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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Malone Auto Racks MicroSport Trailer Storage Trunk; Brand: Malone; Review: I am happy I added this trunk to my trailer. But, keep in mind, unless you take everything off the trailer you are hauling (such as canoes, kayaks, etc.) you can't get into this storage trunk, so plan what you put in there before your trip. I use it for extra life jackets, extra ropes, extra straps, etc, thing I might need, but nothing I needed frequently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddis Men's Taupe Affordable Breathable Stocking Foot Wader; Brand: Caddis Wading Systems; Review: Very light and work great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddis Men's Taupe Affordable Breathable Stocking Foot Wader; Brand: Caddis Wading Systems; Review: Very light and work great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JSHANMEI Fishing Treble Hooks Set High Carbon Steel Sharp Ultra Strength Round Bend Treble Hooks for Freshwater Saltwater; Brand: JSHANMEI; Review: Ok for replacement hooks in a pinch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magnetic Net Release for Fly Fishing; Brand: Freestone Outfitters; Review: Works as well or better than most other options.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I am so glad that I chose size 9, although mostly I wear and 8 1/2. They fit great and I love the color. The sole is not so thick that it is uncomfortable and it flexes well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tretorn Women's Skerry Vinter Shiny Rain Boot; Brand: ; Review: I love these boots. The fit perfectly. I generally wear a 8.5 so I bought a 9 and they are perfect with or without socks. Love the olive. It's unobtrusive. Lots of rain in Tallahassee and I'm ready.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muk Luks Women's Daphne Slipper Boot; Brand: ; Review: This is a revision of the review I did when I received my Muk Luks. After having worn them for two/three days I find that they have increased by about two sizes. And because they have stretched so much each time I put them on my feet create a new pattern on the very thick spongy soles. I don't like this feeling. Since I have worn them and stretched them I can't return them so it is my bad, However, I would advise everyone not to purchase them. But if you do buy them, order them at least two sizes smaller than you normally wear. And don't worry when you put them on and they seem too small. After a couple of days they will be ok.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Explorer Padded Gun Bag; Brand: Explorer; Review: I needed a range bag, and I hate black which is what they have in most of the stores. This is just enough pink to stand out. (I can find mine in a crowd) I also like the many pockets. I like the camo too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Shoot Like a Girl - Target Bullseye - Adult T-Shirt; Brand: Trenz Shirt Company; Review: Too big. too thick fabric. I probably will never wear it outside. I just made a poor choice. It will be a night shirt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Premium Silk Feel Animal Print Square Satin Scarf 20"- Different Prints Available; Brand: TrendsBlue; Review: ugh. There is not much more I can say. I will probably never use this except to tie it onto a purse in the winter to look chic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Why Yes I Do Shoot Like a Girl: Lady Marksman Bullseye Pink T-Shirt; Brand: CloseoutZone; Review: I purchased this for me to wear to the range. Several of the ladies I shoot with have them. After I purchased it I realized that I really don't like the slogan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isotoner Women's Moccasin Slipper with Faux-Fur; Brand: ; Review: I couldn't believe that anyone could have labeled these slippers as large. They were about two sizes too small. I quickly returned them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Concho/Feather Side Zip Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I returned these boots the day I received them because they are very very narrow and I don't want to suffer while they might stretch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 1928 Jewelry Silver Tone Brass Floral Scalloped Lever Back Earrings; Brand: 1928 Jewelry; Review: The picture of these earrings is nice, but when I received these earrings, I was most pleased with them. They are not heavy but are very very pretty. They are just the right size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Fashion Button Faux Leather Grid Clutch Lady Handbag Wallet Purse; Brand: ; Review: I like this wallet, however, It does not allow much to be put in it. I wish some one would ask me to design the perfect wallet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urban Expressions Womens Vegan Leather Sandra Clutch Wallet (Red); Brand: Urban Expressions; Review: I liked the wallet, but I couldn't get one side of it open. the clasp part was broken. I sent it back the same day.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Kilty Suede Moccasin; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I liked the shoes but they were too long and too wide. Previously I had purchased other Minnetonka shoes and they ran narrow, so I ordered a wide. but this time they ran wide. Who knew.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Kilty Suede Moccasin; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I liked the shoes but they were too long and too wide. Previously I had purchased other Minnetonka shoes and they ran narrow, so I ordered a wide. but this time they ran wide. Who knew.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LifeStride Women's Risquette Espadrille; Brand: LifeStride; Review: Tried these on immediately, and they were tight. Then when examining them I noticed the frayed edging, and the stitches barely holding the shoe together. I returned these shoes because they were poorly sewn together and would not last long.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lugz Women's Laurel Slip-On Moccasins; Brand: Lugz; Review: I love these shoes, however, the furry insole caused the shoes to fit too tightly, so I took those furry insoles out, and put in a thinner insole and they fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seamless Woven Opaque Leisure Bra; Brand: Samfe; Review: Not my favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genie Bra Women's Big Twin Pack Bra; Brand: Genie Bra; Review: I love this garment, and I hope that it goes not shrink. I don't think I will put it in the dryer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genie Bra Women's Big Twin Pack Bra; Brand: Genie Bra; Review: I love this garment, and I hope that it goes not shrink. I don't think I will put it in the dryer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Full_Coverage; Brand: Hanes; Review: I hate hooks in the back of garments. This is perfect and easy to put on and take off, except when right out of the shower. The fabric is nice and it fits well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woman Within Plus Size Crewneck Long Sleeve Perfect Tee; Brand: ; Review: I like the long sleeves and warm fabric.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Madden Girl; Review: Perfect color, and perfect fit. Gave to the Granddaughter and she loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coconuts By Matisse Women's Gaucho Boot; Brand: Coconuts by Matisse; Review: Gave this to my granddaughter for Christmas. The size 8 was too small but the 9 fit just right, but she choose a darker color, so this got returned; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Shelby's-Ottowa Snow Boot; Brand: ; Review: I really like these boots. Although there is no snow where I love, my feet get cold. These boots are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOTES WEATHER STOPPERS WOMEN'S RAINCOAT W/REMOVABLE HOOD PLUS SIZE; Brand: ; Review: This raincoat fit perfectly well. And the color is dark navy blue. Very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceeshop(TM) Vintage Kiss Lock Imitation Leather Shoulder Purse Handbag Totes Bag Satchel-Dark Brown; Brand: efuture; Review: I waited a long time for this purse to arrive. But Well worth it. The purse is just as stated. The size is perfect. It is structured and has a kiss lock so there is no open purse sitting in a shopping cart. It is a dressy purse. Not real huge, but sufficiently large to put in a check wallet, cosmetic case and a few other things. I am so pleased. It does look like leather but it is not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vere Gloria Women’s Canvas Leather Shoulder Handbag Bags Color Block Striped Large Capacity Tote for Travel; Brand: Vere Gloria; Review: This bag is sufficiently large to use for a week end away. It is nicely constructed. And the colors are muted. The handles are long enough to allow it to go over your shoulder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: snoozies! Leopard Women's Sherpa Footcoverings; Brand: Snoozies; Review: I love these. I expect them to shrink a little when washed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 4688D Set Your Own Combination TSA Accepted Luggage Lock, 1 Pack, Black, Blue, Red, or Silver; Brand: Master Lock; Review: I bought this to attach to my chain link fence gate lock. it doesn't work for that so ...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfortable Non-Confining Women's Moccasin Slipper Socks With Non Skid Soles; Brand: Slipper Socks; Review: LOve warm feet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ritastephens Sterling Silver Huggy Huggies Shiny Earrings Hoops 2x14mm; Brand: Ritastephens; Review: smaller than I thought.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sakkas Bobbi Vintage Style Wool Cloche Bell Derby Hat; Brand: ; Review: This hat fits perfectly and arrived so fast I couldn't believe it. The fabric is heavy and just right for the winter. It also looks fab.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Skimp Skamp Brief Panty Number 2633 (Pack of 3); Brand: ; Review: These are great and keep their shape. Easy to hand was and dry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Rose Gold Plated Round Huggies Hoop Earrings (20mm Diameter); Brand: ; Review: These are very heavy and I can't imagine why. I only wear them for a short duration; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: I returned these because they were too big; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: I returned these because they were too big; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Evianna Peal Flat; Brand: ; Review: I returned these because they were too big; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FENTI Winter Fashion Stylish Fringe Plaid Scarf, Cashmere Feel Long Pashmina; Brand: FENTI; Review: Given as a gift; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: VamJump Women V Cut Reversible Tassel Knitted Large Poncho Capes Wrap Shawl; Brand: VamJump; Review: This was a gift. I haven't heard anything negative; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Women's Aura Instantly Slimming Mid Rise Boot Cut Jean; Brand: ; Review: returned; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lamo Women's Sabrina Moc II Shoe, Moccasin, Chestnut; Brand: ; Review: returned; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JJ Shoes Elegant Women's Casual Faux Suede Moccasin Loafers; Brand: JJ Shoes; Review: Returning.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's Double Studded Moccasin; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I find that there is something in the top of the shoe that irritates the top of my foot, therefore I cannot wear them for very long at a time. Also, the shoes are big in the heel and instep, but small in the toes. The inside bottom of the shoe is uncomfortable. I am hoping that when I get them broken in that they will be more comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kooljewelry Sterling Silver 1.5mm Italian Round Wheat Chain Necklace, Anklet or Bracelet (14, 16, 18, 20, 22,; Brand: ; Review: I like it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Round Snake 0.8mm 0.9mm 1mm 1.2mm 1.6mm Chain 925 Italy Necklace; Brand: ; Review: Love the snake chain. it is very smooth and the clasp is easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Curved Face Round Hoop Earrings Silver Blue Rose Gold Black 20mm; Brand: Steelmeup; Review: Heavier than I anticipated. but love the shine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEE Women's Plus Size Modern Series Curvy Fit Courtney Bermuda Short; Brand: ; Review: You cannot beat Lee brand shorts or jeans. They wear well and almost always fit just the way you want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Women's Plus-Size 512 Boot Cut Jean; Brand: ; Review: I returned thee jeans. They were incorrectly sized.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Honolulu Jewelry Company Sterling Silver 1.9mm Snake Chain Necklace, 14" - 36"; Brand: Honolulu Jewelry Company; Review: The snake chain is very nice except for the clasp. It appears to be broken.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Funko POP TV: Sherlock - Sherlock Holmes with Violin Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Pretty awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP TV: Sherlock - Jim Moriarty Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Pretty awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP TV: Sherlock - Mycroft Holmes Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Pretty awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko POP TV: Sherlock - John Watson Action Figure; Brand: FunKo; Review: Pretty awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funko Pop Tv: Sherlock - Crown Jewel Moriarty; Brand: FunKo; Review: Pretty awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vijiv Women 1920s Gastby Sequin Art Nouveau Embellished Fringed Flapper Dress; Brand: Vijiv; Review: The dress was amazing! Everyone loved it and it was so well made. All I would caution is to get some great shorts to go under because the dress seems long until you sit down. Once I sat down and the fringe moved, it was very high on the thigh. But all in all, I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vijiv Women 1920s Gastby Sequin Art Nouveau Embellished Fringed Flapper Dress; Brand: Vijiv; Review: The dress was amazing! Everyone loved it and it was so well made. All I would caution is to get some great shorts to go under because the dress seems long until you sit down. Once I sat down and the fringe moved, it was very high on the thigh. But all in all, I loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ToBeInStyle Women's Elastic Fishnet Long Sleeve Top; Brand: ToBeInStyle; Review: Everything fit well, but it was too hot to actually wear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: California Costumes Women's Classic Witch Long Dress; Brand: California Costumes; Review: I was actually surprised at how well this fit. The skirt material feels a little thin, but everything looked very flattering on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cynthia's Feathers 100g 74" Turkey Chandelle Feather Boas 30 Color & Patterns; Brand: Cynthia's Feathers; Review: Looked lovely in photos, but shed EVERYWHERE! I was expecting a little shedding but I was embarrassed by the sheer amount of feathers left in my friend's car.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Champion Women's Spot Comfort Full-Support Sport Bra; Brand: ; Review: This bra is so perfect! It's hard to find a high impact bra that doesn't require assistance to get out of. This did the trick. I will be purchasing more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: 1 US city's temperature swings could make it the capital of a crazy fall; Abstract: The Washington Monument is silhouetted against the morning sky as the sun rises. In D.C., it was 98 degrees on Oct. 2 and then got down to 49 degrees three days later. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) In America, October unfolds much like the poem 'The Blind Men and the Elephant.' Making sense of October is like trying to describe an elephant by touching only its tusk or its tail. October is a warm 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Or is October a cold 9 degrees...; Category: weather
Title: China Is Leasing an Entire Pacific Island. Its Residents Are Shocked.; Abstract: SYDNEY, Australia The island of Tulagi served as a South Pacific headquarters for Britain then Japan, and during World War II, its natural deepwater harbor made it a military gem. Now, China is moving in with plans to effectively take control. Under a secretive deal signed last month with a provincial government in the Solomon Islands, a Beijing-based company with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party has secured exclusive development...; Category: news
Title: Air Force's X-37B space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit; Abstract: There was no doubt that the US Air Force's X-37B was going to break its own record for time spent in orbit, but it's now clear by how much. The mysterious Boeing-made space plane has landed at Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit, comfortably surpassing the earlier record of 717 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes.; Category: news
Title: Unexpected ingredients that go great with eggs; Abstract: Scrambled eggs are one of the simplest ways to use an egg, but there's no better way to demonstrate its versatility than by mixing in these add-ins.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 2020 Hyundai Sonata vs. Camry and Accord: Just the Numbers; Abstract: How does Hyundai's newest Sonata stack up against the segment leaders?; Category: autos
Title: Record snowfall hits parts of Midwest as storm strikes East Coast, bringing outages; Abstract: A classic strong fall storm is moving through the Northeast U.S. this morning -- the same storm that brought snow to the Midwest on Halloween.; Category: weather
Title: SR-71 Blackbird: The Cold War spy plane that's still the world's fastest aircraft; Abstract: During the Cold War, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane could fly higher and faster than any other -- and 55 years after its first flight, it still does.; Category: news
Title: 8 Most Common Health Issues Veterans Face; Abstract: The heroic men and women of the U.S. military can pay a severe price for their service.; Category: health
Title: Russell Wilson has MVP magic as Seahawks beat 49ers in OT classic; Abstract: ; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Newman's Own Keurig Single-Serving Coffee Pods/K-Cups ; Organic Special Blend; Brand: Keurig; Review: Thanks for quick shipping and good coffee; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tinkyada Brown Rice Lasagne w/Rice Bran - 10 oz; Brand: Tinkyada; Review: I'm gluten intolerant and this makes great lasagna!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil- Pure, Cold-pressed, Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-free- 32 Ounce; Brand: Nature's Way; Review: This is a great product! I use it for cooking, making moisturizer and the shipping is really fast!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Lab Coconut Oil, 16 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Nature's Lab; Review: I love this product! So many great uses for coconut oil!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Basics Bone Broth, Chicken, 8.25 OZ (Pack of 6); Brand: Kitchen Basics; Review: Great taste great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Gray Mountain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Disappointed. I have read most of Grisham's books. Way too much narrative regarding coal mining subject. Had to make myself finish this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Envy; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: I gave this book five stars because it captivated me. I could not put the book down and read it in two days. Sandra Brown's writing has now impressed me to the max. I felt the love between Parker and Marius and I hated Noah. I highly recommend it if you enjoy a love story mystery and pages you cannot turn fast enough. Thank you Sandra Brown.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anybody's Daughter (Dre Thomas Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Samuels Young Page; Review: Good book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Woods (A Waterman & Stark Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Gregg Olsen Page; Review: Started off a little slow. Almost quit reading it. The pace picked up! So glad I finished this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memory Man (Amos Decker series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: This is one of the best books I have read! Kept my interest from the beginning to the end! I highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Afraid (Morgans of Nashville); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Burton Page; Review: I could not put this book down! I read it in one day. I recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: See Me [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2015] SPARKS NICHOLAS; Author: SPARKS NICHOLAS; Review: This is a very good book and I loved the mystery and suspense involving the two main characters!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Rain (Nicole Foster Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Gregg Olsen Page; Review: I am a fan of Gregg Olsen because his books are page turners. I read this book in one day! I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liar; Author: Visit Amazon's K. L. Slater Page; Review: The Liar is an absolute page turner! I read it in one day. The twists and turns kept me guessing throughout the book. Not to mention a captivated end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lying Game: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Ware Page; Review: This novel is such a great and enjoyable book to Read! A true page turner... I highly recommend all three of her books. This one is over the top.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Penn Hospital Medicine; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I recently had major surgery at this hospital. Could not be happier with my outcome thanks to the expertise of the doctor's, health care professionals and facility staff. A+ service! After hospitalization, I transferred to Sheie 4 (PPMC Rehab - same campus) for 2 weeks of excellent rehab. The care staff and rehab therapists went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend their services!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winner Airport Parking; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: OK service for long term parking. Just drive to their lot (very close to the airport), they take you to the airport, then deliver your car within 15 minutes when you return. Fast and easy service. 10% discount for booking online, making it a bit than airport parking. Kind of happy with their service. B-; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suburban Community Hospital; City: East Norristown, PA; Review: This hospital does not follow proper HIPAA protocol. Very unprofessional staff in the emergency department, including the doctors and nurses.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Winner Airport Parking; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Glove compartment was gone through. Paperwork opened and registration cards missing. ???? Will not be parking there again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I filed a formal complaint with the Philadelphia Police Department against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for abuse and neglect and they were supposed to contact me to investigate my claim. I never got a call so I called them. They claim they had no idea what I was talking about, and that they don't have my file # in their system. WHAT? I asked to speak to a supervisor and I was hung up on. I called again and they stated there was never a complaint filed. So I guess the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is paying off the Philadelphia Police Department, too? If my PTSD kills me, it's on all of your hands!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bulls Car Wash; City: Temple Terrace, FL; Review: Learn English and maybe there wouldn't be an issue with getting the right service. Passing gas in someone's vehicle over a miscommunication on YOUR PART is immature! Avoid this dump.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: PreFlight Airport Parking; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Wow! Fast and courteous shuttle service to/from the airport every 5 minutes. Parking was a breeze. Cheapest rate in town! YOU keep your keys so no one can rummage through your car while your out of town (I actually had this happen at another long-term parking service in Philly)! Easy in, easy out service right off both I-95 and I-76. Give 'em a try; I have - 5 times in a row without a single issue!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harleysville Hotel; City: Harleysville, PA; Review: The wings are supposed to be very popular. I don't care much for over-cooked, crunchy wings. There are better wings in town. Oh, and they charge you a take-out fee.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harleysville Pizzeria; City: Harleysville, PA; Review: The food here is pretty good for American Italian. Their wings are really good, along with the cheesy fries. Their pizza slices are BIG and they offer a large variety of freshly made pies to choose from. Don't let the nay-sayers that give this place low ratings deter you from giving them a try. They're just mad the place changed hands recently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carlo's Pizza; City: Kulpsville, PA; Review: I've been going there for years. the food is good, the prices are cheap and the service is fast and always friendly. Give them a try!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Penn Foundation; City: Sellersville, PA; Review: When you call because you have questions that need answering and need to cancel and reschedule an appointment, and you HAVE to leave a message (because that's how they roll) but no one gets back to you, you know it's time for change. When your pharmacist tells you they can't fill your prescription, and they call your doctor and HAVE to leave a message (because that's how they roll) but no one gets back to them and you go without your medicine for a week, you know it's time for change. When you show up a little late (10 minutes) for your appointment because of construction, and you are told the doctor can't see you now because you were late, not because someone else jumped in your spot, you know it's time for change. Even when you tell the receptionist about the traffic, and the medicine issue, and the rescheduling issue. I'm done! Bye.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I filed a FORMAL COMPLAINT against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with the Philadelphia Police Department's local precinct and it went MISSING. An investigator was supposed to contact me and never called. I called several times, but had trouble communicating due to a speech disorder. I was even hung up on. I finally was able to speak with someone in the investigation department and they could not find a case number, file number or even a complaint filed under my name. How does this happen? Either they tossed it because they are biased and corrupt, or the hospital paid them off to make it disappear. I sent an email ,twice, to the chief of that precinct and never got a response. These are the things that make people lose trust in those who are supposed to be there to "protect and serve". The corruption I've had to deal with from being abused is appalling, from both the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania management and the Philadelphia Police Department.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Philadelphia Police Department is full of corruption. Rated worst in the entire country!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Well, they found my complaint I filed back in February 2017 after I harassed them and suggested they were corrupt, or so they say they did. I've contacted the precinct 4 times to have assault charges filed and I keep being told someone will be in contact with me. They sound irritated at this point. Well, SO AM I. Next step - filing civil rights charges against The Philadelphia Police Department for failure to "serve and protect" me from the assault and abuse I received by employees at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I have been trying since February to file charges and I keep getting brushed off. Their code is to protect one another in their fields of service. Well, that shit doesn't fly with me. All of them are going to be sued if matters aren't addressed properly, and soon!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: After being contacted in August by the Philadelphia Police Department, and being told that they "mysteriously found my complaint file from February, they stated I would be contacted by a special agent to resume my assault charges against The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I have called thPPD several times since August, and keep getting forwarded to a phone number that just keeps ringing. Really? I will now seek legal action against the PPD for civil rights violations for neglecting to act on my requests to file charges. I hope their precinct burns to the ground!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia Police Department; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Reported to the Commission of Civil Rights Division for failing to file charges against The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for assault. So much for serving & protecting the citizens in this POS city.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Your German Shepherd Puppy Month By Month; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Palika Page; Review: Very good book on german shepherds; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How To Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonny Blackwood Page; Review: The book is ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guitar For Dummies, with DVD; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Phillips Page; Review: the book is ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dengeki Daisy , Vol. 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Kyousuke Motomi Page; Review: Bought it for my neice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Prince; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: I bought for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: Bought for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Eater, Vol. 1; Author: Atsushi Ohkubo; Review: this was bought for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manga for the Beginner Midnight Monsters: How to Draw Zombies, Vampires, and Other Delightfully Devious Characters of Japanese Comics; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hart Page; Review: I bought this for my neices, they like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Princess; Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: I bought this book for my neices. thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1; Author: Kazue Kato; Review: I bought this for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: I bought this book fro my neices, thay liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manga Mania™: Girl Power!: Drawing Fabulous Females for Japanese Comics; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hart Page; Review: I bought this for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creatures: Draw Like the Experts; Author: Ikari Studio; Review: I bought this for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manga Mania Bishoujo: How to Draw the Alluring Women of Japanese Comics; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Hart Page; Review: I bought this for my neices, they liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: sebastian bergman. by michael hjorth, hans rosenfeldt; Author: Michael Hjorth Hjorth Rosenfeldt; Review: I loved this book. Reviews were somewhat cautionary on the hero but I found his faults fascinating!! I liked the team of investigators who worked with Bergman as well as an excellent storyline. I am now waiting for additional new books with this group of protagonists. OTH I enjoy my characters having some flaws and Bergman is replete with flaws. He has an ability to antagonize all of the people he works with making pithy comments on an ongoing basis.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Places (A Quinn Colson Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Ace Atkins Page; Review: So many authors have difficulty capturing the magic of repeating the story line of a prior winning project. I thoroughly enjoyed the initial introduction to Quinn Colson. He reminded me of a more down home version of Jack Reacher. However, this subsequent attempt was not on a par with the prior novel. Despite the fact that I was looking forward with great anticipation, Broken Places simply did not deliver. It is an ordinary book with a protagonist reduced to ordinary status.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Sparrow: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Matthews Page; Review: This novel lived up to everything I had read about it. I am waiting eagerly for the return of the fascinating characters whom we met in Red Sparrow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Anderson Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Tremendous insight presented in the machinations of the various countries in lining their pockets with the spoils from the colonies they exploited. Although the movie demonstrates the background most of us have in regard to the travails of Lawrence, this book provides intricate details of the entire situation in the Middle East at that time. Because of this process, we discover a number of details which were lost in the Hollywood version despite the excellence of that venue. Certainly the physical difference of the real life Lawrence as compared to the tall, handsome portrayal of him in the film is striking. However, the most startling factor is that Lawrence, despite a complete lack of military training, was able to plot and carry out successful military operations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunter's Moon; Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Logan Page; Review: Another amazing novel by Chuck Logan. I discovered him later in his career. John Sanford happened to be my favorite author for years. I now discover that he and Chuck Logan have been best friends for years. I think their writing styles are similar and, of course, the locations of the books are centered in the northern Minnesota area where they both reside. The only problem with Logan is that he needs to write more. I am waiting for another wonderful example of his prose to hit the shelves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gods of Guilt (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I was unhappy with this sequel. The Lincoln Lawyer was a hoot but this novel failed to live up to that standard. I felt like Connelly was simply going through the motions with this addition. Maybe he has just run out of ideas for practicing law out of an automobile.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ionian Mission; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick O'Brian Page; Review: Each Patrick O'Brian novel stands by itself but to appreciate the totality, you must read them all. The chronicles of the sea going captain and the spy doctor who sails with him are so fascinating they can hardly be put away. I had read the entire series years ago in the hard back version, but now I am reading them again on my e reader. Absolutely addictive!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Gillian Flynn Page; Review: Unbelievable plot with twists and turns. One will go through constantly changing opinions of the chief protaganists as they weave their various webs. of deceit. A thoroughly enjoyable walk down the dark side of marital bliss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Power of the Dog; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Winslow Page; Review: A powerful gut wrenching depiction of the drug wars, Mexico, and the United States involvement in the whole, sick process!!!!! Fascinating characters interwoven with real life personas.are shown as well as the hopelessness of the so called "War on Drugs".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Sniper (Bob Lee Swagger Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Hunter Page; Review: Stephen Hunter is one of best prepared authors of the last 25 years. His suspenseful prose carries one through the dark world of evil perpetuated against Bob Lee and his ilk. I have returned to voraciously read some of his prior works I skipped in earlier years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palace of Treason; Author: ; Review: Wonderful sequel to Matthews initial novel. I read a lot and this is some of the best writing I have had the pleasure to become immersed in. Great characters with a veracity born of Matthews thirty years in the spy business. The scenes are unbelievably tense creating that atmosphere where the reader finds themselves breathless as they are thrust into the story line. Matthews is a marvel of an author where one searches in vain for something else he can delight us with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daniel Silva Thriller 6; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: In my opinion, this may be the best Gabriel Allon book Daniel Siva has written. The characters are complex and developed in such a fashion that the reader has a rapport with some one other than Gabriel. The novel has a topical feeling with the fictitious events blending with the reality of today. The gritty feel of the islamic terror camps is felt by the reader as well as the cold blooded dedication of those who choose to attack the West. Fantastic read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Inkach Women Leather Rhinestone Analog Quartz Wrist Watches Gift (Beige); Brand: Inkach; Review: Its worth for the money. Its fancy watch more for college gals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA Women Silicone Printed Flower Rainbow Causal Quartz Wrist Watches Chronograph Silicone Watch; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: Nice watch. Good for the price. Don't compare with $50 -$ 100 watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sannysis Women Leopard Band Bracelet Quartz Braided Winding Wrap Wristwatch Beige; Brand: Sannysis; Review: Good for the prices. Fancy watches for college gals or teen gals.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6pc Adjustable Pre-tied Mens Bow Tie Accessory Set by Zakka Republic; Brand: Zakka Republic; Review: Very good for the price. Color and combination of tie set and fit for all occassios. cool set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenworld Women Lady Girl Gift Analog Quartz Faux Leather Wrist Watch; Brand: Tenworld; Review: Good for the prices. fancy watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Rhinestone Braided Winding Wrist Watch; Brand: Bessky; Review: Fancy watch, good for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Minnetonka 3 Layer Fringe Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Nikita Dress Sandal (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: Minnetonka; Review: Love then; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Girls Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid MUY Mary Jane Ballerina Flat Shoes; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: exactly what I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: qyqkfly Girls Polka Dot Bathing Suit Adjustable One Piece 4Y-16Y Swimsuit (FBA); Brand: qyqkfly; Review: My daughter wears 10/12 I ordered a size 14 after reading the reviews however It was too large so i returned it and am awaiting the arrival of the size 12. It's a beautiful swim suit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JAG Women's Sporty Boyleg Bikini Bottom; Brand: ; Review: Love them great coverage; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speedo Big Girls' Infinity Splice Two Piece Swimsuit Set; Brand: Speedo; Review: Liked the style however after the first wash the material looked worn and rough; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anna Kate-5K Kids Low Heel ankle strap Bow T-Strap Mary-Jane Shinny PU; Brand: Anna Shoes; Review: Absolutely perfect color and size; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge. [Superior Cardboard & Construction]; Brand: PetFusion; Review: My 11-12 pound cat loves cardboard scratchers, so she only took about 1.5 seconds to figure this out. She spends the majority of her snoozing time on this lounge, and also loves to play on and around it. She's an energetic scratcher with untrimmed claws, and it definitely looks well used after 1 month, but it certainly holds up better than a cardboard box scratcher. It sits next to my recliner, and is a comfortable height for me to be able to reach over/down to pet her. As others have said, it'd be nice if it were a little wider, since she's fallen off it several times when rolling over. It'd also be great if the loops were larger so she could fit through.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Drinking Fountain; Brand: Pioneer Pet; Review: (bought at Petco). Not sure this was worth the price, as my cat doesn't seem to drink much more than she did from her old bowl, and it's annoying to have to add water every day to avoid loud rattling from the pump. I used to use a stainless steel bowl for her water, so I just put down the new fountain in the same place but didn't plug it in. She immediately got the idea, and after seeing her drink a couple of times I plugged it in. The manual is poorly organized and I missed the part about cleaning the pump motor, so I called Pioneer after finding scum and they said to clean the motor EVERY TIME. It took forever, but finally the soft skinny flexible tip of a Wisp "toothbrush" got into all the tiny corners of the motor assembly where the scum was lurking. Hopefully rinsing will be enough now that I'll be doing it regularly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe 2-Meal Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, Dispenses Dog Food or Cat Food; Brand: PetSafe; Review: My food obsessed cat insists on breakfast at 4 am, so I bought the two compartment fliptop model in an attempt to get a decent sleep. However, she has decided that this is a food puzzle which demands to be solved. When I fill it and put it down at midnight, she claws at it nonstop and bangs it around for the next four hours, completely disrupting sleep for me and my neighbors. She immediately figured out how to pull out the trays which then forces the lids to open, so I put packaging tape around the unit to hold them in place. She figured out how to turn the dials, so I covered them with hard plastic packaging bubbles which I also taped down. I have to replace the tape almost every night since she shreds it. She flips it upside down which prevents it from opening. The timer mechanism is a joke, opening anywhere between 2:30 and 4:30, though I always set it at midnight for 4 hours. The timer also must be set in multiples of 2 hours before you want it to open, so if you want to feed at 4:00 and again at 11:00 (for instance), you would have to set the timer for one side, and an hour later for the other side. You have to reset the timer every time you fill it if you want to use it daily.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Cat Attract Scoopable Cat Litter; Brand: Dr. Elsey's; Review: I like the litter, and so does my cat. But I had to buy a small pry bar to get the 20 pound boxes open. Also, don't ever order litter from Amazon if you have any other orders waiting to ship, since they will end up in the same carton. They once shipped a 20 lb box of litter with mylar cat toys that got smashed. And see the photo for the latest fiasco where they shipped the litter in a huge box also containing a large boot tray, by USPS ground across the entire country. The litter carton banged around inside until the seams opened, then leaked everywhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TennisWools - All Natural Cat Toys and Tennis Balls For Small Dogs - 5 Pack - 100% merino wool; Brand: Twin Critters; Review: These have a nice bounce, aren't too heavy, and readily soak up catnip scent. My cat and I both love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Jag Jeans Women's Peri Straight Pull On Jean; Brand: ; Review: Usually a size 8. Ordered a 6 and they fit, but were way too long. Had to return them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JJF Shoes Kids Girls Mango21 Dual Buckle/Zipper Quilted Mid Calf Motorcycle Boots; Brand: JJF Shoes; Review: My 6 year old loves these and wears them everyday. True to size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lux Accessories Women's Girl's Assorted Multiple Stud Earring 6 Pair Pack Sets; Brand: ; Review: Love this set. I can wear all of them with so many outfits. They are not too big, yet still make a statement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Attitude Womens Skull Guitar Tarot Card Loose Fit Tank Top Muscle Tee; Brand: Pretty Attitude; Review: Summertime wardrobe staple! I'm 5'6, 150 lbs. Usually wear a medium but ordered a large. Fits perfect. Plan to wear a sports bra or similar under it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dolce Vita Women's Charee Ankle Bootie; Brand: Dolce Vita; Review: These boots are awesome. I am a size 8.5 or 9. Usually have to try a shoe on to be sure. Ordered the 8.5 and it fits perfect. Very comfortable and can wear all night. I like that the heel does not make a loud sound when walking. I've received so many compliments on them already.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort; City: North Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: I stayed in the efficiency suite over Labor Day weekend and I just cannot say enough how great this hotel is. The room was very large and very clean. The staff was very helpfull and the amenities are plenty. The beach was not overly crowded, even during the holiday weekend. This hotel, in North Myrtle, is for a more mature crowd and is family oriented... if the party scene is your thing, I would stay somewhere in South Myrtle. If you are looking for a relaxing spot with beautiful views, I would definitely give Ocean Drive Resort a call. I stayed at this hotel based on the reviews on TripAdvisor and I was not disappointed. I am definitely going to return in the near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Gaslamp Convention Center; City: San Diego California; Review: I chose this location due to the fact I was in San Diego for Stree-Scene (held near Pecto Park) and the hotel was in a great location. I stayed for 4 nights -- the first 3 nights were spent in a room on the ground floor (which I highly do NOT recommend). I did not feel comfortable at all in this room. Also, the room was small, dark, and the worst part -- on the 3rd day, I noticed bed bugs crawling around. I told the desk staff about the problem and they promptly moved me to a room on the 3rd floor. The 3rd floor room was just a tad bit bigger and seemed much cleaner and brighter than the room on the first floor and... best part... NO bed bugs. The continental breakfast was just okay -- not great, but not bad either. I found the staff friendly and the free internet service was nice. I don't think I will stay here again, but if your looking for a room under $100, then this might work for you (as long as you are not on the 1st floor).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Grand Seattle; City: Seattle Washington; Review: (stay 9/23-9/24). I was very happy to get a room at the Sheraton on Priceline for $100/night -- I was excited to be able to stay at this hotel and once I arrived, the hotel did not disappoint me. The bed, pillows, and comforter were all very comfy and clean. The bathroom was very also very clean and nice. The location of the hotel was wonderful, just a short walk (5 blocks) to Pikes Market and also a short walk to the monorail that takes you directly to the space needle and Experience Music Project (EMP). Lots of shopping directly around the hotel too. I would definitely stay at the Sheraton again -- very good deal (although, try your luck on Priceline before paying top dollar directly thru the hotel).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Denver Cherry Creek; City: Glendale Colorado; Review: What a great find! I totally recommend staying at the Staybridge Suites - Cherry Creek. Great location -- close to everything, especially the beautiful Cherry Creek Mall. I cannot say enough about the hotel. The hotel is really nice, very clean and the staff was extremely friendly -- every hotel employee I passed during my 5 day stay smiled and said hello. My room was a studio room, which was a great size for one or two people. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. I asked for a mountain view when I checked in and my request was honored with a smile. Each morning you have a free Denver newspaper waiting for you outside your room door and there is a free continental breakfast which was very good -- this breakfast consisted of a hot item, fruit, cereal, bagels, muffins, etc. Each Tues, Wed, Thursday evening there is a complimentary dinner served for hotel guest. The Staybridge goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable -- I will definitely stay here again and will recommend friends and family to do the same when visiting Denver.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Paducah KY; City: Paducah Kentucky; Review: As I was driving cross country, Paducah happened to be where I stopped for an overnight rest. As the previous poster said, it is a strange little town, but I was very happy to find the Country Inn & Suites at a very resonable rate. The rooms were nice and clean and the staff very friendly. I think the Country Inn & Suites is a hidden gem in a town of interesting jewels. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rustic Ridge Guest Cabins; City: Keystone South Dakota; Review: I was traveling with a small dog in the middle of October and all I couldn't find a hotel in the area that allowed pets, so I moved to searching for a small cabin. I can't tell you how glad I am the hotels didn't allow pets, because I would never have found Rustic Ridge. After looking at a few other cabins online, I decided to stay at Rustic Ridge based on price, reviews, and customer service (prompt response from my initial inquiry). And Rustic Ridge is open year round, which I can't say for other properties in the area, since it seems like most places shut down in mid October. I stayed in cabin #5, a cute cabin with more than enough space for me, my BF and our dog. The cabin was very clean, very quiet, and very comfortable (3 of my must haves, since I'm used to staying at 4-5 star hotels/resorts). Both Crystal & Jim (the owners) were extremely nice and they let us be during our 2 night stay. The cabin was well equipped and well stocked with extra towels, blankets, and pillows. Since I was in cabin #5 (one of 3 cabins that sit higher on the property), the road noise was not a problem, as I couldn't even hear it. But even if I did stay in one of the lower cabins, I can't imagine it would be all that loud from the amount of traffic on the road at night. Each cabin has a dedicated parking spot, which I found to be a nice little bonus. I would definitely stay here again if I am ever in the area (and maybe I will head back to the Keystone area just to get another Big Time Pizza - best pizza ever!).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Bay Resort; City: Kahuku Oahu Hawaii; Review: I enjoyed our stay at Turtle Bay for 3 nights during Valentine Day weekend. The hotel is a perfect location if you want to explore the north shore. The only regret I have is not taking advantage of the amenities provided by Turtle Bay. My husband and I were always on the go, so we basically left the hotel in the morning and back at night, so besides eating and sleeping, we didn't do too much at the resort. Breakfast came with our room price and the buffet was wonderful. Service was spot on and there was a nice array of food choices, both hot and cold. I especially enjoyed the omelette station and the fresh fruit. Room: I booked a Premier Ocean View King. When I arrived to our room I was very upset to see our view. Yes, we were on the 6th floor, but our room was on the west side facing south with a view of the mountains and the bay. By no means should the south facing rooms be considered a Premier Ocean View Room. This was definitely a Partial Ocean View in my mind, but because it was on the 6th floor it was considered a Premier Ocean View. As I laid in bed that night, I had a fantastic view of the bright parking lot lights. When I went down to ask for our room to be changed, I was informed the hotel was over-booked and there was nothing that could be done that night. The manager on duty (not sure of her name, but very pretty lady with mole) told me the room was definitely a Premier Ocean View and if we wanted to change rooms the following day, we needed to check out of our current room in the morning and check-in again at 3pm. Ummm what???? Check out and leave for 3 hours? I could not believe she wanted us to check-out with our luggage and I basically said "forget about it, we'll stay in the current room". She said she was sorry, and just kept giving me this blank stare, but she really wasn't very helpful. The next morning, we chatted with a different front desk person and he was much more helpful than the lady the night before. I made sure to look at his name tag so I could give him props. Thank you Corey! Corey booked us in a different wing of the hotel and said someone would call us when the new room was ready. I asked if we needed to check out of our current room and he said "no, just leave your luggage in your room". Well, we never received that phone call, but we when we were back at the hotel at 4pm, we asked about the new room and it was ready. This time, we were on the east side, facing north where we could actually see the ocean this time. After 3 nights, we flew to Kauai. Looking back, I really wish we wouldn't have island hopped and just stayed at Turtle; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akumal Bay Beach Wellness Resort; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: This was our first time on the Mexico's east coast and I am so happy we chose Akumal and ABBWR to spend out vacation. My husband and I spent 6 days here, we are in our mid 40s with no kids, and we prefer a low-key atmosphere. The town and resort were the perfect mix of activity and relaxation and exactly what we were looking for. A few months prior to arrival, I emailed rrpp at akumalbayresort dot com and asked to be located in Building 3 if possible. I had booked a junior suite and mentioned we were spending our anniversary at the resort. Upon arrival, we were not only granted Bldg 3, but also upgraded to a penthouse suite, which was a nice surprise. Building 3 is perfectly situated near the lobby and buffet and is a very quiet location. As all previous reviews mention, the staff is what really makes this resort 5 stars. Everyone we came in contact with was happy and friendly, always a smile on their face. The resort was spotless! Having a gluten allergy, the buffet might be the only non 5 star review I have; although, I was always able to find something to eat. As for the a la carte restaurants, the Japanese was our favorite (we ate there 2 nights in a row), followed by gourmet, then Brazilian. We did not eat at the Mexican a la carte, as the menu was not appealing to us. We were at the resort on Valentine's Day and it was wonderful to see how the resort celebrated the special day. "LOVE" was displayed in large letters lit up on the beach, there was a giant blow-up heart near the sushi bar, special "love kissed" drinks set out in the lobby bar, and after dinner at the a la carte restaurant, the ladies were given a fresh rose along with white chocolate. The extra effort provided by the staff and resort to make the day special was amazing. We took a day-trip to Tulum ruins. We decided to take a taxi, as this was most convenient for us. The bell boy arranged the taxi and it was 700 pesos round-trip. The taxi driver waited up to 3 hours for us while we explored the ruins. I thought the 700 pesos was well worth it. Don't hesitate to book at ABBWR if you are looking for a low-key relaxing holiday. You won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumiere with Inspirato; City: Mountain Village Colorado; Review: The Lumiere is a very nice hotel and the staff extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Unfortunately the room I was assigned made my stay at the Lumiere a not so great experience. Our room was a very nice clean room with high quality amenities, but room 42 was also small and dark. There is no desk or chair in this room, just the bed, dresser, small kitchenette, one nightstand, an upholstered bench at foot of bed, and a wonderfully large bathroom that is the saving grace. The attached photo was taken from the bathroom door and you can see the kitchenette is on the left side of the room and the entry door is on the right. Our particular room had three small windows located above the bed's headboard providing no view and very little natural light. Since the Lumiere has no air conditioning, you have to rely on the ceiling fan and open windows to cool down the room on a hot summer's night. Our room temperature averaged 79 degrees which is not a comfortable sleeping temperature. Room 42 is also situated above the valet drop off, so having the windows open gives you an opportunity to hear everything going on below. The room shares an interior door with what I assume is a larger neighboring suite and you can hear everything your neighbors are doing. If you have inconsiderate neighbors like I did, then you get to enjoy their loud music and their howling/barking dogs. To the Lumiere's credit, I did mention this to the gentleman at the lobby desk the following day and he was very apologetic and said he would speak to my neighbors. After that, I did not hear much from the neighboring suite while we were in the room. I was very pleased with the exceptional customer service provided by this staff member concerning my issue. The breakfast buffet was average and consisted of breads, hard boiled eggs, an egg casserole, yogurt, berries and a few pastries. I wish the breakfast had offered at least one gluten free bread and one gluten free pastry for those of us with GF allergies. I did ask the staff running the buffet if there were any GF breads and was pointed to an unlabeled basket of muffins and breads (I didn't chance it!). The Lumiere is truly a wonderful hotel in a fantastic location. I am sure if you stayed in one of the suites, your experience would be much different than mine, but since I stayed in room 42, that is what I am reviewing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Akumal Bay Beach Wellness Resort; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: I reserve return visits to exceptional destinations only and ABBWR is definitely one exceptional resort. This was our 2nd year in a row to ABBWR and everything was just as perfect as the previous years visit. Here are a few differences I noticed this year: ROOM: This year we had a junior suite room instead of the penthouse. The plus of this room was the balcony was shaded and you can comfortably sit on your balcony and watch the ocean. The penthouse balconies did not have shade but they are in the process of receiving pergolas above the patio, although the wall obstructs a full view if sitting down. The junior suite had two beds and were too small for my husband and I to sleep comfortably together (and we are not large) so we ended up sleeping in separate beds in order to have a good nights sleep. The penthouse room had one larger bed and comfortably slept the two of us. STAFF: Still the same amazing staff with many faces I recognized from the prior year and a few new faces. Here is what I realized this year about the staff. They treat all of their guests the same. It doesn't matter if your rich or poor, skinny or large, young or old, everyone was shown the exact same high level of service. BEACH: Luis, the Beach Manger, made all the difference this year. There was never a day, in our week long stay, where we couldn't find a beach lounger. Luis was so diligent, making sure if beds were reserved that they were being used. I watched Luis walk the beach at 9:15am one morning and pick up the towels of those who reserved spots early but did not return to use them. That made me very happy to see. I must also mention Luis was very friendly and fun to talk with. TURTLES: We saw turtles in the seagrass in front of Secrets but please give the turtles space if you want to view them. I wish ABBWR would provide education at check-in about the rules of swimming with the turtles. It made me very sad to see the tourists not respecting the turtles space and getting super close to the turtles, all for a photo. I even saw one tourist chasing a turtle and shoving his GoPro in the turtles face as it was trying to get away from him. If you are going to swim with the turtles, please educate yourself first. One final bit of advice to ABBWR: Please limit the use of plastic straws. Maybe let the person receiving the drink ask for a straw instead of automatically providing straws in every drink? To wrap this up, Thank You ABBWR and the entire staff for another wonderful and relaxing holiday. See you next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Col; Review: I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Our studio room seemed spacious and contained a queen bed, small kitchen, a desk, couch and bathroom each with their own defined space. The decor was updated and modern. We stayed during a busy holiday weekend when the hotel was at full capacity and I did not hear our neighbors at all. I was looking for a hotel that allowed dogs and was close to Garden of the Gods. This was the perfect hotel for our stay. I only wish was that the continental breakfast contained a few more gluten-free items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tulemar Bungalows Villas; City: Manuel Antonio Province of Puntarenas; Review: We spent a week at Tulemar and what an amazing experience it was. The views are absolutely epic, the property is meticulous, and the staff is amazing! I began researching where to stay a year in advance of our trip. I was looking at Tulemar's Bamboo Villa for the entire stay (which was available at the time of my initial inquiry). Due to the cancellation policy, I was slightly hesitant and held off booking during the initial inquiry. Three weeks later, I decided to pull the trigger and I could only get Bamboo Villa for a 4 out of 7 nights. I decided to book Bamboo Villa for the first 4 nights and Villa Mot Mot for the remaining 3 nights. (Tip: Book well in advance and don't hesitate if the villa you want is available). Bamboo Villa #3 far exceeded expectations. We arrived at 7pm and our concierge, Brian Quarta, was there to greet us with a warm hello. It was dark upon arrival, so we didn't see the view during our first night, but when we woke up the next morning and saw the amazing view from the bedroom, I knew we were in for a fabulous week. Bamboo Villa was pure luxury. A favorite of ours was to drink our morning coffee on the 2nd floor dinette couch and watch the birds fly by. The scarlet macaws were a big highlight! Waking up to the sounds of the jungle, especially the howler monkeys, was far better than any alarm clock buzzing! We didn't see many monkeys at bamboo villa, but we did see a troop of squirrel monkeys in the trees outside on our the 4th day. On day 5, we moved to Villa Mot Mot (upper) and it was a very smooth transition. We left our luggage in Bamboo Villa, checked out at 11am and headed to Tulecafe for lunch and drinks. Shortly thereafter, Brian was in the process of transferring our luggage when he spotted us at the cafe and informed us Mot Mot was ready. The views at Villa Mot Mot were just as spectacular, but Mot Mot was nowhere near as luxurious as Bamboo Villa. BUT the monkeys... oh the monkeys!! The monkeys at Villa Mot Mot put on a show for us everyday. Each morning felt like rush hour on the balcony, watching so many monkeys use our balcony to make their way through the jungle. I called it the monkey highway. First the white-headed capuchin monkey troops would pass by. Then a few minutes later, the squirrel monkey troops would make their way down the trees, and onto our balcony. A few even stopped to take a swing on the hammock. We even saw a howler monkey hanging out in a nearby tree, but he was sad because he had been in a fight with a porcupine and had quills in his face and hands. You are also informed to keep the windows and doors locked because the monkeys will try to get in. Sure enough, one of the capuchin monkeys tried each; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Washington House Inn; City: Cedarburg Wisconsin; Review: My husband and I stayed here two nights for our 20th wedding anniversary. The room was clean and quiet, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, and they even accommodated my dietary restrictions. The wine and cheese served in the early evening was another added bonus. Great location to all the shops in town. We walked everywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice Person House; City: Williamsburg Virginia; Review: Jean is a wonderful hostess. She was so accommodating. My husband can't eat wheat, and I can't eat dairy. Jean made us each a delightful breakfast and paid careful attention to our needs. Her location to Colonial Williamsburg is perfect. No need for a car when you can walk the short 4 blocks and be in the heart of it all. The room was comfortable and clean. This would be our first choice of places to stay if we make it back to Williamsburg.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Anchorage; City: Anchorage Alaska; Review: Stayed here one night at the end of a Princess Train tour. The hotel is in a great location, and visitors can easily walk to several restaurants and shops. However, I was not impressed with the room. My room was on the 7th floor and seemed dated. It was fairly clean. There was no fan in the room (air conditioning, heat, or bathroom fan), which I like to run overnight as white noise to drown out background noise. I had little interaction with staff, because my stay was only from about 5 p.m. to 3 a.m the next morning. No free WI-FI either!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alice Person House; City: Williamsburg Virginia; Review: Our stay at the Alice Person House was just what we needed. Jean is an excellent hostess and very accommodating. Both my husband and I have different dietary restrictions, and Jean was so careful to make sure all food served was acceptable. Her breakfast were filling and delicious! I love how Jean chatted with us during our meal, giving us great local travel advice. The rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable! The location is perfect. We walked to Colonial Williamsburg daily. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. Overall, an excellent stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Brafferton Inn Bed and Breakfast; City: Gettysburg Pennsylvania; Review: Located in the heart of downtown, The Brafferton Inn is a great place to stay and part of history: "The farm is in the middle of the battlefield area where the Confederate assault known as "Pickett's Charge" occurred. The Codoris hid in the basement of the house while the Battle of Gettysburg raged in and around the town, while bullets entered their home above them. For months after the battle, the house served as the Catholic chapel since their church was full of wounded soldiers. The Codori family continued to live in the house for 124 years. Many townsfolk still call the stone building the 'Codori House'. The room was very clean and fairly quiet, despite being right in town. Breakfast is served at either 8 or 9, and they were VERY accommodating to my food sensitivity needs!