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Title: Peace Breaks Out; Author: John Knowles; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: If you've ever sat through a high school language arts class, you are probably familiar with John Knowles's novel, A Separate Peace (ASP). It's been promoted reading since it was first published in 1959. Less known, however, is the follow-up novel, Peace Breaks Outs (PBO), which is set three years after the events in ASP. The book returns the reader to the Devon School, a prestigious all-boys academy located in rural New Hampshire. Pete Hallam is a disabled veteran and a former student who's just landed a teaching position at Devon, but the school is not as he remembered. While the boys who attended the academy during the war years felt defined by that conflict, now that peace has broken out the students seem lost. Hoping to rectify this situation is Wexford, the intelligent, congenial, scheming editor of the school newspaper who's decided that even though the war's been won, the peace has not. In a careful, calculated way, Wexford targets a student of German descent as the school's new "enemy" despite Pete's efforts to broker a truce between the two. Using techniques disturbingly similar to today's hate-mongers -- distorted patriotism, discrimination cloaked as free speech, and religious hyperbole -- Wexford builds suspicion and anger among an eager but unsuspecting student body. The novel is frequently referred to as ASP's "sequel," although this is inaccurate despite the similarities in title, setting and timeframe. Like ASP, betrayal is still a major theme, though portrayed as a more intentional and malicious act for the advancement of personal prestige. In fact, as though to remind the reader of the book's pedigree, Knowles provides a couple of obvious references to Phineas and the treachery which killed him. Although fun for the reader, such allusions are used sparingly and it's obvious that Knowles wanted PBO to have its own identity. So does it? When I first read the novel in high school, it was relatively new and I didn't like it much -- perhaps seeing it as an imposter trying to cash in on the legacy of its predecessor. But my lukewarm response was unfair. Certainly Knowles intended the book to appeal to ASP's audience; and perhaps he even hoped to reclaim some of the accolades he'd received for his introductory novel but never for any of his successive ones. Yet in some ways, PBO is the superior work. Knowles's writing style was more considered, more mature, just as evocative despite its simplicity. His dialogue was authentic, whereas ASP's seemed contrived at times. But perhaps the area where he really surpassed himself was in the development of his characters, particularly Wexford. As I noted in my reviews of both ASP and the short story "Phineas" on which it's based, we know relatively little about the backgrounds of the principle characters, Gene and Phineas. Wexford however, is fully formed as a sociopathic young man who is simultaneously ambitious, conniving and naive. The decades between the two books also enabled Knowles to be more bold in his approach to topics which are virtually invisible in the teen world of; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kidnapped (David Balfour, #1); Author: Robert Louis Stevenson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This is probably my favorite book by Robert Louis Stevenson, even though it's one of his less known. I think in many ways it's more of a character study than a lot of his other works and a tremendously effective one at that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Over Manifest; Author: Clare Vanderpool; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Sentimental, nostalgic, funny and at times sad, Moon Over Manifest is a great young adult historical novel. I enjoyed it immensely. A more detailed review will be posted on my website in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kira-Kira; Author: Cynthia Kadohata; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I was disappointed by Kira-Kira as I felt it passed up some important opportunities to show us the life of Japanese-Americans in post-World War II America living in the Deep South. The plot is predictable - a family member gets sick and everyone must rally to be strong - but themes like racial prejudice are only given occasional mentions. As a result, the drama is blunted. This one missed for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where Things Come Back; Author: John Corey Whaley; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: A great YA novel on a difficult subject. Read my full review here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity, #1); Author: Elizabeth Wein; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: A great historical epic about World War II and the friendship between young women. See my full review here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane begins with a quote by children's author Maurice Sendak: "I remember my own childhood vividly. I knew terrible things. But I knew I mustn't let adults know I knew. It would scare them." It's very appropriate sentiment for this book, but also appropriate for whom I think Neil Gaiman is as a writer. I haven't had a broad experience with Gaiman's work, as this is only the third title of his I've read, the first being the quite excellent The Graveyard Book. But like Sendak, I think Gaiman understands childhood, and in particular why children see monsters in half-open closets when adults do not... Read my full review at [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: When Margo Roth Spiegelman, the high school's most popular girl vanishes, most people dismiss it as a melodramatic act by a girl who craves attention. But Quentin, her neighbor and not-so-secret admirer, worries that there's something more sinister about the event. His quest to find Margo takes him from one abandoned housing community to another - places sometimes called 'paper towns.' My full review can be seen at [url]....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Day; Author: Ursula Dubosarsky; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Golden Day is a young adult title by Australian author, Ursula Dubosarsky. It follows a young female protagonist, Cubby, through her grammar school days up until her high school graduation. But the story really isn't about Cubby, but about a chilling event she shared with her classmates during a school outing in 1967... Read my complete review at [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars, #4); Author: Ian Doescher; Genres: young-adult, poetry, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I often a little dubious about these books that combine the classics with the, well, new classics, but I found this one quite amusing. It's a very quick read and much better if you recite it aloud. Trust me on this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Please Ignore Vera Dietz; Author: A.S. King; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really looked forward to this book. It was recommended to me by the staff of Powell's Books in Portland, which is usually a very good source for finding excellent young adult literature. As I dove into the pages however, it was like a black cloud descended over me. To say Please Ignore Vera Dietz is a cynical work of fiction is perhaps insufficient. It figuratively dumps cynicism all over the floor and rolls around in it naked. My complete review here: [url]...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: A real keeper of a novel with a wonderful, fully developed protagonist. It was a real joy to read. My complete review can be found here: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Night at the Viper Room: River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind; Author: Gavin Edwards; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I think every generation has those icons who die young and leave a lasting legacy. For my generation, the two who resonate the most with me are River Phoenix and Kurt Cobain. Both were true artists and visionaries, both had a certain naivete about the world which was charming, even when it seemed to lead them down paths toward self-destruction. I can't say Last Night at the Viper Room really gave me any information about Phoenix I hadn't read in other biographies, but I did like the author's approach of looking at the actor through the lens of Hollywood and comparing him to his peers - many of whom went on to be mega-stars but never resonated with their fans in quite the same way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden; Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: My full review on this title can be found on my website at [url]....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Egypt Game (Game, #1); Author: Zilpha Keatley Snyder; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I read this book multiple times when I was a kid. It helped that I was obsessed with ancient Egypt from the fourth through the eighth grade I suppose. It also helped that you could play at it in a secret part of your neighborhood with a little mystery thrown in for good measure! This still remains one of my favorite pieces of juvenile literature to this day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Geography Club (Russel Middlebrook, #1); Author: Brent Hartinger; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: It's refreshing that gay teens are being actively represented in young adult literature, but disheartening that they're not represented well. Geography Club by Brent Hartinger is an example of this. The book is told from the viewpoint of sixteen-year-old Russell Middlebrook. Like many gay youth, Russell is anxious to express who he is, fearful of how others will react if his true nature becomes known. He has to content himself by speaking to other gay teens online. One night, Russell discovers that a chat room friend is actually a handsome classmate named Kevin Land. Russell and Kevin quickly find other gay teens on campus and almost instinctively form a support group. To give themselves a regular place to meet, the group decides to create an after-school geography club. They assume their classmates are so uninterested in studying maps and distant places that no one but them will ever be members, thereby ensuring their anonymity. The rest of the novel is a series of coming out cliches conveyed in a writing style which is often undeveloped and repetitive. But Geography Club is unsatisfying for reasons beyond its voice... Read my complete view on my website. marshmyers.com.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Within the first paragraph of Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys, I was worried I had made a mistake. After all, the first things Maggie tells us about her female protagonist, Blue Sargent, is that she comes from a long line of psychics and that it's been foretold by said psychics that she'll eventually kill her true love with a kiss. Poor Blue has grown up with this grim specter and it's become even more frightful now that she's 18 and seriously interested in boys. At this point, I admit that my cynicism for young adult fiction took over. Ah shit, I thought, I just spent money for another tedious YA paranormal romance. There will be nothing for me in this novel but a rising sense of irritation. Fortunately, I was dead wrong. The Raven Boys turned out to be a highly engaging novel which both surprised and pleased me by not indulging in the usual YA paranormal tropes about a demure girl with special powers who's loved by a contingent of dangerous, damaged bastards but is afraid to love them back. In fact, props to Stiefvater for not only providing authentic male characters, but also presenting young male culture as being both supportive and welcoming (because it can be, you know). The meat of the novel revolves around Blue's family gift and its connection to a mysterious energy corridor called a ley line which runs near her hometown of Henrietta, Virginia. Blue's not overtly clairvoyant but when she visits the ley line on with her aunt on St. Mark's Eve -- a night when the spirits of those who will die in the next year march by -- she has a ghostly vision of a young man who identifies himself as "Gansey." As it turns out, "Gansey" is Richard "Dick" Campbell Gansey, III, a wealthy student at the prestigious Aglionby Academy. The students at the all-male prep school are cumulatively known as "raven boys" by the Henrietta natives who view them with a mixture of intolerance and envy. Blue would normally eschew "raven boys," partly because of their reputation, partly because of that whole I-will-kill-you-with-a-kiss thing. Instead, she's drawn into Gansey's circle and his obsessive quest for a legendary Welsh king called Gwendower he swears is buried someone along the ley line. According to myth, anyone who awakens the sleeping king will be granted a supernatural favor. Gansey's Gwendower fixation and Blue's ominous vision of the boy eventually culminate in an uneasy partnership shared by three other Aglionby students and -- unbeknownst to all of them -- their unscrupulous Latin professor. Stiefvater's prose is rich and highly atmospheric, sometimes straying close to poetry in a way reminiscent of Neil Gaiman. Her vision of the fictional Henrietta, a southern town curiously populated by powerful psychics and affluent schoolboys, becomes a fascinating backdrop for a variety of subplots. Stiefvater should also be complemented for tying up enough loose threads to make The Raven Boys a satisfying novel on its own while simultaneously leaving enough unresolved so the reader is craving; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The third installment in Maggie Stiefvater's popular Raven Cycle books continues the story of a young woman named Blue Sargent, born to a family of psychics who befriends a group of privileged prep school boys as they search for a mythical king called Glendower. As unlikely as that premise may seem, these are consistently strong and believable young adult novels and this third installment does a great job of building on an ensemble of characters which may be some of the most engaging in young adult fiction. After dealing mostly with the character of Ronan Lynch in the preceding book (The Dream Thieves), this outing reestablishes Blue Sargent as the main protagonist of a diverse group of people bound together by both friendship and curiosity. As the novel begins, Blue is suffering acutely from the loss of her mother Maura who disappeared at the end of the previous book. Maura, a powerful psychic, has presumably decided to search for Glendower on her own -- leaving behind only a cryptic note which promises she can be found "underground." According to legend, Glendower was a Welsh king who was spirited away from his homeland and laid to rest somewhere in an elaborate cave system near the fictional town of Henrietta, Virginia. Like the legend of King Arthur, Glendower is not dead in the physiological sense, but rather in some form of suspended animation, waiting for one worthy soul to wake him. For the man or woman who manages to find and rouse the king, there is the promise of magical favors. Joining again with her unlikely friends from the prestigious Aglionby Academy (Gansy, Ronan, Adam and Noah), Blue spearheads the subterranean search for Glendower -- logically assuming that if she finds the king, Marua will be nearby. This quest eventually leads them to a rural farm of Jesse Dittley. One of Stiefvater's strengths is creating memorable, often eccentric characters like Dittley. A great hulk of a man, he's plain spoken and surprisingly gentle. He takes reluctant shine to Blue, nicknaming her "Ant," a reference to things which are small yet powerful. Through their unconventional friendship, Blue convinces Dittley to allow her and her friends through the gated cave entrance on his property. This is not an easy decision, as Ditty's convinced the cave's cursed and has already claimed the lives of several of his relatives. Upon entering the caverns, they find not the mythical king but his daughter, Gwenllian. Entombed alive for reasons unknown (yes, these things happen in the Raven Boys series), the woman is now utterly mad from centuries of isolation. Still, Blue and Gansy recognize that she's a valuable source of information if they can ever sense of her constant riddles and taunts. To complicate matters further, the maniacal and sinister Colin Greenmantle continues his own search for Glendower. Introduced in the previous book, Greenmantle is a professional collector of unusual things, a sociopath and a murderer. In The Dream Thieves, he dispatched a hired assassin (the enigmatic "Gray Man") to locate a magical object called the Greywaren which could manifest; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** The Dream Thieves is the second book in the Raven Boys Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. It's rare for me to launch into reading all the books in a series back-to-back, but I was so taken with the first, The Raven Boys, that I knew I had to continue on immediately. (See my review of The Raven Boys here. Done correctly, the second part of anything -- a movie, a play, a book -- can be the best part. The introduction's over, the conclusion awaits, and everything in between is where the heart of the story resides and some of the best drama unfolds. This was certainly true of The Dream Thieves which builds on the compelling but largely secondary character of Ronan Lynch. We learned some important things about Ronan in the first book, particularly how his promising future was upended when he found his father's mangled body in the barns near the family home. Following this unsolved murder, Ronan's mother lapsed into an inexplicable coma and the bizarre provisions of his father's will have kept Ronan and his brothers away from both her and their home. This means poor Ronan has become the proverbial man without a country, receiving a monthly stipend from the vast family fortune so he can continue to attend the Aglionby prep school yet denying him what he wants most -- answers. As if Ronan's life wasn't difficult enough, a corrupt and dislikable classmate named Joseph Kavinsky has taken a sudden interest in him, presenting him with a series of gifts which are both weirdly personal and slightly threatening. But Kavinsky also has the answers to many of Ronan's questions, including how to extract items from one's dream life and manifest them in the waking world. This ability, which Ronan shared his late father, allowed the elder Lynch to build their immense wealth and ultimately lead to his assassination by a mysterious individual known as "The Gray Man." While Ronan approaches "dream theft" warily, Kavinsky is an unapologetic burglar, caring little for the long-term consequences of his actions if they fulfill his immediate needs and desires. The more Kavinsky and Ronan pull from the supernatural world, the more they deplete the ley line which powers Cabeswater, Ronan's ghostly friend Noah, and may lead to the mythical king, Glendower. It was risky for Stiefvater to dedicate so much of The Dream Thieves to Kavinsky and Ronan, especially since it meant less attention for the cycle's presumptive protagonists, Gansey and Blue. Yet it worked for the most part. We never doubt that the boys' strange teacher-student relationship is built on a foundation of mutual antagonism and selfish need, yet we revel to discover that Ronan, for all his faults, simply isn't the hedonistic scoundrel Kavinsky and many others expect him to be. Their differences become irreconcilable when Kavinsky reveals a sexual price for his mentorship, reducing Ronan to just another possession to be toyed with and then discarded. The topic of Ronan's sexuality and his reaction to Kavinsky's demands are skillfully handled and also let; 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: ** spoiler alert ** For three superlative novels, author Maggie Stiefvater has entranced us with the story of a group of high school students searching for the lost tomb of Owen Glendower, the Welsh "raven king" who lead an uprising against the British in the early 15th century. Glendower was a real historical figure, a capable military leader whose revolt was initially successful but ultimately doomed to fail before superior British technology and naval power. When his rebellion collapsed in 1409, Glendower when into hiding and was never found by his enemies. Likewise, his final resting spot remains unknown and from this mystery has sprung legend. Like King Arthur, Glendower's myth promises that he can be "awakened" from death under certain conditions, and this is the starting point for Stiefvater's books. The teens in Steifvater's Raven Cycle books are searching for Glendower's bones in rural Virginia where they believe the ancient Welsh hid them from the British. Each of the characters has certain attributes which assist in this quest. Richard "Dick" Gansy is the group's leader and a gifted historian. Ronan Lynch is a troubled classmate who can pull objects from dreams and make them manifest in the real world. Blue Sargent may not be a psychic like her mother, but she can amplify supernatural phenomenon at will. Adam Parrish is the magician who has a special relationship with the local ley line, a naturally occurring geological feature tied to the paranormal. And Noah Churney is the ghostly classmate who was murdered years earlier by a teacher who was also looking for Glendower. Purported to be the last book in the series, The Raven King, brings this long and complex adventure to an end by pitting Gansy and his friends against a ruthless collector of supernatural items who's systematically destroying the magical realm they seek to protect. Having been stymied from finding Glendower in all the previous books, Gansy and the others are now working against the clock. Finding Glendower may be the only way to save not only their world, but Gansy's life as it has long been foretold that he would die before year's end. Stiefvater is a gifted storyteller. She's able to effortlessly create realistic dialogue, paint stunning imagery and evoke deep emotion. But sadly, I think The Raven King is the weakest book in this series for several reasons. First, I found Stiefvater's prose to be overly-mannered compared to the other novels, as though she abandoned her more conversational tone for repetition and hyperbole. These devices became increasingly distracting as I progressed through its pages. In respect to plot, The Raven King offered neither the intimate character study of The Dream Thieves nor the colorful personalities and interactions depicted in The Raven Boys and Blue Lily, Lily Blue. At times, it felt like loose threads were quickly tied off rather than thoughtfully resolved. This was certainly the case with how the protagonists find Glendower's tomb and how they deal with Gansy's forecasted death. Though I can't say Stiefvater cheats the reader by failing to resolve these storylines, their; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda; Author: Becky Albertalli; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I've had the opportunity to review a few books featuring LGBT youth which, as you might expect, have ranged from bad to excellent. Some young adult authors are clearly adding gay characters to their books because, I surmise, they feel it's expected by modern teen and Millennial readers who are historically open-minded on the subject. While tokenism is annoying, it appears to be a waning trend as more and more YA authors like John Green, David Levithan, Maggie Stiefvater and Stephen Chbosky provide us with authentic LGBT characters. Now you can add Becky Albertalli happily, gleefully to this list. Albertalli's Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda is perhaps more accurately a gay romance than a coming out story. The titular character is a 16-year-old high school student who has largely come to terms with his sexuality but is still dragging his feet about coming clean with friends and family. In fact, the only person he's shared his sexuality with is an unknown classmate nicknamed "Blue" whom he met through his school's Tumblr page and communicates with entirely through Gmail. The honest missives he shares with Blue are slowly giving Simon more confidence, even though their relationship is inherently dishonest. After all, it's a romance which exists only in a virtual world where people can be anyone they want or anyone you want them to be. Both boys are reluctant to break this spell by revealing themselves to the other. Yet their carefully cultivated secrecy is endangered when a schoolmate named Martin accidentally intercepts their email exchanges and blackmails Simon into helping him win over a female classmate. When this arrangement doesn't go as planned, Martin outs Simon on the same Tumblr page where he and Blue met. Rather than caving to this attempted humiliation, Simon owns the truth and with his gay identity now revealed, becomes even more determined to meet Blue in person. If I have one big criticism of this book, it's that Simon's very public outing does not result in any substantial trauma. Although there are a handful of homophobic incidents following the revelation, Simon's family, friends and teachers are overwhelmingly supportive. While I have no problem showing gay teens receiving the moral and emotional support they deserve, Albertalli notes on multiple occasions that the book's setting of the Deep South is perhaps not the best place for a young man to come out. But since Simon doesn't seem to have any real fear of being ostracized, and in fact doesn't experience any serious prejudice, Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda sends some mixed signals on this particular subject. Regardless, the book is proudly optimistic and ultimately resolves itself as a sweet story about a boy's first love. For gay teens struggling to find themselves, whether they live in the Deep South or not, it's important for them to have hope through the written word. In this respect, Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda fits the bill nicely. See more review of young adult books, film, games, toys and all things nerdish on my website,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Other Normals; Author: Ned Vizzini; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** When I was in high school, I spent exactly one afternoon playing Dungeons and Dragons. My character died in the first 45 minutes after falling into a pit of lava and, upon learning that the dungeon master didn't believe in "do overs," I never played again. My decision to abandon role playing games (RPGs) wasn't so much about my character's premature death as the realization that these games just weren't my cup of tea. Yet most of my close friends still game and although I never pick up a dice, I know a lot about their culture after living on its periphery for years. Thus, I was excited when I came across The Other Normals by Ned Vizzini, a young adult novel with an RPGer as the protagonist. The story is told from the point of view of Peregrine "Perry" Eckert, a 15-year-old from a troubled family. His mother and father separated a while ago and have relinquished most of their parental duties to their divorce attorneys -- both of whom they married after the legal proceedings were over. His older brother has ambitions to be a rock star and apparently believes that acquiring an alcohol addiction is a prerequisite for this career choice. Despite their obvious dysfunction, Mom, Dad and Bro all consider Perry the strange one because of his obsession for an RPG called Creatures and Caverns (C&C). That's not to say Perry doesn't have some valid issues. He vacillates between being very self assured and pathetically insecure, particularly when it comes to issues of puberty and sexual maturity. These topics play a distractingly pivotal role in the book, with author Vizzini using penis size and lack of pubic hair as a kind of, uh, barometer for Perry's development over 100+ chapters. Despite his outcast status and shameful lack of body hair, Perry eventually befriends another RPGer named Sam who's closeted about his love for C&C. Sam only agrees to play the game if it's done secretly in an empty stairwell at the high school. Considering how RPGs and nerd culture are very mainstream these days, depicting Perry and Sam as being paranoid about their interest seemed odd. Even when I was in high school in the 1980s, my friends never hid their love for RPGs. In fact, they were often in-your-face about it, seeing their hobby as that thing which set apart from, or even above, the ordinary teen rabble. In The Other Normals, however, interest in RPGs is treated like a drug addiction. Perry is ultimately carted off to Camp Washiska Lake for the summer where he'll learn to be "normal" by paddling canoes and weaving baskets. As you can imagine, this does not go well. During his first hours at camp, he's soundly thrashed by a bully, besotted by a beautiful girl, and is spirited away to an alternate universe by Mortin Enaw, the co-creator of C&C and a fantastic red-skinned creature with a prehensile tail. Vizzini spends a lot of pages building Enaw's "world of the other normals," but like the aforementioned; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Luke Skywalker Can't Read: And Other Geeky Truths; Author: Ryan Britt; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Nerds. They fill YouTube with 45 minute critiques of 2 minute film trailers, endlessly dissecting every frame for spoilers and in the process robbing the movie-going experience of all its joy. Or they wring their hands with grief because that recent superhero movie didn't faithfully imitate the comic book on which it was based. Or they proclaim their own superiority over the "mundanes" because they read science fiction and volunteer at the local Renaissance Faire. (If you've ever watched Party Down and are familiar with the character of Roman DeBeers played so perfectly by Martin Starr, then you know who I'm talking about.) Nerds are -- and I say this as one of them -- a fascinating and vexing lot and Ryan Britt is our unofficial philosopher-king. As such, I was excited to pick up his collection of essays with the intriguing title Luke Skywalker Can't Read and Other Geeky Truths. At a mere 224 pages, it seemed like a quick, amusing read. It wasn't quick, because Britt had a way of making you think about trivial things much longer than you should. And it wasn't always enjoyable because -- and this is directly related to what I wrote in the previous sentence -- trivial can often mean tedious. There's lots to admire in Britt's collection on all things nerdish. His analysis of science fiction and fantasy in popular culture can be astute, varied and fascinating. Essays like "Imagine There's No Frodo (I Wonder If You Can)", in which Britt (kind of) defends George Lucas's constant "improvements" of the classic Star Wars movies by pointing out that J.R.R. Tolkien did exactly the same thing to The Hobbit without being despised for it, are very interesting. Unfortunately, much of the book's subject matter has been so thoroughly masticated online that sometimes Luke Skywalker Can't Read just felt like regurgitation. A good example of this is "All You McFlys: A Back to the Future Theory of Everything", an old internet-based discussion of the space-time paradoxes in the famous time travel films starring Michael J. Fox. I found Britt to be at his best when he's relaying stories from his past, recalling how his father introduced him to Star Trek or how he and his friends irritated other nerds by engaging in some ironic cosplay during the premiere Star Wars: Episode One. He's less so when he strays into disquisition, but maybe that's because I've never been the type of nerd that needed to dissect every aspect of a movie or a book in order to enjoy it. Sometimes it's okay for things to just be fun. In the end, Luke Skywalker Can't Read is not a book for everyone. I would recommend it only to hardcore nerds, and I suspect even the heartiest of you will pick and choose your way through its pages. Stop reading when it begins to remind you of that one friend you have who over-analyzes every movie he's ever seen. May the Force be with you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Hayloft; City: Kandersteg Canton of Bern; Review: I’m giving the Hayloft this rating to praise it but also to note some aspects that readers may think differently about. I booked for about 8 days in mid-late Sept. for the first six by myself before a son joined me. I came to Kandersteg to hike. This is an extraordinariyl rich area for hiking. Peter is extremely knowledgeable about the routes and the mountain restaurants and huts and serves as a virtual mountain guide. The routes range from easy/baby stroller to multi-day trips over passes. With Peter’s advice (you need to make sure he knows your abilities and limits) I had four days hikes alone. With my son, we checked out and literally walked from the door of the Hayloft for a three day hike involving a high pass and a fabled valley. From the doorstep of the Hayloft, you can walk to three lifts to take you higher, and there are easily a dozen trails from the valley floor. The Hayloft is located about a mile from the center of town, past cow pastures. I was without a car. The guesthouse has only one interior public area, with a dining room table. My room, with two single beds, was simple, small and with a stunning southern view of mountain peaks. You might feel restricted, though I did not, as I had plenty to read and the weather was good for all but one day, when I took an excursion to the grave site of the poet Rilke. Kerry and Peter are very personable. I looked forward to having breakfast with them daily. For those who want to spend several days hiking, this is a very valuable guesthouse in an extraordinary setting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Arraya; City: Sare Basque Country Pyrenees Atlantiques Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: My 40 year old son and I reached the town of Sare and the hotel Arraya on the second day of our walk from the coast (Handaye) arranged by Max Adventure. Extremely pleasant stay for one night after our walk. A good dinner with excellent service, attentive and friendly reception desk. Pretty throughout the hotel. Look for the large Pelote court in the town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armor Manoir Sherbrooke; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: This is my partner and my third visit to Montreal in three years. Armor Manoir Sherbrooke appears to be a converted residence, keeping classy features. The breakfast area for instance is really charming. It's not particularly close to anything. The walks to the museum area and the old city are pleasant. The internet is variable at night, and our room chilly along the bay windows (it's an old house!). Not reading lights by the bedside. Staff very friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villas Carrizalillo; City: Puerto Escondido Southern Mexico; Review: My partner and I spent three nights there. Quiet, lovely views and a great beach which is below the hotel and not really accessible for those who are not mobile. Meals in the restaurant were fine. Only drawback worth noting is that the lighting in our room was poor, making it pretty much impossible to read a book for any period of time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country House Hotel Tre Esse; City: Assisi Province of Perugia Umbria; Review: I stayed for two nights in this hotel with my son as we bicycled through Umbria in October 2018. It looks out over the plains of Umbria. I used the swimming pool (in mid October!). The hotel serves a very adequate breakfast and light lunch/dinner. Very quiet, in lovely setting. The caveat is that the hotel is below the city gates and you need to walk uphill about ten minutes to get to a gate. This is of course not a problem if you have a car for it will be a 2 minute hop into one of the parking lots in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Albergo del Senato; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I spent three nights at the hotel -- good location, most sights within 25 minute walk through attractive streets. One potentially fatal problem: the rooms that look out on the Piazza Rotonda, where the Pantheon is, are subject to a very loud 3 - 4 hour sound and light show every evening. The view on the Piazza is nice, losing half a night's sleep is not. Also my room was clean and attractive but very small. So small that you can barely open the door when the chair to the writing desk is pulled out. Not good for a couple (I was here alone); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Michael Ettmüller; Description: German physician
Title: The Lego Group; Description: Danish company, best known for the Lego brand toys
Title: Hungarian Dances; Description: musical composition
Title: German Unity Day; Description: national day of Germany
Title: Marina Köhler; Description: German actress and voice actress
Title: Sven Ulreich; Description: German footballer
Title: Oliver Pocher; Description: TV Personality
Title: Dieter Bohlen; Description: German musician, producer, songwriter
Title: Otto Kandler; Description: German botanist
Title: Ineni; Description: ancient Egyptian architect
Title: Mark I; Description: world's first tank to enter combat
Title: Inna Zlidnis; Description: Estonian footballer
Title: Jordan Pickford; Description: English association football player
Title: Clash of Clans; Description: 2012 freemium MMO strategy game
Title: Tsar Tank; Description: tank
Title: Gibeon; Description: meteorite
Title: Niko Kovač; Description: Croatian footballer
Title: Søren Bjerg; Description: Danish professional League of Legends player
Title: Fernando Muslera; Description: Uruguayan footballer
Title: Agent Smith; Description: The Matrix character
Title: A7V; Description: tank
Title: Taxi 3; Description: 2003 film by Gérard Krawczyk
Title: KFC; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Groundhog Day; Description: 1993 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis
Title: Günther Jauch; Description: German television host
Title: Ford 3-Ton M1918; Description: light tank
Title: Mark V tank; Description: tank
Title: Taxi 2; Description: 2000 film by Gérard Krawczyk
Title: William Lewis Dewart; Description: American politician
Title: draughts; Description: board game
Title: Jérôme Boateng; Description: German association football player
Title: Pac-Man; Description: 1980 video game made by Namco Ltd.
Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Description: 2017 American epic space opera film directed by Rian Johnson
Title: Joe Hart; Description: English association football player
Title: Samir Handanović; Description: Slovenian association football player
Title: C-4; Description: variety of plastic explosive
Title: meatloaf; Description: dish of ground meat formed into a loaf shape
Title: nitrogen dioxide; Description: chemical compound
Title: drink; Description: kind of liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption
Title: Phoca; Description: genus of mammals | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Genres: Action, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Tale of Two Sisters, A (Janghwa, Hongryeon) (2003); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blood In, Blood Out (1993); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Orange, A (1971); Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Blue, The (Grand bleu, Le) (1988); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suspiria (1977); Genres: Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Excalibur (1981); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bronx Tale, A (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Genres: Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Genres: Crime, Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Repulsion (1965); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Santa Sangre (1989); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ringu (Ring) (1998); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warriors, The (1979); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yojimbo (1961); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (American Pie 3) (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nothing But Trouble (1991); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Barb Wire (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Black Scorpion, The (1957); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Boat Trip (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Color of Night (1994); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Deep Rising (1998); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: New York Minute (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, The (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: FearDotCom (a.k.a. Fear.com) (a.k.a. Fear Dot Com) (2002); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Love Bug, The (1969); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gone Fishin' (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lawnmower Man, The (1992); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gods Must Be Crazy, The (1980); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gods Must Be Crazy II, The (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: How High (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Hudson Hawk (1991); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: JFK (1991); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Joe's Apartment (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Next Karate Kid, The (1994); Genres: Action, Children, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jingle All the Way (1996); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: My Girl 2 (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Born to Be Wild (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rollerball (2002); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Mystery; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Divorce, Le (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spice World (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Street Fighter (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Striptease (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Jerry Springer: Ringmaster (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 0.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi); Brand: Motorola; Review: As with many others I have spent a great amount of time researching about IPAD2 WIFI vs. XOOM WIFI. I ended up choosing xoom, and I am impressed with this product. Here I would like to share my thought process as well as impression. So anyone in similar situations as I was may be able to use this for guidance. First of all, I own tablet pc x 2 with most recent one purchased back in November 2010. I also own itouch. Never owned android product. Quick background for the reason I needed/wanted new tablet - Longer battery life: My tablet pc only lasted 5 hours - Lighter tablet: My tablet pc weighted 2.5 lbs - Bigger screen: My tablet pc had less than 9 inch screen, which was great for comic reading but not so great for work related document reading. Work related - To watch multiple work related video series - To read ebooks. Some of which are not straight off kindle nor nook market, but rather converted books from other file formats such as chm or saved web pages. Some of these files are huge in size (up to 200MB) and contain multiple images, tables, and applied CSS. - To view Microsoft Office files. Some of these files are relatively large in size(over 10MB) with multiple images, textbox, and smartart. These need to be accessible even when there is no internet connection. Personal use - To read digital comics - To watch streaming videos. Here are are my opinion about xoom wifi version so far. Pros 1. Watching videos - Works very well without any lag or stuttering. Screen resolution is a bit higher than IPAD2, but doubt it is significant enough to be noticible. - One great thing about xoom is microSD support (not available yet). As I need to have multiple DVD sets with each being 20+GB, rather than deleting/reloading videos here and there, I can simply have dedicated microSD for each DVD sets. Currently, the highest storage capacity of microSD goes upto 32GB. If I had gone to IPAD2 route, I was going to go buy 64GB for maximum storage capacity, which may have been sufficient by itself but 32GB alone will not. 2. Ebook reading - My ebooks are not typical. They are in epub file formats. Even on PC, only couple applications can render these files correctly. On itune market, using itouch I could not find any application that can render my ebooks except Stanza, which came very close for one ebook, but clushed on the other and ibook came very close with the other book, but did not show any images on the one opened with Stanza. So together was able to provide close to perfect solution. *Supposedly, ibook does not render images if they are within the table. On my xoom, I tried pretty much all the epub reader on android market. None could render my files except one application, which actually rendered both books with complete original style and layout. Minor issues are still there in this application such as bug; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS TF700T-C1-GR 10.1-Inch Tablet (Gray); Brand: Asus; Review: UPDATE 9/27/2012 So I came back from Galaxy Note 10.1 because I just could not tolerate non-Full HD screen any more after using Infinity. I tried to convince myself it would be ok, but it wasn't. The biggest concern coming back to infinity were relatively frequent application not responding error (ANR) and random application crash/close especially on browser, and relatively but significantly slower speed of browser page loading compared to iPad 2 or Galaxy Note 10.1. However, with a little tweaks I am now very satisfied with infinity as those concerns are now significantly improved to almost completely fixed. - See Stability section for added Tips - Conclusion updated 8/31/2012 - Wifi related battery issue is not unit based, but through out the all unit (according to the quick survey at XDA) See battery life section - See new section on Quality Control Issue: In short, make sure to purchase infinity from a place where you can exchange/return. - Compare to upcoming Windows 8 Tablets 8/19/2012 Had to down grade score to 4 after using Galaxy Note 10.1. Please see - Stability/smoothness - Conclusion 8/15/2012 - Performance Boost Tip (see speed section) - Multitasking updated ===================== Compared to recently announced upcoming Windows 8 tablets ====================== Recently, multiple windows 8 tablets have been officially announced with their detailed specifications and prices. For some of you considering this vs. windows 8 tablet, based on the specifications, I concluded following: "No windows 8 tablet is completely superior to Transformer Infinity or Galaxy Note 10.1" Major players are followings: Samsung ativ series: The only one that has Full HD screen is Smart Pro version, which costs >$1000, and DVD play battery time is 5 hours. Infinity by tablet alone has documented video play time of 9.5 hours, which becomes mere 5 hours with web browsing and 3-4 hours with playing games. So what could the 5 hours really be. Such short battery life is not acceptable for me. Other ativ series do not have full HD, and priced higher. Asus vivo series: None of them actually has full HD screen. The benefit of Windows 8 only comes if you purchase Pro version as RT version will only run windows metro specific applications, which will likely to grow in number but won't be for a while to before catching up with Android (my guess). But Pro version tablets are much higher price, and heavier. So they are not necessary inferior, but for those of you like me was looking forward to see one "this is it!" system, that is not ready. Windows 8 tablets have their own drawbacks/design decision mainly weight, battery life, price, and lack of full HD screen. ==================== ORIGINAL REVIEW ===================== It is not my personal opinion, but if you search around the web for major review sites, pretty much it is unanimous that this tablet is the king of 10 inch Android Tablet at this moment (8/2012). As with no system is perfect; otherwise, nobody would ever make newer model again, this indeed has some room for improvement. Since I currently or previously; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet 128 GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM, Windows 8 Pro - ENGLISH; Brand: Microsoft; Review: I have been in a hunt for tablet device for past couple years (or if we go back to TC4200 era, almost ten years). Surface Pro is by no means perfect. I can readily list downsides on this device (see below). However, as of today I must say this is what I need and I see no alternative. Background: I have owned multiple Android tablet including Transformer Infinity and Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets. I still have iPad 2. I have owned Ativ Smart PC by Samsung for almost three months. I have Macbook Air 13in 2011 model. Pros: 1. Windows 8 Some may say the OS is not great, but I personally like Windows 8. If not anything for anything else, it is still a windows i.e. I can run pretty much any Windows application as long as it does not require high spec graphic card i.e. games (see below). The touch side of the Windows 8 is good for me to use as tablet i.e. I use this to read a comic or ebook. But for the purpose of productivity, I use in ultrabook mode. Most important part of this OS to me is the true multitasking support. I can do multitasking with any application 2-3 or 4. Galaxy Note 10.1 has good mutltasking option but it was limited to selected applications and only 2 at a time. With dual screen and split screen functionality, I usually have my PDF open in one screen, One note on other with split screen Email on the side. This gives me a huge productivity boost as I no longer have to open PDF copy and switch to note app then paste, and go back to PDF app etc. 2. Accessories Again this is a real Windows so I can easily use bluetooth or USB accessories to give me real productivity. Specifically, I use AOC E1649 portable USB monitor i.e. dual monitor set up on the go. This was not something I could do with iPad or Android tablet though I've seen some option with AirPlay application, I have some doubt it would be as smooth as my experience with Surface Pro. The other accessory I use is wireless bluetooth mouse. Touch pad on the Surface Pro Type cover keyboard is pretty bad but I don't care because I can use a real mouse. 3. Applications Yes. Windows 8 specific store is lacking its quality content when compared to Google Play or Apple App Store, but since this device supports Windows 7 applications I can use One Note (which is one of the main reason I needed Windows 8 tablet like device), full Office (of course), and many games and other helpful applications. 4. Wacom Pen support Closest to pen and paper writing requires inductive screen technology. Using stylus on capative screen e.g. iPad or non-Galaxy Note android tablet are just not the same. Pressure support, palm rejection but most importantly highly responsive and accurate experience is here. 5. MicroSD slot 128GB is not a small but I really needed expandable memory option. The upcoming; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition Fine Point Precision Stylus for iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPhone [Previous Generation]; Brand: Adonit; Review: First I believe it is important to tell my set up as there may or may not have difference among devices. System: Ipad Air Screen Protector: None Applications: Goodnote, Noteshelf, Outline+ I own Surface Pro, and used to own Galaxy Note 10.1. One main thing that I felt missing with iOS ecosystem for my use was the pen writing experience. So I have decided to give a try to various stylus/stylus-like tecnologies to see if I can replicate the experience from Surface Pro or Galaxy Note. I have tried LiveScribe 3, Jot Script, and Jot Touch 4 in these specific order. The reason behind this particular order was based on the spec and description I felt my need may be met with these. In brief, I ended up choosing Jot Touch 4 because it replicates the best drawing experience. It is close enough to Surface Pro or Galaxy Note, not identical, but really close to the point I am satisfied. Since this is Jot Script review, I am going to talk about why this stylus came short of my expectation. Pixel Point: This is the main issue. I have purchased Noteshelf and Goodnote per the recommendation from other reviews and based on my web search. I have configured the set up. The pixel point works relatively well when I write big, but writing small letters or writing fast, it was far from the real pen/paper experience. For example, "I can" in my writing always became I c-n i.e. apparently my movement for a was too small and did not register. I cannot say for sure, but it is well known issue that Jotscript has an issue with slowly written diagnonal line perhaps this issue may be reflecting such in the real experience. Furthermore, I write Japanese i.e. include Chinese characters with many strokes. This truly requires high resolution stroke recognition. I had issue with this as well. Palm Rejection: This worked relatively well; however, failed enough times and for some reason using the same applications GoodNote and Noteshelf, Jot Touch 4 seems to have a less issue. Build Quality: This I really liked. The appearance of a real pen without disc at tip was definitely attractive. But the actual functionality did not meet the expectation. Does this work? Yes. You can still make this work. First you cannot use Penultimate as many as already stated , the application simply is not optimized for the Jotscript despite it is the official application. So use Goodnote or Noteshelf. I personally prefer Noteshelf. Don't write small. You can either use zoom function or write relatively big or if you write in block style that should help as well. I can say Jot Touch 4 is more accurate for writing (not just for drawing) but if you really like the style of Jot Script and if you are ok writing a bit large, I think this stylus may still work for you. This is still better than many styli. Just don't expect pixel point accuracy if you write small.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adonit Jot Touch 4 Bluetooth Pressure Sensitive Stylus for iPad, iPad Air, & iPad Mini - Red; Brand: Adonit; Review: As a owner of Surface Pro and and former owner of Galaxy Note 10.1, one major feature I miss on my iPad Air was writing experience. So I have decided to give a try to some expensive stylus option on iPad with a hope. First I tried Livescribe 3, then JotScript, and finally arrive to Jot Touch 4. In short, Jot Touch 4 works the best and comes fairly close to the experience I have/had with Surface Pro and Note 10.1. This pen is absolutely a keeper for me. Now let's take a look at detail and I'm going to throw in some comparison to other technologies I tried in an event someone out there also considering similar options as myself. ====Accuracy/Lag==== This is a critical portion of the stylus. For the form factor, JotScript beats the Jot Touch 4 because no disc is of course better than with disc. However, when writing experience is not optimal it means nothing. One way that I test accuracy of writing is to write as small as possible without a zoom feature. To my surprise, Jot Touch 4 allowed me to write as small as I physically can i.e. tracked pretty much my whole movement even a subtle one. In contrast, Jotscript failed to recognize some of my moves such as writing in cursive "a" in a word can always ended up as c-n. If I exaggerate then yes Jotscript registered my writing. Alternatively, using block style writing also helped. But it meant I had to train/change my writing. This was not an issue with Jot Touch 4. Lag wise, I use application Good Note 4 and Noteshelf but in both application Jotscript showed noticeable lag when I start writing at the regular speed. With Jot Touch 4, I do feel still some lag with Good Note 4, but not with Noteshelf. ====Form Factor==== This was a main reason I tried other options before Jot Touch 4. Simply based on the spec and visual, I wanted to truly replicate a pen and paper experience that Wacom based digitizers provided to me. The disc surprisingly did not bother me when I actually started writing. However, based on the other reviews, this thing may fall a part or wear. I have not used enough to say how often such happens. But with the experience I have with this pen, I can compromise it. ====Battery==== Jot Touch uses rechargable technology and supposedly lasts up to 4 months. My battery ran out within 1 day after the unit opened but I did not charge at first so I am assuming the battery was already low when I opened this. If it truly lasts for the duration as it states or even half or quarter then it is amazing. Because you don't need to turn this off. It wakes up whenever I launch supported app. In contrast, Jotscript used battery and it supposedly lasts only 10-12 hours of continuous use. It goes to automatic sleep in 2-3 minutes of unuse but frequent reconnection created issue to many users. Jot Touch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sonos Playbar – Sound Bar for TV to Wirelessly Stream from your TV or smart device. Works with Alexa.; Brand: Sonos; Review: Update 3/9/2018 I ended up selling Sonos as I found ideal system for me, which is HEOS series. Followings are features I like HEOS over SONOS. - No audio lag option with HEOS 5 speaker when connected via AUX. - Full Alexa support rather limited version on Sonos One via Bluetooth connected echo dot. I can basically make every speaker Alexa compatible. - USB for music NAS for HEOS speakers. Original post below. Summary: Overall decent speaker with good brand name, sound quality, app and potential for piece by piece future expansion. Its unique approach to WIFI multiroom music avoids overloading your WIFI. Even with these pros, SONOS has its own shortcomings. The Sonos has closed ecosystem and no airplay, bluetooth audio. This particular model does not have aux in for allowing lower latency connection. Sonos does not support high res audio, DTS, HDMI Arc etc. So as a buyer, one must be aware for various aspects of limitations/restrictions the system has. SONOS is certainly not the do it all ecosystem. Sound Quality One of the most important feature of speaker is indeed the sound quality. SONOS has been rated highly and favorably across many electronic review sites. Sound Quality is very subjective but with SONOS, I think you get what you pay for i.e. high quality audio. Whether it is better than competitor e.g. Bose, Denon HENOS, Bluesound, and even more recent smart speaker like Homepod are point of debate. One objective, perhaps assessment is Frequency Response where one see how loud sound of certain frequency is output by the system. In an ideal world, flat response across audible range 20Hz-20kHz is apparently the best, but the price range we are talking about, it looks like no system has such capability especially soundbar without subwoofer, you won't have lower frequency coverage; hence, those who wants one need to buy Subwoofer. But not most reviews don't address/test frequency response of the system, which I hope someone does for every system out there whenever they review to give us more objective data to go off. But anyways, when I googled Sonos playbar and some other competitors, SONOS may be a bit weaker on lower frequency coverage than some competitor without Subwoofer, but real experience may not matter for you. Myself far from being audiophile, Playbar has undoubtedly better sound than built in TV speaker. When I compared it side by side with Bose SoundTouch 300 at local store, I noticed Playbar has slightly more muffled sound (at least personally). Even SONOS own Play 5 had more clear sound, but again this is subjective. My guess is for most people, it can be psychological debate when compared to other equivalent class speakers i.e. SONOS is top in class. Multi-room setup One of the main advantage to consider system like SONOS is for potential multi-room setup whether thinking right away or in the future. In another word, if you are purely looking for single system without WIFI connectivity, and wireless is not important, then you can pay cheaper price for better sounds. But since you; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Denon HEOS 5 Hi-Res Audio, Compact, Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with Amazing Sound (Updated Version), Black, Works with Alexa; Brand: Denon; Review: Update March 28, 2018 WiFi issue - the issue one day came back with some device disconnects randomly when on mesh satellite. After reviewing Orbi website, I folllowed some thread instruction and changed Orbi to AP mode and assigned manual channel to 2.4GHz network. Now it is working as expected. So I believe issue is on the router side than HEOS but I also noted HEOS was connecting to 2.4GHz network even there is 5GHz network available (unfortunately Orbi shares same SSID so I cannot choose based on SSID). I wonder if HEOS gave option for 5GHz only option on setting would have solved this whole issue without me changing wireless setting. USB drive issue - Unlike Bluesound, HEOS USB drive compatibility is more limited. I couldn't get WD Mybook or Sabre enclosure hdd to work with HEOS. San disk usb thumb drive worked however. Play from Mac - you can use PLEX. Terrible tech support - of all things, I must say its poor tech support really hurting otherwise potential market best devices. They are super slow to respond and when they respond, zero help. Denon/sound unity needs to create official forum where users can help each other and good moderator guiding them like Sonos, Bluesound etc. Since I figured and fixed all hiccups on my own, Id still consider this is the best platform on market but I don't think most people will figure out or spend/waste time to figure out the issues. ======= original below ======== HEOS is the most versatile wireless, multiroom speaker. I currently have HEOS 5 and HEOSBar, and HEOS 7 on its way. Prior to jumping onto HEOS, I owned SONO Playbar, which I purchased in November 2017 and ended up selling it. I have also purchased Bluesound Pulse 2 and ended up returning it. Basically, I was looking for wireless, multiroom speaker ecosystem that offer near no latency/lag when playing locally. Neither SONOS or Bluesound was capable. Bose looked like also not capable based on official forum discussions. HEOS 5 on the other hand to my great surprise provided low latency. I've basically measured this objectively using gaming console Karaoke system latency feature. HEOS 5 is the only one gave "low" latency category when connected via AUX input and played locally only on this speaker. Edifier S2000pro also had low latency, but not wireless speaker. Since this was major feature I needed, and was hoping for, I decided to go with HEOS series. So what else, I found HEOS system great on? 1. Sound quality I am not an audiophile, but these sound great. In my untrained ears, SONOS, Bluesound and HEOS all sounded great. Both Bluesound and HEOS (gen 2) support high-resolution, but I don't have high resolution music so I cannot compare. If one is looking for future proof system, high res feature may be one thing to look,and SONOS currently has no plan to support them. Bluesound Pulse 2 has definitely much louder sound than HEOS 5, but they are technically not in the same class $699 vs. $399. Hence, I; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denon HEOS 7 Wireless Speaker (Black) Compatible with Amazon Alexa; Brand: Denon; Review: HEOS is certainly not perfect but its the best wireless, multiroom speaker platform. I sold my SONOS Playbar and returned Bluesound Pulse 2 and decided to go with HEOS system. Currently I own HEOS HS2 5 and 7, and HEOSBar. Most of multiroom wireless speakers are essentially commitment to their respective platforms. So it is at least as important to consider what the platform offers beyond individual speaker. Pros - Sound quality. HEOS HS2 series offer high resolution support. - Multiple options. Not only speakers and sound bars, HEOS has higher end AV amps. - Bluetooth. Allows any music to stream. Can be connected to amazon echo for full featured echo functions instead of limited version as on SONOS One. - AUX input. Allows any device to connect. HEOS speakers are only low latency/lag AUX input devices I could find. Vs. Bose, SONOS, Bluesound. - Price. Retail price is not a bad but when its on sale, cost performance is unbeatable. - USB port. Allows music stream from it. - Shared input. Aux or USB inputs are network shared so plugged into my HEOS 5 usb drive can be played on my HEOS 7 while HEOS 5 plays something else entirely. Neutral - App. I use iOS. Initially, it felt a bit unintuitive e.g. config menu under music tab, going back top menu requires to click multiple buttons. But many features and function are there. Occasional app crush. - No lossless Bluetooth support. Sonos does not even support Bluetooth. Bluesound has lossless Bluetooth. Having said this, no iOS device currently supports lossless Bluetooth. - Usb drive compatibility. It didn't work with WD MyBook 1.5T or Sabre enclosure containing old HDD from Mac Mini 2014. These drives however worked fine with Bluesound pulse 2. So not all drives are compatible. Cons - Number of stream services. Nothing beats SONOS here. But most people won't use all anyways. One solution is to connect google cast audio to aux input and get many stream services even beyond sonos. However, I still think HEOS should support at least Apple Music and google music in addition to already supported Spotify, amazon music etc. Issues - WiFi disconnect. Randomly speakers disappeared/disconnected from my Orbi mesh network when connecting from satellite. I initially blamed this on HEOS but its more likely an issue on Orbi. I changed Orbi to AP mode and used old Netgear nighthawks router, then manually selected 2.4GHz channel on Orbi. So far, no drop out issue I.e. I didn't do any change in HEOS and fixed it. So I assume its network issue rather than HEOS itself. Expandability - Convert to full Alexa speaker. I use Bluetooth connection with echo dot. - Add airplay. One can buy airport express and plug into Aux input. I haven't tried this but online says it works. Since HEOS shares aux input to any device on network, you just need one as long as not planning to airplay separately musics to multiple devices. HEOS is highly likely to have airplay 2 support so if no urgency, it is probably; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Amelie; Brand: Audrey Tautou; Review: I saw this recently in a hotel room while on a business trip. I began watching casually, but became drawn in the longer I watched. (I think that's what good art is supposed to do...) I won't go into the story -- that's been done enough here. I just want to tell what I found to be the most memorable scenes: 1) The scene where Amelie is cutting up the copied letters in order to create a new letter purportedly from her older friend's fallen loved one. THe scene begins with her holding up a letter and a scissors, then zoom!, fast-forwards through all the cut and paste to then show her soaking the newly created letter in wine to "age" it. That was just cool. 2) The scene where Amelie is standing near the photo booth and sees the bald man emerge with the toolbox. "Of course!" some of us say, while the camera focuses on Amelie smiling, and the scene goes entirely white. It's the ultimate expression of: "Then it dawned on me!" 3) The scene where Amelie finally opens the door and finds Nino standing there. Nothing is said. She kisses him in three different places on his face and neck. He looks at her and then does the same in return. I don't react kindly to "sappy" scenes, but this was done so well, expressing amazement, recognition, kindness, respect, and happiness, AND yes, love. This film is wonderful and artistic. If I were to suggest an improvement, I would want to add a component of faith, just because that, like love, romance, joie de vivre, etc. is so important to so many people, regardless of what so many others tell them they must or must not believe. If I were to cast any criticism, the restroom romp scene was a bit overdone, but yes it was amusing... Great fun to watch, and I'd recommend it as one of the best foreign films I've seen. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corner Gas: The Movie; Brand: Brent Butt; Review: This movie opens with complete societal breakdown (including a cop-car explosion) in the town of Dog River. There is a reason, though, which the remainder of the movie explains. Economic hardship has befallen Dog River thanks to some poor investment decisions by Mayor Fitzy, and our heroes must come up with new ways to bring the town back from the brink of complete collapse. (Brent takes over the hotel bar, and Wanda opens a casino in Davis's basement, etc...) As usual, things don't always go as planned, keeping things entertaining. The best scene from the movie was, of course, Hank's extremely vivid imagination of a fight between a werewolf and a robot. Unfortunately, the reminder of a poor economy hits just a bit too close to home, and the movie does not have the "bite" the series had, probably related to the time considerations. Still, it's enjoyable to relax and spend some time with the characters we've come to love, even if some of them do seem a little worse for the wear. Welcome back to Dog River! (Jackass.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Eli; Brand: ; Review: Very enjoyable action movie with an actual plot. How rare is that?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucy; Brand: Scarlett Johansson; Review: Action and effects are outstanding as usual for Luc Besson. Plot is OK if you can adjust your mindset to the myth of evolution for the duration of the movie. As usual, Scarlett Johansson is eminently watchable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucy; Brand: ; Review: Action and effects are outstanding as usual for Luc Besson. Plot is OK if you can adjust your mindset to the myth of evolution for the duration of the movie. As usual, Scarlett Johansson is eminently watchable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Man Standing (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coach Carter (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1947); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sony Cybershot DSCW170 10.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Silver); Brand: Sony; Review: I love the camera. This is my third Sony and would never purchase another brand. They are easy to use and take amazing pictures. I have a custom bridal business and use the camera to keep a portfolio of my creations. It never disappoints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung HW-E551 2.1 Channel 310-Watt Sound bar; Brand: Samsung; Review: We purchased a new smart tv and the sound on them is like listening to a tin can. We purchased the speakers and what a difference. The sound quality is great and they look great as well. We hooked ours together in a cylinder and it sits in front of the tv.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fovitec - 2x Product Photography Fluorescent Lamp Lighting Kit - [CFL Bulbs][Lamps and Bulbs Included][Cast Iron Stands][Quick Set-Up]; Brand: Fovitec; Review: They are just what I needed to take photos of my jewelry that I sell online. I already had a light box so these finished off my setup and they work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evecase All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet; Brand: Evecase; Review: The tablet is great and the apps are great. The only comment I have is that the apps take a long time to load and that is frustrating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fintie iPad Air 2 / iPad Pro 9.7 Keyboard Cover - Blade Z1 Slim [Multi-Angle] Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard; Brand: Fintie; Review: LOVE the keyboard. Have purchased logitech in the past but this one is far better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Staycity Aparthotels Saint Augustine St; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: I visited Dublin in May to see Beyonce and took mty Mum, Auntie and cousin. The apartments were spotless clean and only a 10 minute walk from the centre of Dublin. The apartment was very spacious and extremely well priced. Would definitely stay here when I visit Dublin again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Unlimited mini bar, nespresso machine, comfortable bed and room decor. Great service and was extremely clean! Would definitely recommend! I wish I had stayed for longer then 3 nights! Perfect location near to Centraal Station.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de Westertoren; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Perfect central location and was clean enough. The breakfast each morning was basic but it done the trick! The staff were very friendly and even gave us a room with a balcony, which gave a little extra space as the room was quite small. This is a good hotel for a place to sleep but it is no more than that!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suite Hotel Atlantis Fuerteventura Resort; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islan; Review: This was my first visit to Feurteventura and I could not have asked for a better hotel. The suite was spacious and kept extremely clean. The complex its self was kept to a very high standard of cleanliness. The animation team were great at getting everyone invoved and the food was amazing. So much variety! Also only a 10 minute walk from the main strip. Would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travel Hotel; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: This hotel was booked for a 4 night/5 day trip to amsterdam for a 21st birthday weekend. The room was clean and the shower in the room was awesome. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from central station and is practcally at the start of the red light district. It is a great hotel for the price. I have stayed here before and would stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: I stayed at this hotel for 1 night pror to a conference. I was staying in a single bedroom (costing £100) which felt quite cramped. However, the room was very clean and the room service was delicious. The gym in the hotel was great. I enjoyed my stay but do not think I would stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Heart Apartments MediaCityUK; City: Salford Greater Manchester England; Review: Booked this hotel as a last minute deal to extend our stay in Manchester. absolutely beautiful, modern apartment. Extremely clean and comfortable. The receptionists were very friendly and helpful. Asso provides a token for discounted parking in the multi storey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lexington Hotel Autograph Collection; City: New York City New York; Review: I stayed here while on a holiday celebrating my parents 25th wedding anniversary and what a beautiful hotel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel is in a perfect location for all of the sights. Tee room was comfortable but small, but would still return to this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XO Hotel Inner; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: The rooms are very basic and quite small but for the price and location it was fine. I would say that the hotel provides good value for money. There is a tram stop literally 2 minutes from the hotel door. Also not too far a walk from Dam Square and Leidesplein. The only problem I had with the hotel is that the window in the room we were put in did not open and it was 30C when we were there. Fans were provided but as no fresh air was getting in it was just hot air circulating which did not allow us a very good sleep. However, the hotel was very clean and I would definitely stay here again...maybe just not in the summer!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Garland; City: Los Angeles California; Review: From the minute we arrived at the hotel we loved it. The reception area was beautiful and cosy, and the room was stunning. The pool area was amazing and at night films were shown so we spent the evening relaxing at pool with cocktails watching a movie! The staff are very helpful and friendly and a free shuttle bus is provided to Universal Studios, and from there you can jump on a bus straight to the Walk of Fame. There are also shops, cafes and bars a short walk from the hotel. Perfect start to the holiday, will be returning here to stay in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Am Sendlinger Tor; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: The rooms are basic, but very clean and the beds are very comfortable. The hotel is ideally located and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The hotel does not offer breakfast but there are lots of places to eat nearby. Would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: I was taken here as a surprise for valentines weekend, the hotel is stunning. The reception area makes a great first impression. The staff were very helpful and upgraded our room to include breakfast. The room was very clean and the breakfast was amazing! Will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham; City: Nottingham Nottinghamshire England; Review: We drove down and stayed here for 3 nights to attend a concert . We parked in the adjoining car park which has direct access to the hotel via a lift check in was very easy and quick. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the room was nice and quiet. The lobby/ restaurant area was getting decorated at the time but at no inconvenience to the guests. The only slight issue was that we had been out o the Sunday night and didn't get back to the room till after midnight to a note under the door saying that due to works it would be noisy in the morning so if we wanted to move room then we could. I felt it was a bit late to move room. I contacted reception who agreed and offered us a free breakfast the following morning which was a nice gesture. I would suggest through that in future if this should happen again guests are contacted on their mobile number given at check in rather that no find out on returning to their rooms late at night. Breakfast was very enjoyable with plenty to choose from. Service was first class from all the staff who were very polite also. Would definitely recommend this hotel and will definitely return when staying in Nottingham again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glasgow Marriott Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Upon arriving at the hotel after the designated check in time, we were advised there were no rooms ready. I expressed that we had plans and needed into the room. We then went to the room to discover that it had not even been cleaned! I contacted reception who asked us to return to the bar and they would get us a drink while we waited on housekeeping cleaning the room, which was a nice gesture but we arrived to check in at 14:15 and did not get into our room until 15:30. Really not great when we had other things on. Later at night we then went to put the TV on and it had no signal. I phoned reception and they advised me to 'check all the cables were in right'. So I did, but still not TV signal. I called reception again and they said they would send someone up. On arrival the unit had to be pulled out and the TV reconnected to the aerial. In the morning, after being disturbed 4 times by housekeeping, we found the shower to be very grubby and it was loose so kept falling out of the holder, resulting in a very unpleasant shower and the bathroom floor being absolutely soaking. The rooms are very dated and do not have a fridge. Definitely not worth the £150 we paid to stay here. One of the plus points is that residents parking is offered for a rate of £10. This was our first stay at the Glasgow Marriott and I doubt we will return to stay here anytime soon.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fairhaven Hotel Blackpool; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: We stayed here as part of a coach of people attending a football friendly. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The rooms were not the most spacious but had an en-suit and was comfortable enough for what it was. The owners were amazing! We had a great laugh with Wayne and Gary and they even let us put on our own music in the bar area and have a party! They were very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Athenaeum Hotel Residences; City: London England; Review: We stayed for just a single Saturday night at the beginning of the year, a last minute trip to London and this hotel had room availability at reasonable prices. The welcome was warm and lovely, the doorman was very chatty and welcoming. Our room was lovely and amazing views across the park. The hotel is in a great position and on the Sunday morning we took walk up to Buckingham Palace just in time for Changing of the Guard. All of the staff were very polite, helpful and welcoming. As we were there on music business when we got in on the Saturday nigh we requested Honey to make a tea with and it was brought up to our room within minutes. Will definitely be staying here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stretch Sensations Optic Recliner Stretch Slipcover, Gray; Brand: Stretch Sensations; Review: I have seen worse.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Bedding Blackout Room Darkening and Thermal Insulating Window Curtains/Panels/Drapes - 2 Panels Set; Brand: Utopia Bedding; Review: One set covered all of my windows w/the help of my lady friend w/a sewing machine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watermelon Slicer; Brand: ; Review: Gave it to my sister; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KOODER Watermelon Slicer Corer and Melon Baller with a chisel!It can be used for a variety of fruit,such as melon,watermelon,dragon; Brand: ; Review: ho hum; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Precision Kitchenware - Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Dual Julienne & Vegetable Peeler with Cleaning Brush & Blade Guard; Brand: Precision Kitchenware; Review: REALLY WORKS GREAT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Job Offer - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eleanor Webb Page; Review: This is a quick, light read for those looking for a fun romantic story. The twists are not new, but they are well implemented.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Chicken Slow Cooker Meals: 27 Quick & Easy Gluten-Free Recipes - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Goodwin Page; Review: Let me start by saying I am not on the Paleo diet, but I was looking fir recipes in the slow cooker that did not require canned soups, so I decided to download this book. A manor ingredient in a majority of theses recipes is coconut oil, which is not something we commonly use. It would be wonderful to find a slow cooker recipe book that balances the use of vegetables, fruit, and meats with e everyday items.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Hell Hound's Fire (Cloudburst, Colorado Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Siobhan Muir Page; Review: First off, this US a shirt story, not a novel. With that said, I like the interesting take on werewolves & demons, but the story is much more sexual than I expected. If you are into the pornographic nature & you like New characters you will like enjoy thus story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death Checks Inn (Aspen Valley Inn Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sara Robbins Page; Review: The characters, setting, and plot are all quite cliche. However, the story is entertaining if not transparent. I don't know if I would read more books in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FREE TO DIE - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Bob McElwain Page; Review: The story is classic with the main character being an innocent man on the run, who is also former military. The love story US rote, but the characters are interesting enough. A bit more development into Lydia, the ex-wife, might have been useful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When You Come to Me - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jade Alyse Page; Review: To be honest, I was really enjoying this book, but there are two major issues that kept me from offering more stars: 1. The characters' constant fluctuations. How can they not know they are in love? How can they be in love and never talk about children? How can they seemingly share more with friends than with each other? and 2. This book needs some major editing. In the beginning, the errors are minor, but about half way through and toward the end, they are relevant enough to interfere with reading. I'd be happy to help!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Charlie - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. M. Newman Page; Review: I realize this is a free book, and I don't want to be harsh, but the lack of editing (including at one point calling the main character the wrong name) really hindered my enjoyability of the book. Of course, the overall ideas--a man dying of cancer before his young son's eyes--had me crying at times, the book needed more attention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Your Eyes Don't Lie (Lily's House Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rachel Branton Page; Review: Amazon should really allow partial stars. I enjoyed this story. A neglected, adopted daughter who does what she can to get her life together, while being strong, who also falls in love is not the norm, but Branton does a good job keeping the characters lively and interesting. Being an Arizonan, I also liked that the book took place in The Valley!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Larger Than Life - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jodi Picoult Page; Review: I have been a Picoult fan, since reading My Sister's Keeper. I have read a number of her books since then. This novella is a strong character drama, like Picoult's best. It does seem like it is a precursor for Picoult's new novel, but it is still strong on its own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lies That Save Us (The Broken Heart Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's JL Redington Page; Review: This what's-going-on who-done-it offers strong yet cliches characters, but thus does not detract from the overall story; in fact, it likely adds to it. Alex's & Cayman are a fun couple, even when they are not a couple. 'readers who like love stories & mysteries will likely enjoy this story as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bewitching the Werewolf (Megan Stephens Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Caroline Hanson Page; Review: The story is interesting enough, but this is not the book (if one can even call a piece this short a book) for one looking for depth and development. It is simply an erotic story within a witch, werewolf, and corny dog jokes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beside the Still Waters - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. J. Murray Page; Review: Amazon should allow partial star reviews because really this book is about 2.5 stars. I do like Mac & Claire, but truly the book never really goes anywhere. None of the characters are truly dynamic, and there is too much sexual anticipation.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Handro eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Travis Mohrman Page; Review: This story of a journey & human behavior is a good one. Handro is a bit difficult @ first, but his character definitely grows on you. Definitely worth the time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Every Day Needs A Dog - Kindle edition; Brand: Billi Tiner; Review: I did enjoy the characters. I don't know if people like this really exist anymore, but they were well-developed & kept the story intriguing. The main story line is predictable, but it still made me want to finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Make Me Wet - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: I have now read two of its author's books ( different series) and I enjoy the author's style. The books are short and entertaining, and while I have never read past book one in either of the series I have read, I can definitely see the appeal & will likely read additional books, especially from this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Home with God: In a Life That Never Ends; Author: Visit Amazon's Neale Donald Walsch Page; Review: This book can help alleviate the fear about dying and change one's view about it into being something positive and not something negative. It takes concentration and imagination to comprehend, but it is worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Summer Rain's Guide to Dream Symbols; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Summer Rain Page; Review: This book was recommended to me in order to interpret dreams. It has many specific symbols and their meanings. It's set up alphabetically so everything is easy to find. Also the main heading is in bold which makes things easier. Clear and consise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariner's Book of Days 2014; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter H. Spectre Page; Review: Have been buying this for myself and for a Christmas gift for others for a few years. Lots of good and interesting history and info.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariner's Book of Days 2002 Calendar; Author: ; Review: Packed with history and great interesting info, this makes a good Christmas gift for anyone with nautical interest and pursuits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mariner's Book of Days 2012; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter H. Spectre Page; Review: Packed with history and lots of interesting lore and facts, this makes a great gift for anyone interested in the nautical arts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sticker Activity A B C (Sticker Activity Fun); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Priddy Page; Review: great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Build Your Own Cupcake Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Shaw-Russell Page; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Sticker Book: Frozen: More Than 60 Reusable Full-Color Stickers (Ultimate Sticker Books); Author: DK; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Animal Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Blue Star Coloring Page; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traps, the Drum Wonder: The Life of Buddy Rich; Author: Visit Amazon's Mel Tormé Page; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haley's Hints Green Edition: 1000 Great Tips to Save Time, Money, and the Planet!; Author: Visit Amazon's Graham Haley Page; Review: Great gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Feel Good Cookbook: for Medical Marijuana Patients; Author: Robert M. Appleton Jr.; Review: Interesting; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Airlink Fully compatible Wireless N 150 Ultra Mini-USB Adapter (AWLL5099); Brand: AirLink; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metra 70-1858 Radio Wiring Harness For GM 88-05 Harness; Brand: Metra; Review: Worked great. Fit the one harness just fine. Good color code on wires.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Komputerbay 2GB 2X 1GB DDR2 533MHz PC2-4200 PC2-4300 DDR2 533 (240 PIN) DIMM Desktop Memory CL 4; Brand: KOMPUTERBAY; Review: Good product. Works great and was easy to install. Would defiantly buy this product from komputerbay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive- SDCZ33-008G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Excellent product. Lots of space for hrs of music. Use it for car stereo USB and it works perfect. Its tiny and you don't even know its there. It could get lost easy if not careful but works like it should.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer MVH-295BT Stereo Single DIN Bluetooth In-Dash USB MP3 Auxiliary AM/FM/Digital Media Pandora and Spotify Car Stereo Receiver With Free; Brand: Pioneer; Review: Great media player. Every feature such as Bluetooth and usb connection works very well. I used pioneer car audio products more than 35 years ago and have never been disappointed. Good solid product for a very reasonable price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USB Type C Cable, CHOETECH 2Pack; Brand: CHOETECH; Review: Cable works just fine. Quality seems to be as good as more expensive products. Very reasonable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fly, The (1958); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Muppet Christmas Carol, The (1992); Genres: Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Flies (1963); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, The (1990); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Land Before Time, The (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funny Face (1957); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Black Cauldron, The (1985); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creature from the Black Lagoon, The (1954); Genres: Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bill Cosby, Himself (1983); Genres: Comedy, Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stagecoach (1939); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Only the Lonely (1991); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bells of St. Mary's, The (1945); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: African Queen, The (1951); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection (1997); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Tail, An (1986); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Annie (1982); Genres: Children, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another Stakeout (1993); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Grove Square Cappuccino, Caramel, 12 Single Serve Cups (Pack of 3); Brand: Grove Square Cappuccino; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we fell in love with these! They are so tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grove Square Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 24 Single Serve Cups; Brand: Grove Square; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we decided these our favs! They are so tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Decaf Tea Deluxe Variety Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 20 Count; Brand: Custom Variety Pack; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we decided which were our favs! We liked that yoiu can try so many and decide which ones you liked. They are so tasty!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gloria Jean's Macadamia Cookie Flavored Coffee - 18 K-cups for Keurig Brewer; Brand: Gloria Jean's; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we decided these our favs! They are so tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tully's Coffee French Roast K-Cup for Keurig Brewers (Pack of 96); Brand: Tully's Coffee; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we decided these our favs! They are so tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keurig, Tully's, French Roast Coffee, K-Cup Counts, 50 Count; Brand: Keurig; Review: My hubby and I just bought a keurig and so new to these k-cups we tried a lot before we decided these our favs! They are so tasty!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traverse Bay Fruit Dried Cherries, 8 Ounce (Pack of 4); Brand: Traverse Bay Fruit; Review: These were very tasty and turned out quite well in my chocolate covered cherry brownies. I would buy again and I would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betty Crocker Bisquick Baking Mix, Gluten Free Pancake and Baking Mix, 16 Oz Box (Pack of 3); Brand: Bisquick; Review: I use this as a flour substitute for my Gluten allergic pup. It works great and holds the cake together like flour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donut Shop COCONUT MOCHA - 12 k-cups; Brand: Coconut Mocha; Review: Good packaging and fast shipping, but the flavor of this one is terrible! I would not recommend this to a friend, nor will I buy it again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Grocery & Gourmet Food" />; Brand: Tully's Coffee; Review: Yummy every time! This blend is nice and bold. I would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Sweet & Hot, 1.8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 8); Brand: Jack Links; Review: Great price for tasty jerky for the Hubbs. He liked the different flavors of the month with Subscribe and Save.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kellogg's Special K Breakfast Shake, Chocolate Delight, 4 Count, 10 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6); Brand: Special K; Review: Dark and milk chocolate in this one. It is good and filling.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Torani Syrup Pump, 750 ML; Brand: Torani; Review: We use these for our coffee syrups and they work well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kernel Season's Cheesy Seasoning Variety Pack, 2.85 Ounce Shakers (Pack of 3); Brand: Kernel Season's; Review: I was so excited about the flavors since I use an air popper to make snacking popcorn. The caramel and chocolate flavors tasted off. They were better when mixed together, but still tasted kinda fake. I did like to kettle corn one though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pennsylvania Toy Co. Colorful Silicone LOOM BANDS - 600 Bands & 25 "S" Clips!; Brand: Pennsylvania Toy Co.; Review: Kids love the bracelet maker and having extra bands is a plus. So many times you buy toys only to find out refills for whatever they are, are hard to come by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear Plastic Storage Organizer Case for Rainbow Loom and Rubber Bands -Adjustable Compartments!, No.CAD 124 (color may vary); Brand: Buy_Stuff_Here_Looms!; Review: The initial set-up for this container was difficult. Every tab had to be cut because they did not fit correctly. And they were difficult to cut. After we got through that and got it all together, the kids love them. So my recommendation is to plan to spend some time getting everything set up. After that, it's a great product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: YoYoFactory Performance Oil - Long Spin; Brand: YoYoFactory; Review: Doesn't work as well as I thought it would.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney Pixar CARS Reward Stickers - Over 200 Stickers!; Brand: Stickerland; Review: Stickers are smaller than I though they would be but my grandson absolutely loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Toy Story Figure Play Set; Brand: Disney; Review: Christmas Gift for someone else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Slinky Brand Slinky Dog in Retro Packaging; Brand: Slinky; Review: This is a great buy. My grandson loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NJ Croce Batman Classic TV Series Bendable Boxed Set; Brand: NJ Croce; Review: My grandson is a super hero fan. He loves these figures. Carries them everywhere he goes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Wheels Marvel Avengers Die-Cast Vehicle, 5-Pack (Amazon Exclusive); Brand: Hot Wheels; Review: Was gift for grandson. He loves super heros so loved their cars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stretch Armstrong Figure; Brand: STRETCH ARMSTRONG; Review: Stretch Armstrong is very hard to stretch.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Select Toys Marvel Ultimate Hulk Action Figure; Brand: DIAMOND SELECT TOYS; Review: My grandson loves the gray hulk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penguin Nesting Dolls - 6 Matryoshka Penguins - All Hollow To Fit Inside Each Other; Brand: Play Visions; Review: My grandson loves these nesting dolls. He spends a lot of time playing with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PPW Marvel Avengers Nesting Dolls Toy Figure; Brand: PPW; Review: My grandson loves these nesting dolls. He spends a lot of time playing with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Big Hero 6 Baymax 10.5-Inch Plush [White Version]; Brand: Big Hero 6; Review: Another favorite of my grandson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PPW Toys Spider Man Nesting Action Figure; Brand: PPWToys; Review: My grandson loves these nesting dolls. He spends a lot of time playing with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters Classic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 11 Talking Plush; Brand: Mattel; Review: Love Stay Puft. One of my grandson's favorite toys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP Movie: Marvel Avengers 2 Hulk Bobble Head Vinyl Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Grandson loves the Avengers. I bought him several of these and he loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lillian Rose Rustic Moss Green Wedding Flower Girl Basket; Brand: Lillian Rose; Review: Received in good shape - and as pictured - I was very pleased with the quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OJIA Cotton Home Decorative Throw Pillow Cover Cushion Case, Colorful Tree (18X18 Inch); Brand: Ojia; Review: Good quality, good price - love this pillow cover - very nice!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sykting Square Pillow Cases 18x18 Sofa Pillow Covers Pack of 2 Cotton Linen Blend Decorative Solid Blue; Brand: sykting; Review: Good quality and good price - love these pillow covers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cranberry Chutney Signature Reed Diffuser by Yankee Candle 3 oz; Brand: Yankee Candle; Review: very nice and smelled wonderful!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rooster Mason Jar Shot Glasses Set - Mini Mason Jars with Lids Featuring Unique Rooster Design (10 Pack); Brand: The Slinger; Review: cute little shot glasses!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lexol E301125700 pH-balanced Leather Cleaner, 1-Liter; Brand: Lexol; Review: I tried this on some leather work shoes that I had used a paste conditioner on and darkened the leather. After using the cleaner, the original color was restored and when combined with the conditioner, they look as good as new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stant 10331 Lev-R-Vent Radiator Cap - 16 PSI Vented; Brand: Stant; Review: no burns bleeding the air anymore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stant 25138 Thermostat Gasket; Brand: Stant; Review: standard equipment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stant 45358 SuperStat Thermostat - 180 Degrees Fahrenheit; Brand: Stant; Review: still hasn't rusted. Haven't installed it, but weather is cooling off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 603-100 Coolant Reservoir Bottle; Brand: Dorman; Review: no leaks, three bolts and its a done deal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: K Bar S Lodge; City: Keystone South Dakota; Review: The Pros: hotel was located off the main drag in Keystone and in a very pleasant forested environment. Rooms were spacious and we were not disturbed by external noise. Breakfast was included, was very good and was enlivened by a deer and several wild turkey hanging around in the hope of scraps. Price was reasonable for the location and the quality. Reception gave us very good advice for local restaurants. The Cons: Check-in was slow. Just one receptionist, a line of people and trying to answer the phone at the same time. Not enough parking so we had to haul our bags some distance to our room. Wi-fi was only available around reception but not in the rooms. The rooms themselves were comfortable but the decor was a bit old-fashoned. Summary. Nice hotel and good value for money. But not 5 star luxury.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: We picked this hotel because it was convenient for the airport and the room rate was good. So ..... Pros: - reasonable room rate at $100 including all taxes - complimentary shuttle from the airport - big spacious room - comfortable bed - Keurig coffee maker in room - complimentary wifi - very good breakfast but not included. Cons - breakfast not included so add $14 per person - air conditioner noisy during night This hotel is fine but average. It isn't any better than a Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express (for example). So what matters is convenience and the room rate on the day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goldminer s Daughter Lodge; City: Alta Utah; Review: We stayed at Goldminer's a few days ago. This is the fourth year in a row that we have stayed there. So these comments represent cumulative impressions. Pros: Location, location, location. If you want to ski then it doesn't get any better. Just 20 yards to the lift and close to Salt Lake City and the airport. The food. Our package included breakfast and dinner. Both were outstanding with a great choice of dishes very well prepared. The staff. Really nice people, really friendly and really helpful. Nice terrace for 'apres-ski'. Average: The rooms. While they are spacious and the beds are comfortable, the furnishings are tired and the bathrooms in need of renovation. Also the walls are thin so you know what your neighbors are doing. Cons: The bar lacks atmosphere and a good choice of drinks. Essentially it is beer or beer. There is a 'happy hour' upstairs in the restaurant with a better choice of drinks and hors-d'oeuvres. But the drinks are expensive. The bar at the nearby Peruvian has much better atmosphere and the drinks are a lot cheaper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: We stayed at the Four Season following a cruise so arrived at the hotel at about 10am. Nevertheless, they had a room ready for us and we didn't have to sit around. We were on the 35th floor with a great view over the harbor. In fact, the location of the Four Season is very good. It is right in the business district with shopping and restaurants right next door. The room was modern with a comfortable bed, a luxurious bathroom and good facilities for work. High speed internet was included. Our package also included breakfast which was both a buffet and cooked dishes which could be ordered. Service was outstanding at all levels whether it be reception, breakfast or concierge. We chose to use the hotel limo service to go to the airport. While this was pricey, in my opinion, it was worth the money for the speed, comfort and convenience. The Four Seasons even has staff at the airport to get you to the check-in desk! Not the cheapest hotel in Hong Kong but you get a lot for the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney s Sequoia Lodge; City: Coupvray Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: We stayed at the Disney Sequoia Lodge for 4 nights with our grandson. We booked a Golden Forest room with the half-board 'plus' package. Arriving at Disneyland on the TGV, we took the shuttle bus to the hotel. Had we known how close the hotel was to the station, we would have walked. Golden Forrest rooms have a dedicated check-in and this was easy and trouble free. The room was not ready until 3pm, so the hotel looked after our bags while we headed over to the Park for a few hours. Only negative at check-in was that they did not take a credit card for incidentals. We had to go back and do that separately. I would describe the room as 'average'. It was fairly small with two queen sized beds and a small bathroom. On the plus side, there was a refrigerator, ironing board, iron and safe. There was also a small television. While the room was adequate, the decor felt a bit tired. We ate breakfast in a separate lounge for Golden Forrest rooms. Breakfast was good, buffet style with a wide selection of food on offer. We would also take a couple of pastries with us to the Park as our grandson got hungry mid-morning. Our half-board package included dinner. This was also buffet-style but reservations were needed. The first evening we had dinner in the Sequoia's restaurant which we found to be average. The second evening we were late making reservations and could not get a good time. However, we were able to make a reservation in the neighboring Newport Bay Club hotel restaurant. The package allows dinner to be eaten in a number of Disney restaurants. This was very good and, in our opinion better than the Sequoia restaurant. The buffet was excellent with a good range of hot food, salad bar, charcuterie, cheeses and desserts. Needless to say we ate there the next evening. The last evening we ate again at the Sequoia and it was much better. Maybe the first evening we just got there at the wrong time. We did use the swimming pool. It was smaller than the impression we had from the photos, the waterfall was not working and the window connecting to the outside pool was closed. There were life guards on duty and they were pretty vigilant. However, I was expecting something a bit more 'spectacular'. Two big plusses for this hotel. First, the staff and service are outstanding. We found them to be very friendly, helpful and multi-lingual. A special mention to Chris at the bar! Second, the hotel is very convenient to the Park, the Disney Studio and the station. Everything is walkable. In conclusion, this was an enjoyable stay for us which met our needs and expectations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites New York Midtown Manhattan Penn Station; City: New York City New York; Review: We decided to break our journey in New York and chose this hotel for convenience to Penn Station and trains to Newark airport. And it really is convenient and easy to get to from the station. Check in was straightforward and our room was fine. Like many New York hotels, the room is not huge but it has a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom with walk in shower. Self-serve breakfast was included and, although the breakfast room was crowded, it was still okay. A very nice and unexpected surprise was the roof top bar. We got there in time for happy hour and enjoyed reasonably priced drinks and great views of New York looking down towards the financial district. A big plus for this hotel. In summary, while this is not a luxury hotel and does not pretend to be, it is a pretty good and reasonably priced choice for a short stay in New York City.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Hotel du Vin, Glasgow is situated in the fashionable West End of the city and in fairly easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs. We stayed at the hotel for two days. The hotel is a number of Victorian town houses which have been restored and converted for the purpose. We had a large and luxuriously furnished room and a large well appointed bathroom. A huge plus for the bathroom was the incredible water pressure in the shower; absolutely fantastic! Our bed was comfortable and there was plenty of storage space. Only negative for the room was the lack of a safe. Our room rate included breakfast and this was excellent. A large buffet with the option of ordering cooked items from the menu. We also had dinner at the hotel. We were ushered to the bar where we were able to peruse the menu while enjoying an aperitif. We were then shown to our table when the first course was ready. As one might expect from the hotel's name,there was a very good wine list. As most of our group (4) was eating seafood, we ordered a very nice Albarino. Overall, the food was excellent. Service was also outstanding. A special mention to Mark who hauled our heavy bags up the stairs as there is no lift/elevator. One of the downsides of converting a listed building. Hotel du Vin is a 'must stay' for our next visit to Glasgow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glenmoriston Arms Hotel; City: Invermoriston Loch Ness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We spent a night at the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel during our recent touring trip around Scotland. Our room was not in the main building but was one of three rooms in an outbuilding. The room was modern, comfortable, quite spacious with a very nice bathroom. It gave the impression that it had been recently renovated. We also ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel and spent some time in the bar after dinner. The food was very good. I had the shank of lamb which was excellent. Service was also very good and very friendly. This continued later in the bar. Breakfast was quite copious and we did not need lunch later. It was also very good. The hotel is located at the crossroads where the road to Kyle of Lochalsh meets the main road up the side of Loch Ness. As such it is very convenient. There is a good sized car park in front of the hotel. This hotel is a good choice for travelers passing through as well as those wishing to spend time in the area. I would certainly stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ship Inn; City: Stonehaven Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: Anywhere else and the Ship Inn would be just another hotel. Good, but not out of the ordinary. Its location right on the port at Stonehaven is what makes it special. We arrived on a sunny Sunday evening which showed off the hotel and the port at its best. Having checked in, we enjoyed drinks sitting outside looking over the harbour. The hotel itself is good. The rooms are not large but are comfortable and the en-suite bathroom was fine. Our room overlooked the harbour and waking up to the early morning sun was fantastic. We ate dinner and breakfast at the hotel. Both were very good. Service was also very good; prompt, efficient and friendly. We were concerned that parking might be an issue. There is a public parking a short walk from the hotel but we were able to find parking on the street nearby which was fine. I would certainly stay at the hotel again and can recommend it to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ballantrae Albany Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: This is a boutique hotel situated in a very convenient part of Edinburgh. It is in the New Town but close to the main shopping streets and handy for the main tourist sites. Our room was in the basement but was very large and comfortable. The bathroom was also very large. The only negative for the room was the lack of a safe. Overall, service was very good and the reception in particular. They were also able to book us in to a good local restaurant. As the hotel is in several converted Georgian houses which are 'A listed' for architectural interest, the hotel has been unable to put in an elevator. So you need to walk up and down stairs. However, the interior of the hotel is magnificent and they really have done a nice job with the conversion and restoration. Our room rate included breakfast. This was a continental breakfast and the hotel did not seem to offer a cooked breakfast option. On the plus side, the hotel does have parking - at 12 pounds/night - which was a relief given the local parking restrictions around the hotel. As an aside, we drove to the hotel because it was the last leg of our Scotland tour. I would not recommend driving in Edinburgh unless you really have to. Given that we were staying during the Edinburgh festival and for the quality of the hotel, I thought that the price was fair. Not cheap but not outrageous either.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Highland Hotel; City: Mallaig Lochaber Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We stayed at the West Highland hotel for one night. The hotel is situated close to the centre of Mallaig and is convenient for the town centre, for the railway station and for the ferry to Skye. There is parking at the hotel and, as it is on a hill, the hotel enjoys excellent view. During our stay the service was outstanding whether it be reception, the bar staff or the restaurant staff. There are many 'luxury' hotels that could take a lesson from the West Highland. We had dinner at the hotel and this was served in the Conservatory so we were able to continue enjoying great views while we ate. The menu was not pretentious but has plenty of local seafood. I can recommend the smoked salmon which was great. The main disappointment was our room which was on the top floor. The room was small and the bathroom smaller. While it was functional, I would not like to spend several nights there. It did, however, also offer excellent views. This hotel could be a very good base for exploring the area and for the many hikes which are nearby. But make sure you get a good sized room first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica; City: Santa Monica California; Review: This was a one night stay at the hotel after a long day's driving as well as a busy afternoon. Thanks to the GPS it was easy to find and fairly close to I10. We arrived at around 5pm and were welcomed with a glass of chilled sparkling wine; a very nice touch. The hotel had complimentary valet parking which was very convenient. We just unloaded our bags and left the rest to the hotel staff. Check-in was easy and we were soon in our room. Overall, we found the staff and the service to be very good. The room was spacious but the bathroom was small and felt a bit dated. The toilet did not flush especially well. There was also a balcony but too small to really be usable. Nevertheless, the bed was extremely comfortable. The lobby area was also comfortable and had a nice buzz about it. We did not eat at the hotel but found a couple of good restaurants within walking distance. That was nice as we were able to have a drink with dinner and not worry about driving. The hotel also offered a car service for a two mile radius. We didn't need this. Conclusion: a good solution for staying in Santa Monica and no real complaints about the hotel. With a better bathroom and balcony it would have got 5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Phoenix Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale Arizona; Review: I stayed at La Quinta for two nights. The location was perfect for my needs and is situated close to the 101, close to stores and eateries and close to the Honor Health facility. Check in was very smooth and the staff were great. The hotel felt pretty new and the room was comfortable and well appointed. Only negatives for the room was the lack of a safe and poor water pressure in the shower. Breakfast was pretty good and included in the price and there was plenty of parking. Despite the location next to the highway, there was no noticeable exterior noise. For me, the big plus was the location of the hotel. I was able to walk to restaurants and easily drive to other places I needed to be. The price was reasonable though not cheap although a good part of that was taxes out with the hotel's control. It is definitely a hotel I would use again if I need to be in Scottsdale.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: OREI HD-102 1x2 1 Port HDMI Powered Splitter Ver 1.3 Certified for Full HD 1080P & 3D Support; Brand: Orei; Review: I am using two of these devices in my RV. I have a 4x2 (four inputs, 2 outputs) Matrix HDMI splitter that feeds two of these units. The outputs from the two splitters then feed four HDTVs. I do not see any signal loss or degradation of the picture or sound. Overall length of the HDMI cable for these outputs to the TVs is between 6' and 50'. So far I am very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker 2-in-1 3.5mm Bluetooth Audio Transmitter Receiver/Bluetooth Car Kit, Wireless Audio Adapter for Headphones, TV, Computer/PC, MP3 / MP4; Brand: ABCShopUSA; Review: I am using this device in my RV. I have a 4x2 Matrix HDMI splitter with a composite audio output that feeds this unit. I broadcast the Bluetooth signal to two different receivers (one at a time - I cannot receive the signal simultaneously). There is minimal latency delay with the unit, but it does exists. It does not interfere with watching a movie or watching a music video. I am very particular in my AV system and if latency was an issue this unit would have gone back immediately. So far I am very happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2-PACK Ultra Clarity 3 FEET Cable HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz Cord with Right Angle Connector Plug 3D HD Ethernet with; Brand: Ultra Clarity Cables; Review: Works nicely, but be aware of the direction the right angle (90 degree) connector is in relationship to your connection on your TV. Mine did not work as the 'long end' of the connector was on the wrong side.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TmvelTMV-6T26x2 Ver 1.4 Certified Ultra HD 4K/2K 1080p and 3D Resolutions HDMI Matrix Switch/Splitter 6-Input; Brand: Tmvel; Review: I am using this in my RV. I have four inputs - DVD player, BluRay player, AppleTV, and a PlayStation 3 feeding this unit. The two outputs are sent to HDMI splitters (1X2) that feed two 24" and 2 32" HDTVs. I utilized 24 AWG HDMI cable throughout. One foot cables feed the four inputs and also the 1x2 splitters. The HDMI runs to the TVs vary from 6' to 50'. With this setup I am limited to having the same input on two of the TVs, but this is not an issue for me. A 4X4 matrix by comparison was over $300 and I spent $60 on this 4X2. I also utilize the composite audio output signal on the A Output of the unit to feed a bluetooth transmitter. I have two different bluetooth receivers at each of the two stereo units in my RV. The latency delay is very minimal and completely acceptable. My only complaint about the unit is that the signal drops out when a new HDMI signal is detected. So if I was watching Input 1 and I turned on the PS3 for Input 4 I loose the signal from Input 1 temporarily while the unit recognizes the new signal. Not a big deal since I do not turn on and off inputs often, but if your setup would require then it may be an issue for you. Hopefully the unit will stay stable with the minimal use it will see. So far I am really like the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDMI to HDMI cable 25 ft (Cable Showcase) 24AWG; Brand: Cblwhl; Review: The cable I received was not 24 AWG as advertised. It is more likely 30 AWG. I did connect it to my system which consists of a four devices (BluRay, PS3, AppleTV, and DVD) inputting to a 4x2 HDMI matrix splitter via a 1' 24 AWG HDMI then feeding (via another 1' 24 AWG HDMI) a standard 1x2 splitter then feeding this 25' cable to a HDMI wall plate then to a 3' 24 AWG HDMI to finally a 32" HDTV. It seemed to work OK, but I did not want to take a chance with the thinner wire since this is a in wall installation. For the price it may work fine for you as long as you are able to easily replace if it should fail down the road.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bang; Author: Visit Amazon's Roosh V Page; Review: Though the book is somewhat dated by now, as it was written prior to the smartphone era, the fundamentals haven't changed, and Bang gives guys, especially young guys who have struggled with women needed confidence and a winning mindset to get into the game and understanding women's attraction triggers. In somewhat of a contrast to my usual style, Roosh advises his readers to generally take an indirect approach to starting conversations, providing useful tips that help men get over the "but what do I say?" anxiety-causer. The value of this alone should not be underestimated. Once you're in your conversation with a woman and you know the right mindset, the rest comes instinctively. Don't believe the hysterical feminists and SJW's. I met Roosh in NYC in July and he was courteous and helpful, always willing to share and trade tips with his readers. They're just mad that books like this are undermining their narrative. If you're a man that wants to better himself, Bang isn't a bad place to start. My only criticism is that Roosh's writing style can at times be a bit dry, but the usefulness of the information he provides is invaluable and, depending on your taste, his "dry" style (at times) may maximize that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Day Bang: How To Casually Pick Up Girls During The Day; Author: Visit Amazon's Roosh V Page; Review: Been day gaming for 18 months in NYC. Day Bang challenged my assumptions. Roosh tends to advocate an indirect style, whereas in the fast-paced urban environment that is NYC, I tend to go direct. Yet the flake rate is atrocious. Day Bang mentions that a direct style tends to get a lot of numbers but few dates, whereas an indirect style will lead to a higher conversion rate. Now, this book was written before the smartphone era (where flakes are atrocious anyway), so I'm not sure whether this distinction, or whether my experience is indicative of conversion ratios anymore, but Roosh provided an invaluable opportunity for self-reflection, and when the whether gets warm again, I'll try to compare the two. Roosh deserves my thanks just for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gorilla Mindset; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Cernovich Page; Review: Mike's mindset system conveys a series of easily digestible and usable techniques to begin living life on your own terms instead of being a slave to feelings or circumstances not of your own making. From anything as simple as breathing to more grandiose ways to think of yourself as a personal brand to make money. Interviews with two doctors in the book also made it more authentic. Mike provides a simple, yet comprehensive dietary regiment to maximize health and fitness as well that could be of immense value to any reader that struggles with weight of a poor diet. Overall, very well-done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirty Seven: Essays On Life, Wisdom, And Masculinity; Author: Visit Amazon's Quintus Curtius Page; Review: Throughout the book, Quintus makes mention that the education system, obsessed with inculcating facts meant to be regurgitated in youth, has failed to address the question of building character, and this, he blames, is largely responsible for the social malaise he critiques in the book - effeminacy in men, masculinity in women, corruption in governing elites, a self-hating culture, and so on. It's hard to disagree. Books like Thirty Seven are necessary guides, particularly for young men, who have been stripped down, seen as being nothing more than automatons in a marketplace, rather than as men in a civilization. Thirty Seven will help you build your character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free Speech Isn't Free: How 90 Men Stood Up Against The Globalist Establishment -- And Won; Author: Visit Amazon's Roosh V Page; Review: I read the pre-release manuscript. Not only does it mark Roosh's transition as a writer seamlessly, but it goes over a subject matter of increasing importance in our ever-easier-to-trigger society: the steadily continuing deprivation of free speech rights, by means legal and extra-legal. "Free Speech Isn't Free" is an intimate, first-hand look into one man's unrelenting effort and exhausting sacrifice to take a stand for a right that is new in human history, but whose beneficiaries have grown complacent at their own peril. In his exhaustion, he shows how big the threat is, and how important our right to free speech is. The SJW's congregating here to give the book a 1-star review without even reading it past the headline and byline shows the state of modern "journalism" of which they are pawns - a standalone complex based on lies and snowballing clickbait. They don't understand that they are the very people Roosh gutted so fully in this book. Recommended. Everyone needs to know the scope of this problem. You can't be complacent. You could easily be next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life; Author: SCOTT ADAMS; Review: Most people don't envision asking a cartoonist how to succeed, even if that cartoonist is successful. Yet, Scott Adams, the Dilbert cartoonist, wrote the definitive book on success that I've read thus far, if such a book can be written. Never leaving his humor behind, Adams shows that it isn't necessarily how good you are at any one thing, but rather how well your entire comportment of skills (which he calls a "talent stack") interact with the world at large. The more you have, the more options you have for something good to happen somewhere down the line. This systems over goals approach was insightful, and is worth reading on its own. Combine that with some blueprints of what talents to have in your general arsenal, and insights on how to get them, and it's clear that this is a must for the ambitious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Publishing 101: A First-Time Author's Guide to Getting Published, Marketing and Promoting Your Book, and Building a Successful Career; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Friedman Page; Review: New authors tend to just create, while ignoring the clerical work entirely. They don't care for marketing or to know the ins and outs of the industry they're getting into. I had known this for some time and began to treat authorship as a business, rather than just an artistic, enterprise, but never really had a good guide to glue it all together. Friedman's service is providing those ins and outs while also going over the essentials of marketing and platform building. She tells you how exactly to treat your work as a business and how to thrive in today's very tenuous publishing environment. The latter portion of the book, concerning marketing and platform building, was particularly useful, and will be so especially if you write non-fiction. For fiction, the beast is a bit different, but my point of view is that no matter what you write, you need to build a personal brand in today's social, low-attention span, low barrier to entry environment. Friedman shows you how, and how to navigate the traditional world of agents and manuscripts all the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Duties: A Guide To Conduct, Obligations, And Decision-Making; Author: Visit Amazon's Quintus Curtius Page; Review: Much of philosophy is abstract, arcane, not relatable to everyday experience, and, on top of that, translated in ways that don't assist the modern reader. The decline of the classics in modern education is probably to blame for this last bit. Cicero breaks that mold in On Duties and Quintus Curtius breaks the translator's mold with this edition. Fresh, direct, and immediately relatable, Cicero treats moral rightness as being rooted firmly in common experience, and most revealingly, he shows that those things which seem expedient can never conflict with moral rightness, as such behavior will always catch up with you in the end. Quintus Curtius does us the favor of organizing each topic in the table of contents, so that if you wish to see Cicero on glory, you can do so, and if on what justice is, you can do that, and so on. This is a must for the ambitious, as it On Duties acts as a necessary emergency break, to make sure that, in your quest for greatness, you're truly doing the right, as well as the expedient, thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business (5KV-00001 ); Brand: Microsoft; Review: I have been using the ergonomic keyboard for years, and love it. Even more so, with the wireless! It is small and lightweight, and easy to convert to. Change is good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3pcs Stylus Pen 5.5" with Replaceable Thin-Tip - Universal Capacitive High Precision Styli + Replacement Tips, Elastic Lanyards; Brand: The Friendly Swede; Review: Good quality, low cost. However, they are not as sensitive as I had hoped, and not great for playing games, as you have to keep swiping to get it to work. Need to press hard...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bargains Depot Slim/ Thin / Finer (0.24" Dia) Hybrid Stylus Replacement Tip (8-Pack); Brand: Bargains Depot; Review: Good quality, low cost. However, they are not as sensitive as I had hoped, and not great for playing games, as you have to keep swiping to get it to work. Need to press hard...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ViewSonic VA2855SMH 28 Inch 1080p LED Monitor with Enhanced Viewing Comfort HDMI and VGA Inputs; Brand: ViewSonic; Review: Lightweight, beautiful display. Very satisfied! Good price, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 (PP4-00001); Brand: Microsoft; Review: For some reason, both pieces seem to lose connection with the tab that goes into the computer. I had to put it in the usb connect in the front of the computer, as they won't work if I place it where it should be in the back. Also, I cannot have anything between the tab and the keyboard/mouse, so I cannot place my keyboard on the desk - have to put it in my lap and directly face the pc tower. I like the ergonomic feel, and when it isn't blocked it works nicely. I think they could work on this one a little to make a stronger wireless connect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPad Pro Stand, TechMatte Multi-Angle Aluminum Holder for iPad Pro 12.9 10.5 9.7 inch Tablets, E-Readers and Smartphones; Brand: TechMatte; Review: It isn't exactly what I was looking for, but it works for my purposes. It is well made, and seems durable. It is a little smaller than I thought. I will use it until I find something that suits my needs better, and then will pass it along to one of my granddaughters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wanaka Bakpaka; City: Wanaka Otago Region South Island; Review: Had the double with lake view and en-suite bathroom. The private balcony to relax on with a drink or two was a real bonus ;-) Large kitchen, will equipped, and a large spacious living/dining area that over looks the lake and town. Friendly, helpful staff, clean and only a short walk into town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aspen Lodge Backpackers; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Stayed in a double ensuite, simple, clean & very quiet - staff super helpful & friendly; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: Only 10 minutes drive from the Grand Canyon this hotel had quiet rooms in a town with a good choice of restaurants that was far more reasonably priced than staying in the park. A simple breakfast was included as was wifi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motonago; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: A friend found this when looking for traditional accommodation close to the Shrines and markets of Kyoto and this fits the bill perfectly. Probably the most traditional place I've stayed in Japan - with that does come some protocol - so keep that in mind (friends struggled with it a bit). The place is spotless and the staff very helpful (very formal too). Shared a family room (which was vey large) with friends which kept costs down. If coming from Kyoto station with luggage a taxi is probably the easiest way to get to the Ryokan (about 1200 yen); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Backpackers Hostel K s House Hiroshima; City: Hiroshima Hiroshima Prefecture Chugoku; Review: This hostel is a short walk (or two tram stops) from JR Hiroshima. The walk into downtown is a similar distance. Clean hostel with great facilities. Our double with en-suite was quiet if a touch small (but hey this is japan). Highly recommend a visit to the Mazda factory & Miyajimma.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The B Akasaka; City: Akasaka Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: My third stay at The B Akasaka - excellent friendly & helpful staff, fantastic location with a metro stop a few hundred metres away. The rooms are small but well laid out (particularly like the bathroom layout). My 1st winter stay and I found I needed to keep the window open (heating only in winter) so keep that in mind if you like the room a little cooler (wasn't noisy). Wifi was only available in the foyer too (LAN cable in rooms).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sumiyoshiya; City: Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture Hokuriku Chubu; Review: A wonderful surprise on a quick stop between major sights - a relaxing, quiet, traditional Japanese experience with great friendly hosts. Really enjoyed the dinner at the Ryokan too. The Kenrokuen gardens are beautiful and seafood at the markets well worth sampling :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shimaya Ryokan; City: Yamanouchi machi Shimotakai gun Nagano Prefecture Koshinetsu Chubu; Review: Stayed here for one night to visit the monkey park (well worth the visit). This is a basic ryokan run by an extremely helpful family. A ride to the monkey park (3km walk) was all part of the service. Very impressed. Highly recommend the restaurant next door (down hill side). Highly recommend you time things to catch the express train from Nagano (which are infrequent) as the local train is very slow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The B B on the Hill; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Our host, Sue, made us feel most welcome in this very comfortable, warm (winter), welcoming and modern B&B. The fire place in the large lounge was a particularly nice place to enjoy the view which was amazing!. About 10 minutes walk into central Queenstown.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tussock Lodge Waipiata; City: Waipiata Central Otago Otago Region South Island; Review: Our 3rd night on a winter rail trail ride - the lodge is right on the trail. Being winter we had a bbq pack delivered (nothing in the town was open at night this time of year), very nice with a good range of salads. Drinks were available (honesty system), quite enjoyed a pinot noir :-) Big fan of the coffee espresso machine & the news paper was an excellent touch!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiger Hill Lodge; City: Omakau Central Otago Otago Region South Island; Review: A welcome site on our winter rail trail ride that's right next to the trail. Warm, modern, spotless with large open lounge area (the view was fantastic) and separate tv lounge too. The spa was a great. Laundry facilities are available too. Probably 10 minutes walk into town (The commercial hotel picked us up) The home made stewed apricots for breakfast were delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Inter Burgo Daegu; City: Daegu; Review: Very clean, good staff, and an adequate hotel for a business/conference stay only. Much better choices downtown if you're here for pleasure. Stayed in the old wing of the hotel which is a bit dated and tired. The hotel is a bit out of town - taxi downtown was around 7000 won. Nearest subway station is a 20 minute walk across the bridge over the river (Haean Station). Breakfast was expensive at 24000 won - no espresso coffee included. Paid internet in the room, free in the foyer (which wad cooled to 26 degrees only - a touch uncomfortable for me); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little France Hotel; City: Seogwipo Jeju Island; Review: We stayed in a royal classic double which is on the top floor, so a good view. Big modern bathroom (the rest felt a touch dated), and great range of tv channels, wifi in room too. No breakfast. It's close to the foreshore, roughly between the two water falls with the Airport limousine bus a few minutes walk away. Lots of great eating options options nearby (good coffee chain next to the 7-11 a few meters from hotel) and the local inter-city bus terminal about 5 minutes walk up the street (at the round about).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Metro Hotel; City: Seoul; Review: Situated perfectly in down town Seoul, a few minutes walk from the subway. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and quiet up on the 5th floor (what happened to the 4th???), great to have aircon (summer) that actually was cooled and we had all the amenities we wanted. Security is high (key pass to access all areas) and we had excellent breakfast. Most welcome was a coin laundry on the 7th floor!!! - hard to find on the streets ...never saw one in fact. The new subway line to the airports was supper quick, less than an hour and all for 1350 won!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Backpackers; City: Turangi Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: Stayed here the night before embarking on part of the Tongariro circuit (the part we missed last year thanks to the eruption - Desert hwy past Waihohonu hut, which is brilliant, staying at Oturere hut then past Ketetahi hut - that took some hits in the eruption - to the road. Terrible weather but great to finish the walk at last). The owners of the hostel were simply fantastic to deal with when organising our transport - really felt like they were happy to help & nothing was too much trouble. Happy to let us leave our vehicle in the car park while we hiked too! Our double room was attached to the climbing facility which was very quiet at night. The kitchen is large and well equipped. The public areas roomy and welcoming. A BBQ is available too. We'll stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Richmond Hotel Sapporo Odori; City: Chuo Sapporo Hokkaido; Review: Visiting the Sapporo snow festival we stayed here for 3 nights. We'll priced, friendly staff, a 5 minutes walk from the festival and very close to subway it was a great location. Whilst the rooms are typically Japanese small they are modern and well appointed. Wifi was available in both rooms and foyer. Was great to be able to cool the room at night too (other hotels have allowed heating only).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Infanta Mercedes; City: Madrid; Review: Great value for money hotel a short walk from the metro. Plenty of eating options around, particularly towards the business district. Car parking was available too. We stayed 5 nights and had 3 rooms. The only fault I can think of was one room had little/no air conditioning Tip: choose a room not facing the street, sun makes it very hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tirano Rooms; City: Tirano Province of Sondrio Lombardy; Review: Super convenient to the train. Quiet, spotless, large room with ensuite. Spacious lounge and breakfast area. Help yourself to the kitchen at your leisure (coffee, snack, etc) Early breakfast was no problem (caught 7.40am regular/"non-express" Bernina to St Moritz - had a carriage to ourselves! - enjoyed more than the "express" return service as you could drop windows for photos!) Parking was available in the street (lucky it was Sunday & free) or in station car park (free).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casa Cayo; City: Potes Cantabria; Review: Stayed two nights in the beautiful town of Potes in this gem of a hotel. The friendly staff were exceptional, the rooms clean & we'll appointed. The bar & restaurant were excellent. Parking is available a few hundred meters nearby. Highly recommend taking the cable car at Fuente De for a walk in the Picos de Europa National park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Miralago B B and Apartments; City: Bellagio Lake Como Lombardy; Review: Helpful, friendly, attentive hosts. Lots of places to relax in the gardens. Lovely room with a large comfortable bed. A 10 minutes walk into the town of Bellagio (along a picturesque footpath - quite a few steps or a flatter path along the road). Great breakfast. Onsite parking (free street parking was also available) Spent a day exploring the towns serviced by the car ferry (€15 day pass) - simply wonderful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lo Teisson; City: Pollein Aosta Valle d Aosta; Review: Stayed only one night in this excellent B&B on our 1st night in Italy. Our host was welcoming, very friendly and spoke great English. The room (#6) was spacious, spotless and quiet. Air conditioning was controllable too - I like to sleep in a cool room. Great breakfast with some treats from the hosts garden. It's quite a walk into Aosta, so a brief drive will be necessary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos Turisticos Los Zapatos Morados; City: Haro La Rioja; Review: Stayed two nights in these sensational apartments in the heart of town. Spotless, well appointed with all the modern features ( including a lift). Local wineries are in walking distance (Muga my favourite). The town was kind enough to throw two days of festivities whilst we stayed too which was an experience never to be forgotten! Free parking is available 5 minutes walk away. Maria met us at the agreed time & spoke excellent English. Loved our stay - highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garni La Tranquillite; City: Corvara in Badia Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: Loved our 3 nights here - great walking in the Dolomites in all directions. Spacious, spotless, modern rooms. A lift was most welcome. Friendly, helpful host. Few minutes walking to town. Tip: loved the pizza restaurant at the bottom of the hill called "Fornella Pizzaria" - the espresso coffee was great at the bar 50 metres down the road too (great way to finish off the excellent breakfast); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Fonda Moreno; City: Morella Province of Castellon Valencian Country; Review: Stayed one night after driving from Barcelona. Rooms small, clean & staff friendly. You can drive up to the front door to drop bags (then a lift makes getting to the upper floors easy) then parking is available next to the town walls (a few hundred meters away). Bars and restaurants a very close by, as is the castle at the top of the hill - well worth a look (last entrance was at 7pm).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iturritxo Landetxea; City: San Sebastian Donostia Province of Guipuzcoa Basque Country; Review: Spotlessly clean, in a quiet location with views of the ocean and hills. Right on a bus route into centre of San Sebastián, so we could leave our car (around 25 minutes trip) safely behind and enjoy many drinks and tapas. Our host, Gary, was very helpful and friendly, speaking great English. Good breakfast and a couple of bars within easy walking distance too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Casona del Ajimez; City: Albarracin Province of Teruel Aragon; Review: Arrived for a one night stay after an incredible summer storm had just passed through. Situated a few hundred meters from the top car park this beautifully decorated hotel has views over the town and valley. The manager was very friendly and welcoming, giving us a choice of room (all decorated in different styles). Some English was spoken fortunately. Climbing up to the towns walls for the view is well worth the small effort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rifugio Garibaldi Dreisprachenspitze; City: Bormio Province of Sondrio Lombardy; Review: A unique experience well worth the 10 minute climb from the car park (carried overnight gear). Modern, warm, cosy ensuite room. Lovely hosts - a real family business - with great service. We had a hearty and tasty dinner prepared for us. Breakfast had plenty of choice. And waking to the view!!! A night we'll never forget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chambres d hotes Christine et Petxu; City: Luz Saint Sauveur Hautes Pyrenees Occitanie; Review: Wonderful stay for 2 nights with friendly hosts who had many suggestions for local activities. Spotless rooms and a large open common area to relax in. Quiet location situated a few minutes walk from the centre of town. Highly recommend Cirque de Gavarnie, Pont D'Espagne, Pic du Midi and for the cycle enthusiast - live your Tour de France fantasy and climb Col du Tourmalet! (Bike hire available in town, Ardiden Velos were super helpful); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu; City: Lyon Rhone Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: Stayed for one night dropping family off at the Lyon station. This budget hotel was ideal, being only a few meters from the station. The rooms are very basic but include all the essentials, are spotless and modern. TV had English channels & hotel staff were excellent. The upper floor room I had on the station side was quiet too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Nuits Saint Georges; City: Nuits Saint Georges Cote d Or Bourgogne Franche Comte; Review: Stayed for one night visiting the area. Staff were great, room spotless and has the basics (it is budget so that is fine). The nearby village of Nuits Saint Geroges is bit of a walk away (a few kilometres) and on the night we visited, a Monday, restaurants are mostly closed. Free parking is secure and right outside. A super market is nearby for a quick and cheap do it yourself meal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Easy to find, parking available and right next to Sants train station. Staff are really good, hotel very clean and rooms spacious (getting a little tired/dated though). Metro stop a few hundred meters away provided easy access to the cities sights. Stayed one night after flying into Barcelona airport from Australia, 24+ hours on the go, so slept like a log but did notice a bit of noise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: C&E CNE20650 6-Feet USB Type A Male Cable, Black; Brand: C&E; Review: The usb Male type A to Male type A Cable came in a timely manor and was as advertised. It is hard to mess up a cable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinivo UHB210 10-port USB 2.0 Hub; Brand: Kinivo; Review: Works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicon Power Rugged Armor A80 750 GB 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Military Grade Portable External Hard Drive SP750GBPHDA80S3B; Brand: Silicon Power; Review: Great external hard drive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad; Brand: Logitech; Review: Works good. Smaller keyboard. Like the touchpad; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZyXEL 1000 Mbps Powerline AV2 Gigabit Adapter, Starter Kit - 2 Units (PLA5206KIT); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZyXEL 1000 Mbps Powerline AV2 Gigabit Adapter (PLA5206); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: Does the job. Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D-Link 24-Port Gigabit Switch (DGS-1024A); Brand: D-Link; Review: Works great and is small enough to put almost anywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Nice long cord. Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mohu Leaf 30 Indoor HDTV Antenna, 40 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready, 10 Foot Detachable; Brand: Mohu; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MarBlue Sleeq Stylus for Touchscreen Devices, Blue; Brand: MarBlue; Review: Works; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Duke Nukem Forever [Download]; Brand: by
