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Title: Rockport Men's RocSports Lite Summer 3 Strap Sandal-; Brand: ; Review: I just purchased the Rockport sandal and have limited use so far. I wear sandals almost every day when the weather warms. Just looking at the construction of these Rockports seem to be first class. In my limited wear they are comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AVIA Women's A5020W Running Shoe; Brand: Avia; Review: I have same shoe that is size 8. New shoe size 8 is very same shoe as old pair - I had to put larger insert in new shoes but generally larger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AVIA Women's A5020W Running Shoe; Brand: Avia; Review: I have same shoe that is size 8. New shoe size 8 is very same shoe as old pair - I had to put larger insert in new shoes but generally larger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AVIA Women's A5020W Running Shoe; Brand: Avia; Review: I have same shoe that is size 8. New shoe size 8 is very same shoe as old pair - I had to put larger insert in new shoes but generally larger.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Men's Sherwin Time Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: I bought Clarks shoe with high expectations and was satisfied with the Slip-ons. This is the second pair of Clarks I have tried and both have been very good shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Learning Resources Fraction Tower Activity Set; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: Very good product. I bought two for my 3rd grader and he will likely use in 4th grade as well. I work at an ES and the teachers use similar blocks for visual.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Technic Power Functions Motor Set 8293 Building Kit; Brand: LEGO; Review: My son is having a blast building all kinds of things that move and light up with this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snap Circuits Deluxe R/C Snap Rover Electronics Exploration Kit | 40 Fun STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual |; Brand: Snap Circuits; Review: It was fun for 24 hrs then the shooter broke so my some uses the parts with other snap circuits. Wouldn't recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Syma S109G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro; Brand: SYMA; Review: This is a great little helicopter for the price. Still going strong after 2yrs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Technic 42040 Fire Plane Building Kit; Brand: LEGO; Review: First Lego my 8yr old built entirely by himself.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnetic Roll-up Dart Board and Bullseye Game with Darts; Brand: TG; Review: Works pretty well but it was missing pieces. I got 4 red darts and only 2 green ones. Sure I can put some tape on one, but it's just annoying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives; City: Farukolhufushi Island; Review: I have read many reviews on this resort prior to travel, so I will try and make this one informative as I can for those who have yet to travel. Firstly let me say that the flights were with First Choice and were on time out and early arriving back, staff were very good and were friendly and helpful both ways. Transfer to the island was by speed boat and for our flight was poorly co-ordinated by the rep, as we were left sitting around at Male airport for about an hour and a quarter, not ideal after a ten hour flight. The rep was Tim and while he seemd a nice guy, it also came accross he was fed up, we later found out he was being moved to another island and was not happy about that, I wish him the best. We were allocated an Over Water Suite as a free upgrade, these are the best rooms on the island, it did seem that if you booked a Beach bungalow as opposed to a Superior room, an upgrade to either a Water bungalow or Suite seemd likely. The suites are very nice with seperate lounge bedroom and bathroom as well as a good sized sun deck. TV, DVD good AC, Jacuzzi bath and walk in shower are nice touches. Room numbers 701-724 are the suites and they have a dedicated restaurant (Rehendhi) just accross the jetty. There is a bar at this spot too that stays open from 7.30am until about 12.30 am. There are two further Restaurants servicing other rooms, the food is the same, but if you fancy a change of scenery, the staff are happy to arrange it. There are also two further bars that stay open til the last guest leaves although the A/I finishes at midnight.These are the Main bar and the bar at Pasta Point (Raalhu Bar) Just a point on the rooms as there seems a lot of confusion regarding names, Superior rooms are the entry level room offered by First Choice. Beach bungalows are semi detached bungalows fronting the main beach area, some are set back a little in the shade of some trees. Family beach bungalows are referred to as Vista Suites on Chaayas own website, these were the same price to book as regular Beach bungalows, they are detached with a mezanine balcony overlooking a lounge area. These are set back just a little from the main beach, but you would still class them as beach front, however there are only 4 of these. The Water bungalows and over water suites speak for themselves. Snorkeling and currents!! Much has been siad, so as a non swimmer who will snorkel, here is my take on it. At certain time sof day, particularly early morning and late afternoon there is a strong current running accross the island and out from the beach to the water suites in the lagoon area, this could well sweep you away, but only if you FORGET TO STAND UP!!!! However, if you were to snorkel out the; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Village Hotel Manchester Bury; City: Bury Greater Manchester England; Review: this is more a compaint about the parking.........I took my 90 year old dad and 78 year old mum to my father in laws funeral, leaving the wake to check them in, i parked in a disabled bay for about ten mins. All other bays were free and we did not park at the closest. There is no clearly marked pick up and drop off point or access for disabled. Yellow lines are directly at the front and steep steps lead to reception. It is bad enough attending a funeral, but getting home to find a £75 parking fine adds insult to injury. FOR THE RECORD - a disable badge was on display and the car was parked for less than 10 minutes. having had a 6 hour drive home to find the fine on my door mat, I would like to thank the Village for their comment......'we do not operate the car park, its CPM', sorry, its your hotel, its your grounds, I guess CPM do not own the carpark ? Thanks Georgina (front Desk Manager) Friday 25/09 pm shift for your lack of symmpathy and undersatnding, along with general dis-interest! £79.00 per room including breakfast, total cost of stay = £154.00 Thanks to the Village - never again; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Swan; City: Thaxted Essex England; Review: Stayed for one night prior to a flight from Stansted. Full of praise for the place and the staff! Good food, nice atmosphere and very good value for money. Simply put, we will always stay here whenever we have a flight from Stansted!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Condotti Inn; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Just returned from 3 nights at the Condotti Inn. First off, to echo a previous review, the guest house is un-inspiring from the outside and once through the front door, a little less so. Once up the stairs and across the courtyard, all is well. The lovely ladies that work here are so friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 5 that was spacious and well appointed. Continental breakfast was served in your room at a time to suit, this was just right to get you going for the day. The key to this place is its location! You are 5 mins from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, Just across the river from the Vatican and no more than 10 mins from the Spanish Steps. The Colosseum is 10 mins away on the number 87 bus, the stop being 2 mins away. This is just a great place to stay if you want a base camp that is very comfortable and so close to all the main attractions. Would highly recommend this B&B. Happy travels!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackfin Resort and Marina; City: Marathon Florida Keys Florida; Review: We stayed overnight at the Blackfin, on 5th of December. Friendly staff, clean functional rooms that allowed for a good nights sleep. The beach peninsula is very pleasant and is a good spot to see the sunset. Idea location for nightlife, good place to stay for a couple of nights.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Andrews Inn and Garden Cottages; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: Situated just off Duval, this is in a great position for all attractions, bars etc. Rooms are very nicely furnished and the courtyard gardens have a small plunge pool. Staff are extremely friendly, polite and helpful. Continental buffet breakfast is enough to get you going, add to that complimentary champagne, the day can go however you want it. Put simply, please do not hesitate to book this place, it truly is a absolute gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Douglas House; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: Set just off Duval this is in a great location for walking out and sightseeing. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. Staff were friendly and informative and the rooms were very clean and tidy. The pool area and gardens were quiet and well maintained. Only a couple of issues, if I wsas staying again I would only do so on a courtyard room, rather than a room fronting Amelia Street, as you are so close to Duval, it can be a bit noisy. The other issue which was far more important, was the very poor wifi. I am not interested in wifi to tweet or update my Facebook status, good wifi enables self employed people like me to take a holiday and still function workwise, please get it upgraded! Thank you for a pleasant stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Decameron Complex; City: Bucerias Pacific Coast; Review: We booked this as a last minute break with Thomson, flying on one of their new Dreamliner planes. Being a direct flight, the overall travelling time was as good as you could expect, no stopping for re-fuels or connecting flights. The plan had excellent legroom and had very good in-flight entertainment that helped pass the time. TIP! Once you collect baggage and clear customs, making your way to the terminal, you will be greeted by reps shouting at you to ask what hotel you are staying at and who you are travelling with. Ignore them all, they are timeshare operatives who will say they work with whoever you mention. Just look for your rep.. Transfer time to this hotel, once landed, is excellent. It is the first drop off so is about 15 minutes from the airport. On the trip back it is the last collection, so ideal. Reasonably efficient check in, bags taken to your room, all took just a short time. THE HOTEL. There are six blocks, blocks 5 and 6 are the quietest and there is an adults only pool at this end of the complex. But there is no ocean view and very little breeze so it can get very hot there. We stayed in block 4 which stretches from reception round to the beech, I read reports saying to avoid this block as it was noisy, I must say we experienced no noise and had a lovely ocean view. Rooms were basic but clean and everything you needed and nice cold A/C, so no issue. FOOD AND DRINK. A number of places serving a selection of international foods, you have to book the some of these, the most popular is the Italian and booking that can get busy. TIP Some people lined up from 6 in the morning to book the a la carte restaurants, we just wandered down at about 8:30 and always got booked up, just we booked 1 day in advance, rather than trying to get that day. You can book the a la carte's as often as you like. The main breakfast area gets busy and we saw people lining up to get a breakfast table, just cross the road to blocks five and six and use one of the near empty places there for breakfast, you can do the same for lunch, just evening meals need booking for the a la carte. They have some fun themed nights that are worth attending. Bars are plentiful and open from 10am until late. WIFI is available at the main lobby and the sports bar, however, if you are in a room near reception it may work, I could get this on the balcony. Beach is very nice and stretches along the coastline, no issue getting sun lounges at either the beach or the pools. I would recommend this hotel in the context we did the holiday, we would go back, subject to the deal. It was our second trip to the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: St George Hotel; City: Chatham Kent England; Review: Very simple review. Stayed overnight whilst attending a comedy show at the theatre in town. All public areas were to a high standard and tastefully finished. Rooms were clean and comfortable Staff polite and friendly. Breakfast tasty. We only live about 40 miles away but did not fancy driving so we could both have a drink so this was affordable and handy for the town centre. Would stay again and recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Bird Hotel; City: St Lawrence Gap Christ Church Parish Barbados; Review: Firstly, apologies to Leah and the team for delaying this review so long! We stayed at the Yellow Bird in January this year and cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the hotel. The hotel was refurbished over the summer of 2015 and in all honesty, ignore any reviews that are critical of the rooms prior to that date, it may as well be a different hotel. Rooms are spacious and light, well equipped with all mod cons and benefit from free wifi throughout, even on the top floor! All the staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The pool are is clean and comfortable, but more functional than being somewhere to lounge the whole day. I have read some reviews that stated the hotel is noisy, well it is located at the entrance to St Lawrence Gap and there is a main road to the rear, the only disturbance we had was those damn private buses banging their car horns, but honestly, not a major disaster. Every room has a direct sea view over the small bay, very pleasant any time of day but particularly when having a tipple at sunset Regarding the on-site dining. I am pleased to read that Adrienne is now on board as Manager, she was just about to start when we were there and I am sure that she will bring the much needed energy and attention to detail that was lacking (Pacific View? It is in the Atlantic, sorry just something that struck us both when there) The restaurant is a concession and not owned or operated by the hotel, but it was good to see the hotel keeping tabs on comments as it does affect the overall impression. Overall, 10/10. Recommended without hesitation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mazarin; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: As good as the reviews say. Beautifully finished in all areas, tasty food and well mixed drinks. Staff exceptional. If you want me to be picky, I did ask if I could upgrade my room but was assured it had a lovely courtyard view, it did not, there is a canopy over the whole area. That said, and I feel it was important to mention it, we would stay again and recommend to anyone. Location is great just 20 yards off the main drag, very quiet on our side but if you fronted towards the main area, I could see you may Being blunt, if you whine about the noise from Bourbon St, you should have just booked further away; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Gradys Guest House; City: Ilford Greater London England; Review: Set just 3 mins walk from Seven Kings station, we stayed here as a viable alternative to Stratford, being that the Athletics was on, rooms were hard to find and way over priced there. This hotel is 10 minutes by train from Stratford, situated above an Irish Bar called O'Gradys. On arrival, we entered the pub which was 'lively' with some drunken people shouting at the horse racing (2 bookies are next door, so you get the picture, bet then booze) but lively all in a good way. The bar is well themed and had a good earthy authentic feel. Upstairs from the Bar is reception and accommodation, this is immaculate and punches well above it's room rate, as did the reception staff. All rooms have A/C, are nicely furnished, we slept well and was giving a choice of being over the bar or in an annex (Live music may keep some awake, but it was fine for us) Next door to the bar is O'Gradys restaurant. This is a very nice environment, While not being full high end dining, way better than your average pub style dining. A tasty menu and great service. We had Dinner and Breakfast, both were first class. Bottom line, stay here, have a great time, feel safe in the knowledge that they have a great bar, great food and you will be well rested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desert Rose Resort; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Having stayed on The Strip before and having a pet hate for Resort Fees (!) we gave the Desert Rose a shot as it was a short walk to both the T-Mobile Arena and Monte Carlo, we were attending shows and that was our primary reason for the trip. It is a Wyndham Timeshare resort that is open for general bookings so just bear in mind that staff are very keen for you to speak to their reps and get your welcome pack, frankly we did not have time. The common areas are clean and tidy, the room was both spacious and well kept with good facilities and a nice balcony. Staff were always polite and friendly, no issues at all. Location is great for 'off strip'. You are 10 minutes walk from the New York NewYork, Monte Carlo, MGM etc. All cab rides to the north end of the strip are rapid as you are basically running up a road that is paralell. No issue recommended this accommodation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warwick New York; City: New York City New York; Review: This hotel is in a great location just a short walk from Central Park in 1 direction and Times Square the other way. There is a lot of history to this place in terms of guests who have stayed here and it is very well presented. The rooms are very generous and I really only have one niggle, which nothing can be done about. These generous rooms have the smallest bathrooms I have seen anywhere in the world, I just do not get it. Even the shelf above the tap in my room was placed so low that you could not fully lift the tap up to get maximum pressure. Cannot explain how odd it is but I assume the bathroom is sacrificed to give more space in the room itself. Gripe over! Food and drinks at Randolphs were very good and not overly expensive. Service was always excellent throughout the hotel. Would stay again, no question!