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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Meltemi Village Hotel; City: Perissa Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Perfect location about 15 min walk to the beach. We upgraded to a suite with Jacuzzi and it was well worth it. Breakfast was lovely and plenty of choice. The restaurant there is reasonable and plenty of choice also. Nearby there are two bakeries that you HAVE to try. The donuts were the size of my head! There was no entertainment in the hotel but bobs bar was a two minute walk down the road and plenty of music and great cocktails. try the banana daquari! Would love to return to Perissa one day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Court Hotel; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: We have just returned from a fab weekend in Prague. Couldn't recommend this hotel more. They kindly arranged for a taxi to meet us at the airport and on check in we were given a bottle of wine as a welcome gift which was a lovely touch. Our room was lovely, quirky decor, warm but air con if needed. Smart tv on the wall so we could stream movies from our phones if we wanted. Safe in room and mini bar and our room was cleaned daily. There was a good selection at breakfast and plenty of it! Great location, 10 min walk to Wenceslas Square. Highly recommend Restaurace Everyday for dinner - a couple of minutes walk away from hotel. Best part was the hotel staff. So friendly and willing to help in any way possible. Thank you all for a lovely weekend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Seasons Guest House; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: I rarely write negative reviews on trip advisor but after the past weekend I have spent at the All Seasons "guesthouse" I feel there is no way I can give them any kind of positive review other than it was a place to get our heads down and so served that purpose. We arrived to be told there was no record of our booking anywhere even though I had previously emailed to confirm the booking, had a response and requested a double bed which I again received an email back to confirm. The week before our visit I had even had an email exchange about recommending a local restaurant so how we had no room when we got there was beyond me. What if they had no rooms left when we got there? Where would we have stayed?? Shocking. The room itself was old fashioned, grubby and small but as i said, it was somewhere to get your head down. The shower had been left dripping so there was water all over the bathroom floor that I had to clean up. I also burnt myself quite badly when the water switched temperature dramatically and scalded me. Breakfast the first morning was an experience I never want to have again. We waited 25 minutes before the most miserable girl I have ever encountered came to take the food order. Then another 30 min before the food was served which in all honesty was not good. Underwhelming "full irish" where sausages were not cooked properly and raw in the middle. The next day we had a different girl serving and she was lovely but we stayed away from the full fry and played it safe with bacon and eggs. Our entire stay we had zero contact from anyone who worked at the guesthouse, the door into their office/kitchen was constantly shut with just a phone number to dial if we needed help. On check out I raised the query to the man collecting the money about why we had no room when we arrived and he just looked at me blankly, wrote me a receipt and that was that. There was zero point in making any kind of complaint because a) there was never anyone there to ask for help and b)I don't think they would have cared anyway judging by the reaction when I asked about the initial booking. We paid and got the hell out of there. We decided not to book a hotel in the local area as we wanted a traditional Irish welcome in a B&B, which we thought we would get as we have before at countless B&Bs across Ireland. Clearly not. I would never return and I would tell anyone booking not to waste their money. There are hostels that are cheaper where you'd get a better welcome.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sympozjum Hotel; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Have just spent the last 3 nights in Krakow and thoroughly enjoyed it. Arrived at the hotel to be given room 101 which luckily for us we were able to access the Wi-Fi that is only available on the ground floor. Room was surprisingly very large, plenty of storage, comfortable bed although did have to request more pillows on the first night as they are wafer thin. Breakfast was standard European but plenty of it and very filling. Downsides are that there are no restaurants local other than the one in the hotel which we didn't fancy. We booked a day trip to Auschwitz through the hotel which cost 155zl each only to find we could have booked the very same ourselves for 99zl so thought that was a bit of a con. On our last night the people in the room next door decided it was a great time at 10.30pm to start rowing. Until then the room had been so peaceful. Once they left to go out for the night I was just drifting off to sleep when the people in the room directly above us started. This was now gone midnight and they were stomping around and slamming doors and our room was literally shaking. A call to reception sorted it when they sent someone to tell them to shut up so thank you! Unfortunately after I drifted off my husband was kept awake by next door returning to make up after their heated row. Beware of the paper thin walls!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Sunny Beach; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: Just spent 3 nights at the Grand Hotel to celebrate a friends 30th and had a lovely time. Rooms clean and very large. Staff were lovely and went above and beyond to help. Big thank you to the reception staff for looking after us after an accident an route home one night from the strip! Only downside is the food - very hit and miss - and the drinks included in all inclusive but plenty of nearby supermarkets. Highly recommend the Jupiter Steak House down the road!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Lexington Virginia; Review: We stopped at a rest stop and picked up coupon book have never stayed in a quality inn coupon made this a very reasonable stop on a long car drive! Room was nice, clean and provided a great rest. But best part of the stay was the Mexican restaurant across the street (muchacho Alger). Good food and great entertainment!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Anniston; City: Oxford Alabama; Review: Not what I expected (although not sure what I was expecting) surrounded by check cashing and lease to own shops!! Hotel had a terrible oder outside not much better in the room!! Hair in bathroom (before we used!) and bug ran under bed!! Was up and out quick in the morning!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Place was a little old, outdated. Lack of English speaking workers was a little annoying. All the specialty restaurants were fantastic! We were hesitant to try the Italian (being in Mexico!). But surprisingly very good!! Buffet breakfast and lunch were also very good. Hotel was unable to accommodate ocean front for us which was also disappointing!! Not sure if we will return! Loved playa del Carmen will definitely try another property!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cass; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Stayed at end of march first visit to the Windy City. This was a great location at a terrific price! Hotel was very clean can't say enough good things about the staff from the guy that checked us in to the ladies that cleaned the rooms everything was great. Highly recommend this property for a visit to sight see!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Residences; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: Azure is a part of blue residence a collection of condos mid way between palm and eagle beaches. The accomodatiins were terrific. Spectacular view brand new all ammenidities Easy walk in both directions. Very convenient; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hyatt Regency Chandigarh; City: Chandigarh; Review: Stayed here several times now. Staff is great hotel rooms are of 4 star deluxe category. Staff is very friendly and prompt. It's right next to chandigarh's biggest mall. So you have plenty of food and entertainment options. 10 mins from city center. All in great place, must stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Delhi; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: This is one of the iconic hotels in New Delhi. It’s bit old but is always filled with people from different cultures. They have four restaurants and you can’t go wrong with any of them. The rooms are not as modern to some of other 5 star hotels in Delhi, but nonetheless they are comfortable. Hotel has all the mordern ammenties. Staff understands English very well and is always ready to help. I have stayed over 50 times and will surely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Chandigarh; City: Chandigarh; Review: The hotel is newly made and is maintained well. Rooms have mordern amenities and is very comfortable and spacious. Hotel is right next to Elante Mall, which has many shops and restaurants (Starbucks etc) 15 minutes drive to everywhere else. 45 mins away from the airport. Highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Oberoi Cecil Shimla; City: Shimla Shimla District Himachal Pradesh; Review: The best part about this property is the staff. Most considerate people, always go an extra mile to make your stay better. I have stayed here many times, try to take the room in the atrium. Food is ok as shimla as such doesn’t have many options. Indoor heated pool is amazing especially when snowing. Lot of activities for kids. 25 mins walk to the mall road, very safe to walk. Just watch out for monkeys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Delhi; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: I have stayed at this property over 30 times, if you are a foodie this is the place for you. Hotel is centrally Located. Its not newly made but is clean and comfortable. Staff could be more friendly, but they are not rude. I would say its a 4 star hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Molinaro Ristorante & Bar; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I could give minus ratings I would. Waited at a table forever for drinks. Sent two mains back, cannot describe what the veal scallopini tasted like, only took one bite,disgusting . Replacement meal was so fast one would suspect that the problem was ready to be solved. Couldn't order dessert because fridge was not working. Live locally will never return !! Big bucks- better off at Primantes. Poros please come back !!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Molinaro Ristorante & Bar; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I could give minus ratings I would. Waited at a table forever for drinks. Sent two mains back, cannot describe what the veal scallopini tasted like, only took one bite,disgusting . Replacement meal was so fast one would suspect that the problem was ready to be solved. Couldn't order dessert because fridge was not working. Live locally will never return !! Big bucks- better off at Primantes. Poros please come back !!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Molinaro Ristorante & Bar; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I could give minus ratings I would. Waited at a table forever for drinks. Sent two mains back, cannot describe what the veal scallopini tasted like, only took one bite,disgusting . Replacement meal was so fast one would suspect that the problem was ready to be solved. Couldn't order dessert because fridge was not working. Live locally will never return !! Big bucks- better off at Primantes. Poros please come back !!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Molinaro Ristorante & Bar; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I could give minus ratings I would. Waited at a table forever for drinks. Sent two mains back, cannot describe what the veal scallopini tasted like, only took one bite,disgusting . Replacement meal was so fast one would suspect that the problem was ready to be solved. Couldn't order dessert because fridge was not working. Live locally will never return !! Big bucks- better off at Primantes. Poros please come back !!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Molinaro Ristorante & Bar; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: If I could give minus ratings I would. Waited at a table forever for drinks. Sent two mains back, cannot describe what the veal scallopini tasted like, only took one bite,disgusting . Replacement meal was so fast one would suspect that the problem was ready to be solved. Couldn't order dessert because fridge was not working. Live locally will never return !! Big bucks- better off at Primantes. Poros please come back !!!!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Buford's Kitchen; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: Service much better food incredibly better. BUT you cannot randomly close at 8pm on a Saturday night, especially when people are there to watch the Pens. So what do we do next time just go somewhere else because we don't know if you're going to be open or closed ???? Not good PR..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Thai; City: Pittsburgh, PA; Review: OMG. Stopped here on my way home. Chicken Penang Curry had a touch too much soapy water from the dishwasher in it. The Pad Thai was the perfect mix of noodles and soapy water. Thai Fried Rice had more grease than Elvis ever had in his hair. Threw most of this stuff out. Do not waste your hard earned money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BLACKHAWK! SERPA CQC Concealment Holster - Carbon Fiber Finish; Brand: BLACKHAWK!; Review: My Glock 31 fits perfect into this holster. Hardly notice I have it on. Seems to be very durable. Shipped pretty quick even with standrd shipping.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trophy Ridge React 5 Pin Bow Sight; Brand: Trophy Ridge; Review: Easy to det up and adjust. The pins are bright even without the light. With the light their very bright. I hunted from a groud blind this late season with the Mesh closed and had no problems seeing the pin's. Since I can use the first pin out to 30 yards, I have not had the opportunity to adjust the second pin out to 40 yards. However I could see that by adjust the second pin out the other two move accordingly. I hope to sight the second pin in, come spring time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quikfletch Bone Collector (6-Pack), White/Green; Brand: Quikfletch; Review: These seem to be some of the best Quick-fletching's I have used. Secure nice, and are durable. I do like them better than the NAP's I have tried.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit Kill Shot Arrow Rest, Large, Brown; Brand: Trophy Ridge; Review: Very nice rest! Installed easy and quickly. Fast shipping. Packaging was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bee Stinger Sport Hunter Xtreme Stabilizer; Brand: Bee Stinger; Review: Nice stab. Looked excellent with my PSE Skullworks bow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NFL Long Sleeve Hooded Fleece Pullover; Brand: VF LSG; Review: Very nice hooded sweatshirt. Shipped within days of order.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tru Ball Release Stinger Lg Tstr-L Velcro; Brand: T.R.U. BALL; Review: Nice release for the money. Has worked flawlessly all summer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plano Protector Compact Bow Case (Black); Brand: Plano; Review: Nice bow case for the money. Easy set up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NAP Apache Drop-Away Rest Right Hand Camo 360 Degree Sound Dampening; Brand: New Archery Products; Review: Excellent bang for your buck drop away rest. Easy set up and works flawlessly. Dead silent, no arrow fetching contact. Installed on a PSE Phenom with Evo cams.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Black Grape Cultured Freshwater Pearl Cluster Hook Earrings; Brand: ; Review: These are beautiful earrings - a perfect medium size. Arrived in stellar condition in a very nice blue jewelry box with a bow (not needed since they were just for me, but very cute). I love cluster earrings and these are perfect for dressing up or casual daily wear. You can't beat the price for this quality product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Margot Fabric Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: These are sooooo so cute. I actually wore them for new years and the pewter was more silver than I expected which was perfect because the silver I wanted was gone in my size. They were a little large but still comfy. I'm NOT a heel person, ever...I live in croc flats honestly, but these were fine for me for the night. I went back and bought 3 more in this style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine West Women's Mistyray Suede Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: These are very cute - not the most comfortable shoe but also not broken in yet. I have a wide foot and ordered a half size up and these fit me just fine. I'm usually a 91/2 - 10 and I got the 10 and it doesn't feel too snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Professional Makeup Case Color: Black; Brand: Seya; Review: Mine was missing the inside dividers at the bottom - seems like nice enough quality but now half the container for me is just a big open box. Not ideal for sorting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Ani Charity By Design Generation On Bangle Bracelet; Brand: Alex and Ani; Review: Given as a gift - lovely style and quality when I saw it before sending. Love A&A items!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Ravishing SR Women's Basic Various Style Sleeve Open Cardigan (Size: Small-5X); Brand: Simply Ravishing; Review: I usually wear a 2x but order a 3-4x in this. Not unusual. I own 5 of them now and they are perfect for wearing over tanks in Florida. My best friend liked them so much she ordered a bunch of her own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Universal Apparel Men's The Dogfather T-Shirt; Brand: Universal Apparel; Review: This was a gift for a new doggy parent and was well received!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: kate spade new york Cedar Street Hayden Cross-Body Bag; Brand: ; Review: Really, really cute. I got this for an upcoming cruise because I wanted something small to be able to carry around while keeping my hands free and this will fit the bill. A LOT smaller than I anticipated but still should fit everything including the matching wallet. Happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bandolino Women's Edition Leather Ballet Flat; Brand: Bandolino; Review: I have this style in like 9 colors. These are by far smaller than the others. Not sure why. Still a cute shoe but less comfortable than I was hoping for compared to all the others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek Spock Treck Yourslef Before Wreck Adult T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: I love this shirt and its a bargain for me. I did a Spocker Rocker look one day at Megacon and snagged this - usually I wear a L but I bought an XL to be safe and it was big so it fits true to size. Quality of the shirt was decent and picture was vivid and clear. Got a ton of compliments!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TAUT Unisex Woven Straw Cowboy Ranch Hat with Shapeable Brim; Brand: TAUT; Review: Really cute hat! Nice quality - I wear it to the local line dancing club and it matches well with a variety of outfits. Really neutral but flattering.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The BOOK THIEF; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Zusak Page; Review: I read this story because a friend told me the movie was coming out and I always want to read the "real" story before seeing a movie. After reading this book, however, I have no desire to see the movie. The movie could not possibly live up the beautiful story told in the pages of this book. I haven't been so moved by a story or by the beauty of the prose with which the story was told in a long, long time. The words on the page are like the brush strokes of an artist. I had to read and re-read paragraphs just to soak them in. And then there were pages I had to turn quickly because the story was gripping. I want to read this book again. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a good story and who appreciates the artistry of good writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Exciting page turner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Woman and Springtime; Author: Brandon W. Jones; Review: Much to graphic with regard to sex.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth I: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret George Page; Review: I have read all of Margaret George's other novels (Henry VIII, Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene, etc) and loved every single one. Until now. This book is just plain boring. I gave it 100 pages and finally gave up. It was never gripping or even interesting. Sad.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Awesome story! Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everyone Brave is Forgiven; Author: Chris Cleave (author); Review: Good story, well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ilumina Organics Body Lotion, Creamsicle Scented, 8.0-Ounce Bottle; Brand: ; Review: Great body lotion for dry skin. Goes on very smooth and makes the skin very smooth. I would recommend this product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ilumina Organics Body Lotion, Creamsicle Scented, 8.0-Ounce Bottle; Brand: ; Review: Great body lotion for dry skin. Goes on very smooth and makes the skin very smooth. I would recommend this product.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ilumina Organics Body Lotion, Creamsicle Scented, 8.0-Ounce Bottle; Brand: ; Review: Great body lotion for dry skin. Goes on very smooth and makes the skin very smooth. I would recommend this product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen, SPF 50+, 1.7 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 2) - Packaging May Vary; Brand: Cetaphil; Review: I found this product to be exceptional. It is not too thick or too thin. It went on very smooth and the moisture lasted all day. I have worn it with and without makeup and each time it worked very well. The fact that it is fragrance fee is an added bonus. I would recommend this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olay 2-In-1 Advanced Ribbons Tone Brightening + Advanced Moisture Body Wash 18 Oz (Pack of 3); Brand: Olay; Review: Very rich and smooth. It really does feel like soft ribbons on your skin. This makes for a great relaxing bath. I really enjoy this product and would recoommed it for anyone. It also has a soft fragrance that is very plesant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion, Vitamin Burst, 13.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2); Brand: ; Review: I like this lotion because it is lightweight and not greasy. It has a light fragrance which is not overpowering, but just enough. It is a great moisturizer for dry skin. The lotion goes on silky soft and moisturizes for some time. This is a great body lotion that nourishes the body and provides silky softness to the skin. I highly recommend Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion with Vitamin Burst.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System Dish Soap Dispenser Starter Kit, Tangerine, 8.5 Ounce; Brand: Lysol; Review: The Lysol No Touch Kitchen System works really great. I was very excited about getting this system because you dont have to touch any thing to get it to work. All you have to do is turn the system on and make a slight motion under the nozzle and yor are set. The system is battery operated. The batteries are already installed when you receive the system. The system also looks great in the Kitchen. The System is both very useful and great looking for any Kitchen Decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lysol No-Touch Kitchen System Dish Soap, Sparkling Tangerine, 2 Refills, 8.5 Ounce; Brand: ; Review: Lysol No Touch Twin Refill Kitchen System ia a great product. Refill is easy to install. Goes well with all other Lysol products. Great value for the money. Soap also works quite well. Cleans dishes really good with a minimal amount of soap. Also good as hand soap to use in the Kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Simple; Review: Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer works great. This moisturizer does not have perfume or dyes to iritate the skin. I apply in the morning and my skin stays moisturized all day. I like the fact tha it does not have the extras like perfumes and dyes. I have been using a while and I am ver satisfied with this moisturizer. This moisturizer works just as well as some of the othr higher prized moisturizers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cetaphil Dermacontrol Foam Wash, 8 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Cetaphil; Review: I really love Cetaphil Demacacontrol Foam Wash. I sometimes have oily skin and I find this products works very well in cleaning and removing the excess oil from my face leaving my face soft and smooth. I have used Cetaphil products in the past and I have always found the products to be very exceptional in quality and price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisturizer SPF 30, 4 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Cetaphil; Review: I love Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisture with SPF 30. This leaves your face fully moisturized the entire day. Thes works well withe Cetaphil Demacontrol Oil Control Foam Wash. This moisturizer hydrates, protects and controls shine. this moisturizer is is a gentil formular absorbs quickly and provides a long-lasting smooth finish. This formular is very effective for oily skin ans skin that is prone to acne.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Ultra Shea Smooth & Nourish Conditioner, 12.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: ; Review: I love the Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Ultra Shea Smoth & Nourish Conditioner. I used this with The Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo and I must say the work very well hand and hand. They complement each other. Yhe Conditioner also has a very pleasant and clean smell. My hair was soft and manageable after using. I wear my hair Natural and my hair looks and feel really good and soft after using. The price also seems very reasonable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo, 12.9 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: I just shampooed my hair with Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo and I must say I was very impressed with this shampoo. I love the smell of this shampoo. It has a crisp and clean smell. It is thick but not to thick. It lathers very well. This shampoo is very soothing to the scalp. My hair and scalp were very refreshed after using. This shampoo is also a good value for you money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara, Very Black 200, 0.2400-Ounce; Brand: COVERGIRL; Review: I was not at that pleased with Covergirl Lashperfection Mascara. This was dried out and not able to use much of it. I have used this product before and I loved it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Intense Scalp Nourishing Balm, 6.7 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: I really love the Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy. Shea Intense Scalp Nourishing Balm. I use this product to help seal the moisture in my hair to keek it from gettin dry and breaking. It is doing a wonderful job. I use this product along with other products in the series and the are all just great. If used properly you will get great results. This product is not too heavy and has a very pleasant smell. My hair looks great and smells great after using.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil, 3 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: The Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishing Scalp & Hair Oil was somewhat of a disappointment to me. I had used other products in this line and they worked great. This is much too greasy. At time my hair gets extremely dry, but this was still too greasy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motions Naturally You, Moisturizing Cleanser, 8 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: I had never used Motions products before, but I had always wondered how the products would work for me. I used Motions Naturally You, Moisturing Cleaner for the first time and was very pleased at the results. It only takes a small amount to thoughly clean you hair. The lather is rich and creamy and the fragrance is very pleasing. My hair is soft and clean smelling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions At Home Shine Enhancing Pomade, 3.5-Ounce Jars (Pack of 6); Brand: ; Review: I am neutral about Motions At Home Sine Enhancing Pomade. I did not like the fragance of this Pomade. I wear my hair Natural so I don't need anthing that is going to hold hair down. It seems greasy, but onnce on the hair it does provide sheen to the hair without the heavinest mosy Pomades prove. I would say this is more of a Hair Dress than a Pomade.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Motions Naturally You, Deep Conditioning Masque, 8 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: This is the first time I had ever used Motions Products and I must say I was very pleased by it's performance. Most of the products are very lightweight in nature and does not go on thick and greasy. Make hair feel light and easy to run your fingures through an not feel heavy and greasy. The Motions Nayurally You, Deep Conditioning masque goes on light, rinses out very well and leaves hair very soft and managable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions Salon Haircare Marula Natural Therapy Hair and Scalp Oil, 8 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: I used Motions Haircare Marula Natural Therapy Hair and Scalp on my scalp to help with dry scalp. This oil kept my scalp moisturized. This also kept my hair moisturized and soft. I think this works best on Natural hair. I have trird most of the products in the Motions line and I have been quite pleased with the results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer, 4.2 Ounce; Brand: Simple; Review: I like the Simple line of products and the Simple Hydrating Light Moisture is no exception. It is just as the name implies, very simple without a lot of perfumes and other ingredients. This moisturizer is very light. It is not greasy. This moisturizes is effective enough to keave skin moisturized all day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dove Bar Soap, Rebalance, 8 Count; Brand: Dove; Review: I wasn't sure if I was going to like Dove Bar Soap Reblance. I was delightfully surpriced by the plum and sakura blossom scent. I love the sent as it is just right and not overwhelming. The soap is soft and silkey and leaves the body the same after use. I have tried othe scents from Dove and the reblance is one of my favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions At Home Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6); Brand: ; Review: The Motions At Home Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion works pretty good, but a little heavy for my taste. I would say this is for extremely dry hair. My hair is not that dry so it leaves it somewhat oily. This hair lotion does leave your hair soft and managable, but a little bit too oily for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Motions Naturally You, Radiating Hair Gloss, 5.8 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: I like the Motions Naturally You Radiating Hair Gloss. This provide to lovely sheen for your hair. This product also keeps hair soft and moisturized. This ia also great for quick touch-ups for people on the go. This is not greasy. You can run your fingers through hair without a handful of oil. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions At Home Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6); Brand: ; Review: The Motions At Home Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion works pretty good, but a little heavy for my taste. I would say this is for extremely dry hair. My hair is not that dry so it leaves it somewhat oily. This hair lotion does leave your hair soft and managable, but a little bit too oily for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, 5 Ounce; Brand: Simple; Review: I just love the Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel. After using this face wash my skins fell soft and nourished. This facila was has not harmful ingredents and is as it says just simply fancastic. I have used other Simple products and I love them all. It is great to use products that do not iritate the skin. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Soothing Facial Toner, 6.7 Ounce (Pack of 2); Brand: Simple; Review: Sometimes my skin is very oily and I use a Toner to help. However Simple Soothing Facial Toner can be used on oily, normal or dry sking without any adverse effects. Leaves skin smooth and soft. There are no alchols or perfumes so it does not dry skin out like a lot of tones do. This tones goes great with the other products in this line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vaseline Total Moisture, Body Lotion, Pure Oat Extract, Packaging May Vary, 20.3 Fl Oz. . (Pack of 3); Brand: Vaseline; Review: I have really dry skin from time to time and Vaseling Total Moisture Body Lotion is the perfect solution to this problem. This lotion goes on smooth and is not heavy, leaving skin rich and moisturized. I have always liked Vaseline products and this lotions fits in well with other products on the market. I like the smell, not too overpowering. This lotion does what it is supposed to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Infusing Shampoo, 25 Ounce; Brand: TRESemme; Review: After using Tresemme Keratub Smooth Infusing Shampoo my hair feels soft and silky. I used to use Tresemme some time ago. Now I am back to using again because my hair looks strong and healthy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRESemme Keratin Smooth, Infusing Smoothing Serum, 3.3 Ounce; Brand: TRESemme; Review: I use the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Infusing Serum along with the Tresemme Keratin Infusing Shampoo and the Tresemme Keratin Infusing Condition with the results of great looking hair. Using all three together leaves my hair soft and silky and easier to manage. After using these three products my hair is strong and healthy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TRESemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Conditioner, 25 oz; Brand: TRESemme; Review: I use Tresemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Condition along with Tresemme Keratin Infusing Shampoo and my hair is looking strong and healthy. This condition along with the shampoo leaves my hair very soft and silky and easy to manage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions At Home Deep Penetrating Treatment Conditioner, 10-Ounce Jar; Brand: Motions; Review: I love the Motions At Home Deep Penetrating Treatment Conditioner. This conditions does penetrat deep into the hair shafts to make hair stronger and more managable. This conditioner also works well with other Motions products to provide great looking hair. This conditioner also have a very nice fragrance. I love the way my hair feels and looks after use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear Deep Nourishing Treatment Mask, Ultra Shea, 6 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Clear; Review: Ihave been using Clear Hair products for some time, and I have been quite impressed with the quality of these hair care products. The Clear Deep Nourishing Treatment Mask is no exception. This is a geat conditioner for dry damaged hair. My hair has a tendency to get very dry. This condition helps keep my hair soft and more managable. This products makes my hair easier to comb and I like the softness of my hair after using this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions Straight Finish Cleanser, 8 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: I am a big fan of Motions products and the Motions Straight Finish Cleanser is really a good product for getting hair really clean and leaving my hair great looking. I wear my hair Natural and this products cleans the hair and scalp while leaving the hair soft and smooth while leaving the curl even more manageable.. Works very well with the Conditioner and Finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motions Straight Finish Sealer, 3.3 Ounce; Brand: Motions; Review: Motions Straight Finish Sealer leaves a beautiful sheen to hair. This product make Natural hair more managable and great looking. Just use a small amount to accomplish this. Motions Straight Finish Sealer is not heavy or greasy, it leaves hair soft and manageble with a beautiful sheen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Freaks & Geeks: The Complete Series (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's And Now for Something Completely Different (1971); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Final Countdown (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matchmaker (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Joy (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Raising Atlantis; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Greanias Page; Review: I almost never quit reading a book before the end, but when I got halfway through this one and General Yeats admitted to his son Conrad, "I found you in a capsule buried in the ice..." I had enough. I can suspend disbelief as well as anyone when it comes to a good story, but this one just had too many convenient and fortunate coincidences. Reminds me of a story told by a twelve-year old who makes it up as she goes along. Don't waste your money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining: Aftermath; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: While one must suspend disbelief somewhat for almost any fiction, this "zombie" book is quite believable. While the characters never really use the term "zombie," rather they call them "infected," that's what they are. Captain Lee Harden is believable as a military officer with the mission to rebuild civilization. The weapons, descriptions, and tactics are all accurate, as are most of the personal relationships. While many of these online books are replete with spelling & grammatical errors, this one had very few. I couldn't put this book down. Reading the third book now and hoping there is a fourth on the way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health; Author: Visit Amazon's John Durant Page; Review: Awesome book about living/eating more primal. Not just about the diet, but many other ways to be more healthy. Wel written and entertaining, I could not put the book down. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids; Author: Visit Amazon's Rob Elliott Page; Review: Bought this for the niece and nephew. Painfully bad jokes fit for kids. Buy this book but be prepared to roll your eyes when the kids recite the jokes...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wild Diet: Go Beyond Paleo to Burn Fat, Beat Cravings, and Drop 20 Pounds in 40 days; Author: Visit Amazon's Abel James Page; Review: One of the best ebooks I've read concerning proper human diet. Abel James writes in an easy to understand and logical manner. I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to eat and feel better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Escaping The Dead: WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT VOL 1 and 2 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's W J Lundy Page; Review: Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the writing and character& plot development of this free book. Looking forward to the second book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking In The Shadow Of Death: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Vol 4 (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's W J Lundy Page; Review: I love this series! I cannot express how captivating the story is better than some of the other reviewers so I'll make this short. Well thought out plot and a fast pace makes me want to not put it down. I am ordering the next book right now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something To Fight For (WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT) (Volume 5); Author: WJ lundy; Review: I have been on the edge of my seat with this series, sneaking in a chance to read anytime I could. This last book had a few more typos than the previous ones (lightening instead of lightning, Paris Island instead of Parris Island, etc.) but the story is gripping and worthwhile enough to forgive a few mistakes. I was a little surprised to see SKS magazines referred to several times - the SKS rifle has a fixed 5-round magazine. Enough nit-picking. Great book, great series. I want to know what happened with Brad and Chelsea!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divided We Fall: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Vol 6 (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's W.J. Lundy Page; Review: Another winner! Can't wait for the next installment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation; Author: Visit Amazon's Clint Emerson Page; Review: Not quite the how-to book I expected. This would be a good gift for a teenager maybe.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Easy Hope (Surviving the Dead); Author: James N Cook; Review: I'll give it five stars because I enjoyed the story, but the fact that the protagonist had many answers already from his mysterious friend seems a little like a cop out to me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn: Sanctum, Book 9 (Slow Burn Zombie Apocalypse Series) (Volume 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Bobby Adair Page; Review: The last in the series. I was happy to see some hope in the end. Thanks for the ride, Bobby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Taubes Page; Review: Fascinating book on how carbs drive insulin which drives fat. Could have been condensed, but not too long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet; Author: Visit Amazon's Jimmy Moore Page; Review: Fascinating book. Easy to understand the benefits of Keto and how to achieve them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Luttrell Page; Review: I think this book should be required reading for every red-blooded American, Conservative or Liberal. It gives a tremendous insight into the war we're fighting and how far the enemy is willing to go to slaughter EVERY LIVING INFIDEL! More importantly, it illustrates the COMPLETE COMMITMENT our fighting forces have made to protect all of our liberty and the insane restrictions placed on them while fighting for us. The men in this story are True American Heroes of the absolute highest order. And yet, when a statue was erected in Colorado to honor Danny Deitz, who gave his life in our defense, some local citizens protested because the statue showed a soldier carrying a rifle. I realize that this took place in the vicinity of Columbine High School, but wake up and smell the coffee, people. We are at WAR and our soldiers had BETTER BE ARMED TO THE TEETH, because the enemy sure is. To all of our troops who are fighting for my liberty, you have my undying respect and admiration. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - George Orwell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan; Author: Visit Amazon's Sean Parnell Page; Review: A bit of a different slant and perspective from a Warrior's point of view. Kudos to Sean and all the men of Outlaw Platoon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Green Faces; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Wentz Page; Review: I hung on every page as I read about the trials and tribulations of Gene and his men fighting incredibly difficult conditions to battle a mainly unseen enemy in the jungles of Vietnam.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications (New York Institute of Finance); Author: Visit Amazon's John J. Murphy Page; Review: When I decided to learn more about the art of Technical Analysis to help me make better investment decisions, I did a search for the best book on the subject. Out of the list presented, I selected this one. Although I have barely scratched the surface, it has proven to be exactly what I need. It is a relatively easy read for a very dry subject. I know I will greatly benefit from the wealth of information presented in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shack; Author: Wm. Paul Young; Review: Not nearly what I expected, but turned out to be one of the most compelling stories I have read. I am afraid to say much more for fear of giving anything away, but I am so glad I read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Blehm Page; Review: I am a huge fan of books about Navy SEALs, but this book is so much more. It is the story of a good boy turned bad, but saved by a loving family and lifelong friends then propelled to becoming one of the most amazing men the SEALs have ever produced. He was truly "Fearless" while at the same time having a heart big enough to carry shoes to Afghan children while on winter missions. Nothing I could say would ever do justice to this man, so I recommend EVERYONE read this book. You WILL NOT regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aircraft Carriers (Mighty Machines); Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Doeden Page; Review: My 5 year old grandson loves all things related to airplanes. Especially aircraft carriers. He can't get enough of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Wayne: The Life and Legend (Thorndike Press Large Print Biography); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Eyman Page; Review: This was given as a gift from a Conservative John Wayne fan to an Ultra-Liberal John Wayne fan. Appreciated by both.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen An Amazing Snowman (Frozen (Disney Press)); Author: Barbara Jean Hicks; Review: My 7 year old granddaughter is just crazy about all things "Frozen." She just loves it. Thank You for helping make a little girl happier..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit: An American Legend; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Hillenbrand Page; Review: A wonderful story very well researched and written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: America: Imagine a World Without Her; Author: Visit Amazon's Dinesh D'Souza Page; Review: An excellent book written by an excellent author who has the guts to tell it like it is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEABISCUIT. AN AMERICAN LEGEND.; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura. Hillenbrand Page; Review: A wonderful story very well researched and written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being a Blue Angel: Every Kid's Guide to the Blue Angels; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark I. Sutherland Page; Review: My 5 year old Grandson is the world's #1 Blue Angels fan and I'm sure he'll LOVE it! Thank You.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington.; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharyl Attkisson Page; Review: A real eye-opener from a truly gutsy lady. It is refreshing to actually hear the real truth from a member of the mainstream media. It is astonishing to read the lengths that the current administration is willing to go to keep the truth hidden and the complicity of one of the main news networks to cover it up. We seem to have lost the press as a legitimate objective source of checks and balances. With all the cozy relationships between the two, they seem to share the same goals which are not in the taxpaying public's best interests. Kudos to you, Sharyl and keep up the good work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Target: JFK: The Spy Who Killed Kennedy?; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert K. Wilcox Page; Review: As a long time student of the Kennedy assassination, this book exposed a wealth of information of which I have been totally ignorant. It also helped answer many questions I had about the "who's" and the "hows" and the "whys". A great followup to the same author's book about "Target Patton", which I couldn't put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Zone: A Sniper Looks at Dealey Plaza; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Roberts Page; Review: I am one of those who remembers exactly where I was and what I was doing when the news of the JFK assassination took place. As a result, I consider myself a student of what really happened that day. I have read many books written by Academics, conspiracy theorists, ballistic experts and various others. This author helps make sense of what probably happened that day through in depth explanations of who had the most probable means, motives and opportunities to not only carry out the execution, but to maintain the cover-up over many decades. He proves what a sham the Warren Commission and the associated investigative agencies were by dismissing any evidence that led away from Oswald being the lone assassin. It exposed to me many facts that had been previously unknown to me and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who still has questions about what REALLY happened that day in Dealy Plaza.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Medusa File II: The Politics of Terror and the Oklahoma City Bombing; Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Roberts Page; Review: I seldom write reviews for books, but this one deserves attention. It REALLY opened my eyes to some of the behind the scenes facts about the Oklahoma City bombing, and the entanglements involved. There is not enough space here for me to elaborate, but there was WAAAY more involved than one lone nut job bomber. I'm 70 years old and consider myself well informed, but this book exposed a wealth of information to show me how little I know about the "Big Picture" of what goes on behind the scenes in our government. I highly recommend this book to everyone that wants to become better informed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Target: Patton: The Plot to Assassinate General George S. Patton; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert K. Wilcox Page; Review: I LOVED IT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punishment: A Thriller (Detective Barnes); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott J. Holliday Page; Review: A very readable, very believable twist on mystery thrillers. Good to the last drop. Thank you so very much. Can't wait for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Killer's Mind (Zoe Bentley Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Omer Page; Review: Lots of twists and turns. Every time I thought I knew the killer, everything changed. Totally kept my interest from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Meguiar's M205 Mirror Glaze Ultra Finishing Polish - 32 oz.; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: Tried and True.....just research it, this is the product you want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meguiar's M105 Mirror Glaze Ultra-Cut Compound, 32 oz; Brand: Meguiar's; Review: Tried and True.....just research it, this is the product you want.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chemical Guys ACC_M10 Wheel Woolies Wheel Brushes (3 Brushes); Brand: Chemical Guys; Review: They work and are nice, but after receiving these, I thought about the price tag a second time and felt silly for buying them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: (9-Pack) THE RAG COMPANY 16 in. x 16; Brand: THE RAG COMPANY; Review: Nice microfiber towels. I like the colors to keep paint rags, leather rags, and interior rags separate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detail Buddy Premium Detail Brush for Wheels, Interior, Leather, Trim - Set of 3; Brand: Detail Buddy; Review: Nice brushes, perfect for detailing engine bays and the lug nuts on alloy wheels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grit Guard The Insert with Washboard Combo Pack (Black/Red); Brand: Grit Guard; Review: Must have for anyone who cares about their paintwork and washes their vehicle themselves, by hand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shurhold 3152 6.5" Polishing Pad (Set of 2); Brand: Shurhold; Review: It's a pad....for polishing your car. It works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P21S 12701W 100% Carnauba Wax; Brand: P21S; Review: The finest wax money can buy. I wouldn't use anything else on my prized possessions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Search for Delicious; Author: Visit Amazon's Natalie Babbitt Page; Review: This story is a great read aloud, and sparks a lot of discussion about word-choice, and what a particular word "looks" like to each individual.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules (Scholastic Gold); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Lord Page; Review: My son has grown up with an Autistic brother. It IS hard to live with sometimes, especially for parents and siblings who have to live it every day. But the important thing to remember is that autism is not a "curse" , it is just a different person to get to know and love in your life. i feel this book shows the sorrow families may face, but it also highlights the joy and compassion that comes with loving a person with special needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quilt Walk; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Dallas Page; Review: This story was much easier for the kids to understand than previous stories about the Oregon trail I have read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kingdom Beneath the Well; Author: Visit Amazon's M. D. Couturier Page; Review: This was a nice little fantasy. I did feel as if there could have been more character and setting development in the beginning of the story. The heroine, and the reader, are swept into a world where they know nothing about it, but feel like they should. I felt like I'd missed something critical in the first couple pages. However Knights, dwarfs, and gryphons are always a welcome read. Thanks for an enchanting read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Happened in Granite Creek; Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Bradley Page; Review: It was well written, with some strong characters. The story was not as predictable as I thought it would be, so definitely a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yellowstone Ranger: Stories from a Life in Yellowstone; Author: Jerry Mernin; Review: If you are interested in learning about what true rangering in America's finest treasures and national parks, this is a fantastic man who lived and died doing that very thing. TRUE in every sense of symbolism , historical significance, and integrity that flat hat on his head represents.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion; Genres: Action, Dementia, Drama, Mecha, Psychological, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Ouran Koukou Host Club; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni; Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai; Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica; Genres: Drama, Magic, Psychological, Thriller; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: No.6; Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Mirai Nikki (TV); Genres: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Another; Genres: Horror, Mystery, School, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari; Genres: Drama, Magic, Psychological, Thriller; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Love Live! School Idol Project; Genres: Music, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation; Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Free!; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kill la Kill; Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Sakura Trick; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Seinen, Shoujo Ai, Slice of Life; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Love Stage!!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shounen Ai; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater NOT!; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mekakucity Actors; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis; Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Free!: Eternal Summer; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fred GIN & TITONIC Titanic Ice Tray; Brand: HomeAndWine.com; Review: I love ships. This is a nifty ice cube tray for the titanic/iceberg theme. It is difficult, however, to get the ice out of the trays due to the smoke stacks getting caught in the tray and the bottom layer that folds around the ship. These are also what gives the ice cube its great shape, so that's a definite trade off. As is, its great to use for fun, but its a lot of work for ice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ICUP DC Comicc' Batman Molded Rubber Ice Cube Tray, Grey; Brand: ICUP; Review: Batman ice cubes are obviously fun, however I found myself not using this because the ice cubes are just too hard to get out of the tray. Also be warned that you'll get less ice volume per tray than the standard ice cube trays. For those reasons, this is best left as a party novelty. Don't expect to be using this on a daily basis, its too much work for that. (Unless you're a die hard, in which case, more power to you.); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fred GIN & TITONIC Titanic Ice Tray; Brand: HomeAndWine.com; Review: I love ships. This is a nifty ice cube tray for the titanic/iceberg theme. It is difficult, however, to get the ice out of the trays due to the smoke stacks getting caught in the tray and the bottom layer that folds around the ship. These are also what gives the ice cube its great shape, so that's a definite trade off. As is, its great to use for fun, but its a lot of work for ice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Weigh Scales Signature Series Black AWS-1KG-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 1000 by 0.1 G; Brand: American Weigh Scales; Review: I use this in the kitchen and in the darkroom. Its great for checking weights of food for portion control. In the darkroom, its accurate enough to get my developers mixed right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Weigh Scales Signature Series Black AWS-1KG-BLK Digital Pocket Scale, 1000 by 0.1 G; Brand: American Weigh Scales; Review: I use this in the kitchen and in the darkroom. Its great for checking weights of food for portion control. In the darkroom, its accurate enough to get my developers mixed right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Anderson’s Baking 43185 Professional Cooling Rack, 11.125-Inches x 9-Inches; Brand: Mrs. Anderson's Baking; Review: I use this inside my pressure cooker to keep food off the bottom. Its hard to find a trivet that fits inside, but this does the trick. Cleans easy too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill "Mini-Slim"; Brand: Hario; Review: Large adjustment range. Also lots of options so you can really dial in the perfect grind. Size fits very well in hand. Plastic lid is tight enough to prevent beans spilling while grinding. Bottom container is nice so you don't have to grind directly over your pour-over/aeropress/press pot. If you want to change between grind sizes, you need to very carefully count the adjustment clicks. I only use mine for pour-overs so this isn't a big deal, and its pretty standard for hand grinders.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halloween Skull & Crossbones Ice Cube Tray; Brand: TOOGOO(R); Review: Nice idea, but the ice cubes are very difficult to get out. Its also very wobbly, so I spill half the water as I'm returning it to the freezer. I ended up switching back to normal ice cube trays due to the functionality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Carhartt Men's Fleece Neck Gaiter; Brand: ; Review: Very warm, blocks the wind and is tall enough to cover the mouth and nose if needed. I use it to cover the collar area where wind gets through and it works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LilMents 6 Pairs Solar System Galaxy Universe Unisex Mens Womens Stainless Steel Stud Earrings; Brand: LilMents; Review: Good grief, how many sets did I buy for the grand kids? No matter, they love 'em!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LilMents 6 Pairs of Mixed Pattern Impression Designs Round Stainless Steel Stud Earrings; Brand: LilMents; Review: Another set I bought for the grand kids as presents. They love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JewelrieShop Assorted Mixed Color Wholesale Imitation Pearl Base Stud Earrings Gift Set, Hypoallergenic Stainless-steel Pin; Brand: JewelrieShop; Review: Bought these for the grand kids as Christmas presents. They love them, mom told me they wanted to change them out every few hours!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HOUSWEETY 316L Stainless Steel Barbell Personality Screw Back Stud Earrings-1pair; Brand: HOUSWEETY; Review: Can't say I know much about earrings, I'm using these for another purpose. The detail is sharp but the black rubber o-rings fall off easily. I suppose they help grab the back but if they do fall off I doubt you'll be slowed down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crocs Girls' CC Magical Day Princess Clog; Brand: ; Review: It's very comfortable for my daughter. She loves that it has the princesses on it. Good for walking around Disney World!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.Renee Women's Halinatoo Dress Pump; Brand: J.Renee; Review: This shoe is everything I expected. I was not disappointed! The heel, color, design, everything is perfect for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Efashion Women's Evening Ball Gown Dress L2007; Brand: E-fashion; Review: This dress was beautiful!!! Everyone was asking where did I get it from. The dress is long, fits perfectly on my daughter who is 5'8. The fuchsia color was so pretty! Everything about this dress was perfect!!! Thanks Amazon! You did it again! Fast shipping got it on time, even before the date they gave me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ivanka Trump Ivanka Riding Boot Tall boot (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: ; Review: Fits my 9 year old perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunny Fashion Girls' Dress Sunflower Garden Flower Print Cotton Yellow; Brand: ; Review: This dress is so pretty! Fits my 9 (size 12) year old perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ivanka Trump Autumn Studded Stretch-K Riding Boot; Brand: ; Review: I love these boots for my 9 year old daughter! It's well made and fits great! The price was amazing! Thanks to the haters Looks so nice on my beautiful black princess! I'm going to get one more for my 5 year old too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonny Billy Girl's Spaghetti Straps Casual Bohemian Beach Maxi Long Dress; Brand: ; Review: More than what I expected, beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Ester; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Where sent here because our original hotel had air conditioning problems for one night, sorry we had to leave it although it is a bit out of the way from the city centre, however staff were friendly and the food was excellent would really recommend it, the Jewish quarter of krakow well worth a visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Krakow City Center Hotel; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: Would recommend the hotel only if you don't mind walking a bit, the hotel restaurant was beautiful although the menu was limited to steak ,chicken or fish, the staff were not overly helpful, did not seem to know the area very well, the room was spotless and the beds comfortable as it should be for a four star hotel, with Europe open freely to tourists a better hotel customer service would be greatly appreciated, found they catered more for the German tourist than the uk; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurys Inn Newcastle Gateshead Quays; City: Gateshead Tyne and Wear England; Review: The accommodation is situated beside the river Tyne and the view is beautiful, it's a short walk into the city which was great being with a bunch of girls, bought a club sandwich in the bar it was really good and not all that expensive, the girls at the check in desk were efficient, friendly and very helpful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pontlands Park; City: Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex England; Review: The setting is perfect for a quiet weekend away, the room is very spacious with all the utilities you would expect although there is no air conditioning which leave it quite humid and uncomfortable, the staff are efficient and friendly, we were a bit put off the they do not take cash or credit credit sales after quarter past ten at night so drinks are charged to your room, we like to pay where possible there and then; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devon Inn Hotel; City: Templeglantine County Limerick; Review: We arrived wth no booking, the receptionist was very efficient, although in the middle of renovation it was no trouble, the room had a double and single bed which were very comfortable,. We had the car very which was available and very good value for money. Later that evening we had the pub grub which again was very good, the portion sizes were quite large. Overall we had a great nights stay here, the staff were efficient and friendly. The only downside what that it was quite difficult getting in and out of the shower which was in the bath.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Paraiso de Albufeira; City: Albufeira Faro District Algarve; Review: What a beautiful place, our apartment was spotless, close to restaurants, shops, supermarkets and pubs, the staff we very friendly and efficient, great pool area and grass lawns, it was perfect for us; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Gibside Hotel; City: Whickham Tyne and Wear England; Review: We arrived on Saturday and were greeted by a very pleasant man called Kelsey, he couldn't do enough for us, one of the nicest staff members I have met in a long time, the room was a good size and the bathroom facilities were spotless, tea and coffee and biscuits wee also in the room, the adjoining restaurant were we had breakfast was spotless and we had a full breakfast for £10 which was served hot, the staff were friendly and I would definitely stay here again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plaza Santa Ponsa Boutique Hotel; City: Santa Ponsa Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Great location, five minutes from the beaches, shop and restaurants all within walking distance, the hotel has its own restaurant and the food was delicious and competively priced, the room was clean and the Barth room spotless, would recommend a visit; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Perfect Storm : A True Story of Men Against the Sea; Author: Sebastian Junger; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Terrible Hours; Author: Peter Maas; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Fourth Procedure; Author: STANLEY POTTINGER; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Timeline; Author: MICHAEL CRICHTON; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Trans-Sister Radio (Vintage Contemporaries (Paperback)); Author: CHRIS BOHJALIAN; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: A Civil Action; Author: Jonathan Harr; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Invasion; Author: Robin Cook; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Hannibal; Author: Thomas Harris; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: The Winner; Author: David Baldacci; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: The Green Mile; Author: Stephen King; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | bookcrossing |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Lady Death; Author: Steve Valiant; Review: As other reviewers have mentioned, this was a high school length and quality paper...it can't be called a "book". After two glaring technical errors (for example, the Russian 7.62 cartridge is NOT a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) round but a rimmed cartridge from the 19th Century) and or several spelling and grammar errors in just the first few pages, I expected (and got) little more of value in the next couple of dozen small pages. You have to compliment Mr. Valiant for taking in Amazon, and you have to be very critical of Amazon for allowing it to be sold under their banner.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (with Related Readings); Author: Eric Maria Remarque; Review: Classic great war novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Things Our Fathers Saw: The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from; Author: Mr. Matthew A. Rozell; Review: Good wartime narrative. Recommended for any WW2 buff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Quiet on the Western Front (World War I) by Erich Maria Remarque (2014-03-15); Author: ; Review: Classic great war novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STORIES FROM THE PACIFIC: THE ISLAND WAR 1942-1945; Author: Lawrence Kirby; Review: Good piece of historical writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Widow Maker; Author: Visit Amazon's E.R. Johnson Page; Review: A good general plot but told in a "B" movie type narrative and dialogue. I was aware time and time again that this was a novel and a very formulaic one at that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Black Key (Lone City Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Ewing Page; Review: Good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: Great book. Made me cry a few times at the end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lilac Bouquet; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: Kept my interest and I wanted to keep reading to find out what happens; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fallen Heir (Royals) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Erin Watt Page; Review: It was a good follow up but not as good as the others; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remembering Christmas: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Walsh Page; Review: It was an ok book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Past Perfect: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: Good read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were the Lucky Ones; Author: Visit Amazon's Georgia Hunter Page; Review: Was a good read but a little long; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Breath (Breathing); Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Donovan Page; Review: I liked that it was romantic and the problems were real. A little disappointed in the length. Could have possibly been one book. Overall it was a good read and I didn't predict the outcome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess (Contemporary Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Wick Page; Review: I liked this book bc it was simple romance with God being part of it. Didnt really have any negatives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Birth House: A Novel (P.S.); Author: Visit Amazon's Ami McKay Page; Review: I wasn't sure that I was going to enjoy this at first but once I'd got into the first chapter it caught me. I looked forward to every opportunity I had to read a little more. I really loved that it made me think about a part of our history I had not considered before. Well worth reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Different Kind of Normal; Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Lamb Page; Review: Not my favorite Cathy lamb but that still puts it above many other books - a very enjoyable, well written book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Harkness Page; Review: It might take me a while to get over finishing the trilogy, but it was a great read and I loved this book as much as the first two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What I Remember Most; Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Lamb Page; Review: This is one of those books that interferes with life, or rather life interferes with it! I wanted to do nothing else but read, yet I would have to stop now and again just to reflect on what I was reading. The story has heart renching bits and yet has left me with a feeling of love and courage. If you're reading this stop thinking about whether to read it, just get on with it, you won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last MacKlenna; Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Lowry Logan Page; Review: A great book, I really enjoyed the characters who are interesting, loveable, flawed - I'm sorry I finished it, again :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Brooch (The Celtic Brooch) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Lowry Logan Page; Review: It might not have the time travel but it still has all the components to make this another 'I'll just read a couple more pages then go to sleep' book - loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Akira VHS; Brand: ; Review: For the uninitiated to Anime, Akira is the prototype. Everything great about Anime is here -- Rich scenes, bold action, powerful emotions and a mind-bending plot. The Special Edition vocals are a departure from the old vocals, and, as other reviewers here note, are not always an improvement. The translation is also subtly different, with fewer memorable lines. However the story is easier to understand at the same time. Both versions have their high and low points... The DVD transfer, BTW, is flawless -- and the soundtrack on DVD (I had worn out my VHS type) is impressive with my 5-speaker Dolby Digital setup. The movie also has some of the downsides of much Anime -- some characters are cardboard cutouts, the animation has moments of lameness that appear dated followed by beautiful, flowing chase scenes. And the movie does not always make perfect sense, but then, if you are watching a movie about people who can channel pure energy, why get technical? Warning for all squeamish people: This movie is NOT for you. More people die in this movie than in Apocalypse Now, Platoon and Pearl Harbor combined. (Of course, 20 million people die in the first scene, but that's beside the point...many of the deaths are graphic and my wife had a hard time watching). The Special Edition includes lots of neat extras on the second disc -- trailers, making of, cool stuff about the weird instruments used to make the eerie music, and an interview with the creator, who doesn't seem to realize the enormity of his creation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pump Up the Volume VHS; Brand: Christian Slater; Review: You've seen, I'm sure, numerous movies about teen angst. Every other movie from Hollywood seems to be about it. But they are full of cliches, bagging chicks, and bad humor. They have about as much intelligence as a fart joke. Pump Up the Volume is different, practically transcendent for the genre. Christian Slater gives his best performance as a teenage shock-jock on a pirate radio station who exposes the seedy, corrupt underbelly of life in banal, hypocritical middle America. Slater's character, "Hard Harry," mixes juvenile jokes with political and social satire, proving mesmerizing to suburban kids in cardboard cutout communities. Of course, the injection of truth into a land ruled by lies leads to a massive reaction from parents, the school principal and even the feds. The movie also touches on the issues of teen suicide, school testing and the freedoms that our society is supposed to represent but rarely does. What is the ideal of free speech if the minute you exercise it, the government comes down on you like a giant hammer?....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon DVD Format / English and Mandarin Audio with English and French Subtitles; Brand: Michelle Yeoh,Zhang ZiYi Chow Yun Fat; Review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon looks great on DVD, with great sound and lots of interesting extras, including fascinating interviews with Director Ang Lee and Michelle Yeoh (who looks and sounds far different in real life). The movie itself transcends the romance and martial arts genres with a mystical, magical fusion that is breathtaking. From the moment the actors fly over the first rooftops to the last final leap, the movie is mesmerizing, taking us into a fully realized vision of old China, and its martial arts gang underworld. The acting is first-rate, the cinematography revolutionary and the fight scenes weave tales of their own... This is Ang Lee's second masterpiece. Check out Sense and Sensibility for the other.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battlefield Earth VHS; Brand: ; Review: When I heard that John Travolta was going to make Battlefield Earth, I was ecstatic, yet worried. After all, Battlefield Earth is the best pulp sci-fi epic ever. But how do you condense a 1,000-page epic into a 90 minute movie? The script basically leaves some of the bones of the book in place but put in such ridiculous changes as to make the movie utterly, laughably unbelievable. For example, a raid on the main Psychlo city that involves months of planning and training humans to use gee-whiz equipment is condensed into a meager 1 week! Battlefield Earth would have been far better, actually as a true to the book Anime, with 24 or perhaps 48 (two seasons) episodes. A damn shame. BTW, don't let this detritus prevent you from reading the book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous; Brand: Billy Crudup; Review: Cameron Crowe, like any good writer, knows that the best advice for any writer is to "write what you know." Well, Crowe certainly knows the story of a very young journalist on his first assignment covering a rock band on tour -- because he lived it. This semi-autobiographical take on Rock and Roll, its cynical, destructive and transcendent parts all rolled into one, really sucks you into another time and place the way few movies in recent times have done. The movie feels authentic, in part because the characters are drawn with flaws, with natural story arcs, as opposed to the cardboard cutouts that we have come to expect. William Miller, the boy at the heart of the story, has to balance his boyish desires to be one of the gang with his journalistic intentions to tell the brutal, honest truth. Kate Hudson's character, Penny Lane, injects poignancy into a movie that could have been just another ode to guitar-heads, booze and acid. Frances McDormand, as Miller's mother, also is great as a liberal counterculture mother who contends with her own desires to both protect her son and set him free. The DVD also has a number of interesting extras, including interviews, et al. A special treat are the actual Rolling Stone articles that Cameron Crowe wrote, including his classic story about Led Zeppelin. This is definitely a keeper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away; Brand: ; Review: Cast Away is classic high concept Hollywood: Put Tom Hanks on an island and watch how he survives! Unfortunately, this effort fails to match your typical episode of Survivor in entertainment value. Hanks' performance is excellent (as always), saving the movie from an utter disaster. But the story itself is all concept, not execution. The island he lands on is, frankly, boring, and a good deal of the story is about how bored the main character is, which I found, well, boring! The ending is fun, if hackneyed. Basically, this is a B-movie that had A-movie intentions. That's why it did not get nominated for Best Picture and Tom Hanks didn't win an Academy Award.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sense & Sensibility; Brand: Emilie Francois; Review: Director Ang Lee outdoes Merchant Ivory, with a lively script and great acting from Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. It's a really sweet tale with twists and turns that leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling. I, personally, dislike Jane Austen's novels -- the repression of the time leaves me feeling claustrophobic -- but this one will have you smiling, not frowning. Also, check out Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, also by Ang Lee...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Mission Impossible, Volume 2 VHS; Brand: Lewis Allen; Review: This is a movie that looks great, with a killer soundtrack, some amazing stunts and a halfway decent plot. As a summer blockbuster, it's pretty darn efficient. It has slightly better effects than MI1 (also 3 stars) but a slightly worse story. Like most other summer blockbusters, especially in the action genre, it's ultimately hollow inside. This is a renter, not something you need on your shelf for all time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot; Brand: Julie Walters; Review: Billy Elliot is a fantastic movie for the whole family...and, trust me, there aren't too many of those out there...At its heart, it's about a tough boy who wants to do ballet...which is not accepted by his blue-collar family struggling with a labor strike in England and the death of the boy's mother (which occurs before the movie starts). The acting is first-rate, the story is original, and it's full of smart, Brit-style humor and gritty performances by the adults. It'll have you cheering! This one's a keeper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven Snap Case; Brand: Clint Eastwood; Review: This is my favorite western of all time. An oscar-caliber cast, smart writing, action that makes sense and real drama all wrapped into one! Great. At the heart, this is the story of a ruthless gunslinger with a touch of tenderness in his cold, black heart. That dichotomy, and tension, between Eastwood's good and bad sides are at war in this movie, and the end result is riveting. The DVD by the way looks and sounds great, with few frills. This is a must-have in any collection. Buy, don't rent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Run VHS; Brand: Robert De Niro; Review: Charles Grodin gives his finest performance ever as he plays himself (a whiny jerk with a bleeding heart), the perfect foil for Robert De Niro's tough guy bounty hunter who won't sell out, even if it costs him his marriage and his family. This is one of the funniest comedies of all time, but it also has a poignant, true feel to it. Also features great supporting performances from Yaphet Kotto at an FBI inspector and Dennis Farina as a mobster. BTW, this is also my mom's favorite movie ever...She's already worn down the videotape...so when she gets a DVD player, this will be her first purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: John Lasseter; Review: Two great flicks in one handsome package. The movies look PERFECT on DVD, and, lucky me, they are some of the only movies that my wife and I BOTH love to watch. They are filled with smart dialogue, amazing animation, brilliant direction and great voice overs from Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. I can't wait for Toy Story 3. (And Monsters Inc., Pixar's next big flick, due out in November 2001!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little; Brand: Michael J. Fox; Review: Put an extremely cute kid with an extremely cute talking mouse, add a bunch of mean cats and watch chaos ensue. This is an Okay movie, but far better for kids than adults. I was a little bit disappointed, actually, that it lacked any real impact. I felt like it started to fade from my memory the minute the credits started rolling. Babe is a far better movie (and also features talking, make that singing mice!).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men VHS; Brand: Patrick Stewart; Review: This movie, quite frankly, was a disappointment. It had great actors (Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart), a halfway decent plot and good special effects. So what's my problem? I didn't actually CARE about any of the characters...It fails on the gut level. Part of the problem is that the movie is very short, so there is no room for real character development. I'm comparing this movie to the Michael Keaton Batman flicks. Now THAT's how you turn a comic book into a movie! This is closer to Batman Returns (which I give 2 stars) than to Batman (5 stars). Rent, don't buy. (I unfortunately bought the DVD without having seen the flick. Wanna buy mine?); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same VHS; Brand: Robert Plant; Review: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were always somewhat disappointed with The Song Remains the Same, and it's not hard to see why...Some choppy and grainy video, not the highest-fidelity sound and certainly not one of their best live performances. But still, even Led Zep in a mediocre format is still 10 times better than just about anybody else out there. This is a also a great disc for younger Zeppelin fans to get a sense of what this band was like, including how crazy-huge they were, in their day. I actually like the cheesy shorts in this movie. It fits the mood of the time to a T, and they are funny besides.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same; Brand: Robert Plant; Review: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were always somewhat disappointed with The Song Remains the Same, and it's not hard to see why...Some choppy and grainy video, not the highest-fidelity sound and certainly not one of their best live performances. But still, even Led Zep in a mediocre format is still 10 times better than just about anybody else out there. This is a also a great disc for younger Zeppelin fans to get a sense of what this band was like, including how crazy-huge they were, in their day. I actually like the cheesy shorts in this movie. It fits the mood of the time to a T, and they are funny besides.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat; Brand: ; Review: First off, Chocolat is a metaphor -- a metaphor for thinking in new ways, trying new things, renewing the human spirit, enjoying life and salving deep emotional wounds. On that level the movie works wonderfully well, with Juliet Binoche giving a marvelously subtle performance that balances her character on the edge of vulnerability while exuding confidence. Some windy sourpusses reviewing this simple, wonderful and heartwarming tale (How many of those does Hollywood put out a year? Two, three?) seem to focus on The Horror that the main character tempts townspeople with chocolate during Lent, and therefore it is anti-Catholic. Those arguments are simply silly dreck. It's not anti-Catholic, it's anti-dogma and pro-tolerance and pro-living. I suppose those reviewers would be happy if the townsfolk had burned the woman at the stake for being different and a veritable magician! Unless you will be offended by temptation (in which case you shouldn't see ANY movie), you will find Chocolat a delicious treat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire; Brand: Tom Cruise; Review: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. and a really, really cute kid will warm your heart in this feel-good movie about the redemption of a sports agent's soul. There aren't a whole lot of surprises here, but for what it is, it is well done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Poseidon Adventure VHS; Brand: Gene Hackman; Review: Why is it that everybody keeps saying how this movie is so cheesy, the acting isn't so great and the screenplay is laughable, yet they give it five stars? That's just ridiculous. This is a fun, mindless disaster flick, nothing more, nothing less. State of the art, circa a long time ago. THREE, not five stars (sad, but true: this is getting the same rating as the Godfather Trilogy on Amazon! That is pathetic!) IMHO: Watch this on TNT, no need to buy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cannonball Run VHS; Brand: Burt Reynolds; Review: This is a funny, sophomoric thrill that still works after all these years. But five stars? I don't think so.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan VHS; Brand: William Shatner; Review: The Wrath of Khan is the best and most dramatic Trek movie, featuring vigorous acting from Ricardo Montalban, a great script and explosive (for Trek) special effects. The scene when those brain bugs go into the ears of two of the characters still gives me the creeps! After this, the Trek movies seem to get more and more ponderous, as if the Trek cast, crew and production company are all-too-aware of their cult status. Trek 4, Trek 6 and Star Trek: First Contact are the best theatrical Trek films, IMHO. Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie VHS; Brand: Dustin Hoffman; Review: I have never laughed so much at a movie, and yet Tootsie is far more than just your run-of-the-mill, isn't-it-funny-that-a-man-is-dressed-like-a-woman-and-nobody-can-tell Hollywood flick (see Mrs. Doubtfire). Tootsie has serious ambitions to go along with its classic Victor/Victoria comedy. Dustin Hoffman, in the best performance of his career, brings a poignancy to his character, playing an actor out-of-work despite his genious because he is too much of a jerk. As Dorothy Michaels, a brassy character in a daytime soap, he becomes a national phenomenon, to the horror of his roommate and his agent. Features wonderful, career-making performances from Dabney Coleman as the director of the soap, Jessica Lange as Hoffman's love interest and Teri Garr as his neglected girlfriend. This is an absolute must-see, and can be uproarious family viewing in all but the most puritan of households.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies VHS; Brand: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Review: ...just kidding...But after True Lies, there is a new standard in spy actioners. This is a James Cameron special-effects mega-blockbuster with a smart script (Ok, there are a *FEW* holes), lots of laughs and great performances.... Scarily prescient, the plot involves these terrorists stealing some nuclear warheads and shipping them to the Florida Keys, from where they intend to fan out across the country and threaten to blow up American cities. Never mind that these terrorists are alternately extremely smart and extremely dumb, the movie moves along at an extremely fast and entertaining pace, with more explosions and chase scenes than ANY MOVIE EVER. Perfect for testing out your Dolby Digital surround sound setup, too. My wife also really enjoyed this movie, and she NEVER likes action movies, so that's another endorsement for ya. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek - The Next Generation, Episode 177: All Good Things...The Final Episode '94-'95 VHS; Brand: LeVar Burton; Review: "All Good Things..." is the perfect final episode to the best Trek series, and one of the best television series of all time. For TNG fans, there are a lot of wonderful moments that weaves together all of the loose ends, without interfering excessively with the story. It all fits. Led by Patrick Stewart and John DeLancie, the acting is top notch (Q's final speech brought tears to my eyes). Like Shakespeare's Sonnet 73, this episode is also all the sweeter because you know that it is the last. This was clearly a labor of love. It's also the rare final episode that leaves us clearly wanting more -- I can remember the merciful endings to Cheers and Seinfeld, two excellent series that had long past become parodies of themselves. With TNG, so many of us fans just wanted one more year...but if we had gotten it, would we have enjoyed the probably mediocre results? Alas, All Good Things, even the best things, must come to an end. BTW, Paramount, us fans want this on DVD, and we want it with all the fixin's -- interviews, outtakes, lost scenes, et al. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JFK Director's Cut; Brand: Kevin Costner; Review: Most of the controversy over this movie has to do with whether it is historically accurate. But Oliver Stone's JFK does not make a grand statement as to what the facts are; it merely pokes about a hundred holes in the Warren Commission's account of what happened. At the end of this riveting film, you are left with the sense that Jim Garrison may not have been barking up the right tree, but the lone nut theory (along with the single bullet and all the rest) seems equally implausible. Regardless of the historical facts, this is not a documentary, it's a fascinating film inspired by real events, a scary imagining of what might have been. The acting is first-rate, the editing is the best Stone has ever done and the soundtrack is haunting. Slamming this film over accuracy alone would be like slamming Shakespeare for taking liberties with the lives of certain British rulers and ignoring the work itself. BTW, I felt that the director's cut did not do much to advance the film. I would have preferred these as deleted scenes, because they slow down the otherwise very taut direction...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek - First Contact VHS; Brand: Patrick Stewart; Review: Hey, I proudly call myself a Trekkie, but some of the reviewers here take this stuff WAY too seriously. It's only a movie, folks, and I suggest if you are so upset that Zefrem Cochrane is a drunken lout, that you should really find something better to do with your time. This is a fun Trek back in time to, oh, about 50 years from now, after World War III but before Warp Drive. The Borg are trying to wipe out The Federation before they even exist (like most Trek time-travel shows, it's best to not think too hard about the science or even the plausibility of the plot, just accept it and you'll enjoy it far more). The key interactions here are between Picard, who is bent on revenge and redemption owing from the time of his captivity with the Borg, and the Borg Queen. Data also features prominently, and well. There is plenty of Trek humor too. Add in a decent ending and you've got a great Trek flick. Still only 4 stars because no Trek flick is worth 5 stars. (Although I did give 5 stars to "All Good Things..." TNG's 2-episode finale.) Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek Generations VHS; Brand: Patrick Stewart; Review: This fun, hokey attempt by the corporate hacks at Paramount to pass the torch from the old, dying original Trek Geezers to the Next Gen works well enough, but its plot is rather weak, and the old vs. new conundrum soaks up energy that one would have hoped would have gone into plot and character development. There are a lot of funny moments here, some unintentional. The old cast really seems to enjoy themselves, while the Next Gen seems to take themselves, and this rather fanciful story, a bit too seriously.