2K; Review: Ah, Duke Nukem Forever. Gamers seem split right down the middle with DNF. Some think it's a huge disappointment but others think it's the most fun they've had playing a shooter in years. Fortunately I'm part of the latter group, DNF succeeds at everything it was trying to accomplish, in my book anyway. DNF plays like an homage to Half-Life 2, my favorite shooter ever made, and it does it well. It's got fun puzzles, cool pop culture references and easter eggs, creative weaponry like the shrink ray and freeze gun, and it has a great variety of enemies that are all fun to kill. The stages are simple and quaint, yet charming in how well made they are. You're not going to get over the top ridiculous stages filled with eye candy like those of modern shooters such as Killzone 3 but the stages are fun to explore and navigate nonetheless, more so than modern shooters due to the occasional easter egg and interactive item. Speaking of interactivity, this game is revolutionary in that regard. It's easily the most interactive shooter ever made, allowing you to play basketball, pool, slots, pinball, air hockey, lift weights, and much more. Some of the interactivity is simple, like turning on a bathroom faucet or selecting a particular drink from a vending machine (which you can then drink!) but it's still a very nice touch and I wish more developers would try to make their games as interactive as Duke's. Last but certainly not least, we have Duke himself. 3DR/Triptych really nailed Duke's personality in DNF. His one liners are mix of nostalgic references to Duke3D and hilarious new stuff. True to Duke3D, a lot of his new one liners are references to popular 80s/90s action stars. A good example is "I don't dig on swine!" which is a reference to Samuel Jackson's character from Pulp Fiction. I love stuff like that but if you don't like campy or cheesy 80s and 90s humor, then Duke may not be for you. Also, one final note, this game hardly has any story at all. There's a few cutscenes but they're all really brief and Duke himself hardly says anything at all in them. Lack of a story is a good thing for some people however. Be honest, how many FPS's have you played that have good stories? Other than Half-Life that is. Anyways, bottom line is if you're tired of the same old crap that modern shooters keep dishing out, then pick up DNF because it's a nice change of pace. The graphics may be straight out of 2009 and the gameplay may be straight out of 2004 but in the end DNF is FUN, and I can't really say the same for most shooters coming out nowadays.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Park: The Stick of Truth Grand Wizard Edition - PlayStation 3 Collectors Edition; Brand: by
Ubisoft; Review: The game is really fantastic. I've seen every single episode of South Park and TSOT nails the humor and feel of the show. One of the funniest games I've played since Conker's Bad Fur Day on N64. The gameplay is also amazing, the exploration is a blast filled with fanservice from the show. Playing as adventuring kids in a surburban town reminds me of my favorite RPGs of all time, Mother 2 & 3, so it's very charming for me. The combat takes the best of Paper Mario and puts a South Park twist on it. It's the perfect balance of challenging but not too frustrating. Long story short, if you're a South Park fan or a turnbased JRPG fan, you need this game. I love the Grand Wizard Edition as well, the Cartman figure was way bigger than what I was expecting, especially for $80! He's pretty well made too, I don't regret buying it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes - PlayStation 4 Standard Edition; Brand: by
Konami; Review: I'll address the elephant in the room first, the length. The main story mission is around an hour long, on your first try, but with side missions and tons of unlockables, the replay value is pretty darn high. Calling this a demo isn't entirely accurate because if you play every single side mission and unlock every single thing, you'll probably clock in around 6-8 hours of gameplay. Name one demo that has came out in the past decade that has 6-8 hours of content. I sure can't! Granted, everything takes place in just one fairly large area. It's a really well done area with lots of places to sneak around and lots of guards to catch you. There's even room for some vehicle driving! The guards are pretty smart too so they'll give you a run for your money, even on normal. This game reminds me a lot of MGS:VR Missions or even Snake Tales from MGS2:Substance. It's based almost entirely around gameplay challenges with fairly little story involved. Speaking of the gameplay, it is basically flawless. MGS has never played or looked this good and that's a huge compliment coming from a fan of the series since 1998. Is it worth $30? I'd say only if you're a rabid MGS fanboy like myself, otherwise $20 or lower would be the sweet spot. It goes without saying that I'd rather Ground Zeroes had a 6-8 hour long story mission that leads into The Phantom Pain but what we got instead isn't bad at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolfenstein: The New Order - PC; Brand: by
Bethesda; Review: I'll start the review off by saying I haven't had any technical troubles with this game at all. I bought a retail boxed copy and Steam loaded up the game fine with no problems. The only technical issue I've been having is some minor desyncing with the audio during a few cutscenes. No big deal though. All that aside, the game itself is amazing. I don't want to make any hyperbolic statements but this is the single player FPS experience I've been waiting for since Half Life 2 raised the bar. The developers did something that most FPS developers wouldn't dare do, leave out a multiplayer suite in favor of a more satisfying and complete single player campaign. Nowadays most FPS single player campaigns are afterthoughts thrown in without much effort put into them (Battlefield 3 & 4 for example). The gameplay is a perfect mix of new school and old school. Armor and health packs return! Rejoice! No two weapon limit here, you get to carry every gun you pick up. Iron sights are present but not really needed because shooting from the hip feels buttery smooth like it should. The developers also managed to make a very interesting plot out of one of the oldest concepts in gaming, killing nazis. Everything feels familiar but fresh at the same time, and expertly crafted. If the new Doom is going to be as good as Wolfenstein: TNO then please sign me up. I'm not really good at writing reviews (and I don't do it often) but I felt like I owed it to Wolfenstien: TNO to spread the word. In an age where it feels like generic FPS games are pumped out by the hundreds, it's refreshing for an old school IP to come back and show us how it's done. They just don't make em like this anymore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Arkham Knight - PlayStation 4 [Digital Code]; Brand: by
Warner Bros Interactive. Entertainment, Inc.; Review: The best game of this console generation, a must have. Read any review to see the positives but I'll address the reason why this game is being hated on by a really tiny vocal minority, the Batmobile. The Batmobile is in a lot of the scenes but it's always used in a clever fashion and controls smooth as silk. It's an incredible addition and that's why Rocksteady focused so much on it. You don't see anyone complaining about the car missions in GTA V do you? That should tell you how whiny these people are being. If you enjoyed Asylum, City, and Origins, what are you reading reviews for? Go buy it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyrule Warriors: Legends - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: I went in with low expectations thinking the framerate would be awful but it's surprisingly stable on the New 3DS with 3D off (Don't bother with 3D on, it cuts the frames in half). The graphics are obviously downgraded from the Wii U, and the animations on the generic footsoldiers look like a slideshow (which is a necessity because there's just so many of them) but it looks better than I thought it would, similar to Smash Bros on 3DS. Other than that it's the same game as the Wii U version, and it's pretty fun! Quite cool to have this on the go. Haven't tried it on a normal 3DS but not hearing good things about the framerate on older hardware, might want to skip it if you don't have a New 3DS. (Perhaps Nintendo should have made this a New 3DS exclusive like Xenoblade Chronicles.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Fox Zero + Star Fox Guard - Nintendo Wii U; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Star Fox Zero is essentially Star Fox 64 2. That's all I've ever really wanted, and I'm sure plenty of Star Fox fans will agree with that. But Nintendo made the controversial decision to put mandatory motion controls, so this game is getting a lot of unwarranted flak (then again Star Fox games never do well with critics so maybe it's just par for the course). Here's the deal, the game's motion controls work so well that it shouldn't take more than 1 stage to get used to them. I guess if you're the type of gamer that takes a while to get accustomed to something and also gets frustrated easy, you might have a bad time. But once you do get used to them, it's literally no problem and you'll have as much control over your vehicle as any other Star Fox game. All that being said, Nintendo could have avoided a lot of headaches and just made the motion controls optional but life goes on. My personal major complaint is actually with the Gyrowing vehicle, it's slow and boring and the stage you use it in is a drag. It's a stealth mission in a Star Fox game, which is a bad idea to begin with. Luckily that's the only stage that forces you to use the Gyrowing the entire time, so I can forgive it. The Arwing is the star of the show (as you would guess) with the best stages and boss fights and the Walker is pretty cool too. On the Walker stages you can actually transform into the Arwing and back to the Walker at will, which I thought was really awesome. Graphics are great, no complaints. Doesn't look as amazing as Smash Bros or anything but there's absolutely nothing wrong with the graphics. Plus it runs at 60 fps and I can't remember any significant frame drops, except maybe on big explosions. If you liked Star Fox 64 then I think the bottom line on this one is, once you get used to the controls (which shouldn't take you long at all) this is a great game. Buy it. If you thought Star Fox 64 was overrated, Zero won't change your mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: Susan Bates 5-1/2-Inch Bamboo Handle Silvalume Head Crochet Hook, 4.5mm, Rose; Brand: Susan Bates; Review: The best crochet hooks, I love the handle , Susan Bates and Clover are the two brands that I will always buy for the beginner. Dont buy boye unless you just use red heart super saver yarn, or rough textured yarn you can use cheaper hook like boye hook cost like 1.20 at Walmart . Rough yarn scratches and eats up your hook, so if u get Walmart red heart yarn then u get boye cheap hook. But if u use good yarn like Caron simply soft and other good stuffs use quality hook. Also amazon sell the set of bamboo crochet hook for less then $3 and it get up to size 10mm diameters. also hook without grip make your hand & fingers tired! you might get carpal tunnel in no time . Overall ,buy crochet hook with a good grip are crucial !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Susan Bates 5-1/2-Inch Bamboo Handle Silvalume Head Crochet Hook, 5mm, Turquoise; Brand: Susan Bates; Review: Love this hook!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vktech Swift Yarn Fiber String Ball Wool Winder Holder Hand Operated New; Brand: Vktech; Review: Do not buy this junk , arrived broken and its cheaply made. Returning and buying a better one; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Clover 1045/G Purple Amour Crochet Hook, Size G, 4.0mm; Brand: Clover; Review: This plastic hook is really well made, I need 2 more in size I and j; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K; Brand: Susan Bates; Review: The best hook! I crochet faster.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: Bay Grand Hotel; City: Exmouth Devon England; Review: Just returned from a 5 day half board Shearings Holiday. Was allocated a room at the back of the property (room 44) What a dirty room - and its not the cleaners fault the place is falling to pieces, .I felt sorry for anybody staying in the room underneath ours as the floorboards in our room were creaking very loudly when you walked on them and must have woke people - but even the halls and landings had the same noisy floorboards. Unable to use the shower coz could not control the thermostat - I didn't want 3rd degree burns - management said they would sort it out - but they obviously didn't, the carpet was marked obviously someone tried to iron and left the iron on the floor resulting in brown stains, the dirt/mould under the taps, around the shower and pipes surely was a health hazard. I purchased bleach and cleaned (didn't look much better after but at least I knew I had done it). no shelves in shower for shampoo etc (not that this mattered coz temperature of water meant couldn't use anyway. I asked to be moved but was told that there were no more rooms - each morning I had to go downstairs to check the weather so I would know what to wear (no view from the window) just a large central heating pipe. Another couple were also at reception requesting to be moved but were told 'what do you expect for £40 a night!!!! Thats all the negative stuff out of the way. There were many happy travellers there - mainly the ones who had requested seaview rooms, the food was excellent and the service from the waitresses was excellent,Entertainment every night was ok. Shearings did some amazing tours and obviously knew their stuff - they took us to some amazing places and the scenery was awe inspiring. Recommend the day tour to Plymouth including boat trip which shows all the nuclear subs, warships etc. Then later Tavistock - a beautiful town. The hotel itself is right on the seafront - everyone I met was very friendly and I'm sure that if the room had been ok then I would have had a brilliant holiday. So if you are going to visit PLEASE ensure that you ask for a seaview room but be aware that they are small.Would recommend to a friend only when rooms have been updated substantially.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Gallery; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Greeted by Paul - what a lovely welcome, shown to our room. The art works around the hotel are stunning, Given a brief history of the B & B and the owners - just wish we were staying longer to hear more about the owners - the snippets I heard were fascinating. We stayed overnight as we were attending the ballroom dancing at the Winter Gardens which was close by. Breakfast cooked to perfection. Its only a very small criticism but the pillows were quite hard and not enough parking. (Paul did direct usto nearby multi storey (cost £13 for 24hrs!!!!) Would definitely go back. Excellent value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Be Live Experience La Nina All Inclusive; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Travelled with Thomson holidays - good flight no problems. Coach transfer from airport joined by rep who handed out information on resorts, some small dialogue re who was being dropped off first and letting us know which hotels would be having the service of a rep. Surprised to find out the hotel we were staying at would not have a rep visiting however if we would like to see one then we could visit another hotel nearby or telephone. Perhaps I am picky but I didn't fancy the idea of searching around for a rep and I certainly not using my credit to ring one. Luckily enough I didn't need the service of a rep however every holiday I go on I like to use the company to go on excursions - after all we are always told not to book with companies advertising on the street coz could invalidate insurance if anything happens. Surely a rep could be spared for maybe 1hour. The hotel itself is beautiful - well maintained, the staff all very helpful, the animation team particularly friendly and worked so hard to involve everybody. The entertainment in the evening was quite good. The restaurant was well managed, what I found quite funny was the food labels, 'PIG' DEEP FRIED EGGS' AND HEN. Not much choice for English but when in Spain!!!!!!! . On the transfer coach I remember the rep telling us about the green banana scheme about the discounts available so please be aware of the guys at the side of the hotel (path towards the beach) approaching you with Green Banana on their ID badge telling you that if you take this ticket to the TUI stand at the airport on your way back you will be given a bottle of wine what they dont tell you is the 90 minute talk you have to put up with first. (feel stupid now coz it was timeshare by another name) We stayed in room 816 - huge generator all day and night under the window - but got used to it. I dont think this hotel is a 4 star more like a 3 star.I must just mention the cleanliness of the rooms, maids came every day - clean towels provided when we left old ones in the bath. There are two lovely horseshoe shaped beaches nearby one is very shallow with inflatables in the water - good idea for the children. We spent most days lazing by the pool which was lovely and clean, and heated on one side the pool bar was what you expect - lovely staff. Would definitely go back to Costa Adeje but self catering next time - hotel 1000 rooms so obviously difficult to cater for everybody and there are plenty of eateries around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Hotel Tropicana Mallorca; City: Calas de Majorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: My husband and myself travelled with First Choice (thats another review) On arrival following a taxi transfer lasting approx an hour we received a very warm welcome and offered a drink as soon as we arrived (much appreciated) first impression - what on earth have we let ourselves in for. After reading previous reviews I e.mailed direct to the hotel asking for a room/chalet close to all the amenities - we were allocated chalet 12. The lower the number the closer to everything, however if you are allocated a bungalow/chalet further away there is a mini-bus that drives around the site approx every 15mins and doesn't stop till about midnight. The chalets/bungalows(I dont know what to call them) are very tired but comfortable(would have liked a fridge and hairdryer) - did have a problem with ants and towards the end of the holiday 29th Sept the mosquitoes decided to visit and boy did we get bitten - but this is nature,couldn't use the pool bar because of the huge wasps, hornets etc all around the drinks machines and on the bar (the poor staff). Plenty of sunbeds - no problem getting one but we preferred to go to the beach 12euros for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella (we purchased a parasol from the site shop 10euros put towels down but breezy and parasol kept blowing down. its possible to go from one bay to the next by walking over the rocks (we are late 50's) but we managed it and followed the lovely coastal path there is a boat that leaves from the next bay (cheaper than tour operators) Lifeguards very obvious apparantly there was a drowning a few months ago of a young child and his grandparent - I must admit I witnessed the choppy sea conditions. There is a 'noddy' train that you can catch from outside the reception 4.50euros return to the local shopping area (not impressed - just same old same old) We went to relax and we certainly started doing that after a few days. I have never met such friendly staff, the cleaners, waiters, everyone we met was a credit to the Riu chain. The animation team were fabulous where they get their energy from I dont know of particular mention is Cody! He is a star in the making. There is a kids club during the day and usual disco at night for them. The restaurant is very hot, the food is what I expected from a 3star all inclusive - never went hungry but boy do they like PORK - Incidentally evening meal you are allocated a table and a sitting time for the duration of the holiday - we were allocated a table with a couple we didnt know - and despite my initial reservation it turned out to be the best decision ever because they will be lifelong friends. The salon bar(next to the restaurant) is where the 'action' takes place, there is a small games room with a selection of games, the alcohol was good quality, the bar staff crazy(in a; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton York; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Very efficient check in, we had booked three rooms only one ready but we were very early so put everything in one ready room and spent the rest of the day exploring the quaint and quirky York. Very busy. York Minster awesome, took my breath away. Back to the hotel, my room 105 first floor spotlessly clean, teamaking facilities everything as you would expect, bathroom (with shower over bath) spotless. We decided to eat in the restaurant downstairs and so pleased we did, the service excellent(Rhianna) was our waitress efficient, knowledgeable and nothing to much trouble. Food was lovely. Not rushed as can happen in some hotels. Back up to the comfortable bed and out like a light.........till about 6.15 when the laundry lorry arrived(incidentally name on side was SWEET DREAMS) the metal cages were clanging about, the noise was awful, wheeling the metal cages up and down the ramp of the lorry, letting the lids drop to the pavement so much so that rang down to reception to complain, it was sorted out immediately. Now for the breakfast............wow wow and wow, the best breakfast I have had ever!! Lots and lots of choice, good quality ingredients, cereals, croissants, smoothies, fruit, toast too much to mention. Thoroughly recommend(apart from hiccup with noise) at check out staff were genuinely sorry for the disturbance. Would definitely return. Big thanks to all the staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Tortilla Curtain (Penguin Books with Reading Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's T. Coraghessan Boyle Page; Review: I consider myself a fairly well-read individual and as a 1st generation Mexican American, I thought this would be an interesting book to read read. Early on, it became abundantly clear what this book was about. It was garbage. The moral of the story is that if you want a better life, your S- outta luck. Settle for what you have and don't ask for more! "Materialism is bad". Isn't materialism and the right to complain what this country was built on?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Dangerous-Game Rifles; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Wieland Page; Review: This book is the pinnacle of seven decades of collective experience and sound theory in dealing with the biggest and baddest critters on hearth. It comes from a fine genealogy of big game hunting literature starting with John Taylor and "African Rifles and Cartridges" in 1948. The standard reference for anyone interested on big game in Africa in the first part of the XXth century. Four decades later "Safari Rifles" by Craig Boddington in 1988 came as a reflection that throphy hunting was back in vogue. A new wave of interest created a market for big game rifles and cartridges again. Then, "African Rifles", by Gregor Woods in 2002, delivered in print the hard won experience of an African born Professional Hunter, improving and summarising a century of knowledge. Wieland's "Dangerous Game Rifles" comes now as the ultimate treatise on the most specialised type of firearms ever produced to hunt big animals: those that can fight back either by goring, trampling or bitting the hunter. His novel triad of cartrige+gun+optics sets a helpful criteria for introducing newcomers and experimented hunters in a workable approach for assembling a useful dangerous game hunting kit. Rifles, cartridges and bullets are dealt in depth as well as a good description of adequate practice and performance that a trophy hunter should achieve before starting a safari in Africa, Australia or Alaska. Wieland's book is good literatute as well as helpful advice. It is a must for those that choose to practice ethically and effectively one of the most dangerous and exhilarating sports.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rexgun; Author: Stephen W. Templar; Review: Comprehensive ballistic analysis, realistic evaluation of T. Rex temperament and hunting requirements. Very useful for hunting elefant and other big critters in bad mood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies; Author: Cesar Hidalgo; Review: Ground breaking!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Rules For Life [Paperback]; Author: Visit Amazon's Jordan B. Peterson Page; Review: Superb. Reflexive, assertive, new meaning to life. I wish had read it forty years ago!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Wyndham KTBARST3 7 Piece Stainless Steel Bar Set; Brand: Wyndham House; Review: I love this set! Perfect size and the brushed steel is very nice. It looks really nice on my bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: El Pueblo Tamlelt; City: Agadir Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: Firstly, I checked this website just before i booked my holiday and was panicing handing my credit card over worrying i would not be happy. I just landed and had to get the story straight. Booked last minute, all inclusive package to Pueblo Tamlelt. Landed in Agadir, porters desperate for money, so let them take your bags, and give em 50c just for the trouble, as its a 100yards to the bus! Exchange rate is 1Euro - 11Dhm. Got to hotel and wasnt impressed at outside, but opened into the complex, friendly staffed showed me my room, and gave me a map and details of the complex along with the wristband which proves you are there and can get the food and drink. Also ask for tv remote as you need it for the hotel room, but also have to hand it back when checking out!!!. Unpacked in a room that was quite nice, separate toilet, separate shower room (powerful shower) and overlooked the road in Block L with free wifi. I had my computer as was semi working there, but they also rent out laptops should you want them. Took a stroll around the complex, it turns out to be two hotels Agador and Tamlelt combined to the Caribbean, Agador is a bit more lux in the rooms, but nothing else. Tennis courts, crazy golf etc. Found a great open large sitting bed beside the tennis courts i escaped to read a book and overlook the beach area. Was a blessing. As its not a busy season they closed down 2 restaurants to facilitate everyone in the other places. Food is fine, Breakfast is standard hotel omlettes, pancakes, bread etc. Lunch and Dinner varies, but they suit everyone. other restaurants, asian and japaneese available but you need to book that morning!. Staff friendly and clean area well. As its all inclusive, I noticed no one was leaving a tip for the staff as they didnt have to pay for the food they forgot that you should tip for the service. Just 10Dhm (less than a euro) really goes a long way for these people. As i was single there, i went in the last hour of food when it was more quite so I didnt have to battle for food and take up space on tables that are mainly for 4 persons. Walk down to beach is about 5 mins, you cross a road and walk down alley between a hotel and one being build currently. BEach is approx 9km long and you come out around the middle. Left is other hotels and then leads to the kings area. To the right heads towards Port and Kasbah. In Agadir, you must visit: Kasbah, take a taxi up there or walk up in 90mins. Good exercise and well deserved water at top! Not actually up there, they havent figured out they could do more with it as a visitors mark. The Souk, open Tues-Sun. Its massive. Really. Be sure to walk in Port 10, ask for Azi at the sunglasses/watch place on; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Servatur Waikiki; City: Playa del Ingles Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Booking a last minute holiday with my partner we got this all inclusive deal for 9days. We arrived in on the Sunday 9th January and were first to check in from our bus and fortunately we got a room straight away, having been given the usual arm band to wear for the entire week so they know your an all incl. There are 5 blocks of apartments A,B,C,D & E. A is the first one you walk into, and they are only connected by a walkway around the swimming pool area. We were in the C block room 335 with a view mainly of the hotel beside us. Not great but we were going to spend a lot of time there. Room was basic, unfortunately all their beds are singles, that you have to push together, and i must point out. not all beds are same. one was very springy and the other was ok but for some reason longer than the other!? still, room was clean and we unpacked and headed down to the continental breakfast. Appears, as we were first in we were lucky getting a room as we saw our fellow travelers having their breakfast but still waiting for a room to become available. So basics: There are 5 meals a day, breakfast 8-10 good healthy start with fry p, pancakes, cerals, fresh fruit etc. And a diabetics side also which was good to see. I must point out the fresh fruit juice you get in the machine is concentrated and horrible, but over by the diabetics side was actual fresh orange juice so grab that one! Continental is 10-12 i think, just bread, cheese, ham, some fake coissants etc. was ok. Lunch 1-3, varies and was fine for first few days, but as someone who doesnt eat red meat or fish,it kind of got repatitious for me with my choice. fresh salad bar and then the main selection which appears mainly to be meats. i think i had chicken 3 days out of the 8 dinners i had. everything else was just vegtables and chips or whatever i could figure out. Buffet: 4-6 i think beside the bar. Had selection fof some cakes and icecream. like tea and cakes idea i think. was nice whilst playing bingo (more on that later) Dinner: there are two sitting you have. 6pm and 8pm. on first night you go at 8pm adn then they would tell you what time you were allocated and what table you were given also. i think its more secure system so they recognize faces and so no one walks in off street for free meal? Again food began to be repatitious. They were clever with lunch food as what wasnt eaten, breads, were turned into garlic bread, tuna was put into the tortillia, met was put into a salad etc. again i began to get a little bored with the food by day 4. but helped myself to ice cream. felt like a child once more. was fine, as i ate little and often as there; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Revere; City: Revere Massachusetts; Review: I was staying at this hotel, as I had planned to do a variety of travelling around the location. There is a metro to Boston city, just 8mins walk from the hotel, and the hotel is located just off a freeway, and behind a large shopping mall. There are several large shopping shops and a few restaurants, like Olive Garden etc. which was perfect for my first night without having to travel far. The hotel offers free wifi, and also has two computers in the lobby for use. With a bar open until around 11pm, it wasnt late enough but the guys were very friendly and let us get a few after hours. Breakfast is make your own for around $9, which was worth it if you can feed yourself a lot! make your own waffels were my favourite! sad but true! I took a trip down to Plymouth, which was a great day out. And then enjoyed the shopping adventures of Malls around. I love boston, but if you are only wanting to visit the city, I wouldnt recommend this hotel. But if like me, you like to jump in a car and do a bit of travelling around, this is a great location and the team here were very friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Xara Palace Relais Chateaux; City: Mdina Island of Malta; Review: I only got to stay here for one night, but it was just such a delight I tried to make the most of it. Its located inside the old walls of Mdina, about 15mins from the airport. And its literally in the corner. Going in it was so peaceful and quite. My room was on the first floor, and they are two floors. Not a great view form my bedroom but the bedroom was small but compact on the two floors. Breakfast is located on the top floor over looking the island. Its a little slow on service, but sure you are in Malta, you are meant to relax! I had dinner with friends at the restaurant just outside the hotel. Its busy enough but good food was had and local people with friends and family. I would love to go back to this hotel to enjoy the surroundings and have at least a weekend. Its a luxury hotel, so perfect for a weekend get away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Galmont Hotel Spa; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: I like to stay with the usual hotels and the Radisson is one of them. Galway has the perfect location, as we just walked a few minutes from the train station to the hotel. Check in was smooth as always, and the facilities are perfect. I was there when it wasnt very busy so was able to use the spa facilites last minute with no waiting. I ate out locally, and had to take a train first thing, but I do enjoy the Radisson hotels in general so would recommend this for anyone travelling without wanting to have to take taxis all around!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Merrion Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: What an beautiful hotel. We stayed on the first floor in a huge room with a gorgeous en suite. The robes make you feel like you are in a palace, the beds are worth never leaving the room for! We stayed in the hotel for one night, and got to enjoy the local attractions of food, shopping and museums all around. the hotel itself is behind the Dail, which is where the Irish government gather and make all the big decisions are made. They used to stop off for lunch and drinks here, before the recession it appears. Whilst staying here, i passed by a familiar City face.. Sarah Jessica Parker. She appears to stay here upon landing into Ireland before heading on to her irish holiday home. And what better way to start any holiday, a friendly old style porter, welcoming reception, and just steeped in history and luxury. A big treat for anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Only there for business, but a great hotel I use every time i go. Perfect location, close to the main shopping area, and trains station. I will always try to get breakfast in the hotel, as its a great selection! Dinner is also a great choice here too just make sure you make reservation! I do notice that the hotel is used frequently as wedding evening location, so often you find the lobby very loud filled with overly dressed ladies and men in kilts. I would used this hotel with my partner for sure for a weekend, as its closed to all amenities around. I would suggest you go to the thai restaurant down the road. Go out of hotel, turn left and walk for about 3mins and its across the road. Local and delightful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Doolin; City: Doolin The Burren County Clare; Review: Having searched a few websites for somewhere to stay around Lissdonvarna, we decided on Doolin as its the home of Irish traditional music. And the Hotel Doolin stood out as a hotel instead of the usual B&B's and lodges, we wanted to treat ourselves. We found several websites offering discounts, but when we came to book we checked the hotel website itself and it worked out cheaper, which was great. We arrived on Wednesday 18h and it was pitch black. Its very dark as its the countryside! But the hotel stood out as its a long building in Doolin with Fitzpatricks pub at one end of the building, with a restaurant, info centre, off license and cafe inbetween. Its well fulfilled. A great modern hotel for a great price! We were so happy, and the room was fantastic. Double bed and a single bed, lots of space. The pub felt fantastic, great food, lots of booze, what more can you ask! A few locals came in and were very friendly, as was our barman Seamus. The breakfast was delicious, poached egg on muffin and covered in hollanaise sauce... i loved it, along with the full irish breakfast my partner had. It wasnt busy during the week, so they knew us by name, room number and were all very nice. The bed is gorgeous, the sheets were great, it was delightful and relaxing, and certainly worth a lot more than the price we got it for. If you are looking for a break, somewhere quite as you travel around the local Burren, Cliffs of Moher, this is a great central point!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abbey Lodge; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: Planned one night in Kilarney for a mid week trip, and was sad not to have had more time there. John, the proprietor opened the door and made it feel like home there after. A large Lodge on the long road of B&B's on the road into the city, but I am delighted we chose this one. A great price, for the location, extra large bedroom, and just 10mins walk into the city. John was very friendly, offered a lot of help, and local knowledge. Would recommend! There is free wifi in the bedrooms and also a computer in the front room if you need it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel National; City: Antwerp Antwerp Province; Review: Having been to Antwerp a few times, our friends booked us into the Commarporte as they found a good deal on the internet. Great location, but there was no photos we could find.. and now we see why. Upon driving in (€15 a day car parking) checking in, was interesting as we had to side step around a bucket of water that was collecting the drips from the open ceiling, and two staff behind a small desk, sitting down the whole time for check in. One room, one key, and there was three of us in one room. So not great, but we would manage. Walking up the stairs (I didnt want to risk the lift) ours was on the second floor. We walked onto the second floor and there was an open door straight ahead which looked alright. It appeared to be the show room, as it was more modern than the room we were going to be entering, but no plumbing or lighting either, as it seemed what was to be offered 'in the future'. Upon opening our room, there was three small single beds in a row where I think a double bed was meant to be. Normally, you get a larger room, but they seemed to figure that three single beds side by side was appropriate. A tiny tv, and a not so clean bathroom, that one of the girls refused to close the shower curtain as it was so dirty. For €250 for two nights, spread for 3 people, plus €30 car parking, I certainly wouldn't advise this to anyone else. Its really a shame, as its a great location..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Greenmount B B; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Having searched in vain for anywhere in the city itself, we were told of this B&B which is just 10mins from the city centre (8pounds in taxi) vivian is very friendly and Suzanne too. We got room 3 which is the front room downstairs, clean double bedroom, tv and small bathroom, but its all we needed for the one night. Breakfast is continental in kitchen which you make yourself, so very relaxed feeling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ballyroe Heights Hotel; City: Tralee County Kerry; Review: We found a great deal online and booked for two days thinking we would use it as a stopping location for travelling around. I would have loved to have had an extra day to just sit and relax in the place without driving around, as it has beautiful views, benches to relax in peace and a great bar restaurant for any food needed. The rooms are spacious and well planned, with good powerful shower also. (I love my showers) I would recommend if you need a day away, get down here, and enjoy peaceful, beautiful views whilst getting fresh air!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iris Hotel Eden; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Went for a few days with some friends and booked over a website. Realised it cost more than just booking on the hotels website themselves, so check out their own prices before you book elsewhere! Its 30 mins from airport to hotel, and the hotel is pretty standard. Our room was two single beds pushed together but individually made, so thats their idea of twin beds. The electrical points were shocking, looking like they have plugged as much they could into one socket. But out plan wasn't to stay here for the whole time. There is a shopping centre next to this hotel, as well as football stadium, so it has a lot of stuff already around it to keep you busy for a while. But getting into town is best with a taxi - unfortunately if you ask the hotel to order you a taxi, they appear to have a couple of freelancers who turn up and over change you nearly twice the price. There is a tram 91 that apparently is good for the tourists as it brings you ever where you want to see, but in the mean time we walked everywhere. Everywhere is cheap so can't really complain here. The hotel has a breakfast for about 7e and its pretty decent too. Over all its a grand place if you get a good price and had good wifi connection in the hotel rooms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blooms Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: You not booking the Ritz, but for a decent price you in the centre of the city, with a bar attached so late night drinks possible as well. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean, and prices can be decent at certain times of the year. If your just around for a night or two in Dublin city and are out most of the time, would recommend!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western City Hotel Moran; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Spent a long weekend with friends here, and we were all delighted with this hotel. The location is just 20mins walk from city centre, but means we have a lot of more local places around this hotel. The rooms are spacious, nice clean bathrooms, Breakfast is 06:30 - 11am, with as much as you can eat. Great selection! Wifi on each floor to keep you occupied (as if Prague won't).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bungalow By Camellia; City: Nuwara Eliya Central Province; Review: Stayed just one night here as we were travelling around, but found the staff to be very friendly, and accommodating. We got the attic room, a lovely open space and views over the lake. Its a little out of the city, should cost you around 250rps to get there, so just make sure you get a decent tuktuk driver!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Twelve Minutes to Midnight (Twelve Minutes to Midnight, #1); Author: Christopher Edge; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Twelve Minutes to Midnight is the first in a series of books about Penelope Tredwell, thirteen year old proprietor and writer for The Penny Dreadful - a monthly periodical she's made so successful since her father's death that it's now outselling The Strand. In this tale, Penelope's alter-ego Montgomery Flinch is requested to help a baffling mystery at Bethlem Royal Hospital - the notorious Bedlam. Fortunately for Penny, she has already hired actor Monty Maples to 'play' Montgomery Flinch, as she's desperate to solve the mystery for her next story. Unfortunately for her, Monty is terrified of almost everything so she doesn't get to find out as much as she needs from the haunted inhabitants at Bedlam. Every night, at twelve minutes to midnight, every Bedlam patient is compelled to write and write. Words of madness believe the Superintendent but Penelope is sure there is truth in them... The first 100-or-so pages set up the characters and plot and are relatively slow-paced. Relatively compared to the second half of the book when as soon as we're introduced to the mysterious widow, Lady Cambridge, things start happening in speedy succession. Lady Cambridge's creepy research subjects are still making my skin itch a day after finishing this book; and the world of Penny, Alfie, Monty and Mr Wigram are somewhere that the reader will almost certainly feel compelled to revisit. Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an intriguing mix of historical, alternate history, mystery, horror and paranormal novel with a strong female lead and decent supporting cast. Penny is probably a little too brilliant to be believable, but not in an overly irritating way. I also wasn't convinced by some elements of the dream-based finale but I am not the target audience! I have to review this as an adult, because my daughters are too young. This is aimed for age 9+, but I did wonder how many of the historical references would be understood by this age group. However, I have no current direct experience of the age range to know, and I think even if the historical references pass the reader by the story can still be followed and enjoyed. I just got an extra thrill from the inclusion of Arthur Conan Doyle, H G Wells, Freud et al.! As an adult, it is an easy read, but still great fun and I will be getting the sequel because I want to find out more about Christopher Edge's turn-of-the-century Victorian world. Review originally appeared: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadows of the Silver Screen (Twelve Minutes to Midnight, #2); Author: Christopher Edge; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Penelope Tredwell, thirteen year old proprietor and writer for popular Victorian magazine The Penny Dreadful, is back in her second historical-alternate-history-mystery-horror-paranormal tale starting six months after the end of Twelve Minutes to Midnight. This time she's pulled into the new and exciting world of the moving picture when the mysterious Mr Gold offers to make a film of one of Montgomery Flinch's tales of terror. Shadows of the Silver Screen has a similar pace to Twelve Minutes to Midnight, with a slower set-up for the first half of the book before you start finding out what's really going on. The novel has a Sherlock Holmes feel to it, except the supernatural is real in this world. When Penny left Alfie in London to travel with Monty, I was a little sad because I wanted all the characters to be included. I needn't have worried as we need him in London to track down further clues. I found Penelope not as strong a character as the first novel, but this may have been the effects of ghostly interference. I hope she returns to strength for the third, and I hope there is a third because I am getting quite hooked on Christopher Edge's alternate version of Victorian England. A highlight of the novel for me were the historical facts the story inspires you to look up. I hadn't heard of Louis Le Prince before and yet I would have called myself reasonably aware of film history (apparently not!) I also loved how the story didn't end where I thought, but still held more thrills. Creepy and gripping, Shadows of the Silver Screen should appeal to anyone with an interest in film, horror, Victorian era, strong female leads and gripping plots. Review first appeared: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stop the Clock; Author: Alison Mercer; Genres: fiction; Review: Stop the Clock is Alison's first novel and as she is a local author, I was lucky enough to go along to the book launch held at Mostly Books, Abingdon. Being terminally shy I was utterly terrified but I'm also a book addict so it was a delight to be there for such an event, and something I will definitely remember fondly when Alison is a guaranteed best-seller - which based on this novel would be well deserved. I mainly read children's books, and my adult genre is fantasy / science fiction but I also enjoy real-life, female oriented fiction ("chick lit" if you prefer), for example Bridget Jones (although I disliked the sequel) and Marion Keyes' novels. But on thinking, I don't think I've read in this genre for over twelve years so Stop the Clock was a change of pace for me. The novel is about three women who have been friends since university, and how their lives are unfolding ten years after they saw in the new millennium together. They have what they (thought they) wanted in life but are they happy? I mainly read novels involving supernatural beings and some kind of contained plot where the world need to be saved or the bad guys thwarted (or a crime solved.) So it's rare for me to read something where there's not a specific plot end to work towards. But Stop the Clock works perfectly as an insight into the lives of the three main protagonists, a series of ups and downs in their lives and an ending where although there is so much more that could be told about these women's lives, you feel completely satisfied on the journey that you've taken with them. The reviews I read before reading the book myself talked about relating to the characters and therefore as I started the book I was thinking I have nothing in common with these rich London people! It didn't stop my enjoyment, but as with any new friends you don't get to know everything about them instantly, you learn over time. As I progressed through the book, and got to know Lucy, Tina and Natalie, I can now honestly say that I related to and with them all in different ways. This is a novel, so there needs to be conflict. I did feel sad that relationships seemed to be breaking down all over the place, but that's the point of a story and the fact I felt for the characters is a good sign. I think Alison's writing is excellent quality and am in awe that she wrote it in the evenings while her children were sleeping. Although I went to the book launch, I didn't get this book as a review copy but chose to purchase it and support the launch because the synopsis interested me. I'm glad I did and I'm glad I read Stop the Clock. It's a departure from my normal reading but I'm sure I shall be buying Alison's second book once it's published. You should read this book if:; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Love You, Hugless Douglas!; Author: David Melling; Genres: children, fiction; Review: In this tale, Douglas bumps into Flossie the sheep who has lost her best friend. Together, Flossie and Douglas set off to look for Little Sheep. For reasons not quite explained, Flossie is stuck (literally) to Douglas. This is reminiscent of the sheep sticking to Douglas' back in The Big Sleep and where Douglas finds Flossie stuck in the tree. We even get a Thank-You Hug :-) Cow from Don't Worry makes a return, with her best friend and new characters in the form of (unnamed and unmentioned, perhaps they are in book 5?) hedgehogs. Rabbit returns with a troop of bouncing bunnies (maybe one of them is the original rabbit from Hugless Douglas that, being male, hasn't been seen since?) Flossie and Little Sheep are reunited after a rummage through a leafy bush filled with bric-a-brac and just one sheep this time, but Douglas starts to feel sad because he doesn't have a friend like all the other characters they'd met. Fortunately wise old owl doesn't call Douglas a twit this time, but instead shows Douglas how loved he really is. As usual, the illustrations are pieces of perfection with many details to look out for. For any child with the series of books, there are so many parts that refer to other books throughout the series that each book is a joy to re-read over and over. Highlights for us were the adorable hedgehogs and crazy bouncing bunnies, but my personal favourite illustration is the double spread where Douglas sits alone and melancholy because of the emotion that seeps through. The final double spread is full of "I [heart] something" images. Review first appeared: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meg and Mog; Author: Helen Nicoll; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: I still love Jan Pienkovski's art and our house is packed with examples of his work from Meg and Mog to pop-up Haunted House; from 1001 First Words to The One Thousand Nights and One Night... But this is where is all began for me, with the story of Meg the witch, her cat Mog, Owl and the spells that never work out. There's nothing not to love about the Meg and Mog books but the first one is my special favourite, it's probably one of the first books I read independently. The fantastic easy to read lettering and the bright contrasting colours means it catches the attention of even very young babies. I never tire of reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Author: Eric Carle; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was the first book I bought for my then unborn first child. It's just an essential book for every child. I remember as a child loving the different sized pages and the holes where the caterpillar has munched through. The art is gorgeous and iconic. Not only that, but it also teaches the lifecycle of a butterfly, counting, days of the week... It is an absolutely perfect book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martha and the Bunny Brothers: I Love School; Author: Clara Vulliamy; Genres: children, fiction; Review: I was so excited about getting to read this book that there was a chance it could have been a disappointment. I needn't have worried, this is a lovely book and already a favourite with both my girls (especially DG who is already the biggest fan of Muffin and the Bear with Sticky Paws). Martha is a very sunny bunny who loves everything and is very excited about her first day at school. But she has to leave her two little bunny brothers behind which makes them all feel sad (bunnies put their ears down when sad, and Clara has captured this perfectly). The book is full of lists and side notes, and text that bounces around the pages. Each page has so much to explore, and cute little moments like Paws the puppy appearing in the corner of (almost) every double page. One of my favourite parts is the realistic breakfast with small children: all three have a different breakfast, one bunny brother will only eat his wearing a cardboard box on his head and the baby (toddler) is squeezing egg through his fingers delightedly saying "Mud!". It's a beautifully observed moment in a book full of such great observations of small children's habits. It's a book that children will understand because it speaks to them, and one filled with moments that parents will relate to. I still [Heart] Martha Bunny, her brothers and her creator. Review first appeared: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Totally Terrifying Three. Hiawyn Oram and David Melling; Author: Hiawyn Oram; Genres: children, fiction; Review: The story follows a Dragon, who thinks he is too terrifying, so he leaves his neighbours and finds... A Witch, who thinks she is too terrifying (but neither the Dragon or Witch are terrified), so they leave together and find... A Giant, who thinks he is too terrifying (but none of the three are terrified), so they leave together and find... A Toddler, who also isn't terrified... Which leads to some rethinking of their totally terrifying status, and a new three set out to scare... "absolutely NOBODY!" My 5yr old particularly loves humour in words like "scar[ing] the pants off people" and the fact that all the characters are basically just very silly and not at all scary. My 3yr old likes the brave toddler (and all the scary looking bits!) I love the details, as ever: look at what the dog and cat are doing in each picture; the trees (they need their own book); two bats near the witch's hat at all times; the giant's car and what happens when he stands up... Hiyawyn Oram and David Melling are both deservedly acclaimed and this collaboration is a fine example of both their work. Review originally appeared: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess and the Peas; Author: Caryl Hart; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am a teeny (huge) bit of a fan of both Caryl's and Sarah's work separately, so this combination was hugely exciting to me. It looks like I should dislike it intensely: see the princess, see the pink cover! But this is Caryl Hart, Sarah Warburton and Nosy Crow so you know you're going to get something wonderful and this book doesn't disappoint. "With all things considered, I have to assess This disease has no cure! The girl's a princess." "You have to be joking!" her father exclaimed. "Shes a princess all right," the doctor explained. Forgive me for going off on an adult-focussed commentary but I absolutely love this book and need to write about it in detail! Lily-Rose May lives with her dad in a lovely home in the woods. All the pages set at home are in beautiful natural colours with a lovely garden, rabbits, nature everywhere. Lily-Rose has a dress which is white with cherries on and a red ribbon in her hair. She is wonderfully, happily, girly without the default pink-ness. Her room is shown as being bright and feminine with the natural green and yellow that permeate the 'home' images and there are pink things in it because why not, girls do like pink too and that is just fine. She lives with her dad. In the background of the pictures there are photo frames where you see a happy couple on their wedding day, plus baby pictures. The whole aura is of a well-loved little girl with a very caring dad who tries his best to give her a great and healthy life. There is no mention of the mother so there seems to be a tinge of sadness behind the story but Lily-Rose and her dad are having a lovely life together. The sadness behind the scenes may be why her dad tries so hard to get her to eat peas, but this is a children's story so it's also a slightly surreal point that drives the story on too. The doctor is quite utterly mad, and has very much the look of a mad scientist about him. The diagnosis of Princess-itis and taking Lily-Rose away from her idyllic, but normal, life is probably one that many children brought up on a diet of unrealistic expectations and reality TV dream of. The cautionary tale of "The Princess and The Pea" retold beautifully in monotone with the main characters peering around the side of a gigantic book is the second distinct colour-scheme in the book making each location very distinct from each other. Lily-Rose is torn between her love for her dad and the promise of great things and her loving father soothes her and does what he thinks is best for her future. Onto the palace location and pink becomes the primary colour in the illustrations. There is everything a princess could wish for: dressing up room, shoe room, a huge library, a room of her own with a television, jewels and pink dresses! She's initially taken in by all the material things, she; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Knight Sleep Tight; Author: David Melling; Genres: children; Review: "Good Knight, Sleep Tight" is the second of (so far) three picture books set in the same fantasy world starring a loyal knight, his faithful horse, the royal family and "bears with long claws [...], swooping owls [...] and [...] hungry wolves with dribbly mouths." So far, so standard. But it's David Melling's art and sense of humour that make these books so wonderful. In "Good Knight, Sleep Tight", the prince from "The Kiss That Missed" has acquired a baby sister ("He couldn't see what all the fuss was about.") The knight is sent on a quest to fill the royal pillow with "something soft and fluffy" for the princess, encountering bears, wolves and owls on the way. Keep an eye on his shield for the lion - who goes green as they climb up the tree, or gets knocked into the side as they leave so quickly there isn't "even enough time to finish the senten"... The text bounces round the pages with the action, winding round sequences of pictures and changing in size through the story. The pictures are utterly gorgeous and filled with little details that you pick up more of from each reading. They're also a lovely snapshot of aspects of real family life, and it's nice to have a king and queen who act like normal parents do. I expect that the age range is aimed at 3-6 year olds. I say it's enjoyable from birth to adulthood - I've been reading it to my eldest daughter (now nearly three) since before she was a year old and to my youngest daughter (7 months) since birth. The almost-three year old chooses all three books on a regular basis and we sit down to read them - "Oh, no, what's happening!" she cries, in between quoting the next lines. All three books are huge fun for me to read to my daughters and I'm still seeing new things in the pictures, and love the humour. I enjoy all three, it was difficult choosing my favourite to write a review. I can thoroughly recommend reading anything written by David Melling, and this fantasy trilogy is a very good place to start with young children - who understand that stories should start "Once upon a something..." and end happily after something a little bit scary in the middle. Review from: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rumblewick and the Dinner Dragons; Author: Hiawyn Oram; Genres: children, fiction; Review: Rumblewick and the Dinner Dragons is a book designed for young children to devour from beginning to end. There is not a 'boring' page in the book - even the copyrights appear as steam coming out of a cauldron. This is a definite plus, my three year old always thinks I'm cheating her out of something when I flick through the first pages of most books to get to the story! This story is narrated by Rumblewick, a witch's cat to a very "unwilling" witch. In this book Haggy Aggy (Rumblewick's witch) wants to love and protect "terri-frying" dragons, which involves inviting a few of them over for dinner. Poor Rumblewick relates the proceedings via letters to his best friend and fellow witch's cat, Grimey. The dragons are beautifully realised, colourful creatures with wide faces, skinny arms, big tums and very sharp teeth. Haggy Aggy is atypically dressed in flowery pink, oblivious to any danger, and it's up to quick-thinking Rumblewick to save the day with a very ingenious "feast". This is a book designed to be experienced - with cut outs, chomped corners and lift-the-flap style spells and mini books within the book. There are double-page fantastically detailed pictures, along with doodles dotted round scrapbook-style layouts. This is a book to be read again and again, and to discover something different every time: the frog trying on lipstick, receipt from "Crafty Co-Op", bat-shaped door handle... The frogs are definitely ones to look out for, and they appear on most of the pages. Rumblewick and the Dinner Dragons is probably better for children slightly older than three (I think it's aimed at 5+) but even so my three year old (who loves stories with witches and dragons best) still enjoyed the story, looking out for the frogs and lifting the flaps. I'm loathe to compare series but I'd say fans of Winnie the Witch should really enjoy Rumblewick, as would those who enjoy Emily Gravett's interactive books. Personally, I think 30-something mothers should also be allowed to like picture books, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing this one with my daughters. Review from: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep; Author: David Melling; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: This is the third in the Hugless Douglas series and I think it might just be my favourite of the three. To recap: In Hugless Douglas (Hodder 2010), Douglas wakes from a long sleep and tries to find a hug that suits him, looking for big tall and comfy hugs in all the wrong places until Rabbit takes him to the best hug of all. In Don't Worry [Hugless] Douglas (Hodder 2011) Douglas gets a new hat from his dad but in his excitement the hat gets ruined. He looks for advice about what to tell his dad, before finding out that telling the truth is the best option. In Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep, Douglas is heading for a sleepover with Rabbit: "There's plenty of room at Rabbit's." But not before choosing what to take with him, getting lost, picking up some friends along the way and ending sleeping not quite where originally planned... It's the attention to detail that make me love these books so much. This may be why I like Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep so much, because it brings themes from the original Hugless Douglas book: the honeybee pyjamas, the bush with eyes, the owl saying "Twooooo Twit!". I also love how the sky subtly darkens throughout the book with a sunset sky before night falls - something that you can even see in the storyboard. This double spread also has that Winnie-the-Pooh trapped in Rabbit's house feel, except in this case Rabbit is very happy for Douglas to visit and the problem is getting into her house, not out of it. (And I just love how this Rabbit instantly just decides to dig a bigger hole because she is, after all, a rabbit...) My daughters both love Hugless Douglas, and the Douglas books are suitable for a wide age range. MG (just 5) gets a lot more of the humour (pointing out the sheep stuck on Douglas' back for instance). DG (almost 3) loves the stories. I drool over the details! As I write this, MG has stolen Hugless Douglas and the Big Sleep from me and is copying the words from the book while attempting to read as many as she can. Earlier she was using the pictures to read the story to her little sister. The attention to detail really is just fantastic: there are always ten sheep (even when they're just eyes in a bush), Douglas' storybook front and back cover is an exact match to the first Hugless Douglas book, one of the sheep is pulling the pyjamas out of the bag before Douglas is shown wearing them (though how he gets them on must be a book in itself!) The final double page spread of "things to take on a sleepover" is packed with humour (especially the cuddly toy), but I think my favourite has to be: a friend. Hugless Douglas can be every child's friend so off you go now, grab yourself a copy and enjoy. And don't forget to read it to your children once you've enjoyed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scallywags; Author: David Melling; Genres: non-fiction, children, fiction; Review: The Scallywags are fourteen wolves who try very hard, but haven't got very good manners. The other animals stop asking them to join in so the Scallywags have to do something about it. They spy on all the animals and try to replicate what they observe: "Before long most of the wolves knew what to do with... a handkerchief, a toothbrush, and a comb. And some of them could dress nicely and say please and thank-you." Eventually they show their new-found manners off, but the other animals come to realise that the Scallywags were more fun when they were just being themselves. This is a tale for older small children, from about age four up. The Scallywags do all the things that we're not allowed to do, but they do try so very hard to show that they're not really so bad and they mean well. This is a beautiful book in all sorts of ways. It's in a landscape format which makes some gorgeous panoramic spreads with lots happening in them. There are so many little details in the pictures that you can spend hours pouring over them, especially in comparing and contrasting certain spreads. The book is made from lovely matt paper which is a delight to hold too. Fun to read (again and again), and one I think older siblings will really enjoy reading to their younger siblings. It will be an especially huge hit with boys of course but my girls love it too. There's a sequel: The Scallywags Blow Their Top and plenty of scope for these characters, someone ought to snap up the media rights for them if they haven't already. The book starts with commenting on how we all know what wolves are like, don't we? Before turning the big bad wolf assumption on its head... It could be read in conjunction with some classics like: The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf or Peter and the Wolf. It can be used as a jumping point for discussing making assumptions about people because of who they are, talking about what manners are for and why we use them, discussing what we do to fit in with others (and whether we should) and much more besides. Review first appeared: [url]...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes; Author: Eve Sutton; Genres: children, fiction; Review: I always wonder what happened to Eve Sutton, I don't think she wrote any other children's books. Lynley Dodd of course went on to create the fantastic Hairy Maclary series plus many more. But this is still my favourite of her books. The Cat from France may well like to sing and dance but MY cat likes to hide in boxes, and that's just fine with me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Sister and Little Sister; Author: Charlotte Zolotow; Genres: children, fiction; Review: I am a little sister with a big sister, which is probably why I loved this book. I remember reading it when I was about 8, it was borrowed from the library and I tried to copy all the words before it was returned but never finished. It's one of those random old memories: sitting at the bottom of the stairs reading this book. At 38 I no longer think of myself as being the 'little sister' but by virtue of birth order my 4yo is and I think she will relate to this story too. Most importantly, I hope my girls do learn from each other so that they too 'both know how'.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ancient Light; Author: John Banville; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm putting this as 'read' but I have no intention of finishing it. I read 88 pages and skim read through bits of the book until the end to see if anything interesting ever happened. Life's too short to waste on this book. I felt I had to finish it and that put me off reading anything for weeks. Glad to see the back of it!