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham des Moines North; City: Des Moines Iowa; Review: Stayed in October with my family. The rooms were clean but small. The hotel served our purpose; to get a good night's sleep. The location is convenient to I-80, and they serve an okay breakfast in the morning. The coffee cups could be larger, especially for someone looking to take a cup on the road. the staff was very friendly!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Coach Womens Charley Woven Signature Crossbody Handbag Tan Small; Brand: Coach; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Women's Charged Cotton Tri-Blend Antler T; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dan Post Men's Milwaukee 13" Western Boot; Brand: Dan Post; Review: to tie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dan Post Men's Milwaukee 13" Western Boot; Brand: Dan Post; Review: to tie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dan Post Men's Milwaukee 13" Western Boot; Brand: Dan Post; Review: to tie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dan Post Men's Milwaukee 13" Western Boot; Brand: Dan Post; Review: to tie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Push Up Tankini with Hotpants (flav-1001-f2472) turquoise-brown, size - 40/42; Brand: ; Review: love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lover-Beauty Women's Zipper Latex Workout Corset Waist Training Cincher; Brand: ; Review: To small for fit !!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Wave Womans Waterproof Wave Water Shoes, USA Flag; Brand: The Wave; Review: they fit but looks to wide.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: ME BY MELIA MADRID Reina Victoria; City: Madrid; Review: This hotel is in a great location, surrounded by lovely plazas and great places to eat and drink. Inside the lobby and rooms are very modern and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful too. The hotel gave us a complimentary bottle of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, along with a handwritten card which was a very nice gesture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Florries On The Wall; City: Brampton Cumbria England; Review: Stayed here recently while walking Hadrian's wall. The bunkhouse itself is new and modern, very comfortable and has everything you need as a hiker. The rooms are super comfortable and warm. The owners were really nice and welcoming. We didn't have the breakfast as we had to press on but it looked great, we wished we had some after we left. Definitely a must for any wall walkers, we will be staying here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carlisle City Hostel; City: Carlisle Cumbria England; Review: A really nice independent hostel in Carlisle. The owner was really helpful and accommodating. The rooms are warm and comfortable, and we all had a great night's sleep. It's obvious the owners have a passion for the business, and it has a homely feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martin s Brugge; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: Martins Brugge is right in the centre of Bruges, just behind the Belfort, so its just a few minute walk to almost anywhere. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and modern and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again if we go back to Bruges.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Liverpool One Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: First trip to Liverpool. We stayed for two week nights to do some sightseeing around the city, and this hotel was perfectly placed to be in good walking distance of most places. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by. We had a continental breakfast and for the price it was good value. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet and got a good nights sleep. I would use this hotel again if I return to Liverpool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Exerpeutic 400XL Folding Recumbent Bike; Brand: Exerpeutic; Review: Needed a stationary bike for my physical therapy; this is the perfect bike; comfortable and great stimulation to thighs. Regret not having one sooner. Love this bike!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case; Brand: Black Mountain; Review: I am really big fan of Lifeline products and was about to buy similar product by them. But, I decided to get these as this was 10 times cheaper. I am so glad I did; I am sure lifeline are great. But, these are also awesome! really nice. I will be buying another set for a friend. Sorry Lifeline, but, these killed you and a lot cheaper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex Raised Downy Air Mattress - Queen; Brand: Intex; Review: I love this air mattress so much that I have bought 3 more for friends and family. The ease to inflate and deflate is great. Needless to say how comfortable it is and for the price it is crazy. The first one I bought I figured I would throw away after my guest left. NOPE I got another one; it is perfect and super cheap for what you get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lifeline Jungle Gym XT; Brand: LifelineUSA; Review: These straps are super easy to use. I love the handles different than trx and the fact that you can use only one at a time without having to do that tying like the trx is great! The product is solid!!! The exercises are excellent!!! Just wish it came with a carrying case for traveling, but, I still give it a 10 out 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Gripz - The Ultimate Arm Builder; Brand: Fat Gripz; Review: They really do place extra stress in your biceps. But, it takes a while to get use to the wider grip, especially in the forearm. Will be using for a long time, for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Powerline PAB21X Ab Bench; Brand: Powerline; Review: The bench does work your abs nice. But, they need to do something about the seat, the position is really uncomfortable in your groin area, for this reason I give it a 3. I will not buy another one once I get rid of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powerline PAB21X Ab Bench; Brand: Powerline; Review: The bench does work your abs nice. But, they need to do something about the seat, the position is really uncomfortable in your groin area, for this reason I give it a 3. I will not buy another one once I get rid of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powerline PAB21X Ab Bench; Brand: Powerline; Review: The bench does work your abs nice. But, they need to do something about the seat, the position is really uncomfortable in your groin area, for this reason I give it a 3. I will not buy another one once I get rid of it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powerline PAB21X Ab Bench; Brand: Powerline; Review: The bench does work your abs nice. But, they need to do something about the seat, the position is really uncomfortable in your groin area, for this reason I give it a 3. I will not buy another one once I get rid of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abmat abdominal exerciser and core trainer with DVD; Brand: AbMat; Review: Seeing this is very deceiving. But, when you use it wow does it really isolate the abs; the following day my abs hurt so much I can't even remember when I had felt my abs so much. It really puts you in a great position to focus and isolate the abs. I will always keep one of these and use it as part of my abdominal workout routine. And, it is MADE IN THE USA++++++++++Crossfit rules!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1; Brand: Bowflex; Review: I really love this bench, it is so comfortable and great to do abs. In addition chest flies, skull crushers, etc. very strong, very well made. I will definitely buy another one if needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill; Brand: LifeSpan Fitness; Review: Very nice treadmill. I have been using it for 4 months and it is holding up nicely. Very good for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Special Sales: Yes4All Abdominal / Ab Exercise Core Exercise Hybrid Mat; Brand: ; Review: I have the original one made in the USA abmat, order this one as a secondary to have in my living room and it does the same as the original but the material is so bad; I would not buy this and spend the extra money to buy the real ABmat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Special Sales: Yes4All Abdominal / Ab Exercise Core Exercise Hybrid Mat; Brand: ; Review: I have the original one made in the USA abmat, order this one as a secondary to have in my living room and it does the same as the original but the material is so bad; I would not buy this and spend the extra money to buy the real ABmat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Special Sales: Yes4All Abdominal / Ab Exercise Core Exercise Hybrid Mat; Brand: ; Review: I have the original one made in the USA abmat, order this one as a secondary to have in my living room and it does the same as the original but the material is so bad; I would not buy this and spend the extra money to buy the real ABmat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Special Sales: Yes4All Abdominal / Ab Exercise Core Exercise Hybrid Mat; Brand: ; Review: I have the original one made in the USA abmat, order this one as a secondary to have in my living room and it does the same as the original but the material is so bad; I would not buy this and spend the extra money to buy the real ABmat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion Barbell V Shaped Press Down Bar Cable Attachments; Brand: Champion Barbell; Review: This press down bar is very well made; really solid. It will last a lifetime. Definitely get it if you are a hard pusher!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ellis Angels: The Nurses of Ellis Island Hospital; Author: Carole Lee Limata RN MSN; Review: Ellis Angels was a quick, easy read. I got to know the characters and cared about what happened to them. The subject was very interesting, even for someone like me who is not a nurse. I enjoyed it a lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: I usually don't like romance novels, but I got caught up in the story. It's a lot more than romance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare Saved My Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Bates Page; Review: Inspiring story about how one teacher made such a difference in these convicts lives. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it was a little repetitive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Weeks With My Brother; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: This was my first Nicholas Sparks novel. I liked it so much I just started another one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Joy Fowler Page; Review: Unexpectedly enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once We Were Brothers; Author: Visit Amazon's Ronald H Balson Page; Review: Good concept, well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Man's Land (John Puller Series); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: I was reading this to pass the time until another book was available. It's not the kind of book I normally like, so my review reflects that. It was OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Trip to the Stars; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Christopher Page; Review: A little magic, a little mystery, a fun book to read. I got some of the names of the people mixed up, but it didn't matter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One-in-a-Million Boy; Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Wood Page; Review: This book was a pleasant surprise. The characters were people I liked spending time with. It wasn't sappy, just heartwarming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Door; Author: Visit Amazon's Magda Szab Page; Review: This book is so well reviewed, but I found it boring. Both main characters were unlikeable. I guess it was just me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Late Show; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I haven't read a mystery in about a year. I sort of decided that I would rather spend my time with good people, not psychos. But I was without a book, so against my better judgement, I got The Late Show. I really liked The Lincoln Lawyer, back when I was reading mysteries, so how bad could it be? I liked it. I cared about Ballard. I may even read another. I guess that says it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship; Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Kuo Page; Review: Good story about both Michelle Kuo and Patrick. I wish Patrick well and I hope I hear about him doing well in the future.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Muralist: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's B. A. Shapiro Page; Review: I love reading a novel about art and artists. This one got a little crazy at one point and I lost interest and ended up skimming a few areas. But the end was good, hence the three stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Regina Calcaterra Page; Review: It isn't the best written book I've ever read , but the matter of fact style kept me interested. Regina and her brother and sisters are inspirational. They overcame their chaotic childhood, where many others would use the abuse they endured as an excuse for their own bad behavior. Well done and best wishes to the whole family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine: Debut Sunday Times Bestseller and Costa First Novel Book Award Winner 2017; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Honeyman Page; Review: It was fun to watch her blossom. That is the perfect word. There was a little twist at the end but it was in keeping with the rest of the book. Well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happiness: A Memoir: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Harpham Page; Review: A gem of a memoir. It is very well written and the time at Duke was on point. I know, because I spent many months in Durham while my two grand children were being treated by Dr. K. I hope Heather came away with the same appreciation for the wonderful people who came into the unit to bring joy to the patients and their families. Church groups brought Thanksgiving dinner, Coach K. came by to say hello, and many, many others brought gifts. It made a world of difference at a timee when the smallest kindness was so appreciated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prussian Blue (A Bernie Gunther Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Kerr Page; Review: I had sworn off mysteries a couple of years ago. I didn't want to spend my time with murderers or just evil in general. But this book was so well reviewed, I thought I would take another shot at the genre. Well, I did spend quite a bit of time with evil, but Bernie is a likable character, and very clever. I wish it was a little shorter because it dragged a bit. But all in all it was time well spent. Better than your average mystery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calypso; Author: Visit Amazon's David Sedaris Page; Review: Since this was the first book I read by David Sedaris, I really didn't want to know this much about him. Maybe if you were a fan of his previous books you would want to. But not me. I felt like I was a stranger and he was confiding in me more than I wanted to hear. But some parts were funny, so three stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Protective Collar for Cats and Dogs; Brand: Contech; Review: Excellent alternative to lamp shade style collars for dogs. Brand new and fast delivery my puppy perfers this style then others styles like the old lamp shade weather hard or soft.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ark Naturals Breath-less Brushless Toothpaste, Vet Recommended Natural Dental Chews for Dogs, Plaque, Tartar and Bacteria Control; Brand: Ark Naturals; Review: Awesome ! My dogs love it and can't get enough of it...........my vet was impressed over the cleaner my dogs teeth are..........Gotta reorder some almost all out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omega Paw Portion Pacer Ball; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: Wonderful ball to stop my dog from gulping down his food..... light weight to n stainless steel makes it super easy to clean; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl; Brand: Outward Hound; Review: So funny watching my dog try to get the kibble n they go for more when empty n tell me do it again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jenna Marbles Kermie Worm Stuffed Animal Collectible Squeaker Toy; Brand: Jenna Marbles; Review: Omg Kermie is adorable n my Italian Greyhound lives him !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doggles ILS Medium Metallic Black Frame and Smoke Lens; Brand: Doggles; Review: Omg these r so . My dog is having trouble with her b eyes this will help keep b them protected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doggie Design Classic Vintage Faux Brown Leather Bomber Jacket, X-Large; Brand: The Best Industries; Review: These are the cutest things ever. My Italian Greyhound is fright trouble with her eyes this will b great protection !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: TOMY John Deere Deluxe Talking Toolbelt Preschool Toy, Green; Brand: TOMY; Review: I got this for my 2yr old nephew and he had fun playing with it when I was there.the tool belt was a little big for him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intex 18-Pocket Suntanner Inflatable Lounge, 74" X 28", 1 Pack (Colors May Vary); Brand: Intex; Review: The kids...and adults fought over them. Next time I'll get more. Good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Spark Shark Kickboard - Learn-to-Swim Pool Toy; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I bought this for my 4 year old who is learning to swim. So far he just jumps on it in the shallow end but it is easy for him to hold on to and I'm hoping it will help him more next summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crayola My First Egg Crayons, Easy-Grip; Brand: Crayola; Review: This was a Christmas present and I was disappointed when she opened it and instead of a blue she got another yellow. So two yellows and a red...not that much fun.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Click-A-Brick Animal Kingdom 30pc Building Blocks Set | Best STEM Toys for Boys; Brand: Click-A-Brick; Review: I got this for my 4 year old, way too hard for him. I even had a hard time putting it together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beach Toys Deluxe Playset for Kids - 7 pieces Large Dump Truck Sand Shovel Set (Assorted Colors); Brand: Liberty Imports; Review: It's hard to find good sand toys, especially shovels that won't break. This is a great set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prehistoric Dinosaur Giant Scene Setter Wall Decorating Kit Birthday Party; Brand: Amscan; Review: Smelled really strong. Make sure it can air our days before. I couldn't get it to stick but we have lightly textured walls. I used tape and it looked ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Wind Up - Sold as Single Item - Color may vary; Brand: Toysmith; Review: This didn't last very long. Almost right away it stopped moving once wound.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Ace Hotel; City: Seattle Washington; Review: I was a little uncertain of my hotel choice when I first saw the entrance; it is a doorway between two eateries, with a longish set of stairs up, but all fears were allayed when Ed hollered down that he would bring the bags up. Ed had helped me confirm my travel plans from the airport when I called to double check that I could walk it from the light rail station. He gave me clear directions and suggestions. The hotel reminds me of one of my favorites in London; very eclectic building and individualized rooms. The place has personality! I had a deluxe room (toilet and shower en suite), but we also utilized the great shared bathrooms because I came with two teens, and the shower and toilet have only moderate privacy. The staff was wonderful throughout, and the entire place is thoughtfully appointed. Ed graciously helped me again upon our checkout. I was very satisfied. There are stairways to get to breakfast, to many of the rooms, and to the street, so it is not for travelers with ambulation issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Yuma; City: Yuma Arizona; Review: I used this hotel during the Yuma Geocaching mega event. I always look for Hamptons when I travel because they are consistently excellent. This one is very clean, cool, and well run. The breakfast selection is very good. The staff is quick and friendly. I will return next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rustic Inn; City: Moab Utah; Review: This little motel is great for the budget minded traveler. This was much nicer than we thought it would be, and the manager (?) was so pleasant and helpful. The in-room amenities were a step up, the beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. They have a pool and nice towels. The place is easy walking distance from the major stores and eateries, yet two blocks back from the very noisy street. This will be our base in future visits.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Yuma; City: Yuma Arizona; Review: I stay at this hotel every year while attending the Yuma geocaching mega event. The room, parking, breakfast...all so nice and easy. The new internet check-in is fast, and reassuring if you are arriving late.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harborview Inn RV Park; City: Garibaldi Oregon; Review: We were arriving in the early evening, after the office closed, so the manager called me and set up a lockbox for the room key. The place is small and charming; I loved the room. We stayed for three days and it was great. A lot of thought has gone into the room arrangements. I could have moved in! Right on the dock, walking distance from the whole town, good food nearby...we were satisfied. I will definitely return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Mt Hood Inn; City: Government Camp Clackamas County Oregon; Review: The staff here is so nice and helpful, the rooms clear and comfortable, the breakfast perfect. They have an underground garage to save you from the weather and nearby food. We came in stinky and gross from a long day of travel and hiking, and the young lady at the desk treated us like royalty. I made the reservation on my phone, in the car, as we traveled. It could not have been better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fe s Bed and Breakfast; City: Tulelake California; Review: My son, granddaughter, and I stayed with Fe because we were touring a couple of interment camps. Fe’s is easy to find, and she is delightful. The 4 rooms are on the second floor; there are two bathrooms just outside the rooms. It is clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Fe goes over breakfast options with you as you check in, and cooks it all fresh in the morning. She has helmets available for you to use if exploring the nearby lava fields. She is knowledgeable about the area, and very charming. I recommend this B&b highly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sink Reflections: Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Living in; Author: Visit Amazon's Marla Cilley Page; Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I am a flybaby and proud of it!! If you just don't know where to begin then this book is for you! This book shows you how to get *yourself* and your house together WITHOUT spending all day doing it. You just have to STOP THE WHINING and THE BLAMING, get off your franny for 15 mins and do anything!! I am amazed what can be accomplished in so little time. Reading this book is like sitting down with a friend who is going to help you figure how to get things done. It is easy and fun to read...and just makes so much sense! Now why didn't I think of that? (If you can check out the website too, that is icing on the cake! [...]; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Anderson Page; Review: I have had this book for quite a few years and I always leave it out on my counter. It has great recipes and instructions for creating your own with what you have on hand. The meals are quick too! I have memorized some of the amounts and directions at this point, but still open up at least once a week. I love the tomato sauces, the soups, frittatas, pan sauces, and the fried rice- to name a few... When I am not sure what is for dinner, this books points me in the right direction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minding Frankie; Author: Visit Amazon's Maeve Binchy Page; Review: I loved the cast of characters...some more than others. The entire neighborhood changes so much over the year the book takes place. I think about some of the characters long after I finished reading their stories. So many characters from her past novels wind their way through this one (as in her others.) This was a one tissue book...well maybe two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great; Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Anderson Page; Review: I am a fan of Pam Anderson's cookbooks and website/blog. This book has great ideas for sensible portions and needing to be in the right mindset before you can actually begin to lose weight. You need to deal with what's "eating you" before you can deal with weight loss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cook without a Book: Meatless Meals: Recipes and Techniques for Part-Time and Full-Time Vegetarians; Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Anderson Page; Review: I am a fan of Pam Anderson's cookbooks and website/blog. I was giving the original How to Cook Without a Book and LOVE IT. I love this one just as much if not more. GREAT IDEAS for a person who loves veggies. I am not a vegetarian, but am happy to go meatless a few meals a week. My husband and kids have had not complaints. Fresh pizza ideas! YUM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Babe & I; Author: Visit Amazon's David A. Adler Page; Review: I use this in my fifth grade classroom and love having my own copy. I heard about it in a Teacher's College workshop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Flamingo Conference Resort Spa; City: Santa Rosa Sonoma County California; Review: Nice location in Santa Rosa. Comfortable and clean room. Large pool area in nice setting. Parking tight. We liked this hotel and been here twice. Kind of hard to pin down. Revolving Flamingo on a pillar sets it apart immediately. 1950's ish rooms renovated last year. The glass enclosed planted corridors between wings a nice design. They "upgraded" us to an "executive suite" which turned out to be a ground floor room on a corner next to a noisy lobby area so now we're a tad skeptical of their marketing. Food ok but we recommend breakfast at Creekside across the street. Room rate a little too high. Next time we'll try to get a better deal on the rates through priceline or hotels.com etc. Or, since we didn't really take advantage of the pool and spa, we'll probably check out other hotels in the area first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bear Valley Cottage; City: Olema Marin County California; Review: My wife and I stayed here 2 nights on vacation. BVI innkeeper Amanda was very friendly as well as interesting. She also was very helpful in guiding us to local hikes. Location is very convenient to beautiful coastal recreational sites. Good restaurants nearby in Olema and Point Reyes Station. Room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was quite small but unavoidably so given the age and configuration of the building. Breakfasts served by friendly guy still learning on the job were quite good, emphasizing local and organic sources.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CazSonoma Inn; City: Cazadero Sonoma County California; Review: Location is very special and beautiful. Second to that, we enjoyed most the innkeeper's conversation and the company of other guests. Breakfast a tad stingy. Dinner enjoyable as much or more from the innkeeper's description than in the tasting relative to the cost. Proprietor seems to be attempting to create formal European style landscape in front which seems out of place in the middle of a redwood forest. On the side is an artificial waterfall and pond created by previous proprietor from decades ago and again seems to be a vain attempt to improve on nature but perhaps worth preserving as an historic artifact and current proprietor does a good job at that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quillayute River Resort; City: Forks Clallam County Washington; Review: Great location right on the river. Convenient to Hoh Rainforest and to beaches. Rooms spacious, modern, with all possible conveniences, including complete electronic access. More worth the higher cost if you're staying several days and want to cook your own meals. Hosts were very helpful when they accidentally overbooked our room. They went to a lot of trouble to find other convenient lodging nearby. We still got one with them out of the three nights we wanted.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanford Terrace Inn; City: Palo Alto California; Review: Pricey but probably what you'd expect for the location. Pleasant competent staff. Excellent breakfasts (coffee, teas, dry cereals, waffles, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt). Also a Starbucks next door. Free SF newspaper in lobby. Free wifi in rooms; one free computer in lobby. Clean spacious room (one vanity in and one outside the bathroom). Swimming pool, nice courtyard garden. Corner of busy streets but our room on courtyard was quiet. Cleanest parking garage we've ever seen. It has a security gate which is reassuring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turtleback Farm Inn; City: Orcas Island San Juan Islands Washington; Review: Great location. Quiet and pastoral with sheep in fields below. Convenient to all points on island. Hosts were gone on vacation. Staff treated us well but we were disappointed not to meet hosts. Without them the inn seemed to lack spirit. Perhaps also because of their absence, there was little conversation among guests. Everyone sat at separate tables. Breakfasts were good. Arrived on one of the hottest days on record. No a/c but they provided a fan and the room cooled enough at night for sleep. Room was small but adequately furnished.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Historic Requa Inn; City: Klamath California; Review: This old hotel offers extraordinarily warm service, beautifully restored spaces, and amazing views of the Klamath river. While eating in their dining room, we saw a bear and then a coyote walk along the opposite shoreline. Lots of birds. Food nicely prepared and mostly excellent. Short walk to the mouth of the river which in itself is a great natural destination. Stayed here three nights while hiking in the nearby redwood parks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emerald Forest Cabins RV; City: Trinidad Humboldt County California; Review: We stayed in a cabin there for three nights while hiking in the nearby redwood parks. Space was tight but we managed to cook dinner there three nights. Location is also convenient to Trinidad where there is an excellent market called Murphy's. Lots of big trees in the property and a creek, so it has a real rustic feel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ravenwood Motel; City: Klamath California; Review: Resident manager, presumably owner, very kind and helpful. Spaces kept almost immaculately clean. Breakfast/snack room small and minimally stocked but ok esp if you bring your own food as well. Location is convenient to redwood parks and Klamath river.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort; City: Robbinsville North Carolina; Review: We'd never been in this area before but wanted to get away from metro Atlanta for some mountain hiking. This lodge is situated about 3 hours from Atlanta between the Joyce Kilmer Wilderness and the Great Smoky Mountains so we got a taste of each while staying in the most comfortable, interesting, and hospitable place we could have wished for. We stayed in the Mountain View cabin and it was just perfect. We were situated on a hillside with a nice porch overlooking the lodge and surrounding mountains with blooming azaleas and rhododendron in front. The cabin looked recently renovated. It was furnished with a queen bed, ample closet, central air, and large bathroom with both shower and bath. Dinner and breakfast were included in the price and they were excellent in quality, quantity, and service. Friday and Saturday nights they even had a talented musician playing traditional music on guitar (and banjo and mandolin in rotation). The staff were universally and always extremely helpful and friendly. The lodge buildings were restored or renovated last year and there are many mint condition artifacts from the 1930's inside and out. So history buffs will get a kick out of it. The lodge lies right on the very clean and full Cheoah river, and there are a few hikes very nearby, including one nice waterfall hike on the property itself. For those who have hiked the broad smooth trails of non-wilderness areas, the local trails might seem quite rocky and rough in spots. The views of rivers and hillsides are spectacular. And the Joyce Kilmer Forest which is about 30 minutes away is very easy and, in the spring, full of flowers as well as great trees. It takes about two hours to drive to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains and it's well worth the trip. You have to go by way of the "Tail of the Dragon" -- which actually is a pretty tame section of road compared to some on the west coast -- but we'd recommend taking the Foothills Parkway from there to Townsend. The loop drive in Cades Cove is usually slow going, but it's a beautiful valley, full of historic buildings from the nineteenth century, and the Abrams Creek Trail takes you to wonderful waterfalls. If you're heading back south and have a few extra hours, try the Cherohala Skyway. It's another gloriously scenic drive, this time up to the 5000 foot high ridge line of the Unicoi Mountains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elk Meadow Cabins; City: Orick Humboldt County California; Review: Lots of elk meandering right next to the cabins the four nights we stayed there (July 7-July 12, 2013). Staff were very friendly and helpful. Front desk guy was very knowledgeable about the trails and which were busy when. Donna even volunteered to drive the four of us up to the Lady Bird Grove because parking was limited. The trail connects to Berry Glen Trail which comes right back down next to the Elk Meadow cabins. We stayed one night in #19 Johnny Redwood Cabin and four nights at #11 Roosevelt Elk. We liked #19 the best because it was on the end of the row and the elk liked to sit on its front lawn. The cabins sit right between two redwood parks. Very convenient. The cabins have everything you need to make yourself at home and make your own meals. We ate twice in Trinidad, though, at the Larrupin' Cafe because it was so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Birth over thirty; Author: Sheila Kitzinger; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Taking Care of Your Child; Author: Robert H Pantell; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Santa's Toy Shop; Author: Al Dempster; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Red Tent (Bestselling Backlist); Author: Anita Diamant; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The World Treasury of Children's Literature : Book 1; Author: Clifton Fadiman; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Secret Language of Signs: How to Interpret the Coincidences and Symbols in Your Life; Author: Denise Linn; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Actual Innocence: Five Days to Execution and Other Dispatches from the Wrongly Convicted; Author: Jim Dwyer; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Intimacy & Solitude Workbook; Author: Stephanie Dowrick; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Trade Secrets from Use What You Have Decorating; Author: Lauri Ward; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: We Are Not Forgotten: George Anderson's Messages of Love and Hope from the Other Side; Author: Joel Martin; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Body Farm; Author: Patricia Daniels Cornwell; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Red Dragon; Author: Thomas Harris; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet: The Lifelong Solution to Yo-Yo Dieting; Author: Rachael F. Heller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Reflections on Life After Life; Author: Raymond A. Moody; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Flea Market Makeovers : 25 Projects for Fabulous Home Furnishings; Author: B.J. BERTI; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Daydreaming : Unlock the Creative Power of Your Mind; Author: Diane Barth; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Day After Roswell; Author: Philip Corso; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: MAGIC POWER OF SELF-IMAGE PSYCHOLOGY; Author: Maxwell Maltz; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: MONEY DOESN'T GROW ON TREES : A PARENT'S GUIDE TO RAISING FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN; Author: Neale S. Godfrey; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Hold It! You're Exercizing Wrong : Your Prescription for First-Class Fitness Fast (2 Fitness Favorites from Exercise Guru); Author: Edward Jackowski; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: A Hatful of Seuss: Five Favorite Dr. Seuss Stories; Author: Seuss; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: After the Light: What I Discovered on the Other Side of Life That Can Change Your World; Author: Kimberly Clark Sharp; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Easy Style Decorating Shortcuts; Author: Bh; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Treasury of Beatrix Potter; Author: Not Applicable (Na ); Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: The Beardstown Ladies' Common-Sense Investment Guide: How We Beat the Stock Market-And How You Can Too; Author: Beardstown Ladies Investment Club; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Inner Simplicity : 100 Ways to Regain Peace and Nourish Your Souls; Author: Elaine St. James; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: How to Recover from Grief; Author: Richard Lewis Detrich; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Far Side Gallery 5; Author: Gary Larson; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: How To Get Along With Almost Anyone; Author: H. Norman Wright; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Writer's Handbook 2002 (Writer's Handbook); Author: Elfrieda Abbe; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Fat to Firm at Any Age: How You Can Have a Slimmer, Well-Toned Body at Age 30, 40, and Beyond; Author: Alisa Bauman; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: What to Expect When You're Expecting (Revised Edition); Author: Arlene Eisenberg; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Healing Energy of Your Hands; Author: Michael Bradford; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Breastfeeding: A Mother's Gift; Author: Pamela K. Wiggins; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Views: Seattle and the Puget Sound; Author: Greg Saffell; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Doula Programs; Author: Paulina Perez; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Beyond the Zone; Author: Brian S. Peskin; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: How to Start a Home-Based Writing Business; Author: Lucy Parker; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Weekend Crafter: Wirework: 20 Wonderful Wire Projects to Coil, Bend, Twist & Stitch; Author: Ellen Wieske; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Small Garden Handbook; Author: Gay Search; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Goodbye to the Buttermilk Sky; Author: Julia Oliver; Rating: 7.0/10.0 | bookcrossing |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Prokit For Black iPad Mini Touch Screen Digitizer Complete Assembly with IC Chip; Brand: Prokit Adhesive; Review: Good product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TechOrbits Replacement 9.7" Touch Screen Digitizer Glass for IPAD Air 1st Generation with Home Button A1474 A1475 A1476; Brand: TechOrbits; Review: You can see grids, i have bubbles in corner of digitizer after install. Now i have used a couple days, i found there to be a dead corner! I cant use the bottom left (home button side). This is really bad. That is the button to switch from numbers to letters, it's important for gaming too. Also found that my apple case magnet locks the screen on both the glass side and the back side? Weird. Unpleased with product. I hope they send me a new one,if soo i will update.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: HDE Case for iPad Air; Brand: HDE; Review: The case fits my IPad Air (original) great. We have not had any issues with this case! Great for children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HDE Case for iPad Air 2; Brand: HDE; Review: Great case. I travel alot and i can put it in my bag and not worry about my IPad being broken. The handle and stand works great for landscape mode, sad to sad there is no up and down way to support itself. Since my last IPad was broken from a friend dropping it from 2 feet i got this case. i have dropped it and the foam protects everything!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens - White Box (New) (Bulk Packaging); Brand: Nikon; Review: My original broke, this fits and works, a bit high in price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SEGMOI Snowflakes Shape 6-way 3.5mm Stereo Audio Headset Hub Splitter Up to 5 Headphones For iPhone 4 4S 5 5S; Brand: SEGMOI; Review: Worked as stated; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hanes Men's 4-Pack Ultimate FreshIQ Stretch Long Leg Boxer with ComfortFlex Waistband Brief - Colors May Vary; Brand: ; Review: I mostly use these at the gym to prevent chaffing, and to keep everything in place! I've done over a hundred flights of stairs on the stair master with sweatpants on and these have stayed in place 100% of the time. I could not see doing cardio (treadmill, stair master, elliptical, etc) without them. The fabric doesn't fray or catch fibers in my sweats, they are as smooth as silk. They cover pretty much to just above my knees which prevents thigh chaffing as mentioned above. I purchased size large which fit perfect and I am 5'10" and currently dieting but have worn these from weights as high as 230 to as low as 200 with no problem with size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 Pair Silverline Jewelry- Set of Sterling Silver Round Ball Stud; Brand: Silverline Jewelry; Review: Bought these for my wife and I like how they step up in size perfectly from one to the next. She likes them, no skin reactions or discoloring of the studs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NIKE Men's Air Monarch Iv Cross Trainer; Brand: ; Review: Fit great, never worn or tried on like that of a shoe store. I ordered these since my local store didn't have them available in widths. So comfortable I may get other colors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Swiss Front Pocket Wallet Minimalist Super Thin 5 Card Wallet Genuine Leather; Brand: ; Review: I love the look of this and the grey color, however it is very tight. I can fit about two cards in each slot so about 4 on each side (I only have 3 on each side) however the middle opening would be good for another card but not money. I am not able to fit any cash in this wallet for actual use. I have an emergency $20 shoved in the middle but I would have to remove some cards to allow enough play to get the money out. Only downside is I now have money stuffed in one pocket and this holding my license and cards in another. I work for a company where I have to show ID and when kept on the outside slot I am able to show my ID without removing it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hammer Anvil RFID Blocking Minimalist Front Pocket Wallet Genuine Leather; Brand: ; Review: I cannot scan into doors at work unless I remove my card from this wallet so it works! Has ample room for cards, but cash has to be squeezed in somewhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Robot Adult Mask; Brand: Rasta Imposta; Review: As others have said the box had a strong odor but the mask was fine. On first test fit the stretch band on the back snapped at its seam. It will be an easy fix with a needle and thread, but let's face it I'm a guy and by the time I find that stuff and actually use it, it will be close to Halloween!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smokey The Bear Get Your Smokey On Graphic T-Shirt | Soft Touch Poly Cotton Blend Fabric | Officially Licensed; Brand: Tee Luv; Review: Hasn't shrunk after my initial wash and pattern hasn't faded at all after about 5 washes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Make America Great Again Donald Trump Hat - Classic Camo; Brand: Make America Great Again Hat; Review: Well made and will hold up. It's a hat similar to ones you can have made at the little embroidery kiosks at the mall. But those would cost more. MAGA!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duna Men's Cotton Work Crew Cushion Athletic Socks 3-pack; Brand: Duna; Review: I got the XL and they fit my size 13 wide foot just fine. They have a stretch to them which is nice and are thin enough to allow cooling and sweat wicking. I use them for work with steel toe boots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timex Ironman Classic 30 Oversized Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: Larger than expected but very nice! I love the three alarms all with a different alarm sound for each, and the fact that you can remove things from the menu (ie an alarm you don't use, or the countdown timer can be hidden to take up less menu room).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Men's Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Pant; Brand: Duofold; Review: Just as good or better than the leading brand. Why spend more? Warm, comfortable and still highly breathable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polarspex Polarized 80's Retro Classic Trendy Stylish Sunglasses for Men Women; Brand: PolarSpex; Review: Seem slightly blurry. hurt my eyes a bit. Wife didn't like them either.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: GAMMA RAY Polarized UV400 Classic Style Sunglasses with Mirror Lens and Multi Pack Options; Brand: Gamma Ray Optics; Review: Decent quality for price. Both pairs were sturdy and should last for summer. Would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Timberland Women's Earthkeepers Maeslin Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: These are extremely attractive, but fall short in fit. I have narrow feet and there was A LOT of extra space around the toe strap. Also, the heel to toe drop is odd, it doesn't allow the entire foot to rest on the shoe. Since they were so cheap on Amazon and I liked the style so much, I reorded them 1/2 size smaller. That helped with the toe strap problem enough that it doesn't look bad, but it's a little short and the arch is way off. Since the toe is so rounded, my toes hang over a bit. I don't think I will be able to wear them for extended periods of walking, but they will do for other times of limited activity. True to Timberland Earthkeepers, the footbed is VERY comfortable...if only the fit was right!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bandolino Women's Modavi Wedge Sandal; Brand: Bandolino; Review: These are great! I have narrow feet and they fit perfectly. In many wedges I have found an odd arch placement, but not in these. The heel to toe drop is excellent; fit's my foot like a glove. It doesn't feel like you are wearing 3 in heels which makes them very comfortable to walk in. They are true to size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Women's Willis Chelsea Boot; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable foot bed. They run 1/2 size big. I wear 8 1/2 solid but had to exchange for 8 which are a little roomy unless I wear thick socks. I gave them 4 stars because the boot opening is very wide. Even with boot cut jeans, you can see the boot shape underneath.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Women's Savin Hill Tall Boot; Brand: ; Review: Nice looking boot. I have narrow feet and 13 inch calves so boots are hard to find. They are narrow and the calf is adjustable to allow for a variety of sizes. The boot was a little short and the arches were off in my regular size. The leather is stiff and I wasn't sure they would stretch. Decided to return and not replace so I can't say how 1/2 size larger is, but if I did replace I would go up and use an insert if needed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Supercloud Plus Thong Athletic Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I am an 8 1/2 and normally wear 9 in whole sizes but I followed the size chart and got them in 8. I was a little nervous when they came because they just fit the length of my foot, but I kept them. I'm happy to report that they are molding to my feet and now there is a little room. I have narrow feet and the width just fits. The straps were tight the first couple of days, but they have loosened and are really comfortable now. My R foot has a very high arch and my foot is collapsing which causes a lot of pain when unsupported, but I love flip flops. I got these to wear around the house hoping they would provide some of the needed support. They are quite cushy and they do provide support. If my arch wasn't so high they would be great, but as it stands they are more than acceptable. The reason for 4 stars is that when I'm standing still, the foam tends to lift the front of my feet increasing the pressure on my heels, so I am learning to lean a little forward to distribute weight when I'm standing. These are great for narrow feet, but I don't think a person with wide feet would enjoy them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Franks Restaurant; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I had to do it. I finally went to Franks for a muffaletta. There was something like a 15 minute wait to get a seat on the balcony, but it was well worth it because the weather was pretty awesome. I'll start with the service, everyone was really friendly and casual, even though it felt like Franks had only hired female servers who looked like they could beat me up. Anyway, They were pretty quick with everything and even let me bring in the bootlegged drink I brought with me :) The muffaletta was awesome. I only got a half, and it was as big as my face. I was able to eat it all and a cup of gumbo, but I mean, I'm a big eater, and I was treating this as my hangover cure meal. I'd say the best part of the muff was the olive salad spread. It was so fresh! I'd say the worst part of the meal was my gumbo, which was $5.50 for a cup, but it was tiny, and the shrimp in there weren't very good, but hey, that isn't what I came for. Overall great experience, couple of extra things. They were super accomidating to our table. My friend wanted just a chicken breast, nothing else (weird, I know). They ended up bringing him two and they were delicious and only $6.50 total (way better deal than the gumbo). However, at the table next to us, the waitress told them that they couldn't order a muff because Franks was all out and that I had ordered the last one. Ok, that made things really awkward for me, because I had just started eating mine, and I had to deal with longing stares from my neighbors the entire meal. AND, as we were leaving, we saw like three more tables get muffs. Looks like the table next to us got poned. Sad day for them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Funky Pirate; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I went here at like 2PM. On a Sunday. Maybe I have some partying issues, but that's another post. Needless to say, me and my buddy were basically the only people in this place, and after looking at the drink menu, we decided to order a shark attack. Little did I know, I was going to be in for a ride. After watching him make one of the strongest drinks I have ever seen, the bartender absent-mindedly spashed a little plastic alegator in it and placed it in front of me. He then said, "Don't drink it." I followed his orders, I mean, it's called the Funky Pirate, and I don't wanna mess with any Pirates. The next think he did was get a big plasic shark and fill its mouth with red alcohol. he proceeded by strolling over to the other end of the bar. Then all at once he rang the LOUDEST bell and yelled "SHARK ATTACKKKKKKK!!!!!!" He sprinted to my drink and shoved the shark to the bottom, causing a big splash. People from outside stopped to look in. Never before have I applauded a bar tender. Again, we were like the only people in here on a Sunday afternoon which made this whole thing 10x funnier. Oh yeah, the drink was pretty awesome, too. tasted like, I dunno, some kind of melon? It was $8 I think. Best deal of the trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haunted History Tours; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Ok, so maybe not the best weekend to take a tour of the French Quarter. The tour started at 8:30 PM and the parade was still going. At almost every stop, some drunk person came up to make fun of the tour guide or to make ghost sounds. At one point, the tourguide, dressed like a victorian vampire, turned to a mocker and yelled "This is a damn vampire tour, if you want to make fun of us, lay down and bleeed." Alright, now that I have set the pace for the evening, lets get into the tour. It was pretty awesome if you have a hour to kill, the information made me feel like I was watching one of those america's most haunted shows on the travel channel or something. They did a really great job lacing their vampire and killing stories with historical facts. Also, the tour guides took this stuff very seriously, this wasn't just a job for them, it was also a hobby and a passion. Makes for a great tour, but I don't know if I'd wanna be facebook friends with them... altough my friend did (found our tour guide and added her...). I thought the tour was a little pricey at $17 for students. I know they have a cemetary and a voodoo tour, but I haven't been on those. They have the same prices though. I guess I would give this 5 stars if it was $10 or something. There were two groups of 20 people, and I kinda felt like this tour company was a little bit of a cash cow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Easy Daiquiris; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Alright, I love the frozen drink concept that new orleans has picked up. It's great. I'm also into the whole discounts on refills thing. I have been to Jester and to Mango Mango, but this was my first trip to Big Easy (I usually only do one daiquiri place per trip because of the refill deal). They do have a TON of flavors, and they do top off your drink with an extra shot for only $1. But the line was ridiculous, and the bartenders were soooo poorly organized. Then, they announced that they weren't accepting cards anymore. Anger, rage and gnashing of teeth broke out across the bar. It took us 30 minutes to get our drink. It was $10, and took me like 5 minutes to drink. Went back for a refill. $9. WTF, that is no deal at all! I never know to tip at these places, but when the refill discount is only 10% then I definitely won't tip (not that its the bartender's fault but it's the principle of the thing). I won't be carrying a Big Easy mug on my next nola adventure.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Krewe Du Vieux Parade; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: I got really lucky. When I planned my Nola trip, I was a little bummed that I couldn't actually make it the weekend of Marti Gras because I would be traveling for work. When I got there and heard about this parade, I was excited and so stoked. The parade itself, completely awesome. People's knowledge of the parade? Poor. I asked like 3 waitresses, some passers-by, a bum, and a bartender about what time the parade would start and what direction the parade would be going, and they were all wrong. I stood by Jackson square, and the parade came by starting around 8PM. Jackson square was the end of the route, I had been told it was the beginning and that the parade started at 6:30PM. Wrong. The parade itself was hilarious. The people's outfits were great and their enthusiasm was better. I think the giant mules pulling penis floats really made the whole thing superb. I got a bunch of goodies too! I didn't even know they made banana flavored lube...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Derby Lane - St Petersburg Kennel Club; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: This place is absurdly fun. I have been going here with my family forever. It's like horse racing but better... So basically, the dogs chase a little stuffed bunny around the track until one of them wins. It's hard to figure out how to make any money off the dogs since its feels like 100% luck, but its still fun two pick a couple dogs and bet the $2 minimum on them. There are usually 15 races a night, and it starts at 7PM and usually finishes up by 11PM. There is an all you can eat buffet for $22, which seems steep until you look what it has. Crab legs, prime rib, ahi tuna, filet mignon. Literally, I stuffed my face because there was too much good stuff. Oh, and the wine is super cheap too. I think the average bottle was $14. It's a nice atomosphere and it over looks the track with large glass windows. Also, each table has its own personal TV that has a bunch of different races on it. If you need any help betting, go find Mark!!! he is the best!! he knows so much about the races, dogs, different types of bets ect. The dog race is always a fun night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Airlie Beach Hotel; City: Airlie Beach Queensland; Review: It is all to easy to be critical of hotels but we have nothing but praise for the Airlie Beach. We stayed for 5 nights (on a stay for 5 pay for 3 basis) and had an Executive Room on the third floor overlooking the bay. The view from the room was to die for and we both felt it resembled a tropical paradise, so spent as much time on the balcony as we could. Facilities were immaculate - the room was large as was the bathroom and both were fully serviced each day. A large fridge was supplied with a welcoming container of cold water, much needed after a long journey. We were also grateful for the efficient air conditioning which was most effective in the high external temperatures we experienced whilst there. One outstanding feature of the hotel was the provision of free wifi. It is a rarity to find free wifi in the hotel rooms we have used in Australia to date. Only the more astute hotel managements have realised that free wifi is becoming an expectation today in this time of rapid technological development - it also provides a medium to contribute to higher rated TA reviews!! The new pool was also superb and we made use of that on several days - perhaps the provision of more shade on the poolside could be considered as it does get very hot out there. The hotel is superbly positioned and, although there is no food provided in the hotel, it has 3 associated restaurants/bars within a very short distance. Our room was situated above one of these but the room was so well insulated that we were not disturbed by any noise coming from below or, for that matter, from anywhere else. Finally, praise for the staff, especially Pascal and Beccy on reception. Everyone was so polite and helpful it helped to make our stay most memorable. Only hope that we might be able to return at some time in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mantra Esplanade Cairns; City: Cairns Cairns Region Queensland; Review: My wife and I approached our time at the Mantra Esplanade with some trepidation, having read some of the very negative recent reviews. The hotel had been recommended to us by our travel agent, who had personally stayed here on a previous occasion, and we weren't disappointed. On entering the room on the fifth floor we were amazed at the size of the room we had booked, which turned out to be a suite - a large lounge/kitchen area, separate bedroom with sliding dividing door from the lounge, and a bathroom. A balcony, accessible from both lounge and bedroom, overlooked the property at the rear of the hotel with a view towards the hills surrounding Cairns. As well as TVs in both lounge and bedroom were a washing machine and a tumble dryer, microwave oven, toaster, kettle and a good range of kitchen utensils. An effective air conditioning system in the lounge was complemented by an equally effective ceiling fan in the bedroom. In addition to the basic toiletries we were also provided with soap powder for the washing machine and a small sachet of washing up liquid. Overall the accommodation exceeded our expectations and I would have given it an excellent rating but for 3 small but not insignificant issues: (1) we knew the accommodation would not be serviced whilst there, the information said so, but I was surprised to find out that the toiletries originally provided were not designed to last the 4 days we had booked in for. Apparently more was available, without cost, at reception but I do find it rather demeaning to expect guests to ask (beg?) for something that should have been provided before our arrival, the hotel knowing the length of our stay; (2) there is no free wifi. In this day and age wifi has become a necessity, not just for those on business but for all travellers of all ages. More hotels are realising this and providing at least some free wifi, with the most astute managements providing a full free wifi service - essential if they want excellent TA reviews!! (3) not in the control of the Mantra, but the early morning noise (between 5.30 and 6.30 each morning) of bottles being emptied into a recycling vehicle at the adjacent premises was very disturbing. The hotel has a excellent location, being close to everything including the Esplanade itself, numerous local eateries, the harbour and a wide range of shops, the most essential of which we felt was Woolworths, just a 2 minute walk away via the back entrance of the hotel. Was it value for money? Yes, we thought so. Would we stay here again? Definitely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eaton HK; City: Hong Kong; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights in November en route to Australia. Although the room we had was fairly small we were impressed overall with the hotel and the quality of service. The hotel is well situated for access to many of the local attractions and also for the MTR station at Jordan which is just a short walk away. Wish we had more time to explore the city as it is fascinating. The hotel facilities were good, especially the range of options available from the buffet breakfast, but food was generally expensive, in particular the evening meal. One nice touch which I haven't seen before was the heated mirror in the bathroom, which prevented it steaming up!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mango Tree Motel; City: Agnes Water Queensland; Review: The Mango Tree has an enviable location, being very close to the beach and within easy walking distance of the local shops both important points as we were on foot when we stayed here for 3 nights in December. There is also a restaurant next door towards the beach. However, it is the oldest motel in Agnes Water and this is beginning to show on the exterior. Though the room we stayed in had largely been refitted with more modern fixtures some of the furniture was showing its age and the decor needed some improvement. However, our room was large and did include a kitchen area. The bathroom was not so large, however, and no toiletries were supplied apart from a tablet of soap. Nor were we made aware of any free wifi. Overall it wasn't one of our best stays and we would probably opt for a more modern premises in future, even though that would no doubt be more expensive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Crest Luxury Apartments; City: Torquay Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Queensland; Review: We stayed here for four nights in an apartment on the third floor at the rear of the complex which was very quiet. There are many positive points about the apartment, including its size (which was large enough to accommodate 6) and the facilities which included a washing machine and drier in a separate laundry. Air conditioning in both lounge and bedroom were very effective. Robert, the manager, was also very friendly and helpful. However, although the apartment was impressive in size we were disappointed that we had to wash up glasses, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils before we could use them. The lounge furniture in the apartment we had was also very tired and needs replacing. Why there is a television in the bedroom without a remote control we couldn't fathom. Lastly, there is no free wifi. The location of the complex, though, is first rate with all the essential amenities close to hand and a variety of eateries within a short walk. It is also opposite a magnificent beach. Would we stay here again? Definitely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ridgemont Executive Motel and Restaurant; City: Townsville Queensland; Review: The Ridgemont must have one of the best panoramic views in Townsville of this part of the coast from its restaurant. My wife and I could have spent much more time here during our 3 night stay. The room we had was large and the bathroom adequate. We had breakfast each morning which was excellent but the first night there we had an evening meal which was truly awful. There was little choice, so I ended up having chicken satay with boiled rice - unfortunately the chicken hadn't been near any peanuts, there was no sauce and the rice appeared to have been microwaved it was so dry and almost inedible. My wife had lasagne, which was marginally better but no more so than a supermarket microwaved meal. That meal aside, our stay was very pleasurable, special mention of the pool and spa a necessity, and the owners, who are new and still finding their feet, were helpful and accommodating. I wish them every success in their new venture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission Reef Resort; City: Wongaling Beach Mission Beach Queensland; Review: Stayed for 2 nights at the beginning of December. Management (who were "minding the shop" were extremely helpful but overall the room we had on the ground floor was very average. Definite ant problem in the bathroom and bedroom at night. Had received a breakfast discount when we booked but honestly even at that rate it wasn't worth it - the toaster, which didn't work at all unless you held the slider down, had to be plugged directly into a live connection above the fridge, not something UK health and safety would live with, I'm sure! We eventually gave up on toast! The one redeeming feature was the pool and spa.