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Riviera Paradise; City: Playa del Carmen Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We have just returned from 1 week at the Ocean Riviera Paradise and I am pleased to say we had a lovely time. Rooms - we stayed in a junior suite in the Eden Block, this is one of the blocks closer to the beach. Most of the rooms are identical anyway, so you get a good sized Bathroom with separate WC and shower along with a whirlpool bath. Twin sinks and mirror and complimentary shampoo etc. There is a seating area to the front and a good size bed, the balcony has a small table and 2 chairs. We requested a room higher up, there is good and bad to this if you are on the top floor. On the plus you get a sea view, what you miss is a ceiling fan and, well, a ceiling, so if it rains, you are not sitting outside with a drink. Food - there really is an extensive choice. The main buffett is excellent with a very wdie range to cater for all tastes. The a-la-carte dining is diverse, Asian, Italian, Mexican, Seafood & American Diner. There is also an adult only dining experience in a place call Blue Moon. The only criticism I had for the whole hotel and the reason this is 4 stars and not 5, is the food served at some of these places was barely warm, it was cooked, tasted nice, but if it is cooked to order, why is it not hot? I preferred the buffet on this basis. Service was excellent in all areas though. Bars - More than enough with branded spirits and happy staff that seem to want to see you wobble off your bar stool. Staff - they can make or break any hotel and in this one they make it. I never came across anyone being anything other than friendly, and professional at all times, if they were having a bad day, they never showed it. Credit to H10 for their recruiting standards and the staff for their day to day attitude. Conclusion - We would be happy to go back again, any time and would have no hesitation to recommend the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hue Riverside Villa; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: ....stay in this nice place for unfortunately only one night. That’s the only negative thing to say that we just stayed there not longer. Super friendly and well speaking owners and stuff, great food and breakfast, nice view and super comfortable and great looking apartment houses with nice interior. The owners can help your with everything for your trip or sightseeing tours. The hotel is in a side street and a bit back from the main road, so you stay right in the center but in a nice a more quiet surrounding. Perfect place to stay a couple of days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son Tinh Hotel; City: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park Quang Binh Province; Review: ....stay in this almost new hotel. We were able to check in early morning at 5 o clock because our bus arrived at this time, and we didn’t need to book one more extra night before. They are very flexible and super friendly. The beds are very comfortable and everything is super clean. Hotel is located right in the middle of this little village so you can reach everything by foot. For this price it’s more then highly recommended by me. Would always return to this place for a couple of nights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Cat Ba Hotel; City: Cat Ba; Review: ....in Little Cat Ba hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Much more quiet then the other hotels in Cat Ba City. It’s a bit out of the city and back of the main road. A scooter is included, so perfect to discover the island or just head to the city what needs not more then 5 minutes. We didn’t had any food beside breakfast. This was not very special but ok like everywhere on our trip through Vietnam. We had a room with lake (not sea) view. Rooms were nice and the bed very comfortable. All about a super nice stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suka s House Bed Breakfast; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Perfect for a longer or shorter stay in Ubud. Staff is super friendly. The breakfast is like everywhere on Bali not big but enough fort he first hours of the day. And beside this, it is served right to your terrace. You can easy walk in some minutes to the Center of Ubud where all the bars and restaurants are located. They have a couple of nice rooms in the front part, where it’s a little noisy. If your budget is a bit bigger, take the bungalows in the back in a very cosy and calm garden right to the pool. We stayed in the front rooms, what was also more then ok. Good Place to stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Farm Tien Giang Homestay; City: My Tho Tien Giang Province Mekong Delta; Review: Happy Farm is such a wunderful place to be if you're looking for a green and cosy place in the Mekong-Delta. The little bamboo-flats and the little zoo inside a big garden was absolutely the best possible final stay in Vietnam after traveling one month through the country. Minh, his wife and the kids are the best hosts...and not only with guests. We were surounded by horses, many dogs, chicken and cats (i hope i didn't forget an animal). The food they made was just delicious and authentic, and Minh served us everyday fresh fruits from the garden. The farm is in a little vilage with a daily market and little shops. So we found everything we needed for our stay of 6 days. There are many little pathes around the small village where we found pathes through the water canals of the delta. Perfect for a long or short walk. My Tho, the next big city is about 20 minutes by scooter. It was defitnetly hard to leave!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bamboo Hideaway; City: Ko Mak Trat Province; Review: We stayed for 5 nights in these very special bambooo houses and loved it from the first day. The complex is surrounded by the forest. The rooms are very clean and the beds are comfortable. Pool was big enough for us. You can get local Thai food or mexican. Both is very good. The owner Jake and his team are super nice and friendly. It's very familiar. If you need anything, just let them know and they take care of it. It's not right at the beach but therefore you have a beautiful view over one coast of the island. Beach is not far, like everything on Ko Mak. So if you have a scooter or with a local taxi you can reach everything within minutes. We had some wonderful relexed days. Sure we'l coming back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bigboss Hostel; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: Always a pleasure renting our scooters at mr Big Boss. Coming to this place since years always right after arriving at Thong Sala pier. BB is located just 2 minutes from the pier. Good price, good scooters and a very friendly owner who helps you always with a big smile. Coming for sure next year again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 60 5" Beautiful Blazing Bandanna Charm Pack; Brand: T&T; Review: good quility; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonderart Latch-Hook Kit, Rainbow Flier, 12" X 12"; Brand: WonderArt; Review: my grand daughter turned out great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonderart Latch-Hook Kit, Sunflower, 12" X 12"; Brand: WonderArt; Review: my grand daughter turned out great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3.75-mesh Latch Hook Tool; Brand: Herrschners, Inc.; Review: just what i needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish (16-Ounce), CS15063 Hard Coat; Brand: Mod Podge; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beadsmith Jump Ring Opening and Closing Tool For Jewelry Makers; Brand: Beadsmith; Review: not very useful; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chainmail Joe Bright Aluminum 1 Pound Chainmail Jump Rings, 18SWG 1/4"ID; Brand: Chainmail Joe; Review: there good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: Darice Acrylic Earring Display, 12 by 14-Inch, Black; Brand: Darice; Review: excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GYBest 3" X 4" (50/100/150/200) Wholesale - Black Velvet Cloth Jewelry Pouches/Drawstring Bags (100); Brand: GYBest; Review: good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novel Box MADE IN USA Jewelry Gift Box in Light Green Kraft With Removable Cotton Pad 2.5X1.8X1" (Pack of; Brand: Novel Box; Review: Great quality product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Z Outlet Black Velvet Plastic Display Cards for Earrings, Jewelry Accessories, 2" x 2" (100 Pk); Brand: Super Z Outlet; Review: good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sodynee® Velvet Triple Tier T-Bar Necklace Jewelry Bangle Bracelet Organizer Holder Display Stand, Black; Brand: Sodynee; Review: very good product. fast delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Redmond Inn; City: Redmond Washington; Review: I'd been there for a couple weeks for business training, the rooms are very large and clean with wireless access, there were also free fruits, hot chocolate and pancakes at the lobby. Frontdesks were very friendly and the boss was talkative. The only weekness is its rates, a lot more expensive than other hotels I stayed, but fortunately my company paid for it. Anyway, looks like most of hotels around Microsoft are not so budget.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forks Motel; City: Forks Clallam County Washington; Review: Pros: Location, room size and features, cleanliness. Cons: A little bit more expensive than our budget; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Nite Inn Redwood City; City: Redwood City California; Review: It's okay to pay for that much but don't expect too much. You also have to prepare a lot of your own stuff. I would recommend this hotel only due to budget, but I guess some others like Super8 might be better than it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rodeway Inn; City: Vancouver Washington; Review: Pros: - Okay price ($50 before tax for up to 4 adaults) - Clean and quiet - Good hot water for bathing - Provide microwave, fridge, wireless Internet, breakfast and free parking - A lot of choices for grocery shopping and dining Cons: - Not that roomy as I thought - Don't like the first-floor rooms as you can't leave curtain open! - AC kinda noisy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Portland Lake Oswego; City: Lake Oswego Clackamas County Oregon; Review: We spent last weekend in Oregon (Portland + Salem) so we decided to not choose downtown Portland as hotel prices have already soared up in this late-coming summer. Lake Oswego is not that far away from Portland but quite inexpensive compared with Portland. HGI Lake Oswego is fairly good: spacious room, clean, safe, new, plus free parking, free Wi-Fi and easy access to I-5 but not noisy at all. It's also close to downtown Lake Oswego so you can easily find everything you want. However, this time we were offered with smoke rooms which we eventually found we don't really like. I'm sort of okay but my wife got kinda sick after one night stay. If they can give us non-smoke rooms then we would definitely go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forks Motel; City: Forks Clallam County Washington; Review: Okay, I've been here again since 2007. Nothing changed much except my age. :) This time I was with my bigger family (wife, older daughter, younger son and father-in-law) and friends visiting Olympic National Park (Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rain Forest). Forks is probably the best location to take a break, and Forks Motel is among those only 4 properties which offer accommodation. It was clean, safe and friendly, except a little bit too pricey because of the amazing summer season and Twilight! Definitely will be coming back to this motel next time. ;-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Portland Beaverton; City: Beaverton Oregon; Review: This hotel was not that fancy but I like it. It has easy access to Hwy 217, to either downtown Portland (10 mins driving) or Woodburn Company Stores (30 mins driving). Their rooms can be connected then you would have a huge suite! Each room also has a small patio so you can enjoy the sunlight. Between four connecting buildings there is a center garden where you can kill some time with your friends. In walking distance (less than 1 min) you can find Subway, Starbucks, Panda Express (Chinese fast food) and some others, which easily fit your dinner flavor!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Convention Center; City: Portland Oregon; Review: This was my frist time staying at a hotel that was pretty much like a home. I booked a studio type room via Priceline and didn't expect much beforehands. I just knew that there was such a hotel that is very close to Lloyd Center - where I visited a lot for shopping and fun. It turned out to be that this is exactly what I wanted for traveling with my family. Their studio room type offers stoves and oven, so you can cook by yourself; it has a living room with sofabed and TV so you can relax a little bit after one whole day of touring and shopping; it's very close to Lloyd Center, not far from OMSI, so is a perfect location for me and my family. The only concern is that it's a little bit too close to I-84 and lightrail, which generate a lot of noises - but if you close your windows then it's not a big deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View; City: Arlington Virginia; Review: We booked this hotel because it was very close to DCA airport. We flew to DC from Seattle and arrived there at midnight, so we didn't want to spend time on transporting to other hotel and could save some time for sleep. Pros: nice location to DCA airport (actually also not far away from downtown DC); close to subway station (about 5~10 minutes walking); rich breakfast; clean room and various amentities. Cons: airport shuttle operates until only 11pm; sort of nothing around the hotel; a railway nearby (but doesn't matter much if you keep windows closed).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Washington DC Foggy Bottom; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Pros: very good location - just close to George Washington University, Watergate Hotel and Kenedey Performance Center, as well as subway station (1~3 minutes walking); very safe - inside or around; nice breakfast. Cons: there are not many dining choices around - you have to walk 5~10 minutes to get a good restaurant (there is a Mediterranean restaurant named Roti Mediterranean Grill, which is very good); hotel is a little bit old but it's just fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Portland Downtown Pearl District; City: Portland Oregon; Review: I had an ad-hoc business trip with a friend of mine, and we booked this hotel on the day we arrived in Portland. This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Portland, convenience but quiet and safe. There are many options of restaurants and shopping centers, also very close to Union Station and Convention Center, as well as Moda Center.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Canton; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: I'd agree with some people's opinions here: probably the only good thing about this hotel is its location. Yes, location. Hotel Canton is close everything you need: transportation, dining, shopping, hanging around and etc. Beijing Road is just a few minutes of walking away, and subway entrance is also nearby, and bunches of good restaurants you can choose from. However, the hotel is way too old to be a luxury 4-star hotel, especially rooms. I booked an premium room, but it looked pretty old, and not too much room for me with a king bed. The Wi-Fi system didn't work out well, and my cell phone could barely connect to it and frequently dropped (it won't be like this in anywhere else). I had to use my international roaming service from AT&T! If they can improve their room quality as well as Wi-Fi connectivity then it can still be a good option for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan; City: Wuhan Hubei; Review: I stayed at this hotel for a business trip, and the hotel was booked by my business partner. The hotel is in downtown Hankou, just beside the river, with excellent river view. Around this hotel there are a lot of traditional Wuhan foods, and you won't regret to try out any of them. The hotel was convenient, clean and the service was nice. I dropped my wallet at the front desk and they immediately called me back for that. The room was big, clean, comfortabe, with almost everything you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpenglow Lodge; City: Whistler British Columbia; Review: Our whole family stayed at Alpenglow Lodge for 4 nights during Christmas holiday, and it was good. Some pros and cons. Pros: Great location, close to everything you need e.g. restaurants, bars, grocery stores, pharmacies and etc.; very secured building, with access to warmed swimming pool, hot SPA, gym, gated parking garage, ski/bike storage and more; clean and convenient room with kitchen, tub, patio. Cons: The room is a little bit too small (but understandable); Shaw Internet really sucks; a litte bit far from lifts (not that far but not good for walking with ski boots on) - I heard that shuttle service is provided but not sure how to use it; well, expensive, but I believe you have no choice because it's Whistler during Christmas. Overall it was a great experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Mountain View; City: Mountain View California; Review: Pros: close to Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Stanford and many other businesses; safe and quiet; many grocery and dining options around; nice hotel facility and room; friendly staff. Cons: a little bit too far from downown San Francisco, so commuting would be bad because US101 has so much traffic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson San Carlos CA; City: San Carlos California; Review: We came to Bay Area for businesses in both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and this hotel was what I could find for a good stay. Pros: balanced travel time to both SF and SV, also very close to SF airport; nice room with microwave, fridge and more; not fancy but good enough breakfast free of charge; free Wi-Fi; free parking. Cons: there is nothing much to visit nearby (particularly by walking); Caltrain runs exactly across the hotel so you can hear noise occasionally (not much if you close window but still you can hear something).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invernairne Hotel; City: Nairn Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We toured in Scotland for one week and this was the best places we stayed at. The house was big and decent, with spacious parking lot, friendly staff, sufficient rooms, plenty of facilities, beautiful yards, nice breakfast, super close to lovely beaches and parks, and not far away from downtown Nairne. We were a family of four, so booked a suite with one kind bed at a room, and two single beds at other. The rooms faced the beautiful seashore, and it was very quiet at night. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Wolf Lodge; City: Scotrun Pocono Mountains Region Pennsylvania; Review: Have been here a few times with my family and friends, and we all loved it. It was not that big as other outdoor water parks, but good enough to enjoy. The only concern was that the AC at lobby was kind of too cold, and kids running around may get cold eventually.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cotswold House; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: This is a very lovely B&B which you can trust for staying in Oxford. Even it's not right at Oxford University, but taking bus or riding bike would easily bring you over there. The B&B itself is very nice, old styled. It was quiet at night and I enjoyed reading books and surfing Internet at the lounge. The traditional English breakfast was good as well. The parking lot (actually, the front yard) was not that big, so you may need to park on street (payment required at day time) if it was full. We, as a family of four, had a joyful time there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland; City: Portland Oregon; Review: This DoubleTree can be one of your best options if you want to be close to Lloyd Center and OMSI. The room is clean and big, and their welcome cookie is pretty welcomed by kids. With walking distance to Lloyd Center and a few minutes driving to OMSI, you also enjoy the quietness and safety around. The only downside is parking fee and Internet fee; but in weekends you can always find some free street parking easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jinjiang Inn Changsha Wuyi Square; City: Changsha Hunan; Review: We booked this hotel specifically for Taiping Old Street and Juzizhou; another good thing is that it was close to subway station and can easily reach south railway station. The downside is noise from outside: street and party.