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost Library; Author: David Melling; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Ghost Library is a book about enjoying books and stories, and of making up your own stories. It involves effort on the part of the reader as there are two sections where the story is told in pictures so you have to make it up while you read it. There is one gigantic flap to show the tall tower where the library is (I would love to have that many book shelves!) and it's like getting three stories in one with the stories within the story - these are drawn in different styles too so the book maintains interest on all sorts of levels - it has ghosts and witches and a little girl and books so is completely non gender-stereotyped too, in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troll and the Oliver; Author: Adam Stower; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was one of my top picture books for 2013 but I still haven't written about it properly. It's one of those books that you love so much so you know you can never do it justice and therefore don't write about it at all. Well, that's what I do... Troll and the Oliver is funny and subversive. I adore subversive picture books. I'm afraid this is going to be a spoilery review, so be warned if you continue reading. Walking back from the park today, in the sun and having not read this book for several weeks (we do have over 700 picture books to get through) I asked Danger Girl (5) whether she liked Troll and the Oliver? Yes, she replied. What's your favourite bit of the book, I asked? When the Troll eats Oliver, she grinned. This is a story that sticks in children's heads, it chews up the rules and spits them out in a laugh-out-loud surprise, that's quickly turned into a bigger laugh and a fabulous ending. In Troll and The Oliver, the little boy is the antagonist. He's not Oliver, he's an Oliver and Troll becomes not a Troll, but the protagonist in his own right. This is Troll's story, and the meany Oliver is making his life a misery by not letting Troll catch and eat him. Obviously, from DG's favourite bit of the book, Troll eventually does catch the Oliver. Have you ever seen the Loony Tunes episode where Wile E Coyote catches Road Runner? This is the book equivalent, but with a more satisfying ending for all concerned. I can't praise this book highly enough, and recommend it to all. Both MG and DG think it's amazing, and it leads to lots of interesting conversations about conventions in story telling. Disclosure: Troll and the Oliver received for review from Templar Publishing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Crow Conspiracy (Twelve Minutes to Midnight, #3); Author: Christopher Edge; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The Black Crow Conspiracy is the last in a trilogy of historical-alternate-history-mystery-horror-paranormal tales that started with Twelve Minutes to Midnight, and continued with Shadows of the Silver Screen. Although I commented that the first two books started more slowly (which is not a negative), this is not the case for The Black Crow Conspiracy which starts with glowing phantasms stealing the Crown Jewels within the first few pages. Two years have passed since Shadows of the Silver Screen, and Penelope Tredwell is now nearly sixteen and suffering writer's block. Sales of The Penny Dreadful have fallen without Montgomery Flinch's stories and things are looking bleak until Penny hits on the idea of asking the public for plot ideas, as a competition. Little does Penny know that the 'fake confession' she uses as the basis for a thrilling tale turns out to be real, and before she knows it Montgomery Flinch has been arrested for treason. This starts a thrilling hunt for the real Black Crow, with a backdrop of Edward VII's coronation, stolen Crown Jewels, missing royalty, hints of the First World War, and state-of-the-art science. The radiant boys come straight from a 1950's B-movie. It would give too much away to say how they fit into the plot, but it's a fun idea used to great effect and tinged with the mild horror you'd expect from a Penelope Tredwell novel. Our heroine is back to full force after being slightly weakened in Shadows of the Silver Screen, and all the supporting cast are all included, but this is very much Penelope's story. This is the last of the trilogy, something that you can guess from the last chapter, but there's plenty of scope for more tales to fill the two years between Shadows and Black Crow if the author chooses to return to this world. I am very fond of the Twelve Minutes to Midnight trilogy. One of the things that particularly appeals to me is that they are stories with a female protagonist which can appeal to boys and girls equally. There is much written about how boys will only read books about boys, whereas girls will read either, used as an excuse for main characters being predominantly male. Even if this is true, Penelope Tredwell is a character who transcends stereotypes. She is absolutely female, not a male part with a girl's name tacked on, and deals with the prejudices of her time because of this. The plots aren't stereotypical either, and don't fit a single genre so have wide appeal. The alternative-history theme is a gateway to discovering more about the times written about, and the use of real-life historical figures gives a starting block for those discoveries. As my daughters are only six and four, these are not books for them to read yet, but I will be keeping 'my' copies to pass on and can't wait to find out what inspiration they will give. Review first appeared: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party; Author: Lucy Coats; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Pirates and birthdays, what's not to love? And from the talented team of Lucy Coats, Chris Mould and Nosy Crow? Well, that's kids and adults happy then. I'm not sure I've met a child that doesn't like pirates. If you think about it, it's an odd theme for children as I think real-life pirates weren't actually all that nice. But then children like enormous prehistoric beasties that ripped their prey apart, and creepy crawly hairy things, and fairies, so their tastes are a bit on the bloodthirsty side. Captain Beastlie is the most disgusting pirate you'll ever have the misfortune to meet. He sleeps with rotten cabbages, he eats things that come out of his nose and ear, he... Excuse me while I shudder a little here. If your children like the grossness of Morris the Mankiest Monster (Giles Andreae & Sarah McIntyre) then they'll love Captain Beastlie. However, he lives on a squeaky clean ship, with the neatest of shipmates, so he must have some redeeming features as they seem to like him. The story itself is full of delights. We count down with Captain Beastlie from Monday to Saturday, surreptitiously sneaking in days of the week and counting down from five reinforcement into the text, as he does a selection of really disgusting things and his crew carry on in the background. The background, oh the background! Picture books come in all types, and minimal pictures can work exceptionally well, but I do love a book where the illustrations give you something new on many repeat readings, and small children do love their repeat readings... There is of course part of the story happening in the illustrations - the crew collecting wrapping paper, cards, and other birthday treats without the oblivious captain noticing. But there's also the wonderful detail in the pirate ship, and little touches like 5 rotten cabbages on Monday but look out for them on the other days of the week and count how many there are each day. Wonderful! I won't spoil the surprise of what happens to the captain on his birthday, but I will mention the wonderful skull shaped birthday cake. Mmmm... Oh, and the song the pirates sing to the Captain will have polite children gasping (and giggling!) From an inclusivity viewpoint, there are no cliched peg legs or eyepatches for these pirates, plus the cabin 'boy' is a girl (with no pink and not wearing a dress, but she's still a girl...) This is a star of a book, expertly written and stunningly illustrated. Nosy Crow have published Hardback and Paperback on the same day which gives a choice (I love to give hardback picture books for presents, but it's not feasible to always buy them for home) A huge hit with my daughters, and a fun book for girls and boys of all ages. Probably best for pre-school and up. Disclosure: Received from Nosy Crow for review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mog The Forgetful Cat; Author: Judith Kerr; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, fiction; Review: It seems to me that most people think The Tiger Who Came To Tea when they think of Judith Kerr, but it was always the Mog books for me. I love cats, we had a tabby cat, and I love how poor Mog accidentally saves the day in this story. Mog is such a lovable character in all her stories that I can't bring myself to read Goodbye Mog (2002) as I know I'll just sob the whole way through. Fortunately there are many more Mog books that I also haven't read that I will get to share with my girls at some point, but this is the one I read and re-read as a child.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Really and Truly; Author: Emilie Rivard; Genres: children, fiction; Review: Really and Truly tells the tale of Charlie and his Grandpa. Grandpa used to tell Charlie tall tales, ending them with "Really and truly, Charlie" but now Grandpa stares out of the window of his nursing home when Charlie and his parents visit. Remembering all the lovely tales, Charlie manages to make his Grandpa smile again with his own tales. Maybe Grandpa doesn't remember but his legacy lives on. Really and Truly is a sensitive and touching tale full of hope despite the lack of a cure for dementia. We have been fortunate that dementia has not touched our family as yet but this is still a book that can be shared with any child whether they have experience or not, but if they have a grandparent with dementia then they may find it easier to ask questions about the Grandpa in the book than in the real world. I wasn't sure how DG (then 4) would take this book, but she asked for it over and over again. The made up stories illustrated with line sketches over the 'real world' illustrations in the book appealed to her, and she laughed at all the funny stories Grandpa and Charlie made up. She could understand that this Grandpa was unwell, but the uplifting story made this a book that she could listen to over and over. Sensitively portrayed and delightfully illustrated, this is a book that belongs in every setting and many homes. Well worth looking out for. Disclosure: Really and Truly received for review from Hachette Children's Books; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Found; Author: Salina Yoon; Genres: children, fiction; Review: This is such an adorable book, plus it uses an fairly easy to read font so might be good for some early readers too. Bear finds a toy bunny, and thinks its the most special thing ever. So he tries to find the bunny's owner because he thinks the bunny must be missed so much. But Bear loves bunny too, and when the time comes to give bunny back, he does it without question but feels very sad. But then something wonderful happens, and the ending is perfection. Did I mention that I love this book? I love this lino-print style art and really must try printing with the children again (has it really been over two years? I hope the inks are still okay!) The story is so cute, and easy to read over and over and over again (which it will be, as it will be requested lots, it is here!) I also love the end papers, with lots of lost and found notices. They are full of such humour, my particular favourite being one of a triangular red hat and the words "LOST MY HAT - I want it back"! Perfection. Found is a story of love and loss, and of caring and sharing. Full of emotion, it just makes me want to hug it (and my girls). We recommend it to everyone. Disclosure: Found received for review from Bloomsbury Children's Books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Children Are Naughty; Author: Vincent Cuvellier; Genres: graphic, comics, children; Review: This is not a book for everyone. I think it's fabulous, and want to buy it for many of my parent friends who I think will love this. I'm not sure all of them will share it with their children though. It's probably a 'marmite' book, and I love it. Danger Girl (5) objects to the title of this book: "Children are not naughty," she says, "Children are nice." I think some of the wording goes above her head, and we needed to discuss them so she could see that the book was actually saying that parents were just the same when they were children. The anarchic spreads in bold colours are wonderful - you can peek inside the book at the Flying Eye website. The book is listed as for 5-7 year olds, but I think it might be better for 7+ (depending on the child) as the humour is subtle, plus the final picture spread is one some parents won't feel comfortable with. I'm not one of those parents. The final spread does, however, include decapitation, pools of blood, a hanging skeleton, various dismembered body parts... All caused by the dreams of the angelic sleeping child. "She cut the zombie's head off!" says Danger Girl. My children grew up on Scooby Doo and Doctor Who. The pools of blood might be something new, but it's in cartoon form so they can deal with it not being real. Having read about French picture books, this may just be a cultural thing. I really wish I could read French, because they look fab. I can but hope for more translations. Children Are Naughty is a hilarious book with wonderful illustrations and I recommend it to all parents and teachers, and most children too! Disclosure: Children Are Naughty received for review from Flying Eye Books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Archie Greene and the Magician’s Secret; Author: D.D. Everest; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Introduction to a new fantasy world perfect for book lovers. There are obvious Harry Potter connections to make but I think this will stand on its own. I'm interested to find out more of this world and look forward to the next in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dreamsnatcher (Dreamsnatcher #1); Author: Abi Elphinstone; Genres: thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Rounded up to 5* because got me out of a reading slump. Definitely will read next in series. Gripping and well imagined.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales, #1); Author: Russell Brand; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The stars are for the illustrations. I was hoping Riddell's colour art would elevate this book and as long as you don't actually read it, it's okay to have on a shelf. I bought this for my 8yo who loves Riddell's illustrations. I won't recommend she reads it. Fortunately she probably won't understand the waffle anyhow. I went in open minded, but wasn't impressed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Layla Queen of Hearts; Author: Glenda Millard; Genres: children, fiction; Review: 4* because the ending felt rushed, but maybe that's because I want these books to last forever. Heartbreakingly beautiful. I need to read them all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perry Angel's Suitcase; Author: Glenda Millard; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Another beautiful tale. They don't last long enough to me so will savour this a while before getting the next in the series. At least I still have four more to read for the first time :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arsenic for Tea (Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, #2); Author: Robin Stevens; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: a page turner, I didn't want any of the suspects to be the murderer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mort (Discworld, #4); Author: Terry Pratchett; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's been too long since I last read this. Bliss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jolley-Rogers and the Cave of Doom; Author: Jonny Duddle; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great fun. Finished too quickly for my liking! 5 & 8 yo listened engaged to whole story (three sessions) From the Macbeth start to the happy ending in picture form, just brilliant. Love these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Music (Discworld, #16); Author: Terry Pratchett; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I didn't give this the time it deserved. will read some of the annotations tomorrow before writing proper review. Was "we're bigger than cheeses" just in the animation? Wish I'd given myself enough time to watch that too. Love this one, it's special - first bought in hardback, first signed :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Stand of Dead Men (Skulduggery Pleasant, #8); Author: Derek Landy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Gnuh. Mrumph. Um. Yeah. Kind of leaves you breathless half the time...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place; Author: Julie Berry; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I wasn't sure if I'd bother finishing, but I did. There nothing wrong with this story, it just wasn't quite captivating enough for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Dying of the Light (Skulduggery Pleasant, #9); Author: Derek Landy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It's over. I feel slightly bereft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon Outta Here (Skulduggery Pleasant, #8.5); Author: Derek Landy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Getting a bit boring rating all these as 5* but am really enjoying. Will probably re rate later. actually, probably won't. Only The Maleficent Seven and The Dying Of The Light left. I don't want to leave this world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: 2.5 stars. Readable popcorn.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Class Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery; Author: Robin Stevens; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Apologies for the obviousness of this comment, but First Class Murder is first class :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Milo Saw; Author: Virginia Macgregor; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Tries too hard. Doesn't succeed. Review copy via NetGalley.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently; Author: Steve Silberman; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Essential reading for anyone who has anything to do with autism (so, basically the whole world); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rest of Us Just Live Here; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I found this hilarious in places. Grinning widely as reading in train. Wanting to share with the world in places. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End; Author: Visit Amazon's Manel Loureiro Page; Review: Good book , I like the journal type novels. Well written with good pace. A fast read that you will enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zombie Fallout; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Tufo Page; Review: Really enjoyed this book. Written with humor and an interesting point of view. I plan on reading more this series of books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 77 Days in September: A Novel of Survival, Dedication, and Love (The Kyle Tait Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Gorham Page; Review: I read another novel called One second after,some time ago, it was also about an EMP attack. Both books were very good, this one was more of a personal story and not quite as dark. I would recommend both books for fans of survival stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: A survival book from a military point of view. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys these type of stories. I do wish it was a longer book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadlocked 6 (Deadlocked Series) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's A.R. Wise Page; Review: This one started out slow for me. After it got going I enjoyed it . I thought it was going to come to a conclusion and not leave me hanging. I am looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Shattered Land: Surviving the Dead; Author: James N. Cook; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Mr Cook is one very good author. If you have read the first book you will not be disappointed by this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warrior Within (Surviving the Dead); Author: James N Cook; Review: Another wonderful story to add to the series Surviving the Dead. This one was more about human against human. Looking forward to what comes next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superhero (An Action Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: I didn't know what to expect when I got this book but was pleased at how good it was. It was an interesting story but some what far fetched; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Going Home: A Novel (The Survivalist Series); Author: Visit Amazon's A. American Page; Review: At first the book seem to be an advertisement for survival gear. It was way to wordy , describing how to or what was going on. After a while it got better and I enjoyed the story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn: Zero Day, Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Adair Page; Review: You will really enjoy this book, good characters and pace. This is one of the better zombie books that I have read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jakarta Pandemic; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Konkoly Page; Review: Very interesting storyline. I learned a few things from this book. I really enjoyed the characters, very believable and likeable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Survival Instinct: A Zombie Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristal Stittle Page; Review: It starts out fast and continues at a good pace. Lots of characters and good story. I really enjoyed the book, looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead: Revelations; Author: Visit Amazon's TW Brown Page; Review: I waited a week or two before starting the second book. I know there are several books and I wasn't sure I wanted to comment to such a long series. Now I am sure. I have to know how thinks turn out. Really love this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DEAD: Revelations: DEAD, Book 2; Author: TW Brown; Review: I waited a week or two before starting the second book. I know there are several books and I wasn't sure I wanted to comment to such a long series. Now I am sure. I have to know how thinks turn out. Really love this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Until the End of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Lyons Fleming Page; Review: The story characters were good and there was good action. It was written from a female point of view, so if you enjoy that you will really like this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead: Fortunes & Failures; Author: Visit Amazon's TW Brown Page; Review: If you liked the first two books them you will really like this book. Granted there are some editing problems, but that doesn't hurt your enjoyment of the book. Same great characters and story. I think you will want to continue reading these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire In Winter (Surviving the Dead) (Volume 4); Author: James N. Cook; Review: Love these books, If you enjoy Zombie and action this book series is for you. I cannot wait for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day of the Triffids (Popular Penguins); Author: Visit Amazon's John Wyndham Page; Review: What a great story. Very different than the movie, which I enjoyed very much. If you like science fiction you will really enjoy this novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zompoc Survivor: Exodus (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Reeder Page; Review: Great book, could not wait to read the second one. Good story and great location for the story, I live in Kansas City.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perseid Collapse (The Perseid Collapse Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Konkoly Page; Review: Great book I really enjoyed it. Planning on reading all in the series. As good as the pandemic book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Year After: A John Matherson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's William R. Forstchen Page; Review: Great book , follows the first one. If you enjoyed the first one you will enjoy this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Split Second; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: A different twist on time travel. A fast read that keep me interested to the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time Frame (Split Second) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas E. Richards Page; Review: A great book, both of them. A lot of action and thought provoking. If you enjoy detective stories and science fiction this is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Grange Guesthouse Motel; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: My Fiance and I stayed at the Grange BnB in the new "Room 8", which is the small little front room of the main house. We stayed 2 nights in total, one at the start of our holiday and one on the final night. Would just like to give a special thanks to one of the staff, Linda, she was extremely helpful and helped make the stay feel like a home away from home. It's a great place to stay in once you've just flown in and need to pick up your hire care and prepare for a drive to another place, or just simply stay and enjoy Christchurch for a bit. The front room is a little noisy, due to being near the front counter, but we didn't experience any late night check-ins or anything - the guests were all quite quiet which made the stay just what we were looking for - hassle free, clean, great location (near the park and botanic) and within walking distance of everywhere in the city centre you want to visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Asu Camp; City: Nias Island North Sumatra Sumatra; Review: Thank you so much again for organising it all, your camp is definitely a little piece of heaven - we enjoyed ourselves immensely! The waves were great fun, we escaped with only a few minor scrapes, and we scored a heap of glassy barrels. Just want to pass on a massive compliment to the crew you've got working for you there, Desi, Folo, Teli, and Defe - it was such a good stay and wouldn't be possible without them. The food was incredible, everyone was great fun to hang out with - listening to music, singing, and even dancing in the case of the little guy (Clever); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zeavola Resort; City: Ko Phi Phi Don Krabi Province; Review: Positives Zeavola Resort was booked as part of my honeymoon. The resort itself is situated aways from the main 'party' area of Phi Phi Island (Tonsai), however - this is the reason we booked here. We wanted uninterrupted relaxation time in order to experience the island and it's beauty. The resort is set on the beach and backs up into the forest, and has its rooms nicely spread so you have privacy and can walk in barefoot comfort. The rooms were always kept tidy, reception only a call away for exceptional room service, comfortable bed and fresh linen, and excellent products for the shower. You can enjoy food and refreshing cocktails right by the waters edge, with extremely polite and attentive staff members. The on-site spa is exquisite and a must do, we used this service multiple times to help fully unwind after our wedding. The Tacada beach-side bar/cafe had excellent food and drink, and the resorts accompanying dive facility is a must-do (this was one of the highlights of our entire Thailand honeymoon). The on-site General Manager Leon was attentive and checked in with us on our first morning to ensure our room was as we hoped for, and again - sought feedback upon our check out. Staying at Zeavola definitely was a fabulous way to end our honeymoon, having left feeling very rejuvenated. Improvement Areas The Baxil on-site restaurant, whilst offering well made set-meals and excellent coffee, needs to improve a little on its buffet offerings - in particular the heated food, which at times wasn't warm enough to properly enjoy. All other breakfast food (noodle soups, fresh fruit and baked goods) were excellent, as too were the breakfast staff. One minor improvement on reflection I could mention is in regards to the Love Wave spa treatment (which my wife and I did in the same room together), which offers a mix of massage, scrub, facial and foot massage). Whilst not detracting from the excellent experience of both the service and friendliness of staff, my wife later informed me that during my foot massage my particular masseuse was using her spare hand scrolling through her phone. Whilst I didn't realise, as I still had a refreshing towelette over my eyes, my wife who was at that point sitting up having her head massaged and could see noticed it. The foot massage itself was still great - but I feel as though unless it was an emergency, checking her phone could have waiting til we had finished the Love Wave treatment (the most expensive and luxurious of the spa's offerings).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Spa; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: Positives We were greeted better than I've ever experienced at a resort before, cool and scented towelets with a juice to refresh. Bed was amazingly comfortable. The resort is literally on the beach, so you're able to enjoy refreshments and food laying in comfort within metres of the beach - allowing for brief swims in the ocean. Overall the facilities (pools / gym), breakfast buffet (highly recommend the Khao Lak Booster juice!), bar were all amazing. We really enjoyed our stay. Also within walking distance to a 7-eleven equivalent shop for some items, as well as some cheaper off-site eats / drinks (Pinky, must try). Also, the cleaning staff were extremely courteous and respectful when entering our room to tidy up. Improvement Areas There was a block of funds placed on my credit card (way over and above the cost of our room, for 7 nights THB42k vs THB28k) - which reduced the amount available for our use and expenditure within the Khao Lak area. When I called to query the block of funds, and why it was nearly double our total room charge, I was informed it would take up to 1 week to remove the block of funds due to banking processes, and charge the correct amount. While it didn't reduce the overall excellent experience my wife and I had, it did mean we didn't have access to as much money as we could to spend on other activities or on-site restaurant bookings, for instance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fukui Manten Hotel Ekimae; City: Fukui Fukui Prefecture Hokuriku Chubu; Review: Located within 100m from the Fukui Station for both JR lines, and the private Echizen railway - this hotel offers guests comfort, cleanliness and great value for money. The hotel looks and feels brand new. Reception staff are very polite and helpful. There is also a free coffee machine for use between 5am-10am, and from 2pm-10pm. The second floor has a coin laundry and dryer, onsen, vending machine and smoking room. There is also free ramen on offer between 9:30-10:30pm. The rooms have enough space to be comfortable and spread out a bit, and are very tidy. Comfortable bed and quiet rooms ensure you get a good night’s rest!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Calile Hotel; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: The Calile Hotel offers luxury in all aspects. Relax by the pool and enjoy a range of delicious beverages, or simply treat yourself to a night with friends or a special someone. The divine staff make any stay such an incredible experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: A Bride for Tom (Nebraska Historical Romances Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Ann Nordin Page; Review: This book seemed to be okay until you reach a graphic scene. I deleted it. It is basically garbage anyway.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Bride for Christmas (Sweet Regency Novella) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aileen Fish Page; Review: Very sweet and endearing. It was lovely to see how they both had a change of heart. :) It was really sweet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parakeet Princess - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jandy Branch Page; Review: This book has such a great moral to it. It should be read by everyone! The main character Heather is facing a whole new world as her family moves. She is having to make choices that will affect her future and how she views herself. She makes goofs along the way like all of us do. With the great help of a friend, she learns probably the most important lesson of what it means being true to herself and the gospel, and not settling for anything less.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Winter's Knight: A Regency Romance (A Regency Rhapsody Book 0) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Cole Page; Review: This book was really sweet! I would recommend it to anyone. It is an easy, quick, clean read! Go buy it now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melissa Jagears Page; Review: This book is definitely written for the hopeless romantic! The whole being secretly in love with each other brings this page turner to life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Maid of Honor (An LDS Romantic Comedy) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Heather Horrocks Page; Review: I can't say how much I loved this book! It is exactly what every young woman should read. It's all about thinking you know what you want but then when it comes down to it... do you really? It's great! :) Go read it now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Precipitation (Chick Flick Clique Romantic Comedy #1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Heather Horrocks Page; Review: Fun fun fun book! I really enjoy Heather Horrocks as an author and the funny things that happen with her characters! The book was a clean, quick read. I have read it a couple times since purchasing it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poetic Justice (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powder (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major Payne (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Worship 365: The Power of a Worshipping Life; Author: David M. Edwards; Review: excellent book on Worship.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoe Leather Christianity: A Study of the Book of James (Non-disposable curriculum); Author: Johnny Hunt; Review: good read by Johny Hunt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indescribable: Encountering the Glory of God in the Beauty of the Universe; Author: Visit Amazon's Louie Giglio Page; Review: great study; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Preparing for Marriage Leader's Guide; Author: Dennis Rainey; Review: great resource for those contemplating marriage; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slimline Center Column Reference Bible NLT, TuTone (LeatherLike, Brown/Tan); Author: Visit Amazon's Tyndale Page; Review: great bible, love the readability! quick shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metal Bible NLT: Metal Diamond Plate; Author: Visit Amazon's Tyndale Page; Review: Great Bible, puts the Study Bible notes as well as Life application notes in one place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NASB, Note-Taker's Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Zondervan Page; Review: bought for son. he loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vine's Amplified Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words; Author: W. E. Vine; Review: great! resource; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Pick a Spouse: A Proven, Practical Guide to Finding a Lifelong Partner; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Chun Page; Review: gave away to a young man getting married. good resource; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23; Author: Visit Amazon's Dallas Willard Page; Review: Dallas Willard's book Life Without Lack is a fresh look at the Psalm 23: 1 "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want." Willard explains that every believer has God's amazing provision available for ever area in life. This is the first book by Willard that I have read and I received an advance copy. God is richly blessing me as I methodically work my way through this wonderful book on God's provision. Like others who have reviewed the advanced copy have shared, this is not a book that you will read in an evening or even a weekend, but it is a book that you will want to read, dwell on and ruminate on the depths of its instruction. I believe it is also a book that you will want to reread and keep for future reference as God uses it to identify His glorious provision in every area of life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday World Polynesia Hotel; City: Benalmadena Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Just returned from two weeks at this hotel. Travelled here as a family of 4, aged 15 and 17. We chose this holiday after many of our friends had been no said how stunning the hotel was. We arrived at about 1pm and whee told that our rooms where ready so we checked in and unpacked. The hotel itself is stunning with parrots, turtles, fishes. The hotel is very big and takes a bit of time understanding where everything is. But the hotel has everything you need, to not to leave the hotel . It has a spa, bowling, mini golf, cinema, hairdresses, ships everything you need. The pool area is clean however many people leave drinks around the pool after finished with them ehich something's causes wasps flying round the sunbeds. The pool is big and unlike other people's reviews about being too small. There is a kids pool which is shallow, jacuzzi and kids climbing fame just up the stairs near the mini golf, which if you want it to be quieter and be away from the entertainment, you can sit up there. The food was repetitive after the first week, however on our last night there was a Mexican night which was a nice change, the ice that they do once a week is very nice. The main restaurant is nice and has a range of different food from chicken, paella, sushi, fresh fruits. There's always something for everyone to eat. The Uru wok, was alright however I wouldn't say its chineses food. The duck pancakes were very nice Th Polynesian restaurant was a la carte which you order of a menu, the food was nice in there. However if you are staying for 11 nights you only get to eat 1 time in each. The pool bar can get a bit repetitive however the food comes out about 12 and there's pasta, chicken nuggets, jacket potatoes fresh fruit and ice cream tubs. However at about 4/5 afternoon tea came out so there was a range of cakes and pastries avaliable. However if you did want a change from the hotel you could book down at the beach club and just go and eat there. The beach club was very nice and relaxing. Food down there was very nice and a change from the hotels. You have to hire the ring however they do a deal if you buy four so you only end up paying €40 and got €20 back. Every through were older kids we still enjoyed the beach club very much. The entertainment was amazing and catered for every age. There lots going of around the pool side with younger kids, teenagers and adults activities. The foam part and bridge the best and every seemed to love these. There were games going of every hour which you could join in or not. Evening entertainment was just as good with starting with the kids disco and then moving on to an act, Worldly around he world, Grease and Saturday night fever was amazing. Then moving on to; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TUI Family Life Avenida Suites; City: Salou Costa Dorada Province of Tarragona Catalonia; Review: We've visited this hotel 3 times since 2007 and the hotel gets better each time. We visited in August 2014 and since reading review decided I should write a review. The hotel is very nice. The food has always been good quality with a lot of choice the lady greeting you at the door is very friendly and has remembed our children, she is always very friendly and smiley. The entertainment is good and caters for every age, always asking and allowing everyone to join in. The hotel is nice as it is in a good area near a lot of shops and the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday World Polynesia Hotel; City: Benalmadena Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: This is the best hotel we have ever been to, this is the 2nd visit to this hotel, and it was just as good as the first and if not even better. Food was a good quality and there different places to eat for dinner and tea, pool bar, beach club, Polynesian and Chinese would defiantly recommend, we are returning back to the hotel in August this year. can't wait.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Village; City: Benalmadena Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: this is not that best holiday we have been on, children pooing in the pool serval times during our stay, which meant the pool was closed for several hours while they cleaned it leaving not much else to do. We had friends who stayed at the hotel Polynesia just up the hill and they said how good it was, just wished we'd book there now. Returning next year to hotel Polynesia; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Center Parcs Woburn Forest; City: Bedford Bedfordshire England; Review: We visited on the 11th till the 15th of April, we have previously been to sheerwood forest twice before. But I can honestly say centre Woburn is the best. The swimming pool is amazing especially if you have older children, the tornado and twister are amazing, plus a bit scary. The outdoor Rapids are great fun and quite powerful, these take you all of outside and then end up back inside at the end. The indoor Rapids are great to, eapically if you get a ring. The wave pool inside can get quite small, especially when we couldn't go outside do to the thunder. The canary be is great quote cheap with some great drink. We enjoyed many meals in the sports cafe, very nice with massive screen tv with sports on and other littler TVs children's programs, inside the sports cafe there is a kids play area indoors and a small games room and bowling. Many pool and snooker tables near the entrance. There and outdoor pkayarea near the sports cafe too with our children spent many hours in. My older children enjoyed hiring there bikes there many lock up places around the park too. There's some many activities to do inside and out like, roller skating, tennis, badminton, squash all inside available by every hour or half. There's the boating lake that you can do canoeing, peadling boats, electric boats and many more, there an artificial, man made beach which you can buy buckets and spades to build sand castles, mini golf is great fun 9hole course, never really that busy which makes it nicer. We stayed in a executive lodge with a sauna, very modern and new, with ensuite to every bedroom, two doubles beds and one twin. Very spacious and clean. Cleaners come in everyday, replacing towels and cleaning up. There's lots of places to eat around the park, however many quite expensive, we liked the sports cafe and the dinning in menu. You can order food to your rooms which in not very expensive with a 2.95 delivery charge to your room. Overall can't wait to come back next year, and book and game room lodge. Centre a orcs you have done food with this one. Really tops the other parts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday World Polynesia Hotel; City: Benalmadena Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: We arrived on the 1st of July for the second time, we arrived quite late due to late fly time, which meant we only had 20 minutes left for food, even if you flight is later then 10 the restaurant does close at 10. However when we did check in and arrived in the room we food 4 plates with good on and drinks and champagne, biscuits and chocolate which was very good. Check in was fast and after tea got straight to the room. Sun beds people do go out and put towels on sun beds from 7 however this is not needed as there's always sun beds left as there's lots, however if you want certain sun beds or beds near a parasol then you may need to set your alarm for about 7. Food is good as other reviews say there's a lot of chicken and fish, while we were there the was an ice cream night, chocolate fountain, Mexican night and Sunday's dinners or Sunday. However also other food as well. The food can get repetitive after 2 weeks but there always something to eat. Beach club is good, food and drinks are included make sure you book at the hotel before you visit (the day before you want to go) as otherwise you won't be able to eat there. You do have to hire ring for 4 rings it's €40 and €20 non refundable. There's again lots of sun bed which you can reserve. There 3 slides and lots of pools, sprayers for children to run in and out and sun beds in the water. However if you have older kids you may want to do the splash trip with Thomsons. With this you get he transport to and from the water park and the entrance. Lots of bigger slides for children and is worth the trip. Lots of trips from the hotel ~ Gibraltar and Mijas Chocolate trip are a must. Lots of activities are going off by the pool each day, music and games for all ages, there's even a club for teenagers, you can join in or not. Foam party, foam bridge, archery, water volley ball. The entertainers are amazing a big shout out to Aitor and Jesús. Entertainment at night starts at 8.30/9 depending on nights worth the kids disco and then entertainment acts. The Loro show ~ from Loro park in Tenerife is amazing, after the shoes most of the acts let you have photos taken with them and the magic show is very good too. The entertainers did a Disney show at the end of the week and it was very good, nice change from the local acts. Try and ask for a pool view as last year we faced the mountains and this time we faced the pool and it was very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butlin s Skegness Resort; City: Ingoldmells Skegness Lincolnshire England; Review: We visited for new year and we had an amazing time. There is so much included in your break all the night entertainment, pantomime, swimming and the funfair. Many have said the fun fiat needs updating but there are many rides and the go carts are amazing for the extra price you pay. You do need to que if you go over the new year break to get into the venues, some start to que from about 3 but this is not necessary however we did start to que from about 4.45 and doors opened at 6 this is necessary if you want a seat in one of the venues. Entertainments amazing there's so much for every age included in the price. I would recommend booking at break to welcome the new year. We stayed in the new side apartments there so nice and they've been refurbished they are smaller than gold but they were perfectly fine for 4 adults.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Center Parcs Woburn Forest; City: Bedford Bedfordshire England; Review: I don't see why people are moaning and prices, your at centre parcs and it's going to be expensive. This is our second visit to Woburn. We stayed in a hotel which was very useful as everything was so close. Swimming pool was fabulous the slides are amazing so much better than other Centre Parcs. However the pool does lack a large pool outside and hot tubs and plunge pools. We did the Ariel treetop and that was amazing would recommend for older children and adults, we did kayaks, golf and tennis. We visited all the restaurants except cafe rouge and we loved strada amazing food and every fast. Overall I would highly recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Blackpool Beach Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: We arrived around 10 at night and the rooms were amazing, they have recently been done up and they look very posh. There’s a large tv on the wall with a desk. The rooms were very clean and of a high quality, for a reasonable price. Would defiantly recommend this premier inn as it’s very different from other premier inns we have visited. We would defiantly return in summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Butlin s Skegness Resort; City: Ingoldmells Skegness Lincolnshire England; Review: We visited this new year as we have for the past 5 years or so. We stayed in a seaside apartment which are very nice as they are they newer, however they could do with a bit of a repaint. However the price we paid was reasonable and we throughly enjoyed it. The funfair is good other say it’s tired however it’s fun and there’s a few rides to go on like the waltzer, dogems, carousel houses and the gliders etc... The splashworld is good we love the space bowl and the raft ride. We spent a few hours in here one day. The entertainment was good however it did feel like there was less entertainment this year. However there’s still a big party of NYE we spend this in reds for a family game shows with Greg, however after visiting for a few year some of the entertainment is the same. We did bowling one morning do book in activities early as we booked bowling on the first night and we could only get 10 on the morning we wanted however it was only £10 which was very good as children go free. We also watched the panto which is a must when on holiday, it’s fun for the whole family. Would defiantly recommend for anyone of any age as it’s 3 party nights and a good way to start of a new year! We only found out about the place (can’t remember what it’s called) but where you can play darts, table tennis and darts for free. It’s near the silver and standard apartments near the other arcades.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Arachnophobia (1990); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers, The (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Species (1995); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part III, The (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: In the Name of the Father (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: People vs. Larry Flynt, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Gods Must Be Crazy, The (1980); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 300 (2007); Genres: Action, Fantasy, War, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 300: Rise of an Empire (2014); Genres: Action, Drama, War, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lives of Others, The (Das leben der Anderen) (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Intouchables (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Times (1936); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il) (1966); Genres: Action, Adventure, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Central Station (Central do Brasil) (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old Boy (2003); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: WALL·E (2008); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Amores Perros (Love's a Bitch) (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Downfall (Untergang, Der) (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Inglourious Basterds (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moon (2009); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gran Torino (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inside Job (2010); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Serenity (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Children of Heaven, The (Bacheha-Ye Aseman) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: No Country for Old Men (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deer Hunter, The (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Her (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Argo (2012); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: There Will Be Blood (2007); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Man (2008); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Children of Men (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Motorcycle Diaries, The (Diarios de motocicleta) (2004); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blood Diamond (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Captain Phillips (2013); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: District 9 (2009); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fifth Element, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (1992); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The (2012); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Supremacy, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casino Royale (2006); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass (2010); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watchmen (2009); Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: generic (TM) GB01 Bluetooth 4.0 Hands Free Car Kit with LCD Screen FM Transmitter for Apple iPod, Apple iPhone,; Brand: Rii; Review: I'm not sure if it's normally like this but I took it out of the packaging and hooked it up. Kinda staticky, but the lights on the product are going out and I can't tell if I'm supposed to be on 97.7 or 77.7. Would love feedback!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fitbit Alta Classic Accessory Band, Blue Small; Brand: Fitbit; Review: There are a few areas where it could've been cleaned up a little nicer but it's worth the money. Especially being able to trust the authenticity with it coming straight from the makers of the Fitbit themselves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cablor 2PCS Charger for Fitbit Alta, 30cm Fitbit Alta Replacement USB Charging Cable for Fibit Alta Band; Brand: Cablor; Review: Longer than my original cable. I had lost that one somewhere. This is great too because it's two for the price of half of one bought directly from Fitbit. Ready to kick some Fitbit butt tonight; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluelounge CableDrop Black - Cable Management System, Pack of 6; Brand: Bluelounge; Review: Absolutely amazing. I have them everywhere and my cords are well managed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: amPen Stylus Retractable Disk Stylus (Black) for iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Galaxy; Brand: amPen; Review: The tip broke off sometime during my trip to Starbucks. Dont buy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: [2-Pack] Anker 6ft / 1.8m Nylon Braided Tangle-Free Micro USB Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors for Android, Samsung, HTC,; Brand: Anker; Review: I use these for everything and the length is perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Motel 6 Temecula Historic Old Town; City: Temecula California; Review: My sister-in-law and I stayed 1 night at the Motel 6 in Temecula. We went winery hopping all day and just needed somewhere inexpensive to stay. Checking in and out was a breeze. They do not have hairdryers in the rooms nor to borrow. We did not have a shower curtain. The rooms are somewhat small but clean. My only complaint is that my sister-in-law was outside smoking in front of our room and a spanish man asked her if she knew where to get a "G"(drugs). Kinda creepy especially because we are 36 and 42 years old. There was a lot of families staying there. Our room was in the back of the hotel. If I was to stay there again I would ask for a room closer to the office.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Gaslamp Convention Center; City: San Diego California; Review: My sister-in-law and I booked 1 night at the Comfort Inn in Gaslamp on a Saturday night. First of all, traffic sucked! The baseball stadium is just a few blocks away and that made for horrible traffic. Not only that, the street where we were suppose to turn right to get to the hotel was closed. I had to drive around in circles to try to park and get to the hotel. I literally drove around for 45 minutes. Finally, I had to illegally drive in reverse to get the front of the hotel. Once inside the man helping us said there was no available parking in their lot. I was very unnerved by then. I do not know the name of the guy but he was not customer service oriented. Another gentleman came over and took control of the situation and told the other man to give us a parking pass for a parking lot a block and a half away. Thank god because there was no parking to be had because of the game. Once in our room things were a okay. The rooms are small. The bathroom only has the shower/bath and toilet. The sink was in the room next to our bed. No big deal. The location was great. Overall, I probably would not stay here again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Shores Inn; City: San Diego California; Review: I was a bit worried about booking at Pacific Shores Inn. The price was so good and close to Pacific beach I thought it would be a dive or a bit scary. When my sister-in-law and I arrived we were surprised how quaint it was. All of the staff was very nice. Service was prompt, plenty of free parking (which is a bonus), a pool (we never used), and decent rooms. We stayed in room 26 which I think has been updated. The room was clean, big, 2 queen size beds, big closet, small bathroom-shower only. But, who cares. Free cable on the telly.Every morning we would grab free coffee and pastries in the office and sit on our small patio. The beach is about a 1 minute walk from the hotel. We felt safe on the beach and in the area. Garnett Ave/St. is just a few blocks away. It is party central. The bars seem to cater to the early 20's genre. Make sure to check out Mission beach which is only a few minutes south on the other side of the pier. The hotel caters to all types. Yound, old, families, singles, everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: We stayed at the Riu Nov/2005. My husband and I went another couple. I'll start with the positives of the Riu. When we first arrived we had about 4 people greet us which was impressive. The hotel is beautiful and the decor was brilliant. We arrived at 11:30 AM and were immediately taken to our rooms which were right next to each other. Overall, the service was great. Here are the negatives. We were delivered someone else's bag and not given one of our own. But, they did correct that immediately. The valet gave our car to someone else. The girls were leaving and when they got in the car realized that they had rented an automatic not a stick shift. We walked up while this was happening. The pool was a bit dirty. The vendors are constantly hounding you on the beach. No beach service. Food was not that great. Japanese was the best though. There are 4 "restaurants" and the buffet. We ate at 3 out of the 4. The steakhouse is not worth it. We had a 9:00 reservation. The food was overcooked and they kind of rush you out of there. My girlfriend wanted to have some of the fruit and marshmallows from the chocolate fountain. There were no strawberries and marshmallows left. She asked for some more and the server told her that they were closing. We were just getting to dessert. Believe me we were not lingering. No reason too.Also, we observed the workers eating off the buffet while still on the clock.I think it is great that they feed their employees but wait to the patrons are gone. Next night we ate at the Mexican restaurant. Food was better. Nothing impressive. We observed a couple that had arrived a little late for there reservation. The host was not going to let them sit down for dinner. There was about 15 tables open. She complained about all the open tables and he let them in. The third night we ate at the Japenese restaurant. The food was pretty good (atleast for the Riu). They did lock us in though. I am assuming so that people passing by would not just walk in w/out a reservation since there were again open tables. The last night we cancelled out reservations at the "gourmet" restaurant. We wanted to have a good meal for our last night. The rooms were quite worn for only being open for 11 months. Stains on the sofa and dirty rugs. The showers can be quite dangerous for short or older people. Not everything is all-inclusive. You have to pay to play pool. You can not have a Riu umbrella on the beach. You have to pay a vendor for their umbrella. The pool closes at 7:00pm. Only one bar stays open till 2:00 am and it is the disco Pacha. The others close at midnight. Yes, they will kick you out. The drinks are very weak. They have expresso machines. In the morning there is fresh ice in the buckets to keep the milk; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Villa La Estancia Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: My husband and I and another couple stayed at the La Estancia in Nov/2005. We booked a 2 bedroom condo that could sleep up to 8 or 9 people. The La Estancia is beautiful. The grounds is very well kept up. The pool and beach is clean. Our condo was beautiful and spacious. We had cable T.V.and a washer and dryer. We stayed in room #1706. The view was amazing!!! Our balcony had mable floors. We hung out on the balcony pretty much the whole time. The decor was very nice. We all agreed to highly recommend the La Estancia to all of our friends and family. My girlfriend works for Starwood (Sheraton, Westin, and such) and was very impressed with La Estancia. Tips on Cabo-We rented a car. Very simple and cost effective. Round-trip for the 4 of us would have cost ATLEAST $160.00. Then there is the cab fares to and from the action $7.00 each way. We rented w/ Thrifty online for $140.00. and also drove to Todos Santos. Pretty views of Pacific Ocean. Town is nice and quiet. Shopping is better here than Cabo. Cabo is expensive for a Mexican vacation. The La Estancia has kithens so you can cook your own food. The prices for food and cocktails are like any other U.S. city. Pancho's was wonderful for dinner. Margaritaville is not related to Jimmy Buffet's restaurants of the same name. They have huge margaritas. Now, I have to say I wasn't very impressed with Cabo. I could have been in any other U.S. city by the beach. I wanted a more ethnic feel. Cabo has a frat boy party feel to it. Do not get me wrong I like to go out and have a great time and all. I would not recommend Cabo for honeymooners or a romantic getaway. We did not go to San Jose del Cabo which is suppose to be much quieter. Hope this helps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Why GM and Michelin's airless Uptis is the future of car and truck tires; Abstract: The airless tires are expected to launch on a General Motors vehicle by 2024.; Category: autos
Title: Montana Men Arrested With $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go Free; Abstract: Two Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.; Category: news
Title: This Man Built His Own Hellcat-Powered Ram Pickup Before the Factory Could Release Its Own; Abstract: A wide-body kit and a 707-horsepower supercharged V-8 under the hood means this custom truck is ready for business.; Category: autos
Title: They paid $800 a month to live without water or power in an abandoned L.A. church; Abstract: The illegally converted church in South Los Angeles had no gas, water or electricity when Amelda Glaspie moved in.; Category: finance
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Does Tire Rotation Include Tightening Lug Nuts? Michigan Court Thinks About It For Awhile, Concludes 'No'; Abstract: In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening the lug nuts.; Category: autos
Title: Democrats set December impeachment target, but obstacles abound; Abstract: Democratic lawmakers hope to complete their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump by year's end and are coalescing around two articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction, lawmakers and aides told Reuters.; Category: news
Title: How to Adopt a Retired Police Dog; Abstract: Help our brave pups in blue track down the perfect forever homes.; Category: lifestyle
Title: G.M. Workers Approve Contract and End U.A.W. Strike; Abstract: The longest nationwide strike against General Motors in half a century ended on Friday after a solid majority of the company's union members delivered their support for the four-year contract hammered out by their leaders. The United Auto Workers union emerged with substantial wage increases and succeeded in ending a two-tier wage structure that had been a particular irritant in its ranks. It also won commitments to new G.M. investments in...; Category: finance
Title: Huge seized car collection nets $8.2 million at largest ever U.S. Marshals auction; Abstract: Burt Reynolds' 'Bandit' Trans Am among the lots sold.; Category: autos
Title: 1970 Dodge Charger destroyed by man sick of lowballers he showed them!; Abstract: Paid $4,200, asked $8,500, crushed for nothing; Category: autos
Title: An oven is heading to space so astronauts can bake cookies; Abstract: The stated goal is to find out whether baking is even possible in the weightless environment of space; Category: news
Title: An NYC penthouse once owned by Demi Moore just hit the market for $50 million, and she's just one of the celebs who have called the iconic Central Park building home. Here's a look inside.; Abstract: The five-bedroom penthouse spans three floors in one of the towers of the San Remo building, a 28-story luxury Manhattan condo built in 1930.; Category: finance
Title: Formula One's High-Profile Tires Will Soon Be Dead; Abstract: As Formula One's new regulation changes go into effect for 2021 and mandate wider, lower-profile tires, I can't help but feel my heart break just a little for the series' current thirteen-inchers. Let's pour one out for the little wheels. We'll never forget you.; Category: autos
Title: More Californians Could Lose Home Insurance After Wildfires; Abstract: Insurers are likely to remain cautious about covering California homes and businesses in wildfire-prone areas, and more homeowners are likely to receive nonrenewal notices in the months ahead.; Category: news