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Centrepoint Motor Inn; City: Rockhampton Queensland; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights in December, having chosen this motel because of its close proximity to the Greyhound bus station in Rockhampton. We weren't disappointed with our choice. The room we had was spacious, with a large bathroom which benefitted from having all toiletries supplied through pump action containers. Although the motel is right alongside the highway and there was some road noise it was no worse than that created by residents leaving very early in the morning. Unlike many more expensive establishments Centrepoint not only has free wifi but it is a secure connection. We used the on-site restaurant the first evening after our arrival. What a surprise. It has a quality ambience and provided food of an outstanding quality. It was expensive but well worth it. We also used the restaurant for breakfast which had a very reasonable continental breakfast choice for only $10 each. The motel is very well situated for those on foot as it is within walking distance of a number of eating places as well as the town centre. Would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Gardens Hotel Ayers Rock Resort; City: Yulara Red Centre Northern Territory; Review: This has to be one of the best places to stay in the centre of Australia. The Ayers Rock Resort complex has been sympathetically developed to provide most of the amenities one might expect in a much bigger town. The Desert Gardens Hotel is a touch of luxury in a desert environment. We stayed for 2 days at the end of November and occupied a first floor room at the back end of the hotel complex, having a balcony overlooking the desert scrub. The room was large and had a bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Unfortunately the sink didn't come with a plug! However, the main room had an efficient air conditioning system, very welcome in the high temperatures of this area. On returning from the sunset view of Uluru on our first night we discovered that none of the external lighting worked in the block that we were located. It was extremely difficult to find our way to our room, which was towards the far end of the block, and was grateful that I had my mobile phone which provided enough light to find the door lock. Next morning, about 4am I reported both the non-working lighting and the lack of a plug. A second call had to be made in the afternoon about the plug, which was duly supplied, but the external lighting still wasn't working on the second night there. We didn't eat in the hotel as we felt it was very expensive but rather ate in a restaurant in the resort complex a shirt walk away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allan Court Motel; City: Dunedin Otago Region South Island; Review: If only all motels were like this! We found it by chance on the internet and certainly weren't disappointed. In fact we were not only pleasantly surprised by the location (so convenient for everything you would need, such as supermarket, restaurants, shopping in the town centre, and the university) but the room we had was superb. Its ground floor location was secluded and had everything you would need for a short stay (we stayed for 3 nights). As well as a large lounge/kitchen and bedroom the bathroom had a separate toilet, as well as new shower and sink fittings. The room was also serviced daily and kept extremely clean. The owners were so helpful in pointing out the main attractions in Dunedin and providing us with other information we requested. There is also free secure wifi included in the price, something other hotels/motels should bear in mind when considering the services they provide, and a laundry with no charge for using the washing machines. A definite place to return to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arran Motel; City: Te Anau Fiordland National Park Southland Region South Island; Review: Stayed for 3 nights in January. Really pleased that we found this motel on the internet. Being able to park right outside the room was a big plus point. The main room is large with a small kitchen area, complete with microwave and all the utensils you would need for a short stay - they even supply washing up liquid! The bedroom was also large and had a very comfortable bed in it. The bathroom was huge and had a large shower cubicle (with a flexible hose, which pleased my wife!). The motel is also very well positioned, being just off the main road through Te Anau, and within easy walking of both the town centre for shopping and a large selection of eateries, and of the lake which is only 200 metres or so away. One major downside, which stopped me giving it an excellent rating, was the free wifi. Whilst it is, indeed, free it is not secure and also has an extremely annoying tendency to drop the connection whilst in use which caused all sorts of problems whilst trying to complete emails, accommodation bookings and TA reviews, as well as browse internet sites. This is something the owners are aware of and have promised to try to rectify the problems. It wouldn't stop me staying here again, though. Thoroughly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Seasons Motel; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights in January in a room on the top floor. The views from each end of the main room were great. The main room had two beds, a double and a single, but in truth the bedroom part of the room was rather cramped. The bathroom really shows the age of the building and could really do with a major upgrade. Although the bathroom was large enough the fitments were showing their age with cracks in the sink and a shower curtain that didn't come down far enough to the floor so that water splashed out onto the floor. The kitchen area was small and although it had most things supplied the sink had no drainer so had to make do with using large plates. Not one of our favourite places in New Zealand so far.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Hotel Sydney Wynyard; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Perhaps that description under-rates the hotel, which I would describe as good, but TripAdvisor only has a very good category and I wouldn't be that generous! Certainly the hotel is very popular, judging from the number of people always moving through reception and checking in/out. It has an extremely good location being within walking distance of many of the city attractions including Circular Quay, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and the main shopping centre. It is also just a short walk to Wynyard Station, providing easy access to the rail network and especially the Syndey airports. We stayed for 6 nights over the New Year period in what was classed an executive room. My wife thought it was OK but I felt it fell short of what I have come to expect of this category of room. Some of the furnishings seemed to be rather dated, the sliding wooden window blinds (which replaced curtains and were rather stiff to move) appeared odd, and the bathroom was extremely small. Although serviced daily toiletries weren't always replaced when they ran out. No free wifi access in the room fell short of what I have experienced in other rooms of this category. Overall satisfactory but probably not somewhere I would put at the top of my list to return to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boyz N the Hood (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mothman Prophecies (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bio-Dome (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Road Warrior (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Alive (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Bye (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All of Me (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nowhere in Africa (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Road (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soldier's Girl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silkwood (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tea with Mussolini (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Mice And Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Victor / Victoria (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Celluloid Closet (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Joy Luck Club (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thing (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Latter Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Surprise Surprise; Author: Visit Amazon's Gyo Fujikawa Page; Review: This was one of my favorite books growing up. Each time we shared laughs as Rabbit was surprised as much as his friends when they finally discovered what was on the other side of the stone wall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Copper Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon M. Draper Page; Review: This book has something for everyone. There is a lot of suspense and drama and I highly suggest this read to all. It's a hard cover and may seem like a big book if you don't like to ready much but I promise you will want to keep reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Bad Bubble; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Rubin Page; Review: I love this team, Adam and Daniel put together another entertaining book that appeals to both the kids and the adult reader. Picture books are meant to be read again and again together but honestly we don't always want to read that book to them again. Fear not, Big Bad Bubble will be funny again. The pictures offer more to the story, cheap rent in La La Land $26 a month. I'm in :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Pizza Party; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Salmieri Page; Review: I'm a children's librarian and love books like this that most kids will love. Pizza + raccoons = very clever. Multiple copies on our shelf, except for when they're all checked out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Mean Mike; Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Knudsen Page; Review: How great is this book? It's appealing to the boys because of Big Mean Mike and his image, and the cute little bunnies will appeal to the girls. Something for everyone here. I dare you to resist Big Mean Mike, you'll love him and the bunnies too :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ASUS ME400 Win8 Tablet [OLD VERION]; Brand: Asus; Review: There is a lot to like about this little tablet. Windows 8 takes some getting used to, but it is fairly logical, and while it is not better than Win7, it works better as a tablet interface. I like the screen and the portability. But the BLUETOOTH is a disaster. I sprang for the very expensive Transboard keyboard, which is a ni8ce size, lightweight and has a good feel. But the Asus tablet will not recognize it. It did once before I installed and software, but asince then nada. I am trying to type th8s on a totally useless little Gearhead portable keyboard running through a micro-mini USB converter. The keys are just too small. Asus tech support told me the only solution was to do a restart and wipe everything, then re-install windows and all my software and all the settings and everything else. About 4 hours of work. And lo and behold, once again it recognized the transboard once, until I installed MSoffice, and then it stopped working. It will not recognize the Bluetooth mouse either. My other devices recognize the transbopard, so it nis a problem with the tablet. So. Be warned. Buy the tablet and find an aftermarket wired keyboard and then buy a micro-mini USB cord.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HP Touch to Pair Mouse (H4R81AA#ABA); Brand: HP; Review: Generally I hate anything made by HP - their printers were good back in the dot-matrix days, but I have had nothing but trouble with both laptops and printers made by this company. Not to mention their horribly bloated printer software. I was very hesitant about ordering this, but so far it works better than any of the other bluetooth mice sitting in my e-waste container. It reliably connects every time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentey Bxp600-ps PC Power Supply; Brand: Sentey; Review: Replaced a burnt-out PS that had a frozen fan. This went in easy, and the attention to detail and wiring on this one gave confidence that it is going to last longer than the rest of the computer. Then on day three the computer stops dead, and starts endlessly going on and off. When I go to unplug the machine there is a big spark, a popping sound, and then nasty smoke rising from the power supply. Very unhappy since I am working on deadlines. How difficult can it be to make a reliable power supply?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dell USB 3.0 Ultra HD/4K Triple Display Docking Station (D3100); Brand: Dell; Review: Took it home, left for Belize. Plugged it in there (using the shipped power supply) and it started smoking, and crackling burning sounds from inside the case. And after that it has not worked. The Dell "support" page is a joke, and I am not spending $4 a minute to call their service number. Cannot use my external monitor ar other needed peripherals. Research hobbled.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dell XPS XPS9343-7273SLV 13.3 Inch QHD+ Touchscreen Laptop (Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Silver); Brand: Dell; Review: Do not by this computer through nex4less! This computer started to malfunction after less than 5 months - screen flickering on and off. But I cannot get Dell to service the machine because NEX4LESS already registered the computer to 'someone else in another country.' So we have no support. We may eventually get this straightened out, but i have been on hold or in a phone menu for hours and hours. It turns out you can buy it straight from Dell for the same price anyway. I loved this light and fast laptop for the 4 months before it became unusable. But this is not the first Dell laptop I have suffered with, and i should have learned from the experience! Postscript: Amazon is making this right, taking back the computers and issuing a refund. Thank you Amazon!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand, Silver (Patented); Brand: Rain Design; Review: It is kind of heavy and hard to pack in a suitcase, but it is the only stand I have ever found that holds my laptop at the right height. Works on my lap, works on a desk with an external keyboard and mouse. Elegant simple design, unbreakable, and does exactly what it is supposed to do- a rarity these days. I am buying a second one for my partner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TP-Link AC1200 Wireless High Gain Dual Band USB Adapter (Archer T4UH); Brand: TP-LINK; Review: Dead on arrival. I spent several hours trying to get it to work, but got nothing. The computer would recognize it, but no combination of drivers would install it, and nothing would make it's little light go on. What ever happened to plug&play? Also, the instructions in the box are in Korean - would it take too much effort to have a quick-start in English? Finally - why the hell do we need yet another cable standard?? The usb port on the adapter is like none I have ever seen - and I have hundreds of cables and adapters around here. Only their cable will fit, and it is short.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Days Inn Suites by Wyndham Union City; City: Union City Georgia; Review: The King Suite was nice - the bed was comfortable and the location was convenient to the Atlanta Airport. Disappointed that there was no laundry facilities onsite, but was directed to a newly opened laundry site not too far away. There is a Walmart right behind the Best Western and every kind of fast food is found very close by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western East Towne Suites; City: Madison Wisconsin; Review: The room was larger than expected. The breakfast was standard - ok. The pool was ok, but as usual some boys came down and jumped continuously during the whole time I was there so it was impossible to enjoy the pool. I would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Alamo Suites; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: There is a shuttle to downtown San Antonio available a couple of blocks away which enabled us to skip renting a car on this trip. The pool was a nice temperature and the hot tub was great. The bed was very comfortable - we reserved a double king suite. My suggestion would be to hang the TV higher on the wall because the view is blocked when sitting on the couch. We enjoyed our stay so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Leaf Hotel; City: Dewey Beach Delaware; Review: The motel was good, but it was weird having a drive way run through the outside of the motel. Parking was available on the second floor which was close to the door. The ocean can be seen from about a block away from both sides which is a different experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Branson Inn And Conference Center; City: Branson West Branson Missouri; Review: The pool and hot tub were larger than normal but alas young kids in the hot tub. The breakfast room was also bigger than expected and there was plenty of food and room for everyone. The shuttle was convenient and very helpful but be aware that it is sometimes necessary to wait for the second ride back to the hotel from Silver Dollar City.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Trainers Want You to Start Doing These 12 Exercises to Strengthen and Stabilize Your Core; Abstract: Fitness professionals have varying opinions on many things, but they all agree on the importance of a strong core.; Category: health
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 6 Hacks For Making The Most of Tiny Studios & Dorm Rooms; Abstract: Your space may be limited, but you can still make a room you love with these interior design tips.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The Memo: Trump 'lynching' firestorm is sign of things to come; Abstract: President Trump created a firestorm on Tuesday when he deployed racially inflammatory language yet again - this time referring to the impeachment inquiry into his activities as a "lynching."Democrats and other Trump critics anticipate a lot more in a similar vein, especially as the impeachment effort intensifies and the 2020 presidential election looms large."I think we can prepare ourselves for a lot worse," Rev. Al Sharpton, the civil rights...; Category: news
Title: 31 Dumb Things That Are Keeping You From Becoming Wealthy; Abstract: These small financial mistakes chip away at your wealth.; Category: finance
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: Ultimate fixer-uppers: castles, forts and mansions; Abstract: If fixing up a rundown house doesn't quite cut it, how about setting your sights on something a little grander?; Category: finance
Title: 6 Hacks For Making The Most of Tiny Studios & Dorm Rooms; Abstract: Your space may be limited, but you can still make a room you love with these interior design tips.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Rowing Can Help You Burn Belly Fat, but You'll Need to Take Things Up a Notch - Here's How; Abstract: You don't need to run to lose belly fat. High-intensity rowing is a great low-impact option.; Category: health
Title: Apartments for rent in Louisville: What will $1,100 get you?; Abstract: Curious just how far your dollar goes in Louisville real estate? From budget apartments to luxury apartments, here's what you can get locally by price point, with photos and amenities.; Category: finance
Title: Apartments for rent in Seattle: What will $2,100 get you?; Abstract: Curious just how far your dollar goes in Seattle real estate? From budget apartments to luxury apartments, here's what you can get locally by price point, with photos and amenities.; Category: news
Title: How to Make Pumpkin Butter at Home; Abstract: Food & Wine's Kelsey Youngman prepares the spiced spread with a secret ingredient.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: After nearly six years and $20 million, Hartford's 'Teachers Village' apartments are open. Take a look inside.; Abstract: Downtown Hartford has seen a string of apartment conversions in the past five years, but this may be a first: a grand opening with all the rentals already leased and a waiting list starting to queue up. The 60-unit Teachers Village Hartford project at the corner of Asylum and High streets aims to create a community of teachers and other educators that can collaborate and support each other in ...; Category: finance
Title: The world's most luxurious kitchens; Abstract: A compilation of some the most lavish kitchens from across the globe; Category: lifestyle
Title: Apartments for rent in Seattle: What will $1,900 get you?; Abstract: Curious just how far your dollar goes in Seattle real estate? From budget apartments to luxury apartments, here's what you can get locally by price point, with photos and amenities.; Category: news
Title: Being homeless in Las Vegas could soon be illegal with the city debating a possible public sleeping ban that would result in $1,000 fines or even jail time; Abstract: Las Vegas City Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on an ordinance that would make it illegal for homeless people to sleep on the streets in certain parts of the city.; Category: news
Title: Gradual lifestyle changes helped this woman lose 75 pounds and keep it off; Abstract: Jess Dukes says her weight loss journey began with a tiny change: swapping sugar and cream in her coffee with Stevia and almond milk.; Category: health
Title: This type of exercise engages 86% of your muscles here's how to work it into your fitness routine; Abstract: Even astronauts are hitting the rowing machine.; Category: health
Title: Gross! What you need to know and do if your hotel room has bedbugs; Abstract: One of the last things anyone wants to see after entering a hotel room is a creepy, crawly bedbug or to wake up with bedbug bites.; Category: travel
Title: Baby Faith found in bullet-ridden SUV reunited with dad after Mexico family massacre; Abstract: Christina Johnson, Faith's mother, saved her daughter's life by stashing her car seat at the bottom of the vehicle during the attack.; Category: news
Title: The keto diet is hard work but this hack makes it so much easier; Abstract: Let's face it: Healthy, keto-friendly meals require some form of food prep.; Category: health | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Club Tenerife; City: Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: The apartment was nice, clean, changing towels, and linen as promised. great balcony with leaning chairs, and great view. Nice little swimming pool, and pool bar. Always sun beds available. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. We both liked to walk around, especially not crowded and flat. Already recommended to friends, and family.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Club Tenerife; City: Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Would prefer free wifi. Sunbenches always available, Quiet, and easy place. Clean. Nice little swimmingpool. Good restaurants nearby. Asked for to change room, as we had 229 in April, and liked it very much. Got 228 ( next door ) this time, much smaller, horrible beds, and the sofa in livingroom was not good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kn Hotel Arenas Del Mar Beach Spa; City: El Medano Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We booked Junior Suite, but were upgraded to a bigger one on top floor 516. A wonderful Suite with sea view, big balcony that was always in shelter in this windy place. Beddings were perfect, the ladies at the reception very helpful, everything exceptionally clean, the staff altogether nice, and food very good. We had half board. The place is windy, but you cal find shelter most of the time by the pool, that by the way is heated saltwater, and very nice. It is only about 10-15 minutes walk through the beach/or the road, to the old fishing village of El Medano, with plenty of small restaurants and bars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EXCLUSIVE Aparthotel; City: Wroclaw Lower Silesia Province Southern Poland; Review: Breakfast served to the apartment, as there in no restaurant. Strange that it is located in at least two buildings together with 3 other hotels, and a little confusing as although 3 receptions. only one in one of the buildings ( not mine ) serves you. At first we had no towel, nor bed linen changing, but after I told reception that our stay was for a week, they did this serving without extra payments. We already paid beforehand. The hotel is perfectly located in the old town. Altogether very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel RF Astoria; City: Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Good beds, and mattresses. Clean but a little tired room. No kettle nor hairdryer, and that little kitchen cabinet was not good. No wifi but poor in reception room for extra payment. Booked breakfast included, and regret it, as it is horrible. Had to take our own food down to the breakfast room when we decided to eat there. Staff at reception very friendly as well as housekeeping ladies.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sol Arona Tenerife; City: Los Cristianos Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Nice clean and comfortable rooms. Fine breakfast, and dinner. After having breakfast I decided to take dinner as well for our 10 day stay, although we only booked breakfast incl. Good location. The staff helpful, and friendly. Too few electrical sockets, and had to pay extra for a tiny fridge. ,; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Learning Resources Stethoscope; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: Rather lightweight but for the price and intended use (Grandson wants to play dr) it is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Toys Artist Studio Magnetic Letters; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: little lightweight but very cheap price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Toys DIY Wear Ultimate Friendship Bracelet Party; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Granddaughter was excited!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Octonauts Octo-Saw Vehicle; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: good sale prices; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Octonauts Gup-O and Dashii; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: great price. Kid love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minions Deluxe Action Figure - Bob with Teddy Bear; Brand: Despicable Me; Review: was as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney Planes Dottie's Hangar Playset; Brand: Mattel; Review: Grandson loves his planes; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Major League VHS; Brand: Tom Berenger; Review: This movie is not for a baseball traditionalist looking for a sports story. However, there are plenty of characters in this movie to make baseball fans laugh out loud and still feel the love of the game.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2; Brand: Kiefer Sutherland; Review: Season 2 is better than the first. The writers killed off Jack's wife at the end of Season 1. Because I did not like the wife's character, Season 2 is a big improvement. Overall the show has a lot of suspense. I recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan VHS; Brand: William Shatner; Review: Hard to believe this movie came out in early 80s. Special effects weree top notch for the time period. fun to contrast this Khan with the more modern version.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakdown VHS; Brand: Kurt Russell; Review: I was probably 15 years old and my m drove the same model Jeep too, same color too, when this movie hit the theater. Really freaked her out. Fun to watch again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun the Sheep - Complete Series 2 anglais; Brand: ; Review: Great show. I think I laugh louder than my 2 year old. Not annoying like some other children shows, lots of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Newsroom: Season 1; Brand: Various; Review: Awesome show. Aron Sorkin has created another masterpiece. The storyline and characters are exceptional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Timex Ironman Essential 10 Mid-Size Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: This is a great little watch. I am biased as I love Timex watches. If I have to wear a rubber/plastic watch, then I like going bright and this is a very, very bright pink. I fell in love with and use several of the functions of sports watches and Timex is by far the best. I use the alarms, timer and sometimes some of the workout functions of them. Now, if they would just make a casual-dressy one that has these functions but looks great for work or evening, I would be in heaven!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reduce WaterWeek Cardigan 5 bottle set 16oz; Brand: REDUCE; Review: I really wanted to get rid of our disposable water bottles. I hate them going into landfills. (I've also gotten reusable straws and a cheap set of spoons and forks for lunches so that if they get lost, I don't care but can be washed and reused.) I was handwashing all of our water bottles and refilling but a lot of them are that super cheap plastic that flexes easily and I use pretty hot water and was not sure when they start breaking down, at what temperature. These have a wide enough mouth to fill easily but not so wide that you're constantly spilling if distracted! You can throw them in the dishwasher but I mostly handwash since I'm usually washing something else everyday anyway. My daughters like the "pretty" patterns, so it's a win there, also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funsparks RingStix Standard - Ring Toss Game; Brand: Funsparks; Review: I haven't played it yet but my kids and their friends have and they say it's a lot of fun. Be prepared for some sword fighting somewhere during the game parts being out but if they're old enough, no problem. After watching them and screaming for them to put them down, it seems that they're very, very sturdy. I guess the creators probably started sword fighting, too, and realized that they'd need to be strong and thick plastic. I want to play but it looks as if I'll miss most of the time! I won't let that stop me and hope to be playing soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 4 Digit Manual Hand Tally Mechanical Palm Click Counter; Brand: niceeshop; Review: It's a great counter but I think it just doesn't fit my fingers/hand well...or it could be user error! I just loom knit so may not be holding it right. What I like about it is that it's basic and does exactly what it's supposed to do. Around our house we have a saying about things that do more than 1 thing, "It's a hideabed or hideaway couch." That means that it's not very good at either or both so we like basic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dt Swiss 14G Brass Nipple Spoke (Box of 100), 2mm; Brand: DT Swiss; Review: Hubby ordered these and built new wheel. He did a great job and has already ridden bike many times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KOLD. Water Bottle 18oz - 40oz Coldest Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Sports Bottle, Wide Mouth, with Caribiner Handle; Brand: KOLD.; Review: I got this for my teenage daughter to take a large amount of water to school with her to drink during the day. While this water bottle is bulky in my opinion, she doesn't seem to mind and really loves how cold it stays all day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UCO Clarus 118 Lumen LED Mini Lantern and Flashlight with Dimmer and Strobe (Latest Generation); Brand: UCO; Review: I like the flashlight but, I have owned this flashlight for several months and it's worked perfectly until now. I just changed the batteries and it's dead. Anyone else?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ultra Bright Solar USB Rechargeable Camping Lantern,180 Lumen - Collapses - Suitable for: Hiking, Camping, Emergencies, Hurricanes, Outages; Brand: iMarky; Review: Purchased this to see into dog's pen outside at night. It works well and helps my old eyes find my puppies in the dark. If I'm carrying a puppy and the lantern, I just hold the handle, sling it outwards and it's on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hippie Elephant Sling Crossbody Bag Purse Thai Top Zip Handmade Black S11; Brand: Thai Hippie Bag; Review: I own the scarf , coin purse, and bag listed and all three would make a great gift for an elephant lover who likes the boho/new age look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drew Shoe Womens Angela Leather Open Toe Casual Slide Sandals; Brand: Drew Shoe; Review: I wear a size 81/2 extra wide in most shoes I wear a 7 1/2 extra wide in these. They were purchased to replace an identical pair that the back stap release had worn out on. Comfortable to the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenworld Women Lady Girl Gift Analog Quartz Faux Leather Wrist Watch (Elephant); Brand: Tenworld; Review: A fabulous accessory for those whe love elephants and enjoy a boho look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ITOS365 Handmade Wooden Jewellery Box for Women Jewel Organizer Elephant Décor, 7 x 5 Inches; Brand: Store Indya; Review: Well worth the cost for the fine workmanship. A surprise bonus is put in these boxes from time to time the vendor told me . A beautiful beaded pair of turquoise and shiny brass earrings were enclosed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit Of The Loom Women's Plus-Size 10 Pack Crew Socks; Brand: ; Review: Quality, plus size calf, fit for extra wide feet. Most socks don't fit EE widths. These do. Durable, non pilling, perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casual Outfitters Solid Genuine Lambskin Leather Cap; Brand: Casual Outfitters; Review: Excellent quality. I wear a women's large to extra large hat. The wearer could have had a much larger head, although it could have been tightens some what if some needed it. Comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam Heated Scarf | Soft Fleece, Black; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: This item is warm in under 5 minutes and maintains that temperature. The warmth is in an oval where it is supposed to fit on the back of the neck, but I used it as a portable heat pad. Just the right amount of heat for any sore spot. A gift they will use all winter .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CowCow Womens Flamingo Birds Feather Summer Hot Tropical Poolside Partydress Beach Skater Dress, XS-5XL; Brand: CowCow; Review: It is a little snug over my (H bra cup) figure. If I loose 10 pounds by spring, it will be OK. The size was as advertised, I just took a chance where it was sleeveless. Love the no gap at neck or under arms. At 5 foot 4, it was a 50's mid calf length. It fits as a perfect high waisted dress. For an average woman who is 2 or more inches larger in the hip than the bust, and no more than a DD to DDD cup, you couldn't hope for a more flattering style. The skirt also hangs correctly on me despite having smaller hips. I'm keeping the dress and working to loose weight (or get a minimizer):); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glamorise Women's Plus Size Full Figure Wirefree Minimizer Support Bra #1003; Brand: ; Review: Better support than an average Glamorise bra . This brand has always had the most comfortable straps of any bra, so this is an excellent fit. It can also be machine washed on delicate cycle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glamorise Women's Plus Size Full Figure Wirefree Minimizer Support Bra #1003; Brand: ; Review: Better support than an average Glamorise bra . This brand has always had the most comfortable straps of any bra, so this is an excellent fit. It can also be machine washed on delicate cycle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, Volume I); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Weis Page; Review: First, the good points. The book is fast-paced, has lots of action, and tells an interesting story. So what's to complain about? In a word: style. The pace is fast, but with the speed of the action comes a shallowness, a lack of introspective depth that leaves the mature reader dissatisfied in much the same way that The Hardy Boys series might. What's great when you're eight isn't as fine when you're thirty-nine. Whether conveying consolation or conviviance, the dialog is often platitudinous. The authors could have spent a little more time creating dialog that proved that the characters were capable of original and ponderous thinking. Certain details are omitted that should have been included to provide set-up for an important later event. For example, early in the book Tanis discovers that the door to Tika's cottage is open, despite his conviction that it had been closed and bolted. Why was Tanis sure of this? The authors don't say. The reader, flipping back through the pages, trying vainly to find out who had closed and bolted the door, or who SAID he was going to close and bolt the door, or who had been SUPPOSED to close and bolt the door, finds nothing to justify Tanis' mistaken belief. The reader thus becomes annoyed for having wasted his time. Emotions oscillate from extreme to extreme, from brotherly love to hatred and back again, with no more provocation than a few careless words. The main characters often have strong feelings, but they are usually not based on anything that might be reasonably expected to evoke them. When changes of mood do have a plausible basis for evocation, such as when the heroes entered the ruins of Goldmoon's tribe, their effect on the characters has a cardboard quality. You are told that the characters feel very badly indeed about the desolation around them, but somehow the reader is not fully convinced. That might be because Tanis and Riverwind have the emotional complexity of Frank and Joe Hardy; i.e., none to speak of. The "serious" combat scenes are usually implausible and sometimes just plain goofy. At best, the reader gains the impression that time moves rapidly here, in this paragraph, but much more slowly there, in that paragraph. At one point, the draconians are skillful and efficient fighters who easily capture the heroes. A few pages later, these "intelligent" fiends are deceived by a simple trick and set to running hither and yon, screaming in terror, confused and disorganized, and remaining so for long enough that Sturm and Flint could break apart a fake dragon, carry off its wooden head, extract Tas, and hold a lengthy conversation about what they should do next. This is slapstick, not serious fantasy. (Correction: The lengthy conversation in that particular episode of combat occurred during Tas' rescue from the burning wicker dragon, and not afterward. I'd misremembered. However, in this story there are times when it seems that enemies might show up at one of the heroes' planning discussions, expecting to fight, but being told by Caramon, "Go back to; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragons of Winter Night (Dragonlance Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Weis Page; Review: With Dragons of Winter Night, Weis and Hickman continue telling the tale of their heroic adventurers. I won't detail the story here, since that's been done in other reviews. I'll just tell you what most of the other reviewers don't. The stylistic flaws that the reader found in Dragons of Autumn Twilight will be noticed also in this book, which is its sequel. The story has a "not filled in" feel. The characters seem force-marched through their roles, as the authors sacrifice introspection to gain speed of pace. When a story is told well, a reader can anticipate the feelings of characters a few seconds before reading the narrative that confirms them. But that's usually not true in this story, just as it wasn't true in its prequel. Every glance is a jolt. Every reaction, a surprise. Well, okay, it isn't quite that bad: but it is almost that bad. The viewpoint jumps around erratically, as the narration informs us of the feelings of this character, and then of the feelings of that character, rather than revealing those feelings more subtly. The reader thus gets an impression of the narrator's presence as an intruder in the story, which places a burden upon his suspension of disbelief. You aren't able to "live" in the story because it remains too obvious that you are being "told" the story. In general, readers continually estimate the probable thoughts and choices of a storybook character with remembered reference to that character's past experiences. In superbly written fantasies, present actions are rooted in, and are naturally developed from, those experiences. Dragons of Winter Night, however, is not superbly written, though it's probably worth reading if you're in solitary confinement. The authors have made it a habit to give their characters such knee-jerk reactions that the story seems a bit hokey. Despite all the narrative blather about codes of honor, dignity, or some such thing, which is evidently intended to mitigate the effect of those knee-jerk reactions, the characters have the maturity of easily provoked children. And there are discrepancies in the tale that the writers should have avoided. For example, while Gilthanas and Silvara are smooching on a rock above a river, Silvara releases her hold on a blanket, which falls into the rapidly flowing water, presumably never to be seen again. In the next chapter, the party sleeps in their blankets, with no mention that Silvara no longer has one. Is Silvara carrying a suitcase full of blankets that the authors forgot to mention, or does Silvara have one of those magical, boomerang blankets that keep returning to their owners? Reading Dragons of Winter Night brings to mind the phrases "cardboard mansion" and "genuine quartz." Still, this second novel in the Dragonlance Chronicles is slightly improved over the first. The scenes remain rough-hewn, and the feel of the action and dialogue remains shallow, but not quite as much so as in the earlier book. It's as if Weis and Hickman were (very slowly) adding levels to their Storytelling Skill. We all have to learn our skills at; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hedge Knight; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: If I could, I'd give a copy of this comic book fantasy to every police officer, sheriff's deputy, and constable in the world. The story told is that of a Medieval morality play, in which what is right and what is "officially proper" are at odds with each other, as they often have been (and still are) in the real world. The "hedge knight" Duncan the Tall is a symbol for every good man who defies or fights an evil System for a noble cause. The story offers a reminder that while laws are written by men, morals are not, and that the world is sick when one forbids what the other requires. Seeking fame as a knight, Dunk and his recently acquired young squire go to a tournament. During the games, one of the king's grandsons, Aerion, takes offense at a puppet show being shown by a young woman puppeteer, so he "arrests" her and begins to beat her, breaking her fingers, while his guards hold off the crowd. Duncan hears of the trouble, charges through the crowd, tosses the guards every which way, and falls on the princeling in a fury of fists and feet. Knights must protect the weak and defend the innocent, even if the oppressor is someone with rank. The princeling's guards finally subdue Dunk, and the Aerion has threatened to break out all of Duncan's teeth and then disembowel him, when suddenly Duncan's squire appears and orders Aerion's guards to back off. And they do. It turns out that the squire, whom Duncan had known as "Egg," is in reality a prince himself, shamed so badly by his brother's degeneracy that he ran away from home to live among the peasants. Duncan is charged with treason and held in a prison cell, not allowed to participate in the tournament games. Ancient laws give Sir Duncan the choice, either of having a hand and a foot cut off, or to face the prince in single combat. Duncan chooses the combat. The same ancient laws, however, give the princeling an option. Instead of facing Duncan alone, he can insist that he (and his party) fight Dunk (and his) in a sort of collective duel in which seven knights face seven knights in a joust-like battle -- but with real weapons of war, not with tournament mock weapons. The battle would continue until one side yields or until all the knights on one side are dead. The problem is that Duncan is a "nobody," whereas the princeling can count on the help of several of his royal relatives and can command members of the king's guard to fight on his side. When Duncan protests that he knows of no one who will take his part, he's told (by Aerion's father) that his failure to come up with six champions to fight beside him, in the single day before the battle is to begin, will prove his guilt - the idea being that the world is full of good men, and good men always fight for a just cause. It; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragons of Spring Dawning (Dragonlance Chronicles, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Weis Page; Review: The title of my review says it all. If you're in junior high and have attention deficit disorder, then this book might be for you. If you can't ponder life in all its subtlety, if you will miss anything that is not made obvious, if you can't tell what a story character is thinking unless the narrator supplies his thoughts word-for-word, then you should probably read the Dragonlance Chronicles from start to finish. To be fair, the book has an excellent plot. If you've read Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, you'll probably recognize it. An archfiend of some description, while trying to conquer the world and bring it under the shadow of his/her evil, searches for some sort of artifact that can either magnify him if he obtains it, or destroy him if, instead, the heroes of the story get their hands on it and dispose of it properly. In order to carry out their purpose, the heroes have some sort of meeting and at some point there is a big war, which, ultimately, is a distraction from the true quest of finding the magic artifact and disposing of it properly. So, yeh, Dragonlance Chronicles uses basically the same plot as The Lord of the Rings. But Tolkien did a vastly superior job with the storytelling, and LOTR is part of the finest and most definitive literature of the 20th century. DL Chronicles is a hack job. As hack jobs go, it's not too bad. But the characters have a toy-soldier quality, and the story is told in such a way that you can imagine Margaret Weis pushing the Tanis toy-soldier here and saying "Bang-bang, die you villain" while Tracy Hickman pushes the Kitiara toy-soldier there and saying "Not so fast, bring me the crown." I've heard it said that Dragonlance Chronicles reads as it does because the authors were trying to follow Dungeons & Dragons gaming rules. If so, then it would appear that there is limited crossover value between games and novels. Readers under age 13 will probably enjoy this series. The story has a fast pace, lots of (inane) emotion, many (cheap) action thrills, and just enough sex to flatter teenagers into thinking that they're grooving with the grown-ups. And it's because it DOES have THAT audience that I give this book three stars, rather than one. But readers over 20 will find their eyes rolling much, and they will soon become impatient with the characters' introspective shallowness, their repetitively knee-jerk hyperemotionalism, with the way the narrative revelations too obviously come from a narrator, and with the frequent shifts in viewpoint. Older fantasy readers will want to avoid Dragonlance and choose Feist's Riftwar Saga, or Modesitt's Saga of Recluce, or George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire, or David Eddings' Belgariad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Magician; Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond E. Feist Page; Review: The Spotlight review by Rich Chiavaroli, "A Page Turner", conveys much of what I would confirm. Raymond E. Feist's book, Magician: Apprentice, is a competently written fantasy story that will hold your interest throughout. While it is a good book, it is not an great one, and by that I mean there are no moments at which the reader is overwhelmed with passion in sympathy with any of the characters. This is not really a harsh criticism. Most authors manage it only once in a while. Piers Anthony, for example, did it only once that I know of: when Mach shouted "Thee...Thee...Thee..." to Fleta after she had jumped from the top of a cliff (at the end of Out Of Phaze). Many stories don't have these superlatively poignant scenes, yet they are still good stories. Magician: Apprentice has three main characters - Pug, Tomas and Arutha. Pug is the title character, the Magician's apprentice. Tomas is his friend. After Pug is captured by the Tsurani (about 3/4 through the book), the viewpoint shifts briefly to Tomas, who has found a magical sword and a suit of magical armor that makes a sword-swinging hero out of him. Later, though, the action leaves Tomas in Elvandar and joins Arutha as he returns to the keep at Crydee. The rest of the book is about how Arutha assumes command of his father's (Duke Borric's) soldiers and fights off the Tsurani invaders by his heroic and inspirational leadership. Several other characters are very important, including Kulgan (the magician to whom Pug is apprenticed), Roland (a friend and rival of Pug's), and Carline (the princess who loves Pug and Roland...both). Martin Longbow and his fellow tracker Garret provide some comedy on the battlefield as they trick one group of enemies into chasing them into another group of enemies, as mutually opposed to each other as either of them is to the Crydee faction. Pug doesn't do much magic in this story. After he saves the Princess by casting a spell, he's pretty much a spectator until he attacks the Tsurani by the rift and gets himself caught. The story is fast-paced, interesting, and well-told. But it is obvious that Magician: Apprentice is a set up for the later books in the Riftwar Saga.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magician : Master (Bantam Spectra Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond E. Feist Page; Review: Raymond E. Feist's "Magician: Master" delivers a fast pace, action, tension, summary histories of Kelewan and Midkemia, and a very satisfying wrap-up at the end. In all of these, it excels its prequel (Magician: Apprentice) by a wide margin, but the same characters that starred in the first book (Pug, Tomas, Arutha, Martin) also star in this one, and nearly all of the heroes end up marrying the girl, princess or elf queen of their choice. They also have grown up and, in one way or another, come into some sort of hard-won maturity and power. The pace of the story is kept rapid, in part, by Feist's leaving out the boring details of days of travel by sea - except when something really exciting happens, like a battle with a warship or a passage through the Straits of Darkness. While "Apprentice" was a good book, "Master" is a better one and would have been truly great if a bit more Midkemian natural philosophy been woven into the story. Like: "Why are goblins nasty? Are they born that way, or is it something they learn in Goblin School?" The main irritation of the story turns out to be a necessary part of the plot: when Macros tricks the elves and dwarves into betraying the peace conference with the Tsurani Emperor. The major unresolved plot element involves something known only as the Enemy, a vast and powerful entity capable of destroying an entire universe, from whom mankind fled in ages past to colonize other worlds through ancient rifts in space and time. Macros instigated the betrayal at the peace conference as a means of closing the rift to Kelewan, in order to preclude the possibility of the Enemy using the rift to find Midkemia. Will the Enemy find Midkemia anyway? Maybe a future book by Feist will answer that question.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Turner Diaries; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew MacDonald Page; Review: The Turner Diaries is a short novel of speculative fiction. It's a military fantasy about a time when the U.S. government finally got too big for its britches and had to be called to heel by an Organization that, unlike the government itself, truly worked on behalf of the majority of its citizenswhite Americans. As fiction, the story is of high quality, which is astounding when you appreciate that Dr. William Pierce was not a frequent fantasy author. He was a former physics professor who abandoned that career to become a real-life revolutionist. The novel itself is short, but the story it tells is self-contained. It would, in fact, be difficult to imagine a sequel, unless it had to do with extraterrestrial aliens trying to take over the world with guile here, bribes there, stealthy assassinations, and, rarely, with overt force; i.e., the aliens in such a sequel would have to play the part that the Jews played in The Turner Diaries. The Turner Diaries has been blamed for inspiring Timothy McVeigh to bomb the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. It's a lie. Although McVeigh had read The Turner Diaries and had recommended that others read it, his motivation for bombing the Federal Building was watching the U.S. government murder 83 Christian men, women and children inside their church compound near Waco, Texas, on 19 April 1993. McVeigh testified at his trial that he had been convinced that the U.S. government was too authoritarian, that it was disregarding the Constitution, and that it was time somebody took it down a peg. He wanted to show the government that there were still Americans who can and will fight against totalitarianism. McVeigh didn't need to read The Turner Diaries to get the basic idea of bombing: he had been a soldier, a combat engineer, in the U.S. Armed Forces for several yearshe already knew about bombs and their uses. There are lots of examples of military fiction in the world. In most of them, a building or a bridge gets blown up at some point in the story. So why do people, such as the Anti-Defamation League, blame The Turner Diaries in particular for violence? Why don't they blame other authors for including similar scenes in their fiction stories? It's simple. The criticism is a smear job intended to foster a widespread prejudice against the book and anyone associated with it. The Turner Diaries portrays Jews as agents and sponsors of oppression. The complainers, who are mostly Jews themselves, don't like being so portrayed. Even the Jews who run Wall Street and Hollywoodmocking white men women in movies, in TV sitcoms, and in advertisingwon't admit that maybe some turnabout is fair play. Worse (to them), it shows determined and competent white people winning a race war against all comers. They don't want whites to get the idea that they could actually win such a war, because one day white people might have plenty of reasons to fightwhen there are no more places for them to escape minority crime and alien culture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Tree (Fionavar Tapestry); Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Gavriel Kay Page; Review: I've read worse stories than The Fionavar Tapestry. And, to be fair, its first book "The Summer Tree" isn't utterly bad. There actually are moments when the story holds your interest. The problem is, there aren't many of them, and for long stretches this book, like its sequel "The Wandering Fire," suffer from long passages that alternate between floridly contrived and floridly maudlin. Guy Gavriel Kay even panders to the purient interest of juveniles with a character (Kevin) who has a strangely mystical reaction to sex. "The Summer Tree" has a lot of exaggerated emotionalism, college-age young adults who act melodramatically as if they were fourteen-year-olds. And it has more than its share of pseudo-intellectualizing -- "deep" thoughts spun out of thin air and presented as if they were profound, which they are not. Maybe Kay was targeting a 14-year-old audience with this book. Kay pilfers from the Jesus-on-the-Cross story, using another of his characters (Paul) as a sacrifice tied to a tree (for three days, of course). Be warned readers: this is no "Ring of the Nibelung" here. Despite what some have said about the book, it is nowhere near the same league with The Hobbit, and although you can tell that Kay is trying hard, his descriptive powers aren't on a level with Tolkien's. The Fionavar Tapestry is a story, but it is barely a story. Calling it literature would be going too far, and let's not mention art. Despite its serious flaws (from an adult point of view), the story is readable, and, some of the time, even enjoyable. That being said, there's just no way the story is good enough to deserve the glowing endorsements given it by such luminous writers as Andre Norton, Charles de Lint, and Marion Zimmer Bradley, all of whom, if they are still alive, should be ashamed of themselves for giving The Fionavar Tapestry excessively high praise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wandering Fire (Fionavar Tapestry); Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Gavriel Kay Page; Review: I've read worse stories than The Fionavar Tapestry. And, to be fair, its second book "The Wandering Fire" isn't all bad. There are moments when the story actually holds your interest. The problem is, there aren't many of them, and for long stretches this book, like its sequel "The Wandering Fire," suffer from long passages that alternate between artificial and hokey. A previous reviewer, Nancy Eckert, has summarized "The Wandering Fire" correctly. Read her review and be warned. Guy Gavriel Kay even panders to the purient interest of juveniles with a character (Kevin) who has a sexual encounter with a Goddess while falling into a subterranean crevasse, finishing the act right before he hits the ground and dies (splat). "The Wandering Fire" has a lot of exaggerated emotionalism, college-age young adults who act melodramatically as if they were fourteen-year-olds. And it has more than its share of pseudo-intellectualizing -- "deep" thoughts spun out of thin air and presented as if they were profound, which they are not. Maybe Kay was targeting a 14-year-old audience with this book. Kay steals from the legend of King Arthur and Guinevere, essentially making that story a subplot of his own work. Be warned readers: this is no "Ring of the Nibelung" here. Despite what some have said about the book, it is nowhere near the same league with The Hobbit, and although you can tell that Kay is trying hard, his descriptive powers aren't on a level with Tolkien's. The Fionavar Tapestry is a story, but it is barely a story. Calling it literature would be going too far, and let's not mention art. Despite its serious flaws (from an adult point of view), "The Wandering Fire" is readable, and, some of the time, even enjoyable. That being said, there's just no way the story is good enough to deserve the glowing endorsements given it by such luminous writers as Andre Norton, Charles de Lint, and Marion Zimmer Bradley, all of whom, if they are still alive, should be ashamed of themselves for giving it excessively high praise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Clan of the Cave Bear/The Valley of Horses/The Mammoth Hunters [Box Set]; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean M. Auel Page; Review: When you read one, you've pretty much read them all, haven't you? Explicit sex passages, I mean. Besides the repetition of already-covered imagery, the writing in sex scenes nearly always suffers from an overuse of extreme adjectives, hyperbolic adverbs, and trite euphemisms (for the parts of the body used for sexual gratification). There never are any surprises or complications in this sort of thing, and it doesn't really move the plot along. I mean, just imagine if Auel had made sure to document every meal that Ayla and Jondalar ate together, giving the same attention to style and detail: "Jondalar THRUST his RIGID fork into the HOT, MOIST mush in his STEAMING bowl and raised a QUIVERING, GLISTENING glob of oatmeal to his FULL LIPS. 'Oatmeal!' he breathed. 'I just LOVE oatmeal!'" Silly, yes? Especially when it goes on like that for three pages, and this is the fifth or sixth such passage in the book. Every book in the Earth's Children series, except for the first (Clan of the Cave Bear) suffers from this defect. There are just too darn many explicit sex scenes. I'm not a prude, but one of these per book ought to be enough. After the first sex scene, we have the idea, and it doesn't need to be repeated. It looks as if Auel was padding her word count for some reason.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The lightning and the sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Savitri Devi Page; Review: This edition of "THE LIGHTNING AND THE SUN" is, as an earlier reviewer noted, a condensation of the original work. Dr. William Pierce asked Savitri Devi for, and received, her permission to produce it. What is omitted is mostly Devi's various endorsements of vegetarianism and some philosophy pertaining to environmentalism, which Dr. Pierce wanted to leave out because he wanted a more "to the point, make it march" kind of production. I know these things because I was the editor for National Vanguard Books in charge of preparing this volume. I selected the picture that appears on the book cover -- Dr. Pierce instructed me to photo-edit it to remove the Hindu dot that originally had appeared on the author's forehead. The book does quite well the job that Dr. Pierce intended it to do, though the cover or else the title page really should indicate that the work is an abridgment of the original manuscript. If you want to read what Devi had to say about the duty of man to protect the environment, preserve endangered species, and avoid eating meat, then you shouldn't buy this book. On the other hand, if you want a book that gets straight to the heart of why the Jew-dominated modern technical civilization is a threat to itself and to all life on Earth, then this book will be much more convenient than the original would have been.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The History and Geography of Human Genes; Author: Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza; Review: I bought and read Cavalli-Sforza's "The History and Geography of Human Genes," and in the first chapter the author pulls out that same blarney about there being no genetic basis for racial classification. It's bull, and the author knows that it is bull. After he writes it, he goes on to demonstrate, throughout all the rest of his book, that there certainly IS a genetic basis for racial classification. The idea that race is a social construct began in 1973 with an article written by Harvard geneticist Richard Lewontin. He speculated that the genetic differences between human groups were so small that no one working with genetic data alone could tell the difference between a white, a black, an Asian, and so on. He said first what Cavalli-Sforza now repeats (even though Cavalli-Sforza knows better): that there's no genetic basis to race. That assertion has since been disproved. By the year 2000, it had become possible for DNA analysis to sort humans into their racial classifications by using genetic information alone. Studies with human samples numbering in the thousands have shown that DNA analysis can predict how someone would classify himself racially with an accuracy of about 99.9 percent. Cavalli-Sforza is probably worried about censorship, and that squid-ink in the early pages is an appeasing sop to the leftist racial egalitarians, so they won't agitate to have his book banned. Except for that intentional misstatement in the first chapter, HGHG is a very thorough and informative book on the history of the human colonization of the Earth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mein Kampf extended edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Adolf Hitler Page; Review: Almost anyone who writes a review about Mein Kampf will inevitably put his own preconceptions and political biases into his judgments regarding the book's content and its author's character. While much of what is said in a review of Mein Kampf might actually come from the book and might be based on an understanding of why Hitler wrote as he did, the odds are low. Half of the reviews in this product listing probably never read the book, but they think they know all about it anyway. They're wrong. Read the book yourself. Understand the situation in which Germany found itself during the early 20th century, especially during the period between the two world wars. Try to find any idea espoused by Hitler that wouldn't really work, if it were tried. (For example, human eugenics.) Try to find any political or historical claim made by Hitler that isn't really true. Pay attention to the details as you read Mein Kampf. Hitler was writing for people who were alive and alert to political developments in Germany at that time. It isn't likely at all that he would stick a bunch of lies into his book because the lies would be noticed and their teller would be laughed at. If you think you know more about the political and social conditions in Germany in 1925 than Adolf Hitler did, then you are probably wrong, and the reason for your mistaken confidence is that you've been falsely assured, again and again, year after year, of "how things were" by propagandists who want never again to have to deal with the likes of Adolf Hitler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlas Shrugged; Author: Visit Amazon's Ayn Rand Page; Review: Atlas Shrugged is a well-told work of fiction. However, the reader should be aware that the events in the story, as in any work of fiction, come out as they do because that's how the author wanted the outcome to be. Although Ayn Rand does try hard to make it appear that what happens is the result of logical necessity or of some law of human nature, no such thing is really true. As far as "objective" merit goes, Ayn Rand's philosophy strikes nearer to true than do many of its rival metaphysics. Objectivism is better than monotheism. And it is also better than socialism. But despite those superiorities, it is flawed, and the flaws are the result of two false premises: (1) the assumption that humans in general are rational actors and (2) the assumption that every form of collectivism is as unnatural and, hence, is as failure-prone as Marxism is. First, people in general are not rational. They never have been, and probably they never will be. On Earth you can find ostensible "humans" on either side of the borderline of sapience. Humans act, most of the time, on emotion. They form their beliefs because of emotion. Expecting the majority of humans to be, to think, to act rationally so that CAPITALISM will work wonderfully for all who will engage with it constructively is very much like expecting humans to be, to think, to act in such a way that SOCIALISM would work wonderfully well for all who will engage with it constructively. In other words, Rand's advocacy of capitalism contains exactly the same flaw that a Marxist's advocacy of socialism contains. Both she and they imagine that human beings are something other than what they really are. Rand over-estimates the extent to which humans can behave rationally. Marxists over-estimate the extent to which humans can be made to behave altruistically. Second, although elsewhere (e.g. The Virtue of Selfishness) Ayn Rand deplores the deceptive use of the "package deal" argument, she uses it herself. Rand casually throws together into one category collectivism of every form. But there are important differences between one basis for collectivism and another. And those differences matter because they result in some forms of collectivism working better in practice, as judged over millennia of recorded history, than certain others do. How many readers of Atlas Shrugged thought that the maliciousness of Hank Rearden's brother and mother were just a bit over the top? That their manipulative ways were somewhat too extreme to be plausible for a family? That was my impression, too. It is a family without maternal or filial love. When Ayn Rand wrote those characters, she did it with the intention of setting the family in the same category as Marxism. And the two definitely do not belong together, even though both are forms of collectivism. That package-dealing identifies Ayn Rand as a perpetrator of philosophical fraud, for she cannot have been so ignorant as to have done it by mistake. Two hundred million years ago, species were competing with each other for survival,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitler's Second Book: The Unpublished Sequel to Mein Kampf; Author: Gerhard L. Weinberg; Review: The book itself begins with the words, "Politics is history in the making. History itself is the presentation of the course of a people's struggle for existence..." However, before you get to those words, you must thumb past 45 pages of unnecessary annotation by Gerhard L. Weinberg, who claims that he was the one who found Hitler's original manuscript for "Second Book" in "the archives of captured German records in Alexandria, Virginia." Weinberg mentions that "Second Book" had previously been published in the German language in Germany under the title "Hitlers Zweites Buch: Ein Dokument aus dem Jahr 1928" in 1961. However, Weinberg makes no mention of the English language version, published in hardcover under the title "Hitler's Secret Book" in the same year (1961) by Grove Press, Inc., of New York. How strange! Weinberg goes on to say: "The availability of a reliable English language text is especially important for English speaking readers and Americans in particular because beyond the repetition of such themes from Hitler's earlier work, Mein Kampf, as the eternal struggle for land, the racial basis of all history, the need for Germany to conquer additional living space, and the endless repetition of the importance of fighting an imaginary Jewish enemy..." Weinberg evidently is serving two purposes. One is to air the obvious lie that the Jews weren't doing anything in Germany or to the German people that the Germans would have any legitimate concern about. Since, of course, they were. The other is the self-serving motive of making it appear that he, Gerhard Weinberg, must be thanked for making available the first-ever English text of "Second Book." And yet... What is this hardcover in my hand, if it isn't a previously published copy of that very book? Weinberg wrote that Foreword in 2003, in which he states: "Since the 1961 German language edition of this book quickly went out of print and there was new evidence about the manuscript and additional relevant scholarship, the Institute of Contemporary History in Munich decided ten years ago [i.e., in 1993] to include the text of the document with a revised introduction by myself, and additional notes provided by members of the Institute staff... The intent to publish, at the time, a carefully translated and edited edition in the English language that would immediately follow the original German one was aborted by the appearance of a pirated edition which appropriated many of my notes but was neither carefully translated nor properly annotated." The pirated edition of "Second Book" to which Weinberg referred can't be the Grove Press edition because the latter appeared in 1961, whereas the former appeared in 1993. Weinberg seems to believe that there wasn't any English translation of "Second Book" prior to that which he thinks that he had something to do with, presumably by applying "proper annotation," which evidently means attaching brazen lies and misleading commentary about Adolf Hitler and about German history. Not that the Grove Press 1961 edition (translated by Salvator Attanasio) is without similar faults. It contains a hostile-to-Hitler Introduction by Telford Taylor, which; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daggerspell (Deverry); Author: Visit Amazon's Katharine Kerr Page; Review: Katharine Kerr should be better-known and read. I've read all 15 book in the Deverry universe, and the first eight are excellent. The latter seven are, if not excellent, still quite good. For me, something went out of the series when Jill died. The story is about a struggle between good and evil, with magic being used on both sides. The Celtic metaphysical paradigm of etheric and astral planes, and out-of-body travel, and shape-changing to animal forms is used quite a lot. Some of the early stories aren't closely associated with each other. Or at least it doesn't seem that way until later books pull the threads together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rolling Stones; Author: Robert A. Heinlein; Review: This is a YA novel about the Stone family, whose history looms large in the political history of the Lunar Free State. When the twin teenage boys, Castor and Pollux, try to buy a spaceship, their father intervenes and buys an even better spaceship for the whole family to jump into and go sight-seeing. Interestingly, it appears the Heinlein actually did the math for the transfer orbit from Earth to Mars. I'm a celestial mechanic, and I checked it myself. Yes, he did. (However, his references to a Venus departure are incorrect in regard to timing, and his calculations for a transfer orbit from Mars to a part of the asteroid belt "near Ceres" probably contained an error that would cause the Stone family to end up in a part of Ceres' orbit that is 180 degrees around the sun from Ceres. But hey, the guy was a fiction writer, not a JPL astrodynamicist, so he did pretty good.