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Wolf Lodge; City: Centralia Washington; Review: It might not be that attractive to adults, but is indeed the happiness source for kids. A kids of my friend's even said it's paradise. We enjoyed many times here and they never got bored. I think we will come back again and again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Lion Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport; City: Houston Texas; Review: We had one day flight from Pacific Northwest to Houston, and wanted to find a quick place to take a rest. Since I'm a Club Carlson member, this hotel cost me just few points compared with other options with double or even triple points. This hotel turned out to be nice, quiet, plenty of room amenities, and close to some grocery and dining options. It's also very close to IAH airport, with complimentary shuttle service from and to IAH. Parking is also free of charge. Free WiFi. The only downside of our room was that AC wind directly flew to the bed which made it too cold, so I had to put some paperboard on it to change wind flow direction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong; City: Shanghai; Review: I arrived in Shanghai at late night, and this hotel was my overnight stay. It was located at the heart of Pudong, with easy access to almost everything. The hotel was decent, clean, with good service. My sleeping quality was excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howard Johnson Hotel Suites by Wyndham Victoria Elk Lake; City: Saanich Victoria Capital Regi; Review: The hotel itself is nice, especially for value. The best thing is that it's close to Butchart Gardens, and just next door to Sannich Commonwealth Place where you can get excellent swimming facilities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Marquise; City: Whistler British Columbia; Review: Pros: spacious suite, particularly separated bedroom and living room with sliding door, providing more privacy (but they do share the same bathroom); full kitchen; balcony; quiet; very well heated outdoor pool and covered SPA. Cons: not perfect for ski in ski out, because the trails are not really downhill so requires some efforts; no choices around for dining because it's at upper village, and you need to take free shuttle to village heart.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Chieftain Inn; City: Wenatchee Washington; Review: This Best Western is at the heart of Wenatchee, with a lot of dining options within walking distance. We've been staying there for 3 days for MLK long weekend vacation and skiing at Mission Ridge. The room is spacious and clean, free parking, free breakfast, and free Internet. We stayed at the first floor, so could even easily access to our car through the patio gate. The continental breaks is good, but the tables are limited so you might have to bring food back to your room. Overall it was a good stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge; City: Fairbanks Alaska; Review: We came up from Seattle for Spring Break, and stayed here for 4 nights. The hotel is good enough. It's very close to airport, and not far away from downtown Fairbanks. The room is big and clean. Free breakfast, free parking and free Internet are offered. There are Fred Meyer, Walgreens and Safeway nearby, so you can buy stuff easily. The only significant downside is that WiFi doesn't work well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: We stayed here for one night in order to catch an international flight to Seattle, and this five star hotel was great. The room was spacious and clean, especially the bathroom, large and neat. The beds were very comfortable, and we had a great sleep. The breakfast at 26F was excellent, with many choices and quiet environment. The staff were pretty friendly, and helped us carry big and heavy luggage up and down. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Reagan National Airport; City: Arlington Virginia; Review: Pros: great location, super close to subway and DCA airport; spacious room; comfortable beds; quiet environment. Cons: not many good dining and grocery options nearby; free parking is hard to find around.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junyao Jinjiang International Hotel; City: Yichang Hubei; Review: This hotel is at the heart of Yichang. Adjacent to Yiling Square, and just a few minutes walking to CBD. Spacious room, nice service, clean facility, and good location. Highly recommend to other visitors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Hongqiao; City: Shanghai; Review: This Hilton Garden Inn was surprisingly good! Close to Hongqiao Hub, excellent breakfast (many choices, both Chinese and western styles), with a lot of shopping and dining options around. Definitely will stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain Retreat Hotel; City: Squamish British Columbia; Review: This is a typical Best Western hotel in Squamish. The best part is its pool, which is even equipped with a pretty high twist water slide! The room is spacious. No breakfast is provided, so better find something to eat outside.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guangzhou Baiyun Hotel; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: The location is unbeatable for sure: just outside of Taojin subway station, a lot of shopping malls plus restaurants and stores, with 3 Starbucks around (the number of Starbucks coffee shops) is a good indication of location popularity. However, as a five star hotel in Guangzhou such a city, I would expect more from Baiyun Hotel. It's kind of a little bit too old, not that fashionable and trending; the room is not very spacious, and even the given recently remodeled room wasn't much attractive. I may try other different hotel around next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americas Best Value Inn Suites San Francisco Airport; City: South San Francisco California; Review: This motel can be a good option if you don't wanna spend much in Bay Area (yes, it could easily spike over $200 because of super high housing cost in this area). Free parking, free breakfast (not many options though), spacious room, plenty of amenities, and 10 minutes walking to the heart of South San Francisco for Starbucks or restaurants, easy access to Highway 101, close to SFO airport, plus it's fairly clean and safe in this area. The room insulation wasn't good, but I cannot expect much for this type of hotel (and yes even 4/5 star Hilton doesn't perform good).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kyoto Hana Hostel; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: Ideally Hana Hostel is better for solo travelers and couples, but maybe not suitable for a big family like four of us. The location is great, just opposite to Higashi Honganji. Very close to Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Hotel Yaesu; City: Yaesu Chuo Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: Pearl Hotel Yaesu has great location, just minutes walk from Tokyo Station. The surrounding environment was fairly good, convenient but still quiet. Quite a few excellent restaurants nearby. We stayed here for four nights and don't have much complaint - except the room was a little bit too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pagoda; City: Nara Nara Prefecture Kinki; Review: Hotel Pagoda Nara was surprisingly good to me. It was at a hidden place, with very usual outside looking. The interior was very nice, and the room was quite spacious, not like usual Japanese hotel. The surrounding environment was excellent, with temples, tower, pond, at the heart of Nara Park.15 minutes walking to Nara Railway Station; one minute to Sanjo Dori where there are countless stores and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Deco Hotel; City: Shanghai; Review: I booked this hotel for my parents in law to catch up early flight to Japan, and it was excellent. They arrived late at night so the suburban location didn't bother them at all. It was close to PVG, with free shuttle service, about 15-20 minutes single trip. The rooms were recently remodeled but they didn't smell anything, and the amenities were pretty decent. The breakfast was free for them, and they enjoyed it. More importantly, the breakfast service started at 5:45 am which was very convenient for catching up early flights.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centurion Hotel Classic Nara; City: Nara Nara Prefecture Kinki; Review: Centurion Hotel Classic Nara is superb. Very nicely remodeled, great service, and wonderful location. It's just minutes walk to Nara Station, and 15 minutes walk to Nara Park. The room was too tight for group of 4, but will be excellent for couple.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LA Kyoto Guesthouse in Kyoto; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights, and it turned out to be the best hotel we stayed in Japan. Very spacious, clean, quiet and safe. Good location, just minutes walk to Kyoto Station. It was equipped with kitchen, washer, and even dryer. It was raining a little bit when we were in Kyoto, but never got bothered for wet shoes and clothes, because we could dry them up over the night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asia International Hotel; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: Unbeatable location. Countless stores and bars and restaurants. Xiaobei and Taojin subway stations are just minutes away. Baiyun airport bus stop is just across street. The only problem is that the room is a little bit too old but it's fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rylinwon Resort Spa; City: Beijing; Review: We came here for 20th anniversary of college graduation reunion, and this resort was awesome. The rooms are very spacious, and the hotel had many amenities; large land with plants, even simply walking there was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Walla Walla; City: Walla Walla Washington; Review: 3 families of us stayed here for overnight and it was basically good. However, breakfast was not provided for gold member, and the front desk staff mentioned that this hotel brand didn't participate Marriott's gold membership benefit program.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Pullman; City: Pullman Washington; Review: 3 families of us stayed here for overnight and it was basically good. However, breakfast was not provided for gold member, and the front desk staff mentioned that this hotel brand didn't participate Marriott's gold membership benefit program.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twin Oaks Hotel; City: Palterton Chesterfield Derbyshire England; Review: Twin Oaks Hotel was pretty good, very spacious, clean, especially the bathroom. The only thing I can complain was that the breakfast was not free. Oh one more thing, the sofa bed was too soft and almost sunk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2 JCT 1; City: Antrim County Antrim Northern Ireland; Review: Our family of four stayed here for two nights in order to enjoy Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and The Dark Hedges, and the overall experience was great. The hotel was quiet and spacious, and the room was clean; I specifically loved their super fast Internet speed! The breakfast was free and not bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harmondsworth Hall; City: West Drayton Greater London England; Review: Harmondsworth Hall Guest House was a convenient place to catch flight. However, it was also a little bit too old, making some noises when you walk around. Parking was free. Breakfast was included and good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport; City: Richmond British Columbia; Review: We stayed here twice within a month, and the first one was a layover after flying back from London and before going back to Seattle, and the second one was a quick weekend getaway. The overall experience was both good. We loved its large rooms, comfy beds, clean bathrooms, and nice hot water. The best part was that it was so close to Richmond town center, and Osaka and Aberdeen Center was just one step away. The airplane and light rail noises could be bothering to some people, but we felt okay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Royal Oak; City: Knaresborough North Yorkshire England; Review: The most surprising thing to me was that Old Royal Oak's rooms were so spacious, unusually big rooms. Other than that, it was a typical British bed and breakfast. The staff was very friendly. Parking was free but very limited. Don't be cheated if you see a restaurant when entering its front door. Their rooms are at rear. Overall a good stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atholl Villa; City: Pitlochry Perth and Kinross Scotland; Review: Atholl Villa Guest House was a nice place to stay. Spacious and clean room. We specifically loved its big bathroom. The dining area was nice and the breakfast was awesome. The only issue was that it was just beside the main road of town so kind of noisy, but was okay if you closed windows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Future Inn Cabot Circus Hotel; City: Bristol England; Review: Our family of four stayed here for overnight. This hotel had a great location, just located at the heart of Bristol besides Cabot Circus shopping center. The room was spacious, easily fitting all of us; the room was also very clean. Parking was validated by hotel but you still need to pay a small portion of it. Overall we liked it and highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: P F Hotel; City: Central District Taichung; Review: The family room at P&F Hotel was unusually spacious than typical hotel rooms in Taiwan. It was also pretty modernized and clean. It's located at the old part of Taichung, very close to Taichung Old Railway Station and The Second Market. The breakfast was free, with choices of traditional Chinese and modern western styles. My room had a small window but we could barely use it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: San Hua Hotel; City: Xinxing Kaohsiung; Review: San Hua Hotel is perfectly located at the heart of Kaohsiung old town, very close to the famous and beautiful Formosa Boulevard MTR station. There are tons of restaurants, convenient stores and coffee bars around. Not too quiet but okay. The only issue was that the hotel and rooms were a little bit outdated and smell not good. The breakfast was free and good though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Easun Guotai Hotel; City: Guangzhou Guangdong; Review: I stayed here for overnight and the overall experience was good. The location was unbeatable - just steps away from Taojin Subway Station. Sufficient restaurants, coffee shops, malls and more. Not very quiet, but safe and sound. The room rate was much more affordable than Garden Hotel and Baiyun Hotel, and the room was newer than them. However, Wi-Fi never worked in my room, otherwise I would give it 5-star.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Shipscat Collection - Kindle edition; Brand: Mercedes Lackey; Review: Ok, these are just a little out there, but they really do appeal to teenager in me. I love Mercedes Lackey's books and I love Skitty even though I don't really consider myself a cat person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Modern Witch (A Modern Witch Series: Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Debora Geary Page; Review: Well writen romance and is great fun. I did think it bogs down a little with all the detail of the spells and spell workings. I like to think there are these benevolent witches among us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Dragons: Dragonriders of Pern - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Anne McCaffrey Page; Review: I tend to meassure all other dragon fantasies against Anne McCaffrey's. She was a major loss to those of us who waited impatiently for each new book. Thank goodness her son has taken up her planet and people in a way that is next to perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Happy Book. A Little Star book with extra learning games - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Moira Butterfield Page; Review: Sometimes it is hard to find good books to read to children. Would be better on a Kindle Fire for the pictures and interest of the little ones, but it is a fun book and we both enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Eight O'Clock Is Dead (The River City Mysteries Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kat Jorgensen Page; Review: Men just don't write women well. This story line was silly, I barely got through the first two chapters. Another free book for a reason.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawnwind; Brand: George R. Shirer; Review: I am waiting for number 3. I really liked this story, the characters, the situations. I want the Junians to come save us before we wipe ourselves out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection - Kindle edition; Brand: L. Frank Baum; Review: My mom had a few of the books when I was a small child, The stories about the Wizard and his many protagonists were the first fantasy I loved and will never stop loving. So wonderful to have on my kindle so I can dip into it whenever I want. The only thing I am missing are the wonderful illustrations in those old, dusty ancient books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie Mouse Gets Lost (Maggie Mouse Picture Books for Children Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Haley Moonspur Page; Review: I downloaded just a couple of books to read to my toddler granddaughter when she visits. This has become a favorite. Just wish I could affort the Kindle Fire so we could see the pictures in color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Through the Third Eye (Third Eye Trilogy Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Bob Frank; Review: If you are a fan of books based on the theories of reincarnation, you will enjoy this book. Most of it is well written, a times moves maybe a little to fast for the story to develop evenly. If nothing else it is a great escape into ancient history and the lives of people we wish we knew.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Eye's Revelation (Third Eye Trilogy Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Bob Frank; Review: Perhaps it is a little much to believe that our heroes were able to contact souls of some of the most important or celebrated people who ever walked among us. I've always been a fan of the theory of reincarnation and this is a good story that really gets me thinking about what is, what could be and destiny in particular.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Risking Everything: Coming Out in Coffee Land - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Worley Page; Review: I did like quite a lot of the story, and I do like personal histories, but I generally have difficulty relating to what we would call the priviledged classes and their many personal issues. I finished this and will try to find more of Ms. Worley's books, because she is a great story teller, even when the story is really only her truth.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sourdough Wars (The Rebecca Schwartz Series, Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: julie Smith; Review: As absurd as the whole idea of conflict over a bunch of sourdough with murders, mayhem and all the other wonderful things Julie Smith writes about. Very entertaining, will read more in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Master (Stonedragon Flame #1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Alan Carr Page; Review: Obviously written for young adults. It would be good if that was made clear in the descriptions of the book. Some stories are worth continuing with even though I am well past the age of teenage angst and aspirations. This story was worth reading, but not enough to tempt me into reading the rest of a series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unicorn Rider (The Legend Riders Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kevin Outlaw Page; Review: I started it, read less than 100 pages and finished it. The story line is great but the characters are poorly developed and superficial. We are introduced all at once to a host of magical beings with no back story, in a war we again have no clue as to who, why where, etc. The writing is amateurish, conversation is unoriginal. I think that the average 12 year old fantasy fanatic might like it, I was disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yesterday's Gone; Brand: Visit Amazon's Sean Platt Page; Review: Please refer to my comments about Season 4. They pretty much hold up through the whole program. I do have to admit that Season 1 is still my favorite, but that frequently is true in series novels where the locations and characters are all fresh and new. Keep writing Sean and friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Enemy's Son (The Two Moons of Rehnor Book 2) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. Naomi Ay Page; Review: I got hooked on this series after reading the first book. A little tongue in cheek, a little comic book adventures, heroes, villains, and Prince and Princesses, what can be wrong. Good story telling, enough humor to lighten up the darkness, and just a great sci-fi adventure with characters to both love and hate. They must be read in sequence or will make little sense to the readers. My only downside, is as the series continues I am finding too many misprints, editing issues, almost to the point of distraction. I have recently started Book 10 and am still hooked however.