grange Hotels in the street are similar as they look the same as you walk by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Hart; City: Lincoln Lincolnshire England; Review: We had dinner here two nights as the first was so good. I am putting this in the hotel section as I can't find it under restaurants. The staff were friendly without overdoing it. The food was well prepared without being fussy. The price was very reasonable for a smart hotel in a touristy town. Next time we will stay here. Don't miss the rooftop tour of the cathedral.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feathers Hotel Woodstock; City: Woodstock Oxfordshire England; Review: From arrival to leaving, our stay was perfect. The food was delicious, the room (Standard) comfortable and the staff perfectly professional and friendly despite some very rude guests. A swanky London hotel does not do this better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mad Men: Season 2; Brand: Jon Hamm; Review: Mad Men is simply a superior show... That is all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intouchables Blu Ray [FR IMPORT] French only; Brand: ; Review: Heartfelt, complex movie. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Time Rush: Season 1, Volume Two; Brand: Kendall Schmidt; Review: Great season for this fun show!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of Us VHS; Brand: Jack Thompson; Review: One of the best movies I've ever seen. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Walk in the Clouds VHS; Brand: Keanu Reeves; Review: Lovely movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense VHS; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: This movie is a classic. Excellent movie. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE SIXTH SENSE; Brand: ; Review: This movie is a classic. Excellent movie. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich VHS; Brand: John Cusack; Review: An amazing movie! Highly recommended to be watched multiple times!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. - Artificial Intelligence; Brand: Haley Joel Osment; Review: This movie is a classic. Excellent movie. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax; Brand: Kevin Spacey; Review: Excellent movie. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Brand: Jim Carrey; Review: An amazing movie! Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Kenny Dixon, Drummer for Kane Brown, Dies in Car Accident; Abstract: Drummer Kenny Dixon, who performed in Kane Brown's band, was killed in a car crash.; Category: music
Title: Atatiana Jefferson had moved in with her mom to take care of her. Police shot her through a bedroom window; Abstract: In her final minutes, Jefferson was playing video games with her nephew while his grandmother was in the hospital. But in the seconds leading up to Jefferson's death, a Fort Worth officer shot into her bedroom, killing her near her 8-year-old nephew.; Category: news
Title: Eddy Merckx Hospitalized for Serious Head Injury Following Bike Crash; Abstract: The five-time Tour de France winner was injured Sunday during a bike outing with friends.; Category: sports
Title: Why Smoked Bologna Is the Secret Star of Oklahoma Barbecue; Abstract: No barbecue plate in the Sooner State is complete without a side of "Oklahoma tenderloin".; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 4 takeaways from Packers' 23-22 victory over Lions; Abstract: Four big takeaways from the Packers' comeback win over the Lions on "Monday Night Football."; Category: sports
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: Mad About You Star Helen Hunt Taken to Hospital After Car Is T-Boned and Rolls Over in Accident; Abstract: Helen Hunt Rushed to Hospital After Car Gets T-Boned in Accident; Category: tv
Title: 'It's a joke': Astros livid about cheating accusations in ALCS vs. Yankees; Abstract: In the midst of a hard-fought ALCS against the Yankees, the Astros are facing accusations of cheating to get an advantage.; Category: sports
Title: Singer stands up to heckler who told her to take shirt off; Abstract: After being heckled on stage and told to "free the nips" at a concert in Texas, singer Maggie Rogers voiced her anger about the harassment.; Category: video
Title: 2020 Airstream Caravel Is a Miniature Hotel Room on Wheels; Abstract: Airstream's iconic exterior design and contemporary interior styling makes the Caravel the most fashionable compact trailer at the campground.; Category: autos
Title: NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: More ammo for Belichick as greatest coach ever; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: Tom Brady explains why he's angry at this point in the football season; Abstract: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy on Monday morning. That much was clear when he logged on for his call with WEEI sports radio. But he wasn't sad, even if he sounded a little down after his team's 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. "I'm more angry. I'm just an angry football I'm like an angry during football season. It's always kind of at a boil just below boil. It doesn't take much to push me over the...; Category: sports
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: State Trooper Stops Banana Car Driver, Gives Him $20 Instead of a Ticket; Abstract: Is it a crime to be this ridiculous? Not in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where a 1993 Ford F-150 4x4 was turned into . . . this.; Category: autos
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: These shoes fit perfectly I love them. I would highly recommend purchasing clothing and shoes again. I wore them all day and they were so comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Progressive Suspension GP3-60 '0-60 PSI' Mini Gauge Pump; Brand: Progressive Suspension; Review: Used 3 times...pressure gauge stopped working!!! I have emailed and called Progressive to get a replacement and no response! I will never buy ANYTHING from PROGRESSIVE there customer service dept SUX!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: LYNDALL RACING BRAKES LRB BRAKE PAD 7254-ZPLUS 2008-2019 Harley Touring Bikes; Brand: Lyndall Racing Brakes; Review: Fit fine but IMO don't have the same stopping power as the OEM HD pads on my Road King...I used these on the rear which work great as they don't lock up as easily as stock...I also notice deteriorated brake performance in wet weather...Will probably buy OEM next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Auto Parts Avenue 15997911, 15228539 Black Chevy Silverado Sierra 99-07 Textured Blk Tail Gate Door Handle with Bezel; Brand: Auto Parts Avenue; Review: Fits and works great! Included those plastic clips that hold the rods to the latch too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DORMAN 45679 Replacement Tailgate Bumper; Brand: Dorman; Review: Work perfect but $10 bucks...ouch...but still much cheaper than going to the dealer!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bosch Aerotwin 3397007072 Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade - 24"/19" (Set of 2) Side Lock 19mm; Brand: Bosch; Review: Just like OEM blades at a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hayden Enterprises Inc Primary Chain Tensioner M6-BT07; Brand: Hayden Enterprises Inc; Review: Read all the + reviews but I got a dud! The part was defective and Ive been waiting for over a week for it to come in the mail from Hayden and its still not here. Surprisingly I returned mine(in the mail just first class) and they have it already. Disappointed to say the least. Shoulda spent a little more and gotten the Baker and much better CS if needed. Be warned!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Studs and Hoops Earrings Set. (Zebra Accessories Brand); Brand: ; Review: They gave me the cheapest looking earrings ever. although, I am very impressed with the customer service and how easy it is to return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LifeTek Windproof Travel Umbrella Compact Automatic Open Close Small Folding Teflon Repellent Canopy Umbrellas fit Golf Purse Backpack Wind Resistant; Brand: LifeTek; Review: I can barely close it!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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: JanSport; Review: I really loved this bag until the zipper got caught on the bag. Although, the color is bright and it seems durable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Squad II Duffle Bag; Brand: adidas; Review: I recommend this bag 100%! It is very durable and the color is absolutely stunning. The duffle bag is small but fits a lot. It is perfect from going to the gym to traveling. Update: The handle broke with almost no weight inside. I still love it, but I will need to get it fixed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Richie House Women's Plush Soft Warm Fleece Bathrobe Robe RH1591; Brand: Richie House; Review: If you are curvy, I recommend getting a size larger. Otherwise, the robe is very comfortable and it has lasted me a while.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luxehome Women's Cozy Fleece House Slippers; Brand: Luxehome; Review: Great pair of slippers! It is super soft and does become unappealing even after a long time of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Essence Keepsake or Memory Box 9.5"L x 4"W x 3.5"H with Lock and Key with Design on top of; Brand: Cedar Essence; Review: This little lock box is very cute and has a fresh smell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Tourister Duralite 360 Spinner 28 Inch Expandable, Black, One Size; Brand: American Tourister; Review: I love this suitcase. It is very durable, fits a ton, and has a nice color. I have nothing negative to say towards this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Let's Do Organic Classic Gummi Bears, 3.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12); Brand: Let's Do Organic; Review: I thought these Gummi Bears tasted funny, like there was perfume in them. I have eaten other brands of Gummi Bears (or Gummi Bear wannabes), and these did not taste anything like those. The flavors were not very distinct or fruity. The texture was also very different and not very palatable. I know that these are vegan Gummi Bears and do not contain gelatin, and I assume that is why the texture is so different. However, I have eaten another brand (Sunny Bears) of gelatin-free "Gummi Bears", and their texture was very different, more like jelly candy. I would buy the regular Gummi Bears, but I am allergic to dyes and I can't find any that are dye-free except these and the Sunny Bears. After I wrote to Amazon customer service about the product and explained to them that I could not stand to eat any more and wanted to return them, they immediately refunded my money - no questions asked - even though the product is not eligible for return because it is a grocery item. I was impressed!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: YumEarth Organic Lollipops, Assorted Flavors, 5 Pound Bag; Brand: YumEarth; Review: I bought these because I am allergic to artificial colors. They have a very strong fruity taste and are quite good. My only complaint is that the 4 flavors do not seem to be equally represented in the packages. The two red flavors dominate, leaving only a few of the orange, lemon, and other flavor. Overall a very good lollipop!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shady Maple Farms Organic Maple Syrup Grade A, Dark Amber, 32 Ounce; Brand: Shady Maple; Review: Very good maple syrup! I use it daily in place of sugar. The no-drip spout is very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dare REALFRUIT Gummies Fruit Medley – Naturally Flavored Candies made with Real Fruit and No Artificial Colors or Flavors; Brand: Dare; Review: These are very good gummies. They have just the right amount of "chewiness" and very distinct fruit flavors. Of course, they have the usual bad-for-you sugar and so forth, but the taste is better than any other I've tried. I bought them because they do not have any artificial colors. At the time of this review, the product is no longer available on amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stash Tea Wild Raspberry Hibiscus Herbal Tea 20 Count Tea Bags in Foil (Pack of; Brand: Stash Tea; Review: I have tried several of the Stash herbal teas (and other brands), and this is my favorite. As mentioned by some of the other reviewers, it is a little weak when compared to other brands, but the flavor makes up for that, in my opinion, and I do not always want a strong tea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 5 Ounce (Pack of 15)" />; Brand: Kettle Brand; Review: I recently tried this flavor/brand and was surprised at how delicious these chips are. The best thing was that there were a lot of "brown" chips in the bsg (my favorite), so I bought some more through amazon and shared with family and friends. I am a little disappointed that there are not, so far, very many brown chips in these bags, but the flavor is still very good. I like them better than the yogurt and green onion flavor because they do not seem to be as salty, and the onion flavor is better. If you haven't eaten Kettle chips before, I recommend that you try a bag before buying bulk. They are thicker and crunchier than Lays but just as fresh out of the bag.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Jalapeno, Single-Serve 1 Ounce Bags (Pack of 72); Brand: Kettle Brand; Review: I recently tried this flavor/brand and was surprised at how delicious these chips are. The best thing was that there were a lot of "brown" chips in the bsg (my favorite), so I bought some more through amazon and shared with family and friends. I am a little disappointed that there are not, so far, very many brown chips in these bags, but the flavor is still very good. I like them better than the yogurt and green onion flavor because they do not seem to be as salty, and the onion flavor is better. If you haven't eaten Kettle chips before, I recommend that you try a bag before buying bulk. They are thicker and crunchier than Lays but just as fresh out of the bag.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sriracha, 8.5 Ounce Bags (Pack of 12); Brand: Kettle Brand; Review: I recently tried this flavor/brand and was surprised at how delicious these chips are. The best thing was that there were a lot of "brown" chips in the bsg (my favorite), so I bought some more through amazon and shared with family and friends. I am a little disappointed that there are not, so far, very many brown chips in these bags, but the flavor is still very good. I like them better than the yogurt and green onion flavor because they do not seem to be as salty, and the onion flavor is better. If you haven't eaten Kettle chips before, I recommend that you try a bag before buying bulk. They are thicker and crunchier than Lays but just as fresh out of the bag.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: R.W. Knudsen Organic Mulling Spices, 25-Count, 1.75-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6); Brand: R.W. Knudsen; Review: I bought this brand without having tried it beforehand because I couldn't find any mulling spices in bags in the local grocery stores last month, and I was ready for some apple juice and mulling spices. It tastes very good, much the same as another brand a friend shared with me last year. I have tried other instant brands but didn't care for them. These are perfect for me, although the amount I had to buy here on amazon was really more than what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yogourmet Freeze Dried Yogurt Starter, 1 ounce box (Pack of 3) (Packaging May Vary); Brand: Yogourmet; Review: I recently bought the Yogourmet yogurt maker along with this starter. I had never previously made yogurt, so I thought it would be best if I used a starter instead of trying plain yogurt for the cultures. It turned out perfectly for me. The directions are simple, and the product does what it should - produces delicious yogurt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orville Redenbacher's Naturals Simply Salted Popcorn,9.87 oz, 36 Count (Pack of 12); Brand: Orville Redenbacher's; Review: I like this popcorn. I was looking for something without added butter/dairy or a lot of chemicals. The label says popcorn, palm oil, salt, and mixed tocopherols. It reminds me of popcorn prepared the old-fashioned way with just oil and salt, which does leave residual oil on your fingers. (I am glad to see that palm oil is making a comeback.) It is a bit saltier than what I would prefer but certainly not as salty as other brands I have tried. Of course, the amount of sodium is given on the box for those who need to know the exact milligrams they would be eating. In my opinion, they could put just half of the sodium in this, and it would be just right. Overall, it is tasty popcorn with few and simple ingredients.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yehuda Matzo Squares Gluten-Free 10.5 Ounce Pack of 3; Brand: Yehuda; Review: I discovered these GF crackers several months ago at a local grocery store and found them to be very close to a saltine cracker. The price for one 10.5-ounce box was approximately $7.00. I then found them on amazon for about the same price (amazon being the seller) and started ordering them regularly. However, a few months ago I mistakenly ordered them from a third-party vendor and ended up with two boxes (way over-priced, again my mistake)filled with stale, broken, and crushed crackers. Today, I decided to shop for them once again on amazon, and I see the same third-party vendor trying to sell them for $39.99 for three boxes, which is about double what amazon has sold them for in the past. I won't be buying these again unless they are sold directly by amazon at a reasonable price. They can be found in the Kosher section of many grocery stores.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grocery & Gourmet Food" />; Brand: Native Forest; Review: This is the second shipment of this coconut milk that was chunky and oily. Even after warming it up to melt the fat and stirring/shaking it vigorously, it looked watered down, and I had to use twice as much in my coffee. I may not buy this again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schar Gluten Free Table Crackers, 7.4 Ounce (Pack of 3); Brand: Schar; Review: Not even close to saltines! Typical gluten free tasteless starch with salty overtones. Sorry I ordered a 3-pack. I would recommend trying a single box to see if you like it before buying in bulk.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Skinnypop Popcorn 4.4 Ounce (Pack of 12); Brand: SkinnyPop; Review: Non-GMO corn popped in expeller pressed sunflower oil and sprinkled with just a little salt. Not greasy. Tastes buttery. I sometimes add a little extra salt. Every bag is very fresh. I just wish the price would come down. One negative is the excessive hulls.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Organic Valley Whole Milk, Ultra Pasteurized, 8 Ounce (Pack of 12); Brand: Organic Valley; Review: I was happy to find this whole milk shelf milk. I like to keep some on hand in case we run out of fresh milk. I DO NOT like the package, though. There is a small round foil covered hole into which the included same-size straw should be inserted. However, this creates something of a vacuum ?, causing the milk to leak out the end of the straw or around it through the hole in the box. If left in the refrigerator with the straw completely inserted, the milk finds its way up through the straw and onto my refrigerator shelf. A larger hole would correct this problem, I think. In order to prevent this problem, I pull the straw about halfway out so that the smaller diameter end of the straw is resting in the hole, preventing the leakage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mist Twist Soda, 7.5 Ounce (24 Cans); Brand: Sierra Mist; Review: I started drinking Sierra Mist again a few years ago when they changed from high fructose corn syrup to sugar to sweeten this soft drink. I think it is refreshing and has just the right amount of carbonation, not too sweet, not too watery. I like the mini cans because I rarely drink a whole can of the regular size at one time, and I can usually find these on sale for about the same price as the regular ones, or even less. It would be nice if the rest of the soft drink makers would change back to sugar, cane sugar being the best and healthiest choice according to what I have read. Apparently, more than half of the beets used to make some sugar are genetically modified, which I prefer to avoid. UPDATE on 12/27/2014: Sierra Mist has recently changed its formulation and now includes Stevia AND sugar in its soft drink, I assume mainly to reduce the calories (to 70 per can). They have changed the label, but unless you read the ingredients you will not know that they have slipped this in. I like Stevia and use it in my coffee and hot tea, but I do not like the taste of it in soft drinks. I recently ordered 24 cans of this from Amazon (based on the photo showing the old version) because I could not find any of the old formula in the stores. I received the Stevia version and immediately contacted customer service about returning it. They told me that they would credit the amount paid (which they did) and that I didn't even need to send it back! I went to Sierra Mist's web site and left a message about my disappointment in their new product and hoped that they would begin to offer the old formula again. This soft drink, as it is, is not even suitable for diabetics because there is still too much sugar for them. Apparently, most, if not all, of the soft drink companies are doing this very thing to boost sales, so carefully read the labels to make sure you know what you are getting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: City of Bohane; Author: Kevin Barry; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Wonderful, featuring inter alia Irish Albino gangster, in the great West of Ireland City; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1); Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent, immediately purchased the second in the series on my Kindle after finishing this; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rule 34 (Halting State, #2); Author: Charles Stross; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: NIce to see the return of the Halting State world and the Police Investigations in a situation which tech is just beyond what I know and still feel I almost understand it. The tone of the book is great fun and the mixture of Crime Drama and Sci Fi works really well especially in the Edinburgh setting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Artificial Night (October Daye, #3); Author: Seanan McGuire; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Still going through this book, it is the best of the series so far, and hope to finish it this week end. Eventually I know I will like this 'Urban Fantasy', I already enjoy CE Murphy's books from the same genre. This book seemed about to end from about 2/3rds in, but the story just kept going, and mainly to really good effect. I like the inevitability of fate and the unstoppable consequences in this type of narrative. Looking forward to Late Eclipses, next in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Just getting into the book, about 10% into it, and still getting used to the large number of characters. The book has been described as "Dickensian" because of it's large cast, and I like that feature. Rowlings characterisations are excellent, particularly when dealing with teenagers. The concerns of the plot, feature a lot of the same themes as the Harry Potter novels, though the adult version is very different. Still enjoy the writing style, while I have heard on other reviews that the first 300 pages need tighter editing, I do enjoy the almost flawless observations and humour which more than make up for the slowness of the plot, so far. Will be rereading this book, I really enjoyed it, Particularly as the "Politics in the book is probably not mine" but the Characterisations of the "Conservative Council" is so excellent, and the book is underlined by a great sense of optimism even if it is a tragedy, I would highly recomend this novel, I really liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this book, occasionally very surprising, very much approve of the explaination at the end, the stories in this book were constantly fun and keep the scale of the seies in perspective.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Velveteen; Author: Daniel Marks; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Morbid Horror fun in Purgatory. Recomended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ten; Author: Gretchen McNeil; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Great fun read, inspired by the Agatha Christie original which comes with at least four different titles as "Political Correctness" made each subsequent title unacceptable. It is a book which should at least at first reading be read quickly, but is soi well written, it certainly feels like it will hold up well to rereading. A great fun ride at first reading and well worth checking out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Late Eclipses (October Daye, #4); Author: Seanan McGuire; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Sped though this book, getting used to and liking this type of Urban Fantasy more as I read more of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unwind (Unwind, #1); Author: Neal Shusterman; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent, really good fun and very well written. Repeatedly surprising, looking forward to the 2nd book in the series, which I know has been recently released; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And Blue Skies From Pain (The Fey and the Fallen, #2); Author: Stina Leicht; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Reall liked this follow up to the frist novel of "The Fey & The Fallen" A fun read, occasionally surprising, nice charactereisations and some really fun action, worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Enjoyed the book, glad to have read it, before seeing the film next year. the book is an introduction to a series and while it includes one of the best villians since "He who can not be named" it still finishes with a feeling of not the end of a novel, but the introduction to the start of a series,for a Y/A audience not a problem, but for old fogies like myself not as attractive. Still worth a bet, really enjoyed it and will certainly follow the story into book 2 with pleasure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow and Bone (The Grisha, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A really enjoyable surprising original and fun fantasy novel. I read it faster than I would have thought possible, faster than I have read a novel for a long long time, which speaks for itself. Looking forward to the next novel by this author (whose name I can't be sure I can pronounce correctly, but still love her fiction) 2nd time around, still much fun. Very Y/A but nothing wrong with that, looking forward to Book Two in the series. Well written and well paced a lot of roads still to go with this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horns; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great fun, keeps going and the narrative structure really works well, it has a "Baddie" who almost caused me to explode with outrage and forces one to read on to satisly you that he will get his due eventually.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Looking forward to part two, excellent part one, one of the most fun graphic novels I've read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1); Author: Kami Garcia; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Good Y/A Gothic, nice atmospheric setting in Southern town in America; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Finally read "the extras" and previews of further 'Fables' nice volume ! of the series; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 1 (Saga, #1); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Looking forward to Saga Book 2, good story, great artwork, but I'm still a novice at graphic novels, but this was fun, I now have and hope to reqad before the new year book 2. A really fun graphic novel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moxyland; Author: Lauren Beukes; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: From South Africa, a story of a surveilled society, great story, remnants from the Apartheid system still affect those in charge, non comprimising in its story, it's one I'll probably read again, the writing and characters were fun, even if they continued to annoy each other throughout the story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #1); Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I wondered how this would stand up to reading again after so many years and was pleasantly surprised. It starts really well, and while I had no idea of the religious underpinnings when I read the book as a child, they didn't actually detract from the story, which is well told, amusing, and entertaining.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enclave (Razorland, #1); Author: Ann Aguirre; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Part 1 of a series, kind of hot and cold but in the main well worth the effort to finish it. when it was good, usually about the relationships of a disparate unusal group of individuals, who must work to gether, it was very good. The world building was good , not great, but got better as the story went on. It will be a pleasure to find book 2 in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Y: The Last Man - The Deluxe Edition Book One; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So glad `I started reading this series, it is really fun, well written & full of surprises.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eagle of the Ninth - Folio Society Edition; Author: Rosemary Sutcliff; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Beautifully written, Great adventure, and introduces teenagers to the concept of irony without letting them know it a really true 5 star read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: My first five star book of the year, a funny sad fantastic read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloud Atlas; Author: David Mitchell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Well worth reading, like 6 novels in 1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons: Dreams and Dust (A Song of Ice and Fire #5, Part 1 of 2); Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great addition to the series, back to some of the more iinteresting characters; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Excellent sequel to Cinder, pity we have to wait a year for part three. This stuck less closely to the original fairy tale, but wasw still close enough to be fun, and it's departure from the original made it less predictable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planesrunner (Everness #1); Author: Ian McDonald; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Finished and looking forward to the second in the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The series keeps getting better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows (Locke & Key, #3); Author: Joe Hill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Looking forward to Book 4, though I keep thinking I need to start again as there seems to be so much in each book, a once over probably doesn't do them justice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Player of Games; Author: Iain M. Banks; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Exceptional, the Culture continues to impress.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shards of Honour (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication) #1); Author: Lois McMaster Bujold; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great introduction to a great series, also a great cure for a reading slump for space opera fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1); Author: Robert Galbraith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: As expected, well written, particularly the minor characters. Well plotted, (important for this genre of book), though occasionally slightly slow, but all in all well worth a read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Fairy Tales; Author: Maura McHugh; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great collection of varied Fairy Tales retold without losing any of their original freshness and cautionary zeal.Fun for adultsand to read to children and for children by themselves too, a real treat of a book, really nicely complemented by the artwork which contributes to each story and the atmosphere of the book itself. Well done Maura McHugh and Jane Laurie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hit-Girl; Author: Mark Millar; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: NIce interim prelude to where Kick Ass 2 is going to presumably Kick Off, must try to read it before I go to the Movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Pocket Full of Rye; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Great improvement on a quite good TV episode. Miss Marple is so much more fun in the books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1); Author: Carrie Vaughn; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Much better than expected, a surprising and good fun Werewolf/ Vampire novel, with a female (Kitty) lead, but the writing makes it better than usual; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apartment 16; Author: Adam Nevill; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Should be read faster than I read it (work interrupted). A horror novel, about a young American woman Apryl, who inherits with her mother a flat in an elite area of London, which had belonged to her Aunt (her mothers sister). She arrives over to deal with the estate, finds her Aunts journals and follows in her footsteps down to a madness, helped on her way by the night porter of the building. The first part details the building's night ported as he starts on his journey into madness, not helped by a severe fever, which makes his grip on reality falter. The second part is when Apryl discovers the cause of her Aunts mental breakdown and duly sets off in her footsteps, fascinated by it's cause and unable to break free of it's story. The third part is the reconciliation of all the previous threads. It is well written and reasonably fast paced and fun all be it on the dark side, though this is what a horror novel should do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Death Note, #1); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: My first Manga B ook, I was road testing it for a birthday present for a God Child, and it passes all my requirements, it's anarchic attitude is just what I would have wished for at school, I hope he likes the series I reqlly liked it and am about to start Deathnote 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 4: Love (Death Note, #4); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Series continues to impress; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redshirts; Author: John Scalzi; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really enjoyed this book, fromit's opening premise asstated on the cover to it's somewhat original form of ending. A really fun read that never takes itself too seriously but is diverting and interesting all the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Terrific Story that transends its Y/A category and deservedly became the "Novel of the Year 2012" according to Time Magazine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A really Y/A Novel, but the more I read the better it got, will probably eventually get around to book two some time; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Looking forward to Volume 5; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Christmas Carol; Author: Charles Dickens; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I may very well go back to this next year, a great inspiration for resolutions which are on the near horizon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl, Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection; Author: Gail Simone; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Now for Volume 2; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Murder: A Miss Marple Mystery; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Miss Marples last case, published after Agatha Christie had died is a real fun read if you like this sort of Detective fiction. Also if you are not familiar with Agatha Christie's novels this would not be bad introduction, well written and very well plotted, like finding an episode of a series you haven't seen areal pleasure to catch up upon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Two-Bear Mambo (Hap and Leonard, #3); Author: Joe R. Lansdale; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Fun in small town East Texas, another in the Hap & Leonard seires, entertaining and hard boiled, well worth reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wonderful fun, the best so far in a really enjoyable series of fairytale retelling in a SF type setting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1); Author: Ann Leckie; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Good Read but a Sfi Fi style which needs some knowledge ofacceptance of an AI Ship as narrator, works once you get that as part of the story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ship Breaker (Ship Breaker, #1); Author: Paolo Bacigalupi; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A rattling good Y/A story, fast paced well written and fun; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grandville Bête Noire (Grandville, #3); Author: Bryan Talbot; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another triumph for Bryan Talbot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Note, Vol. 12: Finis (Death Note, #12); Author: Tsugumi Ohba; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Almost Operatic in the end; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be My Enemy (Everness #2); Author: Ian McDonald; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Everness Book 2, is an excellent follow up to Planesrunner. A complex Y/A novel set in the Multiverse. Great Baddies, as weell as great narrator and crew of the Everness ( an Airship) which is a fine location for the base from which the story springs. Good humoured, tense at times, some nice horror moments all in all a cracking good read. Finishes in a way which leaves you waiting for what I presume is the final instalment, hopefully out this year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soul Music (Discworld, #16); Author: Terry Pratchett; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Best book about music ever, includes one of hte best Chinese Menus ever, great fun and well worth reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyber Circus; Author: Kim Lakin-Smith; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Strange but compelling steam punk Circus Story, with a touch of Horror and fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2); Author: Jim Butcher; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thouroughly enjoyable novel. Dresden stories are fast paced exciting thriller type with the addition of a fun type of magic, HArry Dresden himself is a particularly interesting hreo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Man; Author: Richard K. Morgan; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great fun read, too much violence, never a problem, tight prose, fast moving plot just great fun from start to excellent finish; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, #3); Author: Jim Butcher; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another good yarn of Harry Dresden, though I think I may take a short break before reading the next. Nice touches of horror in the story. Rattles along at a steady pace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 2 (Saga, #2); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great and different Graphic Novel. Script is different from the usual type, the art work is fantastic. The narrator being a baby telling his story from the time of his birth works really well and the humour throughout the story is terrific.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marcher; Author: Chris Beckett; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent and fun read. The Novel springs from a number of shortr stories being linked into a novel. the Author then got the chance later to come up with this edition and it was very much worth the wait in so far as the fininshed book now is terrific funwitha social concience some what reminicient of JK Rowling's Casual Vacancy both novels well worht reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great North Road; Author: Peter F. Hamilton; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A long vaat storyline, broken into really well written parts. It spans a number of planets, from Earth, inparticular Newcastle, to St. Libra which seems to be a type of Paradise Planet, which also os being used for a Frakking type of Oil production. The Science Fiction whihc seamlessly permeats the story makes all things more fun, altogether a great fun read, though it does require some time as it is over 1000 pages long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Up Naked in Strange Places; Author: Julie McGalliard; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: a strange and fun trip through a dark fantasy. Well worth reading,nicely written, full of surprising twists which reminds you that you never quite are on top of where the story is going, which is always in the right direction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie; Author: Muriel Spark; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Short but very good fun read. Miss Brodie is quite anunforgettable woman, and her set are a great mixture of varied talents.The writing style is very focused and to the point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 4 (Saga, #4); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Most fun so far; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Screwtape Letters; Author: C.S. Lewis; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wonderfully funny thoughtful short book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Book Will Save Your Life; Author: A.M. Homes; Genres: fiction; Review: John Waters when he said: 'If Oprah went insane, this might be her favourite book.'" probably catches this strange but compelling book best. It is about an isolated wealthy man suffering a crisis and starting to reconnect with the world, fun, funny and optimistic, worth a try.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Warden; Author: Anthony Trollope; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I wish I could give this wonderful novel 10 stars. Precise writing, extraordinary how a 19th century nove could be so relevant still as to the individual and the working of the importance of institutions to adapt to changing times, and how an individual can be swept up by the times he is living through. Also the novel is a light and humorous view of the tragic and comic events of it's time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6); Author: Jim Butcher; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A fast moving Dresden Novel. while some things become clearer, other issues continue to indicate portents of distress for the future, but always with a touch of humour. Wish Murphy could stay out of trouble a little better, though her assistence is always a welcome presence for Harry and the readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2); Author: Ann Leckie; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: glad I read this novel. I feel like I now understand this and the previous novel better and think it is a terrific series. Hope it does well in the Hugo test.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Even better than the film, can't wait to read the new one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steelheart (Reckoners, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Exciting, boys adventure story, probably aimed at a younger generation, but fun for all that. Many turns and surprises, not just that the "Epics" (Superheroes) are actually the "Baddies. (revealed in the introduction, and so not really a spoiler); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skylark; Author: Dezso Kosztolanyi; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Serendipity supplied this book to me, it was a fun but unusual read. Nicely written and translated about an elderly couple coming to terms with a mature daughter "Skylark" who takes a one week holiday for the majority on the novel throwing the equilibrium og life out of whack for the parents and Skylatrk herself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beowulf; Author: Unknown; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Probably need to read it again, but a great translation of a great Epic Poem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Andy Weir; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great fun, when an Astronaut discovers he's stuck on Mars, and the next bus home is not for four years, He sets about getting ready, and the detailed science fo how to fight for survival is very authentic and full of unexpected humour. Well worth a a read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1); Author: Lee Child; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Nice introduction to Jack Reacher. It sort of reads like a U K version of an American 'Hard Boiled'type of anti-hero. Reacher is cool, unusual and fun though without the cool laconic humour of the best of the American hard boiled detectives, he is still cool, an unattached rambler without ties to anyone or anthing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Better fun than the first in the series, a page turner which improves the world building but very much Y/A Fantasy, though I still enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Any Other Name (The Split Worlds, #2); Author: Emma Newman; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 2nd part in the trilogy is probably better than part 1. A terrific story with a lot of parts to be tidied up, fun and very well told as a modern Fae Story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Is Fair (The Split Worlds, #3); Author: Emma Newman; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Final book in a really accomplished trilogy. It was fun. It was new to get a feminist take without sacrificing the importance of having a good story. It does feel like there is more to this world than this trilogy, oh yes there are numerous short stories already available, I may well look them up, but really looking forward to the release of the new SciFi novel from this author later next month, November 2015,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unfortunate Fursey; Author: Mervyn Wall; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A wonderful funny satire of the State of the Church in Ireland. Fursey is one of the earliest and most unlikely heroes but utterly sympathetic. He is a victim of a series of most unfortunate events which give rise to a novel as funny now as when it wa first published in the mid 1940s.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1); Author: Becky Chambers; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A wonderful story, i would like to see the Author in the Ballot for the cambell award for the best new author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Best of the Series so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Kids; Author: Patti Smith; Genres: history, comics, poetry, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Wonderful autobiography of Patti Smith and her first partner Robert Mapplethorpe, from her early childhood to the release of her early records.