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lyonesse: Madouc; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Vance Page; Review: Jack Vance could really write. There just isn't anyone quite like him putting out stories today. Madouc is a young princess of faerie heritage who can't help getting into a lot of mischief, despite the cruel punishments that her foster parents (the king and queen) inflict on her for it. If they catch her, that is. Anyway, in the story there's a war, and there's a good-guy hero who eventually meets up with Madouc. And in the end her nasty old foster parents get what's coming to them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Third Kingdom; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: The hero came over here and did some wonderful things, and then he went over there and did more wonderful things. After that, he went down yonder and started doing wonderful things, but he made a mistake, and bad things started happening. But the hero remembered his old teacher, an ancient sage, telling him how to fix the bad things, and he applied that wisdom, and the situation abruptly became better. The hero just kept striding around, righting wrongs and spreading his excellence, until all were satisfied. The end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Sorceress (The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Newcomb Page; Review: Is there anyone you despise, but feel you must buy a holiday gift for anyway? This book will be perfect. It will be a square-filler, so the recipient can't complain that you didn't give him anything, but it won't bring him any joy. He'll feel as if he has wasted his time by reading as much of it as he could stomach.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Ancient Maya: New Perspectives; Author: Heather McKillop; Review: As others have said, this is an academic work, not a popular one. However, let's make one thing very clear. The achievements of the ancient Maya were less than those of the Europeans of classical times, and much less than those of Europeans after the Renaissance. The Mayans watched the planets move through the sky, and they probably formulated ways to predict those motions. They might have known that they planets orbit the sun. But there is no suggestion that the Mayans ever had a mathematician who did what Johannes Kepler did: discover the transcendental equations that describe the motion of a body in an elliptical orbit. There is no sign that the Mayans ever produced someone who discovered the universal theory of gravitation and put equations to it, as Isaac Newton did. There is no sign that the Mayans ever had a Laplace or a Gauss whose work includes methods for determining the orbits of specific celestial bodies by observing their motions through the sky over time. When modern Western literature praises foreign cultures, it often does so in excess measure, giving readers the idea that they were as advanced technically as we are, or as we until recently were. This is a common illusion which readers of this and similar books should beware.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Relativity Demystified; Author: Visit Amazon's David McMahon Page; Review: I noticed the first error in the book in the first chapter, "A Quick Review of Special Relativity." It appears in the 2nd paragraph in the text of the section on Clock Synchronization. Quoting: "To see if these clocks are synchronized, at time t1 we send a beam of light from clock 1 to clock 2. The beam of light is reflected back from clock 2 to clock 1 at time t2, and the reflected beam arrives at the location of clock 1 at time t'1. If we find that t' = (1/2) (t1+t2) then the clocks are synchronized." The way the equation and an accompanying illustration (Figure 1-1, not in the quote) is written, t' is the moment in time, as reported by clock 2, at which the reflection by clock 2 takes place, while t2 is the moment in time, as reported by clock 1, at which the reflected pulse is detected at clock 1. The definitions of t' and t2 in the text are not consistent with the definitions used by the equation and the illustration. I tried loading an epub copy of this book into Sigil so that I could repair the error, but for some reason Sigil locked up and stopped responding. So I'll just have to trust that I'll notice this same error (and any others that I may find) EVERY TIME that I refer to this book. Unless I can find a better ebook editor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper)); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rescue (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At First Sight; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Ride; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Believer; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: I didn't expect much from this story when I bought the Kindle edition of it. Pure romance isn't really my thing. But Mr. Sparks is a talented writer whom I wish I'd encountered much sooner. I confess that what made me buy his books was his courageous personal stand against a school administrator who was probably overpaid, and who yet was unworthy of his job. I say that his stand was "courageous" because the administrator belonged to an ethnic group that has a way of getting revenge on people, authors in particular, who take stands against them. A man such as Mr. Sparks would deserve to prosper even if his romance novels weren't among the best in the genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough; Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Gottlieb Page; Review: When you marry him, tell him that he was The Prince. Crossing your fingers crossed behind your back is the customary non-verbal apology to God for telling a small lie. And, if you aren't an insufferable nag, he'll probably even improve with age to near-Prince status. The only book on gender politics that I like more than this one is John Gordon's "The Myth of the Monstrous Male."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Saga of the Renunciates; Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Zimmer Bradley Page; Review: The Saga of the Renunciates is politically the nastiest series that I've ever read. The nastiness takes the form of extreme reverse sexism: the attitude toward men taken by a female fiction author. The Shattered Chain, Thendara House, and City of Sorcery are books in which to be male is, generally speaking, to be evil. Most of the men are evil to some degree, except the homosexuals and a few gentlemen of authority who allows themselves to be guided by the innately superior wisdom of women. All the women are good, except for the villainesses. And the villainesses are supremely capable enemies, worthy of respect, unlike the male villains who are easily mowed down by the all-female cast of protagonist-heroines. The women who are not among the protagonist-heroines nonetheless usually speak with great mystical wisdom or with virtuous circumspection. The men in these stories are mostly loud, rude, stupid. The men are braggarts who hold power that they do not deserve and jobs that most anyone female could do better. (This rule does not, of course, apply to male homosexuals, who are such a noble bunch.) And so on. There's more, but now you have the stink in your nostrils. If this is your thing, then buy this book. If not, then avoid irritating yourself and skip it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: City of Sorcery (Darkover); Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Zimmer Bradley Page; Review: The Saga of the Renunciates is politically the nastiest series that I've ever read. The nastiness takes the form of extreme reverse sexism: the attitude toward men taken by a female fiction author. The Shattered Chain, Thendara House, and City of Sorcery are books in which to be male is, generally speaking, to be evil. Most of the the men are evil to some degree, except the homosexuals and men who allows themselves to be guided by the innately superior wisdom of women. All the women are good, except for the villainesses. And the villainesses are supremely capable enemies, unlike the male antagonists whom the all-female cast of Good-Persons mow down with ease. The women who are not heroines nonetheless commonly speak with wisdom and/or with virtuous circumspection. The men are mostly loud, rude, stupid, braggarts who hold power that they do not deserve and jobs that most anyone female could do better. (This rule does not, of course, apply to male homosexuals, who are such a noble bunch.) And so on. There's more, but now you have the stink in your nostrils. If this is your thing, then buy this book. If not, then avoid irritating yourself and skip it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thendara House (Darkover); Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Zimmer Bradley Page; Review: The Saga of the Renunciates is politically the nastiest series that I've ever read. The nastiness takes the form of extreme reverse sexism: the attitude toward men taken by a female fiction author. The Shattered Chain, Thendara House, and City of Sorcery are books in which to be male is, generally speaking, to be evil. Most of the the men are evil to some degree, except the homosexuals and men who allows themselves to be guided by the innately superior wisdom of women. All the women are good, except for the villainesses. And the villainesses are supremely capable enemies, unlike the male antagonists whom the all-female cast of Good-Persons mow down with ease. The women who are not heroines nonetheless commonly speak with wisdom and/or with virtuous circumspection. The men are mostly loud, rude, stupid, braggarts who hold power that they do not deserve and jobs that most anyone female could do better. (This rule does not, of course, apply to male homosexuals, who are such a noble bunch.) And so on. There's more, but now you have the stink in your nostrils. If this is your thing, then buy this book. If not, then avoid irritating yourself and skip it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Shattered Chain (Darkover); Author: Visit Amazon's Marion Zimmer Bradley Page; Review: The Saga of the Renunciates is politically the nastiest series that I've ever read. The nastiness takes the form of extreme reverse sexism: the attitude toward men taken by a female fiction author. The Shattered Chain, Thendara House, and City of Sorcery are books in which to be male is, generally speaking, to be evil. Most of the the men are evil to some degree, except the homosexuals and men who allows themselves to be guided by the innately superior wisdom of women. All the women are good, except for the villainesses. And the villainesses are supremely capable enemies, unlike the male antagonists whom the all-female cast of Good-Persons mow down with ease. The women who are not heroines nonetheless commonly speak with wisdom and/or with virtuous circumspection. The men are mostly loud, rude, stupid, braggarts who hold power that they do not deserve and jobs that most anyone female could do better. (This rule does not, of course, apply to male homosexuals, who are such a noble bunch.) And so on. There's more, but now you have the stink in your nostrils. If this is your thing, then buy this book. If not, then avoid irritating yourself and skip it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Lightning And The Sun; Author: Visit Amazon's Savitri Devi Page; Review: Savitri Devi makes you think. I've always regarded the intensity and longevity of the anti-Nazi hate phenomenon as something suspicious. Most alleged or ostensible villains fade into "history" (textbook narratives) within a few decades. But the animus against Hitler and the Nazis has been kept alive and, if not fresh, at least vigorous. One would be right to wonder why that is so. It turns out that the Jews have been profiting from Holocaust propaganda, probably far more than they should have profited. It might also be the case that Hitler was the good guy in the Second World War, and that if England and America had been wisely and honestly led, they would have joined forces with Germany to put an end to Communism, rather than take sides with the USSR to put an end to National Socialism. That might have led to a global cultural renewal of humanity, instead of its taking a downward cultural trend toward degeneracy, as actually did happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Turner Diaries; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew MacDonald Page; Review: The Turner Diaries is a short novel of speculative fiction. It's a military fantasy about a time when the U.S. government finally got too big for its britches and had to be called to heel by an Organization that, unlike the government itself, truly worked on behalf of the majority of its citizenswhite Americans. As fiction, the story is of high quality, which is astounding when you appreciate that Dr. William Pierce was not a frequent fantasy author. He was a former physics professor who abandoned that career to become a real-life revolutionist. The novel itself is short, but the story it tells is self-contained. It would, in fact, be difficult to imagine a sequel, unless it had to do with extraterrestrial aliens trying to take over the world with guile here, bribes there, stealthy assassinations, and, rarely, with overt force; i.e., the aliens in such a sequel would have to play the part that the Jews played in The Turner Diaries. The Turner Diaries has been blamed for inspiring Timothy McVeigh to bomb the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. It's a lie. Although McVeigh had read The Turner Diaries and had recommended that others read it, his motivation for bombing the Federal Building was watching the U.S. government murder 83 Christian men, women and children inside their church compound near Waco, Texas, on 19 April 1993. McVeigh testified at his trial that he had been convinced that the U.S. government was too authoritarian, that it was disregarding the Constitution, and that it was time somebody took it down a peg. He wanted to show the government that there were still Americans who can and will fight against totalitarianism. McVeigh didn't need to read The Turner Diaries to get the basic idea of bombing: he had been a soldier, a combat engineer, in the U.S. Armed Forces for several yearshe already knew about bombs and their uses. There are lots of examples of military fiction in the world. In most of them, a building or a bridge gets blown up at some point in the story. So why do people, such as the Anti-Defamation League, blame The Turner Diaries in particular for violence? Why don't they blame other authors for including similar scenes in their fiction stories? It's simple. The criticism is a smear job intended to foster a widespread prejudice against the book and anyone associated with it. The Turner Diaries portrays Jews as agents and sponsors of oppression. The complainers, who are mostly Jews themselves, don't like being so portrayed. Even the Jews who run Wall Street and Hollywoodmocking white men and women in movies, in TV sitcoms, and in advertisingwon't admit that maybe some turnabout is fair play. Worse (to them), it shows determined and competent white people winning a race war against all comers. They don't want whites to get the idea that they could actually win such a war, because one day white people might have plenty of reasons to fightwhen there are no more places for them to escape minority crime and alien; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: America 2020 "The Survival Blueprint"; Author: ; Review: You don't need to read this book. The economic collapse it predicts will happen, but the advice given in this book is nothing that you can't figure out for yourself. This book is over-hyped to the point of being a scam, one of many that capitalize on the coming disaster. Beware, also, of "groups" that promise to teach you how to AVOID scams like this one through paid subscription newsletters because THOSE ARE SCAMS TOO! Don't pay for any reading material at all on this subject. Just use your common sense. Stash cash in your house. Food too. And guns and ammo. And some cleverly selected trade goods.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memories of Ice; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Erikson Page; Review: The only other single book as good, as far as I know, is Guy Gavriel Kay's Tigana, and the only other series that compares is George Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire." Steven Erikson's series, "The Malazan Book of the Fallen," has the flavor of Glen Cook's "The Black Company," which is also quite good, but Malazan surpasses it. Malazan begins very well with Gardens of the Moon, improves with Deadhouse Gates, and in Memories of Ice the tale rises to the ranks of those supreme epic fantasy stories that are used as the standards by which other stories are judged. Reading Memories of Ice is a long journey, but it is a journey that keeps reminding you why it is worth taking. You do have to work to get into the series, and you do have to take the books in order to get the most out of them. But the effort pays off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lions of al-Rassan; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Gavriel Kay Page; Review: Guy Gavriel Kay is a fantasy author who has pulled off the trick of never having written a bad story. In fact, his only "B" effort is his early trilogy "The Fionavar Tapestry." All of his other works are A+. I just finished reading "The Lions of Al-Rassan," and I very highly recommend it. I thought that it couldn't possibly be as good as Kay's "Tigana," but it seems that I was wrong. On the other hand, it's been years since I've read "Tigana," and my memory of the story is hazyother than remembering that it knocked my socks off but good. So did "The Lions of Al-Rassan." It's a deep story with lots of human sentiment, and multiple layers of meaning. The words are so well-laid on the page that you get the feeling that you are reading poetry, even though you'd have difficulty saying why. As a story, "The Lions of Al-Rassan" gets my highest praise. Like most of GG Kay's books, it scores high in world-building, character development, and narrative excellence. There's even a well-executed twist near the story's end. However, "The Lions of Al-Rassan" is also a clever kind of propaganda. The setting is an alternative Europe in which the Moorish invasion of the Iberian Peninsula endured for centuries longer than it did in our real world. Pushing the Jaddites (Christians) out, the Asharites (Muslims) built a country called Al-Rassan. Their conquering kings were said to be Lions. The third significant population group in the story is the Kindath (Jews). The story pushes the idea that the Kindath are just the best people in the whole world. The most moral. The most principled. The most generous. The most altruistic. The most inoffensive. They get hated by every other race in the world for no reason at all. You know how it goes: it's the whole self-serving B'nai B'rith schpiel. In "The Lions of Al-Rassan" there are no Deir Yassins, no Sabra-Shatilas, no MOSSADs, no Armenian Genocides. All of the military atrocities in the story are committed either by Jaddites or by Asharitesnever by Kindath. The only Kindath prime minister (for one of the more liberal Asharite monarchs) is a kindly, self-sacrificing fellow who is quite the opposite of, say, Lazar Kaganovich. There are no Kindath equivalents of Arie Scher or George Schteinberg, pimping poor children. You won't find any Kindath versions of Michael Eisner or Robert Iger, controlling the flow of information among other races, choosing what to suppress and what to emphasize. There aren't any Kindath black market kidney-sellers, either. Nor any Kindath rabbis who launder money for organized crime gangs. And the Kindath of Al-Rassan certainly don't operate any nation-beggaring, usurious banking institutions. Kay uses the Kindath to represent the Jews, but it's a biased and sanitized representation. The poor, innocent Kindath are frequently someone else's victims; they are never portrayed as victimizing others. Asharite and Jaddite religious leaders are portrayed as being mendacious and full of spite; Kindath leaders are portrayed as being honest and full of love. There's even a reference, by a Kindath,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Song for Arbonne; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Gavriel Kay Page; Review: "A Song for Arbonne" proves that a slow pace is not necessarily a bad thing. It's a story about how the resolution of one international conflict leads to another one, about culture differences being used to justify war, about loyalty and treason. It's about two noblemen who hate each other because they both loved a woman who died a long time ago. According to certain fantasy-reading experts at [...] Guy Gavriel Kay hasn't ever written a bad book. His weakest stories are his earliest ones in The Fionavar Tapastry, and even those are pretty good. Every book he's written since has hit the ball out of the park. I've read, and can recommend: Tigana, The Lions of Al-Rassan, and A Song for Arbonne.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Crothers Page; Review: This book is, to an extent, bull poop. And the Disney movie that is based upon this book is propaganda for racial egalitarianism, which often has little regard for the truth. The controlled media elevate Blacks to celebrity status when they display the most modest talent. A young Ugandan woman is being touted as a world-class chess champion, though she is no such thing. She's merely a better chess player than most blacks are. Born in the Katwe area of the Ugandan capital of Kampala about 1995, where she still lives, Phiona Mutesi has won many chess competitions against other blacks. She has been Uganda's women's junior champion in chess three times and is currently ranked as the second-best female Ugandan chess player, after Claire Ivy Amoko, the current Ugandan Women's champion. But blacks are very much humanity's "little leagues" in regard to mental ability. No black country has ever won a medal in the international Chess Olympiads. Throughout their history, all the way back to the 1920s, none of the countries taking home the gold, silver, and bronze medals were on the African continent. Yet the Hollywood Jews are going to make a propaganda movie about what a wonderful chess player Phiona Mutesi is. An American author, Tim Crothers, wrote a book entitled "The Queen of Katwe," wherein he hyped Phiona's chess skills. The Walt Disney Company, a media conglomerate that has been owned and operated by Jews since 1984, bought the rights to make a movie based on Crothers' book. And you can predict, more or less, how it will go. Chess is a game in which players have titles, the highest of which is Grandmaster. But there are fixed standards for all of the game's titles, even the lesser ones. In the 2012 Chess Olympiad's women's division in Istanbul, The International Chess Federation (FIDE) saw fit to do a very long reach-down in order to bestow upon Phiona Mutesi the title of Woman Candidate Master. If Phiona weren't black, this would be called a cheat and an insult to anyone who acquired that same title by earning it through skilled play. Normally, the WCM title is awarded to female chess players who have gained an Elo rating above 2000. When FIDE awarded the WCM title to Phiona Mutesi, her Elo rating was only 1686, and it has since declined to 1622. Is FIDE being intentionally politically correct by doing Affirmative Action on title awards to black chess players? Maybe not. Or, not intentionally, that is. You see, there are a few ways to get titles other than by gaining a sufficiently high Elo rating and earning the required number of "norms" (or favorable outcomes during chess tournaments). A continental champion is automatically recognized as a grandmaster, for example, and it does not matter that the continent is Africa and that the African champ's Elo rating is less than the 2500 that is usually required for the award of that title. Similarly, it might be the case that Phiona Mutesi got her Woman Candidate Master title through a similar "big; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Look Away: an alternate history of the Civil War; Author: Visit Amazon's Billy Roper Page; Review: Billy Roper is a talented author and his books have always entertained. I've noticed that many one-star reviews of Mr. Roper's books have recently appeared. These reviews are malicious and politically motivated, and don't at all reflect the quality of the story, whatever excuses the reviewers might present. What the reviewers present as "flaws" really aren't. For example, a common criticism is that "history didn't really happen that way." Of course it didn't. Historical fantasy isn't about how things really happened. It's about how what MIGHT have happened, and what MIGHT have been the resulting differences upon the subsequent course of events. You could as easily criticize Guy Gavriel Kay's book "The Lions of Al-Rassan" as being an inaccurate history of the Moorish invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, but, of course, since it is an alternative history fantasy with the names of the major demographic groups changed to prevent offense, the deviations from actual history aren't a flaw in any sense. Likewise, Billy Roper's story about how the Civil War might have gone aren't flawed by deviations from the actual history. Those deviations are the whole point of the story, and such deviations are the mechanism by which historical fantasy usually gets a story told. The hostile reviewers are mostly people who don't like Billy Roper's politics, which are right-wing. They are seeking to inflict a kind of punishment upon the author by discouraging Amazon customers from buying his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Crothers Page; Review: The truest measure of a chess player's skill is his or her Elo rating. It's a mathematical means of ranking players by their longterm wins and losses against other players. Phiona Mutesi's Elo rating is only 1622, currently, which means that her skill as a chess player is commensurate with an average player in a local chess club in the United States or in the Great Britain. Phiona could probably win half of her games, at that level. Now, that's quite good for an African. But it isn't especially good outside of Africa. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) gaive her the title Woman Candidate Master for her chess playing at the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2012. She was age 12 at the time, and, at the time, her Elo rating peaked at 1686. Normally, the minimum Elo rating required for the WCM title is 2000. However, Phiona Mutesi comes from a country (Uganda) that does not field many strong chess players, and most likely her title award reflects something in the nature of a "big fish in a small pond" effect. Phiona Mutesi isn't even the Uganda women's chess champion, as the title of the book implies. That's Claire Ivy Amoko, to whom FIDE gave the higher title Woman FIDE Master, which is likewise a very long reach-down. The customary minimum Elo rating for WFM is 2100, and Amoko's Elo rating is currently only 1822. There's a 12-year-old white boy in New York, Nicholas Checa, who holds the title of FIDE Master and currently has an Elo rating of 2422. That means he's eligible for the title next _higher_ up: International Master. When Judit Polgar of Hungary was 12 years old, she earned an Elo rating of 2555, which is above the 2500 minimum that is (usually, except in Africa) required for the grandmaster title. You can check the Elo rating of any FIDE ranked player online. Just browse to the website of the World Chess Federation. In general, African holders of chess titles got them through the "big fish in a small pond" mechanism. With very few exceptions, African chess title holders aren't as skillful as their title might suggest. The chess grandmasters of Africa aren't anywhere near as good as are the chess grandmasters of Europe or Asia. And that general rule holds true for Phiona Mutesi. The Woman Candidate Master title is the least of FIDE's chess titles, but Phiona isn't as strong as a chess player as someone having this title should be. Disney is hyping her skill because it hopes to recover, with profit, its costs for making a movie based on this book. In fact, that's probably why the Scribner's Media Tie-In Edition of this book was released just this month.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Night Without Stars; Author: Visit Amazon's Winston Graham Page; Review: Hamilton usually writes good science fiction. But prices for new novels have gone up higher than I'm willing to pay. I'll keep an eye on this one and buy it in a few years. After the price is maybe half of what it is now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Which Way Western Man?; Author: William G. Simpson; Review: I was this book's editor at National Vanguard Books in 2002-2003. I wrote the blurb you used under the format/price boxes at the top of the listing page, and I approve. However, I think it would look better if you'd put the book's real cover on the Amazon listing page: it shows Mr. William G. Simpson, the author, perhaps in his 40s or early 50s, wearing a white sweater with his shirt collar out, dark pants, leaning against a wall, and the scene is cast through a yellow filter. I scanned the photo to make the image that was put in the Pagemaker file as the book's cover. It looks much better than the improvised black-and-green no-picture substitute cover that currently adorns the listing page. I quit the National Alliance in the fall of 2003, shortly after sending this book off to the printer because I didn't like the policies of the organization's new management. I'd stayed on the staff during the year following the death of Dr. William L. Pierce in order to keep a promise that I made to him in his last days: that I would publish this latest edition of William G. Simpson's book, Which Way Western Man. Dr. Pierce had promised that very same thing to Mr. Simpson shortly before Simpson's own death in 1991, but hadn't begun the project until 2000. It was a long book, and National Vanguard Books had a small staffand the only competent proofreader to whom I could turn was Dr. Pierce, himself. So it did get published. My promise to Dr. Pierce was kept. His promise to Mr. Simpson was kept. And the book is culturally of such value that I hope that you continue to sell it. In fact, I'm not sure who owns the copyright. As I edited it and was not paid for my work, I suppose I could argue a case for myselfbut I won't. The surviving relatives of Mr. Simpson have the best claim, which I endorse. There are several problems with the paperback version of the book. One of the pages was unintentionally left blank. One of the chapters begins on the wrong (left) page. But I wasn't an experienced editor. I am by education a physicist with a specialty in astrophysics. Dr. Pierce was a physicist with a knack for teaching and for chemical and mechanical engineering. The only other halfway competent editor on hand was Dr. Bob DeMarais, whose education was in business administration and in the teaching thereof. We were a motley crew of educated people whose educations, however, lacked formal instruction in how to run a publishing company, which we were doing nevertheless. With Dr. Pierce's death in July 2002, the publishing company and it's parent corporation, the National Alliance, started to come apart, largely for political reasons. What had been a promising and rising white nationalist organization has since failed utterly because poor leaders were subsequently chosen, and because of factionalism and the unworthy and dishonorable conduct of certain persons, who have not been herein identified.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homosexuality and the Politics of Truth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Satinover Page; Review: Marxism takes many forms and uses many tools, and it has been at war with truth since its beginning. Whole professions which were once based on the scientific method have fallen to become tools of Marxist propagandists, including anthropology, psychology, the medical field of psychiatry, and certain areas within biology and history. What is taught in our schools in the affected disciplines isn't truth, but Marxist propaganda. Various politically organized groups, some of which are nearly coterminous with particular demographic groups, have found the propaganda useful: e.g. feminists, Jews, homosexuals, and others. Marxism isn't the only source of truth-replacement, of course. Another is Creationism, which seeks to replace a great deal of physics, astrophysics, biology, and cosmology with a literal interpretation of the Bible. But what the Creationists have been able to do to subvert the curricula of public schools is tiny in relation to the much broader success of corruption sown by the Marxists. Detailing the many ways in which academia can no longer be trusted to convey truth to the layman is beyond the scope of this review. Here, it is sufficient to say that Jeffrey Satinover has done the world a service by exposing the way that homosexuals, organized for the purpose, subverted the profession of psychiatry. In 1973 the American Psychiatric Association (APA) struck homosexuality off the list of recognized mental disorders, thereby overturning decades of medical scientific research on the subject. What new data prompted this change of classification for homosexuality? None. Instead, the change resulted after homosexuals infiltrated the profession's major institution within the United States: the American Psychiatric Association. Having acquired degrees and licenses for themselves, the homosexuals began sabotaging conferences and sometimes threatening other professionals, who weren't prepared to cope with the subverters' Marxist tactics. The mental doctors, not well-equipped to resist this assault, caved in to political pressure, and as the direct result the APA changed its official position on the classification of homosexuality. In other words, the change had nothing to do with science. It wasn't the result of scientific research bringing forth new and persuasive evidence. It was, rather, purely motivated by politics. Which means that, scientifically, homosexuality remains a mental disorder, and what the APA says about it now is unreliable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Picture; Author: Visit Amazon's Billy Roper Page; Review: This is a very good summary presentation of the political situation in America with regard to race and Jews. It contains (factual) information that leftists and Zionists don't want made generally known. Or, if the cat's out of the bag, then these groups want to make sure that everyone is afraid to acknowledge what they already know. This book makes sense of our times, sense that would remain elusive without a correct assessment of the role played by Jews throughout history, but especially since the late 1700s. There is currently an organized campaign by leftist groups to one-star this book, and other books by Billy Roper, in order to reduce its average rating here on Amazon. Those groups are also trying to persuade Amazon to discontinue selling books by Billy Roper. Censorship and duplicity are ever the hallmarks of leftists. Ignore the rating. Buy the book. It's well worth the price for the knowledge you will gain from it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protocols of the Meetings of the Learned Elders of Zion; Author: Elders of Zion; Review: The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion was authored by its ostensible translator, Sergei Nilus. The record of the conversation it purports to document is fictionalized. For that reason, most Jewish political organizations call it "a forgery." But is that really an accurate description? No. Sergei Nilus didn't write a long series of documentary essays, under his own name, detailing what he believed the Jews were up to, what their banking houses and their political influence peddling organizations were trying to achieve, because he perceived danger to himself if he were to do so. Professor Nilus left us the Protocols because that is all the warning he dared to make. The events of history since the Protocols appeared DOES bear out the predictions made in the Protocols. The fact that Nilus had to fictionalize the message and present it as if it were someone else's work should not be held against the work itself. It would have been a very good thing for the West if its message were heeded to such an extent that the events of history went a different way, a way far better from the point of view of Western man.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Witch: An Epic Fantasy Novel (The Black Witch Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurie Forest Page; Review: I am a white nationalist. I bought this book because it was loudly criticized by leftists, on the theory that anything condemned by leftists must be worthwhile. I'll expand this review after I've read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Top Cases of The FBI; Author: Visit Amazon's RJ Parker Page; Review: Top Cases of the FBI by RJ Parker is a very interesting book. The information is this book from John Dillinger to The Waco Siege was very interesting. A lot of info i did not know before. I would recommend this book highly. Am now reading another one of RJ's Books called Serial Killer Compendium.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pie: An Old Brown Horse (That Knows What He Is Doing); Author: Visit Amazon's Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo Page; Review: pie is a very interesting book written about a horse. And this about a real horse not an imaginary one. This book kept my interest from start to finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pie: An Old Brown Horse (That Knows What He Is Doing); Author: Visit Amazon's Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo Page; Review: pie is a very interesting book written about a horse. And this about a real horse not an imaginary one. This book kept my interest from start to finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Related; Author: Visit Amazon's William Cook Page; Review: I am a big fan of crime related books. Blood Related is one of those books that kept my interest from beginning to end.i have read many serial killer books. This one is one of the best i have read in a long time. i am looking forward to reading more from this great author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liszt's Dante Symphony: A Historical Thriller about the Arts & Deceptive Arts; Author: Visit Amazon's Rich DiSilvio Page; Review: This book kept my interest from start to finish. This book involved Music, mystery, murder, and history. Great story line and i am looking forward to reading more by this great author. This book kept me company while i was in the hospital.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Mitsis Grand Hotel Beach Hotel; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Just returned from a week all inclusive. Although generally pleased, we found some aspects disappointing. Room. Our 31x13 feet room was comfortable but rather shabby in places-chipped bath, torn carpet- with a feeble air conditioning unit. We had a sea view over and around the air conditioning ducts so a higher floor room would have been an improvement. Meals Food choices for breakfast and lunch were good and even better for dinner but the poor layout of the buffet and the lack of space between tables made the evening meal a less than pleasant experience.However the free option to use the Italian or Chinese restaurant with table service and more generous spacing did compensate considerably. Nice food with big portions. Bars The staff at the all inclusive bar worked very hard and fast - they were more entertaining than the official entertainer. Pools etc. Two outdoor saltwater pools were clean and more than big enough for the small number of guests who wished to leave their sunbeds. Although the reserving of sunbeds before dawn was as usual common, there were always enough for later risers. The indoor pool was a nice uncrowded option. Overall. We stayed at the 5 star de luxe Rhodes Hilton (now Sheraton) 6 years ago and in general found the Mitsis as good with a much better location 15 minutes walk from the old town. But updating of the bedrooms and changes to the overcrowded dining room are really needed to justify a 5 star rating.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costa Calero; City: Yaiza Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Hotel is spacious with well kept extensive gardens. Two fresh water pools,one cascading into the other, were heated to a pleasant temperature and were never too busy. 40 meter salt water pool was partly laned for serious swimmers. Buffet meals were all excellent with a good choice of well cooked food. Spacious dining room for breakfast and dinner with outdoor section with ashtrays! Whilst a few branded drinks attracted extra charge, the choice for all inclusive guests was very wide and included wine at dinner. All staff were cheerful and unfailingly pleasant. The one small gripe (not enough to mar a relaxing week)was the usual selfish reservation of sunbeds. But there were enough sunbeds overall for everyone. Great value- we may even go again, something we have never done before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colon Guanahani Adrian Hoteles; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We booked this hotel largely on the basis of Trip Advisor reviews despite having no great fondness for the resort. The hotel price is at the top end of the 4 star range and is as expensive as some 5 star hotels. It is just not worth the money. Our "superior pool view " room was quite small with basic uncomfortable furniture and a garish colour scheme. The good points-a walk in shower, bathrobes and a TV with all the main UK terrestrial channels-were not enough to raise the overall experience above a 3 star rating. The best aspects were- the friendly and helpful attitude of all the staff; the free room safe and retention of our room without extra charge on the day of departure; the saltwater pools were small but comfortably warm. The worst aspect was the food. Whilst breakfast was typical of holiday hotels everywhere(apart from the need to queue to have one's bacon individually fried-why?)with a good range of hot and cold dishes, dinner was dire. There was a limited and largely unvarying choice of cold food whilst hot food was either one of two prepared dishes or again individually fried pieces of meat or fish. The latter and the carvery option seemed of reasonable quality but there was little to accompany them. I several times resorted to taking cold vegetables to eat with hot meat because the one cooked vegetable dish was so unpalatable. I cannot comment on the table service option except to observe that the portions looked small. Not only was the choice poor but there was little flavour in anything. This was the worst food we have experienced in Spain since the 1970s. If you want to stay in this part of Costa Adeje, pick the Bahia Princess. The rooms are as good, the pool just as warm and the food is better. You will also save a small fortune. A final thought- the hotel is small with only 150 rooms so food choice might be expected to be limited. But the Costa Calero in Lanzarote (stayed April 2013,see review)is not much bigger yet its food on an all inclusive deal was excellent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spring Hotel Vulcano; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Booked a premium room which included safe, daily paper (sorry the Sun), water,tea and coffee making and sun loungers on the balcony. The room was large-a square with one corner housing the small and rather basic bathroom. The narrow balcony followed this shape so that it was difficult to position the sun loungers in the sun, made worse by the shade of the identical room on the floor above. The room decor was drab and depressing with a dark wood strip floor. We had 2 televisions- the large screen set's only British channel was BBC World News. After 2 days, we discovered that the small standard set also had BBC1 and ITV1. Nothing to inform us of this and why in a hotel with 80% British guests is there not a better choice? For the rest- Good - food choice at breakfast and dinner excellent with decent quality - swimming pools heated to a comfortable temperature - location close to beach in a much improved area of Playa Bad - age and quality of room decor - congestion and noise level in dining room - no outside area to drink at night - smoking policy that exceeds Spanish law by banning smoking on balconies not disclosed on web site - general aura of an over regimented old peoples' home - free "extras" delivered a bit haphazardly-not enough tea coffee or milk but gallons of water - bathroom toiletries not replaced once used Overall I found the hotel rather depressing and was glad to leave; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aquila Porto Rethymno; City: Rethymnon Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: We first stayed here in September 2010 and were impressed with the location and the overall experience delivered by helpful and pleasant staff. Any criticisms were minor and not worth mentioning. So, when searching for a late booking in July 2014, it was a pleasant surprise to find this hotel available at a lower price than we had paid 4 years earlier. Our sea view room was more spacious than previously with a large balcony in the shade. Given the high temperatures, this was a major plus. The food was again excellent, the biggest improvement being the change to full buffet service at dinner from the mix of buffet and waiter service used in 2010. It is true as others have noted that this is not the most spacious hotel. But the combination of pool and beach loungers meant we we were always able to find a suitable spot. Rooms are not the largest but have been refurbished and are pleasant and comfortable. Overall, this a quiet and pleasant hotel with a great location within an easy and level walk into the old town. Would we stay for a 3rd time? Quite possibly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena; City: Benalmadena Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalu; Review: Having planned a holiday in Greece, their ongoing crisis led us to pick another destination. Choice was mainly because of positive reviews of the hotel. This turned out to be the worst holiday we have experienced in many years. Having had good holidays in September 2013 and 14 in Puerto Banus and Fuengirola (see positive reviews) both Benalmadena and the hotel were disappointing. Benalmadena: unattractive, run down and full of heavily tattooed visitors of many nationalities. Searing temperatures exposed some of the limitations of the hotel. Hotel: overall this seemed much too basic to merit a 4 star rating. The good points,helpful and cheerful staff and a central beachside location were outweighed by the negatives. Although outwardly attractive with only 3/4 storeys, the interior was unpleasant -long drab corridors, industrial metal staircases, non functioning lifts and inadequate air conditioning. Our refurbished "marina" room was a decent size with adequate storage. But the beds were appallingly hard and the furniture and toiletries cheap and basic. The air conditioning, with hours set by management, was not good enough. Door key and safe key (2 euros a day for the latter) were old fashioned Yale type with room number attached. The swimming pool was too small for the number of guests, a situation not helped by the hotel's failure to enforce its own rules about ball games and drinking. The sun terrace was large with plenty of loungers but was simply a tiled rectangle with little natural shade. Pool and terraces,like the rest of the hotel,were kept very clean. The restaurant had 2 dinner sittings 6.30 or 8.15pm with flexible entry up to half an hour later. As a result, food was kept fresh and offered a reasonable choice.The quality was at best average Drinks were well priced. Breakfast,available from 8 till 10.30am offered a very full choice of hot and cold food. Overall- the efforts of the staff could not overcome the physical limitations of the building which would need a lot of money to bring up to a full 4 star standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costa Calero; City: Yaiza Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: In 2013 we enjoyed a great week at a surprisingly low price. Three years on, our return stay in April/May was just as good. Service, food and drink were excellent. Although cooler weather meant that sitting outside in the evening was not an option this time, daytime weather was warm enough. We were allocated a ground floor room with its own garden and loungers so were not upset by the usual dawn reserving of sunbeds. The layout of the hotel and extensive gardens offers lots of small semi private areas, avoiding the congested feeling of more open designs. A really pleasant week and we will return-again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort Hotel Spa; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Stayed for a week in July on a fairly late h/b booking. We knew from a previous holiday at the nearby Hilton (now Sheraton)that the location is not the most attractive and is too far from Rhodes Old Town to walk. But the overwhelmingly positive reviews of the hotel persuaded us to risk it. The hotel is fairly new-5/6 years old- with @300 rooms furnished in the increasingly common minimalist style. Whilst everything worked efficiently,thanks to cheerful and helpful staff, the atmosphere was more like a large business hotel or hospital. The reception had the feel of a railway station, an atmosphere heightened by the large empty corridors and areas that seemed to be awaiting completion. Room- our executive double was large-48sqm-with a well equipped bathroom but apart from 2 single beds and a sofa bed that looked as though it had come from a charity shop, largely empty. It all worked well but was utterly charmless. Food- buffet style breakfast offered a vast choice but cooked items were at best luke warm. Similar problems marred the evening meals, which were not of 5 star quality. The dining room itself was large, noisy and canteen like, not a place to linger. Bars- a pool bar offered slow service until late evening but the main bar was quite small and uncomfortable, separated from reception by glass.The only real option for smokers was to sit outside the main entrance where the constant flow of taxis added to the railway station atmosphere. Pools- very pleasant and set out on several levels-but the selfish reserving of loungers tended to spoil the experience. Cleanliness- first rate throughout the hotel. Overall-fine if all you want to do is sunbathe and eat bland mass catering food. Otherwise look elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aquila Porto Rethymno; City: Rethymnon Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: We have stayed here twice before in 2010 and 2014 and given a positive review of the hotel's location, friendly and helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere. All these aspects still deserve praise. But this time we booked very late the only room still offered via TUI, a double sea view room with Mythica benefits. This room costs a premium of around £370 per week over a standard room and is described by TUI as " luxurious.". Making every allowance for poetic licence, this description is laughable.The room was smaller than the standard rooms with space for one chair a small table and two narrow and uncomfortable single beds.The decor was like all the other standard rooms-stark neutral and basic;tiled floors and a fridge in a movable wooden cupboard The bathroom was awful, a corner shower tray/foot bath with a shower but no curtain or screen. Clothes storage was squeezed into the passage from room to bathroom with two shallow drawers and no lighting.The problem seems to be the refurbishment undertaken in 2015 leaving all rooms we could see with the same stark minimalist decor but retaining no longer applicable descriptions. So if the room itself clearly did not justify the extra cost,did the Mythica benefits? 2 bottles of cheap plonk and wine,some fruit, a daily paper, water replaced every 2 days (it wasn't) a turn down service (really, and I thought Michael McIntyre made this up) and the right to have dinner from a restricted menu in the a la carte restaurant. Since our late booking enjoyed a discount, I do not feel too aggrieved but rather disappointed. But I would advise against paying the premium price for such cramped and basic accommodation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mani Gym Drawstring Backpack String Bag Emojis Sackpack for Girls and Boys; Brand: Mani; Review: Gave as a gift...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COCOSHIP 50s Retro Tie Front Bikini Set Floral Print Halter High Waist Ruched Swimsuit(FBA); Brand: COCOSHIP; Review: A bit loose for the bottom, order an xl , top seems big but the string to tie it is small; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: INGEAR Long Batik Women's Sarong Swimsuit Wrap Bikini Cover Up Pareo; Brand: INGEAR; Review: really nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Plus Size Cotton Brief Panty Multipack; Brand: ; Review: I guess I didn't guess my size right and they were ginormous lol i wear size 12-14 jean so i figured size 10 but i think i needed an 8.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just My Size Women's Plus-Size Stretch Jersey Bike Short; Brand: ; Review: They look faded and might get more faded since they are cotton. but I wanted them for bike riding, exercise or swimming. I was going for comfort and length, so this does it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Plus Size Animal Leopard Side Panel Leggings; Brand: Forever; Review: see through, thin material, and way too small; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Celebrity Inspired High Waisted Wetlook Bodycon Pencil Skirt; Brand: Forever; Review: somewhat large, almost like someone made with cheap thin faux leather. but it works and looks the look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ours Womens Raglan Long Sleeve Leopard Print Shirt Casual Blouses Tops; Brand: OURS; Review: Looks good, more red then burgundy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SCIONE Lightweight Canvas School Backpack Daypack Laptop Backpack for Kids Girls; Brand: SCIONE; Review: nice but fades easily, not many pockets, not light weight, all cloth so kind of hot, but it is nice and sturdy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dale Adams Enterprises The Bone 6031 Mechanics Creeper; Brand: The Bone; Review: I bought this creeper several months ago after finally becoming sick of grinding to a halt on tiny bits of dirt under my car. I used it for the first time in anger this afternoon during an oil change and am very pleased with how it performed. It moved smoothly, even going from concrete onto carpet without slowing down (something my old creeper could never have done). My only comments are that it could do with a better neck cushion and the 'pods' for the wheels tend to hit on things when underneath the car, but I'm sure that'll change after I get used to using it more frequently. It isn't cheap, but it seems to be a quality product and it's also made entirely in the USA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dale Adams Enterprises The Bone Rough Rider 7031 Mechanic's Creeper; Brand: The Bone; Review: I bought my creeper several years ago because I was tired of grinding to a halt when I hit small stones or sand on my garage floor. With this creeper, I can roll over air hoses without any trouble. If anything, the wheels are too good! Several times I've given myself a gentle push and gone shooting underneath the entire length of my car. I'm 210 pounds and this creeper supports me without an issue. The next support of the bone is good, although for long-term use you might want to use a small rolled up towel for a bit more comfort. The product is made of a heavy duty plastic and oils and fluids wipe right off it without leaving a mark. I love the fact that the entire Bone is made in the USA - that's one of the reasons I bought it. The initial quality is very good and after several years of home use I'm still pleased with the longevity. The only reason I've not given this product a 5-star is because of the 'pods' that house the wheels. There have been a few times when I've been working in a very tight space with my arms up around shoulder height and the pods have been in the way. This meant I had to contort around them, which is quite uncomfortable. The next day I've had bruises on my shoulders because of being pressed against the pods for an hour. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend the Bone. I'd certainly buy another, but it's unlikely I'll ever need to as it's built so well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McGard 24152 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.25 Thread Size) - Set of 4; Brand: McGard; Review: I bought a set of these for my Subaru after the Dorman-brand ones I bought from Advance Auto Parts started to rust badly after only 6-months. These seem to have a much better quality to them, with the chrome appearing to be quite dense (the Dorman brand had perhaps the world's thinnest dipping of chrome on them). I'm actually in the process of ordering another set of McGard wheel locks for other vehicles. I'll write another review in about a year to say how they have held up, but so far I'm very pleased with them and the price on amazon was great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: McGard 24137 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4; Brand: McGard; Review: I've bought several sets of McGard wheel locks for my different vehicles after several cars in my area had their wheels and tires stolen. The locks seem to be made of high quality chrome; I'd previously bought some Dorman brand wheel locks from Advanced Auto Parts only to have them rust within a few months. When I removed the rusted nuts the chrome was a very thin layer that flaked off. These locks seem to be of much higher quality and the website says they have triple-layered chrome plating. The only reason I've not given the product a 5-star rating is because I don't know the long-term quality and because they stick out slightly compared to my regular wheel nuts (they protrude by about 3/16"). Nothing to make them too obvious, but enough that when you focus on the wheels you see them sticking out. So far, I'd buy this product again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: kinder Fluff Car Sun Shade (4px) -80 GSM with 15s Film (Highest; Brand: kinder Fluff; Review: I haven't had a chance to use them on the road with direct sun, but I am very happy with how easily and how well they stick to the window.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; 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: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (a.k.a. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) (2001); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Assassins (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: I, Robot (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jacket, The (2005); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) (1954); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Crashers (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander III: The Sorcerer (a.k.a. Highlander: The Final Dimension) (1994); Genres: Action, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Highlander: Endgame (Highlander IV) (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dukes of Hazzard, The (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Footloose (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Karate Kid, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuxedo, The (2002); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sum of All Fears, The (2002); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JFK (1991); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Storm, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mummy, The (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Kong (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Antitrust (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula) (1992); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Blood (Rambo: First Blood) (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Me, Myself & Irene (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hamburger Hill (1987); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Day After Tomorrow, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pacifier, The (2005); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dungeons & Dragons (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Blade II (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Road Trip (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Falling Down (1993); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Southern Comfort (1981); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost Boys, The (1987); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider (2002); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Knight's Tale, A (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula 2000 (2000); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Skulls, The (2000); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (Fast and the Furious 2, The) (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Kong (1933); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix Revolutions, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Enter the Dragon (1973); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The (2005); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast and the Furious, The (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Replacements, The (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time Machine, The (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost World: Jurassic Park, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantastic Four (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; 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: Red Planet (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Longest Yard, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titan A.E. (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ice Harvest, The (2005); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pi (1998); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Genres: Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: WarGames (1983); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Postman, The (1997); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: xXx (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Werewolf in London, An (1981); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Supremacy, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cannonball Run, The (1981); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2002); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Highlander II: The Quickening (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Escape from New York (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cat in the Hat, The (2003); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doom (2005); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Krull (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1978); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hustler, The (1961); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999); Genres: Documentary, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poolhall Junkies (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sting, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2001); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Untouchables, The (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Bambi (1942); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Battlefield Earth (2000); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Beast of War, The (Beast, The) (1988); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brothers Grimm, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Casino (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: China Syndrome, The (1979); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Christmas Story, A (1983); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chronicles of Riddick, The (2004); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Dark City (1998); Genres: Adventure, Film-Noir, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dozen, The (1967); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Domino (2005); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Dune (1984); Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); Genres: Children, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SRAM Supercork Bicycle Bar Tape; Brand: SRAM; Review: Very easy to use and durable. Great for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soffe Men's Long Polyester Mini-Mesh Short; Brand: ; Review: Product as described. No surprises.