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mofongo - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cecilia Samartin Page; Review: Sebastian was born early and with multiple medical issues. Grandma Lola had just lost her husband of many years. The way these two unique and wonderfully magical personalities interact is hard to put down. Life doesn't always turn out the way we want it to, but sometimes we can do better with what we are given than with what we wanted. Love this book, heart warming and oh so yummy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empty Altars - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Judith Post Page; Review: Empty Alters entertained me, although so much of the story line seemed familiar. The ancient gods still watch over our world and fight among each other, but the book gives them a humanity that is at times humorous, other times very unlikely. Diana, the Goddess of the Hunt is transported to the land of the Norse Gods by her runes to help fight a vicious witch who would destroy the Norse gods and their kingdoms. Lots of non stop action, enough humor and romance to keep the story interesting, I would have loved to visit their worlds but without the vicious warfare, lol.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone for a Spin (The Two Moons of Rehnor Book 16) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's J. Naomi Ay Page; Review: I have read all of the Two Moons of Rehnor series now and can happily go on to other books. Have to admit I got a little hooked by the series, frm the first. The characters were intriguing, interesting and totally unpredictable, the story line went "where no man has gone before" and came back intact over and over. Much as I will miss them, while reading the last of the series, before I knew it was the last of the series, I found myself thinking that it was maybe time to bring it to an ending of some sort. I felt the writing was a little off, maybe the writer was also tiring of the universe she created, so I was happy, satisfied and fulfilled when the Emperor and Empress indeed went off for a spin, the tale is in how they got to that point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ten eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Paul Emery Page; Review: I liked the concept of "10" but reading it was a ongoing frustration. Situations were not clearly explained, the characters lacked emotions and spontaneous behavior. A lot of time is spent inside the head of the main character and he wasn't particularly interesting. The story line certainly had potential, but the writing took away from it all, I was really disappointed because this is one of my favorite types of science fiction stories. Reading it reminded me of the old See Dick and Jane dialogues.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time Trap; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jill Cooper Page; Review: It was ok. The writing is good enough to keep me reading, but I am not really a YA fan although some of the writers are first rate. Just get a little tired of dealing with teen angst in the fiction I read to get away from real life. Recommend it to those who love romance, thrillers with a touch of science fiction.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dance For A Dead Princess - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Deborah Hawkins Page; Review: Not sure how the title describes the book since the dead princess was hardly central to the story, just a byeline or two. It is basically a romance that includes a bit of history, interesting if you like that sort of thing. The characters were a little unreal, almost like in an historical fantasy that stretches the history a bit, and the outcome was predictable. I was fooled into reading the book because of the great description in the ad. Not one I would have bought otherwise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finder; Brand: Visit Amazon's Connie Suttle Page; Review: Read my review on Keeper, First Ordinance. I reviewed all three of the books there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keeper; Brand: Visit Amazon's Connie Suttle Page; Review: Really enjoyed this series. I have read all three now and this review reflects all three. Good intelligent writing, story line I have not read before, likeable and loveable characters, all who express their points of view. Finder is a created person who is able to heal people, planets and things with her controller a strange Orb that rescues her from danger and defends her from evil doers. She is surrounded by people who love and protect her from the evil that tries to stop her at every turn. An interesting take on human interactions and beliefs when they are threatened by something they don't understand. I am still trying to download volume 4. On the negative side, it took some time for me to not get confused by the jumping around of various characters telling their versions of what was happening to their world and their feelings about this beautiful winged healer among them. An amazing combination of fantasy and SF if you are a fan of both you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Atlantis Gene: A Thriller (The Origin Mystery, Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.G. Riddle Page; Review: A fascinating look at the question of first people's of our world. Does tend to drag at times, the bad guys are really bad and the good guys have their moments. Looking for the Atlanteans who are believed to be returning to earth to wipe out the current human population to claim the planet for themselves. Bounces around a bit to different decades which can be confusing, but the story was different enough to hold my interest and want to find out how it comes out, which I guess I will have to purchase the next two books, not really decided to do that yet, get a little tired of reading books with more than one sequel just to know who wins.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Kiss At Kihali: A Clean Love Story (Strong, Savvy Women...And The Men Who Love Them Book 1); Brand: Visit Amazon's Ruth Harris Page; Review: Nice little love story set in the midst of Africa's current fight against animal poachers. Their attempts to save some very rare rhinos and elephants as well as themselves. Better editing of mistakes and a little more development of the characters would make a better story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Lamune; Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Bokura ga Ita; Genres: Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Kanon (2006); Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Death Note; Genres: Mystery, Police, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Byousoku 5 Centimeter; Genres: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: Lovely★Complex; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Clannad; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Myself; Yourself; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kimikiss Pure Rouge; Genres: Drama, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu; Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Clannad: After Story; Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Toradora!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu: Purezza; Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kimi ni Todoke; Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Sora no Manimani; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kaichou wa Maid-sama!; Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Highschool of the Dead; Genres: Action, Ecchi, Horror, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season; Genres: Romance, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.; Genres: Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Black★Rock Shooter (TV); Genres: Action, Drama, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru; Genres: Comedy, Harem, Romance, School; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: GJ-bu; Genres: Comedy, School, Slice of Life; Rating: 5.0/10.0 | anime |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Evanston; City: Evanston Wyoming; Review: When I called to make the reservation, the attendant's voice was so engaging, so light and bright, that I was excited to get there! She just made me feel she was thrilled that I was going to be staying there! When I arrived later that day, she was still working, and she still seemed thrilled that my daughter and I were staying there. In addition to regular check-in duties, she advised me on supper options, and the next day not only told me where the movie theatre was, she called, found out what was playing, and gave me a quick synopsis of what each movie was. She also told me the hotel could rent me a dvd player. I mean, WAY over-the-top service. She also was on duty when my daughter and I left – after two mornings of excellent hot breakfasts, by the way plus two evenings of home-made warm cookies – and she made me feel glad that I had stayed there. Truly an exceptional gift of hospitality! This in addition to a very clean room and a simply wonderful reverse-L-shaped indoor heated pool (plus hot tub that had just the right amount of well-placed jets). I couldn’t have had a better experience. I look forward to my next visit to Evanston. For sure I’ll be staying at Holiday Inn Express!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites St Louis Convention Center; City: Saint Louis Missouri; Review: From the moment Gail met me at the front desk, I felt cared about at Drury Inn. She made me happy to be there, and every staffer I met after that seemed to genuinely care that my stay was all I wanted it to be. I visited a friend at another big name hotel (we were all there for a convention) and I betcha my room was TWICE the size of hers. Truly! Can you imagine how much more comfortable you'd feel in a room with a king bed that was twice the size of an upscale hotel? And let me not forget scrumptious breakfasts, link sausages, scrambled eggs with taste(!) and all the waffles, types of breads and fruits you'd want. There was also a snacking supper and cocktail hour, but I was never in the hotel in the early evening so didn't partake. This was my first stay at a Drury, but for sure I'm going to look for them first as I travel across the nation. I'd also like to add that this was the second time I've been to St. Louis, and both times I have been impressed with its destination as a family vacation. They have the third (?) best zoo in the nation, and the 4th (?) best botanical gardens in the nation. They have a brewery and a winery to stroll through if that pleases you. Of course there's the arch, and there's also so much more historical stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lava Hot Springs KOA; City: Lava Hot Springs Idaho; Review: 16 of us went there this weekend with a reservation made in early July. While we were trying to get our situation resolved -- they had rented our two big RV and three tent spaces to other people -- we heard two other parties with the same problem: They had reservations for specific units, but those spaces were rented to other people, though all of us had paid up front. Both KOA staff and management tried to say the THREE snafus were our problem, not theirs. First they wanted to give us one space in the overflow parking lot at no cost, and then offered 15 percent off our bill for spaces not adjacent to each other. Then they told us we'd be happier elsewhere,but gave us no suggestions as to where "elsewhere" might be. We found a WONDERFUL place just up the road, at Portneuf Bend Campground. Less than half the price of KOA, quiet, uncrowded, with clean pit toilet facilities and electrical hookups at each space, but no onsite running water or showers. (I took my shower at the huge and wonderful ($10 for all day) waterpark pools (great for everyone from toddlers to seniors) in town. Beautiful relaxing views at the campsite, many trees, spacious spaces with a firepit at each, and a meandering river behind each space just downstream from a foot-high waterfall the sound of which eased my way to dreamland each night. Forget the Lava Hot Springs KOA; drive another half mile to Portneuf Bend Campgrounds. It gets my 5 stars!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Phoenix Anthem; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: "We want to be sure you're comfortable" seems to be Hampton Inn Anthem's mantra. Four fluffy pillows of varying thicknesses on both beds, with an extra blanket for each bed, just in case. In the bathroom, plenty of towels and washrags, so many we never ran out! Besides which, our room was "squeaky clean" in every corner and throughout. The complimentary breakfasts were of the usual Hampton Inn "best in the business" variety. Each and every staff person we encountered was upbeat, personable and caring. Morale was high, perhaps in part because a photo of each was on display next to the front desk. It was obvious management valued their staff. I liked that. We chose Hampton Inn Anthem because of a conference we attended there. I wasn't concerned; I have stayed at Hampton Inns before and always had a good experience, but this one was over-the-top exceptional. The pool is nicely "oversized" (for a hotel pool) and the hot tub deliciously over-warm. Dennys and Del Taco were just steps away, and an expansive outlet mall is across the street. You will not regret staying here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa Convention Center; City: Branson Missouri; Review: A friend and I stayed here for three nights in mid-November, and were warmly welcomed by every staff member we encountered, from the bellmen/valets who greeted us outside, to the front desk staff, to simply every person we saw even in passing. It became obvious to me that these people really liked working at this fantastic resort. Our spacious room was on the fourth floor. Go higher if you can for the best views. We had a "mountain view" but we could see part of the lake outside our balcony. Branson is an absolutely gorgeous place! But narrow two-lane roads. I wouldn't want to drive it when roads are covered with ice or snow. Back to the resort: It was the kind of place you'd want to stay for a week or two. Eleven floors, we counted, all surrounding a center atrium that had as its major feature a cascading waterfall I wanted to sit by for weeks, it was so restful and inviting, with lush greenery and even a 20-foot-long log whitened with age. My friend was sure the huge tree in the center of the atrium -- at least five feet wide -- was fake, but I'm not sure. The leaves were too high to touch, but I think it was real. The place was already decorated for Christmas, including a $175,000 Fontanini nativity scene, Santa coming down a rope, and an oversized "village" of gingerbread-style houses and a church, all crafted by the culinary staff. If I weren't staying here, I'd want to come and get ideas for my own Christmas village. The bed was comfortable, the room a good temperature whether we turned it down at night to sleep, or up in the daytime. The chateau's only caveat: You could hear the showers of the people above your room. The sound would wake me at night, and again in the morning. We were there for a "Christmas in Branson" church conference, and found the food and service, as well as the ballroom's size, just about perfect, though I would have liked gravy to go with those scrumptious homemade biscuits. One free night in our schedule, we ate in the dining room, which had prices appropriate for the setting. The salmon was flaky and well-presented. We were pleased. You too will be pleased with your stay at the Chateau.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Dallas Downtown; City: Dallas Texas; Review: Customer service always trumps everything else, and at the LaQuinta in downtown Dallas, near the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, every single staff member had been very well trained. The room, too, exceeded my expectations. Clean, spacious, nicely appointed. It's like someone went through before me and said, "Let's see, what will our next guest be wanting?" And had it ready and waiting for me. Breakfast menu was expansive, fairly typical for a hotel breakfast, and just to make things really fun: waffles in the shape of Texas! You'll enjoy your time here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Baleal Surf Camp; City: Baleal Peniche Leiria District Central Portugal; Review: Just returned from Baleal where we had lots of surf lessons with the Baleal team. Really great people who looked after us like friends. The teaching was spot on and they couldn't do enough for us. All the guys are really genuine with a real passion for surfing and the area. Big thanks to Steven (who is the only person we know who looks good in a gimp hat!), Ladis (seriously quick pop ups!) Miguel, Roman and Alex. The club house is a great place to chill out with fantastic views of the surf and good food and drinks. We'll be back in October!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa das Mares II; City: Baleal Peniche Leiria District Central Portugal; Review: This location is great with views out to sea and back over Baleal. It's only a short walk over to the bars and restaurants. Accommodation is no frills but clean and tidy. Maria and her two helpers are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble. Lovely breakfast served inside or on the small terrace weather permitting. Good value non pretentious place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baleal Surf Camp; City: Baleal Peniche Leiria District Central Portugal; Review: This was the 2nd time we have been to Baleal, the first time in May we just had a few lessons but this time in October we went to the camp for 5 days which we found a lot better. The team will drive you to any of the spots where the surf is best and you also get to mix with the other people a lot more. The whole Baleal team were great but the instructors, Stevie (Pact with the Devil), Felipe and Manel really made the experience special for us. They all have a strong love of the ocean and Peniche, and are really fun guy's to be around. Their instruction is top class and they are endlessly patient! We stopped in one of the camps apartments just a few minutes away, this was ideal to get to the camp/beach/bars etc and well equipped/clean. Overall we can't recommend the camp and the team enough. Just book it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royalty Barra Hotel; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: We stopped for 2 nights in April on the 6th floor. Room was clean and modern with fantastic views of the ocean. The pool area is good although some construction is going on nearby so there is some noise. The beautiful beach is just across the road and some decent surf on some days. It's 2 minutes walk to many local bars and places to eat so an ideal location. Breakfast was very good with lots of choice. The thing that lets the hotel down is the service quality which is more 2 star.... a minority of staff were very good but the rest were completely un engaged and looked as if they wanted to be elsewhere. I never saw any managers around, which is probably half the problem. Apart from one lady on reception the other reception staff never even smiled when greating you and had no warmth at all. All the staff (including managers) need some intensive customer service training if they want to compete with some of the other hotels nearby.