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only a Game?: The Diary of a Professional Footballer; Author: Eamon Dunphy; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Can't explain what took me so long before I read this exceptional account of the life of a Professional Footballer in a non glamorous division and on a non glamorous but tight knit at least at the beginning division two team, Millwall. Well worth a read even if professional football has moved on to much more lucrative career for the players whose power in the team has since this book been transformed out of all recognition. The basis of the assessments of players attitude still seems probably relevant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lock In (Lock In, #1); Author: John Scalzi; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Good idea, well realised, exceptional story telling. Fun and fastmoving story, well worth trying if you are not familiar with the novels of john Scalzi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Servant of the Underworld (Obsidian and Blood, #1); Author: Aliette de Bodard; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Good Story, setting unusual, 16th century Aztec High Priest engages in a detective type murder investigation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1); Author: Robin Hobb; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great first novel in a trilogy, which from the reviews I've read only gets better,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike, #3); Author: Robert Galbraith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Enjoying this series more with each novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal; Author: G. Willow Wilson; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ms Marvel is also wonderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2); Author: Tamora Pierce; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Guest of Honour at worldcon in Kansas, the only excuse I need to read this great fantasy adventure series of a young girl initially disguising herself as a boy to become a knight and seek adventure, just great fun to read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1); Author: Robin Hobb; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great first book in the second trilogy by Robin Hobb. A companion piece to the Farceur Trilogy. The storytelling is different this time with multiple viewpoints throughout the story. Again, the is super characterisations of the main players, though many of them are not very likeable and almost all of them are flawed in one way or another, which adds to their backgrounds and interest in each individual story. Well worth reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dracula; Author: Bram Stoker; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I found this nvel a bit f a struggle, too much knowledge from the many films didn't help and it's 19th Century style also was a bit hard to take but in the end it is a triumph and it's final act is well wrth the wait. I caould forgive sme women who might find it's treatment of women smewhat challenging but it is of it's time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Killing Joke; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fantastic Graphic Novella, great story, and artwork, but quite short, still exciting and entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Worth reading especially if you intend going to the film. A lot of the core of the protagonist would be difficult to put on screen as well as it has been put on the page in this fast paced surprisingly intense thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Being Normal; Author: Lisa Williamson; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: My first transexual novel, for a Y/A an encouraging and affecting story, nice introduction to a complex issue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this story. It started out a little slow but finally ended up being a little thrill ride. a fun story that doesn't pretend to be anything other than book one in a magic trilogy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story includes an accurate assessment of Legal Books, as being long and boring, couldn't agree more in general.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And God Created Zombies; Author: Andrew Hook; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A different kind of existential Zombie Tale, very enjoyable and I love the Novelly length of story when it suits the story as here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tripwire (Jack Reacher, #3); Author: Lee Child; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 3rd Reacher Novel, the best in the series yet. All are accomplished but the plot and detail in this one is more assured and while quite violent, it is very fast paced and fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Author: Washington Irving; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Short but Fun; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patience; Author: Daniel Clowes; Genres: romance, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great fun read, though the ending was a little bit of an anti-climax, well worth reading, and I really liked the Artwork; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Henry's Demons: Living with Schizophrenia, A Father and Son's Story; Author: Patrick Cockburn; Review: I am so glad that the authors wrote this book. I and a loved one also experienced a similar mental break, and cannabis seemed to be a trigger in our case as well. This book should be a great help for those who feel scared and alone when going through such a crisis. I'm no expert in the field of mental health, nor am I a literary critic. I'll leave any nitpicking to others. I did find the use of the word "madness" a bit unsettling to my American ears, but that is a small thing. I would recommend this book to anyone who has been through such an experience, or wants to learn more about the still too mysterious subject of mental illness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day; Author: Visit Amazon's Dorothy Day Page; Review: What an enjoyable read this has been! As a journal-keeper myself (and a Catholic), I was pleased to see so many common experiences I share with this remarkable woman - places visted, authors read, people of influence - not to mention her frustrations, aches and pains, family and relationship issues; Common experience. Of course, so much of her life was extraordinary - her service, devotion, productivity and strong conviction (I'm a slacker in that regard!). This book (the later half) covers half of my life as well, adding to its relevance for me. It shows both the mundane and the outstanding aspects of Dorothy's life. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Our Sacred Center: A journey to inner peace; Author: Henri Nouwen; Review: For all those who know and love the work of Henri Nouwen, here is another tidbit to remind us of what made him so endearing. Those new to Nouwen are in for a treat. This book chronicles his three day trip to the healing shrine at Lourdes, France, and it is brief, a mere fifty pages. Thoughtful, empathic and encouraging, Nouwen is always a good read, especially when you are feeling uncertain or downtrodden.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Journey to the Heart: Christian Contemplation through the Centuries - An Illustrated Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Nataraja Page; Review: I was initially a bit disappointed with this book. I was expecting an introduction to how contemplative practice developed within Christianity, and many of the contributors did indeed provide this. However, the editor, who is also a major contributor, early on displayed what seemed to me a bias and an agenda which I, as a Catholic Christian, found disconcerting. Relying heavily on the work of the Jesus Seminar, scholars like Elaine Pagels, and Gnosticism, she repeatedly appeared to favor speculation over tradition and orthodoxy (again, IMO). Examples: Stating the historical facts about Jesus. "His parents were Mary and Joseph, who had four other sons and at least two daughters." No mention that traditional Catholic teaching maintains Jesus was an only child (and Son of God!). And why include this as supposed historic fact, when it has nothing to do with contemplative practice? Another example is a supposed controversy over who wrote St. John's Gospel. Was it John, son of Zebedee, or "John the Elder"? Again what has this to do with contemplative practice? For me, it only showed the editor's desire, perhaps, to promote a "New Gnosticism." Many of the other contributors were thoughtful enough to steer away from controversy, and for that I can recommend the book. I also found many of the editor's later chapters to be quite edifying and informative. Of course, if you are a believer in the teachings of the Jesus Seminar, or blessed with an open mind, then by all means, this book is for you. Just know what you're getting. Orthodox Catholics who read this book might also want to read Philip Jenkin's "Hidden Gospels: How the Search for Jesus Lost its Way"Hidden Gospels: How the Search for Jesus Lost Its Way to balance out some of the editor's claims. What this book speaks to most of all is the call and a need for a deeper spirituality and union with God which so many of us sense, even Catholic curmudgeons like myself. It shows well how this call and need have manifested themselves throughout the history of Christianity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Shall Be Well: A Modern-Language Version of the Revelation of Julian of Norwich (Anamchara's Spiritual Classics for Modern; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellyn Sanna Page; Review: What impresses me most about this modern translation of Julian of Norwich is the thoughtful and sensitive introductions to each brief chapter. Ellyn Sanna is clearly aware that some of the choices made in paraphrasing the old (often archaic) wording to contemporary English might be unsettling or challenging to more religiously conservative readers (like myself). Substituting, for example, the word "Savior" with "Rescuer" might appear unnecessarily provocative and novel were it not for the caring and thorough explanations preceding each of the 86 chapters. Once I knew why these word choices had been made, I could accept and respect the reasoning, and indeed let it open my mind to a fuller understanding. Most importantly, Julian's message of hope shines through on each page. It is a message our troubled world needs to hear. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Freedom to Love: Recovery and the Seven Deadly Sins; Author: Visit Amazon's O. P. Emmerich Vogt Page; Review: For anyone who is Christian, and especially Catholic, this fine book will compliment any of the 12 Step programs. Fr. Emmerich covers the classic seven deadly sins, and also their opposing virtues, applying them to specific addictions which seem to be so prevalent these days. In addition to the opposing virtue for each capital sin, the opposite extreme is also considered. For example, regarding the capital sin of pride, the opposing virtue is humility, and the opposite extreme is self-loathing. For the capital sin of lust, the opposing virtue is chastity, and the opposite extreme is prudishness. Both the sin and the opposite extreme should be recognized and avoided in seeking to live a healthy, integrated, virtuous life. It just makes sense to me that a person of faith would want to include a study of the various sins which can lead to addictive behavior as part of their recovery. This book offers hope both for the addict and their loved ones that by opening ourselves to the love of God, and using all of the tools at our disposal - like the 12 Steps - we stand the best chance of overcoming these addictions. This book is concise, contemporary, well-researched, and I recommend it without reserve.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl McColman Page; Review: The way of the Christian mystic is often misunderstood or viewed with suspicion. I see a tension today between traditional Christians, very concerned with staying on the right path, and more open-minded seekers, who sometimes blur the lines to the point of syncretism. I am especially pleased and impressed with the author's sensitivity toward both camps. Here is a balanced, well-researched guide to that which can not be fully explained. It must be experienced, and I sense that this a work based on genuine experience. The author has seamlessly weaved history, theology, and thought-provoking insights in an often conversational and always encouraging style which kept me engaged and wanting more. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love on the Mountain: The Chronicle Journal of a Camaldolese Monk; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Hale Page; Review: Here is a wonderful opportunity to share some time in the life of a contemporary professed monastic of the Camaldolese Benedictine order of the Catholic Church. This fine book is a personal journal with reflections starting in 1996 and published in 1999. We are invited to experience the daily cycle of prayer, punctuated by the events of the liturgical year, and many of the concerns and joy of a seasoned monk in his later middle years, taking place at the beautiful New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, California. Such a life examined is indeed a life worth living, and sharing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lessons from Saint Benedict: Finding Joy in Daily Life; Author: Donald S Raila; Review: This book was a pleasure to read! Father Raila captures well the essence of the Holy Rule for those of us living outside of a monastery but still attracted to Benedictine ideals: The constant challenge of fidelity to the Rule and the Christian life, with all of the discipline that this requires, and also true compassion in acknowledging our common weakness and the likelihood that we will often fail to live up that challenge. He is encouraging throughout, with a self-effacing style that is easily relatable. He does not dodge the more difficult aspects of living our Catholic/Christian Faith, but he does so in a caring, loving, and often humorous way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints, and Sages; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl McColman Page; Review: These insightful and brief introductions, typically one to three pages each, to the lives and works of 108 Christian mystics from all branches of Christianity will very likely move the reader to further study. I was already familiar with many of these mystics, yet in almost every case the author emphasized an aspect of their lives which was new to me. I also appreciate how the author strikes a balance, respectfully acknowledging both modern scholarship and understanding, together with long held traditional belief, when describing the lives of his subjects. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Fargo; City: Fargo North Dakota; Review: My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our recent stay at the Fargo Hilton Garden Inn. Our only complaint was that we only stayed one night. We were in town for my son's high school hockey games. The Hilton is clean, quiet and has many amenities. The beds were comfortable, the staff was very friendly and professional, and it was within short walking distance to Lucky 13 Pub, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We will most definitely stay here when we're in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Airport Mall of America; City: Bloomington Minnesota; Review: I am usually very satisfied with my stays at Crowne Plaza hotels, but this one is just average. The location is great- very close to the MSP airport and Mall of America. Shuttles are provided to both places, otherwise the light rail station is right across the street. The pool looked nice, but my boyfriend and I chose not to use it only because there was always a herd of kids in it, which is fine! Just a matter of personal preference. The in-room Wolfgang Puck coffee is good, and there's a Caribou on the main floor. We stayed on a Saturday night, and security guards were present to keep the roving groups of kids in line, and also to monitor an adult event that was going on in the ballroom. Our major complaint was the unbelievably thin walls. There was a particularly "amorous" couple next door, and we could hear everything that was going on, and I mean everything! Thankfully my two teenaged children were not staying with us that night!!(And morning....) Otherwise, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the staff was friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Cloquet; City: Cloquet Minnesota; Review: My son's high school hockey team plays in a tournament in Cloquet every July. Many of the parents stay at the AmericInn every year because it is clean, quiet, and a mile from the ice arena. The staff is courteous, the hotel has a nice pool, the rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. There's a Perkins next door and you get 10% off when you show your room key. This also applies to Applebee's down the street. The free breakfast in the morning is good- eggs, bacon, make your own waffles, fruit, yogurt, pastries, toast, cereal, a few different kinds of coffee. There's a large grocery store (SuperOne) across the street, with an adjoining liquor store. I had a billing issue, and the manager, Gloria, was great in resolving it. I've stayed here the last two summers, and I plan on staying again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport; City: Des Moines Iowa; Review: My boyfriend and I spent two nights at the Des Moines airport Hampton Inn last weekend, and we had a very pleasant stay. It was 101 degrees in Des Moines the first day we were there, but our room was nice, clean and cool, the outdoor pool was refreshing, and for the price we truly had no complaints. I used Hilton Honors points the first night, and paid for the second night. It's a quick 5 minute drive to all the great restaurants downtown, or to the interstate. We also enjoyed Skip's restaurant nearby (we should've taken the free Hampton shuttle!). There's a huge HyVee grocery and liquor store three blocks away, in addition to a nice movie theater, Walgreens, and several other retail stores and fast food restaurants, so we liked the location. The fitness center is well equipped with nice equipment, a TV, and cold drinking water, but it could use a fan. We've stayed downtown previously, and while it's nice to be able to walk most places, the Hampton Inn has free parking, free breakfast, quiet rooms, and a convenient location, especially if you're using the airport. I only heard a few planes during daylight hours, which didn't bother either of us. The free breakfast is of average quality, but there are several items from which to choose. As with the Hampton Inn in Duluth, MN, we thought the coffee in the breakfast area is terrible. Make coffee in your room with the provided coffee and machine; it is noticeably better. (A Starbucks is about three blocks north, too.)The staff is very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Couples Sans Souci; City: Ocho Rios Saint Ann Parish Jamaica; Review: My boyfriend and I returned yesterday from a 5 night stay at CSS, and we look forward to staying there again. This was our first all-inclusive experience, and it was great. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the Casanova restaurant, which requires a reservation, men must wear slacks, and no flip flops are allowed. Food is ordered off a menu. We had a wonderful waiter or waitress each night. The desserts are amazing! Our favorites were the chocolate tart and lemongrass creme brûlée. We learned something new about the culture or language from each waiter or waitress. It's impossible to go hungry here. The less formal Pallazina had an excellent selection of breakfast foods each morning, and also had a made to order omelet station. There was usually a pasta bar there for dinner. The coffee is excellent, too. The location (about a two hour drive from Montego Bay airport) is on the ocean, with lots of lush vegetation. There are many stairs to climb, which we didn't mind at all. Our room was in the B block, with a gorgeous view of the main beach and ocean. The room was clean, comfortable, quiet and spacious, with a balcony. We spent a minimal amount of time watching the flat screen tv, but it was nice to have it. The mini bar is stocked with Red Stripe beer, water, and Coke, and a coffee machine is in the room, although we never used it. We had room service for breakfast on the day we departed, and we ate it on the balcony. We took advantage of all four pools, the two beaches, and all the restaurants, plus scuba diving and snorkeling, and sailing on the catamaran. Ruth and Carrie Ann gave us an awesome couples massage- we could hear the ocean waves the entire time, as our massage took place in a small building overlooking the ocean. Sunsets are absolutely beautiful! We aren't big drinkers, but we did enjoy the beer, house white wine, and occasional martini. The scuba diving is a quick 3 minute boat ride from shore, and the Katherine shipwreck was very cool. The cavernous reef was interesting too. The water is warm, but I still rented a wetsuit because I tend to get colder than most. I can't say enough about how friendly and accommodating the staff is at CSS. It's a very safe resort, and we met several other friendly couples from England, Canada, Jamaica, and the US. Usain Bolt, the Olympic sprinter, had a party at the Sunset beach while we were at CSS, and our van driver pointed out Bolt's childhood school on the way to CSS. Friday night all the restaurants were closed because there was a gala for all guests on the main lawn, right in front of our building. It was beautiful with white tablecloths and lights, and the food buffet stations were amazing. Other nights after dinner we danced to live music near the Balloon Bar pool, which was a lot of fun. After five, sunny, 88 degree days throughout our; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Grand Forks UND; City: Grand Forks North Dakota; Review: My son is a freshman at UND, so I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn recently when I moved him into his dorm. I stayed two nights, and each night I slept great in the clean, quiet, spacious room and comfy bed. It's on the edge of the UND campus so it was convenient to check things out around the campus like The Ralph and art museum. There's a pool and hot tub, fitness room, and a small restaurant. I received a complimentary made to order hot breakfast with my Hilton Honors Gold status, which is a great perk. There are Kuerig coffee makers in the room with coffee and tea. The hotel is a minute from I29, 5 minutes from downtown, and 5 minutes to the Columbia Mall and other big box shopping. I already have a reservation for Family weekend at UND in October!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown; City: Des Moines Iowa; Review: My boyfriend and I stayed one night at the downtown Des Moines Hyatt Place recently, and we had booked it through Hotwire - our first time using Hotwire. We usually book directly with hotels, but this trip was spur of the moment, and the rate was very reasonable so we thought we'd give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised to be treated so well by all the staff at the Hyatt Place because we had heard that at some hotels, Hotwire customers aren't treated very well. Hyatt knows how to make their customers feel valued, and as a result of our outstanding experience, I signed up with the Hyatt Gold Passport rewards program, and we plan to stay at Hyatt properties more often. The hotel is clean, modern, and staffed by lovely people: front desk, valet, shuttle drivers, breakfast area employees, and housekeeping staff. Our room was comfortable, spacious, clean, quiet, with a great TV and comfy bed. The free breakfast was good, with scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, cereal, donuts, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee, toast. My only suggestion is that more adult-type cereals were offered. Only sugary kids cereals were available during our stay. We used the shuttle to go to Americana for dinner. When we were finished, we called and the shuttle driver returned to pick us up, which was great. We didn't want to get one of our cars out of the ramp, and it would've been a several block walk on a chilly night. Since we only stayed one night, we didn't get to check out the pool or fitness room, but we will definitely put Hyatt Place at the top of list when we return to Des Moines! The downtown location is ideal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites West Des Moines; City: West Des Moines Iowa; Review: My fiancé and I spent one night at the West DSM Drury Inn, and we plan to return in the future. The location is excellent- right off I35, and next to SuperTarget and the entire West Glen shopping area. The Jordan Creek trail system is accessible behind Target, which is great for running/walking. The staff was always friendly, attentive and professional. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The flat screen TV looked brand new and had all of the channels we like. Our only complaint was noise from the hallway was very noticeable. Fortunately there wasn't much traffic in the hallway, other than the loud child at 6:30 am.... We didn't take advantage of the 5:30-7 pm "Kick back" complimentary happy hour, but each adult receives up to 3 free drinks, along with soup, salad, pasta, etc. We did have the complimentary breakfast. The coffee is good, and we liked the make your own waffles. There were too many starchy pastries for my tastes, and I didn't try the eggs, potatoes, sausage patties or biscuits & gravy. A dip in the clean indoor/outdoor pool felt great after a run in 90 degree weather! This was our first experience at a Drury Inn, and it was very positive!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel; City: Eau Claire Wisconsin; Review: I spent one night at the Lismore recently, but I do believe I could live there! The hotel just opened in May, after a two-year renovation. Its name is derived from the fact that Lismore, Australia is Eau Claire's sister city. The building is impressive, modern, and well thought out. I used Hilton's digital check-in prior to leaving the Twin Cities, and also used the digital key option from my HHonors app. This is such an easy, convenient option. I arrived at the hotel around 10 pm, so it was nice to be able to bypass the check in process and go straight to my room. I received a free upgrade due to my HHonors gold status, so I was given a junior suite on the top (8th) floor. I was impressed: clean lines, one wall of windows with room darkening, remote-control shades, two 50" high def tv's, spacious in all respects, kitchenette with stemware, silverware, plates, a full size refrigerator, coffee maker, and counter space with bar stools. The king bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was huge, and it had a bathtub and plush towels. Noise was a non-issue. I was pleasantly awoken by church bells at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Nothing was overlooked, in my opinion. My only regret was that I wasn't here with my fiancé, and that I couldn't stay longer! There are plenty of restaurants downtown, and breakfast in the hotel restaurant Informalist was wonderful, with excellent service. I briefly checked out the rooftop Dive bar - it was hopping on a Friday night. The Lismore is also very close to the UW-EC campus. I paid $7 to park in the adjoined ramp overnight. I am going to find any excuse to make a return trip to the Lismore- fall colors? Campus visit? I'll think of something! Thank you, Hilton, for this great property. I've traveled all over the United States, and this hotel rivals any at which I've stayed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Panacea 85626 Vine Wall Bracket, Bronze, 4-Inch; Brand: Panacea; Review: Spendy but these hooks are functional for a number of placements. I put one in each shower above the shower enclosure for hanging a back scrubber. Nice in the kitchen for hanging keys or anything else of that nature. I bought several of these, using some for outside on the deck, and some for various places inside the house. They look good and are small enough for many kinds of uses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Esschert Design Artificial Herb Plant, Thyme, Large; Brand: Esschert Design; Review: Nice Looking!!! Small size for places that I like a plant filler in my decor. This is a perfect size, perfect quality, looks real. The pot is a little heavier material, making the plant stand up and stay put.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taylor Precision Products Big and Bold Dial Thermometer (13.25-Inch, Black); Brand: Taylor; Review: Ordered more when I hung up the first one. The face is easy to read - even in nighttime lighting outside my window. Good looking, not obtrusive, but still large enough face to read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carson Home Accents Floral White Birdhouse; Brand: Carson; Review: Cute little birdhouse - just the right size and shape to encourage little song birds to move in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carson Home Accents Vintage Stripes Birdhouse; Brand: Carson; Review: This birdhouse is really attractive in my garden. I like the look of "barnwood", and this little thing looks like it was built out of old barn scraps. Colorful without being too wild and fits into a garden nicely. Little birds are curious about it already, as they house hunt my garden area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubber-Cal 10-100-510 Caspian Sea Outdoor Half Round Scraper Doormat, 18" x 30"; Brand: Rubber-Cal; Review: The best door "scrubber" yet. I'm a gardener, and I walk into my house where there is cream colored carpeting. This little mat has saved my lovely carpet a whole bunch of times!! Be prepared for a thicker depth to this mat. The storm door will not clear it, so I put it off to the side. A little less convenient, but the mat scrubs my muddy shoes off, so it's worth that little extra effort to use it. Would be ideal if it was a thickness that would accommodate a storm door opening over it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Esschert Design Cast Iron Hanging Basket Hook, Large; Brand: Esschert Design; Review: I've ordered a half dozen of these hangers because I just love the vintage appearance of them. I've given them as gifts - along with tiny wind chimes to hang on them. They add to my pergola...hanging flowers or hanging chimes make beautiful decorative features.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highwood Weatherly Porch Swing 5 feet, White; Brand: Highwood; Review: Hours of enjoyment on my deck in my garden...it hangs on my pergola. It's just beautiful - has a pattern that is similar to wood grain, and looks great in my garden decor. The seat is also comfortable...not all garden seating IS comfortable. Everyone shuffles for a space on it when we have visitors. The quality is far better than I thought, since it's a synthetic material. Went together well, with good instructions...that even helped in hanging it properly for maximum comfort!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highwood Weatherly Porch Swing 4 feet, Black; Brand: Highwood; Review: Hours of enjoyment on my deck in my garden...it hangs on my pergola. It's just beautiful - has a pattern that is similar to wood grain, and looks great in my garden decor. The seat is also comfortable...not all garden seating IS comfortable. Everyone shuffles for a space on it when we have visitors. The quality is far better than I thought, since it's a synthetic material. Went together well, with good instructions...that even helped in hanging it properly for maximum comfort!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lee Women's Classic Fit Jackie O Straight-Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: They did fit OK,but material felt and sounded like paper. Not sure if I will buy Lee jeans again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Relaxed Fit Plain Front Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat baggy and shorter than usual. I'm sorry I did not return them .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Relaxed Fit Plain Front Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat baggy and shorter than usual. I'm sorry I did not return them .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Relaxed Fit Plain Front Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat baggy and shorter than usual. I'm sorry I did not return them .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lee Women's Relaxed Fit Plain Front Straight Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: Somewhat baggy and shorter than usual. I'm sorry I did not return them .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: UNIONBAY Men's Survivor Belted Cargo Short; Brand: ; Review: Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keds Women's Champion Chambray Stripe Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Same size Keds I always wear, but these did not fit quite right.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wherever the River Runs: How a Forgotten People Renewed My Hope in the Gospel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Minter Page; Review: Awesome and convicting book. I love the way Kelly writes as if she is just having a conversation with you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistress Pat (Children's Continuous Series); Author: Visit Amazon's L.M. Montgomery Page; Review: I love this book. Received the first book as a gift from a friend. Great read for those who enjoy this sort of genre, in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, To That Which Is toCome (Penguin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's John Bunyan Page; Review: I read this to my kids ages 6, 4, and 2. They may not have understood everything, but they were very into the story. I loved this book also. It is one you can read over and over again. I enjoyed having the scripture references in it although it made reading it aloud a bit of a pain because I skipped over them while reading to the kids. It is a great modern english version of this book though. My older two picked up the story line with understanding easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress: A Classic Story Wonderfully Told (Listeners Collection of Classic Christian Literature); Author: Visit Amazon's John Bunyan Page; Review: I read this to my kids ages 6, 4, and 2. They may not have understood everything, but they were very into the story. I loved this book also. It is one you can read over and over again. I enjoyed having the scripture references in it although it made reading it aloud a bit of a pain because I skipped over them while reading to the kids. It is a great modern english version of this book though. My older two picked up the story line with understanding easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Courage of Sarah Noble; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Dalgliesh Page; Review: I bought this book as a read aloud for my kids. (6, 4, and 2) They loved it! Even my 2 year old was talking about parts of the book. Great story to help introduce history to young minds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Archer: A Green Ember Story; Author: Visit Amazon's S. D. Smith Page; Review: Wonderful read aloud book for my 4, 6, and 8 year old. Although both my older children have read it on their own, they still enjoy hearing me read this too them. My youngest even sits and listens and enjoys this whole series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones (old model); Brand: Sennheiser; Review: I really like these headphones, I purchased them based on a recommendation from my son as he also has them. I like them and they met every expectation I had. I would definitely recommend them to others, the only thing I wish they had was a bag for transport.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acer Aspire E1-572-6870 15.6 Inch Laptop Intel i5 4200U 1.6GHz Processor, 4GB Ram, 500GB Hard Drive, Windows 8 (Clarinet; Brand: Acer; Review: I like this computer very much! I love the weight! I love the feel! My techie son helped me select this. I would love to have given 5 Stars but the Mouse isn't great. It is over-sensitive when I don't want it and not sensitive when I try to use it specifically. How does that happen????????????????? I wish I knew. It is really frustrating to have my mouse automatically highlight and delete and move to different parts of the screen while I'm typing. Other than that, I really would recommend it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 ft Micro USB Cable - A to Micro B; Brand: StarTech; Review: This piece was perfect for charging my phone. That's what I wanted and received. I definitely recommend using this piece.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Adapter & Splitter, Headphone Jack Audio & Charge Connector Splitter Calling/Charger/Music/Remote Control for iP7/7 plus/8/8 plus/X/XS/XR/XS/MAX; Brand: Onlier; Review: It came quickly and it is ok if I never drop my phone. I need a more durable case since I seem to have a problem dropping my phone. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this case and if you don't drop your phone this is the case foe you! It came quickly and I appreciate the service. It just wasn't what i was looking for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slim iPad case: The Ridge by Devicewear; Brand: Devicewear; Review: This fits the iPad Air 2 perfectly and I the grooves are just deep enough to stand the iPad in all of the positions available. I highly recommend this case. My mom bought the same one because the quality was very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Balima; City: Rabat Rabat Sale Zemmour Zaer Region; Review: This hotel apparently used to be one of the best in Rabat, but to be honest it has seen better days. It is a very convenient location (five minutes from the train station, and right in the centre). However, I thought that it was overpriced for the quality of the room, which was quite spacious but not that clean, especially the bathroom. There seemed to be a person chain smoking in the room next to us, so the room continually smelled of smoke, even with the window open. The service was not very good - we paid to have some laundry done. It took much longer than they sid it would, and some of our clothes had been shrunk. We also realised when we reached out next destination that some money had gone missing from our bag that we'd left in the room. We didn't tell the hotel officially about this as we had already left, however it's worth being especially careful with your belongings here to be on the safe side.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hostal La Malaguena; City: Estepona Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: We really enjoyed staying here. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was a reasonable size, and our en-suite bathroom had a bathtub which is unsual in Spain. There was a very old TV in the room which we couldn't get to work, but we didn't ask them to fix it as we weren't spending much time in the room anyway. The room was clean and bright, and overlooked an internal courtyard full of flowers and plants. Outside the hotel faces onto one of the main squares in Estepona, with some lovely cafes and restaurants. It was less than ten minutes walk to the bus stop where we arrived from Malaga. The only small downside was that our room was quite noisy at night. There was no air-con in our room, although there appeared to be air con units outside the rooms. This meant that we slept with the window open, however unfortunately noise echoed up from downstairs so that we could hear even small sounds really loudly. Overally a lovely place to stay though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Ronda Sol; City: Ronda Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: This was a really good value option for budget travellers wanting to visit beautiful Ronda, however for us there were pros and cons to staying here. There were lots of positives; really good value for money; friendly and helpful owners; breakfast was really good (coffee, cereal, orange juice, yoghurt, toast) and served until 11. Also the shared showers and toilets were clean, and there was always lots of toilet paper! Good location too; less than five minutes walk from restaurants and one of the main squares. We stayed two nights and there were also some negatives aspects to our visit. On the first night we were on the second floor, next to a toilet. The room got incredibly hot at night, and every time someone used the toilet we could smell it in our room (strongly). The bed was not good - it was very soft, meaning that we sank into a dip in the middle, and every time we moved at all it shook! On the second night we moved to a different room on the first floor. The bed was better, but it was incredibly noisy, both late at night and early in the morning. The owners were happy for us to change rooms after the first night, so maybe it's just a case of changing rooms if you don't like the first one. I'd also recommend taking some ear plugs!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dulces Suenos Pension; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: We've just spent two nights in this hotel and were really pleased with the choice. The room was small but had everything we needed and was impeccably clean. We had an ensuite bathroom but it looked like some rooms had shared bathrooms as an option. Great location - within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. There were nice bars and restaurants just outside the hotel, but it wasn't noisy at night at all. Really good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cala Bahia; City: Rincon de la Victoria Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Had a very enjoyable three night stay here last week. Our room was quiet, spacious and clean with comfortable a bed, and a nice bathroom. It did feel a little dingy as it looked onto the street rather than the seafront, but to be honest we didn't spend much time in the room anyway. Staff were friendly and helpful, at least one of them spoke good English. The roof-top pool is the main event - spotless poolside area, amazing views of the beach and surrounding area, and a nice little café with friendly staff who can bring you drinks by the poolside. Perfect for sunbathing, but with lots of parasols and shelter for when the sunshine gets too much! We didn't try the spa - it was open in the evening and cost 10 euros. I wouldn't say this was really a 4* hotel, but it has a fantastic location and we thought it was good value for money considering what we got. Cala del Moral itself is a lovely little village - lots of Spanish tourists but no other Brits ;-) At night the best places to go are either the main square next to the police station (ask in the hotel) which is packed with Spanish families enjoying themselves, or to the bar restaurants along the beach. We were made to feel really welcome, and everything is very good value (eating out, drinks, etc.)Rincon de la Victoria is a short walk along the coast, and seemed a bit more lively.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hesperia Cordoba; City: Cordoba Province of Cordoba Andalucia; Review: We stayed here for two nights last week. The hotel really gives you the best of both worlds - you're ten minutes walk (when it's not insanely hot make that five minutes) from the Old Town, but in a peaceful location away from all the hustle and bustle. Staff were helpful and spoke good English. Our room was really nice, clean and lots of nice little details. Good bathroom with a bath and powerful shower. Comfy beds. Agree with the previous reviewer that you're better off using the aircon (it's quiet), there was a sign on the window about swarms of mosquitoes coming up from the river at night which we respected! We debated whether to get the breakfast - it's 11 euros each if you pay when you check in. However it was definitely worth it, amazing range of food, all really fresh and good quality. We also found Cordoba itself quite expensive for food, so it's unlikely you'd find a breakfast that good elsewhere. Beautiful view from the rooftop bar. * Top moneysaving tip * - the bar itself is VERY expensive, however it doesn't open until 8pm, so you can easily take your own drinks and relax up there in the afternoon/early evening without breaking the bank :-). The rooftop pool is also lovely, the hotel provides lots of towels so you don't need to bring your own up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Autumn in New York (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diner (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Temptations (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gaslight (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Emma (Miniseries) (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miranda (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alfie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wattisham Hall Holiday Cottages; City: Wattisham Babergh District Suffolk East Anglia England; Review: I booked the Tithe Barn as a surprise for my partners birthday along with four of our friends. We were all amazed at the standard of the accomodation; it didn't feel like a holiday home at all - more a home from home. The accomodation is a good size, has a well equipped kitchen and everything is very clean. One review states that a new barbecue is required and it looks as though this has been replaced as there was certainly nothing wrong with the one we had. I would highly recommend this beautiful holiday home and we will definitely go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South Cadbury House; City: Congresbury Somerset England; Review: I stayed here on business and had reasonably high expectations as I had recently stayed at the Doubletree in Milton Keynes; unfortunately the two couldn't have been more different. The room was comfortable and clean but I was disappointed to find the only coffee in the room was Nescafe; I've had better coffee at lesser hotels. As I went down to the bar a cleaner had left a vacuum cleaner in front of the lift while she sat on the stairs chatting on her mobile. We booked a table for six of us to eat at 9.00pm in the Marco Pierre White Bistro & Grill. When we went to be seated we were told that there would be a 30 minute wait for food as they were running late. We were all pretty hungry so I asked for bread and olives to keep us going. 30 minutes later we had still not recieved the bread & olives and nobody had been to the table to take a drinks order. When I complained that we had been waiting for half an hour already I was asked "Did nobody tell you that we have run out of bread?" It wasn't a particularly busy night and there were plenty of staff around but they all seemed to be jacks of all trades, moving from the serving in the restaurant to serving behind the bar. The food, when it eventually arrived at around 10.00pm, was extremely good. The smoking area is away from the main terrace and can only be accessed by steps which are unlit at night and smokers are really made to feel like second class citizens with just two small tables and a few chairs. Several hours after first sitting there, our glasses remained on the table, spilt drinks had not been wiped and the ashtrays were still full. The best thing about the hotel is the view although I'm not too sure about the model cow!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites; City: Rose Hall Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: I travelled with my mother and we were both very impressed with everything about our stay. Everywhere is exceptionally clean and well maintained and the staff are very friendly and keen to help. The variety and quality of food is incredibly good and drinks are predominantly branded. There was very little to complain about but, if I were being picky, one of the sinks in our suite had been badly resealed and didn't look particularly nice. Air conditioning wasn't as cold or as efficient as I would have liked. One of the few sockets in the room was coming away from the wall and some alcohol in the mini bar (aside from beer)would be perfect. These are minor points in what was a superb experience. I would whole heartedly recommend this hotel and will choose Iberostar in other destinations for future travels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entechnos Living; City: Skiathos Sporades; Review: One particularly nasty review on here states that the hotel is dirty. This is absolutely not the case; all areas are kept spotless by the great housekeeping staff who ensure rooms are cleaned and tidied every day. Katerina was warm and friendly from the moment she picked my friend and myself up from the airport and was helpful if there was anything we needed. The rooms are well equipped for a short stay, and, whist it would be nice to have wine glasses left in the room, I have no doubt that, had we asked for them, we could have had them and I understand that space is limited. Everywhere is very aesthetically pleasing; modern yet comfortable and clearly some pride has been taken putting everything together. The pool area is lovely and a barbecue is provided for guest use which is a nice touch. There are not enough sunbeds if all guests were at the pool at the same time, however we didn't experience this and at times it felt as if we had a private villa as it was so quiet. The hotel is very high up and the road is steep in places. A hire car is a must and ideally with a decent sized engine (1.2 or more) as other guests struggled with a smaller engine, passengers and luggage. We walked down to the town one evening and vowed never to do it again. The cocktails in the Lobby bar were worth the walk though! I would recommend having breakfast at the hotel at least once. The food is fab, fresh and plentiful. There are some superb places to eat within a short drive and Entechnos is the perfect base to explore this gorgeous island.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Basildon Festival Park Hotel; City: Basildon Essex England; Review: I have stayed at a lot of premier inns and this is the first one I've been very disappointed with. Firstly it was fairly difficult to find even with sat nav and signage is poor. Our room was a long way from reception, up several flights and no lifts so a real trek with lots to carry. The room itself was very clean so no complaints there but the heat was unbearable. There is no air con and only a fan to try to cool the room. The weather was nice but hardly the height of summer, yet the room temperature was 26 degrees at 7.00 am. This made for a very uncomfortable few nights and not easy to get ready for the wedding we were attending (make up melted on contact)! I was offered a full refund, however this seemed unfair on the hotel so I accepted one nights refund. I would stay here again but only in winter. On the plus side it is very close to some great places to eat so you don't feel you have to eat in the attached establishment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Great House Hotel; City: Bridgend Bridgend County South Wales Wales; Review: The majority of the hotel is very old so you have to expect the creaking floorboards, small doorways and slightly noisy pipe work but this doesn't detract from the attraction of the place. The room I stayed in was a bit dated but spacious, very clean and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I had no phone signal (EE) and wifi isn't strong so it was difficult to work and I had to use the room phone for calls (can't remember the last time I used a phone with a wire attached to the receiver)! Food was lovely although I would have preferred to see a few simpler dishes on the menu; they are very accommodating though if you do want simple food. What really makes the place great though is the staff, they are warm, welcoming and very friendly. These people understand what good customer service is and they deliver.