Title: 12 Things U.S. Presidents Have to Pay for on Their Own; Abstract: Not everything comes for free with the (White) house. The post 12 Things U.S. Presidents Have to Pay for on Their Own appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump admin preparing to take over private land for border wall; Abstract: The Trump administration is preparing court filings to begin taking over private land to build its long-promised border wall as early as this week without confirming how much it will pay landowners first.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dirt Devil SE3890 Purpose for Pets Portable Extractor; Brand: Royal Appliance; Review: I have 2 cats who occasionally get sick so I needed something to clean up the carpet over the house, including on the stairs. This does a great job, is not too heavy, and I'm happy I got it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vacu Vin 38803606 Rapid Ice Active Cooler Wine Bottle Chilling Sleeve, Standard, Silver; Brand: Vacu Vin; Review: We love this item and rarely ever leave home without it. We do not drink wine, we use it instead for soft drinks in bottles or cans. (Not for 2 lt bottles) It keeps the drinks cold till the last drop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Wine Cooler 38804606 Black; Brand: Vacu Vin; Review: We love this item and rarely ever leave home without it. We do not drink wine, we use it instead for soft drinks in bottles or cans. (Not for 2 lt bottles) It keeps the drinks cold till the last drop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KidKraft Upholstered Rocker with Ottoman Pink Chenille; Brand: KidKraft; Review: I got this for my 2-year-old granddaughter. It is just the right size and really looks nice. It did NOT have to be put together either!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flat Fold Colander; Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: It folds flat for easy storage so its great for the kitchen with limited space. It holds a surprising amount and seems fairly sturdy. I love it but I wish they would also make a smaller version too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MALOUF ST5033BF1 Structures Heavy Duty Adjustable Metal Center Support and Rug Rollers Bed Frame, Queen, Full, XL, Twin, Black; Brand: MALOUF; Review: I am a heavy person and was coming home to my daughters from a nursing home after a severe fracture. I felt that I needed a very sturdy bed that I felt safe in so I bought this bed frame. This bed made me feel secure and didn't even wiggle when I was in it. If I needed another bed, I would gladly buy this one again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paula Deen Signature Porcelain Nonstick 6-Quart Covered Stockpot, Red Speckle; Brand: Paula Deen; Review: One of my favorite pans.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ford Pick-Ups, Expedition & Lincoln Navigator 1997-2003 (Haynes Repair Manuals); Author: Haynes; Review: The book is cool, gives you the codes that will come up for that PCM related to your particular vehicle. I rate this book good....... Thumbs Up..Butt Eye Review; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxes 2009 For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Tyson Page; Review: I thought it was okay, it got to the meat and potatoes of a 1040 Tax form, did not define everything with examples but every book has its pro and cons I can tell you one thing it is a hell of a lot better then that J.K. Lassers book..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fuel Injection Manual '86'99 (Haynes Repair Manuals); Author: Haynes; Review: I like Haynes books but this was very limited on information. I do plan to buy more of there books, but will go to the local auto parts store, to check out the content first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (6th Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark G. Sobell Page; Review: I can not do a good job rating this book till I have completed reading it so with the others on the back burner I will come back to review; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Linux: The Complete Reference; Author: Richard Petersen; Review: At this time I will leave my review open I have not finished book will re-evaluate in 2013 Okay Mates; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ubuntu Linux Bible; Author: William von Hagen; Review: Well at this time I am half way threw the book after I complete it, I will write you a story on it, so far so good. Flag!! a note to the publisher of this book,, what the hell did you run out of ink and keep printing. sorry good book but have faded pages from not enough ink on the rollers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 1: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Switches, Encoders, Relays, Transistors; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Platt Page; Review: NOT very happy from the other reviews I thought I would be getting a book that would be in depth on each component show testing etc. It is not that big of a book half inch thick with limited information, maybe you would get the same or more off Wiki on the net. Sorry dose not meet my standards, lack more info.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Write Better Business Letters (Barron's How to Write Better Business Letters); Author: Visit Amazon's Andrea B. Geffner Page; Review: Correct my copy has 147 pages. but it is the best book I would have to give a 5 star rating, Very good book for nice letters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Apple MacBook Pro MD318LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION); Brand: Apple; Review: I was a life long windows user. I had the HP Envy 17. i7 with 8 gb of ram 640 gb hd as my last computer. I like windows 7, its a very good platform. But I think I've been turned into an Apple guy. The computer like others say is beautiful, but along with that it's well made. The keyboard not having a numbers pad took some getting used to but the lay out of the keys with backlighting is great. The speakers aren't great but they are good enough. The startup & shutdown is fast. I've added windows7 to it so I have it if I need it. The battery doesn't last 7 hours but it does last quite awhile, much longer than my HP with extended battery did. The battery life makes it great for school as I don't have to charge it in class. The only time its gets hot is watching flash videos. There are still a lot of shortcuts on the keyboard I need to learn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 MHz (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory 1.5V; Brand: Corsair; Review: Mid year 2011 MBP. I upgraded the stock 4GB of RAM to this 16GB. Super easy to do. With the price under $88 it was a no brainer. The computer starts a little faster, the biggest improvement is in the working in the programs and opening them. Mail, Photoshop, Office etc are now snappier. Works as advertised, quick shipping as usual per Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V-MODA Crossfade LP2 Limited Edition Over-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone (Matte Black) (OLD MODEL) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: V-MODA; Review: I returned these and got the M100s instead as I listen to many types of music. If you want more bass and a more DJ /hiphop sound than these LP2s are a better choice as they do sound heavier in that sense. But the M100s work for my tastes better, no knock on these. These are still well made, stylish and great sounding especially at the price point. Although they lack being able to fold the earpiece like new m100s. I don't take mine anywhere really so that wasn't an issue. I had Dre Beats Studio. I returned those. Absolute overrated crap. Keep in mind I'm no audiophile and even I was like why do people buy these? M-Voda is so much better sound quality, style and construction. The head of the company once said something like he would pay celebrities NOT to wear his headphones. That tells you what he cares about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apple iPod Nano 16GB Gold 7th Generation; Brand: Apple; Review: I went from 8gb to 16gb and an FM radio for the gym. I thought id miss my click wheel (Easy to find when running) on my old Nano but the side buttons work fine. I also use my iPhone headphones because the Nano's don't have the remote buttons! Come on Apple WTF. I use Apple headphone because better headphones will "seal out" the sounds of traffic which I find somewhat dangerous. Also still no wifi. A big letdown as I'm still forced to connect to my Mac to add music or podcasts. The new iPod touch is an option I considered along with using my older iPod touch. But I like the small size of the Nano and if I drop it or wreck my bike I only damage $140 and not $289.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Xit XTETN Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Nikon SLR Cameras (Black); Brand: Xit; Review: I most often use with a 50mm lens. They are hard to focus and not as good as a real macro but for the price a lot of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armband for iPod Nano - 7th Generation / 8th Generation ( Clear ) - Model AB1 by Mediabridge; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: It's not as well made perhaps as my 6 year old iPod griffin band that broke after many miles. But it's cheaper and more comfy plus easier to get over my arm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEEWER Battery Grip Holder For Canon EOS 70D Camera DSLR Replacement For BG-E14; Brand: Krbp; Review: A good price with a factory fit better than expected. The dial isn't as smooth as Canon'd but it's not bad. Also the shutter button doesn't feel like Canon's but it's OK. The hold up is the batteries seem to respond hit or miss. For example...I load them and it won't work. I pull one out and it works. So I switch batteries side to side and it works. weird. Also sometimes I wonder if it uses both batteries as my extended time doesn't really seem to be there? I rarely run mine all out. One battery is Canon, the other a popular 3rd party brand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse – Long 3 Year Battery Life, Ergonomic Sculpted Right-hand; Brand: Logitech; Review: My fav mouse. Reliable and accurate. My second one. First one lasted years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit, up to 200Mbps (TL-PA2010KIT); Brand: TP-LINK; Review: Works well. For some reason the PS4 on the other side of the house always had a low wifi speed. (other devices were just fine). After changing DNS settings for a small improvement I bought these and hardwired it. The speed on average about 9 times faster than it was. A bonus: It came with the Cat 5 wires 6 feet in length. I bought the AV200 Model.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matin 2x LCD View Finder Extender Magnification for up to 3.2" LCD Screen; Brand: MATIn; Review: I was worried about not buying the top brand. But this works well especially outdoors or when trying to review details when shooting untethered.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CAT 6 Ethernet Cable, 6 ft [2 Pack] LAN, UTP (1.8 Meters) CAT6, RJ45, Network, Patch, Internet Cable -; Brand: Ultra Clarity Cables; Review: Seem well made. Work as expected. Colors are decent. I like things hid but if they can be seen I don't want bright yellow or red etc colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra CZ48 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Transfer Speeds Up To 100MB/s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46; Brand: SanDisk; Review: My fav brand. reliable and not to wide to use side by side on a Mac.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E1T0B/AM); Brand: Samsung; Review: Great product. Made my older Mac feel like new. Buy on sale for the best ROI.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neewer Round Universal Collapsible Magnetic Ring Flash Diffuser Soft Box 45cm/18" for Macro and Portrait Photography; Brand: Neewer; Review: Good for the cost. Must be close to use. Kind of clumsy, but doable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN 3.5MM Right Angled Stereo Audio Cable 90 Degree Compatible for Car Home aux Stereo, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Smartphones,; Brand: UGREEN; Review: Great product. Right length for my need and tends to lay flat unlike another "rubbery" one I had previously purchased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Impact Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe; Brand: Impact; Review: Small and works well. Wanted to replace one old odd large one I had.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLAY X STORE®82mm Lens Cap Cover for CANON; Brand: PLAY X STORE; Review: Works good, a close match.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Minions Plush Buddies - Bob, 5 Inches; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: Mine is exactly as pictured. He's 9 inches tall, plush & huggable, EXCEPT for that plastic goggle, which makes him top-heavy. So top-heavy that he can't stand up, he topples forward! Therefore he getz 4 stars instead of 5. I think the reason there are so many variations in the Minions is the fact that they are produced by several different companies. When ordering, I looked for Despicable Me, which I believe is the "official" brand of Minion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minions Huggable Plush - Kevin; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: When I opened the box, I noticed the plastic bag he was wrapped in had holes punched in it. "How nice," I thought, "airholes so he can breathe!" He's a good 10 1/2 inches tall (at least 12" with his topknot), exactly as pictured, & can actually stand on his own. Right now he's on top the bookcase with Stuart leaning on him (poor Stuart, overwhelmed by his oversize goggles).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minions Jumbo Talking Bob; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: I'm a solitary (by choice) woman in her 60's who happens to think that Big Bob is the perfect companion. He doesn't eat, drink, or make a mess, & only talks when I ask him to. He's also cuddly, charming, & hilariously funny. Love at first sight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minions Huggable Plush - Bob; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: Cute, cuddly lil guy, with 2 different color eyes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minions Bob with Teddy Bear; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: Bob & his Teddy Bear are a real scream! There is more giggling going on here than I expected. The "blushing" cheeks are the sweetest thing ever. Aaaaaand - get this - the Teddy Bear FARTS!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP Doctor Who: Tenth Doctor; Brand: FunKo; Review: He's cute & does fit into the Tardis that is part of this line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funko 5286 POP TV: Doctor Who Tardis 6-Inches Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Looks exactly as pictured but due to the door swinging IN instead of OUT, I had a heckuva time getting the Doctor to stand up inside of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 forms in Gulf of Mexico and may strengthen further; Abstract: While a budding tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico will fight wind shear and dry air, it has the potential to become Tropical Depression 16 and perhaps Tropical Storm Nestor in the coming days before eyeing Florida. "Tropical development can occur at any time into Saturday as the system travels northeastward over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico," Dan Kottlowski, AccuWeather hurricane expert, said. The feature was already producing gusty...; Category: weather
Title: Stewart-Haas makes it official: Clint Bowyer is coming back in 2020; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Florida gets tropical storm warning as next depression close to formation; Abstract: Dangerous storm surge and tropical storm force winds are expected along portions of the northern Gulf Coast later Friday and Friday night after potential Tropical Cyclone 16 became better organized overnight, the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 a.m. update.; Category: weather
Title: Playoff drivers preview Kansas: 'It's the biggest wild card of all'; Abstract: Drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs explain why Kansas Speedway may be the biggest playoff wild card.; Category: sports
Title: John Mayer Testifies In Court Against Alleged Stalker, Judge Grants Singer 5-Year Restraining Order; Abstract: Singer Looking For Protection From Obsessed Fan; Category: music
Title: Tropical depression could brew in Gulf, drift toward US; Abstract: An area of showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has the potential to slowly organize, and it may become the 17th tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season.; Category: weather
Title: Opinion: Willie Taggart's catchphrase is 'Do Something,' and FSU did by firing him; Abstract: By FSU standards, recruiting was just OK. The product on the field was substandard. Taggart inherited problems but it's clear he could not fix them.; Category: sports
Title: Potential Florida State football coaching targets; Abstract: Luis Torres of the Orlando Sentinel looks at potential Florida State football coaches following the firing of Willie Taggart; Category: sports
Title: First Look! SEMA 2019 Move-In Gallery Inside the Las Vegas Convention Center; Abstract: This is your first look at SEMA 2019 inside the Las Vegas Convention Center before the show begins.; Category: autos
Title: A controversial comedian and a former child star are eliminated on 'Masked Singer'; Abstract: After some dumb thing called the World Series tragically preempted The Masked Singer for two friggin' weeks in a friggin' row prompting Twitter outrage and ruining everyone's Halloween-week fun (for Masked Singer fans, apparently there is crying in baseball) this Wednesday, Fox finally got back to focusing on America's real favorite pastime: watching C- and D-list mystery celebrities dress up in Halloween-inspo costumes and belt out Lizzo and OneRepublic hits. And it was a double-header, to use some baseball terminology, because Fox made up for lost time by airing two episodes back-to-back. Of course, double the fun meant double the eliminations, so this week we had to bid farewell to two furry friends: the Penguin, aka comedian Sherri Shepherd, and the Black Widow, aka former child star Raven-Symone. Jenny McCarthy had guessed that pretty much every female contestant since Season1 was Shepherd, so she was destined to be correct eventually. As for the Black Widow, I got that one right. I knew that eight-legged diva was so Raven from the very beginning. Anyway, while I have missed The Masked Singer like a Rottweiler misses his bone, a flower misses the sun, or a black widow misses her web, on the plus side, the past two weeks have given me some time off to reflect, furiously pore over various Google search queries and Wikipedia pages, and change my uneducated guesses since the last time many of these kooky cosplay characters rocked the mic. I now return to the show refreshed, renewed, and ready to keep my semi-winning streak going.; Category: video
Title: FAA threatened to ground 38 Southwest Airlines jets over maintenance concerns, report says; Abstract: U.S. aviation regulators "threatened" to ground 38 Boeing 737 jets operated by Southwest Airlines last month because the carrier isn't able to verify that the aircraft meet all mandatory safety standards.; Category: travel | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SUCK UK Drumstick pen - Blue Ballpoint pen; Brand: Suck UK; Review: Bought this as a gift and although it's nice to know that the wood is from a "well-managed forest," I expected more quality for the $9 plus shipping! Although the wood is soft, it looked jagged and rough in many places. Instead of returning the product, I decided to open it up and sand down the rough parts (there were many). It kind of ruins the gift a little, since I had to open the package, but I didn't want the person to get splinters from my gift! The "worst" places on the pencil are the parts imprinted with the pencil's name and the SUCK UK name--those words are sort of faded and there was a black mark that may have been an ink stain that I also sanded off. I still like the idea of the product, and I am going to include a pencil sharpener (with a larger than standard hole) with the gift as suggested by another reviewer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bostitch B8 PowerCrown 0.25 Inch Staples, Pack of 5,000 Staples (STCRP21151/4); Brand: BOSTITCH; Review: I've had an old Bostitch stapler for years, but it didn't work with standard staples--it said "use only B8 staples"--so I was happy to find these. The actual staples are a little less than 1/4" wide.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CARL RM-12 12-Inch Cutting Mat for all 12-Inch Trimmers; Brand: CARL BRANDS; Review: My Carl Trimmer was purchased at an Aaron Brothers store, but I couldn't find replacement mats there. This item was more expensive than I would've guessed, but I was happy to find it on Amazon. I wasn't convinced that it would fit my 12" RT-200, but it was just what I needed. The packaging says it also fits models DC-300 & PRT-100. I was a little worried that the actual product was 17" long--as described in product info.--but I guess that was referring to the packaging :)...the actual mat is 14.75" long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Double Sided Tape with Dispenser, Narrow Width, Engineered for Holding, 1/2 x 250 Inches (136); Brand: 3M; Review: Everything seems fine. I liked the price at the time. I put the tape inside another container to cut down on dust & other particles sticking to the tape.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highland Transparent Tape, 1 roll 3/4" x 1296", 1 Inch Core, Clear (MMM5910341296); Brand: 3M; Review: Is fine for what I need it for. I prefer using "satin finish" tape, but this shiny stuff comes in handy for everyday use and was a good price. I didn't expect for it to be so "yellow," but it's not a problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3M Double-Sided Tape with Dispenser, Permanent, 1/2 X 250 Inches, Clear, 6-PACK; Brand: Scotch; Review: Everything seems fine. I liked the price at the time. I put the tape inside another container to cut down on dust & other particles sticking to the tape.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bazic Packing Tape, 1.89 Inches x 55 Yards, Clear (Case of 36) (920-36); Brand: Bazic; Review: Everything seems fine. It is thinner than the more expensive stuff, but I've only had it tear on the roll once. I use it for packing and other purposes and it's sturdy enough for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gavel Authentic Walnut - Made in USA; Brand: VF; Review: I purchased this gavel above others on this site because of the lack of bad reviews. I can see why it doesn't have bad reviews yet--it looks like the photo, feels sturdy and appears to be made with care. I would not purchase this gavel if a deep, "heavy," authoritative sound is desired--it doesn't make a typical "gavel sound" in my opinion. If you experiment with different materials as sounding blocks, you might get the sound you're looking for, but the wood is lightweight, the ends are rounded and the sound is a bit hollow. It should be fine for a play or mock trial since the crowd can see that it's a "real" gavel and you can get in some good hard whacks to get attention. Mine came with a note regarding engraving (said to search "gavel band" on Amazon, so I assume the band you'll find here is compatible with this gavel), but I don't plan to have it engraved.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: eVogues Women's Low cut v-neck Hoodie top Made in USA; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: This shirt fits perfectly, looks great and most importantly is comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Hurricane XLT Sandal, Hazel Black, 9 US; Brand: ; Review: These fit great and are comfortable, I got these because my podiatrist recommended them for my plantar faciatis the high arch is very comfortable i have used them shower shoes and for everyday use and they are amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Active USA Women's Basic Cami Tank Top; Brand: Active USA; Review: I have bought tank tops before and they have always been too short and have a horrible habit of ridding up. this shirt however fit perfectly, it was long enough that when it rode up a little it still covered my stomach, i just wish it was a bit cheaper so that i could buy lots more in different colors; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Free to Live Women's Nursing Cardigan - Lightweight Long Sleeve Criss Cross Pullover Top; Brand: ; Review: It is always difficult buying clothes online, i never know if they are going to be sized too small or too big. This shirt is great, it fits perfectly and is extremely comfortable, it is also great at hiding that unslightly belly bulge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alternative Women's Slouchy Pullover Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: This shirt was really comfortable and fit great. It is so hard to find a really comfortable shirt that still looks nice on, this shirt is one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lilyette Women's Enchantment Three-Section Unlined Minimizer Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: Sometimes the under-wire of my bras dig into my arms and are very uncomfortable, not with these bras, they fit perfectly and are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Loli Women's Chiffon Tank Tops Cascading Ruffles Sleeveless Blouse Shirt; Brand: Cocobla; Review: I got this as an extra large, and it fits like an extra small. It is a shame because it is a beautiful top; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AME Sleepwear Little Boys' Despicable Me Minion Costume Four-Piece Pajama Set; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: These fit my son perfectly and he loved them. The one with the minion face, he would pull it over his head and say that he is a minion. He doesn't normally like wearing pajamas but with these he was excited about the fact that they were minions that he wears them all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olive & Oak Women's Cozy Pullover Textured Sweater; Brand: Olive & Oak; Review: This top is so soft and comfortable, it fit perfectly, it had quickly become one of my favorite tops; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Abstract: Michael Douglas Weighs In on College Admissions Scandal: It's 'Egregious'; Category: movies
Title: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Are 'Both Sober' and 'Focused on Health and Work' Amid Romance: Rep; Abstract: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson Both Sober, Focused on Health: Rep; Category: music
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: Liam Hemsworth moves on from Miley Cyrus with Australian 'Dynasty' actress, plus more celeb love life news for mid-October 2019; Abstract: Bella and The Weeknd spark reconciliation rumors, JWoww dumps boyfriend after he gets handsy with Angelina, Teresa faces new cheating allegations and more!; Category: entertainment
Title: Quiet Riot Drummer Reveals Stage-Four Cancer Diagnosis; Abstract: Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has revealed that he has been battling stage-four pancreatic cancer since this past April. Since the 2007 death of singer Kevin DuBrow, Banali has been the only member of the band's classic lineup to continue to play with the band. He's also been the group's most consistent band member since 1982. "The original prognosis was very scary," he said in a statement posted to podcast host Mitch Lafon's Facebook page....; Category: music
Title: 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: 'Old Town Road' becomes the second country single to reach top-selling Diamond status; Abstract: Lil Nas X joins Florida Georgia Line in the country history books.; Category: music
Title: Michigan sends breakup tweet to Notre Dame as series goes on hold; Abstract: Parting is such sweet sorrow, say the Wolverines.; Category: sports
Title: Ben Affleck Breaks Silence After "Slip" In Sobriety; Abstract: "I'm not going to let it detrail me," the Oscar winner told cameras while heading into ex Jennifer Garner's home.; Category: movies
Title: Black cat visits field during Cowboys-Giants game on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: New Hampshire Couple's Adventure Ends in Mysterious Death in Texas; Abstract: Seeking adventure, James Butler, 48, and Michelle Butler, 45, rented out their house in New Hampshire in the summer of 2018, bought an R.V. and set out to live anywhere but home. Their travels took them to New York, Arizona and, in October, to a campground on the South Texas coast. But then the Butlers disappeared. On Friday, the authorities said they had found their bodies buried in a shallow grave on the beach southeast of Corpus Christi....; Category: news
Title: Actress Accuses Roman Polanski of Raping Her in 1975; Abstract: 'Devil Fish' actor Valentine Monnier accuses the 'Officer and a Spy' director of violently raping her in 1975 in a Friday story in Le Parisien.; Category: movies | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hanes Girls' Brief Multipack; Brand: ; Review: I am grateful that I was able to find briefs for my five year old daughter. I went to a department store, and although I'm sure they carry girls briefs, they appeared to have run out. Furthermore, it was interesting shopping for underwear for my daughter. There are many styles to select from (bikini, hipsters, boy-type shorts, etc...)! For a split second, I thought I was shopping for myself! Whenever I can't find what I need at a local department store, I can usually find it on Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amy Byer Little Girls' Plaid Dress; Brand: ; Review: The dress is really cute and it is true to size. Great deal for what it cost! It also has a sewn-in slip, which I didn't expect, so added bonus. My six year old daughter was pleased. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trainmen Bandanas 27'' X 27''; Brand: Rothco; Review: The item arrived as expected, and it was exactly what I wanted. I look forward to ordering other colors (hopefully Prime shipping is available) and building up a collection. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suimiki Girls Kids China Style Chinese Qipao Floral Cheongsam Summer Mini Dress; Brand: Suimiki; Review: My daughter is 8 years old, and 52-inches tall. Based on other reviews, I decided to order the "150 size," and was glad I did! It fits her really well and the length is within the "knee" limits, for some time to come! LOL Also, it's quality material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Legend Girls White Hibiscus Monstera Sarong Dress; Brand: Pacific Legend; Review: This sarong dress for my 8 year old daughter perfectly! She is 52-inches tall. I will have to get the other colors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nova Utopia Toddler Little Girls Dress Ballet Mary Jane Bow Flat Shoes; Brand: Nova Footwear; Review: The shoes are very nice, but it was a bit large. All my daughter's other shoes are currently a size 1. I know shoes can run differently in size so no biggie. I was able to return these without a problem. It is awesome being a Prime Member!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Opi Nail Lacquer, Not So Bora Pink, 0.5 Fluid Ounce; Brand: OPI; Review: I love OPI. I love OPI colors. I wish they came out with great lipsticks as well. Maybe not blue but other great colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BaByliss Pro BABTTW5586 TT Tourmaline Titanium 5000 Dryer; Brand: BaBylissPRO; Review: This is such a pretty blow dryer. I love the white color. I am almost scared to place anywhere because I do not want to scratch the beauty off of it. So happy I purchased. Oh and it works great!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ardell Fashion Lashes Pair - Wispies (Pack of 4); Brand: Ardell; Review: These lashes are my favorite. I love the wispies and the lashes last me a while. They are great quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Opi Texas Collection Don't Mess With Opi .5 oz.; Brand: smarttwarehouse; Review: Love this color. I love OPI. I always get compliments when I wear this polish. It is great for St. Patty's Day!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acrylic Lipstick Organizer & Beauty Container 24 Space Storage byAlegoryTM PINK Clear; Brand: ; Review: Organization is key for me and I really loved this piece. I am just a little disappointed that one of the edges was cracked and broken off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Enterprises M.T. ROLLER 1.0mm Micro Needle Roller Skin Care Therapy Dermatology System (Dermaroller); Brand: ; Review: This really hurts and I did not see any difference when using. I dreaded the pain but I tried as long as I could. THUMBS DOWN!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Leave-in Treatment, 8.5 Ounce; Brand: Redken; Review: Really love this product. It works wonders for damaged hair and finally brought my hair back to life. BRAVO!!! LOVE IT!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redken Extreme shampoo 33.8 oz & Conditioner 33.8 oz set; Brand: Redken; Review: My hair got so fried when I decided to add color to it. I really did major damages and this product saved me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rapidlash Eyelash Enhancing Serum (3ml), 0.1-Fluid Ounces Bottle; Brand: RapidLash; Review: I ordered this hoping to get my lashes to grow stronger and fuller. I barely started using so I am hoping for great results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tigi After Party 3.4 fl oz; Brand: Tigi; Review: This works really great to keep your hair smooth and frizz free. I have thick hair and I apply before I use my straightener. Works great!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BONAMART ® Lovely Vintage Jewelry Crystal Peacock Hair Clip; Brand: SODIAL; Review: I bought this for my hair but it does not stay on. I have now turned it into a potato bag holder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn; City: La Crosse Wisconsin; Review: This was a one-night stay for us but we were very pleased with the how clean the rooms were and how comfortable the beds were. The young lady as the desk was very friendly and helpful when we asked for suggestions for dining. Would definitely recommend this QI and will remember it if and when we are in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Lebanon; City: Lebanon Indiana; Review: We choose this Econo Lodge just to make a quick overnight on our way to Minnesota. We were pleased. The carpet was new and the room was very roomy. We did not take advantage of the breakfast. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for a room just for a few hours of sleep before heading on your way. Price was very reasonable for what we needed it for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camp Northern Lights; City: Ely Minnesota; Review: What an experience. Wonderful cabin, beautiful location, and the owners--well what wonderful people they are. It is hard for me to describe how much I loved this place. We had a great time, heard the loons and enjoyed awesome scenery every day. The folks running this place were like finding lost relatives instead of people who just managed a resort. Will definitely return and if I didn't live so far away I would definitely make it at least 3-4 visits every year. Thanks so much for a awesome experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: Lawrenceburg Indiana; Review: We used our reward points to stay but we were very impressed. The room was large and very clean. The staff were all extremely nice. We did not take advantage of the free breakfast so I can’t comment on that. But the hotel was very nice and I would highly recommend it to anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patti s Inn Suites; City: Grand Rivers Kentucky; Review: The rooms were clean and the breakfast was nice. Offered several items and pancakes instead of the usual waffles. I will warn you-don’t even try to check in before 3pm. The room that we had was very small without a chair to relax in only a desk chair The younger person at the check-in counter was borderline rude. We had a gift certificate that was sent by mistake because it did not include all of the services that had been requested. We were told to just bring it back when we visited which we did. But when I tried to return it the woman didn’t understand and was very close to giving me the third degree. However the other worker took over and all went very smoothly after that. We will probably stay again so I guess I would recommend it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Auburn Alabama; Review: This hotel was in the middle of renovations but it did not disturb us at all. Our room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Loved the wood floors instead of stinky carpet. We don’t examine all the nooks and crannies for mistakes but I can tell you we were pleased. We also do not do the free breakfast so can’t comment on that. If you looking for a nice place to hang your hat(so to speak) for one night, you can’t go wrong here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Stolen Woman (Stolen Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kimberly Rae Page; Review: I really enjoyed the aspect of missionary involvement. it served as a reminder of the plight women another country. Well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord Will and Her Grace (Signet Regency Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Sophia Nash Page; Review: Lord Will and Her Grace, Easy read, but predictable. Ccharacters were too shallow. But, entertaining. Still enjoyed any historical aspect; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Lady (Thornleigh Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Kyle Page; Review: I absolutely enjoyed this book. The historical content entwined with the fictional story was so interesting. But most of all, the story was moving. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hero of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Jackson Page; Review: During a complex and brutal period of history, the author brought forth a hero to exemplify humanity. Great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord John and the Private Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Watch out!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord John and the Private Matter; Author: DIANA GABALDON; Review: Watch out!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Canon PGI-220 Ink Tank in Retail Packaging-Black; Brand: Canon; Review: What can I say? The printer cartridges were the genuine Canon product and naturally worked perfectly. I was hoping for a little lower price from Amazon, but otherwise, everything met my expectatioins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon CLI-221 - Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow - 4 color pack; Brand: Canon; Review: I received the Canon CLI-221 4-Color Value Pack within the time committed, and thanks to the super-saver free shipping, the cost was lower than Walmart and other local retailers. I've only used two cartridges, so far, and they've worked well. So, I'm pleased with the purchase. It's not this supplier's fault, but I'm not happy with Canon that the cartridges are so small that they don't last very long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lorell 4-Drawer Vertical File with Lock, 15 by 25 by 52-Inch, Black; Brand: Lorell; Review: The Lorell 4-Drawer file cabinet works for our purposes and the cost was reasonable. It is a bit flimsy compared to the HON file cabinet that we bought a few years ago, but it is sturdy enough for home use where it isn't accessed frequently or heavily loaded.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AT-A-GLANCE Weekly Appointment Book / Planner 2017, Large Print, 8-1/4 x 10-7/8", Black (70-LP01-05); Brand: AT-A-GLANCE; Review: The At-A-Glance Monthly Planner meets my needs very well. It has plenty of room to keep track of everything and, yet, the size is small enough not to be cumbersome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pilot Bottle 2 Pen (B2P) Retractable Premium Gel Roller Pens Made from Recycled Bottles; Dozen Box, Fine; Brand: Pilot; Review: The Pilot B2P pen is my go-to pen for signing checks, sympathy cards, birthday cards, personal notes, etc. Its dark black ink and bold stroke makes a statement. Regular ball-point pens are too wimpy to have an impact. I use cheaper regular ball-point pens to quickly scribble notes to myself and my spouse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (OLD MODEL); Brand: Audio-Technica; Review: Sturdy, reliable, and lets not forget the most important part-sound. These sound amazing for the price tag. You won't find anything better for this price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coby CV215SVR Deep Bass Stereo Headphones and Earphones (Silver) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Coby; Review: I like the travel case that the earbuds come in, but as far as the sound- THEY ARE TERRIBLE. I have never heard worst0sounding earbuds. The headphones on the other hand aren't bad at all for the full price of the package. I say buy just for the headphones which are decent quality; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anker Generic Wireless-N Wi-Fi Repeater Access Point Range Extender 300Mbps; Brand: SANOXY; Review: It was a bit tricky to set up, but once i did, the range on this is much further than my main router!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony MDR-J10 H.Ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design (Blue); Brand: Sony; Review: Not the best sound I've heard from ear buds like these, but good rough for the sturdiness I get from them when I run; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pyle PLPW15D 15-Inch 2000 Watt Dual 4 Ohm Subwoofer; Brand: Pyle; Review: Great sound for the price!!! I have two on a bridged amp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGREEN Ethernet Adapter USB 2.0 to 10/100 Network RJ45 Lan Wired Adapter for Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U, Macbook,; Brand: UGREEN; Review: One of my best purchases on Amazon.. Especially for $9! My WiFi at my university is so unreliable and my Ethernet port on my laptop doesn't work after spilling water on my laptop so I tried this and I can now watch all HD videos with little to no buffering; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloop Magnetic Cable Keeper, 3 Small; Brand: Cloop; Review: Super Strong magnets; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Golden Land Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: I went for a family trip (of 9 people) to Hanoi from 7-13 October 2010..We stayed two nights at Golden Lane..Overall, I would rate this as a reasonably good.. Location wise -It's located at one of the lanes of The 36 Streets at Old Quarter, making it really assessible to the shopping area -There are abt 2-3 convenient stores (opens 24hrs) nearby the hotel.. Room condition -It's a small boutique hotel with quite limited number of rooms.. and our family occupied 4rooms during our trip..Rooms are spacious and clean and every room does equipped with JACUZZI!! -Some of the rooms even come with a pc with FREE internet access..However the network was really really SLOW =( -Free wifi..is definitely another plus point.. -Another thing that impressed us was their really attentive service. The hotel manager is friendly and helpful.. - We had an early check out to catch our morning flight and hence requested *A REALLY EARLY* breakfast at 5.45am.. (though the kitchen operates only from 7am)..He happily accommodated to our request.. Our only *minor* comment about this hotel will be..Most of the toilet doors are old and rundown..Can't close properly.. p/s: According to our tour guide, there are many other BETTER quality hotels around for the same values we paid for =P However,as the hotel arrangement was done by our locally appointed tour agency, this was the best we could get =P Afterall, i will recommend this hotel to any budget travellers..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Seoul COEX; City: Seoul; Review: After our very disappointing first night at Renaissance Seoul, we checked out early in the morning the next day and moved on to Intercontinental Coex Seoul. Overall, our stay at Intercon Coex was satisfying. It keeps up to its international standard in most of the countries we visited.. Everything met to our expectations..Room is spacious, clean, comfy bed, clean and bright toilet, and best of all free wifi..I noticed that there are some reviewers do complain about having to pay for the toilet amenities like toothbrush!! Ya, initially we were kind of surprised too!! Common amenities usually come free especially when its high end hotel like this..but we later find out, its just the case for Korea..For other hotels that we stayed, they function the same way too!! Another plus point about Intercon Coex will be its location. It's just next to the Coex Mall, which claims to be the largest underground mall in Asia..Well, no doubt it's huge, but like most of the malls out there, nothing too special about it..oh ya~ its also strategically accessible to the subway station.. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the concierge for helping us to arrange our ski trip..Being not able to speak the local language could be quite a barrier for travelers to Korea.. Thank you for your friendly, helpful and efficient assistance!! All in all, we did have a pleasant stay in Intercon Coex, but if we were to return to Seoul again, i might perhaps want to try out other hotel...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel Towers; City: Hong Kong; Review: During our trip to HK, my partner and I put up at two hotels, both at Tsim Sha Tsui area - Sheraton and Intercontinental..If i were to compare the two, Sheraton beats the latter for its Super strategic location, whereas Intercontinental outshines in terms of its scenic and breathtaking panoramic view of Victoria Harbour... Sheraton is located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui shopping areas, next to MTR station..and just across the street is where the Avenue of Star is at..What else to ask for huh??!!! Room is spacious, clean, very much maintaining its international standard, despite the Hotel is kind of aged..Service is great - Front desk is cheerful and friendly, bellboy is polite..Oh ya, try visit the Sky Lounge for a cuppa drink while enjoying its panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.. All of all, Sheraton won my heart for its strategic LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel; City: Seoul; Review: For our last night in Seoul, we wanted something different.. Instead of the usual international hotel, we decided to give the local boutique hotel a try..We opted for IP Boutique Hotel at Itaewon after reading the good online review. We were skeptical when we first arrived to lP Boutique, it looks a little shabby from the outside..However we convinced ourselves to at least view the room first before deciding on whether or not to change to another hotel..The room turned out to be quite satisfying..There are both hits and misses for this small boutique hotel Hits 1. Strategic location - with convenient access to Itaewon street..and Subway 2. Rather funky and contemporary design 3. Clean and pretty well equipped room 4. FREE wifi - which is a plus plus point 5. Love the rather FUNKY toilet..Its all surrounded by glasses and mirror -- Nice!! (but i freaked my partner out a little..lolz) Misses 1. Very small room 2. No view 3. The bed was quite bad..The comforter and sheet was rough.. 4. Super dim and dark walkway..gives an eerie feel 5.. The big mirror right outside the lift add to the spookiness...Well, it reminds me of the Korean horror movie scene =S Overall, its pretty affordable..Its abt 100+ USD per night..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: During our trip to HK, we put up two nights at Intercontinental. Personally, I fell in love with this hotel for its panoramic view of Victoria Harbour...Its indeed breathtaking!! The hotel is pretty new and well maintained.. Room is tastefully designed, bed is comfy, and best of all, there's bright lighting in the washroom (bright lighting comes in handy when we lady wanna put on make up)..However, we wish the room would be a little more spacious.. If I were to point out anything negative abt Intercontinental HK, it would be its location. Don't get me wrong!! Intercontinental does have a strategic location generally..However, my only complain would be the SLIGHT distance to walk out from its hotel lobby... In order to access to the shopping area, we have to go thru' the underground MTR station. In terms of price, Intercontinental is quite pricey..We paid abt near 700USD per night for intercontinental; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dearest Clementine (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lex Martin Page; Review: I LOVE this series!! I can't wait for the next one...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Throb; Author: Visit Amazon's Vi Keeland Page; Review: An easy fun read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: More Than Water; Author: Visit Amazon's Renee Ericson Page; Review: A fun easy read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Allure of Julian Lefray; Author: Visit Amazon's R.S. Grey Page; Review: Really enjoyed this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sloth: A Sinful Secrets Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella James Page; Review: Interesting story but too many plot twists - kept switching gears; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In The Dark (The Rules) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: I really like her books. fun with just enough angst to keep the pages turning quickly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold (All That Glitters) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's K.A. Linde Page; Review: I really liked this book! I thought the first book in the series was just ok, but I ordered the sequel because I enjoyed most of the author's other books. I'm so glad I read the sequel - loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Sexy Liar (Wild Seasons); Author: Visit Amazon's Christina Lauren Page; Review: Might be my favorite Christina Lauren book so far! Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Score (Off-Campus) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Kennedy Page; Review: I love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Connected (The Connections Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: Easy to read - liked the main characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Struck from the Record (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's K.A. Linde Page; Review: I was excited for this book to come out but was a little disappointed - no real plot twist - kind of predictable and boring.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unsteady (the TORQUED trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shey Stahl Page; Review: Fun easy read - can't wait for the sequels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Echo: A Dark Billionaire Romance (Bleeding Hearts) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A. Zavarelli Page; Review: Farfetched and predictable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign: A Royal Military Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Roxie Noir Page; Review: Immature writing and predictable story but easy to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Semper Fi: The Education of Caroline: The Education of Caroline (The Education Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Harvey-Berrick Page; Review: I loved the first two books. I didn't enjoy this one as much - maybe because I knew the outcome.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waking Olivia; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth O'Roark Page; Review: Loved this book!! The best book I've read in a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playing with Fire (Hot in Chicago); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Meader Page; Review: Easy read but predictable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver (All That Glitters) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's K.A. Linde Page; Review: My next favorite after Gold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Rush: A Sugar Bowl Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: It was good but not very exciting - not as good as the first book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Furious Rush; Author: Visit Amazon's S. C. Stephens Page; Review: Fun to read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Ends with Us: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: This was a good book but very emotional and upsetting to read at times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neighbor Dearest; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: Fun book with HEA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breathing Room; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Elizabeth Phillips Page; Review: This is a fun, funny easy romance to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty English; Author: Visit Amazon's Ilsa Madden-Mills Page; Review: Good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slave to the Rhythm (Rhythm Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Harvey-Berrick Page; Review: This was a really good book. But it was emotional - hard to read sometimes because it dealt with a difficult subject.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The One Real Thing (Hart's Boardwalk); Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Young Page; Review: I love Samantha Young books and am always anxiously waiting for her next one to come out. Unfortunately this book was a complete miss. I'm not even sure she wrote it - it is not her writing style at all. The book was boring and very predictable. The characters were cliche and didn't seem to have any personality. I know this is supposed to be the first in a series. I really hope there is more to the next book. I'd rather have her continue to write about the other characters in the "Into the Deep" books. They were all so much more likeable and had depth. Or find new characters in Scotland - another great series.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Winning It All (Hometown Players); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Denault Page; Review: I really wanted to like this book because I loved the other books in the series. But I really didn't like the main female character - she wasn't nice to him and I really don't understand what he saw in her or why he was pursuing her. He was great - she was whiny and mean to him - I still don't get it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of Day (Jack & Jill Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jewel E Ann Page; Review: I liked this series. The characters were great. But the plot was a little far fetched.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goal (Off-Campus) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Elle Kennedy Page; Review: This book was good but not as good as the others in the series. Too much angst on her part - didn't get it - it was frustrating and annoying. But I love the series so...overall it was still good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: More Than Friends (Friends Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: I love this series - the second book was even better than the first. Now I can't wait for the next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punk 57; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Douglas Page; Review: LOVED THIS BOOK! One of her best, loved both of the main characters and the story line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Love Letter to Whiskey; Author: Visit Amazon's Kandi Steiner Page; Review: She created way too much angst - it was really frustrating that she just wouldn't be with him - annoying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Friends (Friends Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: Great book but kind of left you hanging. The second book doesn't address the triangle going on in the first book. The character development in the second book (More than Friends) is a little better as well. But this was still a great / fun book to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bloom; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth O'Roark Page; Review: I love Elizabeth O'Roark books - she's my new favorite author. I believe this was her first book but it was the last one of hers I read. It wasn't quite as good as the other two but it's still great. Her writing keeps getting better and better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safe Bet (The Rules Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: I usually really enjoy / love her books but I felt like this one was just "eh". Kind of boring...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Prince: A Novel (The Royals); Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Watt Page; Review: Loved this series - hope it continues!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Line (Hometown Players); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Denault Page; Review: I really enjoy this series. I'd like to see her add more characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wright Brother; Author: Visit Amazon's K.A. Linde Page; Review: I didn't like this book as much as some of her other books/series but that being said, I still really enjoy almost anything from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boys South of the Mason Dixon; Author: Visit Amazon's Abbi Glines Page; Review: This book was okay -not great. I really liked the first few books she wrote (Fallen Too Far, While it Lasts...etc). Her writing style as evolved from passion and angst in the first books she wrote and released to kind of blah situations. I keep expecting the old writing style to come back with the price increases on her books, so far, not happening. The plots are good though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever: A Friends Novel (The Friends Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Murphy Page; Review: This was a great book and a great series! I really like the characters and the development of them throughout the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Princes: The Biker and The Billionaire (Sons of Sanctuary MC) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Danann Page; Review: Boring and predictable - I stopped reading. I really wanted to like it...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Rush (Furious Rush) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's S.C. Stephens Page; Review: I really liked this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unrequited; Author: Visit Amazon's Saffron A. Kent Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fractured Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella James Page; Review: It's a decent story but pretty far fetched / contrived.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Amarillo: A Neon Dreams Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: It's a good series. I liked this book the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Missing Dixie: A Neon Dreams Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: It's a good series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Finlay; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Nathan Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book / the characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Forester; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Nathan Page; Review: It's a good series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Little House Reader, A (Little House Books); Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder; Review: We are reading the Little House Series as part of our homeschool curriculum. I have 5 children and the older 4, ages 2-7, can't get enough of these stories, We have read 3 in the series already and are quickly moving through the rest. Along with reading from the Bible, we read Little House books, at least once a day, sometimes twice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House Stories (Little House Nonfiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Strom Collins Page; Review: There were more crafts than I expected, my seven year old is busy creating the crafts from the book. We are also reading the Little House book series, so this craft book ties in nicely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Book of Little House Paper Dolls: The Big Woods Collection; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Ingalls Wilder Page; Review: The Paper Doll book was much prettier than I expected. The painted background for the dolls is beautiful. The clothes needed to be cut out as opposed to being punched out, but my seven year old has not found that a deterrent. She enjoys playing with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little House Books Set (Little House in the Big Woods / Farmer Boy; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Ingalls Wilder Page; Review: We are reading the Little House Series as part of our homeschool curriculum. I have 5 children and the older 4, ages 2-7, can't get enough of these stories, We have read 3 in the series already and are quickly moving through the rest. Along with reading from the Bible, we read Little House books, at least once a day, sometimes twice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazing Rescues (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3); Author: Visit Amazon's George Shea Page; Review: My 5 yr old son borrowed this book from our library's easy reader section. This book has three captivating true stories of rescue that inspire and uplift. We have enjoyed reading them as a family. My 5 yr old who picked it is reading it aloud to us. His 6 yr old brother is also reading it aloud to us. We like borrowing books from the library, yet this is one I would definitely buy and add to our family home library. I can see our kids (5 - ages 8 yrs old to 1 yr old) read this book over and over again. Contains a skydiving rescue story (Arizona, 1987), an alligator rescue story (Florida, 1951), and a toddler in a well in Texas story (Jessica McClure, Midland, TX, 1987).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prodigy Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Doug Flanders MD Page; Review: This was a great book. I couldn't put it down. Flanders should write a sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LifeProof FRE iPhone 6 ONLY Waterproof Case (4.7" Version) - Retail Packaging - POWER PINK (LIGHT ROSE/DARK ROSE); Brand: LifeProof; Review: don't buy my phone was totally damaged by this case, I lost 760 USD on my Iphone 6 64gb; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SCOSCHE MAGWDMB MagicMount Universal Magnetic Phone/GPS Suction Cup Mount for the Car, Home or Office in Frustration Free Packaging; Brand: Scosche; Review: very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SCOSCHE MPD-XTPP1 MagicMount Pro Universal Magnetic Smartphone/GPS Mount Compatible with PopSockets Grip for The Car, Home, or Office; Brand: Scosche; Review: excellent; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Note 5 Case,PERSTAR Shockproof Waterproof Dust/Dirt/Snow Proof Aluminum Metal Gorilla Glass Protection Case Cover for Samsung GALAXY Note 5 N920; Brand: Xuthy; Review: very useful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seneo Wireless Charger, Qi Certified Wireless Charging Stand Compatible with iPhone Xs MAX/XR/XS/X/8/8; Brand: Seneo; Review: works; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Shield rrx-32 Stick-On Wallet, ID/Credit Card Holder for Phones, Retail Package, Strong 3M Adhesive, Fits Most Phones; Brand: Diamond Shield; Review: nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazon FBA SIKAI Patent The New Apple TV 4Gen Siri Remote case Non-Slip-Grip; Brand: SIKAICASE; Review: is have to have it in every remote control; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sun's Tea (TM) 41oz Ultra Clear Heat Resistant Borosilicate Glass Teapot & Infuser for loose tea or display tea; Brand: Sun's Tea; Review: Very fragile!!!! Handle with care!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Challenge Coin / Casino Chip Display Case Cabinet Holder Shadow Box, Glass Door, Black (COIN56-BL); Brand: DisplayGifts; Review: The inside of the patricians keeps slipping.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: EveryDrop by Whirlpool Premium Water Filter by Whirlpool with 2 Replacement Filters, Amazon Exclusive (White); Brand: EveryDrop by Whirlpool; Review: I like it for office use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aojia Adjustable Garment Rack Clothes Hanging (Adjusts From 36" to 61" in Height)(28" in Length)(16" in Width)8206; Brand: ; Review: I use it to dry my laundry. It's okay.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Libbey Small Glass Bowls with Lids, 6.25 ounce, Set of 8; Brand: Libbey; Review: Good quality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sun's Tea (TM) 8oz Ultra Clear Glass Tea/Coffee Cup & Clear Glass Saucer, Set of 2; Brand: Sun's Tea; Review: Super fragile; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coghlan's Electric Air Pump; Brand: Coghlan's; Review: Saved my trip; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lyceem Golbal Series Travel Hanging Toiletry Bag Shaving Dopp Kit Cosmetic Makeup Bag Europe Town Beige; Brand: Lyceem; Review: Very happy with this new addition; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1500 Series Egyptian Quality 3pc Duvet Cover Set - King/Cal King, White; Brand: My Sweet Home; Review: Looks awesome! Feels awesome! Very clean look; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abundant Kitchen Slim Coffee Grinder and Burr Spice Mill | Moneyback Guarantee | Glass Bottom; Brand: The Abundant Kitchen; Review: Very small. Good grinding oats.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: World's Best Feather Soft Microfiber Neck Pillow, Charcoal; Brand: World's Best; Review: It fits really badly. Hard on my neck.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Audew Inflatable Foot Rest Pillow Cushion Travel Ottomans Home Relax Reduce DVT Risk on Flights; Brand: Audew; Review: First time I used it the item lost most of the air with in 20 minutes. I could not find a leak. Update: The vendor contacted me a asked if I wanted a refund. (That is a good deal); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SmartTravel Travel Pillow Compact Inflatable Flight Sleep Pillow and Air Foot rest Dual use (1. M size; Brand: SmartTravel; Review: Was very excited to use but it deflated after a couple hours. I used it once just fine but the second use was not a successful one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Premium Velvet Hangers Heavy duty - 50 Pack Clothes Hangers - Non slip IVORY Suit hangers; Brand: Home-it; Review: These are my favourite hangers. I love the way they are designed. If you can spare a few extra dollars and buy a quality hanger then you should purchase these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: U.S. Polo Assn. Womens Soft and Comfortable Nightgown Pajama Sleep Shirt; Brand: U.S. Polo Assn.; Review: Somewhat fit a bit too small but I can make it work. Its cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WearAll Plus Size Women's Plain Bandeau Top; Brand: WearAll; Review: IDK why I am over 20 and got a tube top. I thought I would wear it under stuff but all I wear is sweatpants and t shirts. Who I am I kidding? It fits but it sits there. No one wants to see a 30 year old in a tube top with 30 year old looking boobs; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: v28 Padded One Piece Mesh Panel Swimsuit Swimwear Monokini; Brand: V28; Review: Love it but size up. The mesh part is a little low on me and I flash people my nips. I don't like poking peoples eyes out; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: United Monograms Monogrammed Quarter Zip Sweatshirt; Brand: United Monograms; Review: Made for a giant; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CA Fashion Women's Floral Lace Empire Waist Maxi Full Length Party Dress; Brand: CA Mode; Review: I look like I am casting spells in this dress....perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Up2date Fashion Women's Satin Charmeuse Robes, Style#Gwn-11; Brand: Up2date Fashion; Review: A little smaller than I thought but to be fair, I think my body is a little larger than I think; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PERSUN Women's High Waist A Line Pleated Swing Long Party Skirt; Brand: PERSUN; Review: It was a very cute skirt. It was too formal and the skirt was a little too tight around just the waist. I will get in a larger size. Very cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breckelle's Womens Bronco-11 Bootie Boots; Brand: Breckelle's; Review: Somewhat small and hard to get into...but I make them work. Great boot; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Alen (TF15 HEPA-Pure Replacement Filter for T100 and T300 Air Purifiers, 1-Pack (set of 2 filters); Brand: Alen; Review: Works so good for me,great help for allergies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shark Rotator Professional (NV400); Brand: SharkNinja; Review: So satisfied with the Shark Rotator Professional. It is just as advertised good suction,easy to maneuver so very pleased with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingdom Traditional Long Runner Area Rug Design D 123 Blue Brown (32 Inch X 15 Feet 6 Inch) Runner; Brand: Kingdom; Review: This rug is so pretty on our new tile we had to get after the house flooded, very satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KFP0711ER Empire Red Food Processor, 7 Cup, Contour Silver; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: Great addition to any kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets Set TODAY! On Amazon Softest Bedding 1800 Series Platinum Collection-100%!Deep Pocket,Wrinkle & Fade Resistant (CalKing,Brown); Brand: HC COLLECTION; Review: The softness of the sheets is wonderful and the fit to the mattress; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: simplehuman Slim Toilet Brush, Black; Brand: simplehuman; Review: Love this bowl brush as much as anyone can love a bowl brush. It's well made, guaranteed for 5 years, attractive to have setting out in plain sight and reasonably priced.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orii Gourmet Helix 4-Piece Canister Set; Brand: Orii; Review: Very well made and attractive! Love the fact that you can see what's in them through the bottom two inches of the jar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZUCCOR 6 Stainless Steel Canister Set (40 oz.); Brand: ZUCCOR; Review: Great storage containers for almost anything you want to use them for. I use mine in the pantry to store various food items such as rice, brown sugar, etc. Well made with a tight-fitting lid. Fair price too>; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MyGift Classic Black Jewelry Hanger Stand for Earrings/Necklaces/Bracelets; Brand: MyGift; Review: I am returning mine only because I require something that I can hang on the wall and this one you cannot because of the feet it has. If you want a tabletop jewelry holder for a very reasonable cost, this would probably suit you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Pillowtime Pal; Brand: Nickelodeon; Review: This was a gift for my 5yo grandson and he loves it. He now has all 4 and they compliment his Ninja Turtle room beautifully :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Princess LED Light Up Canvas Wall Art; Brand: Disney; Review: My 5yo grandson loves this picture. His whole room is Ninja Turtles and this picture is a great addition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Show 'N' Serve Cake Boards, Set of 6 Patterned Rectangle Cake Boards for 12 x 18-Inch Cakes; Brand: Wilton; Review: Great product at a fair cost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Daddio's POB-12183 Anodized Aluminum Sheet Cake Pan, 12 x 18 Inch x 3 Inch; Brand: Fat Daddios; Review: Pretty good cake pan. Nothing to write home about but absolutely did the job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Lunchbox Zipper Pouch; Brand: Nickelodeon; Review: Cute! 5yo grandson loves it. Surprisingly well made and roomy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes Wastebasket; Brand: Nickelodeon; Review: Great for kids shower curtain. 5yo grandson loves it :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shower Curtain (72 inch X 72 inch); Brand: Nickelodeon; Review: 5yo grandson loves it! Looks great with coordinating TMNT Shower Curtain Hooks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor Sure-Grip Plastic Hangers (Set of 5); Brand: Whitmor; Review: Love these hangers. Would love them even more if they were slightly cheaper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor 2 Shelf 2 Rod Closet System - Adjustable Closet Maximizer; Brand: Whitmor; Review: Cant beat it for the price. Is sturdy enough to do what it's meant to do. I put 3 pairs of boots on each shelf and hung blouses and sweaters of the double rod; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boot Butler Boot Storage Rack As Seen On Rachael Ray – Clean Up Your Closet Floor with Hanging Boot Storage; Brand: Boot Butler; Review: This product is efficient in that it stores 5 pairs of boots in a very compact space, but for the materials used and the overall quality I feel that it is extremely over priced. When someone else comes along and copies the design or creates a similar design, the price will most likely drop which will make it more desirable. I just put it up yesterday so I've not had a lot of hands-on experience with it but so far OK. If price drops by $20, I would buy another one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10-Hole Scarf Hanger - Walnut; Brand: Richards Homewares; Review: It's ok, still wads scarves up but works.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tree-Free Greetings Extra Large 20-Ounce Ceramic Coffee Mug, Beware Heart Stealer Themed Dean Russo Dog Art (XM63201); Brand: Tree-Free Greetings; Review: Pretty pit bulls :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20 Pack-Clothing Rack Size Dividers Clothing Rack Size Dividers; Brand: JSP Manufacturing; Review: Great for dividing up your closet, i.e., capris, ankle, bootcut, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KRUPS KM4689 Moka Brewer Coffee Maker Machine with Permanent Filter and Glass Carafe, 10-Cup, Black; Brand: KRUPS; Review: Did not keep coffee warm for any length of time. Pot was small. Back it went . . . . .; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do HNG-01324 Soft Touch Swivel Hangers with Clips, White/Blue, 3-Pack; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: Good product but a little pricey; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poster Revolution Fresh Eggs Hen Chicken Distressed Tin Sign 14 x 14in; Brand: Poster Revolution; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Eggs Tin Sign 9 x 16in; Brand: OverstockToyz; Review: Love It!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ouddy 15 Inch Magnetic Knife Bar, Aluminum Magnetic Knife Holder, Magnetic Knife Strip, Knife Rack Strip; Brand: QIAYA; Review: Functional; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mDesign Traditional Fashion Jewelry and Cosmetic Organizer Tray for Bathroom Vanity Countertops - 2 Tiers, Bronze/Clear; Brand: mDesign; Review: Does the job and looks good doing it. Functional and affordable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was craving re-reading this! I have so much love for this series and the characters and world that Mead created. Definitely one of my favourite vampires reads, and reads in general! #Romitri all the way!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So many feels!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3); Author: Richelle Mead; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am loving re-reading this series! Honestly this is such a fantastic series! There really aren't any characters in this world that I don't care about. Mead has created characters that I am truly invested in, good or bad. But also Dimitri... I mean come on?! Who doesn't love a totally badass and super hot strigoi killer. #Romitri all the way!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2); Author: Thomas Harris; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I absolutely detest 'Buffalo Bill'it is easy to hate him, but there is just something about 'Hannibal Lector' that I like and that makes him all the more scarier. I love Clarice and Crawford as well. This is just a solid book for me and one I am always happy to re-read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, #1); Author: Thomas Harris; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Where it all began. Personally my favourite in this series is 'Silence Of The Lambs', but I do so love Will Graham and his character. This was one of the first crime themed novels that I ever read and it's a great introduction to the genre and has been great to re-read. Would absolutely recommend to anyone with an interest in crime stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (Hannibal Lecter, #3); Author: Thomas Harris; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: About 3.75 Firstly, Harris creates such great characters. The villains, Buffalo Bill, Hannibal Lecter and Mason Verger and their counterparts Will Graham, Jack Crawford and Clarice Starling. My favourite will always be Hannibal and that to me is amazing. Despite being a truly terrible villain I am still drawn to him. His creepiness, his whims, his charm, his snobbery, and that is thanks to Harris' incredible characterisation. This book in my opinion is not as solid as the first two in the series, but if you are as drawn to Hannibal as I am this is still a good and enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden; Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Re-Read January 2017 It's just such a lovely story, and I really enjoy it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: As always, 5 stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Of course a re-read, and as always 5 magnificent stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrival; Author: Shaun Tan; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: So beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #1); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: More of a 3.5. Not a lot of world or character building, but mostly enjoyable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #2); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Fantastic sequel! Oh and Emery how I love you! Excited to see how it all ends in the third book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mars, Volume 01; Author: Fuyumi Soryo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: Really good.. but so many death threats, intense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mars, Volume 08; Author: Fuyumi Soryo; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: This series is so fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mars, Volume 15; Author: Fuyumi Soryo; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: OMG THE FEELS!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oresama Teacher , Vol. 1; Author: Izumi Tsubaki; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: Very funny!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northanger Abbey; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is such a fun light novel and Catherine is an enjoyable female lead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Snow Queen; Author: Hans Christian Andersen; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Such a great classic; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imagine a City; Author: Elise Hurst; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: A lovely little story surrounded by exquisitely beautiful illustrations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 (Attack on Titan, #1); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: BEYOND EPIC!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dark; Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A great little story about overcoming your fears, accompanied with very clever illustrations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Viewer; Author: Gary Crew; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A creepy little children's tale. The illustrations though.. stunning. Shaun Tan is a master craftsman!