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rio Surf n Stay; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: We booked in for 5 nights in early April with 3 days of lessons. The 3 instructors were brilliant and looked after everyone well in the water. Breakfast (basic but plenty of it) was at 7.30 in the outside area and by 8.00 we were on our way in the van to the beach (5 mins away) All the staff were also very good and nothing seemed too much trouble. Beautiful beaches and waves for all levels. The downstairs area and outside were OK but the standard of our room was very poor, we were in an aircon room with 2 plus 1 bed and a bathroom. It was basic which you'd expect but not only was it not very clean but the shower was luke warm and threatened to give you an electric shock if you didn't follow a list of instructions...one of which was to wear flip flops! (there are taped up wires just above the shower head) There were also no shelfs at all around the sink so you have nowhere to store your stuff apart from of the floor or back in the bedroom. Also peeling paint and damp ceilings. It's a real shame because a few hundred pounds could transform the rooms and the rest of the camp is fine. There's not many places to eat or drink close by although the Bali Bar ..about 2 mins away.. is opening any time. The camp is out of town a far way and some of the surrounding area looks a bit dodgy but we didn't have any problems, however I'd recommend walking around with friends rather than on your own because muggings aren't uncommon. Overall as per a previous reviewer, go for the surf not the accomodation. If we went again we stop somewhere else and just go for the lessons.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Headland Hotel Spa Newquay; City: Newquay Cornwall England; Review: This was the 3rd time we have stopped at the Headland and they always look after us very well. It's ideally located to travel down to St Ives or over to Watergate Bay or Padstow. There's a surf shop underneath which offers board hire and lessons and of course your on top of Fistral! We take the dog and she's made to feel very welcome, the only place they can't go in are the restaurants. The staff are very good and generally nothing is too much trouble, overall a great place to staff for a reasonable price. Only real downside is there are never enough staff in the bar area so it can take ages to get served.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Ferme du Lac Vert; City: Montriond Morzine Portes du Soleil Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone A; Review: I stayed here in July with some friends at the begining of July and the whole experience was fantastic. The team looked after us exceptionally well and the Chalet is top class. The range of activities in summer or winter is wide and the Chalet is well placed for them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Ferme du Lac Vert; City: Montriond Morzine Portes du Soleil Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone A; Review: This is the 2nd time I've stayed here and the Farm team exceeded my expectations again. I've been visiting Morzine for many years and this is the best place to stay that I've found. The team are always in the background ready to help but never in an intrusive way, Rob and Lucy clearly spend a lot of time picking staff with the right attitude. The Chalet is a fascinating building which feels like home from home and all the food was fantastic. Special mention must go to Rob and 'swiss' Nick who took us and some other guests (international ski team!) out on the slopes one day, pointing out all the best runs and generally entertaining us. In summary I'd say if you want to go skiing in Morzine and are looking for that something extra then book The Farm, you won't be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dracula II: Ascension (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Narc (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Head of State (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Malibu's Most Wanted (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DysFunktional Family (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Luck Tomorrow (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willard (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: View from the Top (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Impact (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Guys Wear Black (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Navigator (1924); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Specialist (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminal Velocity (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Claudine (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Only the Strong Survive (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia 2000 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonderland (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch That Kid (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Glass (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Fields (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Baby's Daddy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: State of Grace (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Beast (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King's Ransom (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Crime (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Larson Page; Review: Lots of interesting historical information presented in a way that makes it very personal. Would have liked more character development.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: This book reveals the amazing difficulties that women endured during the war. It has well developed characters that allow you to be immersed in the story, which becomes very emotional. I enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young; Author: Brian Weiss; Review: If your mind is open to the concept of reincarnation, this book is a revelation and makes one rethink how they feel about life and death.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A gentleman in Moscow; Author: Towles Amor; Review: Well written and provides real insight into life in Russia after the revolution. A very slow start but worth finishing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Before We Were Yours: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Wingate Page; Review: A very well written book with an interesting story that is somewhat disturbing. Very easy to read and enjoyable as the tale unfolds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woman in the Window: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's A. J. Finn Page; Review: This is a very fast, fun read. A good story that will hold your attention. I enjoyed it very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Charm Resort Phuket; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Arriving at the hotel was great, then we moved into our room.. there was a whole in the shower wall and stains on the sheets, I was planning on just sticking it out and staying until I came to the room and found a damp cloth left on my clothes. I advised the staff for a refund they declined. Offered to wash my clothes for free that were wet from the cloth. But I had to ask to be upgraded and after a lot of struggle they agreed. The new room was nice but the beginning experience left a sour taste in my mouth.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Slate; City: Nai Yang Sakhu Thalang District Phuket; Review: My Mum and I stayed here the night before we left for home! I never wanted to leave! We arrived early and wondered around by the multiple incredible pools they had! As soon as we sat down a free chilled water we be by our sides. The staff were kind and incredibly efficient. The room was 2 hours late from the original check in time and when we arrived in our room we had to get a man in the roof to fix an awful sound from the built in stereo. I spoke with the manager to advise we payed a lot for one night and have barely been in our room, he promptly upgraded us and apologised for any inconvenience. They had someone at our door within minutes to collect our things and move. It was an exquisite experience and I am sure I will be back!! Thank you so much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel; City: Hue Thua Thien Hue Province; Review: The rooms are incredibly spacious and the bed was like a cloud compared to the previous hotels in Vietnam. The staff were attentive and always smiling! The pool was wonderful nice and refreshing! We loved our stay here as it was close to everything and the hotel was gorgeous!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Saigon Airport; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We decided last minute to stay at the Ibis due to delays on flights and it was a great decision! They happily catered and organised a free shuttle from international and then one to domestic the next morning! The bed was really comfy and the staff were really lovely! Definitely will return in the future as it is so easy from the airport. Thank you ever so much again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TTC Hotel Premium Hoi An; City: Hoi An Quang Nam Province; Review: We have already spent two nights in this lovely hotel and one more to go! The first day we were in a quite noisy room near the street, they happily moved us to quieter spot. I then realised the next day I left my very expensive Beats in a drivers car! Clara bent over backwards helping me find the driver and he brought them back the same day! Although there is a lot of noise due to construction on both sides the hotel is very apologetic. Clara has been wonderful every day in assisting our needs and if we come back I’d stay here! Every staff member consistently greets you with a smile and asking how you are! It’s really lovely!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lotus Central Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: The moment we stepped through the door it smelt like flowers, the service I could not fault the staff were absolutely wonderful throughout our stay. We stayed on level 1 and without a window which was actually quite nice being dark we actually slept in for the first time in 2 weeks of being in Vietnam, The room/bathroom was very clean and the bed was perfect! We will definitely stay here if we come back. It is a brand new hotel so there may be a few hiccups but everything was resolved efficiently. Thank you ever so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fusion Suites Saigon; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: This hotel was exquisite the staff were absolutely amazing, the rooms were huge and the bed was like a cloud. My partner and I had a complimentary massage and it was delightful, we will definitely be back the only thing missing for us was a pool; but otherwise we could not fault this beautiful hotel. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious 😍; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanoi Sky Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We stayed at this hotel for two nights, (one night in between we went on Halong bay cruise they kept our luggage safe during that night ) the first night the rooms were quite small and bathroom had mould throughout it and shower, the second night they upgraded us to a suite which had a lot of room and was a lot nicer. It is a central hotel but nothing five star, the staff were amazing and friendly/attentive which made the stay so much better, they spent a long time explaining where to go and what to do which was very lovely!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Grand Boutique Hotel; City: Phnom Penh; Review: We stayed at this hotel for only two nights, on arrival we received a warm welcome with drinks and cold towel. We were then taken to our room which was very clean and spacious we loved it! We notice the aircon wasn’t working, The staff came and promptly fixed it we left for a couple of hours and came back and the staff advised if the room isn’t cool we will move you asap. And they did! They upgraded our room efficiently and took our bags. The service here is wonderful the staff always have a smile and say hello, thank you ever so much for having us!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Skechers USA Men's Golson Belton Slip-On; Brand: ; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens Hanes Comfortsoft Dyed Crew 4 Pack - 2165BK; Brand: ; Review: As promised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Ultimate Men's 3-Pack FreshIQ Crew Neck Tee; Brand: ; Review: As promised; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DZT1968® Silicone Wrist Watch Waterproof Men LED Touch Screen Day Date 1PC; Brand: DZT1968; Review: As described; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stacy Adams Men's Carnaby Boot; Brand: STACY ADAMS; Review: As described delivered on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IZOD Men's American Chino Flat Front Straight-Fit Pant; Brand: ; Review: As described on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee Men's Custom Relaxed Flat-Front Denim Pant; Brand: ; Review: As described delivery prompt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mens 100% Cotton Ribbed Classic Socks (Pack Of 6); Brand: Universal Textiles; Review: As described shipped on time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lee Men's Stain Resistant Relaxed-Fit Flat-Front Denim Pant; Brand: ; Review: Waist Size was too small; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lee Men's Stain Resistant Relaxed-Fit Flat-Front Denim Pant; Brand: ; Review: Waist Size was too small; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Finding Peace: God's Promise of a Life Free from Regret, Anxiety, and Fear; Author: Charles Stanley; Review: Awesome book on Finding Peace in today's turbulent society. I've given away a lot of these books to friends experiencing difficult times and they loved it too...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agents of Babylon: What the Prophecies of Daniel Tell Us about the End of Days; Author: Visit Amazon's David Jeremiah Page; Review: Awesome study supplement to the Old Testament book of Daniel. It's been our favorite study and helps to make Daniel easier to understand...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Eighth Kingdom: How Radical Islam Will Impact the End Times; Author: Visit Amazon's Perry Stone Page; Review: A Must READ and well written book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Ranger: A Memoir (Bridwell Texas History Series); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Joaquin Jackson Page; Review: A great autobiography of a great Texan who sacrificed much of his life to protect not only the innocent but even the criminals from their ownselves. This book is served up with a reality, a dose of humor and leaves you in the end wishing that you could meet Ranger Jackson personally. Godspeed Ranger Jackson... Thank you for the sacrifices that you made and the compassion with which you exercised your duties.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Ranger Returns (Bridwell Texas); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Joaquin Jackson Page; Review: Great autobiography from Ranger Jackson served with humility and a bit of Texas humor. Great read and a great gift item for anyone who loves to read a bit about Texas history, Texas Rangers, and have an inside look at the toll that being a peace officer takes upon one's own life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Adapter iPhone Headphone Jack Adapter for iPhone 8/8Plus Female Splitter Aux Audio Headphone Jack 3.5 mm Adaptor for iPhone 8/8Plus; Brand: CHOOBY; Review: High quality case, matches perfectly with the Kindle Fire HDX and doesn't add much bulk at all. Only small thing is the slight angle the micro usb port is on the HDX when the cover is closed and you insert a micro usb cable the cable catches on the lip of the cover. Not a big deal at all and it is really a stretch to even mention it. Just lift the cover a bit before plugging in the cable. Other than that case is perfect and much cheaper than similar products. Don't pay more for a similar case, buy this one and save your money for a screen protector or something.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinomi TechSkin - Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7" (Wifi + LTE) Screen Protector Ultra Clear Shield +; Brand: Skinomi; Review: Have used other similar products on phones and tablets which cost $20 or more and paid another $8 to have them installed as I didn't want to mess up and flush my money down the toilet. But when I bought the new 7" HDX, Amazon had this for $3 so I figured I'd see if these were equal to its more popular competitor and tried the install myself. After all for $3, not much to lose. Let me just say these are every bit as good as that other brand. Perfectly clear with a smooth glass like texture and no "orange peel" effect at all. As for the install, easy as can be. I read the instructions carefully and visited the website to watch a quick video. Basically goes like this: 1. Clean work area 2. Clean screen with included solution and microfiber cloth. 3. Wet your hands with the solution 4. Wet the back of the film with solution (use a lot to make your life easy) 5. Line up cutouts 6. Squeegee out the solution from the center out. Install was easy and finished product was perfect. After 8 hours or so there was some rainbow effect visible as the solution was not fully dry underneath but after a full 24 hours screen was perfectly smooth, clear, and flawless. Have to look real hard to see that a screen protector is even installed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Labs 51MF1610AA002 GigaWorks T20 Series II 2.0 Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology; Brand: Creative Labs; Review: Great Speakers at good price point. These replaced my 10 year old Altec Lansing GT5051 which I loved but finally developed a short in the left speaker., The GT5051 was a 5.1 setup but the rear speakers are permanently mounted on top of the fronts so basically acted as a 3.1 setup. I was reluctant to replace them with these even though I knew the speakers would probably be better quality but I would lose the center channel and the subwoofer. I was also cross shopping these against the Bose Companion 2 Mk III as the MSRP were the same. I heard the Bose at the local BB Store and liked the sound of them but other reviews said they were not the best sound for gaming which I couldn't test at the store. The T20 had pretty much good all around reviews. What sealed the deal was I got them for $30 off the MSRP from Amazon. Having them I have tried a variety of different games and music and am very pleased. I do not miss the center channel speaker at all, These speakers are great and I am pleased with the highs, mids, and bass. Also with regards to no longer having a subwoofer, these 2.0 speakers do a decent amount of bass. You cannot compare it to a subwoofer though the GT5051 sub was not super powerful. When comparing the bass on the 2 systems in some ways these are better in some ways not. On the GT5051 the speakers themselves did not put out much if any bass at all, it was all the subwoofer.. On these T20 they each have a bass port so you don't get that big defined boom from the subwoofer but each speakers puts out a decent amount of bass so you get more stereo sound with the bass which is really nice for certain songs. I really like my old speakers still but these are better overall even considering they are just a 2.0 setup. I have played a few different instruments in my day so I know and appreciate good sound but I do not consider myself a audiophile. There are a few cons: 1. The controls do not protrude as much as I think they should and are smooth around them so they are not as easy to adjust as they should be. I think they should of at least made the volume control a bit easier to adjust since it is used the most. This isn't really a big deal and I am being really picky on this point but thought it was worth mentioning. 2. The volume control is not consistent all they way through. The first quarter to a third of a turn is only like 10 or 15% of the volume then the rest of the range on the dial is much more drastic of a volume adjustment. 