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SureFit Stretch Leather 1-Piece - Recliner Slipcover - Dark Brown (SF37162); Brand: Surefit; Review: Love it. The fit is great for a large recliner. Stays nice and tight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHF Battenburg Valance, 60" x 14", White; Brand: CHF Industries; Review: Nice curtains, but wish I'd gotten two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grind Gourmet Salt and Pepper Grinder Set of 2 with Modern Thumb Push Button Grinder, Premium Stainless; Brand: Grind Gourmet; Review: Love these. They are stylish and easy to use. They also came with little bags of salt and pepper to get you started. These would make a great gift. Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wise Bird Chinese Japanese Folding Hand Fan, Fashion Accessories Vintage Retro Style 8" Bamboo/Wood/Sandalwood Fan, Silk Pocket Purse; Brand: Wise Bird; Review: These are very delicate looking and pretty. Really liked it. Gave one as a gift to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XREXS Large Display Countdown Up Timer Clock Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Loud Alarm Cooking Timer with Stand (White-Battery Included; Brand: XREXS; Review: So far good. Nice large display. Easy to set time as you enter the numbers instead of scrolling through.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coffee Gator Stainless Steel Container - Canister with co2 Valve, Scoop and Travel Jar - Medium, Silver; Brand: Coffee Gator; Review: These are really nice canisters. Gave it as a gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safavieh Rag Rug Collection RAR121D Hand Woven Purple and Multi Cotton Area Rug (2'3" x 5'); Brand: Safavieh; Review: The color was beautiful and vibrant just as pictured. Some talked about the moldy smell.....yes, there was a little bit of smell. It went away after a couple days out of the plastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: InCharacter; Review: Off the shelf costumes are usually scratchy and made out of cheap looking material. Having two kids, and also since I enjoy dressing up myself, I have bought quite a few over the years for Halloween and other events. We needed costumes in a hurry for a princess/knight themed birthday party, and I took a chance on this one. The color on my laptop looks like a maroon with a lot of brown in it and old gold details. It was much more beautiful than I anticipated, and the colors even better... it's more of a rich ruby red color. Not a bright cherry red, but that darker jewel tone. It is soft and comfortable and not scratchy in the slightest. The fabric moves well and it has A LOT of stretch. Most costumes fit snug, but this one is true to size. If you are looking for a comfortable and gorgeous costume to wear, this one will definitely surprise you with it's quality and reasonable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pleaser Women's Charade Synthetic; Brand: Pleaser; Review: I was a little apprehensive buying these. All of that disappeared when they arrived. The construction is A+, no worries on these falling apart. The design is even better in person, eye catching and very different. I'm not the most adept person in heels but was able to take the stairs with ease. Chunky, funky and cool, they top off my outfit for my vampire LARP character, and pull double duty as great metal concert footwear. The extra height helps us shorter girls see the stage better. If you love chunky and cool, theseneed to be part of your collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eVogues Plus size Layered Draped Front Halter Top Made in USA; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: I bought this to wear to a Steel Panther concert, and it looks amazing. The rainbow leopard print and chunky attached necklace are very 80s looking, while the style of the shirt is quite modern. It's a tube like top that ties in the back like a halter top with a big bow. It's absolutely adorable with jeans and very slimming. Your eye is drawn to the chest part and the drapey rainbow animal print fabric helps hide any bulges. Fun, flirty, cool and absolutely adorable, I absolutely love it and hope to order it in one of the more solid glitter colors later on (if they come back in stock). I usually wear a 1X or 2X, but sized up to a 3X. It fits about perfect and hits me right below the waistline (I'm 5'4"). Sizing up is probably a good idea, I could have easily worn the 2X, because it is very stretchy, but the 3X fits just perfect. Bought new black jeans to go with it and can't wait to wear it out on the town in a few days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FAB Starpoint Boys' Multi Character 16 Inch Backpack; Brand: FAB Starpoint; Review: My daughter was very excited to get this backpack for back to school. When it arrived, it was in perfect condition and quite cute. The pikachu on the bottom zipper pocket is of a clear shiny, slightly puffy plastic instead of the flat screen printing like the X and Y starters. It made the design really pop. Visually, it is a perfectly attractive backpack, and it seems to have great functionality as well with drink pockets on the side, and the front zip pocket. However, the quality is quite poor. My daughter is in fourth grade and takes care of her things really well. She started using the backpack at the end of August. By the second or third week of school, one of the straps had already broken. It is now mid October and a zipper has broken as well. This backpack will not stand up to daily wear and tear. If you want to use it to carry your cards to Pokemon games, it might be a decent choice for light use, but for the rigors of being taken to school five days a week, it simply cannot hold up to it. This is the kind of backpack you expect to find at a discount big box store for around $12-15. We paid way more than that, and have been let down. Not even two months later, and we are forced to search for another backpack.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: Soft material, adorable bows and they stay put!! I ordered them for a Halloween costume, but the quality is very nice (no runs after several hours outdoors!) and will be ordering more for other occasions. These are much nicer than a similar product I bought at a big box mall anchor store, which run and fell off constantly. For reference, Im 5'4" and size 18, but with slimmer legs than most plus girls. They come up very high on me, which is fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kamo 63cm Long Zipper Beige+pink Wavy Cosplay Hair Wig; Brand: KAMO; Review: Ive ordered 5 wigs so far from Amazon. This one was a second shot at something usable for a Princess Peach costume (the first wig I ordered I have also reviewed, it was too thin to be usable). I wish I had bought this one first. Thick, gorgeous and perfect, I had MANY compliments and even questions on if it was my real hair. Yes, this is a keeper and will make you look and feel fabulous and confident. The coloring is light blonde and a pastel, carnation pink. Highly recommended and perhaps my favorite wig. It saved Princess Peach from a bad hair day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Mesh Ballet Flats Shoes W/Glitter Dot Detail & Bow 5 Colors; Brand: Anig; Review: This is a womens 7/8, so I knew it would be on the large side and it fits as expected. They are very comfortable and pretty flats. I bought them to go with a Princess Peach costume and the sparkly mesh worked very well and matched thr pink on the ruffles of my dress. My foot slid a little, but they were fine for several hours of standing and minimal walking, with no sore toes or other issues. Cute, sparkly and comfy, these are easily recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eVogues Plus size Sheer Layered Poncho Top; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: Do you want to look like a million bucks and 20 pounds lighter? Then this is THE top for you. Do not under estimate the power of nice clothing. This top fits beautifully, has elegant, flowy lines and looks like you bought it at an upscale clothing store. I purchased it to wear for my daughter's orchestral performance, and it made me feel like the most beautiful, refined and classy creature there. I absolutely love it. Dress it up with a skirt or a tad more casual with jeans. Just buy it, you won't be disappointed. Also, I sized up one size and it does fine for me. It is stretchy, so I could have stuck with my normal size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony! Kamo 21" Long Straight Anime Cosplay Wig Hign-temperature Resistance; Brand: Kamo; Review: I have a variety of wigs... this is one of my favorites. The hair is soft and feels wonderful, I could play with it all day. The colors are vibrant and the fit is snug enough that I don't have to secure it with hairpins. And it is thick!! Plenty of hair here. Order with confidence! Wig buying on here has been hit or miss, but this one is a bullseye hit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepyville Crtitters Adorable Mushroom Head Shoulder Crossbody Bag; Brand: Comeco; Review: These purses are well made and adorable. Mine was defective, however. One of the loops to connect the strap was just.... not there. They forgot it in manufacturing as there is noevidence it was ever sown. I needed it as my purse for my Halloween costume (I was Princess Peach, and this was my 1up mushroom), so I kept it and used it more as a clutch, as there was no time to return it. The Sleepyville Critter bags are generally adorable and very well made... I recommend them anyway (I have the cat and the owl, and they are both terrific).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Judas Priest-T-shirts-Band Black; Brand: Global Merchandising; Review: Great band graphics. Boyfriend loved it! He gets compliments on it everywhere!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Owl Cross Body Shoulder Bag Mini Purse; Brand: Sleepyville Critters; Review: II have three of these purses and this one is wings above the others! The owl is so personable, and I get many compliments on it, he is just owlsome! I love the long shoulder strap and the divider pouches in the purse are an owlmazing touch. Carries my necessities (medication, money, cards, and an epi pen) just fine! A perfect gift gor the owlidays or just to treat yourself. This fine feathered friend purse is definitely a HOOT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dare to Wear Victorian Gothic Boho Women's Plus Size Angel Corset Top; Brand: Dare to Wear; Review: I bought this in black. It is a very flattering cut and looks gorgeous on. Dress it up or down, for work or out on the town, this one is very versatile and appropriate for nearly every occasion. The price was a bit daunting, but I guarantee that this will end up in your current rotation for awhile, while other tops have been long discarded. Flirty and feminine, this one is a real favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Flower Headband Flexible Wire Metal Hair Bands U86121-0119crystal; Brand: Bella; Review: This is a beautiful piece, but the crystals are not as dark of a blue as the picture suggests. It is a lighter more topaz looking color as opposed to the sapphire depicted. It is still very lovely and looks gorgeous in the hair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiyonna Women's Plus Size Whimsy Wrap Dress; Brand: Kiyonna; Review: I'll 5'5" and 299 lbs, I'm currently a very big girl, in a pear body shape, with a bunch of health problems, but still wish to feel pretty. This dress does hug the curves a bit too much, but the ruffle across the front helps to hide/distract from the tummy area. The dress kind of feels like a robe, and the fabric is Jersey-like and very heavy. This is a problem because it does NOT breathe. It traps in heat and makes you sweat. This was a real problem since I wore it to an outdoor wedding and it was 90 and very humid at noon. It will be a great dress to wear during the fall when the temperature is cooler, but wouldn't recommend it for a summer event and someone that overheats easily. The color was also gorgeous. I bought it in green because I didn't own a green dress, and it's this dark, forestry green with a hint of blue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 15 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable, especially when running.for my dad,he like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Nimbus 15 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable, especially when running. I usually wear European Code 38-39 , sports shoes is 39, leather shoes is 38.this one is suitable for 39.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Orinocco Sash Boot; Brand: ; Review: I don't have one boot,so i buy it. And,it's ok.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofie Women's 100% Cashmere Classic Turtleneck Pullover Sweater; Brand: Sofie; Review: The size is no help.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FRYE Women's Tegan Low Lace Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Its oki like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Infinite Days (Vampire Queen, #1); Author: Rebecca Maizel; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The basic premise of this book is "What if you were a bloodthirsty and evil vampire, the turned back to human and given a chance to reclaim your innocence?" Maizel does a fairly good job to create a setting/mythos where this is actually a very valid question. The story is self-contained, even if the series has two sequels. Although the book has its share of plot holes, I found it possible to overlook them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unearthly (Unearthly, #1); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read Halo by Alexandra Adornetto a while back, also an angel-themed book. Halo was mediocre at best, and I got the feel any book about angels would be pretty lame. Unearthly throws in the concept of angel-bloods, part angels but still with preordained tasks. I honestly think that this sounds pretty contrived and boring basis for a story, but in Cynthia Hand's ...err... hands.. this actually becomes a really enjoyable read. Her style of writing is easy and light. The closest comparison in narrative style would be Lisa McMann's in her "Wake" series, although I feel this book is actually superior to Wake. All in all a very enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sati; Author: Christopher Pike; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Christopher Pike is a unique author. It is like he is trying to share his own understanding of enlightenment by masquerading it as a story. This particular book is the least camouflaged parable/teaching he's written, but in my opinion just as enjoyable as any other of his books. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think he's one of the most important writers of today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eona: The Last Dragoneye (Eon, #2); Author: Alison Goodman; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I felt this book was a bit weaker than Eon. Perhaps it was because it was more straightforward, more going from point A to B? It wasn't at all bad, it's just that it didn't quite grip me the way the first book did. Also, I must admit that the mix of standard fantasy, chinese, pseudo-chinese and japanese NAMES on the characters in the book was sort of jarring. I wished the author could have decided on a single language to draw on, or have some sort of reason why the names are drawn from different language roots. Other than the names, I think the author managed a rather good mashup of chinese/japanese magic/myths.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1); Author: Chloe Neill; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is your typical "let's have vampires because they are cool and sexy"-book. The lead character, Merit, wakes up after being turned into a vampire. As usually in these kind of books, being a vampire just means immortality, good looks and superpowers. I would have put down the book pretty early if it hadn't been rather funny. Still, that doesn't make it good enough to justify reading the other books in the series...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Shiver", the first book in this series was great. Linger was not quite as good, and with this last book I longed to get to the end of it and put it behind me. Not that the book was badly written, it's just that the story got so excruciatingly depressive. The love story of "Shiver" kept having to step back to give room for the increasingly dark and sad story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stolen Nights (Vampire Queen, #2); Author: Rebecca Maizel; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I found the first book ok, but this sequel surprised me by feeling a bit better than the first. Certainly recommended if you enjoyed the first book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Delirium (Delirium, #1); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's a great book, but because the plot so closely mirrors Uglies, it feels a bit too unoriginal to warrant five stars. The theme in Uglies feels like a stronger (and more meaningful) critique of the current consumer culture. Still, Lauren Oliver is an awesome writer and I'm looking forward to her next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toward the Gleam; Author: T.M. Doran; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A solid good book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone (Gone, #1); Author: Michael Grant; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I found this book strangely flat and depressing. Maybe it's just the vibes of "Lord of the Flies" - it's never pleasant to read about evil children - but I also got a feeling that the superpowers could have been introduced in a much more interesting manner. Oh well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Blight of Mages (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker, #0); Author: Karen Miller; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Horrible. The story of two greatly flawed and arrogant persons growing more arrogant and flawed, and finally destroying everything. It might be an accurate prequel to the Innocent Mage, but there is nothing of the sympathetic characters of that book contained in this book. Maybe others enjoy their protagonists mean and self-destructive, but for me there was no joy in reading this story. I put off reading this book many times, and eventually had to force myself to finish it, just so I could put it behind me. Not a good sign.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Requiem Vampire Knight Vol. 9: The City of Pirates (Requiem Vampire Knight #9); Author: Pat Mills; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Requiem's own story is put on the back burner in this volume. There are a lot of two-page spreads which work really poor when bound in a volume like this, which is a pity. It really distracts at times. I didn't love these episodes as much as the previous ones, perhaps because it's pretty much all-out battles for most of the book. However, I'm definitely going to pick up the next installment when it arrives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #2); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book is a very worthy sequel to the first book. It kept throwing out new weirdness to make you wander what the **** was going on. I reread most of the first book before I read this one, and that was lucky because I had forgotten how complex-weird the first book was. Not one to rest on old accomplishments, Hodkin keeps evolving the story (just as the title promises!), and despite all the revelations in this sequel, you are left with just as many brand new unanswered questions at the end of this book - which is a very good thing. I would recommend this book for all of you who enjoyed the first book. Great stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Dead As It Gets (Bad Girls Don't Die, #3); Author: Katie Alender; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Alender manages to keep the story of Alexis fresh, and even as each book really is a separate story, there is a strong sense of continuity. It was lovely to get back to this series. It immediately reminded me why I liked these books so much. Alender's prose is comfortable to read, and the story is smoothly driven forward. All in all an excellent read. If you enjoyed the first books, this is necessary read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem (Delirium, #3); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a great series. I really recommend reading all three books close together for the full emotional impact.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lifting the Wheel of Karma; Author: Paul H. Magid; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is a very direct story of personal growth. It was a pleasant read, but perhaps a bit unpolished at times and I would have preferred a bit less direct, more expansive story. I feel it is unable to compare with books by Christopher Pike (who writes books on spiritual growth disguised as YA novels) or Paulo Coelho for depth. That said, it was still a very pleasant and easy read, which I genuinely enjoyed. Disclosure: I received this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. P.S. I think the cover does it a bit of disservice, painting it as a spiritual novel and setting the expectations of the reader. I prefer the approach taken by Pike, where the books aren't so overtly advertised and where the reader can be surprised by the (sometimes subtle) lessons contained in the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: For me this book edges above the rest because of the Austen-esque sensibility of its protagonist, Alexia Tarabotti. I've read quite a few books that initially managed hook me by the force of its protagonist, but the rule is that as the story progresses, the novelty of it wears off. "Soulless" however, is the exception that proves the rule - it really was a pleasant surprise that the book stays as strong in the beginning as in the end. I found the actual setting (vampires and werewolves integrated into society) rather unimpressive, and the basic story works but again does not set it apart in any way. - No, this is a book animated through the strength of its characters. I'll definitely try the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night Life (Nocturne City, #1); Author: Caitlin Kittredge; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm a bit split in regards to what I should think about this book. On one hand, it's an easy read and the "murder mystery" at the heart of the story is good enough that it is not obvious who the bad guy is after reading half the book. On the other hand, it very clearly introduces a *series* of books: we have the introduction of the various characters for the series, we have a story which both serves as story and as a help to set up the characters and background for the continuation of the series. Now for this to work, the characters and background need to be compelling enough that the few loose ends are interesting enough to pull you into the next book. I think writing a *great* book is hard with these constraints - you have neither the closure and focus of a single-volume story, nor massive amounts of unfinished story you can get away with in a book which is the first volume in, say, a planned trilogy. Instead you sort of have the worst of two worlds: you have to cram the story into a single book, yet leave enough unfinished things to entice the reader to read the next in the series. Very few books really manage to pull that off well, and unfortunately I don't feel Night Life is one of them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vesper (Deviants, #1); Author: Jeff Sampson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: One night Emily Webb finds herself a changed person, from insecure and shy to self-confident and strong. And then, as sudden as it appeared, she is herself once more. The book mainly delves into how Emily deals in her sudden psychological changes, even though she is changing in other ways as well. I enjoyed this change of focus immensely, although I realize this might not be everyone's cup of tea. The big problem with the book is that it is too short. The tempo is slow, but unfortunately the book is short as well, which means you end up feeling that the book just started when it ends. A similarly focused book - The Night Inside - manages a complete self-contained story in a single volume, and it definitely feels like Sampson should have given us a longer book. Because of this, I can't give it the full five stars I'd love to give it. Still, I must say really enjoyed the book and I look forward to the next installment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood on Silk (Awakened by Blood, #1); Author: Marie Treanor; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: "Blood on silk" is the perfect example why I try to avoid any non-YA vampire fiction. As usual, the book boils down to a mix the author's own take on the vampire mythos and vampire erotica. I positively loathe vampire erotica myself, and since the book is mainly built on the protagonists' sexual desire for the vampire she awakened, it's hard to see how I could possibly enjoy it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Tale Of The Vampire Bride (Vampire Bride, #1); Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Frater succeeds with this book where in my opinion no other author has done before: use Stoker's Dracula in a compelling way to tell a great story. Admittedly, it wouldn't have needed to be Dracula, but this way the story works sort of like a prequel to Stoker's book. The point of view is entirely Frater's own though, and it's what really lifts this book. The story is told by the heroine from her own perspective, and as she becomes a vampire how she retains part of herself to persist in her struggle for freedom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty When She Dies (Pretty When She Dies, #1); Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is not your usual vampire story. Unlike the usually thinly veiled erotica-posing-as-a-vampire-story or vampire-as-superhero. This book is about how a girl copes with becoming a vampire. And we're talking the classical vampire here: fangs, burn up in sunlight, can't get close to holy symbols, not visible in mirrors, eyes glowing red etc. It bears a resemblance in many ways to The Night Inside, which also follows a similar transformation. The writing is not spectacular, but it's an easy read. The story is satisfyingly complete, in contrast to the all too common "first of a series/trilogy" nonsense that plague the genre. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who like me, love the genre but thought Twilight was an utter piece of crap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Turning (Blood Ties, #1); Author: Jennifer Armintrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Starts out decent although not impressive, then degenerates into a vampire sex story, just like most of the vampire junk books out there. All vampire guys are hot, and the girl can't decide between them because they both turn her on. One is bad guy, other good guy. Explicit sex scenes. Apparently this is what adult vampire novels are supposed to be. Personally, I like characterization, plot and good writing. But that's just me. Apparently most others love this stuff.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thirsty; Author: M.T. Anderson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Reading this book is like watching one of those depressing movies about about abused people who live horribly and then the movie ends either by them dying or ending up losing the little hope they had. This book is for persons who can enjoy a book/movie even though it is filled to the brim with hopelessness and anguish. I'm not one of those persons.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blood & Love and Other Vampire Tales; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A bit uneven perhaps, but I definitely enjoyed it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fighting to Survive (As The World Dies, #2); Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Frater has the rare ability to start with a strong book and then make an even better one as the sequel. This is the case with Fighting to Survive as well. It's a comfortable, easily read book I recommend wholeheartedly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prudence (The Custard Protocol, #1); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I always have some problem in the beginning with Carriger's books. I think this is because they are intended for a longer series, and that lack of focus is somehow noticeable in the beginning. Once you're about 1/3rd in, it's harder to put down - just like with all of Carriger's books. Bottom line - if you like Carriger's other steampunk books odds are you will like this one fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imprudence (The Custard Protocol, #2); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Reliable sequel to the first book. If you liked the first, then there is no reason why you shouldn't get this one as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Dark (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, #4 ); Author: Stephen R. Donaldson; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: A glorious ending to an immense epic. In order to really understand the Last Chronicles you need to have the characters fresh in mind. Before reading The Last Dark, I took the time to reread the first and second chronicles, and it made a huge difference. A lot of the book is about the continuing character development of the protagonists, facing their worst nightmares again and again. Without the continuity of the first two books, it's impossible to appreciate the depth of the story. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Reborn (Dead Beautiful, #3); Author: Yvonne Woon; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This series is a bit odd. The backstory, despite being far from believable works surprisingly well. I'm very surprised by how enjoyable it was.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Bastion of the Living; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a great zombie book. It's self contained (unusual for this type of books), and it's a vastly different story from the usual zombie-survival-horror stories. Strongly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty When She Destroys (Pretty When She Dies, #3); Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book doesn't disappoint. Frater's strength is in her stories and this book is definitely no exception. There are certainly quite a few popular authors with more eloquent prose, but few if any comes close to the richness in story. The popular trilogy format tends to trip up most authors - where the first book might be good enough, the second and third part then desperately recycles story that could have filled barely half another book. Not so with Frater. Instead if anything the story just gets progressively richer for each new book. It's an amazing and rare talent, and if her prose is merely decent, then her talent at weaving tales more than makes up for it. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who liked the first parts of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raven Flight (Shadowfell, #2); Author: Juliet Marillier; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book definitely lost a bit due to me not rereading the first book in the series. I'll definitely reread both once the final book comes out, but until I read them together, the experience of this book suffers a bit. Marillier has a good sense of story, although her prose can be a bit opaque at times. It's definitely the story and the characters that carry Marillier's books, and this is not an exception. The bottom line is that this is a must for anyone enjoying the first book, but if you didn't like the first then this book is unlikely to win you over.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Initially I was pretty concerned about this book - would this be another weak 2nd book in a trilogy that should reasonably would have fit in 1.5 books? Lots of authors suffers this sort of mid-book crisis, where what would have been a 2-3 chapter interlude in the first book is expanded into a whole book just in order to create a trilogy. Days of Blood and Starlight worried me in the beginning, but as we progress, it becomes clear that the book doesn't try to ride on the story set by the first book, but moves the story forward quite decisively. I liked this book better and better the further I got, so now I'm really looking forward to the last part.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Spots; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: In some ways this book reminds me of Frater's "As The World Dies": the sudden collapse of the world into horror is similar, as is the struggle to stay alive and find strength to replace loss. The story itself has a strong touch of Stephen King's horror stories, but unlike King's books which is more of a descent into madness, this is an ascent from madness through confronting horrors and fears. A theme which occur frequently in Frater's stories. As usual, the prose is not spectacular but works. I would recommend this to people who like Frater's books, as well as any fan of horror stories in the vein of Stephen King. Enjoyable!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everbound (Everneath, #2); Author: Brodi Ashton; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Everbound picks up fairly nicely from Everneath, and felt like a strong sequel. There are some minor flaws, like repetitive flashbacks to how Jack and Becks got together that isn't as strong as the ones in Everneath. Two reasons: first these flashbacks are mandated by the story but doesn't really need to be told. Secondly, we already have the "full story" on their relationship (so we don't have the tension of trying to work out what happened to their relationship). This makes these pieces feel like filler to me. That said, lots of the story is going from A to B, and anyone reading a bunch of stories like that know how horrible they can be. The flashbacks - despite feeling contrived - actually end up helping a lot towards avoiding the traps such books fall into. Without spoiling the ending, I also believe it's set up for a pretty good finale to this series. I would recommend this sequel to anyone who found the first book enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spindlers; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I believe Lauren Oliver is an immensely talented author, but this book what below my expectations. It is a book in the vein of Coraline, where a girl seeks to rescue someone from a supernatural world no one else sees or believes in. Unfortunately it ends up very formulaic. The mythos of the book is entirely made up, which means the book needs to introduce each place to both the reader and the main character. From the lack of links to existing myths, we get a strong ad hoc feeling. This is not necessarily a problem, but the fact that the story keeps repeating the "introduce a component of the mythos->something dangerous happens->escape from danger" so many times, makes it feel very uninspired and repetitious despite Oliver's excellent prose. I could only recommend this book for the audience who has read very little of the genre. Pick up her 'Liesl & Po' instead, which is a vastly superior book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Theory of Fun for Game Design; Author: Raph Koster; Genres: non-fiction; Review: An exceptional read, not just for Game Design, but as an book to understand human behaviour and reward system - and beyond that one can glean insight on how we should act in order to experience "fun" even as we grow older and more jaded. Recommended read for everyone who is interested in further understanding themselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #3); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A great finale to an amazing trilogy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Flawed, but despite that a very pleasant read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruin and Rising (The Grisha, #3); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I think this series really grew on me. It definitely did not disappoint. Recommended to anyone who liked the first book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was a difficult read. Not in the sense that it was boring or hard to get through, but painful. DeStefano paints a very bleak world, almost too much so, making it hard for me to stomach. Being married as one of three wives, the lead character's plight echoes that of The Tale Of The Vampire Bride, but even that book (an excellent vampire story by the way) is comparatively uplifting compared to this story. There is an impotence and desperation to the lead character's plight that is very hard to endure. I reluctantly place this at only 3 stars, because for someone else this might easily be a 5.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1); Author: Robin LaFevers; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: What stood out in this book was the strong leading character, and the fact that it's placed in a historical setting (15th century Brittany) without the fantasy elements feeling misplaced or far-fetched. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to Thrive; Author: Bruce Schneier; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This is a great book. Thoughtprovoking and insightful, it gives new perspective on how we should approach building a society. I thoroughly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boundless (Unearthly, #3); Author: Cynthia Hand; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I reread the first two books before getting into this one, and I'm happy I did so, since it would have been much less an emotional ride if I had struggled to remember the story. I like this book a lot, and that's saying something as I'm not really into the genre in the first place. I think anyone who liked the first books should get this one, it's as simple as that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haven (Winterhaven, #1); Author: Kristi Cook; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: There's no lack of paranormal YA stories that take place in boarding schools and unfortunately this is not one of the more original ones. Most of the story could have been cut and pasted from any of the other similar stories, but what really broke this book for me is flat handling of the supernatural elements. Once you get past the initial part of the story where the protagonist settles in, the actual plot feels exceedingly naive and simple. The handling of the supernatural mythos necessary is embarrassingly cliche, which makes the story quite uninteresting. It's a pity, because the Kristi Cook's writing style is quite readable, and the first few chapters weren't bad. However, once you get to the actual meat of the story, it's something that's been done a lot better in many other books. That said, if you haven't read anything at in the genre, it might be enjoyable despite its flaws.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Assassin (Sister Assassin, #1); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Same comfortably easy writing as Paranormalcy and a story with many twists. I greatly enjoyed this book and the only problem really is having to wait for the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revel; Author: Maurissa Guibord; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great book, just like Warped. Likeable characters, mysterious setting and very readable prose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This series is fantastic. Deeply imaginative and a complex story that ends in a satisfying ending. I also have to compare this one to Stiefvater's "Shiver" books. With "Shiver" Stiefvatar was - in my eyes - unable to keep the quality up, and the ending disappointed. Not so for this series. Very strongly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Scale (Seraphina, #2); Author: Rachel Hartman; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Shadow Scale is a rather different book than Seraphina. This is not unexpected: Seraphina is about a woman with a secret coming to terms with what she is - Shadow Scale is about a war and a journey. This is a long book and it's to Hartman's credit that she didn't split this one into two, forming a trilogy - which is all too common. Unfortunately, with the very different story in Shadow Scale, it fails to reach the heights of Seraphina. Where Seraphina was unique, Shadow Scale follows in the footsteps of many similar books. Sure, there are unique ideas in Shadow Scale, but they are more quirks than change anything fundamental about the story. This is not a bad book, but about halfway through I had lost the appetite for it. Hartman lays out a long story with several twists, but compared to Seraphina it comes out relatively superficial. If you liked Seraphina you should probably give it a chance, but odds are that you may be a bit disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wicked Within (Gods & Monsters, #3); Author: Kelly Keaton; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The first book in this series is wonderful. Then, perhaps predictably, it loses a bit of soul as things go over the top with gods and goddesses. It's still told very well, but it doesn't get close to the first book in the trilogy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fox Forever (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #3); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: An excellent finish to a great series. These books are a bit unusual in that they are all very self-contained stories. The second book was notably weaker than the first, but this story is well on the level of the first book. Thoroughly recommended to all who enjoyed the first book in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bitter Kingdom (Fire and Thorns, #3); Author: Rae Carson; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is one of the books that grow on you. I reread the first two books in preparation to read this one and I thoroughly recommend that. This is one of those books where the only real problem you had with it is that it had an ending, because you didn't really want to let go of the characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fins Are Forever (Fins, #2); Author: Tera Lynn Childs; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: If I'm mean I could describe this as "take the first book, keep all that was bad in it, ignore most of the character development, rehash the previous story... and you got this book". Sure, the first book wasn't very deep (pun not intended), but at least it explored a new setting. This book doesn't have that redeeming quality. The main character's unwavering lack of confidence is hard to stomach, and meshes ill with the character development that actually took place in the first book. Young girls might enjoy this better as they may more easily identify with the main character's issues with her self-confidence. For others it is likely to be wearisome to the point of ruining most of what is a lightly and comfortably readable book. Although I have great issues with the story and the character portrayals in the book, I find the author's prose to be pleasant and readable (as usual). I would recommend this book to those who liked "Forgive me my Fins" partly because they they could identify with "Lily", they won't be bothered by the issues I'm raising. For others, I'd raise a warning that this is more of the same, just less interesting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Circle of Fire (Prophecy of the Sisters, #3); Author: Michelle Zink; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book did very little to me other than tying up the loose knots from the previous two books. As is common with many recent YA-trilogies, it lost in tempo moving from book 1 to book 3. It think this series would have gained a lot from being a two part series, with 2 & 3 edited together. It's not that it was bad, but it started to feel like something of a chore.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Drink, Slay, Love; Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Surprised me. I must admit that "vampire girl becomes good by being staked by unicorn" doesn't sound like a winning story, but it is good - good and fun. Strongly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow City (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #2); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I didn't reread the first book in the series before picking up this one which spoiled it a bit. Despite that I managed to enjoy it quite a bit. Although people have said the pictures added a lot to the book, I think it's rather the other way around, at least with the rather contrived pictures of this book (the first one was better); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forever Song (Blood of Eden, #3); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Blood of Eden books are a lot about the main character's thoughts and personal development. Unfortunately, it falls short of delivering a convincing rendering of the metamorphosis. That said, Kagawa also gets a lot of things right - like managing to set up a good vampire story without stumbling into cliches or fan-fiction. All in all I enjoyed the series and would recommend people who like vampire stories to try it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Game Engine Architecture, Second Edition; Author: Jason Gregory; Genres: non-fiction, comics, graphic; Review: I've read one similar book - Game Coding Complete, Fourth Edition, and compared to that one this book is more general and less opinionated, but that at the same time means it offers less meat in terms of actual implementations and opinions. For me personally, Game Coding Complete was a more interesting / inspiring book, even though Game Engine Architecture is being more thorough. As a programmer, I'm more interested in actual implementation details and learning new things and ideas - and is this respect the book is somewhat of a let-down. As an overview to gaming engine architecture (in particular 3D game engines) it provides better starting points for further exploration, but in itself it offers comparatively little guidance and material. There are also deliberate omissions, most glaringly is perhaps that of multiplayer networking. This is not strange since that is a fairly extensive field in itself, but I'm tempted to say that it's left out not due to space restrictions, but because very few 3D Game Engine designers are experts at network programming. Final verdict - if you're doing 3D games and ponder writing a game engine, this is a good reference. If you're just interested in game engines in general, this offers to little meat to be worth it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Eternity Cure (Blood Of Eden, #2); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a solid sequel to the first book. It's not a remarkable story, but it's sufficiently entertaining, and it mostly paints a credible picture of someone struggling with an alien change. This is a refreshing compared to the "vampire = superhero" junk you typically find. I recommend this book to anyone who liked the first in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conjured; Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another brilliantly crafted page turner by Durst. Just a little before midnight I was maybe 1/5th into the book and was just going to finish the chapter. I ended up going to bed only after finishing the entire book. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps, #2); Author: Obert Skye; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was absolutely horrible. The prose is passable, but the story in itself - and especially the setting - is so ludicrously inane that it is hard for me to fathom that there are actually people who liked this book. Basically, the world to which they travel - "Foo" - is a world which is a living contradiction. This is deliberate - it's supposed to be the world of dreams. However, the "oddness" of the world is such that you get the feeling that the author just thought of something random and then committed that thought to paper. Everything, including the plot, simply unfolds in an ad hoc manner, with no apparent direction until a deus ex machina is injected just to get the story back on track. The story is little more than gobbledygook. It's basically random events loosely strung together only by virtue of the main characters being involved in them. The net result is such an intensely boring thought stream that I couldn't even stomach finishing it. Consequently this book joins the ranks of the select few books that I couldn't find the mental strength to endure. Never recommended in a thousand years.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Lament of the Vampire Bride; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I have to confess I love this series, and I find it even great to re-read. Lament of the Vampire Bride brings Glynis' story arc to an end in as satisfying manner. Recommended to anyone who liked the series. BUT in all honesty I must admit that the book has a (surprising) flaw. About 80% of the book is evenly paced. - It's similar to the previous book in the series, but might even be a bit slower (but this is good!). But then the story suddenly feels like it's on fast-forward and drops you off at to the end of the story. You almost feel like "Nooo! I'm missing about 200 pages of goodness here!" That said - if you enjoy the series you can't afford to miss it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of Abdu El-Yezdi (Burton & Swinburne, #4); Author: Mark Hodder; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: When I read "Mountains of the Moon", I assumed that was the end of the series. The very open-ended finish felt unsatisfactory in many ways, but it wasn't at all clear that Hodder intended a sequel. Especially since he then wrote an entirely unrelated story "A red sun also rises" (which I liked by the way). With Abdul El Yezdi, the series is back though, and it's in my opinion a vigorous sequel, stronger than preceding book. Perhaps the weakest point comes when Hodder is basically re-telling parts of Dracula. It's fairly well motivated but I thought Hodder was being overly faithful to that story, to the point of making those chapters very predictable. That said, I enjoyed this book a lot and for basically the same reasons why I liked the first in the series. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the other parts of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mesmerized; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Like Dead Spots, Frater is sojourning into more of a normal horror story in the vein of King / Koontz here. The basic progression of the story is not uncommon - a person re-discovering their inner strength. In many ways it's reminiscent of her As the World Dies trilogy. As usual, the prose is ok but not exceptional - but the story is well crafted. Compared to Dead Spots (which was the latest book I read from Frater), this story is shorter and tighter, which both has its advantages and disadvantages. I you want a fairly intense read with a strong - but relatively short - story, I definitely recommend this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Republic of Thieves (Gentleman Bastard, #3); Author: Scott Lynch; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Scott Lynch is awesome. Just needed to say that first. I reread the first two books in the series just so I would get the full feel of the story and really, no one makes lying and stealing sound so alluring as Lynch does. Back to the book, it runs - in the usual fashion - both flashbacks to the time with Chains and the present storyline. This is both good and bad, bad because it gets slightly overdone in RoT because it gets to the point where it feels like 50-50 flashback and current story - which makes the story feel thinner than the previous two books. Although I would rate the two previous books a bit better than this one, it's still a strong book. If you liked the first two books, this is still mandatory reading. So pick it up and hope for good health and happiness to Lynch and a sequel very soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1); Author: Melissa de la Cruz; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Paper-cutouts for characters and probably one of the most soulless excuses for vampire mythos that I've had the misfortune of reading. While the mythos barely manages to heave itself over the very worst (Twilight), the lack of characterization and it's unrealistic setting makes them draw level. But, at least the book is fairly short. That said, I suspect this still could be amusing for youths less demanding in these regards. For example, empty characters make them easier to self-identify with. The "I'm secretly special" idea might resonate well with the younger crowd as well. Consequently I should really rate this book above Twilight, though the gods know it's not by much.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles, #1); Author: Melina Marchetta; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book tells the story of a young man's quest to save his country from a curse. The strength of this book is that it walks beyond any cliche that such a storyline would imply. For example, the strongest character is not Finnikin, but one of his companions, Evanjelin. The weak points of the book lies in the simplistic bare outlines you get of the different countries they traverse in a way that feels completely artificial. The characters also similarly suffers from certain lack of dimension and realism, although it's alleviated a bit by the strong emotional message of the book. So, on one hand this is in my opinion a very flawed book, and yet the story manages to lift it into something enjoyable. That said, I don't feel any particular interest in reading the other books in the same setting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slaine: The Book of Scars; Author: Pat Mills; Genres: paranormal, graphic, comics, fantasy; Review: First out, let me start by saying I love the Slaine comics. Large parts of them are pure genious. - That's why Book of Scars gets a 3 even though it was a huge letdown. First of all, not even half of this book consists of story. The rest is art gallery of old Slaine covers with comments from various writers and artists. The story of Book of Scars is basically a "What-if?" with the theme that what if Slaine's enemies where tipped off beforehand? So it's the old stories (by the original artists for those stories) who are retelling small parts of them but with an "alternate ending". Amusing, but far from enough to conjure any resemblance of the best Slaine stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This sequel to Carrigers' Etiquette & Espionage continues in the same vein. It's obvious that Carriger has no problem with inspiration because this sequel stands on equal footing in terms of story with the first book. I enjoy this series a lot, not the least due to the extraordinarily competent heroine. Although there are plenty of books with so-called "strong" female protagonists, they are in practice rarely that competent or self confident. Sophronia of E & E and now C & C is therefore a shining rarity. I sincerely recommend this book to anyone who liked the first, and for you who have not started this series yet I recommend picking up the the first book and give the series a go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy, #1); Author: J.A. London; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book reminds me quite a bit of The Immortal Rules, although not quite as bleak. In general it's a mixed bag, some fairly bland YA fare mixed with better stuff. Prose is comfortable although not impressively so. I'd start on Immortal Rules before this one, but I don't regret starting on this series. I'll definitely by the rest of the series to see how it develops.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Shift (Kiera Hudson Series One #1); Author: Tim O'Rourke; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A promising book for the 70 first pages or so, it dramatically went downhill from there. My main beef with this book is the story itself, so I won't go into details, but let's say that we need yet another vampire mythos about as much as fishes need the latest bicycle models.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Love Lies Bleeding (Drake Chronicles, #1); Author: Alyxandra Harvey; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not great, but definitely enjoyable thanks to the cast. Prose is light, easily read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Solid but not impressive. Comfortable prose and a mythos that manages to has its own unique angle, but tastefully so. Worth a look.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly, #1); Author: Susan Dennard; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book reminded me a bit of Boneshaker for some reason, even though they should have little in common. What I liked best was probably the layers of mystery woven into the story. Necromancy in the victorian age (as opposed to zombies) felt novel added to the enjoyment of the book. In regards to the characters in the book, they felt a bit one-dimensional to me, despite their outward differences. All in all, this was an enjoyable book, although not impressively so. [Additions after second re-read] This book is better than I gave it credit for. There's a lot of setup in this book that gets revealed in the second book. It's actually better reading this the second time around when you really can appreciate those small hints for what they are. I ended up really enjoying this series even though this book felt a little weak when first read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Dark (A Beautiful Dark, #1); Author: Jocelyn Davies; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Given the fairly cliche story, it's surprisingly entertaining and keeps a lot of secrets until the very end. Light, readable, prose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is an experience. It touches the height of the best of his other books with a touch deeper spiritual truths than I've read from him before. My only complaint is that it is much, much shorter than I would have liked it to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poison Study (Study, #1); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book stands solidly together with a few other fantasy books of similar strong but young female protagonists, For example 'Throne of Glass' comes to mind. Prose is easy to read, and the story is interesting. An enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood-Kissed Sky (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy, #2); Author: J.A. London; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book fails to impress. I consider the whole series a lesser version of Kagawa's 'The Immortal Rules'. It's ok, but not more than that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: After Daybreak (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy, #3); Author: J.A. London; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: If you liked the first two books, then this is probably a nice ending. For me, this book just fell deeper and deeper into implausibility. The book manages to be unconvincing on so many levels, digging itself deeper and deeper. From naive portraits of romance to similarly naive descriptions of politics. Entirely unconvincing, the readable prose and fairly interesting characters prevent thus book from unendurable. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Darkness Strange and Lovely (Something Strange and Deadly, #2); Author: Susan Dennard; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The first book in this series was merely interesting. It was too close to many other stories with a similar theme to be especially remarkable, but with this book the series takes off. A Darkness Strange and Lovely takes the - from the first book - so innocent heroine Eleanor and let her become seduced by dark powers in a very empowering way. It is unusual, and quite unexpected from the such a conventional start of the series. Strongly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1); Author: Morgan Rhodes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I've got mixed feelings for this book. I felt it started very slow in the sense that you got little chance to get to know the characters. This is mainly due to the book having so many main characters and constantly switching between them. I put off finishing this book many times until I got about 2/3rds into the story. It wasn't until then you really got a good grasp of the characters and where the story wanted to go. Unfortunately the book was then quickly over and one would have to follow at least 3 more books to get to the end of the story (with no guarantees that the - not yet written - fourth book is actually the last in the series). With so many other good fantasy series out there, I decided to not read any more in the series. Aside from its slow start, the last third was fairly alright, and once this series is actually finished, it might be possible to recommend it - but only if the sequels flow better than this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Evertrue (Everneath, #3); Author: Brodi Ashton; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I have difficulties pointing out definite problems with this book, but I can't help but feeling that the series doesn't quite live up to the promise of the first book. This was apparent by the second book in the series, and the final book is neither significantly worse or better than that sequel. Compared to the first book, it is still a much narrower story, in the way many YA trilogies end up: parts 2 and 3 often only feel like a very drawn out ending of part 1. If you already started on this series, then it doesn't hurt to read the last book, but if someone's asking me if the trilogy is worth reading, I'm not sure the answer is yes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Raiders (Five Kingdoms, #1); Author: Brandon Mull; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Brandon Mull has a very distinctive prose. It has both its good and bad points, with the good significantly outweighing the bad. His stories and characters also fall into a distinctive pattern, and sky raiders is no exception. I'd recommend anyone new to Mull to start out with his Fablehaven stories. If you like those, you're likely to enjoy his later work as well, and if you don't, then his other books won't make you happy either.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This book was a mixed bag. I usually like Oliver's books, but this book failed to impress me to begin with. It was simply too gloomy and sad. I had some problems getting through it, until the last fourth of the book, when I felt it rapidly got better as it approached the finale. For people who like Oliver's books, I'd give it a weak recommendation. For people who haven't read her yet, I'd tell them to start with Before I Fall. I don't feel the book is likely to win over any people who don't care for her other books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In Darkness We Must Abide: The Complete Second Season: Episodes 6-10; Author: Rhiannon Frater; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance; Review: As usual, Rhiannon Frater delivers a deliciously rendered plot. Frater's strength is in her stories and it shows. There's not a single piece of the story that feels out of place. Frater's greatest obstacle for becoming a LEGENDARY author is her prose, which while not exactly bad, doesn't match her story-weaving skills. Sometimes I wish for her to try out new writing styles just so she could evolve her writing. That said, her stories are still so good that I can't do anything but to enjoy her books, and this is no exception. It lands firmly on 4 stars as an excellent read. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soulbound (Legacy of Tril, #1); Author: Heather Brewer; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: What an utter train-wreck of a book. If you make a fantasy world, don't arbitrarily insert things that only make sense in a modern world. Don't pattern your shut-in training academy surrounded by monsters on an american high school. It was too painful to finish.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legend (Legend, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Pretty nice, will read the next in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Runes of the Earth (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, #1); Author: Stephen R. Donaldson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: First time I read this book, it was long after reading the first two chronicles. Unfortunately, that hampered my enjoyment of the book more than I would have expected. This time around, I read it after rereading the first two, and suddenly I saw it in a different light. I would definitely recommend this classic to anyone enjoying the first two chronicles. And make sure you recently read the first chronicles to fully enjoy this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Hillside; Author: Nancy Baker; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Although I have great fondness for some of her other books, I wasn't sure I would like this book. On the surface I think it seems fairly mundane - a fantasy world (feels very much like the area around India), and a city which has a covenant with the Fey. Turns out it is a tale of the life of two people, one story told in the present, the other told as a memoir. Initially the paths are quite divergent, but the stories end up converging in - what to me was - a very satisfactory manner. The prose is neither easy nor hard. Baker has a style which I feel doesn't quite fall into either category, but is very readable nonetheless. I don't know if this book is for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I've read this book three times. First time it was good, second time and third time it was great (I reread the book when the sequels arrived). The cover says something about being similar to Pan's Labyrinth - and in many ways, the monsters, the magic - it really is. On the other hand it's a completely different story. Yet, in the middle of everything stands a strong heroine. Anyway, it's magical, funny and clever, and I would urge everyone to try it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Lies (Mind Games, #2); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: At first I put off reading this book because I thought a third one was coming. Luckily this series has only two parts, and as such it avoids the problem with many YA trilogies (trying to spread one book's worth of ending into two books). Overall I like this series. It is not greatawesome, but I like White's prose and the story is sufficiently tense. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone who liked the first book, however - if you failed to enjoy the first then this is simply more of the same. For me, this book wrapped up the story into a nice, satisfying ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird, #1); Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Sometimes I wonder if Claudia Gray and Kiersten White are the same person. For some reason the prose and storytelling evokes the same feeling as White's. Anyway, this was an enjoyable book. The beginning/middle was probably the best part, with the main character encountering very different lives from what she was used to. The final chapters, also somewhat hinting at a sequel wasn't quite as strong and for me that made me award it 3 rather than 4 stars. Still, it's a fine book, readable prose and interesting story. Recommended.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steadfast (Spellcaster, #2); Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This series is actually growing on me. In any case it's surprisingly consistent in quality to be a second book in a trilogy. Recommended to those who liked the first book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy, #1); Author: Mindee Arnett; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Nothing exceptional but well written and likeable enough. Try it if you like the genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Horray! Finally done with this series (she's obviously preparing some sort of sequels in the same world, but at least the story arc is done). Anyway, these books are basically about relationships, long agonising relationships that seem to bounce back and forth. By the second book in the series this becomes pretty clear. If you like the first book, then hmm perhaps you should read the rest, if not, then the whole series is actually more of the same and not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawn's Early Light (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, #3); Author: Pip Ballantine; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Wow, it's hard to make a judgement about this book. This is of course the third book in the "Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" series. There's a underlying storyline to the series, but each book deals with a certain "case", giving the series an episodic feeling. Presumably this series will keep going as long as the authors and the publishers have an interest in the books - there doesn't seem to be a clearcut ending in sight. Anyway, in general I like the characters and the story but.. for some reason it took me half a year to get through this book. Somehow despite the story and characters, the writing and storytelling is hard to stomach in large doses, and it doesn't exactly lure you back. On the strength of the story and characters, I would give this book a solid 3, but because it is so hard to really sit down and relax with the book, I can barely give it 2. Probably not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enders (Starters, #2); Author: Lissa Price; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A satisfying ending to Starters. A bit predictable perhaps, but recommended for everyone who liked the first book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King's Bastard (King Rolen's Kin, #1); Author: Rowena Cory Daniells; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not really great, but sufficiently interesting for me to actually go ahead and order the rest of the books in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7); Author: Patricia Briggs; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Pretty average for this series. No one following the series will skip this book, but otherwise not especially noteworthy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Born Wicked (The Cahill Witch Chronicles, #1); Author: Jessica Spotswood; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not exceptional, but fairly engaging.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloody Little Secrets (Bloody Little Secrets #1); Author: Karly Kirkpatrick; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I like the setup - girl suddenly waking up as a vampire - unaware that she has changed. It's always interesting - or so I thought. But in this case everyone is sooo understanding, and all humans taste like chocolate or bacon. I don't think it is possible to make a story feel less believable. No thanks. Not recommended, despite a pleasant prose.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire, #1); Author: Kate Locke; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not badly written, and would have been more fun if there weren't so many similar books (like Patricia Briggs' to take an example). Won't read the sequels.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Evil (Sweet, #1); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fairly standard setup, but thankfully about halfway through, it thankfully starts steering its own path. This series still has a lot of chances of becoming uninteresting, but I'll give the rest of the series a chance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragonfly; Author: Julia Golding; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A comfortable but not exceptional read. Fairly predictable, but decent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Cursed (The Cahill Witch Chronicles #2); Author: Jessica Spotswood; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This series is definitely growing on me. I liked the first book fine, but this one was better - although some might say worse. Easy to read prose with an interesting heroine and fleshed out cast. And an ending that makes you eager to read the last book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truthwitch (The Witchlands, #1); Author: Susan Dennard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I didn't really connect with the characters, but Dennard is great at spinning an interesting original setting and a good story. Enjoyed it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange and Ever After (Something Strange and Deadly, #3); Author: Susan Dennard; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this series. It starts out mildly entertaining, but with the second book the heroine is subjected to increasingly difficult ordeals and temptations. This is really less a book of an adventure than a book about the heroines journey. And as such it is delightful. I strongly recommend this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waistcoats & Weaponry (Finishing School, #3); Author: Gail Carriger; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A solid sequel in this series. Recommended to those who liked the previous books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1); Author: Susan Ee; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Angels have come to earth and they are here, destroying everything... Interesting setup and fairly satisfying creates a good story. Seeing this book will end up span 5 books (first two done), I'm more likely to wait this series to be completely before I pick up the rest of the books though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not really hard to read, but predictable and not at all enticing me to read the remaining books in the series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Return of the Discontinued Man (Burton & Swinburne, #5); Author: Mark Hodder; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Mark Hodder continues his extremely intelligent and well tuned series of adventures starring Richard Francis Burton and Algernon Swinburne. This is again a great continuation of a series that both is a self-contained adventure as well as expanding on the overall story arc. Interestingly, each of Hodder's books in this series could easily be believed to be the last in the series, and yet the next book always pick up the story in a way that makes the continuation absolutely natural. This book is strongly recommended to anyone who already enjoyed the first books in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trial by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy, #1); Author: Josephine Angelini; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I liked this book. Like Angelini's Starcrossed it opens extremely strong as she lays out the foundations of the world/mythos. However, just like with Starcrossed, the story somehow levelled out after the first book, which is why I can't really recommend the entire series. (Which is a pity); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slathbog's Gold (Adventurers Wanted, #1); Author: M.L. Forman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not particularly bad, but the problem was mainly that in the story everything that happened just... perfectly worked out. This book just didn't evoke much interest or suspense.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm a sucker for this series. Although the first book wasn't as great at second read, my third encounter with this series (I only re-read the second book for this one) was as impressive as the first. I like Maas' ability to ramp up the story and I was worried by the middle of this book: "how will she weave this into an ending?". It was only when I reached the end that I realised this series will have at least one more book. I don't mind though - I'm really reluctant to let go of this world and these characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #1); Author: Mark Lawrence; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book starts out fairly revolting, with an unpleasant antihero as the protagonist. Eventually that picture is nuanced a bit, but it was hard getting past the first half of the book. Prose is acceptable but not exceptional, however the story shows much promise, with a tangled web of secrets being woven into the background of the plot. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shifter (Healing Wars, #1); Author: Janice Hardy; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not a perfect book, but entertaining enough and nice prose. Good enough that I'll read the rest of the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Peril (Sweet, #2); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is book paints the stereotypical girl dream of having a bad boy boyfriend that they "cure" by simply being so adorable that said boy is inspired to become good. The first book had quite a bit more variety, and wasn't as blatantly cashing in on this daydream. If you're a young girl swooning over the "hot Kaiden", then yes, you'll probably love it utterly. If not, then this book will feel fairly boring. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Illusions of Fate; Author: Kiersten White; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I must say that I find White's prose exceedingly pleasant. Although her stories may not run deep I find I always enjoy them. This particular store borrows more than a little from Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Of course it does not reach that classic, but it is a pleasant ride nonetheless. If you enjoyed her other books, this one is unlikely to disappoint.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Burning Sky (The Elemental Trilogy, #1); Author: Sherry Thomas; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Real good. Atmospheric and avoiding the common story cliches of a school setting. Prose is pleasant, and the story flows along well. One of the best books I read this year. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: By Midnight (Ravenwood Mysteries, #1); Author: Mia James; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Such a waste of a promising book. The initial build-up in this book is awesome. It's initially a dark, gothic mystery with hints of layered secrets. When you get halfway through and it has yet to reveal its actual secrets - that's when you get worried, because you know the story can either turn trivial or amazing. To my huge disappointment, it was the former. There are other issues, such as the very inconsistent behaviour of the protagonist, or a book printed in 1870 that talks about virus (which weren't even discovered at the time), but what really breaks this book is when it's revealed that the actual mythos is incredibly cliche.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Reckoning (Sweet, #3); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was marginally better than the previous, but all in all this series is essentially the girl fantasy of redeeming a bad boy. Although fairly well spun, the story can't really escape the fact. I would not recommend this trilogy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: King of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #2); Author: Mark Lawrence; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book does not disappoint, builds well on top of the first book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #3); Author: Mark Lawrence; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: A powerful trilogy, this series manages to keep suspense, make good on the promise of its mysteries and also resolve is a satisfyingly unorthodox way. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Wager (Blood Destiny, #1); Author: Connie Suttle; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Surprisingly good. Usually vampire books degenerate into "I am a vampire and so cool" or "oh vampire sex is the greatest!" In addition almost every vampire book insists in pushing a "unique" ( = ludicrously bad) vampire mythos. Only a few books (like Frater's Vampire Bride/Pretty When She... series) manages to avoid those traps, and now there's this series as well. I recommend it to people who likes Frater's Vampire Bride series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkfall (Healing Wars, #3); Author: Janice Hardy; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This series isn't exceptional in any way, but is fairly pleasant to read despite that. Only recommended for people with high tolerance for simplified stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Throat; Author: R.A. Nelson; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not perfect, and although the story sounds cliche - a vampire on the run from her maker - it ends up being fairly original. In terms of vampire mythos, it tries to be very down to earth (despite the super powers), but fortunately doesn't weave this too deep into the story. The prose is fine but not exceptional. Somewhat recommended.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: By Blood; Author: Tracy Banghart; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not a bad book, but to me the story just didn't hold much interest in the end. Most of the more enigmatic and interesting elements in the book ends up ignored. Someone else might have different taste in stories and end up liking it a lot, but I cannot personally recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rooms; Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Rooms is another strong book by Lauren Oliver. The prose and storytelling is excellent as usual. The weakness perhaps lies in the plain mundane meta-story. It is reminiscent of After I Fall, but the characters is comparatively less interesting. The fact that the story is told from 6 points of view also necessarily makes the story less focused. Still, this is a very well written book. Even though I didn't end up loving it, it is still strong enough for me to recommend it without hesitation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happenstance Found (The Books of Umber, #1); Author: P.W. Catanese; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is slightly reminiscent in feel of A World Without Heroes. Unfortunately it doesn't quite deliver in terms of story, and the prose - although not particularly bad - isn't good enough to lift the book. Ultimately I decided not to continue reading this series. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Darker Still (Magic Most Foul, #1); Author: Leanna Renee Hieber; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book started out fairly interesting and original but then quickly stagnated. I ended up losing interest in the characters and eventually had to force myself to finish it. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This series keeps going strong. I had expected this to be the last installment though, but it isn't. I personally find this book series heaps better than her Shiver series. With the former there was a lack of inspiration towards the end, but this one keeps having ideas to draw on. I hope the story doesn't drag out too long though. Strongly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Afterworlds (Afterworlds #1); Author: Scott Westerfeld; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is a strange book: the story of an author and the story of the book she is writing intertwined. One would be excused for believing that this book would be about some supernatural phenomena where the written work affects the real life situation of its author. It's not. It's basically two stories in one book, alternating chapters tells of the author's life, and the story she has written. Nothing really ties these two stories together aside from the "author" story obviously referring and discussing things that you as a reader is finding out about the story the author has written - as you read that one in parallel. I tend to like Westerfeld's books. His prose flows well and his stories are usually interesting. Unfortunately, I must say that this book isn't one of my favourites. The alternating stories just messes with the flow of each story, and each sub-story isn't deep enough in its own right. If the stories had interacted in some deeper way, it would have made sense to keep them together. As it stands it feels more like a failed experiment than anything else. I didn't hate the book, but I frequently put off reading it because it didn't really motivate me to keep going.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The God Stalker Chronicles (Kencyrath, #1-2); Author: P.C. Hodgell; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Entertaining; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dreamer's Pool (Blackthorn & Grim, #1); Author: Juliet Marillier; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Marillier usually weaves good and satisfying tales, but I am used to her prose sometimes being a bit thick. Her latest books have been better though and Dreamer's Pool flows so well I had difficulties putting it down. All in all, this is a fine story that I believe would satisfy anyone who has enjoyed any of Marillier's book before. If you haven't read her books before, this might be the best one to start with. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perilous Sea (The Elemental Trilogy, #2); Author: Sherry Thomas; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book is well put together, weaving an impressive second part of this trilogy. It's hard to see how anyone who liked the first book could be disappointed by this one. The prose is pleasant and like in the first book, the story shares time between the mundane and magical world in a pleasurable mix. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1); Author: Patrick Rothfuss; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A solid fantasy novel that draws you in. Easy to read, and a solid story. Perhaps not perfect but very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Caller (Shadowfell, #3); Author: Juliet Marillier; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It's hard to rate this book. I liked the first book a lot the first time I read it. However, when rereading the book when the second book arrived, I think I lost interest a bit. Same when rereading 1 & 2 for when this last book was published. Although the story is fairly ok crafted, nothing really lifts it up. The first book had the suspense of trying to figure out who to trust and who not to. The second and third book did not have that component and consequently needed to stand on their own, which felt a little wobbly. All in all it's not a bad series, but when finishing up this book I felt vaguely disappointed. For that reason I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this trilogy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Retribution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #3); Author: Michelle Hodkin; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Wow. This isn't a book that pulls any punches. If you thought the previous book was harsh, this one definitely doesn't slow down. And it's good, real good. There is something that feels raw and authentic in these books, even with the well crafted prose and finely tuned story. I reread the first two books in the series before reading this one, and they were just as strong - if not stronger - as I imagined them. This trilogy is a rare must-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Game Programming Patterns; Author: Robert Nystrom; Genres: non-fiction, comics, graphic; Review: Even if you're well familiar with these patterns, Nystrom's book is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted Ivy; Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Easy to read but a fairly uninteresting story.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Talon; Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Well, this book started out very unimpressive. For some reason I ended up liking it in the end, but I have difficulties giving it a solid recommendation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Nice, but not enough to keep me interested in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bound in Blood (Kencyrath, #5); Author: P.C. Hodgell; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is a solid sequel in this series. If you liked the series so far, then this book is definitely recommended.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sorceress (Spellcaster, #3); Author: Claudia Gray; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ok ending - nothing remarkably good nor bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1); Author: Stacia Kane; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Storytelling-wise this is a good book, but the story itself is too dark for me to enjoy. Or maybe a the character being high on various drugs and thinking about her next fix all the time isn't very pleasant to read about.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Necromancing the Stone (Necromancer, #2); Author: Lish McBride; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A solid, amusing sequel. Quite enjoyable. Recommended.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Fade (The Darkest Minds, #2); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Solid sequel, page-turner; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In The Afterlight (The Darkest Minds, #3); Author: Alexandra Bracken; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Note awesome but nice nonetheless.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: False Memory (False Memory, #1); Author: Dan Krokos; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Girl wakes up with amnesia and psychic powers. Enough twists and written well enough that you want to read the sequel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss of Deception (The Remnant Chronicles, #1); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Nicely written, intricate story. Almost 4 stars. Recommended; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: School Spirits; Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Quite ok. Not amazing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer; Author: Katie Alender; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not remarkable, but a pleasant and quick read nonetheless.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of the Blue Eyes (Blue Eyes Trilogy #1); Author: B. Kristin McMichael; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: The prose in this book was simply atrocious. Usually with vampire stories, the story is where the biggest problem lies, but for this one it's in the prose itself. If you are in any way sensitive to how the book's actually written, I recommend to stay clear of it. On the other hand, if those things don't bother you then you might find it to your liking. Perhaps.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Firewalker (Worldwalker, #2); Author: Josephine Angelini; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In my opinion Firewalker started the downward spiral of this series. I can't quite put my finger on it but nothing quite... happens in this book. Almost all character and world development was in the first book, so although the story moves forward, we now live in an established world and with established characters. This actually follows the same pattern as the Starcrossed series. That series ended up feeling similar. Even though I personally struggled getting through this book, I won't recommend against it. If you liked the first book, I guess you owe the series to give it a try.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quicksilver (Ultraviolet, #2); Author: R.J. Anderson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This books is quite different story-wise compared to Ultraviolet. While not a bad book, it doesn't quite reach the heights of Ultraviolet. This is understandable - Ultraviolet is very tight and emotional with a this sort of "what is real"-feeling while slowly peeling off layers of a very deep mystery. In Quicksilver, everything is already laid bare - so there is simply so much less to work with. Still, it's a good showing - Tori is interesting and enigmatic and the there is tension to the story. So bottom line: if you liked Ultraviolet, you probably want to read this book, but be prepared that it isn't as good as the first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Promise of Blood (Powder Mage, #1); Author: Brian McClellan; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not really a fan of the setting (sort of a fantasy version of the French revolution), but the writing and story is solid. I will continue and read the sequels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Dawn (Vampire Queen, #3); Author: Rebecca Maizel; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: The problem with Eternal Dawn is the many plotholes. With Stolen Nights, those could be overlooked - after all, Eternal Days was a self-contained story with a definite end. Some sort of change was necessary to keep the story going. However, for Eternal Dawn, the need for contrived plot-devices is less excusable. Either Maizel honestly believed Stolen Nights to be the last book in the series, or she did a very poor job leaving openings for Eternal Dawn. Because in Eternal Dawn, "all that we thought was true" is again shown to be false. There are also various plot holes and apparent mistakes in the book, which starts in 1418 with Lenah and her sister. - Which is odd, given that a) three years is supposed to have passed since 1418. b) Her sister was supposed to have been born in 1420 c) the story has the sister talking and running around like she is at least 4 years old. ...and that's just the first chapter. It feels like Maizel went all out trying to retcon a "new" story on top of Stolen Nights, but it ended up much weaker than the previous books. Not recommended.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sweet Far Thing (Gemma Doyle, #3); Author: Libba Bray; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book feels about 4 times as long as it needed to be. In addition, I personally found the series increasingly more frustrating as one got further in. All characters in the book keep repeating their mistakes over and over again, and I feel there is very little the characters evolve from the beginning to the end of this series. The resolution is not due to any understanding or cleverness of anyone involved, it's just a convenient deus ex machina. For someone strongly identifying with the characters, I can imagine the experience of this book could be quite different, but I just can't get over how little the main characters mature in face of their experiences.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ice; Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It's a good story, perhaps a bit predictable from being based on a well known fairy tale, but enjoyable nonetheless.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vessel; Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Durst is an expert at crafting single volume stories that are extremely satisfying to read. This book is no exception. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Orphan Queen (The Orphan Queen, #1); Author: Jodi Meadows; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A pleasant read with a strong, independent heroine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Witch's Pyre (Worldwalker, #3); Author: Josephine Angelini; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: If I struggled a bit with Firewalker, it was nothing compared to this one. I really had a very hard time motivating myself to finish it. If you liked Firewalker fine, you'll probably like this one too. If you - like me - struggled with the previous book, then Witch's Pyre is more of the same.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Heart of Betrayal (The Remnant Chronicles, #2); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This series is easily one of the best I've read this year. Since this is the second in the series, I'll simply recommend this one strongly if you liked the first. It's significantly darker though. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gathering Storm (Katerina, #1); Author: Robin Bridges; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: When I read this book, I couldn't help but to compare it with Susan Dennard's "Something strange and deadly". In comparison, the heroine in "The Gathering Storm" feels flat and weak. That said, it is not all bad, and it got me interested enough to order the rest in the series. It's worth trying out, even though I cannot give it a strong recommendation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Beauty of Darkness (The Remnant Chronicles, #3); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A worthy ending to this strong series. It's very similar in tone and style as the second in the series - so reading this one is a no-brainer if you enjoyed the first two books. Strongly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Awakens (Air Awakens, #1); Author: Elise Kova; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: In some ways the manga style cover sums up the style of this book. It could be pulled straight out of some classic JRPG like Suikoden. Taken for what it is, it's a very pleasant book. The essence of the book is really of a woman who is forced to face almost overwhelming changes - in a very anime style. In some ways it's a bit over the top, but taken as more of a "manga comic" story it's fine and expected. The book might not be for everyone - especially if you prefer your fantasy realistic and gritty - but if you liked the back story of those old-school Japanese RPGs, there's a chance you'll like this series a lot. Especially recommended to JRPG fans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Война мага. Конец игры. Часть 2 (Хранитель Мечей, #7.2); Author: Nick Perumov; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A satisfying conclusion to this epic series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Darkness Shows the Stars (For Darkness Shows the Stars, #1); Author: Diana Peterfreund; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Jane Austen set in a dystopian future. Fun!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Den of Wolves (Blackthorn & Grim, #3); Author: Juliet Marillier; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A solid entry in the series. Recommended for those who liked the first two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Groves; Author: Ashley Robertson; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I can list a bunch of problems with the characters in this book which all behave in an unrealistic manner. That said, the story is almost decent. I might try the next book in the series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14; Author: Scott Meyers; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Nice, but not great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic; Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Surprisingly pleasant fairy tales set in Bardugo's world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Norse Mythology; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Good primer on Norse Mythology and a pleasant read, but obviously nothing new if you have read the norse myths.