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Tree; Author: Shaun Tan; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, poetry, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really wasn't expecting this from a children's book, but it is deep and profound and very moving. A story about holding on to that little bit of light in times of darkness. As always Shaun Tan's illustrations are breathtaking and magnificent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth; Author: Rick Remender; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and the story was well written. I will definitely be continuing on with this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Little Something Different; Author: Sandy Hall; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This book was so freaking adorable! I loved it! All of the characters are great and you get a real sense of their personalities. I totally ship Gabe and Lea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Sworn (Death Sworn, #1); Author: Leah Cypess; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Really enjoyed this book. Its lacking a little in the world building, but overall its a very entertaining story. Also really love Sorin and Ileni.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poison Study (Study, #1); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assassin Study (Study, #1.5); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Valek is just wonderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unseen (The Heights, #1); Author: Lauren Stewart; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really loved this, such a great paranormal read. Cant wait for the rest of the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Second Bite; Author: Lauren Stewart; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: That was so wonderful, I only wish I got a full book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: Really enjoyed reading from Grim's POV, he was easily my favourite character. Looking forward to the adventures Grim and Blackthorn have in book two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 1 (Saga, #1); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: God that was so badass!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noblesse: Season 1, Set; Author: Son Jae Ho; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 2 (Saga, #2); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I just love this series so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revolver; Author: Marcus Sedgwick; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This was a really great, quick read. I thought the final reveal was very clever and the atmosphere that was created felt very authentic. I will definitely be checking out more of Sedgwick's works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 3 (Saga, #3); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This series is just so fantastic! I need Volume 4!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Samurai's Garden; Author: Gail Tsukiyama; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book is just so beautiful, I loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Echoes Vol. 1; Author: Joshua Hale Fialkov; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: This was so fantastic.. and yet heartbreaking; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evil Empire, Volume 1: We the People; Author: Max Bemis; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: OMG! What just happened! This series is phenomenal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howl's Moving Castle; Author: Diana Wynne Jones; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: I didn't find this one as interesting as some of the earlier volumes, but it is still great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woods, Vol. 2: The Swarm; Author: James Tynion IV; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoying this series so far, and the art style is fantastic. Bring on Volume 3!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Eagle of the Ninth; Author: Rosemary Sutcliff; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was really enjoyable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little World of Liz Climo; Author: Liz Climo; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was adorable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones, #1); Author: Helen Fielding; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book had some truly hilarious moments. It was a fun, quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beastkeeper; Author: Cat Hellisen; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: More like 2.5 I really liked the concept, but just didn't connect with the characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery; Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dad Is Fat; Author: Jim Gaffigan; Genres: history, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Would recommend listening to the audio book. Pretty enjoyable read/listen even for those without kids; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Class, Vol. 2: Kids of the Black Hole; Author: Rick Remender; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This volume seems more gruesome than Volume 1, but still excited to continue on with the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters; Author: Mallory Ortberg; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Overall very good. Some of it was lost on me because I haven't read everything that was referenced in here, but those I understood were clever and funny. Some of my favourites were, Harry Potter Jane Eyre The Hunger Games, and Pride and Prejudice; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yes Please; Author: Amy Poehler; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This was not as great as I was wanting it to be.. it was average and felt like Amy was just bragging about all the famous people she knew half the time, and complaining about how hard the book was to write for the other half. This was not my first memoir and it just didn't deliver on what I have come to expect when reading this genre. As great as she is on TV, it just didn't translate to the written word.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legion (Legion, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Honestly for me this man can do no wrong!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1); Author: A.A. Milne; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Such wonderful characters. It is very clear why this is a children's classic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aesop's Fables; Author: Aesop; Genres: history, young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's amazing to realise just how many of Aesop's fables have stood the test of time along with the morals to his stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Humans; Author: Matt Haig; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Matt Haig was able to create a fantastic character and his writing style was so fitting to the premise of the book. I will definitely be checking out his other works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel: And Other Stories; Author: Richard Matheson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Overall this was really enjoyable; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales, #1); Author: Russell Brand; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: When reading this book I was so easily able to imagine Russell Brand sitting down in front of one of those magnificent old wood fires with the huge stone mantels telling this story to an invisible audience. He was able to put his own unique spin on such a well known tale and it was gross and disgusting and involved many strange and wonderful bodily functions... but it was great. To top it all off this book was illustrated by the legendary Chris Riddell and the fit was absolutely perfect. Chris' illustrations complement Russell's words perfectly and I am looking forward to reading the rest of 'Russell Brand's Trickster Tales'.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1); Author: Madeleine L'Engle; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was so weird and different. It is a unique story and has some really great moments like the worlds that are created, but overall it is just strange. I can completely understand why this book is so well loved, however it just wasn't for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nimona; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was so great. I really love the work that Noelle puts outs. Looking forward to what she creates next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth; Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is such a great series made up of ladies that totally kick some ass. Looking forward to Volume 3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I liked this book, it was easy to read and the chapters flew by. I enjoyed the setting of the story and really liked the premise of the book, however I just didn't care about the characters at all... and that's a crucial part of any story, especially as this is also dual perspective. Maybe it's because I am a bit older and have read many books in my years that I didn't connect well with the characters. I do think that I will give the next book a try as I have heard that Revis improves upon the character development. This book is enjoyable and a good quick read, would definitely still recommend.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 4 (Saga, #4); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Didn't love this one as much as the previous volumes, but it is still easily one of my favourite series out there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Master Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #3); Author: Charlie N. Holmberg; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: More of a 3.75 Can I just say that Emery Thane is just a fantastic literary example of a great man and I completely adore him. However Ceony can be so annoying at times. I find it so frustrating when female characters rush off in to dangerous situations without thinking things through just so that they can prove a point to their male counterparts... it does not make you strong and brave, it makes you fool hardy and stupid... and this was Ceony throughout this book. This is still a good series and I love the magic system that Holmberg created, would absolutely recommend to anyone that has an interest in magic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1); Author: Garth Nix; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Honestly I loved everything about this book. I loved the characters I loved the world I loved the magic I loved the story This book was just so great for me. Cannot wait to jump in to book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Trial (Magisterium, #1); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I can completely understand why this book has so often been compared to Harry Potter. For maybe the first 75% of the book it has the same overall vibe as Harry Potter. Magic Cool magic school Crazy cafeteria Friendship group e.g 2 boys 1 girl Wize old magic teacher You get the idea. It wasn't until the last 25% of this book that the story in my opinion really started to stand on its own.. and it was very enjoyable in its own right. I am looking forward to continuing on with this series and seeing how it develops.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Places; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was my first Gillian Flynn novel and it's clear why she has become such a phenomenon. This book was good and the mystery was excellent and something that I wanted to solve. I will say that the suspense for me trailed off slightly toward the end, however the ending, the final twist, was fantastic! I was definitely more invested in the Libby chapters as opposed to the flashbacks of Patty and Ben, they did add to the story, but I just felt they weighed on me, however this also added to the misery and suspense of the novel. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in crime or suspense novels, but if you don't have that interest this book is still a very solid read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: His Last Bow; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I have loved all of the Sherlock's and Watson's tales so far, and this was no exception. They are just so entertaining and I alwaus enjoy discovering the conclusion to the mystery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Postal, Vol. 1; Author: Bryan Hill; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: About a 3.75 This was a pretty solid start to the series. I thought that the concept of having a town full of criminals coexisting in peace as their last resort was really interesting. Really loved the art style as well, it definitely adds to the atmosphere created. It lacks a little in the character building as yet, but I think that may have been on purpose. It adds to the mystery of this town and you are given just enough to keep you wanting to read. I am looking forward to seeing how it develops in Volume 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this, I thought it was excellent. I was invested in Anne's happiness and am glad that she got her happy ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Midnight Dress; Author: Karen Foxlee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was so great! I really enjoyed the writing style and the atmosphere that was created. The structure was really engaging with the present day and the flashbacks that told the story. All of this on top of the mystery. The mystery was fantastic, it had me hooked until the very end and it wasn't until the last few chapters that the big reveal occurs. Would absolutely recommend to anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Prince; Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: All the feels. Such a lovely little story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbor's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales; Author: Ludmilla Petrushevskaya; Genres: poetry, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was pretty good. All the tales certainly had a dark, creepy twist and suited my current reading mood. I also really enjoyed that the stories were influenced by Eastern European vibes, it definitely added to the sinister atmosphere. I will be checking out the authors other collections of tales.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this installment of Sherlock, and it was great having two of the tales from his perspective. I'm a little sad to have completed all of Sherlock's tales now, but one can always re-read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Strange Library; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a very strange book, still it was enjoyable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles #1); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Ancient Wonders (Jack West Jr., #1); Author: Matthew Reilly; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really, really enjoyed this book. I loved the mystery. I loved the action. I loved the detail. I cannot imagine the amount of time and research that went in to crafting this book. It is just so detailed and well informed, I felt like I was having a history lesson, even if it was slightly fantastical. I will definitely be continuing on with the adventures of Jack West Jr.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Spider's Web (Millennium, #4); Author: David Lagercrantz; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I am so happy to be back in this world with Lisbeth! Lisbeth is easily one of my favourite characters ever created and she certainly doesn't disappoint in this novel either. I will say that after the passing of the original author and now with Lagercrantz carrying on the legacy, the writing does have a different feel. It is only subtle, but it does seem to feel less gritty and dark with this instalment, however kudos where due because this novel is still excellent and I am extremely excited to see where this story goes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl; Author: Jesse Andrews; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Well this book was okay.. but unfortunately this is one of the very rare cases where I liked the movie more than the book. What I really liked was the less than glamorous take on cancer that was portrayed and I am really glad that the author didn't turn this in to a love story. However what I couldn't really take to were the characters which was mostly just Greg... (he was just absolute shite!).. and so as a consequence I just didn't care about Rachael, Greg or Earl, I wasn't invested in any of them whatsoever. What I also missed in this book was the supposed humour. I had seen many a review that expressed how funny this book was, how when they were reading they couldn't stop laughing.... how?! This humour is clearly not in line with my own, because this book was not funny to me at all. Still if you are interested, give the book a chance, it is a good book but it just wasn't my style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skin Deep (Legion, #2); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really, really want a continuation of this series! I just love the idea that Sanderson has created for this world, it's just so cool and something that I haven't seen before. As I have said before, this man can do no wrong for me. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd; Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am only giving this 1 star because I liked maybe 3 of the stories in this collection, which out of 20 something isn't all that good. This book just feels like all of these authors (celebrated, published authors) decided to write terrible fan-fiction, and I understand that this is an ode to their love of all things geeky, and they are Fan-girling/boying.. but its just not good.. like at all. Not to mention one story in this book which I was absolutely disgusted at. The story in question revolves around a girl who is geeky and likes the hot boy at school who, shocker, has an equally hot girlfriend.. girlfriend finds out that geeky girl likes her man and points out that he would never ever go for a girl like her. However, the part that is disgusting in this story is the geeky girls revenge on said hot girl after that comment. Geeky girl sneaks in to the girls change room and takes photos of the hot girl (unknown to her) changing e.g. basically naked. Geeky girl then photo shops the pictures to look as if the hot girl is in a hotel room naked and this is a candid shot taken by whomever she was there with. These photos then get printed in to posters and plastered around the WHOLE town and the hot girl in therefore humiliated and hot guy breaks up with her. WHAT THE FUCK?! How is that appropriate? What geeky girl did is soooo much worse than the one mean comment that the hot girl made to geeky girl (and it was literally the one interaction between the characters in this entire story) I am not condoning the actions of hot girl, because she was being a bully and geeky girl did feel miserable after the interaction.... but jesus... making the whole town believe she is a whore... that is WAY beyond bullying, and the fact that the author condoned that, encouraged that, felt that it was an appropriate way to deal with the situation.. No, absolutely not!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dreamwalker; Author: Isobelle Carmody; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this and loved the concept. The art was also fantastic and complemented the written word so well that the story felt very full and fleshed out. The only thing I will say is that I wished I had a few more paragraphs to fully explain what happened at the end, but overall this was a really great little graphic novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invaded (Alienated, #2); Author: Melissa Landers; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Looking forward to the conclusion in book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slasher Girls & Monster Boys; Author: April Genevieve Tucholke; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I absolutely loved, loved, loved this collection! Everything that was in this collection was so individual and had its own voice. The stories catered to every aspect of the creepy, dark spectrum of horror and thriller and it was awesome. Some of my favourites were; In the Forest Dark and Deep by Carrie Ryan Hide and Seek by Megan Shepherd.... and, Stitches by A.G. Howard Would definitely recommend this, especially if you were looking for something to read during Halloween season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1); Author: N.K. Jemisin; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Jemisin has created such a unique fantasy world and it is something that I have not read before. One of my favourite aspects of this book was the diversity of its people. They were ice white, milk white, light brown, caramel, dark brown, coffee black, blue eyed, green eyed, black eyed, frizzy haired, straight haired... every colour imaginable,every eye colour imaginable, every hair type imaginable, and it was fantastic! Not only that but their relationships and their sexuality were all so diverse as well and what really brought it home is that this was normal and just accepted as the norm, which was so great to see. One thing I will say is that it took me a good 100 or so pages to even begin to grasp what was happening in this book. The reader is kind of thrown right in and then only later finds out in like the last 25% of the book what the hell is actually going on. This book also uses 2nd person for a good chunk of the narrative and it really took some getting used to. Both of these things also made me feel a little detached to the characters to begin with. But for all of those things this book is still really fantastic and I am looking forward to seeing how the world and our characters grow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I've Got Your Number; Author: Sophie Kinsella; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was really enjoyable to read, and Poppy felt very realistic in her crazy thought patterns. However she was a little too weak-willed for me to really connect with her, and it actually became quite frustrating at times seeing how she dealt with situations. This was also my first book that I have read by Sophie Kinsella so I am very happy that I have finally ticked that off of my list.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The False Prince (The Ascendance Trilogy #1); Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was pretty good and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It was a very easy story to read and had a decent plot. Not a lot of world building though, but overall it was pretty decent read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (The Giver, #1); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was so fantastic!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wytches, Volume 1; Author: Scott Snyder; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was really great. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would have been judging by the cover, but it definitely still has that creepy, sinister vibe going for it. The art style definitely helped to add to that and it was a really good pairing between the written word and the illustrations. I was invested too in the story and I am excited to see where it goes in volume 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rick and Morty, Vol. 1; Author: Zac Gorman; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: So good! I love the TV show and this volume was just gold.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs Point to Yes; Author: Sandy Hall; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I love Sandy Hall's books so much!! You know those kinds of books that make you do the little high-pitched excited squeal because they are so flippin' cute and adorable.. this is one of those books. This is pure fluffy, pastel coloured, overload of cuteness and I am totally okay with that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent (Gameshouse, #1); Author: Claire North; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Such an awesome premise!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thief (Gameshouse, #2); Author: Claire North; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Who knew playing hide and seek could be so terrifying?! Now on to book 3.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Soul; Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was such an amazing concept, to be able to re-write anything through the use of a stamp. As always Sanderson just creates such amazing worlds and he is such a fantastic writer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Heights (The Elemental Trilogy, #3); Author: Sherry Thomas; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A satisfying conclusion to the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Class, Vol. 3: The Snake Pit; Author: Rick Remender; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Even though I have really enjoyed this series so far, it is so hard to care or connect with the story or characters. They are so messed up and have absolutely no redeemable qualities and for me as the series has progressed that factor has taken away some of the enjoyment. Still, this series has so many twists and turns, and the art style is perfect for this story, especially in this issue as the art really helped to illustrate Marcus' drug addled state in this volume. I'm going to continue on because I want to see how this story ends, so on to Volume 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Amazing Book is Not on Fire; Author: Dan Howell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I just love them to bits, so of course it's a 5 star read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mother, Can You Not?; Author: Kate Friedman-Siegel; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I can only describe this as Jewish Gilmore Girls on crack.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 進撃の巨人 7 [Shingeki no Kyojin 7] (Attack on Titan, #7); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loving all the EPIC fight scenes!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan, Vol. 11 (Attack on Titan, #11); Author: Hajime Isayama; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The betrayal.. honestly didn't see that coming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East of West, Vol. 1: The Promise; Author: Jonathan Hickman; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love the art, and I am intrigued enough with what little detail has been shared so far to keep reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East of West, Vol. 2: We Are All One; Author: Jonathan Hickman; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoying this series. Some readers have had mixed feelings about the lack of back story so far but personally I am enjoying that aspect of it. It allows me to really concentrate on what is happening within each chapter and that is creating a richer experience. Will definitely keep reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East of West, Vol. 3: There Is No Us; Author: Jonathan Hickman; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This has been my favourite volume so far. I have no idea what the end game is, but I am really looking forward to finding out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Black Prism (Lightbringer, #1); Author: Brent Weeks; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: YAAS I FINALLY FINISHED A BOOK!! Probably about a 4.5 This was pretty good, and I found the magic system to be the most interesting part of this world, but some of the characters created weren't really my favourite. Though I think this is more because I didn't like many of their personalities, not that they were not well written and rounded characters. I will say that I am a complete Ironfist fan, he was easily my favourite character. I am looking forward to continuing on with this series and seeing how it all develops as there is so much room for this story to grow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was an interesting concept and I enjoyed the first volume. There is so much to flesh out yet in this universe, so I am looking forward to finding out the end game.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stonekeeper (Amulet, #1); Author: Kazu Kibuishi; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really liked this. It felt as if I was in a Studio Ghibli world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stonekeeper's Curse (Amulet, #2); Author: Kazu Kibuishi; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am really liking this series. What I love about the series so far is the message of family and about sticking together, it's so heart warming to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cloud Searchers (Amulet, #3); Author: Kazu Kibuishi; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I do not trust these new Sky guardian people...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Council (Amulet, #4); Author: Kazu Kibuishi; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This volume was quite sad and had a more morose feel to it. One of this series strongest aspects is how it grows, in terms of characters and world. It does a good job of illustrating that growth as well. I am really enjoying this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I want the original art style back! Loved the first two volumes, this one, Volume 3 felt like a bit of a let down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 4: Out of Time; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Better than the last volume, and I love that this was back in the original art style. I am enjoying this series and hopefully questions will be answered soon in the next few volumes because it is starting to drag a little when we only know very basic information in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: JUST SO MAGICAL!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rat Queens, Vol. 3: Demons; Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I never liked Hannah as much as the other girls (Dee is my favourite) and since this volume was mostly Hannah's story I didn't enjoy it as much; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trees, Vol. 1: In Shadow (Trees, #1); Author: Warren Ellis; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I didn't like the art style, and you are just thrown straight into the story with any background which meant that I didn't really care at all. Don't think I will continue on with this series; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Evil Empire Vol. 2; Author: Max Bemis; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: Lost some of that punch compared to the first volume and the art style has changed as well, but still interested to see where this goes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 1 (Millennium: The Graphic Novels, #1.1); Author: Denise Mina; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: The Millennium series is one of my favourites, and I freaking love Lisbeth and think she is so totally kick ass!! The only reason this is a 4 and not a 5 is because of the art style, but I will absolutely be continuing on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening (Monstress, #1); Author: Marjorie M. Liu; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved the art style and the story was really unique. I am interested to see how it progresses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies (Pottermore Presents, #1); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Starting 2017 off right! There were so many feels in this book that I honestly wasn't expecting. I was sitting in my car crying while my wonderful fiancee drove us home from our holiday break. Highly, highly recommend!! It will break your heart, but it is so worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide (Pottermore Presents, #3); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great little tidbits of extra information for the lover of all things Hogwarts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories; Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This wasn't what I was expecting from this book. I went in to this book thinking that I would get cute, kinda cliche summer romance, which I was fine with, but it was so much more than that. What I noticed immediately from the very first story onwards was that the stories had sombre tones about love, they were, many of them, sad. They looked at the shades of grey that sometimes happen when people love and they showcased all different kinds of love too. Definitely check this out, but I wouldn't exactly class this as a Summer romance read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The BFG; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A lovely children's classic. Now to watch the movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matilda; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A really lovely story of a brave and very clever little girl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frankenstein; Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Mostly Victor just frustrated me with his constant lamenting that he was the true victim through all of these horrible acts.... you desecrated numerous graves to build your monster, you left your monster and therefore freely unleashed your creation on to the world and you caused the murder of several innocent people... and you think you had it the toughest. Still, a really great story and wonderfully creative considering the time this was written. A true classic that has stood the test of time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life; Author: Mark Manson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I understand why this is so popular, but just not my thing; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Classic Tales Of Beatrix Potter; Author: Beatrix Potter; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: #childhood; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Book 2 (Millennium: The Graphic Novels, #1.2); Author: Denise Mina; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, mystery; Review: If you had never read the original book, this would not make any sense to you at all. This jumps around a lot and leaves the story feeling pretty disjointed. I will say though that the art style is growing on me the more I read; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School for Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil, #1); Author: Soman Chainani; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I LOVED this! It was so lovely to see the growth of Agatha (not so much Sophie) and how she grew to love herself for who she is. Slightly unrealistic love plot as the characters are 12.. but still, loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dressmaker; Author: Rosalie Ham; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was great and surprisingly sad. I loved Molly and Tilly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2 (Harry Potter, #8); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: There were positives and negatives to this book, things I liked and things I didn't.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1); Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon; Genres: history, fiction, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: So, so good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uprooted; Author: Naomi Novik; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved everything about this book!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Beauty (Cruel Beauty Universe, #1); Author: Rosamund Hodge; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: More like 3.75 This book wasn't what I was expecting/wanting it to be but it was still enjoyable and I found it very easy to read, the chapters just flew by. There were parts that were strange and confusing, for example the mishmash of cultures, folk lore, magic systems, fashion all mixed in to one story which made it a bit confusing to actually grasp time, location etc within the story's world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables #1); Author: L.M. Montgomery; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Loved everything about this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; Author: Lewis Carroll; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Honestly this book is just weird.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Sand Volume 1 (White Sand, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: As much as I love Brandon Sanderson and all that he does, this was just confusing. I didn't like the art style either and felt it was much too busy on the page which I found to be distracting. Cool idea, just didn't really flow for me though; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Coldest City; Author: Antony Johnston; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I liked this a lot. Loved the art, it was simple and a great play on shading and light and dark, it really suited the story. Cant wait to see the upcoming film adaption.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: As you get older you realise just how messed up this story is.. but I am now filled with warm fuzzy's and nostalgia. Loved it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am so heartbroken. This story is beautiful, heart wrenching, emotional, raw and so honest. It does not hide the pain, the sadness, the anger, the guilt, the many complex emotions that run through those in situations of grief feel, and that is what truly makes the impact of this story felt. It is real! Would recommend a thousand times over; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5 Stars. I really, really liked this. It was a great story, I loved all of the elements together and it was very atmospheric, which made it really easy to immerse myself in the world. A very big part of this was the writing, this was excellent and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. What also struck me is how easily this could be a TV show (which I hear is happening, so fingers crossed they do right by the series), especially on the CW network, something along the lines of The Vampire Diaries, Tenn Wolf etc. I think that would be a good fit for the series. Anyway I loved this and will 1000% be continuing on with the Raven Cycle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Honestly this was pretty boring. I did still like it, but it never grabbed me like his other stories. This has been my least favourite Dan Brown book so far.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Blood (The Queens of Renthia, #1); Author: Sarah Beth Durst; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was so good. I loved the world that was created, I had not come across one similar before and thought it was a very clever and unique take on a fantasy world. What I also really liked about this story is that our hero isn't the usual 'golden child' , prophesied one, not the strongest, best, most fearless or any of the other usual tropes that you see in these kinds of stories. Our hero is the girl that works really hard, that practices, that studies, that has powers that don't come naturally to her.. and I really liked that. Definitely recommend; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Glass Sentence (The Mapmakers Trilogy, #1); Author: S.E. Grove; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great story! Well executed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Liked it, but I had some major frustration with the characters throughout this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Death Code (The Murder Complex, #2); Author: Lindsay Cummings; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Actual rating = 2.5 stars I would have liked this book so much more 10 years ago, but now...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Been Here All Along; Author: Sandy Hall; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Actual Rating - 3.5 stars This was very cute, not quite a squeal inducing cute as Sandy's other books but still very enjoyable. Hands down my favourite part of this book though was Gideon's family. They were so great!! Honestly I just loved them even though they had relatively small moments through out the book, they were great moments. I loved the family dynamic between all of the members and my favourite is the nickname 'Giddyup' that Ezra, his brother has bestowed upon Gideon. Honestly, it was just really lovely to see that in a book and it was a cute, enjoyable read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist, #1); Author: Renee Ahdieh; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am rating this up for Okami. I am very down with his dangerous wolf vibe. I will not question what this says about me.. but for now Okami is bae.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trouble; Author: Non Pratt; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I liked this book a whole lot. I would of loved to see the aftermath of Hannah giving birth and how the drama played out afterwards. Would definitely recommend, especially for any teen girls in your life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunted; Author: Meagan Spooner; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this and thought it was an engaging retelling with an individual style that made the story its own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Keeper of the Mist; Author: Rachel Neumeier; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 3.5 stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norse Mythology; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It was interesting to read tales of Norse Mythology. I had always had more exposure to Greek Myths and tales of the Gods of Olympus, they were legends that I was more familiar with, but I found the Norse Gods to be very interesting and I enjoyed reading about the different creatures and beasts associated with Norse Mythology as well. I knew many of the names of the Gods but to read about their stories and attributes, their legends, was pretty cool. Would definitely recommend, it was a fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Midnight Sea (The Fourth Element, #1); Author: Kat Ross; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book, this book!!! My god this book was fantastic and I loved every second of it! Honestly I cannot gush about this book enough. I was hooked instantly from page one, I cared about all of the characters, loved and hated each of them accordingly. The characters were strong and well crafted, each with their own unique voice, each with their own story and I was utterly engaged in watching them grow, watching their arc throughout this book. The world that Ross created was unique and crafted from Persian influences, which I have never encountered before, and provided new material to this fantasy setting. It is a sprawling world and I cannot wait to see this explored more in the remaining books in this series. The religion and faith in this book is also unique and holds great power in this world, great significance, and I enjoyed the way this was weaved together throughout the book and what faith meant to the characters and how it elevated them or corrupted them in turn. It was just good, so so good and I will be moving on to book two as soon as humanly possible!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1); Author: Naomi Novik; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 3.75 This was very enjoyable and I grew quite attached to the characters in this book. The aviators and their dragons are just the sweetest and the trust, love and respect that they all had for one another was heartwarming. I will say though that things in this book just kind of happened without any real build up or explanation. For example, the dragons. Firstly there are dragons.. okay cool, but they can also talk and have varying levels of intelligence depending on their breed.. again, cool, but their is no real explanation, it is not explained how men came to ride on the dragons, or why the dragons let men ride them at all, nor was it explained how these ancient being came to care about the wars of men and why they fought in them... you were really just kind of dumped in to the world. Truly though once you accepted this fact it was really quite enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpio Races; Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars I liked this book a whole lot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scythe (Arc of a Scythe, #1); Author: Neal Shusterman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Actual rating: 2.5 stars I just didn't care about our main characters. I really didn't care about the male character at all, really just didn't like him. I quite liked Scythe Faraday and would have enjoyed reading more about him, I also enjoyed the journal excerpts in between chapters, but the rest was just pretty flat. Also the 'romance' wasn't at all needed and there was also zero chemistry.. ugh. This was such a clever and cool idea but there were just too many convenient plot holes that created the conflict in this book and it just didn't fit the world that had been created, that for all intents and purposes truly was a utopia.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Crocs Women's Cleo Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I love the croc slip on sandals. I have terrible feet, hammer toes, plantar fasciaitis, etc., but these crocs are like pillows. I bought one pair at Macys several years ago and haven't been able to find them locally again. Yay amazon sellers who have them. The price was excellent. They arrived on time and I love them. My poor feet are happy and look pretty again. Thank you!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Men's and Women's Baya Flip Flop; Brand: ; Review: Son needed new Crocs. On time! Terrific.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Mix Master Move Glide 2 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: Love them! My orthotics and bad feet are happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: District Juniors Microburn Long Sleeve Raglan Tee; Brand: District; Review: Flimsy material but I like it anyway.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vintage Style Long Necklace Rosegold Tone Multitier Necklace Pendant Jewelry for Women (Long - 32"); Brand: Merdia; Review: Exceptionally unique; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Mingalar Inn; City: Nyaungshwe Shan State; Review: I spent 5 night here in march 2012. The location is about 5 mins from town centre. Service is wonderful, best breakfast well worth the stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guest Care Hotel; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: I had booked an over priced room for one night. Upon arrival I found that the room was filled with a strange smell, only to later find out that I was infact in the room next to the petrol generator. After an hour of sitting in the room I began to feel ill and faint. I asked to change rooms but the reception staff advised.me that there was no other room available. They would only give me half of my money back and them attempted to charge me for phone usage to find an alternative. All in all a horrible experience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bliss Boutique Hotel; City: Johor Bahru Johor Bahru District Johor; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights in October. The room was musty smelling, cramped and windowless and cheaply renovated. The breakfast was OK. For the price I expected a much better experience. The staff were not overly helpful when asking for local advice. The best part of the stay was the wifi speed!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bary Inn; City: Sepang Sepang District Selangor; Review: This hotel is only for an overnight transit stay as the area alone is depressing. I found the staff in the hotel to be nice, warm and welcoming. The hotel is clean and the rooms are sufficient however the location is poor and there is only one place to eat that is within walking distance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights at the end of a two week trip. The entry, like others have stated is grand and the rooms are comfortable. However, I expected a better breakfast that what was on offer, there was a substantial spread nonetheless quality was lacking. Staff were friendly and room service was quick. The facilities were good, I would recommend taking the lift up to the view at night if you can - great view!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suparsa s Home Stay; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: This is a wonderful little homestay to get away from the busy main street of Ubud. it's around a 10 in walk from the main street and 20 mins from monkey forest. highly recommend this as a place to base yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suka s House Bed Breakfast; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: I stayed here for 2 nights. I couldn't rent a scooter as I have never ridden one, therefore I found the location a little out of town, however at least it was away from the traffic of town. The host family were wonderful always willing to assist in whatever I needed and even offered to drive me into town when I wanted to go. Highly recommend this as a great place to stay, best if you can hir a scooter though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mother Land Inn 2; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: free airport pick up is good. rooms are as you would expect for the price. great place to meet other travelers However it is a long walk into town and main sites. having said that there is a large supermarket only 4 mins walk; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rado Boutique Hostel; City: Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region; Review: We stayed here for two nights and felt the room was over priced for what we got. The rooms are small with little air flow, so it can get hot at night. Location is close to everything, however, unfortunately it makes it difficult to sleep when you're so close to the party area. The hostal itself was clean and the upstairs roof terrace was lovely. Breakfast was average.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OYO Flagship 573 Chakala Sahar Road; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: Terrible, terrible hotel. Faeces on the wall, toilet flooded the room. No bedding, only two small blankets. Staff were okay, free airport pick up but you end up paying for it with an expensive return to the airport.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Maya Gardens Mohans; City: Varkala Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: What was right with this place, the location and that's just about where it ends. Things that were terrible: Hard bed, worst bed in India so far. It was like sleeping on a hay bail and being stabbed all night. Toilet didn't flush, we had to fix it ourselves, luckily my partner is handy. Cold shower, not mentioned at all in the booking. Severely overpriced - booked a deluxe room via bookings! Bad mistake head into town and find a room at less than half the price. Our room was not deluxe at all, there was no balcony. Wifi is painfully slow Staff are unhelpful and grumpy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boge House; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Great small homestay on Hanoman St. Step right outside into the hustle of Ubud, but enter into the peace of a traditional Balinese compound. Rooms are simple with a balcony. Breakfast was awesome. The host family were kind and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Polar Products Womens Muck Duck Button Waterproof Winter Mid Calf Rain Boots; Brand: Polar; Review: Boots fit great and were a great price. Loved them at the snow. Would definitely buy them again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WallFlower Women's Juniors Basic Legendary Stretch Bootcut Denim Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Great fit and quality. Looks good with boots; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P&B I Wear Pink for My Mom Breast Cancer Awareness Women's T-Shirt; Brand: Promotion & Beyond; Review: Fits like I expected and good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kali Footwear Women's Twins Basic Patent Flat Thong Sandal; Brand: Kali Footwear; Review: Came apart the 2nd week I had them. Very disappointed; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: HOVEOX Women's Plus Size Padded Bandeau Strapless Bras Stretch Tube Top; Brand: HOVEOX; Review: Love these! Strapless bras and I don't get along but these are very comfortable. They give great coverage as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's 4-Pack Cotton Stretch Brief; Brand: ; Review: I tried these briefs. I'm pleasantly surprised. As a large man I'm hard to shop for. Fit is perfect. Material quality is superb, stitching is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OluKai Women's Ohana; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: Fit as expected, which surprised me as I have wide feet. They are well made and sturdy. I feel lots of support for my feet when wearing them. Not like a traditional flip flop. Material is high quality. And tread pattern is comfortable and grips well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's 5-Pack Classic Brief; Brand: ; Review: Fit is perfect. Well made underwear. Material and stitching are top quality. Underwear seem to breath well. And elastic is just right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harley-Davidson Men's Darren-M; Brand: Harley-Davidson; Review: Quality product well made boot. Very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's 4-Pack Cotton Hip Briefs; Brand: ; Review: Sorry to say. These briefs run small. They do not work for a big man. Quality is excellent but unfortunately they don't fit, and don't make a larger size. Have to return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: J&E Machine Black Ops Tactical AR15 AR 15 Front and Rear 45 Degree Rapid Transition BUIS Backup Iron Sight; Brand: J&E Machine; Review: Does exactly what it says it does. Allows me to still have a functional set of iron sights while having a magnified optic fixed on the top rail. They have stood up to light use being jostled around and bumped when firing from barriers or alternate positions, and kept the zero I set them at. No complaints after almost a year of light use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P2M In-Chamber Laser Bore Sight for .223 Rem, Red; Brand: P2M; Review: Worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armed Ops Tactical Flip to Side 30mm Tactical Qd Pivot FTS Mount with 1" Inserts for Aimpoint, Eotech,; Brand: Armed Ops Tactical; Review: Pro: It is easy to operate and a monkey can figure it out. Cons: Quick detach wedge did not fit any of my rails (Picatinny rail and Weaver Rails) and required some filing of the wedge to fit correctly. This was no biggie but still annoying. There is a straight pin that goes through the rod that allows for the whole thing to swivel. The spring keeps torsion on the rod and pin holding everything together. When you pull or push on the device to release the torsion and allow for the mechanism to swivel there is no torsion on the straight pin which will allow the straight pin to fall through the rod sometimes (eventually causing you to loose it and replace it with a small bent nail in my case which at least won't fall out). When the pin falls out the whole thing becomes loose and floppy because the spring no longer is putting torsion on the mechanism. If the pin was a little longer and a retaining washer or pin was put through the torsion pin this would be a great product. Until then its trash get a better one. That is what I did.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ 110V Vibratory Case Tumbler for Cleaning and Polishing for Reloading; Brand: Frankford Arsenal; Review: Did the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RED DEER Straight Razor Strop Leather Sharpening Strap 20" Barber Strop; Brand: RED DEER; Review: A good quality stropping leather, used it on my straight razor today and was satisfied with a smooth shave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Finding Hannah; Author: Visit Amazon's John R Kess Page; Review: Very well written and suspenseful. I couldn't put it down! You will never guess what happens in the end and you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Closed Doors; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Croft Page; Review: Best book I've read in so long. Suspenseful from start to finish. Can't wait to read more from this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Priceless; Author: Visit Amazon's Tamara Hart Heiner Page; Review: Great read that keeps you guessing from start to finish...I was wrong on both guesses. Highly recommend this book and authir.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woman from the Blue Lias; Author: Mr D. M. Mitchell; Review: Keeps you in suspense from start to finish. Wish the story had continued on where it left off...leaves you wanting more...which is a sign of a great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stranded (Ivy Malone Mysteries, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lorena McCourtney Page; Review: This is a fun, exciting series. Love all the books. Headed on to read book 5! I highly recommend these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tin God (Delta Crossroads); Author: Visit Amazon's Stacy Green Page; Review: Riveting from start to finish. Love this book! Recommend this author to all of my friends. Can't wait to read more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Oster 118513-000-000 glass jar for Oster Fusion blenders.; Brand: Oster; Review: be advised that this is just for the glass jar the bottom or top are not included. Original product, though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEDwholesalers™ LED RGB Strip Light Connector 4 Conductor 10 mm Wide Strip to Strip Jumper 2353; Brand: LEDwholesalers LED Strip Lights; Review: works perfectly with the rope led lights for my boat. not the best of quality but works fine for my boat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker; Brand: DeLonghi; Review: Hey works great. Coffee actually comes out hot. Easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cybrtrayd M155 Eiffel Tower Chocolate Candy Mold with Exclusive Cybrtrayd Copyrighted Chocolate Molding Instructions; Brand: CybrTrayd; Review: Great mold; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AnyCommand ACR-01 Universal AC Remote Control for Window Air Conditioners, Black; Brand: AnyCommand; Review: It does work on my LG A/C but i have to stand close to A/C for this remote to function. Also, you have to be facing the A/C to operate. My bed is diagonal from the A/C so i have to get out of bed to use the remote.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aerobed Classic Air Mattress, Queen; Brand: AeroBed; Review: Dont buy anything but aerobed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dyson Ball Multi Floor Upright Vacuum - Corded; Brand: Dyson; Review: My wife loves it. Replaced the yellow ball dyson with this one. Couldnt believe how much dirt this picked up after vacuuming with 5 yr old dyson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commercial Bargains 11" x 50' and 8" x 50' Commercial Vacuum Sealer Saver Rolls Food Storage; Brand: Commercial Bargains; Review: Stay away!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Double Wall Gel Frosty Freezer Mugs 16oz, Set of Two, Clear; Brand: Ziggy V; Review: Amazing just don't put in the dishwasher. Works for the first 2-3 beers then put in the freezer as you grab the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dr. No VHS Tape; Brand: Sean Connery; Review: Here is where it all started! Sean Connery at his roughest and toughest as Bond. "You've had your six!" Ursula Andress is THE classic "Bond Girl"! "Looking for shells?" "No, I'm just looking." Joseph Wiseman a forboding presence as Dr. No. This time the Bond Baddie didn't need a superhuman henchman. He had his hands! Of course, this is basically just a modern day detective story. The exciting action sequences are rather sparse in this one. Still lots of danger, intrigue, suspense, and good character development to get this action film franchise off to a good start.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger VHS; Brand: Sean Connery; Review: Here it is! The quintessential blueprint for all spy films to come. Sean Connery has the time of his life playing Bond in this one! Former "The Avengers" star Honor Blackman goes down in history as the Bond Girl with the classic Bond Girl name, Pussy Galore. "I must be dreaming!" Gert Frobe hams it up wonderfully as Goldfinger. "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!" His plan to bomb Fort Knox is the stuff dreams are made of! Harold Sakata is the classic superhuman henchman with the "cutting edge" bowler hat. The gadget-laden Aston Martin deserves it's place as "Most Famous Movie Car In The World"! Watch out for that classic laser torture scene! Richard Maibaum writes classic lines aplenty! John Barry's music score and title song (sung with bold gusto by Shirley Bassey) ranks with his best work. This is where the whole James Bond Movie Phenomenon finally took off!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice Deluxe Letterbox Edition [Laserdisc]; Brand: ; Review: Sean Connery's FIRST swan song to the Bond series. Despite his dislikes of fame while making this film, and a totally preposterous and unbelieveable plot, this is epic 60's Bond at it's best! Bond goes Japanese to stop that dispicable SPECTRE from causing WWIII by hijacking American and Russian space capsules. Connery still gives as good as he gets, even though his transformation to look Japanese is a bit cheesy. Akiko Wakabayashi and Mie Hama make for a couple of beautiful and resourceful Japanese agents. Asian action film star Tetsuro Tamba, is a scene stealer as "Tiger" Tanaka. Donald Pleasance makes film history as THE quintessential Bond Villain, SPECTRE #1: Ernst Stavro Blofeld! Set Designer Ken Adam outdoes himself with Blofeld's volcano fortress (What! No, Oscar nomination?!)! David Lean's favorite cameraman Freddie Francis boasts some of the most gorgeous cinematography ever in a Bond film! John Barry conjures up yet another classic Bond score! Love that "Little Nellie"! ****1/2 out of *****; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball VHS; Brand: Sean Connery; Review: SPECTRE is back, and 007 has got'em. This time SPECTRE plots to steal two atomic bombs and hold the world for ransom (a situation still very real for the world today). A bit underrated by some James Bond movie fans, but I think it just gets better with age. Sean Connery's personal favorite! Still has the right stuff as James Bond. Has by far the best looking bevy of Bond girls ever to grace the silver screen! Claudine Auger, is my Bond Dream Girl as good-girl Domino. Lucianna Paluzzi, lusciously evil as the first true Bond femme-fatale! Adolpho Celi, a scary and most formidable opponent. Awesome production values, classic witicisms ("I think he got the point"), spectacular underwater action, and another classic John Barry score make this Bond effort a total splash! ****1/2 out of *****; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bond: Live & Let Die VHS; Brand: Roger Moore; Review: Out goes Connery, in comes Moore, Roger Moore as James Bond. The first Brit to play the British super agent. Roger Moore makes a suave and confident debut, as Bond chases after some devious drug dealers and Solitaire. Like Diamonds are Forever, this one delves into the 70's silliness factor, but totally delivers with better staged action sequences, especially THE prototypical motor boat chase (awesome stuntwork in this one!). Jane Seymour makes a lovely addition as Miss Solitaire. Yaphet Kotto makes for a smooth and menacing dual role as Kananga and Mr. Big. The late Julius Harris is totally "disarming" as towering henchman Tee Hee. Geoffrey Holder (The Un-Cola Guy) has the time of his life as undead henchman Baron Samedi. Clifton James is funny and more tolerable here as redneck Sheriff J. W. Pepper, than his reprisal in The Man With the Golden Gun. David Hedison is the best yet cast as Bond's CIA pal Felix Leiter. The hit theme song, superbly performed by Paul McCartney and Wings, totally ROCKS! Love that magnetic/buzz saw watch, man!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bond: For Your Eyes Only VHS; Brand: Roger Moore; Review: After the cartoony but still entertaining Moonraker, Roger Moore gets back to Ian Fleming basics. This time Bond has to retreive and return an ATAC machine before the bad guys use it for their own evil ends. With this 5th go-around as 007, Moore turns in his grittiest, toughest, and best overall performance as Bond! Carole Bouquet has solid presence as the beautiful, resourceful, and revenge-minded Melina Havelock. As Milos Columbo, Topol is a scene stealer! In my own humble opinion, he's the best Bond male ally in the film series history! British pro Julian Glover gives a wonderfully chameleon-like performance as Bond Baddie Aristotle Kristatos. He is almost overshadowed by Michael Gothard who plays henchman Loque with silent and deadly relish! If this movie has one major debit in the casting department its Lynn-Holly Johnson. She is way too young and cute to be a Bond girl! Former Bond film editor John Glen though, knows his stuff as he takes over the directing reins. He brings the right amount of energy, style, vigor, and realism to his first Bond effort. This Bond epic also contains one of the best assortments of thrill sequences (air, land, sea, snow, beach, cliffs), ever to grace any action film! Sheena Easton beautifully warbles out the Oscar-nominated title tune! Rating: ****1/2 out of *****; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 46-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth a Day After Finding Out She's Pregnant; Abstract: Monica Thompson had been trying to conceive for 16 years.; Category: health
Title: LAPD Detectives Identify Third Victim Of Sexual Assault Suspect Who Posed As Driver; Abstract: The third assault may have occurred in the early hours of Jan. 16, 2019, according to an updated statement from the LAPD released Thursday. Detectives believe there may be many more unidentified victims.; Category: news
Title: Exclusive: Hunter Biden on getting married after 6 days and why rehab is 'courageous'; Abstract: Hunter Biden was not alone when he stepped out of the shadows in his first broadcast interview since drawing the ire of President Donald Trump.; Category: news
Title: Retired doctor, 67, gives birth in China after getting 'pregnant naturally'; Abstract: She has the baby at the hospital where she had worked.; Category: health
Title: Man Reunited With 310-Year-Old Violin After It Was Left on a Train; Abstract: Stephen Morris could take a sigh of relief, when he was reunited with his 310-year-old violin on Friday night.; Category: news
Title: Two boys offer hot chocolate, hugs to raise money for Cleveland officer battling cancer; Abstract: Josiah and Gideon Trank say they know even super heroes need a little help sometimes. So they want to help their "super hero," Cleveland Officer David Muniz, who is battling cancer.; Category: news
Title: Raised an only child, Southgate woman, 92, learns she has 19 half siblings; Abstract: Self-proclaimed family historian, Robert Dumas, helps bring long-lost family together in metro Detroit.; Category: news | mind |
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Title: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 vs. C8.R: Here's How the Race Car is Different; Abstract: The transformation from road to race car is extensive; Category: autos
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: Hit-and-run driver plows into group of kids in front of Massachusetts home, speeds away; Abstract: Cops are looking for the person who was behind the wheel of a dark-colored Subaru Legacy that plowed into a group of kids riding bikes Stoneham, Mass., on Sunday evening, before speeding away.; Category: news
Title: Report: Amari Cooper in danger of missing Eagles game with quad injury; Abstract: The star wide receiver has also been battling foot and ankle injuries for much of the season, so the Cowboys could decide to sit him on Sunday with their bye coming up.; 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: Former Deadliest Catch Star Jerod Sechrist Arrested, Charged with Heroin Possession; Abstract: Deadliest Catch: Jerod Sechrist Charged with Heroin Possession; Category: tv
Title: He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.; Abstract: Cody Gregg was arrested after police stopped him for riding a bicycle with no rear lights and searched his backpack.; Category: news
Title: Florida police tell man to quit calling about stolen marijuana; Abstract: A man in Florida repeatedly called 911 over the weekend to report that his roommate had stolen his weed, police said.; Category: news
Title: Man arrested in 1993 cold case rape after he's identified by DNA: Police; Abstract: The suspect was 28 at the time and not known to the victim.; Category: news
Title: Feds take down the world's 'largest dark web child porn marketplace'; Abstract: Prosecutors say the vast on-line store was run by Jong Woo Son, currently serving a prison sentence in South Korea on charges related to child pornography.; Category: news
Title: I Was Misdiagnosed With an Allergy and Panic Attacks Until An X-Ray Revealed The Real Problem; Abstract: It took thousands of dollars, multiple office visits, and a number of tests to ultimately determine what was really wrong.; Category: health
Title: 50 Things From the '90s That Could Make You Rich Today; Abstract: *Frantically searches for Pogs.*; Category: lifestyle
Title: Man Reveals Big American Muscle Car Barn Find; Abstract: These classic cars are definitely not in showroom condition.; Category: autos
Title: Missouri man missing for a week found alive in car that crashed into ravine; Abstract: Ryan Linneman, of Lee's Summit, was found by a dirt bike rider in wreckage along Interstate 470 in Kansas City, Lee's Summit police said.; Category: news
Title: 14 celebrities who got rejected by 'Saturday Night Live' and went on to become famous in their own right; Abstract: Even though these stars auditioned for the popular NBC series and were turned down, they've had huge careers in the comedy world.; Category: tv
Title: 'This is the male we're looking for': Video released in search for abducted girl; Abstract: Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.; Category: news
Title: Amari Cooper wants to play through latest injury against Eagles; Abstract: With an extremely important divisional game this weekend, it is no surprise Cooper is doing everything he can to get on the field.; Category: sports
Title: Earl Thomas reportedly yells at Pete Carroll, then ignores him postgame; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: How Much Power Does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Really Make? We Take it to the Dyno and Find Out; Abstract: A lot more, it turns out; Category: autos
Title: Mom Wakes Up to Find Intruder Bathing Her Toddler; Abstract: The mom reportedly fought off the intruder and called 911.; Category: news
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Watch Jessica Biel Admit She Was NOT a 'Huge' Fan of *NSYNC In HILARIOUS Old Interview; Abstract: Jessica was hilariously confronted by Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday's 'Tonight Show,' with a clip where she admits she was not a 'huge' fan o; Category: video
Title: Shea Patterson had his eyes gouged by Penn State defenders during touchdown; Abstract: After having his eyes gouged at the goal line, Michigan QB Shea Patterson said, "I was screaming for my life for a second."; Category: sports
Title: Film Room: Breaking down Blake Jarwin's easy touchdown catch; Abstract: This might set a record for widest open receiver ever.; Category: sports
Title: 'Dancing With the Stars': 'Devastated' Christie Brinkley sobbed over Sailor's elimination; Abstract: Sailor Brinkley-Cook cried over her shocking dismissal from "Dancing With the Stars." She tells USA TODAY that mom Christie Brinkley took it hard, too; Category: tv
Title: Cowboys are the only NFL team with a player currently top five in passing, rushing, AND receiving; Abstract: Despite an okay 4-3 record, the Cowboys offense is on fire.; Category: sports
Title: Parking space sells for almost $1 million; Abstract: Businessman Johnny Cheung has reportedly sold a 135-square-foot parking space in Hong Kong for a whopping $969,000 to an as-yet-undentified buyer.; Category: finance
Title: Emily Ratajkowski Is Being Sued for $150,000 Over an Instagram Photo; Abstract: What's more? The photographer is also asking for all of the profits the model made off of his work.; Category: movies
Title: Kylie Jenner and her bestie get surgery together, plus more news; Abstract: What kind of surgery did Kylie Jenner and her BFF just get together? Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 23, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: Astros fire assistant GM for 'inappropriate comments'; Abstract: The Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday afternoon.; Category: news