3. I wish it had a adjustment for mids in addition to the treble and bass control. Most speakers don't but would be nice. Although on a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge ULTRA Series Digital Audio Coaxial Cable (15 Feet) - Dual Shield - Gold-Plated - Black - (Part# CJ15-6BR-G2); Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Cable appears to be very good quality. Thick shielding and quality connectors. Needed a long cable to connect cable box to soundbar. Cable needed to be able to connect from component rack below to TV and sounbar above and shifted over a bit but still provide some slack. This cable was perfect for what I needed. Audio quality is perfect, it's digital, the signal gets there or it doesn't. With this cable it does, price was very reasonable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origami Foldable Computer Desk, Black; Brand: Origami; Review: First I liked this desk so much after receiving it I bought another. I needed more desk space for the kids homework but it needed to be easy to move around also. Desk setup literally as shown on the video. Takes longer to get it out of the packaging than to put it together. Only issue is the places to hold a computer tower is narrow. I have a Enermax Coenus gaming tower. The feet of the tower are too wide for the shelves on the side were tower is shown on product photo. So for now my tower is sideways on the middle shelf. A board to bridge the gap will solve the issue. Other than that great desk; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HopCentury Replacement TPU Gel Soft Case Skin Cover Pouch Box for Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker Gray; Brand: HopCentury; Review: Less than half the price of the Bose version. Good quality. As other reviewers have noted there is a slit on the side to make installing onto the speaker easier. This may bother some people. I don't mind it. I believe the genuine Bose cover does not have the slit but is harder to install. So you just need to decide if that is worth the extra $15 for Bose one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Womens Triplet Buckle Tall Waterproof Winter Rain Snow Boots; Brand: Holly; Review: I bought these to wear this winter to NY. They are super cute and warm and comfy. I Normally wear size 7 and bought 8 and they fit perfectly. HOWEVER---- not a good pick if there will be snow. The buckles are the only closure to hold them closed- both sides open like a V and there is no zipper or other material to hold them closed. This created a gap when I walked or knelt down and exposed my sock. Not sure if they'd keep my leg warm but I doubt they'd keep my sock dry. I returned them today.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Kids Thinsulate Waterproof Geometric Print Winter Snow Mittens; Brand: ; Review: We bought a blue pair for my almost 3yr old in size 2-4 years. They are a little big enough my 6yr old could fit into them (her fingers were at the top). I was hesitant about buying the pinks in size 4-7 for her but we did and they do fit her. They are a little long but not too long where her thumb hardly reaches the thumb hole. They keep her fingers warm and are much easier for her to put on than gloves. Plus, the dexterity isn't as important- it's not like she's wearing them while writing. She will be playing in the snow and can definitely build a snowman or snow ball without them falling off. The adjustable strap has Velcro to keep tight around her wrists however the Velcro isn't long enough to pull tight. They don't fall off but can pull off easily without unbuckling. They also have a pull string at the bottom to keep them closed and under jackets- I like that feature. I also like the clip on them to keep on her zipper when not worn so we don't lose one- or both. We haven't worn them in snow yet but in cold weather (40s), her fingers stay warm. So, yes, I recommend them but keep in mind they do run a bit big. Be sure to measure hands rather than just going by the age listed as the size. That helped me decide which size to go with. She loves them which is important otherwise it would be a struggle getting her to wear them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: N'Ice Caps Boys Digital Circles Print Thinsulate Waterproof Snowboarder Mitten; Brand: ; Review: Run large. Bought size 2-4 yrs old for my almost 3 yr old and they are big. My 6 yr old can wear them ( fingers touch the top). They are almost too big but they stay on and do keep his fingers warm. Haven't used them in snow yet. I would recommend measuring hands and comparing the size to the chart listed in the description rather than buying based on age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arctix Men's Snow Sports Cargo Pants; Brand: Arctix; Review: He wore them not only snow tubing but also into Manhattan and they kept him warm and dry and very comfortable. The cargo pockets were great for phone and keys. Very happy with these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arctix Women's Cargo Snow Pants; Brand: Arctix; Review: 5'5" / size 10/12 pants and bought large knowing I was wearing layers under it. Fit perfectly around waist with the use of the elastic Velcro adjustable straps. They were a bit long but only at the heel. They kept me warm and dry after a long day of snow tubing and playing with the kids. I loved the extra cargo pockets for my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sabbath US 1978 Tour Black T-Shirt; Brand: Black Sabbath; Review: Used with a light up arcreactor drink coaster hanging from a chain under the shirt. Light enough to see it through. Perfect for any Tony Stark fan... Or BS fan too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel Men's Iron Man 3 Stark Industries T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Was a gift. Light weight- he wears it to universal a lot and even though it's dark, it isn't too hot. One of my favorite Marvel tees he has.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marvel Thor Boy's Thor Hammer Fly; Brand: ; Review: It's his favorite shirt. My son wears 3t/4t so it's a little big but he can still wear it without it looking too big. Thor is his favorite and the cape makes this shirt so much more fun to wear, especially on windy days. The cape is velcroed to the shoulders for easy removal/attaching. It has held the cape secure even along the gusty beach line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise Costumes Girls, The Incredibles Disney Violet, 7-8, 1 ea (Medium (Sizes 7-8)); Brand: Disguise; Review: What? The suit doesn't allow for invisiblity? ;) In all seriousness, this is perfect for any violet/incredibles fan. I purchased size 7-8. My child is 48" and 65pounds, wears size 8. I was worried about the fit around the waist but it even fit over tshirt and shorts so there's still some room to grow. The arm length and leg length is perfect. I like that there are two Velcro snaps on the back along the red and an extra one on the back of the orange belt, making the belt look and feel like a separate piece (it's not). The material is thin as is on most of those one piece Halloween jump suits, but we live in the south so that isn't an issue for us. If we were worried about cold weather, a thinner long sleeve shirt and leggings would fit under. Not sweats. Besides, it was under $20. Ok, the mask. I read the reviews and we agreed if it was "blah" we can just face paint a mask on. Not an issue. She loved it! Personally, I thought it was a little big (as in covered a lot of her face) but it isn't awful and I'm not the one wearing it. I do like it has a Velcro tab on one side to make it easier to tuck the elastic band under her hair in the back. It doesn't seem to bother her and she tends to be sensitive to those things. Not sure what the difference between the Dash costume and Violet costume is (height of boots?) as they all appear to be similar since they aren't equipped with special abilities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash Kids Symbol T-Shirt; Brand: DC Comics; Review: I want to say I bought this in a 4t because there wasn't any more 5ts available and the boys small would be too big. When I got it, it was a little on the big side for what I expected. But, It had a funny smell (vinegar?) so I sent it through the quick wash cycle and the smell was gone... however it did shrink the shirt just a bit. It used to be the size of some of his 5ts but now it matches his 4ts. I wanted a 5t because he is in between the two sizes and if I was spending the extra $5 to get it for his birthday, I was hoping it would last a bit longer (Party City has the same shirt for $9.99 but out of stock at mine). Regardless, it was a hit for my little Flash, which got it 5 stars. He is happy then so I am. It fits the way the size says. The symbol is perfect size and looks great. It's a little stiff and heavy cotton but it should soften with more wear. And shipping was as promised....Oh and it did bleed a little so make sure to wash it separately the first time at least. (Didn't fade at all).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shop4Ever I Heart My Awesome Wife T-shirt Couple Shirts Small Black; Brand: Shop4Ever; Review: I bought this for my husband for Valentines Day. He also wore it on my birthday and several times since and every time he wears it he gets comments on it. Fits perfectly, he wears XL and I bought XL. True to color too and has held up to several washings perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Candy Sportswear Women's Hooded Softshell Raincoat Waterproof Jacket; Brand: Diamond Candy; Review: **Make sure to measure yourself and use the chart on the seller page. May be different size than what you're used to buying; a bit smaller around hips. Follow the chart and if it's close to another size up, go for it if you plan to layer. You'd rather slightly too big than too tight. I wore this jacket (red) in March for a week of winter fun in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was 20-35 degrees and snowing. I rolled in the snow while wearing this jacket,skied in it, got hit by snowballs, went snow tubing, and drove a snow mobile in a windy, chilly, wet, snow storm...and I stayed warm and dry though it all! I'm from the south so I didn't want to spend a fortune on a jacket living where temps generally are 80-90s and 60s in the short winter. So I bought this and I have no regrets. I layered in a thin long sleeve shirt and a sweater underneath this jacket. Midday on our ski day, I had to take the jacket off because I was too warm!!! At night I placed it by the fireplace and it dried right out! Waterproof! Warm! Lightweight for travel unlike big puffer jackets. I would wear it as a rain jacket too. It was perfect for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arctix Women's Insulated Bib Overalls; Brand: Arctix; Review: I usually wear a medium/large. I have a large in same brand but snow pants, not a snow bib and the button is terrible/weak. It never stayed snapped and the zipper always fell (thankfully I wear layers!) and it wasn't due to my body size. So I tried a bib and I am glad I did! The L fits ok, a bit snug, but at least I don't have to constantly pull them up due to button failure. I wear C9 running pants under them and I was very warm. A little snug still (mostly when I sat down) but an XL would be too long and probably too big since I don't think I need too much more layers. I like wearing at least one layer so I can remove the snow gear if I go to a restaurant afterwards. But you don't need it to stay warm in these! (It was 20-30 degrees in CO). Also, the seams seem very strong and material thick and durable. I really hope they hold up! I also like the zipper pockets on the sides. I kept my wallet in one and it stayed dry after 5 hrs of skiing and rolling in the snow after my kids crashed into me on skis a few times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TSLA Women's UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Athletic Rashguard FSR26 / FSR46 / FSR20; Brand: TSLA; Review: I sized up 1 size than my usual shirt size, I shouldve sized up 2. Its super tight, but not to the point I cant wear it. I wanted to wear it in every season (swimming, hiking, skiing, etc- the sun is intense all year round in CO) but I will just stick to wearing this under a snow bib- its see through- I got the white. Shouldve went with another color. Also, it came with such an overpowering baby powder smell. I ran it through the wash once and it still smells up a room. Ill have to air it outside for a few days before wearing it all day otherwise Ill get a headache.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Fans, celebrities mourn death of K-pop star Sulli; Abstract: Fans and fellow performers on Tuesday mourned the death of a K-pop star Sulli.; Category: music
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: Off to the World Series, these Nationals have proved everyone wrong; Abstract: This unexpected joyride of a season could hold more promise yet.; Category: sports
Title: 'SOS' picked up on CCTV saves Aussie woman lost in bush; Abstract: An Australian woman lost for three days in dense bushland was found Wednesday after a man remotely monitoring security footage saw an 'SOS' sign scrawled in the earth on his property. Deborah Pilgrim went missing on Sunday while camping with friends about 100 kilometres from the South Australian state capital of Adelaide. The 55-year-old took a walk from the campsite and lost her way.; Category: news
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Serial stowaway held without bond for violating probation; Abstract: A 67-year-old woman with a history of sneaking onto flights is being held without bond for her latest attempt at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.; Category: news
Title: Jason Van Dyke formally resigns from Chicago Police Department; Abstract: CHICAGO Jason Van Dyke has formally resigned from the Chicago Police Department. Van Dyke, 40, stepped down last week ahead of formal termination proceedings before the Chicago Police Board, according to the Chicago Tribune. Van Dyke was convicted in October 2018 of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in the October 2014 slaying of Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke was sentenced ...; Category: news
Title: Little Dog Comes Up With Clever Way To Get More Attention; Abstract: Rikki Perez Chewie was rescued after spending the first six years of her life locked in a cage at a puppy mill.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Top Chicago news: Another judge blocks Trump policy; cop convicted of teen's killing resigns; more; Abstract: Here's the most recent top news in Chicago; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to full articles.; Category: news
Title: 20 Funny Things People in the 1970s Were Totally Guilty of Doing; Abstract: Here are 25 things that we all thought were perfectly acceptable back in the 70s that most of us wouldn't even dream of doing today.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Mad About You Star Helen Hunt Taken to Hospital After Car Is T-Boned and Rolls Over in Accident; Abstract: Helen Hunt Rushed to Hospital After Car Gets T-Boned in Accident; Category: tv
Title: 'A passionate guy': Ex-NASCAR team owner found dead in Ohio River near Louisville; Abstract: Lonnie Troxell, of a racing team from 2000-2005 that competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was found floating in the Ohio River Tuesday.; Category: sports
Title: Bob Kingsley, Country Radio Legend, Dead at 80; Abstract: Country radio legend Bob Kingley, the longtime host of the nationally syndicated program Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, died early Thursday in Weatherford, Texas, following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. He was 80 years old. A member of the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, inducted in 1998, he later became only the format's fifth representative in the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Kingsley was 18 and serving in the Air...; Category: music
Title: Mom warned officials son was taking gun to school. Now she faces charges.; Abstract: The mother, whose teenage son died by suicide at a middle school, faces charges that include felony neglect of a dependent.; Category: news
Title: Florida woman allegedly flees 2 car crashes, kills driver in 3rd crash; Abstract: A Florida woman who killed a 53-year-old man after running a red light and smashing into his Lexus on Saturday morning was in the process of fleeing two earlier car accidents when she caused the fatal collision, police said.; Category: news
Title: Dog 'Randomly' Drops By Family Reunion Then People Check His Collar; Abstract: The other day, Leslie Kowash was at a family reunion in Georgia when a friendly local decided to drop in on the party, seemingly out of nowhere. It was a sweet brown pup and a rather plump one, at that.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Man sentenced for hacking LA court system; Abstract: A man who hacked Los Angeles County court computers, sent 2 million malicious phishing emails and stole hundreds of credit card numbers has been sentenced in Los Angeles.; Category: news
Title: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer is out, tickets already on sale; Abstract: The trailer debuted during Monday Night Football halftime, on Carrie Fisher's birthday.; Category: movies
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Parking space sells for almost $1 million; Abstract: Businessman Johnny Cheung has reportedly sold a 135-square-foot parking space in Hong Kong for a whopping $969,000 to an as-yet-undentified buyer.; Category: finance
Title: Report: UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after heart attack; Abstract: Couture, 56, walked himself to a local hospital following a workout at Jay Glazer's Unbreakable MMA gym in Los Angeles after recognizing that something was off.; Category: sports
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: Lady Gaga, Jim Carrey, Christina Hendricks and Pete Davidson are all single again, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: A wave of pre-holiday breakups rock Hollywood, plus more celeb love life updates for late October 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Mountain skeleton may be man from Japanese internment camp; Abstract: In the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a watercolor and got caught in a freak summer snowstorm.; Category: news
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: 500-year-old skeletons found in the Tower of London; Abstract: Discovery of the remains of a woman and child at the Tower of London shows life of ordinary medieval people.; Category: news
Title: Restaurant Does The Sweetest Thing For Lonely Cat Who Needed A Friend; Abstract: This particular Denny's location in Oregon serves more than just breakfast and other diner favorites. For the past 10 years or so, it has served love and compassion to a little animal who needs it most.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ex-SS guard on trial: I saw people led into gas chamber; Abstract: A 93-year-old former guard at the Nazis' Stutthof concentration camp testified at his trial Friday that he once saw people being led into the gas chamber, followed by screaming and banging sounds behind the locked door.; Category: news
Title: Katy Perry sued for $150k by photo agency for 3-year-old pic; Abstract: Katy Perry allegedly posted a paparazzi photo without paying the fee, a photo agency claims.; Category: music
Title: Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship 'utterly crushed' after grandfather charged; Abstract: The charge of negligent homicide was "like pouring salt on an open wound" for the girl's parents, the family's lawyer told NBC News.; Category: news
Title: Foie Gras Is Banned by New York City; Abstract: Lutèce served it seared, with dark chocolate sauce and bitter orange marmalade. Le Cirque offered it in classic terrine form, but also served it with rabbit and bacon and made it the scene-stealer in a ravioli dish. But Lutèce closed in New York in 2004. Le Cirque shut its last Manhattan location in 2017. And foie gras, the calling card of fine French dining, is about to follow suit. The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation on...; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: Have a little piece of extra skin? Everything you need to know about skin tags; Abstract: Are skin tags dangerous? How do you get rid of them? Doctors explain what you need to know.; Category: health