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Hard Landing; Author: Visit Amazon's Lynne Heitman Page; Review: As a (non-airline) pilot, this book jumped off the shelf at me. I started reading with hope and was not disappointed. This book combines technical accuracy with a great mystery. The problems of working with the pressures involved in an airline ground operation are described as only someone who has been there can do. No punches are pulled about the envirnoment. As a native, the feel and issues of Logan come through clearly and the inspiration for many of the characters comes from true stories. I'm looking forward to this author's next book (soon please!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero 3 Bravo: Solo Across America in a Small Plane; Author: Visit Amazon's Mariana Gosnell Page; Review: Ms. Gosnell offers us a wonderful extended visit with the great variety and unique personalities that populate the small general aviation airports of America. As a pilot who usually flies at bigger, less personal airports; I'm reminded of my experiences at the smaller fields I've visited where love of flying is more important than profit and people are truly unique. While the flying descriptions are well done and accurate, this book is really about the journey and the people and events encountered along the way. The book is for everyone, not just pilots. I'm going to pull out my charts and re-visit some of those small fields I usually just fly over!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Equal Time Point; Author: Visit Amazon's Harrison Jones Page; Review: As a pilot, it's always an unexpected pleasure to read a book that manages to combine a good story with technically accurate details. From the comments on management to operations and ATC, it is clear that the author has a wealth of aviation knowledge. That accuracy makes it easier to be right with the characters and follow the good story. It has suspense, drama, and some humor combined well. It was a book that I was sorry to see end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pioneers of Massachusetts, a Descriptive List, Drawn From Records of the; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Henry Pope Page; Review: Even after reading the reviews about the incomplete print edition, I decided to take a 99 cent chance and get the Kindle edition. This edition appears to be complete. It would be great if the edition was indexed with page numbers to allow better cross referencing and citation but the text appears to be all there and the electronic version has the advantage of being able to use the Kindle search feature to find references to people in your family. It sounds like there is a major disconnect between the Kindle and hard copy versions but the Kindle version does appear to be as advertised and will be useful to me in getting some more early ancestor information.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide, 5th Edition; Author: Rev. Peter Morales; Review: This book is a quick read containing a number of short articles. It is well suited to reading in spare moments on a tablet since it is easy to finish an article and not feel interrupted when I is time to do something else. Along the way one finds an assortment of history, background, and personal reflections about this complex and yet simple religion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder at the Breakers (A Gilded Newport Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Alyssa Maxwell Page; Review: I happened across this on Amazon and bought it on somewhat of a whim. I frequently visit Newport and love the mansions so I thought it might be fun to read the book. The book sat in my reading queue until last week when I again visited Newport and, by chance, visited the Breakers. One I got home, I started to read and was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the book. I would have liked it anyway but of course the effect was amplified by having just been in the actual setting and (without knowing it would be important) had actually stood in Mr. Vanderbilt's bedroom and looked out of his balcony window, visited the library, loggia , and other rooms that are part of the story. The story became even more engaging as I read on combining interesting settings with 19th century sensibilities. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Selma Awakening; Author: Mark D. Morrison-Reed; Review: The book starts with some background on the UU religion's history regarding race. This might be a little dry to some but was very revealing to me. The disconnect between intentions and actions was amazing. Those who may think the background vague should hold on because the stories quickly become compelling. The way that people pulled together and literally put everything on the line is inspiring and perhaps a little depressing because it is so hard to imagine that sort of commitment being so widespread today. I strongly recommend this book and next month when I walk across the Pettus bridge on the 50th anniversary, I know I will feel the presence of the men and women described in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moon Dwellers: The Dwellers Saga; Author: Visit Amazon's David Estes Page; Review: Many Sci-fi stories get caught up in their portrayal of technology or history. This author knows the same secret that Asimov and Roddenbury knew, great Sci-fi is about the people. The main characters are interesting and likable enough that the reader gets caught up in their story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers; Author: Visit Amazon's Lillian Daniel Page; Review: A great view into aspects of being a minister. Written with a sense of humor and with a great deal of honesty and clarity. The book is highly readable and informative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moriarty: Anna Kronberg Thriller Bundle; Author: Visit Amazon's Annelie Wendeberg Page; Review: I'm always a little skeptical when I set out to read a new addition to the Sherlock Holmes genre but this one may very well have been the best that I've read. The settings were well done and the complexity of Anton/Anna Kronberg was handled very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Gunning Francis Page; Review: This book does a great job of describing how the BLM movement started and was sustained by the communities in greater St. Louis. The focus is on the relationships between clergy and the young protesters but it provides a good overall view. The technique used in the book is individual recollections with connective background and information. This has produced a powerful and informative story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Song of the Sky; Author: Murchie; Review: This book is an interesting combination of knowledge and history/memoir. I'm a pilot so the occasional technical information is interesting but it doesn't get so detailed that the book would not be entertaining and interesting for the general reader. To me, it was a little like Ernie Gann's, Fate is the Hunter (the book, not the movie) with a dash of Richard Bach and some slightly more detailed history of weather and navigation before the age of "can't get lost" electronic navigation. (I learned to fly after the time of this book but well before our current day "just follow the magenta line on the screen" version of navigation) I can see why this book was a general best seller in a time when aviation was not as taken for granted as it is today. It is not a novel although there are stories, not a textbook although it teaches, and not exactly a memoir although it contains memories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turning Point: Essays on a New Unitarian Universalism; Author: Various contributors; Review: This book identifies both current issues and potential for the UU denomination. At times it is blunt and it doesn't engage in comfortable false optimism. It does, however, recognize the great potential that exists if the denomination manages to overcome the great inertia that many denominations have and embrace both tradition and change. This book feels like a needed wake up call and provides much to think about. Of course to be worthwhile, the thinking then has to translate into action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Camco AccuPark Vehicle Parking Aid Provides A Parking Stopping Point For Your Garage (44442); Brand: Camco; Review: This really comes in handy when parking the car in the garage. We placed it under the driver side front tire so we could feel when we were perfectly in the garage. Works every time, adheres well to the floor, and I don't have to hang a tennis ball or some other wacky method of figuring out whether or not I'm parked properly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Toyota A/C Knob; Brand: Toyota; Review: Perfect match. Snug and can't even tell they were replaced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diono Ultra Mat Full-Size Seat Protector, Black; Brand: Diono; Review: We put this under our son's carseat when it was rear facing to prevent him from damaging the seat upholstery and it worked like a charm. It is still under his seat to keep that area clean. It's also a good pad for beach/pool days to keep the seats dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rreplacement Remote Smart Key Shell Case For Benz 4 Buttons E C R CL GL SL CLK SLK 3+1 Button; Brand: DH Automotive; Review: Works as it should in the ignition with no problems. the color/texture is a little off than the OEM, but that is not very noticeable unless you have them side by side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles; Brand: Autel; Review: We use this all the time to read codes and clear notices in all of our cars. It's small, lightweight, portable, easy to read and easy to use. It's a great price for it's functions. We like to purchase these as gifts for our friends that also work on their own vehicles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Wax T-3KT Black Box Kit; Brand: Turtle Wax; Review: I love using this stuff. I bought it at the recommendation of a friend of mine who also details his black car. I wasn't aware of how particular attention must be put into caring for a black vehicle until now. Black cars show every flaw! This kit (plus a thorough wash, dry, and clear coat polishing prior to application) makes for a very wet, showroom floor ready look. When we bought our car, it had 150k miles on it and the clear coat showed it. There was crazing, chips, and scratches here there and everywhere. The black pigment fills in those flaws (after you buff them out with polish a bit first) and then the wax protects the paint and clear coat from further damage from the elements. Two coats I find is best and if you can use an oscillating buffer to apply and remove, even better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leather Honey LTHR COND GAL; Brand: Leather Honey Leather Conditioner; Review: A little bit of this stuff goes a long way. We use it in our leather interiors of our car, the leather on our shoes, jackets, you name it. It minimal effort for a beautiful luster that conditions the leather and protects it from the elements. Just be sure to only use as little as possible and rub it in well. Too much and it will leave a sticky feeling much like if you used actual honey. Of course sticky=dirty over time. You don't have to rub vigorously, just enough to evenly coat and penetrate the leather. It makes it look like a professional detail.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CHROME LUG NUT COVERS FOR MERCEDES - ALL MODELS - 20 PEICES; Brand: PartsTuner; Review: Exactly what we needed and easy installation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Thermarest LuxuryMap Mattress; Brand: Therm-a-Rest; Review: extremely comfy as a car camping, canoe/kayak, pack animal camping bed. VERY bulky and heavy for a backpack load but if you are looking at this you probably know that already. It is also a great spare bed for surprise guests. I have back troubles from years of sports abuse and although I can sleep on a basic foam pad it can take the fun out of a family camping trip. If I am not off deep into the backcountry or have the luxury of a means to carry the load such as a canoe, this pad is as comfortable as a regular bed and makes for a great nights sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain Hardwear Trekkin Flannel L/S Shirt; Brand: Mountain Hardwear; Review: I love this shirt, in fact I am wearing it now. It is very comfortable and soft like cotton but unlike cotton it won't freeze you if it gets damp. I have worn it while hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and climbing and been generally warm and comfortable. This is a far more practical shirt than the old school cotton flannel. It wicks sweat and moisture and dries fast if it gets wet. The only thing that makes it not "5 stars" is that it has no stretch at all. This means that if you wear it climbing or doing other high motion activities you will feel it restricting your arm movements. at 5'10" and 190 the large fits well for daily wear but is tight around my biceps and across my shoulders during more gymnastic movements. In addition to more athletic endeavors I could see this being a problem for hunters trying to shoulder a rifle or pull back on a bow. If it had a bit more stretch it would be perfection; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff (R-01523); Brand: Howard Leight; Review: Apparently this noise reduction factor is very minimal. I would not use these for any sort of indoor shooting as I would fear for my hearing nor would I use them with indoor power tools. I ended up wearing these with ear plugs as the noise reduction is very very minimal as is. I would suggest buying a higher noise reduction factor unless you are just doing some occasional outdoor shooting or outdoor power tool use; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pelican 1170 Case With Foam (Silver); Brand: Pelican; Review: great quality case. very very rugged. fits a S&W SD9VE and 2 mags perfectly. locking hasps are sturdy and secure as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outdoor Research Men's Gripper Gloves; Brand: Outdoor Research; Review: these are perfect for chilly weather but if it is snowing these are not adequate unless you are engaged in aerobic activities such as nordic skiing or ice climbing. They stained my hands green the first few time I wore them. My primary use was for driving on cold mornings and casual use and they are great for that application but were inadequate while shoveling snow. They are very grippy and I intend to use them while doing some technical climbing in cold but not freezing weather. I was able to maintain a very nice grip on my ice tools just trying them out. I have very average size hands for a man and the large is a bit too loose fitting. Given the sporty applications of these gloves you may be better off buying in person so you can try them on for fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Body Glide Trials 3-Pack, Color:, .21; Brand: Body Glide; Review: I really like this product and use it to reduce chafe while cycling and hiking. In hot humid conditions hiking was painful for any distance. I have muscular thighs and they rub together when I walk. This product was transformative in terms of my physical comfort it is also great for reducing saddle soreness while cycling. The product in general is a 5 star product but this particular packaging has some distinct pros and cons. Pros for the product: - It does exactly what it says it will do, it both prevents chafing and hotspots and will offer relief once chafing has started. - It has not stained any of the clothing I have worn while using it. - It is long lasting. - It washes right off in the shower with soap and water. Additional Pros for the trial size: - It is incredibly compact I can put one in my cycling/hiking/ travel bag and just ignore it until I have a chaffing issue or if I forgot to apply it using the deodorant style one I keep at home and use before putting on my cycling kit. -it is the perfect amount for those moments when you need some friction reduction in a pinch. One trial size one will last a good while for the use described above -it is also great if you just want to give it a try and not buy a large quantity Cons specific to the trail size -application is tricky, it is kind of lie those push up pops you had as a kid. you stick your finger in to push up the product and you need to hold it out otherwise it will slide back in the container when you try and apply it -the trail size container is fragile Bottomline: Body Glide is an amazing product. I sincerely cannot image going without it. long cycling and hiking trips have been transformed in terms of my comfort. I even used on my thighs and feet for a family trip to disney world. The trail size ones are great to give it a shot or to stash away in a pack or bike bag however the trail size package is less convenient to use knocking off a star. Highly recommended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Universal Smart Charger for Airsoft NiCad & NiMH; Brand: SPIG; Review: mine appears to work but the LED is always green indicating a charged battery, I would advise ponying up for a slightly higher quality charger. It may be cheap but I don't trust it and batteries are not cheap.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: KONG Air Dog Squeaker Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Air Dog Squeaker Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Gear Travel Lite Bi-Fold Ramp for Cats/Dogs, Lightweight/Portable, Safety Tether Included, Rubber Grippers for Stability; Brand: Pet Gear; Review: Great ramp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone Dental Dinosaur Chew; Brand: Nylabone; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Precision Pet Snoozzy Quilted Crate Mat; Brand: Precision Pet; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize Nite Dawg Light Up Dog Collar; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG SqueakAir Tennis Ball; Brand: KONG; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenies Original Regular Size Dental Dog Treats; Brand: Greenies; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nite Ize Nite Dawg Light Up Dog Collar; Brand: Nite Ize; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls,Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&H Pet Products Crate Pad for Pets - Self-Warming, Odor Control or Memory Foam; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: Outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Nutritionals Omega-3 Fish Oil Chew-able Tablet for Dogs, 120 tabs; Brand: Amazing Nutritionals; Review: Fantastic product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brutus & Barnaby 100% Natural Whole Pig Ear Dog Treat, Healthy, Pure Pork Ear is Easily Digestible No Added; Brand: Brutus & Barnaby; Review: Package arrived with a hole in the package. To return it, I have to box it back up, print the label, then take it to UPS. Waste of my time. Very disappointed Customer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: The Urban Stillhouse; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: First of all, our waitress lyndi was amazing. Best service I've had in a while. Manager, give her a raise or something. I went here during brunch, and man... as someone who is not a fan of brunch food, the food we had was amazing. I have been officially converted. The cocktails were creative and spot on. I had the creme brûlée banana waffles and whipped marscopone and every bite I took made me die in a very good way. They have a syrup that's out of this world. Everything I had was super spot on. The chicken in the chicken waffles was fried to perfection and was very juicy. I'd come here again. I can't wait to try this place for their dinner menu. We came with my baby nephew. Just keep in mind though they don't have any high chairs. Loved the place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Salt; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: Came here for a birthday get together. Because of COVID the menu is now limited which is disappointing cause I really liked the fries they use to serve here. The scallops were amazing. They melted in your mouth and was full of flavor. I got the yellowtail and they filet it in front of me. The flavor was good but there were still quite a bit of bones so that was just a bit annoying to eat around. They give you 3 different salts to mix into your olive oil to dip your bread and it's interesting to taste the different flavor profiles of each salt. This is definitely a fancy restaurant. The place is beautiful with great service. Definitely a place to hold special occasions and dates.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NOLA Poboys; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Great late night option on bourbon with a lot of great options. I had the oyster and catfish poboy and both were amazing. However I definitely prefer to oyster poboy just on personal preferences. The oysters were fried amazingly and kept their size and form which made for a satisfying crunch with every bite. I also had a bite of the rice and beans and the flavor was superb. Who knew something so simple would be sooo delish. Def recommend if you are looking for something carby before a night out on bourbon; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Slipper Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This is a great brunch place! So unique. I tried their crawfish Benedict and feelllll in love. I've never had anything like this dish. It was a fried grit cake topped with a perfectly poached egg, garnished with crawfish in a creamy sauce. Everything worked so well together and I would definitely recommend this place again. Our server Angelina and she was such a boss. Loved her and the service. Give this woman a raise!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acme Oyster House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Mmmm I have been trying to try this for so many years. Finally after visiting NOLA for the first time I have finally made it! We went during lunch time around 12 and waited for about 20 minutes in line to get in with about 10 parties ahead of us so the line was fairly quick. The charbroiled oysters were to die for. The were so juicy and perfectly cooked. They were the perfect size. Next time I'm in town imma go and try and beat the record of 44 dozen oysters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 30/90 NOLA; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: The food was pretty good. The fried oysters were delicious. I also got fried catfish but it wasn't crispy. Almost borderline soggy which is disappointing as there was no satisfying crunch. The oysters were mediocre and were not released from the shell which should be done at all restaurants serving oysters. The service was really bad too. Our server literally paid no attention to us. She sat us down and took forever to get our order when we waved her down a couple of times. Patrons that were seated 10 minutes after us were tended to and got their food and left way before we even got our food so that was really annoying. In the end she just disappeared and we were waiting for our check to be taken up. We almost left. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. Probably 5 other tables. I did not appreciate the service this waitress gave us which is why I am going down to 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Li'l Dizzy's Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Holy moly I saw this place on a YouTube video and decided to check it out. I freaking looooved this place. It was a small cute restaurant with the best southern soul food and southern hospitality I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Everyone was so welcoming and so sweet. They made me feel like family. We got the fried chicken, gumbo and fried catfish. The food wasn't over complicated but was executed in the best way possible. The chicken was so juicy and crunchy I that I dream about it at night. The gumbo was soooo flavorful and the meats were so tender and soft. The fried catfish was battered to perfection and really took me to heaven and back. I would definitely come back here 1000x over; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morrow's; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: We ordered Togo and the lady who spoke on the phone was very abrasive and did not make us feel like she really valued our service. When we got home the food wasn't prepared to the order we requested and were missing a lot of components. The food was mediocre. I got the fried seafood platter but it was pretty salty. Will be willing to try it again with a dine-in experience but as of right now I was disappointed; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PD01N-CP Powerduo Multi-Tool with Straight Edge Blade and Nylon Sheath, 11-Tools Combined, Satin Finish; Brand: SOG; Review: the tools are easily accessible with out pulling out everything and digging through them to get the one component you want, also has a decently big and sharp knife; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOG Multitool Pliers and Utility Tool – SwitchPlier Lightweight Multi Tool with Knife, Mini Pliers Multitool,; Brand: SOG; Review: I personally like the deep carry pocket clip, it has plenty of tools for day to day tasks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOG Multitool Pliers “PowerAssist” Multi Tool Pocket Knife, Utility Tool Set; Brand: SOG; Review: I had already owned the black oxide version, but I liked this one a little more. The tool doesn't need to be cleaned as thoroughly upon receiving and the Phillips head only locks at 180 degrees.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PX1001-CP Powerplay Multi-Tool with Molded Sheath, 18 Tools; Brand: SOG; Review: This might just be the one I received but the tool has a very strong and unpleasant smell. Probably the grease they use for the gears, the tool it's self is small but useful; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PD02N-CP Powerduo Multi-Tool with Straight Edge Blade and Nylon Sheath, 11-Tools; Brand: SOG; Review: Just got it today, was worried when used was all that was available. But you can really hardly tell, just feels nice and worn in. I also think this is a better minimalist tool than the reactor although it's bigger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Kakadu Pet Nylon Shell And Fleece Lined Dog Coat With Reflective Stripe; Brand: Kakadu Pet; Review: What a great value! The product is well made and fits my dog very well. He's 8 months old and there's about 2 inches or so in the length for him to grow into as he gets older. The quality is top of the line and would sell in chain pet stores for over $60. I would certainly buy this product again & recommend it to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds Babble Ball Interactive Dog Toy, Makes Barnyard & Jungle Sounds When Touched; Brand: Pet Qwerks; Review: I have very brave and friendly pets and this toy instilled complete and utter terror into all 6 of them. it like have a pack of wild animals invade their home.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds X-Tire Ball Dog Toy; Brand: Pet Qwerks; Review: I have very brave and friendly pets and this toy instilled complete and utter terror into all 6 of them. it like have a pack of wild animals invade their home.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KONG Air Squeaker Bowling Pin Dog Toy, Yellow; Brand: KONG; Review: I have 2 medium size dogs, one 45 lbs and one 30 lbs, they do not rip apart toys (i have to throw away plush toys due to age instead of ripping) and they ripped this Air Squeaker Bowling pin within 2 hours. The problem is that purple patch on the front of the bowling pin - it allows for the yellow fuzz to separate very easily from the bowling pin. It really a shame because they love playing chance with it and stealing it from each others mouth. I paid $3.97 including shipping so its fine with me that its only going to last 2-3 days before the yellow fuzz is completely ripped off. I will not order another nor will i order any of Kona tennis ball type toys that have that purple patch on it because i'm sure it would have the same problem.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ZippyPaws Water Bottle Crusherz Refillable Plush Dog Toy; Brand: ZippyPaws; Review: I purchased the lobster and the squid - they both came with a bottle already inside (nice touch compared to bottle skins - they don't give you the first bottle). They are a little larger then a Bottle Skin which is also nice to have when a couple of dogs play with them at the same time. The toys are well made and hold up to two dogs pulling on them in opposite directions at the same time. When they get dirty you can just throw them in the washing machine and dryer - then put in an empty water bottle and you're good to go.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Air Dog Fetch Stick with Rope Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: I have two medium size dogs, one 45 pounds and one 30 pounds, and they have a blast playing fetch with this toy. I throw it and then the tug of war is on as the two of them run around the yard trying to steal the toy away from the other. Eventually they bring it back to me and i throw it again for them. At first I had the medium size but it kept getting hung up in trees and bushes - finally one day it went into the trees and I couldn't find it at all. I ended up ordering a new one in the Large size and i'm so happy I chose that size for them - it gives them more surface area and length to play tug with and for stealing from each other and the plus side is the fetch part weighs more then the rope part and when it gets hung up in the trees it just falls out and right to the ground. I'm so glad I ignored the bad reviews and purchased this toy - my dogs destroy most toys within a few days and we've had this toy for months now and it has never ripped or the rope pulled out - and that's with 2 medium sized very strong dogs playing tug with it for 2 hours a day 7 days a week. Don't let the bad reviews hold you back from tons of fun with your dog - take a chance and see how it works for you and your dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: R2P Group, Inc. Romp! High Viz, Floating Fetch and Retriever Dog Toy; Brand: ROMP; Review: I have two dogs - one is 45 pounds and the other is 30 pounds - this toy isn't for dogs this size. my dogs do not typically rip apart toys but this one is so flimsy that it was trash in 30 mins. I would say if you have a toy breed or a tea cup breed this toy would be for you - but if you have a 20 pound dog or more buy something else.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zanies Cotton Knotted Rope Bone Dog Toy; Brand: Zanies; Review: NOT 10 inches its 6 inches - biggest scam going - Don't waste your money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: IPRIMIO Cat Litter Scooper with Deep Shovel - Non Stick Plated Aluminum Scoop - Designed by Cat Owners; Brand: iPrimio; Review: As many have said.....It isn't non-stick. It's a nice weight scoop that you don't need to shake in order to sift the waste out of the litter but aside from that nothing else is accurate about this scooper. Clearly the quality of the non-stick application is low - just as you would find with an inexpensive cooking pan. the difference is this scoop is very expensive and fails on the one reason that people are buying it. save yourself some money and buy a metal scoop for $5 and forget this product. in the interest of others that suggest these bad reviews are really a fault of using cheap cat litter and that's why the product fails. I use Precious Cat Ultra Premium Clumping Cat Litter which is the best litter i've ever used in my 40 years of owning cats.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Silver Cleaning Cloth - SET OF 3 - for Jewelry, Coins and Other Valuables, Four Section; Brand: Black Hills Gold Source; Review: These cloths work exactly as promised. I work with silverplate flatware and these do an amazing job making it sparkle without being messy! Would definitely buy this again!------ BOUGHT IT AGAIN!! This time in the large size!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHG Store 10mm Round Dark Blue Cat Eye Beads Strand 15 Inch Jewelry Handmade DIY Beads; Brand: Sweet & Happy Girl's Gemstone Art Beads; Review: Not as pictured; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 240 Head Pins .020dia X 2 Inch Silver Plating Over Brass Thin 24 Gauge Wire Beadsmith Headpins; Brand: Beadsmith; Review: Product arrived early and was as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CleverDelights Rolo Chain Roll - 30 Feet - Shiny Silver Color - 3x4mm Link - Bulk Oval Chain Spool; Brand: CleverDelights; Review: Nice feeling, looking chain. I have bought this 2x now and will buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandala Crafts Round Cowhide Genuine Leather String Cord, Natural Rawhide Rope for Jewelry Making, Kumihimo Braiding, Shoelaces (2mm, Brown); Brand: Mandala Crafts; Review: Arrived earlier than expected. Nice look and feel to this. It will look good with my silverplate jewelry. I used all my strength to try to break the cord and could not. Color appears to be consistent throughout. Don't anticipate any issues, but I will update if I have any.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 46 Sets Bronze Tone Antiqued Leaf Shape Bracelet Toggle Clasps - Findings, DIY Crafts, Jewelry Making; Brand: JGFinds; Review: Arrived earlier than promised and are as pretty as shown. Amendment to my review. While these are beautiful they are not good for corded jewelry with lightweight pendants. I make necklaces out of silverplate flatware and too often these toggles do not stay closed. I have not had a problem with my heavier pendants, but I've had to use something else on all of my handle and other lightweight pieces.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50-PieceFoldOverCordEndsforLeather,3mm,Silver; Brand: Beadaholique; Review: These were never even shipped which is probably a good thing in retrospect. I went back and looked and the last product I bought from them (headpins with heads so small no beads stay on) was junk as well. I will NEVER order from this company again! If I could have left NO stars I would have.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CleverDelights Cable Chain Spool - 30 Feet - Antique Bronze Color - 4x6mm Link - 10 Meters; Brand: CleverDelights; Review: Nice weight and look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Line of Succession; Author: Visit Amazon's William Tyree Page; Review: Assassinations aplenty. Bad guys are bad to the bone, not out for redemption. Action hero that isn't afraid to get down and dirty when it comes to national security. Not too much talking. Scattered historical context for flavor. A few "ripped from the headlines" moments. This is why I read political thrillers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trojan Horse; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lender Page; Review: I know this book is popular because it has "heart," but I liked the technical aspects of it. I'm fascinated by hackers and the threat that techno spies pose to security. This has everything you could want and more. Buy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal People: A Donovan Creed Crime Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Locke Page; Review: About halfway through, the plot just wasn't interesting enough for me to get past some of the more lurid pieces of the book. Despite my love for crime fiction, I just did not feel it was compelling enough for my time. Three stars for being well priced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wolves (A John Wells Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Berenson Page; Review: A decent read. I keep hoping each subsequent book will capture the magic of A Faithful Spy, but it's still better than most.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Strike: A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Coes Page; Review: One of my faves. When unwinding on a business trip, it doesn't get much better than Dewey Andreas on a cold night in a hotel bathtub.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Empire; Author: Visit Amazon's William Tyree Page; Review: The plot of this is eerily in sync with whats happening in the "real" world of US-Chinese relations, giving it a ripped-from-the-headlines feel (in a good way). And three books into the series, I think I have a Blake Carver crush (look out, Jack Reacher!).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Coquetvale Hotel; City: Rothbury Northumberland National Park Northumberland England; Review: We arrived at The Coquetvale earlier than planned but we were quickly advised this was not a problem as our room was ready. We had booked the double loft room, this is one of the newly renovated rooms, and we couldn't fault it in any way. The room was modern and finished to a very high standard, warm and comfortable with a lovely en-suite shower room and everywhere was sparkly clean. All of the staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was excellent - freshly cooked to order which is so much nicer than the usual breakfast buffet arrangement often found at bigger hotels. We also had our evening meal in the Italia restaurant at the hotel, good menu, nice atmosphere and delicious food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coquetvale and would look forward to going back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eals Lodge Bed Breakfast; City: Tarset Northumberland National Park Northumberland England; Review: We stayed at Eals Lodge for 1 night because of its close proximity to the Kielder Observatory and we had a lovely relaxing stay. This little place is everything you would want in a B&B, very clean and comfortable, in an absolutely beautiful location, and probably the most delicious breakfast we have had on holiday - they put the big hotels in the shade. Pauline and Bill are absolutely lovely people and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The whole experience of staying here was excellent, we wouldn't hesitate to go again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lulworth Cove Inn; City: West Lulworth Dorset England; Review: A lovely inn that is perfect in every way. We did not want to leave. Our room was beautiful and modern but cosy with a lovely bathroom. All the staff were great and the food was so good we stayed for dinner both nights. We have often been disappointed with the buffet breakfasts in hotels, but breakfast was completely different here. Good quality and cooked to order - delicious. The location is amazing. Lulworth cove is really beautiful and watching the sun setting as you walk along the coastal path is just magic. We had a wonderful romantic relaxing break here and I can't wait to back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Oak Tetbury; City: Tetbury Cotswolds England; Review: What a gem! Just returned from a wonderful 2 night stay at the Royal Oak, bedroom and bathroom lovely, very clean, stylish and comfortable. Food was delicious, we had breakfast and dinner both days in the bar, great atmosphere and friendly locals. Young team of staff who were all absolutely brilliant, really friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Harlow Hotel; City: Harlow Essex England; Review: One night stay at this Premier Inn, bed lovely and comfortable, big tv, new bathroom and very clean - ideal for quick overnight stay on way home from London. Some lovely places to visit close by, Audley End in Saffron Walden definitely worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hope and Anchor; City: Hope Cove Salcombe Devon England; Review: We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at this pub. The location was brilliant, right next to the beach, lovely for coastal walks after dinner. The pub has a really good atmosphere and the food was excellent with a great choice of fresh fish and seafood. We had breakfast and dinner both nights because the food was so good. Definitely worth a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Marlow Hotel; City: Marlow Buckinghamshire England; Review: This hotel was in an excellent location, right next to a great selection of shops and restaurants. As usual bed was very comfortable and our room was really spacious. Brilliant place for a winter break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hand and Flowers; City: Marlow Buckinghamshire England; Review: We waited 5 months for our table for lunch, our expectations were high and they didn't disappoint. Today was really superb, a very memorable experience. They get the atmosphere just right here, it feels relaxed but there is obviously amazing attention to detail. Everything is spot on, warm and comfortable reception and dining spaces, great staff and amazing food. We had the set lunch menu and every bit was perfect, absolutely delicious. Would love to go back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Meadow Ridge Resort; City: Egg Harbor Wisconsin; Review: Meadow Ridge was a great place to stay. It is convenient to explore Door County's beauty and charm. It is was in brand new condition throughout with all new carpet and furnishings. The beds were so comfortable. We had a party of six and were pleasantly comfy with so much room to offer with a second level. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The pool and whirlpool areas were brand new, offering fun for adults and kids. One could also check out games and movies. We exchanged through Interval International and agree that this has been one of the top exchanges. In the winter months, Door County offers a sleepy, relaxed vacation so if you like winter activities, cross country skiing and snowshoeing was only 5 miles away in Pennisula State Park! Our kids toured seven wineries during the week. Beautiful views in Whitefish Sand Dunes and Cave Point State Parks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge at Eagle Crest; City: Redmond Central Oregon Oregon; Review: This was a resort that far exceeded our expectations in every way! We had our four kids with us, all young adults, and they all agreed that the resort had a welcoming,laid back feeling to it. There is plenty to offer within the resort (golfing, biking, swimming, tennis, horseshoes, ect.), within the beautiful area of Redmond, Bend, and Sisters. We could have stayed for a month and wouldn't have had the chance to do everything on our list. We stayed in a two bedrrom condo which was very roomy, updated, and comfortable. One of the best places we have stayed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WorldMark Angels Camp; City: Angels Camp Calaveras County California; Review: We felt very lucky to be able to stay here for a week though a timeshare trade through Interval International. The staff were consistently friendly, the two bedroom unit was equipped with everything one would need (and then some!), the beds were very comfortable, and the grounds and rooms were clean. Our unit had been recently refurbished, which was a nice surprise. We found the pool and whirlpool very enjoyable, especially at 9 pm when it was for an adults only hour. The surrounding area head plenty to do: Yosemite a thee hours drive, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park were a quick thirty minutes away. Reno, San Francisco, San Jose were three hour drives away. This was a great place to stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Pines Bed Breakfast and Farm; City: Hancock Maine; Review: Oh how lblessed we feel to have had the chance to stay here for three nights! We felt so pampered due to Karen's incredible hospitality. Not only is she the best cook, her breakfast portions are beyond generous, all homeade from scratch, made with fresh ingredients from her garden. She is also a wealth of knowledge of points of interest to see in the area since we wanted to avoid the crrowds. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere she created; welcoming, tranquil, and so relaxing. The bed is very comfortable and the place impleccably clean. We took the kayak out in the bay, watched the sunrise from the shore and the tides ebb and flow, and enjoyed conversations with the other guests and Karen. This is the best B and B we have ever stayed in...a definite 5 star!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmericInn by Wyndham Waconia; City: Waconia Minnesota; Review: We stayed here two nights while we were at the music fest at Winstock. It was perfect in all areas....friendly staff, excellent breakfasts, clean, quiet, and comfortable. We would stay here again if we are in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stormy Point Village; City: Branson Missouri; Review: Stormy Point was a perfect place to stay considering location, comfortable and welcoming surroundings, and space. It felt like we had our own little home! It was great to have a full kitchen with everything one would ever need. The place has a very warm feel to it so we could feel relaxed for the whole week. The staff were consistently helpful and friendly. No pressure to attend the timeshare talk, even after we cancelled the appointment. Hands down, we would love to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Lake Lodge; City: Cohasset Minnesota; Review: What a great getaway to relax and enjoy the recent snow fall of 20”! The cross country trails are amazing winter wonderlands! We have a two bedroom condo with a full kitchen, jacuzzi, and fireplace for the entire week....such bliss! The surrounding area is beautiful with the Pines covered in snow. I bet the lakes are great in the summer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Northside Mens Apex Mid Hiker Leather Waterproof Hiking Boot; Brand: ; Review: I received them this am, mink oiled them.. put them on and just took them off after having them on all day today. My foot is a 8.5/D, ordered in the 9/ D... Fit great. These are very well made. I can not for the life of me to figure out how anyone can pull the eyelets out of these things. Maybe after a few years of wearing them, but I doubt it. I am not a hiker, but I do get into the woods with a chain saw now and then, work around the farm, etc, etc, etc. Good boots for the bucks, especially when the folks up the road were asking 89$ for them. Update: 12.15.15 I have worn these now for a good bit and I would strongly suggest to anyone looking for a great pair of leather hiking boots that does not require them to go through streams, rivers, lakes or an ocean. If that is what your looking for buy a pair of rubber boots, otherwise, these are a great boot. Update: 1.11.15 People: For the money... Can't beat them. I have had them in rain, cow / horse crap / urine, snow. I have just cleaned them up, put on new mink oil, and there like new again. There like wearing nothing on your feet. Exc. product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northside Mens Apex Mid Hiker Leather Waterproof Hiking Boot; Brand: ; Review: I received them this am, mink oiled them.. put them on and just took them off after having them on all day today. My foot is a 8.5/D, ordered in the 9/ D... Fit great. These are very well made. I can not for the life of me to figure out how anyone can pull the eyelets out of these things. Maybe after a few years of wearing them, but I doubt it. I am not a hiker, but I do get into the woods with a chain saw now and then, work around the farm, etc, etc, etc. Good boots for the bucks, especially when the folks up the road were asking 89$ for them. Update: 12.15.15 I have worn these now for a good bit and I would strongly suggest to anyone looking for a great pair of leather hiking boots that does not require them to go through streams, rivers, lakes or an ocean. If that is what your looking for buy a pair of rubber boots, otherwise, these are a great boot. Update: 1.11.15 People: For the money... Can't beat them. I have had them in rain, cow / horse crap / urine, snow. I have just cleaned them up, put on new mink oil, and there like new again. There like wearing nothing on your feet. Exc. product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef Designs Men's 3/4 Sleeve Chef Coat; Brand: ; Review: There is no one that can complain about these jackets from what I can see. I had them decorated and have been using them daily. For the bucks, a great buy. Easy to clean, look good right out of the dryer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef Designs Men's Rk Eight Pearl Button Chef Coat; Brand: ; Review: Exc. Product, comfortable, cleans good, professional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsonite Luggage Ripstop Wheeled Duffel, Blue, 35 Inch; Brand: Samsonite; Review: Have used this now for a while and is very good quality and construction. If your looking for a HD bag... that the airlines can not destroy, this is it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nevados Men's Talus Hiking Boot; Brand: Nevados; Review: For the Bucks? Who can really complain?????; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Men's Vigor 2.0 Serpentine Memory Foam Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Skechers Mens Vigor Sneaks, memory foam liner: I had my doubts but am going to get another pair now for work. These are great. Decent leather work, extremely comfortable. I wear a size 8.5 E, I bought a 9 EE, and they fit great. 11-19-17 UP date: These things are great. If your standing on a cement floor for 6/8 hrs at a time in one spot, these sneaks are the ones to get. Already in a few days time, my feet are doing much better. 2nd pair, will be ordered soon. 11-26-17 UP date: If your feet are hurting after spending hours working on a cement floor.. your going to love these. What a difference. 6-24-18 Ordered in my 2nd pair. Top shelf for hurting feet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danbury Work Wear Men's Double-Prong Belt; Brand: Danbury; Review: Exc. work belt, all around. For the bucks, can't be beat; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black); Brand: Polk; Review: The Polk Sub is a great piece of equipment and you can not beat it for the price that Amazon sold & shipped the unit. It does have a base bottom and begins to flutter a-bit when driven with my crown. However, it goes down and responds decently. I have a JBL 12" Sub and it is comparable. Nice unit and Fat sound. Warren; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hosa YPP-136 1/4" TRSF to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable; Brand: Hosa; Review: Very handy. Love the quality and price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hosa CMR-206 3.5 mm TRS to Dual RCA Stereo Breakout Cable, 6 Feet; Brand: Hosa; Review: Very handy. Love the quality and price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behringer AMP800 Four Channel Headphone Amp; Brand: Behringer; Review: Love the quality and price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kastar Compact Battery Charger Set for Nikon EN-EL12 and Nikon CoolPix S1000pj/S620/S630/S710/S610/S610c/S640/S70/Coolpix S8000/Coolpix S1100pj/Coolpix S8100/S9100/S6100/P300 Cameras; Brand: Kastar; Review: Love the quality and price...