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Watch (Silver / Black); Brand: Polar; Review: Has changed my workouts for the better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mounted Bike Rack; Brand: Allen Sports; Review: Easy to use. Excellent for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FIRELION Cycling Gloves Bike Bicycle Gloves - Breathable Gel Pad Shock-Absorbing Anti-Slip; Brand: FIRELION; Review: Great value for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZOOKKI Cycling Gloves Mountain Bike Gloves Road Racing Bicycle Gloves Light Silicone Gel Pad Riding Gloves Half Finger Biking Gloves; Brand: ZOOKKI; Review: Fantastic for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: sponeed Cycling Bib Shorts, Bicycle Bibs for Men Padded Breathable UPF 50+; Brand: sponeed; Review: So far so good. Been on 5 rides with these, and they are so much more comfortable than the bike shorts alone that tend to bunch up along the waistline. I'm buying a second pair today!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Scroll Saw Segmentation: Patterns, Projects & Techniques; Author: Patrick Spielman; Review: This book has excellent instructions for the segmentation with unique projects for everyone...beginners and advanced. In addition, I really liked the information with detail on the different saws, blades, woods, sanding and finishing which is good for any project. It became an immediate favorite...one which I use often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giada's Family Dinners; Author: Visit Amazon's Giada De Laurentiis Page; Review: I am a long-time Giada fan after watching her on FoodNetwork for several years. I connect with her recipes because they are healthy and tasty, easy-to-follow instructions, and I can be successful cooking them. I also liked her first recipe book, but prefer the print of this one because it is much easier to read. The photographer did a great job on both books...I like seeing a photo of finished prepared food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Publisher 2007 Quick Source Reference Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Quick Source Page; Review: I am a new user of Microsoft Publisher 2007 and I have lots to learn, but the Quick Source Guide has been very, very helpful to me...and well worth the price of the guide.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Young & Hungry: More Than 100 Recipes for Cooking Fresh and Affordable Food for Everyone; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Lieberman Page; Review: This was Dave's initial cookbook. I have enjoyed watching him on FoodNetwork and also his second cookbook, so I wanted to have his first book in my collection. I have already prepared several meals from this book and all were tasty and successes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 10 Things You Need to Eat: And More Than 100 Easy and Delicious Ways to Prepare Them; Author: Visit Amazon's Anahad O'Connor Page; Review: This book is informative and I am a fan of Dave, but I was a little disappointed in the print being so small and no pics of the finished recipes which I find helpful. I am not sorry I bought this book and the price is right, but would have paid a few more dollars to improve the finished product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: C&T Publishing Transfer Artist Paper, 8.5 by 11-Inch, 18-Pack; Author: Visit Amazon's Lesley Riley Page; Review: Lesley Riley's TAP transfer sheets might work on fabric or paper...but it certainly does not work on wood. I have tried about eight transfers...following instructions precisely. I have gone online to research what might be going wrong...tried every suggestion...but it still does not work. I checked the website for troubleshooting, but nothing. The ink transfers in some areas...other areas are splotchy and weird looking. Not what I want. I will not be buying any more of these transfer sheets...not cheap to begin with...but I just end up throwing them in the trash.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 8 Ways To Accelerate Your Photography: How To Speed Up The Learning Curve - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne McKinnell Page; Review: I am excited to read Anne McKinnell's eBook covering aspects of photography which pertains to what I am doing. She and I have similarities in our background having both used a lot of film and loved working in darkrooms creating photographs using an enlarger and trays of chemicals. We both left photography for years and had to go back to a digital world and lots to learn to keep up with modern photographers. I am just now at the stage where I would like to have a website to share what I do and see where it will take me. Anne covers that subject and many others, along with excellent photos to demonstrate what she is covering. Any photographer would benefit from this eBook. Thank you, Anne. Alice Payson, AZ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Someday, Someday, Maybe: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Graham Page; Review: Great read. The inside story of trying to break into show biz. Harder than you think even when you have what it takes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Making of Donald Trump; Author: Visit Amazon's David Cay Johnston Page; Review: Trusted information every voter should know.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talking As Fast As I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between; Author: Lauren Graham (author); Review: I'm a fan and it brought me joy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Universal Ceiling Fan Remote Control Kit; Brand: HIYILL; Review: Purchased the kit for $30 as I read the reviews and was impressed with the comments. Was easy to install in my Hunter ceiling fan. Would recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunter 28700 Fremont 52-Inch 5-Blade Single Light Ceiling Fan, Premier Bronze with Walnut/Dark Maple Blades and Amber Glass Bowl; Brand: Hunter Fan Company; Review: Though the instructions are pretty crappy, the fan didn't take that long to install. If you don't have any experience installing fans such as some other ppl have melted their wires or have balancing issues, then I wouldn't recommend it. I even installed a 3rd party remote control without any issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Capital Lighting 9831BK Main Street 1-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern, Black with Seeded Glass; Brand: Capital Lighting; Review: We purchased this light as a replacement for our backyard porch light which was from our original home and pretty dinky. Very easy to install and looks very nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 43710 Shower Head with On/Off Switch (Chrome); Brand: Camco; Review: Perfect shower head for the RV, can't complain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco Screen Door Cross Bar Handle; Brand: Camco; Review: Perfect solution for your RV door!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frostfire 16 Bright LED Wireless Solar Powered Motion Sensor Light (Weatherproof, no batteries required); Brand: Frostfire; Review: Light is not bright as I hoped they would be, but it works as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NuTone PB41LBGL Wired Lighted Round Stucco Door Chime Push Button, Polished Brass; Brand: Broan; Review: Perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DeWalt DPG218 Large RapidFit Slip-On Glove; Brand: DEWALT; Review: My favorite work gloves!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LUCKLED Original Starfish Solar String Lights, 20ft 30 LED Fairy Halloween Christmas Lights Decorative Lighting for Indoor/Outdoor, Garden, Home,; Brand: LuckLED; Review: These lights provide perfect amount of light and the charge lasts through out the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GDEALER Multicolor String Lights; Brand: GDEALER; Review: These lights provide perfect amount of light and the charge lasts through out the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 42657 Patriotic Yellow Ribbon and Flag Party Light; Brand: Camco; Review: These are ok lights, the colors are not impressive. Ended up returning the item.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ETL 26781 Oxygenics Hand Held Sprayer Kit; Brand: ETL; Review: Best shower head for the RV or trailer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Quality 5-Pack Extra Strong Suction Cup Hooks,Easy to Assemble-Functional and Durable; Brand: 5 Star Toyz; Review: The suction cups kept falls off my wall, probably due to the fact that it isn't completely flat. If you don't have a flat wall, then don't even both purchasing these.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solar Lights Outdoor, LITOM Super Bright Motion Sensor Light with 30s Activated; Brand: Litom; Review: Installed the light in my wash station on the rear of my RV trailer. The light is very bright its size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fluidmaster 400A Anti-Siphon Universal Toilet Tank Fill Valve; Brand: Fluidmaster; Review: Installed pretty easily, instructions were pretty clear. What else can I say?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elmer's E864 Carpenter's Wood Filler, 3.25-Ounce Tube, Mahogany; Brand: Elmer's; Review: Works pretty nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camco 43981 Aluminum Screen Door Standard Mesh Grille - Protects Your RV's Screen Door, Anodized Aluminum Will Not Corrode; Brand: Camco; Review: Install pretty easy on the RV door, directions were pretty clear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord & Hodge 1100A Snap Fastener Refills; Brand: Lord & Hodge; Review: Not as easy to install as you think, but the snaps work pretty well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 11-921 5-Pack 1992 Heavy Duty Utility Blades; Brand: Stanley; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxe Bidet Neo 180 - Self Cleaning Dual Nozzle - Fresh Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment; Brand: LUXE Bidet; Review: Purchased an installed in 2 of 3 of our bathrooms. Very impressed with the performance. There is also a cost savings in using a lot less toilet paper now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wahl Home Pet Pro-Series Complete Pet Clipper Kit, for Pet Grooming, Trimming, and; Brand: Wahl; Review: I purchased this clipper because it was made by Wahl and because it was rechargeable. It doesn't hold a charge long enough to groom one dog. It is a real disappointment.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food Wetlands - Roasted Duck; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: Taste of the. Wild food was recommended by my groomer. I've fed it for about 2 years. Great for allergic dogs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food High Prairie Adult - Venison & Bison; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: Taste of the. Wild food was recommended by my groomer. I've fed it for about 2 years. Great for allergic dogs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dingo Twist Sticks Rawhide Chews, Made With Real Chicken; Brand: Dingo; Review: My two dogs, a shin tzu and a Maltese pup, love these. I have difficulty finding the big bag locally. Amazon has been a lifesaver.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remote Dog Training Shock Collar for 1 Dog; Brand: Generic; Review: This collar, though advertised for small pups, is much to strong. It is very difficult to operate. I returned it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This is my absolute favorite book of all time! Everyone should read this at some point in thier lives.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter dan Orde Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This one is a little lengthy and gets a little blah in the middle, but still is great overall....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count Of Monte Cristo.; Author: Alexandre Dumas; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a really long book, but soooo worth the read. Very entertaining and adventurous!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: fiction; Review: Oh wow! This is one of the best books I've read in ages! It will make you scream, laugh, cry and everything in between.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roots: The Enhanced Edition: The Saga of an American Family; Author: Alex Haley; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: A must read! Take the time to read this book! This is by far the most important novel I've ever read. Even if some of the story had to be imagined, I believe Mr. Haley did a fantastic job of telling millions of peoples' histories and stories. I hope someday my children will take the time to read this important piece of American literature!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Honda Genuine 83280-SNA-A01ZA Sun Visor Assembly, Left; Brand: Honda; Review: These visors tend to break. Replacing it only takes a few minutes and two screws. If you've got a broken visor go ahead and replace it. We lived too long with a broken one thinking it would be hard to replace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Q Industries 12 Volt Air Compressor, Portable Air Pump, Tire Inflator 150 PSI, Air Compressor by SuperFlow For Cars,; Brand: Q Industries; Review: The pump draws too much current to use with any of our vehicles' power sockets. The amps to start the compressor motor is probably greater than the typical 10-15 amp rating of most cars. I got a battery hook up so I could go straight to the batter. With that, I really liked the pump until it stopped turning about 1.5 years after I got it. As solid at the pump appears to be constructed, I was surprised that it died. So, -1 star for not being able to use it with a car's power socket. -1 star for not lasting several years.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Covercraft UV11225SV Silver UVS 100 Custom Fit Sunscreen for Select Ford Focus Models - Laminate Material, 1 Pack; Brand: Covercraft; Review: Good: Perfect fit. Love that aspect. Love, love the fit. Minus: The sunscreen is out of heavy board, I would have preferred something lighter weight and more bendable to put up. Minus: The reflective part gets very hot. I would have rather had something a bit more reflective. I think if it gets burning hot, then too much heat is released in the car.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Griot's Garage 10813STDCRD 6" Dual Action Random Orbital Polisher with 10' Cord; Brand: Griot's Garage; Review: Very solid-built polisher. However my polisher won't spin if I put much downward pressure on it. It will just vibrate. It takes about the weight of my arm on the polisher before it stops spinning. From looking at the other reviews, I don't think this is typical.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Redline Tuning 21-11025-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS Bolt in Struts (All Black Components, 4 year; Brand: Redline Tuning; Review: Love the hood struts. Easy installation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Elizabeth I; Brand: Helen Mirren; Review: You really gotta give it up to HBO. They make the most wonderful and entertaining shows and movies. I watched this 2006 2 part HBO series recently, as the network played re-runs. I was glued to my TV and fixated on the story. Helen Mirren was just superb in her portrayal of the Virgin Queen, and I loved Jeremy Irons as her best friend and love interest Robert (Robin) Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Other movies portrayed him as sort of a boy toy, and nothing of importance when in reality, he was a confidant and close friend of the Queen until his dying day. Even though she was angry at him for taking a wife and barred the wife from court, she still kept in contact with him. She even marked his last letter before his death. Although the movie wasn't 100% correct historically, it came pretty close and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have watched it twice already, and if you are a history buff like me, you will love this movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Brand: Daniel Radcliffe; Review: I am in love with everything Harry Potter, and watched this movie when it came out and bought the DVD as well. I have all the Harry Potter DVDs. Anyway, I did not like this movie as much as the others. There were too many things, important things, which are in the books that did not show up at the movie. For instance, I felt showing Lord Voldemort's past about his family from his mother's side, and his mother's story would have added to the movie. There were more memories in Dumbledore's pensieve that were central to the story that the movie did not show. Again, I enjoyed the earlier Harry Potter movies more than the recent ones. I am not fond of the director, David Yates, that has been directing (badly) the latest installments. Also, I missed the portrayal of a young Tom Riddle by Christian Coulson from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Nothing against the new actor playing a young Lord Voldemort, but I felt that the former was better suited for the role. Otherwise, great movie. I am very much looking forward to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Believer; Brand: Ryan Gosling; Review: WARNING: This movie is not for the faint of heart, or for those who are ultra PC. The Believer is about a young man named Danny who hates Jews and is a skinhead, Nazi fascist. This is not interesting in itself, but he is Jewish. A self-hating Jew, if you will. Danny joins a fascist group of Nazi skinheads, and is very active in his hatred of Jews. He advocates killing them and goes very deep in expressing his hatred of Jews. So deep that only a self-hating person would be able to explain it. While some have expressed their dislike of this movie for showcasing anti-Semitism and giving it a platform, I did not find it to be too discriminating. Sadly, most of the stuff we've heard of before. "The Jews run the media." "The Jews are the evil bankers." Blah, blah, blah. I thought the movie was thought provoking not in it's anti-Semitic themes, but by how sorry you feel for Danny. Ryan Gosling was brilliant in his portrayal. For me this movie was not about anti-Semitism from others, but the hatred that Jews have for themselves. It was heartbreaking watching Danny with his father or his recollection of his yeshiva days. This movie may be fictionalized, even though it is loosely based on a Jewish KKK member from the 1960's who committed suicide when he was outed as being Jewish by the NY Times (the so-called "Jew" paper). However, self hating Jews do not need to be fictionalized because they (sadly) do exist and that is the most disturbing reality. Do not miss. This movie is a must see, especially for all those self-hating Jews.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Circle: Season 1; Brand: Thomas Dekker; Review: This review is from: The Secret Circle: The Complete First Season (Amazon Instant Video) The Secret Circle is about a secret circle of witches. Cassie moves to her mother's hometown of Chance Harbor to live with her grandmother after her mother dies in an "accidental" fire. What she does not know is that she comes from a family of witches, but soon, she will find out as awaiting her arrival are five teenagers her age who know all about their witchy history, and are seeking to add final 6th witch (Cassie) to complete their circle. What follows after Cassie discovers her heritage is a spectacular suspenseful show with lots of twists and turns that will completely enthrall you. If you're like me and into paranormal & fantasy, especially witchcraft, you will love this show. It gets better with each episode. Watching the episodes for the first time ever had me on the edge of my seat and left me wanting more. I am extremely sad that it was canceled and highly recommend for everyone who has never watched it to do so immediately. I would rate it 10 stars. Definitely a must see.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Season 1; Brand: Jonas Armstrong; Review: This series was by far my favorite version of Robin Hood. I loved Jonas Armstrong as Robin Hood. He was clever, quick, bold, confident, optimistic, witty, mischievous, utterly charming and just HOT. He was sizzling and really portrayed the people's champion Robin Hood so well. The other actors weren't that bad either. The Sheriff was so brilliantly done. He was hilarious. I loved the humor and the show was always exciting to watch with the twists and turns. Season 1 was my favorite season. I thought the last season didn't do the show justice, but the first two seasons were absolutely terrific. It's a great family show and does Robin Hood in somewhat of a light way. Other versions of the legend, especially movie versions are always done so dark with a much too serious Robin. This BBC TV series did it better because to be so loved, Robin had to have that charisma and it factor to make people enamored of him and follow him. I highly recommend it. Definitely do not miss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sol Beach House Ibiza by Melia; City: Santa Eulalia del Rio Ibiza Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights and it was a great chilled out, relaxed stay. I managed to check in online and we got to the hotel at around 1030am. I didn't think a room would be ready for us, but the priority checkin was smooth and efficient, we did have a choice of rooms and opted for room number 124. This had a side view of the sea and a main view of the pool. Small table and deck chairs on the balcony which was a nice addition. This is a great stay if only travelling with hand luggage too, shampoo and body wash provided, aswell as a razor and hair dryer - great little touches if travelling light. The bed was very comfortable and the black out curtains were great. The breakfast buffet was an excellent and varied choice, washed down with a glass of cava - great way to start the day. The walk to the nearby cliff was great to watch the sun rise too. I would recommend this hotel, yes you do have to pay extra for the nice sun beds, but if they were free everyone would be clambering over them and they wouldn't be special. They have some offers on these beds with food too, which I thought was worth it for the odd day. We weren't around for any live music, but did enjoy the DJ by the pool, thought this was much better than the backing tracks! I celebrated my 40th birthday whilst here and the hotel gave me a lovely bottle of prosecco and some sweets, this was much appreciated thank you.If given the opportunity I would return to this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Bay Hotel; City: Cala Major Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed here on 14 Oct for 2 nights. We were on a budget and this hotel fulfilled our needs perfectly. We caught the no.1 bus into Palma 5 Euros single per person which dropped us off in the Plaza Espana, great to have a wonder from here down towards the Cathedral. Sights I'd recommend on the way are the market - 'Mercat de l'Olivar,' people watching in the Plaza Mayor, and of course the Cathedral. We had every intention to catch the no.46 bus from the Cathedral to the Blue Bay, but with road works in the area we weren't sure where the bus stop was. So we got a taxi which was only 8 Euros to the hotel instead. On arrival we were given a 2nd floor room with beautiful sea views from the balcony. Room was spacious and clean, beds were comfy. We did have a room opposite the lift and as a light sleeper I was dreading this. However, a little noise was heard but nothing that kept me awake. I can imagine though in the height of summer this maybe worse. Had a TV but didn't put it on though. There was only 1 plug socket though. Hairdryer from reception only, safe in the room, shower very powerful and plenty of hot water. No complaints here. Food was...okay. My boyfriend enjoyed it and I was a little more particular. It was a buffet style so eat as much or as little of what you fancy. We did have half board but ate out the second night. Staff in the dining area, and all staff we came across actually were indeed polite, helpful and cheerful. The hotel is on a hill, there are steps, or you can walk down to the town from the road, or better still, where the pool is walk down past the toilets and it's a slightly easier/quicker route to the front. Pool was spacious, just the right atmosphere for October, pool bar good too, we even had company from a wild rabbit! There is a small sandy inlet at the bottom of the hill, don't misunderstand this as the only beach in Cala Mayor! If you take a walk (towards Palma) where the shops and restaurants are, there is a lovely sandy beach with beach bars and the water was safe and quite warm for October. If wanting a budget hotel, not far from Palma, then this hotel is ideal.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melia Jardines Del Teide; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: This was a great 3 night stay for my mum and I, although for my mum there were a lot of steps and a long walk to centre. We couldn't fault the hotel itself with all the staff we came across very helpful and polite. Not having tried this before, the level was a great addition to our stay. The hour or so where you can help yourself to drinks was a bit manic at times but not stressful. Breakfast was plentiful and the tapas with our drinks were a nice touch. We had a lovely view of the sea, room was spacious and comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Bizantium; City: Sozopol Burgas Province; Review: Just come back from Sozopol and the Villa Bizantium, perfect stay. The staff were so helpful and proficient. They had organised flowers for my mum on arrival at our request and couldn't do enough to help us during our stay. Great underground car park to keep the car cool. Food was lovely and inexpensive, the breakfast buffet consisted of eggs, mini sausages and bacon, could have been served hot, but apart from that plenty of choice from pastries to fruit to boiled eggs. We had a 2 bedroomed apartment, which was spacious and the kitchen adequate for our stay. You always had a sun lounger for the pool, and there are 2 beaches nearby. The only thing I missed here was a shower in the pool area. There is a main road to cross so you do have to be careful. All in all a great stay and would go back. Thank you to all the staff :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sol Mirador de Calas All Inclusive; City: Calas de Majorca Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I have been reading the reviews with interest since the refurb, and can honestly say that any negative comments at the beginning of the summer were teething problems. The food was lovely as were the views from the restaurant. Personally I thought the food was varied, there was chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, fish, served with a variety potatoes rice etc, paella, sushi, pizza and the salads were wide and varied too, some veg on offer but not enough for my liking. All the restaurant staff work very hard to please their guests, that includes the kitchen staff and the waiters/waitresses. There was plenty of water on offer from the fridge in the dinning room, together with a help yourself tap on wine, beers and soft drinks. We spent most of our time at the beach, with only a couple of hours by the pool. Most of the sunbeds under the trees were soiled with bird droppings, and it was difficult to get a good bed by the pool after 9am. One thing I will say is please be careful on the beach Antenna. There are no lifeguards on this beach and we saw people get caught in a rip tide here which was quite scary. Domingoes beach does have life guards. We had a room on the 8th floor overlooking the pool and sea, it was lovely and was a junior suite, it was my birthday and with my melia rewards the hotel provided me with an upgrade and a bottle of bubbles on my birthday which was a lovely gesture. We still had to pay in addition for a kettle and the safe, which I did think should have been standard. Although the sister hotel guests do share the pool, I think most children tend to be at this hotel and not the Mirador, which was a bonus for us especially in the evenings. The bar was great with a wide variety of drinks available, you do need to ask for glasses in the evening instead of the plastic ones. The snack bar was great provided you got here just after they cooked the burgers/hot dogs/chips etc. The entertainment was a bit hit and miss with some acts better than others. Most of the duo's we did see were great though and offered a wide range in music. Reception staff very helpful, they told us about the bus to Porto Colum and helped us with a restaurant that we were going to, our transfer didn't turn up on our departure and they were quick in ordering us a taxi and changing more money for me! Not quite up to other Melia hotel standards that we've stayed in, but all in all a great stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costa Caleta; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: To be fair, I think this hotel has taken on board some of the negative comments it has received and tried to make improvements. For example, there was a questionnaire given out 1 night at dinner and some banners made to improve the overall buffet experience (cold food reviews). Location of this hotel is good, easy to walk to the sea front, plenty of bars and restaurants in the vicinity. Staff were all very pleasant and the whole property spotless. Our beds were very comfortable, and I preferred the sea view we had on the 3rd floor compared to the noisy pool view. The balcony was great too a real sun trap when the sun was out (and a lot less windy than the roof terrace!). Breakfast was by far the best meal of the day, plenty of variety and of a good quality and standard. I do think they miss a trick will regard to some of the buffet meals, for example the desserts could be a lot better and of a higher quality. Jelly and mouse with biscuits in didn't cut it for me. Not having any children, the noise levels from the animation team were very loud at times, and the repetitiveness of the songs was a bit much for us. We also avoided the animation in the evening. Yes certain areas could be updated, but it didn't spoil the holiday. I think this is a value for money hotel and certain elements could be improved to make it even better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Howells Leisure Fishguard Holiday Park; City: Fishguard Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: We stayed last weekend on a groupon deal at the caravan park, and really enjoyed it. If you're expecting 5star accommodation, then you will be disappointed. However, if you're after a value for money stay then this place does have it in abundance. The staff also have great a enthusiasm, nothing is too much trouble and if there were any problems, they rectified them immediately. The caravans are old yes, so old fashioned and were a bit fousty, bed linen although clean and white did show some wear. We kinda knew this before we went so the expectation was there, and it didn't hamper our stay in any way. Lovely small park, we had a 9 year old with us and didn't mind him wondering over to the shop or amusement room on his own. The arcade games were much cheaper than Haven that's for sure, mostly around 50p a go, could do with updating but the 9 year old thought the games were quite retro! We did go to the clubhouse but they were already in the middle of bingo so we didn't want to interrupt the session. The outside pool was great too, but in the nice weather we would have loved for this to be open longer 930 - 5 wasn't long enough. We did have chips to takeaway from onsite too and they were very nice. Fishgaurd is small, but has a lovely chippy where you can get some great homemade ice cream, a good Chinese takeaway and a lovely quayside. The weather was kind to us so we did venture to St Davids, the blue lagoon at Abereiddy and Whitesands beach, on our return home we did Barfundable bay for the day too. Shame we couldn’t stay the Sunday night despite having paid for 3 nights, our 9 year old enjoyed (manly because his older brother didn't come!) but enjoyed this in equal measure to a recent Haven holiday for different reasons. Would I go back? Probably if I had another deal, but I'd say no only because we've done Fishguard and surrounding area now, but it was worth a groupon 2 nighter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm; Author: Visit Amazon's Forrest Pritchard Page; Review: love this story - well written; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sugarmaker's Companion: An Integrated Approach to Producing Syrup from Maple, Birch, and Walnut Trees; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Farrell Page; Review: Very helpful especially in pioneering the growing Walnut and Birch industries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beekeeping Mentor in a Book; Author: Donald P. Studinski; Review: This is a helpful book both in terms of content and organization. I think there is still room for a more practical and concise mentoring book. It would be especially helpful if keepers from different climates and regions wrote similar books. My sincere thanks to the author for an excellent work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions; Author: Arthur Bennett; Review: love this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mad Farmer Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendell Berry Page; Review: classic; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Q1 Wireless Car Charger, Magnetic Car Charger Mount Holder Air Vent Car Cradle Compatible for iPhone X / 8; Brand: worldaloha2013; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X5 Mobile Fast USB Home And Travel Wall Charger for Apple iPad 2, New iPad; Brand: X5 Mobile; Review: ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dandycase SLIM Waterproof Case for Apple iPhone 5S / 5 / 5C & Apple iPod Touch 5; Brand: DandyCase; Review: everything ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Star Pro GT-S7262 (Midnight Black) Unlocked International Version/Warranty; Brand: Samsung; Review: Wonderful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6s Plus Case, i-Blason Prime [Kickstand] Apple iPhone 6 Plus Case (5.5) [Heavy Duty] [Dual; Brand: i-Blason; Review: everything ok; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Business Book Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Write a Great Business Book; Author: Derek B Lewis; Review: "Derek is a gifted ghostwriter. For most people like me, writing is hell. After reading The Business Book Bible, I realized it doesn't have to be. The way he approaches the writing process makes it seem naturaleven enjoyable. That's why I'm happy to say to any would-be author: YOU NEED THIS BOOK. Derek has done an outstanding job of modeling exactly what he does and putting it into easy-to-use advice. To be honest, he may have done it too wellhe's working himself out of a job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Self-Motivation Handbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Cathcart Page; Review: Jim Cathcart has written yet another fantastic hit. This book is jam packed with practical real world tips and immediately applicable techniques.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer B. Kahnweiler Page; Review: Introvert's and extrovert's are just different and we need to embrace that. "The Kahnweiler Method" should become part of every management program. I wish i had this book 10 years ago.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Principles; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Neillie Page; Review: I.LOVE.THIS.BOOK - Over the course of my life I've managed 100's of individuals. Reading this book, I realized many things I could improve to foster great trust with my team. I will take what I've learned here into every discussion I have with team members moving forward.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dot on the Left; Author: Visit Amazon's David Swanson Page; Review: This book is a testament to Dave's drive, passion and willingness to trade off the now for the prospect of a better tomorrow. Not only that, it's ram packed full of teachable moments. I found myself entranced in story and then, only moments later, fearlessly scribbling notes in the margin. A terrific book and a must have for those that think its ok to just give up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 2 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: York House Hotel Apartments; City: Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear England; Review: I would highly recommend this hotel. The rooms were brilliant - tastefully decorated, well equipped, clean, comfortable and spacious. The small kitchenette area was a useful addition during my week's stay. The staff were great - welcoming, friendly and helpful. The location was good too - close to the coast and a few minutes walk from the metro so visitors are able to easily access both city and sea. I'd make a beeline for this hotel next time I'm in the area!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Keflavik; City: Keflavik Reykjanesbaer Reykjanes Peninsula; Review: We only stayed overnight at this hotel (as we suspect many people do) after a late night flight into Iceland. The staff were helpful, the rooms comfortable (and extremely warm - we needed the windows open) and the self-service buffet breakfast was great – a very wide variety of meats, pastries, breads, cakes, fruits, cereals, porridge, juices, teas, coffees… The staff were also helpful in arranging visit to the nearby Blue Lagoon. We would recommend for a post / pre-flight stopover (it may also be a good base for longer visits but Keflavik isn’t the most scenic of towns). We've only given it 4 / 5 because we had longer stays at another hotel which definitely deserved a 5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broad Street 35; City: Portsmouth Hampshire England; Review: I stayed here just one night for a business trip but would have liked to have stayed longer. It's right on the waterfront so great for a wander along the coast and also near a number of places to eat. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Lesley-Anne went out of her way to ensure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad Tafilag; City: Taroudant Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: This is a brilliant Riad and a good base for exploring the medina of Taroudant. The staff were lovely – they made us feel very welcome and valued. We had a variety of conversations with them about living in the city and the culture of Morocco from a resident’s point of view. One of the staff members is training to be an English teacher and spoke almost impeccable English (better than most native English speakers). He was really keen to practise and we really enjoyed talking with him – and learning more about our own language! The room was beautifully decorated with welcome air conditioning and the food was very good. We also liked the gift shop which gives you the opportunity to buy local goods without the stress of bartering. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palais des Remparts; City: Essaouira Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: This was a great place to stay in Essaouira. The staff were lovely – they made us feel very welcome and valued. We had some great conversations with them about living in the city and the culture of Morocco from a resident’s point of view. They really wanted us to enjoy our stay and helped with all the questions we had. We had a rooftop room in the hotel with amazing views over the city and the nearby sea. The room was well appointed and after several days walking in the Sahara, we really appreciated the full-length bath (which my husband could even fully stretch out in!) – it also appeared to be made of cob but it worked. We also enjoyed the live music played at the neighbouring rooftop restaurant of Salut Maroc which we could look down on from our windows. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so memorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nubia Luxury Camp Erg Chegaga; City: El Gouera Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: What an amazing place! We’d been walking with camels and wild camping for three days to reach this camp (an incredible adventure in itself with the marvellous Omar and Bessu – see Moroccan Journeys) but you can imagine how we felt when we arrived at this luxury oasis in the desert. We absolutely loved the wild camping but it was great to have a full sized bed, hot shower and a toilet! This is a wonderful place. Each tent is beautifully decorated and the staff and Lahcen, the Camp Manager, work so hard to make you feel welcome. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Otman whom we’d met earlier in our trip and we met up again with Mohamed El Achab who’d driven us for hours to meet our camels a few days earlier – they both greeted us like long lost friends! The camp feels like one big happy family and they want to ensure you have a memorable stay – and it certainly worked. We will never forget the sunset over the dunes, the brilliant meals in the stylish dining tent, reading in the hammocks as the sun rose, our tea and bread with a local nomad and the music and dancing around the campfire in the evening with all those we’d met along the way – what a trip!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riad dar Sofian; City: Zagora Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: This is a great place to stay. The staff and Ibrahim, the Manager, were very attentive and made us feel very welcome after a long day’s travel. The Riad is sumptuously decorated and gave a brilliant impression of a luxury dwelling. The food was amazing and the poolside dining added a lovely ambience. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: I stayed in one of Italy's ghost towns that's selling off homes for $1, and I was treated like royalty; Abstract: I stayed in Sambuca, the charming Sicilian town which has received the most widespread media coverage for its $1 housing scheme.; Category: travel
Title: I Spent an Hour With Gwyneth Paltrow's Shaman; Abstract: It was...emotional.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Star Tracks: Celebs on Vacation; Abstract: Celebrity Vacations: Where Stars Travel; Category: entertainment
Title: 12 things that could save us money if we weren't lazy; Abstract: From checking your credit report to comparison shopping, go the extra mile to keep your cash.; Category: finance
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: Cartel gunmen terrorize Mexican city, free El Chapo's son; Abstract: Mexican security forces captured one of notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's sons on Thursday, media reports said, after rumors of the detention led to fierce gunbattles in the city of Culiacan, a stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.; Category: news
Title: Debunking the week's tabloid stories: Oct. 18, 2019; Abstract: A round-up of the week's tabloid stories that totally missed the mark.; Category: entertainment
Title: Impeachment inquiry shows Trump at the center of Ukraine efforts against rivals; Abstract: A growing body of evidence makes clear it was Trump himself who repeatedly pushed his own government and a foreign power to intervene in domestic political concerns.; Category: news
Title: Michael Strahan's ex says he owes her $500k in child support; Abstract: Michael Strahan's ex say he's underpaid child support, and she needs money to pay for their daughter's equestrian activities.; Category: tv
Title: Fresh Off the Boat Canceled After Six Seasons; Abstract: The longest-running sitcom about an Asian-American family in broadcast TV history will end next year.; Category: tv
Title: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
Title: Dog Throws A Total Tantrum When She Realizes Mom Wants To Take The Stairs; Abstract: Aurora Angel Beste Nala has always been the friendliest dog, and loves going out on adventures and meeting new people.; Category: lifestyle
Title: How the biggest stars of the decade have changed; Abstract: Find out what's happened to Hollywood's biggest stars over the last 10 years from 2010 to 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just shared a never-before-seen photo of baby Archie with his 'Grandpa' Prince Charles to celebrate his birthday; Abstract: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a new photo of Archie, Harry, and Charles to mark the Prince of Wales' 71st birthday on Thursday.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pursuit of Honor: A Thriller (Mitch Rapp); Author: Visit Amazon's Vince Flynn Page; Review: I think Vince Flynn is a terrific writer of fiction especially when it comes to terrorist activities, and I also love the fact that the characters are pretty much the same, love Mitch Rapp and Irene kennedy, I have read 4 of his novels and they all have been great, I just wish there was a list of his books as to when they were published so I could read them in order of publication, but his books are are really well done and once you start, you can not put the book down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unintended Consequences (Stone Barrington, Book 26) (A Stone Barrington Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Stuart Woods Page; Review: I just thought it was a real easy read, I have read most of the Stone Barrington books, I missed a couple like where Arrington dies and how Stone gets all his money, any chance of letting me know what books they are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanished (The Profiler); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Heiter Page; Review: It is my first Profiler type book and I really enjoyed it, it kept me glued to see where the leads/clues would take me, I liked the characters especially the profiler, she was good, professional and relentless against heavy opposition.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disarming Detective (The Lawmen); Author: ; Review: Really well written book with many different under tones and miss directions, this is my second book by Elizabeth Heiter and I liked them both equally as much, and currently working on my third.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seduced by the Sniper (The Lawmen); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Heiter Page; Review: I have read all 3 of Elizabeth's novels and each one has gotten better I love that the cast of characters are the same in each novel, but they all have their own space and identity, very easy read and a very good read and a great value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gray Vengeance (Tom Gray); Author: Visit Amazon's Alan McDermott Page; Review: this is my first try with an Alan McDermott novel and as bad luck would have it, he has written 5 novels and Vengence is the last so I had a little disconnect there,. But the novel started out very slow for me, not knowing what had happened in his first 4 novels, I had trouble putting everything together but once that happened the book took off for me, now I am reading his first novel and I am into it so much quicker, if you start from book one and read them sequentially you will like them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mai Tai Marriage (Aloha Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Keniston Page; Review: I am currently reading the 4th book in this series and they have all been good, I like the fact that each book has for the most part the same cast of characters. With different stars in each book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burned by Her Devotion (Rogue Vows); Author: Visit Amazon's Melinda Leigh Page; Review: Just a really good book to lay back with a glass of wine and enjoy, Melinda's novel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lie Catchers; Author: Visit Amazon's Rolynn Anderson Page; Review: Pretty nice read a tad confusing at times but a real nice cast of characters and the ending a really nice surprise, I honestly didn't see it coming; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chilled (A Bone Secrets Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Great read all Kendra's book are awesome and she keeps her character 's fit the story really well, must read for her fans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Super read as all her books usually are; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Merciful Truth (Mercy Kilpatrick); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: Super read, as her books usually are. The characters really set the book up well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Fast (DEA FAST Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylea Cross Page; Review: I thought it was good from to finish, the characters meshed with well, looking forward to seeing her next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Licensed to Thrill 1: Hunt For Jack Reacher Series Thrillers Books 1-3 (Diane Capri's Licensed to Thrill Sets); Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Capri Page; Review: A little slow and confusing for me; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Until Tomorrow (Boot Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Naigle Page; Review: First read for me with a book from Nancy, I loved the way the book kept on tract and the pace was good, the characters were really good, and I am sure her following books will pick up on the characters from this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Pursuit (Aegis); Author: Visit Amazon's Elisabeth Naughton Page; Review: Awesome book, just love continuing characters; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mask: Director's Cut (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terms of Endearment (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Perfect Murder (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flamingo Kid (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Surviving Christmas (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleepover (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Thunder (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bill Engvall: Here's Your Sign (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Housesitter (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return to Me (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Foxworthy: You Might Be a Redneck / Check Your Neck (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indecent Proposal (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raise Your Voice (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaun of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Open Water (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Racing Stripes (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. 3000 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Are We There Yet? (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fat Albert (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Date (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Anger (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Overtime Extreme Rugged Impact Armor Hybrid Hard Case Cover Belt Clip Holster for Samsung Galaxy S3 - Retail Packaging; Brand: overtime; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin F8W084ebC02 Essential Case for iPhone 4 / 4S (Pink); Brand: Belkin; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG Optimus G Screen Protector Cover, MPERO 5 Pack of Clear Screen Protectors for LG Optimus G LS970; Brand: MPERO; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caseology Daybreak Series, iPhone 4S Case Slim Fit Shock Absorbent Cover and Slip Resistant for Apple iPhone 4S; Brand: Caseology; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Halo; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Slim Armor Galaxy S5 Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for Samsung Galaxy S5 2014; Brand: Spigen; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy S5 Glass Screen Protector, Tech Armor Premium Ballistic Glass [1-pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S5 Case, Aduro Combo Shell & Holster Case Super Slim Shell Case w/Built-in Kickstand; Brand: Aduro; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin F8W084ebC02 Essential Case for iPhone 4 / 4S (Pink); Brand: Belkin; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield [5-PACK] For Sony Xperia Z3 Premium Clear Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 Case, Caseology [Envoy Series] Premium Leather Bumper Cover [Metallic Mesh Silver] [Leather Bound] for Apple iPhone 6; Brand: Caseology; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 GSM Cellphone Unlocked, International Version No Warranty, Black; Brand: Sony; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TUDIA LITE TPU Bumper Protective Case for Sony Xperia Z3 (Not Compatible with Verizon Xperia Z3v) (Frosted Clear); Brand: TUDIA; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxboost iPhone 6 Screen Protector, [3 Pack; Brand: Maxboost; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ArmorSuit Apple iPhone 5 Max Coverage Screen Protector For Apple iPhone 5 - HD Clear Anti-Bubble Film; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOOGOO DC Replacement Home Menu Button Flex Ribbon Cable For iPhone 4 - IncludesTools; Brand: Toogoo; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ATC Masione(TM) Gold Edge Chrome Vintage PU Leather Protective Case Cover for Apple iPhone 4 with Free Screen Protector; Brand: Masione; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Sprint LG Optimus G LS970 Hard Cover Case Red Accessory; Brand: HRWireless; Review: All good thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Colorado Springs Marriott; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Colorado; Review: This was a well maintained property sitting up on a hill overlooking the beautiful Colorado Springs area. If visiting the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy or Pikes Peak this will be a good location for you. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and you are close to several shopping and dining areas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inn on Biltmore Estate; City: Asheville North Carolina; Review: The sprawling, well-manicured and beautifully maintained estate surrounded by majestic mountains steals the show and lures you into a different state of mind. Once you arrive to the Inn you are greeted with a warm welcome and set up for what is sure to be a delightful experience. The rooms are tastefully adorned, very clean and kept with a charming and attentive crew. To get you started on the right track, Matthew the concierge will be most helpful and is a sheer delight to work with. Make sure to get breakfast with your stay…..it is wonderful and Jackie will make sure your day starts off with a smile and that you will want for nothing while you are dining. The shuttle service is a great perk, we went into downtown Asheville and back and were shuttled all thru the estate with fun and knowledgeable drivers. The stately fireplace surrounded with era comfort sofas and chairs summons you after dinner or the loggia overlooking the incomparable views. This is a place you will want to return to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: York Harbor Inn; City: York Harbor York Maine; Review: The York Harbor Inn offers the quintessential Maine coastline experience. A beautiful park, small beach and coastal walk are outside the front door. Other adventures await you right around every corner. You will be close to local artisan shopping and mainstream shopping and dining as well. The staff is very accommodating, the beautiful inn is very well kept and clean! and the breakfast is something you don’t want to miss! I do not recommend room 26 if there is more than one person as it is very small and has an awkward lay out, only one window, otherwise comfortable. All in all, this is a beautiful place to enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites North Conway; City: North Conway Conway New Hampshire; Review: This Comfort Inn & Suites is nestled in North Conway in the beautiful White Mountains of NH. It is a great location for all the shopping and adventures this fun filled area has to offer. The hotel was packed with families when we stayed and we were pleasantly surprised with the tranquility in our room, the noise level, sound was well tamed. The room design with separate areas for seating, sleeping and coffee/fridge area was well thought out. The housekeeping deserves KUDOS as the hotel was kept very clean!! Good choices to be had for breakfast. A great putt putt course is right beside the hotel for fun. The staff is very accommodating and can offer great insight for dining and adventure options. This is a great choice for a place to enjoy while visiting North Conway.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inn On The River; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: This hotel is located in between the outlets and Dollywood, great central location in Pigeon Forge! It is kept very clean and the staff is super helpful and kind. Two pools, one inside, one outside, and both were enjoyed by our granddaughters during our stay. We enjoyed a hearty breakfast buffet, dining on the veranda overlooking the river and the many ducks and geese were very entertaining. We also enjoyed the free evening popcorn and fire pit in the late evenings. Try to get a room facing the river for a balcony overlooking the scene as well, you won’t be sorry! Very pleased with this place to stay for our family vacation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Greensboro Coliseum Area; City: Greensboro North Carolina; Review: An overnight stay. It was fine, a little disappointed as this hotel was ‘built up in reviews’ and it appeared to need some attention. Wallpaper was stained and beginning to seperate from the walls. The elevator was in need of cleaning. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast held plenty of options. The staff at this hotel were very friendly. An ‘ok’ place for the overnight stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ibis Belfast City Centre; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Stayed 2 nights, booked last minute so was a bit pricey but that was my fault. Very clean room, clean shower with good water pressure and good flush. Very very comfortable bed, wifi was fine for me but a bit dodgy on my partners phone. The breakfast was tasty and location can't be beat as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ariel House; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Stayed here last week with my partner for 2 nights. We stayed upstairs and it was a great, quiet room with a comfortable bed. Clean bathroom with great shower pressure. Can't speak highly enough about the breakfast or the service. The scones and Irish breakfast were very tasty and the afternoon tea was a nice touch. Location is also great with the train into the city at the end of the street. Wifi was free and very good. The car parking is limited and small but there is parking on the street if you miss out. Would definitely stay again, highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brook Lodge Hotel; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: Stayed here over a weekend while going around the ring of kerry. Great location on a quiet side street only a 2 minute walk from the Main Street. Ample and free parking. The deluxe double room was nice and spacious with a comfortable, huge bed. Shower and bath were clean. I had to call reception on both days to turn my hot water on but once on, it worked really well. As we were staying at the end of the hotel, wifi could be patchy at times. Breakfast was ample and tasty. We could not find a brochure on the ring of Kerry in the lobby and reception staff on the day couldn't give us much information either but the route is very well signposted and there is a tourist office in town if needed. If staying in Killarney, this place can't be beat for convenience and location but I did expect better wifi, better knowledge from reception staff and to not have to ask for my hot water to be turned on everyday.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic View Bed and Breakfast; City: Liscannor County Clare; Review: Only stayed for a night while visiting the cliffs of mother but Mary was such a lovely accommodating host. We had to change our booking at the last minute and turned up well after check in time but Mary accommodated us without a problem. We had a room upstairs, lovely view and very spacious. The shower is small but powerful with good hot water. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty. Location can't be beat, it was a 5 minute drive to the cliffs and there is also some stunning scenery in the area if just driving around. Would definitely recommend this BnB to anyone travelling in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absolute Hotel; City: Limerick County Limerick; Review: Stayed over the bank holiday weekend in early May. Nice room with a good bed and tv. Not a lot of privacy as the bathroom is right next to the bed and separated only by a frosted glass door but it didn't really matter. Great shower pressure and hot water. There was excellent wifi throughout the hotel and the food in the bar and grill was really delicious -best hotel food I've had in a while. Short, easy 10 min walk into the Main Street of Limerick and very close to the major attractions and some good bars and restaurants. Only negative was the spa which is independent from the hotel. I'd say for the price you pay, you can get better quality services elsewhere. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus The Carrington; City: Shepparton Greater Shepparton Victoria; Review: Stayed for 1 night in early June as part of a work trip. My room was very comfortable, good size bed and tv and the shower was really really good. We had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious ( i had the pork belly) and there was a good wine selection. Breakfast was also tasty and ample. The room and breakfast deal was value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nagoya Hill Hotel; City: Nagoya Batam Riau Archipelago Riau Islands Province; Review: Good sized room in a good location near many restaurants, spas and a big shopping centre. Room was a good size, clean and modern with good amenities and snacks. Wifi was reliable and good Hotel restaurant served a great breakfast each morning and the pool and sauna were also very good. Worth the money and would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Welcome Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Stayed for 4 nights recently. Unbeatable location right in the middle of Melbourne. The room is simple and functional with a nice bed and good shower. I stayed in a queen room, it might be a little small if you travel in a couple but was fine for me as a solo traveller. The wifi was good and reliable. The hotel run a good program where breakfast is discounted if you forego the daily room clean. This is well worth considering but remember to let the concierge know on day one to make the most of it. Staff were always very nice and very helpful. This hotel was well worth the very reasonable price I paid for it. Would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saint Nicolas; City: Brussels; Review: Stayed for 2 nights on a saturday and sunday night recently. For a weekend I thought the rate was exceptionally good. The location can't be beat - it is right in the middle of Brussels and all attractions were within walking distance or a short train ride away. Whether you're coming on the Eurostar or the airport it's still easy to get to this hotel. Basic room but clean and the bathroom was spotless and big. The Belgian truffle given on check in was a bonus! Very little noise and really good wifi. The breakfast is a simple continental breakfast, in my honest opinion with all the food options available on the hotel's doorstep, don't bother adding breakfast to your stay. Lovely staff who are very helpful and informative. Very value for money if you're just looking for a no frills place to sleep after being out in the city all day. Would definitely stay again if I went back to Brussels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: B The Guest; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights recently with my partner. Very good location within easy walking distance of everything in the city, including the metro, a market across the road and the sights downtown. There's no elevator so the stairs were a workout everyday (good when you're constantly eating tasty food). The room was large with lovely furnishings and great french doors that are very useful in blocking out morning sunlight. The bed was comfortable, wifi was good and the free water and wine were much appreciated. The bathroom and toiletries were good too. Breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. There's limited hot options but the continental breakfast, pastries, rolls and fruit were more than enough. Marta on the front desk is so lovely and helpful. Would definitely recommend this BnB and stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Inn Lisboa; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Booked a night here as we had just come in from the algarve on the train and were flying out from Lisbon the next morning and wanted a place close to the airport to sleep. The hotel is new and lovely and clean. The room had a very comfortable bed and huge HDTV on the wall. I particularly loved the USB charging ports in the wall, eliminating the need for adaptors to charge our phones. The shower was excellent. The dinner menu is very limited so don't expect too much in the evening, though the chicken curry was very tasty. The spaghetti and meatballs was a little bland. Breakfast buffet was filling and plentiful with hot options and continental breakfast. There is a shuttle bus to the airport but it only comes every 20 minutes and honestly if you don't have huge bags you might as well walk because you can see the airport from the hotel, it's a 5-10 minute walk to Terminal One. All in all a great option if you need a no frills place to stay near the airport. Good transport links into the city available as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carvi Beach Hotel Algarve; City: Lagos Faro District Algarve; Review: A functional hotel in a good location. Located about a 5 -10 minute drive outside of the main strip of Lagos. The number 2 bus goes into the town but only comes once an hour so unless you have rented a car or scooter, then be prepared to taxi/walk into the town. Room was very basic, but good shower and decent aircon. Wifi was a little patchy. No water or tea or coffee making facilities in the room FYI. The breakfast was ok and the view from the restaurant is gorgeous but I would not recommend the restaurant for dinner, my partner ordered the mixed barbecue and it was awful. Beach towel rental and safe use comes with a price tag so be prepared for that. Other positives were the rooftop pool and close proximity to a beautiful beach. If you go in with the expectation of just a basic room and breakfast you won't be disappointed. I have to say I expected more for the price but it was a popular destination at a popular time in the year.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Miramare; City: Positano Amalfi Coast Province of Salerno Campania; Review: Stayed 3 nights at the end of October. We were met on the street by a porter from the hotel to help with our luggage when heading down the 150 steps to the hotel. Rosita and Carmela were so nice and provided such good service at the front desk. The location was wonderful - steps down led right into the heart of Positano with all the restaurants and the harbour to catch ferries to other locations on the coast. Steps up led to a stretch of main road full of lovely restaurants. The view from our room was stunning and the view from the breakfast verandah was amazing as well. The room was comfortable with a good bed and lovely bathroom. The shower was great. Breakfast was very good with some scrambled eggs and bacon available and then a large continental breakfast selection. Note - Positano is FULL of steps. You must go up or down MANY stairs to get anywhere from the hotel and anywhere around Positano. However with the amount of good food around, we needed to work off the calories :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ToledoStation Bed breakfast; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: We only stayed one night but it was lovely. Very spacious room (we stayed in Buenos Aires) with a double bed, a sofa bed and a large bathroom. Fixtures and fittings all new and clean. Good wifi and good breakfast provided in your room.