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One; Brand: Wendy Crewson; Review: You want to see some hijacking terrorists get their butts kicked by Harrison Ford? Well, this does the trick. A lot of folks complained about the supposed unrealistic nature of this film, but I think we know now that it isn't as unrealistic as we would have hoped. As far as this movie goes, it is a thrill ride that is sort of like Die Hard on Air Force One, with the president playing the John McClane character in place of Mr. Willis. The terrorists are complex in their rationale, but ultimately, like all terrorists, they are evil at heart. Frankly, it's a bit unnerving to watch it all happening on the screen. But unrealistic is not the word to use any more. Sure, parts of it strain credulity, but so does virtually every action adventure film (automatic weapons fire never seems to actually hit the good guys in Rambo, or Mr. Schwarzenneger, or Mr. Willis, for example). In fact, I was sold on this movie mainly by the performance of Ford, who does an absolutely Oscar-caliber portrayal of the kind of president we all imagine in our dreams. He brings a believability and an integrity to every character he plays, whether it be as president, Han Solo or Indiana Jones. This ultimately isn't exactly deep, and it is somewhat derivative, but it's still a great action flick. And it may be just what you need right now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eraser VHS; Brand: Arnold Schwarzenegger; Review: Drawing from dozens of other, marginally better movies such as Mission Impossible, Arnold pulls out the heavy weaponry in this film marketed as a "thriller." It's got the big bangs, sexy costars and big guns, but the story is flat and the characters are cardboard cutouts. But hey, you're not going to watch this kind of a film to be enlightened, and it performs adequately enough. This is sort of the Ford Taurus of big-budget action adventures. It's pretty solid, but nothing to write home about. There are plenty of better choices out there, including the aforementioned MI, as well as other Arnold movies (Terminator I & II, Predator and even Conan) that rank above this in entertainment value. Ten years from now, this is a movie that few will even remember. ....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The African Queen VHS; Brand: Humphrey Bogart; Review: As an ardent fan of the African Queen, I beseech the movie studios to get going on a special edition with all of the extras, and pronto! This masterpiece of filmmaking gives us two of the best actors of all time, in a sweeping, gorgeously filmed story. Bogart and the brassy Hepburn together seek to escape the Nazis on a trip downriver. In some ways, this feels like the sequel to Casablanca (I see it that way). With a satisfying ending and sweat you can almost taste, this is a stunner from the old Hollywood system. Modern audiences expecting to see Apocalypse Now may be disappointed in the lack of eye candy, but this was made back in the day when the story mattered more than the artifice. Peace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider; Brand: Angelina Jolie; Review: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways. But two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that? 2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men. Other than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot. Bottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider; Brand: Angelina Jolie; Review: This was a missed opportunity frankly to create a female version of the Indiana Jones franchise. They got the female part right, certainly, with the luscious Angelina Jolie and they included a number of great action scenes, including a marvelous set-piece where Jolie just happens to be hanging from a bungie cord in the center of her house. But the story could hardly have been lamer. It makes no sense. I won't go into all of the details. If you care about such things, you can read some of the other reviews here, and if you want to see the movie even if it has a lame story, it won't matter what I say anyways. But two observations I had: 1) The trailer for this movie got cut from the actual film! (That whole scene where she and one of the bad guys are taunting each other). What the heck is that? 2) For such a supposedly smart lady, she has absolutely horrible taste in men. Other than that, the film has all of the requisite explosions, funky sets and pseudo-mystical mumbo jumbo to back up the schlocky fake archeological plot. Bottom line: Rent, don't buy, and leave your brain at the door.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Monty VHS; Brand: Robert Carlyle; Review: Seriously, despite the subject matter. This movie of out-of-work Brits who turn to stripping to make a buck is one of the funniest movies of all time, and it holds up well under multiple viewings. You'll be standing up and cheering by the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; Brand: Elijah Wood; Review: I wish I was a kid again, and I could just gloss over the weak points of a particular work and get lost in a world, to really believe in a world the way you do when you are in your teens, the way I did when I last read LOTR about 15 years ago. I was looking forward to this movie more than any I can remember, hoping intensely that it would transform me back to my hopeful, believing youth, to that land of magic when you first hear Strider speak... Sometimes, you buy too much into the hype, and it ruins a movie for you. That *almost* happened to me with LOTR/FOTR. The movie is a heck of a movie, and you would do yourself a major disservice not to see it. But I felt I just knew too damn much about what was going to happen every step of the way, even though it has been 15 years since I last read the books. The suspense and the palpable sense of evil that others have described did not grab me as viscerally as I had hoped, and despite the three-hour running time, I felt that there needed to be more character development, and perhaps a truncation of the Urak-Hai racing through the woods scenes (poorly done makeup there, compared to the masterly makeup on Gandalf et al). You see, the thing about LOTR, the books, is that I believed in them, almost religiously, so that I came to tears at certain points. There are tear-jerking moments in this movie, but they didn't quite jerk hard enough. Ultimately, I wanted to be a little kid again, to believe, and I didn't quite get there. I don't know if it's my fault or Peter Jackson's, but you have to give the crew and the actors a hand for what was obviously one of the most difficult and sweeping movie shoots in history. Other comments: The acting is well done, as was the casting (with the exception of Hugo Weaving as Elrond; what were they thinking? Instead of an elf who is supposedly beautiful and kindly they choose the creepy evil bad guy from the Matrix?). I especially liked Sean Bean as Boromir, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn (the guy most likely to come out of this like Harrison Ford from Star Wars), and of course, Ian McKellen's Gandalf. One thing that Peter Jackson got, totally dead on, were the Black Riders. They practically stole the show, they were so perfect. The cave troll, by the way, is a marvel, as are the other scenes in Moria. But, hey, for a four-day journey, we (as moviegoers) never really learn why Moria was important, why it matters. How about a fireside chat with Gimli exclaiming for 20-30 seconds about the riches that could once be found here? Maybe that will be one of the things we get in the director's cut? In fact, here's hoping they RELEASE a DIRECTOR's CUT in APRIL. They would easily make another $50-100M from the die-hards at almost no; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. - Artificial Intelligence; Brand: Haley Joel Osment; Review: This is a movie that everybody loves to hate. But I love it, for many of the reasons that others hate it. People expecting your standard E.T. Spielberg movie are creeped out by some of the uncomfortable scenes: the flesh fair, the rivalry between Martin and David, the alternate creepy/cuddliness of David himself. But most of the criticism comes from the Kubrickians upset with the corny Spielberg touches, particularly the ending. They would be happier with a pure, dark vision of the future that would have left David at the bottom of the ocean. The conflict between the Spielberg/Kubrick visions and between the contrasting emotions that audiences feel however I believe is integral to the duality that David represents. David is both Pinocchio and real. He has emotions, and yet he is a pile of circuits. Do your eyes tear up when he is abandoned, do you feel compassion? Or are you repelled by David's creepy unnaturalism, the way the owner of the flesh fair is? Once created, does a robot that can love deserve respect, compassion, love in return, rights? That is the central question that the movie is asking, and there are no easy answers. Your reactions say as much about you as about the movie. Some, like myself, will feel torn between the two emotions and come away with an uncomfortable feeling that ultimately is deeply satisfying. If you go to the movies to make you think, there is no better movie made last year. This is a movie that will have you debating with your friends for hours over the meaning of existence, moviemaking techniques and the morality of advanced robotics. If you go to the movies to have all of the answers tied up in one, neat, tidy package, this movie will drive you nuts. Regardless of how you feel about the story, the acting and the production values in this movie are first-rate. Haley Joel Osment is absolutely convincing as an android Pinocchio who is striving to be a real boy. He's downright creepy in moments just how fake he seems, and yet at others he is as real as any boy, playing to the heart of the Pinocchio/real duality that David represents (and the universal need to feel "special" and "unique" -- note that David loses hope momentarily when he sees dozens of other "Davids" shrinkwrapped for sale in one of the movie's most powerful scenes.) The supporting cast, ranging from the everpresent "Teddy" -- The Jiminy Cricket character -- to William Hurt as the myopic robot designer, to Martin as the jealous brother, are dead-on convincing. And Jude Law as Gigolo Joe almost steals the show as the lover model with a romantic streak. This is one movie that will hold up and be talked about long after most of the detritus of 2001 (The Mummy Returns, etc.) will be put to the dust heap of history. If you want a good movie where good and evil are easy to follow and understand, go watch Lord of the Rings. If you want a movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento VHS; Brand: Guy Pearce; Review: Memento has been a cult smash ever since folks had a chance to see it. It didn't do well in the theatres because nobody knew how to market it (the trailer is truly awful), but it has done excellently on video due to wonderful word of mouth. Definitely pay a few bucks extra for the special edition. The main disc is weak on the extras, and doesn't have a DTS soundtrack (DTS is much better than Dolby 5.1 if you have a DTS-decoding receiver). What is really engaging about this movie are the twist and turns along the way that lead to a very satisfying payoff. The mind-bending going backwards in time bit is an interesting idea, but could easily have been a ponderous disaster in less sure hands than Christopher Nolan's. Each of the 10-minute flashback seens begin and end in exactly the right places. Each new revelation and twist leads logically to the next. The movie's weakest point is that, in the end, you don't like any of the characters. They are all selfish bastards, in a sense. Hey, but that's film noir for you. If you didn't like The Usual Suspects or Reservoir Dogs, you probably won't like this one. I however loved those movies, and found Memento to be endlessly fascinating. I'm just hoping for a Memento prequel. (There's definitely room for a few). Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca; Brand: Ernest Borgnine; Review: Gattaca totally bombed at the box office. The ... folks call it a "low-profile" release. Yeah, right. It grossed less than $10 million, despite a big budget and a big cast. But it was poorly marketed (check out the horrible trailer), and the public just didn't dig the dark subject matter without any of the usual high-tech accoutrements -- such as nifty explosions, CGI characters, the like. I however loved the lack of special effects in this movie. This is science fiction in a pure sense -- not as popcorn movie, but as a thought-provoking look at what certain advances in science will bring about. What if we could genetically engineer all human life? That question is taking on added urgency with each passing cloning revelation. What if pollution got so bad that life expectancy rates were to drop sharply for all who did not have special genetic enhancements? What if genetic fingerprinting technology got so good that you could not do ANYTHING without the government knowing about it, because their genetic sniffers could detect the DNA in the skin cells you shed every second? This is not far-out sci-fi, this is plausible, near-future sci-fi. It has excellent acting performances, including a wonderful Jude Law before he became really famous. As added bonuses, you get a really taut thriller and a decent love story to boot. But leave the popcorn in the cupboard: this is a pretty dark movie with a pretty bleak vision of the future. Twizzlers would be more appropriate. Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels; Brand: Cameron Diaz; Review: Charlie's Angels never pretends to be anything but what it is -- an extended music video montage of highly stylized scenes, sexiness and feminine butt-kicking fun. People looking for serious acting, dialogue, or a plot that makes sense need not attend. Enjoy it for what it is. A popcorn movie that doesn't suck. BTW, the DVD is absolutely packed full of extras, despite only coming on one DVD. (That's because the movie is just 90 minutes, so they have plenty of room for extras on the clothing, special effects, the goofy director, the music videos, three deleted scenes, et al).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc.; Brand: Billy Crystal; Review: The folks at Pixar have really outdone themselves with this joy-filled DVD package, which I was lucky to receive about a month before the official release. If you have not yet seen the movie, have no fear, buy the DVD, do not rent. You will not regret it. Wildly imaginative, totally hilarious and yet filled with deeper meanings and fine acting, Monster's Inc. is first-rate family entertainment that rewards multiple viewings. And like other Pixar pictures, Randy Newman's unique musical talent is a wonderful antidote to the schlock you will find in other companies' animated pictures. As for the 2-disc DVD set, the bonus disc alone is worth the price of admission. Most DVD "deluxe" packages that I have seen to date have a haphazard collection of lame "making of" features, a few deleted scenes and previews. Not with Monsters Inc. This well-thought out disc is packed with fun games, entertaining documentaries on the movie and on the crazy people at Pixar, and the bonus "Mike's New Car" short among the hours of features on this disc. Instead of 90 minutes of movie, you are really getting four or five hours of real entertainment. The director's commentary track is also a well-thought out addition to the disc, not just an annoying throwaway that you will find on other discs. My wife and I really enjoyed the story behind the story, and the fun that the Pixar folks had in making this movie is infectious. I can't recommend this enough. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis; Brand: Patrick Stewart; Review: I am a bigtime Trek fan, so bear with me. I've seen every TNG episode multiple times, and the final TV episode ranks up their with the best television I've ever seen. But this film, despite moments of excellence, is a turkey. I rented the DVD, and was so peeved at various parts, including, in particular, the ludicrous (and unfaithful to longtime viewers) ending, that I immediately rewatched several extremely annoying scenes with the director's commentary with my wife. Our mutual thought: What were they thinking? Fans have invested a lot into these characters, and it would not be a bad trek move to kill them off -- if it meant something. This end was so lame that it had us wondering "he died for that?!" It was as if a garden-variety blown fuse had electrocuted Geordi. And, it invalidates the final TV episode (Arggh!). The movie does get two stars, only because the basic plot itself is simply brilliant -- that a clone of Picard, with a far different childhood -- turns into a monster capable of ultimate evil. It could have been high concept Hollywood at its best. The actor who plays Picard's clone gives a fascinating, poignant and very cool performance that nearly rescues this wreck of a movie. Picard, as always, is superb, but he's stuck with C-grade lines too much of the time. All of the other characters are in some sort of fog, including Data. Many of the named cast (Dr. Crusher, anyone), are nearly written out of the script. And, in the worst Trek tradition, the cheese factor on some of the special effects and fight scenes is simply Velveeta. The scenes on Romulus include laughably bad sets... Bottom line: There is a reason why this Trek is so cheap on DVD and the TV episodes so pricey. Go buy "All good things..." on DVD, and revisit the magic that has so tragically gone out of this series that had been so dear to me, and let this turkey lie.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Six Piece Collector's VHS; Brand: Colin Firth; Review: The acting, casting, directing, set, etc. of this production are fabulous, and eminently watchable and rewatchable. Unfortunately, the DVD is a bit of a disappointment. The color transfer is a washout -- all you have to do is watch the version that appears on broadcast and this DVD. It's sad, frankly. The DVD should look better than broadcast, and while sharp, the color problems are evident. You get used to it, at any rate, and can still enjoy the miniseries. But this production deserved far better treatment, alas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tora Tora Tora VHS; Brand: Martin Balsam; Review: Unlike the mediocre and Disneyfied 'Pearl Harbor' with its cheesy love story and splashy special effects, Tora! Tora! Tora! actually has the feel that you are reliving history. The drama of the moment when the United States is dragged into World War II does not need embellishment, and the filmmakers here are wise in their use of restraint. You are struck by the missed clues that doomed thousands, the all-too-slow teletypes and relaxation that turns into realization and then to horror. This is a movie that honors the dead, and yet seeks to understand the Japanese as well and portray them realistically. The heroics on the ground in the face of daunting odds and total surprise are inspiring even in their futility. As is the end of the movie, which doesn't feel compelled (unlike in Pearl Harbor) to tell you what happened next. We know what happened next. The country was ripped from its complacency, and was changed forever. And mushroom clouds eventually came to Japan. There is a solemnity to the whole enterprise, an understanding of the tragedy that befell the Navy that day that will live in infamy. You cannot help but be swept away by it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patton VHS; Brand: George C. Scott; Review: 'Patton' is more than a thrill ride, more than a spectacle, more than just your garden variety WWII epic. In addition to the virtuoso acting of George C. Scott -- which somehow never seems to fall into melodrama despite his bombast -- the film explores perhaps better than any other the attraction and the repulsion we feel towards the bloodthirsty glory hound warrior that Patton epitomized. At first blush, we see Patton before the flag in a powerful speech where he is larger than life -- an American counterpoint to Hitler and the awful pomp of the Nazis that seduced millions into evil. Patton surely has the capacity for evil -- note his preoccupation with Napoleon and his putting victory and glory over the blood of his men, and his absolute love of war and destruction. But throughout the film he inspires, cajoles and whips his men into an efficient fighting machine. We are both attracted by this and repelled at the same time. Patton becomes a valuable weapon, but must be muzzled at the end because he does not know how to stop and has no patience for civility. A man like Patton, if he had become president instead of Eisenhower, could have destroyed worlds if it meant his name writ large in the history books. And yet, men like Patton protected and served the country well, and indeed were essential to winning the war. Like Churchill, Patton was cast off after the war. The people here and in Britain seemed to understand that a far different kind of leadership is needed in peacetime than in war. *** As for the movie, the war scenes themselves are merely scene-setters rather than scene-stealers the way it would be if it were done today. This isn't the Bridge on the River Kwai or Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor. There are relatively few on-the-battlefield action scenes of consequence, and the soldiers themselves come off not as human beings so much as props for the generals, pieces on a chessboard. But that's all to the well and good. Patton didn't see his men as individuals so much as a means to an end. Because we don't get to know them too closely, it helps us understand, a bit, how Patton was able to spend their lives so easily as he focused on his goals of victory and glory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patton; Brand: George C. Scott; Review: 'Patton' is more than a thrill ride, more than a spectacle, more than just your garden variety WWII epic. In addition to the virtuoso acting of George C. Scott -- which somehow never seems to fall into melodrama despite his bombast -- the film explores perhaps better than any other the attraction and the repulsion we feel towards the bloodthirsty glory hound warrior that Patton epitomized. At first blush, we see Patton before the flag in a powerful speech where he is larger than life -- an American counterpoint to Hitler and the awful pomp of the Nazis that seduced millions into evil. Patton surely has the capacity for evil -- note his preoccupation with Napoleon and his putting victory and glory over the blood of his men, and his absolute love of war and destruction. But throughout the film he inspires, cajoles and whips his men into an efficient fighting machine. We are both attracted by this and repelled at the same time. Patton becomes a valuable weapon, but must be muzzled at the end because he does not know how to stop and has no patience for civility. A man like Patton, if he had become president instead of Eisenhower, could have destroyed worlds if it meant his name writ large in the history books. And yet, men like Patton protected and served the country well, and indeed were essential to winning the war. Like Churchill, Patton was cast off after the war. The people here and in Britain seemed to understand that a far different kind of leadership is needed in peacetime than in war. *** As for the movie, the war scenes themselves are merely scene-setters rather than scene-stealers the way it would be if it were done today. This isn't the Bridge on the River Kwai or Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor. There are relatively few on-the-battlefield action scenes of consequence, and the soldiers themselves come off not as human beings so much as props for the generals, pieces on a chessboard. But that's all to the well and good. Patton didn't see his men as individuals so much as a means to an end. Because we don't get to know them too closely, it helps us understand, a bit, how Patton was able to spend their lives so easily as he focused on his goals of victory and glory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins; Brand: Christian Bale; Review: After the Batman franchise started to become as fermented and corrupt as Gotham itself, devolving into silliness and big men in small tights (think Arnold Schwarzenneger's Mr. Freeze), and with comic book movies in general becoming ever more formulaic and predictable in the quest of the almighty mass market buck, it was refreshing to see Hollywood and Warner Bros. wipe away the old franchise and start anew, handing it to an auteur director, Christopher Nolan; an intense mid-level star known more for his serious work (the excellent Christian Bale) than for his comedy (Keaton) or his looks (Clooney, Kilmer); and to give them a budget, script and the acting muscle (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Tom Wilkinson) to pull it off. This is a quieter, more thoughtful, darker Batman, but not a kindler, gentler one. By seeing more of the back story, there are layers in complexity to the brooding and the cartoon becomes less, well, cartoonish and feels far more real. I want to particularly laud the script, which involves an intricate and deep plot that weaves delightful circles and surprises that I won't give away here. Unlike in 'Spiderman' -- which at the time was probably the best of the genre despite its formula-driven story -- this is thankfully no 'coming of age' tale of another awkward teenboy, this is about the chiseling of a young man full of anger and guilt into a benevolent creature of the night. Which is far more believable and definitely more satisfying. *** Other notes. Sadly, despite all of the praise I heap upon the movie, I still didn't get as lost in it as I would have when I was younger. This is not the movie's fault. I mourn for my lost youth, that magical time when you could instantly believe everything that you saw on the screen and not get caught up in analyzing how the movie makers made it happen. I guess that's a sign I'm leaving the 18-34 demographic and entering the 35-49? And I also wanted to say a kind word about Katie Holmes. She may be a nutcase for marrying Tom Cruise, but I thought she came off well here, and provided a necessary feminine heart and counterpoint to the darkness of the movie (not that there's much romance to speak of). She comes across as sweet, sharp and brave -- exactly the kind of woman that Batman would want to protect. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Fashion Bed Group AirDream Hypoallergenic Inflatable Mattress with Electric Hand Pump for Sleeper Sofas, 60" Queen; Brand: Adjustables by Leggett & Platt; Review: While the concept of the air/spring mattress is good, it is extremely hard to fold the mattress back into the sofa. In reading the reviews, no one mentioned how hard it is to refold it. It takes two to fold it and then it barely fits. I wish there was a customer service number to call to discuss this. Once it is inflated it feels great to sleep on compared to the original mattress. Inflating it is fast and simple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 727B Classic DrinkMaster Drink Mixer, White; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Great for my grand children to make their own malts. Safe and easy to operate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Grip-EZ Grab and Lift Silicone Tongs; Brand: Norpro; Review: Perfect to removing waffles from my Warring Pro Waffle maker.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Update International MC-30 CL17402 Malt Cup, 30 oz, Stainless Steel; Brand: Update International; Review: Perfect for extra mixing cups for making malts; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef’sChoice 4643 ProntoPro Diamond Hone Manual Knife Sharpener Extremely Fast Sharpening Euro-American and Asian Style Knives Precise Bevel Angle Control; Brand: ChefsChoice; Review: Excellent quality. Simple to use and really sharpens our knifes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thymes - Frasier Fir Pine Needle Green Glass Jar Candle with 50-Hour Burn Time - 6.5 Ounces; Brand: Thymes; Review: Fantastic scent! Close your eyes and you think you are in the forest. Long lasting candle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Cookie Press with Stainless Steel Disks and Storage Case; Brand: OXO; Review: This replaced a more expensive unit that broke and is perfect for making cookies. Excellent quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2); Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I liked Anthony's intelligent and the heroine challenging him; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It's in His Kiss (Bridgertons, #7); Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I found this lacking in passion; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart (Love By Numbers, #3); Author: Sarah MacLean; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Simply delightful. My favorite out of the series. So much fun to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgertons, #8); Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The beginning was slow. The last part of the book was surprising and made up for the slow beginning. I like bickering in my books, but the heroine was too timid for my taste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing at Midnight (The Splendid Trilogy, #2); Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the first half of the book it had a lot of memorable scenes,but the second half of the book when we find out who is trying to kill John was a little too drawn out it could have been shorter but for Julia Quinn's second book it is quite good and we get to see how she developed her craft and how she has gotten to the excellent author she's today.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Again the Magic (Wallflowers, #0); Author: Lisa Kleypas; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Very good book! Would read again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Only Once (Malory-Anderson Family, #1); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this timeless classic. I only wish the ending wasn't so abrupt. I enjoyed the uncles. I really want to read uncle James in gentle rogue. You'll enjoy this story. I only wish I bought the book I got it from the library. I own a lot of books by Johanna Lindsay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Ice (Knight Miscellany, #3); Author: Gaelen Foley; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I couldn't stand the heroine Miranda's whining. It was so annoying. She had zero respect for the hero Damien's space and his suffering. She whined her way into getting him. It drove me nuts but I did finish the book I was glad I was done with it. The plot was very interesting, it's a shame the author made the hero a whiny girl.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Flame and the Flower; Author: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I first read this book when I was a teenager now i just read it again 20 years later, I appreciate this book's depth a lot more now. This book will not disappoint you with the richness of the characters in this book. Pay attention to every detail because it'll become very important in fully understanding the emotions and the events later towards the end. If you pay attention you will find a lot of rewards in reading this treasure. Heather and Brandon grew a lot in the story. If you are a fan of Virginia henley you'll enjoy reading this book. This book is perfect in length it leaves you with a satisfaction of reading. You know sometimes with books you wish it was longer, not the case with this book you feel as you fully get to know these characters so well that you can imagine them continuing their lives long after you finish reading. There are a lot of scenes that you will remember years later. If you re read as I have you'll notice deeper meanings and clarity. It's not a fluffy read. I can tell the author put a lot of thought into her written piece, every detail matters, no fluffy fillers to be had. I will not divulge the story. Read it, you'll be glad you did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright; Author: Tessa Dare; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: An excellent book! In fact I think this is my favorite of Tessa dare book. I wish it was longer and there was more to read about them, I loved the characters so much, the story was unique in a way it spans four years. There aren't many books that show years of the heroine and hero developing their relationship and a coming of age story and a story of redemption.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1); Author: Sarah MacLean; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book had a great start I liked the book but found the ending tedious because the heroine was too wish washy in her need of a declaration of love. By I enjoyed the book because of the ways the heroine checked the list off was fun to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1); Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the side characters of this book. It made the book a hilarious read. Andrew Rokesby was so funny. He is not of a serious nature and always makes fun pokes at miss bridgerton. And lady Alexandra's argument with Billie Bridgestone was so funny I wish their byplay scenes were more frequent in the book. I think this book had less romance scenes in comparison of the previous bridgertron books. I think this book has a lot of humor in this book more than romance. I found myself laughing a lot. It's a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amycus; Author: Bernard Evslin; Genres: children; Review: Very good book it describes the story of Amycus in a clear way and it's also great to learn more about how Jason began his quest. The description storytelling was good. I look forward to reading other books written by Bernard Evslin; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whitney, My Love (Westmoreland, #2); Author: Judith McNaught; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm confused because I just finished Whitney my love and It wasn't the bodice ripper everyone claimed it to be? It was mild compared to other books I've read. Is it because it's a new edition? How different are the old versions in comparison to the new edition? I felt like, "that's all?" In the reviews everyone made such a big deal about it being a bodice ripper. I felt ripped off? However I loved the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fires of Winter (Haardrad Viking Family, #1); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Excellent book will re read again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Fire; Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Such a treasure! I loved this book. Johanna describes the Russian landscape and culture so throughly it was such a pleasure to read. I liked lady Katherine's spunk. To be written in 1987 this book stands up strongly even now in 2016. You won't be dissapointed if you read this book. I only wish the story could go longer so I could enjoy the book longer. It took me all day to read it, I was completely devoted to it. The dialogue between Katherine and dimitri was so fun to read because they both are intelligent and stubborn. I love stubborn characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sins of a Wicked Duke (The Penwich School for Virtuous Girls #1); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A heartwarming story of a duke's redemption.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Belong to Me (Cardinia's Royal Family, #2); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved and adored this book. I really would love any recommendations for books similar to this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once a Princess (Cardinia's Royal Family, #1); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I found it slow to start but I loved the end. I liked you belong to me the book after this one better because that book had scenes that were funny when the Vasili and Alexandra tried to make each other break the engagement off. This one was more about the beauty and the beast kind of tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths; Author: Bernard Evslin; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's a good summary of the important characters in Greek gods, Demi gods, and creatures.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prince of Dreams (Stokehurst, #2); Author: Lisa Kleypas; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It's so unique that it has a time travel element. And it made me have tears in my eyes which is rare. I would read it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guilty Pleasures (Guilty, #1); Author: Laura Lee Guhrke; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This book provides an unique way of courting through the language of flowers. This book brought me to tears at times. You have to read this book, it's worth the read. And I liked that the author took her time in developing the attraction between the duke and daphne, she did not jump into sex or love too quickly. The plot is well developed and you will feel for both characters by the end of the book, as if you have known them yourself. That is a rarity in the historical romance genre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hearts Aflame (Haardrad Viking Family, #2); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book, definitely will read it again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Season of the Sun (Viking, #1); Author: Catherine Coulter; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I am deaf so I liked reading about a deaf child. This book was a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wicked in Your Arms (Forgotten Princesses, #1); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Exceeded my expectations. A real fun read, a house party never fails to amuse me. Sevastian was a fun hero.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If I Only Had a Duke (The Disgraceful Dukes, #2); Author: Lenora Bell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was such a dissapointing read compared to the duke was won. I loved that one. This boook was really boring in the middle. I think it's due to it had a lot of fluff, but I liked the ending. I hope another book like duke was won comes out again cuz that one was fabulous.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue (The Debutante Files, #2); Author: Sophie Jordan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: My favorite book because it has a lot of bickering and is an absolute treat to read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Taming of the Duke (Essex Sisters, #3); Author: Eloisa James; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: One of my All time favorites! I've read this book many times over the years. This book plot never bores me. It has alcoholism and redemption. Need I say more?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess and the Peer (The Princess Brides, #1); Author: Tracy Anne Warren; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Best feature of this book was the description of the food; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vixen in Velvet (The Dressmakers, #3); Author: Loretta Chase; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love love Loretta chase but her dressmaker series is SO boring. I Read her other books over and over. Such a disappointment. I didn't find much chemistry between the heroine and hero. It was a chore to finish. Lord of scoundrels and the last hellion are the best books in the historical romance genre.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Man of My Dreams (Sherring Cross, #1); Author: Johanna Lindsey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book, especially since it had my first name Megan. I liked Megan's personality, she's a spitfire and quite endearing. Devlin and Megan's love story began by having devlin post as a horse breeder hiding away from getting shot by his best friend. And Megan tells him she wants to marry the duke of wrothstom, because she wants to be a duchess, not knowing that Devlin is actually the duke. Devlin was infuriated that she'd want him just for his title so he goes out of his way to repel her. It's fun to read and the HEA is wonderful. My favorite part of the whole book happens the last three pages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Celestine Prophecy (Celestine Prophecy, #1); Author: James Redfield; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I picked this up at the book store completely random. I was surprised at how unique this book was! You'll not be dissapointed in reading this book. If you want a book that will completely surprise you and transform the way you think about your existence, read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Deed (Deed, #1); Author: Lynsay Sands; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The woman's Clueless about everything; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Wed a Wicked Earl (Devine & Friends, #2); Author: Olivia Parker; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: It was a good book. I liked the earl's personality, my only gripe is I wish there was more dialogue between the earl and charlotte.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan; Author: Lisa See; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm writing this review on July 21,2016 and I read this book years ago and I still remember it fondly. This is a book that will stay with you for ages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When the Marquess Falls (Hellions of Havisham, #3.5); Author: Lorraine Heath; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Very good.sad but very straight forward no fluff or boring moments; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Sixpence: An Anthology; Author: Julia Quinn; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Very good read! I particularly liked a sixpence in her shoe story. I liked all the stories it was long enough not leaving you deprived. It's a great book to read, highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Date at the Altar (Marrying the Duke, #3); Author: Cathy Maxwell; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I loved this book. I normally do Not like books about a romance between a duke and an actress because I like books when the duke goes after an artisocratic lady. That being said I loved sarah's spunk and her strong principles. I liked this book had adoption of children in it, it's rare we get to see this in historical romance. Overall a interesting plot. I read this book after reading because the duke Gavin and Sarah story starts there and I wanted to see how they ended up in this book. I highly recommend you read that book before reading this one. By the way the marriage proposal was excellent in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Plugable PCI Express to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2-Port Expansion Card for Desktops (Latest Renesas µPD720202 xHCI 1.0 chipset); Brand: Plugable; Review: I bought this several weeks ago and it's still working well. I have a newer HP Desktop dual-boot with Ubuntu 11.04 (default) and Windows 7 Home Premium. This is my favorite kind of hardware -- I installed it and it worked. As a Linux user I expect to spend time getting newer hardware to work. This was a pleasant surprise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE Choice Alert Wireless Alarm System Control Center Starter Kit, 45142; Brand: GE; Review: About 1.5 months ago I bought this repeater as part of an alarm system after someone broke into my garage. The system consisted of GE 45142 Choice-Alert Wireless Control Center with Door or Window Sensor Kit, 3 GE 45131 Choice-Alert Wireless Door/Window Sensor and GE 45138 Choice-Alert Wireless Signal Repeater. With the exception of the repeater I am delighted. For me however, the repeater was worse than bad. Multiple times the system would set up fine but by morning the switch in the garage (which was on the repeater) had dropped out. There was no indication that it was no longer working -- it just wouldn't trip the alarm when the door was open. In the evening I tested the zone to make sure the switch was working before setting the alarm but in the morning the zone on the repeater often no longer worked. I finally modified the switch in the garage so that the reed switch sensor was on a wire and the wireless part of the switch was about 6 feet away. For the last week the system works fine but the repeater is no longer a part of the system.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers; Brand: Logitech; Review: I bought these recently after reading a review somewhere that raved about them and said even though they were small they had a good bass response. While they sound ok, I was disappointed. I added a woofer and am happy with the combination If you have the room and you listen a lot, I'd look at something else -- maybe something with a bass speaker.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pyramid 2022SX 200-Watt 3-Way Mini Box Speaker System; Brand: Pyramid; Review: Worked ok for 10 months but no longer. They're still under warranty -- but who do I return 'em to? I ordered a different brand and am paying a bit more but hopefully the new ones will last longer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KAYSCASE X-Shape TPU Back Case Cover for New Nexus 7 2013,2nd Generation,Jelly Bean Android 4.3 (16GB / 32GB WiFi; Brand: KaysCase; Review: Exactly what I wanted. I wanted something that would offer some protection in the event I drop it or something. This fits the Nexus 7 2nd gen perfectly. All the holes line up perfectly and it looks like part of the Nexus. My friend said it looked kind of like a Nexus and wondered what it was. Said he really liked the looks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nook HD 9 Case - Poetic Nook HD 9 Case [GraphGRIP Series] - [Lightweight]; Brand: Poetic; Review: Just what I was hoping for. It fits like a glove and offers some protection and padding. Similar to the one I have on my old nook color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 SDC23 Digital Camera Case Point & Shoot Digital Camera Case, Black / Grey; Brand: Synergy Digital; Review: Fit the camera well. Nicely designed and well constructed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YCS Basics USB 2.0 Micro B 5 Pin Male to Micro B 5 Pin Reversed Female; Brand: YCS basics; Review: Works just fine for me on a FLIR ONE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Narrated Bible in Chronological Order (NIV); Author: Visit Amazon's F. LaGard Smith Page; Review: Received in good time. Excellent condition. A wonderful Bible!! Am really enjoying it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Place for Everything Weekly Planner 2013 Calendar; Author: Mary Engelbreit; Review: I have used these calendars for years and I love them! The illustrations are wonderful and so different each year!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scared: A Novel on the Edge of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Davis Page; Review: Scared by Tom Davis writes books that are great eye openers from the dark side of our world. Tom has experienced these things he writes about. He is a dedicated Christian man!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Madonnas of Leningrad; Author: Visit Amazon's Debra Dean Page; Review: Did not hold my interest and I did not finish the book. But I do this often. May read it later.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tear Up This Book! (American Girl Library); Author: Visit Amazon's Keri Smith Page; Review: This is a darling book. What a great idea. Granddaughter had lots of fun with it. Would buy others like this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I'm Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Somers Page; Review: Suzanne Somers did it again! Another great and informative, well written book for women! I would recommend this to any woman in the perimenopausal time of life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Steinbach Page; Review: LOVE THIS BOOK! I have been to Paris 4 times so it was like a return trip with additional insight of the author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Protein Power Lifeplan; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael R. Eades Page; Review: This is the second time I've read this book. It is invaluable and definitely works if you do the math and follow the guidelines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Auschwitz Escape; Author: Visit Amazon's Joel C. Rosenberg Page; Review: Joel never fails to produce! This was no exception. I have most of his works! Thanks Joel for your invaluable knowledge and insight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused,; Author: Dr. Sara Gottfried; Review: It was not exactly what I needed as a postmenopausal woman.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lucky One; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: Enjoyed this and loved the movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Feud: The Clintons vs. The Obamas; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Klein Page; Review: Enjoying this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts; Author: Gary D. Chapman; Review: This is a wonderful tool for couples!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Revere and the First Patriots: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans (Audio CD); Author: Visit Amazon's Rush Limbaugh Page; Review: My granddaughter loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship; Author: Laurence Heller Ph.D.; Review: As a professional counselor, I found this book to be a great tool for both layman and therapist. Easy to understand and well written. I recommend it to anyone wanting to know about attachment disorder causes and treatment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Life After Life: The Bestselling Original Investigation That Revealed "Near-Death Experiences"; Author: Raymond Moody; Review: My favorite book of all time. I have owned may copies and lend it out to anyone that is having an issue with death. I read this book when I was 14 and it helped me overcome my fear of death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Cash: Break the Earn-Spend Cycle, Take Charge of your Life, Build Everlasting Wealth; Author: Jack Bosch; Review: Great book. It's inspiring and guides you on the right path. Easy to read and easy to put into action the info that is given!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret (Unabridged, 4-CD Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: It's always worth reading and keeping it on hand to re-read and remind you of how the world works. What you put out there comes back:); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul: Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm (Chicken Soup for the Soul); Author: Mark Victor Hansen; Review: Love all of the chicken soup booksWhat can I say, each one is better than the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [(Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul: Stories of Feline Affection, Mystery and Charm)] [Author: Jack Canfield] published on; Author: Jack Canfield; Review: Love all of the chicken soup booksWhat can I say, each one is better than the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deals on Wheels: How to Buy, Sell; Author: Visit Amazon's Lonnie Scruggs Page; Review: I read this book years ago and really like the info. Not so sure it all works the same in this market but the basics will always work. Buy low sell high.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Hate You, Don't Leave Me; Author: Jerold J., M.D. Kreisman; Review: This is very informative. Sometimes it is to scientific but for the most part really helped me to understand someone very close to me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young; Author: Brian Weiss; Review: one of the all time great books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life Between Lives: Hypnotherapy for Spiritual Regression; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Newton Page; Review: Great book as well as all of his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's David Bach Page; Review: Every woman should pass this on to their daughters!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts; Author: Gary D. Chapman; Review: book worth reading!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Language of Feelings A Rational Approach to Emotional Mastery; Author: Visit Amazon's Calvin D. Banyan Page; Review: Great book to have and use regularly! Understand yourself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adam Heller's Zero Pain Now; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam B. Heller Page; Review: Interesting book on how amazing your brains are even with healing yourself!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mobile Home Wealth: How to Make Money Buying, Selling and Renting Mobile Homes; Author: Visit Amazon's Zalman Velvel Page; Review: great book, worth reading. I do wonder if it is a little outdated with some of the new rules in Florida; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Answer Cancer; Author: Stephen C. Parkhill; Review: Love this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Regression Therapy a Handbook for Professionals (2 Volume Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Winafred Blake Lucas Page; Review: Love this book. Full of great info.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trailer Cash: How To Cash In On the Low-Income Housing Investment Boom; Author: Jamie Smith; Review: Fun book to read. Not sure I will jump into buying trailer parks but it was well written and great info.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hypnosis Treatment Option: Proven Solutions for Pain, Insomnia, Stress, Obesity, and Other Common Health Problems; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott D. Lewis Page; Review: Good book, covers lots of situations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instant Confidence (Book and CD); Author: PAUL MCKENNA; Review: I love how Paul thinks, I like all of Paul's books. Confidence comes from within you! This helps you subconsciously get more confidence; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hypnotic Gastric Band; Author: Paul Mckenna; Review: It's amazing how you can get in control of your weight by changing the messages in your subconscious mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Can Make You Confident: The Power to Go for Anything You Want!; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McKenna Page; Review: what's more important than confidence? This book helps you to become more confident by trusting yourself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change Your Life in Seven Days: The World's Leading Hypnotist Shows You How; Author: Ph.D. Paul McKenna; Review: I love how Paul thinks, I like all of Paul's books. Confidence comes from within you! This helps you subconsciously get more confidence; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 3 Things That Will Change Your Destiny Today!; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McKenna Page; Review: I love all of Paul's books. This one is special pointing out you are in charge of your destiny:) Your thoughts make your future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quit Smoking Today without Gaining Weight; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McKenna Page; Review: Anything that helps people stop smoking is worth investing in. I understand smoking is a habit and this book can help you get rid of the bad habit of smoking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Can Make You Happy; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul McKenna Page; Review: Love his books. They empower you to fix your inner message.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Old Rectory Bed and Breakfast; City: Wheathill Ludlow Shropshire England; Review: A joy to stay here. Quite simply, our visit was perfect. Beautiful location; comfortable, yet, exquisitely-decorated house: delicious breakfasts (and evening meal) and such attentive hosts. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gambles Farm; City: Woodmancote Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: We stayed for the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beautiful rural setting. From Coffee on the patio on arrival to delicious breakfasts, the food was as good quality as the welcome. We stayed in the King suite which is very comfortable and has a gorgeously well appointed and spacious bathroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rudding Park Hotel; City: Follifoot Harrogate North Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed for two nights (15th-17th Feb). The helpful and caring staff were evident right from the start. Delicious food throughout, super surroundings and a VERY comfortable room, all contributed to a delightful winter break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Liverpool One Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: The Great location and Super-friendly staff both helped us spend a glorious few days in Liverpool this week. Parking at the Q car park was clearly signposted all the way from the Pier Head. Easy to park there and it cost just £10.50 per night which seemed good value for a city centre. We had the Continental breakfast one morning which was of a good quality. Judging by the queues after us, I would suggest getting to breakfast by 8.30! We had a room at the back. No views but certainly no road noise either. 😉; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cottage Hotel; City: Ruddington Nottinghamshire England; Review: Super lunch last Sunday. Great staff. Hope to re-visit again...soon! 😊 The menu choice was excellent; it's rare to be offered fish on a Sunday. I had the salmon and my partner had the turkey dinner. We both enjoyed our main course which included an excellent selection of vegetables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Sai Jashan; City: Shirdi Ahmednagar District Maharashtra; Review: We stayed for one night as family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and took Suite room which was good. The room was great with one small living room. The overall stay was good. the staff was good. We had some issues in room like phone, room service but team worked on it after feedback. However, the expectation was to ensure that room was well prepared so they should have checked everything before. The breakfast was ok with improvements on hygiene (spoon, plate, table, covers were quite dirty). We had dinner and the quality and service at dinner @ restaurant was great. Overall in Shirdi one of the good hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Elysee La Residence; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: We stayed in Dec 2018 for 3 nights and it was wonderful experience. The room size was huge with very clean bathroom and good balcony. The best part was staff treatment which we could not get in any other hotel across Cambodia and Vietnam. Mr Phattra, Manager over there has done great job along with his team. He was quite proactive and helpful during our stay. Food at restaurant was great as we had breakfast over there. we were vegetarian so they prepared a special dish for us, which was very tasty. Highly recommend and would love to come back !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Great stay 3 nights in Dec with family of four. We had family room and was positively surprised with decoration in the room. Room size is ok and bathroom is also ok. We had small balcony with road view. It is not a small hotel and has 90 rooms so quite big hotel and there were good rush during peak seasons which was reflected during check-in and check-out when the staff attention was not very good. We had to wait and ask for check-in and check-out. Ideally I would expect more staff in such size of hotel and peak seasons. The lady was struggling to serve with so many guests. Breakfast was good and made perfect by a lady named "Hue". She was wonderful and able to understand needs of guests and prepared good dishes as we were vegetarian. Since this hotel is little away from city centre, they provide shuttle service with some intervals however the bus size is not appropriate considering 90 rooms and should have either bigger bus or more buses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Essence Palace Hotel Spa; City: Hanoi; Review: We enjoyed staying in this hotel in first week of Jan for 3 nights. Manager at reception - Mr Ken was fantastic and able to help us to guide through our stay. Room size is OK as the hotel is in congested area. Location was really excellent as we were able to see things and do shopping in Old Quarter !! Breakfast was OK. Staff was very courteous and always ready to serve/help. Highly recommended and would love to come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ana Mandara Hue Beach Resort; City: Thuan An Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: We stayed during Dec for 2 nights. Property is wonderful with great view and room size. Rooms and bathrooms are huge and we had 2 connecting room for family of four. Breakfast was great. French lady at reception was good surprise to communicate in English. However we could not enjoy as it was heavily raining and we were mostly locked in room. Unfortunately hotel does not have much indoor activities especially for kids to make them engage during such weather. We would prefer to stay in the city because it is quite long way to travel and hotel has limited no of shuttle service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Three Kings; City: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk East Anglia England; Review: We were staying in a local hotel and met some friends here for lunch. The pub's atmosphere is welcoming, the staff friendly and the food excellent. My partner loves his real ale and tried 2 of the guest beers and declared them excellent. The pub has just won CAMRA pub of the month and deservedly so in his opinion. Our meals arrived promptly and were well cooked and tasty, decent portions and reasonably priced. Can thoroughly recommend this pub - we didn't stay here but if the beer/food is anything to go by the rooms would be good too. We plan to go back in the summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Grim s Dyke Hotel; City: Harrow Greater London England; Review: Excellent location - feels like you are deep in the countryside yet you are not far from central London. Surrounded by good walks in woods and fields, the hotel has a pretty but small formal garden and the building's exterior is gorgeous. There are rhododendron bushes everywhere so it must be a spectacular sight when they are in bloom. Reception process on arrival and checkout was slow, mainly due to technology issues with printers and a PC mouse plus only have 1 staff member on duty when we arrived. Several of the staff are very formal and a little unfriendly - particularly in reception and the restaurant; I feel a little more training on rapport building skills for the largely foreign staff would be of benefit to minimise any possible cultural misunderstandings. We were staying for a wedding and we had a fabulous time. The food was great; we ate in the restaurant before the wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our well presented and cooked food and thought it quite reasonably priced - and we are not Londoners but live in a very rural area with hardly any AA Rosette restaurants. The wine we had with our meal was exceptionally good too. The canapes were nice, the wedding breakfast was excellent, well presented, cooked and served by far more pleasant staff, and the evening buffet was of a similar high quality. Breakfast on both days was plentiful and good. The building has masses of character and history and the music room is simply stunning as a setting for a wedding or event. We stayed in the garden lodge. This is quiet and a little dated and slightly shabby, particularly in the communal areas e.g. carpets and decor, but our room was clean and spacious. There is a fair bit of clutter like a rusty old boat outside the Lodge entrance area (odd!) and that part could do with tidying up. The prettiness of the formal gardens around the main hotel makes up for this. There are some great views of London if you take the time to walk to the edges of the wooded areas or cross the busy main road (note: you cannot hear the traffic from the hotel at all) to the viewing point just opposite the hotel's main entrance drive. Overall, we had a wonderful time and we would love to go back to explore the area further and maybe stay in the main hotel for the character this has. I saw the bridal suite and thought it was great with its amazing 4 poster bed and double aspect windows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lynford Hall; City: Mundford Thetford Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: We came here on a Groupon voucher for afternoon tea. The building has attractive architecture and the grounds are stunning. Prior to our tea we went for a walk in the lovely arboretum next to the hall and followed a footpath into Thetford Forest, walking by the river bordering the hall's grounds. Very pretty, we saw nesting swans, and really enjoyed the traffic free peacefulness. Would definitely come back here for walking, The hotel has some very grand reception rooms that are a bit shabby (peeling wallpaper, damaged paint) and we were greeted by a very friendly and efficient receptionist who showed us in to the restaurant. We asked to be moved to a window table and a young waitress kindly agreed to reset a table for us. The view to the river across the formal gardens is lovely. Our waitress then asked us if we were having afternoon tea or high tea - we had no idea there was a choice or what the difference was! It turned out that if your deal included a glass of prosecco you were having high tea. What did seem strange was the fact that we actually had to ask for our pot of tea and the waitress seemed surprised that we wanted one! The couple next to us also had to ask for their tea; they had a glass of prosecco too so it seems that high tea does not actually include tea at this hotel!!!! The food itself was a mixed bag. It is sufficient in quantity but it lacks finesse and has very basic presentation. The sandwiches were just 2 types and made with thick bread, though the crusts were removed. The scones were huge, fresh and warm, and really tasty; among the best I have had. The cream was not clotted, seemed more like aerosol cream sprayed into a pot, and the jam was not very fruity, no butter was provided. Only a large slab of sponge cake each arrived instead of the normal mini cake selection I have had at other places. However, this cake was delicious and I think home made rather than bought in; the waitress was more than happy to wrap up one piece we could not manage at the time for us to take home. The cake stand was broken. I would say this tea was more of a 'Ploughman's Tea' rather than a 'Posh Tea' and I am not sure the chef really knows what goes in to such a meal. For a Groupon deal it was OK price wise but if we had paid the full price of £18 each I would have been making a big complaint and not paid it. The toilets were very basic and unpleasant; taps covered in limescale (buy some Viakal please!) with one toilet stained brown and running constantly with water. My partner said the men's were really horrible too. The hotel does clearly need some serious money spent on it. We were looking at the place with a view to holding a big party there next year; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tyto Alba Bed Breakfast; City: Norwich Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: This B&B is a delight and we agree wholeheartedly with the other very positive reviews on Tripadvisor. We stayed here for 1 night in order to attend a wedding at nearby Wolterton Hall/Mannington Gardens. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming; Richard even drove us to Mannington the morning after the wedding so we could pick up our car - you don't get that kind of service at many places. Breakfast was great - plentiful with a varied selection and very tasty. Our room was a very reasonable price and offered extremely good value for money. There are full tea/coffee making facilities and biscuits, every surface is spotlessly clean and our room was very nicely decorated. The en suite bathroom has good quality fittings (though a toilet roll holder on the wall would be an improvement in my view - very minor niggle!), with a powerful shower, large fluffy towels and simple toiletries. Richard and Debbie have clearly put a lot of effort in to their business and deserve to do well; other B&B owners could learn from them. Little Barningham is a very quiet village in a beautiful area that is well located for visiting the north Norfolk coast and local tourist spots. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashbourne House B B; City: Sheringham Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Fabulous B & B, gracious hostess who welcomes you and ensures your stay is the best it can be. A good price too - excellent value for money. Incredible attention to detail. Hubby says this is the best B & B/hotel he has ever stayed in in his life - and it is nowhere near the most expensive. Decor standard is outstanding, excellent taste on show everywhere. Breakfast cooked to order and one of the tastiest experienced. Not to be missed if you need a B & B in Sheringham.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge Birkby Hall; City: Brighouse West Yorkshire England; Review: Great one night stay here. We received a warm welcome from Steve, who carried my case and made us tea in the lounge. The lounge and our room had great views across the fields but the Lodge is close enough to the town centre for easy access. Clean, spacious and comfortable room with a comfy bed and good en suite shower with nice quality toiletries. Wifi access is available and security is good as the Lodge has electronic gates that you are given a key to use. We were a little surprised when Steve's wife used her key to walk in to our room shortly after we arrived without knocking, just said 'Hello' and exited - not mentioned again or apologised for - but we decided not to fret over it! Breakfast is cooked by Steve in the lounge's kitchen area while you chat to him. High quality locally sourced meat and eggs give a great taste. This place is a little gem; we do visit Brighouse a couple of times a year and, having found the Lodge, would always opt for this B&B as our first choice stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Old Rectory Hotel; City: Crostwick Norwich Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: From the photos this looks like a quiet period hotel but most, if not all of the rooms, are in a modern annex. It is also situated on a very busy main road that is very noisy. The overflow car park is quite a way from the reception so our tip would be to drive up to reception and unload before parking. The staff are very friendly and helpful though and we were made very welcome. Our room (room 2) was large and clean with a lovely modern bathroom and a great shower, plus it had comfy beds. The main room decor was bland though and it was also dark because the window looked out on to a huge hedge that effectively blocked out all the light - not a nice view at all. Lighting for putting on make up was not great either. We were at the evening reception of a wedding - the conservatory venue is great for this and prettily decorated (do check that all the wall lights work though - one bulb was out. Might not sound like much to complain about but brides like things to be perfect and this sort of attention to detail matters!). The BBQ was served outside in a very pleasant seating area near the outdoor heated pool - a great amenity. We found the food plentiful but also bland - just no taste to it at all - but that is probably more our issue than the hotel's who have to cater for a large number of people. Breakfast was very tasty and cooked using local produce. I liked the good selection of local marmalades and jams, much nicer than those horrid little plastic packs many places serve. A 9.00 last breakfast order on a Saturday and Sunday is harsh though. Also there were not enough waitresses and the tables were full of used crockery, we had to hunt for somewhere with settings laid that we could sit at and our table was never fully cleared. We felt that £92 was a bit steep for this experience, having stayed in better for less. Things just seemed a bit untidy and frayed around the edges but I must stress again that the staff are great and really pleasant and this hotel obviously does get lots of 5 star ratings so it must be doing something right for most people!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hog s Back Hotel Spa Farnham; City: Farnham Surrey England; Review: All the staff we encountered here are lovely; friendly, professional, welcoming and helpful. We stayed on a 2 night Travelzoo deal which included a 3 course dinner on the first night and an afternoon tea. We saw some negative reviews before we booked but have to say our experience overall was great. The room was very clean, if a little dated, and a bit low on the number of supplied teabags, milk and biscuits but that is a minor niggle and one that is remedied by just asking for more. Our room faced inwards and overlooked a small garden/spa building and was quiet, given that the hotel is located on a very busy and noisy slip road on to the very busy A31. Do ask for a quieter back of the hotel room when booking. There are some fine views from the gardens too but walking from the hotel (which we had hoped to do) is not great due to the extremely busy road network. We booked dinner on the first evening and were pre-warned that there was a wedding on for 150 people and that the restaurant was full, indeed the manger had to override the system to fit us in. That made us nervous as some reviews mention very poor service in the restaurant, especially when it is busy. However, our starter and main courses arrived promptly and were very well cooked, nicely presented and tasty. Dessert was a different matter as I had to ask twice where it was and then was told the kitchen had lost the order so we ended up waiting over an hour for it to arrive. Mine was delicious but my husband's cheese board had four pieces of cheese on it, of which three were the same type of Brie! For me the measure of an establishment is how the staff handle a situation which does or could lead to a customer complaint. We had already decided we would make a complaint about the final course but we did not have to. Without prompting our waiter came over and apologised for the delay and said our bottle of wine and the cheeseboard supplement would not be charged to our account - and it was not. Afternoon tea on day two was lovey, beautiful scones nicely presented again. Breakfast was fine too. We did not have time to use the spa facilities so cannot comment on them. We would happily stay here again. The staff are undoubtedly a big asset and definitely contributed a great deal to our positive review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dial House Accommodation; City: Reepham Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: I had heard so much about this place. I live in Norfolk and was in the area with a friend so we decided to call in mid-morning for a cup of tea. The two stars is for the quirky building,and attractive decor. We found a seat at about 11.25 am and waited for 5 minutes, which was fine, for a pleasant enough waitress to take our order for a very expensive cup of tea. We waited another 20 minutes. We then asked the waitress if our teas were on the way. She said yes, they were just busy - not sure who with as the place was not heaving - and we would only have to wait a couple more minutes. After another 7-10 minutes we gave up and walked out to go elsewhere. Two other people who arrived after us were about to do the same, having waited almost as long. We will not be going back. Looking at the reviews it seems the place is under new management since the spring and the difference in the star ratings since they took over is obvious. Such a shame.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dunmow Guest House; City: Great Dunmow Essex England; Review: This is without doubt the best guest house we have ever stayed in. It beats all the posh hotels hands down too with the level of personal service provided the very warm and friendly hosts, Ruth and Robert. Nothing is too much trouble for them. On arrival a welcoming pot of tea and biscuits was made available in the games room, they booked our evening meal for us at the very good Indian restaurant across the road and then changed the time for us when we were running a bit late plus they gave us popcorn to eat when we watched a movie in the home cinema (the motion sensitive seats are crazy and great fun by the way!). Our room was large, spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and had a very comfortable super-king bed. There is even a box of welcome chocolates on the bed and a fridge with fresh milk, bottled water, diet coke and more chocolate in it. I was in heaven! The beverages tray is well stocked and even had a little jar of peanuts on it. The extra personal touches and attention to detail make this a very different B&B to stay in and it is clear the owners take great pride in their beautiful home and business. The pool is fabulous and very clean with comfy recliners to relax on. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Town is a short walk away with a variety of restaurants, shops and walks by the river. We had a wonderful relaxing time after a very difficult week personally and will definitely be going back. 10/10 for everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fort Pickens Campground; City: Pensacola Beach Florida; Review: We camped here a few weeks ago (Feb 2012). Let me start out by saying this isn't the Fort Pickens Campground I remember as a kid. After Hurricane Ivan it has changed, not as many trees and shade and I think it's probably taking a while for some of the wild life to come back too which is sad. But I also think they might have added some more camping spots (not positive on this) and made it a little more congested. It feels like the campsites are right on top of each other. It seems like it would probably be okay for those in big rigs who don't really do much outside of their resort campers, but for those in tents, it leaves you with very little, to no privacy at all from your neighbors. We camp with our kids ages 7 and 4 and without any sort of barrier in between camp sites it can be hard to know where our site ends and the other one begins, especially to kids. We had a great time anyways and the kids loved it. But personally, I was a little disappointed with the lack of privacy. We love Pensacola Beach and the Fort itself, but we probably won't camp here again unless we were to get only a few select sites that I scoped out. Also, the bathrooms were old and kind of dirty, not a game changer for me, but may be for some, one plus though is they were heated which was nice in the cold weather. Make sure to bring in your own handsoap and paper towels to wash your hands.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Orange Park; City: Orange Park Florida; Review: We stayed one night at this Holiday Inn for a quick visit and had a wonderful experience. From the time of check in we were greeted with a friendly smile and great hospitality. Jose was the guy who checked us in and he was excellent. Great customer service and hospitality. We were offered waters, wine, warm cookies, and even an umbrella since it had been raining earlier. An employee like that is an asset to any company and is very rare to come by these days. Also, the hotel itself is very nice, the lobby is beautiful and the rooms were clean, beds comfortable, and very nicely decorated. Would definitely stay at this hotel again when we visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fort Pickens Campground; City: Pensacola Beach Florida; Review: I've written a review before, but we've been back and we had a much better experience this time. We stayed in our pop up camper for one night last weekend (end of July) and we really had a wonderful time. This time we stayed in A loop. We had a spot right next to the nature trail which gave us ample space and it had *some shade in the afternoon hours because there was a great tree there (kids had fun climbing it too). It was also very near the bathrooms and in this loop we were closer to the gulf beach access too. We walked to the gulf at night and had a wonderful time hunting for sand crabs. I grew up going to Ft Pickens and I'm so glad I can give these same memories to my kids. The nature trail was a very nice walk too. We saw osprey nests and lots of birds and wild life. Oh and the camp hosts were very nice. Our car battery died the next morning and they were very quick to help get us jump started and were very friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olde Gatlinburg Place; City: Gatlinburg Tennessee; Review: We stayed here in room 212, a two bedroom, two bath with a pull out couch. It had a medium size refrigerator with top freezer, a 2 burner stove, microwave, coffee pot, and sink. The kitchen was stocked with a few pans and all the dishes you would need and there were extra pillows, linens, and towels. It was very comfortable and the perfect size for 4 adults and two kids. It was very well priced also and within short walking distance to the Gatlinburg strip. The pool was decent with a working hot tub and also a kiddie pool. The bedrooms and the living room had flat screen TV's. The unit could use some updating, such as the carpet and wallpaper, but otherwise was nice and for the price, you can't beat it. The check in was very fast and people stay in the office until 10 pm. We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Stayed with in laws and our 2 kids, total of 6 people. It was very comfortable and roomy for the 6 of us. We were in the main building, 3rd floor, odd number room and had a nightly view of fire works from the balcony. Probably would've been even better a little higher up. Kitchen was well stocked and has a washer/dryer in room which was nice. We loved the pirate ship pool that was 2 buildings away. The pool at this building does have a lazy river. We only got asked to do the timeshare event once at check in for the parking pass and never bothered again. Parking is free. The shuttles to the parks cost $8 per person though, so not really worth it. Might as well pay the parking fee at the park and drive your own car.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Bowling Green; City: Bowling Green Kentucky; Review: We stayed two nights to visit mammoth cave. The first night didn't go so well since we found a spider in our bed. However, the front desk staff bent over backwards to ensure our comfort. Gave us a different room that was clean and by the pool on the first floor, a pack and play for the baby, and only charged us for one night. The hotel is updated and generally clean, pool is nice and clean, breakfast was decent. The staff and customer service is what saved my review from being lower due to the spider in the bed. Really, spiders can be anywhere and that's not always something you can control, but nobody likes that thought when trying to sleep at night. But the fact that everything from that point on due to the staff was great made it much better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave; City: Horse Cave Kentucky; Review: We stayed one night while traveling back home. The room and lobby were clean and updated. Beds comfortable. Service friendly. The breakfast was pretty good for a free breakfast. Waffle maker and lots of options. The only downside was the pool. It was cloudy and dirty looking. The hot tub didn't get warm. But if you're not staying to play in the pool that won't matter too much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fort Pickens Campground; City: Pensacola Beach Florida; Review: This is my 3rd and final review of Fort Pickens campground. We enjoyed it last time but that was about 5 years ago. We just stayed a night and were very disappointed. The price per night has gone up to $40 and that doesn’t include how much it is to drive in the park which you still have to pay even if you’re camping, which is $20 per car. We had 2 cars because on the website it said you could have 2 vehicles per site, so that was an additional $40!! Now you’d think with higher prices things might be maintained but that is far from the truth. The bathrooms/showers are so disgusting. The grounds are not kept up, sites are overgrown. The interaction between the campground hosts was not pleasant. They were snooty and not friendly at all. I still love fort Pickens itself for the beaches and natural beauty and the fort. But I don’t see us ever camping here again. There are much better and nicer state parks in the area for much cheaper.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Mother Tree B B; City: Kochi Cochin Ernakulam District Kerala; Review: The location is fantastic, close to most attractions and a short walk to the Jewish town. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Free wifi, free breakfast and a great place to meet other travelers, great value for money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Guest House; City: Chennai Madras Chennai District Tamil Nadu; Review: The place is cheap and staff at times can be full on and always finding ways to get money from you. Rooms are ok not very clean but not disgusting.. If you do decide to stay here make sure you check out the same time you checked in other wise they will charge you for another night. No mention of this was made when we checked in or at any other time, they even advertise 24hr check out. Due to this we were made to pay 600 rupee for a night we weren't staying there.. Other places same price that are much nicer; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kailash Guest House; City: Pondicherry Union Territory of Pondicherry; Review: This has been our favourite place to stay throughout our month in India. Manu is so lovely and welcoming you feel right at home straight away, nothing you ask is a bother and he is more than happy to go out of his way to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. Rooms are simple but clean Great location also, right near la pasta, yet also just a short walk from the beach or the French town. Have absolutely loved our stay here and are sad to leave, if we are ever back we will stay here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Moonlight Pushkar; City: Pushkar Ajmer District Rajasthan; Review: this place is clean, welcoming and has a very good vibe. They have a beautiful rooftop restaurant with an amazing view of pushkar as well as sunrise and sunset. good price and excellent location, just a short walk to he market. the good thing about this is that you are far enough from the market to get a good nights sleep. joshi and his brother raju are so welcoming and willing to chat about anything or give you advice as where to go. I strongly recommend this beautiful hotel also would be very safe for solo female travellers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mirage; City: Jaisalmer Jaisalmer District Rajasthan; Review: if you are lucky enough to stay at hotel mirage you will have a great time. From the moment Mr BA picked us up from the bus station he was lovely and welcoming as ever. He likes to sit and chat with you and let you know about the history. I strongly recommend doing Mr BA's camel safari which he can organize, it was one of the best experiences of my life.. rooms are cheap, clean and everything you need, hotel mirage also has a rooftop restaurant with amazing food, which is also reasonably priced. another great feature about this hotel is the chill out area (shaded) that everyone ends up at the end of the day. it's so nice to relax there and a great way to meet other travellers. thank you so much for everything MR. BA I will be back again to visit you poppy G; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mewar Inn; City: Udaipur Udaipur District Rajasthan; Review: this hotel is one of the better places I have stayed in India. very clean and spacious rooms with attached bathroom, amazingly cheap price for the quality. A double room is 300 rupee and well worth every cent. this place also has it's own restaurant with very good and cheap food and a cool chill out terrace with a good enough view. these guys especially Kenny have made our stay so much easier by being able to book bus tickets or city tours at a good price. Also we were allowed to extend our checkout time from 12 noon to before we had to catch a bus at 9pm free or charge. it doesn't get much better than this. very happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: AVANI Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: It was a very negative surprise to know that hotel charges 15€ for 24h wi-fi... In 2015 it should be free for guests! Also not having a complimentary water bottle and free coffee in the rooms is quite bad. Staff was excellent though, and installations are fine. Nice pool.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sercotel Blue Coruna; City: La Coruna Province of A Coruna Galicia; Review: We just spent two nights at Blue Coruña, and everyting was correct: clean and modern rooms, good wifi, correct breakfast... and kind and helpful staff. Having a couple of bottles of water in the room is something that ALL hotels should offer, and in this case they also offer free drinks all they long at their lounge. Location is also great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolphin Beach Resort; City: Kalpitiya North Western Province; Review: Nice spot, in front of a wonderful beach, clean and confortable full equiped tent-rooms, perfect pool... Staff is warm and welcoming (specially Maduka at the bar-restaurant), their manager was also very helpfull in organising a visit to Wilpattu Park and the transfer to our next stop. Restaurant was also good. Just for those travellers with light-sleep, remember to bring ear-plugs, as the wind-mills around the beach are quite noisy during the night (and this is the only reason I do not give them a deserved 5); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Araliya; City: Negombo Western Province; Review: We spent our first and last night of our last three weeks trip to Sri Lanka. Location is perfect, just 20min fom the airport (as we arrived quite late and we left very early), also very close to the beach (nice sunset). Rooms and pool are perfect, nothing missing, warm staff. They organised our transfer from and to the airport, plus our next spot of our trip. We also were invited to tea and cake, it was the owner’s son birthday, nice kid! Whenever we come back to this amazing country, we will repeat our choice, that’s for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Ella; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: We spent three nights in The Secret Ella, amazing hotel, nice rooms, lovely pool, warm and helpful staff... The views over the tea plantations and the hills around are incredible. Perfect location for small and long walks. And don’t miss thier food, also really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ScanTool 423001 ElmScan 5 Compact OBD-II Scan Tool and OBDwiz Diagnostic Software; Brand: ScanTool; Review: ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE WAS NOT EXPEXTED TO US ADAPTER . EACH VEHICLE NEEDED DIFFERENT SOFTWARE COSTLY . EACH VEHICLE NEEDED PRICED SOFTWARE; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SingPad U380 OBDII Check Engine Auto Scanner Trouble Code Reader Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles (U380); Brand: SingPad; Review: IT WORKS GREAT AND EASY TO HOOK UP. GAVE CORRECT DIAGNOIS FOR SENSORS AND TO CHECK EMMISIONS. MY GRANDSON USED IT WITHOUT A PROBLEM; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MATCC Tachometer Tach Gauge with Holder Cup for Auto Car 2'' 52mm 0~8000RPM Blue LED Light; Brand: MATCC; Review: Works great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman MadDog GearATV Thumb Assist Control - 2000007488; Brand: Coleman; Review: Makes the throttle response sensitive; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug; Brand: Battery Tender; Review: works; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SYLVANIA - 9006 (HB4) SilverStar zXe High Performance Halogen Headlight Bulb - Headlight & Fog Light, Bright White Light; Brand: Sylvania; Review: Better then OEM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kolpin Geartector Mitts - Black - 92185; Brand: Kolpin; Review: Hard to get heavy gloves in pockets --thinking handle warmers; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EVS Sports BB1 Celtek Kidney Belt (Black, Medium); Brand: EVS Sports; Review: Holds center body through rough terrain; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12PCS Stereo Radio Removal Repair Portable Tool Kits Car Audio Door Clip Panel Trim Dashboard Tool; Brand: Amon Tech; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ultimate Kitchen - Stainless Steel Sink Soap Dispenser (Satin); Brand: Kitchen Classics; Review: I'd have to agree. It is the best soap dispenser.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GE Lighting 37771 R40 Heat Lamp, Red, 250-Watt; Brand: GE Lighting; Review: Bought it to fill the empty hole in the Viking Range Hood. Would leave it on too long at 250W........It does what it is supposed to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kohler Part GP85160 (Blue Flapper with Float), 2,KOHLER,GP85160" />; Brand: Kohler; Review: Only get the real thing, the others leak.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rok Hardware 1/4" L-Shaped Shelf Support Pin With Hole, Brass (50 Pack); Brand: Rok; Review: Hard to find product at the right price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: econoLED 10W LED RGB Magic Lamp Light Bulb, Color Changing Spotlight with Remote Control; Brand: econoLED; Review: Great bulbs. I leave them on 24/7 in darkened rooms for safety because the current draw is so low.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips 451849 8-Watt (50-Watt) R20 Indoor Flood LED Light Bulb, Dimmable; Brand: Philips LED; Review: Put two of these in Viking Hood over the stove. Much brighter than the incandescant bulb that was there beforehand. At 8W, you can leave these on without worrying about the juice you're using to run it. Good color of white light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OxyLED Motion Sensor Closet Lights, Wardrobe Light USB Rechargeable Under Cabinet Lightening, Stick-on Cordless 20 LED Night Light Emergency; Brand: OxyLED; Review: Remarkably brought light. Motion detector works very well. My wife's closet has 3 overhead lights but was dark in some areas. This did the trick nicely for much less than installing more AC lights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A History of Loneliness: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Boyne Page; Review: Great book, a tad too long perhaps; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Not My Father's Son: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Cumming Page; Review: Too London and self possessed; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; Author: Gabor Mate M.D.; Review: Loving this book, fascinating explanation of addiction; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still Alice; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Genova Page; Review: Great insight into dementia; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Touch Paper: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's David Hare Page; Review: Ok. Not marvellous; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before the Fall: The year's best suspense novel; Author: ; Review: Predictable and dreadful reason to cause a crash!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wicked Boy: An Infamous Murder in Victorian London; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Summerscale Page; Review: Could have been edited.