Title: South Florida principal who made controversial comments about the Holocaust is fired; Abstract: The South Florida principal who stirred national controversy after refusing to say the Holocaust was a "factual, historical event" was fired Wednesday during a school board meeting at the recommendation of the district's superintendent.; Category: news
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: Jenelle Evans' Teen Mom Co-Stars React to Her Split From David Eason; Abstract: Briana DeJesus and Kaliyn Lowry reveal how "proud" they're that Jenelle Evans has split from David Eason; Category: tv
Title: Keystone oil pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons in North Dakota; Abstract: TC Energy's Keystone pipeline has leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) of oil in northeastern North Dakota, marking the second significant spill in two years along the line that carries Canadian tar sands oil through seven states, regulators said Thursday. Crews on Tuesday shut down the pipeline after the leak was discovered, said Karl Rockeman, North Dakota's water quality division director.; Category: news
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ex-manager sues Starbucks for firing after arrest of 2 black men; Abstract: A former regional director for Starbucks is suing the company, claiming her termination was prompted by the arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia store.; Category: news
Title: Tennessee clerk sentenced for killing teen who stole beer; Abstract: A Tennessee grocery clerk convicted of fatally shooting a teenager who stole a beer from a store and ran away has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Thirty-year-old Anwar Ghazali was convicted in August of second-degree murder in the March 2018 death of 17-year-old Dorian Harris. A judge sentenced Ghazali on Thursday.; Category: news
Title: I Live in a Town With No Traffic Lights. This Is What It's Like.; Abstract: This is what it's like to live in a town of just 700 people one with few stores, nearly nonexistent dining options, and no traffic lights.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Woman Comes Up With The Best Costume For Her 7 Dogs; Abstract: Sasha Hobson loves dressing up with her family for Halloween.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The ice used to protect them. Now their island is crumbling into the sea.; Abstract: Shrinking ice, rising sea levels and fierce storms are damaging the Magdalen Islands. Residents are trying to fend off the water in some places, and retreat from it in others.; Category: weather
Title: ICE detention: What doctors who became detainees say they saw; Abstract: Held behind bars as they pleaded for asylum, two Cuban doctors said they watched people around them in ICE detention receiving poor medical care, but -- despite their years of training -- felt powerless to help.; Category: news
Title: Leader of motorcycle gang faces federal firearms charge; Abstract: A high-ranking member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club from Massachusetts has been charged with illegal possession of a gun.; Category: news
Title: President Donald Trump continues attack on Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson; Abstract: Days after he came to Chicago and personally lobbed insults at police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday morning to continue his verbal assault on the city's top cop. "Chicago will never stop its crime wave with the current Superintendent of Police. It just won't happen! Thank you to Kevin Graham and all of the GREAT Chicago Police Officers I just ...; Category: news
Title: Two women were killed while climbing a steep, icy mountain in California; Abstract: Jennifer Shedden, 34, and Michelle Xue, 22, were well-equipped for climbing the steep mountain segment, but officials believe the pair was struck by falling rocks and killed.; Category: news
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: Cause determined in Jessi Combs' fatal speed record crash; Abstract: Occurred at speeds near 550 mph; Category: autos
Title: Couple Cancels Wedding, Keeps $30K as "Donation" for Honeymoon Instead; Abstract: In a viral Facebook post, a couple announces they're canceling their wedding, but keeping the $30,000 in gifts for a honeymoon instead.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Marine Corps' Annual Birthday Video Blasted For Including Only 6 Seconds of Women in 8-Minute Tribute; Abstract: Current and former U.S. Marines rebuked Corps leaders. "The vitriol towards female Marines is at an all-time high right now and this video just shows it," said former Marine Sergeant Erin Kirk-Cuomo.; Category: news
Title: Stunning photos of redheads from around the world; Abstract: Photographer Brian Dowling has traveled to 20 countries to photograph redheads around the world in order to celebrate their natural beauty.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Three Suspects Arrested In Brazen Oakland Armored Car Robbery; Abstract: Three suspects have been arrested in a brazen day-light robbery of an armored Loomis truck delivering cash to an Oakland Wells Fargo branch last June, authorities announced Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Oklahoma officer convicted of 2nd-degree murder; Abstract: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A jury on Monday found an Oklahoma City police officer guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a suicidal man who was threatening to set himself on fire. The jury deliberated about 5½ hours before finding Sgt. Keith Sweeney guilty in the Nov. 15, 2017, death of 29-year-old Dustin Pigeon and recommending a 10-year prison sentence. Second-degree murder is punishable by 10 years to life in prison. Sweeney was...; Category: news
Title: Air Force airman missing after fall into Gulf of Mexico from C-130 aircraft; Abstract: A U.S. Air Force airman went missing Tuesday after falling from a C-130 aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico, according to reports.; Category: news
Title: AT&T fined $60 million for throttling 'unlimited' data plans; Abstract: Unlimited should mean unlimited!; Category: finance
Title: Rare deer spotted in Montana; Abstract: A Lakeside resident spotted a piebald deer, which represent less than 1% of the deer population.; Category: video
Title: Ohio detective in 'grave' condition after shot twice in face during drug raid; Abstract: A police detective was critically wounded Monday night after being shot during a drug raid in Dayton, Ohio.; Category: news
Title: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Abstract: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Category: lifestyle
Title: Chicago police investigation of fatal DEA shooting of suburban man yields new details, but key questions remain; Abstract: A Chicago police investigation failed to establish definitively the circumstances in which a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent shot and killed an alleged drug dealer last year, according to documents obtained by the Tribune. The redacted investigative file, released to the Tribune under a public information request, contains only two eyewitness accounts. One is from the unnamed DEA ...; Category: news
Title: Off-duty Chicago police officer in clown makeup arrested on suspicion of slapping on-duty officer; Abstract: CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer was arrested on three misdemeanor charges after slapping a fellow officer early Friday as she tried to enter a bar in Halloween makeup, officials said. Someone at a bar in the 3700 block of North Broadway called police about 1:20 a.m. - just after Halloween ended, according to Sally Bown, a spokeswoman for Chicago police. The caller said "a 30-year-old ...; Category: news
Title: Reality television star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday for wrongful deaths in a boat crash in Canada's backwoods.; Abstract: Reality TV star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday over an August boat crash in Canada's backwoods that killed two people and seriously injured three.; Category: tv
Title: 1 dead, 2 injured, suspect still at large after shooting at Church's Chicken; Abstract: Three employees were shot Wednesday evening at a Church's Chicken in Otay Mesa, California, the San Diego Police Department said in a news release.; Category: news
Title: Daywatch: Inside Pete Buttigieg's Iowa surge, 3 Chicago hospitals earn Ds for patient safety and Buffalo Wild Wings CEO comes to Naperville; Abstract: Want Daywatch delivered to your inbox? Sign up here. | Get the top Tribune stories of the day on your smart speaker | Here's how to get the most out of your Tribune subscription | Got something to say? Join the conversation on our Facebook page Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. Inside Pete Buttigieg's Iowa surge: Loud crowds, strong ...; Category: news
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: All the details on Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney's honeymoon, plus more news; Abstract: Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney honeymoon in Indonesia, plus more celebrity news for Nov. 7, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: House where J.R.R. Tolkien wrote 'Lord of the Rings' is on sale for nearly $6 million look inside; Abstract: The Oxford, England home where J.R.R. Tolkien lived from 1937 to 1940 and wrote "The Hobbit" and parts of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is for sale for 4.58 million euros, or nearly $6 million.; Category: finance
Title: 40 Fun Facts About Jennifer Aniston; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Accused killer's girlfriend reveals Colorado mom's last words; Abstract: Krystal Lee, who was having an affair with Frazee, is expected back on the stand Thursday; Category: news
Title: Charles Rogers, former Michigan State football, Detroit Lions star, dead at 38; Abstract: Charles Rogers, the former Michigan State football star whom the Detroit Lions selected with the second overall pick in 2003 NFL draft, has died.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Red Roof Inn Rockford; City: Rockford Illinois; Review: So, when I travel, I pretty much stay in economy type hotels. I don't do Hiltons or resorts. So, my judgment is based on my past experience with this type of hotel. The outside gave the impression of a hotel with some age. Nothing really wrong, just aged. Stairs, walls, windows, etc were all in good working order. The room itself was a surprise for me. Nice. I really liked it. "Wood" flooring gave it a modern look and made the room seem cleaner. Bedding was contemporary and not cheap looking. Sheets seemed very new. Towels were a grade above standard, I believe. A nice desk, fridge, and plenty of outlets. I have zero complaints about my room, especially since the room was half the price of rooms in nearby hotels of the same caliber. Most of the time when I get a cheap hotel room for a night I have to man-up and get through the night. I am not saying that I do, or would, stay in complete dumps. But, I don't usually "enjoy" the rooms I get. I am there to just shower and get some sleep before moving on. This place was actually nice, which made me sleep better than usual.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Clarksville TN; City: Clarksville Tennessee; Review: After driving all day and into the night, I was tired and needed to stop. There were three hotels at this exit if I remember correctly. I checked out what was there and this appeared to be the best choice. And, as it turned out, the best price. It ended up being your typical interstate-exit hotel, but it was clean and not a bad price. Everything worked. There isn't much to say positive or negative. It's location seems to cater to interstate travelers that just can't continue driving to the next large city to get a room. However, for the few hours that I stayed there, it did it's job and was clean. Sometimes that is what matters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Reedsburg; City: Reedsburg Wisconsin; Review: Look, it is a Super 8, not a Hilton. So, my review is based on expectations I have from an economy style hotel. That said, I had no issues with this hotel. Everything worked. Towels were clean and not worn out. Cable and air worked. The room was not stale smelling. The shower and tub were clean and looked new. The hotel has some years under it's belt. However, they do seem to put money into it to keep it up. The indoor pool was nice and the hot tub was a nice way to relax my sore back after a lot of driving. The staff were personable and friendly- not in a fake corporate way either. They were very attentive and helpful. The "negatives" are few. I'd say they should remove the room carpeting and go with some type of wood flooring and rugs for cleanliness. Also, the bedding (comforter, etc) seemed outdated. I don't mean worn or old, just not very contemporary. I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Campus Inn Motel; City: Baraboo Wisconsin; Review: The staff member (owner?) was very nice. That is the last good thing I have to say about this place. This is not a bitter review. I have nothing against the hotel or it's staff. However, it is just an old, worn out place that does not see a lot of money put into it for upkeep. The owner(s) seem to fix things when they have to and with the cheapest way possible. My door had a large hole in it that was covered with a piece of leather or something screwed into the door. The back of my tub was slightly lower that the front resulting in improper draining. My bathroom ceiling had a large bubble in the drywall from a water leak. This would stream water anytime water was used upstairs. By morning, my bathroom was flooded. The bed looked dirty and the sheets were stained in a "what kind of movie was just filmed in here" kind of way. The towels were threadbare and smelled. The AC was a window unit, but it did work well. I just felt like I was going to catch bed bugs or worse sleeping there. I felt dirty and uneasy about getting in that bed. I just kept telling myself that I have slept in worse places and survived. I was glad to leave. I typically stay in economy style hotels and my perspective is from there. I do not mind cheap hotels. However, this hotel just is not worth a cheap price unless you are stranded in Baraboo, WI.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Oceanside; City: Deerfield Beach Broward County Florida; Review: I stayed here while doing a weekend of diving in nearby Pompano Beach. Staff was helpful and friendly. The lobby was clean. It has a better than average pool for an economy hotel. Most do not have a water slide for the kids. The location was nice. Our group walked to Flannigan's for dinner (excellent). There were plenty of other shops and restaurants within walking distance. There is even a Subway resturant attached to the hotel for those wanting something quick. My only complaint about the outside was the shortage of parking and the $10 fee the hotel charges for parking. Really? I am staying in your hotel and you're adding a parking fee? As for the room. Pretty nice. I bumped up its rating because they do not have room carpeting. I am starting to see that more and more in hotels. I prefer the wood floor or wood laminate...whatever it is called. It just feels cleaner to me. The TV was older, smaller with not much selection. Wifi was available, but slow. Pillows and bed were fine. The shower had a nice multi massage head and good water pressure. Sink was actually nice. Everything was clean. There was absolutely no view from my window. Good AC. Coffee maker in room. For the price and location, this was money well spent. Not a hotel worthy of being part of a vacation destination. But, a good place to sleep and clean up while there for other things.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld; City: Orlando Florida; Review: I am used to budget hotels that I just use to shower and sleep between dives on scuba trips. So, I was looking forward to staying in a nicer hotel when my company sent me to a conference in Orlando. A Hilton, hua? Well, not quite. I am just guessing here, but I think this must be Hilton's economy line of hotels targeted at those of us with a less than lavish budget. However, I could see a few things here that you just don't see at the typical economy hotels, including the nicer ones. Impressive lobby entrance, real valet parking, nice security (gates, fence, etc), impressive use of landscaping to dress up otherwise unimpressive hotel pools, room service. However, the food here was very expensive and not worth a penny of it. Honestly, I was reminded of old, stale, incorrectly cooked cheap buffet restaurant food. Horrible. But, you will pay a lot for it, especially if you want it sent to your room. I think the breakfast I almost ordered from room service was going to be over $50. I could get the same thing at McDonald's for about $5. After having said breakfast downstairs (instead of my room), I can honestly say I would have much preferred McDonalds. Nasty. The room itself was fairly clean with nice furniture. The carpet showed its age. Lots of Orlando tourist traffic, I guess. The bathroom exhaust fan motor was loud enough to make me just keep the light off while in the bathroom. The view from my tower room was of the roofs of the other hotel buildings on the property. Sigh. Anyway, if you had blindfolded me and brought me into the room (not knowing where I was at), I would have guess an economy hotel that was showing some wear and tear. It did have heavier-duty furniture and heavy doors. But, it also had popcorn ceilings, worn carpet, and lumpy pillows. What is good about this place, you ask? It was priced in the economy budget range and it's location next to Sea World and International Drive is great. The entrance is impressive. The landscaping does well to make you think you are staying someplace nicer. But, once past the lobby, it was all downhill from there for me. If you have a nicer budget then stay someplace nicer. This is not where I would want to take my wife for a fancy weekend designed to impress or pamper her. If you are on an economy budget, stay here, but don't plan on eating here. The funniest thing about this place was the staff. They tried to dress and act Hilton-like, but their attention to detail and protocols was no better than your average economy hotel. Bottom line: Would I stay here again? I am not sure. Orlando is expensive and this place came at a good price. But, all of the fancy (read: expensive) services are just not the real thing and it shows. So, why pay for them? This place is for the people that strain their financial budget; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Columbia; City: Irmo South Carolina; Review: The outside view of the hotel is misleading with its minimalist attempt at landscaping. However, The outside was clean and parking was plentiful and well lit. The lobby area was much nicer than typical hotels priced in this range and the staff spoke and moved as if in a finer upscale hotel. They were impressive actually. The lobby was classy and modern with places to sit comfortable, a small alcohol/coffee bar and an area where they served a pretty good breakfast buffet. The elevator was sloooooooow. :( Hallways clean and well ventilated. The room was the best feature. I just have not seen a hotel for this price with such a large room. Huge L-shaped couch that was actually nice and not scary to sit/lay on. Fridge, desk, nice flat screen TV with a panel to hookup all your devices, two big comfortable beds, coffee maker, etc. There was still PLENTY of walking room even with all of that. AC was COLD. I had a maintenance issue and someone was there within 5 minutes of my call. Problem solved just as fast. I actually enjoyed my stay there. Seriously, this was the best room I have had in a long time for that price range. There is a Cracker Barrel in the same parking lot. Otherwise it is a very short drive to just about anything you want to eat or do. In my opinion, the only shortcoming of the hotel was the lack of amenities. It was too cold for the pool. In fact, I never actually saw the pool. I stayed at the hotel for three days while doing a nearby Spartan Beast race at Carolina Adventure World. It would be nice if the pool was indoors. Maybe a hot tub, pool room, larger hotel bar? Just ways to pass the time would be nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Yuma Pivot Point; City: Yuma Arizona; Review: This building seemed very new and/or well maintained. Super clean and quiet. The staff was above excellent every single day. The restaurant in the hotel was very good and a good value. I felt I received a great value for the cost of my stay there (4 nights). The only negatives of the hotel is the restaurant is not open during lunch, which is not good considering there are little options within walking distance. The hotel store is sorely lacking considering there are no options within walking distance to pick up toiletry items, snacks, and such. Finally, I found the pool to be clean and nicely maintained, but a bit small and boring. I mean that this hotel would be viewed as a hotel worthy of twice the room price if it invested in a more lavish pool/deck area that matched the rest of the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Au Nouvel Hotel; City: Toulon Var Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: I've stayed in many hotels in France in the past ten years and, in the 60 to 80 Euro category, this one is probably the worst I've stayed in . We chose this hotel because of its situation close to the train station, town center and ferry port. The only good thing about it was the reception staff, one of whom recommended a good restaurant and another who booked us out quickly at 5 am. The hotel is typical French style very shabby but no chic. It is old and needs modernising and at the very least redecoration. The room was depressing, badly decorated with dated fixtures and fittings. The bathroom was old fashioned with old cracked tiles, grouting missing in the shower and the hair dryer did not work. Because the lift is very small, we used the stairs to get to the 3rd floor. Unfortunately the manual, electricity saving, light switches are very small and badly positioned to find in the dark and they did not work on two levels. The hotel is right oposite the train station which is convenient but not quiet. Overall a bad experience.