(pastries/coffee/yoghurt/fruit). Location was great - easy walk into the city centre and also a metro station about 3 minutes walk down the road.Shuttle service to airport was easily organised (28 euro) Would definitely stay again. Well worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boccaccio; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Pros: 1. Location is excellent - next to SMN train station and the bus station 2. Clean 3. Easy 10 minute walk to the Duomo/central florence 4. Quiet 5. Good shower 6. Decent wifi 7. Friendly staff and good service Cons: 1. Old/dated hotel 2. Not enough sockets in the room 3. Breakfast selection could be better/have maybe 1 more staff member I think I was a little disappointed in the quality of the room and bed for what I paid. The hotel needs an upgrade.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: I needed a place to stay for one night before a train to florence the next day. I checked in early and my room was ready which was a bonus. Room was clean and no frills. Comfortable bed, nice, clean bathroom. Wifi was good and fast. Breakfast was plentiful. Very close to Garibaldi/Napoli Centrale station - 5-10 minute walk. Wasn't bothered by any noise. The area isn't the best but I did not feel unsafe. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a no frills place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Rena API Nexx Filter; Brand: API; Review: be careful they will leak if not handled correctly. unfortunately the design of the twisting handle is not the best. it never really closes fully so you will have to wait and see if it leaks to determine whether the base is actually latched on correctly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rena API Nexx Filter; Brand: API; Review: I love the idea of auto-shutoff and not having to manually suck the water into the filter. Except there is a 50-50 chance of leaks ever time you clean it. It will leak form top, bottom or both. You'd have to be crazy to trust this not to flood your house.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ca 900 Internal Aquarium Filter; Brand: Catalina Aquarium; Review: I was going to get an expensive power-head and I am glad I didn't. This thing is POWERFUL. Make sure you have a large enough tank. I would not put it in anything less than 50 Gallon. The flow is amazing, it is very quiet. Only thing I did not like is the air-intake hose. The inlet is very small and if you submerge the filter too deep it will not suck on it's own. The solution is to drill out the hole a little bigger and voila. You have an awesome filter for a third of the price of a 'brand name' power head. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wardley Shrimp Pellets; Brand: Hartz; Review: Fish won't eat it. They eat other shrimp fine, jsut nto this brand. The pellets are HUGE and float for hours.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: API Fish Food Pellets; Brand: API; Review: My fish like it, what can I say.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: King Solomon's Mines: Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Rider Haggard Page; Review: This is one of the free classics available on Amazon. I greatly enjoyed the Adventure of the African Safari as told thru the eyes of Allan Quartermain. After watching the movie League of Extraordinary Gentlemen I had realized the only character I was not fimilar with was the character of Allan Quartermain so I decided I would read these books and have been happy with the outcome. These are an easy read and just a fun adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce with Your Body; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Harding Page; Review: A very humorous way to deal with subject matter that is sometime hard to joke about. So much good information about health in general and how to deal with it at any size.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crave; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. Ward Page; Review: If you love the Black Dagger Brotherhood you will love the Fallen Angel series. Jim Heron is a bad ass Angel who sometimes has no clue what to do or how to help but that heart of gold usually leads him in the right direction. Don't judge these books by their cover art, they are not your typical cheesy romance novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Envy: A Novel of the Fallen Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: If you love the Black Dagger Brotherhood you will love the Fallen Angel series. Jim Heron is a bad ass Angel who sometimes has no clue what to do or how to help but that heart of gold usually leads him in the right direction. Don't judge these books by their cover art, they are not your typical cheesy romance novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scarlet Deep (Elemental World) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hunter Page; Review: Elizabeth Hunter does it again! If you love her Elemental world you will love this next installment. Patrick and Anne FTW!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mane Squeeze (The Pride Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Laurenston Page; Review: This series is absolutely fun, action packed and hilarious! As a season ticket holder for my local roller derby team my hat's off to you Ms. Laurenston. Love, love, loved it!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mane Attraction; Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Laurenston Page; Review: Male Lions can be so Ridiculous but so can race car driving alpha she-wolfs. Sissy Mae has got her work cut out for her when she tries to save Mitch. Boy can Mitch whine and eat a metric butt ton of food at the same time. Watch this ridiculous romance unravel while Mitch eats every shifter in Tennessee out of house and home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beast in Him (Pride, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Laurenston Page; Review: Super hot love scenes, fast paced action and the most sarcastic & witty banter you have ever read. Watch Jess the high powered CEO and wild dog shifter really put alpha wolf Smitty through the ringer. He will run her gauntlet and come out successful in the end but it's one hell of a ride getting there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bear Meets Girl (The Pride Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Laurenston Page; Review: Malone is one bad ass cat but what starts out as a joke will end up landing her a seriously great polar bear mate. Crush may not like change but Malone is going to rock is world right off it's axis one sarcastic comment at a time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf with Benefits (Brava Paranormal Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Shelly Laurenston Page; Review: I love this series! It's so much fun. You want romance? It's got it. You want adventure sure it's there. But now tell me how you feel about a redneck wolf trying his best to seduce a high strung jackal? I feel pretty good about it. Hijinks are also going to happen when you add a bunch of hockey playing Russian bears and a crazy honey badger for a best friend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (Fifty Shades of Grey Series); Author: Visit Amazon's E L James Page; Review: If you like the original trilogy go ahead and read this one. It's not as good but it is interesting to see what Christian was upto and what was going through his head. It very much feels like it's written in the way a guy would think about things so there is no witty inner goddess comments to make you giggle. I don't hate it but I also don't love it. Meh....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Penny Reid Page; Review: If you love a great story with absolutely the wittiest banter then this book is for you. This book has the hottest, sexist and beardiest (I totally made that word up and I'm sticking to it) brothers you have ever met. Some of them are even openly ginger and very proud of it. I cannot wait for the next installment in this series. #CletusFTW; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waking Hearts (Cambio Springs Mysteries) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hunter Page; Review: I always love everything written by Elizabeth Hunter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: sooooo good! IMHO, best pizza in new orleans. on one day (wednesdays maybe) they make fresh bread and it is absolutely delicious; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hookah Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: probably my favorite place to just hang out in new orleans. the food is great, the drinks are good, the hookah is cheap, and the chairs are comfy. what is there not to like?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Orchid Restaurant; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: really really good greasy chinese food. my husband and i used to take out an order of fried rice and it would last both of us at least a few days. really huge servings. the place is sort of a dump, but the people are nice and there's never a wait. this is a great place to go when you're trying to get into camellia grill and the line is down the block; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creole Creamery; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: yumm! great ice cream. probably best in the city. perfect for hot nights with a date (milkshake, two straws-- anyone?). if you're having a hard time finding a parking spot on the street, park in the CVS parking lot across the street; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Happiness Chinese Restaurant; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: my husband, our two roommates, and i lived nearby before the hurricane. we used to LOVE this place-- really really amazing chinese food. always very friendly service and really good quality. that whole area of the city was kind of wiped out, though, and we never really believed that if we went back post-katrina that it would live up to our standards. it never looked clean on the outside so, i dunno, we never thought it could be clean on the inside. that whole neighborhood isn't really appetizing anymore. i dunno, i could be wrong. but four stars for memories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Camellia Grill; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: this was one of the best places to eat pre-katrina. it was close enough to the tulane campus to walk, but far enough that most people were too lazy. there was never really a line. sometimes a 5 or 10 minute wait if we had a lot of people. the food was incredible and the atmosphere was perfect. now, though, there are lines for hours. the few times i have been back, they've been so concerned with moving customers in and out that the food just doesnt have "it" anymore. and i'll be darned if i spend 2 hours waiting in line for a lunch counter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tipitina's; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: i love this venue. its unbelievable that this one stage is grand enough for the most famous acts, but local enough for college bands. it's nice and dark, just like a venue should be. i can't think of any way to make it better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: United Apparel Liquidators; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: this store is soo amazing. tons of labels for unbelievable prices. the salespeople are really nice and helpful too. i only wish i knew about it earlier (i only got to visit once before i moved away); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: this location actually changed its name to "yoko" after katrina. it changed up the recipes a bit, too. i'd say its probably the best hibachi i've ever had in my life. the salad dressing is great and the shrimp is always fresh. i don't eat meat but my husband loves the steak here. the fried rice is incredible. all the chefs are very nice, and the servers are friendly (unlike the new orleans location) for the hibachi eaters, there are four tables in the back of the restaurant. the front half is sushi and kitchen entrees, and in between is a nice big bar that's always empty. highly highly recommended if you happen to be in metairie :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: used to be GREAT. slowly tumbled downhill 2 or 3 years ago. even though my husband and i were regulars, it would take us an hour to get seated and we were never apologized to (they were very disorganized-- we usually had reservations). the chefs began to get very rude and sloppy with the cooking. at this point, it's pretty much just for show.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ted's Frostop; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: good comfort food. fast. but not fast food. if the place is empty, they tend to give you free food (like an extra serving of fries). sometimes this is all you need to satisfy that craving.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O'Henry's Food & Spirits; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: great place for when you want american food and camellia grill next door has a huge line. i would always get the chicken fingers but get them to coat it in hot buffalo sauce. soooooo good. according to my husband, the burgers are good. i don't eat red meat. the servers are usually pretty chill, but don't expect amazing service. not particularly cheap, but pretty dependable and convenient. and open late on weekends! (til 2am); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grocery; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: great traditional new orleans sandwich shop. everything is cooked fresh and there is local art everywhere. they even have bottle openers on the walls for the glass-bottled soda. it's not uber cheap, but it's worth it (maybe $5-8 per sandwich) downside is the hours-- 10-4, weekdays only. very lame.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Trolley Stop Cafe; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: before katrina, this place was the best. after my husband's band played a show at tipitina's, we would drive right over and have some great late night food. it was greasy, had no nutritional value, and was completely delicious. it seems like you can tell how good a diner is by how awful the coffee is, and boy did this place have bad coffee. when it first reopened, though, it had some really awful hours. like noon to 3 or something. and during those hours it was PACKED. now, i loved this place, but it is NOT worth waiting for. it is a *diner*. they slowly shifted toward regular restaurant hours, but still no 24 hour (unless they switched recently, i haven't lived in new orleans in about a year) the service is awful and always has been. it used to be part of the charm but now it's just annoying. the food has gone downhill too-- they seem to have a hard time getting food to the table while still warm. and the coffee has gotten better! eek; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CC's Coffee House; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: good drinks, comfy seats, wi-fi, nice people... not much else you can ask of a coffee shop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slim Goodies Diner; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: my husband and i lived nearby for about a year and a half and ate here at least twice a week (i know, our poor arteries!)... it was always delicious. service was consistently fair-to-good, and prices were pretty decent. one day, we were having the regular lunch when mike looks down and sees a worm in his drink. with legs and eyes and antennae. just small enough to fit though a straw. the waitress said "ew" but didn't comp the food. after that we could never stomach coming in again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Crepe Nanou; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: i had high hopes for la crepe nanou. it brings back memories of parking in the CVS lot and running across the street to the creole creamery. it smells like new orleans and fish and deliciousness. the menu sounds amazing. unfortunately, it did not deliver. the food, at least what i ate, was mediocre at best. the salmon was cooked like chicken (very well done, chewy) and the sauce was tasteless. however, with the decor factored in i would have considered giving this place another try. that was, until we had to deal with the waitress. i understand that large parties in small restaurants can be difficult. there were 6 of us, so not a huge table, but still a lot for one waitress. when i ordered a glass of riesling, she kind of glared at me and asked if i had ever tried riesling before (umm... no, i just randomly order glasses of wine at expensive restaurants). i explained to her that i knew what riesling tasted like and she shrugged and walked away. when the riesling never came, i figured her judginess had made her forget my order but didn't give it a second thought until the bill came and she had charged for it. when i brought it to her attention, i thought she would apologize wholeheartedly that i went my whole meal without a drink but instead she just grabbed the bill back and gave us a new one. then we broke the news to her-- we had to split between 3 paying on cards and 2 paying cash. one of us, the bride-to-be, wasn't paying, which shouldn't have been an issue-- just divide the bill by 5, tip was already included. she rolled her eyes and asked if we wanted change. had she not asked, we probably would have left the change as an additional tip but she said it in such a condescending way that there was no way she was getting more than the 20% already billed. 20 or so minutes later, she came back very angry that we hadn't given her enough cash. actually, we had given her $10 more than needed but she did the math wrong. but somehow that was our fault. she made no apologies and just told us to come up with more cash. we never saw her again, but we left a pile of change to make up for the few dollars "missing" with her miscalculation. everybody, including many girls who are actually waitresses, left with sour tastes in their mouths over the experience. what began with raving about the food ended with ranting about the obnoxious waitress. it pretty much killed the night and i will not be returning, no matter how good the crepes looked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Surrey's Café & Juice Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Heard a lot of raves about this place and knew I had to check it out. I have to say, I was totally disappointed. I got french toast stuffed with strawberry cream cheese or something and it was just sweet with no substance. The bread was dissolving in on itself and by the end all I wanted was something bland and crunchy. I don't remember what my husband got but it was equally disappointing. Normally, I'd say 3 stars, but I also found the waitstaff completely obnoxious and I had serious concerns about the cleanliness going on at the pass. Waitresses were picking up bins of dirty dishes, had their hands in the bottom of the sink, and then served customers food. Ick. Definitely would not come back-- 2 stars for creativity and organic ingredients.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mosca's Restaurant; City: Westwego, LA; Review: I was just going through my list of New Orleans spots and realized I left out Mosca's! How dare I? In the same way that Food Inc will turn anyone with a heart into a vegetarian, the smell of Mosca's will turn any lifelong herbivore into a cold blooded meat-eater. As guilty as I feel about it, years later I still find myself dreaming about Mosca's chicken cacciatore. The salad is surprisingly good too, as is pretty much everything else. It's worth the drive from New Orleans proper to the middle of nowhere to visit this classic (semi-secret) spot. It's the real deal-- I promise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hibachi of Jenkintown; City: Jenkintown, PA; Review: Solid 3 stars. The place is huge and they do a big business-- they have 6 big hibachi tables in the main room and they were all full on a Monday evening. The service was a bit jumbled, but nothing too tragic. The chef half-mastered all necessary tricks (yawn. give me food.) but hadn't quite gotten his timing right on the cooking. He was letting everything cook fully, then drenching it in soy sauce, and then trying to scoop up overcooked watery soy sauced veggies and serve them. Not very appealing. The slow service allowed us to catch up with our newly engaged friends, but don't expect to come and go in less than an hour.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bala Motorsports; City: Bala Cynwyd, PA; Review: Got a flat while driving to Philly, and this shop happened to be the first one we saw when we pulled off the highway. The owner was hanging around, and we asked him for help, to which he shook his head, grunted, and directed us to a tire shop a half mile away. We arrived at the other shop and found it closed, but we also checked the trunk and realized we had a spare. We called every other auto shop in town, but because it was a Saturday, they were all closed. We went back to Bala Motorsports (which has about 4 other names on the sign, but this is the one that comes up on Google) and begged the surly man to just put on our spare or lend us a jack. He finally agreed, and then started emptying our trunk by just throwing our belongings on the oil-soaked asphalt. I was standing next to him saying "let me grab that... can you hand me that... no let me grab that... can you hand me that..." which he completely ignored. M came over and saw what he was doing, and immediately started shouting at him, to which the man only started throwing more aggressively. Less than 5 minutes later, he was done and we were $20 poorer and ready to get back on the road. I can't recall interacting with a bigger jerk. And I'm from Manhattan.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cath Coffee & Tea House; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: They had a sign for frappes but it didn't seem like they'd ever made one before. The girl working seemed miserable. Frappe was decent. Would have come back for ice cream later but I didn't want to make her leave her chair again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Bar; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: As we were walking by, talking about what to have for dinner, we stopped for a second and discussed having Japanese. A man ran out of the restaurant, down a set of stairs, and handed us a menu, two cards for 2 free pieces of sushi, and an announcement about $1-2 beer. Can't beat that... So we went in and started to order. Immediately, the service is confused. Two people came to take our drink order, which is fine, but then the same two people also tried to take our food order. This is the part where you guys go back to the kitchen and decide who has our table. But no, they were both stepping on each others toes for our whole meal. Whatever, not our problem. We place our dinner orders and hand the waiter the two free sushi cards he had just handed us outside. He explained that the cards are only good for our next meal, not the current one. There is nothing written on the cards about any restrictions... just "two free pieces of sushi with any order." We pick a fight and win. They also forgot our soup and salad until all the other food started coming out. We actually had to prompt them to bring it. We're kind of rolling our eyes and preparing for the worst. And then, magically, the food was good. Agedashi tofu was fresh; salad dressing refreshing; salmon don tasty. They forgot to charge M for his $2 beer and decided to leave it off the bill when he brought it to their attention. And the 4 pieces of free chefs choice sushi were salmon and tuna... definitely not the cheapest options on the menu. Very impressed. Overall I don't know what to think about the place. They definitely saved themselves in the end and the food was very good, but expect a lot of confusion and some arguing to get your way. Then again, I didn't see another sushi place in Broad Ripple so they might be your only option anyway.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dufour's in Irvington; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Mike had a great meal. I seem to have missed that memo as mine was pretty dismal. When we walked out, we made exact opposite faces, which never happens. I had the grilled cheese sandwich which is supposed to be their specialty. It is drenched in a layer of mayo and the cheese wasn't melty... just gooey and greasy and way too much. I ended up eating the bread almost dry. I also had a salad with citrus dressing which was basically creamy mayo with a hint of lemon. I walked out feeling bloated and greasy. Mike had the cream cheese stuffed pretzel and a large salad. The pretzel had a kind of salty sweet cinnamon coating and a creamy inside. I thought it was ok, he apparently loved it. He walked out feeling full and happy. So... 3 stars?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Indianapolis West; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: When we checked in, we told the guy we had just booked on Hotels.com, so it might take a second for his system to recognize us (Hotels price was $40 or so cheaper than the hotel's posted rate). He replied, "I hate people like you"... we're off to a good start! The room was nice, though, and the beds unbelievably comfortable. If we could fit a bed in our car, I would have just bought it from them. But when M tried logging on to the free wi-fi, he was working with slower-than-dial-up speeds. He called the concierge and asked if he was doing something wrong, and they said they were aware of the problem and weren't planning on fixing it. At the speed the internet was going, they really shouldn't advertise having internet access at all. And considering we were both trying to work, this was a huge issue for us. The faux Starbucks in the lobby is open 24 hours, which was convenient around midnight when Mike started getting hungry... especially considering the only other things within walking distance are other hotels. But there is no free breakfast... one of the only hotels we have stayed in this trip that didn't. There is a card in the room to have breakfast delivered to your room from one of the hotel restaurants but it's $$$ so we just ate dry cereal. Find some hospitable employees, fix the wi-fi, and this will be a nice hotel. Until then....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homespun: Modern Handmade; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Love it! Super cute handmade jewelry, shirts, bags, cards, etc etc etc. It's a small store but they pack a lot in. And there's a whole table of Indy merch... not your standard tourist crap... actually nice stuff that happens to have an Indiana design. Always glad to buy handmade, and Homespun makes it easy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver In the City; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Some cool stuff... mostly from large kitsch companies (Kikkerland, Fred...). But some different stuff too, and a local jewelry section (which was probably the best part). Everything seemed a little overpriced, but that is common with stores like this. I think they're trying, I'm just sick of seeing the same stuff in every store in every town. It's called Indy... you'd think there would be more independent stuff going on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MAFIAoZA'S - Nashville; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Pretty cool place. Ended up here on accident and ordered a cider. Was brought two mason jars full to the brim for $5. Didn't try the food... it didn't look very good. Then again, being an ex New Yorker I don't think pizza in TN would be an enjoyable experience. Service was kind of spotty and the entire place smelled of BO... but the beer specials alone warrant 3 stars...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Khan's Mongolian BBQ and Sushi; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Healthy quick cheap fresh vegetarian lunch... sold! The decor is pretty worn out and the food bins could definitely use some sanitizing but whatever is in there gets killed off on the grill anyway. I made the mistake of only adding enough sauce for the veggies and totally forgot they were going to add noodles so mine was a little dry, but some soy sauce solved that problem. Overall, definitely somewhere I'd return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Arcade Nashville; City: Nashville, TN; Review: How cool is this place?? You're just walking through the shiny new buildings of downtown and you turn and... time warp. Glass-covered alleyway. Everything looks straight out of the 70's. Grungy hand-painted and neon signs... bums everywhere. Lots of local eateries and shops... mostly places that definitely should be shut down by some health department somewhere, and yet it still stands. Definitely not a place to bring your kids, but an awesome place to browse through for an hour or so.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: J & J's Market & Cafe; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I think M was a little freaked out when I led him here. You walk in and it's an old convenience store, keep walking and it's a coffee lounge. Awesome. Lots of grungy couches, a few outlets, and just enough air conditioning. They also have mix and match 6-packs but we unfortunately missed out on that. I didn't realize until the next day how valuable the free wi-fi was. We had to go to three places before we found one with working internet. We should have just come back here...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dury's; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I think I was expecting too much of Dury's. I grew up walking distance to B&H and Adorama, and they just didn't stand up. The selection online is huge, but in-store it's kind of limited. I was just browsing but had about 10 things in mind that I could have bought if I came across them at the right price. The stuff I saw that I might have bought seemed a bit overpriced, and the rest was behind glass with nobody offering to help. It's great that they're still developing film and selling all kinds of cool equipment, I just wasn't blown away. If you aren't going to go out of your way to help customers, and you aren't going to come close to internet prices, I don't know who you're serving.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batter'd & Fried Boston Seafood House; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Why did I do it? This one was totally my bad. I guess I was feeling a little homesick and the idea of some good fried fish and good sushi was too tempting to pass up. I should have thought twice when I saw a gaijin behind the sushi bar. I should have ordered fish and chips, something nearly impossible to mess up. But no, I ordered chirashi. The fish, although definitely safe to eat, was probably the worst-cut mess I have ever seen. Just bad. It was all differently-sized chunks and totally not the right consistency. But that was nothing compared to M's buffalo grouper sandwich. Again, insane thing to order. But strips of grouper, deep fried and soaked in buffalo sauce, sounded like the perfect meal at the time. The combination of flavors was... gym socks. I'll leave it there. That being said, the waiter was very nice and attentive. And they were open at 9:30 on a weeknight when we rolled into town. But please, if you can't make sushi, don't open a sushi bar inside your restaurant... and if buffalo grouper tastes like sweaty feet, don't put it on the menu.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fido; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Definitely not what we were expecting. We stopped by on a Friday around noon, looking to grab a bite and work for the afternoon. We waited on line for about half an hour before ordering-- and when we finally got up to the front, there was a sign that said they turn off the wi-fi during busy hours. I get why they do it, but don't advertise having wi-fi if you're going to be turning it on and off whenever you feel like it. We tried asking when it might go back on, and an angry waitress huffed and said "ugh, I dunno, whenever it empties out!" This was a Friday... not even a weekend. By the time we finished lunch, about half the tables were empty and there was no more line. But they still showed no signs of wanting to turn the wi-fi back on. We tried another coffee shop next door, but unfortunately they are owned by the same person and use the same wi-fi (so the non-restaurant cafe is also subject to the whim of the line in a different restaurant). The local art was great and the food was above average, but they ended up costing us a large portion of our work day and weren't even nice about it. Looks like they are getting too popular for their own good...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One World Market; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: We walked in just as they were closing and they informed us of such. It was the first time ever that I've just had an entire kitchen staff stare at me as I read a menu. Can't you just pretend to cook or clean something for a second? I made a snap decision of the salmon and tuna sashimi and M went for the salmon salad. My sashimi plate (actually more like don since it was served over sushi rice) was delicious. Good quality fish, and lots of it. M's salad was... not so much. Iceberg lettuce over warm rice (why??) with salmon sashimi on top and a ton of italian (again, why??) dressing. It was just a mess. The seating area had perhaps the least ambiance of any place ever. Water dispenser, four tables, plastic silverware, and a microwave. Two really obnoxious families were sitting at the other tables and made it impossible to access the water or microwave so we just tried to eat quickly and get back on the road. So... for takeout sushi it's definitely 4 stars. Minus one star for dining in, plus one star for being an awesome Asian grocery as well, and we're back at 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hubbard & Cravens Coffee; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Some of the best espresso I've had, ever. Iced latte needs no sugar or any other crap to make it taste good. Ambiance is grown-up Starbucks... very clean and quiet but still has a similar layout and corporate feel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Wok; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I might be atypical for a little white girl, but pho is my definition of comfort food. I've had pho all around the country, and never thought it would get better than some of the places I tried in NYC. But this little hole in the wall in Indianapolis totally beat my expectations. To be totally fair, this is vegetarian pho I'm talking about, which is pretty rare and definitely not as authentic, but it's also more difficult to make taste good... so when you find a good veggie pho you know you've got something special. I was surprised that it wasn't served with the usual plate of herbs and veggies but... whatever... it was perfect just the way it is so I wouldn't have used the additives anyway. Don't forget the sriracha! Which of course is strategically placed at every table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: Terry Goodkind's Wizards First Rule is a really good book. However, the deeper you get into The Sword of Truth series you will quickly find yourself (in my oppinion) in a rewritten world of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. As if Terry Goodkind took the Wheel of Time series' outline and just wrote his version of the story. My overall oppinion is just read the Wheel of Time and don't waste your time on these books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rhapsody: Child of Blood; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Haydon Page; Review: I have just finished reading Rhapsody. It is a wonderfully delightful read. It was a refreshing fantasy story that comes as a relief after reading Terry Goodkinds Sword of Truth! It has a great protential! I will be looking forward to reading more books for Elizabeth Haydon who has not allow herself to fall into the trap of using redundant fantasy themes, but has create a vivid world that will pull you in! Her characters will feel as if they were your best friends! She really pulls the reader into her world. Thanks Elizabeth!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Atrix Wolfe; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia A. McKillip Page; Review: This book is Poetry! A beautiful book that everyone should read. It is one of those books that you can read over and over and over again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cyborg and the Sorcerers; Author: Visit Amazon's Lawrence Watt-Evans Page; Review: It is sad that this book is out of print. There are so few good books that are not three to ten books long. If you have the luck to come acrossed this book, buy it! It is a very good story. A very good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul of the Fire (Sword of Truth, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Goodkind Page; Review: Funny how writers these days can write a bunch of fluff, or even out right rip off a best selling author like Robert Jordan and get by with it. The first book held promise "The Wizards First Rule", however, after this it was all down hill. I only read up to the fifth book, because books two through five and great books for how not to be a good writer. I was totally disappointed in Terry GoodKind. Still wondering if TOR just handed him Robert Jordan's outline and told him to try and make it original! I only put one star becuase Amazon Made me!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Kept Secrets; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: This was the first book I have ever read by Sandra Brown and it will be the last. My opinion of this book is that the author either is into or wants to break into the erotic book industry or perhaps be a script writer for porn movies. This book has horrible penmanship and was a waste of trees. The main character who has studied hard all her life to be a lawyer to uncover the truth about her mother's death 25 years ago starts off by accusing her 3 top suspects. You wouldn't know that she was a lawyer, or for that matter any kind of detective. The average person who has watched any cop or detective shows could have done a better investigation than the main character. She falls in love with one or her suspects, and repeatedly accuses him of killing her mother all the while carrying on a bazaar and sick relationship with him. Only by serendipity does she find out who the murder was, not by any skill of hers. My closing thoughts on this book was that if garbage like this is being printed then maybe I should take up writing, because if the standard is this low, I might even have a chance. ***If your into smut this book could be considered 5 stars*** if made a movie they would be hard pressed to make it NC-17.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Brave New World; Author: Visit Amazon's Aldous Huxley Page; Review: A must read classic that will make you wonder if Aldous Huxley could see into the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brave New World; Author: Visit Amazon's Aldous Huxley Page; Review: A must read classic that will make you wonder if Aldous Huxley could see into the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: The Employer; Brand: Malcolm McDowell; Review: I gave this a one star because I am not allowed to put ZERO. This movie is a complete waste of time. After 15 minutes of viewing I stopped the movie because it was so bad. The following day I watched the rest of the movie because I thought it would get better. I was so WRONG. Everything about this movie is bad. The acting is atrocious, the story simplistic and juvenile, the set, directing etc. was horrible. So glad I watched this during a Prime trial period or I would ask for double my money back!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Captive Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson (DVD); Brand: ; Review: Good movie. Did not get 5 stars because there was a section of the movie that seemed out of sequence. Probably poor editing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember; Brand: Christopher Plummer; Review: Excellent movie with an awesome ending. Movie is a little slow in the middle but it is a setup for the ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator Genisys; Brand: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Review: Have not seen any Terminator movies in some time. Really liked this movie. Good acting and plot twists.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spotlight; Brand: Mark Ruffalo; Review: OK; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: 1040 SP2000 | Backdrop Background Support Stand For Muslins Scenic Backdrops and Chromakey Greenscreens or Bluescreens; Brand: SQUARE PERFECT; Review: Standard and high quality product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Scarlett Special Collector's Editon VHS; Brand: Joanne Whalley; Review: I have been waiting for Hallmark to replay SCARLETT because I love this movie along with GONE WITH WIND. It is a great sequel to GONE WITH WIND. There is even a happy ending that goes along with it. If you love GONE WITH THE WIND and want to see what is going to happen with SCARLETT and RHETT then this is the movie to own.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tom and Jerry: The Spotlight Collection - Volume 1-2; Brand: Billy Bletcher; Review: It was just was I was looking for. I have been waiting and waiting for BOOMERANG to play BLUE CAT BLUES for a very long time and I decide to buy this when I found out by searching that they included the cartoon that I wanted to see and love by Tom and Jerry in this disc. It is a great buy and good deal for the price if you love Tom and Jerry like I do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Darn Cat! VHS; Brand: Hayley Mills; Review: It was bought for my dad for Christmas and he loves it and I would suggest this movie for anyone whom loves laughing and classic comedies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horton Hears a Who! (Two-Disc Special Edition); Brand: Jim Carrey; Review: Horton hears a who is delight for anyone who is a fan of the book. A lot of laughs and is fun for the whole family; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Trilogy (Ocean's Eleven / Ocean's Twelve / Ocean's Thirteen); Brand: Brad Pitt; Review: I only started to Ocean's 12 when I went to stay with a friend of mine. That is how I got attached to the movies trilogy. Very well done and well worth the price that I paid for it. Dorothy Tillotson; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata VHS; Brand: Patricia Arquette; Review: Stigmata was always one of those movies that I loved and never got around to buy and was very happy, because Amazon was the place to get Stigmata a good price and very good condition. Thank you once again as always; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danielle Steel Collection: (Palomino / Secrets / Star / The Promise); Brand: Christopher Plummer; Review: It was better than expected and I would recommend for anyone who is a fan of Danielle Steel's books and movie like I am. It completes my collection; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Austen 2008; Brand: Jemima Rooper; Review: Lost in Austen was an awesome movie. If you love Jane Austen you are going to love this movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Amaris Hotel Nagoya Hill; City: Nagoya Batam Riau Archipelago Riau Islands Province; Review: Pros : good wifi. Nice and clean room, the room not too big and not too small. Friendly and polite staff. We were allowed to be checked in earlier. Near to harbour bay ferry terminal, 2km, we walked from there to the hotel, it caught us 45 minutes. Exhausted. It was good experience though. Free parking as long as you are their customer. We rented a motorbike. Cons : not satisfied with the breakfast, lack of choice and quality. I think the room should equip with kettle and spoon. For me, it not nice to fill the hot water outside the room for a good hotel like this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HOTEL MYSTAYS Otemae; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: we booked a room for 5 person, it got kitchen with it's stuffs, lots of futon, bedsheets. we booked for 3 nights. the staff wont tidy up your room within your stay, (maybe you should try ask them to), we throw the rubbish ourselves into the rubbish room, and we went to the lobby counter to get exchange of the towel and yukata and get refill for the tissue, and all other amenities were ready next to the counter. i think its kind of japanese way in treating their customers. the hotel near to the passageway to the train station (exit 4), the closest station is Tanimachi4chome (Tanimachi Line). Its just 20 mins walking distance to Osaka Castle, and 30 mins walking distance to Kuromon Ichiban and Namba Parks (in Namba). Family Mart and 7eleven are just around the corner. The staff are nice, their english quite good. to get internet, they only charge 500yen per stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandawee Resort Spa; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: we booked by package for family of 6.we got to stay in the pool villa which have its own pool. we enjoyed the pool and it got jacuzzi too and the villa was spacious and nicely decorated. our package includes airport transfer, meals for 3d2nites stay, free shuttle to ao nang beach, thai massages for 6 persons, free flow of juices from their pool cafe, island hopping for 6, welcome drink and so much more. the trip was perfect, the meals served were amazing, their staff were polite and helpful, the experience of island hopping was overwhelming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chisun Inn Tosu; City: Tosu Saga Prefecture Kyushu; Review: We stayed for 2 nights at this hotel. 1st and the last day of 1 week vacation. so we left some of our luggage since we have to come back to this hotel before returned home. it is a nice and comfy hotel. the staff are polite but their english not so well but understandable. it is just 15 mins walks to Tosu Premium Outlet and 15 mins walks to Yayoigaoka Station. we rented a car on the first day, so we thought that this hotel is just suit for us since we drove from Hakata to Hyotan Onsen in Beppu. But on the last day, we sort of thinking that why dont we just booked a hotel in Hakata. This hotel seem quite far from Fukuoka Airport. But, its ok, we finally got home. We could left our luggages there and it was a good experience for us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heliconia Hotel; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: we booked 3 rooms (same type of room) mine and my brother's are small but our parent's room is just bigger than us. luckily its our parent's room, i know they couldnt stand to stay in a small room. we appreciated the space we got, the parking space, the room space, because its Penang Island, every inches worth. the room got kettle, safe box, and basic amenities. the hotel wifi connection is just great and helped us a lot. we spent a lot on food which we truly enjoyed and could easily located near the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chudchada Place; City: Hat Yai Songkhla Province; Review: the hotel is not close and not very far to everything, so we got to get 'tuk-tuk' to explore the area(20 bhat / person). but all the visited places are just around the corner. you can ask the hotel to get the 'tuk-tuk' for you but the charges will be 500-600THB per round trip. so the 'tuk-tuk' only for the 1st day for us, we drove our car on the 2nd. the wifi was excellent, it helped us a lot, but the connection not available 24/7, 8.30am - 12midnite i guess. we love the connecting rooms, the rooms are spacious, its kinda we booked an apartment. we chose this hotel because of the parking space provided and the price. from the 1st look, the room and the hotel was clean but unfortunately, my husband found a cockroach on the TV table. everything else is ok but i would appreciated if they could provide kettle for every room or maybe access to hot water for every floor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cat Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Booked for 1 night. Pros : 1) all places of interest are just around the corner, 2) close to variety of Halal Restaurants, 3) the breakfast was included, but we said we cannot eat bcoz we are muslims, but the staff convinced us that the breakfast is halal and for muslim, the next morning, we went down the dining place and had breakfast with other muslims as well, the cutlery were separated for muslim and vietnamese, the food and drink choices were simple such as fresh orange, tea, coffee, bread and jam, banana pudding, cucur udang, pumpkin soup, fried eggs, fried noodles and fried rice (only vegetable and eggs were put inside), 4) variety choices of tv channel including international channel, such AXN, Star Movies, HBO, Disney Channel, Starworld, Animal Planet and so much more. 5) got weighing scale in the lobby, 6) the staff were helpful, 7) the wifi connection helped us a lot Cons : 1) the room was small, 2) the noises of the busy traffic of Le Thanh Ton Street could be heard from our room, 3) the bed-sheet, the bed cover was old, it should be smooth as cotton sateen since the hotel is in vietnam and the vietnam cotton has good quality, people from all over the world is looking for vietnam cotton so i think it shouldn't be a problem for the hotel management to change the bed sheet to the good one. 4) it was not morning yet, but we heard the dog barking, it stopped for a while but continued again for almost 2 hours. the traffic noises and the barking made us difficult to sleep, 5) the hotel provided 4 bottles of mineral water in our room, the staff said they are free for you, but when we check out, they asked how many bottle have you drank. actually the free bottles were the bottles on the table, if we took from the minibar, it is not free, so we paid 20,000vnd for 1 bottle we drank.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minh Chau Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: travel with my husband. we booked studio bedroom for 2 nights. check in was smooth, the hotel staff were helpful. some can communicate well in English but some are not. but they are trying to make our stay as pleasant as we wished. hotel design was ok and clean. even we found a cockroach, a lizard and some ants on the kitchen cabinet. but, its ok, just small matters, we solved it ourselves, we reminded ourselves it is not a 5 star hotel anyway. it is 3km++ away from the main attractions in the city, such as ben thanh market,the war remnants museum, the independence palace and so much more.. so, we got to take a cab to go to the center of attraction and spent a whole day there and be back at night. the cab is easy to find. "Take the vinasun taxi, if not, mailinh," the hotel staff reminded us. they also gave us map. the small fridge, microwave and electric kettle are well functioned. helped us a lot for breakfast and supper. the free wifi connection also helped us in planning our journey. the hotel also arranged our half day trip to Chu Chi Tunnel (7usd for the trip + 110,000 vnd for the ticket + 60,000vnd for the hotel transport to the travel agency in the city). it was a meaningful trip. it was quiet at night, we could sleep soundly, but early in the morning, we could hear people singing and a few traffic noises. we didnt know where the singing came from, maybe there are school or temple around. they provided some bottles of mineral water in the room, so, we thought they are for free, as other hotels we stayed before, but at the time we checked out, they asked how many bottle have we drank. fortunately, we brought our own mineral water and accidentally we drank one of theirs. so, it cost us 10,000 vnd for one bottle. the tv channel offers quite variety of choices, including the international channel such as Cinemax, National Geographic, AXN, etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First World Hotel Resorts World Genting; City: Genting Highlands Pahang; Review: i think this is the cheapest hotel among the other hotels that are linked together (resort world genting). we booked the standard room for 2 persons w/out breakfast for 2 nights. pros : 1) free parking, 2) got 2 pillows for each (love it), 3) new room in tower 2, 4) comfy bed, 5) unique way for check out, 6) got 2 cards for our room cons : 1) check in process took almost an hour, we have to queue bcoz we stated several requests in the booking (otherwise others could check in through the kiosk) actually, the stated check in time is 3pm but you are allowed to check in starting at 6 am with RM 5.00 extra charges, we just know that at the counter, 2) there's no free wifi connection (you got to buy the internet connection and could only use it in the lobby), 3) the theme park is still under construction, we found ourselves bored after a whole day explore the plaza.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Permai Rainforest Resort; City: Kuching Sarawak; Review: We booked a cabin, stayed for 2 nights. Nothing much to do because its raining most of the time. Pros : 1. We arrived a bit early, but they managed to give us early check in. 2. The staff were friendly and helpful. 3. Nice breakfast, got plenty of choices, but I noticed that they only served meals that could be storage for a long period (mee hoon, potatoes, eggs, cereal, etc) because maybe the location is quite far from the city. 4. the trekking trail was quite challenging even for a short distance (about 90 minutes to get it done) but for my family, we truly enjoyed the waterfall and spent a lot of time there. 5. Our cabin is surrounded by a forest and the stream was just right next to it. the flowing water is like a music to our soul. 6. we didnt got chance to try their jungle pool, which looked nice and quite deep. Cons : 1. The walkway from the reception to the cabin become quite slippery because of the rain 2. The distance from the reception to our cabin 25 is the farthest among all units. 3. Our parent were with us, they are both in their 60s, so the slippery and the farthest problems were troubling them. But, i managed to ask for a change of cabin so that we can get the nearest one. Luckily, the staff gladly change for us to cabin 3. 4. The cabin amenities were just basic. There's no tv and wifi only available in their restaurant. So, when its raining, we got nothing to do, quite bored actually. Suggestions : I think the management should spend some money to make a little make over for the resort, the resort offer lots of activities, lots of attraction, they should keep up their demand. - they should varnish the wooden tree-houses and the cabin, it will create a brand new look, and comfortable feeling for the customers.and the inner wall should be painted. -the bedding accessories should be upgraded (the mattress, pillow, bed sheet, blanket) - Television, wifi connection for the travellers, umbrella/raincoat, free flow of shampoo and shower gel should be added for each unit of tree house and cabin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercury Boutique Hotel; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: booked a room for 1 nite in a fasting month of 2016. the room is quite small but still got space to pray, alhamdulillah. pros : 1. clean and quite strong impression of 'boutiqueness' of the hotel 2. provide basic amenities and many more.. mini fridge, safebox, kettle, hair dryer..etc.. 3. strategic location .. near to mahkota parade, dataran pahlawan, and several malacca attractions such as A'famosa , menara taming sari, upside down house 4. got their own private parking space 5. got elevator 6. modern type of switches 7. strong wifi connection, for the 1st time need to login thru internet explorer page 8. offer basic malaysian channels, plus fox sports, hbo, news channel (not sure), a few chinese channel with chinese subtitles.. 9. good shower & water pressure was awesome, the water heater works fine con : 1. only 1 thing.. the room was not soundproof at all.. i can hear others talking, furniture moving, stepping sound, the housekeeping walkie talkie .. i've tried click on the 'do not disturb' button.. but still can hear them, do not sure it came from outside the door or the room on the top..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elmark Hotel; City: Johor Bahru Johor Bahru District Johor; Review: booked 2 rooms for 1 nite .. need to pay RM50 for each room for deposit.. they'll refund the amount once u checked out.. pros : 1. amazed by the cleanliness of the hotel and the room..keep up the good work.. 2. check in and check out processes was smooth 3. the room is not too spacious but just enough.. 4. provide basic amenities .. toothburush, towel, kettle, hair-dryer and much more 5. just a few miles to Senibong Seafood 6. strong wifi signal 7. lots of parking space cons : 1. they used the same material of tiles in the bathroom for the wall and the floor.. so, just be careful, it'll become slippery when the floor get wet 2. there are no phone in the room, difficult to reach the receptionist/hkeeping or make room-to-room contact 3. the building is still new, so there are no 7-eleven or whatsoever 24-hours shops in the same building or blocks nearby.. u need to go a little bit further .. but there was a construction near the hotel.. maybe in quite some time the location would be greater 4. it would be better if they could provide the rubbish bin in the room instead of the only one in the bathroom 5. limited choice of channel.. no channel for sport.. just basic 'johorean' channels.. but its just fine for me actually the price exceeds my expectation.. satisfied and glad for choosing Elmark Hotel for our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hong; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: stayed for 1 night.. in a fasting month.. based from other reviews, as i arrived, the staff really showed me through the map of the area even i'm local.. but i'm not from malacca.. so, it helped a lot.. glad to have tasted the putra tandoori (cheese naan & chic tandori).. but most of the eateries around the corner were not halal.. check-in was smooth.. we've got to pay RM2 for 'city council'.. they showed us the parking area for hotel customers just opposite the hotel.. the hotel got only 2 levels, so, no elevator.. we got the 1st floor just right behind the counter G01, at first, thankful for this room, the water dispenser, sink, coffee, tea, biscuits just in front of the door.. no need to climb the stairs.. the room was clean and not so small as i read in the other reviews .. the bathroom not as small as closet .. water pressure was ok, the heater also fine, strong wifi connection, got tv (basic channels only) & dvd (didn't had chance to use it).. clean white sheet.. BUT.. i really think that the door or wall for the room should be sealed triple times.. once i entered the room, started to hear the staff explain the direction of the area to other customers, in malay, chinese, english.. (thumbs up to the staff, really adore the person who could conquer multiple languages).. the direction keep rolling in my head.. the chit chatting most of the time.. the phone ringing.. and the worst scenario, after 12pm.. the sound of sms/whatsapps/telegram (dont know which one) keep coming (the bird sound), from outside the room.. for about 1 hour.. once i decided to call the hotel.. the sound finally stop.. the hotel was fine actually.. just avoid the G01 room.. i didn't know about the other rooms.. maybe better than mine..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tanjung Bidara Beach Resort; City: Melaka Central Melaka District Melaka State; Review: I've already heard bad rumors about this place. if its not because of my husband's office family day, we wouldnt be here. We paid RM165 for a room of 2 with breakfast, but the room should only cost not more than 100 ringgit. The shower heater, the mini fridge works fine, the aircond works fine but making lot of noise. there is no wifi in the room, wifi only available in the lobby. wall is thin, could hear the next room coughing and talking, The biggest problem for us is there is no kettle, and of course no set of tea/coffee. If you couldnt provide kettle in each room, at least you should put at least 1 water dispenser for every aisle of rooms. Then, i asked the reception counter about it, she answered the kettle is only for customers with babies. HELLO!! Do they pay more than us. it is not our fault for not having babies. Woahh.. very unreasonable answer. Then, at night we already paid 65ringgit each adult for a lousy bbq dinner. Next morning, the breakfast also terrible. limited choice, no dish for children, got nasi lemak, egg sambal, fried noodle, bread with strawberry jam, kaya and margarine (there is no toaster). orange kordial and hot tea. After family day activities, around 10am, still early, but there was raining since dawn, we walked past several bicycles outside the lobby entrance, so we thought want to ride around before checked out. We asked the reception counter about it, the staff said '8ringgit for half an hour and 10ringgit for an hour'. My husband try to persuade him, 'we already paid too much for the whole family day, it would be ok if we could ride the bicycle for free for just a while'. Then, he said 'No, you still need to pay for it'. Thats it. thats the 1st and the last time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Somerset Grand Hanoi; City: Hanoi; Review: 3 nights there. booked a room for 4. fully furnished & modern room. worries no more. got kitchen, washing machine, toaster, kettle, oven, microwave, fridge, cooking utencils, dvd+usb player with mini theater, 2 televisions (1 in master bedroom, 1 in living room). long list of tv channels, got TV1 too(Malaysia channel). strong wifi, even we were opposite the hotel, still could access the wifi. perfect location in city centre. just next to Hoa Lo Prison. the entrance to the shopping complex (in Hanoi Tower) just right next to the lobby counter. opposite Hanoi Tower, there is Namaste Hanoi (Indian-Halal restaurant). we just can walked to Hoen Kiem Lake , then continue explore the Old Quarter. The staff also helpful and friendly, even the lobby boy and the guard can speaks english. lots of facilities at level 4, gym, pool, tennis court, sauna etc. some need to pay, some are free. there are so many good things to be mentioned about this hotel. keep up your good work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Avenue Sungai Petani; City: Sungai Petani Kuala Muda District Kedah; Review: Stayed for 1 night. Room got bath tub and spacious too.. didnt expect that big for that price which includes breakfast. Arrived late, almost 9pm after heavy traffic from KL, got warm welcome from the lobby boy and the receptionists. We parked at the basement. We went outside for dinner, there are many choices of eateries around the area.. but the bistro did offer quite varities along with good prices. The hotel is connected to the bowling lanes and snooker. Got gym and swimming pool (8am - 8pm) Then.. the breakfast was super awesome.. got lot of choices... the pancake,omellete and waffle were freshly made...other than local food, got international dishes too.. includes sushi, kimchi etc... Truly recommended..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vouk Suite At Mansion One; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: Booked for 1 night for a studio aptment. Arrived early... 1330hrs.. check in time should be 1400hrs..but the girl at the counter let us check in.. but still couldnt enter the room.. bcoz the room was not ready yet.. they just gave us the access card for parking and we were recommended to come back at 2pm. So.. we went out for chow rasta area.. looking for whatsoever.. and came back at 3pm. Straight to the parking area in the building.. and parked at selected vouk suites space only.. at UG level.. the problem is the entrance to the lobby only at G level.. ok so we brought down some bags needed to G level to enter the building .. but unfortunately..the entrance couldnt be enter from the parking lot but only could access from inside. So again.. we carried our bags to the main entrance (next to Starbucks). The next case scenario.. at the lobby, there were many people waiting.. the rooms were still not ready!! The receptionists kept calling the house keeping.. we waited in the meantime heard some of the customers arguments.. Im not blaming the house keepers / the receptionists.. maybe they are short handed.. or maybe lack of training.. but the managemnt should do something about this.. all the rooms should be ready by 2pm (the check in time) Then we got our room key card at 330pm.. 2 hours after checked in. The studio aptmnt was truly awesome, compared to the price, i never thought the room could be this brilliantly furnished. The comfy bed, strong wifi internet, amazing view.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ayana Holiday Resort; City: Ranau Sabah; Review: Check in started at 2pm .. but we arrived a bit late after spent most of the day at poring hotspring.. stayed for 1 night.. the room was ok.. nicely furnished.. the water heater works fine but we were still cold.. wifi also ok..but couldnt view the mountain from our room.. There was 1 black dog wandering around the parking space.. but the dog was ignoring all things happened around him.. There was only stairs to get you down to the resort.. so you need to carry all your bags.. We had dinner at borneo park resort (i'm not sure the name of the resort) restaurant. About 200m from ayana, but the mist made the restaurant not so easy to be reached. Ayana didnt offer breakfast to their customers.. but the kettle helped us a lot.. The checked out time is 11am.. But, the next morning.. we managed to visit the war memorial kundasang & walked along the shops at 'pekan kundasang' before checked out at 1030am.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hampton Inn Suites New Orleans Downtown French Quarter Area; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: Stayed here while at a conference. The reservation staff was wonderful. Cheryl was very helpful over the phone and Isaac was great at our check in, plus the valet staff was friendly and energetic. From advice on where to park our car to where I should take my morning run, this staff was great. Location can't be beat...if you want to party on Bourbon Street. Just 2 blocks to Canal Street, you are a steps away from the craziness of New Orleans night life. And we did enjoy it and beyond easily getting to the Garden District and the Audubon Zoo/Park to Armstrong Park. So why the poor review? For the price, I would expect more clean...half the towels were grey and dingy (literally! - one would be clean and new the other would be dirty and old), the air vents were clogged with dust, pillows were musty and smelly, the carpeting was trailed with dark, dirty stains and foot paths, the ice machines served black specs, and the hotel lobby furniture has black matted-in stains. Just dirty everywhere. I felt like I needed to disinfect my entire wardrobe after being in this hotel. Moreover, the TV got minimal reception - yes, they have cable, but you would not know it. What made it worse is that some colleagues of mine stayed in neighboring hotels and I saw their rooms/hotel lobby. They paid the same price and got twice as nice! :-( All in all, I (and my other 5 co-workers who also attended the conference) will not be returning to this hotel next May when we have another conference. I think we will look up those other hotels with cleaner standards.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: I've stayed at a number of the hotels near Midway and I finally found the nice one. Clean, modern, roomy, and professional staff. Fitness room was perfect and restaurant/bar was nice top off to a busy day. Only reason I don't give it a "5" is that there are thin walls. Could hear the kids next door.