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutshell: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Ian McEwan Page; Review: Average; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Commonwealth; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Patchett Page; Review: Absolutely loved every word! Devastated when I finished it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Commonwealth CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Patchett Page; Review: Absolutely loved every word! Devastated when I finished it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Only Story: A novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Julian Barnes Page; Review: Loved the first half, perhaps a little long,, writing beautiful; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: PJewelry .925 Sterling Silver Clear Crystal Charm Bead; Brand: PJewelry; Review: Love it! I bought the red and blue. This completes my patriotic bling. So pretty. I also purchased a combination charm of red, white and blue. Affordable. Fast shipping. I am a happy customer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trotters Women's Grace; Brand: Trotters; Review: Well I'm entering the 'old age' arena. It's hard to let go of a life of high heels. So....I wanted primarily great support and obviously comfort. But! I also wanted pretty. All of my needs have been met. I bought 4 colors. I am 100% happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Reggae Misty Morning Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I broke a bone in my left foot so I began looking for a shoe that would be attractive and also provide excellent support. I found these. I live in Florida and couldn't possible endure a closed shoe. I wear these all day except for yard work, mowing and such. They're wonderful! And they're cute too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel " 3 Sided TRUMP 2016 w/ FLAG " Charm Bead fit pandora; Brand: PJewelry; Review: Yes! My bracelet is 100% patriotic and this is a PERFECT addition! Great price. Great seller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: .925 Silver Merry Christmas Holly Berries Dangle Bead Charm; Brand: ; Review: Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SoulBeads I Love My Dog Sterling Silver Dangling Charms with Clear Cz Stone for European Charms Bracelet,Mothers Day Gifts; Brand: Soulbeads Jewelry; Review: Sweet! Thank you. As pretty as the picture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jovana Sterling Silver Venice Gondola Dangle Bead Charm,Fits Pandora Bracelet; Brand: Unknown; Review: It's absolutely adorable. Little tiny details.....ahhh Venice.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEXY SPARKLES I Love My Husband Charm Dangle Bead Compatible with Snake Chain Bracelets; Brand: SEXY SPARKLES; Review: It's adorable, heavy and well made. I am 100% happy. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOUFEEL Swarovski Crystal Retro Camera Charm 925 Sterling Silver Charms for European Bracelets; Brand: ; Review: Precious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Relatives Came; Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Rylant Page; Review: The Relatives Came Written by: Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by: Stephen Gammell A Caldecott Honor Recipient The Relatives Came is a Caldecott Honor Book and a well deserved one if I might say so myself. This story is sure to pull on the heartstrings in your heart that are reserved for your family. Illustrations in this book are soft and pure, but brilliant. They capture the emotions and feelings that these so called--"relatives" are feeling. This book takes me back to my childhood and reminds me of the great family reunion memories I have with my own family. This book will take you back to a time where family time was truly valued and families came for entire summers to visit their relatives. Now days our families are so busy we barely allow a day with our relatives! This book shows the unique bonds between families and some funny circumstances as well. These "relatives" are not afraid to show their emotions by any means! This book is a great remembrance of things that are most important in life--FAMILY! Rylant, C. (1985). The Relatives Came. New York: Scholastic Inc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; Author: Bill Martin Jr.; Review: A MUST read to preschoolers! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Written by: Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault Illustrated by: Lois Ehlert A Boston Globe-Horn Honor Recipient Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a must read for preschoolers or early learners! I cannot imagine not sharing this book with a young child. It is perfect for children who are interested in learning their ABC's. The story is rhythmic and cute and it puts a song in your head as you read it that will stick with you all day...or for years to come! An incredible teaching asset that every teacher needs in their classroom! Martin Jr., B. and Archambault, John. (1989). Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. New York: Scholastic Inc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Naomi Leon (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended); Author: Visit Amazon's Pam Munoz Ryan Page; Review: Discovering a lot more than just growing up! Becoming Naomi Leon By: Pam Munoz Ryan Pura Bulpre Award Winner Becoming Naomi Leon is a wonderful book about a young girl who would describe herself as more of an outcast. She has many interesting qualities and quirks that really reel the reader into the story. Pam Munoz Ryan did an excellent job writing this book! I could not put it down. I was wishing my 9 year old son was a girl so I could get him to read it and share it with him. I do not think boys would relate to this book as much as girls. It is so full of detail of Naomi's life and the struggles and hardships she deals with. It has a lot of grown up content in it such as custody issues and alcoholism, but a mature reader could definitely handle it and really enjoy it! I think it is a definite must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nic Bishop Spiders (Sibert Honor Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Nic Bishop Page; Review: So REAL you don't even want to TOUCH the pages! SPIDERS Written By: Nic Bishop The Robert F. Sibert Award The book Spiders is so real you don't even want to touch the pages! It is a very informative book with an extremely close up look at spiders in DETAIL! The photography in this book is pretty incredible alone. Bishop gives us an inside look at spiders with tons of information on different species, what they like to eat, if they are poisonous or not and much, much more. This book is very educational and I would think that young boys would love it. My three year old son found it fascinating and has been picking it up and showing me the pictures over and over. However, if you have arachnophobia this may not be the book for you!! An earlier version of this review for Spiders was posted on Amazon.com on October 27, 2010.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In My Family/En mi familia; Author: Visit Amazon's Carmen Lomas Garza Page; Review: Written By: Carmen Lomas Garza Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Winner In My Family/En Mi Familia is a great book. It is a great way for anyone to learn about the Mexican heritage and various traditions and celebrations that they share. I have lived in San Antonio for the last 16 years and have never fully known much about the Mexican/American's and their traditions and the meaning behind their celebrations. This was a really easy book to read. The author shares personal experiences and things that are special to her about her heritage and brings them to life with beautiful, detailed illustrations. I learned SO much in the short amount of time to read this book about the culture and traditions and found it fascinating. It gave a new meaning to me on how I view the Mexican/American culture now. It is a great teaching tool as well. I will most definitely use it in my future classroom!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Wrinkle in Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Madeleine L'Engle Page; Review: A Wrinkle in Time By: Madeleine L'Engle John Newberry Award Winner This book will open a young readers mind to something completely new in regards to science and literary complex. Even though this book was written back in 1962, it is so stoic that it will still hold a readers attention even today. It's filled with lots of strange creatures and it written for a preteen audience. This book holds onto a becoming of age theme as well as some science fantasy. Young readers can relate to the heroin of the story, Meg. She is an outcast who ends up becoming a hero while finding her strengths and faults along the way. L'Engle, M. (1962). A Wrinkle in Time. New York: Square Fish Publishing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret World of Walter Anderson (Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children); Author: Visit Amazon's Hester Bass Page; Review: The Secret World of Walter Anderson By: Hester Bass, Illustrated By: E.B. Lewis Orbis Pictus Award I absolutely adore this book! The illustrations are beautiful and full of detail. I love how E.B. Lewis used watercolor. It really made the book come to life and captured what the author was trying to portray in the writing. It captures the story of artist, Walter Anderson. It shows his quirky and unique personality in the illustrations and verbiage. The best part about this book is that it teaches a young reader to have respect for the environment and those around it. It illustrates the natural beauty in our surroundings and is just a beautiful story. This is a great book for young readers to open their minds to an imaginative, yet realistic vision.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just In Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Yuyi Morales Page; Review: Just In Case Written and Illustrated By: Yuyi Morales Pura Belpre Award - Picture Book Great asset to any early childhood classroom! Just In Case is a unique book that incorporates learning the ABC's from the Spanish speaking cultures point of view. The illustrations are creative and fun and it promotes learning the alphabet in a fun and festive way. It's a great way to incorporate Spanish words into the classroom as well as the home. It may be hard for some young readers to read on their own as it is a little wordy. A great read aloud! Morales, Y (2008). Just In Case. New York: Roaring Book Press.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elijah of Buxton; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Paul Curtis Page; Review: Elijah of Buxton By: Christopher Paul Curtis Coretta Scott King Award Winner - Chapter Book This is a great coming of age story about a young boy named Elijah, who lives in Buxton, Canada. Buxton is a safe haven for ex-slaves and refugees. This story is great for young boy or girl readers and is full of humor and adventure. Young children will be able to relate to Elijah and learn a little history along the way about slaves and the circumstances they went through. This book is full of hope and is a must read! Very easy to read and full of entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Campbell Bartoletti Page; Review: Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow Written By: Susan Campbell Bartoletti A Sibert Honor Award- Chapter Book Ever since as a young girl when I read the book, Number the Stars, I have been intrigued by the holocaust and the fascination of Hitler and trying to understand why he did all the awful things he did. Which, by-the-way, no one will ever know, but this book caught my attention and I just had to read it. This book offers fascinating stories about young children and the obstacles and journey's they went through while Hitler was at reign. Though hard to read, because the content is so extensive; this book captured my heart and really pulled me in with great writing, stories and factual information. The black and white photography played a significant role in the book in the sense that it captured the true emotions and events of what was being discussed. The youth that followed Hitler and their lives that are being portrayed are the essence of this book and a great read for anyone who is interested in history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moon Over Star; Author: Visit Amazon's Dianna Hutts Aston Page; Review: The Moon Over Star Written By: Dianna Hutts Aston Illustrated By: Jerry Pinkney Coretta Scott King Honor Award-picture book This book really captures the emotions and feelings that people were feeling when the first man walked on the moon. When we think about space and the moon now, it does not seem like that big of a deal or something that we would fixate on. Back in the 60's the moon was a true fascination for a lot of people and someone actually going into space or walking on the moon was unfathomable. This story takes you through the life of an 8 year old named Mae and her dreaming of going to the moon someday. This book will leave you in wonderment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Petit Nord; City: Hoorn North Holland Province; Review: Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. B&B only, but some fantastic restaurants in Hoorn so not a problem. Room was small but perfectly adequate. Bed very comfortable. Spotlessly clean. Service in both breakfast room and reception excellent. Would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Wetherby; City: Wetherby Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights over the Christmas break whilst visiting relatives in the area. Check in on Xmas eve went without a hitch and the room was very comfortable and well prepared. However on returning to the room on Xmas Day evening we found the room had not been serviced. Thinking this was because it was Christmas Day and the staff were on holiday we were not overly concerned. When we returned to the room the next evening again the room had not been serviced. The gentleman on reception was suprised about this but it was very late and nothing could be done about it. Happily the room had been serviced by the next evening Overall this is a good hotel, very clean and the staff we came in contact with seemed helpful and concerned for our comfort. In addition i have just received a parking charge notice for staying longer than 2 hours in the car park. A phone call to the hotel however has rectified this. Will probably stay here again when we next visit our relatives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bahia Princess; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Stayed a week before a Canaries cruise and everything was perfect. Good size rooms, excellent food, everywhere very clean. Saw some sun-beds reserved with towels before daylight but there was always plenty of sun-beds available every day at all times of the day. Staff helpful and attentive. Will certainly stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center; City: Orlando Florida; Review: The rooms are large and the beds are soooooooooo comfortable! We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is excellent and never seemed to be too busy. The evening managers reception is very good. We had a wonderful time and wished we could have stayed longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Enclave Hotel Suites; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We chose this hotel because the NV hotel was not ready. What a bad choice! The room we were given still had the previous occupants rubbish and food waste in the bin, the coffee machine did not work, the oven hob was also not working and the window blinds were so old and broken they did no keep out the bright lights from the swimming pool. The complementary breakfast was a farce with everyone crowding into the on-site Pizza Hut - a complete bun fight! We were really glad to leave this place after 2 nights. On the plus side all the staff were very friendly.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Clearwater Beach S Harbourside; City: Indian Rocks Beach Florida; Review: My wife and I stayed here for a week in February and were dissapointed with the facilities provided. We had booked a villa suite because we wished to make use of the "full kitchen" advertised. When we arrived there were no pots or pans provided, only 1 knife and no baking trays. We asked reception to provide these items and most of the equipment was made available eventually. However we never received a baking tray and resorted to buying our own from a local store. The attitude from the reception staff was not at all apologetic and it seemed that this was the normal state the rooms are left in for new arrivals. Needless to say we will not be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Duduma Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Running Cycling Fishing Golf Tr90 Unbreakable Frame; Brand: Duduma; Review: Cheap as hell. These are worse than the 10$ sunglasses you buy at Walgreens. Terrible buy. Broke immediately.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Premier Cyclone 2-Piece Hard Rock Maple Billiard/Pool House Cue, Sneaky Pete; Brand: Imperial; Review: Exactly what I was looking for! It has perfect weight to it. I needed a smaller cue to compensate for the close walls in my billiard room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Classic Green (R-01526); Brand: Howard Leight; Review: Do exactly as they're supposed to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seattle Sports Kayak Wall Cradle - The True Original Heavy Duty Cradle - 200lb Capacity; Brand: Seattle Sports; Review: It works perfectly, and does its job. The only issue is that the screws provided strip easily, as I was well warned with all the reviews, but I got the screws in easlily, but they will not come out easily whenever the day comes. Once you start screwing them in with the drill just don't stop. Make sure you drill your pilot holes also. Also, the additional screw holes in the flat bracket part of the mount do not line up with the stud. They actually just go over the edge of the stud, making you drill straight through the dry wall. I just left those screws out, and it seems to hold fine. Other than that the mounts work fantastic. So I'm still giving it 5 stars because it does what it is intended to do, and it does it well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suspenz 4-Paddle Rack, Black; Brand: Suspenz; Review: This thing is ridiculously heavy duty, and they went above and beyond making this thing since it's just holding light weight paddles. It does more than it's job, and definitely deserves 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Andaz London Liverpool Street; City: London England; Review: Checking into the hotel was smooth and the staff were extremely helpful. Finding the room was a bit tricky but I was pleased with the size, cleanliness and the complimentary mini bar. I used both the shower and the bath, both were fantastic! Powerful shower and large bath a 6ft tall person would be happy with. The staff were extremely helpful, they let a group of 18 of us use a large out of the way private room for a private short 20 min gathering. We honestly couldn't have been happier with their helpfulness. Not only was I surprised by the complimentary mini bar, but we were also able to get tea and good coffee, bottles water and juices by the receptions, day or night and complimentary wine from 5pm. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone. The transport links from here are amazing and it's local shops and restaurants are excellent also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Haven Guest House; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Normally I research loads before booking a hotel stay but this place was put upon us by a travel agent. But I am more than pleased with our stay. A clean pool, a clean room and food served to our balcony with an amazing view's. The hotel organises very reasonable tailored made tour packages for guest's. My suggestion is don't fight it! Because having a guide with you knowing the best times to go to places is very helpful and saves you negotiating taxi's everywhere you go. Food was very nice here also and we really liked being able to order beer as Kandy the town doesn't have many options for a sociable night out. Best part about this place is being out of the hussle and bussle of the city. It's quiet and relaxing a welcomed rest from the busy cities of Sri Lanka.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ella Hide View; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: Ella as a area is lovely! It's the first part of Sri Lanka we've visited which you can actually walk around comfortably, no traffic noise and no sticky heat. When we got to Ella Hide View (which the Tuk Tuk driver at the railway station got us to for 250rs with no hassle) we loved it straight away! Great views of Ella Gap and a balcony which had very good and fast wifi. The room was clean and a comfortable size, so much so we spent most of our day in the room and on the balcony looking out. This place also had the best plug sockets of our stay so far, US, UK and European holes. In Ella the openers and the minimal traffic means you don't have to have AC, so we were very comfortable in the Balcony Room which only offered a movable fan. This is a family run place and their hospitality and hosting skills were perfect. I would come back here in a flash. We extended our stay here an extra night but wanted to stay even longer, but they were very rightly fully booked. We wish this family all the best for the future and well done for having such a nice place for people to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Lodge; City: Pantai Cenang Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: The staff could not be any more helpful, even advising us of cheap places to eat. The rooms are comfortable but go for an air con room, a fan is not enough. Walking distance to the beach and the place also offer bike hire.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nexy Hostel; City: Hanoi; Review: Everything was absolutely great, apart from our room being too warm in the night due to the layout, but we moved rooms and all was great. Decent breakfast, good wifi everywhere, clean everything and great bathrooms. Location was wonderful and if you are travelling in a large group I think this would be perfect place to stay with the vast amount of social space in this hostel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teak Wood hotel; City: Nyaungshwe Shan State; Review: This was the best value for money we've had on this trip so far. We visited in the rainy season, meaning with the cooler air we didn't need an air conditioned room only a fan. The room looked very well maintained and came with a mosquito net. Staff spoke great English and were extremely helpful.You could book everything via the hotel, bikes, boats and buses. Breakfast filled you up and you also had unlimited tea and coffee. In addition the hotel also had a restaurant so you can eat there for lunch or dinner also. After check out we were able to store our bags and shower with clean towels provided by the hotel before getting on a night bus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 82; City: Mandalay Mandalay Region; Review: We were able to check in a few hours early which was very helpful and was greeted with a very pleasant welcoming sign. The room was clean (although a little small) and the showers were good also. Breakfast is a buffet style so best not to get there just as it's finishing. We got ill during our stay at Hotel 82 and the staff could not have been anymore helpful assisting our needs. The room had an English channel so during the sickness we bindged on air con and movies. Best to book all the days you are in Mandelay because when you're here you won't want to risk them being fulled booked when you try to extend your stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabye Club Hostel; City: Bangkok; Review: We enjoyed our stay here, good size rooms with automatic air-con at nights. Good breakfast in the morning of unlimited cereal and toast. It's located on a quite road away from the hype, but with good places to eat and have a quiet beer. Only negative was the mens toilet smelled a bit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The A RAK Bed Bar Hostel; City: Chiang Mai; Review: This place looks amazing and kind of is. We spent 2 days chilling in the public area with the great wifi, having great coffee. The breakfast you pay for was good too. Good size beds but a little hard, the room is a bit of a squeeze, the 12 man room is really made for 8, but we made it work. We got laundry done here for a god price also Location wise the west is away from the majority of restaurants and bars towards the East.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phonepaseuth Guest House; City: Vientiane Vientiane Prefecture; Review: No complaints this was a good place to stay. It had no luxuries, i.e. windows looking at walls and showers over the toilet. But it's clean, had helpful staff, good air con, it was value for money and in a good location. No lifts, but staff will help with luggage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vang Vieng Boutique Resort; City: Vang Vieng Vientiane Province; Review: This hotel is on the other side of the main area, (separated by an old air strip you can walk across) so every meal time you need to walk the 5/7 mins to town, which we were fine with. We stayed an extra night as the weather was bad and we wanted to see more. The room was basic but had what we needed, including Good wifi and hot running water. The pool was good for the afternoon heat and the staff were helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Villa Luang Sokxay; City: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province; Review: Good location, right opposite some really lovely restaurants. From the balcony you can see the river which is lovely, but the hotel has no extra's or frills. The room is basic, as is the bathroom. We had a sink which leaked all over the floor (this was not intentional). The Temple next door plays sunrise drums at 5am, wish I had known this on the first night so I could have put in earplugs. The wifi was too weak we had to go to a coffee shop to book a flight Staff are super keen to help!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boonthavon; City: Chiang Mai; Review: We got this twin room as it was the same price as 2 hostel beds, so a real no brainer. The staff were helpful and polite, our air con broke and we had no issue with being moved rooms when it couldn't be fixed. We had our room cleaned each day and had new towels. The best part about this hotel is it's location. Travel agents, laundry, restaurants and bars all within 3/5 mins from the door step.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agga Bed Breakfast; City: Yangon Rangoon Yangon Region; Review: Firstly can I start by saying I did not like Yangon at all. It was dirty and smelled bad in the central city area, unless it was raining, when you were stuck inside. Not having a really comfortable hotel was disappointing. The good- The staff were friendly and helpful, allowing us to shower after check out and helping order taxi's. The Bad - Our room smelt of damp, when we left we had to get our bed clothes washed. Not the hotels fault but, we checked out early due to our dislike of Yangon and had to pay 50% for the room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TK PALACE HOTEL CONVENTION; City: Bangkok; Review: This place was completely average! I'll start with the good; The restaurant was really nice and the breakfast which I would recommend (259bt) you were spoilt for choice. We booked to have a place to stay close to the airport but with Bangkok traffic it was still a 45min taxi ride (150bt) to get to the hotel, (going to the Airport was only 20mins) For the price we paid everything else was very basic, including the decor, plus we had ant's in the room and the bathroom. The hotel was noisy the windows didn't keep out enough sound and in the mornings from about 6am, the maids phone in the hall way kept ringing, waking me up each time. I'd look for a different hotel for my next airport stay and maybe come here in a taxi for the dinner.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Velkommen Guesthouse; City: Phnom Penh; Review: There was nothing about this place that I could speak positively about except the staff being helpful, as we arrived to dirty sheets which the staff very kindly changed when we requested. No one mentions this is other reviews... The hotel is located 1 street from what seems to be the red light district, so I was not comfortable being a woman this close to a sea of older males travelling not to see the sights, if you know what I mean. The rooms in the middle of the building had ceilings as high as the door frame and the bathrooms have a small step up meaning the bathroom ceiling in only 6ft 5inch at most. The room felt like a prison cell. Also because of the low ceiling the air con box only sat approx 4ft above your head was you slept. The double bed in the room we were in was extremely small. There was no lift and the floor count and room start from the 3rd floor. We left after 12hrs of arriving.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Minh Phat Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Our stay was perfect. The couple that run this place speak good English, make a great breakfast and keep the place clean and well maintained. Just a 5 minute walk from the town this place is in a good location but the street is a bit bumpy. We loved being in a location in amongst the locals. The beds were soft, the room was cleaned daily, the shower ran hard and hot. Overall we had a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Q Hao Hotel; City: Duong Dong Phu Quoc Island Kien Giang Province; Review: We arrived at Q Hao 5 days after opening and stayed for 5 nights. The place looks as good as the photo's show it inside and out. It's very easy to not go out and just enjoy the views from the roof, the jacuzzi and the pool table, so on rainy days you will be very comfortable here. The roof top bar has great prices also. We stayed in a private room and a then moved to a shared room as we extended our trip, all rooms have hard beds. The private room we had was comfortable and large, it had a shared bathroom. The dorm was very spacey and extremely comfortable with curtains around each bed. Due to the place being new everything was very clean and maintained so I have no complaints, however because it was new it has teething issues. Nothing that would put you off staying though. (not yet fitted toiletries in the bathroom, no bin in the dorms, confusing breakfast ticketing issue) Because of the great facilities which are also open to the public not just guest's, the place could potentially be loud till quiet late and night but the doors on the room are very solid so noise is filtered quiet well. Staff were helpful and very kind. You are a short 5 minute walk from a great beach. The breakfast although slow if busy was extremely tasty and beautifully presented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain View Hotel; City: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park Quang Binh Province; Review: This was one of the worst nights sleep ever, it destroyed all plans for us getting an early start the following morning for the caves. The beds are so hard and the pillows were so big there was no way to get comfortable at all. After the bad nights sleep the cleaner very kindly left for phone to ring on loud in front of our door. The TV didn't work either. Positives were the rooms were large and the air con worked well. Nice to be welcomed by kind staff and a bottle of water. The coffee at breakfast was great.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suite Home Boutique Hotel; City: Phnom Penh; Review: We loved our stay here, the staff were helpful and nice. The room was clean and large. The shower was always hot and strong which is a plus. The location was really good, close to the sites but away from the noise and the windows had black out curtains. We plan on staying here again when we go back to Phnom Penh. Only negative was the air con was a little weak.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Giang Son 3 Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Clean and tidy rooms, great location just off the main strip away from the noise, a very good breakfast and the staff were very helpful, only negative was the coffee and tea pots at breakfast looked to never have been cleaned and the rooms were a on the smaller side. A bit of reconstruction happening opposite, so if you plan on staying in your room all day it could be noisy. Advise all the windows point to nowhere, do not pay extra for a window.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phu House Hostel; City: Duong Dong Phu Quoc Island Kien Giang Province; Review: We arrived at Q Hao 5 days after opening and stayed for 5 nights. The place looks as good as the photo's show it inside and out. It's very easy to not go out and just enjoy the views from the roof, the jacuzzi and the pool table, so on rainy days you will be very comfortable here. The roof top bar has great prices also. We stayed in a private room and a then moved to a shared room as we extended our trip, all rooms have hard beds. The private room we had was comfortable and large, it had a shared bathroom. The dorm was very spacey and extremely comfortable with curtains around each bed. Due to the place being new everything was very clean and maintained so I have no complaints, however because it was new it has teething issues. Nothing that would put you off staying though. (not yet fitted toiletries in the bathroom, no bin in the dorms, confusing breakfast ticketing issue) Because of the great facilities which are also open to the public not just guest's, the place could potentially be loud till quiet late and night but the doors on the room are very solid so noise is filtered quiet well. Staff were helpful and very kind. You are a short 5 minute walk from a great beach. The breakfast although slow if busy was extremely tasty and beautifully presented.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rice Village Homestay; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: Staying at this very comfortable homestay made us fall in love with Hoi An. The staff were so lovely and friendly. Our breakfast each morning was great and they cleaned the room every afternoon while we were out. This place is 5 mins on the bikes from the beach, which has a good choice of restaurants, and 15mins on bike from the town (7mins taxi). We preferred staying here than in town as it meant we were close to the beach for the day and a taxi ride from town for an evening drink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel la Perle Hue; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: Every reviewer writes this but... This was really my number one stay in Vietnam during my 7 week trip. Firstly we were welcomed with juice and a platter of fruit which was welcomed after out long bus trip. The hotel is not in the best location but everything else was perfect. The room was so comfortable, clean, great toiletries, soft beds, good size room and staff helped take the bags to the room The price for quality you will not get better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel Chinatown; City: Singapore; Review: This place is perfect for exploring the city as it's walking distance from everything, it's easy to find and very close to China town. We stayed in a 10 person mixed room and it was comfortable, the small blinds on the beds offered privacy. For how many people there are staying here it is clean and well maintained. There isn't much room for privacy especially men as their bathrooms are all downstairs by the common area's. Women have private bathroom with room to change in there also. The staff spoke good english and gave helpful tips.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Da Kanda Villa Beach Resort; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: We stayed in 3 places on this strip and this was our no 1. The staff were so nice, we were greeted with smiles and check-in was smooth and quick. The layout of the place is really pleasant, calm and green. The rooms had so much space and the beds were very comfortable, there is even a place to do your makeup with great lighting on the mirror. The beach is really lovely and you have a great very of the sunset every night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lanta Sunny House; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: Ten min tuk tuk from the main pier, this place is close to a few food and drink places on the main road and beach so it's a good location, especially for touring the island on scooters. A really cheap bbq and soup place opposite on the right, Cross fit place on the left and a Great cafe/bakery opposite Because of the location and responsible price we stay 2 extra days. Breakfast was nice and well organised. The male owner spoke good English and knew loads about the tours and boat's (its just a shame it's only him speaking good english as you have to wait a while to ask him questions, he looks like a 1 man band multitasking). The younger main female staff member refused to smile, it was unbearable having to wait to talk to her. Your 2 mins from the beach which is ok, but the island has nicer. Left on the beach are a few places for food and drink. The rooms which their are no images of are very basic, quite dark but reasonable roomy. The bathrooms are basic to but have hot water. We survived 4 days with just a fan!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lievera Bungalow; City: Gili Trawangan Gili Islands Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: Firstly I would say Book all the nights you need this place fills up fast, it was full every night we stayed. This place felt really young, happy and calm. it was in a great location on a 5 min walk from the main drop over beach, restaurants and snorkelling beach. The cabin you stay in are just as the pictures show basic, but air con works very well. Nothing in luxury here. The room was cleaned daily. The mosque noise is something you can't prevent useless you stay in the very north or west of the island, just bring ear plugs I did and slept through the morning. The place offers free bike hire. The boy running the place was very nice and did all he could to help us. The female staff member was completely useless and actually made getting your breakfast slower in the long run. The free bike hire were for the rusted up old bikes only.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Khao Rang Place; City: Talat Nuea Phuket Town Phuket; Review: So place was comfortable, reasonably clean and staff were nice and helpful but the pictures do not reflect what you are purchasing. The pictures shown with sofa's fridge's these are the rented service apartments only! So what you are purchasing is a normal room in the middle of no where. There is no where comfortable within a 7min walk for food or drink so if you are thinking it's fine we'll just stay in our nice big room for a few days, no.. the rooms are tight, bed, bag and that's it. For a long term stay this places service apartments could be great but for a few days in Phuket, stay closer to the action. The room was not cleaned properly we he straw lodged in our toilet bowl. The showers were strong, but never warm or hot. Don't book a taxi with their company, they charge double what you should be paying. Download Grab app (like uber) and order your own.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maenam Bay Resort; City: Mae Nam Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: Everything about this place is just OK, 5 mins from beach, 2 mins from 7/11, clean, ok rooms, pool ect, But nothing stands out and that because it's in the middle of no where so it feels like you just picked the wrong location every night when you struggle to find dinner or your on your long scooter ride home from the other side of the island. I picked this hotel despite of the reviews, and really regretted it. Unless you want to swim and sleep all day, I'd pick a different location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Rose Blanche Boutique; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: The property looked like the pictures so we were really pleased, especially with the bath. The rooms are very large and we had english channels on the tv which was a plus. Best part was the pool and free tuk tuk in to town all day and evening. This is the perfect place to rest after a day of visiting temples, there are always tuk tuts on hand, breakfast is good, the rooms are really comfortable and the location was really calm. For the money we paid we got double back in quality of stay. An amazing hotel. Staff were helpful and friendly, even bringing another card machine from another hotel when their's broke.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lime n Soda Beach Front Resort; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: We stayed in 3 places on this strip and this was the worst. In terms of facilities this place looks to have a great set up. Arriving is very impressive too with it bamboo planted path and welcome drink, but thats where is ends because, the rooms were small, Bed, Bag, table, Bathroom. Our toilet struggled to flush and the there was very little room in the bathroom also. Their policy on no food or drink or be fined 2000bt, was very questionable as their food was just ok and drink prices rather steep. Bar staff were slow and weren't trying to give you a good experience or a smile. The reception staff especially the older woman who others obviously modelled themselves by was terrible, she just had no manner's and did not care as she already had your money. Nothing bad happened we just wish we hadn't made them richer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Beija Flor; City: Salvador State of Bahia; Review: The owner is definitely what made the stay for us, he was super personal and friendly. The breakfast is amazing and with the beautiful views you can spend all morning watching the hummingbirds. I read before I stayed that it was noisy and I understand why people say that, because Salvador is a super busy and loud place, people talk loud just walking on the street but this hotel is just past all the bars and centre of town so this is as quite as it gets in Salvador. The location is great, away from the busy centre and you feel super safe walking here in the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaski Lodge; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: This was the best breakfast ever! The staff went out of there way to present something that looked and tasted great each morning, thank you x. The rooms are large and clean with plenty of bathrooms, we had outside space in our room also which was cool. Although we came during a water shortage we were able to shower and function like normal, other hostels had closed the kitchen and the bathrooms The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is really good, you're 5 mins from the coast from beautiful sunsets and 5 mins from the main square and great food; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jamuy Guest House; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: You could stay here ages! We stayed 4 nights more than planned, you can not beat the price and location and friendly staff at this place. It's a really relaxing and comfortable space to stay, the shared room is spacey and let's you really spread out before and after hikes. The staff are friendly and super helpful but they don't talk the greatest English. The loaction is perfect, you are 5 mins from great food and night life but completely away from the noise. And the view from this place is crazy beautiful. Cusco gets cold so the hostel have provided beds with lots of sheets and warm showers. No resturant or hostels from what we could tell had heaters or firers. The breakfast is not worth waking up for. It's 1 small egg scrambled and some bread. Stay in bed. The hostel doesn't have a indoor social space so the only place to hang is outside or in your room but the shared dorm thankfully it really large so this is ok.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zohar Hostel; City: Bogota; Review: This place is in a great location, your walking distance from all you need, bars, restaurants, culture. We were really pleased with the hostel owner, he was super helpful, pleasant, welcoming, friendly, kind. We were also able to check in a touch early which was great as we'd travelled 16 hrs and lost our baggage. The closed in courtyard is a really comfortable space to chill out, read or have a coffee. Next door is a great breakfast place and you get free coffee at the hostel in the mornings also. Super pleased we had a room at the back of the house because the street is noise with cars. You feel really safe in this area as there are army patrol on the streets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 70 30 Hostel; City: Buenos Aires Capital Federal District; Review: Good wifi, good people, good staff, Good kitchen, good living space, good location, good tours, good social life, good knowledge of the area and great room size. Don't think twice just stay here. In the summer you'll need to book an air con room as BA get's really hot. The rooms are really large so there is plenty of space for everyone. The staff were great! We stayed twice Dec 2016 for New years (which was the best, the staff helped so all have the best night out in the streets of BA) and again in Jan 2017. Both times we did 2 social events with the hostel and had a really nice time. If we go back to BA this is a really obvious choice because the owners are always trying to improve the place to make it better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puerto Mercado Hotel; City: Montevideo Montevideo Department; Review: This was the best check in process I ever had! We arrived really late after 8hrs of travel and the hotel staff who was on duty really understood we were tired and did a mini check in instead of a full check in so we could rest. He provided a number we could order take away and gave us an apple for while we waited. The breakfast was good, plenty of choice and a nice space. The room was a little small but was really clean and comfortable. Location wise it's a really good location, walking distance to everything important.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Echo Valley 4202 Illuminarie Moon Stake; Brand: Echo Valley; Review: I agree with many of the others regarding this poorly constructed product. This globe is a big piece of crap to state it lightly. A very big waste of money. Amazon should take a fake product off their web site.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Neiko 53942A High Visibility Safety Vest, X-Large, Neon Yellow; Brand: Neiko; Review: great safety vest for when I walk my dog late at night. If you are hippy, I would recommend you go up a size. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brainerd 64266 French Lace Single Duplex Outlet Wall Plate / Switch Plate / Cover, Sponged Copper; Brand: Brainerd; Review: I like getting switch plates that match my other plates and add that antique accent to my kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brainerd 126383 French Lace Quad Toggle Switch Wall Plate / Switch Plate / Cover, Burnished Antique Brass; Brand: Brainerd; Review: I really like the antique appearance of the switch. It is hard to locate a decent 4 switch plate to match other switch plates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giani Countertop Paint Kit, Chocolate Brown; Brand: Giani Granite; Review: I am waiting for the weather to get warmer. The instructions look easy enough. The CD is very educational. I plan to cover up my laminate that surrounds my kitchen sink as I screwed with placing the new laminate down-I did not push it back far enough which left a small gap. I figure this home pseudo kit will help and make this counter top very attractive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings WTV102NX10 Nexus Wall Tile, 4 by 4-Inch, Terra, 27-Pack; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: I like the fact it is can be applied without grout. It is a good filler when making a pattern.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings WTV402AC10 Nexus Accent Wall Tile, 4 by 4", Terra, 4" x 4" x 1.5 mm; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: I like the fact it has a sticky back & no grout is required. I like the pattern of the flowers-smooth & not overwhelming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings WTV101NX10 Nexus Wall Tile, 4 by 4-inch, Sandstone, 27-Pack; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: I like the fact you do not need to use grout secondary to the sticky back & it is a great filler for making those patterns.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rolatape RT204 Dual 4-inch Measuring Wheel; Brand: Rolatape; Review: This not only meet for engineers, but I use it to measure how far my patients ambulate & sometimes they happen to be an engineer. I feel it provides positive feedback for the patients & assist in documentation. This is highly recommended for those that do gait training.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ADFORS Standard Window Screen, 36 " x 84", Charcoal; Brand: Saint-Gobain ADFORS; Review: This was a great product to replace the gross old screens on my windows. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ADFORS Spline, .125" x 25', Black; Brand: Saint-Gobain ADFORS; Review: This came in very handy to replace my old screens spline, plus I learned a new word and what that rubber piece is that holds the window screen in place. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prime-Line Products PL 7765 Top and Bottom Screen Frame Retainer Clip, Black Vinyl, 4-Pack; Brand: Prime-Line Products; Review: These screen holders came in very handy to replace the very old and decayed ones I had in my windows. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brinks 2111-109 Tulip Style Door Knob with Privacy Key for Bedroom and Bath, Antique Brass; Brand: BRINKS; Review: Great door knobs to replace my crummy old door knobs. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leyuee Zoomable Headlamp led headlamp Sensor USB Rechargeable Headlamp Headlight Focus Adjustable Head lamp Flashlight with 4PCS Rechargeable Batteries for; Brand: Leyuee; Review: I have been wanting something like this for a while. I like all the different light settings & it can be propped up on its own. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prime-Line R 7265 Drawer Track Back Plate, 3/8 in. x 1 in., Plastic, White, 1 Pair (1 LH, 1; Brand: Prime-Line Products; Review: My bottom kitchen drawers are driving me nuts. I have had the same bottom back bracket break twice. So I ordered more to replace the defunct back track. The drawers are made very well. How stupid is it to place a plastic back bracket for a drawer that holds the pots & pans. So, now I am having to come up with a clever way to keep that back bracket up by using a center drapery hook, not the screw kind but the adjustable pole supporter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty D66322C-W-TS 22-Inch Side Mount Drawer Slide; Brand: Liberty; Review: my large kitchen drawers drive me nuts. The freaking back plastic slide holder has broken on me twice. So now I have to figure out how to keep that freaking back bracket in place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Euro Cuisine YMX650 Automatic Digital Yogurt Maker; Brand: Euro Cuisine; Review: This yogurt maker makes outstanding yogurt. It is easy to use and looks nice on my counter. The automatic timer and date on lids are very useful features. I used a reusable Heirloom Bulgarian yogurt starter, tastes fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Taupe and Black 3-Piece King / Cal-King Comforter Cover (Duvet-Cover-Set) 100-Percent Cotton, 300-Thread-Count; Brand: Royal Hotel; Review: I purchased this duvet cover for my son's room. The cover is soft, looks nice, washes and dries well. It did need a quick ironing after the dryer and when he leaves it in a ball it does become wrinkled, but with normal use it would be fine. The duvet insert was easy to insert.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3D House German Chocolate Advent Calendar by Windel; Brand: Windel; Review: This chocolate advent calendar is really cool! I love the house shape with the candy on the roof, great concept. My son loves it, I like the fact that the chocolate has natural ingredients and no gluten (although not certified gluten free, he has not had a reaction and there is no wheat/gluten listed nor is there hidden gluten such as malt).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer,; Brand: Instant Pot; Review: This is the best thing that has happened to dinner ever! Instant Pot is easy to use and the recipes that we have found on line and in the cookbook are amazing! Cooks rice, quinoa, etc. in minutes and it does not stick. I LOVE the stainless steel pan!!! We have cooked entire meals in one pot, some from frozen chicken breast in a matter of minutes. Black beans are so much easier to cook in the Instant Pot! I would recommend this to anyone who does not have a lot of time to devote to cooking yet wants to enjoy a home cooked meal. There are endless recipes for Instant Pot, if you don't buy one you are just working too hard and spending too much time cooking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: puredown Alternative Comforter Duvet Insert 300 Thread Count Cotton Shell White King/Cal King; Brand: puredown; Review: I purchased this duvet insert for my son's room. I love it, it is light, yet warm and the cotton cover is soft. This duvet insert washes and dries very nicely. Could be used for a comforter, I opted to add a cover to help keep it clean. This duvet insert is a great product, I still can't believe the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Buxton Hudson Pik-Me-Up Tab Card Case; Brand: Buxton; Review: Love this wallet. Perfect for holding all essential credit cards, ID's, etc. without the bulk of carrying a larger wallet. Great price too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patzino Fashion Collection, PU Leather Women's Satchel Handbag; Brand: PATZINO; Review: Love it. Use it as an everyday bag. Perfect size for all your essentials. Price was great and shipping fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PEDS Women's Ultra Low Microfiber Liner with Gel Tab-6 Pairs; Brand: ; Review: Fit great, terrific price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Style by Hush Puppies Women's Tacita Dress Pump; Brand: Soft Style; Review: Love them. Very comfortable and they look great too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RK Classical Sleepwear Men’s 100% Cotton Flannel Pajama Set,; Brand: Robes King; Review: My husband received a pair for Christmas and liked them so much I ordered him a second pair; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Almunia del Valle; City: Monachil Sierra Nevada National Park Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: Everything about this hotel is special. Patricia and Manuel have created an oasis of fragrant gardens, irrigated by a series of old Moorish acequias and although the hotel itself is fairly small the grounds are extensive. We had a ground floor room with its own private terrace and sat there in the afternoon drinking wine and listening to birds singing whilst taking in the view across the gardens and swimming pool and beyond across a spectacular valley in the Sierra Nevada National Park. The welcome was warm and informative and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. English was spoken by all the staff we met. Special mention to Chris the family dog who was a real sweetie. Our room was comfortable and stylish and decorated with taste. A free mini bar and tea/coffee facilities were included. There is a cosy resident's lounge with music, games and WIFI leading to a terrace where meals are usually taken (depending on the weather). The restaurant is not open to the public - instead, for those guests who want to dine, Patricia expertly cooks a meal based on their own produce and what is best in the market that day. We enjoyed an excellent bottle of Rioja and their own olives followed by ham and artichoke then sea bass baked in salt with black linguini and a rich creme caramel for pudding. Leisurely breakfast on the terrace consisted of a extensive buffet. The final part of the road up to the hotel is single file with passing places but it is not a busy road and is about one mile at the most. We loved it so much we have already booked a return trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Almunia del Valle; City: Monachil Sierra Nevada National Park Province of Granada Andalucia; Review: Since first visiting in 2013 we have just experienced our sixth stay. Patricia and Manuel clearly strive for continuing excellence and achieve it. The more recently added rooms are a sympathetic design that blends into the landscape unobtrusively. We have stayed in a number of rooms and each is tastefully decorated and furnished with care and attention to detail. We particularly like the Hamman baths that are installed in some of the rooms. Pure bliss to sit on our private terrace with feet up, looking at the wonderful view and drinking chilled Cava. We dined on the terrace with excellent food that included Almunia's own olive oil and olives and a main course of pork loin cooked with oranges followed by delicious pud. Another exceptional breakfast was served indoors the next morning because low cloud made it chilly, though the sun came out shortly afterwards. Personal touches abound. They remembered it was my partner's birthday. Special thanks to the wonderful Maria who is everywhere at once and who finds nothing a bother. All the staff are very pleasant. English is spoken and we've heard other languages too. An absolute treat to be enjoyed and anticipated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broad Bay House; City: Isle of Lewis Lewis and Harris Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotland; Review: Broad Bay house was recommended to us as being 'extra special and it was the most expensive stop-over of our trip to the Outer Hebrides, being 170 Euros for bed and breakfast. However, the place was absolutely worth it. The house is relatively new and has been decorated and set out with style and taste. Various items of local artwork have been used to good effect throughout. The beach is at the end of the garden and the owners have thoughtfully provided telescope and binoculars in the spacious high lounge and breakfast area. We viewed seals and sea-birds on the small islet in the bay. There was a good assortment of complimentary, tea, coffee, biscuits, sweets and drinks in the room and TV and music equipment were first-rate. Our room had a well appointed en-suite wet room with good quality toiletries. There is a small room stocked with information such as maps and leaflets about the islands and next door to it is a utility room with washer and dryer. Breakfast were exceptionally good with the beautifully cooked fresh kippers going down a treat. Although there is no evening meal, the owners do provide a couple of versions of mixed platters upon request for those guests who want to stay on site during the evening. There is a well-stocked honesty bar in the lounge. The owners were exceptionally hospitable and charming. The place is beachside in a small village about 7 miles north of Stornoway. Definitely a place to revisit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Langass Lodge; City: North Uist Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotland; Review: The lodge is in a stunning position along a fairly rough track. We stayed in a room in the old building which was small for a double but was tastefully decorated and appointed and it had the benefit of a beautiful view down towards the nearby loch. The weather cleared late afternoon to allow a walk in the scenic surroundings. The place had charm and style and was enhanced by the extremely friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a good lunch and whiskies in the bar and ate in the pleasant restaurant in the evening. Food was locally sourced and beautifully prepared and presented. Breakfast the next morning was to the same standard. Guests varied between couples and hunting/shooting/fishing parties. There were also rooms available in a newer annexe. Overall it was a memorably stay that we would definitely want to repeat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westlands of Pitlochry; City: Pitlochry Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: We reached Pitlochry mid-evening travelling south following arrival in Ullapool after a ferry crossing from Stornoway and we initially chose to enquire at the Westlands on spec as it was one of the first places we saw in the town and it looked pleasant and had plentiful parking. Not only could they give us a large very comfortable room for the night but they were so pleasant and helpful that we quickly realised they had been a fortunate choice. Breakfast next morning in the dining room overlooking the garden consisted of a wide choice of hot and cold food. Every member of staff was clearly trained to provide a consistent superior visitor experience - very impressive. The bed was very comfortable (and very large) and everywhere was clean to a high standard. Next time we are in Pitlochry we will make point of staying there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Polochar Inn; City: Lochboisdale South Uist Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotland; Review: The Polacher Inn is in a pleasant location and we had a decent size room overlooking the bay, although the poor weather rather obscured the view. Having heard good things about this place we were disappointed that whilst the food was enjoyable it wasn't as special as we had anticipated. Our room was a decent size and the on-suite bathroom seemed to have been recently refurbished. Overall it was clean and comfortable. Food was served in the bar in the evening and in the dining room the following morning. The place needs some upgrading and some of the furniture was a bit worn at the edges. Our general impression was that it was a bit gloomy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harris Hotel; City: Tarbert Isle of Harris Lewis and Harris Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotla; Review: This hotel is enhanced by the friendliness and helpfulness of its staff. We had been allocated a room up several flights of stairs and the lady at reception quickly realised it would not be a reasonable option for my partner who has mobility difficulties. Instead we we given a spacious room on the first floor with views from two sides. During our two day stay we had two evening meals in the dining room, two lunches in the bar and a breakfast. Food was locally sourced. We particularly enjoyed the seafood. Parking was available in the car park at the front of the hotel and at an overspill car park across the road. We would happily revisit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Craigard Hotel; City: Isle of Barra Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scotland; Review: We arrived in Castlebay on a windy, wet night via the ferry from Oban for an overnight stay. Barra is a small island and the Craigard hotel is about 5 minutes drive from the ferry terminal. There is ample parking to the side of the hotel. The owners and staff were very welcoming although we did hear someone grumbling in the kitchen next morning because we were the last to arrive arrive for breakfast and even though there was 20 minutes of the allotted time still left. Food in the restaurant was excellent, particularly as there was delicious lobster on offer at a very reasonable price. The bar area was cosy and friendly and our room was very comfortable and warm. It was a good start to our first location in the Outer Hebrides and we would choose to stay here on any further visits.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creagan B B; City: Callanish Isle of Lewis Lewis and Harris Outer Hebrides The Hebrides Scot; Review: This large bungalow is near the extraordinary Callanish standing stones and a number of other similar locations. We had a double room and were free to use the comfortable guest lounge and its large TV. Breakfast was good but there is no evening meal available and on the first night of our stay we drove to a hotel about 7 miles away. The next day was a Sunday and we had a late lunch in Stornoway. Parking is on the spacious driveway next to the house.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Marine Hotel Spa; City: North Berwick East Lothian Scotland; Review: We stayed overnight at the hotel so that we could celebrate the 80th birthday of our friend who was staying for a few days with her husband. Our room was clean and very comfortable if a little small. We were impressed with the suite which our friends occupied that was spacious and had a seating area and very well appointed bathroom and a view across to the Bass Rock. Dinner was good and service efficient. Breakfast had a good choice of food although the area where guests self-served got a bit chaotic at times. Some of the corridors and public areas do need an upgrade (which is in hand) but they did seem to be very clean. What made the stay special was the staff, particularly on reception. They took the time to be friendly and were clued up that it was our friend's special birthday. Would definitely stay again and would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Destiny Scotland Q Residence Apartments; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: We booked a one bedroom apartment on the ground floor which turned out to be extremely spacious and very clean. The bed and sofa bed were huge and very comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed and had a selection of good quality toiletries. Although the two days we visited were very cold and damp, the apartment was warm and cosy. From Queen street it takes about ten minutes to reach Princes Street. There are numerous restaurants and bars near the apartments. Copper Blossom restaurant on George Street was particularly good. Destiny Scotland staff were very helpful when we had a small problem with the keypad entry and there was no charge to leave luggage at their offices on Hanover street (just around the corner). It was value for money that exceeded expectations and we will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Bellagio Nail Bar; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I just moved to town and was excited to try this nail salon out due to the great reviews. What a mistake!!! Not only did they rush because it got busy and they wanted a great turn around, it shows! I got acrylics and they feel off after 12 days! There was so much extra acrylic and so sloppy! I got a pedicure and they chipped after a week! HORRIBLE PLACE!! Do not go I wasted $85!!! Ruined my nails!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ashley HomeStore; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: I don't know where to begin with this review- ever since I step Foot inside this store it was a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! No wonder why they offer "sales" and cheap prices because you never get the furniture! Sofia our sales rep was at first great then after the sales was closed the customer service went down hill! It took 4 different deliveries to get our bed put together! The sales rep entered the wrong info for the rails at first and to get it corrected was just a MESS!!! The managers here are CLUELESS!! They should all be embarrassed to work for Ashley's! I was told 7 different times over all my issues I would "get a call back" that never once happened I ALWAYS had to call the store and then they have no idea why your calling! I have ordered furniture from Sprintz, Havertys and American Signature and not ONE issue!! I have had 12 multiple issues from this store since stepping foot! I will never ever buy anything from Ashley's and I suggest you don't either!! Quality is garbage and once they swipe your credit card and the sales rep get their commission, your dead to them!!!! I would give -1 stars if I could!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Healthsource Chiropractic Of Franklin; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Great place to come! Trust worthy, friendly, knowledgeable staff and doctors! The care I am receiving is helping so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P.F. Chang's; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Came in between lunch and dinner and will never come back. The place is filthy! Stuff all over the floors, sticky tables and menus. Server gave me wrong dish at first. Not at all what I expected from a P.F. Chang's; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Tuesday; City: Nashville, TN; Review: This has to be the most depressing, old, run down Ruby Tuesday's I've ever been too. The chain is tired and has been closing all over the country. This location should follow that trend and shut down for its own good. Dirty plates on every table when I walked in. Stuff all over the floors. Bathrooms just horrific. Shut down and build something new; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Pampered Pooch Pet Spa & Resort; City: Nashville, TN; Review: We boarded our 2 year old miniature dachshund here for the first time and was so happy with our experience, we will be back again for our next trip! They are extremely caring, informative, reliable and honest! She had a great time here and we seen updated daily on their Facebook! Can not thank them enough for taking care of my little girl while we were away! - Cheryl Whitmore; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spotted Donkey Cantina; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Awesome place to come for a quick lunch. Food was great portion sizes and tasty! Great service and nice and cool inside! We will definitely be back next time we are in Clearwater!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 55 South; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: I'm sorry but I am very shocked about all the positive reviews this restaurant has got. I am assuming that the only good dish they have is the jambalaya and hot chicken. Everything else I tried it was awful. WAY over priced for the quality of food! The food does not taste fresh by any means. Very disappointed Nd will not be coming back. Maybe the Franklin location is better but the one here is awful!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: House of India; City: Franklin, TN; Review: We came here for our first time since moving to Franklin and SO glad we did! When we first walked in we were treated so greatly! The food was outstanding! The service even better! JP and Arvin were amazing and treated us like royalty! I am so glad we found this hidden gem! Come and you will not be disappointed!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tito's Mexican Restaurant - Berry Farms; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Stopped in for a Sunday lunch. First impression was it looked like a nice restaurant and clean. However the staff made our experience awful. The hostesses were unfriendly . Then we sat down and our waitress was just awful! Rude, unfriendly, looked at us like we had 5 heads when we order. Didn't even tell us her name until we got our receipt, it was Zaida. Also gave us wrong dish had to wait another 10 minutes for the right dish which was awful- only ate the rice and beans because who can mess that up. Will never come back here and will ensure I tell others to stay away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spring Nails; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Literally the best nail salon in Williamson county! They are always on time when you make appointments and their work is superior every time! Lily is my go to but they are all wonderful. Avoid the other nail salons and go here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pizza Hut; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I know there are terrible reviews for this Pizza Hut, however I had a very pleasant experience. I ordered lunch and the person on the phone was exceptional, he repeated my order to ensure accuracy! I got my order within 20 mins and it was hot, made correct and delicious!!! If you had a bad experience here before, they are defiantly worth another try! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I was very excited to find a laser tattoo remover service that had a guarantee to get rid of the ink! The office is clean and comfortable also the staff are fantastic! The numbing cream makes a HUGE difference when having the laser done and is very tolerable! I am excited about how great my results have been only just after 2 treatments. I will be coming back to have other tattoos removed. Do yourself a favor and if you have been wanting to get rid of a "bad" tattoo, come here you will NOT be disappointed!! Cheryl; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stock & Barrel; City: Nashville, TN; Review: One of the best burgers in Nashville. The meat is so fresh being from a local Tennessee rancher. Hip, trendy low key vibe. Whisky choice are fantastic! Love coming here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMT at the Galleria; City: Franklin, TN; Review: THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!! Do not move here!! The good reviews were paid for by IMT! I have attached photos of the DISGUSTING garbage rooms!! The maintenance is a joke, the office does NOTHING to make improvements. People they let move here are trash! They allow aggressive breeds! A pitbull bit my neighbor in the hand!!! People speed in the garage and driveway almost ran over myself and my dog. STAY FAR AWAY FROM HERE TRUST Me - and yes his review is for the new management IMT not Matrix!! Also the lights that have been "repaired" in the front are out again. It is pitch black out there at night- dangerous!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Plato's Closet Cool Springs; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: All the clothes are in horrible condition. Old styles, rude employees- this should be shut down. Brought a BRAND NEW pair of Ray Ban sunglasses they I got as a gift. $200 value they offered me $40? Seriously. Sold them on POSHMARK made $120! Avoid this store and try POSHMARK! This should go out of business and I pray it does!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Sunshine; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Talk about a diabetes food over load. The food is all carb heavy, loaded with sugar, and doesn't even taste good for that matter. Service was sooooo slow. Terrible beer selection. And like I said food was not good. What a waste of a 45 minute wait. Then I thought they were local supporting a local business... WRONG they are ANOTHER chain.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Biscuit Love - Franklin; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Found hair in my eggs after taking a bite of my scrambled eggs, I felt something weird. I then went on to find a piece of hair and it was cooked into the eggs. I had to pull it out. They told me they were going to remake it... seriously? You think I want to have anything else here? I am a local and this ruined me from ever coming back. Also food is way over priced. Biscuits are blah; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Dental Care; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I so far have been having great experiences here. Going to a prior dentist before coming here, I knew I had about 7 cavities to be filled. When I came here and they did xrays and the Dr confirmed the same 7. Therefore I know I was on the right track. I am so nervous of the dentist but the DR listened to me to give me extra nova cane and nitrous. Sarah and Michelle are fantastic, experienced and knowledge, made me feel so comfortable. I am happy so far with the work. Yes dentist are expensive. Yes insurance usually sucks for dentist. But I love my teeth too much to not have them taken care of.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miller's Ale House - Cool Springs; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Our guy server was the worst server I've ever experienced going out to eat. He was no where to be found, disappeared for 10-15 mins at a time. At one point I asked another server to come serve us since he was so awful! Also the fish and chips tasted gross! I should have got the wings; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Drake's; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I've been to Drakes in Knoxville and Chattanooga and they are awesome! Great staff, clean, good food and draft. This one should be shut down! The place is filthy. I came on a Sunday at 3pm, not too busy. The servers are so slow!! It took 10 minutes to get a refill on my water. I ended up going to the bar to get it filled quicker. I heard to never come here on the weekends when they turn it into a club since it's dangerous. Small crowded tables. Ya just shut it down.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cool Springs Plastic Surgery - Franklin; City: Franklin, TN; Review: BEWARE!!! All their reviews are paid for! Just read how similar the reviews are! I came here for lip filler... what a WASTE of $700! My lips barely looked any bigger! They are scams just trying to make a quick buck off of you! There are SOOO many better options in Franklin then here! STAY AWAY!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BluePearl - Franklin; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Typical animal hospital where they charge you your life savings away for your pet. Nice facility, clean and nice front desk staff. Vet tech we had was awesome. Friendly, caring and polite. What ruined this experience was the vet herself. Her name was Dr Michelle Yoshida was AWFUL! Extremely rude, acted like a know it all and that she was better then us. Then when we asked simple basic questions, she made us feel stupid for asking them. If I do have to go back here I willl make sure we do not have to deal wiTh her again. Have some people skills! Then when we checked out, we had a question about the bill- they called her over and again another argument and her being rude and aggressive and confrontational! She should be fired!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Central BBQ; City: Nashville, TN; Review: No no no! You can not bring a classic memphis BBQ place to Nashville and expect it to be anywhere as good as the originals. I have been to all 4 Memphis locations and they are very similar. This location misses the mark immensely! Sure those who have never had central bbq probably love this place. Also a great tourist trap. Sorry you are not Memphis or will ever be as good as the original! Do not come here if you have had Memphis Central BBQ!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I am from NY and this has been the Closest I've found in Nashville to real good fresh authentic Italian food!! Parking sucks!! Pink sauce is unreal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Health Sushi; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Best sushi around hands down. Special bowl is the best! Sushi is fresh and you can easily taste it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Access Lock and Key; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: I had a wonderful experience with the owner of Access! He was extremely knowledge, prompt and professional! He was able to point out flaws about our locks that needed extra fixing. I will recommend you anyone looking for lock and key needs!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barista Parlor; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I have been here last year before the tornado and virus hit and it was great. Seasonal coffee and pastries were fantastic! Was in the area and decided to come again. What a HORRIBLE experience!! I ordered a seasonal coffee and asked if there is soda in it. She said no, I drink it there was sparkling seltzer... Same thing carbonation. Horrible on first sip. I got a basic iced coffee and then one of their sunshine cinnamon rolls. I took one sip of the coffee and instantly got nauseous. I threw it out immediately it was disgusting!!! Then took a bite of the sunshine roll and it tasted like it has been sitting there for days very stale. Threw that out too. So I just wasted $12 for nothing!!! So over priced !! And the Bartista's were not friendly in anyway and couldn't even hear them in the mask!! Use your outdoor voice!! Also just stared at me when I said I didn't like the first drink. I will not be returning!! So many better options in Germantown!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fox's Donut Den; City: Nashville, TN; Review: 3 starts only for the amazing donuts and coffee. Staff was miserable and laughed at me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corner Pub Bellevue; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I came here when it was the old corner pub, and what a face lift! The restaurant is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. Food is good and great beer selection. Love the patio as well. Will be back again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hudson's Handyman Service, LLC; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Jim is a fantastic handyman & I am so glad I found him on Yelp! Prompt, professional and does great work. I will be using him for all my handyman services and also pass his name along to friends & Neighboor's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donelson Air Service Experts; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Called up for an emergency visit on Wednesday and he arrived just a short 2 hours later. I was very happy with the prompt turn around in service! Cody was professional and knowledgeable when he visited. There was an issue that we needed a plumber and Cody was able to get one over the next day. Additionally Quentin the plumber arrived prompt and was friendly! He was able to fix the issue quickly which we were so grateful. 5/5 stars for the company and the two employees. Very happy we called and will continue to use them for our ongoing services.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shane Co.; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Decided to stop here and browse their engagement ring section with my boyfriend and our other friends whom were also looking. I will not be giving them my business nor ever return. We walked in and the two employees at the front were unfriendly and unwelcoming, they just starred at us and seemed very judgmental. That was already a turn off and we should have walked out then. We took a quick look around and a women decided to speak with us and "help". No personality, seemed as if we were annoying or bothering her. After that we just had a bad taste in our mouth and decided to turn around and walk out. My boyfriend and I will be bringing out business to Genesis Diamonds or Jared's. You really need to review your employees customer service skills and how they make customers feel unwanted and uncomfortable; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Villager Tavern; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I mean does it get any better than the Villager! Amazing dive bar, great drink prices and awesome service! Love the crowd love the vibes I mean it's just the perfect getaway and night out! If your visiting Nashville.. COME HERE!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gina's Stonefired Italian & Pizzeria; City: Franklin, TN; Review: No lie this is the BEST pizza in Williamson County. Born and raised in NY and there is literally no other pizza spot as close as our original NY style pizza! Cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff, love Gina and her sister, feels like family when we come in! Menu all around is great. Pizza the best, love the pepperoni bread, chicken Parm and the desserts! Do not miss out on this hidden gem! Forget the Dominos or Marcos and come show some love to the best pizza in WC!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panera Bread; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Rude service, rude management - dirty tables and floors. Just avoid this one. Already reported this location to corporate; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coffee and Coconuts; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Love love love coffee and coconuts! Awesome atmosphere, great coffee and the pastries are to die for! My go to coffee shop as I do not support or buy from Starbucks! Come visit for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garcias Mexican Restaurant; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Our go to Mexican Restaurant! Always friendly staff and food is consistently good. Love the skinny marg and jalapeño dip! Defiantly come try them out! Authentic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chili's; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I mean there really is no excuse to mess up consistently at a corporate restaurant like Chili's. Food is always awful soggy stale beer draft lines are dirty. Restaurant always has food and crumbs everywhere. Get your s**t together!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: First Watch; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: The absolute worst First Watch I have ever been to. I have been to over 15 first watch restaurants throughout the southeast, and this one is just a disgrace! First off overall service is just awful. Hostess is very unfriendly, we had two different servers who were all over the place. My food came out in no way how I ordered it with modifications. When I asked for it to be remade, The one server rolled her eyes at me like I was an inconvenience. They need to clean house and hire better staff and management! Your regional office should be all over this restaurant and make the necessary adjustments to the service, operations, and staff. The staff should be grateful they have a job in this economic crisis.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Judge Bean's BBQ; City: Brentwood, TN; Review: Such a great experience at this Local BBQ joint! Such a fun atmosphere in love the friendly staff. Pulled pork is to die for literally one of my favorites in the area. Do yourself a favor and come here do not go to Corky's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juice Bar Carothers; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Literally my go to spot at least once a week to get my fresh juice. Employee staff are so friendly love getting to know them! Clean good quality items fast service. Definitely come by here and support this awesome local business team!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Watch; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I am so done with this first watch! This was my third time trying it again after two failed experiences and I am officially pulling the strings and never returning. I ask for my eggs a certain way and they ALWAYS come out wrong! The cooks do not know how to do soft scramble and forget modifications. Also the potato's tasted like they were SOAKED in salt like uneditable!! No wonder why this location is always slow on a Saturday/Sunday morning while the other ones are jammed pack! First watch you need to re-evaluate your staff/ chefs here because this is just a failed location!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Just Love Coffee Cafe - McEwen; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Literally the worst iced coffee I have ever had. Water down new flavor. Staff was just strange and weird. Definitely glad I only been here once because once was enough; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs; City: Franklin, TN; Review: PORKCHOP! The best I've ever had anywhere ever!! The sides are nothing to rave about I literally just come for PORKCHOP, good drinks and god staff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bishop's Meat and Three; City: Franklin, TN; Review: First time here and it will not be my last! Awesome fresh southern cooking with fantastic service! The Mac and Cheese is to die for and I am an avid Mac and cheese eater. Cat fish was cooked and breaded perfectly! Love the jalapeño corn bread too! Did not disappoint and can not wait to come back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store; City: Franklin, TN; Review: What a disaster it has been dealing with ordering wallpaper from the online store! However the store manager Ali really save the day and made the experience so much better! She assisted me in dealing with the supplier and insured that I was taken care of. I really am hesitant to re-order wallpaper again but I think I'm going to just because of her! Fantastic customer service top-notch manager!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Chicago; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Very surprised with the food and drinks here! Service was also great! Boneless wings were cooked perfectly and pizza was good. Happy I stopped by and will for sure come again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Watch; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Terrible! Do not come here if you have modifications to their menu because the chefs are incompetent and do not understand.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Otaku Ramen; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Have been wanting to come here after seeing Instagram and there page but wow what a disappointment! Not only did I wait over 30 mins (wasn't even busy) my ramen came out...COLD!!! There is nothing worse when it is 30 degrees out and all you wanted was a hot bowl of Ramen. Also WAYYY over priced! Don't believe the hype of Instagram or the "pretty" picture; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: freecoat nails; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Such a great experience as this was my first time. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Love how they explained to me all the differences in the polish as well. Jill did an outstanding pedicure and I'm so glad I found this spot and feels so clean being non-toxic! Can't wait to become a regular!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crumbl Cookies - Franklin; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Why do these cookies have to be so dang good? This location is all right. I prefer going in person and doing pick up over delivery as by the time they get to you the cookies are cold. Love how they change their flavors every week! Definitely choose this over tiffs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quinn's Neighbourhood Pub and Eatery; City: Franklin, TN; Review: I love this little local restaurant in Franklin. The food is always good and the service is great. Their pretzel app is awesome! Also the Philly cheesesteak sandwich is to die for. Also they have great beer selection is always changing. Definitely make this your new spot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brooklyn Brothers Pizza; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Moved here from Connecticut the pizza capital of the United States and I have tried literally over 50 pizza restaurants. This is by far the closest to Connecticut style pizza we have had! I need to start coming in person as when I order Uber it usually comes cold but that's not the restaurants fault just the Uber drivers take forever. If you don't like this place and you obviously don't know good pizza so you might as well just eat Chuckie Cheese pizza; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dolan's Bar & Grill; City: Franklin, TN; Review: Just discovered this amazing hidden gem as I am new to Franklin. Love the vibe with the staff and the activities they have going on! Definitely a fun neighborhood spot to get lost in the day sit back and relax!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Atlanta North Druid Hills; City: Brookhaven Georgia; Review: Visited Atlanta for one night to see show at Fox Theater. As a Hilton Honors member, chose this hotel based on past experiences with Hampton Inn properties. This was not the level of quality we are used to experiencing. The best thing about this hotel is Nikki who checked us in and checked us out the next morning. She is friendly and a hard worker. She changed our first room as it smelled of smoke and had a air filter machine running when we walked in the room. Next room was ok other than the toilet was very loud and sounded like an animal dying when it was flushed. The water in the toilet was a consistent rust color. I mentioned this upon checkout but Nikki was a bit overwhelmed trying to her job plus helping in breakfast area. Would not recommend. We paid too much for what we got.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dallas Park Cities; City: Dallas Texas; Review: Good location for our weekend plans. Decent room. Stayed on "executive floor" but used concierge lounge only for coffee and even that was not impressive. Large machine in lounge that supposedly makes coffee/ cappuccino/ etc but it did not work our entire stay. There was a pot of old coffee and one cookie for afternoon refreshments. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, fruit and some runny hot cereal. Guests were trying to figure out the broken coffee machine and there was no employee to help. The only parking option is valet. $20/ day. Valet was friendly and helpful but when we left, our car smelled of strong body odor. Overall, not the quality of Hilton that we have enjoyed through the years.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waterton Glacier Suites; City: Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta; Review: My husband enjoyed our 2 night stay in early August. It was our first trip to Waterton. The park is beautiful. Waterton Glacier Suites is very convenient to all activities. Our room/ suite was clean and comfortable. This is not a fancy town so do not expect luxury. From what we could see when walking around town, our choice of lodging looked the newest, cleanest and most well kept. The management was responsive to questions. There is a small coffee maker in the room with coffee provided. It would be a nice touch if they offered coffee in the lobby every morning. They are building a restaurant which will be nice for guests. We did not encounter any construction noise when we were in our room but we were out enjoying the beauty most of the day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orloff Boutique Hotel; City: Hydra Saronic Gulf Islands Attica; Review: Visited beautiful Hydra for 3 nights with a group on a tour of several islands. I have no comparison for other hotels on Hydra. Our group enjoyed our stay but agreed on the negatives: no real reception area as no one was ever present when we had a question or needed help. No area to sit and be served a glass of wine or other beverage in the evening. Breakfast was good. Our room was small for 2 people and very small bathroom. Shower door was broken and there was a hand written note on shower that advised us to leave sliding door open as it would be quite a while before it was repaired. Showering with the door open caused the bathroom to be very wet and when we asked for extra towels to dry bathroom the staff questioned our request. Also, our shower had mold on most tiles as well as mold around sink.