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hosa CMP-159 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Stereo Breakout Cable, 9 Feet; Brand: Hosa; Review: Very handy. Love the quality and price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenable XLR 3 Pin Female to 2 x Phono Connections PVC Shielded Cable; Brand: Kenable; Review: Love the quality and price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD Changer; Brand: Onkyo; Review: Received what was promised, condition and accessories were included. Product runs as stated in listing, thus far, very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 9.8 Feet (3 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Nice items for tool bag...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tapestry Cat Travel Tote Bag 12-inch; Brand: Unbranded; Review: It is adorable. I wish there were pockets inside the purse, but it was inexpensive. The quality is good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Multi-Colored Mother of Pearl Shell Peace Sign Round Dangle Hook Earrings; Brand: ; Review: These were very pretty and well made, but much too small for my taste. These are meant for a child. I returned them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's 6-Pack Ankle Crew Socks; Brand: ; Review: Good quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Sport Women's Good Stuff Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love them. They are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Shaping Wire-Free Bra with Smart Sizes; Brand: ; Review: Good coverage. I'm going to buy a couple more while they are still on sale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Comfort Support Wire-Free Bra, 3-pack; Brand: ; Review: Good fit and nice weight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Dangling Peace Sign Earrings; Brand: SilverCloseOut; Review: Very nice and light weight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bottoms Out Women's Cotton Flannel Pajama Set; Brand: Bottoms Out; Review: Nice pajamas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foster Grant Womens Round Sunglasses Tortoise Frame, Gold Gradient Brown Lenses; Brand: Foster Grant; Review: Nice glasses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bottoms Out Women's Cotton Flannel Pajama Set; Brand: Bottoms Out; Review: Nice pajamas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Long-Sleeve Henley Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Verynice shirt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rapid Reel GH164-PD 150-Foot Perpendicular Wall Reel; Brand: Rapid Reel; Review: I ordered two Rapid Reel hose reels, one parallel and one perpendicular and was sent two perpendicular ones. A quick contact with the supplier and I was e-mailed a UPS return label to send one of the reels back at no cost to me. A few days later, the parallel one arrived. What great service! I agree with the other reviewers - these are the Cadillac of hose reels. I have tried the plastic ones and one year is all I was able to get out of them. Have both of the Rapid Reels installed using the included hardware. The lag screws were long enough to go through Hardiplank siding and into the studs. The reels hold lots of hose and are very smooth and easy to use. These babies are built to last.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOMMERLAND A1002 Heavy Duty Brass Garden Hose, Shut Off Valve; Brand: SOMMERLAND; Review: This product is not as advertised. It has a small brass shutoff handle, not one covered in plastic "for comfort". It is hard to turn on and off.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Evergreen Flag Cast-Iron 2-Position Wall Mount House & Estate Flag Pole Bracket with Dark Bronze Finish; Brand: Evergreen Flag; Review: We bought this to hold our 3X5 U.S. Flag, which we proudly display 24-7 (lighted) from our windy front balcony. This holder is a very rugged, lifetime purchase - yes it is a little more expensive. Have tried the little stamped metal ones - they bend. Have tried the cast aluminum and white metal ones - they break apart. This one is heavy cast iron and will outlast us and the balcony, I think. Also, the two position feature lets us fly the flag at "half mast" (level) when the occastion is appropriate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craftsman 50 Foot x 5/8-Inch RUBBER GARDEN HOSE - MADE IN USA 50' 50 ft; Brand: Craftsman; Review: Very rugged garden hose for our hose reel. I did not find it unusually heavy, as others may have. Looking forward to many years of use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Bar-B-Q 40161 Non-Stick Wood Chip Smoker Box With Lid; Brand: Mr. Bar-B-Q; Review: Its a sturdy metal box. Just what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DOZYANT 2 Feet Propane Regulator and Hose Universal Grill Regulator Replacement; Brand: DOZYANT; Review: This inexpensive hose completely took care of the problem we were having will difficult starting and low flame on our Weber Baby Q. Wish I had done this years ago. The regulator connects directly to the propane tank so the whole hose does not have to pressure up which often caused the safety feature in the tank to automatically restrict propane flow. Elegant solution.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa Suites Hotel; City: Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands; Review: We stayed at fort recovery from 31st December to 13th Jan. It was an enjoyable vacation sadly for us through Fort recovery did not live up to our expectations. For 311 USD per night for B&B, (oh plus tax!) it was more like 150 including. Okay, BVI is expensive, but this was the poorest value we received on the island during our stay by a long way. The villas are on the windy side of the island. When we were there, most nights were kinda windy. Well hey! that is nature for you. However as our Penthouse Beachfront Apartment had only fly screens and shutters, there was no soundproofing at all. We took it in turns to get some sleep on the sofa, as the bedroom was just so noisy! The other side of the island is more sheltered; so bare this in mind when booking. Although we had paid extra to ensure our specific apartment, when we arrived it was not available, however Pamela explained her situation well, we were understanding, she ran me up to the local shop for some beers and we were happy. Part of me wishes we had stayed in the newer apartment we were first in, as they are more luxurious than the basic accommodation of the penthouse villa. However, the villa was in a better position for the fabulous view! Grizzles we had where generally sorted, or at least acknowledged. No hot water in Kitchen, dreadful state of bathroom floor tiles, the bathroom fan sounded like a hurricane… so… well they disconnected it! Generally worn and dirty floor in the main apartment, shower unit felt like a YHA job, aircon not sufficient… (Well bearing in mind there is no glass in the apartment you are trying to cool down the whole of West End!) , The living room blind not working, threadbare bed linen, housekeeping not happening, broken balcony furniture. There was no in room service for our meal on the balcony… well it sort of could be arranged, but this was clearly hassle! The restaurant has had an atmosphere by-pass. It needs a bar and a sense of community. Food was OK, again very over-priced even with vouchers! Pamelah did help us out where she could, in the end acknowledging that the units we were in were due to be upgraded very soon and the new ones are much better. She did us a bit of a deal on the hire car, and we left feeling slightly less stitched up than we would have done otherwise. Go snorkelling at smugglers cove, eat/dance/laugh at Jolly Rogers, Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxys, get the ferry to Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda, Hire a car, eat Lobster at Banannakeets, Charter a Catamaran, drink Carib & rum cocktails, hang out at West End… wear your best smile J Would we stay there again? If it was 175 per night we may consider it; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Mill Hotel; City: Tortola British Virgin Islands; Review: For us, it was wonderful. Great food, ultra friendly, helpful, welcoming, genuine staff, great management, the owners come along on Monday for cocktails... oh, great cocktails, great wine list, great food, lovely pool and pool area, super little beach, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending staying here. We stayed 14 nights, ate at the hotel 11 of those nights. We although the menu may have cycled, we barely noticed as there is a great selection each night. The ambience of the place is accentuated by the sound of the waves and the wind in the palm trees. It is quiet and peaceful. For us, perfect. I am not really great one for trip advisor as all too often it seems to be a place for people to complain, or be overtly complimentary. But here, I am happy to say, that we loved our relaxing, romantic 2 weeks in the cottage. It will be a hard act to follow! Thanks to all at the sugarmill for making our holiday full of so many fantastic memories... we miss you guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fullon Hotel Taipei East; City: Shenkeng New Taipei; Review: We held a 2 day seminar here. All through the booking process the hotel proved to be unhelpful and inflexible. No bar, no coffee shop. Restaurant is a buffet style and the cuisine is very poor. One of our guests was rushed to hospital after constant vomiting. The rooms smell of smoke with a noisy fridge. The wifi is almost unusable. They tried to ocercharge me for the conference room and charged me for express laundry that was not express. Jolly happy to be leaving. Not a hotel I could recommend.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Oualie Beach Resort; City: New Castle Nevis St Kitts and Nevis; Review: Like other reviewers, I would say that if you want glitz, casinos and shopping, then you maybe better off somewhere else. If you are looking for a totally chilled out vacation on an 'out' island that's easy to get to, then this is for you. Oualie is a great little find. everything works, but in a charming laid back island time way. We had aircon, Wifi, and most of all the most amazing beach footsteps from where we awoke. Food wise, the lunch is what you would expect from a great beach bar. Evenings the restaurant has a bunch of different things going on. Live music from locals and visitors, always great! The fresh fish is always excellent too. The menu maybe limited sometimes but the quality is always great! The staff are always helpful, fun and will do all they can to make you welcome. Best advice? Like another reviwer, I would say 'get over yourself' kick back, relax and enjoy one of the most tranquil places you will find in the caribbean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walton s Home Stay; City: Kochi Cochin Ernakulam District Kerala; Review: A real pleasure to stay here. Lovely rooms, great location and the proprietors are super helpful without being intrusive. Aircon, Wi-fi, super breakfast and a relaxing hassle free place which can be a real relief!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: SolarMill Small Bamboo Cutting Board + Basil Garden; Brand: SolarMill; Review: This is a very small cutting board. The dimensions are not provided and it appeared larger in photos. This is the perfect size for slicing a lime, or some herbs. The quality of this product is amazing and the mint in the label is a fabulous. The only reason that I did not give 5 stars is that the dimensions were not provided and I thought I was buying a larger cutting board. 8/17/15 - review update - The owner of SolarMill contacted me right after my initial review (which I didn't get until now). His concern for customer satisfaction is awesome and so rare in this day and age. Aside from the craftsmanship and beauty of this product, the other reason for the purchase was to support a small business with a product sustainably made in America. I am truly blown away by the customer service and will absolutely purchase from SolarMill again. Since the owner has reached out to me to make sure I am satisfied, I am changing my review to 5 stars. You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Hypoallergenic Overfilled Microplush Mattress Topper - California King; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: My husband encouraged me to write a review for this mattress pad. He has a bad back and the mattress that we purchased is very firm. I had a memory foam pad on it, which he didn't like. I did some research and found this pad. I couldn't imagine that it would be so wonderful at such a cheap price. However, I was wrong! We both LOVE this pad. It is like sleeping on a cloud. Now, people have complained about it not holding up in a dryer. Would you put a cloud in the dryer??? Of course not, just wash and hang it up to dry to alleviate any problems. The reason that we say it has ruined our life, is that we have become increasingly lazy and do not want to get out of bed in the morning. We are so comfortable, we just hit the snooze alarm. So, the title is in jest. Our lives are not ruined, but we are sleeping so peacefully and are sleeping more than we used to. That's not such a bad thing. This mattress pad is worth every penny! You will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic California White Sage Smudge Bundles (Pack of 3); Brand: NC Naturals; Review: These bundles are perfect for smudging the house. They sticks are small and retained their freshness.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SciencePurchase Abalone Shell & Wooden Tripod for Incense Burning & Smudging 78ABSTRI, 6"; Brand: Science Purchase; Review: The abalone shell is beautiful and the stand is quite sturdy. This perfect to burn a small bundle of sage. This is a quality product at a price you can't beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slice It(TM), The Express Mandoline Slicer. New 2015 Model! 8 Function Slicer Set. 4 Interchangeable Blades Included.; Brand: Slice It; Review: I purchased this mandolin on 9/3/15 and am very pleased with the product. My concern is that when I went to give a review on this product because I was so pleased, I noticed the picture had changed. I reached out to the seller and they told me that the photo is for the new model and that they would be happy to exchange the new model for the old one that I received. While this offer is generous, my concern is that all of the reviews that are listed for this product prior to 9/15/15 are for the previous model and not the model shown in the picture, which is very misleading. That said, if the new model is anything like the previous model, then you have no worries. However, I believe that the new model should be considered a separate product as the raving reviews do not pertain to this mandoline and as such I am giving this 3 stars as I am not reviewing the product I received.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Villas at Fortune Place; City: Kissimmee Florida; Review: My mom won a week stay at this timeshare in a raffle or we probably would have not chosen to stay here. It is about 30-35 minutes away from Disney and nearest restaurants are about 15 minutes away. The room was the size of a medium apartment and had a completely stocked kitchen and washer/dryer. My only complaints are that the walls are paper thin-- our neighbors laughed, talked, and slammed drawers all night and I heard everything! Also, you have to request fresh towels in order to get them. We were only provided with 6 washcloths, 6 hand towels, and 6 towels for 7 days! We were not told we had to request additonal towels so thank goodness for the washer/dryer! The unit was very clean except the carpet is very worn. Probably would not stay here again due to the distance to Disney and restaurants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Hardeeville South Carolina; Review: Stopped here as a midway point to Disney. Room was small. Sheets and towels did not appear clean. Non smoking room with burn holes in sheets. Bathroom tiles were pulling up from floor. Non-skid stickers on floor of tub pulling up- stuck to feet and bottom. Like many motels on I-95 overused and thus run-down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Bypass; City: Williamsburg Virginia; Review: This is one of the most modern, spotless, central located hotels I have ever stayed in. It is approximately 10 minutes from the Williamsburg visitors center, 45 minutes from Jamestown and Yorktown, and is very close (5-10 minutes) from various restaurants. We enjoyed the indoor pool, hot tub, game room, and small gym. The breakfast is great! Bed was comfortable and room was spacious and clean. My only complaint is the room darkening blinds do not shut all the way while the sheer pannel does. In the morning the sun shines into the room. We had no major issues at all at this hotel and would definately stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kinston; City: Kinston North Carolina; Review: I travel frequently to Kinston for school and usually stay at another hotel but it was damaged during the hurricane. I feel like this hotel is nice but it is overpriced. $150 is a little pricey and I cant help but think the inflated price is because it is pretty much the only option in town now. They do not offer any kind of student discount (as the other hotel did). I went from paying $100 a night to $150 for basically the same room. The hotel also sits back off of the road behind a Golden Corral. It was a bit of a challenge to find the driveway to get into the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Goldsboro; City: Goldsboro North Carolina; Review: I was in town for school and stayed here one night. The room resembles a very small apartment. It has a full sized refrigerator, two stove burners, full sized dishwasher, dishes and silverware, and a full sized closet with an iron and ironing board. There is also a desk and sitting area. My only complaint with this property was after the room was cleaned prior to my visit, the housekeeper didn't replace the soap and shampoo in the bathroom. Also, the floor in the room and in the elevator needed to be vacuumed. I would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SD Motion - Spiral Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer, Novelty & Fun Fidget Toy, Calm & Relaxing; Brand: SD Motion; Review: Love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Hide and Seek Wooden Activity Board With Wooden Magnets; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Very cute !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Geoworld Bug's World Collection of 10 Real Insects; Brand: Geoworld; Review: Love love love!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Around the House Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle (8 pcs); Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Love this !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inflatable Horse Bouncer - Cutest Ride-on Bouncy Animal Hopper for Kids with Best Eco-Friendly Rubber; Brand: ToysOpoly; Review: My son loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex Dinoland Inflatable Play Center, 31" X 90" X 44", for Ages 3+; Brand: Intex; Review: My son loves it! We aired it up to see how big it was and cant wait to use it this summer when it warms up a bit more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pullman Douala Rabingha; City: Douala Littoral Region; Review: The grounds were always clean and well tended. The bar staff were friendly (Maron was alaays very hepful). The food Is a little more expensive than surrounds, but nice all the same. The swimming pool was always clean when I was there. A nice place to relax for a drink.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vintage Paris Gare du Nord; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: I stayed here for two nights and overall my stay was really good. It’s easy to find from Gare du Nord, and so close to gorgeous little bakeries and coffee shops. And of course, a very short walk from Montmatre and the Sacre Sœur, one of the most beautiful areas in Paris! My room was clean. The bed did squeak a little, and it was hot in the mornings. But hey - for a simple hostel, I don’t have much to complain about! Staff were very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windhoek Gardens Guest House; City: Windhoek Khomas Region; Review: We stayed here for several nights in between safaris. The place was impeccable. Clean, comfortable, great staff, delicious food, beautifully designed. Would happily stay again or recommend it to family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Pathfinder Motor Inn; City: Dalby Queensland; Review: I had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous hotel. The hosts, Robert and Jane, were friendly and knowledgeable of the area and attended to our every need (they also do weekend tours around the area with a great paddock dinner!) The coffee machine was a nice touch. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Will always stay here when in Dalby for work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evora Olive Hotel; City: Evora Evora District Alentejo; Review: We had a great stay here. The rooms were modern and stylish. The food was delicious. Special mention to Joel, our bartender, who went the extra mile, and Nelson who was very helpful. The hotel is right near the Chapel of Bones, which is well worth a visit in the lovely town. For lunch, try Pateo in the old town, great food and service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: Totally Committed (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titan A.E. (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer Catch (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Lot Like Love (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: You Might Be a Redneck / Check Your Neck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring Two (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Parallax Restaurant and Lounge; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: This place was really nice and everything was delicious but I docked a star for the pricing. My boyfriend and I were shocked when we ordered sushi as a starter and it only came with 4 measly pieces, and honestly the sushi itself was nothing exceptional, good, but didn't stand out from other sushi places I've been too and definitely not worth the steep price tag. We enjoyed our entrees but I was surprised with how small the udon noodles with pork belly and shrimp portion was, it had a good amount of meat but overall a very small portion compared to other restaurants, don't know why there wasn't more noodles. He ordered a chicken dish with potato pancakes and loved it. Overall was yummy but I don't think I'd come back here considering I think it was definitely overpriced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BIBIBOP Asian Grill; City: Orange, OH; Review: Love this place so much, healthy, good value, delicious, natural and filling. Never had any complaints about the service. Food is amazing and I love coming here for their fruit teas in the summer and spring. I work right by here and it's close to my gym so I end up here a LOT! Also love that you get free miso soup. Only issue is that there isn't that much seating and it can get crowded. Sometimes you get a measly scoop of chicken but I recommend just getting extra chicken for less than 2$. Also extra veggies and such are free so definitely take advantage of that and load your bowl up with delicious and nutritious veggies!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Choolaah Indian BBQ; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: Zero complaints here. The Tikki Masala is delicious and the Naan is well seasoned and chewy. The samosas are also yummy and so are their salads. Love this place for some quick Indian food. The service is also really great, one time they gave me a free drink just because they weren't at the register right when I walked in. This place is always quick and consistently yummy and high quality! Love this place, definitely check it out if you like Indian food!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote's Mexican Grill; City: Chagrin Falls, OH; Review: I'm from Bainbridge and live downtown, and this is always where I want to get dinner in town. Coleslaw with chips is surprisingly delicious and so is their salsa. Their Guac is the only thing here i don't love, so I would skip that, it's not very flavorful. I don't know how anyone could give this place anything but 5 stars. Their margarita flavors are so much fun, and huge and a good price at happy hour. Everything I've ever eaten here is so yummy, especially the tamales and the chimichangas, this is my favorite Mexican place I've been to. And the prices are amazing as well. Service is always kind and attentive! Definitely go here if you want some standard delicious Mexican fare!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I feel like I'm crazy because I've heard so much hype about this place but I was SO disappointed. The donut itself didn't even taste like a donut, it was so squishy, I couldn't even pick the donut up even after letting it cool down, it tasted like wet warm cake. It was also so sloppy, even though the wait was ridiculous for ordering one donut in an un-crowded shop. A good cake donut should be soft on the inside and firm on the outside with a good "crust" this was definitely not it. And the toppings weren't that great either, I honestly took like 2 bites and didn't finish it cause it wasn't worth the calories. Peace Love & Little Donuts is 10x better than here. Don't think I'll come back. It was a squishy overly-sweet mess.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I feel like I'm crazy because I've heard so much hype about this place but I was SO disappointed. The donut itself didn't even taste like a donut, it was so squishy, I couldn't even pick the donut up even after letting it cool down, it tasted like wet warm cake. It was also so sloppy, even though the wait was ridiculous for ordering one donut in an un-crowded shop. A good cake donut should be soft on the inside and firm on the outside with a good "crust" this was definitely not it. And the toppings weren't that great either, I honestly took like 2 bites and didn't finish it cause it wasn't worth the calories. Peace Love & Little Donuts is 10x better than here. Don't think I'll come back. It was a squishy overly-sweet mess.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I feel like I'm crazy because I've heard so much hype about this place but I was SO disappointed. The donut itself didn't even taste like a donut, it was so squishy, I couldn't even pick the donut up even after letting it cool down, it tasted like wet warm cake. It was also so sloppy, even though the wait was ridiculous for ordering one donut in an un-crowded shop. A good cake donut should be soft on the inside and firm on the outside with a good "crust" this was definitely not it. And the toppings weren't that great either, I honestly took like 2 bites and didn't finish it cause it wasn't worth the calories. Peace Love & Little Donuts is 10x better than here. Don't think I'll come back. It was a squishy overly-sweet mess.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I feel like I'm crazy because I've heard so much hype about this place but I was SO disappointed. The donut itself didn't even taste like a donut, it was so squishy, I couldn't even pick the donut up even after letting it cool down, it tasted like wet warm cake. It was also so sloppy, even though the wait was ridiculous for ordering one donut in an un-crowded shop. A good cake donut should be soft on the inside and firm on the outside with a good "crust" this was definitely not it. And the toppings weren't that great either, I honestly took like 2 bites and didn't finish it cause it wasn't worth the calories. Peace Love & Little Donuts is 10x better than here. Don't think I'll come back. It was a squishy overly-sweet mess.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Duck Donuts; City: Orange Village, OH; Review: I feel like I'm crazy because I've heard so much hype about this place but I was SO disappointed. The donut itself didn't even taste like a donut, it was so squishy, I couldn't even pick the donut up even after letting it cool down, it tasted like wet warm cake. It was also so sloppy, even though the wait was ridiculous for ordering one donut in an un-crowded shop. A good cake donut should be soft on the inside and firm on the outside with a good "crust" this was definitely not it. And the toppings weren't that great either, I honestly took like 2 bites and didn't finish it cause it wasn't worth the calories. Peace Love & Little Donuts is 10x better than here. Don't think I'll come back. It was a squishy overly-sweet mess.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Condado Tacos - Pinecrest; City: Beachwood, OH; Review: I'm gonna come right out and say it, Barrio is better! The chips here are kind of odd and thick and INSANELY salty, and you don't get free chips and salsa for some reason which is lame, the queso is the same as barrio and good. I didn't like the shrimp here, don't know why they serve it freezing cold, instead of making it "ceviche" they should just make good shrimp tacos, and they tasted overwhelmingly of cilantro. Shrimp tacos from Barrio are a lot better. The chicken itself had basically no flavor or seasoning, but at least I got the tortilla option with chorizo and queso which added a lot of flavor along with the sauces so I really enjoyed that taco. Service was still pretty fast, they didn't make one of my tacos right and they didn't put my sauce on the side when I asked for it which was annoying. I would still eat here again, but I live downtown part of the time so I still wouldn't ever eat here over Barrio. Just drive the extra way and go to Barrio honestly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sushi 86; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: Ordered this through DoorDash and got their "3 way reverse cowgirl" which is a tempura shrimp roll with a GENEROUS amount of crab salad on top and it was SO SO good! Definitely will be ordering from here again and again! Loved this roll!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebol; City: Cleveland, OH; Review: I have come here for lunch a few times and have loved it every time but have forgotten to review. But today I went earlier in the day and got the breakfast bowl with Steak and WOW 10/10. Love that I can feel good about what I'm eating here. Nutritious, delicious and in SUCH a great and cute location. I live downtown and need to come here more!!! ESPECIALLY for this breakfast bowl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: The garlic beef was delicious!! Tender and seasoned perfectly. We ended up ordering 5 of those plates. The chicken was marinated well too. The spicy cucumber salad is a must! The staff is very attentive. Definitely going back very soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinnaholic; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Melt in your mouth buttery, oozy goodness! I wish I could eat these everyday. I will definitely be recommending this place, if you have a sweet tooth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motown Extreme; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: This show is definitely a must see when in Vegas. Their voices were incredible, just like the real deal! The choreography and show concept was great! This show will definitely make you want to dance and keep you wanting more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8oz Korean Steak House; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: We ordered the Large Beef Combo and the Garlic Chicken and it was totally worth it. There were 5 in our party and it was more than enough food. The quality of meat was amazing. Tender, juicy and flavorful. We ordered the Hot Mama Martini and Pineapple Soju which were delicious as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GameWorks; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: I take my 5 year old son here all the time. We love it. So many games, really great food and a good time. Don't overlook the menu, the food is delicious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Squeeze In; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: One of my favorite brunch spots in Vegas. The atmosphere is so cool and chill. The food is delicious. I try to order different things each time I am there. The Bloody Mary's are fantastic and the mimosas are yummy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Side Piece Pizza; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Probably one of the best pizza spots in Vegas. It's absolutely delicious. The crust is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Definite must try; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Friend by Roy Choi; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Fantastic spot! We orered pretty much everything on the menu and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was awesome! It's definitely and experience going there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stacks & Yolks; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: One of the best breakfast spots in Vegas. I was definitely pleased with everything from the food, to the service and the cleanliness. My son ordered the Happy Face pancake with bacon. It was huge. He said it was the best pancake he's ever had lol! It was a little crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. I ordered the Mexican Huevos. It was a huge plate with scrambled eggs, potatoes and carne asada. The meat had a lot of flavor and was so soft. We will be returning soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remedy's Tavern; City: Henderson, NV; Review: Love coming here for some great food and drinks. It's my go to spot for happy hour as well. I definitely recommend this neighborhood bar and grill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zacoo Women's Long Soft Wrap Floral Shawl Chiffon Scarf; Brand: Zacoo; Review: Even ptettier when I got it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EIGA Women's Silver Plated Leaf Dangle Earrings; Brand: Naivo; Review: Fell apart the first day I had them:(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ZJ Clothes Ladies Women Boyfriend Open Cardigan with Pockets All Sizes; Brand: ZJ Clothes; Review: I live in Sacramento where it gets warm in summer and this sweater is perfect for keeping me from getting burned as I am very fair. Its super thin but comfortable and attractive. I love it ... I ordered 2 or 3 of several colors ...the sizes are waaaaaay off. I'm 5'8 and 175 with 38 DD and I normally wear a 10/12 but for this to comfortably fit I had to purchase an XX large. I like it to fit loosely tho. Hope this helps others to choose wisely :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Acxico National Style Brocade Carving 50% Sterling Silver Bracelet; Brand: Acxico; Review: If u read carefully u will see that the bracelet is actually only 50% silver. Unfortunately for me, I didn't notice until I took a second look when my wrist turned green after one day What do u expect for such a low price tho; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Women's Fashion Casual Over The Knee Pull On Slouchy Boots; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: Wonderful and comfy 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Flashpackers Hervey Bay; City: Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Queensland; Review: If I could, I would just keep the title as the main comment. But as I have to fill 300 characters bere is what I could add : 1- great service : they pick you up and drop you off at the greyhound and shopping centre. The boss is fun, friendly and do his best to make your stay enjoyable. There is a swimingpool not to swim but cool to refresh during a warm day 2 - well located Close to the "downtown" => 10 mn walk Close to the beach => 5mn walk Far from.the shopping centre but the bus is there for you 3 - great rooms We were in a double room. It was clean, refurbished and we had our own bathroom and toilets. Awsome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wollongbar Motel; City: Byron Bay Byron Shire New South Wales; Review: We were pleasantly surprised by this motel which is easy walking distance from both the beach and the town center. The room was spacious, air conditionned and clean, the welcome friendly and helpful. A small private path gives you direct access to the beach so we didn't really bother testing the pool. 5 minutes from the main drag in town so shops and restaurants are close. Overall, though 120aud is more than we usually.spend, we were glad we did. Slept very well and enjoyed the comfort and friendliness of this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petra Hotel Hostel; City: Jerusalem Jerusalem District; Review: We spend 3 nights downthere coming straight from the airport at 3:35 AM. It's not the best hostel we've ever been but it was xlean, open 24/7 with wifi everywhere. The roof top is amazing and give one of the best view in town. What an impressive thing to take your breakfast (included) seeing the old town, the St Sepulcre, the Temple rock and the famous Mont Of olives right. The week point is the service (don't even ask an advice to the tenant.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Desertvision Hostel; City: Arad Southern District; Review: On the road to Eilat (from Jerusalem) we decided to stop in the desert to go off the beaten tracks and to rest far from Ein Bokek tourist area. So thanks to Trip Advisor we found this hostel. Located in the tourist quarter (you need a car to go their or be prepare to walk a long distance) you will fin a very friendly guest house with everything you need (wifi, PC, full equiped kitchen, confortable beds, a nice living room, a wonderful terrace and a huge artists' art collection). The hosts are amazing with a high hospitaliy level. We spend the night with them and their friends for Sabbath. It was unexpected but memorable. Go ! evening with them and their friends for Shabbat; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Al Anbat Hotel 1; City: Petra Wadi Musa Ma an Governorate; Review: The hotel is not walking distance to Petra Sites so don't expect to go there by foot. But the hotel offers a free shuttle service. Depending on where you room is located in the hotel you can get a great view or, like us, a very disappointed environment to look at: the noisy street. Noisy because of the traffic all day long (and part of the night as well). To finish with our room, it was dusty, no water pressure in the shower, and the quality was far below a standard 3* hotel. The rest of the hotel is great : free shuttle, buffet (breakfast included and diner for 10 JD), hammam, swimming pool, wifi and PC. And they all are more than likely to help you. To conclude: as for a room with the view !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beachfront Hostel; City: Tel Aviv Tel Aviv District; Review: We spent a night in a triple room before living TLV for our home country. Be there too early for the check-in they accept to keep our luggages in a safe place and our food in their private fridge. The person at the reception was very kind and helpful. We booked a taxi from them (150 NIS for three people). Rooms are small but ok, especially when you are there only for sleeping. They have a nice roof top and offer a 50% discount for a breakfast at the restaurant beside the hotel (we didn't try due to our early flight). Bed are soft and AC works well. A bit noisy because straight on the main road in front of the beach. So get some ear plugs. Tiny fridge in thz room but no kitchen in the hotel. Shared bathrooms are pretty old and need to be updated. There is shower gel free to use. More a hostel than a hotel, it's ok when you are not looking for 3* more hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Nogentel; City: Nogent sur Marne Val de Marne Ile de France; Review: We went their for a night for my brother's wedding. You can imagine how late we come to the hotel for a quick but expected pleasant rest. This hotel is so old school that you have this feeling your neighbors are in your room ! No way it's a 3* hotel. Badly furnished, small bed, old fashion carpet, elevator from another time But I have to admit, it's clean and the area is pleasant.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Opduin; City: De Koog Texel North Holland Province; Review: We stayed there for 3 nights in one of the biggest room. Our room was nice and well located so we can see the see between the dunes. The interior design is well done and sophisticated. But please the shower was so tiny it was hard to give a shower to our kids without spiling water everywhere. The hotel has a swimming pool (more for fun than for swim) but the sauna was KO (and it was also the case at the beg of the month in another comment) and the sauna is an option. There is a gym which is more a tiny space with 4 machines dated back the 80s and the floor is diles... There are different bars and restaurants which could be good if you find the waiter... We stayed seated for 20min before someone came. When he came back with our order 2 out of 4 where wrong. The restaurant is nice and pleasant. But again the service is really bad. 20min on average (we went there twice) to place an order (and you have to grab the waiter(ess) to make sure he comes to you, 20 to 30 min to be served and again some were wrong. The food is ok but is not worth the price. You have better in town. As he did a great job to cover for everyone mistake let me thank Kevin who tried his best on our of our diners to make it a bit better. Last but not least my bread was moldy during one of the 3 breakfast we had. Positive points: parking, very close to the beach, playroom for children, the breakfast is goo (overall). It's a nice hotel when you don't go into details. But when you pay such price you expect some really good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stewart Aparthotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Family of 4 we have spent 3 days here in Edinburgh. The location is perfect. Very close to the big park, the city center, the tram station (direct from and to the airport) and all the touristic places you want to visit. The apartments are very well built. High quality, well equipped and quiet. Cherry on the cake you have a breakfast bag to pick up every morning (not our favourite food but always a nice touch). Will definitely come back; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Monk (Oxford World's Classics); Author: Matthew Lewis; Review: I can only think the author was trying to upset as many people as he could possibly do, without landing himself in prison. Although it was an intriguing read, because of all the works in books, television and film since, it seemed quite old hat. In a way it is like a modern cheap horror flick, you know what is going to happen, and just want to scream a the character to not do something. But it does lend some bits and pieces to what some things must have been like a couple hundred years ago. Better than Errol Flynn movies, at any rate, eh?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Norton Shakespeare: Based on the Oxford Edition; Author: Jean E. Howard; Review: The Internet is not as complete as this work is for solving all your Shakespeare questions. Anyone who has that burning desire to know what, where and why of the Bard; wants to come up with witty quotes; should buy this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington); Author: Weber; Review: In fact, it is still in the plastic wrap, just in case it is worth more that way. Maybe in twenty years or so I will not be able to contain myself and take it from thew wrapper, but not yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protector (Foreigner); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Cherryh Page; Review: While we keep inching toward the goal of a peaceful Atevi world, we are only minimally gaining on that ideal. We readers must be assumed to be masters of all things Atevi now, as we are not getting all the little things that make Atevi other than human that we getting in earlier novels. I write this as if I put the book down for some reason. I'm still hoping for Pyanfar to come knocking at doors of the Bujavid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Steel: The Honorverse Companion; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: While we wait for the next main sequence Honor Harrington book, this Honorverse Companion book has a nice novella and so much detailed information, that no one has any excuse to not know why something is the way it is in the Honorverse. I kind of wish Revel was going to come up with models of the ships now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emma (Fourth Edition) (Norton Critical Editions); Author: Jane Austen; Review: After reading this novel, I understand why it is still readable, and why it will continue to have movies adapted from it. This may be totally chick flick material, but it is still interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elfhome; Author: Visit Amazon's Wen Spencer Page; Review: I knew guys from Pittsburgh when I was in the navy. They never had me feeling as if I was there like she does in this book. I still had to loop at maps, because you get turned around so often due to the action. But I like discovering out neat things, if I ever go that far east. I also like how Spencer gives good fanservice through how she writes. I really don't want to spoil why. It would be awesome to have an elf g/f, or just to be her bodyguard! Either works! woo-hoo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Wands (Special Circumstances); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ringo Page; Review: This is a great non-stop page turner. Plus, for me just having recently visited Atlanta, but not for any convention, it was interesting to see what this was like. Not sure if I am in good enough shape to attend Dragoncon, if it is anything like what Ringo describes. It really seems to be quite the adventure in and of itself. I appreciate how God and sci-fi can actually work together. What amazes me is that the approach is quite ecumenical, but also strongly Christian by the main character. I could feel good about her and the other characters at the same time. This is an area where many writers would push one way or the other from their own personal beliefs. I think Ringo does as well, but it is from the longstanding tradition of the First Amendment of the Constitution. Not quite the Heinlein "one man's religion is another man's belly laugh." I look forward to more in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eight Million Gods; Author: Visit Amazon's Wen Spencer Page; Review: Being a big anime fan, this was right up my alley! It even helped me understand a few of the kami that I have heard of so often, but as they are not part of my culture, I knew that I had to be raised in Japanese culture to understand what some things were all about. It's like knowing that Chicago thinks pizza is deep dish, but coming from a thin crust culture you can't see why someone would do such a thing. I really would like to see an anime film made of this novel. It strikes me as being perfectly acceptable material. I hope there will be more, but it is a complete story as is. It's awful nice to know a published author has at least some of the tastes I have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1636: Seas of Fortune (The Ring of Fire); Author: Iver P. Cooper; Review: Luckily there was always someone nearby that needed explaining why things were being done in story the way they were done, otherwise I think the reader would have been left totally in the dark. This made the work a bit clunky, because this occurred a little too often. Althought I must confess I feel I do know more about some aspects of the Amazonian rain forest than I knew previously.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Sail a Darkling Sea (Black Tide Rising); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ringo Page; Review: You can learn more about the Canary islands reading this book that you can from using Google maps. They seem like a nice enough place to visit. My only guess as to why here and not the Azores, may be because the Azores have large airport runways, and fewer rich person yacht harbors. And I wonder if the canaries are an endangered species, we never see any in the book. Zombie canaries! They have an untweetable disease!