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport; City: Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan; Review: Lobby, restaurant, and hallways were very nice. Staff was nice and gym was small but usable. My room use subpar. Wall paper was pealing off the wall, plaster on ceiling and walls wasn't sanded and painted over, bathroom light over the shower was an exposed light bulb, door handle in bathroom door was falling off as screws were barely screwed in, and room just didn't feel as clean as other Holiday Inns I stay with. Next time, I will pick a different Holiday Inn in the area.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Indianapolis North Carmel; City: Carmel Hamilton County Indiana; Review: My trip was a short in-and-out, so I stayed a quick overnight. Hotel was clean and tidy and staff was very nice. Breakfast food was mediocre, but able to grab a cup of coffee and run off to my meeting. I would stay here again, but bring my own breakfast food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Philadelphia West Chester Exton; City: Exton Pennsylvania; Review: This location needs to be renovated. The carpet is frayed, mattresses are worn, and the bathroom tub is grey. Pool was cold, dishwasher kind of worked, and the laundry room smelled like sewage. But the staff was very nice and the maintenance staff was quick to help fix our closet door and the garbage disposal. All in all, it needs to be updated. We won't stay again until the update.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fit & Fresh Original Jaxx FitPak Insulated Meal Prep Bag with Portion Control; Brand: Fit & Fresh; Review: A really great lunch kit. Perfect for portion controlling and keeping foods separate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: California Home Goods Kid's Bento Box Food and Lunch Container Set, Set of 6, Multi-Colored; Brand: California Home Goods; Review: Perfect for my new lifestyle of eating and fitting my 21 Day Fix meals into for work. I use these daily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Ample SA1405 300-watt Personal Blender with 2 Travel Sport Bottles, Blue; Brand: Simply Ample; Review: I drink Shakeology every morning and this little guy does an impressive job of blending ice and/or frozen fruit into a yummy smoothie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tea; Brand: Ououdee; Review: Yes, I have become a total tea snob. These adorable little guys not only make me smile when I make my daily cup of iced tea, but they also are so planet friendly AND dishwasher safe. Yes, please!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safavieh Dallas Shag Collection SGD257A Dark Grey and Ivory Area Rug (3' x 5'); Brand: Safavieh; Review: Wow! Even more beautiful in person than the pictures can show! This rug will spice up any area of your home needing a rug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safavieh Evoke Collection EVK228A Contemporary Burst Royal Blue and Ivory Round Area Rug (3' Diameter); Brand: Safavieh; Review: Beautiful rug - totally classed up the room we put it in!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3 Panel Wall Art Fresh Look Color Abstract Smoke Colorful White Background Painting Pictures Print On Canvas Abstract The Picture; Brand: Firstwallart; Review: Gorgeous!! Looks amazing in our baby room. We tend to lean towards black, white and gray in our home and wanted a little splash of color for the babes. It turned out beautifully!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Death of the Couch Potato's Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Christy Barritt Page; Review: I loved the book. I could hardly put the book down and have recommended it to other women who like Christian books. I hope to find other such books, and more written by Christy Barritt. She is an excellent author in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chris Powell's Choose More, Lose More for Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Powell Page; Review: Both my daughter and I have enjoyed this book and refer to it often. He, Chris Powell, has some very good advise and if one follows the advise the results are great. A good book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Rainbows; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen Long Page; Review: A very good book. I enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to anyone who like a bit of romance and mystery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Ghost Stories: Spooky Tales From the World's First National Park; Author: Shellie Larios; Review: I enjoyed this book but didn't find to many ghosts in it. I had visited Yellowstone and enjoyed the trip so was very interested in books about Yellowstone and what goes on there beyond what a tourist would see.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cats that Played the Market (The Cats that . . . Cozy Mystery) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Anne Golden Page; Review: A great author who writes entertaining stories full of mystery, kindness, love of animals and people. She is good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cats that Told a Fortune (The Cats that . . . Cozy Mystery) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Anne Golden Page; Review: I enjoy her writing and the light hearted good feeling I get when reading her story, I look forward to sitting down and "meeting my new friends" in her story. There is just enough mystery to keep you guessing, and I guessed wrong..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Dee Henderson Page; Review: Dee Henderson is an excellent author and this book was a interesting and captivating as all of her other books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Dee Henderson Page; Review: Dee Henderson is an excellent author and this book was a interesting and captivating as all of her other books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Holes; Author: Visit Amazon's Louis Sachar Page; Review: A nice short book for readers of all levels . I loved this book. I hope you love it too. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Perfect: : A Mister Standalone; Author: Visit Amazon's J A Huss Page; Review: Oh Ellie, was adorable but seemed a bit younger with some of the actions and behavior overall. Whatever, it was hilarious yet believable interaction for what I would imagine people would deal with in the journalism/entrainment field. In comes Mr. Perfect and Ellis's pretend world become quite real and in her face. Mac comes in with a set agenda, and within 1 staff meeting is rethinking all his plans. Great characters and support characters that I hope we hear more from..Ming.. I am excited to hear that Ms Huss is making this series tie together like the Rook and Ronin books. I love seeing the plots continue and tie together. Looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock: A Rock Star Romantic Suspense; Author: Visit Amazon's J A Huss Page; Review: JA Huss, does it again as far as I am concerned. Tons of twist and turns in the characters and development of the plot will keep you reading till the end. Rock, RK and Rowan all one person with three separate story lines that blend together into a adventurous read. Everyone wants him, but for different reasons and you will have to read it to see why. Oh and it's free with Prime..I pre-ordered this one like most of JA Huss books. If you have never read a Huss book, buckle in because it's going to be a good ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five (The Mister Series); Author: Visit Amazon's J A Huss Page; Review: Everything I hoped for and a little more. You have to read all of th JA Huss books to get the full story. What a crazy ride for Rory and Five but now I have a new Mr. & Mrs. Book to wrap up this story coming soon. If you know the authors work, then this post is useless because you ate already pre-paid the next book. If you haven't already been sucked into this world, it is well the few dollars per story. Start from the beginning, Tragic-Room & Ronin series is now all in one look for less the $10.00 If you like to read about, deep rooted love stories between the characters. Devout friendships that would make anyone question how loyal is loyal? Oh and did I mention dark ties to underworld activities that may shock you (erotica story's, human trafficking, guns dealers, corruption in all levels of the government, adult and children assassin and a reality tv show to boot). JA Huss is for you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. & Mrs (The Mister Series) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's JA Huss Page; Review: You really need to be on top of your mister and their mates when reading this one. Not the high suspense but a really cute HEA ending for everyone. It closed the loop for Five and Rory, and let's face it hard core JA Huss readers have been bitting our nails for this story. Hope to see maybe a follow up or visit the entire gang in Colorado. I can't image another messed up secret society group exposed in this world, but there us go. Nice distraction for a day. Only complaint is the books are at 300 or less pages so I zip through too quickly. But the plots received is always worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fling; Author: Visit Amazon's Jana Aston Page; Review: Jana Aston, wrote a sexy tale and Fling is the last of the series. This is a quick read but wrote the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: An Irish Country Village (Irish Country Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Taylor Page; Review: The reading of this book and it's forerunner are time consuming. One picks up the book with the intent off spending a short time relaxing only to find two hours have passed and the reader is captivated. One laughs and laughter calls for reading the wee story again which calls for another laugh. Before Long, time has passes away on compelling frenzy to take it in for fear it will wander away; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor: An Irish Country Novel (Irish Country Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Taylor Page; Review: The entire series of Irish Country Books is fun reading. I have trouble pulling myself away from them. Enjoy the opportunity to make a journey through the Irish Mind of Patrick Taylor and enjoy his whit and writing style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pray for Us Sinners: A Novel of the Irish Troubles; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Taylor Page; Review: GOOD BOOK, BUT NOT AS EASY TO READ AS OTHER PATRICK TAYLOR WORKS.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bryson City Tales; Author: Visit Amazon's Walt Larimore Page; Review: Pleased someone would allow such an insite into life. Not only the life of a medical practice, but also that life which is guided by God's grace, love and mercy. The insight into the mountain culture of western North Carolina is a warm accurate experience into a great heritage of Americana Thanks to the author for having the courage to share llife.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Fork: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Walt Larimore Page; Review: We need material like this. It is refreshing to read a novel which has a love story which is refreshing and clear and clean . Its also wonderful to have an author who is not afraid to share his faith in the midst of all of the "political correctness" which is robbing us of our spirituality, A nation with freedom of religion does not mean freedom from religion which some of our leaders seem to have forgotten. Dr. Larimore is a refreshing breath in the medical practice and in literature. It has been refreshing to see Western North Carolina through his eye. Though I have been a native flatlander who came to Baton Rouge in 1955, that same year I made my first trip to Montreat North Carolina, While there we traveled to Bryson City to take advantage of the beautiful Natahala River and its white water rafting the NOC has been our favorite outfitter. We now have a home in Beech Mountain, NC, just north of Banner Elk. Dr, Larimore's descriptions of the culture of Western North Carolina is refreshingly accurate; he does the folks justice in his descriptions. Thanks Ted W, Roeling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bryson City Seasons: More Tales of a Doctors Practice in the Smoky Mountains; Author: Walt Larimore MD; Review: Walter Larimore's writing is refreshing. I hope he will publish more than is on the market today. Goold clear descriptions whioch leave the reader waiting for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bryson City Secrets: Even More Tales of a Small-Town Doctor in the Smoky Mountains; Author: Walt Larimore MD; Review: Walter Larimore's writing is refreshing. I hope he will publish more than is on the market today. Goold clear descriptions whioch leave the reader waiting for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Guys' Body Book: Not-So-Stupid Questions About Your Body; Author: Walt Larimore MD; Review: Thanmks for this work. Something I can uise in our Christian education programs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good (Mitford); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Karon Page; Review: Not exactly what I had expected in a Jan Karon novel. I found the chang of story lines distracting. a slow read, not like her other Midford stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wily O'Reilly: Irish Country Stories (Irish Country Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Taylor Page; Review: great read like Taylors other book. Can't wait for the next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wily O'Reilly: Irish Country Stories (Irish Country Stories: Thorndike Press Large Print Core); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Taylor Page; Review: great read like Taylors other book. Can't wait for the next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hazel Creek: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Walt Larimore Page; Review: Walter Larimore is a creative author who has taken true to life experiences and put them into the contnext of a story which captures not only a story line, but also a clear description of the setting. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Brain, Her Brain: How Divinely Designed Differences Can Strengthen Your Marriage; Author: Walt and Barb Larimore; Review: Easy to read with a bit of family humor to make the subjet easy to understand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lintball Leo's Not-So-Stupid Questions About Your Body; Author: Walt Larimore MD; Review: Great: Whish I had had this when my boys were young. Useful for grandsons now. Thanks for the thoughtful work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: Great read. Lots of documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever (Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wings of Love and War: A Novel of Adventure, Romance and Courage; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick E. Taylor Page; Review: Wings of Love and War is an easy ready packed with romance and historical suspense.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Parables of Jesus (The William Barclay Library); Author: Visit Amazon's William Barclay Page; Review: Well written, a masterpiece in Biblical studies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Egermeie's Bible Story Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Elsie E. Egermeier Page; Review: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK WHICH i HAVE BEEN GIVING TO FAMILIES WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE BAPTIZED.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: In Too Deep (America's Bravest Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Shay Page; Review: listed as a christian romance, Not christian.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Problem (A Fairy Tale Romance Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Diane Darcy Page; Review: The story grabbed my attention quickly and built up my interest. Alicia and Jonas argue a lot but reasonably so and not to the point that frustrates you. you can see the misgivings and insecurities but without making you say, "Don't be so stupid ". A great love story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanctuary Breached (WITSEC Town Series Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lisa Phillips Page; Review: I enjoyed reading all the books in this series. I liked that the characters didn't continually berate themselves and and tell themselves God can't possibly love them, all the way to the end of the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pink Flamingoed (Book 1 Aylesford Place Humorous Christian Romance Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Steve Demaree Page; Review: I think I would have given 5 stars, had the book left out the boring parts. Loved the comedy, the characters, with just a little suspense. Just push through and speed read the boring parts, the rest is worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Dog For Keeps: A Lilac Creek Dog Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dana Landers Page; Review: I borrowed this book from kindle unlimited and enjoyed it. It was a good light read for speed reading. A few mildly boring places, but I slowed down for most of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator; Brand: Garmin; Review: I bought this for Christas as an entry level GPS, and so far it has worked pretty well. It is very easy to use and it provides clear instructions with appropriate anticipation. I have, however, had a couple of situations in which I have been unable to find places that I know for a fact exist, but that has more to do with the software than the product itself. Overall, I think this is a great entry level device. Some of the features are unnecessary in my opinion - currency exchange, for example - but the device does what I paid for it to do - get me to places.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amzer Soft Gel TPU Gloss Skin Fit Case Cover for Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone SE (Fits All; Brand: Amzer; Review: Does the job at a reasonable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Replacement Band for Apple Watch 38mm and 40mm Series 1 2 3 4, Stainless Steel, Silver; Brand: JETech; Review: I bought this product based on the reviews and figured it was relatively inexpensive way to make my Apple Watch Series 2 pop w/o a huge expense. There are some good things and some bad things about this product, but, ultimately, I wouldn't buy it again. The packaging is great and the instructions are very clear. I like that they designed a solid method to extract watch bracelet links yourself without having to go to a jeweler. I was able to adjust the links easily after reading the instructions, although the watch was still a bit loose for my liking - this is my preference and I recognize that most watches with metal bands should be worn a little loose, so I'm not giving this band a 3 star review because of this. I also like that the finish is pretty close to the aluminum finish from the watch - not an exact match but you have to hold it very close and with the right light to notice. Nobody will notice 97% of the time, so this band will work for every day use. However, I can't recommend the band due to poor fit with the watch. I struggled to attach the band to the watch because one of the ends was too thick for the watch's top portion. If I paid almost $400 for a watch, I don't feel comfortable damaging it for the sake of a $25 band. I know it was not me not knowing how to use the band swapping feature because I've managed to swap a Monowear band and the original band that came with the watch without problems. My other issue with the band I received was the closure latch. Normally the closure mechanism, after clicking and securing, clicks on both sides, but, as you can see on the photos, one sides closes and the other one doesn't. Maybe I was unlucky and got a defective unit, but I know there are other bands on the market with better manufacturing and finish. I think I'll stick with those to meet my Apple Watch needs. My Monowear leather band worked perfectly, and I think I'll pay a bit more to get a metal band from them knowing that their manufacturing and design work well with my watch.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glocalme G1S Global Unlocked Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Roaming-Free SIM-Free Support Over 108 Countries with 2GB Initial Global Data Equals 60EUR; Brand: GlocalMe; Review: I used this for a 5 week trip to Cambodia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and it worked like a charm. It does take a bit of time to load and can take more time when you change countries, but I had good speed and connectivity in city and remote areas. Can't beat this value for 2GB of international data. The GlocalMe app worked great as well and helped me monitor usage. Read the FAQs well to avoid using data unnecessarily!!! The unit is a bit heavy and doesn't get hot, but keep it in your bag and you'll be fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armorsuit - Apple Watch Screen Protector (38mm Series 3 / 2 / 1 Compatible) MilitaryShield [Max; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: I bought this after massively scratching my watch in January, somewhat persuaded by idea of self hearing and concealing scratches. Overall, Im happy with the purchase due to the ease of installation and protection levels. Installation required a couple of tries, mainly because of me thinking I could do it without reading the instructions. Once I watched the videos and followed the process step by step, installation worked. I did have to let the film sit on the watch for about half an hour before folding the edges and covering the corners, but it worked quite well. The scratches are almost invisible and so is the film. I give this 4 stars because, 6 months in, one of the edges is slowly peeling off, but I attribute this to my excessive and abusivo uae of my watch. I work out vigorously with it and constantly swap bands, so the constant rubbing might have contributed to this. However, the film is removable and replaceable, so Id try it again if it ever bothered me. Based on my experience, the film will remain in place with everyday usage. Id buy this again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: South Shore 5-Shelf Storage Bookcase, Pure Black; Brand: South Shore; Review: easy to assemble. great for my daughters room!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linon Stephanie Ottoman, Botanical Linen; Brand: Linon; Review: So nice looking and just the right size for what I needed. storage great for blankets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate Spade New York Thermal Travel Coffee Mug, 16oz, Gold Stripe; Brand: Kate Spade New York; Review: The top is difficult to get on just right. If you don't align it exactly it will leak. However, it is pretty and holds a nice amount.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort 4 Piece 1500 Thread Count Luxurious Ultra Soft Egyptian Quality Coziest Sheet Set, King, Green; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: very smooth and comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LANGRIA 6 Tier Wire Shelving Unit Organization and Storage Rack with 5 Hooks,Silver; Brand: LANGRIA; Review: sturdy. great price. easy to put together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SONGMICS 5 Tiers Shoe Rack Space Saving Shoe Tower Cabinet Storage Organizer Grey ULSH55G; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: My closet looks SO NEAT and tidy now! Fit all my shoes well and looks nice in my closet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panacea Wellbeing Memory Foam Knee Pillow with Breathable Oeko-TEX Cover for Side Sleepers - Provides Relief for Sciatic Nerve,; Brand: Panacea Wellbeing; Review: In order to get any relief in my sciatic area I need a much thicker pillow. None of these types of pillows are thick enough IMO. So I'm again using a basic thick pillow. This was a Waste of money for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: DANCO Decorative Tub Spout with Pull Up Diverter, 6 Inches, Brushed Nickel, 1-Pack (10316); Brand: Danco; Review: It does what it does when you need it to do what it does. if you need a product that does what it does, then buy it, enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Danco 10003 Trim Kit for Delta, Chrome; Brand: Danco; Review: Looks and works great, easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muscle Rack LB111310 Steel Galvanized Utility Bins 12" Width x 11" Height x 17" Depth (Pack of 6); Brand: EDSAL; Review: I bought a bunch of these containers and they work great for open storage for clothes to can goods. Shipping was fast and items were well packaged.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home- It Mop and Broom Holder, 5 position with 6 hooks garage storage Holds up to 11; Brand: Home-it; Review: Fast shipping and holds my stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics LED String Lights 33 ft with 100 LEDs, Waterproof Outdoor & Indoor Decorative Lights for Bedroom, Garden, Patio,; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: Great value and looks great in our backyard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASSEM® Led Solar Motion Sensor Lights , Waterproof Wireless Solar Outdoor Lights , Wall Porch Lights , Path Lights; Brand: ASSEM; Review: I bought two of these lights to tryout by my boat dock and was pretty impressed at the output of such a small light. I bought an additional 10 have placed them in around my dock and in areas need the house were it was really dark and needed some light. Would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feit 917972 Electric LED Utility Shop Light; Brand: Feit; Review: I bought four of these lights based on the reviews here and have not been disappointed. I was going to hard wire them in my 16x20 workshop, but instead just installed outlets in the ceiling and wired them to a few switches on the wall, which was way easier in my opinion. These lights are really bright and light up all areas of the workshop very well. I highly recommend these lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware N102-921 V32 Swivel Staple Safety Hasp in Zinc plated; Brand: National Hardware; Review: Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 30812 Double-Faced Soft Mallet, 35 mm; Brand: TEKTON; Review: Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower Space Heater with Remote Control - Features Built-in Timer and Oscillation; Brand: Lasko; Review: Great product and fast shipping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Hollywood Fashion Tape; Brand: Hollywood Fashion Tape; Review: best; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncharted Ultra-Lite Packing Cube Large, Neon Yellow, One Size; Brand: Uncharted; Review: good price/quality ratio; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teeki - Designer Active Wear - Balanced Traveler Hot Pant; Brand: Teeki; Review: lovely them and love Teeki!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO SH-WR32L Women's Road Shoe; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Great quality price Shimano spinning shoe!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's Invasion No Show Sock (6 Pack); Brand: ASICS; Review: quality is not good, they are, however pretty; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Henckels Twin Pro S 6-Inch High-Carbon Stainless-Steel Chef's Wide Knife; Brand: ZWILLING J.A. Henckels; Review: Nice forks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer; Brand: Misto; Review: Product is not good quality no detailed directions. Still in drawer. Never used; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Lights Set Multi-Color Ceramic 25-Count C7; Brand: Noma/Inliten; Review: Not a good quality product; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Smith's #3001 10-Inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Rod; Brand: Smith's; Review: All good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Libbey (12) Appetizer Forks; Brand: Libbey; Review: Nice forks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Strainers - Premium Quality - Set of 3 - Food Strainer & Sieve; Brand: Kitchenismo; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Endura Flap Double Flap Wall Mount Pet Door; Brand: Endura Flap; Review: This pet door arrived quickly, and we held it until the wall was complete before installing it, today Jan 15, 2015. In the meantime, the two rather chubby dachshund girls learned to go in/out the hole cut for it. Now they are pleased to have a special door of their own, even though their activity is restricted during the ongoing remodel. I plan to remove one of the magnets on each of the flaps to help our more timid girl get inside. During the long wait for the interior wall installation, we had to pop the pet door into the hole cut for it, because of 19 degree weather--even without the gasket the two parts of the door managed to stop the blast of cold air to keep us comfortable in the house. I provide a photo of our girls in a collage of photos. While the door parts sat in the open structure, the stucco crew spray coated it badly, and I had to clean it up. That's when I discovered a sticker applied by the young man who built our particular pet door, "Proudly made by Justin." I'm leaving the sticker on the door. I would like to include a "Thank You" here to Justin for doing such a good job. We appreciate a job well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reliance Products Double Doodie Plus Large Toilet Waste Bags (6-Pack); Brand: Reliance Products; Review: What can I say? They are a life saver! We had our home sewer line collapse and the whole clay pipe to the street was replaced. The trench was hand dug, which took a while to complete. I ordered the bucket and lid,plus the bags, for overnight delivery. The bags are super strong, have no discernable odor when sealed up, and the chemical works like it claims.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All-Natural Hip & Joint Supplement for Dogs - with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Organic Turmeric; Brand: Infinite Pet Supplements; Review: Every morning I give my two dachshund girls a tablet each. They regard it as a treat, and scarf it down immediately. No problem with that! It's been only three weeks since I got these, but I'm noticing the 11 year old girl is becoming more playful and active, not so much an old lady walking carefully around the house. I have a ways to go before the bottle is empty, but will reorder in a timely manner. The results so far are very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lupine Tail Feathers Dog Lead; Brand: LupinePet; Review: Might as well write this third review of the third LupinePet Original products that I purchased through Amazon. The breeder of my young Cairn Terrier recommended the brand when I picked up my puppy from her several months ago. Now my boy is six months old, and the puppy collar the breeder sent him home with is long outgrown and this new set of duds is his daily wear. The puppy collar was not damaged by the sharp teeth of the pup, nor is the new Tail Feathers design showing wear either. He wears the collar most of the time, the harness when we go on walks or to the vet, and the leash in the usual fashion. He also likes to drag the leash through the house when he wants to go for a walk or play outdoors. The 6 foot length of leash is good for our neighborhood. And the products are safely made so they have not failed when we are out and traffic passes nearby. He is such a smart boy, already he knows I expect him to stop and sit when we have a vehicle pass us. But, if seeing is believing, I have a couple of pictures you might like to see, of the leash in action. I really like it. I like the harness too, since I get confused sorting out many harness designs, and know I must have put them on backwards on occasion....but this time I think I get it right ALL the time! I recommend the LupinePet Original products for smaller dogs, since I have NO experience with large dogs. However, I'm learning that a small terrier can tear up a lot if he feels like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lupine® 1/2-Inch Tail Feathers 9 to 14-Inch Roman Harness for Dogs; Brand: LupinePet; Review: The breeder of my little Cairn terrier recommended LupinePet Originals when I picked up my puppy from her. He even had a puppy sized one on when I took him home. Now he is six months old and wearing a big boy harness, and a collar, and a leash to match, in the Tail Feathers design. He wears the collar routinely, but only dons the harness when we go for walks or training sessions. As much as a puppy can chew things with those sharp baby teeth, the 3 LupinePet products remain unscathed by his teething efforts. I check regularly for damaged parts, but so far the buckles and stitching are intact, very strongly made, although not a bulky product. I'd recommend this brand especially to owners of smaller dogs, since I have NO experience buying for large dogs. I'm happy with the choice of LupinePet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dechra Eicosa 3FF SnipCaps Small Dogs Cats Under 60 lbs (120 Count); Brand: Dechra; Review: I put one capsule into each dog's morning food. They have less problems with dry coat and itchy skin since beginning this routine. I do not perceive any odor with the caps, even when I get a bit on my hands. My 11 year old dog has returned to enjoying life much more in the last six months, the time she has taken them daily. The 4 year old, who was beginning to have skin issues, is now cleared up and sleek as a sealskin. I will definitely reorder these caps before the bottle of 120 runs out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handmade Dog Poncho from Mexican Serape Blanket - Dog Clothes - Coat - Costume - Sweater - Vest; Brand: Baja Ponchos; Review: My Cairn terrier boy weighs 14 pounds now, and the poncho looks great on him. No fringe, which is bet for a dog who chews fluttery things. It also fits perfectly, and he enjoys wearing it. However, with his mass of wire hair and our hot summers, this is a winter time coat in south Alabama. If you enjoy clothing your dog, and your dog cooperates, this is a trouble free garment. No problems with fit, since there are no "leg" holes to complicate things. There is even a button hole on the center back where a leash can connect to a harness or collar. No problem getting it on the most nervous and wriggling animal, since it has sturdy hook-and-loop closure in front of the chest, and a similar closure under the belly behind the front legs. It is a simple construction and the fabric is fairly durable. The seller/manufacturer shipped quickly too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Pets Premium; Brand: Our Pets; Review: Well, I LIKE them, and my three small dogs love them. I have a finicky terrier puppy who does not like round bowls, but now can trap his food in the shaped corners of this bowl with his square muzzle and chin whiskers. My two dachshunds with their pointy noses never have a problem reaching food regardless of how I present i! There is a thick coating of blue rubber on bottom of the bowls, which keeps them from scooting on the floor as the dogs lick them clean. . I wash the bowls top rack of the dishwasher and notice no wear to the rubber bottoms. I'm very happy with these bowls, and notice no complaints from my three companions. If I do not pick them up immediately, my young terrier takes all three empties to his bed for one last lick. Since I got them in August 2017, he also chewed the blue rubber so the bowls wobble a bit. As he grew up, his rubber chewing stopped. Still usable, however I want a fourth bowl for the new baby girl Cairn terrier who joined us at Christmas. Good chance to replace the original three at a good price . Note: Edited March 2018. SMALL size bowls. Food seems to taste better from a good bowl!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mars Coat King Dematting Undercoat Grooming Rake Stripper Tool for Dogs and Cats, Stainless Steel with Wooden; Brand: Mars Coat King; Review: This Mars Coat King is a fine piece of equipment. German made, Solingen stainless steel. The tang is solid, and the 10-blade size is perfect for my Cairn terrier. It was recommended in a grooming video by Barbara Bird, as she used it on a pet Cairn terrier before hand stripping his coat. As long as I don't forget where I stored it, the tool will be good for many years. I use this on my boy Duffy, who is about 17 months old now. He is very active, meaning he digs a lot and goes through all sorts of brambles in the garden, seeking squirrels, cats, or raccoons. Rain does not deter him from his mission. When he comes in tangled and wet, this tool easily restores the beauty of his wheaten coat without a bath. At this time, I am LEARNING to hand strip a terrier coat. I avoid clipping his coat, (except between his foot pads) since that would destroy the natural qualities of a Cairn's coat. The ideal coat repels water and dirt, but a clipped coat compromises those qualities by making it softer and silkier. Or so I was told. The Mars Coat King is accepted by Duffy much better than the wire comb. I think because it does not pull at tangles, but snips straight through them. He sees the wire comb, and hides under the bed! But with the Coat King, it is accepted as if I was stroking him, and he cooperates with me. Except, he does not like it used on his rear end.....he is fairly sensitive about that.... so I do his fluffy duffy when all else is complete. Afterward, if it has been a long time between grooming sessions, there is quite a pile of wheaten hair faded out to cream! The color of his smoother remaining coat is richer; his body structure is revealed as compact and sturdy. No longer does he look like a fast-moving centipede! If I have little time to spare, this tool makes Duffy presentable. I recommend it to everyone with wire coated dogs, between trips to the groomer, or perhaps instead of a groomer, depending on how sophisticated your lifestyle..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MidWest Ultima Pro (Professional Series & Most Durable Dog Crate) | Extra-Strong Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crate w/Divider; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: I have four small dogs and each has a Midwest crate. For my two Cairn terriers, I increased the size to Ultima Pro, as opposed to the original size chosen for my two older dachshunds. This particular model has two doors, with two latches per door. The door on the longer side allows me to position them flat against the wall side by side, which is a great convenience. I like the fact I can reach to the back of the crate to position pee-pads or crate blankets, without getting on my hands and knees. It is also a slightly taller crate than the ones used by the dachshunds, and allows the Cairns more wiggle room. Presently, the 17 weeks old Cairn puppy sleeps in hers, and there is room for her older brother to enter and have a nap with her during the daytime. Probably two adult Cairns would find one cage a bit tight, but it is roomy enough for an adult and one sleepy puppy. I've used Midwest Cages for many years, bought many models for both dogs and parrots. I've always appreciated the fine construction of Midwest products, as well as the features included. I prefer the heavier wire gauge in the Pro line, as well as the type of gate latches. I do not use the dividing panel, never needed it, but it is a thoughtful feature which some folks might like to have. This model is taller than the two original Midwest crates I purchased for the dachshunds, but the same heavy wire. The wire dimension increases the heft of the crate, but I seldom pick them up. There are rolling rubber "feet" which do not scratch my hardwood floors, and I roll them as needed. Midwest provides two handles to attach to each crate and they make it easy for two people to lift crate with animal inside, should it be required. I expect these two new crates to last a long time too. I've had the dachshund crates, same quality, since before 2005, and they went through Hurricane Katrina without damage. I place two crates along a wall, end to end, a rug over the top. The crates are a place of privacy, security, comfort, and each dog has one to call his own. I never use the crate for punishment, but occasionally a time out is required--if you've ever lived with more than one dog, you know this! :) Without hesitation, I can recommend Midwest Ultima Pro to a dog lover. Properly sized, it will probably be the only crate you ever need buy for your companion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purina Beyond Grain Free Natural Recipe, Adult Dry Dog Food; Brand: Purina Beyond; Review: Quite by chance, I found a 3 pound bag of Purina Beyond Grain-Free Beef & Egg Dry dog food at my local grocer. For the last year, I've cast about trying different brands, flavors, ingredients, kibble sizes, etc, seeking a food my Cairn terrier, who is my only picky eater, would enjoy. Always the last to finish his food, and totally indifferent to what I placed before him. That changed when I filled his bowl with the Beef & Egg! He now eats with great relish his morning and evening meals. He is not a FAST eater, but done before his sisters think he needs their help! He enjoys the Beef & Egg, with no suggestion he merely tolerates it.. So, today I ordered a 13 pound bag of the same Purina Beyond Beef and Egg flavor. I will probably try other Beyond blends as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herm Sprenger Prong Collar Extra Links, 2.25 mm; Brand: Herm Sprenger; Review: I bought two extra packs of these links to go with the 12" Sprenger Prong Collar. I used one of these packs to extend the collar to 13" for my Cairn terrier. The links were easy to add in, one each side of the main center plate, to keep the collar balanced (it tightens when the dog exerts pull on the collar). Great material, fine finish, sturdy, does not deform or bend in use, has no burrs. It performs as well as the original links of the collar, no visible difference. If you need to add any length of your dog's Sprenger collar, have no doubts about the match of these to the originals. They work beautifully, and anyone can put them into place. Likewise, anyone can remove links to reduce the collar size, for that matter. Just remember to remove in pairs, one for each side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Better than the second book and kept my attention the whole way through.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Flies; Author: William Golding; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Didn't like the story or the way it was set up.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Red Pony; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Reading Of Mice and Men first, this book was disappointing. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great. Each chapter was a different look into the character, Jody's life of trying to grow up and learning how to deal with it. I felt that each chapter had nothing to do with the chapter before it. It was basically 4 short stories in a short story, which left me with nothing to grasp for the next chapter. It ended abruptly and flat, but in true Steinbeck fashion, left you feeling emotional about something/someone that died. I keep reading that this has nothing to do with a Red Pony, but it has everything to do with the Red Pony.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Go Ask Alice; Author: Beatrice Sparks; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Although I personally can't decide if this is a real story or fiction, the actual story was a good read. It is full of up and downs and I found myself cheering for our main character until the end. It kept me interested and wanting to read more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speak; Author: Laurie Halse Anderson; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: The concept of this book was good, however it didn't keep my interest. It took me a while to finish and was overall a predictable read. Most of it was boring and by the time I got to the climax, I was glad it was over.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This isn't the type of book that I would normally read. I'm glad it was recommended to me because it was wonderful from front to back. I loved all the different characters and have already picked up the second book, The Infinite Sea, which so far has not been a disappointment. I felt like I was in the book with the characters and found myself wondering who was friend and who was foe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave, #2); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Great book, just didn't like it as much as the first one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I really loved this book and would say it is one of my favorites. It was full of suspense and kept me guessing until the end. I loved reading the story through each character's perspective and how engulfed I became with each of them. This is a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Star (The 5th Wave, #3); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was an amazing trilogy that I enjoyed reading. The Last Star was my least favorite of the three books however. It was slow and took quite a while before I became interested. Towards the last quarter of the book, the story finally picks up, and I was engaged. The ending was unpredictable for me, which is always a positive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Testing (The Testing, #1); Author: Joelle Charbonneau; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The first few chapters of this book are somewhat boring. Almost to the point of putting it down. But if you can make it through those chapters, the rest of the book is very interesting! Then, I couldn't put it down. It wasn't what I expected and I was pleasantly surprised. I am looking forward to reading the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independent Study (The Testing, #2); Author: Joelle Charbonneau; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book more even more than the first, The Testing. It is not what I expected at all, and I was pleasantly surprised to find myself engaged throughout the entirety of this book. I was glued to every page, always wanting to read just one more chapter. It was is filled with just enough action to keep the book interesting, while asking thought-provoking questions to always keep the reader engaged. I enjoyed the happiness specific characters gave me, while also feeling a sense of betrayal and sadness by the choices of others. I also enjoyed the suspense this book has throughout as I constantly questioned if the decisions made would have consequences or be rewarded. I am left hanging off a cliff as I prepare to read the next book and all of the unanswered questions that still remain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Graduation Day (The Testing, #3); Author: Joelle Charbonneau; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Cia is ready for her final test. When the president tasks her with a challenging responsibility, she is unsure if she can carry out what has been asked of her. She isn't sure who she should trust and her loyalties are tested. With the help of Tomas, Zeen, and some unexpected allies, Cia sets off to end the Testing, save those who have been affected, and help make the world a better place. To do so, she must test herself and her friends to see how far they are really willing to go. I have to admit, the final book was a bit of a letdown. It was hard to put down the first two books in the series, but Graduation Day was just ok. It did keep my interest enough to finish it, but was boring quite a bit in the middle and didn't give me the exciting ending I was hoping for. I wanted more answers to the questions I have had since the first book, The Testing, and still feel somewhat confused, making it difficult for me to write a review. The series as a whole was good and one I'm glad I read. I just with this last book was as amazing as the first two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Girl; Author: Gilly Macmillan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: The Perfect Girl left me with mixed feelings. It was enjoyable enough, but it's not a book that I will probably remember. I enjoyed the setup of this book, how each chapter is told from a different character's POV, as I feel like it is easier to connect with the characters. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with any of them. One of my biggest frustrations with this book is that I'm still not sure why one character was even included. He didn't play a big role in what was happening and his story felt completely detached from the rest of this book, leaving me wondering what his point to this book was. It took me a while to get into it at the beginning. When I finally did, I couldn't put it down. Then it got slow in the middle. While I do appreciate descriptive details, this felt like an overkill to me, as I forced myself to read every single word, even though my brain told me to skim because there was nothing relevant for at least another page. I was hoping the ending would be the saving grace to this book, but it wasn't. There is no climax. I read thrillers for their endings, to be completely absorbed in wondering "whodunit", to finally be shocked at the end, even if I have already figured it out. Most readers can probably figure out who the culprit is early on in this book. You are told who the killer is, in my opinion, prematurely. There are still quite a few chapters left before the end, which left me wondering how that much could still be possibly be left to say in this book. It just fell flat and I started to lose interest. When I finished the book, I felt disappointed as I started to dissect every part to try and make sense of it. However, when I think of it as a whole, this book wasn't a catastrophe. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad. It did have mildly interesting parts and characters, that kept me somewhat engaged, but the predictable nature of the book & the feeling of disconnect with characters did not give me the usual feeling of excitement that I get while reading a thriller.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This isn't particularly my favorite genre, so I'm actually surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. A solid 3.5. If I found romance novels more realistic, I would probably rate it higher. I enjoyed how easy the book was to read. The whole thing just flowed. I also enjoyed the small amounts of action it had to offer rather than being completely engulfed in a love story. I was invested in the main characters and couldn't seem to put the book down. Although some parts were predictable, the ending gave me a "heartwarming" feeling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bell Jar; Author: Sylvia Plath; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: From beginning to end, I didn't enjoy any part of this book. Maybe I expected more from a classic that is loved by so many. For starters, I felt like I was constantly thrown off track. I would start off reading about one thing, then we were off on another topic, never making our way back to the first topic, for sometimes an entire chapter later. I didn't like the way the book jumped around without any warning either. It made it difficult to read and I had to force myself to finish it. I will give credit to the author's description of depression, although I don't think it was what I would consider insanity. You can tell that this book is more of an autobiography as she has a real understanding of what depression is like. I wished Esther was more likeable and less self-centered and maybe I would have enjoyed this a little more.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lily and the Octopus; Author: Steven Rowley; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A heartwarming book about a special bond between a man and his dachshund. This book is full of life lessons and how to cope with what life throws at you. It will hit close to home with all dog lovers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Luckiest Girl Alive; Author: Jessica Knoll; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 4.5 stars I absolutely LOVED this book. I was skeptical to read it when it was recommended to me, as the reviews have been hot and cold. It grabbed me from the very beginning and was something I couldn't put down. This book addresses a variety of topics to keep your attention until the end. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I'm not fond of the author's style of writing. I had to go back and re-read multiple sentences to understand what was being said and sometimes had difficulty figuring out if I was reading the main character's past or present as it switched back and forth between the two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Horse Called Wonder (Thoroughbred, #1); Author: Joanna Campbell; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: I will forever love this series. Growing up horse crazy, these books were my absolute favorite, and years later, I've decided to reread them. Ashleigh Griffen isn't interested in getting close to any of the horses at Townsend Acres. Her parents were lucky enough to assume the roles of breeding managers at the prestigious farm, but it wouldn't be the same as owning their own horses like they did at Edgardale before the devastating illness took over. Most of their horses had died and those who survived had to be sold, including Ashleigh's favorite horse. Still, Ashleigh finds herself hanging around the barns and getting to know all the racehorses at Townsend Acres. Holly is an old broodmare that is due any day to one of the farm's most promising studs, Townsend Pride. When she finally delivers a beautiful foal, Ashleigh is immediately drawn to the Thoroughbred filly. Unfortunately, the filly is weak and unable to stand or nurse. Ashleigh cannot allow another horse to die, so she puts all of her effort and time into the little foal that soon becomes known as Ashleigh's Wonder. With help from stables hands and family, Ashleigh fights the uphill battles that Wonder must face throughout her first year of life. Everyone questions if Wonder is truly worth saving, but Ashleigh knows she is a special horse. Horse lovers will relate to this book in so many ways, from the highs of riding, the excitement of new foals, to the lows of sickness and the sadness of letting go of the precious animals that we so dearly love. I enjoyed this book just as much as I did 15 years ago and look forward to reading the rest of the series again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girls; Author: Emma Cline; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Maybe I'm not the right person to read this book, because I feel like it is probably better than what I'm giving it credit for. I just didn't care for it in the way I thought I would. It was a good book, but I wasn't blown away. I actually got through it fairly quickly, with the ending of each chapter forcing me to start another, which set my hopes high. Unfortunately, the entire book builds up to a big ending that was pretty disappointing for me. I had the assumption that Suzanne and the rest of the girls were very capable of performing a series of heinous crimes, and was expecting something big. I just didn't have any interest in the victims involved in the ending and it made me feel like it was just another crime that was expected from this group, instead of really hitting home with me. I think I was expecting something more sinister. This book is definitely not all bad. It was a page-turner, plain and simple. I loved how you knew something had happened, but you had to keep reading to get little bits and pieces to put the puzzle together. The author does have a way of putting you right in the book. I felt like I had been to "the ranch" many times before and could pick Suzanne out in a crowd. I loved how it went back and forth between middle-aged Evie and young, teenage Evie. Perhaps she takes it a little too far, but I did feel a connection to Evie in her teenage years, how all teenagers want to simply be accepted. The feeling of needing to fit in and willing to do whatever it takes to do so. It's a very interesting coming of age story. The last few pages, left me thinking of how I would cope with a life such as Evie's, which helped me settle into the thought that I hadn't wasted my time with this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl; Author: Mary Kubica; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I thought this was a very enjoyable read. It was told from three different characters perspectives which kept the book interesting. The chapters were short and kept the book moving along, making it easy to read. I did not expect the ending. I didn't even have a hunch until the last few pages. There are characters to love and characters to hate. There is happiness and sadness and parts that I had mixed emotions about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defending Jacob; Author: William Landay; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: When 14 year old Ben Rifkin is found dead, the assistant district attorney Andy Barber is on the case. That is until his son Jacob is accused of Ben's murder. Jacob's parents are sure this is a misunderstanding, but as time goes on the evidence starts to pile up. Andy is there to defend and protect Jacob in any way he can. He knows his son and he knows that Jacob is innocent. Jacob is different from the other kids at his school and yes, Ben Rifkin bullied him. That doesn't make Jacob a murderer. With a trial date set, the Barber family tries to live life as normal as possible. This has become quite challenging in their hometown as there are many who think Jacob is guilty and judge the family harshly. But Andy holds steadfast to the understanding that he will always believe his child no matter what others may say. As I read through the book, I found myself constantly wondering if Jacob was guilty or innocent, which really held my attention. You wonder how far Andy, as a father, is willing to go to prove his son's innocence and what he truly thinks. This is the type of book that really makes you think about what you would do in the given situation and shows how far love carries you and at times, blinds you. It was a bit dull at times but the ending really saved this book for me. What a shock! I thought I had known what was going to happen towards the end but I was completely wrong. There is no real build up. Just WHAM! There you have it. An ending that I will probably never forget. It was perfect for the given circumstance and really left me in deep thought. I became invested in the story and the characters and felt this was an overall great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hope Chest; Author: Viola Shipman; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This is the first book that I have read by Viola Shipman and I absolutely loved it. I was emotional throughout and became extremely invested in the characters and the relationships they each had with one another. The main character, Mattie, is slowly losing a battle to ALS. Her husband Don, hires a caretaker named Rose to help out as Mattie slowly starts to lose most of her independence. Rose is a young, single mother struggling with her own battle of finances and the loss of her parents, while raising her daughter Jeri. The elderly couple, unable to have children of their own, form an instant bond with Rose and Jeri and they become a part of each other's lives in the most heartwarming way. Each chapter is filled with memories from the Hope Chest that was given to Mattie as a gift from her parents when she was a child. She has kept everything memorable and dear to her throughout the years tucked away safely in the chest. Each part of the book is divided into sections about items in the chest, with a story attached to each item. As the four bond over the items in the chest, they learn to help one another in the daily struggles of life. As Don and Mattie near their 50th wedding anniversary, Don begins to wonder what life will be like without Mattie in it. He isn't ready to tackle life without her, but Mattie always seems to be the voice of reason for the future. Mattie, Don, Rose & Jeri soon discover what family really is. They learn when to let go, when to hold on, and that one must always have hope. This is the first book that I have read that has actually caused me to shed some tears. I feel like I know the characters personally and went through every high and low with them. It was such a beautiful story about life, happiness, hope, and how we must carry on and pick up the pieces when everything crumbles because life is beautiful and worth living.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woman in Cabin 10; Author: Ruth Ware; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: It took me longer than usual to finish this book due to the holidays. I kept putting it down to run errands, but it was very painful every time I closed this book. I absolutely loved it! This is my kind of book. From the first page, its hits the ground running and doesn't let up. I was instantly pulled in and could never find a good place to pause from reading. My heart was pounding on nearly every page and I found it very difficult to put down. When I put myself in the main character's shoes, I would nearly panic as I wondered what would happen next. It is so full of suspense. The fact that there was not only a great ending, but a twist before the ending that you don't see coming really makes this book exciting and memorable. I cannot find enough words to do this fantastic book justice. It was definitely one of my favorite reads this year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1); Author: Jane Harper; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: What a fantastic book. I enjoyed every single page and wouldn't change a thing! When a teenage girl is found dead, Aaron Falk is forced to leave Kiewarra. He returns twenty years later for the funerals of his friend Luke Hadler, his wife Karen, and their son Billy. It appears as though Luke has murder both Karen and Billy and then taken his own life shortly after. With a long drought in Kiewarra, most who reside in the town are forced to sell what they have, pack up and leave. For those who have lingered, grasping for what is still left, tensions are high. Most people assume that Luke couldn't handle the pressures of keeping his farm, therefore killing his family. Luke's parents know their son could never do something so unforgivable and ask Aaron, who is now a federal investigator, to help with the case. As Falk tries to piece the puzzle together, he begins to realize things aren't adding up. He starts to wonder about Ellie Deacon, the girl who drowned twenty years ago. He is suspicious that her father and her cousin could have something to do with her death, as well as the Hadler family deaths. When he finds himself in the same positions as he was twenty years ago, Falk wants nothing more than to find the answers. He is being harassed, while others are trying to pin Ellie's death on him and his father. With lies, meddling, resentment, and secrets from the past, he will have to work hard to discover what truly happened to the Hadler family and Ellie Deacon. The very first sentence in this book automatically draws you in. I had read many good reviews about this book. My high expectations were met. The characters were fascinating, the story compelling, and the place, Kiewara, was so depressing, in the most fantastic way. You could almost understand why someone would resort to murder. My favorite part about this book was how everyone was a suspect. When I had finally settled on a killer, I would have to change my mind chapters later, and did so throughout the book. Then, when I had discovered who it was, I was shocked at the reasoning behind the murders. To top it off, just when I think I know what has happened to Ellie, I am surprised yet again. This is a fantastic, 5 star book that deserves all the credit it has received. I am looking forward to reading more from this very talented author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Path Less Traveled (Miller's Creek #2); Author: Cathy Bryant; Genres: thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Trish James is a young, recently widowed mother who wants nothing more than to make it on her own. She is financially struggling, but does not want anyone to "rescue" her or her son, Little Bo, despite multiple offers from family members. Determined to prove to everyone she is capable of taking care of herself and Bo, she starts up a small, design business in Miller's Creek. She soon discovers there is not much of a demand for her line of work in the small town and begins to entertain the thought of moving to Austin, TX for a better paying job. Andy Tyler is a recently single laywer, who has come to Miller's Creek for a friend's wedding. After meeting Trish, he soon leaves his flourishing job in the city to assume the role as Miller's Creek's city attorney. He wants nothing more than to show Trish and Bo how much he cares for them, but Trish feels it is much too soon after the death of her husband to even consider what might happen between her and Andy. The book continues with the ups and downs of their friendship as Andy helps Bo cope with the loss of his father and even helps Trish allow herself to enjoy painting again. There is a constant reminder of how we should give things to God, instead of taking them into our own hands, as He always knows best. When Trish can't seem to understand God's plan through all the hardships, she makes the decision to leave Miller's Creek, but Andy knows this is the wrong decision and chases after her. Will she finally let Andy rescue her? This is a good read, but not the book for me. I can understand how many people would enjoy this book, but I had a hard time getting through it. In the beginning, you jump right into the story and it held my attention. Then, it starts to slow down toward the middle, and I started to like almost every other character more than Trish, which caused a problem for me. I felt like she was very ungrateful all the way to the end, and the struggle between her and Andy was frustrating for me, as I couldn't see why Andy tried so hard, when Trish constantly pushed him away. However, the message in this book is very uplifting and one that everyone should use in their own lives.