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunrise Springs Spa Resort; City: Santa Fe New Mexico; Review: My husband and I did Not stay at the resort but did book spa treatments. The property is lovely and the spa didn’t disappoint. We first reserved a private soak for two. It worked out nicely but any later in the day and we would have had to cancel the soak. They are open air and there was a small bit of shade in the tub area when we arrived. About 30 minutes into the soak, we were in full sun in hot water which was not at all comfortable. We got out early. Christina and Dixie were our massage therapists and they both did a great job. We added foot reflexology which was amazing. The spa was not overly crowded and we never felt rushed. Nice experience!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Posada de Santa Fe a Tribute Portfolio Resort Spa; City: Santa Fe New Mexico; Review: We stayed 3 Nights with a large group who were all there for a wedding. We were in a room that while spacious and clean was awkward. It had 2 windows which were both facing busy walkways. We had absolutely no privacy unless we put shades down in an already dark room. With shades open, guests would walk past and wave at us. The bathroom was tiny- 2 people could not be in it at same time. Hairdryer worked only at super hot setting. Keurig did not work at all along with something that appeared to be a radio but had no cord. TV remote did not display the menu so that we could find music station. Internet worked intermittently and never had strong sustained connection. Our first night at restaurant, we had a new waiter who brought us wrong items, 2 of some items and incorrect bill. We felt sorry for him as it seemed he had no one helping him get things corrected. One friend was finally credited $13 since her meal came after the rest of our group had almost finished. We never ate at hotel again. First morning we needed our car, we were told that “they couldn’t find the valet”. We got our car over 20 minutes later. Upon check out , we were overcharged for the block rate we had booked and were told we would have to show our confirmation email in order to be charged what we said was correct. Seriously? Aren’t we the guests- can’t they find the confirmation? Such a hassle but they finally rebilled me for what I claimed was correct nightly fee. It was a $60 credit which should have been cheerfully credited when I first questioned the bill. Sadly, La Posada is not a customer service oriented hotel. The positive aspects of the hotel are Eric in the bar- a friendly, great bartender and the grounds are lovely. We will not return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Reef Villas Resort; City: San Pedro Ambergris Caye Belize Cayes; Review: Stayed at PRV resort for 5 nights with 3 girl friends for fly fishing trip. We had 2 condos. Each unit had 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms with living , dining and kitchen. The accommodations were very nice, clean and comfortable. The pool , pool bar and beach access are great. We ate breakfast there every morning which was good. The staff is incredibly helpful, kind and patient. Everyone we came into contact with who works there was friendly and helpful. We rented a golf cart one day to go into town. They make the rental process easy and we had a nice golf cart. Will gladly return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: My three son's (ages 26-32) have stayed at Casa del Mar 3-4 times a year for the past 3 years. We've found the staff excellent, the grounds/rooms very clean and neat. While, its not a 4-5 star hotel it's the best place to stay in Galveston. The room can accomodate all of us...but a little crowded for 4 adults. We're gone most of the day on the boat and in downtown most of the night. Great place to come back to for a few hours sleep.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Plus Phoenix West; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: I spent the night at this great place on a trip from Tx to Ca. This is the nicest, cleanest, friendliest motel that I've stayed at in quite a while. I would compare this "budget" hotel to any Hilton Express or like hotel with 1/2 the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Stovall s Inn; City: Anaheim California; Review: After having a 5 night stay with two different rooms, we asked for a late checkout. Our flights out were at 8pm and we wanted to check out around 3pm-4pm. Our shuttle was scheduled to pick us up at 4pm. We were flatly told that there was no way as their check out time of noon wasn't flexable. We told them that we would check out of one of the rooms but wanted to keep one for our luggage. After talking to a supervisor, we were told that we could keep the one room for a $40 charge plus tax. In addition, a local friend stayed a couple of nights and was charged $8 a day for parking. We'll never stay there again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Villas San Sebastian; City: Zihuatanejo Zihuatanejo de Azueta Pacific Coast; Review: My three adult sons and I completely enjoyed our week stay here. Luis and Mario are great hosts and go out of their way to insure that you have an excellent visit. We stayed in the 2 bedroom, Villa #2. This Villa has a very large patio area complete with dining table, chaise lounges and a hammock. The views of Zihua Bay and the ocean can't be beat. On our last afternoon, we completely enjoyed the pool and cabana area. Much to our surprise here came Mario with a pitcher of the best margaritas that I've ever tasted. What an added treat! We've stayed at other hotels and condos in the area but these villas were the best by far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Cal Neva Hotel Casino; City: Reno Nevada; Review: I'm not sure where some of the previous posters stayed but I found the hotel very clean and nice. It is old but extremely well maintained and the staff are excellent. Week days rates are only $29 and $49 on the weekends. Their casino is right across the street and the Top Deck Restaurant was good with quick, friendly service. Complete steak & eggs breakfast served 24/7 was only $4.99. Same with lunch with steak & fries for $4.99. Complete prime rib dinner is only $5.99. All in all a great place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes; City: Mammoth Lakes California; Review: I was traveling through the area and spend a night here. I don't stay very often at Motel 6 but this place was the best that I've ever stayed at. Room was very clean and neat and appeared to have been recently remodeled? Motel staff were excellent and the location is excellent to everything in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Queens Hotel and Casino; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Just stayed 3 nights here and found the location excellent. The Fremont Street Experience is a must. Where else can you walk outside your hotel and find Elvis, Michael Jackson and Freddie Kruger standing together? If you aren't having any luck at their casino just walk out the door to one of the others. Good dining choices and specials are available at most places. Book a room in the North Tower to avoid the loud noise from the music.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Visalia Hotel; City: Visalia California; Review: My room was very big with a king bed, oversize chair w/ottoman and a work desk and chair. Everything in it was spotless and one of the best rooms that I've stayed at in years. The location was very quiet and next to a nice park and golf course. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Great complimentary breakfast with lots of choices. I highly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn; City: Los Banos California; Review: I usually go by what other members have written on a property but I'm not sure where these previous people stayed. I choose to stay here one night based on their reviews. What I found when I pulled in shocked me and I would have kept on driving except that I had reserved a room with my credit card. This little (25 rooms ?) motel was straight out of the 1950's and is what you would have expected to find along Route 66 back in those days. The parking lot was filled with construction workers and their pick ups as they all sat around drinking beer after a day of work. They continued the "party" quite late. I opened the door and found the room was as dated as the outside was. Old, old bed and furniture. The mini-fridge and microwave were also very old and unplugged. I plugged the fridge in and tried to change the setting but the knob was missing. I turned on the old A/C unit and it was very loud and after about an hour a funny smell starting coming out of it. I left it on as it was very hot outside and the noise from the A/C at least blocked some of the street traffic noise which was loud. I couldn't tell if the people above me were playing basketball or jumping rope but the noise continued until well after midnight. And then the construction workers all got up about 5:00am and starting out to their work. At best I got a few hours of sleep and was glad to get out of this place. I wouldn't let my worst enemy stay here. There are too many other good choices in town.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South; City: Abilene Texas; Review: The location is somewhat isolated on the East side of the freeway but very quiet. This is the best Super 8 that I've stayed at and would do so again. Very nice large room on the 3rd floor. Staff very friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Blythe; City: Blythe California; Review: The outside appearance of this place doesn't look like much but the room was very well appointed with everything you could need. Had a small problem with the TV but it was taken care of within a few minutes. Great place to stay in the middle of nowhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Richmond Virginia; Review: Very nice well appointed room and friendly helpful staff. Location is perfect and set in a small quiet shopping center with numerous restaurants within walking distance. Room wasn't ready due to NASCAR the day before but they upgraded me to a suite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Garland Dallas; City: Garland Texas; Review: I was in the area for one night and this place worked out very well. I was impressed upon opening the front door and my room. Everything was clean, neat and spotless. Great value for a small price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: Motel is a little bit older but very well kept, clean and nice. Great location on the Parkway and great prices. Cute little pool with a water slide. All of the motel staff were excellent. I would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Without Remorse; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Clancy Page; Review: Going rogue and blasting street criminals in Baltimore? Heck yeah! This book is unique among his series. The best characters, great story, the right amount of believable detail and even a bit of romance. If you're bored with the usual Clancy storyline, try this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Without Remorse; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Clancy Page; Review: Going rogue and blasting street criminals in Baltimore? Heck yeah! This book is unique among his series. The best characters, great story, the right amount of believable detail and even a bit of romance. If you're bored with the usual Clancy storyline, try this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ringworld Engineers; Author: Visit Amazon's Larry Niven Page; Review: As a followup to Ringworld, which I enjoyed, this book was disappointing. While he discusses at length descriptions of futuristic technology, Niven cleverly obscures any working detail about the technologies which help make it appear as "timeless", but the age of the story still seems obvious. Sort of like watching old StarTrek episodes. I had a difficult time buying into the character development in the first book and this book is even more bizarre. I enjoy science fiction but this story just wasn't fun for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windows Server 2008 Inside Out; Author: Visit Amazon's William Stanek Page; Review: The layout is not work-flow friendly. There's not much in here you can't find on the internet. I don't like purchasing multiple books or combining books with internet research to get all the answers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Show-Jumping Dreams #4 (Magic Ponies); Author: Visit Amazon's Sue Bentley Page; Review: These are the same stories repeated over and over from one Magic Pony to the next. Shameless. Horrible writing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rtfm: Red Team Field Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Clark Page; Review: It could use some more information, but it's good. There are blank pages in the back to add your own notes; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 10 Steps to Writing a Vital Speech: The Definitive Guide to Professional Speechwriting; Author: Fletcher Dean; Review: Thanks to Fletcher Dean for an instant classic. In this step-by-step guide to powerful, persuasive speechwriting, Fletcher gives us straight talk about the many opportunities and occasional pitfalls of writing speeches, and delivers the message in a helpful, no-nonsense style. I found the section on how to make the best of PowerPoint very astute. This book should be on every speechwriter's shelf. -Dana Rubin, founder and director of the New York Speechwriter's Roundtable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of Silicon Valley: What Everyone Else Can Learn from the Innovation Capital of the World; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Perry Piscione Page; Review: I lived in Silicon Valley for a number of years when I was starting my career, and for the past decade New York City has been my home. I've often wondered what accounts for the extreme difference between the two places - they're like two different planets. There are stark differences in the way people think, behave, interact, relate, and construct their daily lives. This book tells us why. Deborah Perry Piscione lifts the veil to explain how the Valley became the open, free-wheeling, collaborative, risk-taking, innovation capital of the world. It should be required reading for civic and community leaders, corporate CEOs and managers at every level, heads of universities and non-profits, regional planners - anyone seeking to understand and recreate the magic of Silicon Valley.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sisterhood, Interrupted: From Radical Women to Grrls Gone Wild; Author: D. Siegel; Review: I read this book 8 years after it was published to fill in some gaps in my knowledge of past feminist battles, which it admirably did. What I couldn't anticipate is that it would provide such a powerful framework for looking at recent history and current events. How astonishing to reflect on the many feminist leaders who've emerged and the milestones that have unfolded since this book came out - most of us had never even heard of Sheryl Sandberg or Anne-Marie Slaughter, Amy Schumer, Shonda Rhimes or Rhonda Rousey. And the debates rage on. At a moment when it seems we might actually be about to elect our first female US president, feminists are arguing over whether it's justified or insulting to vote for Hillary Clinton BECAUSE she's a woman, and whether Hillary's brand of feminism attracts or repels millennial women. And so we find ourselves asking yet again: Is gender progress marching forward, or stalled? Clearly we need Deborah Siegel to provide us with an update and some much-needed perspective in her wise, knowing, and insightful way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks; Author: Visit Amazon's Akash Karia Page; Review: A powerful story can hit us like a sledgehammer, bring powerful emotions to the surface, move us to another space, and make a lasting impression. But how exactly does that happen? What makes a great story work? Figuring out the exact mechanics behind that experience isn't easy, but Akash Karia has done it, and he shares his insights in this compact, accessible, step-by-step guide. We can all use his straightforward tips and strategies to become more masterful storytellers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leadership in Focus: Bringing Out Your Best on Camera; Author: Visit Amazon's Vern Oakley Page; Review: This book fills a critical gap in the literature of leadership and executive communication. Thanks Vern for this thoughtful and practical guide. In this age of video and visual communication, your information and perspective are more needed than ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On This Date: From the Pilgrims to Today, Discovering America One Day at a Time; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl M. Cannon Page; Review: What a terrific book! Carl Cannon has a knack for finding the exact moment - the event, the incident, the detail, the spark that illuminates a larger point about America. Reading each entry day by day, we take part in the solemn, the serendipitous, the sublime pageant of our nation's history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Draw Your Big Idea: The Ultimate Creativity Tool for Turning Thoughts Into Action and Dreams Into Reality; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Herting Page; Review: I love this book! Packed with helpful visual tools for thinking more imaginatively and creatively about the big questions we all face in the workplace - What's the market for my services? Who am I competing with? Who's creating something comparable? What is there too much of, and what's lacking? A perfect demonstration of how images help us process information more clearly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter; Author: Visit Amazon's Joel Schwartzberg Page; Review: A smart book for anyone who wants to be persuasive - and don't we all? Schwartzberg's main (ahem) point, is that the point matters. Whether you seek to inspire, persuade, or make an impact, it matters most of all. This book provides a roadmap and a toolkit for identifying your point and making it clearly and compellingly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the One Percent; Author: Visit Amazon's Saralyn Richard Page; Review: Suspenseful and cinematic. Much of it seems to jump right off the pages of the FT's How to Spend it. The screen rights will surely get snapped up - - - I'm seeing Richard Gere, Lesley Manville, Michelle Dockery...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Coellner Hof; City: Cologne North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Overall a very good hotel, convenient for foreign travellers as it is just a short walk from the train station which connects to the airport. In addition, it is extremely convenient for the christmas markets and the fabulous cathedral which are just a 15 - 20 minute walk away. The reception area was very clean with friendly staff, in addition I was very impressed with how cosy the bar and breakfast areas were (ir was christmas and they were decorated very well). The one downside was that I was staying in a single room, and it was very sparsly equipped and I didn't find the room or bathroom especially clean. I have seen cleaner rooms in other three star hotels. However I know that this isn't typical for this hotel, my companions who travelled with me had the two floor suite (there is only one in the hotel) and it was absolutely fabulous. I would consider staying here again if I am in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guilford House Hotel; City: London England; Review: Appreciating that this will be one of the cheaper hotels in the London area, do not expect any luxuries whatsoever. Right from the start where you are greeted by a not particularly welcoming reception area, to the rooms which are very cramped with paper thin walls (you can hear almost everything happening in the rooms either side and from the corridor). You almost feel as though you are staying in a pre - fabricated building or a portacabin. To its credit however, the rooms themselves are reasonably clean, although not spotless. in addition, the breakfast area is extremely dreary, and like the reception is not at all welcoming. it almost leads to quite a depressing start to your day. I would only recommend this hotel if you are on an extremely tight budget, otherwise I would suggest spending more and find a more upmarket hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sefton Court Hotel; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: A superbly welcoming, clean hotel positioned just a short walk from the pier, the waterfront and the tram to the top of the Great Orme! Upon checking in, the owners (who are lovely) showed me some of the other rooms in the hotel (I wanted to see them out of curiosity) and they each have their own individual charm and character, each being completely unique! Clearly a lot of time and effort has been put into the design and maintainance of this hotel. The room was very cosy with a nice little bathroom, and as the hotel is not directly on the main Parade was nice and quiet at night. The only disappointment I had was the cooked breakfast, which did taste slightly fatty, however there was also a nice selection of cereal and fruit available! One of the main reasons I initially chose Sefton Court was that it has its own private car park at the front (small, but just about big enough to accommodate enough cars for the guests). Those who are familiar to Llandudno will agree that during the peak holiday season it is almost impossible to park anywhere (the vast majority of hotels and guest houses do not have their own parking). Overall, this was a very impressive little hotel and I will hopefully be back in the future!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed here for two nights with friends for my 30th birthday. The room itself was very clean and comfortable with a surprisingly large shower in the bathroom. The hotel itself was excellent value and made the walk to it (5am stagger in our case) from the city centre more bearable, considering the prices for some of the hotels closer to the city centre seemed to head skyward. Breakfast was ok too and friendly staff. A private,car park was also a bonus! Will stay again if I am in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Moncton; City: Moncton New Brunswick; Review: An absolutely stunning hotel with rooms which are more comparable to apartments with a nice living area, kitchen and bathroom. The rooms are definitely the type that could be permanently lived in! The hotel is in a superb position on the riverbank close to the local mall and restauraunts. The rooms are extremely clean and spacious, however are also surprisingly quiet and tastefully upholstered and decorated. The free wi - fi is also a bonus too, I would definitely recommend this hotel as a treat..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown; City: Denver Colorado; Review: To summarise, for the price I cannot complain. Yes it is an average three star hotel, with three star rooms and facilities (it does now need some modernising), however it is very close to ameneties such as the 16th Street Mall and a reasonable walk from the pepsi centre. The breakfast facilities are good however and there is a good choice of food on offer. I would suggest this hotel needs serious consideration to be used for a short city break or as somewhere to crash after a night out in Denver's superb bars / clubs, but I wouldn't want to be staying here much longer than a few days. I would definitely consider a short break here again, simply for its value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel Artdeco; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Overall a very good hotel in a good position, being a short walk from the Termini and also walkable to all the city's main attractions. The staff are also very friendly and the reception and bar areas have a very clean, contemporary art deco feel about it. However I stayed in a single room, and whilst it was ok (clean with a reasonable bathroom) it was a little cramped. In addition, there was some noise which can be heard from the corridor outside which was a little annoying at night. However there is nothing bad about the hotel at all. Overall I would suggest this hotel should be on your shortlist if you want a hotel in Rome that combines reasonable value with close proximity to the tourist attractions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Toronto Centre; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: I have stayed at many hotels in Toronto and this is without doubt up there with the very best. Firstly I was very impressed with the reception area and was greeted by friendly staff who could seemingly not do enough for you (the gentleman who showed us to our room took the time to talk us through all the sights out of our window which was very much appreciated). We had an excellent view of the harbour, Rogers Centre and the Steam Whistle Brewery from our window. The room and bathroom was very spacious and clean with a great bed. The pool and hot tub area was also very good with a nice sized hot tub. Overall I was hugely impressed and I hope to stay there again in the future..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Max Brown Hotel Museum Square; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: There does appear to be a reasonable amount of criticism made against this hotel, and whilst it is very basic, it still should be considered if on a budget. Yes, the rooms are small and the bathrooms a little cramped, however to its credit, they are clean and reasonably comfortable, Quite simply, if you want a hotel with a little luxury, you will need to look elsewhere and be prepared to pay more, however if you are looking for a well located, no - frills hotel of good value, then this certainly deserves consideration.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Manxdene Hotel; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: This has to be without doubt the worst 'hotel' I have ever stayed in. Right from pulling up at the entrance of the hotel (which quite frankly looked very scary and as if the property had been left to ruin), things looked VERY bleak, and this also stretched to our rooms. My room was on the top floor, and in all honesty I have never encountered anything as disgusting in my life. The floor was very uneven and did not feel stable (it felt like I was going to fall through at any moment), the carpets looked like they had seen better days and the furniture was very sparse and damaged. Furthermore, there were no towels left in the room (I was staying at the hotel with friends, who also had no towels left for them in their rooms either), and as we could not find a member of staff at that point (it was late at night), we had to go all the way down to the laundry room ourselves to find them. The misery continued the following morning, as when I turned on the shower there was no hot water whatsoever (when I complained to one of the staff members, she did not seem at all interested in helping), and in addition, the breakfast was a very small greasy fry - up (which I mostly left and had to stop for a proper breakfast on the way home). In addition, there is hardly any car parking available at all (we had to leave our vehicles in a backstreet right behind the hotel, and in the morning we felt very relieved that they were still there). We were all very glad to leave this hotel. Yes, it was cheap, however I would have been more than happy to pay twice the price for at least a little comfort.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Buckingham Hotel; City: Buckingham Aylesbury Vale Buckinghamshire England; Review: Stayed here on business for one night. I have always made a point of staying at Best Western's wherever possible as they have never failed to disappoint and this hotel is no exception. The rooms as usual are big, very comfortable beds providing a great nights sleep, clean and a really smart and professional reception area. Breakfast was also to the usual very good standard provided by Best Western. Being a business traveller, the free wi - fi was a bonus too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Leeds City Centre Wellington Street Hotel; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: I stayed here with friends as we were attending a music festival in the city one weekend. We have stayed at this hotel for the past few years when we attend the festival and each year we have been impressed with the service. It is important to note however that this hotel is NOT right in the city centre, and unless you are prepared to walk a considerable distance you should get a taxi if you want to get to the city centre, however it is convenient for the motorway. The advantage of this hotel not being right in the centre is that the room rates are better priced (the hotel prices seem to head skywards as you travel closer to the centre) and also the good sized car park, which for us was essential. The rooms are what you would expect for a chain hotel at this level, however don't expect any more luxuries than what you would usually get from a hotel of this type. The bed in the room however was very comfy! The TGI Friday breakfast was also good however the full cooked breakfast is in my opinion very expensive for what it is, I had the much cheaper continental breakfast which was excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express London Watford Junction; City: Watford Hertfordshire England; Review: As a Priority Club Rewards member I have stayed at several Holiday Inn Expresses around the world, however even compared to other hotels in the chain this only just crosses the mark. This hotel does have a number of positive points, firstly its close proximity to Watford Junction train station, and the room rates are very reasonably priced for an outer London location. It does have a nice, clean reception area too, however the rooms, even by Holiday Inn Express standards were slightly disappointing. You would never expect luxury from this chain however I would compare the room I had in terms of the furnishing to a prison cell. I have stayed in many hotels of this chain where the rooms have been reasonably inviting and cosy, however my room at this hotel was cold and uninviting with dirty stains all over the carpet, which unfortunately makes the hotel fall flat on its face. As with all Holiday inn Expresses, breakfast is included however it has a very bland choice of cooked food and both the hot drinks and fruit juices tasted very chemically (I don't ever remember any of ther breakfasts I have eaten at other hotels in the chain being this poor). The pastry and cereals however were very good. As the saying goes, you pay for what you get. This hotel is saved only by the fact that the room rates (I paid £54 for one night) are very competitive and that the hotel is in a convenient position. I am a fan of the chain however this particular hotel is dragging the Holiday Inn Express name backwards.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Portsmouth Havant Hotel; City: Havant Hampshire England; Review: In short, I have stayed in several Premier Inns and I found this to be above average. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and the room was quite cosy and seemingly better furnished than other Premier Inns I have stayed in. Breakfast at the pub down the hill was to a good standard, and again the staff were very friendly. There were a couple of minor drawbacks however, the hotel is right next to the motorway and my room (facing the motorway) was quite noisy during the day, however by the night this has quietened somewhat. Also, if you aren't familiar with the area, the hotel is not obvious to access as there is no entrance from the adjacent motorway sliproad / roundabout and by luck we found the entrance by driving down the short road off Bedhampton Hill. Perhaps a sign at the top of this road may be useful. Other that that I was pleased with my stay and I will be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pegwell Bay Hotel; City: Ramsgate Isle of Thanet Kent England; Review: Stayed here for one night on business after it was recommended to me by a colleague and I'm glad I took his advice. Right from the offset when I was greeted by an extremely friendly girl at reception and my room, which although wasn't facing the sea (the travel office at work had booked a single room) was still very charming, spotlessly clean and had a lovely bathroom. The area was really quiet at night even with the window open and as a result I got a great nights sleep. The breakfast consisted of a very good choice of food, served again by very friendly staff in a pleasant, clean environment. There is also a great view of the bay directly over the road which makes for some nice photographs in the evening. The hotel has a large car park which is a huge bonus, and in addition there are two nice pubs over the road which serve good food. The hotel does have a special charm to it but I can't work out what it is. I will definitely be coming back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Annebrook House Hotel; City: Mullingar County Westmeath; Review: Stayed at the Annebrook on business with a colleague. First impressions of the hotel were great, a lovely exterior appearance and very smart cobbled car - park gave a very five star feel to the hotel. In addition, the room was very comfortable of a decent size and a great colour scheme with a nice bathroom which had heated towel rails. We ate at the hotel bar, at which the food we both commented was lovely, served by very friendly chatty staff. We had planned to go out into Mullingar following the meal, however as the surrounding in the bar was so pleasant we stayed the rest of the evening. Breakfast was also excellent, served in a really cosy restauraunt which had a very Irish feel to it (colour scheme and stone everywhere). There was a really really good choice and was also of good quality. The only minor issue both me and my colleague had was the water pressure from both the taps and shower head fluctuated quite significantly every ten seconds or so, and also when the pressure dropped and then returned, it was accompanied with a sudden increase in temperature which was a bit of a shock at first. I'm sure this isn't necessarily the hotels fault though. This wouldn't stop me recommending the hotel however, in my opinion the 65 Euros per night (room and breakfast) makes this hotel an absolute bargain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: Stayed here for four nights, and the initial impressions were good, with a really modern, contempory reception / bar area with great water features and friendly staff on check - in. However this is where the highlights ended (for a while). On our first evening, as the weather outside was beautiful we decided to go to the rooftop pool for a while to find that the pool had been closed. Upon calling down to reception it was explained that this was as a result of 'inclement' weather from that morning (several hours previously) and that the pool was not due to re - open until the following morning, despite the fact that at that time the water in the pool was like a millpond and the sky was cloudless. This left us and several hotel guests who were all stood there for quite some time very frustrated. This was the perfect example of common sense being required by the hotel staff without being concerned with red tape unnecessarily. For us this was especially disappointing as for the remaining days when we visited the pool the weather was a lot colder and overcast than the day the pool was closed, especially frustrating for us as we had specifically chosen this hotel for its rooftop pool. Our room was a king size, and when we first arrived, the carpet clearly had only just been cleaned as it was soaked in places. In addition, the glasses were dirty, the sink plug was broken, meaning that all water would drain out immediately (making it very difficult to wash clothes), and the bathroom was hilariously small (barely big enough for one person). However the biggest issue of all was that the air conditioning would not work and despite asking reception for almost two days for it to be repaired (no - body turned up), after complaining a third time, a member of staff did try to repair the unit without success. Finally, after asking to speak to a manager (Jose), who came to the room and agreed the heat was unacceptable, gave us a free upgrade to a suite for our final two nights. This room on the other hand was absoluterly superb and we very much enjoyed the final two days in the hotel as a result. It was just such a shame that the issue had to be escalated all the way to management for it to be resolved. If the duration to resolve issues could be improved, this hotel could match the standard of other Toronto hotels in the same class, like the Sheraton and Intercontinental, however as it stands, the Hyatt falls somewhat short. I would like to thank Jose for doing his best to make the remainder of our stay enjoyable, he was superb and even chatted with us when we checked - out. He is a credit to the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swissotel Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: To summarise, impressive from start to finish. Right from arriving at the hotel where a lovely reception area greeted us, we were met by extremely friendly staff and we checked into our room (king room) which was a very decent size with a large bathroom which featured both a bath and shower cubicle. We had a nice view out of the window, with views over the Chicago river and background buildings, it was very nice! The only minor issues we had was that one night there was a lot of noise coming from the room above ours (it sounded like they were having a loud party, with lots of shouting, doors banging and people running down the room), however one phone call to reception to complain, and within 15 minutes the noise had stopped. In addition, we had to keep the spray of water away from the shower door as due to a small gap between the door and glass panel, there was quite a large leak. This was only a minor inconvenience though. All in all, an excellent stay and I would definitely stay again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambria Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: First impressions were very good, as we were checked in by friendly staff who were very imformative and knowledgeable about the city. This however was about the only highlight. The hotel on the whole does need some modernisation as the decor especially in the room was outdated. In addition, the view out of our window appeared to be a service area at the back of a warehouse and was very noisy at night. I have to say as well, the bed was extremely uincomfortable and uneven, the matress definitely had seen better days! However as we only stayed the one night we did not complain. All in all, this is an ok hotel at best, certainly nothing special.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel ibis budget Leeds Centre; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: Myself and two friends booked to stay for one night in August. Everything started ok as the staff at check in were friendly, however that was one of the very few highlights. Firstly our room on the fourth floor absolutely stunk of cigarette smoke, and there was cigarette ash all over the window sill. There was mucus all over the wall of the tiny toilet cubicle and on the ceiling above the bunk bed, In addition, the air conditioning wouldn't work, and the window would only open a couple of inches, so the heat combined with the smell was unbearable. Before we went out for the night we decided to have an hours sleep in the room, which was almost impossible as the walls are paper thin and you can hear absolutely everything outside, and everytime a door outside would close, everything in our room rattled, it was like trying to sleep in a rail station. When we came back to the hotel in the early hours, the hotel had all sorts of societies reprobates hanging around outside in all stages of drunkenness, so it was good to see security guards at reception and also in the lift, it does appear they have more security guards than cleaners. We went to bed and the beds were about as uncomfortable as you could imagine, I was half expecting that lumps of iron had been fitted inside the matress. Then, with the room close to 900 degrees and the noise starting to pick up again in the corridor, one of my friends (who had the bunk bed) decided he would prefer to sleep in the car, so he left. In hindsight that was probably the best decision, as by the time we woke up a few hours later, my stomach and back were covered in little spots of blood, so there were clearly bugs in the bed. Needless to say, we checked out and left as soon as it turned light. I know that I could pen that overused phrase that you pay for what you get but I don't even think that the £49 we paid for the night was particularly good value, as a few months previously we paid £45 for a room at the Holiday Inn Express (a little further walk from the city centre) where we had a much cleaner room, comfier beds, a separate bathroom, a decent cooked breakfast and a private car park, so don't always assume that the Ibis will be the cheapest, it is still worth shopping around.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vatican View; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Stayed here for four nights with my better half, and overall the hotel was very impressive. We were greeted by Daniele on reception, an exceptionally friendly, enthusiastic guy who was always ready to help and offer advice on the best places to go in the city, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for him. Our room was spotlessly clean and had a very contemporary, modern Italian feel about it with an excellent bathroom. The hotel is fantastically positioned just a stone throw away from The Vatican, and it can be seen from the excellent, private rooftop terrace at the hotel, which we loved very much. Despite being very close to the Vatican, it was surprisingly quiet at night, and we both got a decent nights sleep, and the shutters over the window meant there was little disturbance from streetlights etc. Many thanks to Daniele for making our stay so enjoyable, I really hope to stay here again. I have stayed at a number of hotels in Rome over the years and this is without doubt my favourite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chelsea Hotel Toronto; City: Toronto Ontario; Review: Stayed here for a few nights and considering the Delta name, my expectations were somewhat high, however subsequently I was a little disappointed. The reception area is very busy and noisy, which I suppose is to be expected as it is a pretty large hotel, however I was queueing for well over half an hour before I got to the front desk. In all fairness however the receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The room I had was a little tired looking and a little out dated, however was reasonably clean and fairly spacious, however there was certainly nothing outstanding about the room. Don't get me wrong this is not a 'bad' hotel and certainly is one of the cheaper, better value hotels in the downtown area and as a result it should definitely be considered if on a tighter budget, however do not expect anything like the luxury like you would get at places like the Sheraton or the Intecontinental etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Gioberti; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Stayed here for one night due to its very close proximity to Termini as we were leaving Rome early the following morning. The room itself wasn't too bad and was decently clean, however as the hotel is a stones thrown away from Termini it is incredibly noisy during the day with the window open, and at night, there was always a chorus of car alarms which could be heard. We had been warned prior to staying here that the Termini is not an overly safe area to be around at night, and following the walk back to the hotel from dinner at a restauraunt nearby I had to agree. There were a lot of homeless people hanging about in this area (significantly more than near the hotel we stayed at close to the Vatican earlier in the trip), and as a result we did not feel overly safe.. I would only really recommend staying at this hotel as a 'stop - off' for its close proximity to Termini for a maximum of 1 - 2 nights, I would certainly not recommed this hotel as a main hotel for a trip. There are many nicer hotels in the city for similar prices which are also in nicer areas.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Telford Ironbridge M54; City: Shifnal Shropshire England; Review: I stayed here for one night while attending a course in Telford. I booked the room with continental breakfast over the telephone the previous week however when I came to check in, the room rate on my reservation was at a higher price and also it did not show that I had requested breakfast and I had to show the receptionist a copy of the confirmation email I got to confirm the arrangements. I was lucky I had printed this off as I may not have been able to prove the rate at the time of booking. Despite this however everything else was better than expected. Whilst you would never expect any luxury with the Days Inn, the room (despite being sparsly decorated) was very clean and bright, and as an added bonus there was a bath and free wi - fi. The bed was also very comfy and despite the hotel being next to the motorway there was no noise at night. If you don't want to drive anywhere for dinner, the service area right next door has a good restauraunt whose prices are surprisingly reasonable, and a Starbucks. Breakfast arrived in the morning at the time I requested. Overall I would recommend this hotel if you need somewhere cheap to crash overnight in the Telford area. I will definitely consider staying again if I'm in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carlo IV; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: We stayed here for a few nights before Christmas to visit the markets, and overall I was impressed! First impressions were superb, being greeted by the extremely friendly doormen and the receptionist who from start to finish could not do enough for you and were always friendly and courteous throughout. The staff are a huge credit to the hotel and should be commended. The reception hall is a very impressive area with some amazing architecture and designs on the walls and ceiling. Our room (standard deluxe) was very nice with an excellent bathroom, however both myself and my partner noted that the bedroom upon first entering was extremely warm, and even when the heating was turned off, it took several hours to cool down (the first night was a little uncomfortable as a result). It seems to be a feature of many central European hotels I've stayed at to keep at least the corridors very warm, perhaps it was just because it was winter (although it was unseasonably warm when we stayed on this occasion). The hotel's party piece was undoubtedly the pool which is absolutely world class, being extremely cosy and intimate with the low lighting and candles throughout the pool area together with the fabulous architecture and Roman pillars, both of us remarked we could have spent a whole day there. The water was always a perfect temperature, and as the jaccuzi was also part of the main swimming pool (you can swim straight into it), the temperature was always bearable (we all know that some separate hot tubs can be uncomfortably hot), The hotel is very well positioned, being just a short walk from Wenceslas square and about 20 minutes walk from the river. The breakfast was absolutely fabulous, a very impressive range of food (everything from the usual 'cooked' food like sausage and beans, through to organic yoghurts, fruit etc) and always set us up nively for the day. There is free wi - fi in the bar area however it has to be purchased separately if required in the rooms, I do not understand why in this day and age hotels are still charging for wi - fi, especially when a lot of lower end hotel chains do not. This hotel has left a lasting impression on both of us and we hope to return one day,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks; City: Ellesmere Port Cheshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night before a visit to Cheshire Oaks and as a Priority Club Rewards member I have stayed at several Holiday Inn Express hotels all over the world and this one is up there with the very best. Set in a very charming location surrounded by water channels, a friendly reception area greets you with a nice bar area, i was impressed with how courteous and friendly the staff were who were keen to ensure an excellent stay. Not being familiar with the area, the receptionist recommended the Jabula restauraunt nearby (an African restauraunt) which is quite possibly the nicest restauraunt I have ever eaten at. The room itself was very spacious, clean, very well decorated and the bathroom had a bath which was a great bonus. We had a lovely sleep and were well refreshed the following day. I have stayed in four star hotels which have been inferior to this, I highly recommend this hotel and I will return when I am back in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Stayed here for one night before flying out from Terminal 3 the next day. Our initial expectations were very high, not just due to the brand reputation but also upon arrival we were greeted with a very smart and professional reception area which raises the bar for the hotel, however, the reception was about the only real positive for the hotel. We were booked into a 'Scandinavian' room, and aside from all the Ikea furniture, neither of us could understand what was Scandinavian about it. The room was a little shabby as the furniture had clearly seen better days and also the TV was positioned right on the top of a cupboard, being very high up and a bit of a strain watching it when lying in bed. We had got a bit excited before coming to the hotel seeing some of the photos previous guests had left showing great views of the airport out of the window, however our view was of a service area and a lot of bins which was a little disappointing. Also, the water for the shower / bath was lukewarm at best and the water had to be topped up with several kettles of hot water to make it barely comfortable. As we were staying one night however we decided not to complain to reception. Overall I wouldn't say this was a bad hotel, however it certainly does not live up to the Radisson's name. I have stayed in a couple of other Radisson Blu hotels in Europe which have all been far superior to this. Also just a final note, as I previously mentioned we flew out of Terminal 3 the following day which is pretty much on the other side of the airport from the hotel and as a result there is some outdoor walking to reach it once the sky tunnels have finished, so if you need to reach this terminal from the hotel and it is cold outside, make sure you wrap up and remember this is not accessible by the tunnel alone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annebrook House Hotel; City: Mullingar County Westmeath; Review: I have stayed at the Annebrook on several occasions for business and each time it has never failed to impress. Firstly, aside from being greeted with the impressive exterior, the staff at the hotel are all first class and have provided a five star service on each visit, right through from reception, to the staff at breakfast (in the gorgeous dining room) and the cleaners. On my most recent visit I had a room on the third floor and it was very well decorated with a really comfy bed and a nice balcony (only the third floor rooms have full balconies), however I have stayed in rooms on all the floors and in fairness they are all excellent. The breakfast quality is stunning whether you choose the full cooked Irish or the Continental, the full cooked breakfast portions are very generous and the staff, as mentioned previously cannot do enough for you. On the subject of great staff, on my last night of my most recent trip one of the other guests staying in the room down the corridor from me was playing music very loudly until the early hours of the morning, however one phone call down to the night porter on reception and the issue was solved within minutes. Overall this is an excellent hotel and I would highly recommend whether the visit be for business or pleasure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britannia Wigan Hotel; City: Standish Wigan Greater Manchester England; Review: Stayed here for one night following a friend's wedding, and considering I paid only £45 for the room I really wasn't expecting much. I checked in late (at approx. 1am) by a slightly miserable member of staff (not that I can blame him, I would be a little grumpy too if I was working at 1am), and was allocated a room on the second floor. The room I would say was about average Travelodge standard, being very basically furnished (double bed, bedside table, couple of chairs, dressing table and 1990s tube TV) and a bog standard bathroom. The room was very tired looking (in fact the whole hotel did look a little worn down), however it didn't bother me so much as I would only be sleeping a few hours then leaving. This brings me to the biggest problem for the hotel, the walls are paper thin and all night while I was trying to sleep I could hear the doors in the corridor banging, and I learned, thanks to the thin walls, an awful lot about the family next door (I could hear all their conversations), just a word of warning! However thankfully I managed to get a few hours sleep. This hotel is clearly not up to the standard of a Premier Inn / Holiday Inn Express however in my opinion it is ok for a crash pad if stopping off overnight, but if your stay is for longer than this, I would suggest staying elsewhere for a little more comfort (I have no doubt the nearby Premier Inn will be much better). However if I had spent a lot more than £45 for my room, I would have been a little gutted!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Eiffel Saint Charles; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Stayed at this hotel for four nights in early August after seeing a lot of positive reviews here on Trip Advisor, and I'm glad we took everybodys advice! The hotel is extremely well located, being both a short walk from the Eiffel Towel and a number of the city's other attractions and also being tucked in one of the quieter streets in the area meaning it was quiet and appeared fairly safe at night. In addition, the hotel is located beside a bus stop for the 42 bus who's route stops the Gare du Nord rail station (if travelling by Eurostar which we did) and also has the subway just a few minutes walk away. The exterior of the hotel is smart as was the reception area and the staff were friendly enough. The room was more than adequate too, being very clean and having a decent sized bathroom. The only criticisms we had was that the room was a little small and there was no - where to store our two suitcases out of the way and they had to be stored on the floor by our bed. Also there was only three plug sockets in the room, which although in the grand scheme of things isn't really an issue, did cause a couple of problems when trying to juggle charging a couple of phones / cameras / mp3 players, use hair straighteners etc but it wasn't a massive issue. The continental breakfast was adequate and set us up well for the day. Overall, considering the very reasonable price we paid for the room, I cannot imagine too many other hotels matching the quality and location of the Eiffel Saint Charles. We would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again if we return to Paris.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Birmingham; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: I have stayed at a number of Hyatt's around the world and this one certainly maintains the standard I expected. We stayed for three nights, and the first point to note is that it is extremely well located, being close to New Street Station, The Bullring and also being just a stones throw away from Brindley Place. The reception which greets you is bright and cheerfully decorated and the staff on reception are very friendly. The room we had on the 15th floor had a great view over the city, was clean, had a really nice king sized bed and a fabulous bathroom. The only real criticism I would have is that there is a speaker in the bathroom which allows you to listen to whatever is showing on the TV, and whilst some people may really like this feature, It may get a little annoying if you wish to relax in the bath for example while your significant other wants to watch TV. Maybe there is a way to turn this off but I couldn't find it. The pool facilities are excellent with a proper sized pool which I loved as it enabled me to be able to swim some decent lengths after a long day of siteseeing (I am not a fan of a lot of other hotel's pools which are usually pretty small). The one small criticism I had was that the pool is quite cool and could do with being just a couple of degrees warmer, and also a few more loungers would be useful around the pool as there is not enough there. None the less the facilities are still significantly above average. Overall a very impressive hotel that does the Hyatt chain proud and I will be back if I come to Birmingham again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pombalense; City: Pombal Leiria District Central Portugal; Review: I stayed at the Pombalense recently on business, and in summary it was more than adequate for my needs. Essentially it is more of a functional than a luxury hotel as it is very basic and features little in the way of luxury. However my room and bathroom was spotlessly clean and had a reasonably comfy bed as well as some basic furniture. Breakfast was also adequate, being the usual continental selection with cold meats. This is a more than adequate business hotel however I wouldn't like to recommend the hotel to bring the family on holiday as it is just too basic and a little 'dull'. Just a word of warning, there is a railway line nearby which appears to be in use throughout the night, and occasionally trains can be heard passing (although it isn't too disturbing). For the rate I paid for my room I was expecting a lot worse, in hindsight the hotel seems extremely good value for money. I will stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: H4 Hotel Hannover Messe; City: Laatzen Hannover Lower Saxony; Review: Like many other people I like to read up about hotels on Trip Advisor before booking and there were a lot of very 'average' reviews for this hotel so my expectations were not very high. I stayed here for just the one night with colleagues for a business trip, this hotel is not in a very touristy area so I would imagine most of the guests are business people. Bearing that in mind, most people of this type just require somewhere to sleep, a place to eat and maybe a bar, this hotel has all of these but not much else. The hotel itself is very outdated and could do with a complete refurbishment to bring into the 21st century. My room was a decent size and more importantly was clean and was comfortable enough for a decent nights sleep. Breakfast in the morning was the usual average continental range. Nothing special but it was acceptable. Overall I would suggest that this hotel is fine if staying on business for a couple of days maximum. I would certainly not bring the family here on holiday.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eurosol Residence; City: Leiria Leiria District Central Portugal; Review: I stayed here for one night with colleagues on business. The hotel is relatively easy to find by car and as a bonus has a free underground car park (despite a VERY tight squeeze through the barriers at the entrance). The rooms themselves are apartment type, having a separate dining room, living area & kitchen, however whilst this is never a bad thing, it did not suit the style of hotel.as the rooms themselves were very basic and very sparsely furnished so being an apartment it looked quite odd with a lot of empty space. I'm not sure what the management were trying to achieve. Additionally, whilst there was a TV in the living area / kitchen, there is none in the bedroom which although didn't bother me, could be a little annoying for some guests. The rooms however were clean and quiet so sleeping is quite peaceful. Breakfast is the usual continental range, nothing special but not bad. If I could score this hotel 3.5 then I would, it is better than average but not 'very good'.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Veronika Hotel; City: Tiszaujvaros Borsod Abauj Zemplen County Northern Hungary; Review: Stayed here for two nights with colleagues on business. The first point to note is the extremely eye catching, colourful exterior design which makes the hotel stand aside from most of the surrounding bleak architecture. There was never an issue with parking which is also a bonus. The rooms as well are very cheerful with an extremely comfortable bed and a fantastic bathroom with an overhead shower. It has to be said I had a great sleep the two nights I was there, There were only two minor issues with my room, firstly the curtains were quite thin so light was able to penetrate through from the car park all night, whilst it didn't really affect me as I usually can sleep well I'd imagine it may be an issue for some people. Secondly, the TV in the room was more the size of an average widescreen computer monitor and really is no - where near big enough, however again this did not affect me as I did not have any time while I was there to watch TV. We ate in the restaurant on our first night and the food was very good quality, and the menu I thought was reasonably priced. The breakfast in the morning was the usual continental range with some cooked extras (eggs, pancakes etc), whilst it was nothing special, was more than adequate. Unfortunately I did not get the opportunity to try the pool or the wellness centre, although they looked extremely tempting. Overall, I was very pleased with this hotel and will stay again if I return to the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beausite Hotel; City: Grouville Jersey Channel Islands; Review: Stayed here with family members for a week, and overall for a three star is was surprisingly good! First point to note however is that the hotel decor is a little outdated and probably not seen a lot of modernisation since the 1990s, however that aside, it was very clean and bright. The rooms we had were all of adequate size with an ample bathroom and comfortable beds, definitely of good three star quality with no dirt / mould anywhere. The bar area, whilst a little on the small side was also very good and the games room was fun for the evening before heading out for the night.into Gorey. The swimming pool and hot tub was also good, and despite us visiting during the peak holiday season, the whole pool area was never overcrowded. We had breakfast and evening meal in the hotel and the food quality was certainly above average with very friendly accommodating staff on hand. The hotel is extremely well positioned, being away from noisy main roads and also just a short walk from the beach and also into the town of Gorey. One small point to note that if you are driving, the car park can be a bit of a squeeze! Overall, if you aren't too concerned about luxury, this is a more than ample hotel in which to spend your time in Jersey!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kilns Hotel; City: Brentwood Borough of Brentwood Essex England; Review: Stayed at The Kilns for one night whilst on business with a colleague. The first point to note is that the exterior of the premesis has been maintained to an excellent standard and the buildings look gorgeous from the outside with a decent sized car park, certainly giving a very 'top end' hotel feel. Check - in was quick and easy and at this point it is key to note that the staff were excellent at all times and always made me feel as though my well being during my stay was of upmost importance. As we arrived later into the evening we ate at the hotel in the very charming restauraunt area, and even though the food is a little pricey the quality of the food and the presentation were first class (I had fishcakes for starters and salmon for mains). My room was a single room and had an excellent bathroom. One of my pet hates with hotels is that at a lot of other places I have stayed at the hot water isn't exactly 'hot', however on this occasion the shower was excellent with plenty of hot water. The only minor issues I found were that the windows were fitted with wooden blinds, not curtains and they were not that good at keeping the light out in the early morning, and also I would have loved a bedside table! As there wasn't one I had to keep my phone etc on the desk out of reach of the bed. I had continental breakfast in the morning which was more than satisfactory and set me up well for the day. Overall a very good stay and I will stay here again if I'm in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lycium; City: Debrecen Hajdu Bihar County Northern Great Plain; Review: Stayed at this hotel for three nights with colleagues whilst on business in Debrecen. Upon arrival we drove our car into the underground car park, and although it was fairly large it was not immediately apparent that the car park is shared with another hotel, so you need to ensure you park in the correct area. The.reception itself, whilst quite bright and functional was very soulless and had a corporate feel to it (especially with the Hertz desk in the corner), there is a bar to one side of the reception from which the decor from the reception is carried. We arrived just after the restaurant closed however to the hotel's credit they re -opened it and served us whatever we wanted on the menu. My room was on the first floor and so I took the stairs and I was surprised that the stairs were concrete as though you are in a leisure centre and it took me a couple of minutes to figure out that at the top of each set of stairs you needed your key card to access each floor through a frosted glass door. My room itself was very clean and functional however fairly basic however the air conditioning had not been on and it was very warm. The bathroom was also very clean and well equipped. I was a little disappointed that no tea and coffee facilities are not provided (although there is an area in reception where it is available free of charge, although personally I would have preferred it in my room). Breakfast in the morning was served in the dining room (same style decor as the reception and bar - soulless and functional) however the food quality (buffet and continental selections) were of satisfactory quality. Overall I would say this hotel is more than suitable for business use however I certainly wouldn't bring the family here for a break. I am not quite sure what this hotel is trying to be, whether its aiming for Holiday Inn / Best Western standards or towards luxury. To its credit however the hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were excellent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joia Hotel Luxury Apartments; City: Brusaporto Province of Bergamo Lombardy; Review: Stayed here for one night on a business trip with colleagues, however truth be told for a work trip it was a bit of a waste... We chose this location as it was close to the place we were visiting (and also to the airport) however the whole experience of staying here felt more like I was on a holiday rather than for work. Check in was quick and easy and there is good parking underground with ample room. We each had a pool apartment which was absolutely breathtaking in every way. We loved that each apartment had its own private area which slopes into the pool, the whole atmosphere (despite seemingly no other guests being around) was fantastic. We ate at the hotel restauraunt and I have to say I had one of the best meals I had ever eaten (antipasti for starters, seabass and prawn ravioli for mains and Tiramisu for dessert), it was heaven. The apartments were fabulous and extremely clean with a great bathroom. I had an excellent nights sleep. The free wi - fi was also a bonus. Unfortunately we had to leave straight after breakfast the next day and we were all extremely disappointed that we couldn't have sampled the facilities more (especially the pool which we did not have the opportunity to use). I will definitely return if in the area again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Postumia Hotel Design; City: Oderzo Province of Treviso Veneto; Review: Stayed here for one night with colleagues on business. After parking our car in the small car park we checked in which was quick and easy. My room was on the second floor and was of a decent size with a very good size king bed. There was also a good private balcony with views over the river. The bathroom was also good however using the shower / bath was a very interesting experience. There was a control panel with an assortment of knobs and buttons with a sheet of instructions (in Italian with a few lines of broken English) which meant it took me some time to get the shower to turn on. The other point to note is that there is no shower curtain (so the floor was soaked by the time I had finished) and you have to hold the shower head as there was no bracket on the wall which was a bit of an inconvenience. We had a drink in the Sky Bar which from what I could see was just a room with a few chairs and tables with not a bar in sight (we had to ask the receptionist for drinks who brought them from we have no idea where). The restauraunt was closed as we arrived late however the hotel was a very short walk from the main square in the centre where there are places to eat. The bed in the room was extremely comfortable and I had a good nights sleep (I did not use the TV so I cannot comment on that). Breakfast in the morning was the usual continental attire and we sat on the patio area outside which was right next to the river which was lovely. Overall this is a very good hotel and I would stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Halifax; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: Stayed here with my wife for one night before catching a flight the following morning. First point to make is that the staff were first class, being friendly with no request being too much trouble. We had a room on the first floor which although was nothing special was more than adequate for what we needed being both clean and with a comfortable bed (although the room was a twin double). The hotel is in a GREAT position being close to the waterfront and casino which meant we had no trouble finding things to do for that evening. Another point to note is that there is a free business centre which was very useful for us to check into our flight and print our boarding passes. This is also free wifi available in the rooms. Unfortunately we didn't make use if the gym and pool however we had a look and they looked good! Overall I would recommend this hotel for a short stay for both business and pleasure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada South Mimms M25; City: South Mimms Hertfordshire England; Review: Had an unplanned one night stay here on my way back from Kent to Manchester on business. Thankfully they had a room when I arrived and the receptionist was very kind to ensure I was accommodated. Whilst the room was what you would expect from a Days Inn (sparsly furnished and pretty basic), it was clean and warm and I had a good nights sleep. In the morning I used the shower which was again fine and I was on my way. Overall, I would recommend this hotel for a brief stopover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glasgow Marriott Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: I stayed here for three nights with my wife for a break in Glasgow and overall we were not disappointed! We travelled up on the train to Glasgow Central station and the walk to the hotel was maybe 10 minutes (so very convenient), check - in was quick and easy (the staff at all times were fantastic and an asset to the hotel) and we were given a room on the 9th floor which had a great view of the city from the window. One point to note however is that the hotel is next to the motorway however we could hear very little noise within the room and always had a peaceful nights sleep. We did have a couple of minor issues with the room though, firstly either there was no extractor fan in the bathroom or it was not working and the windows developed a lot of condensation as a result so it was impossible to see outside for some time afterwards. A big positive for us however was that the room had a lot of plug sockets (I hate hotels where the room has a lack of plug outlets, especially when needing to plug in chargers, hair dryer etc). We went to the pool twice and although we were disappointed there was no hot tub, it was made up for by the fact that the pool was very warm and pleasant (although the edges of the pool was a little dirty in places), the sauna and steam room were great too. Overall we enjoyed our time at the Marriot very much and would recommend it for both business travellers or for pleasure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hempstead House Hotel and Spa; City: Bapchild Sittingbourne Kent England; Review: I stayed here for one night on business and overall it was an exceent stay (although a waste for business travel). The hotel is essentially an old English house, traditionally decorated with lots of corridors and side sitting rooms with roaring fires and pictures everywhere, the sitting areas felt as though they were your own front room and were extremely cosy! My room was very good indeed, nicely decorated with a huge bed you could get lost in (especially as a solo traveller) and a nice big bathroom. There are two restaurants in the hotel, there is the 'Lakes' restaurant which only literally had a few items on the menu and was very price, or the Bistro which had a (slightly) better selection and more reasonable prices. I ate in the bistro and had tomato soup (excellent although a little cold) and the pork with mustard mash which was perfect. I had an excellent nights sleep and breakfast in the morning was again very good quality. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to use the spa, however it looked absolutely super through the window! I will stay again if I am in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bellevue Rheinhotel; City: Boppard Rhineland Palatinate; Review: I stayed at this hotel for one night on business. Unfortunately I arrived close to midnight and left early the following morning so was not able to experience it properly. However the night staff were very efficient and had secured me a parking space in their garage after I had emailed them beforehand explaining that I would be arriving late. The hotel appears to be in a fantastic location on the Rhine, it was just a shame it was pitch black when I arrived and as I left early the following morning I had no time to experience it! However my room was comfortable with a comfortable bed. Breakfast in the morning had the usual range of cooked and continental selection and was more than adequate. The decor is quite old fashioned, however it is certainly quite charming. I will certainly stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Db Seabank Resort Spa; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: Myself and my wife stayed at the Seabank for four nights and for the most part it was better than expected! The hotel is in a great location being on the banks of the Melliah bay (which is extremely pretty with a nice beach), with only a 10 minute bus ride to the ferry to Gozo and about 50 minutes to the island's capital Valletta. Aside from a few restaurants / bars in the local village there isn't a terrific choice for food etc nearby which makes the case for the Seabank being all inclusive! Check - in was easy and the staff were friendly, however there appears to be no flexibility from a 2pm check in (we arrived at 12 however we were given our bracelets and could use the buffet lunch), we decided to walk to Popeye village which is a lovely 30 minute walk away down a country lane off the highway (well worth the walk). Our pool view room view on the 4th floor was more than acceptable and had a great view of the entire pool terrace however being sufficiently far away that it wasn't that noisy, and being on the west side of the hotel gave a great view of the sunset (the sun comes fully into view in the pool area mid morning and receives sunlight for the rest of the day). The room was also clean with a good bathroom and a safe (bonus), however the hallways could do with a clean, the carpets have seen better days. We were glad we didn't take a sea view room as the main road at the front of the hotel (between the hotel and sea) is quite noisy. We ate twice at the standard buffet, usually buffet food is an unknown entity and can be hit or miss, however the quality of the food was very good indeed and didn't taste at all greasy. We also ate at the Italian and Asian restaurants at the resorts (you have to reserve tables at the other restaurants when you check in) and these were slightly disappointing, the Italian buffet was ok but choice was limited to mainly just pizza / lasagne / pasta with some fish and salad and the Asian buffet was not the best in our opinion (again limited choice and was clearly buffet quality) however all things considered for an all inclusive was still fine (the general buffet was the winner in our opinion). The drinks package for the all inclusive was ok but certainly not outstanding (as you would expect from all inclusive) beer was just Carlsberg served in small glasses (other brands available at cost) and the cocktails ranged from fine to a little nasty (non - premium spirits are used, again premium brands are available at cost), this wasn't really a surprise though and for all inclusive was more than adequate. The evenings entertainment for the most - part was good, children can enjoy a mini - disco before an evenings cabaret (we watched this every night) which ranged from rather good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zlaty Lev Zatec; City: Zatec Usti nad Labem Region Bohemia; Review: Stayed here for one night on business. The hotel is in a good location with lots of interesting architecture around however beware of the one way systems as if you miss the hotel you will have to do a loop back to find it again. Parking was a small issue as I had hired a big vehicle and I didn't dare try to squeeze it down the alley to the hotel's car park however I was fortunate that a parking bay outside the hotel was available (free of charge). Check in was quick and easy and the lady on reception was extremely helpful. My room on the fourth floor was a huge corner apartment with a decent living room and bathroom with a great view over the town. Despite the old - fashioned décor it was extremely comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was the usual range of continental choices with some cooked options and was more than adequate to set me up for the day. I would certainly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Jagershorst; City: Leende North Brabant Province; Review: I stayed here for one night on business and overall this hotel was more than satisfactory. Firstly, the hotel is very easy to find just off the motorway, however despite this it was still in a quite secluded spot being tucked away behind some trees. As I drove into the car park it almost felt like I was driving into a holiday camp due to all the families walking / cycling everywhere. There is plenty of parking available and the whole front of the hotel is very smart and well presented, certainly not the typical place I stay at when on business! Check - in was quick and my room on the ground floor was very spacious with a very nice bathroom. I ate at the restaurant at the hotel, and whilst not cheap, the food was very good quality. The waiting staff were very professional and courteous (in fact the staff were all excellent and a credit to the hotel). After dinner I spent a couple of hours in the pool, and whilst not especially large it was perfect for a short swim and to cool down after the extremely hot start of July we had. I slept very well during the night and the bed was comfy. Breakfast in the morning was the usual continental range with a selection of cooked choices (served in a very smart conservatory). It was more than adequate and set me up well for the day. Overall I would certainly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heaton House Farm; City: Macclesfield Cheshire England; Review: Myself and my wife stayed here for one night whilst attending a wedding, and whilst it is an extremely good venue / hotel it falls short of being perfect. Check in was quick and easy and my room was extremely cosy (although not that big). The whole hotel section was extremely clean and bright and the stone / wood on the walls and corridor are a nice touch. My friends checked into another room which absolutely stank, and when they complained to a member of staff their response was shocking and were initially unwilling to do anything about it (although they did offer a discount in the end). As a wedding venue, the setting is absolutely breathtaking. I absolutely loved the swag which runs the entire length of the ceiling and down the walls. The outdoor patio is again absolutely stunning, especially at night when lit up with all the fairy lights, and the views are breathtaking and perfect for photos. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had a great nights sleep, the overhead shower was also perfect after a hectic wedding night. Breakfast was good however the only issue I had was the buffet breakfast is served and the portions are very small indeed, although there is a good range of cereal etc as well. Overall, this is an excellent venue, however a few small niggles makes it fall short of being exceptional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Middlewich; City: Middlewich Cheshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night for a friend's stag do. As you would expect it is extremely basic, however unlike other Travelodges I have stayed in previously, this in my opinion was clean and comfortable. The beds are comfy and despite being next to a main road there was little noise inside the room. The shower was very good indeed! Due to its location close to the M6 J18 this is the perfect stop off point for your travels, especially with a Starbucks, Subway and Salt Cellar pub all within a couple of minutes walk and a petrol station next door.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Arena; City: Chomutov Usti nad Labem Region Bohemia; Review: I stayed here for one night on business, and considering the price I was impressed. The hotel is clearly quite new, and as it is next to a large indoor arena there is good parking provisions. Check - in was quick and easy (the staff on reception were very good and spoke good English), and my room, whilst being basic, was clean, bright and comfortable. The bathroom was also decent with a good shower. I ate dinner in the restaraunt and in my opinion the food was very good quality (and cheap by western European standards), the staff in the restaraunt were again excellent. I had a good nights sleep, however my only criticism was that noise from the corridor is quite loud and there were children running back and forth late into the night. Breakfast in the morning was again of good quality with a choice of cooked and continental food. At a total cost of 700 Czk for room and breakfast (approx £20) represents exceptional value for money. I will definitely stay again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Plaza; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Myself and my wife stayed here for 8 nights while we visited the Riviera and considering this is part of the Boscolo chain we were disappointed to say the least. We had previously stayed at the Boscolo in Prague when we got engaged in 2012 and that hotel is one of our most absolute favourites for many reasons. As it was our first anniversary we chose to stay at this Boscolo to continue the 'tradition' however to summarise, the B4 is absolutely not Boscolo quality. Right from the arrival at the hotel where we were greeted with a rather chaotic reception area which was not sufficiently resourced for such a large hotel, we were eventually checked in by a grumpy member of staff before being shown to our room which was most certainly a little disappointing. Firstly, lighting was terrible with no ceiling lights in the main bedroom, there were very few plug sockets which made charging cameras / phones etc quite a challenge (and also meant the non - use of the couple of table lamps). The floor and furniture were not clean and also the beds were not best comfortable. On the plus side however we had a view over the park which was great and the room was fairly quiet. Additionally, it is key to highlight this is a large hotel, and in addition to the reception being quite chaotic, there are only two small working elevators which is not enough (one was frequently out of use) and so there were nearly always queues. We wished to raise a number of issues with the front desk however every time we walked past there were other guests already there complaining at similar issues, and from what we could see, these complaints were responded to with arrogance by the hotel staff. The website for the B4 is certainly misleading and the photographs (especially of the rooms) do not reflect the reality. This is listed as a four star hotel and in our opinion is absolutely not. The only true advantage of staying here is the excellent location.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Portsmouth Port Solent Hotel; City: Portsmouth Hampshire England; Review: I stayed here for one night whilst on business in the area. Check - in was quick and easy and the friendly receptionist booked a table for dinner for me at the pub next door. The room itself was typical of Premier Inn, being clean, warm and comfortable with a big very comfortable bed and a clean (but sparse) bathroom. The quality of Premier Inn hotels has improved somewhat over recent years. I had an excellent nights sleep in a comfortable bed. The cooked buffet breakfast in the restaraunt was very good. The whole restaraunt area seemed to be of a better standard from what you would usually expect from a Premier Inn. They have definitely raised the bar for themselves. I would highly recommend this hotel for a short stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Gosport Hotel; City: Gosport Hampshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night on business. Essentially for a 'no frills' hotel, this is of an excellent standard. The reception area was clean and the receptionist was very accommodating. The rooms were also of a very good standard, being immaculately clean, roomy with a basic bathroom. It was all I needed for a one night stay. As with most Premier Inns there is a pub next door selling the usual range of food, and also was the location for the cooked breakfast in the morning. I say 'no frills' hotel, however I have noticed that the prices for Premier Inn rooms in general has started to creep up recently. Considering this is supposed to be a 'basic' hotel chain they need to be careful they don't price themselves out of their market. Overall I would recommend this hotel for a short stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Parsippany; City: Parsippany Morris County New Jersey; Review: Stayed here with my wife and friends for one night whilst en - route to Toronto. In summary, for a one night stop over it is ok and the parking is excellent however the rooms aren't overly clean (the pillow cases were disgusting) and the fan in the bathroom was extremely noisy. The rooms need a little modernising as currently they are very dated. There are a few places to eat over the road (eg IHOP) which was great for before we left in the morning. Overall this hotel is ok for a quick stopover if you just want a bed and a roof.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Fron; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: Stayed here for a few nights with my wife and overall we enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent being centrally located on Laugavegur meaning that all the attractions in the city are at the most a short walk away. We had one of the apartment rooms which was great with an excellent bathroom. There was also a private sauna attached to the bathroom which was quite random (although the construction wasn't complete so we couldn't use it), There were a few small issues - our room had to be accessed by an outside balcony, and on the balcony was a wall light which could not be turned off and the curtains by the window would not stop the light penetrating through so the bedroom was never totally dark. Also the outside balcony meant that there was no totally 'dry' route to the room, however this is only a minor issue. Breakfast features the usual continental range - nothing special however it set us up well for the day. Overall, if you want a good value hotel in a central location then you could do far worse than the Fron!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: Stayed here for one night with my wife whilst en - route from Toronto to New York, overall it was a very good stay. Check in was quick and easy and our room was very large with a large bathroom and sitting room. We picked a falls view room however the view from our room was a little disappointing as the view was somewhat impeded by the building next door and also as our windows were on the side wall of the hotel, it was not directly facing the falls. Also the windows were quite dirty. The whirlpool bath was nice, however we had to clean it before use as it was dirty and stained, however the bath was excellent. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had a good nights sleep. We ate breakfast in the hotel the following morning and the range and quality of food was very good. There is wi - fi at the hotel at cost and it was quite expensive in my opinion, however we were offered the service for free due to system maintenance meaning the service could be disrupted. We did park our vehicle at the hotel overnight and it was quite expensive - $35 CAD tax not included.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Badhotel Restaurant Stauferland; City: Bad Boll Baden Wurttemberg; Review: I stayed here for one night on business with colleagues and to summarise, for what I needed it was ok.. This is a traditionally styled Germanic hotel with a nice reception and cosy bar / restaurant area. I stayed in a single room which had clearly seen better days. The decor was very tired and it wasn't brilliantly clean, however as it was a business trip I wasn't too bothered. My room was on the rear of the hotel and it had a shared balcony with nice views over the countryside. The bar is a nice place to have a relax and the drinks are surprisingly good value! We did not eat in the hotel and as there was seemingly no - where to go within walking distance we had to drive to the next town. Breakfast in the morning was the usual continental attire (breads, cold meat, cereals, eggs etc) however at 10 Euros a person is not particularly good value in my opinion. I also thought the room rate was somewhat overpriced for the quality, but I don't think there is an exceptionally large choice of hotels in the area. Overall, this hotel is fine for a business traveller however I certainly wouldn't bring the family here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melia Bilbao; City: Bilbao Province of Vizcaya Basque Country; Review: I stayed here for two nights whilst on business near Bilbao, in summary this is an extremely impressive hotel. The reception area first of all is stunningly designed and check in was extremely quick and easy. My room on the 7th floor was superb! Well styled, very inviting and comfortable with some great decor, a comfortable bed and a marble bathroom shows this hotel has luxury all round. Even down to the small touches like having a wall switch by the bed for the window blinds. I accidentally left my toothbrush at home - not a problem as after a quick phone call to reception a lovely member of staff delivered a dental hair kit to my room together with new shampoos / shower gels etc. All round great service. I didn't make use of the fitness facilities unfortunately. Breakfast in the morning had a great range of both hot and cold food and was very tasty - my only complaint however was 7am start for breakfast is a little too late (especially for business clients who may need to leave the hotel early), I ended up having to shovel my food down. Aside from that, this is a great hotel in a fantastic location (over the road from a nice shopping mall and a short walk from the river and Guggenheim). This would be a fantastic hotel for both business and pleasure and I will be booking again to return in a few weeks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brookfield Hotel; City: Emsworth Hampshire England; Review: I stayed here for two nights on business and overall this is not a bad hotel! It is quite easy to find on the main road with a decent sized car park however if you leave it too late in the day it can get very full! Check - in was quick and easy and my room was on the ground floor. It was decent enough however quite basic but the issue I had was there was a driveway right outside my window which people walked down, meaning I had to essentially keep the curtains and windows shut to get any privacy (there was a car parked outside the window for some of the evening). The lighting in the room wasn't that great either so it made for a rather dark evening. I ate at the hotel bar one evening and I have to say my food (club sandwich) was excellent, and all items on the menu was quite reasonably priced in my opinion. Breakfast in the morning was a choice of cooked or continental. It was more than adequate to set me up for the day. The staff I thought were extremely helpful and are a credit to the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Coventry; City: Allesley Coventry West Midlands England; Review: I stayed here for one night, check - in was quick and easy and the staff at reception were really helpful. My room itself on the first floor was quite basic but decent enough however there was quite a bit of damp around the window frame. I ate dinner in the bar at the hotel, and whilst not cheap the quality was reasonable enough. The general decor of the hotel is looking a little tatty and needs some refurbishment. The main issue for me was with there was a lot of noise that came into the room from the dual carriageway (even throughout the night), even with the window closed, it certainly wasn't a peaceful nights sleep. I had cooked breakfast and the quality of this was really good, with a good selection of cooked and continental choices. Overall I would say for what I paid it was decent value and the staff are exceptional and a credit to the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romantischer Winkel Spa Wellness Resort; City: Bad Sachsa Lower Saxony; Review: I stayed for one night on business, the resort is in a very pleasant but quite touristy area. Finding the hotel is easy and there is reasonable provision for parking. Check - in was quick and easy and my room was on the fourth floor and had access to a shared balcony and also had a small sitting area and big bathroom. It was certainly very comfortable and cosy. Unfortunately I didn't get to use any of the facilities as I was working that evening however I had a drink in the bar area which certainly has the ambience of a spa hotel and was very relaxing. Breakfast in the morning was a good range of cooked and continental foods, more than sufficient to start the day. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westbourne; City: Bowness on Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: I stayed here for one night with my wife. We arrived quite early (in the morning) and understandably our room wasn't ready but we were able to leave our car in the car park and check in later. The car park is a decent size with ample parking available, which is not always a given in such a touristy area. It is approximately a 10 - 15 minute walk into the centre of Bowness. We stayed in room 1 which was a corner room with windows to the front and side and let in the beautiful sunset we had that evening. The room and bed was quite cosy however the bathroom was extremely small (which you do half expect for a B & B) but it meant the two of us getting showered and dressed at the same time a little tricky. There is a really cosy living area downstairs and an honesty bar, which was a great touch. There is free wi - fi however it would not let me connect. Breakfast in the morning was extremely good, served by an extremely friendly waitress, It was a great start to the day. Overall this is a very nice B & B with friendly hosts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UNAHOTELS Century Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: I stayed at this hotel for 8 nights with my wife, we selected this hotel due to its close proximity to the Milan Centrale train station (it is only a 5 minute walk away) so we could tour round northern Italy. There are a lot of positives with this hotel, the room we had (the Classic Junior Suite which is the basic room) was a decent size, well furnished with a great bathroom and big shower) however it wasn't ideally equipped for staying multiple nights as there were no drawers and it felt like we were living out of our suitcases a little as there was no - where to store underwear / socks etc (although there is a single wardrobe). Additionally there was a lot of noise coming from adjacent rooms and the corridor.with the sound of doors slamming and people talking very audible in the room. Also a huge annoyance was the loud buzzing noise when you swipe your card at the door to unlock it, we could hear it from nearby rooms all night. However, the air conditioning in the room was excellent, something that many hotels are not so good with. Breakfast was good with a good range of cooked and continental choices. If you do wish to go to the centre of Milan, it is not so accessible by foot due to the distance, you will need to take the streetcar however there is a stop just outside the hotel. Overall I would recommend for a short stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grafrather Hof; City: Solingen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I stayed here for one night on business and to summarise, this hotel is high quality with great attention to detail. Firstly the hotel is quite easy to find and has a decent size car park close to the hotel (which in a typically Germanic town is a rare find). Check - in was quick and easy and the staff on reception were extremely friendly. My room was very comfortable and reminded me of a typical room in a spa hotel, really nice carpet under foot and low level mood lighting in the ceiling! I realised later in the evening that I had left my toothbrush at home, however this was no problem as the reception were able to provide me with a dental kit (and the receptionist remembered my name) which was a great touch. I had a good nights sleep as the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was a good range of continental and cooked choices which set me up well for the day. Overall this was a very enjoyable stay, made extra special by the excellent staff. I will be booking to stay here again in a few weeks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Hotel Wuerzburg am Mainufer; City: Wurzburg Lower Franconia Franconia Bavaria; Review: I stayed here for one night on business, and to summarise it was ok however not special. Check - in was quick and easy and the staff at check - in were friendly enough. My room was certainly to the level of a good three star hotel in terms of the furnishings and bathroom (although certainly not luxurious), with a nice bright colour scheme (which was evident throughout the hotel). I had a comfortable nights sleep and the room was quiet at night however breakfast in the morning was a disappointment (considering it cost 16 Euros), which consisted of a very limited range of cooked foods, bread, meat, cheese and cereals. For that price I probably would head elsewhere to eat. Additionally I parked at the hotel overnight, a word of caution for this, parking in the outdoor car park behind the hotel is a lot cheaper than parking in the underground car park (which I did as it wasn't clear to me when I arrived at the hotel in the car that there was an option) however this was not evident until the receptionist told me when I checked in. I did have 30 minutes to move it however after the drive from Frankfurt airport I could not be bothered (it still cost me 12 Euros for the night). I would have been tempted to have given this hotel four stars had it not been for the expensive breakfast and the parking, however overall for a short stay this hotel is fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: I stayed here for two nights with a colleague while on business, Check in was quick and easy in a huge reception area with very classy contemporary furnishing (as you would expect from an international hotel) with a pianist playing in the corner, I was upgraded to a sea view room, which in all honesty had a fantastic view over the bay and the outdoor swimming pool. The room was of a decent size with a nice open plan layout with modern furnishings and a super bathroom with a rainfall shower and nice toiletry selections which were replenished every day. Breakfast in the morning consisted of an excellent range of continental and cooked choices (although very expensive so make sure you get your moneys worth). For me the only real disappointment was the rooftop bar, which although was very corporate and modern, was a little chaotic even though there were almost no punters there, Additionally, my gin and tonic had almost no gin and my colleagues mojito did not have any rum in it (and it took almost 10 minutes to serve), this together with the cost of the drinks probably explained why the bar was almost deserted. I would avoid the bar and visit one of the many bars in the 'Seaworld' area just down the road. Additionally, the wifi is only free for 10 minutes, anything else comes at a cost, which in this day and age I just don't understand. Aside form that however, this is no question a world class hotel. However, just like every other large chain hotel, being without doubt aimed at the western market, could be anywhere in the world, and once inside you would not know you are in China. I would stay again if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baolilai International Hotel; City: Shenzhen Guangdong; Review: Over the last four weeks I have stayed here twice, both for one week periods whilst on business in Shenzhen. To summarise, this is an excellent hotel, extremely classy, what I would call a proper Chinese business hotel. Check in was quick and easy and on both occasions my room was in 'B' block. The rooms are extremely high quality, with excellent furnishings, great bathroom and an amazingly comfortable bed. Possibly one of the most comfortable, cozy rooms I have ever stayed in. There is a small choice of restaurants in the hotel, the 'Western' restaurant which serves tpical western comfort food (burgers, steaks, pizza etc), which at times was extremely welcome considering the lack of choice for western food in the area (and of decent quality too) and a Japanese restaurant which is probably one of the best places I have eaten in a very long time. The food was of excellent quality and the place was beautifully furnished inside. I used the gym on a number of occasions, and this was also very good and was never too busy. Now for some constructive criticism. First of all the breakfast room (also used as the Western restaurant) at peak times is too chaotic and it can be very difficult to find seating, and many mornings we were wandering around for some time just looking for a table. When you are on a tight schedule this is not always welcome. However for me the biggest annoyance was the lobby bar, which although is beautifully decorated, you are not allowed to use unless you buy a drink. In fact my colleagues and I sat there almost every evening doing a wrap- up for the day, and every time we walked in we could see the waitresses bearing down on us before we sat down and they could not wait to take our drinks order, and then they would continue to circle round trying to get us to re - order drinks. It made us feel a little uncomfortable, and also they serve the drinks and provide you with a box of tissues, which they then go and charge you for, so you have to make sure to refuse it. Secondly, every evening they have a pianist play some tunes and it is like a funeral march with almost the same playlist of extremely depressing, downbeat dirge every evening. Please can the management ask the pianist to play some more cheerful music! A few other people sat near us also commented about this. This being said, these points are minor detail. This is without doubt an excellent hotel which could easily become perfect. I have also stayed at the Hilton Shekou hotel (ranked 6 of all Shenzhen hotels on TripAdvisor) and I believe the Baolilai to be far superior.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Romantica; City: Kolin Central Bohemian Region Bohemia; Review: I stayed here for one night with a couple of colleagues while on business in the area. First of all we arrived very late (approx. 11pm) and by that point the bar was closed however the nice receptionist allowed us to purchase canned beer allocated for the minibar in the rooms. The reception and bar area itself is very nice and looks like a good place for a 'romantic retreat', however the same really can't be said for the bedrooms which are basic at best. The main issue for me was the bedroom was extremely hot at night and was difficult to cool down, resulting in a difficult nights sleep. The breakfast was decent enough in the morning, there is a good selection of cooked food (which you have to order from the menu) as well as bread / cereals. I would imagine this town is not blessed with many hotels and so would not surprise me if this was the best in the area. I would stay again if in the area.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Merops Meszaros; City: Szekszard Tolna County Southern Transdanubia; Review: I stayed here for one night with a number of colleagues whilst on business in the area. The good news is there is a private car park directly over the road from the hotel with adequate spaces. My room on the first floor was ok however like a lot of hotels in central Europe the temperature was almost impossible to balance and was either too cold or roasting hot. We all ate dinner in the hotel that evening, I believe the hotel was trying to appeal to the upper end of the market with the type of dishes they serve however they fell somewhat short of the mark. The soup was cold and also the beer was warm, not a good start. I think the hotel needs better lighting in the corridors as it was quite dim at night. Breakfast in the morning was just an extremely limited selection of continental choices, quite disappointing really. Overall this is an ok hotel for a short stay however I am not fussed about staying here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Cannock South Hotel; City: Cannock Staffordshire England; Review: I stayed here for one night on business. Check in was quick and easy (the staff were always helpful and courteous) and they took a booking for me and a colleague at the Beefeater that evening. The room was standard for Premier Inn, having recently gone through modernization. The room was warm with a decent bathroom. I had a decent nights sleep (the bed was very comfortable) and there was little noise although the room did get quite warm and was difficult to cool down. There was a very good range of breakfast from the Beefeater in the morning, more than enough to set me up for the day. Overall this is a very good hotel and I would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantica Golden Beach; City: Kissonerga Paphos Paphos District; Review: I stayed here with my wife for one week. We booked a sea view room, we checked in very late after arriving at our resort after midnight. Even though the all - inclusive had finished for the day we were given a plate of salad and meat before we went to our room which was a nice touch. We were taken to our room which was in a block facing the beach which was still undergoing construction. We were very concerned to see the area was still a building site with electrical wires over the corridor and stairwells blocked off leading to a downstairs area which was still under construction. The whole block was still under construction and it did not feel safe and we were not sure how the hotel deemed it acceptable to allow guests to have these rooms while still being essentially still under construction and it looked quite scruffy with construction equipment everywhere. Alas, at 7am on the dot we were woken up by the sound of angle grinders, sawing and hammering all around us and we (along with some other guests) made the request to move. Reception dealt with this very well and we were moved to a room in the next block facing the pool, which disappointingly was not a sea view like we asked for. None the less however the room itself was very good indeed with a comfortable bed and a good bathroom. The food at the buffet was for the most part excellent with different themes every night. There was a very good range every night served by an excellent waiting team. We also ate at the a la carte one night and again the food and service was excellent. The bar on the terrace was excellent to relax and watch the sun go down in the evening. This resort is adults only however most of the guests from what we could see were of retirement age (said respectfully of course) so the resort was reasonably quiet. The pool area however could get quite busy and you had to be at the pool as soon as it opened to reserve a lounger. However the pool itself was never too busy. The resort itself was well placed about 20 minutes drive from Paphos as well as being a short drive from Coral Bay. The waiting service by the pool and surrounding areas was excellent and the staff were all to happy to take drink orders. It is a shame that you aren't allowed to take drinks from the bar back to your room so you could sit on the balcony. The reception staff were excellent and helped us with recommendations for a day in Paphos / busses etc. Overall I would recommend this resort however be wary that there is still construction work going on which doesn't look as though it will conclude any time soon. Request a room well away from these areas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant Gino Park Palace; City: Povazska Bystrica Trencin Region; Review: I stayed here for one night with a colleague on business. First of all this hotel was very difficult to find even with the sat nav, however first impressions were that this complex far stands out from all else in the area with a grand gated entrance and superb driveway. The hotel staff certainly take a lot of care with the exterior of the property. Check - in was quick and easy and my room on the third floor was to a very good standard with a nice bathroom. As the rooms were in the 'roof' area of the hotel there were big opening skylights which I loved, and also I loved the smell of the treated wood beams in the corridor. We had drinks in the main courtyard which was huge and very impressive, we ate dinner in the restaurant which was absolutely excellent. This is a very large hotel and you can easily get lost amongst all the corridors, seeing what is inside leads me to believe this hotel has seen a lot of history and hosted a lot of important people in the last century. Now onto the downside, my room was very hot at night (it was over 30 degrees during the day) and sleeping at night even with the skylights fully open was very uncomfortable. With the light on the room very quickly filled with flies. Breakfast in the morning was the usual selection of bread / cheese / cereals etc ans et me up for the day. Overall a very nice hotel which I would certainly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: H Hotel Solingen City Centre B B; City: Solingen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: I stayed here for one night on business, and to summarise this hotel was more than adequate for my needs. Check - in was quick and easy with the extremely friendly reception staff and my room was on the first floor. Whilst the room was fairly basic is was comfortable with a decent bed & bathroom. I was very happy for the free wi - fi being quite fast. Breakfast in the morning was a good choice of continental with some cooked product. Overall I was more than satisfied with my stay and would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Birmingham North Cannock; City: Cannock Staffordshire England; Review: As an IHG rewards member I have stayed at a number of Holiday Inns around the world and in my opinion this is definitely one of the better ones. First of all I will say the car park has to be shared with a number of other businesses nearby and there is not enough capacity. It took 15 minutes to find a space and I noticed that people were driving round the car park most of the evening. Check in was quick and easy and I stayed in a suite on the 11th floor which was large and bright and had good views out of the window. I enjoyed the bar on the top floor and a nice meal at the restaurant. I had a good nights sleep and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was the usual range of cooked and continental choices. The staff at reception and the restaurant were excellent and were a credit to the hotel. I definitely would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Brussels Hotel; City: Ixelles Brussels; Review: I stayed with my wife for four nights in between Christmas and New Year. Things were not great at the start as there was only one member of staff at reception and there was quite a queue of people waiting to be checked in, so this took quite some time. Our room was on the third floor at the front of the hotel, which was ok on the whole although the room and corridors do need some modernisation (the bathroom definitely needs some improvements). In addition the water pressure in the shower was quite low and the water temperature did fluctuate somewhat. Sleep was ok however the matress was a little too soft for our liking and also the room was very warm, despite turning the thermostat right down which appeared to make very little difference. The room was fairly quiet at night until arond 5 - 6am when goods vehicles started stopping on the road in front of the hotel making their deliveries, however I would guess that rooms near the back of the hotel would not have this issue. One advantage of this hotel is that it is literally a 5 minute walk from Brussels - Luxembourg train station which is great for airport transfers and means that you do not have to walk far with luggage, however it is about a 30 minute walk from the central area of Brussels (eg. Grand Place), and whilst we enjoyed the walk this is something to bear in mind if this is an issue. Overall this is an ok hotel, I wouldn't not recommend this place if it was available for a decent price however be aware of the distance from the centre of Brussels. On a positive note all the staff were lovely and are a credit to the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Homewood Suites Lansdale; City: Lansdale Pennsylvania; Review: If you have to stay in the area, I can't imagine a better place. The suite I had was spacious and had every amenity I wanted, including a kitchenette, plenty of table space, a large TV, a very comfy king-size bed with down pillows, a huge shower, and the fluffiest bath towels I've ever had in a hotel. The "continental breakfast", which is included, is actually a full breakfast with omelets, bacon, sausage, and various breads, teas, and coffees. There is a nice pool and spa as well as a laundry, a small store that is open late, and probably other amenities I didn't even see. There's a nice Irish/American restaurant less than a mile down the road. And the price is a real bargain--my room was less than $90.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis London Earls Court; City: London England; Review: My goddaughter and I stayed here two separate times in May/June '05 as part of a Trafalgar tour. It is certainly set up for the tour-takers, although I would consider staying here on my own. It's a 5-minute walk to the Brompton Rd. tube station and a 10-minute walk to the Earl's Court station. Unfortunately, when we were there the Underground was doing major track work which closed down the entire Circle line and part of the District line, which meant getting anywhere was a real pain. Also, I had a hard time finding a working ATM in the neighborhood. On the plus side, the pub down the street (The Prince of Wales) was very nice and had excellent pub food (stay away from the hamburger, though).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Williamsport; City: Williamsport Pennsylvania; Review: I stayed here for several days in Sept. 2006. Having read the glowing reviews here, I ended up being a bit disappointed. This may pass as "luxury" for some people who stay in Williamsport, but I thought it was not as nice as the Hampton Inn downtown. The staff was friendly and accomodating, and the room was clean and neat with big, fluffy pillows, but it also had the worst view I've ever had in any hotel or motel. The indoor pool is nice but relatively small, and it pales next to the Hampton Inn pool. I've seen bigger TVs in bargain motels, and the breakfast features make-your-own Belgian waffles but not much more of interest. It is super-convenient for Penn College visitors, and it is steps away from Burger King, Quizno's, Sheetz, and a coffee bar. However, if I decide to splurge on my next trip to Williamsport, I will spend just a few more bucks and stay at the Hampton Inn.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Allentown Center City; City: Allentown Pennsylvania; Review: My first night at the Crowne Plaza was fine. The room was huge and clean, the king bed was comfortable, and the extras (including a Sony CD player/alarm clock/radio and a sleep CD) were very nice. There was very little noise from outside the room when I went to sleep. All in all, I thought I'd be writing a rave review for TripAdvisor (other than the somewhat dodgy downtown location). However, all that changed the second night. The hotel was fully booked and while I have no idea who or what was on my floor (8th), it was the most unpleasant night I've ever spent in a hotel/motel, including one-star hotels and Red Roof Inns. People were partying, yelling, and slamming doors. The noise was incredible. After on-and-off sleeping for three hours, I was just about to call the front desk (and maybe even the police) when it stopped at 2:30 AM. Naturally, I then had trouble getting back to sleep. The next morning, I decided for convenience's sake to have breakfast at the hotel. BIG mistake. While the newly-renovated restaurant was very nice and laid out in an attractive, terraced manner, nothing else was good. I opted for the breakfast buffet, but by the time I got there, almost no food was available (although the buffet still had at least an hour to go). I had to wait 15 minutes for *some* of the items to be replenished, and the food was barely passable. Finally, my waiter never showed up with my check, so I had to get another employee to get it for me. For the second time in my life, I left a two cent tip. When I checked out of the hotel 30 minutes later, the meal charge was not on the bill and they couldn't find my check--so they gave it to me for free, which was certainly appropriate. I was told the restaurant was understaffed, but only about half of the tables were full when I was there, and the servers really did not look that busy. Friends of mine attending the same event got better deals at other hotels, as well as a good night's sleep. My experience may have been unusual, but I will not stay there again and risk it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Conference Center; City: Bowie Maryland; Review: I stayed at the Comfort Inn overnight on 10/26-27/2008 because I had a seminar to attend early on Monday morning. The seminar was at Martin's Camelot in Upper Marlboro, and the Comfort Inn was an easy 10-minute drive from there. I found the stay to be pleasant and the room very comfortable. Not that I needed it, but there was a sofa and coffee table, which I'd never seen in a Comfort Inn before. Staff was pleasant and friendly and check-in and check-out were fast. Bathroom and shower were nice, and my only caveat would be that there was no bathroom fan, so the mirror fogged up. Breakfast buffet was easily the best free buffet I've ever seen--bacon, eggs, potatoes, cereal, several types of breads, make-your-own waffles, fruit, juices. Oh, and it's right across from the Bowie Baysox minor league ballpark, so it'd be a good place to stay for a game. And Martiin's Camelot was right across from Six Flags amusement park, so the Comfort Inn would be good for that, too. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: New Columbia Pennsylvania; Review: I stayed here in August 2010--it was a week before the start of the Little League World Series, but all reasonable hotel/motel rooms in the Williamsport area were booked, supposedly with the gas boom people trying to get business done before the start of the Series. Other than the slight inconvenience of having to drive 20-25 minutes to get to and from Williamsport, it was a good choice--very comfortable bed and a good rate. They have a continental breakfast which features make-your-own Belgian-style waffles. My only complaint is that there was no iced tea. It's attached to a Bonanza restaurant, but I did not eat there. It has a nice-looking outdoor pool, but the one time I could have gone swimming, it was cool and rainy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chapel Hill InnTown; City: Chapel Hill North Carolina; Review: I found this via TripAdvisor, and thanks to all who gave it good reviews. My niece and I stayed here for a night, and it was more than adequate and would be good for an extended stay. It's like renting a vacation place at the beach, but without the beach and having two floors. Super-comfy with lots of amenities. The many directions/instructions you get when you reserve a place are there to help you and to ensure that the place continues to be well-kept. I had no problems finding it or getting into and checking out of our unit. Finally, the manager was very accommodating and helped us when my niece left something behind. I would definitely stay here again if I needed a place in Chapel Hill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Allentown West; City: Allentown Pennsylvania; Review: Stayed overnight here on 5/3-4/2013, and it was very pleasant. Staff was friendly & helpful, room was comfortable with a choice of pillows, very little noise leakage from outside, and a nice breakfast which lacked only bacon to make it perfect. 10-15 minute drive from downtown, and the Starlite Diner next door may be the best diner I've ever eaten at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motel 6 Murfreesboro; City: Murfreesboro Tennessee; Review: I stayed here for five nights in October 2015, knowing that I would pretty much only be there to sleep and that I would not be having a four-star or three-star experience. It worked out very well. I was comfortable, the room was clean, everything worked. Lots of folks smoking outside the rooms, but if you can deal with that plus the fact that there's no elevator to the second floor, it certainly seems like an A-OK place to crash for a pretty low price. Lots of shopping/restaurants nearby, too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Williamsport Inn; City: Williamsport Pennsylvania; Review: I stayed here for three nights recently and I was very happy with the accommodations and amenities. I did have one unusual problem which I'd never encountered anywhere before. I sleep with a white noise generator which usually drowns out any extraneous sounds that might waken me or keep me awake. But the heavy doors here, if left to shut on their own, give out the loudest SLAMS I have ever heard anywhere. For two out of the three nights, I was awakened by nearby doors slamming and had trouble getting back to sleep. I hate to say it, but because of this, I don't intend to ever stay here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SureStay Collection by Best Western Genetti Hotel; City: Williamsport Pennsylvania; Review: The combination of historic charm with modern amenities is excellent. Location in the heart of downtown Williamsport is convenient. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room was clean, if a tad small. Bed was comfortable. In-room heating worked well, even in zero-degree weather outside. Shower was a bit weak but OK. The highlight was the breakfast, which was fresh, delicious, and extremely varied. By far the best breakfast I've ever had at a hotel or motel, and I've stayed at over 200. Guests should know it's a long walk from the parking lot to the lobby/elevators--carts are available in the lobby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bolling Wilson Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member; City: Wytheville Virginia; Review: I have stayed here twice now, and had a very pleasant stay both times. The rooms are very comfortable, with just about every amenity one can think of, including a big-screen HDTV. The staff has always been pleasant and very helpful. The restaurant, Graze on Main, has served me two of the best dinners I have ever had in my life. The filet mignon, in particular, was comparable to any I've had at a fine steakhouse, and at a much better price. The hotel is easy to get to from Interstate 81. I very highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Williamsport; City: Williamsport Pennsylvania; Review: My usual place was booked, so I spent a night here in October 2016. The room was very nice and had obviously been recently renovated, although some of the furniture was clearly old, and there was a rip in the upholstery of a chair. Room amenities were very nice. However, the hallways were dirty and dingy, and the outside was a real mess, with overflowing trash cans and dirt. As long as you know what to expect, it's fine and at a pretty decent price (although I'm sure the price goes way up during Little League time). Convenient location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew E. Kaufman Page; Review: This book was great. It held my interest throughout and kept me reading night and day. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading thrillers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Women's Devotional Bible; Author: Visit Amazon's Zondervan Page; Review: This Bible has many good points...the devotions are fantastic and thought prevoking. My biggest problem was that the type was very small and the lettering was in a faded brown color making it extremely hard to read. I passed it on to a niece who is young and has very good eyes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 30 Pieces of Silver; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn McCray Page; Review: This book kept my interest and had a nice flow. The controversial side was not a problem with me knowing that is fiction. The fact that none of the characters seemed to get any rest was a bit far-fetched but then again, it is fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 9th Circle (Darc Murder Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn McCray Page; Review: This book kept me reading. The suspense was great and all the characters were unforgettable. If you like mystery with an eerie side, you'll love this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unspeakable; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin O'Brien Page; Review: The characters are so real and exciting. The plot keeps you wondering who the villain is. When you finally find out the truth you want to jump in for revenge yourself. I highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Weight (Lizzy Gardner); Author: Visit Amazon's T.R. Ragan Page; Review: Dead Weight is an exciting suspenseful book that keeps you at the edge of wonder. The reader can identify with all the characters on some level. I have read all three...not in order...and enjoyed each. We'll worth giving your time to read. Thanks Teresa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Judge (An EJB Global Crime Thriller Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Tallulah Grace Page; Review: Don't miss this one! Read it in record time. Was right there with all the characters. Could/wouldn't put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Louisiana heads into November runoff for governor's race; Abstract: Edwards came just shy of the 50% needed to win Saturday's "jungle" primary outright; Category: news
Title: LSU makes case as No. 1 while massive upset shakes up SEC picture; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Trio wins economics Nobel for fighting poverty; Abstract: U.S.-based economists Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize on Monday for work in fighting global poverty that has helped millions of children by favoring practical steps over theory.; Category: news
Title: Economists who study poverty win Nobel Prize; Abstract: STOCKHOLM (AP) The 2019 Nobel Prize in economics was awarded Monday to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for pioneering new ways to alleviate global poverty. Banerjee and Duflo, who are married, are at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while Kremer is at Harvard University. The three have often worked together. Duflo, who phoned into the news conference where the prize was announced, said receiving it was "incredibly...; Category: finance
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: NFL world reacts to officials handing Packers win over Lions; Abstract: It's a regular occurrence for NFL officiating to cause controversy, with the Packers seeming to benefit from a questionable call against Lions defensive end Trey Flowers.; Category: sports
Title: Angels finalizing deal to hire Joe Maddon as manager; Abstract: Joe Maddon was recently let go as Cubs manager after a five-year stint that included a World Series. He replaces Brad Ausmus, who lasted one year.; Category: sports
Title: NFL players who should be traded before the deadline; Abstract: The NFL trade deadline is Oct. 29, and if recent seasons are any indication, there could be plenty of wheeling and dealing. These 25 players are top trade candidates as we get closer to the deadline.; Category: sports
Title: Federal judge overturns ObamaCare transgender protections; Abstract: A federal judge on Tuesday overturned ObamaCare protections for transgender patients, ruling that a 2016 policy violates the religious freedom of Christian providers.Judge Reed O'Connor in the Northern District of Texas vacated an Obama-era regulation that prohibited insurers and providers who receive federal money from denying treatment or coverage to anyone based on sex, gender identity or termination of pregnancy.It also required doctors...; Category: news
Title: Why I stopped shopping at Marshall's and Trader Joe's; Abstract: They're money pits. There, I said it.; Category: finance
Title: Egypt uncovers 'huge cache' of ancient sealed coffins; Abstract: Archaeologists have discovered more than 20 wooden coffins at a necropolis in Luxor, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities.; Category: news
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: Rosario Dawson Attends First Democratic Debate Alongside Boyfriend Cory Booker: 'Go Team!'; Abstract: Rosario Dawson Attends Democratic Debate with Cory Booker: Photos; Category: movies
Title: 1 in 10 Women Has This Sexual Disorder and Doesn't Even Know It; Abstract: Can't get excited about sex with your significant other? It might be because of this under-diagnosed condition.; Category: health
Title: Iowa's love affair with gas station pizza, explained; Abstract: There are fancier pizzerias around, places with gratuitous amenities like tables and chairs and utensils that aren't wrapped in plastic. But ask any Iowan and they'll tell you: The best pizza in the state comes from gas stations.; Category: foodanddrink
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: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: New Jersey Couple Sues Taco Bell Over Chalupa Prices; Abstract: When is a $5 deal not a $5 deal?; Category: foodanddrink
Title: After throwing a punch, Dabo Swinney made CB Andrew Booth ride the manager bus back to Clemson; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: How to Improve 15 New Fall TV Shows (2019); Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: 2020 Airstream Caravel Is a Miniature Hotel Room on Wheels; Abstract: Airstream's iconic exterior design and contemporary interior styling makes the Caravel the most fashionable compact trailer at the campground.; Category: autos
Title: Trump Rages Over Republican Defections as Democrats Press on Impeachment; Abstract: President Trump, increasingly embittered by an impeachment inquiry that Democrats are intensifying by the day, complained on Monday that Republicans were not united enough in defending him against what he called "vicious" adversaries bent on removing him.; Category: news
Title: Trump Running Out of Options for Homeland Security Secretary; Abstract: Nearly a year before the 2020 election, President Trump is running out of options in his search for a leader for the Department of Homeland Security who could win Senate confirmation or even serve in an acting capacity and still carry out the president's immigration crackdown.; Category: news
Title: Dallas NBC station apologizes for delaying tornado warning during Cowboys' game vs. Eagles; Abstract: Dallas' local NBC affiliate waited six minutes to interrupt the Cowboys' game against the Eagles to provide a tornado warning.; Category: sports
Title: CNN Poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April; Abstract: Former Vice President Joe Biden's lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president has rebounded, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.; Category: news
Title: Louisiana judge dismisses Nick Loeb's embryo lawsuit against Sofia Vergara: Details; Abstract: The judge took issue with Nick's claims that he'd actually moved to the state and become a resident as he pursued his case.; Category: tv
Title: What it's like to cook for Kate Middleton and Prince William, according to Giada De Laurentiis; Abstract: One of the professional chef's favorite career moments was the day she cooked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a polo charity event.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Marine Corps vet who served in Iraq deported to El Salvador; Abstract: Jose Segovia-Benitez, a 38-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq, was deported to El Salvador - a country where he hasn't lived since he was a toddler - on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Queen Elizabeth and Michelle Obama Shared 'Instant, Mutual Warmth' When They Broke Royal Protocol; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Welcomed When Michelle Obama Put Arm Around Her; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Flacco criticizes Broncos coaches as 'afraid to lose' after Colts' comeback; Abstract: Joe Flacco made it clear he thought the Broncos weren't aggressive enough when playing with a lead late in Sunday's loss to the Colts.; Category: sports
Title: Prosecutors want black judge who criticized incarceration rates of African Americans removed; Abstract: Iberia Parish judge Lori Landry has questioned the large number of black Louisianans incarcerated by the district attorney's office; Category: news
Title: Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography; Abstract: Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is banning photography in certain areas in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior.; Category: travel
Title: Will Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Get Divorced? 'I Don't See It Working,' She Says; Abstract: Will Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Get Divorced?; Category: tv
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: Queen Elizabeth Has Someone on Staff Break in Her Shoes Before Wearing Them; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Has Her Shoes Broken in Before Wearing Them; Category: lifestyle
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Nunes Aide Is Leaking the Ukraine Whistleblower's Name, Sources Say; Abstract: A top aide to Rep. Devin Nunes has been providing conservative politicians and journalists with information and misinformation about the anonymous whistleblower who triggered the biggest crisis of Donald Trump's presidency, two knowledgeable sources tell The Daily Beast.; Category: news
Title: Multiple Houses on Fire After Plane Crashes in NJ; Abstract: At least two houses are on fire in Colonia, New Jersey, after a plane crash, according to the Colonia Fire Department. A Cessna 414 crashed into a home on Berkley Avenue at 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to the FAA. The FAA will conduct an investigation into the cause of the crash. The number of people aboard and their conditions are unknown. The area is a heavy residential area with tree-lined streets. News 4's Dennis Protsko, who is part of the...; Category: news
Title: How to Pick the Best Ground Meat from the Grocery Store; Abstract: From the basic burger to the moistest meatloaf and coziest chili, ground meat is the cornerstone of so many dinner mainstays.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Pippa Middleton Takes Baby Son to Cranial Osteopath: 'I Was Fascinated to See How Calming It Was'; Abstract: "Soon after Arthur was born last year, I heard a few mums talking about seeing a cranial osteopath," she said. "It's a popular alternative therapy for newborns, particularly those who have had a traumatic birth, are unsettled, or have trouble sleeping," she added.; Category: health
Title: Photos show the White House decked out in spooky trees and pumpkins as the Trumps celebrated Halloween a few days early; Abstract: The festivities took place before the House scheduled a vote on procedures for the impeachment inquiry into Trump on the day of Halloween, Oct. 31.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Boeing says up to 50 planes grounded globally over cracks; Abstract: Crisis-hit Boeing faced fresh safety concerns Thursday, as the firm admitted cracks were found in up to 50 of its popular 737NG planes following worldwide inspections.; Category: finance
Title: Felicity Huffman Smiles as She Begins Community Service Following Prison Release; Abstract: The 56-year-old actress was released from prison last month.; Category: news
Title: Reports: LSU LB Michael Divinity removed from team days before Alabama game; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Hugh Hefner's son Cooper weds 'Harry Potter' actress; Abstract: Cooper Hefner married Scarlett Byrne in Ventura, Calif., on Monday.; Category: movies
Title: Why You Should Always Order Ginger Ale on a Flight; Abstract: Ginger ale: the unsung hero of the sky.; Category: travel
Title: Ex-NFL player Winslow Jr takes plea deal before rape retrial; Abstract: VISTA, Calif. (AP) Former NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to raping an unconscious teen in 2003 and to sexual battery involving a 54-year-old hitchhiker in a deal that spared him the possibility of life in prison. Winslow initially hesitated and seemed to agonize over his decision. "I'm sorry. I'm just not thinking very clearly," Winslow told the judge at one point. He asked the judge for more time before he finally entered...; Category: sports
Title: Supreme Court seems prepared to rule for police in traffic-stop case; Abstract: The question before the court is whether it is reasonable to believe someone with a suspended license is behind the wheel.; Category: news
Title: 'This city is not livable': New Delhi citizens face foul air; Abstract: Sakshi Chauhan has not left her house in a quiet inner-city slum in the Indian capital for the past six days on her doctor's orders. The 22-year-old call center operator is recovering from a severe throat infection and the thick smog now blanketing New Delhi has made even breathing dangerous. "The moment I step outside, I can't breathe properly," she said.; Category: news
Title: Four ways Trump's tax returns could come to light; Abstract: President Donald Trump broke with a decades-long tradition of U.S. presidential candidates by not releasing his tax returns during his campaign, prompting state and Congressional investigators to seek the returns through other means. Here are four ways investigators could get his tax returns.; Category: news
Title: How to Get a Second Passport Based on Your Family's Roots; Abstract: Your family ancestry could open the door to new places around the globe.; Category: travel
Title: 691,145 Californians left last year: What state did they go to?; Abstract: Look at the comings and goings as a ratio of ins to outs. Tiny Idaho wins this race with 497 arrivals from the Golden State for every 100 former Gem State residents who moved to California.; Category: finance
Title: This Solo Dining Trend Is Changing the Way People Eat; Abstract: Table for One is a column by Senior Editor Eric Kim, who loves cooking for himself and only himself and seeks to celebrate the beauty of solitude in its many forms. The stage has been set for a renaissance in solo dining. The South Koreans already have a word for it: honbap. A portmanteau of "alone" (honja) and "food" (bap), honbap is part of a larger loner trend that's overtaken Korea in the last two to three years, as more and more people are...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: Nick Saban on Donald Trump attending Alabama-LSU: It's an honor he's interested enough to come; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Prince Harry just hinted that he and Meghan Markle may want another baby; Abstract: Reports also suggest that Meghan Markle may want to have their next child in Los Angeles, where she was born.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kendall Jenner Wore the Tiniest Dress to Go Jewelry Shopping; Abstract: No fall layers to see here.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Bill Gates: I'm happy to pay $20 billion in taxes, but Warren's plan would make me do a little math; Abstract: Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, waded deep in to the hotly debated topic of taxing the wealthy to redistribute money to the have-nots a contentious issue that Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been at the forefront of as she bids to become the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee.; Category: finance
Title: I went to Peter Luger after it received zero stars from New York Times; Abstract: The burger was so juicy I had to wipe my fingers after every bite. And everyone from regulars to tourists couldn't stop singing Peter Luger's praises.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Young and the Restless Star William Wintersole Dies at 88; Abstract: Soap Opera Star William Wintersole Dies at 88; Category: tv
Title: Alex Anthopoulos investigation proves the MLBPA is watching and will be heard; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Beshear vs. Bevin: Kentucky governor's race could be decided by state legislature; Abstract: After Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin refused to concede to Andy Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers said the legislature may get the final say.; Category: news
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Abstract: Week in celebrity photos for Nov. 4-8, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: U.S.-born ISIS bride thinks she 'deserves a second chance'; Abstract: Hoda Muthana says in an interview with NBC News that she worries for the future of her 2-year-old son, Adam, and wants to return home to Alabama.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: شيكاجو; Author: Alaa Al Aswany; Genres: fiction; Review: lrwy@ ry'`@ bkl lmqys mn nHy@ lsrd w lshkhSyt wlknh 'frT f~ lbHy@ bshkl mkhjl f~ b`D l'wqt; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: يوتوبيا; Author: Ahmed Khaled Towfik; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: rwy@ swdwyh 'Hdthh Sdm@ wlknh knt mtwq`h t'ty mt`th blnsbly mn qry'th b`d 'Hdth thwrtn w'nhh 'Hmd khld twfyq bshkl 'ktr mn ry'` :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: عبقرية محمد; Author: `bs mHmwd l`qd; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: ktb 'kthr mn ry'` ymkn 'n ytkhdh kmrj` llHy@ `n '`Zm shkhSy@ f~ ltrykh; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: لماذا لا يثور المصريون؟; Author: Alaa Al Aswany; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ktb fjr bdkhl~ lkthyr mn lTqt ld`y@ llskhT `l~ lZlmyn wkn mn 'wl 'sbb lthwr@ blnsbl~; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: حبة هوا...; Author: wlyd Thr; Genres: comics, children, poetry, graphic, non-fiction, fiction; Review: ktb ylms lrwH wyfsrh kl wHd `l~ Hsb Hlth lnfsyh; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: استمتع بحياتك; Author: mHmd `bd lrHmn l`ryfy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: slwb l`ryf~ kn ry'` jd w'fdn~ lktb jd f~ Hyt~ wt`mlt~ m` l'shkhS; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: الزعيم; Author: mSTf~ mHmwd; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: l tbky y `yn dh mwt l'bTl myld l`zm lrjl w fjr Tl` mn swd llyly y shms l'frH y dm nb` mn bTwn ljrH y fdy@ ljwd w l'ydy lsmH mbrwk `lyn lshhyd mbrwk y khl w lSbr y jlby .. -------------- hkdh ntht lmsrHy@ lSr` ldy'm byn lHq wlbTl byn lZlm wlZlwm .. yhm 'kthr 'lman .. lmwt Zm ldhl wl`r ? Gwm qtl wlkn sykhrj 'lf Gwm wHt~ w n qtl 'lf Gwm sy'ty lywm ldhy yntSr fyh lHq lGwm ... ------------------------------------------------- b`D lqtbst: *lmwt swf y`Tyn kfytn llnwm wzyd@ *whl lfrwsy@ l sh`r .. n lfrs dh fqd qlb lsh`r lm ybq mnh l ljzr w lsfH w lqtl .. wnHn lsn qtl@ y `bd ljlyl nHn `shq 'Hbbn bldn ldrj@ lmwt *n lZlm hw ldhy 'thwr `lyh wlys lHkm *l '`tqd 'n lns ykhtlfwn 'm Gr lslTh .. kl lfrq 'n b`Dhm ymkn shrw'h bkys dhhb wHd wb`Dhm yHtj shrw'h l~ 'lf kys, wlb`D yshtr~ bkhzyn@ lslTn klh l'nh yryd 'n ykwn lslTn nfsh.. kln wSwlywn w nm tkhtlf l`tb@ lty tqf `ndh 'Tm`n .. *hnk 'ml dy'man lmn yHrb.. 'm mn ystslm fl 'ml lh *`sht Twl `mry jbnan 'khf lmwt l'nh mw'lm.. wlkn lmwt lyw'lm.. lmwt l yw'lm y khwty w nm l`r hw ldhy yw'lm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: يوميات نائب فى الأرياف; Author: twfyq lHkym; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: rwyh ry'`h fy lGth wsrd 'Hdthh 'DHktny b`D lmwqf wrsmt Swrh ry'`@ `n lmjtm` lmSry fy tlk lftr@ mn lzmn wldhy 'rh l ykhtlf kthyran `n mjtm`n lHly fy lrwtynyh "wlkn lsys@ qd j`lt rjl ldr@ lywm 'SHb slT@ mkhyfh" dhlk 'kthr m almny lys l'lm bsbb m`rf@ dhlk f'n `lm bwjwdh wlkn l'lm kn l'nny knt '`tqd 'n "zmn" kn 'Hsn bktyr mn 'ymn lHly@ Tl` klh zy b`Dh !! wlly 'khtlf bs hw ntshr lHyh lmdnyh bkl mknyth mml j`l lljrym@ shkl mkhtlf wlknh fy lakhr "jrym@"!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: يوميات كهل صغير السن; Author: `mrw SbHy; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: yHtwy `l~ b`D lklmt lty 'Hssth bkl m`nyh qr'th 'kthr mn mrh wfy kl mr@ yzyd tqyymy lh ymr `ly mwqf m f'tdhkrh .. wlknh 'yDan kn 'Hynan mfrTan fy ltshy'm wlkabh "dh knt lSydl@ `mlt fyk kdh .. 'ml hnds@-myknyk t`ml 'yh ...! " :) `jbny 'wy "`n lmSlH lHkwmy@" w "rHyl" wkhyf 'wy 'mr bnfs mSyr "sbnysh" m` 'ny mn 'wl ywm ly fy lqsm w'n mt'kd 'ny hmr bltjrb@ dy - rbn ykhlf Zny :)); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: عشاق الأدرينالين; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: ktb mmyz jdan l`shq l'flm l'jnby@ wqSSh lHqyqy@ lmbny@ `lyh :) wkhSwSan 'flm lr`b wlkwmyks jmyyl fy mjml@ wbh b`D lm`lwmt lmfyd@ wljdydh `lyh ytrwH tqyym@ m byn l 3-3.5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: المرأة مشكلة صنعها الرجل; Author: nbyl frwq; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ldrsh knt ry'`h wlknny qbl qr@ dhlk lktb lm 'kn 'drk 'n hnk mshkl@ Hqyqy@ mw'rq@ byn ljnsyn .. lm 'rh Hwly fy lwsT lmHyT by wlm 'rh fy byty ymkn frq ltwqyt ln lktb khrj tqryb mn 'kthr mn 10 snwt wmn lmw'kd nh tGyr fyh lkthyr lkthyr mn lmfhym fy kl shy' Ht~ fy lmlbs ldhy yz`m d/nbyl 'nh kn mhrb mn l'nwthh lnyl lthqh '`tqd 'nh lm y`d kdhlk lan w'yD fkr lrjl wlshbb `n lmr'@ tGyr kthyran lan flshb 'SbH ybHth `n lmr@ lmthqfh lmt`lmh lty ymkn n tfhmh bshwlh wlty ymknh l`tmd `lyh fy sht~ lmjlt ..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: قصاصات قابلة للحرق; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: non-fiction; Review: qtbst mnh fy mlHZty lkthyr mm 'dhshny w'`jbny bshd@ Ht~ wjdtny 'khdht m yqrb mn l 300 mn 'Sl 322 :)) tHtj l~ lqr@ 'kthr mn mrh wfy kl mr@ 'thq nh stzdd rw`@ :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: أهل الكهف; Author: twfyq lHkym; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Hyn tqr' qS@ t`rfh , ftktshf 'nk l t`rfh , 'w rbm '`dt bD` klmt tzyynh km tuzyn l`rs ywm lfrH kdhlk hy hdhh lmsrHy@ , mhm knt t`rf qSthm , stndm n lm tqr'hm mn `mn / twfyq lHkym ! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: صديقي لا تأكل نفسك; Author: `bd lwhb mTw`; Genres: non-fiction; Review: mjmw`@ mn lmqlt lty ttsm bl'ml :) 'nSHk bh n knt mwshk ldkhwl l~ tlk l'ym lmuZlm@ lty nusmyh mjzan bHlt lkty'b mqlt jyd@ bkl l'Hwl :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: حوار مع صديقي الملحد; Author: mSTf~ mHmwd; Genres: non-fiction; Review: kl ktb akhd mnh mqtTft ltbq~ m`y .. hdh lktb 'khdhth klh !! mSTf~ mHmwd k`dth mbhr .. wlkn h hn lm ytwqf l'mr `l~ lbhr .. bl tjwz dhlk 'nhyt lktb b`qydh jdydh w fkr 'Zn nh~ 'rq~ :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: سفر; Author: mHmd lmkhznjy; Genres: fiction; Review: l' tqr' klmth sw~ blqlb .. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: حجرتان وصالة: متتالية منزلية; Author: brhym 'Sln; Genres: fiction; Review: 'nhyth l ymkn 'n 'qwl nh syy' wlknh lys mn lnw`yh lty Hbh sh`rt blmll fy Hyn kthyrh .. srd llHy@ lywmy@ lrjl kbyr lsn btfSylh lSGyr@ wlty n`tbrh tfhh wlknh `ndh 'kbr bkthyr mm ntkhyl ! rGm SGrh fnny qr'th fy 4 'shhr wnSf; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: نقطة النور; Author: bh Thr; Genres: fiction; Review: tbq~ lrwH mDTrb@ l t`rf lTmy'nn sw~ dqy'q qlyl@ rbm dhlk lys Tmy'nnan .. hw Gfl@ tshGlh `m ybth fyh lDTrb ! n`m hw kdhlk tlk lrwH lty l t`rf m trjwh .. 'trjw ldny 'm lakhr@ !? 'ts`~ wr lml , 'm t`shq lzhd tlk lrwH lty tubdl 'thwb l`f@ wlfjwr fy lywm 'lf mr@ tlk lrwH lty tjd fy kl mr@ mbrr lm tf`lh, wtaqna` bm trnw lyh ! tlk lrwH lty '`tqd 'n l mldh lh .. thm '`wd l'qn` 'nh ywman m st`rf lSrT lmstqym .. 'nm kl ywm l'qwl, Gdan .. ywm 'fDl Gdan s'r~ lnwr bdkhly, Gdan s'f`l w'f`l wy'ty lGd dwn jdyd wyZl lDTrb wyZl lkhwf !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ليك شوق في حاجة; Author: mHmd ftHy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: hw ktb skhr , bs msh skhr 'wy :D hw Hlw , bs msh Hlw 'wy hw ysthl njmtyn , bs 'n dyth tlth m`rfsh lyh :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: جر ناعم; Author: `mr Thr; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: rqt ly qSSh wmqlth kthyran wlkn 'sh`rh lm 'fhmh Tlqan wl'n lktb ndrt fyh lqSy'd ldhlk '`jbny kthyran wkhSwSan qSth m` l`nkbwt ??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: عزازيل; Author: ywsf zydn; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 'qr' 'shy tkhlf `qydty w 'Hs 'Hynan nny 'qr' njylan wm` dhlk ldy rGb@ qwyh bl qwyh jdan fy lthm SfHth sry`an ... ---------------------------------------------------------------- knt Sdmh 'dbyh t`lmt `l~ 'thrh m`n~ klm@ "lrwyh" kl sTr lh m`n~ lh fy'd@ 'Hsst 'n hyb Sdyqy .. rfyqy .. w'Hynan 'n !!! y`ysh ltnqDt llty 'Hynan nHyh wtmzqn mn dwkhln .. rq ly kthyran mylh l~ rfD t'lyh lmsyH wnh wld mn lsyd@ l`dhr .. lm `lm lmdh ymkn l'nny 'w'mn bwHdny@ llh :) 'Hbbt mrt `ndm 'Hbh hyb w krhth `ndm krhh wtrkth fy Hmth .. :( rGm n lrwy@ fy b`D lwqt knt l tjdhbny lyh wlkn fy kl mr@ 'bd' fyh 'Hs brw`th mn jdyd t`lmt lkthyr wtlmt mn lqtl bsm llh .. fy lnhy@ n lm tqr'h fqd khsrt lkthyr :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: اللاهوت العربي وأصول العنف الديني; Author: ywsf zydn; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: l ymknny 'n 'ktb t`lyqan 'w mrj`@ 'w tlkhySan lm yHmlh lktb mn 'fkr fqT s'qwl 'nny : t`lmt , stmt`t , fhmt lkthyr mm knt 'jhl@ wSrt 'mlk rdwdan `l~ 'shy knt '`lmh wlkn lm 'kn 'stTy` thbth blshkl lmqn` ! blf`l ystHq lqr@ .. 'kthr mn mr@ !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: أرز باللبن لشخصين; Author: rHb bsm; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: 'rz bllbn lkl mn rd ltfw'll wlstmt` bHyth ^_^ ktb jmyl w slwb rHb bsm 'kthr mn ry'` 'Glb mqlth knt mmyzh jd bslwbh w mDmwnh :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: إحدى عشرة دقيقة; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: lklm@ lmnsbh 'nh rwy@ "Gryb@" tHml lkthyr mn ljr'@, lh flsf@ mkhtlfh '`jbtny b`D mqT`h w 'stnfrt mn b`Dh .. wlkn lnhy@ lm t`jbny `l~ lTlq ..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: تخيل; Author: ay@ lmlwny; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: ktb jmyyyl lmrydyn lSf ldhhny :) wlrtq lnfsy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: البستان; Author: mHmd lmkhznjy; Genres: fiction; Review: slwbh lmkhznjy jmyl jd tsh`r nk tr~ l tqr' .. wlkn lbstn kn ql mn twq`ty.. b`D lqSS knt GmDh wb`Dh Twyl lHd lmll ..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It; Author: David Niven; Genres: non-fiction; Review: y`rD 100 Tryq@ llwSwl l~ ls`dh w '`tqd n lmshklh lyst fy `dm m`rfthm lmshkl@ fy tTbyq m n`rf .. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ليتها تقرأ; Author: khld lbtly; Genres: non-fiction, fiction, poetry, romance; Review: stfzny ldrj@ ny msh hktb ryfyw :P :P msh lldrjty y`ny ! :D; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: زغازيغ; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: non-fiction, comics, graphic, fiction; Review: mjmw`@ mqlt khfyfh wkwmydyh rqt ly kthyran ^_^; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: مجموعة دواوين; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: fy mjmlh .. bd` lh slwb Gryb fy tTwy` lklmt wstkhdmh .. mtmyz jd; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: كلب ينبح ليقتل الوقت; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: dywn lh mdhq khS .. mkhtlf `n kl m qr'th lh t`byrth wtSwyrth lkhSh wlmkhtlfh jd.. bkhtSr .. ry'`; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: دماغي كده; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Htrmy yzyd l'Hmd khld twfyq m` kl ktb jdyd 'qrw'h .. lh rw'yh w slwb ry'`yn 'Hbbt lktb kthyran wtmnyt 'l tnthy mqlth .. ktb yrtf` bfkr lqry' f`lan dmGh kdh :D :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: تراب الماس; Author: 'Hmd mrd; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: fy lbdy@ nwyt nqS lnjwm (njm@) bsbb l'lfZ wlmshhd lmqzzh Hynan .. wlkny `ndm nthyt mn lrwyh lm 'stT` :)) lrwy@ dht fkr rqy w Hbkh fy'q@ .. tslsl l'Hdth mdhsh .. tsh`r 'n lklmt ttjsd 'mmk l'shkhS lrwyh .. l mll Tlqan fy y mrHl@ mnh .. Hznt `nd nthy'h .. lnhy@ rGm sdhjth wbsTth l nh 's`dtny .. l 'Hb lnhyt lky'ybh .. `ml ysHq ltHwl l~ fylm mn 'flm hwlyywd :)); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ڤيرتيجو; Author: 'Hmd mrd; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: fyrtyjw .. rGm lmdhkr@ wlmtHnt .. mqdrtsh 'trkh l b`dm 'nhyth .. rwy@ tHbs l'nfs .. mn lS`b tkhyl 'nh l'wl~ l'Hmd mrd .. 'Znh 'fDl mn trb lms .. almtny w 'DHktny .. rwy@ mn lTrz ldhy y`zlk `m Hwlk wydkhlk l~ dkhl l'Hdth ltshrk 'bTlh fy kl tfSylh .. 'bTlh lysw b`ydyn `nk .. rbm ywman m tkwn 'nt !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: دفاتر التدوين : الدفتر الثالث : رشحات الحمراء; Author: jml lGyTny; Genres: ; Review: rGm SGr lktb 'khd mny wqt mblG fyh , lm 'fhm m fkrth wm yryd lm y`jbny kthyran kthyran mn 'fkrh !!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: عايزة أتجوز; Author: Gd@ `bdl`l; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: ktb mmt` lly `wz yDHk bynqsh mshkl@ mHdsh qdr yHdd sbbh l'ssy 'yyyh !! fyh mwqf kwmydyh jmylh jdan lly `wz yDHk :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: القربان; Author: ysry@ `bd l`zyz; Genres: poetry; Review: lst jyd' fy tqyym lsh`r .. wlkn l'`ml lmmyzh t`br `n nfsh w "lqrbn" 'Hd tlk l`ml lmstny b`D lqSy'd jd ytmyz bshwl@ klmth wqw@ t`byrth .. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: النبطي; Author: ywsf zydn; Genres: history, biography, fiction, historical fiction; Review: nh ywsf zydn .. !! tqr' llG@ lty yktb bh ftsh`r 'nk b`yd kl lb`d `n l`rby@ lfSH~ .. t`rft `l~ ywsf zydn bdy@ mn khll `zzyl .. wknt hy sbb l'zmh lHlyh .. f'n lm 'qr' rwy@ tDhy `zzyl rw`@ Ht~ lan .. -------------------------------------------------------------- km kn hnk hyb mwjwd bdwkhln jmy`an .. jt mryh (mwy@) ltshGl hdh ldWwr .. nHml jmy`an 'jz mn mry@ .. lnbTy .. smyt lrwy@ `l~ smh .. lm ykn lshkhSyh lssyh fy lrwy@ wlm yZhr kthyran fy 'Hdthh .. wlknh kn kldhy yHrk l'Hdth mn khlf str .. nh lHb lkhfy .. ldhy lm ysT` n yfSH `n nfsh .. wlm ysT` 'n ywjh ljmy` bdhth l `nd nqT` lml !! tstHq lqr@ kjl m wq` tHt bSry mm khTh ywsf zydn ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: واحة الغروب; Author: bh Thr; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: ftr@ lHkm lnjlyzy fy mSr ... 'krhh ! hw m j`lny 'nqbD mn lrwy@ fy lbdy@ , w'kmlth l`lny 'jd ntSran `lyhm fy lnhy@ .. whw m lm yHdth ! m l`l@ ! `n mdh kn ybHth (mHmwd) .. `n lHb Hqan , 'w `n m ynsyh khybth `l~ klin , 'rh HyW .. mn yHkm nfsh `l~ m ft HyW , mn y`dhbh Dmyrh `l~ khybth wkhynth HyW wlkn~ tmn~ lmwt bl std`h ! fhl kn ystHq lHy@ !? --------------------- lwH@ .. wSf ry'` lmkn lm 'rh mn qbl , w '`tqd 'nny r'yth fy tlk lrwy@ lm`lwmt lqdym@ `nh w`n 'hlh lm 'Hbhm sbqan , 'n l 'Hb kl mn wD` lnfsh alhh bstthn lrHmn ! lh l`dt wltqdlyd , lh l'sTyr , lh ljhl , lh lkhwf wlkrhyh klh knt mntSb@ 'mmhm y`bdwnh lyl nhr rbm bryq l'ml lwHyd ldhy r'yth kn (mlyk@ ) tlk ljmyl@ lSGyr@ b'nmlh ldqyq@ .. wlkn `l~ `ks m twq`t , wrbm `l~ `ks m rGbt, dhhbt mbkran .. bsbb alhthm !! tkhylw , rGm kl nq fywn ldhy wSft bh , lm 'Hbh .. tmman ktmthyl lthlj , nqy@ jmyl@ wlknk qd tml mnh b`d s`t mn lfurj@ 'w rbm dqy'q !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: أنت لي; Author: mn~ lmrshwd; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: mstmt` llGyh .. -------------------- hl tstHq l 5 njwm !? l '`rf wlknny stmt`t jd wtb`th bshGf w lthmt SfHth sry` 'nthy mn lSfH@ w 'bd' fym ylyh bshGf lm '`hdh fy 'y rwy@ 'khr~ lG@ lktbh mmyz@ jd wrqy@ jd jdan :) stmt`t kthran bltfSyl lSGyr@ `l~ `ks lb`D w lm y`jbny dhkr ltfSyl fy akhr lrwy@ .. `sht l'Hdth knh tHdth ly 'n .. frHt km yfrHwn km tlmt km yt'lmwn .. 'n l 'Hb lmslslt wl 'shhdh .. wlknny '`tqd 'ny qr't w rsmt wtSwrt 'jml mslsl 'thn qrth :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: كتاب !; Author: mHmd lrTyn; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: wl tjrby m` mHmd lrTyn wlkyd nh ln tkwn lkhyrh lh slwb mmyz fy ll`b blklmt wyjyd q`d@ : khyr lklm m ql wdl; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: شاي بلبن; Author: hdyl `bd lslm; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: shy blbn .. dywn jmyyl blGth l`myh lkhfyfh :) - btDHklk -y wsh y wsh -jn@ -thm nsyw -'n mSrk 'ktr lqSyd lly `jbtny fy ldywn :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: عرفوه بالحزن; Author: `mr Thr; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: msh 'y Hd yqdr yfhmh .. w Ht~ n msh mt'kd ny fhmth bs lly mt'kd mnh ny Hsyt bHl@ Hlh kdh m `rfsh lyh jtly wl '`rf 'mt~ htmsh~ wtsyny ! :) hw msh sh`r blm`n~ ltqlydy hw klm .. klm mn lqlb; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: مكتوب: أن تتخيل قصة جديدة لحياتك; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: hy Hkm tkhTb lrwH !! Htman s'`wd lh ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: الطنطورية; Author: Radwa Ashour; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: mdh `sy 'n 'qwl , sw~ : `dhran flsTyn :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E.S.P.; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: lmHqq kwnn ybdw wthqan :D qr'h w 'nt htfhm klmy :) fy kl l'Hwl , 'nh 'Hmd khld twfyq , wkf~ :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: براكسا أو مشكلة الحكم; Author: twfyq lHkym; Genres: fiction; Review: w k'n klm@ blbrws hy lm`n~ lywnny lklm@ (Hsny mbrk) :D.. t'khdhk l~ dkhl 'rwq@ lqSr lt`lm m ydwr .. wl~ dkhl Grf l`ql lt`lm fym yfkrwn .. w Tbqan ltwqyt qrty llrwy@ f'Hb 'qwl (ysqT Hkm l`skr) :)); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: w lHq yql 'n lm 'qr' lrwy@ :D lkn lflm ykfyny jd jdan :) shhdth 5 mrt tqryban yHtj 'n yqr'h 'w yshhd lflm kl mn 'rd 'n yfhm kyf ttSrf lHkwmt ltbq~ .. lkhwf .. hw lsbyl lkhwf qwd fHdhr 'n tkhf .. ! wyryt qbl m tfkrw t`mlw thwr@ 'bqw shwfw lflm bdl m tkhybw khbytn :P :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: حائر بين الحلال والحرام; Author: Hsn `bd lqdws; Genres: history, biography, fiction, historical fiction; Review: hy qSS Hy'rh l ymknk 'n tHkm `lyh.. tqr' kl mqT` fyh ftTlq Hkm thm l ylbth 'n ytbdd hdh lHkm b`d lmqT` ldhy ylyh .. l ttsr` 'bdan fy Tlq l'Hkm `l~ l'shkhS flkl mnW Hyth lkhSh lty yGflh lakhrwn ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: عجوز تؤلمه الضحكات; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: ry'` w... fqT !!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: أنا خائف; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: 'rw` m qr't l`md 'bw SlH `l~ lTlq ..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: قبور واسعة; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: ywman, 'n thr lns , `l~ lmlk, fy mdyn@ qdym@. kn mlkan Zlman. "dykttwr" km nqwl nHn , fy lGtn, fy hdhh l'ym. hjmt jmw` lsh`b fy lHZ@ wHd@ ry'`; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: مهندس العالم; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Gryb .. `myq .. y'khdhk l~ `lm akhr fy ktbth ..tsh`r nk l tqr' .. wlknk tsbH fy lklmt .!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: جمال كافر; Author: `md 'bw SlH; Genres: graphic, comics, poetry, fiction; Review: Gryb l'Twr !!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: مرسال لحبيبتي; Author: 'shrf twfyq; Genres: poetry, romance; Review: ry'` jd jd jd :)))) wl mrh 'qr' l'shrf twfyq .. lfkr wlslwb wkl Hjh jmyyyyylh jd :)); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: مأساة الحلاج; Author: SlH `bd lSbwr; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: whl ySrkh y wld~ jsd myt !!! ------------------------ "hdh m jl bfkry , `ynt lfqr y`rbd fy lTrqt wyhdm rwH lnsn .. fs'lt lnfs , mdh 'Sn` ! hl 'd`w jm` lfqr 'n ylqw syf lnqm@ fy 'fy'd@ lZlm@ ! m 't`s 'n nlq~ b`D lshr bb`D lshr , wndwy thman bjrym@ mdh 'Sn` .. 'd`w lZlm@ 'n yD`w lZlm `n lns ... lkn hl tftH klm@ qlban mqfwl brtj dhhby ! mdh 'Sn` .. l 'mlk l 'n 'tHdth wltnql klmty lryH lswH@ wl'thbth fy l'wrq shhd@ nsn mn 'hl lrw'y@ fl`l fw'dan Zmanan mn 'fy'd@ wjwh l'm@ yst`ml hdhh lklmt fykhwD bh fy lTrqt , yr`h n wly l'mr wywfq byn lqdr@ wlfkr@ wyzwj byn lHkm@ wlf`l !"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: افتح النافذة ثمة ضوء; Author: khld SlH lmnyf; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ktb khfyf .. k`d@ ktb ltnmy@ lbshry@ yjdd l'ml w y`Ty df`@ ll'mm :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: عزبة ابوهم; Author: nbyl frwq; Genres: ; Review: lmll .. hy lklm@ l'kthrr t`byran `n Hlty w'n 'qr'h .. lktb jmyl mn nHy@ l'fkr wrsm lwq` wkhSwSan n ftr@ ktbth knt qbl 'y Hrk mwjwd lan .. wlkn tkrr l'fkr bshkl mstfz kn zyd@ `n lHtml .. wtkrr klmt b`ynh fy kl SfH@ tqryban khlny krht lktb wnsny rw`@ ltHlyl lktb 160 SfH@ tqryban .. ymkn tlkhyShm fym l yzyd `n 30 SfH@ !; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Portrait 14; Author: hb@ lSGyr; Genres: ; Review: msh hktb ryfyw :D; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: هل نستحق الديمقراطية؟; Author: Alaa Al Aswany; Genres: non-fiction; Review: 'n m qr'tsh mqlt ll'swny qbl 2009 khlS wlktb dh kn 'wl m qr't mn mqlth b`dyh msbtsh wl ktb ll'swny l m jybth bkhtlf m` b`D 'fkr@ .. bs ybq~ hw mn `rfny m`n~ lthwr@ !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: رتوش; Author: slm mHsn; Genres: poetry; Review: mHwl@ 'wl~ jyd@ .. 'tmn~ mzydan mn ltqdm :) lltHmyl: [url]...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: لماذا من حولك أغبياء؟; Author: shryf `rf@; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ktb ltnmy@ lbshry@ `d@ l 'stsyGh l 'n hdh lktb mkhtlf kthyran fqT m tHtj@ 'n tjrb , wlw `l~ sbyl ltjrb@ fqT , hdhh lnSy'H w 'nZr lnty'j; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: رشق السكين; Author: mHmd lmkhznjy; Genres: ; Review: mHmd lmkhznjy .. sHr qSSh l tufhm .. qSSh tuHs .. tsh`r bh .. t`yshh ..t ttkhylh km tryd nt , l km yryd hw .. tqryban (rshq lskyn) hw 'fDl m qr'th lh ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: عبد المنعم أبو الفتوح: شاهد على تاريخ الحركة الإسلامية في مصر 1970-1984; Author: `bd lmn`m 'bw lftwH; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: m ldhy ymn` mn `Ty'h l 5 njwm klhm !? m ldhy twq`th wlm 'jdh !? , l shy ldhy sh`rt bh , 'n qrty lhdh lktb fy hdh ltwqyt bltHdyd kn rsl@ mn '`l~ ! hnlk shy' lmsny , hnlk 'mwran kn l yjb 'n '`lmh , l lan , wlan fqT !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: مصر ليست أمي..دي مرات أبويا; Author: 'sm@ Gryb; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 'wl tjrb@ ly m` 'sm@ Gryb .. wln tkwn l'khyrh bdhn llh slwbh bsyT .. shl sls .. nbsh fy ljrH lqdym w j`l l'lm yzdd; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: لمس أكتاف; Author: 'sm@ Gryb; Genres: non-fiction; Review: m`Zm lmqlt Hbyth hw 'sm@ Gryb slwb@ ytHb 'Slan bs kn fyh mqlt Hsyt nh Hshw msh 'ktr mlqtsh lyh fyd@ wl m`n~ ymkn l`yb fy jhz ldrk `ndy :D slwbh shl w bsyT wlmqdm@ `jbtny jd; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: لا أريد لهذي القصيدة أن تنتهي; Author: Mahmoud Darwish; Genres: poetry; Review: l 'ryd lhdh ldywn 'n ynthy !! hw mHmwd drwysh ykfy n t`rf 'nh lktb ltqr'h ! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: بقايا القهوة; Author: Mario Benedetti; Genres: fiction; Review: `jbtny :) tslsl l'Hdth mn lTfwl@ l~ lrjwl@ qyh nZrt bdkhl lnfs lnsny@ wtSrft lbshr wSf l'mkn `jbny jdan , qdrt 'rsm Swr@ ll'mkn lly kn bywSfh Hbbny fy l'wrwjwy :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: الحفلة; Author: mSTfy slymn; Genres: poetry, romance, fiction; Review: s'ktfy blnjm@ lt`br `n r'yy :); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: قصائد; Author: nzr qbny; Genres: poetry, romance; Review: nzr qbny , ykfy smh lt`rf m bdkhl ldywn !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: هل أخطأت الثورة المصرية؟; Author: Alaa Al Aswany; Genres: non-fiction; Review: m`Zm lmqlt qr'th qbl kdh , mll bsbb ltkrr '`tqd nh ktb tswyqy 'ktr mnh llm`rfh ftr@ nzwl@ llswq qbl m lHdth twDH w lmqlt lly b`Dh mtDrb bssb rdwd 'f`l lHZy@ tGyrt b`d dhlk , khltny knt btkhT~ lSfHt bmll; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: كزهر اللوز أو أبعد; Author: Mahmoud Darwish; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: ltmrd `l~ lqwlb ljhz@ `l~ lm`ny lmHfwZ@ `l~ l'slyb lmkrr@ nh ytmrd `l~ lsh`r , lykwn sh`ran mtfrdan wmn mthl drwysh !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: أنا راعي بقر وحيد; Author: khld ksb; Genres: poetry; Review: fyh Hjt `ly@ wtsthl lt'ml , wHjt tny@ llHshw mmkn khtSr SfHt lktb fy nS l`dd dh !!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: اركب معنا; Author: mHmd `bd lrHmn l`ryfy; Genres: ; Review: k`d@ l`ryfy , ktbth shl@ ! l tHtj mnk mjhwd lltfsyr 'w ltHlyl fy b`D l'wqt bHs blsTHy@ , lslwb qd ykwn 'kthr t'thyran m` lmrhqyn fy hdh lktb , l'mthl@ mbny@ `l~ lqaSS k'Glb ktb l`ryfy ktb qd ykwn mhm llb`D . bl llkthyr mmn y`tqdw fy lmwld wlmqbr w lqrbyn ll'wly !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: الفيل الأزرق; Author: 'Hmd mrd; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: 'Hmd mrd , lrwy'y ldhy ytHkm fy nsb Dkh l'drynlyn fy ldm rwy@ jdyd@ , lm 'sm` `nh qbl Sdwrh , 'shtryth bsbb smh lGryb ! , twq`t mfj'@ mnh k`dth wblf`l tfjy't , bl Sudmt rwy@ Sn`h l'lm !! b`ydan `n mwDw` lrwy@ w`n nhyth lty lm t`jb lb`D , shdtny ltfSyl jdan ldrj@ 'ny lm 'sh' trkh qbl lnhy@ , mjl lms wljn wl`fryt , 'n Gyr mw'mn bh `l~ lTlq wlkn rjw` 'Swly l~ 'ryf mSr , j`lny 'stm` fy lsbq l~ 'shy mn hdh lqbyl w tHdtht m` shhwd `yn , fy kl mr@ lm 'kn 'qtn` w qwl lhm dhlk , wlkn hdh l ymn`ny mn 'n 'st`ydh bllh mn lshyTn wshrh fy sry ! lms , lsHr , l`lm lsfly l'mrD l`qly@ wlnfsy@ w lzdwj , klh 'mwr bynh khlT shdyd , wkl mnW yHddh `l~ Hsb mrj`yth wthqfth wkl mnW yw'kd m r'h .... 'w rbm wjd abh `lyh ! tHlyl dwkhl lnfs .. qr@ lG@ ljsd lty '`shqh wmhtm bh .. lthr@ .. lshGf .. l'mrD lnfsy@ .. thm lms wlsHr .. wntSr lshr ! klh 'mwr jy't mtslsl@ lt`Ty rwy@ mtmyz@ , '`tqd 'nh 'dbyan fqt `n m sbq l'Hmd mrd lmwDw` ljdyd , wdkhwlh mnTlqh lm tudkhl mn qbl fy lrwyt lmSry@ `l~ Hsb Tl`y klh 'mwr tuHsb lmrd 'z`jny fy lrwy@ , b`D l'lfZ lty rbm ymkn lstGn `nh w hw m j`lny 'nwy nqS slsl@ lnjwm lkhms njm@ .. wlkn kl`d@ , fy lnhy@ 'nqD `hdy w 'DGT `l~ lnjwm lkhms@ wdhlk bbsT@ l'ny ... stmt`t ! 'm `n ls`r ldhy tklm `nh ljmy` , f'n HSlt `lyh b 20 jnyhan fqT !! mn 'mm bwb@ ljm`@ ! :D rwy@ mmyz@ , tjsd m`n~ lthr@ wlGmwD .. stnqD `l~ kl stntjtk lty tbnyh musbqan , wHt~ n lm tqtn` blnhy@ .. l tnkr 'nk stmt`t wlm tsh' trkh qbl lnhy@ !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: السنجة; Author: 'Hmd khld twfyq; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: m Hdth , hw m yHdth , mTbqan tmman lm syHdth ! fy mSr y'ty lnwr fqT lySn` lZl ldhy yukhfy wjwh l`bthyn fy lZlm ! snHtj lmzyd mn ldm .. rbm lykwn qrbnan lntkhlS mm nHn fyh wrbm nHtj l~ m hw kthr .. rbm nHtj l~ n ntkhlS mn nfsn ! hl hy : snj@ ( lmyzn) srnj@ syj@ snj@ ( slH 'byD) srj@ !? l yhm .. fklhm msw'lwn , wklhm qtlwn hl hm Hqan lqtlwn , 'm lmsw'lwn , 'm nHn 'm mdh m hdh ltshwyh ldhy Hl bn ... rbm lm yHl bn , rbm nHn kdhlk mndh l'bd ! fltkhtfi 'khtfi wltbq kdhlk l~ l'bd !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: بالأمس فقدت زراً; Author: tmr ftHy; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: mthl hdhh lktb tr`bny mn fkr@ 'n 'ktb ktban lktrwnyan , lty Tlbny bh b`D l'Sdq ! mhm knt lfkr@ mbtkr@ , lm 'stTy` stGthth lktb fy 'ql mn 50 SfH@ , ymkn jm`hm fy 12 SfH@ fqT ! ykfy klmy lmHbT , 'n fqT lm 'Hb dhlk lktyb; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: يوميات اتنين مخطوبين; Author: hb@ syd `bd l`Ty; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: ktb Zryf dmh khfyf , Hwl yb`d `n lmthly@ bs wq` fy ll mnTqy@ fy b`D lfqrt ! 'Hbbt b`D lmwqf fyh , SGyr ldrj@ nh ykhlS fy s`@ ! :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: لوحات ناجي العلي; Author: njy l`ly; Genres: history, comics, poetry, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: ; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: لن أبيع العمر; Author: frwq jwyd@; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: mn hdh lTyn bd'n lrHl@ swf n`wd lnfs lTyn lyTwyn Smt lnsyn !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: أوراق شاب عاش منذ ألف عام; Author: jml lGyTny; Genres: fiction; Review: 4 fSwl 'zmn mukhtlf@ Hkyt `n lnks@ , wlth'r , wshyzwfryny lsWjn , wbn slm ! wmn `sh fy zmn Gyr zmnh thny tjrb@ ly m` jml lGyTny , lm yukhybny , wkhSwSan fy lnSf lthny mn lktb sWjn , yqtl wy`dhb w yZlm wySly wystGr yryd 'n ysmHh rbh `l~ Gyr m yf`l mn dhnwb bd`w~ 'nh lys hw mn btd` lsjn ! hl hw wHdh kdhlk , 'm nn jmy`an nHml b`Dan mnh !?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: لزوم ما يلزم; Author: njyb srwr; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: shukran lmn smH ly b'n 'stmt` bhdhy lklmt :) ---------------------------------------- hw lm ymt bTl wlkn mt klfrsn bHthan `n bTwl@ .. frsn hdh l`Sr hm b`D llSwS n lt`jzn lHy@ .. fnlwmh .. l `jzn , wnrwH nndb HZn , w nqwl hdh l`Sr lm ykhlq ln ! l shy' blmjn Gyr lmwt .. lkn .. l mfr mn lkfn ! 'nt l tmlk Gyr lklmt , Hyl@ l`jz `n kl lHyl. _'`Tw lqySr m lqSyr wlllh .. m lllh ! _fm ldhy t`Ty ln ?! _mdh tbq~ `ndkm ? _lm ybq~ shy' , .. _fhn'w .. Twb~ lkm ! lkhwf qwd .. fHdhr 'n tkhf ! ql m tryd lmn tryd km tryd .. lw b`dh lTwfn qlh fy lwjwh bl wjl : (lmlk `ryn) .. wmn yfty bm lys lHqyq@ .. flyqtny khlf ljbl ! ny hnlk mntZr .. wl`r ll`myn qlban 'w bSr , w l~ ljHym bkl 'lwn lkhTr ! lHq ql l'wlwn : (mt lldhyn ykhtshwn) ! mtw .. w`sh ld`rwn .. lfjrwn . hm yjhshwn w 'nt tktmh , fmdh yf`lwn .. lwqlth .. lw qlt ll'bd lwd` !? l .. l mfr mn lkhd` .. y 'yh l`shq .. l td`w lhw~ , mn qbl 'n tjrbw lfrq ! l'lfZ lh myzn . thm@ lfZ qd yksbk l`lm lkn .. tkhsr nfsk ! thm@ lfZ qd yfqdk l`lm lkn .. tksb nfsk zn 'lfZk t`rf nfsk .. llmkn l bljHym wl ln`ym . hdh mqr ltfhyn ljwf wlmtnT`yn , `shw wmtw fy lhwmsh qb`yn . l mntmyn ! _Snfn hm : l yqr'wn , 'w yqr'wn wl y`wn . _ lfrGwn ! lys y`rf kyf y`shq mn lys y`rf kyf ykrh . hdhy mbydt ldhbb .. fy l'rD bl'Tnn tntjh lmSn` . hl ql fy l'rD ldhbb ?! fln`trf 'n kbran 'w SGr .. fyn z lmdH D`f l yqwm fy shrfn kl ynSb nfsh , fy Gfl@ lnqd ry'd m ysh , ykfy lhdh 'n ykwn lmr mwhwban bfn llHy ! ljyl yns~ ky y`ysh wyjy' jyl thm yns~ ky y`ysh !! lm ybq~ llnsn l wHd@ : lqbr 'w dhul lkhDw` !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: السمان والخريف; Author: Naguib Mahfouz; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: wntfD qy'man fy nshw@ Hms mfjy'@ , wmD~ fy Tryq lshb bkhT~ ws`@ , trk wr Zhrh mjlsh lGrq fy lwHd@ wlZlm ...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: مع الانتفاضة; Author: njy l`ly; Genres: history, comics, poetry, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: lly bdw yktb lflsTyn, wlly bdw yrsm lflsTyn, bdw y`rf Hlw: myt. _njy l`ly t`jbt lmdh qutl ! , wlknny lan `rft ! frsh@ bnSl 'Hd mn lsyf wrbm 'khdht shkl rSS@ wlwn ldm !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: هذا الجيل ضاع; Author: 'nys mnSwr; Genres: ; Review: hdh ltqyym Zlm ! qbl 'n tqr' yjb 'n t`rf 'nh rbm njm@ wHd@ tkwn Zlm@ llktb mjmw`@ mqlt , lm yzyd 'Hdh `n SfH@ wnSf b`Dh mmyz wb`Dh qd tjd bdkhlh btsm@ wlkn m`Zmh mwDy` (nsh) klty kun nktbh 'ym lbtdy'y ! rbm ystHq njm@ zyd@ 'w thntyn wlkn l !! `ndm tntqd lHkwm@ wtwbkhh fy kl SfHtk wt'ty llry'ys lmkhlw` ftmdH fyh , wtu`Tyh mnzl@ rjl lslm wlbn .. f`dhran , ykfy mql wHd ly`kr Sfw lktb , hdh n kn Sfyan thny@ : mql akhr `n (Hlw@) wjml zky bdr , wzyr ldkhly@ 'ym Hsny mbrk , w 'n l`yb (fyn) nHn , lys fyh !! ldh flnjm@ qd tbdw (krm zy'd) mnWy !; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: قصائد مغضوب عليها; Author: nzr qbny; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: nzr , `ndm ytHdth `n l`urb , nzr akhr , bT`m 'qw~ w 'kthr ylman :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: رأيت رام الله; Author: Mourid Barghouti; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Hsnan , 't`rf kyf tHwl nzyf snwt l`mr l~ klmt !? 't`rf kyf tSbH Gryban dwn rd@ mnk , wHyn tsnH lk frS@ l`wd@ wt`wd tjd 'n kl mn `rfthm lm y`wdw km knw !! 't`rf kyf l tqdr `l~ 'n tntmy !? , kl shy' fy Hytk mw'qt , l khTT mustqbl@ l skn thbt wl m'w~ t`wd lyh Hyn tDyq bk lGurbt !! 'n yuSbH 'hm shy' tmlkh hw lhtf !! , tntZr rnynh dwman bshwq wbkhwf rwy@ 'm syr@ dhty@ ? r'yt rm llh , hy bl'Hr~ tjrb@ nsny@ , Hwr lnfs ldhy ydwr dkhln bl Swt wl klmt , Hwr llyl ldhy y'ty muz`jan m` skwn lkhly'q ... r'yt nfsy fy muryd !!!! , l '`rf kyf wlkn mustqlby 'rh km qr'th hn Hyn ttHwl lklmt l~ shy' mdy ylmsk tr@ wySf`k tr@ wyTbTb `l~ Zhrk mws@ tr@ 'khr~ ..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: المانيفستو; Author: mSTf~ brhym; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: mSTf~ brhym , yqr'k wl tqr'h 'nt l tqr' dywnan llsh`r 'nt tqr' klman kunt fy 'ms lHj@ l~ qwlh wl tjd lTryq@ lmnsb@ !! tDHk Hynan wtt`jb mn 'yn `rf m kunt tryd w'Hynan 'khr~ tbky .. kyf stT` wSf lmshhd bkl tfSylh hkdh !! hdh ldywn mukhyf !! `ndm tjd mn y`lm m bdkhlk dwn 'n y`rfk 'w t`rfh , tsh`r blkhwf !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: الزحام; Author: ywsf lshrwny; Genres: ; Review: lqS@ lqSyr@, km yjb 'n tkwn 'w rbm , lqlb ldhy yjb 'n nzn `lyh lqSS lqSyr@ :) ywsf lshrwny , l'wl whl@ bd l wk'nh ktb mGmwr , w'nny (s'Dy`) b`Dan mn lwqt byn tlk lSfHt knt mukhTy'an bshd@. ln 'aktub `n mDmwn lqSS, wlkn 'nSHkm 'n tqtnwh , 'n trtshfw rHyqh `l~ mhlin; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: المختار من شعر سعاد الصباح; Author: s`d lSbH; Genres: poetry; Review: ktb jbth blSdf@ wn mt'kd ny msh hlqy fyh Hj@ mubhr@ y`ny !! ymkn bsbb shkl lTb`@ , wymkn bsbb Swr@ swzn mbrk lly `l~ Dhrh , wymkn bsbb s`rh (2jnyh) wyll`jb , qr't nSwS b`Dh khlny fy Hl@ s`d@ msh Tby`y@ bsbb jmlh :)))) dywn 'kthr bkthyr mn lry'` su`d lSbH lty 'wl mr@ 'qr' lh , 'thbtt ly 'nny kunt mukhT' l`dm m`rfty bktbth musbqan ! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: يتيم .. أنا البحر; Author: ysry@ `bd l`zyz; Genres: poetry; Review: lsm kfyl 'nh ykhlyk tshylh mn `l~ lmktb@ wtbd' tqr'h :) lnSwS fyh ljyd jdan , Hd lbd` wfyh l`dy ... mn wjh@ nZry fy lmjml , dywn jyd , wSGyr jdan :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: سمار الليالي; Author: ywsf lsb`y; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: D` mnWy qbl m 'khlSh :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ميكي; Author: Walt Disney Company; Genres: graphic, comics, children, young-adult; Review: Nostalgia ! :) :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: سيرة الأراجوز; Author: khld `bd lqdr; Genres: poetry; Review: fy lkwlys ns ktyr mubd`@ ! zy khld `bd lqdr msh mshhwr ? dywn sh`r `my , mn zmn mqr'tsh Hj@ zyWh kd ! ystHq lqr@ jdan :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: أغاني الخبرة والحيرة والبراءة; Author: `bd lwhb lmsyry; Genres: poetry; Review: Hsnan , thlth@ njwm , 'mr mublG fyh wlkn ll'sm rhb@ ! rhb@ 'wSltny l~ lHd ldhy 'shk fyh 'n lnSwS ry'`@ , kl m fy l'mr 'nny lm 'fhmh , rbm ljhly wrbm ltfwq fkr lmsyry wrbm ljtm` l'mryn m`an rGm 'n bdkhly ymn `myq 'n lnSwS D`yf@ w 'nny Dy`t wqty fy qr@ hr lm '`y mnh sw~ SfH@ 'w thnyn `l~ l'kthr !! wlknny s'trk ltqyym muHtfZan blthlth njwm , rbm l'udhkr nfsy dwman 'n tqyym 'y `ml 'dby , mHD hr l fy'd@ mnh khSwSan 'nn qbl 'n nshr` fy lqr@ nHyT 'nfsn bHdwd kthyr@ ksm lktb wltqyym lmusbq llktb w ar lqr lsbqyn , wldhy yHdth 'Hyn 'n tkhsh~ 'n tukhlf r'yhm lkyl tuSbH jhlan !!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: نادي السيارات; Author: Alaa Al Aswany; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 'rb`@ njwm llrwy@ wnjm@ `qban lnfsy !! `qban l'nny smHt lnfsy 'n 't'thr bar lqr qbl 'n 'bd' , wHrmt nfsy mn lstmt` fy lbdy@ Hsnan ... lmdh 4 njwm !? l '`rf shyy'an sw~ 'nny stmt`t , sw~ 'nny kunt fy kl mr@ 'bd' fyh 'n`zl `mW Hwly , 'Grq fy tfSylh , 'ushrk 'bTlh `l l'swny mtmkn jdan fy lnfs lbshry@ , yu`br `mW tkhf 'n tu`lnh , yu`ryk 'mm nfsk wk'nh yqwl : kfn nfqan , fln`n ll`lm lHqyq@ .. jmy`n 'wGd , jmy`n nrtdy tlk lmlbs lnukhfy Hqyqtn ! Hy@ kml@ trh , byn lkhdm w l'Hrr ... `Sr kn ly rmdy , lm 'rh jlyan b`d tlk lrwy@ wlknny 'bSrt b`D m kn khfy `ly 'Hbbt jdan tlk lnhy@ lsdhj@ ! f'n mn hw'l lldhyn yHbwn lnhyt ls`yd@ , lnhyt lty turyH lnfs Hyth ytlq~ lshr Sf`@ mwj`@ wy`ysh lkhyr fy (sbt wnbt wykhlfw Sbyn wbnt :D) 'kthr m yu`jbny fy l'swny 'nh yGwS fy lnfs lbshry@ w 'fkrh w 'sbb lfi`l wm` dhlk l ystkhdm lG@ m`qd@ , l klmt jdyd@ lwq` `l~ l`yn wl juml tuthyr lshGf mn frT jml tkwynh .. kl shy' yktbh bsyT , l t`qyd wl `jz l`jz lHqyqy mwjw fy (lm`n~) , l`jz lHqyqy 'nny 'qr' ljmyl@ f'Grq fyh w'bd' fy rw'y@ nfsy wrbTh by wbmn Hwly .. 'n 'qwl : blf`l , hdh m kunt 'uryd qwlh !! wlknny `jzt `n lt`byr `nh :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ساق البامبو; Author: s`wd lsn`wsy; Genres: fiction; Review: **qrrt 'n 'shtry nbt lbmbw, wblf`l 'bHth `nh --------------------------- wTnk bdkhl qlb mn yHbk, l mkn lk l bdkhlhm wfr wqtk wwfr `l~ nfsk `n lbHth kthyran, qtHm qlb 'Hdhm w`ln 'nk mn hn , w'nk tntmy l~ hn, l~ hdh lqlb .. --------------------------- ltyh : "sm, dyn, wwTn" --------------------------- tlk rwy@ ry'`@; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: الزيني بركات; Author: jml lGyTny; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: flntlwn blwn l`Sri ljdyd lky nHy 'bdan l yahum l`m@, fdhkrthm 'D`f mn dhkr@ l'smk , wl yahum lmthqfwn , fhm mthln mtlwnwn hdhh hy lwsy'l fy kl `Sr wmSr , hdhh hy l'l`yb , l bd mn khyn@ wl bd mn `lm qwy yabuth lkhyn@ `l~ 'nh fDyl@ !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Les Misérables; Author: Victor Hugo; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: lHqyq@ 'ny mqr'tsh lrwy@ 'n tfrjt ` lfylm :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: معسكر الأرامل; Author: mrl m`rwf; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: hm jdan , dhlk lktb sy`tSrk l'lm , wsatujbr dmw`k `l~ lnzwl qSS lshhd , kyf knw wkyf bd' ljhd fy 'fGnstn m byn lsTwr st`rf lkthyr :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ذات; Author: Sn` llh brhym; Genres: fiction; Review: tmt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: مرايا فينيسيا; Author: 'Hmd brhym lfqyh; Genres: fiction; Review: wybq~ l'db llyby fqyr ... !; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 1984; Author: George Orwell; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: m`lwm@ mhm@: nushrt lrwy@ l'wl mr@ `m 1949 ! st`y 'hmy@ tlk lm`lwm@ Hynm tqr' lrwy@ hl lrwy@ tHky `n lkhyl? l , nh tHky `n lmustqbl , wbm 'n trykh nshr lrwy@ l'wl hw 1949, nn nHn lmustqbl !! "l b's , l b's, h qd ntSrt `l~ nfsy, wSrt 'Hb l'kh lkbyr" lthwr@ ! , mdh yHdth ! hl snntSr !? "lnqlb l`skry" l~ 'yn ndhhb , hl lqdm 'sw', hl ln wzn `ndhm ? "llh" n 'khrjn wjwd llh mn lm`dl@ lHyty@, sySyr kl shy 'S`b ! , l jwb `l~ kthyr mn l'sy'l@, syGdw Gsyl ldmG 'shl "llh" wHdh hw lmunjy, w`ndh ykmn lHl !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: فوق الدولة : جمهورية الضباط في مصر; Author: yzyd ywsf SyG; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: nh l t`m~ l'bSr wlkn t`m~ lqlwb lt~ f~ lSdwr; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: أنا الملك جئت; Author: bh Thr; Genres: fiction; Review: ybdw 'n ly wl` blqSS lqSyr@ ! --------------- bd'th m` lmkhznjy , thm ywsf lshrwny wh 'n m` bh Thr 'sbH mn qS@ ll'khr~ fy nshw@ Zhr@ 'n lmlk jy't tlk lqSS lty tstGrq fyh Ht~ tuslb mnk fj'@ , dwn thyy'@ ftGdw klmjnwn Gyr muSdq 'nh ntht ! tZl ty'h wlkn tZhr`l~ shftk shbH btsm@ -khbyth@ 'Hynan- w 'nt tukml qStk km tuHb !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: قالت ضحى; Author: bh Thr; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: ''wSltk rwy@ l~ lkty'b ? 'r'yt nfsk fyh , w`rft msr msh`rk fkty'bt ? Hsnan .. DuH~ lm tql shyy'an .. lqlb hw mn ql; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: في قلبي أنثى عبرية; Author: khwl@ Hmdy; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: mjhwd jmyl Hqan :) lrwy@ mn Hyth ldrm jyd@ , wlkn ynqSh b`D l'mwr ln 'unkr 'n lqS@ Hqyqy@ wlkn l'kyd 'n b`D ltfSyl lty trsm lHbk@ mn khyl lrwy@ wl'kyd 'yDan 'n tlk ltfSyl sTHy@ b`yd@ `n l`mq , tunsb lmrhqyn 'kthr 'jml m fy lrwy@ , llG@ lrqyq@ , wlt`byr ljyd `n lmsh`r d`n n`trf, knt 'Hynan 't'thr Hqan ldrj@ 'n thrb mny `br@ ! , wdhlk m j`lny '`Tyh 4 njwm ! :)) s'ntZr lqdm mn khwl@ , w 'n `l~ thq@ b'nh sykwn 'rw` mn dhlk :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: هيبتا; Author: mHmd Sdq; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: b`ydan `n kl d`wy lsTHy@ , 'n wjdt nfsy byn Tyt hdh lktb bkhtlf lqys ... 'n hn, mn byn tlk lSfHt 'n hn :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forty Rules of Love; Author: Elif Shafak; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: ''n `shq ? 'rb`wn q`d@ mw'mn bhm jmy` ''n Swfy? wlkny mzlt l 'Hb lrqS..! ''n mtshdd? wlkny 'krh 'f`lhm ...... dhlk lktb kt`wdhy@ sHry@ tmm kSl@ Swfy@ mn lqlb l shy sw~ lHb lkhlS lHb mn 'jl lHb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: فى طريق الأذى: من معاقل القاعدة إلى حواضن داعش; Author: ysry fwd@; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: 5 njwm lljz l'wl lfkr@ wDH@ mbnyh `l~ tjrb@ mktml@tqryban njm@ wHd@ lljz lthny ldhy Htjt l~ `d@ SfHt mnh 'kthr mn mr@ l'stTy` rbT b`D l'Hdth... wfshlt !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: bdy@ ry'`@ fy Tryqy llml ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid; Author: Visit Amazon's Jimmy Carter Page; Review: GREAT Price + AWESOME Service + PROFESSIONAL Packaging = HAPPY Customer. THANKS! Will buy again from you anytime and will recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orange County: A Personal History; Author: Visit Amazon's Gustavo Arellano Page; Review: GREAT Price + AWESOME Service + PROFESSIONAL Packaging = HAPPY Customer. THANKS! Will buy again from you anytime and will recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Diane Phillips Page; Review: AWESOME book with detailed explanations on how to make GREAT food ! You can get all of the very sophisticated spices on the web or in a good market, as this is the key to the great recipes in the book. I love this book and will buy some more to share with my friends !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul For Saudi Crude; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Baer Page; Review: If you want to understand the present and see the future, you have to understand the past! Awesome book that will let you see what is really going on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Visas for Al Qaeda: CIA Handouts That Rocked the World: An Insider's View; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Michael Springmann Page; Review: Information is power! Very good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Body Confidence: Venice Nutritions 3-Step System That Unlocks Your Bodys Full Potential; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Macdonald Page; Review: First I have to mention that I believe the great reviews on this book must be from friends and family I admit I got suckered into believing this book would be IT. It is not. It is just another boring book, half or more consists of pages with boring menus, we have seen them all, we know what is healthy and what is not.......I returned the book immediately. Don't waste your money on this one , just eat less and exercise a bit more .; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West; Author: Visit Amazon's Blaine Harden Page; Review: Just like everybody before me already wrote , it is heart wrenching and unbelievable this is still happening. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cooked Seed; Author: Visit Amazon's Anchee Min Page; Review: I am a big fan of anchee min and always enjoy reading her books. This book was no exception , it surprised me reading about her life in china as a young girl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Me; Author: Michelle Night; Review: An unbelievable story , it hurts to even think what Michelle had to live through every day in that hell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Brilliant Friend (The Neapolitan Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Ferrante Page; Review: Loved this book and halfway through I bought the second one, knowing that I will want to read all 4 of them, great author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Story of a New Name (The Neapolitan Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Ferrante Page; Review: Love this second book and can't wait to read the third and then later the 4th when that comes out...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jewel Box Ballerinas; Author: Visit Amazon's Monique de Varennes Page; Review: adorable book !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Who We Were Before; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Mercer Page; Review: The book started out very interesting and I was curious to see what would happen but halfway through the book it gets too boring and it keeps dragging on without being suspenseful, I have not finished the book and feel it will be a waste of my time to do so as I have so many more and better books to read!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur Dance! (Sandra Boynton Board Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Boynton Page; Review: This book is listed for ages 1 - 5 . I think and my grandson who is 3 years old agrees with me it is a very baby-ish book. I would say it is for 12 -18 months.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sisters One, Two, Three; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Star Page; Review: I liked the beginning of this book but then the ending was so disappointing , it was boring and predictable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition; Author: Scholastic Inc.; Review: Not very kid friendly, the paper quality is not great, and it just has way too much stuff on every page...; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Sunrise Kitchen Supply Melamine Black Chopsticks 10 Pairs/PK (1); Brand: Sunrise Kitchen Supply; Review: good chopsticks. Next time I will order some with a matt finish.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deiss PRO Citrus Lemon Zester & Cheese Grater - Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic, Nutmeg, Chocolate, Vegetables, Fruits; Brand: Deiss; Review: great grater grates great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luigi Bormioli Set of 4 Michelangelo Masterpiece 14.5-Oz. Beverage Glasses; Brand: Luigi Bormioli; Review: good water glasses.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turkey Baster; Brand: BNYD; Review: no problems with this little guy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J.A. Henckels International Eversharp Pro 5-Inch Stainless-Steel Utility Knife; Brand: ZWILLING J.A. Henckels; Review: my wife loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Tree 24 Inch Crestwood Spruce Wreath with Silver Bristles, Cones, Red Berries and 50 Clear Lights (CW7-306-24W-1); Brand: National Tree Company; Review: A good wreath to hang on your door. I just wish they had left out the glitter. It gets into everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UPI Heavy-Duty 1/4 Size Cooling Rack, Cooling Racks, Wire Pan Grade, Commercial Grade, Oven-Safe, Chrome, 8 x; Brand: UPI; Review: great little rack for when you do not want to pull out big daddy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Epica Silicone Coated Ironing Board Cover- Resists Scorching and Staining - 15"x54"; Brand: EPI; Review: The lady likes her new ironing cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brita Small 5 Cup Water Filter Pitcher with 1 Standard Filter, BPA Free – Metro, Red; Brand: Brita; Review: this will be my traveling Brita. Beats buying plastic bottles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scanpan (60002400) Professional 9.5-Inch Fry Pan; Brand: Scanpan; Review: I like it, wife complains sides are not tall enough; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity; Author: Visit Amazon's James D. Tabor Page; Review: Tabor's book is thoroughly researched and, as he points out, his ultimate and final analysis is based on an interpretation of the existing evidence rather than on a set of "objective truths". Thus his work can be viewed as a form of "educated speculation", which is all that most of history can be given the available evidence. Having said that are we to dismiss his central thesis that Jesus was "merely" a jewish messiah who was interested primarily in restoring the Davidic Line and the law of the Torah to Israel? I think not because if we are to hold his thesis to a higher standard then all the gospels would flunk the test as being accurate portrayals of what really happened two thousand years ago. The real question is, are we to base our analysis and conclusions about religion and christianity on faith (belief in something in the absence of factual evidence) or on reason? It seems that as more and more historical evidence emerges it is becoming clearer that our modern canonical version of Jesus and christianity are based mostly on faith rather than on reasonable evidence. And this faith is derived primarily from the "revelations" (some would say "delusions")of Paul, a man who wasn't even a member of the twelve and who finally rejected the original message of Jesus and his appointed successors. Putting it another way, the version of Jesus and christianity that we have today is based to a great extent on the subjective experiences of Paul, a man who claimed to have visions and revelations. Today we refer to such people in less kind terms. Yet, the church today and its version of Jesus is based mostly on the ravings of such an individual, an individual who reputiated James, the brother of Jesus (and successor to Jesus). It seems to me that a religion needs to be based on a bit more solid ground than this if it is to have any real credibility among those who place reason above faith; unless of course we suspend our reason and our ability to think and base everything on faith! The historical Jesus appears to have been a gifted and charismatic leader who truly believed in what he preached. But what he preached was a strictly Jewish message in accordance with the Torah and he had no intentions of creating a separate religion. The historical and archaeological evidence is more supportive of this position than the version espoused by the church today; and the earliest sources do not speak to any divine origins or a resurrection from the dead. These are clearly later interpolations by delusional figures like Paul who, for his own reasons (probably because he felt marginalized by the leadership of the Jesus Movement) felt the need to promote his own brand of who Jesus really was and what he stood for. Certainly by presenting Jesus as a divine being was an easier "sell" to a Gentile world than presenting him as just another Jewish Messiah. Clearly Paul's interpretation was totally at variance with who the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica (Penguin Classics); Author: Apollonius of Rhodes; Review: The Voyage of the Argo speaks to the journey that Severin and several other brave adventurers made to retrace the route of Jason and the Argonauts from Greece to former Soviet Georgia in the Black Sea. Just as interesting is the fact that Severin had a specially constructed bronze age boat for the trip. Their adventures are recounted in great detail and compared and contrasted with ancient writings of the original voyage which took place a century or so (est) before the Trojan War of 1200 BC (est). This is a fascinating read and makes you want to retrace the route and visit all the wonderful and exciting places that the Argonauts (modern and ancient) stopped at along the way. I mapped the route and the places visited using Google Earth Maps, which helped to bring to life this timeless adventure of courage, love, treachery, combat and myth. Well done Mr. Severin!