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forever Gate Compendium Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Isaac Hooke Page; Review: Sometimes things happen, and do get mentioned later, but sometimes the significance is lost in the rush to advance the story. It's the kind of continuity error that keeps nagging at me. It's okay. Maybe even memorable in some ways. Just not my favorite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Like a Mighty Army: A Novel in the Safehold Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: I can't imagine Weber living long enough to have his world's inhabitants advance technologically enough to confront the Gbaba, if we are going through the story month by month. He will need to keep writing for the next 40 years if he writes the story at this pace. We all know what is going to happen, how it must happen, and why. So there are very few surprises. Mostly there is a hyperabundance of blow by blow of battles. One needs to keep situationally aware at all times reading these books. Because the scene will jump from one battle to the next, and if you don't have all the characters memorized, you might think you are somewhere you are not. I do not think this series to be the keepers the Honor Harrington series to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellfire (Theirs Not to Reason Why); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Johnson Page; Review: Sorry, but I just blew through reading this book. And I didn't write this review before I started another novel by a different author, but with many similarities. I think I went through the first three in this series in about a week, or less. I would have been through the fourth book and more, except payday is tomorrow, not last week. sigh. But, reading this, I had a good time, and I am looking forward to reading more of her works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nelson Touch (Ark Royal) (Volume 2); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: This was not as stirring as the first novel in this series. But I do think the next novel will have to cover matter in more detail that we only just got to know in this novel. I do think it was well executed, making us want to read more of this series. I spent 5 years in the US navy, but none of it as an officer. So I can only guess at what occurs behind the wall of enlistment, and of a foreign service. I guess it's a good thing that I was continuously reminded of Patrick O'Brien's Aubrey-Maturin novels, to see it Nuttall's works have verisimilitude. I think they do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cauldron of Ghosts (Crown of Slaves); Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: Two books so far, and we are not exactly done yet. It's hard waiting for this story to unfold, as it is created by two authors who both have far too much to write and too little time to write it. Well, if they typed as Isaac Azimov's speed maybe it would work out. I think I would like to be around Victor Cachat when he plays craps. I bet I would make a lot of money betting on him. That is if he had a hunch. You'd think he could roll box cars forever if he needed them. I can't wait for the next installment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peacemaker (Foreigner); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Cherryh Page; Review: But then, maybe it's the calm before the storm, eh? We still have unresolved issues from a far away star. But the decks may have been cleared for action with this novel. It's a resolution/culmination, but not as scripted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Without a Shore (Lt. Leary); Author: Visit Amazon's David Drake Page; Review: This is one of the few series I collect as hardbound books. I am in no way disappointed in my decision with this novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mentats of Dune: Book Two of the Schools of Dune Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Herbert Page; Review: We know more of the future history of humanity. Funny, it looks a lot like the present history of humanity. I guess the only questions I have left are of the "Dirty Tlielaxu." I will decide later if I want to read the next book. We'll see if my curiosity overwhelms me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Learning Experience (Volume 1); Author: Christopher G Nuttall; Review: It's fun to read a book where someone has imagined how the world could look if given all the tools the author thought should be made available. For me, building is more of a joy than any amount of destruction. And this book had it in spades! My only complaint is about "food professors." Was this a cell phone novel, and the auto-correct was correcting as fast as M. Nuttall could type? Amazon's people won't be happy with me for all the typos I sent in. But hey, that's me. If a word just glares at me and keeps me from enjoying all the other words, and I have the means to do something about it so others won't have to stumble upon those words, I will do something about it. One of my favorite parts was where 17 people had already highlighted a passage, and then a paragraph or so later I highlighted some that made the previous highlighting ironic. At least to me. I suppose if you read this now, you will find what I mean. I also compliment M. Nuttall for writing as if he was an American. It made this work feel so different from say his Ark Royal and Nelson Touch novels. This ouevre made me a much bigger fan of his work than I was before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schooled in Magic; Author: Christopher G. Nuttall; Review: I do not read much Fantasy. I prefer to look ahead, rather than back. This novel seems to be doing both, looking backward and forward. There is magic, but there will be science. I want to remark before I go any further, that I was pleasantly surprised that Nuttall gave not just explanations in a timely manner, but through using internal dialogue, why the character was explaining, to us and herself, why the explanation came about. These are not deus ex machina explanations, but organic. They come from the characters understanding of their world, and what they have been learning. I have been asking of myself if the number of times a modern cultural reference was a good thing, or not. And I have been unable to make a determination, as perhaps that being referenced will be as culturally long-lasting as other works that have been cited through the ages. Then again, will anything today have any permanent impact on the future, or is it all disposable? I would say that technically this is a bildungsroman, a novel of building the main character. I personally seem to have a soft spot for this genre. But I like seeing how someone can make something of themselves. Maybe because this is totally the mantra of America, or at least what it used to mean, that I get behind such works. Take the experiences that set you apart, and use them to fuel your growth, and your dream.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien Taste (Ukiah Oregon, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Wen Spencer Page; Review: I had to read this because I knew a guy whose parents lived In Ukiah, Oregon. Other than that, the book didn't even bother to let us know if everyone pronounced Oregon properly, or the way everyone who isn't from here pronounces it. Which makes no nevermind to me, because it kept the story flowing, whereas it would have been a running gag at best, if we stopped and let everyone know how to say Oregon. If I keep reading Wen Spenser novels, I think I am going to know Pittsburgh, or how to get around there without ever resorting to using a map. The only thing we don't get to do is go to Steelers or Penguins games. But as a guess, I don't think anyone walks or rides bicycles there either. Pittsburgh is not in Nebraska. There are no flat places, except maybe on pool tables. This may be a mystery novel, but it cannot be in American Detective fiction, as the main character does not have his own special honor code, nor any outre sexual practices. However I think the mystery involved here makes for just as good a story as any that would be canon to that genre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bookworm; Author: ; Review: Few writers seem to be able to give the audience those little details that only the character would notice, but make that character seem real to us personal ways. Christopher's characters notice things that a lot of authors pass by. They may give us an astounding mountain of facts and figures, but always in third person omniscient. Here the characters tell us what is important to them, by seeing things from their point of view, and tell us something about what they think is important, and why. I really like that we get to know the why of a thing being important rather than just that it is important for some mysterious purpose. If you are like me, you will constantly wonder if the main character is a reincarnation of the other heroine from the Schooled in Magic series, but can never be absolutely certain that you aren't just pulling stuff out of your hat. Which I think helps to endear the novel to me, as opposed to feeling like the author is just using my emotions against me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Sorceress; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Nuttall Page; Review: While you may think this will be the same thing only different to Nuttall's Schooled in Magic series, it will not take but a few pages to know that you have arrived at someplace very different. In keeping with Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope, Nuttall brings a vivid and graphic description of life in the not quite Victorian era. London is still in the Georgian era, but life is still the same for the poorest of the poor. Hobbes is paraphrased to illustrate this most pointedly as an object lesson, life is nasty, brutish and short; at least for the poor. This brings us a villain, who is not quite as evil as other villains, while actually still needing killing. I think this is more like life, you can agree with the motive, but cannot abide by the means. Maybe one of these years I will go to London to see if everything is in walking distance as it seems to have been here. It is hard for me to fathom this while knowing that London was the biggest city on earth at the time. They must have stacked the poor like cord wood, even while still living.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Lightning (A Thunder and Lightning Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Varley Page; Review: While not having as many cultural references as James Joyce's Ulysses, Dark Lightning has a significant amount. What is more interesting is that these cultural references are appropriate to the lifespan of Robert Anson Heinlein. This is a book Heinlein wished he could have written. Things this book is not. It is not a page turner, you will, whether you want to or not. Nor is it a mathematicians hard science fiction fan's dream novel. It isn't a teenage girl's favorite dystopia. It isn't psychobabble, or other form of mind-bending freakout. This book is for the dreamers who dare to look beyond our horizons, but hope to read a book that is extremely well written and crafted. This isn't Shakespeare solely because no one got married at the end of the book. Other than that, I think the Bard would approve of this work. It's big, bold, and tells a universal human story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Islands of Rage and Hope (Black Tide Rising); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ringo Page; Review: He's getting so much better as a writer. I especially note that his cultural references have become more subtle, and more universal in this book. You do not have to be ex-army or ex-military to appreciate many of these to know exactly what he is talking about. I like how Ringo is always asking the question of what is civilization, in wreaking his mayhem against the zombies. Civilization has limits. But because of the zombie apocalypse, there are so many opportunities to forego restraint, and descend to barbarism, by removing all limits restraint, and rationality. If you hope to restore civilization, you do not forget what civilization requires. It is well written. But be warned there be zombies need killin' here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rods and the Axe (Carerra); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Kratman Page; Review: We are still setting the stage for the endgame. The military planning is very good. Also both sides are learning from experience. So the bad guys are not as dumb as they used to be, so the going will get tougher here on out. Kratman really knows how to write into a cliffhanger! There will be a special place in hell for him for that. lol I just hope the next one comes out before I forget all the complexities he has set-up in this and previous books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea Hag (World of Crystal Walls, No 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Drake Page; Review: I feel like I had deja vu all over again reading this book. Mainly as I felt that Drake has more than likely read Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene from the late 16th century. Except the lessons learned are far older, by about 3,000 years. But the hero does not get as lost as Spenser's does in his work. Sea Hag also avoids all religion, quite the opposite of Spenser's direction. I enjoyed reading this book. A nice hero is built, with fewer fatal flaws, and with workable character flaws. And it was a challenge to guess what parts of this world might be human derived and which is not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Necropolis (Royal Sorceress); Author: ; Review: A good read. It's a good adventure. Not as closely personal in the zombie killing department as John Ringo's recent books, but these are hyper zombies, not regular ones. Do not read this expecting to learn anything useful of Russia or Russian culture. But do read this if you like your zombies more like World War Z than George Romero's shambling wrecks. You'll learn more of zombie culture than of Russian culture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tracker (Foreigner); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Cherryh Page; Review: My only gripe is that it seems like I have been waiting 10 years for the aliens to show up too, like the characters in the book. They're here: end of book! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the next book doesn't take the normal two years to be released. Now that we have been instructed to all the fine points of Atevi politics, we now have to learn the politics of the humans. But the humans do not have the normal US two-party system. So it's a little more complicated. More than just the politics of tea.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Android's Dream; Author: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: This is literature, not just some crazy sci-fi romp. It is a crazy sci-fi romp. But it is better written, and more complex than most, without being too head in the clouds. He inhabits this book with people you would recognize; because they are people, not tropes. I think Philip K. Dick is smiling. I know I was. There is nothing in this novel to make me even think of not reading another John Scalzi work. I can't wait for his next project.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Proxima (A Proxima Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Baxter Page; Review: How can a cipher be more than one-dimensional? We will never reach for the stars if humanity actually acts they way described in this novel. I can't see how we could.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nice Dragons Finish Last (Heartstrikers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Aaron Page; Review: I picked up this book on a whim. So I was not expecting all that much from Nice Dragons, nothing more than a tale filled with dragons in it at any rate. What I did not expect at all, was how engrossed I would become reading it, nor how much it improved my overall mood. This has been a generally unlucky week for me, but this was a pure stroke of good fortune to read this work. This may be a page turner, but so is reading Hemingway. These are dragons here. I don't see how one can have dragons set in the Bronte sisters world, but I never would have thought Jane Austen and zombies together either. If any classic work, I would submit using Shakespeare's The Tempest. It's big, bold and has human dynamics and relationships running through non-humans. I just finished this book, and am just about to start reading the second one. I don't think Ms. Aaron will be listed in the Kindle Unlimited section for too much longer, if this next book reads as well as this first in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starseers (Fallen Empire) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Buroker Page; Review: I love it when a plan comes together. Or, we finally get some relational resolution. lol It was nice to see some of the foreshadowing all the way back in the first book, come to pass in this third work. Although not exactly as I had imagined. There will be another installment, I will be reading it when it arrives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honor's Flight (Fallen Empire) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Buroker Page; Review: This continues to be a fun series to read. I enjoy it. One thing that makes this unique, is that the protagonist is a woman, and being written by a woman, we see things that we normally do not see when a female main character is written by a man. I cannot separate the books of the series, without major spoilers. Besides, why would I want to stop reading?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Higher Education: A Jupiter Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Sheffield Page; Review: A fine bildungsroman in the tradition of Heinlein and Asimov. I like that space will not be conquered by people with doctorates turning wrenches, but by working Joes more like me. There is more hard science than many sci-fi novels. But not quite to the level of something by Robert Forward. BUt then, if it was, there would be doctors turning wrenches. My thought is that this should be at least two more books in order to do more than just begin the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Re:Zero: Starting Life in Another World, Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Tappei Nagatsuki Page; Review: I love Re:Zero so much. I could write an awful lot about why and how I love it so much, but there will be plenty of other that will make the same comments as I could have. I think of this as a love at first sight romantic comedy, set in a fantasy world. The more the MC gets to know his love interest, the more he, and we the readers want to do more for that love. Fairly shoujou, but with lots of action that only the dullest shounen will not enjoy it as much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Re; Author: Visit Amazon's Tappei Nagatsuki Page; Review: I love Re:Zero so much. I could write an awful lot about why and how I love it so much, but there will be plenty of other that will make the same comments as I could have. I think of this as a love at first sight romantic comedy, set in a fantasy world. The more the MC gets to know his love interest, the more he, and we the readers want to do more for that love. Fairly shoujou, but with lots of action that only the dullest shounen will not enjoy it as much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gander: Terrorism, Incompetence, and the Rise of Islamic National Socialism; Author: Visit Amazon's Saul M. Montes-Bradley II Page; Review: This book is as scholarly and comprehensive a work as I have ever read. To prove his theory that Arrow Flight 1285 was an act of terrorism, and not something else, Montes-Bradley leaves no stone unturned in his search for evidence and ultimately the truth. I recommend this book to those who will willing to fight against the status quo of political correctness. That agenda only serves to enable and embolden our enemies, those who wish to kill us and destroy our way of life. If you think everything is fine today, this book is not for you. If you think that if only we gave jobs to terrorists, we would have world peace, this book is not for you. This book was written with the precision of mathematics, he shows his work. The only drawback I saw, was that the Kindle version is not the best medium in which to fully engage with this book. To do that, you should use the printed copy; have a couple legal pads ready and lots of book darts. Hopefully along with a grounding in world history, you will also have knowledge in basic science. It will be necessary for understanding why he speaks truth. Most people are happy with being able to write a few arguments in support of their case. This book relies on a few dozen arguments. There are footnotes at each stage, showing the work he is citing for his proof. The author is not assuming the reader is on his side, but assumes the reader has a reasonable mind, and is open to new thoughts. This book is a well documented wake-up call, to those who enjoy their freedom from oppression, but have done little to preserve it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Po Hotels Semarang; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: I had a terrible experience here: there was a rat in my room. I was staying in an Executive Suite, and I was forced to move to another room late at night because there was a rat walking around my room. I never had this experience in any hotel anywhere in the world. Although the duty manager was quick to say sorry and send fruits to my room, there was no apology at all from any senior manager. This was certainly the last time I have stayed here: clearly customer satisfaction is not the main priority for the Crown Plaza Semarang management.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Laguna a Luxury Collection Resort Spa Nusa Dua Bali; City: Nusa Dua Nusa Dua Peninsula Bal; Review: I stayed in the 2 bedroom villa with my family during my recent holiday in Bali. This was my first visit to Laguna; I have stayed in numerous other hotels in Bali in the past. We had an exceptional stay in the resort. The 2 bedroom villa is outstanding: very spacious both inside the villa as well as the garden and pool. The villa is well equipped in terms of bedroom, bathroom, living room and all related equipment. The private area on the beach was a nice touch; the beach area is well maintained and there is minimum disturbance from the souvenir sellers there. We had breakfast in the morning and the buffet was excellent; there was a wide spread of hot and cold dishes and the quality of the food was very good. Finally, I would like to compliment the staff: the service of all the staff we encountered was truly magnificent. I will certainly be back here during my next trip to Bali.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bandara International Hotel Managed by Accorhotels; City: Tangerang Banten Province Java; Review: I stayed for one night at the hotel at the end of July. I read some of the reviews about the aging state of the rooms and the below par service level by the hotel staff, but it all turned out to be an excellent stay. Check in / out process: Check in was very smooth and I was even upgraded to a lake view suite; the room was recently renovated and was very nice. There was a seperate living room and the view of the lake was a nice touch. Check out was fast as well; the front desk staff was very friendly. Lounge: I had a few drinks and a light snack in the afternoon and service was prompt; the quality of the food and beverages was good. The service of the lounge staff was fast and efficient. Bed: As in most Starwood hotels, the bed was very comfortable; there were plenty of pillows as well. Breakfast: The spread of the breakfast was not very wide, but still there was sufficient choice to have a decent breakfast. Overall, this was a very pleasant stay in a very well managed hotel. I will certainly visit this hotel again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Surabaya Hotel Towers; City: Surabaya East Java Java; Review: I stayed at the hotel for one night in early December for a business trip. I arrived at the hotel early afternoon and my room was ready; I was even upgraded to a junior suite. The check in facility at the club lounge was very efficient; the staff was also outstanding. I was impressed with the choice of food during cocktail hour; this has much improved since the last time I stayed here in 2012. Breakfast was also very good. In terms of location this is probably the most strategic place in Surabaya for business activities as well as leisure; Tunjungan Plaza shopping mall is attached to the hotel. I will certainly be back here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Bandung Hotel Towers; City: Bandung West Java Java; Review: I have stayed at Sheraton Bandung on a regular basis for the last 5 years. It is fair to say that the hotel team deserves this review as their service level has been consistently high through the years. There are many hotel options in Bandung, but if you are looking for excellent service than Sheraton Bandung is the place to be. The Tower Lounge staff is excellent; they will go the extra mile to make sure the hotel guests are well taken care of. The recent renovation has provided comfortable rooms, both the standard rooms as well the more expensive Tower rooms ( which are well worth the extra rupiah paid ). Although the location is not in the city center, it is easy to get to the various factory outlets and restaurants in the city. The Tower Lounge is an excellent place to relax in the afternoon over a cup of coffee and enjoy the view from the balcony. Overall, this is the number one place to stay in Bandung. Compliments to the entire team for keeping up the high standards.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Bandung; City: Bandung West Java Java; Review: I stayed for a night at the hotel after a meeting in Bandung. Having in mind that the hotel only recently opened, I was anticipating some start up problems here and there. However, I was proven wrong: everything was well organized. The check in process was smooth and I was upgraded to a deluxe room. Mr. Putu, the GM, greeted me upon check in and explained about the hotel facilities. The room was excellent: large, comfortable and a very nice bathroom; not to mention the bed which provided optimal sleeping quality. I had dinner as well as breakfast at the restaurant on the ground floor. The food was of good quality; the breakfast buffet choice was limited but I am sure more variety will be offered over time. The fresh orange juice was certainly a nice touch. Internet connection was good throughout the hotel. The location of the hotel is very strategic in the center of Bandung, close to major shopping areas and restaurants. Finally, to save the best for last: the hotel staff. They are the best. All staff are very friendly, helpful and show that they are highly motivated to make sure all guests are enjoying their stay at the hotel. A big compliment for Mr. Putu and his entire team!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Bandung; City: Bandung West Java Java; Review: I stayed at the hotel for a weekend in early December. I had stayed at the hotel earlier in the year and was impressed with the quality and service. However, it seems the hotel is not able to keep up with their previous service level. I had the impression the hotel is now more suited for group bookings rather than individual travellers. From check in process, housekeeping, restaurant quality to security; the service is so so. The staff is not really friendly ( except for the restaurant manager ), the food at breakfast is of very poor taste, and when we requested the housekeeping lady to clean the room at 2pm, she complained that she had not had her lunch yet. Earlier in the year the General Manager was always around, but I didn't see him at all during my stay. Probably he needs to step up his game to make sure the service level improves again. For now I would prefer the Sheraton Bandung hotel, which consistently keeps up its very high levels of customer service.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I stayed at the hotel over the weekend to celebrate my wife's birthday. Check in was very smooth as this was done in my room. The room was very spacious and had all required facilities. The view from the room was very nice overseeing the Jakarta skyline. I had informed the guest relation staff of my wife's birthday, and they gave us a fabulous surprise: a video was played in our room with our pictures and birthday wishes. Also, we got flowers and cake which were brought to our room by the guest relation team. A special thank you for Juwita who arranged for this. The club lounge facilities on the 21nd floor were excellent. The staff were all very attentive and prompt in their service; the food and beverage offered throughout the day were of an excellent quality. The most impressive part of this hotel is the staff: the level of customer service of every person in the hotel we met during our stay was really excellent. It really differentiates this hotel from other hotels in Jakarta. A big compliment to all of you working at the hotel; keep up the good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dinner Game (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gia (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Minus Man (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Simone Biles ties world gymnastics championships medal record, leads U.S. one-two; Abstract: Simone Biles tied a 1990s star for the world gymnastics championships medal record.; Category: sports
Title: The 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's Official MPG Numbers Are Impressive; Abstract: In one configuration, the new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 is as efficient as a 2.0T manual Honda Accord.; Category: autos
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: 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: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
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Title: Sen. Dianne Feinstein renews call for racing to be suspended at Santa Anita Park after latest horse death; Abstract: U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, citing the death of Mongolian Groom at Breeders' Cup, says 'it's clear that not enough has changed.'; Category: sports
Title: Fast food cashier and manager fired for refusing to serve police officer; Abstract: Two fast food employees have been fired after one of them refused to serve a police officer who wanted to order food from the establishment.; Category: news | mind |
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Title: Prepworks by Progressive Lemon Squeezer; Brand: Progressive; Review: Excellent!- (TIP): CUT YOUR LEMON IN 1/2. MICRO WAVE THE 1/2 (10 sec.) Use the "SQUEEZER" to juice your tea!!!! NOTE: FRESH Lemon Juice will INCREASE the absorbancy of GREEN TEA BENEFITS by 10% !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Continental Electrics 32 Ounce Hot Pot; Brand: Continental Electrics; Review: Great for my teas...and SUPER for hard boiling up to (7) eggs!!! One of the best items for my kitchen that I have bought in years!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSL Creosote Sweeping Log, 1 Each; Brand: CSL; Review: Inspected before and after using the log and my chimney looked fine. Good investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copco 2510-4330 Big Joe Thermal Travel Mug with Contoured Handle, 24-Ounce, Steel; Brand: Copco; Review: This old man has been a serious java and tea drinker for over (5) decades = lots of different mugs. THIS IS A SERIOUSLY GREAT MUG!!! Durable, EZ to clean, & it keeps the liquids HOT! A MUST HAVE FOR THE COMMUTER!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro 5528 Stainless Steel Tea Bag Squeezer, Silver; Brand: Norpro; Review: For the big time herbal tea drinker like me this was an EXCELLENT INVESTMENT. Combine it with a fresh lemon squeezer and you have an UNBEATABLE COMBINATION!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Coffee Sunbeam BVSBWH1001 Electric Hot Pot, White, 1; Brand: Mr. Coffee; Review: Great for tea... Instant coffee. SUPERB for boiling and making up to (7) hard boiled eggs at a time! Needs a higher quality on-off switch in my opinion so I purchased a plug-in switch for it. Still a good value kitchen aid.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam Luxurious Velvet Plush King Heated Blanket with 20 Heat Settings, Auto-Off, 2-Digital Controllers, 5 Yr Warranty; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: Best electric blanket I ever invested in! I'm an old man and have had my share. This is a very good quality purchase. (Hey. Winter is around the corner); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nippon Kodo - Morning Star - Sandalwood 200 Sticks; Brand: NIPPON KODO; Review: Very relaxing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellaa 21282 Triple Head Mythical Dragon Figure Incense Stick Burner and Cone Burner; Brand: Bellaa; Review: Well built incense burner and it is an attention getter!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ravenscroft Crystal Decanter Ball Stopper - Large; Brand: Ravenscroft Crystal; Review: My guests love this!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Waldorf Astoria Berlin; City: Berlin; Review: My experience at the Waldorf Berlin was great from the very start. The whole staff goes out of their way to fullfil every wish the guests could have. Check-In was fast, efficient and the Front Desk team is more than pleasant to deal with no matter which time of the day you might seek their help. Same goes for the staff of the restaurant and the houesekeeping team. High praise for the team! The rooms are sheer luxury and provide all ammenities one could aks for. Plus they offer a great view over Berlin. Overall my stay was fantastic and there is there is nothing to criticize. I would recommend this hotel to everyone I know travelling to Berlin and hope to return soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frankfurt Marriott Hotel; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: The hotel is conveniently located and offers everything you would expect from a Marriott. The staff is very friendly and professional. One notices they are well trained and always eager to help you out no matter what the issue might be. My room was very comfortable and provided a fantastic view. All amenities one could ask for were offered and it was very clean. No matter the reason for your stay the Marroitt caters for all needs. I would recommend staying here and hope to be back sometime soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Dream; City: Frankfurt Hesse; Review: Unfortunately it was a big mistake booking this hotel. The location is central but in a shady neigbourhood. The staff was badly trained and not professional. They gave you the ffeling you bother them with the most simple questions. Moreover they got my invoice wrong when I checked out and refused to change it afterwards. The room was small and not very clean and smelled rather strange. In my eyes it badly needs a renovation and I couldn't understand how this hotel was rated 4 stars after I saw my room. Some of the guests seemed to be working in the nearby red light district which made my experience in this hotel even stranger since one did not feel comfortable in the lobby or at breakfast. Overall I wouldn't recommend anyone choosing this hotel although the location and the rates might be tempting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: This hotel is truly a great experience for everyone seeking a luxurious vacation in Dubai. The property is very well kept and offers amazing dining options (make sure to take advantage of the rich breakfast offer) and rooms. The beach and pool are beautiful and not too crowded. I got lucky and stayed in a room facing the beach which provided me with stunning views especially in the evening. The room itself is of good size very clean and it offers all amenities you would expect. What I would like to highlight is the great service you receive here. The whole team is always eager to help you not matter when and where. Everyone I met during my stay was always smiling and very well trained. They just get it and know what their guest expect of their vacation. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Dubai. Keep up the good work and hopefully until soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Illot Park Hotel; City: Cala Ratjada Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: The hotel's location is alright opposite of a small park and in walking distance to the town's beaches and shops. There is plenty of free space to park around the property and you are not in the center of the hustle and bustle caused by the loads of tourists that roam Cala Ratjada. The new guest rooms are a definite plus for this hotel. Our room was located in the new part of the hotel. It was large and furnished nicely (especially liked the wallpaper and the wooden elements in the room). Bathroom was clean and mordern. Unfortunately that was all the positive I can say about my stay here. The staff wasn't very well trained (service in the restaurant would sure need some improvement) and not really friendly. Front Desk was sometimes simply not staffed and when you found somebody you always seemed to bother them. One evening we were downright urged to fill out a survey at the restaurant and the lady didn't seem to care that we were eating at the moment, which I found quite unpleasant... Quality of the food was extremely bad and not what you might expect of a hotel - it was more like eating in school cafeteria in my eyes. This goes for all meals they offered throughout the day. After 2 days we decided to go out to eat lunch and dinner every night although we had paid for all inclusive in advance... But I guess there is not much you can expect for the price they offered. I had an average experience here and was glad we booked only for a week. I wouldn't return but I think it is a nice choice for families looking for a low cost summer vacation. You just shouldn't expect too much...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I stayed at the DoubleTree repeatedly and every single time they somehow managed to improve their service even further! Would definitely recommend staying here. My short summary: + Great location + excellent Staff + spacious and clean rooms + free WiFi +SkyLounge + good restaurant + the DoubleTree Cookies - found nothing to complain about yet during several stays In detail: The location is more than convenient next to the centraal station and opposite of the old town. All the city's attractions are in walking distance but you won't get disturbed by the city's turmoil while staying here - just perfect. Standard rooms are of good size, modern, clean and well equipped. I got lucky this time and was upgraded to one of the Executive rooms, which was considerably bigger and offered my a stunning view onto the Old Town. It is very stylish that they use iMacs as your personal entertainment system and the rest of the furniture matches this concept as well (beds are among the most comfortable ones I ever had in a hotel). All the amenitites one might ask for are provided and housekeeping definitely does a great job. The restaurant offers a delicious food selection for a reasonable price on the evening. But the best meal of the day is always the breakfast at the DoubleTree - don't miss out on that! The buffet offers everything you might need to start your day right. Also there is a Starbucks in the building when you are headed in the centraal station's directions. One of the best things to do while staying here is a visit to the SkyLounge, starting into the evening with a nice drink in a unique venue with a marvellous view over the whole city. I didn't find anything quite like it in Amsterdam yet... The real star of the hotel is the staff though. From the Front Desk Agents to the Service team from the restaurant and Bar they are all very well trained, friendly and speak several languages. Everybody I met there had a smile on their face going out of their way to help you when you have a problem (a big thank you to Femke from the Front Desk). There is so much other hotels could learn here regarding the guest handling. Keep up the good work! Overall I had an excellent stay once again and I am already looking forward to my next visit here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Vienna; City: Vienna; Review: Perfect hotel in a very central location with good metro access across the street. It is just a 10min walk to the city's center. In the neighbourhood you'll find a big mall, Restaurants and everything else you might need. The rooms are comfortable and clean providing an amazing view over the city if you are lucky enough to have one on a higher floor (or if you choose your own room as HHonors member :)) Service is great and efficient on the front desk always ready to help you out if you need them (big thank you to Alexander for his help). I just can recommend the Restaurant - breakfast is very good as one is used to at a Hilton. Dinner was tasty offering a nice selection of local dishes and providing an excellent service. Same goes for the bar - Matthias was kind and professional with an outstanding knowledge making our evening more than pleasant. I can just recommend this hotel and I am sure I will return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The property is simply amazing: Spacious and clean rooms with all amenities one could expect (if you get lucky you have a fantastic view as well) ; beautiful bathrooms ; a nice restaurant ; well equipped gym and of course the fantastic Pool area on the second floor roof top which is an absolute highlight The location is very nice and convenient: the beach is located in 5 min walking distance; a nice shopping mall is right across the street ; the neighborhood is modern and clean ; it takes a 10 min cab drive to the city's center What I didn't like at all was the lack of service we experienced during our stay. Front Desk staff did not take the time to explain the property ; no smiles, good mornings or good byes when you walk past them. It always seemed they didn't want to be bothered when you asked them for help - this is not what I am used to when staying at a Hilton. Same goes for the service at the pool: very slow and almost rude at some points. This does not comply with the high prices they charge and should be taken under consideration by management. Only exception is the staff in the restaurant who did a terrific job when I went there for breakfast and dinner! That is the service guests expect from a Hilton Hotel. Their colleagues should take them as an example in my eyes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Attica 21 Barcelona Mar; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The hotel itself is nice. Good location within a quiet residential area and the beach and a mall are in walking distance. Check-In was fast and the staff made a good impression on me. Very friendly and always trying to meet the guests' wishes. Unfortunately the rooms vary a lot. At first I was given a room with two single beds on the 2nd floor which was very dark and not really up to date. After I asked to change to room (which was not problem) I was given a room on the 5th floor that seemed recently refurbished... I liked the room and its size but the level of cleanliness should be improved. Dust on the tables wasn't removed when I moved in and was still there when I moved out after two nights... Bathroom wasn't entirely clean neither during my whole stay. All in all a hotel that does the job for a short stay but don't expect too much. They could be a lot better if all the rooms were up to the same standard and if they improve on cleanliness.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Select Hotel Berlin Ostbahnhof; City: Berlin; Review: I stayed in this hotel during my recent trip to Berlin and can really recommend it. Of course there are better hotels in the city but this property has sentimental value for me since I used to live right around the corner for some years and still have friends in the neighborhood. The location is fantastic since you have Ost Bahnhof for all S-Bahn and regional train connections (only 20 min with the RE the Schönefeld airport), you have a great connection to the city's Bus lines and if walk approx. 7 min you get to the metro station - what more could one ask for... You have a good selection of shops nearby, Spree river is only a 2 min walk away and you always find a parking spot nearby. The staff is very pleasant to deal with although professionalism could be improved sometimes. The rooms are spacious and clean and some of them have a nice feature with the shower standing in the middle of the room (make sure to ask about it in case you are on all guys trip for example since this feature might be inconvenient then). One can see that the hotel could use some minor renovations on some spots but all in all the room's have exactly the standard one could expect for the rates they charge. I would recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a central location in Berlin and I am quite sure I will be back in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Rome Airport Hotel; City: Fiumicino Province of Rome Lazio; Review: Hilton Rome Airport is conveniently located and offers everything you might need while traveling. The rooms were of a good size and as clean as one expects of a Hilton Hotel. The staff was very pleasant to deal with and worked efficiently while showing a very positive attitude although they were under a lot of stress when I checked in. The hotel's Bar and Restaurant were nothing special but offered a good selection of drinks and food. What I can really recommend is the Breakfast which I enjoyed a lot. Overall I had a good experience here and I would definitely return in the future; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rome Cavalieri A Waldorf Astoria Resort; City: Rome Lazio; Review: This is one of the best hotels in Rome for me. The location on one of the city's hill is quiet and perfect to relax from a day full of sightseeing in this busy city. Moreover it offers beautiful views onto the eternal city and especially onto St. Peter's Basilica. Although the hotel already has a certain age one doesn't notice since everything is well maintained. The rooms have a fantastic balcony and are big, clean and luxurious with comfy beds and all amenities a guest might expect. The restaurant has an exquisite food offer and perfect service. Breakfast was a daily treat sitting outside near the pool made it a perfect start into the day. Again service exceeded my expectations. Compliments to all the staff at the Cavalieri they make this hotel a special place and pay great attention to details. I am sure to return in the future and can only recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall; City: Miami Florida; Review: I booked this hotel for my first night in Miami due to its proximity to the Airport (approx. 15 min drive) and the fact that it was just recently opened. I was content with the bed and the room itself, which was spacious, new and very clean just like the whole property. There is a small restaurant and a Bar as well as a Snack Shop on the Ground Floor. Moreover there is a big parking lot in front of the hotel and it was free of charge what I appreciated. Reason I only give 4 stars it that the service on the Front Desk leaves room for improvement in regards to helpfulness and communicating vital information. However, all my expectations were met completely and I had a pleasant time staying here. I can definitely recommend this hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conrad Miami; City: Miami Florida; Review: Conrad Miami is definitely one of the best hotels I've been to so far. Location, facilities and staff just form a coherent overall picture that results in a memorable travel experience. The hotel has a convenient location in downtown Miami and is easy to reach. You can park your car yourself in the adjoining garage or can use the valet option. Take the elevator from the beautiful ground floor up to the very impressive lobby in the 25th floor. Enrique from the Front Desk did not only check us in very efficiently but he provided one of the best, most welcoming and informative welcoming services I experienced so far. This man is a true asset to the company and most Front Desk Agents I met could learn a whole lot from him regarding guest relations since he continued his outstanding service throughout our whole stay!!! The rooms at the Conrad are spacious, well-kept, clean and offer everything you might need plus we were lucky enough to get a room overlooking the bay. Breakfast is a treat with a wide variety of great products, very good service and again a beautiful view from the 25th floor. We visited the restaurant for dinner and yet again the expectations were exceeded regarding taste, value and service. So overall I had a great time at the Conrad and I would definitely return here the next time I am in Miami; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boca Raton Resort A Waldorf Astoria Resort; City: Boca Raton Florida; Review: The resort has a wonderful outdoor area and the main building is a highlight itself. Loved to stroll around here soaking in the charm of the old days. There is shuttle commuting between the Resort and the Boca Beach Club which is fun and convenient. The various restaurants offer great food and service and I liked the breakfast offer in particular. Unfortunately there are also some points of criticism which resulted in my mixed feelings regarding the Boca Raton Resort: The rooms in the tower are spacious but quite outdated. The level of cleanliness should be improved. Front Desk failed the brand's promise of delivering "true Waldorf Service" on several occasions. Although this wasn't the hotel's fault it has to be mentioned that many of the guests here acted without any sense of decency or consideration which isn't quite you expect when you book a hotel of this category...