Title: Coast Guard searches for man who fell from cruise off Texas; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard late Thursday said it was searching for a man who plunged into the Gulf of Mexico while the ship was about 47 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas.; Category: news
Title: G.M. Workers Approve Contract and End U.A.W. Strike; Abstract: The longest nationwide strike against General Motors in half a century ended on Friday after a solid majority of the company's union members delivered their support for the four-year contract hammered out by their leaders. The United Auto Workers union emerged with substantial wage increases and succeeded in ending a two-tier wage structure that had been a particular irritant in its ranks. It also won commitments to new G.M. investments in...; Category: finance
Title: Watch This Gross 300,000-Mile Chevy Work Truck Get a Much-Needed Detail; Abstract: Larry Kosilla goes in on a tired Tahoe desperately in need of attention.; Category: autos
Title: Police: Off-Duty Dallas Officer Mistakenly Shoots, Injures Adult Son Thinking He Was An Intruder; Abstract: An off-duty Dallas officer accidentally shot and injured his adult son in DeSoto Saturday evening, police say.; Category: news
Title: Woman wanted for robbery found murdered; suspected male accomplice sought; Abstract: The woman, who was found dead from a gunshot to the head, has been identified as Baylee Wall, 18, who was wanted in connection to a hotel robbery in Alabama.; Category: news
Title: Huge seized car collection nets $8.2 million at largest ever U.S. Marshals auction; Abstract: Burt Reynolds' 'Bandit' Trans Am among the lots sold.; Category: autos
Title: Matt Tifft will miss rest of season after suffering seizure at Martinsville; Abstract: John Hunter Nemechek will drive the No. 36 car for Front Row Motorsports the final three Cup races of the season.; Category: sports
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: Texas officer shot during traffic stop, 2 suspects held; Abstract: Authorities say a North Texas police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot during a traffic stop, and two suspects who fled were later taken into custody and hospitalized with gunshot wounds.; Category: news
Title: Patriots reportedly release kicker Mike Nugent; Abstract: Related: NFL trade deadline tracker: Patriots rumors, news, instant analysis; Category: sports
Title: Nearly $400M worth of cocaine and marijuana intercepted by US Coast Guard; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it seized nearly $367 million of cocaine and about 11,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $10.1 million at a Florida port.; Category: news
Title: Greatest eBay Listing Of 2019? Or In All Of Human History? You Decide!; Abstract: This clever eBay ad made our day!; Category: autos
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: Texas attorney convicted of scamming drug traffickers; Abstract: A Texas lawyer has been convicted of corruption for scamming roughly $1.5 million from international drug traffickers whom authorities say turned him to the FBI.; Category: news
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Miller Lite offers free beer for unfollowing them, Natural Light joins in; Abstract: This might be the easiest way to score a few free beers.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Severe weather shifts boat stuck on Niagara Falls rocks for 101 years; Abstract: A barge that has been stuck atop some rocks in Niagara Falls for more than 100 years has finally shifted as a result of severe weather.; Category: news
Title: Pregnant Florida woman uses AR-15 to fatally shoot armed intruder; Abstract: Two armed men broke into the house and pistol whipped husband, before wife pulled out their legally possessed weapon and opened fire.; Category: news
Title: 1-ton boulder known as 'Wizard Rock' that disappeared from forest 'magically' returns; Abstract: Wizard Rock, a famed 1-ton boulder in one of Arizona's national forests, has "magically" returned after visitors reported it missing last month.; Category: news
Title: Reports: LSU LB Michael Divinity removed from team days before Alabama game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Here's How They Pulled Off That Huge "NOS" Explosion in The Fast and The Furious; Abstract: No, it wasn't the spray.; Category: autos
Title: Eminem Says He Sides With Chris Brown Over Rihanna Assault on Alleged Leaked Song; Abstract: Leaked audio of Eminem allegedly rapping that he'd side with Chris Brown over Rihanna assault is making rounds on social media and fans are not happy.; Category: music
Title: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Giannis Antetokounmpo had hilarious quote about crooked rim; Abstract: Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a hilarious quote on Monday night about a crooked rim in his Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.; Category: sports
Title: 6-year-old Ohio boy brings loaded semi-automatic gun to school in backpack; Abstract: The gun had been reported as stolen by the boy's family member, the Columbus Division of Police said.; Category: news
Title: Star Ohio State DE Chase Young will miss Maryland game 'due to possible NCAA issue'; Abstract: Ohio State said Friday morning that star defensive end Chase Young would miss Saturday's game against Maryland.; Category: sports
Title: A bodybuilder showed how fitness influencers can make their bodies look Instagram-perfect in before-and-after photos; Abstract: Connor Murphy posted a video to his YouTube channel in 2016 that highlights the ways people can manipulate their appearance for photos.; Category: health
Title: Michael Bennett on adjusting to Cowboys: After Patriots, learning any defense is easy; Abstract: Michael Bennett has acclimated to playing on the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line after a midseason trade from the New England Patriots.; Category: sports | mind |
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Title: Visual Illusions Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Spyros Horemis Page; Review: Fun designs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinite Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Muncie Hendler Page; Review: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Pretty designs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Circular Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books); Author: Lee Anne Snozek; Review: Fun designs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinwheel Designs (Dover Design Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Wil Stegenga Page; Review: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Ender's Game (The Ender Quintet); Author: Visit Amazon's Orson Scott Card Page; Review: I enjoyed the story and looking forward to reading it again because it is that type of book. Have fun; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Land: A Novel (Magicians Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Lev Grossman Page; Review: Great series. Lev knocked it out of the park. Circles were made and closed. Things I wanted to happen happened and didn't happen. It was a really fun read. I'm glad the vocabulary chilled out this book opposed to the first book. It was like Lev was trying to prove how smart he was. He got it right this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) 1st (first) edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Riordan Page; Review: I was looking for a Greek mythology book and the Iliad was a tough read. This one may have been a bit, 'easy' is the wrong word, young for my taste but it was still good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Riordan Page; Review: It's a fun read. It's directed at a younger audience then myself. That's why I didn't give it a 5 star. But I love Greek mythology; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Odd Thomas: An Odd Thomas Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: What a great read. The dialogue is really good. Odd is one of my new favorite fictional characters. Can't wait for the next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Hello Kitty Silver Tone Crystal Pendant Necklace with Pink Bow; Brand: Sojo Sales; Review: purchased this for my six year olds birthday. she absolutely loves it and it's what I was wanting for her. however I do wish there was a picture to give a comparison of the pendant, it is larger but she doesn't wear it everyday. would recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Foundation Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Absolutely love my shoes. Wore them for eight months finishing up nursing school. By the end of 10 hours on my feet they would be sore of course but these shoes saved my feet. I've had problems with my feet since having my daughter and I wore asics during my pregnancy so I naturally came back to these. They fit snuggly, which I love. I did change the laces as they wouldn't stay tied. I'm now a nurse and on my feet constantly, I recommend these to so many people. They also have saved me from slipping a few times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Birthstone Heart Necklace (18 inch); Brand: ; Review: Get what you pay for... it came with the chain all tangled. I had to wear it with knots in it. I'd recommend for a little girl who is going to be rough on jewelery, you won't be out too much money; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Goozler Best. Dad. Ever. Funny Father's Day Unisex T-Shirt; Brand: The Goozler; Review: Great quality material. Fits very nicely. Arrived timely. Good print on the shirt, A+ all the way around! My husband loves this shirt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Moana Girls Adventure Outfit , Size 4-6X; Brand: Disney; Review: Absolutely loved this costume. Everyone was able to identify what my daughter was. It was a little big around the waist but we pinned it up to stay put. Would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Men's Ignite II Thong Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Bought these in attempt to be like my Nikes but these are rather hard and are definitely very narrow. My husband wears a size 13 and we got the biggest size, size 13, that was available. His foot hangs off slightly. Well keep these as back up but wish they were wider.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Whose Right It Is; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelley Varner Page; Review: The book starts slowly but finally gets into meat in the last few chapters where it attempts to show the Covenant view of passages commonly referred to by Dispensationalists for the Rapture and Daniel's 70 weeks, etc. As is typical with Covenant writers he slyly states that the word "rapture" does not occur in the Bible, but using the same reasoning the word "God" does not appear in the Bible either since "Raptus" occurs in the Latin Bible where the English uses "caught up." ("God" would only occur in an English translation). Being a Dispensationalist, I will let Mr Varner judge himself using quotes from his book: P.132 "Good men almost become violent when Scofieldian dispensationalism is challenged (perhaps a hint of its spiritual source)." Now compare his judgement with his own words in other places in the book: p153 He calls Dispensationalism satan's "most effective tool" p206 He calls Disp. a part of "the lie" in Romans 1:25. p225 He calls Dispensationalists "the wicked". p275 He calls Disp. "the favorite teachings of the god of this world." p289 He calls Disp "another gospel." Last time I checked, Disp. teaches salvation by grace apart from works as Galatians points out while Pentecostalism teaches works salvation and Covenant Theology teaches Law as a Rule of Life. I'll let the Bible judge who is teaching "another Gospel" here. He points out that Dispensationalism started in the 1800s along with many cult groups but fails to mention that his own Pentecostalism started around the same time and that the former has done more for promoting true spiritual growth and soul winning than the latter will ever do. Paul states in Eph 1:3 that our position in Christ is in heavenly places, not here on Earth. His position is easily refuted by Chafer, Ryrie, Newell, and others.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations?; Author: Visit Amazon's James R. White Page; Review: Whether you agree with the author or not this book should be read by everyone who has encountered the KJV-Only position commonly held in some Baptist circles (I consider myself in this category). He systematically covers the entire topic and also addresses every argument posed by the KJV-Only crowd, including Riplinger and Ruckman. I think that it would be impossible to read this book with an honest truth-seeking mind and come away still holding the KJV-Only position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith A. Mathison Page; Review: This book does fair job of laying out the case for Postmillennialism. I thought that the weakest part of the book was that it did not do a good job of convincing a Premillennialist like myself why he should "convert." Only four pages are given to refuting the Premillennial position and it was clear that the author does not understand the Premillennial position very well. For example, he states several times that Premillennialism is built on one passage in Revelation 20. He states "...premillennialism relies almost entirely on a single passage of Scripture." And again, "And if this particular interpretation of Revelation 20 falls, then Premillennialism falls because it has no other possible scriptural basis." The problem here is that he ignores the fact that premillennialism is based on many, many OT and NT passages. Almost the entire scope of prophecy in the OT is concerned with the millennial hopes of Israel. For example, Zechariah chapters 12-14 give explicit details concerning the second coming and the millennium yet the author fails even to mention one single time this passage. This is a serious oversight. He has a page where he addresses the book of Zechariah but stops at chapter 9 without addressing the rest of the book where the case for Premillennialism is very strong. I can't help but think that he avoided it on purpose because it hurts the theology that he is trying to defend. Another serious shortcoming is in the chapter dedicated to the book of Revelation. In this section he references each chapter of Revelation and gives a Postmillennial view. When he gets to chapter 12 (the woman with the sun, moon, and twelve stars who gives birth to the Messiah) he essentially dismisses the entire chapter by saying "The chapter is filled with symbolic language, but most of it either is explained or is understandable when parallel passages are examined." He then proceeds to reference a passage that is not parallel at all instead of referencing the truly parallel passage in Genesis 37:9 which clearly shows the woman to be Israel, not the church. Jesus gave birth to the church, not the church to Jesus; whereas, Israel gave birth to Jesus. Of course to admit this would be devastating to a postmillennial, partial preterist position. Other weaknesses include the dating of the book of Revelation, and the alternate explanation of Daniel's seventy weeks when compared to the dispensational view. He even makes assertions about the dispensational view that are obviously wrong for any reader who is familiar with the passage. The author then seems to rely heavily on one passage for his postmillennialism (a problem that he wrongly accuses Premillennialism of). Over and over he brings up 1 Corinthians 15:23-25. Verse 24 says "and then comes the end" after talking about Christ's coming. The implication is that the end occurs "immediately" after Christ's coming and so postmillennialism is true. The problem is that Paul identifies 3 stages (Christ's resurrection, the believer's resurrection, and then "the end") without any timeframe between them. Since more than 2,000 years have; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look What's Missing; Author: Visit Amazon's David W. Daniels Page; Review: Having followed the "debate" for a long time now, I was hoping that this book would shed some new light on the issues that separate KJV-only folk from others. For example, James White in "The King James Only Controversy" makes a good argument for the fact that conflation has occurred in the byzantine texts (words were added by the monks, etc). And that the Alexandrian texts were hidden away and so did not share in this abuse. Thus, the Alexandrian texts were muc closer to the originals than the Byzantine. Unfortunately, Look What's Missing does not address the debate *at all*. It is not much more than a spreadsheet of where the texts differ from each other with commentary that just assumes that the KJV is right and all others are wrong. This disappointed me because I was hoping to get more information on the actual issues. Having studied Greek under Dr Wayne House, and Hebrew under a translator for the NKJV, and having spent much time in KJV-only churches, I feel that I can contribute a little bit to the discussion. The KJV does a good job at being very literal in the Old Testament. It follows the Hebrew text better than other versions to the point of wooden literalism ("he that pisseth against the wall", etc). The problem occurs in that the KJV has some glaring errors in both the NT and OT that are corrected in more modern translations. Also, as James White indicates, there seems to be a problem with Byzantine texts having had words ADDED to them over the centuries by well-meaning monks. Thus, the title to this review which should be the name of this book "Look What's Been Added to the KJV". I also find that most Christians that I know that are KJV-only are extremely separatist on this issue and, for example, refuse to take part in Bible studies at the workplace where people are being witnessed to and are being saved, because the version being used by most of the people is not the KJV. (This is my personal experience). This seems to be the worship of a particular translation rather than the worship of the God presented in the Bible. I would like the author to explain to me the glaring problem in Romans 8:1 in the KJV that teaches that if you are not walking in the Spirit then you are condemned (clearly a copyist error from verse 4 that was corrected with the use of other manuscripts and some scholarship). Do KJV-only people believe that if you are not walking in the Spirit you are going to hell (I doubt it).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: His Name is One; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff A. Benner Page; Review: The book was strong in areas that were not that much of interest to me. It provides a lot of background on the derivation of many hebrew words using the ancient script. I thought that the author overstates the value of the etimology of some of the Hebrew words because as one goes back through how words get their current meaning, the connection becomes weaker and weaker. I believe that this was probably overemphasized in this book. I was also disappointed at the many missed opportunities for presenting the plurality and nature of God in the Hebrew. Clearly the author was writing from a Christian perspective and so I believe that he could have presented some stronger arguments in this area than he did. If you already read Hebrew this book might not be that interesting to you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Coming Apostasy: Exposing the Sabotage of Christianity from Within; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Hitchcock Page; Review: The chapter on the watershed moment for the church I fully agree with (that the homosexual issue is today's primary issue). However the authors left out a very important issue for the church and that's the legal ramifications. The church won't be shutdown over this issue, it will be bankrupted. It may take 10 or 20 years but eventually churches that stand against homosexuality will lose their tax exempt status. This has huge implications. My church will have to sell their building because we won't be able to pay the property taxes on it. The liberal church 100 yards down the road will not lose their tax exemption and will continue unchanged. Thus Satan has set up the perfect filter to eliminate all churches that follow the Bible leaving only those that don't. Now this may not be a bad thing in that it will force us all back to house churches or underground, but I can't believe that this book did not address this issue unless maybe the authors don't realize it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chamberlain Key: Unlocking the God Code to Reveal Divine Messages Hidden in the Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy P. Smith Page; Review: I have formal Hebrew training as well as a degree in Mathematics which I use at work to reverse engineer crypto systems. I find this book to be a desperate attempt to find things by skipping letters to form new words and then wrap meaning around it. I have found many strange patterns in crypto hex patterns that occur randomly eventually if you look at enough samples. This to me is the same thing. Much more interesting to me is instead of skipping every Nth letter, just skip 0 letters in between and you will discover that amazingly it perfectly spells out the entire Hebrew bible in perfect sequence. And hidden within this sequence are many marvelous fulfilled and future prophesies and hidden truths that most people overlook.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership; Author: Visit Amazon's James Comey Page; Review: For the record, I am a 57 year old life-long Republican writing this review and I have a family member in the bureau. This book gives a full account of Comey's professional career as well as key events in his private life and his life growing up that shaped his opinions and helped him develop leadership and character. He talks about his years working to prosecute the mob families and the sensitivities in prosecuting Martha Stewart. The last several chapters were dedicated to explaining the investigation regarding the Clinton email server and his interactions with President Trump. He fully explains why they could not prosecute Hillary Clinton for her indiscretions when compared to other breaches of classified material including General Petreus who gave up far more classified material, with full knowledge and intent, and then lied to the FBI about it. He got a misdemeanor charge and a large fine. Hillary's offenses were small in comparison and the fact that the State Department did not have a good system in place for sending sensitive emails while travelling led to some of the problems. He described his encounters with President Trump as a forest fire and in great detail explained why Trump does not have the leadership qualities that are needed in his job. The section where he describes how he was fired by Trump is just an example of the lack of professionalism and possible mental illness of our current president.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: LANGKA 2oz Blob Eliminator; Brand: Langka; Review: Ahhhhhhhhh no good hard to use doesnt really work; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MAXLUX HID Conversion Kit 9006(HB4) 6000K (Diamond White); Brand: Maxlux; Review: Perfect for my g37s fog lights ....they are really bright!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GTR Red Start Button 2009 - 2012 - 25151-JF00A; Brand: Nissan; Review: Nice button looks great in my g37s; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: REAL 2PCS 100% CARBON FIBER LICENSE PLATE FRAME FF-2; Brand: BLVD-LPF OBEY YOUR LUXURY; Review: Nice REAL carbon fiber .... excellent true product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infiniti Nissan Black Anti-theft Car Wheel Tire Valve Stem Caps; Brand: Infiniti; Review: Nice little improvement to my wheels; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cusco Strut Brace Infiniti G37; Brand: Cusco; Review: Wippin turns like a gocart no body roll at all this goes really well with whiteline sway bars and looks really nice under the hood of my g37s coupe; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (2) Mirror Decals " OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE; Brand: Infiniti; Review: Really funny and look oem makes it all the better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autolizer 3157 Switchback 22-SMD White/Amber Dual Color 3155 3457 4157 LED Bulbs For Turn Signal Lights with 50W 6OHM Load; Brand: IG Tuning; Review: Not the right 1; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KingCK Infiniti 1 Min Easy Installation HD Car Door Logo Projector Pack of 2; Brand: XJDAMZ; Review: What a great addition to my 08 G37s coupe; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: SLIK DQ-20 Compact Quick Release Adapter Set - Large, Black (618-742); Brand: Slik; Review: Quick photographic set ups are of the essence when shooting low light images. With the tripod set up, I can now quickly set and frame the scene I want holding the camera, then mount the camera with the slim quick release on the tripod for the exposure. No more fiddling with the camera and screwing to the tripod! The Release is solidly built and has the liquid levels in view; handy in low light level photography. Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic RX-D55GC-K Boombox - High Power Portable Stereo AM/FM Radio, MP3 CD, Tape Recorder with USB; Brand: Panasonic; Review: Just the ticket for multi music source in a busy schedule. Portable enough to move around in your tasks with excellent sound quality. Play those old cassette tapes or MP3 input. The remote is very handy for across the room control or just changing over to the latest news. C battery power or 110/220 gives great flexibility too. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker USB 3.0 eSATA to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5/3.5 inch HDD and SSD, 4TB Max; Brand: Anker; Review: Easy to set up and use; recycling old hard drives to backup your current computer hard drive is great for peace of mind! Works great with the USB 3.0 & looks and feels solidly built. No end to my photo storage now. Purchasing this has also motivated me to organize and rearrange files for more peace of mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardline Wireless Driveway Alarm- Top Rated Outdoor Weather Resistant Motion Sensor & Detector- Best DIY Security Alert; Brand: Guardline; Review: Easy to install and setup. Suggestions are an easier mount to install sensor on trees and have the LED light stay on indicating sensor was activated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sangean WR-22BK AM/FM-RDS/Bluetooth/USB Table-Top Digital Tuning Receiver (Black); Brand: Sangean; Review: A utility radio with many features enabling use with todays high tech gadgets. The quality looks and feels great. The only suggestion I have is a battery to hold station settings during a power failure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens; Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Wendig Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. The negative reviews ive read about this kept me turned off reading this book for a while but im very glad i read it i recommend you do the same if you're a star wars fan. While it took me almost half of the first book to get used to/into wendigs writing style he tells a good story with interesting characters and once I had finished i was eager to download the next book in the trilogy which is as good a result as you can ask for in the first of a new trilogy right? You see interesting scenes around the galaxy that show literally the 'aftermath' of the destruction of the Death Star over Endor how different factions react to the news of the death of the Emperor and his dark enforcer Darth Vader, it also shows how the Empire is straining without the central authority of Emperor Palpatine and how the surviving high ranking members try to address this crisis. Overall a good read and an interesting starting point for the new canon series of books, also an eye into the galaxy leading up to episode 7 no doubt.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Battlefront II: Inferno Squad (Star Wars); Author: Visit Amazon's Christie Golden Page; Review: Very good read good pacing; the characters are interesting as are the assignments Inferno Squadron takes on. I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would also delighted Christie Golden is writing books for the new canon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phasma (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Author: Visit Amazon's Delilah S. Dawson Page; Review: Good book. At first I wasn't so sure but once the story gets going its good. The author makes you feel like you're a fly on the wall and in my minds eyes i can almost see phasmas story in my head as well as I recall rogue one. it also does a good job of fleshing out a character That was sadly given very little screen time in TFA however after reading this, the gag where Finn and Solo capture and detain phasma seems even more weak than It did when I first watched it in theatres [upon further reflection disregard this part if anything it saves the scene and explains a lot] given how many times the book shows us how much of a ferocious warrior she is but that's more the movies issue than this novels. I liked how this SW novel was told in a different manner than any other sw novel I've read also it made it feel fresh. Simply put. Good book. Worth the money. Don't buy it if your looking for answers or clues to anything in The Last Jedi as i did because youl be disappointed however this is a good standalone story about humanity and the philosophies of the characters in this new and strange new star wars universe. I seen complaints that the novel isn't from her point of view, but the anonymity of phasma and the mask and the mystery and the learning of what her motivations are what makes this book a fine addition to my collection (General Grevious voice); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phasma (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Author: Visit Amazon's Delilah S. Dawson Page; Review: Good book. At first I wasn't so sure but once the story gets going its good. The author makes you feel like you're a fly on the wall and in my minds eyes i can almost see phasmas story in my head as well as I recall rogue one. it also does a good job of fleshing out a character That was sadly given very little screen time in TFA however after reading this, the gag where Finn and Solo capture and detain phasma seems even more weak than It did when I first watched it in theatres [upon further reflection disregard this part if anything it saves the scene and explains a lot] given how many times the book shows us how much of a ferocious warrior she is but that's more the movies issue than this novels. I liked how this SW novel was told in a different manner than any other sw novel I've read also it made it feel fresh. Simply put. Good book. Worth the money. Don't buy it if your looking for answers or clues to anything in The Last Jedi as i did because youl be disappointed however this is a good standalone story about humanity and the philosophies of the characters in this new and strange new star wars universe. I seen complaints that the novel isn't from her point of view, but the anonymity of phasma and the mask and the mystery and the learning of what her motivations are what makes this book a fine addition to my collection (General Grevious voice); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars) (Star Wars: Thrawn); Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Zahn Page; Review: Was alright. Didnt enjoy it as much as the first one. Enjoyed interactions between Thrawn & Vader though. Definitely not a bad book; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Stella Artois 40-Centiliter Star Chalice, Set of 2; Brand: Stella Artois; Review: We bought these after seeing the commercial on TV. After some practice I could almost pour as well a bartender lol. I only hand wash these, but after 2 months they have held up great. My husband feels like a "king" when we drinks out of these haha; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stella Artois 4-Pack Chalice Glass with Bottle Opener, 33cl; Brand: Stella Artois; Review: We bought these after seeing the commercial on TV. After some practice I could almost pour as well a bartender lol. I only hand wash these, but after 2 months they have held up great. My husband feels like a "king" when we drinks out of these haha; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumistick 100 AUTHENTIC 8 Inch Glow Sticks - Bendable Glow Sticks With Bracelet Connectors - Glowstick Bundle Party Bracelets; Brand: Lumistick; Review: Only wish I would have ordered more, 100 doesn't go very far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anagram International Mickey Mouse Air Walker, Multi-Color; Brand: Anagram International; Review: Needs HELIUM will not work without it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: French Press - BRU USA Durable Coffee & Tea Maker | 1 Liter / 34 oz, Stainless; Brand: BRU USA; Review: Love this press! Great value for the price :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Step One Platform Bed with Storage, Full 54-Inch, Pure White; Brand: South Shore; Review: Used one week and broke; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Step One Platform Bed with Storage, Full 54-Inch, Chocolate; Brand: South Shore; Review: Used one week and broke; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials 5001 Collapsible Folding Wooden Clothes Drying Rack for Laundry | Pre assembled; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: Falls very easily so be careful!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hosley 18" High Silver Color Metal Floor Vase. Ideal for Dried Flowers, Gift for Wedding, Home,; Brand: Hosley; Review: Beautiful vase, the color and size were as described. I assumed it was made of metal, so I was a little upset when I found out that it is ceramic. Otherwise, its very nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Kenneth Cole REACTION Men's Smooth Sailing Modern Flat-Front Dress Pant; Brand: ; Review: A little Baggie for my taste. But very good quality for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban, RB3025, Large Metal Aviator Sunglasses 58 mm, G-15 Lenses, 100% UV Protection, Non-Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: Perfect pair of aviators that look good on everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban RB2132 - New Wayfarer Non-Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: Ray-Ban; Review: Don't love these felt like they were awkwardly small on my face, but no real complaints just my opinion on how they looked on me lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses (RB2140) Plastic,Acetate; Brand: ; Review: Love the thick frame in these so chic Love the vintage retro feel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VonZipper Cletus Sunglasses; Brand: VonZipper; Review: Really nice bold look! Great quality sunglasses no complaints at all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanuk Women's Yoga Spree Two Flip-Flop; Brand: ; Review: Second pair of these flip flops they're the best flip flops I've ever had in obsessed with them they're so comfy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray-Ban Men's RB4181 Square Sunglasses; Brand: ; Review: My personal favorite ray ban model they're so sleek and edgy great sit and great seller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's AMW110-1AV Classic Stainless Steel Watch With Black Nylon Band; Brand: Casio; Review: Perfect watch for everyday!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulova Men's 96B202 Stainless Steel Watch; Brand: Bulova; Review: great watch very elegant; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akribos XXIV Men's AK715SSB "Retro" Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band; Brand: Akribos XXIV; Review: I love this watch it's very timeless and classic it's really comfortable too; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Weatherford Page; Review: "Indian Givers" is filled with wealth of information and I believe some unknown and interesting facts. This book would be great as a gift for someone who appreciates history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forgotten Chicago (Images of America: Illinois); Author: Visit Amazon's John Paulett Page; Review: I love the "Windy City" and all of it's rich history. This is a wonderful book, I will order more relating to other cities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus; Author: Visit Amazon's Christine A. Lindberg Page; Review: The Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus became the perfect addition to my in-home library. I have used it at least ten times since I purchased it within the month.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Author: Anthony Newley; Review: I grew up watching Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and it was nice to have the music to the songs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flowers in the Attic / Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger); Author: V.C. Andrews; Review: I bought this book for my daughter. I like the fact that there are two of V.C. Andrews books compiled into one book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Pett Page; Review: This book shows that it is OK for "EVERYONE" to make mistakes and you could have fun in the process.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Secret Recipes Step-by-Step: Secret Formulas with Photos for Duplicating Your Favorite Famous Foods at Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd Wilbur Page; Review: Book was clean and arrived as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Book of Icebreakers: Quick, Fun Activities for Energizing Meetings and Workshops; Author: Visit Amazon's Edie West Page; Review: Great when searching for perfect icebreakers during training; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quick Meeting Openers for Busy Managers: More Than 50 Icebreakers, Energizers, and Other Creative Activities That Get Results; Author: Brian Miller; Review: This book has a wealth of material; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: More Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers: 50 New Exercises That Get Results in Just 15 Minutes; Author: Brian Miller; Review: Great book; used during company gathering; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic Readers: Martin Luther King, Jr. (Readers Bios); Author: Visit Amazon's Kitson Jazynka Page; Review: This is a nice informational book to include for a classroom library.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tara Angkor Hotel; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Lovely hotel and friendly staff. We have three nights there for business trip in Cambodia. Breakfast was great and beautiful decore outside. We will come back for next trip, highly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sapa Panorama Hotel; City: Sapa Lao Cai Province; Review: We stayed at hotel before taking 2 days tour to Fansifan. Staff are friendly and we got good price with services. From the restaurant of hotel you can have great view to Hoang Lien Son Moutain. Should stay at Deluxe room, it has great view. Highly recommend this hotel for trip to Sapa; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saigon Morin; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: We stayed at Saigon Morin Hotel only one night but everything was great. Our room has nice view to river and large balcony. Great buffet breakfast in hotel's graden, hotel is in center and near Trang Tien bridge. Highly recommend this hotel when you travel to Hue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maison D Hanoi Boutique Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: Hotel is located in center and it is easy to walk around old quarter, especially on weekend in this street no motorbikes, only for walker. Staff is friendly and receptionist help us to check in quite fast, nice breakfast and decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh; City: Phnom Penh; Review: We came there in late afternoon and our rooms were ready for us. Nice breakfast with friendly staff., reasonable price. You can take a walk to visit Temples, markets around. Should take Tuk Tuk to visit Golden Temple and Toule Seng. Highly recommend this hotel for holiday in Phnom Penh; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Chitdara; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: This is small but beautiful guest house, friendly staff and lovely room. We stayed here for 2 nights, it is near the main street and easy to walk to night market and taste local food. Dont forget to get up in morning to view the monks collect food from local people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maison Dalabua Hotel; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: We stayed at beautiful and large room with view to swimming pool and garden. The staff are friendly, especially the manager, she took care of us and always asked if we need any help during our stay. The hotel is not far from night market, you only need to walk 5 minutes to city centre and market. Highly recommend this hotel when you visit Luang Prabang; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Naga Hotel; City: Vang Vieng Vientiane Province; Review: We stayed there 2 nights in May, nice hotel with amazing view to Nam Khan river. Friendly staff and near centre. it is easy to walk to main street or river. Dot not miss kayaking along river or swimming there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Dream Boutique Resort; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: We stayed there one night for business trip, all was great. Friendly staff and beautiful breakfast overview to swimming pool. Green hotel with many trees, nice place to relax. it is better to book room from second floor so you will get good view to river.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chau Pho Hotel; City: Chau Doc An Giang Province; Review: We stayed at Chau Pho one night after speed boat from Phnom penh, it is located in city central, staff was helpful when she helped us to arrange bus to Can Tho. Room is clean and large enough for 3 persons. Breakfast is not much but enough. Price is reasonable and good 3 star in Chau Doc; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday View Hotel; City: Cat Ba; Review: We are back to this hotel for summer holiday, rooms are old and not clean. Maybe staff dont have much time to clean up when it is crowed in summer. From hotel you can walk to Cat Co beach or walk to Cannon Fort.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Hotel; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: Home hotel is very good location, good breakfast , helpful staff. I arrived in very early morning after night bus from Hanoi but they let me check in ASAP and the room is very nice and clean. I really enjoyed my stay here. Can't wait to come back. I would like to recommend it to everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Koniko Backpackers Hostel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: This is the best hostel in tourist areas in Saigon. It's very convenient to walk around and the room is nice as well. Especially, I would like to say thanks a lot to Mrs Nga and Ms Huong who are amazing ladies. I have been so many hotels, hostel ..in Vietnam but they always make me feel I am at home. I could'nt highly recommend enough. Thank you for everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thien Thanh Hotel; City: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park Quang Binh Province; Review: We stayed at Thien Thanh Hotel 2 nights in May, this hotel on main street and only some walks to Phong Nha Cave. Room was large for three people with AC and hot water, free Wifi. Reasonable price - we paid 20$ for triple non breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Khe Sanh Homestay; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: I came to visit Hue last month and I really enjoyed my stay here. The room is very clean, super friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is nice :) Everything is so cheap and easy to explore around the city.I would highly recommend it to everyone.THANK YOU & I LOVE HUE !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Hotel; City: Dong Ha Quang Tri Province; Review: We booked triple room for 3 persons - arrived in early morning - quite good when room was available for us to check in early without surcharge. Hotel located in city center so you can easily to walk around or visit famous places as Vinh Moc Tunnel, Khe Sanh. Staff was helpful to help us arrange car to Phong Nha.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tam Coc Bungalow; City: Ninh Binh Ninh Binh Province; Review: we stayed one night on bungalow with river view - they have bout 10 bungalow - it takes about 10 minutes walking from Tam Coc Pier. Everything is good with nice view, only breakfast need to improve - not much to choose; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Huy Hoan Hotel; City: Ha Giang Ha Giang Province; Review: We stayed at hotel one night before moving to Dong Van, hotel looks quite new - maybe accommodation has been improved - staff was friendly. Hotel is near city central so it is easy to walk around at night. Most of hotels in Ha Giang dont arrange breakfast so you should prepare by yourself .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: My friend recommended me to stay this homestay when we visit Hoian. Ms Nhung and her family are friendly, room is nice and reasonable price. It is not quite far from old quarter, they also offer free bicycle to ride around. Highly recommend them - we will be back for next time to Hoian.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Palace Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We stayed at Angel Palace one night for early trip to Ha Giang. This hotel is located in center and only some walk to Hoan Kiem Lake or night market.Staff was friendly and helped take care our luggage. Good buffet breakfast and nice room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ceria Hotel; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: We arrived hotel in early morning - no room was available but sofa was good to sleep. Only some walks from hotel to Bukit Bintang markets, there are many shopping centers and food there. Room size is small but it is fine, decor at receptionist is good so far..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The InnCrowd Hostel; City: Singapore; Review: We stayed there 2 nights when visited Singapore, hostel is located in central of Little India so it is easy to walk around, near shops and restaurants. Staff was helpful when we wanted to book bus from Singapore to Malaca - only 10 minutes waking from hotel to bus station. We booked dome but they offer private room with two bed - room is small but quite comfortable...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Inn Heritage Guesthouse; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: This hotel is well located in Love Lane street, it is easy to walk around and visit other places, only some walks to street foods. Staff was friendly and helpful but our room were so hot although we turned A/C 16 0C. They have shower outside and share with other but it is fine. Highly recommend this hotel if you visit Penang; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: This hotel is located right John walker street so it is easy to walk around, we found some good local restaurants there, food was good with reasonable price, breakfast at hotel was fine.Staff was helpful whey they helped us to call Uber it was cheaper than taxi. Will stay again for next time when we are back Melaka; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Lodge Pagoda Street; City: Singapore; Review: Hotel is located in Chinatown and easy to walk around, staff was friendly when they helped us to take MRT. Maybe for security so they require password to enter hotel and room, sometime I felt uncomfortable due to we shared room with other. Shower rooms are small and poor breakfast, we must walk down to train station to find their place for breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Suphan Gurney Homestay; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: This hotel has good bed so we had good sleep after long flight but it is quite far from tourist area if you want to walk around. Stayed there only one night then move to other hotel in Love Lane street. Staff could not speak much English but was friendly. Everything was good except location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fantastic Foam Ball Medium, Colors Vary; Brand: StarMark; Review: I received a purple ball, and it does its job. Unfortunately, my dog isn't a fan. He prefers his orange Chuck-it balls...and although they bang up the house a little more, he will bypass this one every single time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ethical Products Dog Cat Food Can Cover, 3.5-Inches (Set of 3); Brand: Ethical Pet; Review: We bought these to use on the top of Duncan Hines pie filling jars - works like a charm, and much cheaper than buying actual can lids!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! Ultra Ball; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: My dog loves these balls. We use them with the launcher, and the only one he picks over these are the glow ones since they are a big more giving when he wants to chew.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! Max Glow Ball,; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: I have a 70lb lab, and these are his favorite balls. They only take a few minutes on a halogen light to charge, and they keep enough brightness to get a full play session in when it's dark out. I don't know how I would get his energy out at night without them. They will break after awhile, so I wouldn't recommend them for overly aggressive chewers. We are fostering a one-year-old lab, and he can tear it apart in minutes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving Pets Metallic Bella Bowl; Brand: Loving Pets; Review: I love these bowls. Easy to clean and I never have to worry about them tipping over and making a huge mess. Holds plenty of dry kibble for my 73lb lab!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ethical Pets Dura Brite Treat Ball Dog Toy; Brand: Ethical Pets; Review: Arrived exactly as described. Works great for kibble...just wish that there was a way to load it in faster. I know that the hole is small for a reason, but it is a pain to load the pieces in one by one. A nice trap door would be great...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mammoth Flossy Chews Cottonblend Color 3-Knot Rope Tug, Assorted Colors; Brand: Mammoth; Review: My dogs LOVE this rope. I needed an extra long rope for my 2 labs to tug around the house on rainy days. Playing ball indoors gets a bit rough, but all you have to do is put the rope between them, and they go nuts. It's a great length for 2 strong dogs without them having to get their mouths too close together. It's pretty durable too. We've had it a month or so, and the knots still haven't come out. The puppy has managed to tear some of the threads out...but we just solved that by not letting him play with it alone. Great purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls,Dog Toy; Brand: KONG; Review: I bought these for my sister's dog, and he loves them! He's about 90 lbs and is a mildly aggressive chewer. One ball lasts him a good amount of time. For some reason, he doesn't like the Chuck-It brand - only these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid, 20th Anniversary Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas R. Hofstadter Page; Review: When i received this book it was covered in a yellowish dust. It was the binding glue which had dried to the extent that it was just flaking off. The cover was already a 1/4 of the way off. Normally the small 1/2 inch rip in the cover wouldnt bother me but with the binding condition it's just an extra insult. This book should have not been sent out; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Why I Am a Five Percenter; Author: Michael Muhammad Knight; Review: This book is amazing. Unfortunately, whenever there is an Arabic name or word, kindle invariably replaces at least one letter with a little box symbol. This would never have happened in a print version at the same or lesser price. Very discouraged from kindle purchases; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Center of the Fire: A Memoir of the Occult 1966-1989; Author: Visit Amazon's James Wasserman Page; Review: The only reason I can't give four stars is one has to be personally invested in the subject matter to appreciate it, it's not for the Everyman. That said, I loved it and was humbled by deep honesty and personal reveals. He gave me insight into the personal interactions of people I had heard about for decades without once making me feel involved in gossip. Thank you for your candor sir, I have already started applying your hard learned lessons to my life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Living Thelema: A Practical Guide to Attainment in Aleister Crowley's System of Magick; Author: Visit Amazon's David Shoemaker Page; Review: I can find almost any of this material elsewhere. I enjoy having it nicely as a Kindle book but not sure it was worth it, especially considering I still have to look up information elsewhere. Edit: I changed the title of my review. It was "for beginners". As pointed out, I was harsh and inaccurate. To be more concise, purchase of this book was part of a natural return for me to Thelemic practice, and my own natural frustration at ground lost came through in the review. My 2nd slower reading through was much more fruitful. I also realized that the book made me Want to look up information elsewhere, and that is hardly a fault.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Skulls; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Silverberg Page; Review: Robert Silverberg is a great writer and this is a lovely afternoon read. Nothing outwardly impossible happens, leading critics to claim that this is not a SF novel but to those of us who enjoy are Speculative Fiction without Space Opera trappings, it is an excellent read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency; Author: Visit Amazon's Parmy Olson Page; Review: A delightful and well-researched book. While never condoning the egregious actions of hackers, the principal actors in the Lulzsec saga are painted as human, brilliant and talented. I loved the writer's pacing and writing. She never drops into sensationalism. The tech talk is well-explained. I devoured this book in a few days only taking breaks to savor it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions Of A Heretic: The Sacred And The Profane: Behemoth And Beyond; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Nergal Darski Page; Review: Nergal has a great sense of humor. Great interviews with a man who walks in a very particular spiritual path.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hammered (Iron Druid Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Hearne Page; Review: Layered, silly, smart, literate, pulpy, witty, punny, cosmopolitan, fast paced, plotted, emotional, all in the right amount for a late night read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tricked (Iron Druid Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Hearne Page; Review: I am loving this series and this was a fun read. Great literary references in a fast paced adventure tale; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lovecraft Code (Lovecraft Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Levenda Page; Review: I have been reading Legends since he published Sinister Forces and I love every thing he has written. It was nice to have so many disparate threads woven into this thriller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: Feels like an RPG campaign book without the stats. Fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Forest; Author: Visit Amazon's Kay L. Ling Page; Review: I would have no problem handing this to a well-read 6th grader who is starting to get hip to standard fantasy tropes. I like what the author is doing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lords of the Left-Hand Path: Forbidden Practices and Spiritual Heresies; Author: Stephen E. Flowers Ph.D.; Review: I really enjoyed the writing, although I felt the author was holding back. The history was a little slow and once we got into the main thesis, I was looking for more in depth analysis, mainly because the author obviously has a love and deep knowledge for the subject. If I had a dime for every time the author used the word 'antinomian' I would buy another copy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horror Movie A Day: The Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian W. Collins Page; Review: Funny, informative and well researched. I'm glad I gave him my $.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter Tide (The Innsmouth Legacy); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruthanna Emrys Page; Review: I loved "Litany of Earth" and much of this novel. The potential plot feels like it got distracted at the end. Looking forward to more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weird Space: The Devil's Nebula; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Brown Page; Review: The characters are simple, some traits and motivations, the plot straightforward. Enough depth and perspective shifts to keep you going but not so much as to be confusing if you leave it sitting to long. Writing wasn't too fancy but had some memorable lines and descriptions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for the Punch: Words to Live by from the WTF Podcast; Author: Visit Amazon's Marc Maron Page; Review: Great stuff, makes more of an impact if you are a fan of Maron's podcast and remember the interviews.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hell to Pay (To Hell and Back); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Hughes Page; Review: A good read with some distinct characters. Touches on the cosmic while still remaining comic. Will look for more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Wolff Page; Review: pulls you along for the ride. Feels like more a personal account than a litany of facts. Read it fast to avoid tripping over the prose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Can't Stop Won't Stop : A History of the Hip Hop Generation; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Chang Page; Review: A classic in the field. Takes the reader up until 2001. Excellent writing from a lover of Hip-Hop culture and its people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neoreaction a Basilisk: Essays on and Around the Alt-Right; Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Sandifer Page; Review: A compelling writer who braves the expanse of neo-reactionary philosophy. I will be backing his next several Kickstarter campaigns on the strength of this alone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ravenscraig Guest House; City: Aviemore Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Scotlan; Review: We stayed at the Ravenscraig Guest House for 6 nights & had a great stay. Our room was one of the chalets around the back, offering peace & quiet & allowing us to come & go as we pleased. The hotel is quite centrally located, opposite a Spar shop & police station. I must admit we did drive to the centre of Aviemore as it was jolly cold to be walking. Only a short drive away, were the ski slopes, reindeer centre, sled dog centre, Rochemuirchas estate where we had a wonderful quad bike safari, & much much more. Aviemore really is a super location for snowsports & general sightseeing. Our chalet room was very spacious even though there was an extra bed in their, it gave us space to plonk our suitcases down. Our room (No10) had a bit of a view of the mountains but I think if you re in the lower numbers you’d get a view of the back of the house rather than a scenic view. Mind you we wouldn’t grumble about the lower numbers because these rooms really are lovely. Theyre tastefully decorated, quite modern & with tea & coffee facilities. Theres everything you need in the bathroom e.g soft white towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower cap etc. The shower was very powerful & I guess what the bathroom was lacking was a shelf. However, the high level window sill provides some space for toiletries. Our room was serviced every day, including weekends with towels changed, bed made & beverages replenished. The room was very warm all the time and you’re able to control this yourself. Theres an entrance hall in the chalet room which is fantastic for storing ski equipment, shoes etc. Bearing in mind we had 2 pairs of ski’s, ski boots, poles, salopettes, jackets & also snowboarding equipment too might give an indication of its size. Again this has a radiator in it so it kept everything dry. In the main house there’s a drying room too which is really useful & well used. The food here was excellent. Freshly prepared by the owners and really lovely staff. The lady who served us was very chatty & friendly, it was a bit like your mum serving you. The breakfast menu was extremely varied with cereals, toast, porridge, full breakfast, muffins with egg & bacon etc. The fruit & yoghurt selection was a big bowl filled with Yoghurt pots & bananas, tangerines etc. Any variation in the menu is accommodated and appeared to be no problem at all. The breakfast was plentiful and a great start to the day. Theres a guest lounge in the main house but to be honest we only went in the main house for breakfast, apart from that we didn’t go in it at all. The owners were very friendly, chatty & accommodating, nothing ever seemed to be a problem. Would we stay their again, definitely, cant wait to go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fihalhohi Island Resort; City: Fihalhohi Island; Review: Our 2nd visit – definitely not our last. This was our 3rd visit to the Maldives, the first being to Kuredu & twice to Fihalhohi. Our 2nd visit to Fiha didn’t disappoint at all & we’re looking at booking again for next year. When we booked this island for our first visit 2 years ago we’d sampled a 4/5* resort (Kuredu) & we were a bit worried about how Fiha would compare. We weren’t expecting a 5* resort at 3* prices but we did our research and looked at many other Maldivian islands websites & joining as many official & unofficial forums as possible to see how Fiha compared. Fiha don’t have a forum but the uk has an unofficial forum which has been running for the past 3 years its: www.fihalhohiuk.forumup.org. Theres plenty of information on their to prepare you for your holiday & some good trip reports & photos to whet your appetite. Prices of drinks are clearly stated on the Fiha website so I knew exactly what we were going to have to pay & what was included in full board, what the island looked like etc. & what the room facilities included. That way we were confident we knew what we were going to get rather than complaining about it when we got back because we hadn’t done any research. Everything was perfect except for the flight so apologies for starting on a negative, it gets much better honest. First Choice: The flight out was okay & lasted for 9hrs 40 minutes. Usual complaints about running out of water & if youre sitting at the back you don’t get much choice of food or drink as its all gone by the time they get to you. Its worth noting here that senior cabin crew welcome you to the flight & advise you drink as much water as possible and buy as many drinks as you can in one go, as theres quite a long gap in between the next time they come round with the drinks trolley. Quite rightly passengers took advantage of this (& I would’ve done too if I was at the front) only to find us mere mortals at the back, ended up having no choice of drinks or snacks cos they’d all gone. No water for us on the way back either. Im wondering if they ought to charge less for those sitting after row 30! A more common sense approach might be the way forward here. By the time they’d got to us, they’d run out of a choice of main meals so you got sausage whether you liked it or not but then they do only have a certain number of meals so that’s inevitable I expect. But when this happens with just about everything you do start to get a bit miffed. Managed to sleep on way their & back so it was okay I guess. 12 hours & 10 minutes on way back. A tip for divers: if you intend to take diving equipment and have rung First Choice to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kensington Guest House; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Such a lovely place to stay. We were booked in for 2 nights to attend a family wedding and we couldnt have been made more welcome by Joy and John, they were superb hosts. Its evident that they thoroughly enjoy having guests to stay. The room (room 1) was tastefully decorated and the bed nice and comfy, the homemade cookies were lovely, we felt so relaxed here. The room & ensuite were spotless as was the rest of the house and its so conveniently located for both north and south bay. Breakfast was excellent with an extensive range of options which was cooked to perfection. The bacon & sausage were great quality & delicious and the homemade jams,marmalade and yoghurts were to die for. The choice of extras for breakfast including speciality homemade breads, scones etc were an added surprise but were delicious. We have family we could stay with in Scarborough but I dont think that will stop us from coming back to the Kensington, we enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much for being so welcoming and we're looking forward to seeing you both again soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hounddog Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Just returned from a surprise weekend away with my other half, staying with Phil and Julie, what more can I say other than they are the best hosts, they exude enthusiasm and pride in their business & they love spending time with their guests in the evening rather than hiding themselves away. We thoroughly enjoyed their stories about the hotel and how theyd got where they are today. Its location a few minutes from the prom was excellent as it meant we could park the car on the Friday and we didn’t get back in it again until we left on the Sunday, its location is perfect for those who don’t fancy a trek to get to the best bits. On arrival we were warmly greeted with a lovely cup of tea & coffee and a lovely welcome. Phil & Julie are experts about Blackpool, where to go, what to see, how to get there and where best to eat. We were delighted and immensely grateful for information as its such a long time since either of us has been here. We had a lovely time just wandering along the prom, going on the tram (thank you Phil & Julie for making that possible) and just enjoying the atmosphere. Julie does a mean breakfast, the biggest pot of tea & coffee kept us going and helped start the day perfectly, it was relaxed & a lot of fun. Phil really ought to be on stage and to be honest Im not a morning person but breakfast time was a whole lot of fun courtesy of Phil lol. Im not saying why as itll spoil it for the adults as well as the children. The rooms are lovely, comfortable and clean with tea & coffee making facilities and plenty of everything so you don’t run out. The 4 poster bed was lovely and comfy. The bathroom had everything you need including shampoo, conditioner & shower gel and plenty of towels. There was nothing that we needed to buy as it was all provided. Everything was perfect. We’ll be visiting again as soon as we can when we need a good cheering up. We’re sorely disappointed we cant come over Christmas and New Year as we hear its legendary and an unforgettable experience not to be missed, but we will, one day. Thank you for making my surprise weekend just perfect, we both had a fabulous time thanks to you both. Big hugs & kisses, Tim & Angie xxx; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: International Hotel Telford; City: Telford Shropshire England; Review: Stayed here in November for an exhibition, being as the hotel is right next door it was perfectly located for us. Shopping is only a 5/10 min walk as are the numerous restaurants to choose from. We ate in the Olive tree once and it was quite good, not too busy but a very small menu to choose from. The remaining evenings we ate in a local restaurant. Our room was modern with everything we needed. 2 lovely comfy queen size beds and spacious enough for my friends electric scooter and her walker, which was great. The furniture was a bit scuffed on the corners and could do with a touch up. The bathroom was good with plenty of light. Not much in the way of coat hangers but we managed. Cleanliness seemed satisfactory but we did find a couple of childrens sweets under the edge of the bed so it hadn't been thoroughly hoovered. Breakfast was a buffet with quite a reasonable selection of items to choose from, only problem was there was lots of people in their so had to share tables or wait for some people to leave before being able to sit down. We'd stay here again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful and directed us to local places to eat etc. The morning of our departure we kept getting knocks (at least 3 times within about 45 mins at approx. 9am) on the door from the same housekeeper, despite the check out time being over 2 hours later. I can understand that they've got rooms to service but we both felt under pressure to 'get a move on' it did irritate us both having to stop packing to answer the door. That's our only major gripe and had to knock a star off for that. Other than that I'd stay here again if the price was comparable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaestehaus Brigitte; City: Garmisch Partenkirchen Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Enjoyed a long weekend at Gastehaus Brigitte and it wont be our last. Our apartment (room 8) was great with a lovely view of the mountains from the balcony and from our bedroom at the front. It was spacious, comfortable & we were made to feel so welcome. The location to the town centre was minutes & train station about 5/10 mins depending on how fast you walk. Wifi a welcome addition. Breakfast options were plentiful with fruit, cheese, meat, breads, yoghurts, cereals, fruit juice etc a great start to the day. All in all a wonderful stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Casa Sirena Hotel; City: Isla Mujeres Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We're still basking in our nine days of comfortable, friendly bliss spent at Casa Sirena with Steve and other fine guests. Casa Sirena is beautiful. It is well appointed while maintaining the cultural architecture of the area. Rooms are most comfortable, extremely clean with great pillows. The location is convenient to beach and shopping. Steve has a remarkable ability to create warm community among his guests even with the frequent turnover that happens in a B&B like this. Though the cost of the rooms are higher than some other spots, by the time you count up the amenities of fabulous breakfasts, free happy hours with beverages and appetizer, beach towels and frequent linen changes, the room value becomes apparent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kelly Inn Bismarck; City: Bismarck North Dakota; Review: We stayed one night here with our Portuguese Water Dog on our way home from a trip to Canada and found it to be a pleasant stay. We had a room close to a door so it was an easy in and out with the dog. Room was clean as were hallways. Beds were comfortable and the room was plenty large. We were hesitant given some of the reviews but we'd return without a question.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Nashville Airport; City: Nashville Davidson County Tennessee; Review: We spent one night with our Portuguese Water Dog. Had a wonderful experience. After 10 hours of driving, we pulled in and found free appetizers and salad (enough to make a meal) along with 3 beverages, either cocktails, wine, beer or soda. Room was clean and large. Hot breakfast in the morning and staff were very friendly. We'd return without question.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pear Tree Inn Paducah; City: Paducah Kentucky; Review: We spent one night here with our dog. The room was clean, comfortable and the king size bed provided a great sleep. The one drawback was we didn't realize that all the rooms didn't have refrigerators. We had counted on one but in asking learned that all of those rooms were gone. Also there is no elevator which means you need to drag everything up a flight of stairs. Basic breakfast was available.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Designer Inn Suites; City: Galena Illinois; Review: We spent 2 nights at this hotel after booking it online 3 weeks in advance. When we arrived, we were told there was only a smoking room left ( we had specifically requested non-smoking). Staff said they fill the online bookings last. We stood our ground and were upgraded to a king bed. The room was quite large, had a small balcony that looked out into a grove of trees. It was great! The building itself is older but clean and a nice value with a great location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aspiring Lofts; City: Wanaka Otago Region South Island; Review: We spent 2 noghts here with Don and Lorraine. The room is like a tastefully done efficency apartment. A small kitchen allows for some cooking if desired. Bathroom is grand anf the bed is wonderful. Loved the crisp, fresh sheets. We had dinner that we had brought in on the patio each night, sipping wine as we watched the sun set over Lake Wanaka. Couldn't havw been nicer. 