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eagle's Prophecy: A Novel of the Roman Army (Eagle Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Scarrow Page; Review: I have read all of Mr. Scarrow's Roman Series. Rather than talk about all 10 books individually I decided to write one all encompassing review. Mr. Scarrow is an excellent writer who brings Rome to life. His writing is lively and his works are well crafted. His grasp of Ancient Rome is superb and his books could well be used as supplementary reading in history courses around the world. But, first and foremost he is an exciting writer, his books are real page turners and they are hard to put down. My advice is don't read them just before going to bed! I am now very much looking forward to more of his works in the Roman Series. Andrew Yiannakis, Ph. D. Research Professor (retired) University of New Mexico; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Gladiator (Eagles of the Empire 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Scarrow Page; Review: I found this book to be a real page turner. Scarrow has the ability to bring the ancient world to life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse: The Great Jewish Revolt Against Rome; Author: Neil Faultner; Review: Very interesting read. The author is clearly well informed about the history of the period. Probably a bit too scholarly for some people but if anyone is interested in this period of history the is the book to read. Personally I think the author did a great job; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King of Ithaca (Adventures of Odysseus); Author: Visit Amazon's Glyn Iliffe Page; Review: The author does a great job of reconstructing the world of Bronze Age Greece. While Odysseus is mostly renowned for his exploits in Troy and his perilous trip back to Ithaca, the period covered by this book precedes all that. In this novel we have a younger Odysseus going to Sparta to compete for the hand of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the Greek world. The book is full of adventures, combat, romance and action. Aficionados of historical fiction should love this book as much as I did. I also found the skill of the author to interweave historical facts with conjecture intriguing. It helps to flesh out and bring to life what the ancient Greek world may have been like in the age of heroes. Many congrats Glyn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sword Song. Bernard Cornwell; Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: Captivating and exciting. Well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lords of the North; Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: excitin read. Well written; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death of Kings; Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: I have read all six books in The Saxon Tales. Every one of the books is a great read. The stories are very interesting, and all Cornwell's books are very well written. They also appear to be thoroughly researched and the end product is a blend of real history and fiction. Cornwell's writing helps bring to life this relatively undocumented period in early English history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sword and Scimitar; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Scarrow Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homer's daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Graves Page; Review: An interesting re-interprtation of the Odyssey story but the book lacks the depth I was looking for. Also the notion of the existence of a lineage from Homer down to Nausica's time was not well developed and left me rather dissatisfied. Other readers may see it differently; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vagabond (The Grail Quest, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: Great Reading. The Middle Ages come to life in this exciting page turner. Clearly Cornwell does a thorough job of researching his material and the reader is treated to exciting reading and historical accuracy as well. I'm hooked. From: Andrew Yiannakis, Ph. D., University of New Mexico; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vagabond (The Grail Quest, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: Great Reading. The Middle Ages come to life in this exciting page turner. Clearly Cornwell does a thorough job of researching his material and the reader is treated to exciting reading and historical accuracy as well. I'm hooked. From: Andrew Yiannakis, Ph. D., University of New Mexico; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harlequin: The Archers Tale (The Grail Quest, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Bernard Cornwell Page; Review: Superb! Well written, as usual, the book combines an interesting and exciting story with historical fact. The book is well researched and France and England of the Middle Ages come alive in Cornwell's skillful writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Riordan Page; Review: I have not read this book so I can't comment on its contents. However I was disappointed to find, after purchasing all three in this trilogy, that the books are not about Ancient Greece or Rome, as the titles suggest. The title, "The Son Of Neptune" is misleading. I should have read the book description more carefully and now I'm stuck with three books I have no interest in. Serves me right!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rosetta Key (Ethan Gage Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's William Dietrich Page; Review: This is a very exciting book. It's very well written and the story line hooks the reader right off the bat. The book starts in France and takes place during the "reign" of Napoleon. It then moves to Egypt at the time that Napoleon "liberated" Egypt from the Mamelukes. I highly recommend it. If you are a history buff this is just the book for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense; Author: Visit Amazon's Darrell Max Craig Page; Review: Japanese Jiu-jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense by Darrell Craig Other reviewers have already commented on the content and illustrations in Craig's book so my review focuses exclusively on two aspects of the book. First the title is misleading. The Japanese spell it as Jujutsu (see official Romaji spelling), NOT Jiu-Jitsu and Craig who has lived and studied in Japan should know better. This spelling, Jiu-Jitsu, refers to the Brazilian version of the art which is very different from Japanese Jujutsu. Second, the cover photo is also misleading. What you see is two fighters dressed in BJJ or competition judo outfits its engaging in what BJJ is well known for, grappling on the ground. Japanese Jujutsu is a combat art (offense and self defense) and much of the fighting takes place in a standing position. The goal is to terminate the assailant in a few seconds and then take on the next assailant. Going to the ground is risky and time consuming and it is a practice that is discouraged in Japanese Jujutsu. Of course, one has to be able to fight on the ground if the situation demands but the cover photo of this book suggests ground fighting to be the primary focus. Further, when practitioners of Japanese Jujutsu go to the ground they are trained to strike vital areas, gouge out the eyes, dislocate fingers and strike the back of the neck (among other combat techniques) and not to embrace their assailant the way that is shown in the cover photo. Self Defense (and there are no secret techniques any more) is simply an adaptation and application of the combat techniques of Japanese Jujutsu to fit the demands of survival in dangerous situations that include restraining the assailant, causing the assailant pain or simply discouraging him from continuing his attack by means of deflection, joining and controlling techniques. From: Andrew Yiannakis, Ph. D. Director, Institute of Traditional Martial Arts at UNM 8th Dan Jujutsu 6th Dan Judo; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holy Warrior: A Novel of Robin Hood (The Outlaw Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Angus Donald Page; Review: A real page turner for anyone interested in Medieval History, Robin Hood and the 3rd Crusade; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gates of Troy (Adventures of Odysseus); Author: Visit Amazon's Glyn Iliffe Page; Review: This is the third book in the series and I understand a fourth book is now available called "The Oracles of Troy". I read the first three twice and enjoyed them immensely. Illife is a very good writer and his renditions of the adventures of Odysseus at Troy make for a fascinating read. His books bring the story of the Iliad to life (and the events leading up to the war) and they are all real page turners. Anyone teaching the Iliad will do well to have his or her students read Iliffe's novels first, before embarking on Homer's Iliad itself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wolf and the Raven (The Forest Lord) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven A. McKay Page; Review: McKay is a skillful story teller and his books are interesting and entertaining. He fleshes out the period well and provides some new insights into the Robin Hood story. However, he needs to find a professional editor because, in parts, his grammar is embarrassing. For exmple, he uses "it's" when he should be using the possessive "its" (p243 of Book II); he says "they should have went back" on p190, when he should be saying "they should have gone back"; he writes "the Templar's demise" when he should be using the plural possessive "Templars' demise" (p. 144); and "Tuck had spoke of God" instead of "had spoken of God" on p. 263. I found many similar grammatical errors in Book I as well, but I don't think there was a need to go on and on. Does this detract from the enjoyment of his work? For me, yes it does a bit but, as I mentioned earlier, his story-telling ability doesn't stop me from buying all his books. His books are interesting and fun. Clearly the man is gifted and all he needs to do to solve his grammatical shortcomings is to find a real professional editor. Problem fixed! I wish him all the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spartan Beast (The Hellennium); Author: Visit Amazon's P.K. Lentz Page; Review: I have read both books and thoroughly enjoyed them. In fact, I coudn't put them down until I read them from cover to cover. Now, to be fair, I am a little biased because Ancient Greek history is my forte so both these novels engaged me right off the bat. The sci-fi component initially turned me off but as I got into the book, and I accepted the idea that I was reading a work of fiction, and not a history book, then it didn't seem to matter. The historical setting that the book is loosely grounded in is based on actual events, but readers should understand that both books are novels and not pure history. I found the characters intriguing, and the author's ability to immerse them in actual events in Ancient Greece, and bring them to life, indicates to me that he has real talent as a story teller. Why hasn't a major publisher snapped him up already? My prediction is that we'll be hearing a lot from Mr. Lentz in the future and it won't be long before a major publisher signs him up. Mr. Lentz, despite my minor criticism with your first book, which was about grammar, you have imagination and real talent as a writer. I think it's only a matter of time before you hit the big leagues! I sure hope so because I can't wait to get my hands on your bext book. Andrew Yiannakis, Ph. D., Research Professor, UConn and UNM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Athenian Steel: Bloody ancient historical epic with a Cosmic SF twist (The Hellennium); Author: Visit Amazon's P.K. Lentz Page; Review: A superb read. The author knows how to spin a good tale which keeps the reader positively rivetted. While this next point may not be an issue for many, I found his misuse of pronouns somewhat irritating. Examples like "he gave it to he and I" instead of "him and me" suggest that the author could use the help of a good editor. If grammatical errors don't bother you this book is well worth the price. Clearly the author is very talented and well informed about Ancient Greek history, and I believe that we can expect some more exciting novels in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Saltwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Lakes Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was sweet and exciting. I enjoyed the sweet characters and the love story. The love scenes were great too, and it left you wanting more. A great read. I can't wait for the next book by Krista Lake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driven ((The Driven Trilogy)); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I love this book! I started it and couldn't put it down. Rylee and Colton have a relationship like no other. This book is hot and steamy and sweet all wrapped up. I couldn't wait to get to book two and i'm dying for book 3 to be out. This is by far the best triloy I have read and maybe the best set of books this year. I read about 4 books a week so I read a lot and this book does not disappoint. I can't stop re-reading it and telling others about it. A must read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collide: Book One in the Collide Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail McHugh Page; Review: I thought the first book was great, but this one was even better. It almost stopped my heart a couple of times. I have read it over and over, some parts even more. The scenes are so great, you can see them in your mind. I love the style of writing and the story was amazing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulse: Book Two in the Collide Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Gail McHugh Page; Review: I love this book! Several times in this book I almost screamed at the shockers, once I was in the gym on the treadmill. When book one ended, I couldn't get to book two fast enough. This book was full of some of the steamest scenes and some of the most touching too. it will grab your heart and not let go. I have read it over and over.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fueled (The Driven Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I read you Colton and Rylee!! I am dying for the 3rd book. I have honestly read this book 3 times. I'm obsessed with the charaters! love love loved it! This trilogy has nothing on any book I have read so far and I honestly read at least 3-4 books a week. I'm in aww of the writer and can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve for book three to finish this amazing series off. Thank you for bring us Colton and Rylee.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champagne Kisses: A Timeless Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Lakes Page; Review: I loved all three books in this series! A great romantic and nicely written story. I would recommend you read all this, this one being the last one so you are set up for this book. All three were good reads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Little Thing (A Bell Harbor Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Brogan Page; Review: This was a laugh out loud book. Lots of great stories and funny off the wall comments in the middle of a great love story. It was a really enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Lakes Page; Review: The was a good sweet love story. I enjoyed reading it, some steamy scenes were an added plus too. I have finished all three books and enjoyed this series a lot. I love how the writer has continued the stories in each. New stories but gives you just enough of the other charaters to let you get a glimpe into their continued relationships.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tease Me (Semper Fi Marines) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Schroeder Page; Review: This is a good short read. I enjoy a good love story, especially friends to lovers. I would enjoy reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Connected (The Connections Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: How could you not love River? This guy is the sweetest guy. This is a really great story about true love. I like the way the author grabs hold of your heart for these two people from the start and you can't put the book down. So good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torn (The Connections Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Karr Page; Review: Great finish to a wonderful story. This book had love, suspense and it just grabbed ahold of my heart. I couldn't put this book down. I just love River and Dahlia and their passion for each other. River has the be the most perfect guy on earth. LOVED IT!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A SEAL's Seduction; Author: Visit Amazon's Tawny Weber Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. I love the Military stuggles and the love story also. A really great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just One Song; Author: Visit Amazon's Stacey Lynn Page; Review: This was a great story! I love the patience of Zack. He is truly a Rock God and a sweetheart! This was a really great story of overcoming a horrific situation and finding love. A really great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jake Undone; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: I appreciate the way this story was told over time and that the couple doesn't just jump into bed. Sometimes the anticipation in waiting for the right moment for two characters to connect makes the story that much more amazing. I really like Jake and the person he is on the inside. He's sexy as hell on the outside and super sweet on the inside. Jake is every women's dream, smart, sexy and and strong. A really great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jordan's Return; Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Chase Page; Review: I really enjoyed this story. Sometimes it gets old reading reading about young fresh out of college students. So, it's nice to read about people that seem real in real life situations. I really liked this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: More Than A Friend Request; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Prestsater Page; Review: This was a quick read but worth it. It was a really sweet love story. I appreciate stories where the charaters are a little older than you usually college age love stories. They weren' t old but I can relate to a story like this one especially one that is a single parent and kids are involved. A great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Me In (The Invisibles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Lynn Page; Review: The was an amazing story. I love Grant and Jessa! They have such a raw passion and love for each other. I love the intense moments they share inside and outside the bed. The ending was the best too! I love that the story picks up right where it left off from book 1 also. Brady and Sadie's story continues and gives you just a glimpse of there continued story with I very much appreciate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Until You (The Fall Away Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Douglas Page; Review: I enjoyed Bully and was a little unsure if this was going to be a repeat. It is basically the same story line but so much more. I love having Jared's side of the story. That definately puts a totally difference view on this book. We get a lot more to the story with Jared's point of view also. We learn what was going through his head and how he felt about Tate and why he did the things he did. Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignite (Explosive) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Teevan Page; Review: This book was great! I love the pace the style of written and the story. It was by far one of the best books i have read this year. I average 3-4 books a week so I read a lot and that's saying alot. Great couple that over comes loss and stills comes back to each other and creates a wonderful love story. IT's HOT HOT HOT!! also. I love Jace, he is the best! So much love to give to the girl of his dreams. You will not be disappointed with this book. I'm looking forward to more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Into Infinity (Infinity Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Layne Harper Page; Review: There is a lot going on in this book to set you up for the story line. We look back and forth between there lives now and then. It's nice to see no all people have a perfect life. I love the continued story. I'm looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Infinity (Infinity Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Layne Harper Page; Review: I will have to say, I was a little upset when I realized there was another book that I would have to wait on, only because I'm not patient when it comes to reading and getting the story. I'm looking forward to reading about this continued story. This is a couple that has overcome a lot to be together. It shows you that no matter what you have or how successful you are that you can still stuggle with internal issues as well as life struggles. Can't wait for another!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bound; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Rothert Page; Review: This was a good story about Kate and Ryke. Nice story line, I will say it was a bit of a tease through out the book. There were moments in the book that I didn't care for but all in all the story was good, I'm glad to know there is another book, I wish it was out already but I will wait. I"m hoping it's a continuation because this story ended to soon. We didn't really see into the future any. Which I want!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King Takes A Bride (Royals) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Bourdon Page; Review: This book series was really great! This one might have been one of my favorities because of the wedding and I'm a sucker for weddings. I love the continued love Story of Sander and Chey. I love the struggles and the love they share.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heir in Exile (The Royals) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Bourdon Page; Review: It's nice to read the continuing love story with all the struggles and ups and downs. Sander and Chey really fight to be together and fine love in each other. Great books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wallbanger (The Cocktail Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Clayton Page; Review: This was a great story. It was funny and kept you locked into the story the whole time. I'm not a cat lover, but I even fell in love w/ Chive. I love the back and forth friendship/barter between Caroline and Simon. I love the way this book was written, it reminded me of real life. The text messages the hanging out with friends were all real to me. I picked this book up and didn't stop until I read the entire book. Great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meeting Trouble; Author: Visit Amazon's Emme Rollins Page; Review: Wow just wow. This book should have steam coming off of it. This is really a great story and I love the charaters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath of the King (Royals) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Bourdon Page; Review: I love the continued story of Chey and Sander. I love some of the other charaters too that are strong also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning to Heal (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's R. D. Cole Page; Review: This was a great story. I love stories that continue and the first book was great also and I like each individual story with a taste of the prior book's charaters and more of the glimpse into their lives. I looking forward to the next two books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever My Girl (The Beaumont Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi McLaughlin Page; Review: I love a good rocking story that has all the perfect mix of passion, lust and sex all combined with a love story. I love the story behind the story too. I really enjoyed this book and the other two in the series too. I would highly recommend this book and the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl with Guitar (Kylie Ryans); Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: This is book 1 of a really great series! I just finished this book and I'm reeling from it. I love the sassy ways Kylie deals with Trace. I can appreciate a strong women willing to say what's on her mind. I love Kylie and Trace's love story and their struggles. It's nice to read about real life stuff and struggles. Love is not always safe or easy. The struggles that they overcame to be together makes the ended that much better for me. I have to say that this is probably one of the best series I have read and I read on average 3-5 books a week. Loved IT! I waited to write this review unitl I read all 3 books and I loved the whole series! Loved the way it ended!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl on Tour (Kylie Ryans) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: This is book 2 of a really great series! I just finished this book and I'm reeling from it. I love how each book continues almost where they left off. I love Kylie and Trace's love story and their struggles. It's nice to read about real life stuff and struggles. Love is not always safe or easy. The struggles that they overcame to be together makes the ended that much better for me. I have to say that this is probably one of the best series I have read and I read on average 3-5 books a week. Loved IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl in Love (Kylie Ryans) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Caisey Quinn Page; Review: This is book 3 of a really great series! I just finished this book and I'm reeling from it. IT was powerful and I'm so loving the way it ended. I couldn't have asked for a better ending. Love all three books but this was my favorite. I love Kylie and Trace's love story and their struggles. It's nice to read about real life stuff and struggles. Love is not always safe or easy. The struggles that they overcame to be together makes the ended that much better for me. I have to say that this is probably one of the best series I have read and I read on average 3-5 books a week. Loved IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From Now Until Infinity (Infinity Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Layne Harper Page; Review: I really am enjoying reading this series. I looking forward to the 4th book also. I appreciate a good love story and it's nice to see that no matter who you are everyone has struggles with something. No one person has the perfect life or the perfect love story. I like to read stories that feel real. Thank you for making this story real enough to touch and and real enough to make me feel along with the charaters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Special Ops Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen James Page; Review: This was a great short story! I respect our Military and all they have to go through being away from their families. It's nice to get a reminder that we need to appreciat them more. This was a cute love story. I like happy endings too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Olivia (Trace + Olivia) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Micalea Smeltzer Page; Review: I enjoyed reading the continued story of Trace & Olivia. They are the all american couple. It was really great to see their story unfold and what the future held for them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Blue Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Dosher Page; Review: This was a good story. I enjoyed it very much. I would love to have seen a little more into their future but all in all it was a great story of love and loss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarred Beautiful; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Michele Page; Review: This was probably one of the best books I have read in a while. Such a great story of love and struggle. I feel in love with Matt, he is the all around sweetest guy ever. I love hearing from both of their points of view in each chapter, this book won my heart and I will want to read more by this author. Loved this book! I love Caleb and his family too. I like the strong extra charaters in the book, the friends that are so important to them. I could see some spin off books from Peyton and Caleb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfecting Patience (The Blow Hole Boys); Author: Visit Amazon's Tabatha Vargo Page; Review: This was a really great series! I love Zeke and Patrience. Great story and chemistry between them and the conclusion was perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Needing Her: A Novella (A From Ashes Novella); Author: Visit Amazon's Molly McAdams Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I love Maci and her relationship with her brothers and Conner. She is raw and real! There is no sugar coating her. She is who she is and being the youngest of some very protective brothers has made her really tough. Conner is a great guy, he has his own struggles to deal with and along the way they find each other. I really enjoyed reading this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where We Fell; Author: Visit Amazon's Amber L. Johnson Page; Review: No body likes a story where there is sickness, but that is real life. And it's nice to see a story that could be real. A great story of struggle and living and love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crashed (The Driven Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I feel like she was reading my mind. Kristy I RACE YOU!! You nailed it! This was the best. I'm so glad that you made Colton and Rylee earn it too! This love/life didn't come without stuggles. Any really we wouldn't have wanted anything else but to go through the struggle with this. I am in aww of you! I know that I have to have more Becks!! I love me some Becks too! Thank you for making this story so good and real! Thank you for listening to our comments if that's what inspired the Chapters in crashed. I don't want to spoil anything but Thank you for cleaning up the TRASH!!! (you know what I mean) I would recommend this Trilogy to everyone. It you are looking for a fairy tail story, then this is not your book, but if you are looking for a real experience that will make you heart flutter and make you cry, smile and fist pump the air then this is the book for you. All I can say is this is one that i'll be re-reading for years to come. Thank you Kristy Bromberg for giving us Colton & Rylee and the boys. FYI: In addition to Haddie and Becks, I might like to see a Quinlan and Tanner book too!! Why not!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say Forever (Something More) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tara West Page; Review: I was very pleased with the conclusion of this series. It's nice sometimes to see that their are struggles to get to your happlier ever after sometimes, not all things are easy especially relationships.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Regret; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Ashley Page; Review: I just finished this book and I'm was so pleased with it. The love and stuggles that the charaters go through. I would love to see a spin off book with Kade. I love Phoenix and Kellam's dynamic. I love the fight to get where they enned up. This was one of the best books i've read in a long time and it was HOT! HOT! HOT! also. Kellam is yummy! What's better than a hot, sexy tattooed goddess!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Between Us: Sex on the Beach (The Sex on the Beach); Author: Visit Amazon's Jen McLaughlin Page; Review: I read all three books in this series. This one was my top two favorite out of the 3 book series. It was a good sweet story. Mac and Austin had great chemistry and I enjoyed the side story for Austin. I enjoyed how it ended also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before You: Sex on the Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenna Bennett Page; Review: I read all three books in this series. This book was very different from the other two books. A little more to the story than just "sex on the beach". It was good, not my favorite in this three book series but good. I would have like to have seen a lot more to the ending. I was a little disappointed to not get a little more there like the other two books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something Wonderful (Something Great) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Clarke Page; Review: I can't wait for book three. This was a great continued story. I don't like cliffhangers though, but I didn't freak out but it was left hanging.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keep Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Faith Andrews Page; Review: Marcus is yummy! I really enjoyed this story. This book had a lot of great moments! It was really an enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Kisses (3:AM Kisses Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Moore Page; Review: I really like Roxy and Cole's story. There was fun humor and steamy love! They have a great chemistry and this book was great! I look forward to more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Leading Lady (Hollywood Hearts); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean C. Joachim Page; Review: This was a good story. I enjoyed the football stuff and the connection between the charaters. I'm glad how it ended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Me: Sex on the Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Probst Page; Review: I enjoyed this book the most out of the three in this series. Quinn and James were HOT! HOT! HOT! It was a really great story and I enjoyed hearing about Key West also in this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All The Way (The Sarah Kinsely Story) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's C.J. Berry Page; Review: This was a good short story. I like the chemistry between the charaters, this book was good and went in a lot of directions. all and all it was good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Game Changer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Sterling Page; Review: This was book two and it had a lot of ups and downs as book one did. I enjoyed Jack and Cassie's struggles and love very much. It was your typical player turns to great guy story. So if you are thinking this story has been visiting already, it hasn't. Jack has issues to say the least but he is such a loving guy and he loves Cassie so much! You will enjoy their continued story in the other two books and I have finished the series and I can say that it finishes really really good! We get a very future look at them and it was a great ending. This is a must read series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetest Game (The Game Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Sterling Page; Review: I enjoyed this series very much! This was book 3 and my favorite of the three books. I love how we looked into the future and then looked into the future even further at the very end. That was a really nice way to wrap up this series! I love to be able to know what happens to the characters and not to be left hanging. I would definately recommend this series to anyone wheither you are a baseball lover or not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Dreams (Broken Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: I am really surprised at the people that didn't like this. This was an awesome story. So what if Reed gets a little emtional over his love for Courtney. It's about time a man showed his true feelings. It's nice to see a little emotion every once and a while from a man. Maybe if more men were like him there would be a lot more amazing relationships. Reed is so sweet and I just feel in love with him. I love Courtney's spunk too. I'm glad to see the continued story for Layton and Olivia and I love the end it really wraps up both books and opens up a new one that looks into the future. i'm looking forward to that one also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby, I'm Yours (Life, Love and Babies); Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Chase Page; Review: This was a great story. I really enjoyed how everything played out and I love the chemistry between Josh and Nikki. And who wouldn't just love Elle. I'm very pleased with the pace of the story and the conclusion. I wouldn't mind seeing a follow up on this story, somewhere into the future, or something more w/ David and Denise. Also two very strong characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infinity. (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Layne Harper Page; Review: This was a great series! I have been waiting patiently for this final book. Thank you Layne Harper for closing the story for Charlie and Colin in such a great way. I'm not sure that there would have been anything that I would have hoped for out of this series that you didn't answer for me. I love the ending that was really a great way to end this series! It really was perfect! I would love to maybe see a future book based on the last chapter!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Mind: Out of Line #3 (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jen McLaughlin Page; Review: I really enjoyed the conclusion to this story. I enjoyed all 3 books. It's nice to see this book was real and not just all fairy tales and happy endings. I did enjoy the ending to the story and was glad to see how it all came together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Peaches Monroe Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Mimi Strong Page; Review: I enjoyed this Trilogy. Peaches is a Whoot! I enjoyed the comedy in this book very much. I will admit that with about 20% of the last book left I started to get discourage where the book was going. I will say that I was very happy how it ended and how the story wrapped up. There were so many strong characters in this book that you really feel like a part of there community and lives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Way You Look Tonight (The Seattle Sullivans); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Andre Page; Review: This story was really great! It captures you and you just want more. I enjoyed the connection and sparks in this book. Would recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken (Book One Broken Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: This was really a great love story for Layton and Whitney. The struggles are so real and you can really feel the charaters. I would recommend this book and the next also!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Break Away; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellie Grace Page; Review: I like that fact that they became friends first and bulit a relationship before they just jumped into bed. It was a great story of healing and love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playing Patience (Blow Hole Boys); Author: Visit Amazon's Tabatha Vargo Page; Review: The Blow Hole Boys series was a really great read. I enjoyed each book and would recommend the whole series to anyone that was to read a steamy fun book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Music of the Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Ashley Page; Review: I really enjoyed the Runaway Train series! I like to read all book before I leave a feedback. This was really a great series! I would recommend to anyone. Who doesn't love a good love story with a little hot rocker too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Room For You (Cranberry Inn) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Ehemann Page; Review: I really enjoyed the Cranberry Inn books. Both books were amazing. I love this story and love the characters. It's a story that you will step into and not want to leave. Would recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Music of the Soul (Runaway Train) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Ashley Page; Review: I really enjoyed the Runaway Train series! I like to read all book before I leave a feedback. This was really a great series! I would recommend to anyone. Who doesn't love a good love story with a little hot rocker too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Room For More; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Ehemann Page; Review: I really enjoyed the Cranberry Inn books. Both books were amazing. I love this story and love the characters. It's a story that you will step into and not want to leave. Would recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carpe Diem - Jesse 3 (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Eve Carter Page; Review: I have enjoyed reading this series! I like how the story was wrapped up. All 3 books were great. I look forward to more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3:AM Kisses (3:AM Kisses 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Moore Page; Review: Bryson and Baya are great together. I enjoyed watching this story come together. I enjoy all the other characters that play important roles and continue in future books too. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Good; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Robinson Page; Review: I could not put this book down. This was by far one of the best books I have read in a long time and that's saying a lot because I read at least 3-4 books a week. I love Maverick! He is so many things, yummy, deep, strong willed and passionate. He and Windsor have a connection wasn't easy at first but ended up being a lasting connection. I respect the job that Navy Seals do and I know some of the facts were true to what they experience and I love the real feel of this book. I felt like I was inside their lives with them. I feel like I was experiencing it all with them as they experienced it. Loved the other characters too. This was a really awesome book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coulda Been A Cowboy; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: Tyson and Dakota have a unique relationship. I enjoyed seeing the changes in Tyson with his son and enjoyed how the story played out and everything that developed. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Into Us; Author: Visit Amazon's Jasinda Wilder Page; Review: Loved Becca and Jason's story. I love the pure raw emotion and the young love that grows. There were struggles and events to overcome and I love how they worked through each one to find each other over and over. Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intercepting Love (A Second Chances Standalone) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's L.P. Dover Page; Review: I loved Kate and Cooper! Who wouldn't love Cooper he sounds dreamy! There was great suspense and mystery as well as romance! I love how the story played out and enjoyed this book very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: And Then You Loved Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Inglath Cooper Page; Review: This was very different from a lot of books I read and I wasn't sure at first if it was for me, but I actually enjoyed this story and everything that played out. It was really a great ending too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Orange Moon; Author: Mrs. Adrienne Frances; Review: Dylan made me want to slap him on more than one occasion but all in all this was a good story. I like how it ended up even though I was frustrated several times with the way Dylan acted but I guess it was to be expected with his personality and life situations. All in all it was a good book and I would recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Clarity; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Clarke Page; Review: This was a great story! I really enjoyed how the story played out and all the characters that were involved in this story. I really appreciate a good stand alone too! Sometimes I just want to read a good story and move on. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Solitude of Passion; Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Moore Page; Review: One of Addison Moore's best books! This book was all over the place and I had no idea how it was going to end. I was happy how it ended. This was not an easy story to real only because it was so real! I love both Max and Mitch so you really didn't know who you watned Lee to end of with. I was leaning more for Team Max, but i'm not spoiling the ending. I liked how she jumped around from all 3 of the main characters POV. So, you really heard from everyone. Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Loved; Author: Visit Amazon's Deanna Roy Page; Review: Some parts of this story stuck me a little different but I really loved the characters. There was a lot of emotion in this story. A good story. I love the cover!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falling Under; Author: Visit Amazon's Jasinda Wilder Page; Review: I enjoyed reading the continued story w/ Kylie and Oz. It was really good to see into the future and hear more about the characters that brought Kylie into the world. Really a great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Innocent; Author: Visit Amazon's Deanna Roy Page; Review: Some parts of this story stuck me a little different but I really loved the characters. There was a lot of emotion in this story. A good story. I love the cover!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scoring Wilder; Author: Visit Amazon's R. S Grey Page; Review: The was the best book I have had the pleasure of reading in a while. I read 3-6 books a week too. I love Liam and Kinsley! This book made me laugh out loud several times. I love Kinsley, she was so refreshing. Her friendship with Becca and Emily was laugh out loud crazy. I love the chemistry between Kinsley and Liam too! It was smoking hot! Liam was made out to be the reckless bad boy at first but you can see that he really is a sweet guy w/ smoking hot looks. Our David Beckham of today!! I'm not a big soccer fan but I really enjoyed this book. I will read this one over and over. I'm looking forward to reading more books from this author. I love her style of writing. I love the ending too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Skylar; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: The was a great story! I have loved every book by Penelope Ward but this was my favorite. You could read this as a stand alone but I read it along with the other too. It's nice to read about real life struggles. I for one actually enjoy reading about stuff that can truly happen not just happliy ever after stuff. I'm not giving anything away in this book but you will like the ending so don't get me wrong about happily ever after. It's just nice to read the stuggles along the way because we all deal with it. I would recommend reading this book. So good! love having the other characters in the book reappear in this book. Especially Jake!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tabatha Vargo Page; Review: Just finished this book! It was really exciting with some mystery and a lot of HOT ALPHA MALE STEAMINESS! I'm not sure that's a word but it works for this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Sheltered (The Forever Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Deanna Roy Page; Review: Really Good! I love the continued stories with a glispe of the prior charaters and the new story. I love the heat between Tina and Darion! It's nice that there is a story there too, not just hot sex! Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let Go; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharla Lovelace Page; Review: What an amazing book! I love reading a book that feels so real. There are endless books about college girl meets college boy. I'm getting so tired of all that. I love a book that you can step into and feel apart of. This book felt real and it was full of emotion and love. IT's about stuff that actually happeneds and not just happily ever afters. Life has struggles, don't get me wrong I loved the way the story ended and am truly satisified with everything that transpired. A must read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Addiction (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. Daniels Page; Review: This book was so incrediably good! I loved Joey, Juls and Dylan's friendship and interaction. It was laugh out funny and times and really HOT too! Dylan and Reese were ready to se the pages on fire! I so enjoyed reading this book. It didn't leave me hanging at all, I was pleased with how the book ended. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Invincible (Trident Code) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alana Albertson Page; Review: This was such a powerful book! There was a lot of twist and turns and it kept you on your toes. I love the chemistry between the seals too. (brothers). This book was raw but really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bite & Release; Author: Visit Amazon's Cory Cyr Page; Review: Yummy! First of all I love the cover!! Smokin HOT!!!! This was a great story, a little different to say the least but you can get into it. There were a lot of twist and turns but it kept me intrigued and wanting to not put the book down. Smokin Hot Sex too!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reviving Haven; Author: Visit Amazon's Cory Cyr Page; Review: This was a great story! It's about struggle, love and understanding. There were some ups and downs and they struggled to the end with was refreshing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Room for Just a Little Bit More; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Ehemann Page; Review: I love this story and would love more from this author. Who wouldn't love Brody? He is every women's dream come true. I love the continued story and love the ending. I love the twinkies too!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempting Rowan (Trace + Olivia) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Micalea Smeltzer Page; Review: I love this series!! This was a great continued story and it was nice to see what happens with Trace and Olivia too. This book was real to me. It was about real life and not your usually college love story but so much more. I love Trent and Rowan's love story. The side stuff that filled the story was great also. Love how it ended too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hazards of Sex on the Beach; Author: Visit Amazon's Alyssa Rose Ivy Page; Review: This was a great story! Not your typical rock/music story which was nice. I could see a story like this really happeneding. Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Millionaire's Proposal; Author: Visit Amazon's Janelle Denison Page; Review: This was a really sweet story. I would recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Someday; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: This story was so different then a lot of stories I have read. I love it! It gripped me from the beginning and kept me hooked until the end. Would recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Measures; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Yarros Page; Review: This was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I read a lot and I just love Josh and Ember's story. So much emotion to this story and life experience. I couldn't put it down. Love it so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cup of Ankh (House of Anubis); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter McGrath Page; Review: Super cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: So good! I love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Rome (Sweet Home) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: So good! I love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Fall (Sweet Home Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: So good! I love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Dearest; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: Wow! Penelope Ward has got a good one here! loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Turned Skyward; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Yarros Page; Review: This was a really great story! one of the best I've read in a long time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride (The Heroes of Chance Creek) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Cora Seton Page; Review: I have enjoyed this continued story! Great Read! Can't go wrong w/ bad ass Military men!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride (Heroes of Chance Creek) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cora Seton Page; Review: I have enjoyed this continued story! Great Read! Can't go wrong w/ bad ass Military men!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GONE - Part One (The GONE Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: Really great series! Love these books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hurricane Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Krista Lakes Page; Review: Super Sweet Story! I have enjoyed all the Kisses books by Krista Lakes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shelter Me (Shelter Me Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: Really a great book, I'm reading the next book and I have really enjoyed reading the story unfold. Great Author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GONE - Part Three (The GONE Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: Really great series! Love these books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GONE - Part Two (The GONE Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Bladon Page; Review: Really great series! Love these books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Royal Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Bourdon Page; Review: I love the continued story! Really great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Mess: A Hostile Operations Team Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Raye Harris Page; Review: Great book! I would loved for it to be longer and hear more from Sam and Georgie, but I enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Doughton Page; Review: This was a great book! enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dangerously Hot: A Hostile Operations Team Novel (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Raye Harris Page; Review: This was a great book! enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Pursuit: A Hostile Operations Team Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Raye Harris Page; Review: This was a great book! enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rescue Me (Shelter Me) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Coopmans Page; Review: This was a great book! enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Package: A Hostile Operations Team Christmas Novella (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Lynn Raye Harris Page; Review: This was a great book! enjoyed it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempt My Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Jamie Page; Review: Just perfect! love this story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hopeless; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: This was a great story! I wasn't sure how it was going to unfold but was happy with the end result. It's heavy in some areas but not to the point you want to stop reading it. A really great story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nights With Him (Joy Delivered Duet); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Blakely Page; Review: This book was HOT! I love the story and I can't wait to read the next book in this series! Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Not: A Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: This was a really great story! I'm really enjoying Colleen Hoover's books!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Withering Hope; Author: Visit Amazon's Layla Hagen Page; Review: This story was really good! enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because of Ellison; Author: Visit Amazon's M.S. Willis Page; Review: This story was refreshing! I loved it very much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SLick; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristi Pelton Page; Review: This is one of the best books I have read in a while. I read a lot to so that is saying a lot! I enjoyed it very much would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cement Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Ehemann Page; Review: I LOVE VIPER!! I liked his character in the Cranberry books so when I saw that this book was his I had to read and it did not disappoint! I love his personality and this was a really great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levitate; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: Great Story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revved; Author: Visit Amazon's Samantha Towle Page; Review: Really Great story, I enjoyed this story very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Until Now (the Not Yet series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Ward Page; Review: Really great story. I loved Dean,Grace and Finn story. Really great read and recommended it. You don't have to read the first book to keep up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Crystal Quest CQE-RC-04047 Pitcher Filter Cartridge; Brand: Crystal Quest; Review: my apartment had the worsted tap water I ever tasted, part mold, part chlorine, part I don't even want to know. I have used a number of pitchers and faucet mounted filters and this one isn't as good as some. That said I never started with tap water this bad. It should be noted that ever time I fill up the water pitcher the better the water taste. In the end the water in the fridge right now tastes fine.. I am very happy with the product, it isn't the biggest and may not be the best, but the long filter life is a great value to me. I might get a second one because I am drinking a lot of water now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bionaire BH1519-UM Micathermic Flat Panel Heater; Brand: Bionaire; Review: Bought it, plugged it in, great. turn on high, ok, then it vibrated and rattled. I smashed it into piece and returning the crap to the warehouse store tomorrow.. Why do companies make crappy products?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirt Devil F1 Washable HEPA Filter; Compare With Dirt Devil Part # 3-JC0280-000, 1-863118-000; Designed; Brand: Crucial Vacuum; Review: LOVE love love love love this filter. SO much better than the standard filters. Used it for a while now. I have only washed it a couple of times. Honestly I don't know if it needs it. I tend to just dump out the canister put the dirty filter back in put the red top back on smack it a couple time and most all the dust falls off into the canister to be dumped out the next time I vacuum. My only complaint at first is the fit was horrible. The original filter stood straight up this thing falls over. But honestly it cleans fine and so once my OCD got used to it not being a perfect fit I didn't care. Maybe they have fixed this issue by now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Filtrete Bissell 8 Vacuum Belt - 2 belts; Brand: 3M; Review: Was shipped the wrong belts, they were not 3m belts, they were too small, I should have returned them but was too busy to bother for a few bucks. Obviously the product themselves should be fine if you get the right ones. I gave 3 stars simply because I can't rate it because I didn't get the right one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ozeri Gourmet Digital Kitchen Scale in Tempered Glass - with Timer, Alarm and Temperature Display; Brand: Ozeri; Review: Great value, works well, time is good, timer is ok temperate is useful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnviroCare Replacement Pre Motor Foam Filter for Bissell Style 7/8/14 1 Upper Tank Filter and 1 Pre Mortor Filter; Brand: EnviroCare; Review: Works as you would expect, have used it briefly, no real complains, definitely cheap material, not as good as OEM, but it fits fine and I think will do the job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Micro Bead Medium Density Therapy Pillow with Cover; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: It just didn't work for a bed time pillow but it works great as back support for my office chair. 5 stars as a back support.. 1 star as a pillow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Betty Crocker 3-tier Cooling Rack; Brand: Betty Crocker; Review: Mine came broken even though the packaging had no damage and its serioulsy packed in. it was only one wire that was half welded. I snipped the unwelded half off, which resolved that. When I put it together it was very unstable. I thought maybe i did it wrong, sadly I did not. I can't think of a simple solution to make this more stable. It is a great idea. I just wish they designed it better. I use the 3 tries as individual cooling racks. If I figure out a easy way to make this more stable I will update. Obviously duct tape would work, but Id rather find a better solution.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seward Trunk College Dorm and Camp Storage Footlocker Trunk, Pink, 30-Inch (SWD5120-30); Brand: Seward Trunk; Review: cheap, and light, not great looking, lock is a joke but latches fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Reliance Fold45;A45;Carrier II 5 Gallon Water Container; Brand: Reliance Products; Review: 2 out of 4 of these leaked all over my truck. Save your $$ do not buy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coleman 70 Quart Xtreme 5 Cooler; Brand: Coleman; Review: Keeps food and drink cold for days! With dry-ice I didn't need to change ice one time for a full week, in the Black Rock desert!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chinook Natural Cascade Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Bottle (32-Ounce); Brand: Chinook; Review: I loved it...until I lost it on the Playa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cabin Tent with Instant Setup | Cabin Tent for Camping Sets Up in 60 Seconds; Brand: Coleman; Review: This tent will be going to it's 4th straight Burning Man next month. I was looking for a tent with fully closeable doors and windows. I can fit a full size cot, a huge cooler, and all my bags and gear in it. Unless I keep the door open, the playa sand will not enter. Even in the harsh conditions and windstorms, I have never used any stakes, or rebar to secure it to the ground. My gear is heavy enough to secure the tent. Totally recommend it, this tent rocks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rothco Cot Accessory Pouch, Olive Drab; Brand: Rothco; Review: I bought 2 of these for my cot for Burning Man. Probably 1 of the best things I got this year for the Burn. Came in very handy organizing loose stuff. One thing, mine came in army green color, not the black color in the pics. Also, the buckles on it are not the best. I just took them off, and tied the ends to my cot and it worked fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rear mount stand Aluminium Bicycle Kickstand Black; Brand: Getmore; Review: Cheap and cheaply made. Pain in my royal arse to install without the bike falling over. I eventually got it on with a lot of muscle power, and clever use of duct tape with the included shims. It does hold up my bike now. But, what a frustrating time I had installing it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Bike Bicycle Soft Gel Saddle Seat Cover Cushion Pad New; Brand: Red Mall; Review: Way too small for regular seats. I ripped it when I tried to put it on the first time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Palladium Women's Pallabrouse Baggy Chukka Boot; Brand: Palladium; Review: I have 3 pairs of Palladium baggy canvas boots and I LOVE them. I've been searching for this color combo for awhile now. The description says Men's boots...BUT I received Woman's size 10. Oh well, not the fault of the product just the seller's mistake of false advertising. Lucky, the seller is cool and provided me with a pre-paid return label and a full refund once they get the boots back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: A Christmas Snow; Brand: Catherine Mary Stewart; Review: Great Christmas movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grass Is Greener VHS; Brand: Cary Grant; Review: Fantastic family entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grass Is Greener; Brand: Cary Grant; Review: Fantastic family entertainment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bravados VHS; Brand: Gregory Peck; Review: Excelent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desk Set; Brand: Spencer Tracy; Review: Always a good watch!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Paso (1949); Brand: Gail Russell; Review: Superb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lawless Land VHS; Brand: ; Review: Great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Horse Wild Ride; Brand: Carlos Chee; Review: Outstanding progression from beginning to end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Goodnight, Little Monster; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Ketteman Page; Review: Cute for young children and nice for bed you child will like there new book it is a good book; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: ; Review: Heartwarming, would recommend to anyone. Thought provoking, & well written. Helps you appreciate your life & the lives around you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: Couldn't put this book down from the first page! Excited about this author. Would highly recommend this book to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: Best book I've read in a while. Couldn't put it down. Best book she has written. Full of heart, well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: Loved this book. Couldnt put it down. Made me think, cry, & laugh. Highlighted quote after wonderful quote. Kept me thinking & wondering until the very end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After Anna; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: Great book. Couldnt put it down. Love this author. Never knew what was going to happen. Would totally recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: After Anna; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Scottoline Page; Review: Great book. Couldnt put it down. Love this author. Never knew what was going to happen. Would totally recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: High school sports with highest concussion rates revealed in new study; Abstract: The rates of football practice concussions and recurrent concussions across all sports have gone down in recent years, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. The bad news: concussion rates increased in high school football games.; Category: health
Title: 25 incredibly detailed pumpkin carvings that will inspire you this Halloween; Abstract: Every October, pumpkins carved with grinning faces illuminate neighborhoods but some people have taken the spooky tradition to the next level.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Frustrated Antonio Brown has active morning on Twitter; Abstract: Receiver Antonio Brown continues to wait for his next opportunity, and he continues to be justifiably frustrated by the fact that the NFL's slow-moving investigation is essentially keeping Brown suspended without pay.; Category: sports
Title: A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida; Abstract: A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.; Category: news
Title: Latest Australia shark attack sparks tourism concerns; Abstract: Tourism operators want aerial shark patrols to be introduced in Australia's Whitsunday Islands as they try to stem falling visitor numbers following a spate of attacks along the Great Barrier Reef.; Category: travel
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
Title: 40 Happy Meal Toys We'll Never Forget; Abstract: McDonald's launched the first Happy Meal in 1979.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Heading to Disney World For Christmas? You Won't Want to Miss These 4 New Attractions; Abstract: When it comes to holidays there's no better place to celebrate than a Disney Park.; Category: travel
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: Here Are the Biggest Deals We're Anticipating for Black Friday; Abstract: The Black Friday deals for 2019 have already begun leaking out. Get a sneak peek at what to expect from popular retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. Browse our guide and use it to plan your attack for the biggest shopping event of the year.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Clippers set bad precedent resting Kawhi Leonard against Bucks; Abstract: The Los Angeles Clippers are continuing with the theme we saw with the Toronto Raptors last season. They've rested reigning NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in one game of a back-to-back already this season.; Category: sports
Title: 'One in a million' deer captured on camera in Michigan woods; Abstract: Retired Michigan lawmaker and amateur photographer Steven Lindberg took pictures of a deer. That deer had three antlers.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy, #1); Author: Amish Tripathi; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't feel that many people know this side of the Mahadeva. Amish Tripathi has blended the story with adventure, romance, revenge, drama, war, revelations and much more. He delivers an exceptional story which is unheard. The book is truly addictive and maintains the momentum throughout. A must read for all the Indians. Now eagerly waiting to start reading the sequel to quench the thirst of knowing more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of the Nagas (Shiva Trilogy #2); Author: Amish Tripathi; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Amish Tripathi does it again. So many twists and turns make the saga even more interesting. A lot many truths unfold. The book is full of adventure and drama as well. I could not stop reading it. But again, many things are left untold which will be revealed in the final part - The Oath of the Vayuputras. Desperately waiting for the finale of the epic series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eleven Minutes; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: The book reveals several forbidden dimensions of a woman's sexual life. This is my first of Paulo Coelho and he did not disappoint me at all. The story is entangled between the inner conflicts of a woman's personality and is written well. However, things start going stretchy many a times and I felt that the main concentration many a times is lost in explicit scenarios. It might be good for people looking pure erotica but as a reader, I wanted something more. Was a nice read altogether anyhow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Fifty shades of fucked up? Well I will mostly agree to it. I can't understand what was the motive of the book. The character of Anastasia Steele portrays a miserable girl (in my terms) who is definitely ill from her mind. I do not understand what is the all hype for? The book had a boring start which became interesting in somewhere after the first few chapters of boredom. But then again, it became too stretchy. Not even 10 pages pass by as we are encountered again with the sexual encounters. Too overtly done. Anastasia is definitely a poor character just inspired from Bella of Twilight but Bella at least made much more sense than Ana. Christian Grey can really go to hell. All over not really worth spending time. It is the last chapter of the book that was satisfying for me. Just good for people looking for pure erotica. For others, yes it will help you in passing idle time but nothing more than that. 1.5 stars for the reason that I actually finished reading it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Finally the story starts making sense somewhat. But not much as yet and not wholly. The character of Anastasia Steele still remains a weak one and the protagonist being such weak is really awkward. What was different in this installment was the addition of subplots to engage the readers in a better manner. However they did not last forever and we were back to the same explicit scenarios again and again. I wonder if E.L. James can get over with that and get some sense into the story in a better manner. As I say that, the story becomes too stretchy at times that you wonder you can skip certain pages and you will find yourself steady on the storyline even if you did. Nothing much happens in the story as it runs with a crawling pace that is both boring and irritating at times. Overall, reading it was not at all a great experience. But somehow, this installment made a better sense than the earlier one. The last is remaining and I do need quite a rest before I can move on to that. People might think that why I am reading the next if I do not like this series. Well that's coz it was my ill luck that I bought the entire trilogy together. Two Stars on Five for this one (which is half more than the previous one); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: If It's Not Forever. It's Not Love.; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Frankly I did not like this book initially. It seemed too stretchy at times with exaggerated instances and stretched focus on the subplots rather than the original plot. It was later on that the book picked up and wow; it was better than I had imagined it to be. Very soon you get connected with the major plot of the book and then it keeps you reading till the end. It gets twisted and unexpected towards the end and that was the best part. The climax truly deserves appreciation. Very well done Nikita Singh and Durjoy Datta. It was emotional and if you like reading romance then it is very good on that part. I am sure I will read more from Nikita Singh now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3); Author: E.L. James; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 2.5 to be exact This book is definitelly better than the first two. A lot many things are happening around the life of Greys. This is where things get a bit interesting as it portrays other emotions rather than lust. The book could definitely be better especially the climax which came all of a sudden. It felt like the revelations were faster and the momentum could not be maintained towards the end. Christian and Anastasia are both irritating at many places and that they have been since the beginning. Finally got over with the series and in the whole, I think that this series is just hyped with no strong core. It is stretched too long and when the interesting part comes for which all have been waiting, it ends before one acknowledges the facts. It could have easily ended in just two books. The last part is the best of all as it kept me reading till the end due to the subplots included.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Promise; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Frankly again I was feeling disappointed in the beginning like I felt in If It's Not Forever. But The true core of the story came out very soon. Now when I have finished with it, I must say I have become a fan of Nikita Singh. She has captured the true emotions in her writing in The Promise. The life of Shambhavi can serve as a great inspiration that we need to implement in our lives too. It is a story that will definitely keep you reading till the end. It will stimulate your emotions and make you think. Great Job done by Nikita Singh. Would recommend it to everyone who loves Romance Fictions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Burning; Author: Jane Casey; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Bought this book for the sheer interest in the plot. A serial killer can definitely be interesting. Even the beginning of the book was excellent. But soon it started dragging to a almost nothing happening at many places. You simply do not put so many paperwork and legal things in such a genre. It was supposed to be a suspenseful thriller. But everything is wasted in investigations. The killer had no role in the book for most of it. Moreover, I guessed the suspect too soon in the book and everything went cliched for me after that. Just an OK type book for me. That too as I was able to finish it off and did not felt like leaving in between.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Life is What You Make It: A Story of Love, Hope and How Determination Can Overcome Even Destiny; Author: Preeti Shenoy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Fore-mostly I would like to say that this is one of the book which will compel you to read till you are finished with it. Preeti Shenoy has done an amazing job and her writing is addictive. So many things happened in just 200+ pages. It is quite inspiring and motivating for everyone. If you are tired of the usual love stories from Indian Authors, this will definitely offer a great relief. The only thing I felt was that it could have been more touching on the emotional front somewhere after the beginning if that would have mentioned more elaborately. I would have loved to read even 100 more pages of the same book. This is seriously something which should be read by everyone. Life Is What You Make It. Indeed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Accidentally in Love!; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I was expecting more from it but it turned out to be a cliched one. Anyhow it is a simple love story with lots of problems that are pretty much real and exist in a relation. Nikita Singh has crafted those issues nicely and portrayed them from a girl's point of view. It do proves that girls are really unpredictable sometimes. I think girls will like this book more than guys as it defines their lives and their view points. But it was a nice read altogether. Don't expect much and you may find it nice as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Oath of the Vayuputras (Shiva Trilogy, #3); Author: Amish Tripathi; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Amish Tripathi, I bow to you for creating such a masterpiece. I have no words to tell how moved I am after reading it. This was the best that could have happened with the final book. This is the best trilogy I have ever read from an Indian Author. You have stimulated a belief that every person can be a god if his deeds are right. I have nothing else to say about it but will only say one thing as a tribute to this trilogy - "Har Har Mahadev"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Someone Like You; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I liked it definitely. But this is not something as surprising from the duo who wrote "If it's not Forever". Mild romance, Betrayals, Friendships etc is all that dominates the book. Out of all that, the friendship is what is the most admirable thing. It was not boring and had its up and downs as well but at the end of it, it was good. Some emotional elements hit you right on the spot which is where Nikita Singh and Durjoy Dutta have won it. Although somewhat cliched, it keeps you reading till the end which is the best thing. Go for it, you won't regret.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Wish List; Author: Preeti Shenoy; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I must start with saying that this is a must read for every guy and every girl if not perfect. It explores the post coital period and dives into something which is not speaked about openly in the Indian society and matters which are suppressed everytime. Preeti Shenoy comes up with another good book and manages to keep the reader engaged till the end. it is knowledge full, inspirational and motivating. Liked it quite much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Let Me Go...; Author: Sachin Garg; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: It was not that interesting in the beginning and that is the reason I am deducting one star. But soon it picked up and became thought provoking. But it was a tear-jerker when it reached the climax. Sachin Garg, the author has written in the note that the accounts are real and I can't imagine how a person can go through all these things that happened in the novel. It made my eyes wet towards the climax (happened after a long time while reading). I was almost afraid to read it. This is a must read for all those people who love to read romance. It is deeply stirring and might make you pretty sad when you finish it off. I have not read the previous books and came to know now that they are chronological. So it is advisable to go through them first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Till The Last Breath; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: From today onwards, I am a Durjoy Datta fan. I have not read such a fine piece since long and I had never assumed it to be so good. He has commendably captured the sheer horror of a patients life and the emotions that surrounds it. I finished off the book in one day (something I have not done earlier). From the beginning itself, it just grabs you and doesn't leave you even when you finish off reading. Also it is certainly something that will make you teary eyes or even make you cry at so many places. I have not felt so emotional in a long go. This is simply a must read. I am sure you will be left in tears by the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I simply loved it though it was not as good as The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, but it was quiet gripping with so many mysteries and revelations. Dan Brown has been my favorite and he does not disappoint at all. It was not quite a page turner in the beginning but it became quite interesting after turning down one-fourth of the pages. The last mystery was shocking and nothing you will can predict. A must read for all Dan Brown Fans and a must read for those who love to read mysteries regarding ancient cults and symbolism.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass (Kick-Ass, #1); Author: Mark Millar; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Extremely violent series which is not suitable for the faint hearts. The language is crude and explicit as well. But Mark Millar has come up with quite an innovative concept that is interesting to those who can read such a genre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kick-Ass 2 (Kick-Ass, #2); Author: Mark Millar; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I was surprised to find that this series was even more gritty than the previous one. It tears apart your heart with the brutal violence that is displayed. This series connects with you more on an emotional level and for instances you will feel like stopping all the violence. A great job done by Mark Millar.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I must begin with the fact that it is extremely gripping from the very start. Suzanne Collins had done an amazing job crafting out the character of Katniss Everdeen. You wont wan't to put this book down unless you don't have enough time. only towards the climax it became a bit stretchy otherwise this one is definitely a page turner. Get ready to dive into some action with Katniss.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: To be fair, this installment started off in a dull fashion and things were stretchy with too much focus on the psychological aspect of the things. But it soon started building up and I was again busy turning pages as it grabbed my interest. The 75th Hunger Games came up with some innovative and dangerous traps and there was some sort of suspense that continued building up. When the climax unfolded, it was truly shocking. That is something I was never looking at. The book ended creating a whole new mystery in the last line. I will definitely start with the finale soon as that is something which can't wait. Commendable job Suzanne Collins. I never expected this series to be so good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I wanted to finish it off as soon as I could. When I started reading The Hunger Games, I never knew it would lead to what Mockingjay had to offer. I must say I have grown fond of Katniss Everdeen now and felt quite sad when I finished the book. About the book, it is quite good and Suzanne Collins has really done a brilliant job. I would not say that this series is perfect but it is something that you will never forget. I will highly recommend it to everyone. The girl on Fire <3; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hold My Hand; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: A peppy tale of love ! It will be a 3.5. It's sad that goodread son't allow in between ratings. Quite different from what Durjoy Datta is famous for i.e. college romance but quite cute a story at its heart. A bot dull in the beginning but it picks up well after that. Ahana is beautiful as a character and one can definitely fall for her. If you like the author, do not miss the book as it is definitely worth reading. Detailed review on My Blog; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 3 Mistakes of My Life; Author: Chetan Bhagat; Genres: young-adult, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is the first I have read from Chetan Bhagat. The book is worth one read. There are many things I liked in it - The reality of communal rights, the friendship, some phrases and examples used by Chetan Bhagat. But I was majorly disappointed in the end as all the things jumbled up reaching nowhere. The cricket part was too over stuffed and felt boring at many places. The theme with which it began with - Business was left without attention soon. What's wrong with it is that it contains too much stuff without satisfying thoroughly in any of the aspect. What's good in it is that you can read it quickly except some boring pages. So it was kind of a one time read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It's first love...Just like the last one!; Author: Sachin Garg; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Frankly I did not like this one as much as 'never let me go'. But I must say one thing about Saching Garg - His books are so simple to read and you can finish them without turning it down. I know that I should have read it before moving on to never let me go but I was not aware of the fact that the books are linked. So it was quite heart warming whenever Kanika was present and it left evoking the memories again. All in all a fine read and a college romance you would be easily able to relate with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Come On Inner Peace! I don't have all day!; Author: Sachin Garg; Genres: fiction; Review: I would have loved to give this a three star instead but the book kept on diverting from the title again and again. Attaining Inner peace does not mean destroying everything else. Drugs, drugs and drugs was all this was about. The story was too filmy to be believed. I certainly did not hope this from Sachin Garg. The previous book 'Never Let Me Go' was an amazing read and I had so much expectations after reading the title. But the book did not offer any kind of satisfaction. I hope his next 'Revolution' is good. Detailed Review; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Can Love Happen Twice?; Author: Ravinder Singh; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read Detailed Review Here I had expected it to be a lot better than what I felt. The story was not about Can Love Happen Twice. It was more about publicizing the previous book. Liked the few pages before the end and that particular section but otherwise, not my cup of tea.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rozabal Line; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I hated the book for almost half of it. Then it began intriguing my interest and by the end, I was too indulged with the themes and the concept. The narrative style of the book is pathetic and I hated it. There was so much that more than half of it literally sprang out of my mind. But it all combined into one core story which was fascinating. Hats off to Ashwin Sanghi for collective so much of facts and roping them in a storyline. I really wish the narration was better. Well that's the difference between him and Dan Brown (for all those comparing him with Brown). Detailed Review Coming Soon!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The One You Cannot Have; Author: Preeti Shenoy; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here Short Review: I have no words how to express my feelings after reading this beautiful book by Preeti Shenoy. It is simply the best she has ever written. There is so much reality to her words that you keep searching withing yourselves. It is one of those book you will not want to put down before you finish. Even the climax was appropriate. I am glad that I pre-booked and got to read so soon. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chanakya's Chant; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Detailed Review Here Ashwin Sanghi disappointed me again. His narration was dull again. It was interesting in the beginning but soon it transformed into a complex political mess that was too cheesy. Towards the end, it was fine again. But it is not gripping at all and I was feeling bored most of the time. I have left the link for a detailed review on the top, but in short don't expect much and pick it up only if there is no stopping you.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: what purpose did i serve in your life; Author: Marie Calloway; Genres: history, comics, poetry, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: 2.5 actually. I would not say that I loved the book, or Calloway's writing very much. It was decent but what I liked is that it made me think. For some reason, I can't get some of her words or photos out of my mind. At various points she touched realities explicitly and in a bold manner which was commendable. At so many places, the stuff she wrote was so depressing and so much thought provoking. Have we degraded to so much of an extent? I shall write a detailed review later but I will suggest the book only to those who can digest the brutality and degradation that has been portrayed. Don't read it as an adult fiction as this is really something else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review - here 4.5 actually, because I loved it. For me, Nicholas Sparks did it again. It was beautiful from beginning till end but the climax was something unexpected and too good at that. I think I would have rated lower without that amazing climax. If you love to read Sparks, you will love the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hard Goodbye (Sin City #1); Author: Frank Miller; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I loved the black and white framing of graphics. It was certainly unique for me and added up to the noir depiction overall. It was brutal, It was explicit and it was a bloody mess (of course, the splatter part became dull due to the black and white approach). A nice read all in all but I was hoping for more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Dame to Kill For (Sin City #2); Author: Frank Miller; Genres: romance, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Liked it more than the first. The reason will have to be the twist. It explores Sin City more extensively and by now you must be comfortable with the narration. Dwight's character is more interesting than Marv and there are a lot many new characters as well. The wicked nature of Damsels in Sin City is explored effectively and it shed more light on character/s we have met already in the first volume. Really entertaining and gruesome is what I will say about it in short.