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Vintro Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: This hotel exceeded all of my expectations regarding rooms, service and location. The rooms are modern, stylish and very clean while offering all amenities you could ask for. The service was very professional and caring making it very pleasant to deal with the staff. The location is one of the highlights of this property and they even offer you complementary bikes so one can go explore South Beach. I have already recommended the hotel to my family and friends and I am sure I will be back the next time I am in Miami; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I can say in complete conviction that Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam was one of the most exceptional hotel experiences I ever made. The location is very central so you can do most sightseeing by foot but public transportation and taxis are available in the surrounding area too. The hotel itself is just stunning. You can feel and read about the rich history of the historical houses it was built into in every corner and the staff is eager to give you more insights if you just ask them. Speaking of staff I have to express my great appreciation for this fantastic team. They made my stay the outstanding experience it was - great job. The rooms are spacious, clean and have every comfort a traveller might need. Restaurant, Bar and Spa area simply completed the perfect picture this property gives you. I could go on and on about this hotel for quite some time but I guess it's best to just stay here and see for yourself. I can only recommend Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and I sincerely hope to stay there again in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: The hotel's location is central so you can discover the old town easily by foot. Taxis and buses depart right around the corner which was quite convenient. The building itself is iconic and well-maintained offering stunning views of the city. My room was spacious, bright and very clean. Breakfast in the restaurant had a wide selection of quality products and great service staff. The service at this hotel was outstanding at all times and I would like to give my special thanks to Ms. Misic who did not only took the time to welcome me personally but also went above and beyond to make my stay as pleasant as possible. All in all I can only recommend this hotel to everybody travelling to Dubrovnik.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah; City: Ras Al Khaimah Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah; Review: The property is wonderful and easy to reach from Dubai International. I really liked the indoor public areas as well as the beach and the pool area. Everything here was quite new, clean, well maintained and exactly as one expects after looking up the hotel online. The staff did a remarkable Job providing great service that is in line with the high standards the brand has set for its Hotels. My room had a beautiful design and was clean and spacious with a big balcony providing marvelous views of the sea. Only downside in my opinion was the guest mix. Unfortunately the hotel caters to organised travel groups from germany and many of them are just not able to adjust to the property's setting. Same goes for the groups of young locals that come to relax at the pool. During my time at the Waldorf I experienced several occasions where other guests behaved like they stayed at an all-inclusive 3 Star hotel in Bulgaria which is a pity in my eyes. Apart from that I had a really good time here and I can recommend the property to anybody who is travelling to Ras al Khaimah; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: I really liked to location of this hotel since it is quite easy to reach by car (sufficient parking opportunities) and also offers connections to the city's public transportation system. The rooms are clean and functional although they have shown signs of wear on some spots. The staff was friendly and charming giving it their best to make your stay as convenient as possible. Only thing that could improve is the breakfast where I experienced a slow service and an offer that could be expended. All in all I would recommend the Hilton Garden Inn to anybody visiting Florence.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel; City: San Gabriel California; Review: I had a lovely time at this hotel. It is easy to reach and offers good parking opportunities. Location was practical for me and it lets guests choose from a broad variety of Restaurants and Shops. I was lucky enough to get upgraded during the friendly and efficient check in process. The room was big, very clean and seemed to have been refurbished recently. What really exceeded my expectations was the breakfast spread. Good choices of great products topped with fantastic service. All in all I had a good time at this Hilton property and could recommend it for a stay at the San Gabriel area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I keep on coming back to this hotel for a few years now already and I would definitely recommend staying here to everybody traveling to Amsterdam. The hotel has a great location next to the Central Station, an outstanding team that really gets customer service, the rooms are spacious, functional and clean rooms. I had a wonderful time once again and will definitely come back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Santa Barbara Goleta; City: Goleta California; Review: The hotel is easy to reach with a number of Shops, Restaurants and other services right around the corner. Parking was included and the good Highway access were perfect to get to Santa Barbara. The room was clean and offered a good Standard for a short stay. If you have the right expectations this hotel is perfect for stopeovers due to its good price Performance ratio.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Fox Willow; City: Ayr South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: second stay at this hotel and it is as good as ever food excellent hospitality excellent will be back again soon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Had a short break from the kids at Menzies. We had the DB&B package and for what we paid we have no complaints. Good hotel, good sized clean rooms and pleasant helpful staff. If i had paid more for the package i might have complained about having to pay for veg,potatoes or chips with my main meal thought that would be part of dinner. Have stayed previously and will be back again good location about 7-8 mins walk to central station, pubs, shops etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Claremont Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Having stayed at the Claremont several times i can say it is consistant. Food is good, entertainment is mostly good, staff are helpful and the kids team are great. You get what you pay for. Rooms are basic but in general clean, corridors are tight and have hundreds of doors. Pool is small/medium but great for the kids. At night the kids get a mini disco then go downstairs to the kids club while we manage a light refreshment. Will be back again as we always enjoy Blackpool and this hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Db Seabank Resort Spa; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: Had a great time at this hotel for an all inclusive it is great value for money. Usually I'm not keen on all inclusive as food can be much the same all the time but with the different restaurants and changes to menus this place was superb. Good pools, clean rooms, good food, nice bars and excellent staff what more do you need. Even a pool and bar with sunbeds separate for adults only. To top it all of there is a good beach on your doorstep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GF Fanabe; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Good hotel for families, plenty activities for all ages. Food is good for buffet, although you are eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in the same restaurant. Menu varies but as with all buffets it can feel a bit repetitive. Plenty of nice restaurants around so we did go out a few times at night. Swimming pools are good, always seemed to be sun beds around throughout the day. For adults only there is a roof top bar along with two splash pools and plenty more sunbeds (very peaceful) and some great views. Room we had was spacious enough for our family of four. Clean with towels changed daily. Would go back to this hotel as its reasonably priced and you can still go out a few times. The hotel has safes (around 2-3 euros per day) in the room and you can hire beach towels for 10 euro each which you get back on return of the towels Worth a visit probably between a 3 and 4 * but great value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel (P.S.); Author: Visit Amazon's Helene Wecker Page; Review: Two supernatural beings with cultural and historical mythical cred are as real as the human immigrants. Deborah Harkness (author of A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of the Night) describes it accurately as "a tale of two fabled creatures with the intimate feel of a story handed down from generation to generation." It explores what it means to be human and leaves the reader thinking about it long after the last page.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And the Mountains Echoed; Author: Hosdeini Khaled; Review: It is hard to beat his fabulous first novel Kite Runner, but this was a very pleasurable read. He maintains his high standards of writing quality and tells a genuine and unforgettable story giving appropriate insight into the life of the people of Afghanistan. Hosseini is a top quality writer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interestings: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Meg Wolitzer Page; Review: This will strike a chord with Baby Boomers - so much of that history is here. But the insights into the relationships in life are amazing and instructive for all readers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hate U Give; Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Thomas Page; Review: A must read to put racial issues and misunderstandings in proper perspective.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Refugee; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Gratz Page; Review: Requisitioning a class set soon for my students! A very timely and historically relevant look at the impact on humans of the effects of not treating people fairly. EXCELLENT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's Not Yet Dark: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Fitzmaurice Page; Review: Very powerful will to live well despite health issues!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Frenchi Home Furnishing Traditional Spinning Top Wooden Coat Rack, Cherry; Brand: Frenchi Home Furnishing; Review: Great looking piece, sturdy, easy to assemble (my 5 year old and 10 year old were able to put it together with a little assistance from dad).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black & Decker TRO480BS 4-Slice Toaster Oven, Black/Silver; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Great looking oven, like it over all. The only thing I don't like about this oven is the rack doesn't slide out smoothly. Sometimes I need to use both hands to slide it out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aroma Housewares 6-Cup (Cooked) Pot-Style Rice Cooker and Food Steamer, Black ARC-743-1NGB; Brand: Aroma Housewares; Review: I bought this cooker because of the steamer option. However, the cooker won't turn on. As soon as I plug it in, the "warm" light is on. However, I can't turn it on for "cook" mode. I tried it with the rice+lid, rice+steamer basked+lid.. no luck. I unfortunately threw away the box it came in so now I am stuck with a brand new rice cooker that won't work!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman System Dishrack with Bamboo Knife Block, Stainless Steel; Brand: simplehuman; Review: I had a similar one from simplehuman before that was much difficult to clean. This has the drain tray flat which is so much easier to clean. I also love the knife holder block - with my little boys that can reach counter high now, I don't have to worry about them accidentally touching the sharp edge of the knives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Round and Square 4-Piece Dinner Plate Set; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: I have been looking for high-rimmed plates for ever and I thought this would be perfect. Pros: Perfect shape, size and Color. Beautiful looking Cons: Too heavy. I am constantly worried that my little kids are going to drop it because of its weight. I just wish it was lighter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 67608 Big Mouth Juice Extractor, Stainless Steel (Discontinued); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Like the juicer, gets most juice out of the vegetables. The only problem is, when I put a whole carrot in it, if the carrot is longer than the juicer shoot, it rattles like a vibrating machine and the juice spills out of the cup as the cup keeps rattling as well. But works great if you cut the vegetables to be not taller that the shoot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matbah 6-Plates Racks Stainless Steel Idly Cooker, 24 Idlis; Brand: MATBAH; Review: The quality of this cooker is awesome - its heavy and not flimsy which I like. I also like that it has six plates and not just 4. I have frequent guests and I needed one with 6 plates and 4 idlis per plate and this fits the bill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prep Solutions by Progressive Bread Keeper, GBK-8 Adjustable Air Vented Bread Storage Container, Expandable Bread Holder; Brand: Progressive; Review: good for the purpose. Bread lasted longer than when kept outside on the counter top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Deep Pressure Pan 5 liters; Brand: Prestige; Review: love it. i use it for my cooking almost every day. Lasted more than a year and still going strong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case, White; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Great buy. my kids and I use it all the time. I like that the tools are stored with the mixer at all times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawkins Contura Pressure Cooker, 2.0 Litre; Brand: Hawkins; Review: great buy; use it almost everyday for my cooking. lasted more than one year and still going strong. The only complaint i have is it was sparkling as new as long as i washed it by hand. One day out of laziness i put it in the dishwasher and it came out tarnished like its been sitting in an antique store for ages!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proctor-Silex 59738 Hand Blender (Discontinued); Brand: Proctor Silex; Review: love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chesapeake Merchandising 3-Piece Paradise Memory Foam Bath Rug Set, Spa Blue; Brand: Chesapeake Merchandising; Review: loved the memory foam and loved the color and size. However, could not machine wash them (the long one) and it got dirty pretty fast in the boy's bathroom. So threw it away after 6 months.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jessie Steele Brown and Pink Polka Dot Oven-Mitt with Bow; Brand: Jessie Steele; Review: Looks better in person than in pictures. Does the job well. I've had them for over a year, washed them a couple of times and they are still holding up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It's the size I wanted and works fine. I use it to only make smoothies for my son. It however makes some loud grumbling noise even when it just has liquids in it. I had the same model before and I don't remember this pebbles-grinding sound.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ritz PEVA Brown Palm Print Table Cloth, 52-Inch by 52-Inch; Brand: Ritz; Review: Good looking but kept slipping around on my dinner table. I think I need a gripper to keep it in place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rotary 12242 Blade 23" X 5 Point Star; Brand: Rotary; Review: Perfect replacement part. Cheaper than home improvement stores.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GH 10' X 10' Gazebo Replacement Canopy Top Cover - Beige, Double-teir; Brand: GH; Review: They are a tight fit and difficult to install, but they work as advertised - but they don't last more than one or two seasons.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nelson 818653-1001 Traveling Sprinkler RainTrain 13,500 Square feet Yellow 818653; Brand: Nelson; Review: Used several of these before we installed a sprinkler system. Still use them in the back yard. They work well when used as instructed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swimline 8039SL Heavy Duty Leaf Skimmer Molded Frame and Snap Adapt Handle; Brand: Swimline; Review: Seems very sturdy and works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pentair 86201500 Aerator Fitting Inlet Replacement Pool and Spa Specialty Fittings; Brand: Pentair; Review: Just like the original.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Simply Irresistible; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Gibson Page; Review: ; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye: A Family Field Trip to the Arctic's Edge in Search of; Author: Visit Amazon's Zac Unger Page; Review: The book kept moving and intertwined the author's adventures with his thoughts and feelings, which was a refreshing approach to the topic. While there was no definite conclusion of "good" or "bad," that's the way life is. Polar bears and the industry that surrounds it is are complex, just like most things. Zac's exploration of "saving the polar bears" was interesting, educational and enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zeitoun; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Eggers Page; Review: This book was simply great. While what happens to Zeitoun is horrifying, the author brings the people to life and tells the story with wonderful talent. I couldn't put the book down. I know I'll revisit this book again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding My Voice; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Rehm Page; Review: I love her show, so it was nice to learn about Diane Rehm's life and what brought her to where she is today. What I didn't like about the book was how she wrote it -- as a journalist would, with objectivity, and just stating the facts. While she shares intimate details, I never felt connected to her. The writing didn't evoke me to feel what she felt in that moment. Maybe that was because she didn't want to relive her experiences to an even greater degree when she was writing it. Regardless, I'm happy I read it but I don't think I will reread it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Time to Say Goodbye; Author: Visit Amazon's Carla Fine Page; Review: When I read this book months ago, it helped me to not feel alone after a friend died by suicide. I have numerous stickies to bookmark phrases or things that resonated with me or that I need to remember during this healing journey. Just glancing back at these highlighted passages provides insight half a year later. One thing that upset me at the time when I read it was the author's discussion about that her husband's suicide was his decision. I was still processing my friend's death and wanted to assign all the blame to an illness, rather than give him any responsibility for what happened. I was SO angry at the author for giving any blame to a person who kills themselves back then. I waited to write a review because a small part of me knew that my anger was misplaced. Now, I have reached a new stage in my grieving process and full heartedly recommend this book. It was one of first I read and I'm glad I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Enchantments: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Finch Page; Review: I wanted to like this book and was enthralled for the first 50 or 70 pages but then I felt like nothing happened. Or rather dumb things happened. Maybe that was the point? The writing is superb, but I was unsatisfied with the story. I did finish it to see if things improved but they did not for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Poi Spinning; Author: Michal Kahn; Genres: non-fiction; Review: The book is well laid out and the directions are easy. The oblong shape is good so the book doesn't close when your trying all the neat tricks and the pictures make it easier to know if your doing it right. I bought this because the colours on the front drew my eyes to it and I'm so not disappointed x; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Telecult Power; Author: Reese P. Dubin; Genres: ; Review: Brilliant book something that gets missed out if we don't hold on to books, memories etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smith; Author: Leon Garfield; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I didn't think I would like this book, but I've read it twice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Recipes for Healthy Living; Author: Yogi Tea; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I found this book a very good starter to fitting in a better life style. The yoga positions through the recipes in the book adds to the healthy living style I want to add to my life. It's an easy book to take anywhere hence the small size and recipes like Bright Mood Spread and Himalayan Buckwheat Wraps adds to that. The pages are clean and clearly described and tells about the ayurveda meanings. I can't recommend this book enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A True Childhood Haunting; Author: Diana Gomez; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, children, young-adult; Review: The book (pamphlet) is terrible to much empty talking about gibberish and not enough of what happened. The best stuff only lasts for two pages and this is really a 14 page pamphlet. The lady is very clever, but the book is a waste of time. If all her experiences were written down in one go and chaptered properly, less empty talking etc, then this could be a good book or it should of been a compilation of others experiences as well as her own. But feel sick anyone could even try to bring out rubbish like this *walk of shame*; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Cook; Author: Unknown; Genres: ; Review: Not enough detailed recipes, a bit hit and miss.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son of the Mask (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Tuxedo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carolina (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gotti (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Sea (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Sins / Human Desires (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Weber Chevrolet Columbia; City: Columbia, IL; Review: Excellent service for my oil change. I especially was happy with the woman who checked me out and explained which coupon I should use for best savings. Great service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steak And Rice; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Outstanding mom and pop Chinese restaurant! I tried their most popular dish, Hot Braised Chicken. This was a delicious white chicken meat dish that was deep fried with a semi sweet and hot glazed sauced. Served with white rice this dish is a great lunch option. The dish is not too hot or spicy; rather, it's perfectly balanced. I also tried the Hot Sour soup and Egg Drop soup. Both were outstanding soups! I particularly liked the Egg Drop because it included a few sweet corn kernels at the very bottom of the cup. What a great treat toward the end of me eating this soup. It was a great surprise! The potstickers were also served hot and delicious. No signs of frozen pork inside! The potsticker sauce was a standard soy sauce vs potsticker sauce. It was fine. Lastly, we tried their almond cookies for a after dinner treat. Solid and perfectly cooked these cookies made a nice ending to a wonderful meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basil Leaf; City: St. Pete Beach, FL; Review: I walked a few minutes from the Trade Winds hotel to this lovely little Thai restaurant and was immediately greeted with not only the flavors of Thailand but also with a young lady's smile and welcome. I looked over the simple menu and quickly saw the variety of both Japanese sushi, Chinese and Thai cuisine choices. I stuck with my Thai favorites and asked the waitress what their chef does the best. She recommended for my appetizer a lovely fresh Thai spring roll which they don't call a spring roll; rather, they call it a rice paper wrap. I opted for the tofu version. It came with peanut sauce which I needed extra. No charge for extra peanut sauce. My main meal I asked which they would do better, Masman Curry or Khol Soi Yellow Curry dish. She immediately said to go with the Khol Soi. I opted for the chicken as my protein. It came in all of its glory. Soft noodles inside a yellow curry soup mixture with crunchy egg noodles on top. I have had this dish many times so I knew you must eat it with the curry broth which is why you get a spoon with the meal. The broth was rich in flavors. I enjoyed my entire meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Target; City: Arnold, MO; Review: DO NOT SHOP HERE! I have been shopping at TARGET for nearly 15 years! I am a loyal customer and proudly display my REDcard all the time; however, this evening I had the worst customer experience ever in my entire life while shopping at the TARGET Store in Arnold MO. I normally do not use this location for my shopping needs but I was visiting family and decided to stop by before I went home. I went in specifically to purchase an electric tea kettle. Nothing fancy, just something to warm water for hot tea after nursing a cold for several days. I went straight to the aisle where they are shelved and noticed many different options including several on sale. They had these big stickers on the shelves with marked down prices. I was impressed with some sale items and picked up the smallest kettle and the lowest price for $7.19. I didn't plan to purchase anything else but you know how that goes, I couldn't leave the store without buying several other items. When I checked out about 30 minutes before store closing, I was tired and didn't catch the price difference when I was checked out by the friendly cashier. After I had walked away, I noticed I was charged $30 for this little black tea kettle. That was $23 more dollars than expected, so I told the cashier she overcharged me. She apologized and said to see customer service and that they will "fix it." Another clerk walked me over to customer service and said, "how much did you think it was selling for?" I told her and her response was like, "Oh wow, that's a big difference." She proceeded to radio a TARGET employee named Chris (she said his name) who took a moment to radio back and say, "Yes! The price is marked at $7.19." She confirmed some number code for the product, and he responded it was correct. She then said to bring up the sale price card so she can ring me up with the right code. I waited. He came up and said. "Hey, he's correct. The $7.19 sticker was under that electric tea kettle; however, the code doesn't match the product entirely." They scratched their heads. She was honest and said she couldn't override the price and needed a manager. She called for a manager. A male employee came over complaining about another male manager who never answers pages when they work. She explained to him my situation, and he immediately said to her, "Oh I cannot override that using my account." So now they called for yet another manager. Sara walks over half asleep and asks what the problem is. The first customer service woman tells Sara what happened and even said the $7.19 sale card was indeed in the wrong place, but now she adds, "But it looks like someone moved it!" She began to weave this story like I moved the card to get a cheaper tea kettle. Who does that? They were selling $12 pots next to this; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Weber Chevrolet Columbia; City: Columbia, IL; Review: Love the service department at Weber Chevy in Columbia! They worked me in with a dead battery and took care of my oil while it was there. So thankful for their excellent services.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy John's; City: University City, MO; Review: You can't go wrong with the classic sub folks. No matter how hungry you may feel a classic sub sandwich always hits the spot and why not go with a Turkey Tom? I always hit up this local Loop location because they are fast and have great hours. Their ingredients are always fresh and there is never a long wait here in the evening. My personal favorite is to add extra turkey meat on the #10. You can't go wrong with their deli meat selection or vegetarian selection. So no matter who you are with you can please everyone in your party for sure. Kid friendly menu for sure. And let's face it, your order will be done faster than the time it took you to read this yelp review. You should also know that there is an "unwhich" version if you don't want the carbs from their bread. They wrap your sandwich in iceberg lettuce. This is a great option for your gluten free folks too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fuzzy's Taco Shop; City: Manchester, MO; Review: Do you remember the smell of bleach, burning rubber and a middle school locker room? Well if you don't you can stop by this local Mexican hot spot and be reminded of this exact smell. You don't immediately smell anything wrong but the longer you longer in this joint the sooner you will discover what I am saying. The place is a hot spot for those folks who need to fill up on tasteless Mexican food before they head out to drink. I have personally tried the Beef Brisket sandwich and Chicken hard tacos and I couldn't taste any difference. That's the problem there is no taste at all from their food. It's literally tasteless. I also shared a basket of corn chips and they sprinkle some dark dust on the chips. I was praying it was an illicit drug in the hopes that at the very least I could hallucinate I was eating at a better Mexican restaurant. Sadly the dust was chili power and salt. Gross. Nothing had any taste here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: St. Louis Bubble Tea; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: Wow I can enough good things about this place. They do bubble tea the best in the Loop for sure. Might I recommend their Thai iced tea! Delicious. Bring cash because they don't let you tip on any credit card purchases.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seoul Taco; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: My favorite restaurant on the Loop hands down. You need to run and not walk to eat here. Simply put: imagine sitting on a beach, with a warn sun on your back and a cold drink in your hand. That's the feeling I have ever time I eat here. I love everything on the menu but I keep returning to the classic steak Gogi Bowl with extra steak and white rice. I also have them add double the red chili pepper paste but be careful on that stuff. If you eat too much you will not be happy sitting the next day. You have been warned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Bowls & Wraps; City: Saint Louis, MO; Review: I used to love the days of a good curry dish at Crazy Bowls and Wraps. Today, it seems the variety of food choices have gone the same way much like it's new namesake, CBW. There are so many great items removed from the menu that used to make this place a great option on a warm sunny day or raining afternoon. They have pleny of protien options for your bowls; however, it's all a bit tasteless. I still love the sweet and sour chicken with quinoa but be sure to say breaded chicken or otherwise you'll get some grilled chicken instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Feet Day Spa; City: Brentwood, MO; Review: I had an incredible massage at this wonderful spa. I opted to try this place using the $39 online coupon for a 30 minute foot massage and 30 minute deep tissue body massage. Wow! My massage therapist was incredible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs from Vintage Treasures; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Hanna Page; Review: Amy Hanna's Rejuvinated Jewels:New Designs from Vintage Treasures rates "high" on my inspiration list of jewelry books. She has taken bits and pieces of vintage jewelry and combined them to make some outstanding necklaces, earings and bracelets. Readers may not be able to find some of the treasures that Amy has found, but you sure can have fun looking through your stash of old jewelry through a "new set of eyes", and if you enjoy the "thrill of the hunt" through antique and vintage shops as much as I do, you'll be charged up and ready to shop!! Check out Amy's blog for lots of interesting posts full of charm and beauty. [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dancing with Max: A Mother and Son Who Broke Free; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Colson Page; Review: All Mothers and Fathers hope for a healthy, happy child, one who does well in school and eventually becomes a healthy, happy, productive adult. Emily Colson and her husband were not exceptions. Their son Max was born with autism and the stresses, frustrations, sadness that they faced as a family are well documented in the pages of her book. However, this story is not so much focused on these stress filled times, rather she skillfully writes of the ways they found joy in the journey and how God moved in their lives to help them not only cope with the problems, but find laughter and solutions as they faced the challenges of raising a special son. I really enjoyed reading this book and learning more about the Colson family, including the sections written by her well known father, Chuck Colson.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming in the Moon: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Schoenewaldt Page; Review: This was such a good story. I found myself quickly engaged in the plot and the characters. It was one of those books that I hated to put down and was sad when it was ended. I'm going to look for more books by Pamela Schoenewaldt for my Kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth's Heart: Book Two (The 1929 Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. L. Gardner Page; Review: I didn't really like this book. It had been quite a while since I read Book 1 of the series, and I kept trying to understand what was going on and how this related at all with the first book. I did finish it and felt very unsettled about it. Later, I read some other reviews of book 2 and they recommended that Book 3 be read before Book 2. I am just starting Book 3 now. We shall see.......; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bishop Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Rene D. Schultz Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book. The story of four orphans, living in awful conditions, who became close and then were separated for many years The main "speaker" of the story decides to search for each one. The book delves into the life of each of the 4 and then what happens when they finally reunite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything We Keep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kerry Lonsdale Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this book and will look for other books by this author. The story line kept me guessing how it might play out and it was a good summer read for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fortunate Pilgrim; Author: Visit Amazon's Mario Puzo Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book and learning more about the families who came to the US as immigrants during those early years. Puzo is a very descriptive writer and I was drawn right into the stories of this family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Ireland; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Moore Page; Review: Looking forward to reading more from this author. Her writing pulls me right in to the story and the settings of that time period.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Alisios; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: So lets cover off the few negative aspects. Firstly, Thomson advertise this as adults only, but while we were there the child catcher must have been on holiday, so a few kids were staying, but apart from odd occasions were hardly seen. Second, the indoor pool is 2 floors from the sun terrace, so not readily available for a cooling dip, and everyone has to wear a swim cap. That said, the pool is always quiet, and you can always have a swim rather than a splash about. Buy swim cap in uk before holiday for cost and choice options. Hotel does sell them for 5 euros. The pool is very clean, with showers, beds changing rooms etc. and a jacuzzi. Now the good stuff. The reception staff are excellent, explain everything and are really helpful. Pool / beach towels are available for a 10 € deposit and can be changed daily. The a la carte menu in the restaurant on the 3rd floor, with some outside tables overlooking the beach, is good, with a daily chef special. There are special barbecue and fish speciality nights, some with entertainment, but these tend to dictate eating times, and can be a bit like school dinners with diners having to wait until food is ready, and the choice is relatively fixed. The beach is easily accessible from a door lock operated by your room card. The hotel is a short walking distance to the old town, and from there the tourist train can be used to travel to other parts of Albefeira. The hotel is spotless throughout. The bedrooms are modern and have a balcony, fridge / minibar, and a large shower. They have air conditioning too. There is free wifi and a safe that can be hired. Breakfast is in a different room and is based on a continental style breakfast. There is a good selection of rolls and bread, (toaster available) you can request eggs etc cooked to you liking. A great selection of cheeses, cold meats, cereals, fresh fruit, yogurts is available, with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages etc. The sun terrace has beds, parasols, and the bar / restaurant with AstroTurf. Always found beds, and the area was being developed during our stay. Would certainly stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel La Solara Sorrento; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We are quite critical travellers, but we could not fault La Solara. We traveled with Thomson, and when the coach dropped us at the bottom of the steep drive, a porter with an electric hand cart was ready to take our cases to the hotel, whilst we were shown to the lounge and offered champagne and nibbles. Our cases were identified and labelled with our room number whilst we waited, and then we checked in when there was a receptionist available. Much more civilised start to a holiday than the usual queue when a coach load of holidaymakers has been dropped off. The check in was efficient and we went to our room, our cases were brought up soon after. The room was spotless. There was a complimentary bottle of wine, a large flat screen tv with 3 English news channels(bbc cnn and sky) plus a few English speaking film channels, and other local and European stations. There was a minibar, a digital safe and ample wardrobe / drawers. The balcony had a table and 2 chairs, two further deck chairs and a retractable airer. The bathroom again was spotless with a large sink, bath with shower,hair drier,with soaps and shower gel provided. The room does not have tea / coffee making facilities as standard, but these can be provided on request. The menu for the evening meal is displayed Around the hotel from early morning, and when being shown to your table on the first evening you are told that this is your table for the duration of your stay, breakfast and dinner. The dining room looks out on to the bay of Naples. There are adequate choices for the evening meal with pasta and other options. A well stocked and varied salad bar is available for grazing before starters, or to eat with you main meal. The presentation is of a high standard. The restaurant staff, like everyone else at the Solara are very friendly and helpful. There is a bar in the lounge to have drinks before and after meals, with entertainment on some nights. On return to our room, it has been checked , the beds turned down and chocolates left by the bedsides. A lovely touch. Breakfast is buffet style. Again a wide choice of cheese / cold meats, cereals, pastries, bread / rolls, bacon and eggs a toaster, fruit, yogurts, and two coffee machines providing a variety of coffees and chocolate and hot water for tea bags and other coffees (e.g. Decaff) that are available on the table. There is a bin provided on your table to keep it free of rubbish / clutter as you work your way through. The hotel provides a courtesy bus to Sorrento every hour on the hour, and a return at a quarter past the hour. We used this several times, and it was always on time. The hotel can provide early breakfasts to cater for guests having to leave early for excursions or departures. The heated swimming pool is surrounded by well maintained sun beds, chairs and tables and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Corona; City: London England; Review: We chose this hotel as it seemed to be within easy walking distance of Buckingham Palace, before we knew about the tube strikes! On check in the staff were pleasant and helpful, with complimentary newspapers on the counter. Free London maps etc also provided to help us get around without tubes. Our room was compact, but had all the usual facilities, e.g. Large TV, coffee/ tea making facilities, en suite shower room. The shower enclosure was quite generous, but the sink was in one corner, and there was no "work surface" to place items near the sink. The room did seem to have been recently decorated, re carpeted etc. the bed was comfortable. We stayed during a hot spell, and the small room became quite warm with no air con. We opened the window on to Belgrave Road, which did have the odd loud motorbike, and "shouty people" late at night, but it was no big deal. reception managed to book us a taxi at short notice, to take us to Theatreland in the evening, as there was a tube strike. Breakfast was self service continental style, with a selection of cereals, scrambled egg, beans, yogurts, pastries, toast, rolls, ham, cheese etc. again the staff were pleasant and helpful, serving coffee and toast. Plenty of empty tables during our stay. The hotel is well placed for walking to Pimlico underground or Victoria Station. There are plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops ( Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose) within easy walking distance. There was free wifi, but in our room it was a bit patchy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Portsmouth North Harbour Hotel; City: Portsmouth Hampshire England; Review: We stayed for 4 nights with our grandson. The room was standard double bed and single. It was very warm, with no air con. On arrival the widow was open and a fan had been provided and was on full blast, which helped us cope. The receptionist was very good, polite etc. The down side was smokers (some in their dressing gowns) congregated just outside the main door which was not pleasant going in or out, There are plenty of other food / drink options around, Tesco, Pizza Hut, Kentucky as well as the attached Beefeatee (reviewed separately ); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel; City: Midsomer Norton Somerset England; Review: We based ourselves at this hotel for a sightseeing visit to Bath and surrounding areas. It is about 6 miles from Bath, but an easy journey in, or use the Park and Ride en route. The check in was quick and efficient. Large car park. The room was fairly standard for a Great Western, plenty of storage for clothes etc. free room safe, tea / coffee making facility. Bathroom had bath and powerful shower. Lighting in bathroom a bit dim. Free wifi coverage very good. Only downside to the room was lack of power outlets on top of work surface. The TV was plugged in and in front of the only double socket, so we either had to move the tv to plug kettle in, or use a floor socket. Guests have free use of swimming pool and spa. Very good. Breakfast choice was very good, with several cooked options with flexibility to add or remove items from full English. All staff were very friendly and polite. Didn't have a chance to use on site bar or restaurant so can't comment on those.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Swan Hotel; City: Wells Somerset England; Review: We spent one night at the Swan. Access to the car park was a challenge as you had to negotiate through a narrow passageway between the two parts of the hotel building! Check in was efficient, apart from a resident cat who jumped on to the counter! Obviously the hotel is quite old and a protected building, so the decor is in keeping. It had been a hot day, and our room (17) was above the kitchen. The room was stifling. We opened the windows and ran the fan provided, but it just moved hot air. There was a 10.5 tog quilt on the bed. In the end we removed the duvet and just slept under the cover. (Our previous evening was spent in a Premier Inn who provided a separate double sheet as an alternative to the duvet) The lights in the room had large dark shades, which made it dim and difficult to read. Nice touches in the room..safe operated with room key card, ironing board, coffee etc. and biscuits, Bathroom and toiletries were adequate, but again stiflingly hot. The in room guest info explains air conditioning is not an option due to the protected status of the building. Breakfast was OK. Cooked options and cereals, fruit, yogurts, pastries, etc etc. Special coffees were additional charge. The location is excellent, opposite the cathedral and the city centre on your doorstep. Checkout efficient.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Marina Parc; City: Arenal d en Castell Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: We booked as a family of 8 via On The Beach and got better prices than major operators. We booked 2 junior suites, but on arrival there were "technical problems" and we were given a 3 bedroom villa as a temporary measure. This was so good, as it had a private pool, washing machine, tv's with uk channels, we negotiated a good rate to keep it for our 2 week stay! So let's get to the overall holiday experience.... The Reception staff were always helpful, friendly, efficient and fluent in English. The food was great. Plenty of choice at breakfast, including freshly cooked fried eggs, however you like them, pancakes with sauces. Lots of coffee, juice machines, separate area for bread, toast, rolls, croissants, cakes etc. Lunch.... Again lots of choice , including fresh burgers, hot dogs, toasties, etc. Sundays includes carved beef, pork etc. Dinner, there are theme nights every night, Italian, Hindu, Spanish, Chinese, Foods of the World, etc. also lots of freshly cooked options in the main restaurant and snack bar. Surely no none can complain! Our party have a lot of fussy eaters! Next the water park.. There are lots of slides and pools. Plenty of lifeguards who actually monitor and enforce the rules! Again they are very friendly and want everyone to enjoy themselves. The position is great for access to local facilities and the beach. Arenel is wonderful! Points for improvement. Menus for bars.. Drinks, burgers, hotdogs alternating, ice creams. Smoking! .. No restrictions outdoors...but some areas in restaurant and waterpark are questionable. Water park surfaces and beds could benefit from overnight hose downs to clear drink spills and bird stains, The water park rides are great for all ages. It is Cleaners are regular and efficient. Bar staff are always polite and obliging despite long working hours at pool bars and evening bars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pierre Vacances Village Fuerteventura Origo Mare; City: Lajares La Oliva Fuerteventura Canar; Review: The resort is very isolated, and not it a town or village so no other shops, restaurants etc. in walking distance. We knew this before booking, so we hired cars to ensure we had flexibility. There are plenty of car parks on the complex. The reception on arrival was pleasant and efficient. We arrived late evening, but food was still available in the restaurant. We had a villa for 7 of us. We paid an extra 50 euros for a villa close to the main reception, restaurant, shop and other major facilities. The villa was in excellent condition. Air conditioning upstairs and down. The kitchen had a large fridge freezer, oven, hob, dishwasher, etc. lounge had a large tv. Towels and linen changed every 3 days. Villas are in zones. Each zone has it's own pool and paddling pool, sun beds, toilet showers etc. with a lifeguard. The only problem was there was no shade / parasols. Parasols were outside the fence of the pool. The restaurant had plenty of tables for various party sizes. Staff were always happy to find tables or move tables together for larger parties. The food was of a good quality with some variety on different days, but as with all volume catering became a bit samey as the holiday went on. Breakfasts were good, with fresh omelettes cooked to order, pancakes etc. Drinks with meals cost 3 euros per person, payable as you enter the dining room, if you are not all inclusive. There are two bars, an on site shop with fair prices, gym and water park with mild slides. Also crazy golf, bike and pedal cart hire, trampolines for the kids at extra cost. We couldn't walk to the nearby beach. All in all we had a good time and would recommend it, but if you like explore, to eat or shop in different places, you need to hire a car to get to nearby towns and beaches.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Liverpool; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: We were very impressed with the Novotel. Our biggest problem was getting there due to road closures en-route which confused our satnav! We had phoned the hotel in advance to ask about best place to park, and were given details of the car park to use and the 30% discount available at the hotel. The car park was indeed opposite the hotel, clean and secure. Check in was efficient, albeit open plan with no desk. Our room was very comfortable with everything you would expect, separate toilet, bathroom, fridge (not a minibar) HDTV, USB sockets. Breakfast was very good, fast, polite, attentive staff, lots of choice and hot food. Unfortunately we didn't have time to use the leisure facilities but we are sure they would have been good, we used the bar and the service and selection was good. Central location for all tourist attractions and shopping, Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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