20 minute walk into town along the beautiful lake. Lots of activities to pick from to fill your day. Don't miss it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Te Anau Lodge; City: Te Anau Fiordland National Park Southland Region South Island; Review: This converted convent has charm and beauty galore. Beautiful wood throughout, wonderful beds, great breakfasts and a reasonable walk to town if you don't want to drive. George is a warm, friendly host who made every effort to make our stay comfortable and homey. Rooms vary in size. We had the luxury of staying in one of the larger rooms that had both jacuzzi and a shower as well as a sitting area overlooking the lovely grounds and lake in the distance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Glacier Mountainview Bed and Breakfast; City: Fox Glacier Westland National Park Te Wahipo; Review: We spent two nights here in a room that had spectacular views of Mts. Cook and Tasman. When we weren't enjoying the mountain view, we enjoyed conversing with Karen Simpson and enjoying her harty and delicious breakfasts. The rooms were clean, cpmfortable though simple in their appointments. We would definitely recommend staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twin Peaks Bed and Breakfast; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: We spent two nights with Margaret and Derek. We were warmly welcomed and made to feel entirely at home. Rooms are spacious, beds are comfortable and there are multiple amenities that added to our experience. Views from the home are fantastic., Large windows look directly over Lake Wakatipu. Evening hors d'oeuvres are great and are enjoyed with Margaret and Derek, making for warm conversation. Breaksfasts are plentiful and filled with many home made items, wish we could have stayed longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bayview at 91 Boutique Bed Breakfast; City: Whitianga Coromandel Peninsula Waikato Region Nor; Review: We spent three nights at Bayview at 91, the Kupe Suite and wish we could have stayed longer. Our accommodation was super clean, tastefully decorated, spacious with amazing views. The bathroom has a rain shower along with a tub and all the amenities you would hope for from a high end B & B. The kitchen was fully equipped so we were able to cook meals in when we desired. We were impressed with our own outdoor view and eating area but when we went upstairs for evening cocktails we found the view from the upstairs deck was even more awesome. Being able to enjoy the Pacific bay from the upstairs deck was so relaxing and memorable. David and Dmetri were attentive to our every need and more. We experienced them more as friends than B &B owners and were made to feel very much at home each day. We hope to return someday and give this place our highest recommendation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Best Western Ascot Lodge Motor Inn; City: Goondiwindi Queensland; Review: Well managed with comfortable beds and good sized bathroom. Very close to highway but no noise. Great little pool after a long day on the road. But the restaurant was a terrific find. Not sure how long the current chef will be there but the output from his kitchen would shame a number of city establishments. Will stay there again and pray chef is still there - but won't regret decision if he has moved on - still a good place to break a long journey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakout Motel; City: Cowra New South Wales; Review: Comfortable enough for an overnight stay but felt as though travellers were a bit of an imposition when compared to other country motels visited. Nevertheless, all the basic motel prerequisites were present and correct. Although on a main access road, was very quiet with minimal traffic noise. One odd thing though - no ice in the fridge and when requesting some at reception, got the feeling that either no one had ever made a similar request before! Ice was indeed provided in a small plastic bag after apparently being liberated from the managements high security fridge freezer compartment out the back!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilltops Retreat Motor Inn; City: Young New South Wales; Review: Although a bit dated; spacious rooms and some renovations make this a very comfortable stop a little outside town. The restaurant is leased out as a separate business and provides a quite respectable evening meal and watering hole so a trip into town is not necessary. The internet connection was a bit wonky and their service provider needs to sort that out. And a huge serving of lambs fry and bacon for breakfast - comfort food in a spacious comfortable room! Great spot to stop on a long journey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inverell Terrace Motor Lodge; City: Inverell New South Wales; Review: Great country motel! Very welcoming and helpful hosts. Rooms a little small with nowhere to really sit and enjoy breakfast - but not a huge issue in itself. As I am want to do, I casually ran a finger over the top edge of the TV - no dust! Intrigued with this seemingly unusual phenomena, I all but donned the Michael Jackson white glove and went on a dust hunt. Not a speck! Highly unusual in even the most salubrious of establishments and highly commendable in any motel and reflects well on the staff. Went to the Australia Hotel on recommendation and although huge servings, was surprised that the quality was pretty ordinary in a country pub where you would normally expect pretty pretty good meat. Anyway, will stay at motel again and eat in a different spot next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake House; City: Daylesford Victoria; Review: Stayed for a 3 night package in Waterfront Suite with breakfast, a 3 course a la carte dinner and a degustation with matching wines. Lake House is well established and continues to deliver the goods in all areas. Service is what you would expect in such a venue and the attached Spa provides an added extra dimension with caring and professional staffing. The restaurant is good all round and the package afforded the opportunity to cover the menu pretty much all over. It remains very good although I believe there are other places in Daylesford which now provide a better dining experience. The guest lounge and terrace are great locations adding extra ambience. And having pretty well everything at the one venue is convenient when you don't want to lob for self catering in the many places available. Interestingly, the bed fairy visited the first night for turn down etc but didn't materialise for the other two nights. Not that this was an issue in any way, but I would have expected such service to be consistent throughout the stay. Finally, prompt attention to locating and forwarding a misplaced personal item was swift and much appreciated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Beaumont House; City: Claremont Western Cape; Review: We have just returned from Beaumont House 30th Nov 07 and have found it a wonderful boutique hotel in a quite tranquil setting. We stayed in the pool room of which there are two and found them spacious and extremely comfortable. The beds are to die for, extra wide and extra long, the bedding is top quality with proper feather down pillows. The bathroom was enormous with two basins placed on either side of the room so saving any arguments or the usual morning confrontations, the bath is large and deep with candles and smellies, large white fluffy towels made it as good as home wit a shower you don't have to be a contortionist to wash in. The pool is large with sun loungers and side tables including numerous towels. Breakfast is fruit, yoghurt, cereals,bread, juices or cooked anything. Superb service just ask for restaurant bookings car hire or wine advice. Places like this are rare and to be cherished and far from the maddening crowd; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jardins Secrets; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: We stayed twice in this hotel and found it to be charming though difficult to find due to overhanging branches covering the sign. Both rooms were extremely comfortable with excellent quality beding and big white fluffy towels. The receptionists were very helpful in booking retsaurants and with directions. Breakfast was some of the best we have had in France. The garden is very pretty and the location is quiet for a city centre though you can hear passing trains. The service was excellent and the car was parked for you though there is a charge for parking. Would return if passing this way again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand; City: Ang Thong Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: Beautiful setting and our villa 906 was perfectly located over looking the beach and pool through the palm trees. We were totally private and our plunge pool was wonderful. Very good bed great linene, plenty of white fluffy towels separate shower and large egg shaped bath. Food is very good at beach restaurant and main restaurant with amazing views. Sailing, kayaks and snorkling and guys on the beach brilliant, all included Infinity pool o the beach.Though very expensive worth every penny for the four day stop over at the end of a long trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Hyatt Saigon; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Great hotel nicest and best turned out staff ever. Great restaurants superb trendy bar hidden behind main lobby. Nice pool area and one of the best breakfasts going.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La s Rasa Ria Resort Spa; City: Tuaran Sabah; Review: A very large hotel complex like a block of flats. Booked into the more exclisive Ocean Wing, exclusive being ONLY 90 rooms, luxury it isn't. The nicest part of the room is the balcony where the only bath is located. Tired decor in rooms. Breakfast in the Ocean View restaurant is similar to a motorway cafe with sea views. Really do not understand the rave reviews on Trip Advisor.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Hotel; City: Mawgan Porth Cornwall England; Review: we arrived with high hopes having been for lunch with friends the year before,we were here for a wedding so did the 2 night obligatory stay not cheap at nearly £1,000 for 2 nights dinner for the first night,the room was ready at 1 pm good start but the balcony small and view restricted for the top price room,the pleasent but not inspiring staff member showed us to our room,we were told we could have tea any and coffe filter twice a day, when commenting i dont drink filter coffe only capaccino i was told this was available but at a charge, at £400+ i dont think so,lunch was great good value,lenghthy service but we were not in any hurry,we then went to the pool with the bride,her sister and parents and the whole place fell down,we ordered champagne,sandwiches which seemed to be hard work but turned up eventually,when ordering a repeat 1 hour later my husband having searched someone out for the second time and having spelt out the champagne returned empty handed,eventually a member of staff appeared with a different bottle ,wrong tea,and no bread belonging to the previous order, he said you can open this as you are probably better at it than me,after a brief chat with the duty manager who turned out to be the apologetic food and bev manager we agreed my coffee would be to my choice,returning for a bath i had half used products,no space by the sink for contact lenses,etc,no towel by the sink,after asking for a shower cap and gel for the shower, a cap turned up but apparently the bath and shower are supposed to share a gel,what am i paying for,why do the owners not stay and find the faults so the guests dont have too,would i stay again ,no; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: We have stayed here every year since it opened. This time had a full suite which was excellent and the ocean views are fantastic. If you have any interest in food do not eat here in the evenings. The breakfast buffet is excellent and quite amusing to see what was left over from the previous nights buffet, Brussels sprouts with onion and garlic should kick start the day. The pool bar is excellent arroz negro is the best on the island and great ocean views, though for some crazy reason this restaurant closes at night . La Cupula is an expensive joke supposedly to Michelin star standard with prices to match, though they probably got mixed up with the tyre company here. Yamatori say no more, we have eaten in Jappanese restaurants in London and this is more like Morcambe and Wise version. The new Spanish restaurant Las Culumnus has been renamed from some Italian effort and is just as bad and so over priced, don't bother looking at magnums on the wine list because none exist our Spanish family sent the partridge back as poco hecho obviously means the total opposite to the 3rd plonge who obviously is the cook. Apart from this the hotel accommodation for the price has always been good and the staff always helpful. Though every time you mention the restaurant being poor you are met with a little bit of we don't give a toss,, but still think this is the best accommodation by far with the usual Spanish defects.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Pitti Amerighi; City: Pieve a Nievole Montecatini Terme Province of Pistoia Tuscany; Review: Not really any faults here part from minor niggles. Stefano is an excellent host and is worth talking to about wines that he has in his cellar, I could have spent months here talking to him about Tuscan wines. We had a suite which any photos we had seen did not do justice to the room, good decor and furniture which fitted the building perfectly. Beds could really benefit from a mattress comforter and the bathroom could have been larger and only had a shower but good air con. Fantastic mattress on pool side beds and great pool with white fluffy towels replaced every day. Typical continental breakfast ok but not exciting, would stay here again tomorrow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Hotel; City: Mawgan Porth Cornwall England; Review: Our third stay at The Scarlet and much improved on our last visit. We had a suite before and this time took a standard room which had a far superior layout. Not as good a view as we looked out over the spa quadrant which meant a sea view was only possible from standing on the balcony , but no big deal. The restaurant has improved with a different chef and excellently cooked fish though the wine list is still quite poor. All hotel staff were excellent though they are running around a bit like headless chickens as any management are a very scarce commodity and getting a drink at poolside can prove difficult. All in I like this hotel and will stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Borgo Santo Pietro; City: Chiusdino Tuscany; Review: Beautiful hotel and grounds very good staff and level of service. We arrived to be told that the restaurant was closed Wednesday nights as are all the local places and that there is a BBQ for tonight at €80 per head. Christ we can eat 1 & 2 star Michelin in London for that, so I spent the next few hours at the pool contemplating how much I could actually consume to merit that price. It didn't seem that too many guests took this up but fish was good but my wife's meat was tougher than most shoe leather and indelible. They did offer to do more but it's stil a bloody expensive BBQ. Junior suite was nicely furnished with a small courtyard with tables and seating. Bathroom was well appointed but there is nowhere to put shower gels etc except on the floor and these come in china bottles, same with the free standing bath so just balance the soap on the roll top not the bottles. Mirrors were of antique type but difficult to shave in as they had more age spots on them than when I had measles. Flat screen tv is hidden in a box on the wall but dosent swivel enough to comfortably watch from the bed or setee. Usuall mistakes from owners whos wives are designers. Full marks for the manageress meeting us and removing my wife's BBQ cost and said that this was most guests high light of the week, I think these people need to get out more. Ate in the restaurant the following night menu reads very well but kitchen doesn't cook that well, noted most guests having carpaccio or steak and we guessed that they had eaten here before. Message here is don't deviate from the plain and simple as €30 for a main course is again London prices for poor bistro food, we had had a lobster pasta at a beach place for half that and it actually had lobster in it. Breakfast is excellent basically anything you want and all staff are brilliant and truly are concerned about you being happy. The sommellier is also a star and took me on a cellar tour to talk about wine well worth it. All said though very comfortable and poolside service is great with drinks and complimentary pistachios and crisps. With a chef it would be a very very good venue but would still attract American prom king and queen types they probably think its a Relais au Chateau and hedge banker types all living on their blackberry phones with obligatory size 0 female.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conti di San Bonifacio Wine Resort; City: Gavorrano Province of Grosseto Tuscany; Review: We had a fantastic two night stay at this hotel. Though not the easiest to find as the sat nav co-ordinates bought us up about 400 mts short to some impressive looking gates with private slapped all over the place, very trespassers will be shot. The hotel entrance is a long stone and dust track with a steep finish with great wheel spins and clouds of dust, thank god it was a hire car. The greeting was excellent and the views are breathtaking. The room (do spend the extra for room 1) a suite was light , large and airy with views from three sides. The bathroom was large as was the bath and shower with two seperate basins, and they are upgrading the bath gel and accessories. Bed was large and comfortable with good linens, the furniture is antique rustic which sits perfectly with the surroundings. Lighting is an impressive Lutron system and the flat screen tv was large and white with two very comfy over sized armchairs in front. Only point is that the AC could be stronger so make sure that the shutters are closed until you return in the evening, also the communal areas are quite hot with no AC.Lots of thought and detail has gone into this place the pool is lovely but the mattress covers for the sun loungers seem as hard and uncomfortable as the wood they are made from. The staff are absolutely brilliant and cannot do enough for you though sometimes they can be a bit elusive until tracked down but nothing is a problem. Breakfasts have improved since some earlier posts with hams, cheeses, breads, cereals, yougs quiche and flans. No cooked English but this is Europe. We ate here for two evenings and for €45 per head not impressive. By the second night we gave up at the main course, nothing wrong with the ingredients but we are sure that the meals are prepared earlier in the day and then heated up. If this place gets a real chef then everything would be more than perfect. The wine tour is a must as the wines are not expensive and very well made. I had a tour of the vineyard and the small winery tasting everything from fermentation to different grapes at different ages from barrell and a good question and answer time with the sommellier and wine maker. Great stay and would stay again but would eat out as apart from the evening meal thought it v.good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pig; City: Brockenhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: After booking through Mr & Mrs Smith on a Saturday morning for the following night and arranged to meet friends for dinner, despite the confirmation and deposit taken by Mr & Mrs Smith the hotel had no room available. Upon calling the booking agent back it was obvious that they didn't give a damn. The people at The Pig were fantastic and no blame could be put on their part ,they kept us informed throughout the day and called us the minute they had a cancellation for a room. We had room 17 though not large it is one of their larger ones. The bed was one of the most comfortable we have had anywhere the mattress comforter was nearly as thick as the quilt, bathroom had a large shower with good pressure and a free standing bath and small dressing room. Nespressso machine with fresh milk is provided and this should be standard at hotels at double the money. We sat in the courtyard with large open fire blazing away and had very tasty flatbreads from the wood burning pizza oven. Dinner was also good very large portions, excellent venison and pork with masses of crackling. Felt the whole place had a buzzy atmosphere and all the staff were excellent. Breakfast also good but not included just one strange point, asked to sign the breakfast bill before we actually got it but doing a runner hadn't actually crossed my mind. Will stay and eat here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real; City: Corralejo La Oliva Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: Stayed many times at this hotel as it is the best of the rest so decided to try new year here with our Spanish friends. Room. This time took our 3rd suite No 355 which was not the one we had booked, though used to this error as it happens every time we stay here. The room was a good size with a separate lounge divided of by glass wall and doors. Bathroom was a good size with double shower and loo again divided off by obscure glass, but with only one light bulb a little bit dark in the bath area. Main draw back was the windows in the bathroom area as you have to keep the blinds closed as the windows are clear and look over something like a builders dump site and the neighbours in the street, the lounge also over looked this area as did when you are sitting on the throne. The room is the furthest possible from reception and the main hotel as you could possibly be so quite a hike from the bar, though overall a good room with flat screen TVs the first we had seen in this hotel. Food. Only eat in the pool bar as this is by far the best meal on offer and have no idea as to why this is not open at night, because the rest of the restaurants are really awful. For New Year there were two choices and as we have made the mistake of eating in the supposed top restaurant and once seeing the menu decided that the chef or cook was still on drugs and for €225 per head thought this was way beyond any sanity we posses. The buffet at €125 per head was the safer option and infact was excellent as were the choices, and any fish or meat was cooked in front of you being served as you like it rather than Canarian cremated. The main problem was that no effort had been made to make the place feel like it was any sort of fiesta, in fact it was exactly as it is for breakfast and the seats are so bouncy with a hump that after one or two too many you actually could roll around like a weeble. Like wise the after dinner fireworks actually commenced 15 mins after midnight. All in all its what we have come to expect from this hotel, all very nice and good looking but absolutely no personality and a distinct lack of management, though all the bar staff are excellent and they do have excellent English if you don't speak Spanish. As usual good but the usual niggling holiday hotel problems.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau de la Pommeraye; City: La Pommeraye Calvados Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: Ch de la Pommeraye is a delightful peaceful place to stay. Attention to detail is second to none with this labour of love. W had a very long chat about the renovations and future plans with Alexandre and his photo montage of what it was is a must to see. Enjoyed every moment here and a good nights sleep is assured. The bed was large and comfy with great quality bedding and the bath towels are of the highest standard large white and fluffy. We did initially drive up to the entrance which does say that its a national monument and private house so thought we had the wrong place. Beautiful Chateau and will return to see the stable blocks renovated and the gardens which seem to be a life times work on their own. Breakfast was superb all organic jams, orange juice and apple from the gardens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandy Lane Hotel; City: Saint James Parish Barbados; Review: Even after an upgrade the room was small and full of reproduction furniture and was surprised that a beach view meant peering between the trees for a small glimpse of ocean. A truly annoying rule is that you can't just sit on a sun lounger because it will probably be booked, which would have been helpful to know before being told you can't sit there as its reserved for the clients entire stay so we ended up two feet from everyone else. The rooms are incredibly cramped with far to much reproduction furniture with stuff on every surface, the whole place is like staying in a country house hotel in the UK but i'm in the carribean. Service is excellent though but the majority of clients seem to be in competition with each other as to how much they've got. Did have an excellent lunch buffet but declined eating here at night as its more expensive than top Michelin restaurants in London. Breakfast was also superb and staff great. We did have a few errors which just got worse and worse, the manager did get involved and sorted everything out with a bottle of champagne and wiping our bar bill for the night. The room was a long way from anything and be careful if the floors are wet as the polished tiles are incredibly ice rink dangerous. All in all not somewhere we would rush back to as thought not great for the price or its reputation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Salcombe Harbour Hotel Spa; City: Salcombe Devon England; Review: We booked an estury view room with a bath, but when we got there we were confronted with a shoe box sized room and a minute bathroom with no bath. the bed room was only 20' x 11' not exactly what is portrayed on the web site, in fact only one of these rooms is actually operational. The room was exceptionally hot as it is in the roof and there is no a/c so sleep with the doors open or sleep when the pub down the roaad stops its music. The shower room will only fit one person with a gap of 18" between the sink and getting into the shower all for £295 which is on par with a suite at the Berkely Hotel in Knightsbridge for cost psf. on confronting front of house about this the manager was already downstairs in the bar in a meeting, so not the only unhappy couple we thought. The manager was exceptionally appologetic and I actually felt sorry for him being put in tis position by the owners, he did offer us aother accomodation at another hotel as we said we would rather face the 4 hour journey back home than stay in something the size of our own ensuite, after consideration that on a Sunday evening i was going to go hungry we stayed and were offered any wine on the house that we drank that night. He handled the situation admirably and the whole staff are quite exceptional considering the position that they have been put in. The decor of the place is very good and we were warned about the scaffolding which didnt bother us from the room but onec again the views from the restaurant are obscured by a curtain hidding the scaffolding so beware the computer generated images on the web site. Food was very good kept simple and the fish was cooked as we asked for so enjoyable. As for the reviewer that got upgraded to a suite we couldnt book one for any weekend to the end of the year and on trying to book a suite never appeared (not finished me thinks). This whole place is a work in progress and my beef is with falsley advertising rooms which are not completed though the top floor cubby holes although with the best bit being the balcony are still going to be £295 when finished. On checking out we did receive the bottle of wine and a full refund on the room which neither of us expected and was a pleasant surprise, so when the place is finished we will book the larger room and stay again. Full marks to the staff who were obviously dealing with more moaners than just us.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bovey Castle Hotel; City: North Bovey Dartmoor National Park Devon England; Review: I can honestly say that Bovey Castle for the money can only be described as past it's sell by date. It's not cheap so I would expect the carpets not to be rucked up, threadbare in places with more stains than a butchers apron. The first room we were shown overlooked the car park in view of all and sundry. On complaint we were shown other rooms and took the best of the worst so to speak. Beds are not overly large furniture was sparse and the settee was uninviting and stayed unused. Bathroom had been refitted but the flooring was some sort of plastic matting. This was an upgrade believe it or not. Dinner was not great, 2 steaks were fine one was very tough and another dish unbeaten by our friends wife was over powering. Breakfast can be ordered as an extra or you can help yourself to the Motorway buffet style at no extra charge. Everything carries a 10% service charge each time you order a drink so order in one hit. As one reviewer has said don't bother stay at Giddleigh Park wish I had heeded his advice.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort; City: Kiawah Island South Carolina; Review: Great if your into golf boring if your not. Nothing really wrong with the place comfortable good sized rooms with ocean views, but whole place felt like a generic Disney for golfers. I'm sure you could die here and no one would actually know. Men all play talk and live golf whilst the women are all gym bunnies and anorexic. ProbBly why we didn't fit in; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zero George Street; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: Enjoyed every moment here staff are young and very attentive at booking anything for you and we'll worth listening to for their suggestions. On arrival our room was nice but on the corner of two roads so we moved to another Z3 which was also excellent. The building is old so one or two things have to be forgiven but nothing major or really worth putting down. They do have a chef who is excellent one of the best we have encountered in the States and could stand up alongside many Michelin chefs in the UK so eat here at least one night balance of flavours and textures were brilliant. Will stay here again without a second thought.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The St Regis Atlanta; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: Checked into hotel with no reservation and no problem junior suite was great. Clean well decorated and bright, bathroom large with two sinks large bath and big shower. Breakfast was excellent and service polite and not ott am returning on last night of vacation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth Pointe Lodge; City: Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Florida; Review: Ok is facing the beach but is on a main road also rammed between other houses which are not shown on any photos. Had room in separate house facing sea it had obviously been redecorated but the bathroom was poor ancient and small. Other problem is it is really in the middle of nowhere as far as bars and eating are concerned not within walking distance. Breakfast was not that great as had to ask for bread so got one slice only. Rick was great at restaurants and he's worth sounding out for his knowledge. Very overpriced for what it was.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Port d Hiver; City: Melbourne Beach Brevard County Florida; Review: Nice property but on a very busy intersection so if your not used to road noise avoid as difficult to sleep through. House immaculately clean and well decorated although a little old fashioned for our taste. All stuff provided for the beach chairs drinks etc but you do have to lug it across that road. Only one restaurant within walking distance (which was excellent) as we were told getting a cab isn't easy. Excellent bed linen traffic noise starts around 5am, breakfast is freshly cooked but incredibly overpriced; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eau Palm Beach Resort Spa; City: Manalapan Florida; Review: Just loved the decore hotel just recently refurbished usual ugly Florida exterior but wonderful inside. Room over looked the sea was large very comfy excellent linin. Bathroom well appointed and large shower. Bit miffed at $20 for a film but many hotels try to squeeze a but more out of you so stuck with big standard tv and ads. Breakfast is excellent great choice enjoyed this place very much with sort of Ibiza chill zone background music in bar.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Moorings Village; City: Islamorada Florida Keys Florida; Review: The individual houses we thought were very good and well equipped if you like self catering. Only did two nights as self service for $ 800 per night is not what we go for and not overly impressed with making my own bed for this amount. Can't complain though about the house it was good and beach was nice and quiet though can hear the overseas highway but not annoyingly. Pool good size if self catering is your number then it is great; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amanruya; City: Golturkbuku Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: This wa everything a 5* hotel should be , only 37 private villas and completely private. Would recommend no 37 as this is the most private with a plunge pool which is surprisingly large, well appointed bathroom with dressing area and good comfy bed with lounge area and sea views. Beach club is a buggy ride away as too far to walk. Ok not relly a beach but it does have a pontoon to swim or sunbathe off while there are large double beds and sun loungers set at the waters edge or within the trees where a restaurant and bar give amazing views of the sea. Monty the manager was always visible checking all was well and even had a note to find us a wandering wild pig in the evening, the attention to detail was amazing. Food was good on a terrace overlooking the 50 meter long pool with views to the other side of the bay and one guy (can't remember his name) having an excellent knowledge of some boutique Turkish wines on the list which were excellent. All in all will return next year; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Residence Zanzibar; City: Kizimkazi Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelago; Review: Staff lovely, but this place has been milked dry. Badly maintained main pool deck as well as the one in our villa. Furniture stained, broken and badly marked. Villa ok repainted but furniture stained with sun cream, bathroom fine, bed comfy, view of scrubby garden area which at some time had been landscaped to the beach. Food not good Lebanese buffet, why ! Thought I was in Zanzibar, ala carte menu did have fish curry which is local and good but the rest burgers and pizza not my idea of 5* and it's the same for lunch and dinner. For this money it's not good we left after two days felt and operated what I imagine to be an all inclusive package holiday, returned to Park Hyatt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The LEGO Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Lipkowitz Page; Review: I flipped through this book before wrapping for Christmas and am so excited we made this purchase. It has tons of good ideas but not really step-by-step do-it-exactly-this-way kind of stuff. Which is why I love it. Legos are supposed to be a toy you must use creativity to use. I don't mind the booklets that come with the bricks showing how to make things exactly, but I love this book of 'you can do something like this' ideas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paleo Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss: 50 Delicious, Quick & Easy Recipes to Help Melt Your Damn Stubborn Fat; Author: Fat Loss Nation; Review: I have eaten Paleo off and on for several years. Its the diet that I feel the absolute best on, since I have gluten and dairy intolerances. In fact the first time I began eating Paleo was the first time Ive ever dropped a significant amount of weight in a short time. However, it can be a bit of work sometimes coming up with the perfect recipes that contain all real food, but also don't take ages to make. This recipe book contains just those kinds of recipes! I haven't seen a recipe that doesnt include ingredients that the average person probably already has (Except for perhaps the nut flours for those who aren't familiar with the Paleo diet) For the breakfast portion this book includes recipes Ive seen many variations of in the past, such as Omelet Muffins, a pancake recipe, muffins, quiches, etc. I like having the recipes all in one place, and Ive tried a few very similar recipes that I liked, so Im confident these recipes will all be delicious. Moving into the lunch recipes I found some recipes Id never made that Im anxious to try, such as Salmon with Citrus Salad, Cantaloupe and Avocado Salad, Spicy Tuna Salad, and Turkey Vegetable Meatballs. Im anxious to try their Chicken Stew and Beef and Broccoli Soup. There is also a delicious looking mint smoothie Im anxious to try. In the supper section are basic recipes everyone wants to have a good recipe for: Chili, Meat Loaf, Beef Stew, Pizza, etc. Ive already marked a few recipes to try myself: Baked Salmon with Rosemary Pecans, Japanese Ratatouille, and Balsamic Roasted Chicken Legs. The snack recipes consist of Baked Sweet Potato sticks, Baked Apple Chips, Deviled Eggs, Goji Power Bars, Applesauce, Sauted Shrimp, and Strawberry Roll-ups. There is an amazing recipe section in this book that I look forward to trying. All Paleo recipe books must contain a Zucchini Brownie recipe, but this also contains Apple cake, Chocolate chip cookies, macaroons, pound cake, chocolate cake, no bake cheesecake, banana cream pie and chocolate fudge brownies. I received this book at a discount for my unbiased review, and all in all, I believe this is a wonderful ebook to have if you're looking for a good starting place to jump into the Paleo diet!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flowers and Floral Patterns: 60 Full Page Line Drawings Ready For Coloring (Adult Coloring Books) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Taylor-Cox Page; Review: These coloring pages are so incredibly beautiful. The wonderful thing about getting coloring books in ebook form is that you can color the same picture time and time again with endless possibilites. You can print the pages onto marker paper, thus avoiding the issue many coloring books have with pictures printed on both sides of paper that bleeds easily. At the end of this ebook is a link that will lead you to where you can download the full sized linework as pdf form. Some of these are full sized, massively detailed pages. They're beautiful and intricate. You will NOT be disappointed! I received this ebook at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandala Circles: 50 Mind Calming And Stress Relieving Patterns (Coloring Books For Adults) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Wingate Page; Review: These are brilliant and beautiful designs. If you scroll to the end of the book you'll find a link that leads you to the downloadable pdf containing the full-size, high quality linework. The first several are larger somewhat more simple (yet beautiful) mandalas. By the time you reach the last several pages you encounter huge, beautiful and incredibly intricate mandalas that are simply breathtaking. What is the difference between this ebook coloring book and an adult coloring book that you could find with mandala designs in any book store? Endless. Possibilities. You can print a single design over and over again. You can print it onto marker paper, watercolor paper, the possibilities are endless. You could digitally color them on your computer. You will never use up a coloring book again. I received this product at a discount for my unbiased and honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Ingredient Cookbook: Easy Recipes in 5 or Less Ingredients (Quick and Easy Cooking Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Hannie P. Scott Page; Review: I love this cookbook! I wasn't sure what to expect from a 5 ingredient cookbook, but it is pretty amazing! A huge percentage of these recipes are crockpot recipes - major win for me! These recipes are going to be great when I'm desperate to throw something quick together. Not all of the recipes involve premade sauces, but a good portion is. That's not always a bad thing when you're trying to figure out something quick and cheap to take to a potluck or to have some night you know you're going to be seriously strapped for time. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Grand Papua Hotel; City: Port Moresby Papua Region; Review: The hotel was everything I expected and more, it is Grand, from the lay out of the bar, the historic photos on the walls and the great rooms you couldn't ask for much more, however the seafood buffet on the friday night was a serious joke there was nothing grand about it at all. The staff were very helpful and cheerful, but the bar was full of expats but now came in for dinner.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: McLaren Vale Motel Apartments; City: McLaren Vale Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: An enjoyable few days, very clean, neat and tidy environment, the staff were helpful and pleasant. The rooms were a good size and were in good repair, the beds were also very comfy. The location is also very good if you need to base yourself; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel; City: Hobart Greater Hobart Tasmania; Review: we had a week away and this hotel was great value, the rooms are very good, washer and dryer was a great help, as was having good cooking equipment as well. The location is very central and made things much easier; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sebel Noosa; City: Noosa Sunshine Coast Queensland; Review: Love to get away for a few days and nothing better than the Sunshine Coast, very good hotel in a great location. The staff were friendly and helpful, but this hotel is all about its location, the other hotels in town are probably just as good but the Sebel is located brilliantly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: Spent a few days in Adelaide and this hotel is a great location, very central to the city centre. The service was very good, the staff are very helpful and friendly and certainly great value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Image Optical; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I have purchased glasses from IO for years, more recently last year. I was told 7-10 days and they would be back. A couple of weeks passed, I called the store and was told there was an error on my glasses, no one EVER called me. It took 5 weeks. On June 23, 2018 my mother bought glasses from IO and has yet to get them but was told she would get them in 7-10 days. Again no one called her, she called them and was given the runaround. I called Saturday, July 14, 2018 and told them that the manager Katie better call back with some answers. Per Katy on Monday, July 16, 2018 they SHOULD be ready this Thursday! We will see.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Helen's Hot Chicken; City: Nashville, TN; Review: My mom and her friend got chicken on yesterday Saturday, July 28, 2018 and the chicken was old and refried. Per my mother, this is her very last time patronizing this restaurant.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Terminix; City: Goodlettsville, TN; Review: The buyer of my townhouse sent an inspector out this morning. The inspector went under my crawl space and came back with me having termites. The price quoted was 1483.00. I immediately got a second opinion and wouldn't you know it, NO TERMITES! HOW FRAUDULENT!!! VERY DISHONEST!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: European Wax Center; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Hello. I called Friday, Jan 31, 2020 but no one answered during normal business hours. I left a message to call me back so that I could make an appointment. No one called me back. I left another message on Saturday, Feburary 1, 2020 because no one answers the phone, and I still haven't gotten a return call. It is now Sunday night of February 2, 2020.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carrabba's Italian Grill; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I ordered take out on Saturday, July 18, 2020. I had chicken parm, penne pomodoro, and ceaser salad. I hadn't eaten their food in years. I got home with my food, which didn't look freshly prepared. I heated it up a bit and ate less than half because I was full. I ate a little more for lunch on Sunday morning and had not eaten anything else between. About an hour later, I was terribly sick to my stomach, sweating and throwing up uncontrollably. I had a headache that only went away from Tylenol, I'm sure it was food poisoning. I won't be back ever as a result of this experience, I would rather eat the crackers and ginger ale that I've been forced to eat as a result of my experience. $27.00 wasted.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Cuisinart CPT-2000 2-Slice Long Slot Motorized Toaster; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: seems to work fine. Is a handsome unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Jar Opener with Base Pad; Brand: OXO; Review: Very helpful. If the handle were longer it would be better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Kettle 40894; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It is fine. I wish the top opening were bigger. Heats fast, has lasted a few months so it seems fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microplane 40016 Classic Black Spice Grater; Brand: Microplane; Review: Very difficult to find a narrow microplane. this was fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DeLonghi ECAM22110SB Compact Automatic Cappuccino, Latte and Espresso Machine; Brand: DeLonghi; Review: It took a long time to get used to this. After finding every idiosyncrasy that was possible, I now like it. They should have made the water reservoir bigger, and the coffee grinds tray says it is full too soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dyson V6 Trigger - Cordless; Brand: Dyson; Review: for the price it is flimsy feeling. I am fearful parts will break. Works fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: In the Company of Heroes; Author: Michael Durant; Review: An excellent read that keeps you engaged the entire time and gives you a firsthand account of the great lengths certain men will go for our freedoms; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In The Company Of Heroes; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Durant Page; Review: An excellent read that keeps you engaged the entire time and gives you a firsthand account of the great lengths certain men will go for our freedoms; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Fuck Me! - What Women Want Men to Know About Taking Control in the Bedroom (A Guide for; Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Kingsley Page; Review: Nothing you don't already know about the physical aspect of this game unless your a virgin in which case this book isn't for you anyway. However the psychology of the alpha male in the bedroom and the ladies perspective on it is outstanding. Really makes things make sense. And it instills a little confidence knowing more so what she is thinking. Or that your not alone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Bowden Page; Review: A mind blowing story if the elaborate but relatively unknown manhunt to kill one of the worlds most violent men.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lions of Kandahar: The Story of a Fight Against All Odds; Author: Visit Amazon's Rusty Bradley Page; Review: Awesome book. Well written account of a historical battle that you otherwise probably haven't heard much about. A true account of some of Americas greatest heros.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbroken: An Extraordinary True Story of Courage and Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Hillenbrand Page; Review: I really have no words. A must read. Emotionally crippling to believe the things the greatest generation sacrificed for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: 5.11 RUSH72 Tactical Backpack for Military, Bug Out Bag, Molle Pack, Large, Style 58602; Brand: 5.11; Review: Bought it as a bug out bag, used it for vacation and found it well thought out, designed, and made! No problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zippo 4-In-1 Woodsman; Brand: Zippo; Review: Is a pretty ok product. Feels a little flimsy, the hand grip for the bow saw does not have a solid feel. And the hammer part of it is softer than I would have expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF56L Large Frontier 9.1in High Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife with 4.4in Drop Point Blade and TPE Handle for; Brand: Schrade; Review: Been using it without problems. Love the hand grip! Due to a gap between the nylon sheath and the blade pocket, it's difficult to sheath the knife without having to look. The Ferrell rod is usable but a bit small. Perfect for a pinch, but not a primary..... UPDATE: in using mine, the velcro strap on the sheath become fouled and doesn't stick anymore. I recently bought a second one for my wife because I love the knife and found they replaced the velcro with a snap button.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grace USA - Roll Spring (Pin) Holder Set - RSH-5 - Gunsmithing - Roll Pin Holders - 5piece; Brand: Grace USA; Review: Great quality! I didn't notice it when I made the order, but the 2/32 is notched for the bolt catch pin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plano All Weather Tactical Gun Case, 42-Inch; Brand: Plano; Review: Only complaint is that some of the pluck foam wasn't so pluckable resulting in uneven tearing rather than a smooth face. Other than that, it's great! I'll buy again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tetra Gun Grease - 1 oz; Brand: TETRA; Review: Going to have to buy this in larger packaging. I find it's now my go to lubricant. I've used it to quite hinges and to take the chatter our of my bench vise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ELENKER Cal 223 5.56mm Rem Gauge Laser Bore Sighter Boresight Red Dot; Brand: ELENKER; Review: Mine sometimes works with the cap on, but mostly doesn't. I've been meaning to take a look at it to fix it....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yalumi LED Headlamp Spark Professional 120-lumen Floodlight/90-lumen Spotlight White/red Night Vision, Electronic Wide/Narrow beam angle; Brand: Yalumi; Review: It fits well and has a lot of functions, but the rechargeable batter has waaay to short of a life.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight Riflescope, 1x25mm, Black; Brand: Bushnell; Review: Was having trouble zeroing the dot as there was not enough adjustment. That was ok compared to the fact that the battery case and electronics just popped off at the range.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VISM by NcSTAR Double Carbine Case; Brand: NcSTAR; Review: Good case. Made well and mine arrived with no defects. Item is as described by the seller. Two things could improve this case. First of all, loaded with two rifles and associated loaded mags, a bit heavy to carry with the handles. The shoulder straps allow it to be carried as a backpack but are a bit narrow and could use more padding. These straps are too short to comfortably use just one. I'd prefer a longer strap to carry like a duffle bag. And my second improvement I'm not sure what the fix is, but after putting a couple hundred rounds through a barrel, I'm a bit nervous about the hot barrel scorching or starting on fire the nylon lining in the case.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Animate Me: a contemporary romance novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Clampett Page; Review: If ever there was a book written for laid back summer reading it's this one! I was rooting for this hero and the girl he had been pining over from the first chapter. Aside from being a really enjoyable, funny romance I learned a lot about the cartoon industry where much of this story is set. This really made this story unique with lots of interesting characters and a great storyline!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Odin's Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's Angel Lawson Page; Review: I started reading this book on a Thursday evening and stayed up way to late reading it, hating to put it down to sleep so that I could get to work on Friday. Friday evening I continued and just read through until the early morning hours until I finished it - it was that compelling. It's been a long time since a story caught my attention from the first page and held it until the very last one. This story had so many facets: mythology (from Native American to Scandinavian), photography, archeology, the supernatural, ornithology, friendship and romance. There are also mysteries surrounding each character. Why has the gorgeous, angry, delinquent been placed in a posh school for genius'? What secrets and bonds do the troubled brother and sister share? Why does the odd girl where so many sweaters and why - even though she has no verbal filter or social mores - do I think she's wonderful? This story flowed beautifully and kept me entertained and interest throughout. Truly a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Corner; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Noelle Page; Review: I just finished reading this book and I am still feeling that euphoria that only a great story (or great sex) can give you. This story has great characters - some surprisingly so! I did not think that Pam, the Hollywood starlet who had a "Friends with Benefits" relationship with the hot leading man in this romance would be lovable, funny and supportive of the love of his life, our heroine, Dani. Her character was an extra gift amidst the beautiful story of these crazy-in-love kids, who can argue and give great banter before making monumentally bad assumptions and sweetly masterful reconciliations. This is a great story about young love that fails but never really falters so mostly it is about hope. They hoped - and I hoped with them - that love would be enough to get them to their Happily Ever After. I really enjoyed taking this ride with them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Heart's Game (The Kelly Brothers) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Crista McHugh Page; Review: Excellent 4th book to this series! Loved the characters and all the "nerd" references and the romance was off the charts!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath The Scars; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Moreland Page; Review: I went to work exhausted today because I started this book yesterday afternoon and continued reading until 1:00 a.m. It isn't often that a story has that kind of pull on me where "just one more chapter" turns into "I HAVE to see how this ends"! I fell in love with these characters (humans and DOGS!) in the first couple of chapters and became very invested in their story. Zachary and Megan found an almost instant connection to each other but that didn't mean that their romance would be easy. Dealing with both of their pasts - and present - was a challenge and often it's seemed they would never put it behind them. There is a lot of pain in this story but there is a lot of hope, too. I think, in the end, that "hope" is the point of this story. When they met, both felt hopeless. The question was, could they trust the other enough to allow hopefulness to change their future? I really felt a part of this story, feeling their pain and hope as the story continued. I believe this is what makes a great writer and a wonderful story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Redemption; Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Scott Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book a lot. The characters were well written and I was invested in their story from the very beginning. I love that their was humor mixed in with the angst and the romance was a ribbon winding through their lives. This was not an "easy fix" relationship. This couple had to go through a lot of growth to get to where they could be good for each other. There were times that I was as frustrated as the heroine but it made the ending that much sweeter and the story that much more believable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequent Flyers; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Bolden Page; Review: I took the book "Frequent Flyers" with me on vacation last week. Since it is a collection of romantic short stories which have something to do with airports or traveling it was a fun book to take with me. The stories are by some of my favorite writers and the styles and genre of the stories were diverse enough that each one was an individually great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation; Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Scott Page; Review: Excellent story with great characters! This is one that I will read more than once!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Design; Author: Visit Amazon's R.S. Grey Page; Review: Excellent story with characters I really came to care about. R S Grey has not let me down yet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pucked; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: This story is an excellent read! Sweet, funny and erotic - often all at once! I've read it twice in the week that I've had it and I will probably go for the "Hat Trick" soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Over the Fence; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Moreland Page; Review: This is the excellent story telling that I've come to expect from Melanie Moreland. The characters are multi-dimensional and the story unfolds beautifully. I quickly became invested in the outcome of this romance and the characters had me wrapped around their fingers. I love that it took some time for the characters to actually meet face-to-face. This made them get to know each other and become attracted to each other as individuals before any physical attributes were added (or subtracted) from the equation. This story showed us how hurtful we can be to each other and also the capacity we have to be an amazing and forgiving force for everyone in our lives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loch (The Powers That Be) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Harper Bentley Page; Review: I really enjoyed this 3rd book in the series. Many times by the time an author gets to the 3rd book they have run out of ideas but that is definitely not true in this case. These characters and the new supporting characters and their stories add a lot to the series. I liked that the relationship between the two main characters was not an "easy fix". They had to learn to trust each other in order to move forward. There was some angst in this story but there was also some funny moments, especially from the guys at the video store. I started out not really liking Loch (the character) much but I found him becoming endearing as his story came to light. I would definitely recommend this book and this series and I can't wait to read Ryker's story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Contract; Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Moreland Page; Review: I finished this book in 22 hours, reading every second that I could while cleaning my house and cooking dinner for company! I should know better than to start a Melanie Moreland book when I have other things that I have to do but I couldn't wait and I wasn't disappointed. Excellent characters who evolved in a way that was believable and wonderful. Two very broken people who brought their own heap of baggage to this relationship ( which started out as a non-relationship). I love how this was not an easy fix, They were both caught up in lies of their own making and had to untangle themselves for any chance for this relationship to work. I love the lead characters but also fell in love with the supporting cast (Penny!). Now I'll have to go back and re-read and savor the story more fully!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Edges (The Edge Series) (Volume 1); Author: Kane Caldwell; Review: I have added another author that I will follow closely and read every word that he writes! This story was well written, with characters that were intriguing and complex. A lot of authors can manage that but to also have them be a part of a scorching hot love story is a real talent! I love that the hero is a strong alpha male who knows what he wants and gets it. I love even more that the heroine gives him what he wants (because she wants it too) while continuing to be a strong, independent woman. If you can love a strong, rough, dominant, sexy, funny hero who speaks fluent profanity, Chase is your guy! This is an excellent first book from an author who (I hope) we will be seeing a lot more from!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Luck: A Luck Brothers Sports Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Liv Morris Page; Review: Loved this story! Full of sweetness and hope and sassiness all wrapped up in baseball! I was rooting for "the home team" from the very first chapter! I'm really looking forward to reading more from Liv Morris!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cake: A Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Bengtsson Page; Review: I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. At it's heart is a tale that's been told many times before: Ordinary girl and Rock Star fall in love. Cake was so much more than this basic premise, though. I fell in love with this characters who were funny and quirky and really good people. My heart hurt for all that the hero went through and I like that things were not easy for these two. The author did a great job of letting us see this relationship grow and left me so grateful that they had each other. I can't wait to read more from this first time writer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For The Love Of English; Author: Visit Amazon's A. M. Hargrove Page; Review: There isn't a person with a heart who can fail to fall in love with little English! She is sweet, adorable, and a very believable child. A lot of authors have trouble getting kids right but A.M. Hargrove wrote English as a real, amazing kid! The adult characters, while not perfect, were endearing and easy to root for and the storyline was entertaining and heart warming and filled with sexy scenes that were very well written! This is the first book by this author that I've read but I will be reading more soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Scott Page; Review: Having read the other books that share the characters from the band "The Resistance", reading "The Revolution" was like coming home! It can be read as a stand alone but I loved seeing characters that I came to care about when the focus was on their own stories and check in on where they are now. That being said, Kaz and Lara are two really great characters who have been in the background for too long! It was amazing to find out just who they are and how they find their way to each other through so many obstacles. They made it so easy to keep rooting for them hoping for their happily ever after! ow can you not when Kaz tells Lara this: "I love you because my heart bleeds for you, I love you because the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. I love you, Lara, because without you breathing becomes useless". Yep, and I love this story because in the midst of crazy, abusive ex-boyfriends and Russian nightmares, Kaz and Lara can love each other as beautifully as that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw's Promise; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Newbury Page; Review: I haven't read anything else by this author but I will be looking for her other books today. These characters were very 3 dimensional and i was rooting hard for Carrick and Annabelle from the very beginning. This story starts off like a rocket and keeps you riveted until the very end. The love scenes were well written but so were the action scenes so this was a very enjoyable read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juked; Author: Visit Amazon's M.E. Carter Page; Review: Really enjoyed this story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friction (Legal Affairs); Author: Visit Amazon's Sawyer Bennett Page; Review: I love great banter and this story had it in spades! These were really great characters with full backstories that really made them the people that they were. The sexual attraction was off the charts and the legal aspects of the story were really enlightening and added to the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Models on Top - Danny (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's S. L. Scott Page; Review: I read everything that SL Scott writes and I have never been disappointed. I love these characters - Danny Weston is a gorgeous super model and a really nice, kind guy and Reese Carmichael is beautiful, smart and funny. It was wonderful to see them fight for their love in this second chance romance despite all the pressures and complications. I was rooting for them from the first page!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage (The Kingwood Duet); Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Scott Page; Review: This book had many of the elements of a good southern gothic romance! This was a beautiful, star-crossed lovers romance with an underlying current of suspense, greed and envy, along with a murder mystery at the core of the story. Besides these, there is a beautiful, true, friendship and a love story for the ages! The amazing ride this story gives you reminds me of an exchange in the story between our hero and his "Firefly" as he is about to take her for a ride on his motorcycle. Alexander tells her "Hang on tight, Firefly." and Sara Jane (his Firefly) answers, "I've been doing that since the day we met"! You won't regret taking this ride with them and will be left, like me, hoping for the quick release of book 2 of the series, "Savior"!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Like Me: A Dirty Rockstar Romance (Dirty, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaine Diamond Page; Review: I don't know where Jaine Diamond has been all of my life but I am going to have to start stalking her book list and reading them all! This was a wonderful story with a rock and roll background. It has great characters and a couple that you can't help rooting for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Baby Clause 2.0 (The Contract) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Moreland Page; Review: After reading The Contract, I was thrilled to see it's sequel become available and I was not disappointed. This is an excellent continuation and allowed plenty of time to enjoy our handsome Richard doting on his baby girl! Um, also, there is an excellent storyline in there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savior (The Kingwood Duet) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Scott Page; Review: When I finished reading Savage, book 1 of this series, I wanted to throw my kindle across the room because of the cliffhanger at the end. I was so invested in these characters that I have been impatiently waiting for their story to continue. S.L. Scott did not disappoint me! This story of growth, love and redemption claimed me from the beginning chapter and I hated the times that I had to put it down. This very sweet, romantic, beautifully told story was interwoven with a suspenseful murder mystery and had an ending that I did not see coming! I decided to read a little before bed last night at 11 pm and the next thing I knew I had finished the book, it was 2:00 a.m. and I was emotionally exhausted but so satisfied with this story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brighter (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rochelle Allison Page; Review: Reading this book was like getting to go on a romantic getaway to St. Croix. Rochelle Allison doesn't just tell you a story - her descriptions are captivating and she gets into your head and your heart. This book is no exception. Our heroine is young and driven and has reasons for keeping her plans for the future front and center and keeping her "eye on the prize" where her education is concerned. This story is about what happens when she broadens her horizons and starts to question if her future might be brighter if she made some changes to her plan. Of course, there is a love story happening on those gorgeous beaches and a hero who's willing to support her on whatever path she takes. I love broadening my own horizons and reading about Island life was fascinating to me! Seeing how different life is, just a short hop from the mainland was interesting but I also enjoyed seeing all that we had in common. We all struggle to make the most of our lives, hoping to make a difference and to find love and a brighter future. Read "Brighter" and see how one young girl goes about making that happen!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bentley: Vested Interest #1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melanie Moreland Page; Review: I started this book this morning and pretty much have read it straight through - it's that amazing! Melanie Moreland writes characters that you fall in love with and root for with all of your heart and the cast of this book are very much the same. Bentley and Emily are truly good people with a mountain of historical heartbreak between them. Even with the baggage these two are able to love - and love hard - eventually. It helps that they are surrounded by loyal and equally endearing friends. Of course, Bennett is wealthy businessman who has lived his life focusing on the deal in a pretty cut throat way and that sort of life makes you a target. This part of the story line had me so invested that I just couldn't stop reading! This book is everything wonderful that I've come to expect from this author and I am now impatiently waiting for then next book in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bountiful (True North) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: I was in heaven reading this story where two of my most beloved series - Brooklyn Bruisers and True North - collide! These characters are so complex but so sincere and well-meaning that they quickly take up space in my heart and make me root for their happily ever after. I enjoy seeing some of my favorite characters together and am always somehow comforted when I see a storyline that intersects and merges 2 different literary worlds seamlessly. My favorite thing about Sarina Bowen's writing is that there is always an undercurrent of humor, even at the most stressful parts of the story. I was sad to see this story end but am happy to move on to the next (and most recent :( ) in the Brooklyn Bruiser series, Brooklynaire!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spark; Author: Visit Amazon's S.L. Scott Page; Review: There have been a lot of "single dad" stories and they are some of my favorites. I always am excited, though when an author comes out with a twist that makes their story stand out among the others, taking it out of the genre and making it something totally different. S.L. Scott does that with Spark! This book was so much fun to read! It has great, characters who I came to love (or hate, as intended) and a story line that had me wishing the story would never end! This author writes in a way that compels you to become invested in her characters and writes descriptions that are pure poetry. Always a lovely "get-away" from real life!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speakeasy (True North) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarina Bowen Page; Review: I made the mistake of starting this book one afternoon when I had to work the next day. I wound up forcing myself to close my Kindle at 2:30 a.m. so I get get 3 hours of sleep before work where I spent the day looking longingly at my Kindle! I had met these characters in the previous books to this excellent family and knew about their troubled past so I was rooting for their HEA from the beginning. I love that Sarina Bowen writes about family and their relationships. It's not always easy but but everything is always done because they care and support each other (sometimes how they go about this is a mistake though). It's always a pleasure to re-visit the Shipleys and check in on characters I fell in love with in previous books. May and Alec's story is a beautiful one because they are two lost souls who need someone they can trust and who they can be their honest selves with. Each considers themselves to be the "family screw-up" but can they find a treasure and acceptance in each other or will they continue into the friends with benefits, no commitment relationship that they start out in? Most of all I love that these characters are honest, well meaning, and of course, sexy as hell!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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