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veronika Decides To Die; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I am not an avid fan of Paulo Coelho but this book was quite good and now I will surely read more from the author in future. The book talks about LIFE in general. I was much intrigued by reading the title and picked it up. It was totally worth. If some dull moments and sections could have been omitted, I would have liked it even more. Detailed Review: Veronika Decides to Die Review; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Fat Kill (Sin City #3); Author: Frank Miller; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It was a nice read. A Big Fat Kill; as it sounds so it was. But I was expecting more twist and turns. It was clearly woven on a plain story line. But again, it was gruesome and violent. Certainly hoping better from the next one in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I was hooked into the book from beginning till the end. Don't read the negative reviews, Divergent is essentially a fast paced entertainer.If you like to read fantasy fictions or Dystopian society is something of interest to you, then you can easily go for it. Beatrice "Tris" Prior is an interesting protagonist and Veronica Roth has done an excellent job developing her character. Can't wait to read Insurgent now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insurgent (Divergent, #2); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I was expecting a lot more from this book after I liked Divergent but somehow I was disappointed. It is stretchy and dull in between. But overall, worth a read if you liked the previous one. Especially the climax revelation was great. Looking forward to Allegiant now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Allegiant (Divergent, #3); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Full Review I expected it to be better than Insurgent but it is not. But still, if you are hooked up with the series, this is definitely worth reading. Also, the climax is pretty heartbreaking. Overall, a good read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Advantage Love; Author: Madhuri Banerjee; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Detailed Review Here 3.5 Actually ! I liked the book overall. I liked how Madhuri Banerjee has developed the characters. The way so many things could easily be related with real life was one of the good parts. I would say an easy read and a worth read overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Ride; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I was hoping much more than what I experienced while reading this book by one of my favorite authors Nicholas Sparks. It is a sweet and emotional love story or I would rather say love stories that unexpectedly meet together towards the end developing a new wave of emotions for which he is famous for. Definitely worth reading but nothing like what I have read from the author earlier.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 States: The Story of My Marriage; Author: Chetan Bhagat; Genres: young-adult, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here Quite an easy read with a Bollywood flavor. The book is entertaining and keeps you glued till the end taking you through a journey filled with several emotions. If you like to read romance, this one is a must.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Love You; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I read the book after watching the movie and I must say I felt that the movie was quite better. I liked the book and I can't help but appreciate Ahern for the brilliant idea on which the book is woven. But it was too long that the emotions did not hit me like they should have and like they did in the movie.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I will not say much. It made me smile, chuckle and cry. Reading such a good romance fiction after so long. Brilliant storytelling by John Green and lovely characters. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: 3.5 Actually! Read the Detailed Review Here Amazing Concept I must say. Dan Brown has been one of my favorite author since I read The Da Vinci Code. Although I felt that the book is the weakest so far in the series, I do feel that it is still worth reading. The beginning section and the ending section are truly amazing. There are so many revelations and the twists are shocking. Overall, totally worth a read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Right Here Right Now; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here I am disappointed with this book of one of my favorite Indian Authors - Nikita Singh. For some reason I felt, I was left without answers when the book finished. Certainly not my cup of tea.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Too Had A Love Story..; Author: Ravinder Singh; Genres: young-adult, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Read the Full Review Here A bit disappointed seeking how popular this book is. Did not like the narration at all. But at the same time, it is a heartbreaking tale which is one of my favorite genre. And it does pretty well for that section.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shining; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: 4.5 on 5 ! Read the Detailed Review Here The Shining is a proof behind the popularity of the author. The narrative is so gripping and so scary that you would want to check out your surroundings while turning the pages. I just loved the book and suggest it to everybody who want to read the genre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Only Love Remains; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Here Durjoy Datta does it again. I liked the book a lot although Till the Last Breath will still remain my favorite from him. Recommended to all people who love to read romance fictions. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry and it makes you fall in love all over again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deliberate Sinner; Author: Bhaavna Arora; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: 3.5 Actually! Read the detailed review here The Deliberate Sinner is not by any means an adult sex fantasy like I had thought of it judging by the cover (but you should never judge the book by their cover). It deals with an important issue that has always been suppressed in Indian society. I liked how some other relevant issues have also been raised by the author through this book which by no means tries to go with the sexual overtones and flows smoothly as required by the story. Bhaavna Arora has done a good job maintaining a fast pace and with her gripping narrative. The book stands as rock solid against the male dominant Indian society. I loved the climax especially which was unexpected. It is a tight slap on the patriarchal society. Overall, the book is definitely worth reading, so go for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost In Pattaya; Author: Kishore Modak; Genres: fiction; Review: Read the Detailed Review Here It is a lot different from the books I read that is clear right from the plot itself. Kishore Modak has described the gruesome world of sex trade in Pattaya in such a detailed manner that you might cringe reading it. A good effort by the author to bring us face to face with the reality of sex trade and the mafia web in Thailand.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: 3.5 Stars Read the whole review here Stephen King has come up with a promising supernatural thriller with this sequel to The Shining. It keeps you hooked on till the end and does not disappoint you except the fact that it is not scary like the previous part. Overall, I liked the book and will suggest it to all the people who like the genre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Private India; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 3.5 !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Read the Detailed Review Here Gone Girl is one of those books that keep you guessing for half of it and then when it reveals the truth, it keeps hitting you with some bitter truths and twists. Thoroughly engaging and thrilling, the book is definitely worth reading and will keep you hooked till the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 60 Minutes; Author: Upendra Namburi; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Read the Detailed Review Here First of all, I would like to say that 60 Minutes is kind of a book I would never had finished if I had not got this book in the review program by BlogAdda. The book is touted as a pacy thriller where all the action unfolds in 60 minutes. But they did not tell you that irrespective of those 60 minutes, there is long and boring stories from the past. So, half of the book takes place in 60 minutes and half of it takes place in a few months. I did not have a good feeling about 60 Minutes right from the beginning. The story was going nowhere and for some reason, it was not gripping. There were long passages explaining nothing and so few of actual dialogues. As described, it is a corporate drama thriller where you will hardly notice any thrills as you will probably be having a nap after reading a few pages. This is so far one of the weakest book I have ever read. Right from the beginning itself, the book failed to grip me as a reader and soon it transformed into a clutter that left no impact even after the climax. At 372 pages, it is quite a drag and painful at that. I would not suggest it to anybody.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Just You, Me and a Secret; Author: Ganga Bharani Vasudevan; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 on 5 Read the Detailed Review Here Ganga Bharani has done a wonderful job as a debut author. The concept was awesome and the story is gripping which makes the book a page turner. A lot of twists and turn awaits you in the journey (you can read the detailed review to learn more) making it worth a read for almost everyone. Some things can be improved as she has reflected a good potential in her debut novel only. But other than that, loved reading it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Looking for Alaska; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read the Detailed Review Here Looking for Alaska was a refreshing read where you laugh, enjoy a lot, go back to your teenage, fall in love, break your heart, look for answers and then finally realize the truth about the labyrinth of the life. I loved reading it and loved several of the quotes. John Green is definitely an amazing writer! A must read if you like teen fictions and want to read something different from the formulaic stuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Lasts Forever...; Author: Vikrant Khanna; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Gift; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Read the Detailed Review Cecelia Ahern definitely takes you to a world of her own, a world of fantasy where you have so much to learn. I liked the book and loved the way she has narrated the beautiful story. Like the blurb says, 'Step into the magical world of Cecilia Ahern', this definitely takes you there. A story worth reading for the message that draws out at the end and for the storytelling skills of Ahern.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Song; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read Detailed Review Here>/a> 4.5 on 5 What can I say. If you love to read Nicholas Sparks, you will love it. Extremely heart warming portrayal of relations especially the relation of a daughter with her father. Amid that, there is a love story fresh and young. Right from the beginning, you will love it and during the final section, it will make you cry. The magical world of Sparks that only he can create is evident in the book throughout. A must read for romance fanatics.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half Girlfriend; Author: Chetan Bhagat; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Chetan Bhagat haters might find this review disappointed but I liked the book, not much though but it was decent one; worth one read. His books are commercial and I read it with that mindset only. It was an easy read which you can finish in a single go on a lazy weekend. A simple story and simple narration. Read Khaled Hosseini or Jhumpa Lahiri if you are looking for literature quality instead of reading this and bashing it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best Laid Plans; Author: Sidney Sheldon; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read the Complete Review Here Believe me or not, this is my first Sidney Sheldon book. Read it in record time and that is because it is so fast paced that you will want to finish it off as soon as possible. Liked it overall especially the revelation part. The problem with the books according to me was the lack of connection with the characters. I did not feel any emotion for anybody. But the book was engaging throughout and tells the bitter truth of media and politics. Worth reading one time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read Detailed Review Here I was a bit disappointed with this book considering the fact that I am such a fan of John Green's writing skills. But that does not mean that I did not like the book. It's a nice read overall with a stretchy mid section. It's different from other books and raises many questions about life and tries to find its way through the complexities of teenage life and people. It's a book that will leave you thinking for long after you finish reading it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Krishna Key; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Read Detailed Review Here This was quite better than Chanakya's Chant for me. The narration was better and it was more intriguing. The amount of research that Ashwin Sanghi has done for this book is really really commendable. Loved reading the facts. I hated the climax. Imagine that you are kept hungry for several days promising something great and a stale bread is all you get in the end. This is how I fell at the end. But overall, I liked reading the book and again, hats off for the amount of research done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read the Detailed Review Here If you are fond of fantasies, you will like it. I did not find it anything exceptional but it was a good reading experience. Gaiman created a whole new world and you will find yourself back in the childhood days. The books talks of loves and sacrifices through kids and metaphorically tells you about life. Worth reading once.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimsuit; Author: James Patterson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 2.5 This book was honestly quite disturbing and brutal. But it lacked a consistency in the overall momentum. It became a drag in the middle and too many murders gave a little space for the actual plot to develop. An average read overall but portrays the true mindset of a ruthless killer. Read the Detailed Review Here; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It Happens for a Reason; Author: Preeti Shenoy; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I am a big fan of Preeti Shenoy. Undoubtedly, undeniably and irrevocably, she is one of the finest authors of India and probably the best when it comes to writing about relationships. I have read three books by her so far and have admired her for each one of them, my favorite being The One You Cannot Have. Read my Detailed Review Here It happens for a reason might not be her best work but still, it's worth reading. The concept is mature and the whole journey that has been portrayed through the character's point of view is realistic and believable. That is what she does. She weaves characters that are not from a fantasy world where everything is peppy and corny but from the real life where things are unexpected and not always happy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You are the Password to my Life; Author: Sudeep Nagarkar; Genres: graphic, comics, romance, fiction; Review: Read Full Review 3.5 on 5 The book overall is heart warming. I did not like it in the beginning but it picked up after the first few chapters. Loved so many quotes and that is where Sudeep Nagarkar actually won my heart. The writing and narration are weak at many places and this is where I feel Preeti Shenoy and Durjoy Datta are doing a great job. If only, he can improve his narration style and the choice of words or instances, the result will be great I guess. Anyways, liked how it ended and yes. Likes the twists and turns and liked how he connected so many different lives.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revival; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Read Detailed Review Here I had much more expectations from the book since I had been reading all over the internet and reading how scary and terrifying this book is. This turned out to be meekly creepy and that too at the final revelation. But overall good and intriguing plot is what makes it a nice read. It was different from the usual horror stuff and it worked for me. But if you want to read a scary book, steer away from it. Read 'The Shining' again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When She Smiled; Author: Ritoban Chakrabarti; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read the complete review here. I can describe this book best as a tale of innocent teenage love. The characters can be related to, the backdrop of Shimla for the cute puppy love story justifies appropriately. Also, it takes you back to the golden ages where love was not confined in the endless phone calls, internet chats or sex. A refreshing debut by Ritoban Chakrobarti indeed. An abrupt climax and typo errors refrains the book from achieving much more. But anyhow, a good light read that will take you back to your teenage.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year I Met You; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read Full Review This is not what I had expected from Cecelia Ahern. Moreover, I could hardly find her emerald writing that she is famous for. Very slow in the first half and average paced in the second half. It becomes a little interesting in the latter half and offers some meaningful messages. But overall, it was disappointing for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: And Then There Were None; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Read Full Review I must say that this book quenched my thirst of reading an excellent book. It is a perfect whodunit nail-biting mystery thriller that keeps you on the edge right from the beginning till the end. You may keep guessing but when the climax is revealed it is truly shocking and mind twisting. Loved this book thoroughly and to think it was written by Agatha Christie in 1939; a salute to her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Digital Fortress; Author: Dan Brown; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Detailed Review 4.5 on 5 Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found it to be extremely gripping and thrilling. The major revelation was shocking and the twists and turns never ended. I can't believe this books was in my pending list for so long. If you are one of myself who love Dan Brown but still has this book in the pending list, go for it right now. PS: Were you able to solve the code at the end of the book? 128 - 10 - 93 - 85 - 10 -128 - 98 - 112 - 6 - 6 - 25 - 126 - 39 - 1 - 68 -78 Follow the link on top to find out what it says.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Abundance of Katherines; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Read Full Review 2.5 on 5 Actually, I felt that this is the weakest book of John Green. It can be possible that I could not connect with this particular genre. The books is slow and has a lot of irritating mathematics and child-prodigy stuff and anagrams. This was the major let down for me. Like the blurb says, the book is about self inventing oneself and when it reaches there, it is actually good. Some of the things that John Green writes keeps you from giving low ratings. Overall, it was an average fair with a few funny situations that will actually make you chuckle. PS: The footnotes (lots of them are present) are amusing somewhere and irritating at other places.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Second Coming; Author: Shubha Menon; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Shubha Menon makes a fine debut with this book and weaves in the psychology of a married woman who seeks all those romantic fantasies that she has read in the fictions since romance is missing in her marriage ironic to the fact that she plans magical weddings for others being a wedding planner. More of a chick-lit novel I must say but a fun and easy read altogether climaxing with a good note.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder on the Orient Express; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Detailed Review Another whodunit mystery by Agatha Christie and this time it all happens inside the orient express. A bit slow in the interrogation part but its every bit worth when the shocking climax is revealed. Seriously, you will never be able to guess it even though you will keep guessing till the end. Love reading this and I'm sure Iw ill pick up more of her books in future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Story of Tublu; Author: Jahid Akhtar; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review 2.5 on 5 For a debut, Jahid Akhtar does a decent job. The book is a quick read with simple narration. I just thought that it tried to cover a lot in just 200 pages. Due to this, the bigger events left no impact at all on me while reading. Other than that, it is a light read which can be picked up on those lazy afternoons.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: To Kill a Mocking Bird Full Review Well it certainly did not meet my expectations (after reading such great reviews about it and noticing the endless die-hard fans). But it was worth a read and I liked the innocent portrayal through the eyes of a six-year-old girl. The book was a bit dull for me in between but had a satisfying climax which I loved. Harper Lee manages to write about some serious issues and the hypocrisy of society in the thirty's (hatred for colored people) with a simple narration which is commendable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lemon Girl; Author: Jyoti Arora; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Lemon Girl Full Book Review Lemon Girl is a thought provoking book that follows a different than usual storyline and raises up some important questions against our society - our hypocrite society. The author does a good job in raising an important issue and weaving it inside a fiction that is engaging. I found a few problems that troubled me (see the link) but other than that, commendable job by the author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: World's Best Boyfriend; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: World's Best Boyfriend Full Review 3.5 on 5 Loved it for almost 2/3rd of it but did not like how it proceeded further. Anyhow, Durjoy Datta adds his awesome narration into another college romance and sprinkles it with humor to keep the readers engaged. I enjoyed reading the book. Just if it had not gone down the cliched path in the latter section of the book forcefully, I would have loved it more. Nevertheless, worth reading if you like to read the genre.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm; Author: George Orwell; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Animal Farm Full Review Animal Farm is a pretty good political satire that addresses the communist policies of Stalin in the Soviet Union. I couldn't have imagined how one can narrate such a serious issue in the form of a satire and that too through animals. If you're looking for a healthy change from your regular books, this one will suffice quite well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adultery; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Adultery: Full Review I am quite disappointed with the latest offering of Paulo Coelho. Somehow, I could not understand the character of Linda and could not find a valid reason behind her adultery. It seemed like she was keen on destroying her as well as her family's life till Paulo Coelho forced her deliberately to see the light. Except for some good quotes and a little history about the Frankenstien story, you won't find anything good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deception Point; Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Deception Point Full Review It's sad but this is the weakest book of Brown (and I have read them all now). The concept was good and I enjoyed reading it in the beginning. However, it started dragging in between and it lacked a good story. The facts and technologies that have been explored were nice to read but I would have loved a stronger story. Fails to bring the charm for which Brown is popular but still manages to be a nice read overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Only Love is Real: A Story of Soulmates Reunited; Author: Brian L. Weiss; Genres: romance, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Only Love is Real Full Book Review The book talks about past life regression (something I can never believe in fully). It suffices for a quick read and has many beautiful messages regarding love and life. If you're reading for that purpose, this book is actually good (not great). However, if you started reading it to find about the story of soulmates reunited, there is not much of a story. Anyhow, a nice read and you will definitely learn a couple of things by the time you finish it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Catcher in the Rye; Author: J.D. Salinger; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Full Review of the Book Somehow, I did not find it life changing. The literature value is good but I could not understand the behavior of Holden at all. The excess usage of the words 'phony', 'lousy', 'sonuvabitch' etc. was quite annoying as well. There are some good quotes and the basic theme is nice. But that was not enough to hold my interest. Thankfully, it ended with a good note.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Without You; Author: Preethi Venugopala; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Check Full Review This is one of the finest debut I have read so far from an Indian author. Preethi's narration is simply beautiful and like a fluid, flows uninterrupted by unnecessary elements. A simple teen romance tale unfolding in the picturesque beauty of Sreepuram and Dubai, Without You touches your heart gently and stimulates the right emotions at the right time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lucky One; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Full Book Review 4.5 actually because I really loved reading this book. The characters were lovely and I really liked how things progressed gradually connecting you with the characters on an emotionaly level. It was richly romantic in true sense and had a perfectly satisfying climax. Highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After All This Time; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Read Full Review Here I thoroughly loved the book and I feel this is Nikita Singh at her finest (so far). It connects with you right at the beginning and then never leaves you. The characters connect with you emotionally and makes you feel for them. The twists and turn are natural and the climax is perfect. "The goddess of racy reads," says The Hindu and I can't agree more because you would not want to put it down before you finish it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Half Baked Love Story; Author: Anurag Garg; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Full Book Review 2.5 on 5 This is one of the overhyped books. The only thing that could connect to me in it was the story of Aarav and Anamika. Even though it was the major chunk of the book, it could not justify anything at the end. When you analyze everything after reading the last page, you can't find anything substantial in the book overall. I really wish that the writers would have removed the poorly written first section and began it right from the 'Half Baked Love Story'. Overall, not bad and not quite good, an average light read to be precise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scion of Ikshvaku (RamChandra, #1); Author: Amish Tripathi; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Scion of Ikshvaku Detailed Book Review All hail Amish! This is such a beautiful book that I was disappointed it ended so soon. Excellent narration, excellent character development and excellent emotions. Scion of Ikshvaku is one of the best books I have read this year and I highly recommend it to all my friends. Eagerly waiting for the next installment now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistress of Honour; Author: Bhaavna Arora; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Read full review here. It is a poigant tale of love, sacrifice, fear and martyrdom. Bhaavna Arora chooses a completely different theme for her second book and she's good at it. It's thought provoking and brings out the true nature of warfare and the consequences that people related to the army men have to bear. While I would have loved to read more of the love story, the book is definitely worth a read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: You can read my full book review here. Wow! The Girl on the Train. This was as interesting as Gone Girl and I'm really glad I picked it up. An extremely pacy read with a mystery that is not easy to unfold. Amazing debut by Paula Hawkins. If you like to read psychological thrillers or mysteries, this is a must for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Minute To Death; Author: Ganga Bharani Vasudevan; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Read the full book review here Mystery is her forte and shocking twist is her USP. With A Minute To Death, Ganga brings another mystery-thriller (it's crime this time) for readers' pleasure. Enjoyed reading the book and can whole-heartedly agree to the fact that it is a page turner. Gripping narration and engaging plot that keeps you thinking. Recommended to all the readers who are reading this review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About You; Author: Yashodhara Lal; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Detailed Review I liked reading it overall and that was because of the interesting character - Trish. I loved reading the sarcastic tone of the author through the answers Trish wrote as a revert to so many questions. I even sported a stupid smile at so many sections of the book. But it got all stuffed up as it progressed in the second half. I did not like the guy character and his character was under-developed. The family drama was over the top for me. But still, a nice read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Are Trending In My Dreams; Author: Sudeep Nagarkar; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Read full book review here I feel I have wasted both my money and time. I can't even believe that Sudeep Nagarkar has written it, the same guy who wrote 'You're the password to my life'. Right from the beginning and till the last page, I did not like it. I could not form any emotional bond with any character. It was a big mess and then the major plot developed towards the end was copied from a very popular bollywood movie. Read at the link above to know which movie I'm talking about. He can write much better and he has written better already. Skip this book if you're not a blind fan of the author.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Full Book Review Here Half a star more than what Goodreads allowed me. Sharp Objects was too slow for my taste. I felt a bit drag even while reading Gone Girl but here, it was not bearable. The middle section crawled literally. The books started on an interesting premise and it was a shame it could not maintain the same momentum. The overall theme is disturbing but you can handle it if you've been reading/watching such stuff. Th best part of the book is the shocking climax. Gillian Flynn really shines in that section. I just wish this would have been a shorter one with a more gripping and fast paced narration.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Story; Author: Erich Segal; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Read the complete review of Love Story Beautiful! Most of the people will say that it is cliched and I agree with them, but I still can't overlook the beautiful and simple narration, the lovely quotes and all those heart wrenching moments towards the climax. Loved reading it even if I knew what was going to happen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: For a full book review, you can go to this link. Whether fantasy is your genre or not, you will definitely enjoy reading this book. I did! Hats off to the imagination of J. R. R. Tolkien. He has created such a magnificent world and that too back in 1937 that you can't help but admire the author for that. I found the dull moment due to the style of story telling, but for the most of it, it's really good and a must read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Read a full review here. Thoroughly engaging, realistic, heartwarming and motivational. Right from the very first page, I was hooked and it never changed. Excellent narration and beautiful fusion of reality into a fiction. If you are a teenager or if you have been a teenager once (which includes everybody), this is a book you must not skip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eleanor & Park; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Read the complete review of Eleanor and Park This is such a refreshing and innocent YA romance. Thank you Aathira for recommending this book to me. I really loved reading it. Right from the beginning, I was hooked and got attached with the characters on an emotional level, thanks to the simple and yet beautiful narration. The emotions felt real, the love felt real and the turbulent events felt real. It's not a 4, it's 4.5! Just a little short on being a perfect book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It; Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It is not just a horror fiction; it is an epic saga weaved impressively by the Horror King - Stephen King. I can't believe I was able to finish such a huge book and is was possible only because of King's masterful storytelling skills. As always, the over descriptions/explanations are still there, which is something I'm not fond of, but overall, it is a powerful book that surely keeps a horror reader hooked and delighted till the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: See Me; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I did not enjoy reading See Me. (Read the detailed review.) It was fine for the first hundred pages but the moment threats came pouring in for Maria, it lost direction and the story dragged. The usual charm of Nicholas Sparks was really missing and as much as I hate saying it, See Me is the weakest book from him so far (I haven't read all). If you're a Sparks' fan, you'll most definitely read it despite of what I say (I would have), but this one is really not sparky at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All the Bright Places; Author: Jennifer Niven; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: This was a perfect book to end the year with. Thoroughly loved reading it. The quotes were beautiful, the narration was engaging and the portrayal of the reality where mental illness and suicidal tendencies are concerned was spot on for me. Fell in love with Violet and loved the chemistry between her and Theodore. You smile, you think and you find your eyes wet by the time the books is finished. A Detailed Review Can Be Read Here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grownup; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Creepy and Twisted in Short (Read the full review! Perfectly gripping with an eeriness crawling up your mind as you progress. Loved the narration and love the shocking twist. The climax was a bit too overtly done, but other than that, a perfect psychological thriller.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Places; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Wow! Gillian Flynn certainly knows how to write grim and disturbing books. Loved reading it. See the full book review here. The book is gripping except a few dragging points and serves you a thoroughly shocking climax (or you can say the revelation). The characters are disturbing and the narration is ghastly. Pick it up if you can digest all the gruesome killings, drugs and abuse and you'll be delighted to read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Our Impossible Love; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Trust me, I really like reading DD's books but Our Impossible Love (Read Full Review) was a letdown. The book had so much to offer that it all became a chaos. His easy to read narration helps, but is not able to make up completely for the cliched story with over exaggerated descriptions of teen issues, intimacies and over-the-top climax.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1) is definitely and engaging fast paced read. If you like to read paranormal young adult fantasy, the book has a lot to offer. It might not be something exclusively different from what this genre usually offers, but the gripping narration with interesting characters and the vivid description of the parallel world existing in the city life of New York makes it a pretty good book if you like the genre. Looking forward to the following books in the series now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: City of Ashes starts rather slowly, but soon flourishes into another thrilling ride by Cassandra Clare. The book further explores the characters, introduces some new and glorifies the fierceness of Valentine. The trademark humor is there and the action sequences, especially the one at the end are truly thrilling and enjoyable. Overall, loved reading it and would definitely recommend it to YA or fantasy readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #3); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So far, so good!City of Glass is another good book in The Mortal Instrument series. I liked the narration again. Everything happens at a fast pace and it rarely drags. The story develops further and more truths are revealed, making things interesting. The action sequences are well described and Valentine is glorified aptly as the villain. The story ends in this book and so, I am looking forward to finding out what spanned three more books in the series. I would recommend the series so far if you like reading young adult fantasies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like a Love Song; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 I would say (Read Why!) I'm really happy that Nikita Singh has written something out of her comfort zone and how she is growing as a writer especially with her last book. I liked the concept and the setting. The books was realistic and revolved around characters that are developed nicely especially the protagonist Maahi. You can read my detailed review to find out more about the narration, characters and the entire plot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I wish The Immortal Instruments series had finished with City of Glass itself because it offered a decent climax to the series. However, Clare decided to stretch it further and that is exactly what has been achieved here. There's no story for more than half of the book. City of Fallen Angels deals mostly with the relationship problems of everybody. There is forced angst and forced complications which is simply annoying. The usual humor and wittiness is missing and the characters have grown all dull. The villain here is nice, but has a little appearance in the book. The last few pages are good, but the climax is stretched again. It lays a nice foundation for the next book though and I do hope that it turns out to be a better experience.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I personally did not enjoy City of Fallen Angels, but it gave a good premise to City of Lost Souls. Even this book is quite slow in building up, but it thoroughly satisfies you when you reach there (Read full review of City of Lost Souls). There is so much to grasp - relationships, sub plots, histories of characters and much more. Though I did not mind that, it definitely slowed the actual plot down. However, everything seemed worth it while reading the final section of the book, which is amazingly narrated by Clare. Looking forward to the final installment now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: If you have been following the series, and somehow if you were disappointed and left the series with City of Fallen Angels, I would suggest you to keep reading further because City of Heavenly Fire is worth everything! You can read a detailed review on my website but it is definitely the best climax she could have given to the series and I'm extremely satisfied. The book is full of action, the signature humor, pool of emotions, love, friendship, family, sacrifices and loss. Brilliant job by Cassandra Clare!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sialkot Saga; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am really disappointed with The Sialkot Saga. It is a different take by Ashwin Sanghi and has a completely different narrative (on the likes of Jeffery Archer rather than Dan Brown). However, my disappointment is not because of that change. I liked how the book began, it was pacy (sometimes clumsy) and as a reader, it kept me hooked into both the lives. For some 100 pages, I was reading the book happily. It wasn't great, but I was interested in knowing further. The wittiness and cleverness of both the masterminds Arvind and Arbaaz was nicely penned down. I agree with people when they say that it felt like a movie script because I could visualize actors in my mind and scenes unfolding on the silver screen. However, The Sialkot Saga became repetitive after some time. The book is really long and personally, I was bored with the repetitive wins of both the characters. What felt amazing in the beginning started losing its charm as the book progressed. Read Complete Review Here; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Thirteen Reasons Why has a strong message in its context. Though at some places, I felt that Hannah was really overthinking things and drowning more because of her own griefs, there are several believable things that can happen with anybody. The book talks about the fragility of life and how it can be affected with the puniest things that may not even matter to several people. The book is not perfect, but I loved the narration, the hidden messages and the core theme of the book and would recommend it to the YA readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: If I Stay (If I Stay, #1); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was a little disappointed because people praise this book a lot. Don't get me wrong. I liked the book, the concept was great and the writing was quite good, but I felt that the concept could have been executed better and it could have that emotional impact that wrecks you. People do find it an emotional ride, but I was only affected by the last few pages, which were really heart warming. Overall I liked the book and would definitely recommend it to everybody. Read the full review here!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Where She Went (If I Stay, #2); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Where She Went is an emotional ride beautifully described by Gayle Forman. While also offering us the glimpses from the past, the books takes us to New York where fate reunites Adam and Mia for one last night and what follows is heartwarming. I was extremely satisfied with the climax of this one and somehow, found it completed the first book. Sometimes, you need a closure and this book definitely gave that to me whereas the previous had left me under a whole load of questions. It's funny but this book has actually increased my fondness towards the previous one because I can now understand Mia completely. Music is again mentioned in the book and trust me, it's a positive factor. The lyrics mentioned in the book are well drafted and manage to maintain the actual mood of the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The ABC Murders is definitely not going to be in my favorite books of Agatha Christie, but it is definitely an enjoyable read. The concept is quite good and it keeps you intrigued till the end. However, if you are looking for a jaw dropping climax, you might be disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Me Before You is a heart wrenching tale. You'll be extremely delighted throughout the book and you'll find yourself smiling and laughing at the silly interactions or humor between Lou and Will, but by the time it ends, you'll be in tears for sure. Beautiful writing by Jojo Moyes! It's something that will stay in your heart forever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's All in the Planets; Author: Preeti Shenoy; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: It's All in the Planets is a nice and easy read. I have always admired Preeti Shenoy for her ability to portray human emotions and relationships beautifully. The premise is interesting and the leads - Nidhi and Aniket are likeable. The story is good up until an unexpected twist hits you and then, I found many things annoying. It ends well, like you must have predicted right in the beginning itself and that's satisfying. I was expecting much more from the book, but anyhow found it a decent one you can finish without putting down. Don't expect a lot is what I'll say to the fans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After You (Me Before You, #2); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I don't know where to begin! After You is the perfect example of why some books don't need a sequel. Although the intention of Jojo Moyes is actually good and some parts of book especially the climax section is good, but it fails to engage someone who loved the earlier book due to the length and the unnecessary sub-plots.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Indian Girl; Author: Chetan Bhagat; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Extremely disappointed with One Indian Girl (Detailed Review Here). It was supposed to support feminism and it does that, but only in a mediocre way and that too in the last few pages. The characters are not likeable and I could not actually fathom them. The most annoying thing is that Bhagat uses a well earning and highly successful girl to portray feminism and women empowerment. Read only if you are a fan.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dear John; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I have been missing Nicholas Sparks for long and Dear John just gave me what I needed! absolutely loved the book and the characters. It is a heart-wrenching tale that leaves you in tears not just in the climax but at many places. Other than the beautiful relationship shared by John and Savannah, it also addresses a wonderful father-son relationship that was quite overwhelming with the progress of the book. A must read if you don't mind tear-jerkers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go Set a Watchman; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I expected it to be a sequel, but Go Set a Watchman turned out to be an early draft that was modified by Harper Lee when publishers rejected it to give us 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The book lacks depth in narration as well as character and for some reason, the changed Atticus is hard o digest if you have read the previous book. The climax was satisfying, but the book overall is an average affair at best.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl of My Dreams; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: The Girl of My Dreams brings a genre change to Durjoy Datta's career, but it is hardly appealing. The plot is thin that addresses obsession. This is the reason why despite of a promising beginning, the book is not able to pull through the expectations. The plot twists are well predictable and do not work at least for me. Overall, I did not enjoy reading the book. It could have been better even with the same concept. It also needs a decent editing I believe; can be shorter to give it a sharper edge.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The Alchemist is a beautiful allegorical fiction that motivates you to keep pursuing your passions and goals. Obstacles might come in any form and you may get hit with a fear, but if you keep pursuing your goals with complete dedication, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. A Marvelous take by Paulo Coelho.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Until the End of Time; Author: Danielle Steel; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Until the End of Time is a feel good story that gives you hope. It preaches that love never dies and no one separate two lovers; they will be together until the end of time. I just wish that the narration was not so monotonous, but other than that, a nice book that puts a smile on your face when you finish it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spy; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: The Spy is an engaging story of Mata Hari, an independent and celebrated women who was accused of espionage due to her lifestyle and popularity in the times of war. Paulo Coelho weaves a compelling story that suffers majorly due to the lack of depth and bombardment of facts in the second half of the book. However, it's a good read altogether with some good quotes or inspiration if you see it that way.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two by Two; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I always expect great things from Nicholas Sparks. Two by Two is definitely not in that league, but it did not disappoint me like his previous two books. It has simple story of a husband and wife having complications in their married life. However, there are several other underlying themes and despite of the slow pace and long monologues, the book offers an extremely satisfying climax along with a beautiful final section (last few chapters).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holding Up the Universe; Author: Jennifer Niven; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: After reading Holding Up the Universe, I am extremely disappointed with Jennifer Niven. To think of the fact that this is the author who wrote All the Bright Places (which I loved) simply makes no sense. The book is a mess with no strong or intriguing characters, a thin plot and a slow pace. I wish the narration was better as it might have made the book a good one time read, but I failed to form any connection with the story or the characters. Read at your own risk.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: November 9; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This is my first book by Colleen Hoover and I believe she can really stimulate emotions in you with her words. Although I was not liking the book in the beginning (Read Why?), it stepped up as the whole idea of November 9 was revealed and there was not looking back for Hoover after that. Through the twists and turns in the path of two teenagers falling in love with each other under a unique premise, she managed to keep me intrigued and engrossed into the book. And then, there is the climax that is extremely satisfying. Highly recommended for New Adult or Young Adult readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Mr. Mercedes is an extremely gripping thriller from the master story teller - Stephen King. The characters are extremely well etched out, especially that of Brady Hartfield, the infamour Mercedes Killer. I loved the whole thrilling cat-and-mouse chase drama and was quite satisfied with how it ended. Stephen King has done a marvelous job with the narration, which is nothing unusual.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1); Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: For some reason, I feel that Fellowship of the Ring was more interesting as a movie. Although it is a decent read, it is often painful to read the overtly detailed descriptions and about the unnecessary characters leading to their own sub plots. I agree that Tolkien is an inspiration to modern day fantasy writers and the father of fantasy, but for me, his narration did not go as well as I would have liked it to. I did enjoy reading the book, but only in parts and wish a few chunks were eliminated from the book to make it crispier for the readers like me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Every Time It Rains; Author: Nikita Singh; Genres: romance; Review: Nikita Singh continues to impress with Every Time It Rains. The book serves as a perfect sequel to Like a Love Song and explores Laila's character this time. You are able to connect with the characters, there is some light humor here and there and the entire ride is an emotional one. However, we still have Cupcakes+Cookies as a significant part of both Maahi's and Laila's life which is something I really liked. It maintains a consistency. Overall, a good read especially if you liked the previous one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Who Loved; Author: Durjoy Datta; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I'm delighted to say that the good ol' Durjoy Datta is back with The Boy Who Loved. It is an innocent love story that brings in several real issues, dark turns and authentic emotions. I love h ow DD has taken upon a different route than the usual young-adult romance without leaving his narrative skills and woven a tale that touches your heart and at the same time raises several questions. I was left shattered by the end, but I'm eagerly waiting what the next book in this two-book series has in store for us, the readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sita: Warrior of Mithila (RamChandra, #2); Author: Amish Tripathi; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Sita: Warrior of Mithila is not a direct sequel to the previous book. It takes us back in time and tells us the journey of Sita from being adopted by Janak to be chosen as the Vishnu to the marriage with Ram and ultimately to the abduction by Raavan. She is not the same devout wife of Ram who is considered as an ideal wife, an innocent being and a victim as portrayed in the mythology. But she is a strong and fierce warrior, who has been chosen to banish the evil. Ram has been portrayed as a true kshatritya but with a feminist approach. The book glorifies Sita and takes us on a journey that has never been told. There are several surprises for a reader and Amish has managed to pull it off really well if not in a great way. The book ends on a cliffhanger and makes you cringe at the fact that you will have to wait an year before you can get your hands on Raavan: Orphan of Aryavarta.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow - the shades of love; Author: Aman Jassal; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I got this book long back from the author himself. I could only finish reading the first 25 pages. I have read some terrible books and still managed to finish them off, but I couldn't finish this one; in fact, I left it in the beginning itself. First of all, I'm not a grammar nazi and I can understand that finding an editor is a challenging task especially if you are low on budget. I have been there. However, the sentences are so poorly structured that you can't read without cringing. More than that, I hated the lewd mentality and language used in the book. I mean all I read in those pages is bra, boobs, ass, sex and booze. Please get your books beta read by people before publishing. I usually encourage people to write and ignore many mistakes, but this was unbearable. All the best for your future endeavors.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Into the Water; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Into the Water was way too confusing and irritating, thanks to about a dozen POVs and unlikable characters. For more than half of the book, the plot goes no where and you are left dumbfounded. By the time it reaches the climax, the only thing you care about is for it to end. Apart from the way she has painted the picture of the town, the initial thrill of the deaths in the past, the book fell flat on my expectations from Paula Hawkins. Not recommended if you don't like slow paced narration or multiple POVs.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Finders Keepers (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #2); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not exactly a direct sequel to Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers is anyhow another neatly woven thriller by Stephen King. The book deals with an obsessed reader (Morris) who does not like what his favorite author did with his favorite character at the climax of the trilogy. He kills the authors and steals his money and notebooks that contain a lot of unpublished stuff. He is caught up in some other crime and is sentenced to prison. Years later, the money and books are found by a teenager whose family is going through a financial crisis and he decides to use the money to help turn around things. After a few years, Morris is out on parole and all he needs is those notebooks. I absolutely loved how Stephen King has developed the plot and the characters. The story is thinly related to the previous one and Bill Hodges has only the final section of the book to use his detective skills to rescue the kid from Morris. However, it's interesting, keeps you on the edge of your seat and takes you on a thrilling ride. The climax leaves you with a great deal of anticipation for the third and final book. Another great read by The King!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of Watch (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #3); Author: Stephen King; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I was a bit disappointed with End of Watch. This was primarily due to the supernatural angle. For once, I wanted King to stick with the thriller genre as the previous two books were really good and ran along the same territory. The book dragged at many places due to the weak plot, but had its moments as well. Overall, the book cannot be touted as a great end to the series, but it is a decent finale with a good climax (which is why the 3 stars).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canvas of a Mind; Author: Purba Chakraborty; Genres: fiction; Review: I literally finished Canvas of a Mind in two sittings (could have been one except I was too sleepy in the the first one). Loved the entire concept of the story and found the revelation shocking. Purba has beautiful woven the relationship of Ipsha and Akashi, which, I believe is the protagonist of the story. I also liked the subplot of Akashi and Vihaan. Overall, a riveting read with surprising turns that kept me turning the pages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindred Spirits; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Kindred Spirits is such an adorable story that anyone with a passion in their heart can relate too. Don't be disguised by the mention of Star Wars. Even if you haven't seen the movie, you can enjoy the book and trust me, it will leave you with a stupid smile on your face.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Being a huge fan of the movies, I did know the story, but reading it was a whole different experience and I just loved every single page of it. So much have already been said about the books by innumerable people and I would like to add that it's true! Just pick up the book and escape into a fantasy that will give you everything you desire. Thank you for writing it J.K. Rowling!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Can J.K. Rowling ever go wrong? NO! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a further step into the amazing Fantasy she has created. I think I'll just conclude by saying that I absolutely loved reading the book and the shocking revelation at the end literally blew me away! You can however read my detailed review on the tagged link above.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Magnanni Men's Pueblo Sneaker; Brand: Magnanni; Review: The run some what large. So buy half a size small. Very nice looking shoe. Fits well and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnanni Men's Colo Lace-Up Oxford Shoes; Brand: Magnanni; Review: I had to return it because of the size but the shoe is very nice looking..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CALPAK Winder Deep Red Unisex 18-inch Rolling Lightweight Laptop Backpack; Brand: CalPak; Review: Looks nice and right size for school roller bag. My 5th Grader son has started taking it to school.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Costume, Large; Brand: Rubie's; Review: worked pretty well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set - 2 Medium and 2 Large, Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: They are good. No complains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vince Camuto Men's Quilted Jacket with Plaid Yoke; Brand: ; Review: Based on the reviews, I bought the small size. Otherwise, I am a medium for everything else. This fits perfectly fine. Looks great. That is exactly what I was looking for me. Fit nicely and stylish!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Casa Mariposa Nature Lodge; City: San Gerardo Chirripo National Park Province of San Jose; Review: So Casa Mariposa has a work ex program that lets you work at the hostel for a room at their place. My girlfriend and I did it for two weeks and we have to say that if you are traveling around in Costa Rica for a long time then this is a must thing to do. You do work hard, some days maybe digging or moving rocks for the green house, other days welcoming the guests and making beds, but its always interesting and fun work. You also get a lot of down time and its nice to get lost in the Mt.s for a few days. There is not much to do in the town so you spend your down time reading, relaxing, going on hikes, and planing a trip up the Mt. You also get a great idea of what type of work and problems go into owning and running a hostel. We always thought that we might want to do something like that but now we might not (we saw how much john and jill had to work!!!!). Its a great idea for someone who is looking to travel out side the box. The rooms are also very nice. It is true, the walls are thin so you do need to be quiet as to no wake everyone up, and a good set of ear plugs will fix any problems of you waking up early. The kitchen is great and the relaxation level of the place is awesome. If you would like to see how a green hostel works then this is a great idea of a working green house. Just about 99% of everything is reused in some shape or form, so that is another reason seeing this place is a good idea. John and Jill are also very very very helpful and how to get ready for the Mt. hike if you are going to Rivas for that. Remember to get your ticket the day BEFORE you want to go, not the day you are going. If you are interested in their work ex program then email them on their website.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pension Marilos; City: Boquete Chiriqui Province; Review: Ive been to boquete before and have been to other hotels/hostels and I would say that for the price this is the cleanest and quietest BandB/Hostel Ive been to in Panama yet. Rooms were very clean, owner was very helpful, and rooms were cheap. Cheaper than some other hostels that claim to be better. Not a party place though, does have a kitchen you can use however. Good place for budget travelers. A+ note: there are kids and a bird that make a little noise, not a problem if you dont mind that sort of thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Uran; City: Chirripo National Park Province of San Jose; Review: We stayed next door but ate at Hotel Uran a few times over a period of two weeks and I would say that the food is very good for this town. Its a good place to grab a nice meal before or after you get off of the MT. It is also the first restaurant that you see when coming back so that helps a lot also. It is true that they are not the warmest of people here but I think it is more of a culture thing than a dislike of tourists. If you want warm then go next door to sleep! Its very friendly over there, but if you like a hotel over a hostel then I think Uran might be the best chose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pension Topas; City: Boquete Chiriqui Province; Review: I first when to this hostel about 10 years ago during a trip around panama in 2002. I really enjoyed all the Tintin paintings (I would read all the books when I was a kid). Overall the first stay was nice. This stay however, was much much different. To break down the rooms from what I know you have three different types. First you have a few rooms around the court yard that seem to be very nice. The price seems to fluctuate but I was last quoted 36USD for one of these rooms... busy time in Boquete. The second rooms were in the back of the yard and were nice the last time I was there. They were occupied when we tried to stay there a second time. The third room is 100% horrible. Seems cute from the outside, but It is a shack, with an outdoor bathroom. We have traveled a lot and sleeping a room with an outdoor bathroom is fine, but if that's going to be the case then please have a way to keep the bugs (i.e. very large spiders and centipedes) off the bed at night, either a screen on the window or a bug net over the bed. I have spent plenty of time sleeping with bugs but have never paid 18USD to do so. When we woke up there were plenty of bug bites to go around, the worst being a major bite on my girlfriends knee that caused problems for a few days (maybe a spider bite). The roof is also loose, and will shake loudly all night if there is wind (which there always is). Overall, the owner was nice enough, last time I stayed there the breakfast was great, and if you want to pay for the $36 rooms (Im sure they vary during the year) your time there will be great, cable tv! but whatever you do, do NOT stay in the simple double room/storage shed, you'll know your in when you see it! Needless to say, we left the next morning and found a great place a block away with en ensuite bathroom for the same price.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little Hanoi Diamond Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: First of all, we would like to thank Zoom (spelling?) for the amazing service he gave us. He was able to answer every question we had! Rooms are great...it's worth paying a little extra to have the rooms with windows. Bathrooms were clean and nice. Breakfast was convenient and good. Our only complaint was the rather large upcharge on train tickets...partially our fault since we didn't want to go to the train station late at night. But a 73,000 dong ticket should not have an upcharge to 210,000 dong. We thought that was a little excessive for a commission. However, their price for the bus boat bus ticket to Cat Ba is actually pretty good (just the ticket, NOT the tour). Thanks again Zoom for your amazing help! We would definitely return if we are back in Hanoi!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hong Thien Hotel 1; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: Our room was great...we got the last one available for the night. The free breakfast was also very good and the tour through them was pretty good, just crowded and rushed. Our issue was with the management of the rooms. Since we could not stay consecutive nights they sent us to their sister hotel (not nearly as nice) for one night with the assurance we would have the same room in their hotel for the remainder of our stay. However, after many reassurances that we would get the same room, we arrived the next morning to find they had sold the room to someone else because they would get a higher rate from them. To us, when you reserve a room, it is reserved...regardless if someone books it for a higher price. We would have been willing to pay a higher price for that room, but they never even asked.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Panna Paradise; City: Agra Agra District Uttar Pradesh; Review: The rooms were not bad, nice beds. There are a lot of mosquitos in the rooms and it is on a loud road but thats the same for much of India. The food was a little over price but the service was the best we have seen in India yet. However is running the restaurant knows what they are doing and does it well. Our main complaint is that we had our laundry done there and it seems that it never really got done. We were told it would take one day so we waited one day, picked up our laundry and found out after we had already paid and left that it was not done at all. All they did was fold the clothes and charge us. They even tried to say the ironed the cloths and wanted to charge twice as much but because we had said not to iron anything, and at the time it was obvious that it had not been ironed at all, we stood our ground and did not pay the extra charge. We feel that it was all just one big scam and are now without any clean clothes. I would find another place if we came back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Hundred-Foot Journey; Brand: Helen Mirren; Review: Delighful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The white queen Stagione 01The white queen Stagione 01 [4 DVDs] [IT Import]; Brand: ; Review: Marginal history at best, dull acting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy; Brand: ; Review: Most fun movie of the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians Of The Galaxy Region Free; Brand: Chris Pratt; Review: Most fun movie of the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: Most fun movie of the year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Affair of the Necklace; Brand: Hilary Swank; Review: Complex tale and quite interesting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Law And The Lady, The R; Brand: Sr. Michael Wilding; Review: They don't make them like this any more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Disturbia; Brand: ; Review: I have been purchasing various HD DVD titles for my new Toshiba HD A2 DVD player. I was anxious to see this movie, so decided to purchase it on HD DVD. The movie itself was a nail biter from start to finish and did not cease to keep my attention for one minute. The acting was great, the musical score added to the intensity of the film, and the story itself was intriguing. As for the HD quality, it was equally impressive, with crisp, clear images and equally clear, crisp audio. I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who loves a great thriller and for the HD quality as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transformers; Brand: Shia LaBeouf; Review: Let's face it: this movie is not to be taken seriously. It is simply pure fun, with great special effects and lots of action. I was not the least bit interested in storyline, plot, etc. I was interested in the audio and visual effects that this movie promised to make good on. And that it did. In HD, the movie had razor sharp images and the surround sound put you right in the middle of all the action. It was just very entertaining. I felt like a kid again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vantage Point; Brand: Dennis Quaid; Review: Despite the several negative reviews of this movie, I found it to be thrilling from start to finish. I guess I just like to sit back and enjoy a good movie without picking it apart and delving into deeply analyzing it. After all, it's just supposed to be entertainment. To look at it any other way, would be appropriate if you are a film student expected to critique a film thoroughly, which would make sense. But just to watch it, it is very enjoyable if you are a fan of fast-paced, action-packed excitement throughout the entire movie. I found the acting to be excellent and very convincing from a wonderful cast of characters. Even though I know how it ends, I would watch it again, just for the action and excitement of it. I thought it was very well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orphan; Brand: Vera Farmiga; Review: This was a very creepy, well-done movie. The characters were very convincing and the concept was quite clever. Thoroughly entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paranormal Activity; Brand: Katie Featherston; Review: Since the theatrical release of this movie, I have had plenty of time to anticipate its Blu Ray release. I never saw it in theaters and took in all the reviews and opinions over the past few months. I love horror movies, so I knew I would see it at some point, but I was careful not to believe all the hype, and took a more "wait and see" kind of approach. I just got the blu-ray version of this film for Christmas and watched it a little while ago, my first horror movie for the new year. Honestly, it was thoroughly entertaining and creepy throughout the movie, the best and scariest part being the last few minutes of the film. I also watched the alternate ending. I guess if I had to decide which ending I liked better, I would have to go with the theatrical version, but the alternate was very eerie as well. I do not feel as those who find themselves unable to sleep for weeks after seeing this film, but I can see myself looking over my shoulder at times. I am 51 years old, and have loved horror films since I was a young boy. But, putting it in perspective, I remember freaking out watching an episode the Twilight Zone back in the 60s and being unable to sleep that night. I think the younger crowd, for the most part, would be most frightened by "Paranormal Activity" and us older folks are more frightened by day-to-day events in the world than by a movie. Suffice it to say, I thought it was worth watching and should give you a few jolts, probably many more jolts if you are younger. Some people told me it was boring, which I did not find. It kept my attention from start to finish. The blu-ray transfer seemed fine, given the way it was filmed. I have no complaints in that department. So, if you haven't seen it already, and if you are at least curious, you might want to check it out, at least to see where your opinion fits in among all the others. If 2010 is no scarier than this movie, it will be a great year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: PowerOne No Mercury Size 312, PR41; Brand: ; Review: In store this would cost easy for one pack lever mind a whole box. My girlfriend loves them and she claims they last as long as the higher priced brand names. I will be ordering more when she needs them....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Run 5679 Stainless Steel Baster Set with Injector and Cleaning Brush, Yellow; Brand: Fox Run; Review: Tried all the other basters in the dollar stores with the same results. Dont last long period. Getting this one was the best I have ever seen. Works so much better with the cleaning attachments as well....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelmate Memory Foam Neck Pillow, Dark Blue; Brand: TravelMate; Review: My girlfriend loves the cushions. I bought one and bought another one for the bedroom as she has neck issues. The best there is you won't be disappointed...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Astelli Push Whisk, Mixer And Milk Frother. The Perfect Cream Whipper and Miracle Egg Beater! Environmentally; Brand: Astelli; Review: my goodness my girlfriend loves this whisk/. So much in fact I had to try it and wow I am very impressed. I am ordering another one for myself. Great product. Good exercise haha..great work on such a fine product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rutland Products PS-3 3-Inch Round Pellet Stove Brush; Brand: Rutland; Review: cheaper than in town. made very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 76776 Black Ice Metal Collection Can Opener, Black; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: girlfriend loves this. Shes using the opener more than me...great buy well worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Hotel Exe Suites 33; City: Madrid; Review: I will stay here again in the future. Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds. Clean. The mini kitchen was great to be able to stock up some foods and not havr to eat every meal in a restaurant. God location at Plaza de Espana and about to 5hop minute walk to the Riyal Palace. Metro stop about 2 blocks away will get you anywhere else you need to go. I had a bad experiemce with one unhelpful desk clerk, but the other desk clerks and staff were all great. I hightly recommend this hotel as a good value. There was also a police station in the same block, so it felt very safe knowing that there was a string police presence in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Citta di Milano; City: Venice Veneto; Review: This is a nice quiet and clean hotel in a great location at a reasonable price. Venice is tricky to navigate and it was a little hard to find the hotel at first because it is at the end of a little dead end street. But that proved to be great because there was not a lot if outside noise at night. The location was an easy walk (about 4 or 5 minutes) from St. Mark's square and the heart if Venice. The staff was helpful and courteous. Our flight out was not until late in the evening, but the staff kindly allowed us to keep our luggage there after checkout so that we could stull enjoy a full last day in Venice without having to carry our bags around all day. Will probably stay there again next time I get the chance to go to Venice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Virginia Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Good value. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location for the price. Stayed 5 nights. Each morning enjoyed my complimentary breakfast at the little cafe next door. Then a quick walk (10 minutes or less depending on how quickly I felt like walking) to Termini station to get anywhere I wanted in Rome. The hotel is not near the tourist attractions, but walking to Termini will get you anywhere in Rome. The neighborhood has a much more "locals" feel too it. One night I was out late and walked all the back from the Spanish Steps at about 0230. When I got back to the neighborhood I felt perfectly safe. I mostly used the hotel to sleep, shower, and eat breakfast in a place convenient to get to Termini. Not a fancy place, and not much in amenities if you want to lounge around the hotel. But if you are like me and want to maximize your time seeing the rest of the city, then this is a good value. I plan to use it again next time I go to Rome; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Brunswick; City: Brunswick Golden Isles of Georgia Georgia; Review: Driving I-95 and needed a place to stop for the night. I was just looking for a simple room to sleep and continue my journey the next morning. Looked at a couple of other places at the same exit, but this appeared look the cleanest and in the best shape both from outside and in the lobby. The rate was about the same as others nearby and it also included breakfast. I found the room to be clean. The bed was very comfortable to sleep in. Breakfast was not so great. Very few guests the night I stayed (at midnight only 7 cars in the parking lot) so I think the staff went cheap on breakfast. Coffee machine was shut off and only had a thermos type device with lukewarm coffee. Breakfast cereals seemed kind of stale, but the muffins were excellent. I wasn't looking for anything more than a good night sleep, and this hotel met the basic needs. Not a resort, but didn't expect it to be.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Ft Lauderdale Airport; City: Hollywood Broward County Florida; Review: I needed a place to stay one night before heading to my regular vacation accommodations. This place was just right. It was conveniently located just off I-95 close to the airport. After a long day of travel, the front desk staff was helpful and courteous. The outdoor pool was not up to resort standards, but was among the very best I have found at an "airport" hotel. A relaxing evening swim was just the thing to help kick start my vacation. I wish the pool had stayed open later (maybe 11pm) because with it closing at 10pm I only had about 25 minutes to relax. The room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. While not my choice for a vacation destination, it is a great place to stay for a night or two if you need a place to stay on the way to or from flying or going on a cruise ship in the Fort Lauderdale area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Dino-Lite Digital Microscope (USB2.0) 10x~200x Magnification; Brand: Dino-Lite; Review: Wonderful Little microscope just right for what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phantom YoYo Happy Store 2.54mm 1x3P Dupont Connector Housing Female(for dupont cable and ...; Brand: Happy Store; Review: Needed these connectors for making cables for use with projects.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilitchi 425 Pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Headers Dupont Connector Housing Female Dupont Male/Female Pin Connector Kit; Brand: Hilitchi; Review: I have everything I need in this one set to make up the wires that I need for projects; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lstiaq HDMI Cable 25AWG 4K HDMI (6.6ft 25AWG 19+1) Support Ethernet; Brand: Lstiaq; Review: Needed the 4 position for some of the wires cables needed for projects.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MS22B Articulating Stand Designed for Dino-Lite (Black); Brand: Dino-Lite; Review: I enjoy working with the DINO light and this helps me to keep it in place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thule Gauntlet TMPA-113 13 inch MacBook Pro and Retina Display Attache' (Black); Brand: Thule; Review: Protects the way it should the surface pro.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SDSDUNC-064G-GN6IN; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Just what i needed for a job. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unistar 2 Pack Standard Laminated Label Maker Tape for Brother p touch TZe-211 TZe; Brand: Unistar; Review: Just what i needed for a job. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BESTRUNNER 1Pcs USB 2.0 Flash Drive Pen Bright Memory Stick Storage Thumb Stick 32GB 16GB 8GB 4GB 2GB 1GB; Brand: BestRunner; Review: Just what i needed for a job. Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra CZ48 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Transfer Speeds Up To 100MB/s-SDCZ48-032G-UAM46; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vanja SD/Micro SD Card Reader, Micro USB OTG Adapter and USB 2.0 Portable Memory Card Reader for SDXC, SDHC,; Brand: Vanja; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: USB; Brand: Canjoy; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Surface Pen, Silver (3XY-00001) for Surface 3; Surface Pro 3 & 4; Surface Book; Brand: Microsoft; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BESTEK 6-Outlet Surge Protector 15A 125V Commercial Power Strip with 6-Foot Long Power Cords and Right-Angled Power Plug, 200; Brand: BESTEK; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CandyHome 20pcs Reusable Fastening Cable Straps and Cable Ties; Brand: CandyHome; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conwork 2-Pack High-Speed USB 3.0 Male to Female Coupler Type A Extender Connection Adapter; Brand: Conwork; Review: Works well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MS21W Articulating Stand Designed for Dino-Lite (White); Brand: Dino-Lite; Review: Worked well for my application; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Red Inn Heritage; City: George Town Penang Island Penang; Review: Red Inn Heritage Hotel, has very comfortable Rooms which suits your purse. The staff are exceptionally friendly and have time to talk to you should you need their assistance in visiting heritage sites or shopping. The hotel provides only Breakfast which is complimentary and not limited to to 2 slices of bread and butter but to a selection of fruits, Malaysian seet meats and also roti and curry. What more do you want for B'fast. There is also Sri Lanka Tea and coffee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Thilanka; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Thilanka Hotel has been in existence for over 3 decades. Each year there is some upgrading .This hotel is ideal for the middle class traveller who does not want to throw away money but get a Clean and Comfortable room at a reasonable price. The Hotel is uniquely situated on a small hillock overlooking the Kandy lake, The food is also reasonably prices. Service is also good. what more do you want ?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queens Hotel Kandy; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Queens Hotel kandy which is decades old is still in very good shape. It has all modern conveniences and well trained staff who are always with a smile and ready to serve you. There is a wide selection of food both Western as well as eastern. Try Egg Hoppers for Dinner and String Hoppers for Breakfast . The prices are reasonable compared to other Hotels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo; City: Colombo Western Province; Review: Cinnamon lakeside is a great location for a City Hotel. The Hotel itself is really good.. Variety of food to choose from is available and the prices are reasonable compared to the quality and service. Request for a room overlooking the lake which also gives you a good vies of the hotels swimming Pool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kandyan Reach Hotel; City: Kurunegala North Western Province; Review: Kandyan reach Hotel is barely a kilometre away from the heart of Kurunegala town and a few hundred meters away from the Railway Station. Rooms are comfortable. the staff are friendly and good. The F & B Manager is always around and will be ready to help you to select your choice of food. He is a product of the Ceylon Hotel School and knows what he is doing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acme Grand Hotel; City: Habarana North Central Province; Review: This is a small hotel with about 6 to 8 rooms. The Rooms at the back of the Hotel in a seperate block are the good ones. they are air conditioned, large and clean. The restaurant serves good choice of food. If you book on half board basis the dinner will cost only out US$ 4 and you can have rice and curry with chicken. They have a lunch Buffet which costs rs. 900 nett. This has a lavish spread of both Sri Lankan and European food.If there is problem speak to the owner mr. Asoka or his daughter who are always ready to help; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramboda Falls Hotel; City: Ramboda Central Province; Review: This is a medium size Hotel with a little over 20 rooms. It is well located, as you can view no less than 4 Water falls from the Hotel. The Restaurant gives you really fantastic vies of the mountains, valleys, the streams as well as the Water falls.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Beer Bottle Cap Catcher - Stainless Steel; Brand: KegWorks; Review: Exactly what I needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 46878 Manual Juicer, Large, 1 Enameled Black; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: Works Great!! Professional grade press.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Olive Oil Liquor Wine Free Flow Bottle Pourer Dispenser Spouts Stainless Steel Perfect Pour a 285-50; Brand: Perfect Pour; Review: Work well in my liquor bottles. No leakage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Viski SS-TRU-4371 4371 Professional Lewis Ice Bag and Mallet, 12", Multicolor; Brand: Viski; Review: Works great. Great for Moscow Mules!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash Furniture 36'' x 72'' Rectangular Wood Folding Banquet Table with Clear Coated Finished Top; Brand: Flash Furniture; Review: Nice table..A few scratches but nothing too bad. seems sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jupiter International Hotel Bole; City: Addis Ababa; Review: The place is very inviting and the food is great. The hospitality is very warming. I loved everything about the hotel. It is a very must to stay with no complaints from my wife or me. The staff are always asking how things are and what can they do to make it better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nazra Hotel; City: Addis Ababa; Review: The hotel is very modern and the hotel staff are very nice and friendly. I enjoyed every bit of the hotel including the staff. For the money it was very good and the food was very decent. Internet worked all the time unlike some hotels I been to. The only reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars was that the bars are open all night and the music doesn't stop till about 4 or 5 in the morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lewi Hotels Resorts; City: Awasa Southern Nations Nationalities and People s Region; Review: The wife and I stayed for 2 nights. Everyone at this hotel is supper nice and supper helpful. The breakfast was real nice and especially with the monkeys running around. They have guys to keep them away while you eat. Can't find anything to say bad about this place except for the credit card machine had problems the whole time we were here. Thanks for a great stay...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nazra Hotel; City: Addis Ababa; Review: I stayed at the Nazra hotel again and once again the hotel staff impressed me. Everyone was so nice and so helpful in everything I went to do. Every morning I ate breakfast and went down stairs to drink coffee and enjoy the morning sun and the hotel owner and hotel general manager sat and drank coffee with me, that was a treat in it self. Everything about the hotel is great from the hotel cleaners to the hotel staff and the chef is a great cook. A must is to eat the salmon the hotel offers. I've stayed at this hotel 7 times and I will continue to stay at this hotel. The price is great. Thank you once again Nazra hotel from the owner to the hotel staff I just want to say this is a great place... Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Addis Addis Ababa; City: Addis Ababa; Review: Well I was offered a good price to stay at the Ramada hotel here in Addis Ababa. So the wife and I decided to break from our norm and try something different. I can tell you the rooms are very nice and are equipped with heat and A/C. The showers are great and they do also have super hot water. The free breakfast is great and the lunch is awesome. The hostess Hana and waitress Tigist were the 2 best people here at the Ramada hotel. They're nice attitude great smile and always there when you need something or was always qwick to get it. Thursday nights they have a live band that plays and they are awesome. The wife and I enjoyed it both Thursdays and we stayed out there all night listening to them. All in all thanks to the great staff and people here at the Ramada hotel here in Addis Ababa and especially the 2 ladies that made the wife and I enjoy eating at the restaurant. Thanks room 510......; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nega Bonger Hotel; City: Addis Ababa; Review: After our Safari trip we decided to stay outside of Addis Ababa as we were offered a great deal. From the time we were picked up from the airport till the time they dropped us off, this is another great stay as they offer everything. The rooms were great and the bathrooms are real nice. The water pressure for the showers and the hot water were way above my expectations, it made me feel like I was in the states.The swimming pool and the spa was a great treat as the water was cool for the pool and after went to the spa for a sauna treat and a massage. Food was great and the staff was always on top of things. This place is a little bit outside of Addis Ababa but to me it's worth the stay as the prices of hotel inside Addis Ababa has risen to high.. Great Place....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Lodge Arbaminch; City: Arba Minch Southern Nations Nationalities and People s Region; Review: The was such a great place to go visit and so much to go see. The staff was very helpful to set a schedule so that we could get to see as much of the the country we wanted to see. All the staff were so great in all they did to help and make the stay so great. They have free laundry service and same day turn around. What made the place stand out was a great server named Mulu. She made the wife and I lunch and dinner a special treat for us. She went above and beyond what I would expect. I hope the management team recognize that they have a great employee who made our 7 days at the lodge an enjoyable one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Giant: Special Edition (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Christ Superstar (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mostly Martha (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deer Hunter (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confidence (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: She's the One (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Fools (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Billabong Odyssey (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Confusion Fusion (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Across the Tracks (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elephant (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy Timmy Power Hour: Jimmy Neutron (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joshua (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Last Night... (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blast! (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Camelbak UnBottle 100 oz Hydration Pack, Frost Grey/Turkish Sea; Brand: CamelBak; Review: The new quarter turn lid is amazing! If you have ever struggled to open a camelbak lid you will definitely appreciate this! Further, Camelbak has added easy zipper access to the hose connection and zipper access to get the bladder out. The last sip of water was still cool after 6 hours of desert racing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Izumi Attack Short; Brand: ; Review: These shorts are very comfortable. The material feels good against the skin.The chamois is thick, but not too bulky when on the bike and very comfortable when on the saddle. I have admit at first when walking around it seemed a bit ackward as I was used to the much thinner chamois in the Quest shorts.The material of of the shorts does a great job of wicking moisture away from the skin. I have had no issue with the center seam of the shorts, never once felt it while riding.The shorts are long, nearly to the knee and I have had zero issue with them riding up the leg.These shorts are much nicer than the Pearl Izumi Quest shorts! The added padding and material type make a huge difference. Also, the material of the shorts also does a better job of wicking the moisture away. I would highly recommend spending the extra few bucks on these if possible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ISM Adamo Road Saddle; Brand: ISM; Review: I purchased this saddle on my quest to eliminate or severely limit genital numbness. The saddle takes some getting used to as where one sits isn't in the "usual" position. One sits quite a bit forward on the saddle, this allows the compressed tissue to fall inside the slot. Further, for males, the genitals are forward of the tips of the seat. It takes a bit of sliding around, but when you find the spot, you know it!One issue I found is with the seat post clamps that squeeze the rails in from the sides as opposed to those that clamp directly down on the saddle rails. When the rails are closed in from the sides the opening in the nose of the saddle closes off, this can decrease the effectiveness of the saddle.It took me about 5 hour long rides to get used to the saddle, now I wouldn't ride without it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camp Chef Griddle Carry Bag; Brand: ; Review: This case is definitely needed for the griddle top! The griddle is quite heavy and unweildly to carry. This case makes transporting the griddle top a breeze! It also does a great job of protecting the griddle surface during storage and transport. The zipper is of very good quality. This is a serious value for the cost!