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Polly; Author: Kathy Hepinstall; Genres: fiction; Review: Willow is one of three children belonging to the ever entertaining, southern gem, Polly. Willow was born in her mother's late fifties, her older brother and sister grown and out of the house. Willow's father died before she was born and with the older siblings gone, she only has Polly. As Polly grows older, Willow begins to worry obsessively about her mother's death along with her past secrets. Polly has avoided her past like the plague and has kept most of it a secret. She always shuts down any sort of conversation about the town of Bethel, Louisiana. But Willow is determined to find out more about her mother, her past love, and what tragedies may have happened in that small town. As the years go by, Polly and Willow face life together, tackling one obstacle at a time, include the Bear. They soon set off on an adventure, avoiding the Bear at all cost and chasing the cure, even if it means chasing it straight back to Bethel. With the help of their family and a wide variety of friends, Polly and Willow set off on an unforgettable journey that helps them deal with the past and face the future. This book was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. There were many laugh out loud moments and a few tear jerking moments. I wish I could meet so many of these characters, especially Polly. She is witty, fun loving and never lets anyone make her feel inferior. She is the type of mother to walk in to an elementary school with a falcon on her shoulder just prove that her daughter is not a liar. I loved the neighbors and the relationships she shared with them. I loved her family and all of their friends, including Phoenix and Gravity. I really enjoyed every page of this book. It was the perfect mixture of all the emotions, it was pleasantly smooth to read, and the ending was exactly what I needed. It deals with the happiness and sadness that comes with living life in a lovely way that makes this book an excellent read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Missing Girls; Author: Megan Miranda; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was another thriller that I really enjoyed front to back....or back to front? The story was told in reverse from Day 15 to Day 1 about a girl who had gone missing. I thought this was interesting and it took most of my attention to keep up this book. There were times where I was confused, but it just made me want to read more until I could piece everything together. I had my own assumptions about the ending and just when I thought I had figured it out, I realized I was completely wrong, which I loved! The only thing that I can really say negative is that I have too many unanswered questions. Specifically, who was following Nic in the woods when she smelled smoke? This particular part seemed to stick with me and I waited for an answer all the way to the end. When I didn't get one, I started to think back to other questions that I never received answers to. Aside from this minor dilemma, this book was amazing. I couldn't get enough of it and will definitely be reading more from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Fall to Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Bien Page; Review: I read this book on the recommendation of a friend who said he thought I might find it interesting. It was more than interesting, it was captivating! The story is well crafted and engaging, with interesting twists and turns, making it a mystery, as well as timely tale of the pitfalls of chasing after money. The central character can be construed as evil, although I see him as caught up in today's success focused ethos. The result is dramatic, compelling, and tragic; yet there is redemption for him, in a strange and unexpected turn of fate. The only negative comment I can make about this book is that the publisher clearly did not contract with a copy editor. There are so many typographical errors that at times I was distracted from the author's fine writing! So be warned, there are innumerable typos... but the book is worth reading in spite of this. At times it borders on preachy, but only borders on it. Overall, I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Understanding the Borderline Mother: Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship; Author: Visit Amazon's Christine Ann Lawson Page; Review: This was not an easy book to read at first. I winced as I read some of the descriptions, they were so painfully close to home. But like excising an infection (this one systemic), the pain is followed by relief and healing, and a deepening compassion for myself and for my poor borderline mother. So it's definitely worth buying and reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present; Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Zolotow Page; Review: Lovely little book that's a delight to read and look at!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open House for Butterflies; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Krauss Page; Review: Beautiful and fun to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Book of Jewish Food; Author: Visit Amazon's Claudia Roden Page; Review: One of my all time favorite books! Delicious recipes, plenty for my vegetarian lifestyle. The stories and Jewish history make the recipes so much more interesting than if they had been just a series of recipes. I especially love that the recipes are not rigid. I play with them and most always have very good results. Roden's warmth shines through this lovely book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Anne Lamott Page; Review: I've read this book twice and simply love it! The author's style is accessible and engaging. She shares her hard won insights with wit and wisdom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frommer's EasyGuide to Israel (Easy Guides); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ullian Page; Review: Very useful and relevant. I used it to plan our trip and am so glad I did! Plenty of helpful info included.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lonely Planet Panama (Travel Guide); Author: Visit Amazon's Lonely Planet Page; Review: Very useful guide.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats; Author: Visit Amazon's Isa Chandra Moskowitz Page; Review: I gave it away. Some of the ingredients aren't things I'd use... like margarine. I'll use butter, and not freak my body out with something it cannot process well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Astrology for the Soul (Bantam Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Spiller Page; Review: One of the best books ever written when it comes to knowing one's life purpose. Spiller includes many useful sugg4estions to support one's growth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Redemption; Author: S. B. Bell; Review: This story is absolutely captivating! It follows the many twists and turns in the life of one man, and the development of his soul, and thus his redemption. Bell's writing style is compelling. I found myself immersed in this book, not wanting to have everyday life interrupt this marvelous reading experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Orchid Key Inn; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: We stayed one night in the Orchid Inn. The room was by the pool, very large, nice and quiet with a luxury feeling. A very friendly staff and a nice breakfast made the stay even more enjoyable, and the location right on Duvall street but still just out of the party zone was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speakeasy Inn; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: We arrived in Key West late in the afternoon and stopped literally at the first place that had a "Vacancy"-sign in front. I walked into the bar and was met by a nice woman who said they had on free room, we needed two, She then called Barbra, the manager, and they found us one more room. Both rooms were upstairs, and we expected small and OK rooms. What we found were the cosiest nice size rooms I have seen, sort of a New England style tall beds and very clean and tidy. Towels shaped as flowers, cool chairs on the porch, the a/c running cooling us down - just perfect. add to that a very nice staff and owner, great breakfast - this place MUST be seen to be believed! We'll be back next time! Tor and Iren from Norway; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Quarters Hotel St Paul s; City: London England; Review: My wife and I visited London in May and had found the Club Quarters St. Pauls on the internet, and were, as usual, a little sceptical as London hotel rooms are often small, far from the city and quite expensive. This hotel was quite the opposite, nice, clean, relatively large rooms, very central (walking distance to the theatres and Covent garden), very nice personell and a great "living room" at the ground floor with a fire place and free coffee and tea! We will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Das Letras Hotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: We stayed in Das Letras in July this year, and were quite frankly astonished when we saw the price - and wondered if there had been a mistake on the internet. We arrived at a very nice hotel with great service and a cool lobby with a very pleasant bar tender in the lobby bar. The rooms were nice and large, very clean and with a great bathroom. It is situated just a block away from the main street, and just a short walk away from very nice restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The famous little yellow funicular is also in walking distance. This was a very nice hotel, and we will stay there again next time we come to Lisbon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos Manilva Green; City: Manilva Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: My wife and I went to Manilva to look for a property to buy in the area. We stayed 11 nights at this hotel, and were astonished by the size of the apartments, the quality of the place and the spectacular views from the mountains and the ocean! The staff were very friendly, we had a small problem with the toilet one evening, and they fixed it immediately. Parking under the hotel was convenient, and the price was very reasonable. We did not check out the other facilities like the restaurant, bar or the pool, but everything looked very nice and clean. The apartment is not cleaned during your stay here, as it is meant to be self-service, but when we asked, we had our towels changed, new toilet paper in place and were even asked if we wanted new bed sheets. There is free WIFI in the rooms, with OK speed, I was able to check anything I wanted on the net without delays. I would definitely return to this hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Ostria; City: Kamari Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: We only stayed one night in this hotel, and I am happy that we didn't stay another! The people running it were friendly and nice, but the room was so small there was nowhere to open our large suitcases! There was a small gecco and a large cocroach in the room and the beds and pillows were hard as stone. The toilet wouldn't stop running and combined with noise from outside kept us awake most of the night.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Fredrikstad; City: Fredrikstad Fredrikstad Municipality Ostfold Eastern Norway; Review: This hotel is not part of a chain, but is private and very pleasant. It is situated a few meters from the river Glomma that runs through the city. There is a nice staff who will help with anything, a nice back yard where you can have a snack and a glass of wine or a cold beer. Free parking at a first come, first serve basis and one of the best inclusive breakfasts I have had in a hotel. The rooms are medium size and not the most flashy, but nice, clean and with great beds. The locations means you can have a stroll by the river and its many cafees and restaurants in minutes after leaving the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playamar; City: S illot Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We were 3 families travelling together this summer, and had rented 3 rooms. My wife and I got a room close to the pool, and every night people would jump and shout from the pool until 2.am, even when I got up and asked the receptionist to make them leave, nothing happened! There was hardly any water in the sink and bathtub, but the toilet was running all the time. There were bugs in all 3 rooms - they were big enough that my granddaugther called them mice! There was no air condition, which was almost hidden og the website (written in light grey letters and hard to find), so closing the windows was not an option - we had to have air and so endure the noise. We had 2 nights of screaming from a drugged man who was eventually arrested by the police. All in all, a terrible experience, we will never come back and will not recommend anyone to stay there!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System; Brand: Lansky; Review: Generally awesome, but the connection between the rods and the sharpening stones is weak and could easily be redesigned for better locking. Its nerve racking knowing that if you apply the wrong pressure the stone will slip and your finger will head into the highly sharpened blade your crafting. this is a no brainer fix that needs to happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Bend Monofilament Fishing Line; Brand: Unknown; Review: Lots of line memory and feels pretty cheap. Novices opinion tho.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tactical Rifle Bipod with Handy Spring Return Ohuhu 6-9 Inches Adjustable Height for Hunting Shooting, Black; Brand: Ohuhu; Review: Mabey I'm installing it wrong, I don't think I am, but it tilts the gun to the right on flat surfaces. otherwise really nice for range shooting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BSA S4X32WR Rifle Scope with Rings and 50-Yard Parallax; Brand: BSA; Review: it is a $30 scope! it is definatley worth $30, I put it on my .22 and spent about 4 hours at the range with it, and found I could get about a 6 inch radius from target center at 50 yards most of the time, but there was lots of lens artifacts and discoloration. With the spotting scope I could clearly read the lettering on the target sheet, and through my scope I couldn't even tell that there was writing. It gets the job done, but it's not very good at what it does. but for 1/7th the cost of a normal nice rifle scope... I suppose if your hurting for cash this is the way to go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quantum Telescoping ML Spin Rod 6'; Brand: Quantum Fishing; Review: I find myself constantly feeling like it has too much give. It's pretty hard to cast any distance with it. Also I wish there was a catch of somekind that would make it so that it didn't telescope out on accident, I'd feel better leaving it in my trunk. But it is SUPER nice to have somekind of rod in my car in case I decide to pull off the highway for a but of fun on roadtrips.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Atlantis Plague (The Origin Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's A. G. Riddle Page; Review: I came into this book immediately after reading the authors first book. I some how expected just a continuation of the same story but it was somehow different. Nothing was missing but it seemed less raw or more polished and I did miss the intimacy of the rawness. That said, it was a very well written and compelling reading adventure. I can tell the author's increasingly difficult task of propelling the story and characters forward but there was a little lacking in the next incarnation of the saga. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to be engaged and enjoy being taken to a land that could be. But this book and take the next step in this process of evolution.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Progeny; Author: Visit Amazon's Shawn Hopkins Page; Review: This book was chock full of historical references and religion. Put them in a blender and you get more conspiracy than Ancient Aliens on H2. I will say it kept my attention but the first 1/4 of book had me scratching my head and pressing my attention span. Overall good read and good set up for a follow-up book. Will keep this story going.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabal of The Westford Knight: Templars at the Newport Tower (Book #1 in the Templars in America Series); Author: Visit Amazon's David S. Brody Page; Review: Enjoyed the book. On to the next one. The story,plot and pace were well tended and didn't get too outrageous. Great research.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Protocol: A James Acton Thriller (James Acton Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Robert Kennedy Page; Review: While I wasn't sure what to expect, the overall story is well thought out. There was a few inconsistencies but what would one expect from a first book. The pace never stops but there's not as much character development as I would have liked. But you be the judge. I would recommend you read it and be the judge. Overall good job!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunters (The Hunters 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Kuzneski Page; Review: This was a good book for a break from non-fiction. I wanted something a little more from Chris but in fairness, I'm not sure why or what that was. I sense a twist coming soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice (Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Tinto Page; Review: This was great book. Fast paced and well thought out. I am glad to finally find a new author that invested in an editor and it showed. Waste some time. Enjoy this book. You won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Shambhala (An Avalon Adventure) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rob Jones Page; Review: Was only able to download sample, but it (in a great way) was comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nothing New Under The Sun: A Suspense Thriller (A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's JC Ryan Page; Review: Like all of Ryan's books there is a good mix of plausible plots and interesting characters. My only criticism is that the suspension of disbelief takes longer with this series. That being said, I do give in and get sucked in. This series would make a great film or limited series for television. Netflix....Amazon.... Hulu... Listen to me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nothing New Under The Sun: A Suspense Thriller (A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's JC Ryan Page; Review: Like all of Ryan's books there is a good mix of plausible plots and interesting characters. My only criticism is that the suspension of disbelief takes longer with this series. That being said, I do give in and get sucked in. This series would make a great film or limited series for television. Netflix....Amazon.... Hulu... Listen to me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Death in Sweden; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Wignall Page; Review: I was surprised at how well this book flowed. It was a little skippy at first. It read like a movie which made it easy to follow. Have already downloaded another of this authors books. Don't expect perfection just good old fashioned fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Death in Sweden - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Wignall Page; Review: I was surprised at how well this book flowed. It was a little skippy at first. It read like a movie which made it easy to follow. Have already downloaded another of this authors books. Don't expect perfection just good old fashioned fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Biarritz Apartments Gold Coast; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: We have stayed here twice now and have enjoyed both times. The apartment had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. The outdoor pool is nice but the indoor is great, the gym a bit small but theres the beach very close for walks. The buses are easy to catch with just a walk out the gate turn right then right again and you will see the bus shelter just there. The kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking utensils, pots, fryingpans e.t.c.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Phuket Resort; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: My husband and I and friend stayed here in june this year, checking in was a breeze with friendly staff (michael) and porters. The views out to sea from the hotel are lovely. The bed was real hard so they put a softer mattress on the bed for me no problem at all. The breakfast was only average so thats why we didnt bother with the buffet dinners that they had on offer each night. I did order a beef burger from room service on my last night and was ill the next day flying home. The pools are nice and the rooms are very good. I was saddened at the state of the beach across the road, it is very polluted and a dirty sewer drain runs directly into the ocean! There is rubbish all along the high tide line and loads of plastic trapped in amongst the rocks. We visited kata beach for the day and that was alot cleaner.If coming to phuket I would stay at kata beach as it is quieter and cleaner, we have stayed in kata beach twice now and definately prefer it over patong. Both the metadee and the centara are excellent choices in kata beach, see my reviews on them if that helps.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiwi International Hotel; City: Auckland Central North Island; Review: I stayed here with my daughter for 5 nights begining of october. We found the room very clean and modern. We had a ensuite room and the only gripe was that it takes quite a while for the hot water to get to the shower the rest of our stay was great. Good loction for walking down queen street for shopping. Ring and ask for parking because it is limited.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omau Settlers Lodge; City: Westport West Coast Region South Island; Review: Lovely warm clean and modern motel. Nice breakfast included in the price. A nice tavern only steps away for dinner. Was very quiet and peaceful. Friendly nice owners, would very much recommend this motel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort; City: Mulifanua Upolu; Review: Well it's not like other Sheraton resorts I've stayed at that's for sure but it's a work in progress. The positives are that the grounds are stunning and the pool is great. The buffet breakfast is good plenty to choose from with fresh tropical fruits, hot dishes, cereals and pastries. The rooms are modern and there's a walk way to all the rooms so no getting wet during bad weather. The cocktails are yummy and certainly not stingy on the alcohol! The resort is very close to the airport but not noisey at all. The staff are all very friendly. The ferry is only a 15min walk along the beach and only about $12 Tala one way per person. The negatives are that the resort is about 45mins to 1 hours drive into Apia and we found it was a must to hire a car so we could eat out at other restaurants as the food at the resort was VERY expensive and were disappointed with the dishes that we did order. If your paying high prices like $75 Tala for a main you should expect good tasting food. They need to either lower their prices or bring in some top chefs. Our fridge in our room never worked the whole time we were there and I did tell them twice about it but no one ever came to sort it and the mould in the bathroom could easily have been cleaned away but it never was. The beach has a muddy bottom and the water gets quite dirty so if you want to do some snorkelling I suggest you drive to another beach. Still had a great holiday and it hasn't put me off staying at another Sheraton.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg; Brand: Catherine Deneuve; Review: It's a timeless classic. Young lovers, disapproving parents, choices made that change the course of their lives. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this movie for it's stunning performances by a classic movie icon in France.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Tête en Friche; Brand: Grard Depardieu; Review: It's a lovely movie, I rented first, then bought it. I'm sure it would be the type of movie to share with anyone who needs a boost of encouragement/ hope in a very weary world. It's a sweet and sad story of the realities of life, but with a twist! And that twist makes all the difference. It's a movie of hope! If you come away with a smile and laughed, and feel that life can be good even in not such good circumstances, you'll appreciate this movie. It's a winner in my book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intouchables Blu Ray [FR IMPORT] French only; Brand: ; Review: It's something that if you liked "The Bucket List" you'll enjoy this one too! It's just appealing to see two people who have pretty much given up on life... find hope. Hope to dream, hope to live a fuller life. Wish these beautiful French movies could become more mainstream for american audiences, but sadly I think a lot of movies goers will miss it because it is a foreign movie. It's a gem regardless if you have to read the subtitles. It's very well acted, you'll get it even if you don't speak french!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo (Import - NTSC All Regions); Brand: ; Review: It's a timeless classic. Young lovers, disapproving parents, choices made that change the course of their lives. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this movie for it's stunning performances by a classic movie icon in France.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Choristes (2004) / The Chorus; Brand: Gerard Jugnot; Review: If you like movies that reach for the ideal human virtues, this one is it. I'd watch it over and over again. It's just that good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ivy and the Cop (Power Play) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Ivy and the Cop isn't just smut. It has a strong plot and in depth characters. It's not just a kink written out and tossed our way; it's a story with real characters and realistic situations. Because of this, I found it engaging and entertaining in a way I didn't expect. Though I've read Selena Kitt's work before, I find she has enough variety in her writing that I can enjoy knowing that something special is in store for me. I'm tempted to pick up the others in the Power Play series after reading this book and realizing it's not just an erotica author writing about a kink - she's writing about characters who happen to fulfill that kink for her writers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hear Me - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: Hear Me was amazing. It was just the right length for the story, and was well written and interesting. The plot line was really well done and kept me wanting for more. The main characters definitely were developed and whole. I found myself wanting to know more about their motives, their desires, their past the sign that Ive truly found a special book. I love a story that doesnt tell me everything about the characters and leaves some mystery and wonder about their past, present and future, and this book definitely delivered. I enjoyed the short at the end, but I definitely feel that following Hear Me put it in a long shadow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He Raised Me I Pleased Him - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheri Verset Page; Review: Okay, I had to buy this book because of the blurb. It's so tongue in cheek, which I keep seeing more and more of since I love step-sex stories, but I had to know more. I'm so glad I bought this very sexy short. It was just the right length to make a quiet Saturday night at home quite an adventure ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything Can Be Bought 1: Indecent - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Scarlett Skyes Page; Review: Holy hell. This taboo story starts in hard and fast, and hits all the right kinks. Definitely a must read for anyone loving taboo step stories! Doesn't drag things out and gets right into the action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Terry Towers Page; Review: This book was intense and suspenseful from the first to the last page, and one of the best books I've read this year. Just when I thought I had the book figured out, it would send me another curveball, leaving me guessing all over again. The story was well written with an easy flow. In regards the hero/heroine. Gwen is a survivor through and through, but I question how strong she would be without Lance there. Lance became her main source of strength as the story progressed. Lance has spent so much time in what he refers to as a world of death and debauchery that he fears he's beginning to lose hold of his humanity. Gwen shows him how to feel and love again, which he feels makes him weak, but he can't help but feel when he's around her. So when you get right down to it, they both needed each other, which makes this love story so brilliant. Neither one was what I would call broken, but they needed each other. I would warn that this is a dark romance and there are a few non-con scenes, involving the heroine and the secondary characters that may upset sensitive readers. However, I have read much worse in that regard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarred; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: Scarred is a sweet, but at times dark and steamy. Emotional issues abound in this one. With that being said, I have to say, I LOVED reading it. Plus sized women are all too often ignored, and I must say that it was refreshing to read a book that tackled real life issues while still saying sexy. Mack just wants to go home and heal from a really traumatic experience in the city, but she has a lot of baggage back home, and one of those is the taciturn Thane. He's scarred, both from the way she left him, and from an accident. Leading to an emotional roller coaster that I honestly, could not put down. Because everything was so realistic, I felt compelled by the book, rooting for the characters, while at the same time, hoping the very best for them. Even the side characters. Mack's grandmother is great, honestly, and I only wish I knew a little bit more about her story. I hope this isn't the last in the Scarred series, because I want so much more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Exposure eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amy Isan Page; Review: After reading Amy Isans mc books, I was eager to check out her new dark romance. Giovanni is a master of seduction, and even I felt a little hot in the face! The book kicks off on page 1 and doesnt stop until it ends. Very satisfying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Running from Reality (Running from the Billionaire 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Victoria Villeneuve Page; Review: I have to admit it: I'm hooked. I can't wait to see where Claire and Oliver's story goes. This one's a must-read for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Blue (New Adult Paranormal Romance): Parts One, Two and Three - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Nyte Page; Review: I really enjoyed the tight focus on the relationship with this story, definitely it kept me hooked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mail Order Tiger Bride Wars: A Scorchingly Hot BBW Shifter Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Steele Page; Review: I've seen shifter stuff blowing up the chart lately and I'll admit, I've been curious. But this story was so much more. It was sexy and fun and romantic, all at once. The setting was really cool and the heroine was very relatable. The tension between the sisters was really well handled, and the humour was well suited to the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Take the Heat: A Criminal Romance Anthology - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Skye Warren Page; Review: This bundle is ridiculously hot. It contains a lot of edge play and really gritty stories, but I love that! They were all incredibly sexy and I'd be hard pressed to find one I didn't like. Definitely takes the heat to the next level.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alpha Men's Secret Club 5: Final Capture: A Shockingly Hot BBW Paranormal Shifter Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Steele Page; Review: I really don't want to give spoilers for this because this story deserves to be read fresh. This series was fantastic, really engaging and unique. It was like a roller coaster ride, and I loved the relationship between Rust and Kate. That alone was worth reading the entire series :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So Wrong 6: The Ultimate Taboo Box Set - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheri Verset Page; Review: What an awesome box set. There's so many really awesome stories by some of my favourite erotic short authors, I couldn't not get it. My favourite was probably Private Academy Taboo, but it's hard to really say. They were all really good and had a lot of really kinky stories. Some weren't kinks I'd specifically look for, but they were all so well done it didn't really matter. If you love kinky shorts, you definitely need this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Brats: Darla: Forbidden Taboo Erotica - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: I don't know who doesn't love a little brat. Definitely a taboo read, so if you don't like step-love, then skip on this one. If you like it, or are curious if you do, though, you definitely want to grab this one. Selena Kitt is the mistress of family taboos!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mia's Cop Craving 4 - Swinging All Ways: Police Officer Fantasy (Hot Cop Fantasies) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Malia Mallory Page; Review: After reading the third book in the series, book 4 was as hot as I hoped it would be. Mia, Rogan, Gillian, and Jeff get together for a wicked weekend of handcuffs, spanking and so much more. Without giving away the ending, lets just say there is a little twist I didn't see coming ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mia's Cop Craving 3 - Swinging Both Ways: Police Officer Fantasy (Hot Cop Fantasies) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Malia Mallory Page; Review: At long last, Malia Mallory has brought out two more books in the Mias Cop Craving series :D. This book is a menage just like book 2, except instead of Mia and two men, this book is Mia and two women, which was just what I was craving lately! I was excited to see this story is a little longer than the previous ones and book 4 is already available. Going to nab that now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Scottish Alpha (Colliding Worlds Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tabitha Conall Page; Review: This is something out of my usual reading, but as always, I like opening my mind to new things and taking a chance on new-to-me authors. I definitely wasn't disappointed! It has the right amount of paranormal charm, with real characters and an awesome plot. I left wanting to know more about them, and craving more is never a bad thing ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His (A Dark Erotic Romance Novel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aubrey Dark Page; Review: I love dark erom novels, and this one is definitely dark! Really tight story line that really kept me guessing and pushing past a lot of uncomfortable things that made me squirm - in both the good and the bad ways. I was obsessed with Kat and Gav and how their story progressed. I don't want to give away too much because this is definitely one of the stories you have to read to enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiger, Tiger, Tiger, Innocent: A Hot, Hot, Hot BBW Shifter Romance with a Twist - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Steele Page; Review: Oh wow. I absolutely did not see the ending coming. A really awesome story, all around, with some incredibly steamy sex. If you like shifters & BBW, this is definitely a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knight Fall - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alexis Dare Page; Review: I like the fact that even as a vampire, Valerie still feels vulnerability. Despite that, she comes across as a strong woman who finds herself more than slightly irritated about having a new partner. She'd much rather solve cases on her own. Devon gets the shock of his life when he first lays eyes on Valerie (you'll have to read the book to find out why!) and finds himself drawn to her. As these two chase after a serial killer, the sparks begin to fly. I very much enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Ms. Dare :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mia's Cop Craving 1: Police Officer Fantasy (Hot Cop Fantasies) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Malia Mallory Page; Review: Mia wants a cop, so heads to a bar where she knows cops frequent, quickly finding her mark. She tells him of her fantasy, and he's all in. A very sexy short story for anyone who loves a man in uniform.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Hero eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Linda Barlow Page; Review: This is what BDSM romances should be. The hero is dominant and sadistic, but he also abides by the important 'laws' of BDSM, and is someone actually deserving of trust, romance, and love. This was a great change of pace for me, and I really hope this sparks a revolution of BDSM erom!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Open Door Policy Taboo - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheri Verset Page; Review: Wow, no kidding the description couldn't have gone into detail! This story made even me blush, and that's absolutely saying something. Now the only problem is I'm left wanting more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Vampire Mate (Colliding Worlds Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tabitha Conall Page; Review: This was such a sweet story of star crossed lovers. A lot of great romance and action, combined together seamlessly. I haven't heard of the Colliding World series, but now I'm really curious to learn more! I'll be looking into it next :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That Forbidden Thing: A Sizzlingly Sensual Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Steele Page; Review: Dawn has a really amazing way with shifter stories. I've read a few by her, and I'm always impressed by what a punch they pack, and how steamy they can get. An absolutely wonderful novel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strike to the Heart - Champion Hearts Book 1 (MMA Sports Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Malia Mallory Page; Review: Zane is so hot! It was so great how he kept hanging in there. Ill be looking for the next book. Im guessing it will be Darcy or Miri.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escape; Brand: Visit Amazon's PJ Adams Page; Review: I have to admit, I really like BDSM club books, especially when the female character is strong and knows what she wants. There was a lot of really awesome conflict and buildup, that lead to some super sexy scenes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Terry Towers Page; Review: This had a lot of really hot sex, and really played up the taboo and forbidden lust. Really fun and really sexy! I loved Grant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pregnant: The Taboo Way (Fertile Fun Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Candi Cade Page; Review: Candi Cade delivers a hot, quick read of sexy taboo action. Very well-written with a unique setting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Brats: Fiona: Forbidden Taboo Erotica - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Fiona thinks her stepfather is a hottie and he is! But while his wife doesnt give him what he craves, he remains faithful. By the skin of his teeth. Until one snowy night when his stepdaughter tempts him more than he can bear. I can't really blame him at all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Way of the Warrior; Brand: Visit Amazon's Warren Thomas Page; Review: Wow, this was a fun read. It's a full novel of swords, sorcery, and crazy adventure. I loved the whole trilogy! Fantasy Erotica is my favourite genre, and Warren knows how to do it right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dominating Billionaires - The Boxed Set (Books 1 - 4): Dominating Billionaires - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Malia Mallory Page; Review: I'm a really big fan of Malia, and this book was a great addition to her other stories. I was addicted since book 1 and jumped at the complete series, and it didn't let me down at all. Really well written, nice and steamy, and has a little bit of bite to it. The man is dominant in bed, but outside he's funny and sweet. I love characters who have that type of depth to them, and him and Tabitha worked really well together. It was a great love story, with awesome sex. You can't go wrong!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Brats: India: Forbidden Taboo Erotica - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Selena Kitts done it again a hot story of taboo love between a sexy dancer and the man of the house. Loved it! Though I'm totally biased... I love dancer characters and taboo stories ;) But if you are too, this one is a must buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Brats: Kayla: Taboo Forbidden Erotica - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: All sorts of taboos in this one, from step-lust to backdoor action. Hot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His, His and His: An Unusual BBW Paranormal Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Steele Page; Review: I had to get this one because the title was so clever, and I loved the cover! But the writing was even better, and I absolutely loved the story. Anne was a really relatable character, and it was a really unique and fun plot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Weakness: Alpha Billionaire BDSM Romance (Brides of Billionaire Square Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's E. K. Sabins Page; Review: Kinky stories are one of my guilty pleasures, and this one was off the charts! Scorching sex scenes and unbelievable chemistry between billionaire James and virgin Ellie. Their dynamic is incredibly hot! Every time he called her 'pet' I melted, and I love how he calls her Eleanor as well (He's the only one!). This author doesn't miss the little things that tell you a lot about what's going on inside the character's heads. Especially during the BDSM scenes I really enjoyed how this book got me into the both sides of the experience. Ms. Sabins really knows her stuff! James is sexy and dark and full of primal lust. Ellie is sweet and practical and so innocent! As the relationship developed between them they took their trust to higher levels and it made for a smoking hot read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letting Go - Sweet & Sexy BBW Romance eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's D. H. Cameron Page; Review: I loved this book. I so identified with the heroine, Erin, and her transformation. The hero? Oh, Rick doesnt seem like much at first but hot damn. Hes a hottie. Theres not a lot of scorching sex but the romance more than makes up for it. I don't want to spoil the plot but the end of this story is what we all dream of. I so want to go to Jamaica right now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Gavin: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Sexy story, loved Gavin and his sister and how they got together. Definitely will read more from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Hayden: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Hayden tries to resist, but his stepsisters got a thing for him. A couple things, actually. Sexy, hot, even romantic. Delightfully taboo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savory Seduction (A BBW Billionaire Romance Novella) (Love Sails Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: This is a super cute romance with just the right amount of steaminess. A billionaire who isn't trying to show off all his wealth, what a refreshing twist! And a more natural one, I think.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Breath You Take: A Rock Stars and Billionaires Romance (Billionaires in Disguise: Georgie and Xan Book 1); Brand: Visit Amazon's Blair Babylon Page; Review: This is a wonderful book! Ive read all the Billionaires in Disguise and Rock Stars in Disguise series. They were all great, but they all seem to be leading up to this series. The plots are all so different in all the books. You always think itll be another book like the rest but the names are changed, but then Blair Babylon surprises you with another twist that will drop your jaw and make you look around to see if anyone heard you gasp. The characters just jump off the page. Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Jason: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Lacey wants her stepbrother to give her an injection, and hes got just what shes been longing for. Great characters, fun, sexy read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Ian: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Ian and Veronica don't like the same music, but they secretly lust after each other. Problem is, they're step-related. Very sexy read, loved the twist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curves for the Wolf Prince - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Michelle Fawkes Page; Review: This is great little story, A werewolf with a secret and human girl fall in love and fight a monster. Hot and suspenseful, I really loved the writing style :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Kevin: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Sexy, hot, Kevin is a dream, and Evie realizes hes been hers all along. Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Mason: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Very hot BDSM. Loved this premise, great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother First Time: This Time, Baby: A Stepbrother Romance (First Time With My Stepbrother) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Audrey loves to tease her stepbrother, promising him this time they're going to do it, but like Lucy pulling away the football, she never delivers. But Jareds got her number and he finally gets what he wants and makes Audrey wonder what she was waiting for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Owned By Studs Bundle - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nadia Nightside Page; Review: Lots of short, sweet stories that kept me reading from end to end. I think the Princess one was up my alley the mostI loved all the fantasy background, and the scheming wizard seducing the princess (and her maid!) is a trope I really get into.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Stakes (Vittorio Crime Family Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Waltz Page; Review: I've had this on my TBR list for way longer than I'd like, but finally took the time to read it and I'm so happy I did. This is a hard hitting and gritty story with a romance that compliments it, and I loved how real the characters seemed. Flawed, passionate, and amazing together. Excited to read more in the series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrath: Fire and Steel Motorcycle Club Romance (Fire and Steel MC Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: This is a strong second book by Kaylee Song. Her first was good, but this one has a ton of chemistry, romance, and strong characters. I loved Aidan and felt like I could really sympathize with him, but I also really enjoyed how strong and independent Emma was. She brought them together perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Tristan: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Taboo office sex at its finest. Two thumbs up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Studs: Sean: A Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Selena Kitt Page; Review: Loved this story, great twist at the end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smuggler: A Suspenseful Bad Boy Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Angelina Spears Page; Review: Many romance books out there look the same, following a strict formula. I guess it works but I like reading novels that try to be different and "Smuggler" does just that. It has more action and mystery than similar fare out there and it was really fun to read. It has some violence, so be warned, but the dubious consent isn't overplayed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thrash (Fire and Steel MC Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: What a great third installment to the Fire and Steel Series! I've been looking forward to this and Kaylee did not disappoint. Thrash is a totally different kind of MC member, strong but sensitive, and smart. Not to mention a total bad boy. I was very glad to see how it all wrapped up. Can't wait to see what she comes up with next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wed to the Bad Boy - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: Kaylee finally delivers a classic mafia bad boy and she turns it on its head! Its deep, filled with emotion and steamy. Another hit :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stolen: A Bad Boy Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Song Page; Review: This was a good, fast paced story. The characters were well developed and the action was all there. Unique romance! Excited to read more from this author :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Going the Distance - A BBW Stepbrother Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's D. H. Cameron Page; Review: Great romance with lots of action but its the family drama that pulls you in. Bailey and Jackie are great together. So steamy. Dont miss this one :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Alpha King: A Titanic Shifter Romance (Wolves of the Five Tribes Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's KA Taylor Page; Review: Five stars any day of the week! Even better than the first book in the series :D Such a unique premise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Owned: The Series (Bare Body Lust) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nadia Nightside Page; Review: First he changes the secretary and the office manager. Then the boss and his co-worker. Then the police and his rival...the guy is unstoppable. The conflict is all in how deep in depravity he'll sink, and how much convincing he needs. A really hot story and one that definitely rewards you with the more you read of it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hung: a Stepbrother Romance: (with FREE bonus story, At His Command) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Aya Fukunishi Page; Review: Oh wow. I wasn't prepared for this at all, but I'm glad I took the plunge. I've been reading Aya's books for a few years now, and while I love her full length romance novels I have to admit I've missed the short, hot, steamy stuff she used to write back in the day. This is a return to form, and she's knocked it out of the park! A word of warning, though. This book is RAUNCHY. It's not the kind of story you'll be discussing at your book club, or a book you'd admit reading to your mom. It's the kind of book you'll keep hidden down the back of the bed, and one you've read so many times that the cover is torn and the pages are falling out. It's filthy. It's smutty. It'll make you feel like doing naughty things. Just make sure you're prepared for it. This is NOTHING like Aya's recent novels, and if you're looking for a sweet, flowery romance you've come to the wrong place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JUST LOOKING eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sadie Somerton Page; Review: This steamy novella is dripping with heat and tension! When Joanna is invited on a Caribbean break with her mother Helen and her mother's fiance Hugh, she doesn't expect Hugh's womanizing bad boy son Robbie to be tagging along, too. She does her best not to rock the boat, for her mother's sake, but there are some things that can never be unseen - like the day Robbie brings a local girl back to the apartment when he thinks everyone's out. Most surprising for Joanna is her response: she shouldn't be enjoying what she accidentally sees. She certainly shouldn't be attracted to Robbie - he's almost family... This is a juicy story that starts out with a lot of sexual tension (and action!) and then deepens and intensifies as Joanna and Robbie grapple with their growing attraction, a hot and romantic twist on step-sibling attraction. I received a free ARC for my honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHTF - The Battle for San Francisco; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dan McMartin Page; Review: Sometimes I get a hankering to go back to my original loves of SFF, and man, this is a great zombie apocalypse story with a twist. Plenty of action and suspense plus some humor and drama too. Loved Pete and Anna and hope to find out more about them. Gunny totally kicked butt. Can't wait to read more in this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Beowulf; Author: Unknown; Genres: history, poetry, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is THE ultimate translation of Beowulf. Elegiac, heroic, and evocative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harbinger, Volume 1: Omega Rising; Author: Joshua Dysart; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is how a comic book about teenagers with powers should read. There hasn't been a New Mutants, Teen Titans, or equivalent teenage superhero book this good in years. If you ever liked the concept of teenagers learning to use their powers responsibly and have taken that premise seriously, then you need to read Harbinger. As a fan of the original series from the 90s, I was cautiously optimistic that this reincarnation would live up to its predecessor, but if this series continues to be this good I am confident in saying that the new Harbinger will surpass the original in terms of overall quality. This is a thought-provoking, frequently challenging work of art that, like another comic I'm really enjoying these days, Saga, makes just about everything else in the mainstream comics biz look like it was produced by rank amateurs. There is so much more I want to say about this book, but I want you to discover it for yourself. If you've held off on Valiant or this series so far, head to your local comics shop or go to Comixology and buy the first volume of this series right now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Volume 1; Author: Brian Holguin; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is a beautifully illustrated and well-written volume that lovingly expands and adds greater depth to the world of Thra that was originally imagined by Jim Henson and Brian Froud all those years ago. I would have given this volume five stars out of four if not for its short length. If you rush through the narrative you could finish reading this in about an hour or less. Thankfully, there are two more volumes on the way so when it is complete the story will hopefully rival the original film it is based on. Also, it bears mentioning that this book is immaculately produced, and very much up to the high standard of quality that the publisher, Archaia, is known for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Siegfried (Siegfried, #1); Author: Alex Alice; Genres: history, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: While the story is well-trod and follows familiar, archetypal patterns, this volume is recommended for its exquisite fantasy artwork and production value. Archaia is quickly becoming one of my favorite publishers due to the extraordinary quality of the books they publish. Just do not buy this expecting a complete story. This is only the first of three volumes that writer/illustrator Alex Alice uses to retell the story of Wagner's opera, Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Witchblade Rebirth, Volume 2; Author: Tim Seeley; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think a lot of reviewers who loved Ron Marz's run on Witchblade are being too hard on Seeley and Bernard's reboot Seeley consistently writes credible, believable female protagonists (see his work on Hack/Slash and Revival) and he continues to develop not only Sara's character, but Jane (aka "Big Woz") as well. Seeley is also continuing to develop plot threads established in Vol. 1, especially those to do with the magical essence leaking from the Vein which caused The Flesh to be born, and now has led to the creation of an anti-Magdalena, a hipster girl Anti-Christ. A lot of new plot threads were established in this volume (Faerie, the Anti-Christ, the Boatman of the Ashenlands) but very little was resolved. I'm looking forward to seeing how these threads all come together in the next volume, and I'm especially keen on finding out what happens once Sara finds out that Jackie Estacado (aka The Darkness) has been spying on her. I get that some people were upset by Sara's trek into the Faerie-realm, but honestly, in a series that already stars an ex-cop with a magical gauntlet, was it really that much of a stretch? I for one am enjoying Seeley and Bernard's take on the character and her new setting. For fans of offbeat fantasy and superhero comics, I definitely recommend this new take on Witchblade.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Broken Trinity; Author: Ron Marz; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, mystery; Review: Top Cow does a comic book miniseries very well, of that you can be assured. First Born began that trend, and Artifacts delivered a miniseries that was not only an engaging read, it changed the face of the Top Cow universe forever. Broken Trinity is very well written, as anyone who's read Ron Marz' work on Witchblade or Artifacts can expect, and the art from Stjepan Sejic and the other contributors to the issues in this miniseries definitely meets the high standards set by other Top Cow projects. So why only 2 stars? Well, because rather than feeling like a standalone event, Broken Trinity feels very much like it is setting up the events of Artifacts. The whole purpose of Broken Trinity is to introduce the characters Michael Finnegan and Glorianna Silver, the wielders of the Glacier Stone and the Ember Stone, two of the 13 artifacts. The rest of the action in the miniseries brings together plot threads that were currently ongoing in Witchblade and The Darkness. While Broken Trinity works as a natural sequel to First Born, it doesn't hold its own as a standalone miniseries and less new-reader friendly than most Top Cow books. If you're already a fan of the Top Cow Universe, this is a must-read, but if you're just getting started I'd suggest First Born or Artifacts as your starting point.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Trinity Volume 2: Pandoras Box; Author: Bryan Edward Hill; Genres: paranormal, graphic, comics, fantasy; Review: I enjoyed this action-packed miniseries much more than the first Broken Trinity miniseries, mostly because here we're focusing on Michael Finnegan and Glorianna Silver, rather than shove them into a narrative also featuring The Darkness, Witchblade, and the Angelus. Rob Levin's script is tight and his story adds some much needed depth to these relatively new characters. Broken Trinity Vol. 1 and Artifacts both tend to paint Glorianna as a fairly straightforward villain but here she is much more sympathetic. We also learn more about Pandora's Box, which is also featured in Artifacts but not really explained. The art in Broken Trinity Vol. 2 is fantastic and definitely meets the high quality standards one should associate with Top Cow. Buy it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NOS4A2; Author: Joe Hill; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The best horror novel I've read in years. Joe Hill is every bit his father's son, except maybe with a better editor. If you're a fan of his comic series Locke and Key, or any of his other work, or are just fan of good, solid, heart-rending horror, N0S4A2 is a must read. Fans of Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Peter Straub, meet your new favorite author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: English Gothic: Classic Horror Cinema 1897-2015; Author: Jonathan Rigby; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is the best book on the subject of the Gothic in English film that I have ever read, and am likely to ever read. An excellent survey of the genre, and a must-have for all lovers of British horror cinema.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunstone Vol. 1; Author: Stjepan Sejic; Genres: graphic, comics, romance, fiction; Review: The most down-to-earth and romantic examination of BDSM relationships I've ever read in a comic book. I can't wait for the next volumes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunstone, Vol. 2; Author: Stjepan Sejic; Genres: graphic, comics, romance, fiction; Review: Not quite as hot and heavy as the first volume, but Sejic's writing and art in Sunstone continue to improve, and I'm more invested in these characters thanks to this more dramatic volume. This remains the best book about BDSM relationships that you can buy at your local comic shop.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: World Gone Wild: A Survivor's Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Movies; Author: David J. Moore; Genres: fiction; Review: With over 800 reviews and 430 pages, WORLD GONE WILD is without a doubt the definitive guide to post-apocalyptic movies. It covers literally everything from the genre's beginning with A BOY AND HIS DOG to 2014 when it was originally published. There's only one film I can think of that absolutely needs to be included in a second edition, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Hopefully Moore will be able to address its absence with a future pressing of the book, if there is a future to look forward to. But before the Rapture takes us, World War III kicks off a nuclear holocaust, or climate change floods the planet: Buy This Book. Visit my website for the full review: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Studies in Terror: Landmarks of Horror Cinema; Author: Jonathan Rigby; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: While it's not quite as exhaustive or insightful as his book on English Gothic, Studies in Terror is a must-read survey of the global history of horror cinema for any devotee of the genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Dark Matter (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Straub Page; Review: I tried, I really did. I made it halfway through before I decided I didn't care enough about any of the characters to keep reading and since I had already figured out The Big Secret when I was only a handful of pages in, it wasn't worth it to invest the time. I'm very glad it was a library book and I didn't actually buy it. Boring, boring, boring BORING.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Siege of Titan (Star Crusades Uprising, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael G. Thomas Page; Review: Sorry, but the lack of editing killed this for me. The spelling, grammar and sentence structure was so bad I couldn't continue past Chapter 3.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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 really liked this book. Well defined characters and simply a good story. Hardly any typos or grammatical errors made it even more enjoyable. I'll definitely read the next one by Mr. Gorham.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omens (Cainsville); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelley Armstrong Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Loved the characters and the town of Cainsville. Off to get the next book. Heck, I may as well get the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arisen, Book Six - The Horizon; Author: Visit Amazon's Glynn James Page; Review: Love this series. I can't wait for the next book. The characters are well defined and the setting of the story is unusual enough to separate it from all the other zombie books out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time of Death Book 2: Asylum (A Zombie Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Shana Festa Page; Review: I love Emma and Megan. The are a few misspellings, but nothing to take away from the story. And a good story it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn: Grind, Book 8 (Slow Burn Zombie Apocalypse Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Adair Page; Review: I love these characters. Murphy and Zed could live down the block from me. Wait. If they were neighbors, I'd be a White, right?! Oh noooo; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunfall: Book 2: Advent (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's D Gideon Page; Review: Awesome! Well written, super character development and OMG no typos! I would love to see this series continue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Loyal Nine: (The Boston Brahmin Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Akart Page; Review: I enjoy post-apocalyptic fiction. I especially like the over-the-top preparations the uber wealthy can afford to do. What I did not remotely enjoy about the series is the constant mind-numbing, alt-right conspiracy theories injected everywhere. At least it is usually clumped together in sections so I could skip it without losing track of the story. The sparse attempts at sympathy for our fellow man was only presented by one character who did one thing to try to make herself feel better about being one of the Saved. As usual, the wealthy get to dictate how the country will operate. Sarge is no different than John Morgan, but at least Morgan is honest about what he wants and how his wealth can help him get it. Sarge uses wealth just like someone who has been accustomed to it all his life; you can tell he has never lived paycheck-to-paycheck like an average American. The Boston Brahmin and the loyal 9 in this story are considered the saviors of our country, but they don't seem to see the irony that *they* are part of the problem.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Accidentally On Purpose; Author: Visit Amazon's L.D. Davis Page; Review: I loved it. It was very real, fun and naughty and the inner turmoil she dealt with was a page turning thrill. Also loved the mother/daughter relationship!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Someone to Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Moore Page; Review: Great story! I love when there are novels written about virgins. Not many save themselves anymore for true love so it's nice to read a story of people with convictions. I liked that there were references to God as well. Hate it when everyone feels the need to be politically correct. I love a happy ending!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Safe Haven; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Such a great story! I loved getting inside the psychotic mind of the abusive husband. I know people who see nothing wrong with their horrible actions and wrongly judge everyone around them. So strange that he knew all the worst sins in the Bible, but couldn't see that beating the crap out of your wife is wrong. I got some insight there! True, unselfish wife! Don't think many of us would have it in US to do what she did! Loved the whole thing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah's Key; Author: Tatiana De Rosnay; Review: Learned a lot about French history. Such a great story! I loved how or connected the two time periods and the people. I highly recommend it! Sad but so worth reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bared to You / Reflected in You / Entwined with You; Author: Visit Amazon's Sylvia Day Page; Review: Great story once again. Can't wait to read more! I love the intensity of their relationship and all the hurdles they overcome together. Never a dull moment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wait for You (Wait for You Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Lynn Page; Review: I wish all the books I have read had this kind of affect on me. It was very touching and never boring. A great love story. Beauty and love after trials and pain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Space In Between; Author: Brittainy C Cherry; Review: This book was so much fun to read! I loved all the true life b.s. and family situations. Opposite day was perfect! It was heartwarming and raw and had a few unexpected twists. Just can't say enough. Great job Brittainy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jack LaLanne's PJEB Power Juicer Express, Black; Brand: BUNN; Review: This product died less than a year after we bought it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: National Tree 7.5 Foot Winchester Pine Tree with 500 Clear Lights, Hinged (WCH7-300-75); Brand: National Tree Company; Review: Beautiful tree, and I got several comments on the overall quality of the materiel. My family didn't know it wasn't real until I told them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4-Tier Black Country Rustic Chicken Wire Pantry, Cabinet or Wall Mounted Spice Rack Storage Organizer; Brand: MyGift; Review: This was a gift for my wife, and she loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Choice Products 28.5" Embedded Fireplace Electric Insert Heater Glass View Log Flame Remote Home; Brand: BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS; Review: Barely puts out heat, cut on and off every few minuets, and was poorly constructed. Save your cash for something better.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Glow in the Dark Star Stickers - Best Gift Set with Strong & Long Lasting Glowing Stars,; Brand: Get Childish; Review: I never received this item. I tried to reach out to the seller, and nothing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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