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invicta Men's 1465 Reserve Collection Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch; Brand: Invicta; Review: This is a large, heavy, watch with a great aesthetic. This watch is very solidly made and looks very nice in a casual setting as well as a more formal setting. The deep black ring, followed by a silver ring, and the the blue face doesn't just pop, it explodes. It is very pleasing to look at. The raised rings around the chronograph dials are striking as well, adding to the depth and interest on the face. All of this against the stainless case and band make for a remarkable looking watch!All in all, another great Invicta offering.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isokinetics Inc. Brand Exercise Ball Air Pump - High Volume - Heavy Duty - Pumps on Up and Down Strokes - Multiple Nozzles to Work on All Inflatables - 2 Color Choices; Brand: ; Review: Not much to say other than it works very well, is quality made, and pumps those 65cm exercise balls up in nothing flat! It has a good number of extra fittings as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Sports Rhino Skin Dodgeball Set; Brand: Champion Sports; Review: The dodgeballs have stood up to elemetary school use/abuse for a few months now. They still look like new and the kids love them.They're kid approved, quality made, and a great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive- SDCZ60-032G-B35; Brand: SanDisk; Review: 32 GB iis a nice size, read speed is good, write speed is good. But after a couple months of use this drive is hit an miss in its ability to be recognized by windows. Across 5 computers, 90% of the time the drive sits there with its light flashing yet not being recognized by windows. Very frustrating. So, this and an 8 GB version of the same model that has the same issue have had the data removed and they have been junked. Can't risk the data on drives this sketchy. This is my first experience of this sort, and my first issue with a SanDisk product. My other SanDisk drives perform flawlessly.Since the issue is with two of the same model drives of differing storage capacities I have to conclude it's an issue with the model, at least the run I have. For this reason I cannot recommend this drive model.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NOCO Genius GENM2 8 Amp 2-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger; Brand: NOCO; Review: The NOCO genius has proven to be a great unit thus far. It works as well as the Battery Tender units I have. The fact that is is weatherproof is a definite plus as this unit can be mounted onboard or outside for the situations where removing a battery and bringing it to the charger are not desirable.I do wish the charging cables were longer or that extension cables were available. A quick look at the genius chargers site didn't turn up extension cables for this unit.That said, it has charged a dead motorcycle battery, topped of a car battery and ATV battery, all without an issue. I look forward to many years of service from this unit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wahoo PROTKT Bike Mount for iPhone 5S & 5; Brand: Wahoo Fitness; Review: The pros of this case are:1. It is very sturdy2. The phone's touch functions work flawlesslyThe cons for me are:1. I have to remove the phone from the case to charge it. Major hassle.2. The flimsy zip-tie mounting system...pure garbage. Give me a thumbscrew, butterfly, ratcheting bracket with a release. Heck, give me a zip-tie of sufficient quality for securing an $800 phone.3. The case can't do double duty as the bike and day-to-day case because of con #1.It's a solid case with some design flaws for the multipurpose user, and likely a great case for the uber-bicyclist.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wahoo PROTKT Bike Mount for iPhone 5S & 5; Brand: Wahoo Fitness; Review: The pros of this case are:1. It is very sturdy2. The phone's touch functions work flawlesslyThe cons for me are:1. I have to remove the phone from the case to charge it. Major hassle.2. The flimsy zip-tie mounting system...pure garbage. Give me a thumbscrew, butterfly, ratcheting bracket with a release. Heck, give me a zip-tie of sufficient quality for securing an $800 phone.3. The case can't do double duty as the bike and day-to-day case because of con #1.It's a solid case with some design flaws for the multipurpose user, and likely a great case for the uber-bicyclist.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wahoo PROTKT Bike Mount for iPhone 5S & 5; Brand: Wahoo Fitness; Review: The pros of this case are:1. It is very sturdy2. The phone's touch functions work flawlesslyThe cons for me are:1. I have to remove the phone from the case to charge it. Major hassle.2. The flimsy zip-tie mounting system...pure garbage. Give me a thumbscrew, butterfly, ratcheting bracket with a release. Heck, give me a zip-tie of sufficient quality for securing an $800 phone.3. The case can't do double duty as the bike and day-to-day case because of con #1.It's a solid case with some design flaws for the multipurpose user, and likely a great case for the uber-bicyclist.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wahoo PROTKT Bike Mount for iPhone 5S & 5; Brand: Wahoo Fitness; Review: The pros of this case are:1. It is very sturdy2. The phone's touch functions work flawlesslyThe cons for me are:1. I have to remove the phone from the case to charge it. Major hassle.2. The flimsy zip-tie mounting system...pure garbage. Give me a thumbscrew, butterfly, ratcheting bracket with a release. Heck, give me a zip-tie of sufficient quality for securing an $800 phone.3. The case can't do double duty as the bike and day-to-day case because of con #1.It's a solid case with some design flaws for the multipurpose user, and likely a great case for the uber-bicyclist.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen; Genres: Action, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance, Samurai; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Elfen Lied; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Nana; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Stranger: Mukou Hadan; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Samurai; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden Movie I: The King of Eden; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Slice of Life, Thriller; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Higashi no Eden Movie II: Paradise Lost; Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Magic, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mirai Nikki (TV); Genres: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? of the Dead; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Magic, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Another; Genres: Horror, Mystery, School, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Hataraku Maou-sama!; Genres: Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin; Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Sidonia no Kishi; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: No Game No Life; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Game, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Overlord; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Prison School; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, School, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Seinen; Rating: 6.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jawz for Pawz Dog Boots, Medium; Brand: Paws Jawz; Review: Kinda works. But it's better to just do it without, all you need is another person.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PETCEE Dog Jacket,Waterproof Fleece Lined Reflective Jacket Dog Loft Jacket Dog Climate Changer Fleece Jacket with a Tape Measure; Brand: PETCEE; Review: Pretty good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUPTECK Best No-Pull Dog Harness with Vertical Handle,Calming Adjustable Reflective Outdoor Adventure Pet Vest; Brand: PUPTECK; Review: Right fit. However, the handle at the back is super small, will fit like 3 fingers and I have small hands; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Dog Leash – Safety LED Light – Tangle Free Walk 2 Dogs with Ease – Strong; Brand: PawPrince; Review: A bit too bulky and heavy. The light up thing is a bit of an overkill of you turn all 3 on; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EUROPEAN HOME DESIGNS American Kennel Club Pet Car Seat Cover; Brand: American Kennel Club; Review: Was great at first (even though it had a very strong plastic smell. You need to air it out or wash it first), but then the zipper broke in 2 months and we didn't even use it often. The buckles make it easier to put on and remove the seat cover; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: L Approdo delle Sirene B B; City: Syracuse Province of Syracuse Sicily; Review: Very well located on Ortygia island. Hosts are very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was tasty and served efficiently. Room was compact but well laid out. Free computer and internet. A/C worked very well. Rooftop terrace was a fine place for a glss of wine at sunset. Only complaint was security system that required a key to open two doors from the INSIDE: made us nervous in case of a fire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Guglielmo II; City: Monreale Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: Nice enough hotel though not memorable. Reception girl seemed more interested in her personal cell phone conversation than waiting on us. Breakfast was non-descript. A/C did not work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa De Pasquale; City: Lipari Aeolian Islands Islands of Sicily Sicily; Review: Hosts, Giovanni and Newton, were very hospitable and helpful. Our room had a very nice view of the city and the castle, although hotel is located a distance from the water. There is a beautiful pool though the weather was not warm enough for swimming during our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Only real complaint was with the noise level from upstairs, water pipes and construction site next door.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Colori del Vento; City: Trapani Province of Trapani Sicily; Review: The owner, Alessandra, was out of town during our stay so we were taken care of by a pleasant though less knowledgable stand-in. Our room was on 3rd floor with a bathroom that required another flight of stairs within our room. Breakfast was served at nearby cafe and was rather limited. Great location on a wide street overlooking the port. Parking was about 200 meters away and was availability was dicey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: B B Terrazze di Montelusa; City: Agrigento Province of Agrigento Sicily; Review: Our host / owner, Francesco, was very helpful and hospitable. We were treated to a welcome glass of wine and introduction to Agrigento on the rooftop terrace, overlooking the Temple and city below. The room was outstanding: spacious, free internet, A/C, well-decorated, large bathroom. Breakfast was delicious and fresh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Romeo; City: Catania Province of Catania Sicily; Review: When we checked in, we complained that our room smelled like smoke. The manager very cheerfully upgraded us to a beautiful premium room with no smoke odor at no additional cost. Room had a high domed ceiling with remarkable painting and decorating throughout. Free internet. Only complaint was noise outside of hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Denali Bluffs Hotel; City: McKinley Village Denali National Park and Preserve Alaska; Review: We spent three nights at the Bluffs. The room was quite acceptable with a good shower and comfortable beds. It did require some walking on sloping surfaces to get to and from the room, which could be an issue with luggage. It's conveniently located only a mile or so from Denali National Park entrance. Parking adjacent to the lodge was limited and we had to park in the annex lot on several occasions. We were awakened early (around 6:00am) each morning by very loud motorized hotel vehicles zipping past our door. Hotel management seemed surprised to hear this complaint(!?). There is a convenient coin laundry on site as well as internet access in the lobby. The lodge restaurant, Mountaineer Grill, had inconsistent service. Would do better to take the free shuttle up the hill to the restaurant at the Grand Denali Lodge, which is a sister property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birmingham Manor Bed and Breakfast; City: Stratford Ontario; Review: Our friends and ourselves occupied two rooms (of the four total) at this lovely, inviting B&B. From the second we entered their establishment, Elena and Dom warmly greeted us and made us feel completely at home within minutes. For us, this is very important because it is what distinguishes a B&B from a hotel. The rooms were spotless and well appointed. Every detail, from chocolates on the pillows to complementary beverages in the hall fridge, was carefully attended to. Breakfast was elegantly served and the table conversation among the eight guests was both stimulating and pleasant. Birmingham Manor is located close to the downtown and theater district, about a leisurely ten minute walk. This will definitely be our "go to" B&B when we return to Stratford.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Casa de Campo Pedasi; City: Pedasi Los Santos Province; Review: The exterior of this B&B on the northern edge of Pedasi is deceptive. Once you enter the unassuming front door, a whole unexpected world opens up. There are expansive common rooms that open onto a lovely interior courtyard. The breakfasts here are a special treat. There are several tables on the premises and there is even a menu! Service is professional and very friendly and the food quite tasty. We stayed here for five days and enjoyed the refreshing pool every day. The rooms were comfortable and the A/C worked great. The only minor irritation was a mandatory $5 "corkage" fee for bringing wine onto the premises. No big deal. The owner, Koby, was very helpful and pleasant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Krios Hotel; City: Ahmedabad Ahmedabad District Gujarat; Review: My wife and I spent 3 nights in Krios. I must say that everything about the stay was very pleasant.After a swift check-in we were escorted to our room.The room was well appointed,although the lack of a refrigerator was complimented with a bottle of water every day.Round the clock hot water was always great, especially after a long day. The staff were courteous and were very helpful in arranging for our day trip to Baroda. Upon request we were provided with nicely packed breakfasts. Room service was prompt and the vegetarian food in their restaurant was one of the best we had in a while. Overall our experience was very nice, which was made excellent due to their proactive staff and a friendly and efficient management. Will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hans Coco Palms; City: Puri Puri District Odisha; Review: Our stay in Coco Palms was one of the best stays we had in quite sometime. With all the rooms facing the beautiful garden & pool, it was treat for every guest. The room was very nicely appointed,smelt fresh and was indeed very clean.The antique looking ceiling fan with wooden blades was what caught my attention!! The hotel services were excellent. The pick up from the station to arranging for local sightseeing was very nicely arranged for. Breakfast was a nice affair and the dinners were very nicely made to order!! Tea lights on dinner tables out on lawns with the roar of the sea in the distance made a very impressionable experience which was made better with a very helpful waiting staff. Worth a visit again to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Tysons Corner; City: Tysons Corner Fairfax County Virginia; Review: My wife and I had put in Quality Inn whilst attending a conference. The room was fairly large and clean. The bed was the highlight, as we had the best sleep after quite sometime! Room service staff were all friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast, which was complimentary was adequate;The waffle maker which had caught my fancy, resulted in me having a waffle every single day!! The proximity of the hotel to the Metro was a massive bonus and with Walmart just about 10min away on foot was very convenient. Overall a nice, no frills hotel which offers it's guests a clean and comfortable room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Hotel LeSoleil; City: New York City New York; Review: We were visiting New York to celebrate our belated wedding anniversary. Our stay in this hotel was very satisfying. The staff were very helpful. Being located bang in the middle of manhattan, everything was well within walking distance. We had requested for a room with a view and I must say that we were given a wonderful room from which the Empire State building was visible in its full glory. The only down was the bed. We didn't get the kind of comfort we were looking forward to. Then again, it's our opinion. Overall, a nice hotel with friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel to my friends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mayfair Lagoon; City: Bhubaneswar Khurda District Odisha; Review: Spent a night in this amazing hotel; I have say that everything was almost spot on! From the well appointed room,to the wonderful dining experience sitting in the midst foliage, overlooking the lagoon. The resort itself is a blissful place to while away your time, with cozy seating arrangements in every nook and corner. The staff were always very courteous and we were always greeted with a humble 'namaste'. If one wants to unwind with a massage, their spa services was indeed very good. What was really stunning is the enchanting views from the discreet temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. We are looking forward to our next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Serviced Apartments Pune; City: Pune Pune District Maharashtra; Review: Spent a night in this cosy family oriented hotel on our way back home from Kolhapur. We were very happy with the room, which was spic and span. The room service and the breakfast service was excellent. What made our stay more pleasant was the staff. Eric in guest services was very helpful since our toddler was quite unwell. Pawan during breakfast service went the extra mile to make our breakfast experience an enjoyable affair. The hotel's location is superb, given it's a 10min drive from the airport. Check in and check was a breeze thanks to Rajiv and Debarati. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Ornate Hotel; City: Pune Pune District Maharashtra; Review: This hotel was a last minute booking and I must say that we were pleasantly surprised. Located in a quiet neighbourhood, which is just a 10min drive away from the airport; The room was large , well appointed and clean. Since we had arrived late, we availed the room service facility and it didn't disappoint us! Breakfast was not an extravagant affair but was freshly prepared and appetising. Overall an enjoyable stay. Would definitely visit again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: We stayed in this Marriott property due to it's proximity to the International Airport. The check in was smooth, the staff were efficient and attentive. We were allocated a pool facing room on the 14th floor which was undoubtedly clean and very well appointed. The bed was comfortable but a choice of pillows would have been the icing on the cake. It was very thoughtful to provide bath salt, which came in quite handy for a warm soak after what had been a long day. Lunch at the JW Cafe was a sumptuous affair with a choice of a buffet with and without alcoholic drinks. Everyone was inviting and was willing to help at the drop of a hat. Breakfast was good with a choice of continental, oriental and Indian selections. Since my wife couldn't join me for breakfast due to ill health, upon request I was provided with a packet so that I could take her some fruits and juice. In summation, a very good hotel to stay in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Inn; City: Darjeeling Darjeeling District West Bengal; Review: We stayed in Cedar Inn for 3 nights in January. We were promptly picked up by the Hotel Car and after picturesque journey with lunch pit stop we arrived at Cedar Inn. Following a hassle free check in we were escorted to our room, which was a corner room with amazing views all round. The best part was the unhindered view of the Kanchenjunga from our bed! The fire place in the room added to the nostalgia. Breakfast and dinner was humbly tasty and the ever so wonderful restaurant staff made the experience even better. Being biting cold we were provided a room heater but unfortunately it didn’t help much. I feel, had the Hotel been centrally heated we would have been able to enjoy the beautifully decorated library and the relaxing atmosphere of the lobby. Apart from this everything was Spick and span. I would recommend this amazing hotel to everyone but not during the winter season!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akyra Sukhumvit Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: We spent 5 wonderful days staying with Akyra. The room, the staff, the food were excellent. The concierge ‘Thor’ was very helpful; from arranging sightseeing trips to providing us information on various topics about Thailand and it’s culture, nothing was too much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Bodyguard of Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Del Oro Page; Review: This book is an excellent read. Very well written and researched. Many have posed the question since World War II---How could the German people have stood by without opposing Hitler? When the author answered this question in her novel, she was amazingly on target. "And those who tried to stop Hitler and his Nazi minions were silenced quickly. Dissent was never given the chance to grow. Reasonable people were never allowed to question, and many believed too long the lies of a tyrant." I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Light Between Oceans: The heartbreaking Richard and Judy bestseller; Author: Visit Amazon's M L Stedman Page; Review: Tom and his wife, Isabel, live on a remote island where he tends the lighthouse. Tom is haunted by memories of the horrors of World War I, which leads him to this life of isolation. Isabel wants a child desperately, but miscarries twice and then has a stillborn baby. It seems to her like a gift from God when a boat washes ashore soon after with a dead man and a live baby. They ultimately agree not to report the incident and claim the child as their own. As time goes by, Tom is torn with guilt by their decision, especially when they discover the mother of the baby is alive and on the mainland, grieving the mysterious loss of her husband and child. Tom wants to return the child to her mother, but can't bear to break his wife's heart. This is a gripping story of deception and the emotional consequences for all concerned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Snow Falls (Whiskey Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: This is Brenda Novak's best book yet! Vivid characters and a plot that is a real page turner. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife; Author: Eben Alexander MD; Review: I liked this book because of the factual medical knowledge the author presents to prove his neath death experience was the real thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Girls Don't Cry (Harlequin Superromance No. 1296); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: Brenda Novak is hitting stride as a national talent. Her insight into relationships is amazing. Dinfintely a wonderful story about the imiportance of family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lemon Orchard: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Luanne Rice Page; Review: This is a real heart breaker with characters you care about and an impossible situation for two people in love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home to Whiskey Creek; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: This was a page turner and a final twist at the end. Lots of bad guys to choose from, but Novak keeps you guessing until the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern-Day; Author: Louise Hay; Review: I anticipated some nice stories about modern day miracles, but this was more of an Info-merical for a certain author and her method of healing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Heaven; Author: Visit Amazon's Julianne MacLean Page; Review: This is a well crafted story about family secrets revealed. According to my research, the out of body experience of the main character is (for the most part) in line with actual case histories. The ending was certainly a surprise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Second Star to the Right; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Alice Monroe Page; Review: Much like humor, fantasy should have the seed of truth in it to be effective, and Monroe did an excellent job of combining reality with a magical element. I like books like this that include characters of all ages. The story engaged me all the way to the end. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daniel's Gift; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Freethy Page; Review: This is the story of a man who did everything to please his father. He excelled in his studies, broke up with the "wrong" sort of girl in accordance with his parents' wishes, married the right kind of girl from a good family, earned high esteem in his profession, and ended up miserable. As he questions the path he took in life, the boy he never knew he had comes looking for him and ends up being struck by a car on the road. Daniel's mother and father reunite at the hospital, while Daniel exists in a nether world between Heaven and Earth, trying to learn his fate. Will he live or die? This story is a page turner and had me guessing until the very end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Shadows Fall (The Callaways) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Freethy Page; Review: This author creates such real and true characters. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Heart of Christmas (Whiskey Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Novak Page; Review: This book is about a man on the run from his criminal past who is afraid to stay in any one place for long. He feels he could never find love and settle down because his former associates are determined to kill him. When he takes temporary refuge in the small foothill town of Whiskey Creek during the Christmas festivities, he finds himself unwillingly drawn to Eve Harmon. Once again Novak delivers characters you care about and a great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mistletoe Promise; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Paul Evans Page; Review: Two lonely people meet in a food court at the building where they both work. They agree to sign a contract to be a couple for the holidays until midnight Christmas Eve. Both have dark secrets from the past. which kept them in their solitary worlds until this Christmas season. The plot has many surprises and keep me reading until the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Hour: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: Once again Kristin Hannah delivers a heart wrenching story. Her book is about a young child who appeared out of nowhere, little more than a wild animal with no social or verbal skills. The psychiatrist who tries to help her must bring the girl out of her dark world of captivity and into the human world she was meant to live in, while keeping out the press and others in her own field who only seek fame at the expense of the child they call "wolf girl".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly's Daughter (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Alice Monroe Page; Review: I was attracted to this book because the story refers to the Monarch Butterfly. Monroe weaves a thoughtful tale around the metamorphosis and migration of this species as it relates to a number of people who evolve from the rut they are caught in. The main character sets out to go to her ancestral village in Mexico where the Monarchs stay for the winter. Along the road are many detours in the journey. She meets and helps some very different people to find their way in life. But ultimately, she must confront the unforgivable, when she comes face to face with the mother she thought had died many years before.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl and Her Amazing Story of Healing; Author: Visit Amazon's Christy Wilson Beam Page; Review: This is a beautiful, heartbreaking, but uplifting story about how a child was healed of a devastating illness, when there was no hope she would ever survive. And yet it happened.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Digging In: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Loretta Nyhan Page; Review: What can I say, when I witnessed the unexpected death of my husband? The author was in the middle of this book, when her husband died unexpectedly. I understand that loss. I couldn't relate to the trendy new advertising agency policies, any more than her character could in. the story My garden is what I have fought for all these years, despite the greedy politicians who took away our small farm rate because they said it wasn't fair to other rate payers.. They broke an agreement that was grandfathered in for years. Shame on them! But I will keep fighting for my garden, no matter the cost. It is all I have left in this world, so I will keep "Digging In". It is a matter of survival for me..As it was for the character in this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: R.H. Jewelry Mens Womens Lovers Couple Stainless Steel Yin Yang Two Piece Pendant Necklace Set; Brand: R.H. Jewelry; Review: Got this for my girlfriend and I has to be the best gift she ever recieved she loved it! The material looks very shiney and durable deff doesnt feel like 25 dollars :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpine Swiss Men's Genuine Leather Thin Slimfold Wallet; Brand: ; Review: This wallet is amazing! I went from a bulky one to this one and its perfect doesnt bother me carrying it around holds four of my most important cards not including my license so five cards all together! Love it and for ten dollars its amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Match Mens Wool Classic Pea Coat Winter Coat (US M/CN L (Fit 35"-37"), Dark gray-Thick); Brand: Match; Review: Had to return the first jacket because the sizing was wrong on my part. Emailed customer service and Amazon was very helpful with the return and fast shipping! Now I bought the right size (two sizes bigger in China) and the jacket fits perfect! Very warm very comfy and very fancy! Highly recommend for anyone !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vbiger Winter Warm Gloves Touch Screen Gloves Driving Gloves Cycling Gloves for Men Women; Brand: VBIGER; Review: Does it fit? Yes! Do they keep my hands warm in CT weather? No, however I did like that you could still use your phone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i 3M Thinsulate Thermal Insulation Fingerless Texting Gloves with Mitten Cover - 2 colors; Brand: Alki'i; Review: My palms are deff warm! Finger tips not so much, still keeps them slightly warm but not as much as I would like.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sharpshooter Eastwood Style Texmex Spaghetti Western Designer Diamond Poncho; Brand: Sharpshooter; Review: Great for the looks. And to wear for warmth. Item is to large for a costume. I am 6ft 4 270lbs. And it goes past my knees.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cleverbrand Unisex Mexican Jerga Hoodie (view sizes); Brand: Cleverbrand; Review: Go one size up. It's a bit small.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Luminox Evo Navy Seal Blackout Mens Watch 3051.BLACKOUT; Brand: Luminox; Review: seems like a great watch so far. The zipper on the case broke the first time I opened it tho. Feels great and you don't even notice you have it on. Working as described so far. I will update in about a month. Three stars because of the case quality and first impression is high on the list.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero's Pride Shirt Tailor Rubber Belt Shirt Stay; Brand: Hero's Pride; Review: These things are great been using them for ten years. The last one I ordered tore while putting it on. Maybe I had a defect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ARD-Champs Men's Fleece Joggers Bottom Jogging Exercise Fitness Gym Sweat Cotton Trousers; Brand: ARD-Champs; Review: Get two sizes larger. Shrinks big time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red Rock Outdoor Gear Shemagh Head Wrap; Brand: Red Rock Outdoor Gear; Review: Very thin material. Great buy for the price. Does the job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donald Trump for President Make America Great Again T Shirt; Brand: Trenz Shirt Company; Review: Three sizes to small. 2X is more like an adult medium.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Atlanta Guest House; City: Eastbourne East Sussex England; Review: just returned from a 3day break at Atlanta Guest House. Had a great time, Yvette & Mark are wonderful hosts, the bedroom was beautifully decorated & sparkling clean & the breakfasts were first class. We will be back. The Atlanta is getting a complete refurb & the hard work & good taste is reflected in the improvements being made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Stourbridge Town Centre Hotel; City: Stourbridge West Midlands England; Review: Excellent hotel. Really impressed at the quality of the room, the bed was so comfortable the best we have had in any hotel. The hotel was spotless and the staff ultra helpful, can't fault this place. We booked it to attend a friends wedding and are so pleased we chose this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lenchford Inn; City: Worcester Worcestershire England; Review: Stayed 3 nights on a Special Offer, great service, very very friendly owners & staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all the food was very good but the breakfast was superb. Thank you Dave & Wendy for making our stay so nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Broadway Hotel; City: Letchworth Hertfordshire England; Review: Visiting the area to see friends & stayed one night. Very helpful staff, comfortable room which was very clean. The breakfast was superb, self service with a great variety to choose from. We did not have an evening meal but the restaurant was very busy throughout our visit & the food looked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leicester Marriott Hotel; City: Enderby Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: Stayed one night to meet friends, our room was exceptionally clean and very very comfortable. Not easy to find because it's on a ring road but worth the effort. We didn't eat at the hotel but the bar service was excellent, sadly the drinks prices are like most hotels-exspensive; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marine Holiday Park; City: Rhyl Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: Caravan was very clean and comfortable for a caravan but please note, NO freezer compartment in the fridge, the site was well maintained, however our booking was out of school holidays and there was no entertainment whatsoever. The Grandchildren had looked forward to a disco but we couldn't even put money in the jukebox as sport was on the TV so no ability to even "pretend" to them. The site facilities that were open out of school holidays closed very early, and was very limited. The soft play area is very small, the pool because we had it mostly to ourselves was excellent but I would imagine in busy periods it could be manic. There cafe staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. The site is not near the beach its at least 5 minutes drive away. We did advise the staff that we were leaving early due to lack of entertainment but it was just accepted.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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: ; Review: The shoes arrived promptly which was wonderful. They fit well, however I cannot wear thick socks with them when the weather is quite cold. I thought that I would be safe with a size 8 (I wear a size 7.5 - 8) but I think I should have gone up one size. However, for working they fit perfectly fine and are great for just slipping them on and heading out the door. They are a great universal shoe even in the NW rain!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Women's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: Great shoe! No hot spots and i don't feel like I needed to wear them in before they were my favorite running shoes. I usually wear an 8, but I needed a half size smaller, otherwise perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's XA PRO 3D Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: One of the shoes had a higher arch support than the other, made it uncomfortable to wear. Might have been a fluke with just this pair, because otherwise I wear my other pairs of these all the time; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Won't wear anything else as long as I shall live; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: Didn't even have to break them in, they fit perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: Didn't even have to break them in, they fit perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's X Ultra Hiking Shoe; Brand: Salomon; Review: Great shoes for outdoor and everyday wear; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe (14 D(M) US, White/Boss Blue/Black); Brand: Salomon; Review: Didn't even have to break them in, they fit perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Love Clutch Wristlet or Crossbody Bag Purse, Leather Wrist Wallet, Can Hold iPhone 7 and 6 Plus; Brand: Lucky Love; Review: It's sleek, good quality, and fits everything I need it to. Its great because wether you dress up or down, this handbag works...and you don't have to spend a fortune on name brand items to get the same look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wanderers of time; Author: John Wyndham; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Best of Philip K. Dick; Author: Philip K. Dick; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: All Judgement Fled; Author: White; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The Steerswoman; Author: Rosemary Kirstein; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Alien Art/Arcturus Landing; Author: Gordon Dickson; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Callahan's Cross Salon; Author: Spider Robinson; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Cosmic Computer (Junkyard Planet); Author: H. Beam Piper; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: First Cycle; Author: H. Beam Piper; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Paratime; Author: H. Beam Piper; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Uller Uprising; Author: H. Beam Piper; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony; Author: Akio Morita; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: A Century of Progress; Author: Fred Saberhagen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Lizard; Author: Banana Yoshimoto; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: SPINNERET; Author: Timothy Zahn; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: SPACE EATER; Author: David Langford; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: WARHORSE; Author: Timothy Zahn; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: South of the Border, West of the Sun; Author: Haruki Murakami; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Wizard -OS; Author: John Varley; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: The Maze in the Mirror (G.O.D. Inc, No 3); Author: Jack L. Chalker; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: The best of E. E. Doc Smith (An Orbit book); Author: E. E Smith; Rating: 8.0/10.0 | bookcrossing |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Skechers for Work Women's Soft Stride-Softie Slip Resistant Lace-Up; Brand: ; Review: I ordered 7s too small, ordered 7.5. quick exchange, perfect packing, been wearing them to work, I walk about 11 miles a day and needed a very very sturdy shoe, these sketchers work are awesome, I highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Women's Relaxed Fit Flannel Lined Straight Leg Jean; Brand: Carhartt; Review: To bulky, in the way, not warm at all, only wore them a few times in the winter 2012. At my job I freeze, these jeans are over priced and not warm at all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Women's 505 Straight Jeans; Brand: ; Review: Fit very good, wish i would of got a 6 instead, they run big. Comfy. love how the sit right below my belly button, Long is very long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Women's Base 3.0 Crew Long Sleeve; Brand: Under Armour; Review: I work in freezing temps, 20 below several times, ive worn this under a thin long sleeve tshirt and a hooded zip jacket, unbelievable how warm it has kept me this winter, i love how my thumbs slips through the holes, great addition, its hard for me to wear thick gloves cause i have scanners on my hands. This a must buy for those who work outside. Highly recommend these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Women's Armour® Fleece Team Pants; Brand: ; Review: Love these pants, comfy. Ordered a large, had to send them back and order a med. They are made big, med is still a little big, but i can deal with them, i wear alot of under armour for warmth at work, never have i tried just for lounging, so i ordered these pants, will never buy another brand, Most def worth the money. I ordered under armour tshirts, waiting for them to come in. Excited about them. Thanks for a great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i 2-way stretch Women's swim shorts - Two Tone (5 colors, S- 2XL); Brand: Alki'i; Review: Fits great, love them, comfy. Wore them in the pool and ocean. Ordered me another pair. Def recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Avenue Women's Pattern-Stripe Bandeau Tankini; Brand: Ocean Avenue; Review: Can't complain, fits wonderful, support no problems, wore it in the pool and ocean. Ordered me another one but diff color. love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Magicians: A Novel (Magicians Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Lev Grossman Page; Review: In a time after the last Harry Potter book has been released and before the last Harry Potter films have yet to be released, attempting to write a story involving magic is to bravely step on fairly guarded turf. Let's face it, the world of children and magic still belongs to Rowling. But Lev Grossman takes a stab at it anyway, and it's a fairly good stab. I found the book entertaining, though a little jaded. There are magical students attending a magical school, but instead of being a fantastic, unimaginable place... it's only school. There is a wizarding game, but it's mentioned with the excitement of a discussion of favorite Bran Cereals. There is a little love, a little adventure, a little figuring out how to cope with losing one's innocence and becoming an adult. However, the real surprise is the little hints about the story within the story, and how this book doesn't go where you might think it will go. The Magicians, in spite of its subject matter, is NOT a rip-off of Harry Potter. It stands on its own, and I would recommend giving it a shot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War; Author: Visit Amazon's Karl Marlantes Page; Review: I just finished listening to the audio book version of Matterhorn, read by Bronson Pinchot. I've listened to over 30 audio books in the last two years, and this one stands out as my favorite. Bronson Pinchot is fantastic, creating dozens of voices, accents, personalities, and putting so much life into every character. THIS STORY IS SO GOOD! THE AUDIO BOOK IS SO GOOD! Warning: for the first few chapters, one might feel overwhelmed by all the people, ranks, and military terminology. But trust me, it doesn't take long to become emerged into the Vietnam War, into the struggles and triumphs of a group of marines humping through the bush. And Karl Marlantes' Matterhorn will fully emerge you. Matterhorn never felt clichd to me: it felt real. This isn't the story of an invincible hero who wins the girl and the glory: it's the story of men in war. Also, this is a long story, but as much as you wish it would all end for the entire cast of Bravo company, you don't want to leave their sides, their lives, and their story. It has been quite a long time since I've been pulled so deeply into a book, but Matterhorn is something else. I can't praise it enough. A fantastic story by Karl Marlantes. A fantastic telling by Bronson Pinchot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roly Poly Pangolin; Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Dewdney Page; Review: Roly Poly Pangolin tells the story of a timid young Pangolin conquering his fears. Those familiar with Anna Dewdney's mastery of word rhythm and repetition will find the same in this book. The story is beautifully illustrated, has a nice, simple message, and is an easy read to/for younger children. Easily recommendable for children 2-6.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympig!; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Jamieson Page; Review: Olympig is the story of the first pig to try to compete in the Animal Olympics. Outmatched by stronger animals in every event, just what does this pig thing he's doing?! My youngest picked this book out at the library and after reading the first page or two, I didn't think I was going to like this one. I was wrong. Absolutely fantastic illustrations and an interesting and humorous (yet not too cliche) story kept me entertained. My little one enjoyed all the animals throughout the book. All in all a fun story to the end. Easily recommendable to children 2-8 years old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peepsqueak!; Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Ann Clark Page; Review: Peepsqueak is the story of a little chick who wants to fly high. The illustrations are bright and colorful, the story is cute and repetitive, making it a good story book for young children and a good reading book for new readers. My little ones always want this read twice when it comes into bedtime rotation. Peepsqueak is easily recommendable to children ages 1 through 6.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horsefly and Honeybee: A Picture Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Randy Cecil Page; Review: Horsefly and Honeybee is an easy read. It tells the simple story of the consequences of fighting and the rewards of cooperation, and does it with cute, colorful illustrations. Easily recommendable for ages 2-6.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry and Horsie (Harry and Horsie Adventures); Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Van Camp Page; Review: Harry and Horsie tells the tale of a boy who's friend Horsie gets caught in a bubble and floats away. He then goes off to rescue him. The artwork is fantastic and retro, with great minimalist coloring and comic effects. However, the story is a bit bland, short, and ends too quickly. Not a bad book, overall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicken And Cat; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Varon Page; Review: I picked up this book from the local library, not realizing that there were no words in the entire book. However, upon sitting down with the kids for bedtime story time, this turned out to be a wonderful experience. The story shows cat visiting his friend chicken, who lives in the city. Using subtle expressions, Sara Varon allows the reader to empathize what the characters are thinking and feeling. But what I really like about this book is that the author is not trying to be heavy handed in what you SHOULD think... the two characters are just doing what almost anyone in the city might be doing. I enjoy that I can ad-lib the story each time I read it, and also that my kids can flip through the book on their own and tell the story their own way. All-around neat book that was executed well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penny and Her Song; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Henkes Page; Review: Penny and Her Song is another great Kevin Henkes creation. It teaches about family interactions and patience, and is expertly written for young readers. Simple sentence structure, yet engaging story, is where Henkes excels, and this story is no exception. This is a perfect book for young readers, as well as a bedtime story for younger children. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Pirates; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Harris Page; Review: I enjoyed the illustrations and liked the fact that the 'heroes' were female, but Night Pirates is just a little bit too all-over-the-place to be a great children's story. I think my children were a bit confused in the end, and a few of the illustrations were too abstract to really work with the story. I picked this up from the local library, and while it is fun to read once or twice, I probably wouldn't put this on a permanent shelf.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Winter Visitors; Author: Visit Amazon's Karel Hayes Page; Review: The Winter Visitors 'tells' the story of a family who lives in a cabin in the summer, and a family of bears who move in during the winter when the family is away. This story has good illustrations, and if this were just a picture book, I would perhaps have added an additional star. But there are a few words in this book, about three for every eight pictures, so if you try to read the words with the pages you get an awful, disjointed experience. I ended up having to just make up a story based on the pictures when trying to 'read' this to my children. There are better illustration-only books out there (Chicken and Cat, by Sara Varon, for instance). Just be aware that this isn't a book to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gentleman Bug; Author: Visit Amazon's Julian Hector Page; Review: I found The Gentleman Bug to be a very bland and dry children's book. The illustrations are... proper? But even the illustrations are devoid of energy. The story doesn't really have a solid point, no ending moral or wisdom, and no life or adventure. Perhaps this would be a fancy story in the 1800's, but it doesn't hold up well to the volume of good children's stories that are out there now. Sadly, I can not highly recommend this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Wendell Smith's Restaurant; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Don't worry about what I tell you, just put your phone down, grab your keys, get in your car and get down here. It's that good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flyte World Dining & Wine; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Flyte, there are not enough words to describe this experience. If you want to just "go eat somewhere," don't come here. If you want to experience years of culinary amazement, this is your place. I've read other reviews about portion size and how they should be bigger. If you come here and experience the 4 to 5 courses offered then you will not leave hungry, guaranteed. Try the deviled eggs. Have a salad. Ask the staff what their favorite entree is. We did and were not disappointed. Do yourself a favor. Do not skip dessert or the French press coffee. Everything we tasted was equally delicious. A special thank you to Mark and our server, Ashley, for a night we will not soon forget.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection; City: Nashville, TN; Review: History, comfort and class. I've stayed all over the world, $29 rooms to Penthouses. Union Station has everything you'd ever want or need in a hotel. The staff is like family. I came here for a night to celebrate my birthday with my wife. We had a great dinner and we enjoyed checking out the historic building. If you find yourself in Nashville, Union Station will not disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ergo; City: Nashville, TN; Review: What a treat. Truth be known, I didn't know what to expect from Carter's. I wasn't sure if this was going to be "hotel food" or what. I was pleasantly surprised with our dishes. The cheese board was our starter. Don't miss out on this. My wife had the Shrimp and Grits and I had the Hanger Steak. Both were really good. We stuck around for the dessert. My wife had the Panna Cotta it was good. The Banana Pudding though......I cant even describe it. Im from the south and I know banana pudding. This is THE BEST Banana Pudding I've ever had. What a treat. Best part about it was I was just a quick elevator ride back to my room. I'll be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shake Shack; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Mmehh. I'm glad I went to try the Shake Shack out. The atmosphere is great and the service is great. For that aspect I would give 5 stars. However, the burgers are mediocre and the fries were Kroger brand frozen bag fries. The shakes were pretty good but small. I wish the Shake Shack all the luck in the world but I won't be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smoke & Ale; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Lessons learned today. Bloom vs. mold. Mold= bad, bloom= Good. I found a Fuente King in a tube and bought it. Being a novice smoker, when I got it to my car I saw what I thought to be mold. Little did I know that my Fuente was ripe and well taken care of. I took it back in and was able to exchange it for a new one. After leaving with my other cigar, I did a bit of quick research about cigar bloom. I quickly turned around and went and bought the "bloomed" cigar from Smoke and Ale. What a treat! This Fuente King was amazing. Wonderful customer service and great atmosphere. I'll be back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Donut + Dog; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Get away from the big business, mainstream coffee shop and check this place out. The Brioche donuts are a real treat and they are super creative with their flavors. Coffee drinks are great too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaatable; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Chaatable is a Nashville gem. We had the best service by Emily who gave numerous, great recommendations. This was the first Indian food since I visited India. I am a meat and potatoes kinda guy but I am now a Curry and Chai kinda guy. You won't be disappointed with Chaatable. Ask for Emily, she is a great server!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barcelona Wine Bar; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I'm a meat and potatoes kind of guy. So when I go out to eat I usually pick the "big steak" or large platter, etc... So to say I was skeptical about "small plates" is an understatement. I will admit, I was wrong. Wow! This place was great! The atmosphere was intimate but not stuffy. The staff was personable and very knowledgeable. The food was so flavorful. We had Brussels Sprouts, mushrooms, broccoli, chicken, crispy potatoes, fish, chorizo, calamari and then the Olive Oil Cake. There were four of us dining together and all left very satisfied. Well worth the price and experience. Can't wait to go back. Broccolini Hanger Steak Jamon and Manchego Croquetas Patatas Bravas Olive Oil Cake; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CLARKS Women's May Poppy; Brand: ; Review: These shoes are Great !!! I purchased them for work to go with my work pants and they are casual enough too that I wear them with jeans. Clarks do a great job in giving a woman the types of shoes we need with support and keep them stylish looking at the same time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hush Puppies Women's Heaven Slip-On Shoe; Brand: ; Review: These slip ons are comfortable and a great surprise with how much support they have. I definitely will buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack Rogers Women's Hamptons Sandal; Brand: Jack Rogers; Review: Sandals came in quickly and were exactly what my daughter wanted; 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: Jack Rogers; Review: Sandals came in quickly and were exactly what my daughter wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Timeless Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes - have a nice fit. I have purchased these previously and enjoy them very much so purchased them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Timeless Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes - have a nice fit. I have purchased these previously and enjoy them very much so purchased them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Women's Ciera Glass Sandal; Brand: ; Review: The sandals overall are great just not much cushion on pads of feet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Impact Men's Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Great shirt; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Delphin Diva Premiere; City: Antalya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Our 2nd time at the Diva, as we were there last year around the same time, July. We were given fruit bowl and a bottle of wine as repeat guests a nice touch! The room was bigger than last year for the three of us. Food was excellent as usual and again the Mexican restaurant was out of this world! Any queries we had were quickly resolved by Guest Relations and staff. Shops on site were excellent and value for money. We had a photo shoot and bought an album which was very professionally done! (don't go into Turkish delight shop as shopkeeper very rude and it's expensive! The only other thing that was a real negative is to get a good bed you had to be up at 5.30 am and stay there until 8.30am in order to keep your beds. Although coffee cart came around at 7.30am. Maybe we were just there at the wrong time, middle two weeks in July!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coylumbridge Hotel; City: Aviemore Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We booked a special deal DBB and we had a great time. We had snow which added to the fun, from sledging and snowball fights, then indoors to the woodshed for a burger which was cooked on BBQ outside. Excellent then onto swimming. We had a blast, the food at breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant were brilliant. Fresh, plenty of choice and good quality. The down side was the Bistro food quality we felt was poor. And the drink too expensive!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaz Mirabel Beach; City: Nabq Bay Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: Myself and two other friends went away on a girlie hoilday to chill and get the sun, which we did. Golf cart buggy transport to your rooms which were clean tidy and staff were excellent. They were friendly and couldn't do enough to help. The Managers go around checking that all the facilities are clean, tidy and asking if you are having a good time and that everything was ok. My friend took ill and Lobna in the main restaurant adviswed her to take some tea and mixed it for us. She always greeted us with a smile and a friendly chat. The head chef was excellent and would ask if everything ok and would take the time to explain dishes to us. Take some change £1 coins for tips or Egyptian currency. Food was great with good variety, although the two snack bars served the same food - something different would have been better. The hotel layout and grounds were exceptional and maintained 100%. Plenty of sunbeds, bars and pools. Entertainment staff very good and you did not get hasseled. The one negative point was that smoking permitted everywhere - there should be designated areas for smoking and non smoking. A special mention to Osama pool bar, Mohamed in the lobby and Lobna in the main restuarant - all were first class.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kylestrome Bar Grill; City: Ayr South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: We had booked in for DBB when attending a party in the function suite. The room was well equipped, clean and comfortable bed. The food is out of this world and very good value for money. The staff were excellent. Good manner, polite and very attentive. Function very good. Had a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fenwick Hotel; City: Fenwick East Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: I have recently had a meal with friends before going on holiday and the choice and quality where second to none! Average price range but well worth it. Also attended YK ball in March snd once again excellent food. Service very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Mirachoro Praia; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: after reading some of the reveiws before we travelled we were a little aprehensive but there is only one comment out of the reveiws we read that we would agree with.my daughter and two year old grandaughter stayed here last week the decor is very tropical looking as you walk in as is the bar and dining room area but everywhere was clean and the reception staff were freindly and helpfull.i emailed the hotel the day before to ask for a 2nd floor pool veiw room which is what we got the room was big enough for us we also had a cot in there the aircon was agod send as it was about 25 degrees at night the only let down on the room was the fact it did not have any tea or coffee making facilities which for a for star hotel is unexceptable i new this before i travelled so i took a kettle with me.the food was very good a selection of cerial fresh and tinned fruit home baked rolls and muffins which were delish and a selection of salami, meat, cheese and the normal bacon which was more like smoked ham, hot dogs, fried srambled and boiled eggsand baked beans there was something for everyone.thepool area was clean and tidy and not as cold as some had commented.my only critisisam is that there wasent enough staff at the pool bar espesially at lunchtime when it was quite busy and there was not a great selection of ice cream for the kids they could have made a fortune that week had they had the stock.the one thing i did agree with is that the bar and waitress staff were very misrible dont get me wrong they were helpfull but they did not go out of their way to speak with you or smile at you which i thought was very sad.the area that the hotel is in is on a hill there is an expensive restaurant opposite called villa medici dont eat there its overpriced and the service is terrible,eat next door it is cheaper the food is excellent and the service is second to none.the cafe fino which is just down the road from the hotel on the same side is also very good for lunch.but there are loads of places to eat and lot of entertainment not a stones throw away i will defenately be going backand staying at mirachoro hotel again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexandra Victoria; City: Southport Merseyside England; Review: my daughter inlaw booked us into this hotel for the one night as we were going to a restaurant in the town,we had room 5 and 6 she booked it without reading the reviews and after booking it decided to read the reviews which alarmed her she telephoned the hotel a few days before and voiced her concerns.the receptionist was very friendly and informative and told us not to worry and if we had any problem when we arrived she would do her best to sort it out I wasent really concerned as it was only for one night. when we arrived we were greeted by cally the receptionist who was very friendly and she showed us to our rooms which were spacious and clean we had a massive bed with lovely crisp white bedding my son and daughter in laws room was even bigger than mine and the same beautiful bedding on. it was a lovely day so after dropping our bags off we decided to go for a drink from the bar they were cheaper than the pubs in the area.an old gent who was staying there was taken ill just as we came into the bar and cally and the guy who also works there were looking after him and phoned him an ambulance as well as seeing to what we wanted they even took some chairs outside for us to sit in the sun.when we had got ready to go to the restaurant we asked cally to call us a cab which she was quite happy to do until we told her where we were going and she told us we wouldent need one as it was just down the street.we had a great evening and went back to the hotel we slept like babies in this massive bed and were refreshed the next morning for our full English breakfast you don't have to have it there is a good selection on offer it wasent the best breakfast I have to admit but it was passable we defenatly would stay here again I don't know where these bad reviews are coming from thanks guys for a warm and friendly stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: arrived for an overnight stay with my husband and son and daughter inlaw we were going to watch a show and it was very close to funny girls that's why my daughter in law chose it we had problem with finding the entrance as its only a small door way in between a bar and another bandb first inpressions were the hallway was a little scruffy we were met by a really friendly guy who took us through to a small bar area and gave us our keys and info about the hotel I had an issue before I arrived that this hotel allows smoking in the rooms which I personally don't agree with and had I been booking it would have put me off but my daughter in law booked it for us and it was too late to cancel once I had found out but to top that reservation off someone stood next to me having a drink and lit up a cig he was told to go outside by the guy who was in charge but it makes you wonder if that was for my benefit as I had phoned to check about cancelling the day before and had spoke to the owner who assured me the rooms were cleaned properly and dident smell of smoke anyway she had booked a double for me and a king for herself we arrived at the room which stunk of air freshener obviously covering for the cig smell the décor was dated and wallpaper peeling off the ceiling and stained looked very dated and tired the bathroom was small but clean I wasent happy with it as when I saw the other room that was booked could not believe the difference as it was newly decorated modern furniture just 100 per cent better we complained about the room and they offered us a room next door to my son which had also been updated it was small but had everything you needed and it dident smell of air freshener we dident go for breakfast but was asked by the owner on our way home if everything was ok and we said we appreciated the move and how nice the updated rooms were if I hadent been able to move rooms I would have found another hotel I would not stop there again but only due to the fact that they allow smoking in the room and it would have to be one of the updated rooms; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocha Brava Village Resort; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: we stayed at rocha brava for the first time in November 2013 the complex was clean and the apartment we stayed in was lovely it had washing machine a fridge freezer ect everything you would have at home it was very tastefully decoated and furnished it was one of the nicest we have stayed in not overlooked and very quite the coffee shop on site serves good home cooked snacks and the staff were very friendly we dident try the restaurant as we found a lovely restaurant just around the corner to the right as you leave the entrance it was superb we eat there every night lovely fish and steak we are defenatly booking again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: String of Horses Inn; City: Carlisle Cumbria England; Review: we stayed here for three nights in march,its a beautiful old country inn with bags of atmosphere and old worldy character.the owners were brilliant so helpfull and dedicated to making your stay a most pleasant one.we had room one which although a little on the small size was very comfortable for a short break I don't think I could have stayed longer than 3 nights in it though,big bathroom with shower and bath which was nice. lovely and clean.we ate in the restaurant every night the food was superb and reasonably priced being a chef myself I can be very critical but I found nothing to critacise here try the seafood stew starter it is delisious mmmmm the open fires and the aubiance of this place made our stay so chilled and relaxing you will love it .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashfield House Weddings; City: Wigan Greater Manchester England; Review: We were invited to a christening here It looks Nice with the refurb we had a drink in the bar area the table was. Wonky and sticky that we used there was no loo paper in the loo and it was just after 1pm when then food was served it was lovely but served an hour late we were all starving and our hosts embarressed that they had to explain there had been a mix up with the times agreed to serve the food I ordered a coffee which was only half a cup and barley warm I went to the bar to ask for a hug of hot water I was told I would have to wait until the girl had served the customers at the bar before she could go and get it for me she came back with a massive water jug full of hot water I said have u not got a smaller jug she said no so I asked for a glass to pour some in to top my coffee up but all in all an enjoyable day; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gran Hotel Bali Grupo Bali; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: stayed here for a wk read some reviews before booking they were mixed having never been to benidorm before and booking last min decided to go with good reviews the hotel is nice and clean in a quiet area so if you want the party side of benidorm don't stay here it's ten euro for a taxi the staff on reception were friendly and helpfull the bar and restaurant staff were ignorant especially if you are all Inc. Which we were one bar mancomplained when I asked for a glass of ice to take to my room we also had forgot to pick some water up after our meal the restaurant was just closing and my husband had to literally had to beg for a bottle of water the food on the first eve was terrible but did pick up a little over the week but when I read the reviews about the food being barely warm and cold plates and reading the managers response saying plates always hot we never had a hot meal or plate while we ate there the larger is terrible but the short not too bad the snack menu is non existent I woldent stay here again but mainly due to location; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: String of Horses Inn; City: Carlisle Cumbria England; Review: We were bought a voucher for our 31st wedding anniversary and stopped here Tues til Thurs. We enjoyed it so much we paid for an ex night which we were kindly given at half price.our room was lovely big,clean and had everything we needed.we ate in the restaurant every night.the food is amazing especially the rib eye steak and fried brie .the breakfast is superb basically anything u require is available.the staff and the owners Colin and gill are so friendly and extremely helpful.we are defiantly returning soon .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sol Lanzarote All Inclusive; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: Just spent a WK here, family room was big bright modern. Tea/coffee making facilities in room but misses the main ingredient WATER,no bottle water provided you have to go and buy it,not expensive but an inconvenience but your on holiday. Reception is very slow. Food was ok for a wk I couldn't have done longer food is nearly warm breakfast and lunch was ok but eve meal lacked vegetables even tho there was brockley and green beans at breakfast . Drinks were ok but syrup regularly run out and you had to wait ages before it was changed also glasses were always running out and not replenished quick enough. He animation team were amazing with the kids and recreation around the pool. They did a great job with the entertainment in the eve too,natcho and Lara were fantastic well done 😍👌ameerah misses you both already. The hotel is ideal for family's as the location is right on the beach. You can hire bikes near by and it's a lovely ride along the front. Some pretty shops and bars within walking distance.excellent Indian called Mumbai masala and Italian called italics food in both excellent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (The Wicked Years, #1); Author: Gregory Maguire; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I hated this book, but I love the musical.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Her Fearful Symmetry; Author: Audrey Niffenegger; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: As I loved her first book, I was really looking forward to this one. Alas, this book, particularly the ending, just irritated me. I think the ultimate problem was that I didn't find any of the characters to be particularly likeable, save one, and I would've liked the book to have had a more concrete resolution for him. The further away from this book I get, the more I dislike it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Three Cups of Tea; Author: Sarah L. Thomson; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I'm disappointed by the allegations that Mortensen's story isn't entirely true, but even so, the point of this book, that education saves people, especially women, stands. It's a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage; Author: Elizabeth Gilbert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I thought this book was better than the reviews I saw before reading it. It isn't on my list of books to pick up and re-read when I'm bored, but it was well written and the continuation of Ms. Gilbert's personal story. Anyone expecting the highs and lows of Eat, Pray, Love will likely be disappointed, but that doesn't mean it isn't good!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I liked this whole series. They're very fast paced and they do a great job of refreshing everything you ever learned and then some about mythology.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Author: Rebecca Skloot; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: An outstanding book which takes a subject that could easily be dry and boring and makes it fascinating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love; Author: Matthew Logelin; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance; Review: Don't read this if you're pregnant (or immediately post partum), but this is a beautiful book and a beautiful tribute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Rick Riordan's books are page turners and a lot of fun to read. I've been reading them alongside my daughter and she loves them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spoiled (Spoiled, #1); Author: Heather Cocks; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: So much fun. As I read somewhere else, if you understand the reference to Chanandaler Bong, you'll probably like this book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Truths and Roses: A Love Story; Author: Inglath Cooper; Genres: romance; Review: It was an easy read, but not memorable. Good for when you need to escape for a few hours.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thirteenth Tale; Author: Diane Setterfield; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I couldn't stop reading it, which was a mark in the book's favor, but I didn't really like it, I just wanted to know what happened. I wouldn't recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Woman at the Washington Zoo: Writings on Politics, Family, and Fate; Author: Marjorie Williams; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: One of the essays in this book, "The Halloween of My Dreams," is one of my very favorite things to read and makes me cry every time I read it (and sometimes just thinking about it makes me cry a little). Ms. Williams was an exceptionally good writer and this book is excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Four Fires; Author: Visit Amazon's Bryce Courtenay Page; Review: Got here ok, though it took a while longer than some orders. Binding was very loose, but readable. Would have liked a bit tighter copy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ranger's Law: A Lone Star Saga (Texas Rangers); Author: Visit Amazon's Elmer Kelton Page; Review: Great condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward T. Welch Page; Review: I just could not find the comfort Welch said would be mine if I read this book and took its meaning to heart. It was very repetitious and even dry despite the emotional context of the book. Perhaps I will find more meaning and uplift from it after a second reading but for now I found it disappointing in leading me to God's way of lifting shame and finding solace.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Washington and Caesar: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Christian Cameron Page; Review: Pure revisionist poppycock.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Savage Season: A Hap and Leonard Novel (1) (Hap and Leonard Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe R. Lansdale Page; Review: Perversion at its very worst.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Two-Bear Mambo: A Hap and Leonard Novel (3) (Hap and Leonard Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe R. Lansdale Page; Review: Perversion at its very worst.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hap and Leonard: Blood and Lemonade; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe R. Lansdale Page; Review: Perversion at its very worst.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hap and Leonard; Author: Joe R. Lansdale; Review: Perversion at its very worst.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Denon AVR3310CI 7.1-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Denon; Review: This is my 2nd Denon receiver, the 1st of which is still working just fine after 9 years -- justed need to upgrade to HDMI. Set-up was very easy -- almost suprisingly so -- I'm running all HDMI -- connected an LG blu ray player, a Direct TV HD DVR box, and an LG plasma tv -- no problems whatsoever. No lipsyncing issues, no missing sound, etc, everything works as it should. Speaker set-up was remarkably straightforward -- I was dreading the day of hooking everything up, as I'm not the best doing this type of stuff, but even I was surprised at how simple the overall set-up was. 2 channel sterio listening is simply WOW -- a true delight. While this unit sports many nifty features, the one that counts the most in my book, is audio playback quality (how good does the damn thing sound!) -- and sound quality is this unit's main strength. Sounds fantastic playing through a pair of B/W CM4s (also a CMC center channel and a Velodyne sub) -- soundstage is wide and open, with crisp highs and solid, earth thumping lows -- instrument separation is very nicely done -- sounds like a live band is playing in your living room -- Movies sountracks are spectacular in the Neo cinema mode. Video output is crystal clear. I've tried some DVDs, to see how well the upconversion is working and it looks really good to my eyes. Maybe not Blu ray good, but damn good -- cannot complain one bit in this department either! Everything sounds so good, that I didn't even run Audessy feature as it already sounds good enough for my ears, but I'll try it out at a later time. Input switching works fine -- menus and GUI are not the best, but are simply enough. While other complain the remote is terrible, I'm perfectly fine with it -- I've programmed it to act as the TV & Blu ray remote as well -- nice to be able to consolidate a few remotes! The user manual is decent, though could be a bit more clear on a few points -- that being said, I've haven't had any problems really getting anything to work if I spend a bit of time and dig deep enough in the manual. I haven't even tried the online radio options or IPOD playback, etc -- probably won't, but I've tried a USB drive, and that worked fine -- nice to be able to play my 20GBs of music without ever leaving the couch. Build quality looks good and solid -- a handsome piece of AV equipment -- nothing evident to fault. I have NOT upgraded the firmware as everything seems to be working properly and unless I see a reason to do this, I probably won't. (mine seem to be one of the ones with the proper circuit boards; I believe some early models had problems with firmaware upgrades due to bad circuitry.) Unit does run hot, so make sure you have adequate cooling / ventilation -- Also, and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG INFINIA 60PK750 60-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV with Internet Applications; Brand: LG; Review: I've had this TV for about a week now -- for the money, I feel this might be the best tv out there. This tv was purchased from a fulfillment by Amazon deal, for under $1,450.00 -- now we're talkin the newest model Infinia plasma, and 60" at that! Sure, there might be better tvs out there, but in this size, you'd be paying close to a $1K or more. As for the TV iself: Coming from and 9 year old projection screen Toshiba, the picture quality, in a dark setting, in Blu ray or an HD source program is simply breathtaking! Some nature programs in HD are mindblowingly clear and vivid -- it's that good...mind you I'm not a super duper picture analyzing person...I just know what looks good to my eyes and it looks really good. I am a picky person in general and would notice if the picture was poor, but it's just not the case. TV is in a very bright room, light all day and yes, there is glare -- some programs (dark ones) might be difficult to view during peak sun hours. However, in my case, the TV usually isn't watched until after 5pm when we're back from work, etc, and by that time, the picture is fine. If you're very particular about glare, this might be the only real negative that I can find. It's pretty bad, but then again, it's still better than than my old projection tv in this regard. CNET noted the bright room performance of this plasma isn't that great, and I can see that being the case. But if the room is in a darker setting, the picture is very bright, contrasty, and well saturated. Colors are deep and vivid. Black levels are very good for me -- I suppose they could be measurely better, but most likely not at this price point. Settings are numerous...wireless works properly. No problems with 24p Blu ray material, etc. Picture is smooth and fluid. Unit runs a bit hot on top back panel, but not too bad -- can't notice any heat, unless you're more than a foot away. As for buzz, there is a low buzz emitted at the top back panel near the edges (I think) -- you can't really hear it until about a foot from the tv (and really from the back), otherwise, you can't really notice. In a silent room, I have to strain to hear it (if that's even what I'm hearing); wth the HT system on, you definately can't notice anything. Aesthetically, I feel this TV is at the very top of the long list of TVs out there -- it's just plain beautiful in its simple, single glass pane desgin -- LG's are some of the very best looking TVs in general -- at about 2" in depth, it's very impressive... All in all -- I'm very pleased and looking forward to a long time watching this beauty. I'll post an update if anything goes wrong with the set, etc, but hopefully, all will be; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple iMac MC814LL/A 27-Inch Desktop PC (3.1GHz Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD) (OLD VERSION) (Discontinued by; Brand: Apple; Review: So I've had this iMac 27" desktop system for almost 1 year now. I could not be more pleased and consider this one of the better thigns I've purchased over the years! Like others, I've been using PCs for over 25 years and have always shyed away from Macs largely due to their price in relation to what seemed like compartively spec'd bargain priced PC counterparts. However, I can proclaim with 100% confidence that the iMac is just simply a far superior product and while costing a bit more, delivers a far rewarding overall experience. First the OS -- yes, it's true -- in the year I've owned this comp, it has NEVER crashed...not once...never froze, no viruses, etc. It's just been smooth running. (This is Lion I'm running) Now for those folks afraid of switching platforms or if you don't want to re-learn a new OS, here's my advise -- if you've been around computers long enough, the leaning curve from going to PC to Mac is very much overhyped -- it took me maybe 1 - 2 days to get the general functions down; it's not at all difficult, and the operations all become very intuitive once you've got the basics down. The 27" screen/display however is what really sold me here -- at this resolution (in the 2K), which is above the standard 24/27" HD monitor resolution, you can expect to pay clost to $700 - $1000.00 for a comparable monitor alone posting the same specs... The screen is high quality, and makes viewing graphics, editing photos, and anything video/graphic related an HD feast for your eyes. This is a photog's dream machine for post processing. Great thing is, should you feel the urge, you can hook up another 27" monitor via Thunderbolt and run dual 27" displays -- freakin cool! Hardware wise, this system is quite powerful enough for me -- I can concurrently sustain running multiple photo editing programs, keep multiple web pages open & run music, with no issues or stress...I didn't opt for the SSD as the cost currently is far greater than the storage space you should be getting, but maybe a future upgrade, that would even further performance. The build quality on this iMac is a breath of fresh air compared to anything PC -- its sleek, aluminum exterior is a beauty to behold - no complaints here and if you've never owned a Mac, you will be pleasently surprised! This is not some squeeking, all plastic PC. I do recommend purchasing an 8GB ram upgrade and installing this yourself, boosting you up to 12GB overall -- don't pay for Apple to upgrade this as they rip you bigtime...do it yourself and save $150.00 -- it takes maybe 5 minutes to install -- I watched a youtue vide that shows you to install the extra RAM. This upgrade, while costing not very much, has an appreciable impact on perform that you can definitiely notice The other thing is I want to mention is gaming -- I have to admit, I was an avid; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fujifilm X-Pro 1 16MP Digital Camera with APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor (Body Only); Brand: Fujifilm; Review: Hey All, Here's my review for the Fuji X Pro 1 camera body based on owning the camera for about a month now. Build quality is excellent -- light weight, but NOT cheap feeling. Has enough weight to feel good in the hands and the size is perfect to moi -- not too big, but not overly tiny, as some cams being released of late. Ergonomically, the camera handles well - button placement is very good and the grip works well enough, although it could be a little bigger to offer a more secure one handed grip. The dials all have a solid feel to them as they move. Nothing lose fitting, etc. The viewfinder is a hybrid EVF / OVF -- There are both positive & negative points to using each option. For example, the OVF excels for seeing outside the frame, but you lose the ability to distinguish if you've secured focus on exactly what your're hoping to focus on. What's great is the fact that if you disable the image review function, (which brings up the image just taken for immediate review for either 1.5 or 3 secs), while in OVF mode, you will see the subject at the very moment the photo is taken without losing momentary sight of the subject, and rangefinder shooters will know what I'm referring to here. In DSLRs for example, the moment the mirror slaps/shutter closes, the screen blacks out for a split sec, and you don't get to see the exact point at which the photo was snapped -- the most critical point! You can of course bring up the image for review afterwards by pressing the play button. Again, the downside is that you don't know for sure if you've nailed the focus on the object of your intent. The OVF also great for a moving subject, as you don't see the lag from the EVF. It works (focuses) better on objects further away from you, say maybe from a 3 - 5 foot starting point. When you're get closer than about 3 feet to an object, I recommend switching to the EVF for more accurate focus ability. The OVF also gets a bit dim / dark to view through when the lighting is low. Additionally, the frame lines displayed do not exactly correspond to what the final outputted picture will be, and this can be a bit annoying if you don't know / expectant of this. (this is not a defect but a byproduct of parallex compensation) Now, the EVF gets you perfect framing, as you're looking through the lens. You can also see exactly what's being focused on and if you've hit your point of focus -- depth of field can be viewed as well. Brightness is quite good but the it does get a bit sluggish / laggy when viewed in dim light or panning the camera very fast. I would say the EVF is a small step below the VF2 on the olympus cams. I would like to see the EVF a bit bigger as far as; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympus E-P5 16.1 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD- Body Only (Silver with Black Trim); Brand: Olympus; Review: Hats off to Olympus for staying with & refining the Pen line of cameras...they are my favorite current m4/3 offering. Coming from previous generations of m4/3 systems, this current cam is just night & day from prior iterations and is a sheer a joy to shoot with, namely for the following reasons: The 5 axis IS is all the hype and then some -- you can now shoot at a ridiculously slow shutter speed, and get get sharp photos -- like 1/5 of sec with 50 / 75mm length lenses -- incredible -- allowing for lower ISOs, faster shutter speeds, etc -- a tremendous benefit to the photographer -- also usable in video mode as a bonus. The VF4, which I would note as a must buy, is currently on special for approx. a hundred bucks, with the current $799 price of the Pen body -- this offers you the same quality viewfinder (actually the exact same viewfinder) as in the E-M1 olympus -- which is currently one of, if not the very best, current generation electric viewfinders in release. Being able to tilt the finder offers additional versatility, providing the opportunity to shoot from several angles, something missed by fixed finder of the O-md / Em-1. The high resolution VF display allows precise focusing of fast aperture, manual focus lenses -- focus peaking, while offer, isn't even a necessity. A definite upgrade, especially in low light to the VF2 of past; combined with the revised zoom features / ergonomics of the EP5, I find using legacy manual focus lenses and current Voigtlander m4/3 lenses an absolute delight -- easy to focus and a great feeling knowing that you can nail focus consistently with ultra fast lenses -- something that isn't so easy with film rangefinders, SLRs, etc. Static, flicker, noise, etc have all been greatly improved from the previous viewfinders that had been offered. Then of course, you have the beautiful form factor of the camera -- simply a classic, sexy design -- I personally think it's the best looking Pen yet, and they've been sexy throughout their lifeline. The build of the camera sends a message of quality -- the camera has a solid heft, and isn't a light, flimsy plastic bodied crapper...the quality is amongst the highest I've seen in the m4/3 line -- better than the GX7 & OMD. The ability to remove the VF is a bonus, and you can streamline the form factor when so choosing. Autofocus is top notch -- as fast the Em1 / Om-d -- rivaling the best of current ten SLRs for speed -- although, the C-AF isn't quite up the level of the best DSLRs... Finally, the latest gen Olympus m4/3 sensor is magic -- low noise right up to ISO 1600; ISO 3200 is still very usable, actually usable -- with the E-P2, and other earlier versions of m4/3 cams, I would stay under ISO 800, and really, try to stay under ISO 400 -- Here, you're easily gaining about 2, maybe 3 stops in advantage, both in noise and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds Lens; Brand: Voigtlander; Review: The Voigtlander 42.5mm F/0.95 was a lens that I had anticipated with a childlike eagerness. I had previous experience with the 25mm Voigtlander, but this version, I would verture to say is even better. Right away, I tested the F0.95 performance -- sharper than my 25mm version, and well sharp for F/0.95 -- I was actually impressed. Focusing at this aperture is a bit challenging, especially at closer ranges within the 1 meter range. At medium distances, the F0.95 setting yields pleasing subject isolation. Purple fringing is prominent is certain situations, with whites, bright backgrounds, etc. Although, that's mainly shooting during the mid day, when the sun is high and bright, so you wouldn't be necessarily shooting at that aperture anyhow -- at night, in darker setting these aberrations are less present & pronounced. There is some 'glow' at F0.95 -- more glow I believe is exhibited at closer subject to lens distances. I many cases however, this 'glow' is of benefit, yielding a dramatic, dreamy, moody, creamy, whatever you want to call it, rendering of the scene, which can be manipulated by the photog during situations preferable. All things considered, this lens performs admirably for such a extremely wide aperture. I don't know of ANY lens performing better than this at a matching aperture...maybe the some uber Leica? not sure about that -- but I do believe I have a good copy too, as mine is pleasingly sharp. Glow diminishes and the chromatic aberrations decrease upon stopping down -- more or less absent by F2.8, but very minimal at F2.0 already. Sharpness & contrast both take drastic jumps from wide open, and already by F1.4, you have a VERY sharp image. By F2.0, razor sharp, by F2.8 & F4.0 the lens peaks with BITING sharpness, and stopping further down from there diffraction sets in and you begin to lose sharpness in gradual diminishings. Operational aspects are a pleasure -- the focus ring is just soooo smooth -- just the right amount of resistance -neither too lose, nor too tight -- controllable with 1 finger if need be -- yum! The focus throw is long, so focus can be nailed quite precisely. The aperture ring is solid and tight with positive clicks. The 'step-less' setting working like a charm and while I don't shoot video, this lens with this feature would be a damn sweet instrument when shooting some video. Minimal focus distance seems to be around 4 5 inches -- closer than noted 9 some mm as noted in the spec of the lens. I might have to measure that to confirm if absolutely true, but it appears that way. The hood is nice, albeit large, and does reverse fit for easier storage. The downside to this lens is the weight, but being all metal & F0.95, and 42.5mm (85mm ff equiv), what can one expect. I don't think lightness was the main consideration in designing this piece. I personally feel the price is reasonable considering the features (step-less aperture, close focus ability, and precise manual focus control), build quality, &; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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