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Appart hotel Odalys Le Cheval Blanc; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: We've stayed in quite a few of apartment hotels in France in the past 2 years. This one was the best so far and Its perfect central position, opposite the Roman Arena, will take some beating. There was only two of us but, as we were only staying there for one night, we pushed the boat out and booked one of the more spacious top floor apartments for 3 people at € 95 pn. The large window in the room was big enough for both of us to sit and enjoy the stunning view of the arena. The large room had a separate big bathroom, toilet and a nice small kitchen nicely hidden from the main sitting sleeping area (I often find the fridge in some apartments can be noisy when you are sleeping but this one wasn't). The decor is modern, the apartment was clean and the air con coupled with a high loft ceiling kept it pleasantly cool, even in August. The only negative thing about it was the shower screen over the bath didn't fit at all and we had to mop up lots of water from the bathroom floor after every shower. Apart from that, it was a lovely stay. The reception was always manned and the reception people were nice and friendly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pierre et Vacances Residence Les Balcons de Collioure; City: Collioure Pyrenees Orientales Occ; Review: The apartment was a bit disappointing but at 53 Euros per night (in October) you can't expect too much. We telephoned to ask if we could get in the apartment earlier (as the reception re-opens in the evening at 17.00) and the very helpful receptionist arranged for the keys to be available earlier at 14.00, which was very good. The sitting/kitchen/bedroom was nice and modern and the bathroom was quite large and well decorated. The worst thing was the awful bed which to make up into a double bed it involves moving the sideboard and then pulling out a heavy bed frame and extending it's legs to position it next to the sofa. Unfortunately, while I was constructing the frame, the whole thing collapsed onto my foot resulting in my toe being painful for the whole duration of our 3 day stay. There's no air-con and, despite us leaving the patio doors closed in the evenings when we sat outside, the room was always full of mosquitoes each night. The terrace is small and needs re-tiling. The potentially pleasant view of part of the port of Collioure unfortunately disappears if you sit down inside the terrace wall but, in fairness, it was quite private as it's not overlooked by other apartments. Parking is available at 7 Euros per night and parking is essential there's no free public parking near the apartment. You are expected to clean your room and drop off any rubbish near the reception when you leave so it's not a high end service apartment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Appart Hotel Odalys Les Floridianes; City: Aix en Provence Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cot; Review: We very much enjoyed a one night stay in a studio apartment only 5-10 minutes walk to the main street of Aix. The room was pleasant and clean with lots of space, the bed was large and very comfortable and it was one of the quietest apartments we have stayed in for years. The reception is staffed 24 hours and the person who greeted us was very helpful. Parking in and around Aix is horrendous so be prepared to pay quite a bit for parking or, if you can find a parking space, long walks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HotelF1 Lyon Isle d Abeau Ouest Saint Exupery; City: Saint Quentin Fallavier Isere Auvergne ; Review: We stayed here one night because we had a very early flight from Lyon airport. The receptionist female was at the desk at 3pm and she was very pleasant and we were able to get into the room early. The room was clean and looked exactly like every other F1 I have stayed in. Unfortunately I had forgotten to pack some flip flops but decided to risk catching a foot disease in the communal showers. We got to sleep early but were awoken at midnight by a group of people outside in the car park who took the next 4 hours shouting goodnight to each other before one couple coming into the hotel to shout at each other for the next hour. I managed to get about 2 hours sleep - I know it wasn't F1s fault but I wasn't happy when we left the place at 5am.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Fangassier; City: Saintes Maries de la Mer Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Le Fangassier is a great little hotel just outside of the center of Les Saintes Maries la Mer. The woman who greeted us was very pleasant, professional and spoke excellent English. Although we had arrived very early (11am) and the room we'd booked was not ready, she was prepared to let us in another room early. She took pains to show me all the facilities (such as where and how the night entrance code operated). The room was lovely. It was clean, bright, very comfortable and had an enormous bathroom (the best bath I've ever had in a hotel). The WiFi worked perfectly and the free public parking was right outside. We had booked the room only for one night at a very good price but we will be prepared to pay the full price when we go back - which we will. Thanks Fangassier!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Appart hotel Odalys Le Cheval Blanc; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: We visit Le Chaval Blanc at least once a year and this year we went because Santana were playing in the Arena right across the road. We arrived early at 11.30 but we knew they would look after our bag until we could get in the room at 2.30 and the chap on the front desk was very pleasant. We were given a top floor room with a double bed - exactly as we'd requested. However, what we didn't request was the pile of unwashed crockery in the sink. Obviously the cleaning person had not even bothered to open the doors which hide the small kitchen from the rest of the room. We washed all this up and put it away but, as it had irked me a little, I mentioned it to the girls who were on the front desk when we went out. While we were out someone had gone to our room and put the cups and glasses we'd used and left out to dry on the side of the sink (as they don't supply a kitchen towel) and presumably they thought these were the items we'd complained about. However, the kettle now smelled strongly of cleaning product, but the boiled water we had drank that afternoon didn't have the undrinkable taste and smell it had now. I know some of this sounds negative. However, we like the Hotel and we'll definitely keep going back (if they have us) because in our previous 3 visits we have always met nice front of desk people been given well appointed clean rooms with lovely views of the arena.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kyriad Orange Centre; City: Orange Vaucluse Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: The Kyriad hotel is well positioned just outside of the main center of Orange between the Arc de Triomphe and the impressive Roman theatre. It's very easy to find on the main road which runs through the town. Although our room was on the side of the building facing the main road it was very quiet. We went in mid October and it pleasantly warm despite the cold mistral wind outside attempting to blow our ears off. The hotel staff were very helpfull and pleasant and as the parking at the hotel is very limited we parked just over the road, behind the new block of flats,for free. The room was well equipped (especially the kettle) and very clean. The bed was very comfortable, but there's not much room to walk around it. At only 13 square metres the room was just about big enough for 2 people to occupy it for one night, but the bathroom is tiny. We're of average size and I think it would be a bit tricky for large people to use the wash basin wedged into a corner under a large hairdryer. Although the room is advertised as well insulated, we could clearly hear every word uttered by the strangers in the shower cubicle next to ours. In fact, as they were having problems operating the shower I was able to give them some advice about how to use it through the wall which, with hindsight, probably didn't improve what they were previously enjoying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Nimes Centre Gare; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: This is the best budget hotel we've stayed in for years. The receptionists were pleasant, efficient and helpful. The room was very clean and modern with a perfect design which many more far more expensive hotels should lean from. Even the lighting was fantastic. The only negative point I should mention is that the room was too hot for us at 22 degrees and after trying to turn it off or down by using the control panel for half an hour, so I gave up and simply opened the window, which as we were right above the bus and train station it was very noisy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Appart hotel Odalys Le Cheval Blanc; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: We've stayed at le Cheval Blanc 5 times before. We live about half an hour away from Nimes so, as we never drink and drive, it's a nice place to stay after a pleasant meal with wine. The mistake I made was not to request a room facing the arena (we booked the room at the start of the year so it should have been possible). The negative thing about a front facing room is that the busses stop just outside the hotel, but the double glazing reduces the noise. One of the most positive thing (in my opinion) is that, if you book a room to coincide with a band or concert by people you like in the arena opposite, you can hear the show for free. It was Muse performing when we went and it was marvellous. Unfortunately, as our room was at the back of the hotel we couldn't hear them so we went outside in the large space opposite the arena to sit under the trees - which was very nice. However, if you go on a night when Johnny Hallyday is performing one of his frequent gigs in Nimes, you have my deepest sympathies; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Appart City Perpignan Centre Gare; City: Perpignan Pyrenees Orientales Occitanie; Review: I used to think there was no such thing as a good budget priced apartment, but that was before I stayed in this one. Yes, the low price we paid did go up a bit each time we added anything such a parking a car and using the WiFi but these were reasonable additions at 6.50 and 2 euros per day. OK, transport first, the apartments are easy to find if you follow signs to the train station and the car park is right below and the lifts from there take you straight up to your floor The car park entrance is the one to the right of the rear of the apartment block, (not the similar looking one I initially tried to get into to the left of the apartments). If you come here by train it couldn't be better positioned because its opposite the station and the reception is open most of the day and night so it's very accessible. The reception is lovely and so are the people working there, very professional, multi-lingual and informative. The only small problem I had was dealt with efficiently. Now the room. It has a big entrance corridor, a lovely big bathroom with a big shower, a huge bed and it is all very clean and although we were facing the train station it was very quiet (it was November so didn't need to open the window). Everything worked well but my only slight criticism is although the apartment block is new if you need wifi in your room you are issued with a box with a modem and wires to pug into the power and telephone sockets under the table which involves a bit of crawling underneath. The connection then didn't work immediately because you have to access the apartment site and enter your code. A bit of a faff which shouldn't be necessary. I read on here that the apartment and station are in a seedy area of town with a few scary people loitering around. Well, I disagree, like many towns in France the train station and walk to town is in an area with lots of kebab and other fast food shops bars and restaurants. However, if you want a more agreeable walk into town, cross over the train lines (several options) ,turn right and walk until you get to the small river. You can then amble along the road which runs at the side of the river which takes you right into the centre of town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Central; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: The name of this hotel is quite accurate because, although it isn't right in the centre of Nimes, it is definitely within the old part of the city. The hotel is quite small in an old building, but inside it has a clean contemporary feel and I liked the way all the hallway lights switched themselves on as you walked from floor to floor. The receptionist lady was very pleasant and helpful. Our room was cosy, clean and quiet (the air-con/heater was a bit noisy but as it was January we didn't need to use it at night). The bathroom was nice and big but the control knob on the shower was very hard to turn off with wet hands. When we arrived, the entire contents of a home of the house next door to our room was being unloaded from the third floor by a telescopic conveyor. Which I found very entertaining. All in all a very pleasant stay in a good hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Appart hotel Odalys Le Cheval Blanc; City: Nimes Gard Occitanie; Review: We have stayed in the Appart'hotel Odalys Le Cheval Blanc in Nimes at least six times in seven years. It has normally been OK and I’ve reviewed it on TripA twice before. However, when we stayed this time there was a serious problem. We couldn’t lock our room door with the key from the outside so we reported this to the receptionist and he came and showed us how to jiggle the door away from the frame to be able to turn the key. However, the locking system was old and loose and did not work properly and when you are inside the room it was impossible to check to see if the door was locked by turning the locking button, because as soon as you move the handle it automatically unlocks the door. We thought we had locked the door with the turn button from the inside after we went to bed. However, at 6.30 in the morning we were awoken by a man standing in the dark near our bed. I quickly got up to chase him out of the room but I couldn’t follow him any further because I wasn’t wearing any clothes. My wife was very shocked and upset by this and insisted on immediately packing and leaving the hotel. However, when we went down to report the incident and leave at 7.15 we found the reception area was locked up. I can't think of any reason why anyone should enter our room without knocking on the door or, once inside, not switching on the light. The front door of the hotel is not locked and as the lock on our door was inadequate there was nothing to stop anyone walking off the street and into our room. I reported this incident to Odalys Vacances, using the owners email address but they replied that the only way I could only complain was sending a registered letter to their Paris office. I replied saying I wasn’t complaining and that I only wanted to alert them to a serious security incident which should be investigated quickly, because it could happen again to other guests staying at their hotel - but they haven’t bothered to reply. It would appear that they are more concerned that I should follow their antiquated postal complaints procedure, rather than quickly responding to a serious incident and lack of security at the hotel. We definitely won’t be going back there but, if you do, remember to wedge a chair up against the door!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn York City Blossom St North Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: It was in a good position just outside the City walls. The reception staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and spacious with everything we needed - especially the kettle and a good bed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Leeds City Centre Whitehall Road; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: Yet again we had a great deal for booking a room at a Premier Inn on a Sunday. Everyone working there was lovely, from the lady on the front desk who held our suitcase till we booked in later, the girl serving at the bar and the wonderful lady who let us borrow a corkscrew when we found we had bought a bottle of good red with a cork at the nearby M&S - what fun!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester City Centre Piccadilly Hotel; City: Manchester Greater Manchester Engl; Review: The Piccadilly hotel is very close to the train station. When we arrived at 11.45 and asked if we could leave our suitcase so that we could walk around the city and we were offered a room immediately. This was such a bonus for us and we really appreciate this when it happens. The room was excellent as ever with a good view from the 7th floor. We were then able to get on our tour of the city unhindered by our suitcase. The Northern Quarter nearby is excellent for pubs, bars and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Jawbone PRIME Bluetooth Headset (Blah Blah Black); Brand: Jawbone; Review: I thought I would love this piece but the wrap around ear adapter broke off immediately and the stay in the ear rubber plug never stayed in my ear more that 10 minutes before popping out and it I tried to adjust it during a call it would sense my hand touching it and thing I wanted to hang up on the call. I don't even know where that thing is anymore...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leegoal(TM) Blue 3-Piece Snap On Hard Case Cover For AT&T Verizon Sprint Apple iPhone 4 4S; Brand: Leegoal; Review: I love this cover. Its nice and its my second version of this cover. Its very nice looking. You do have to glue the blue and black sections together from the back piece but otherwise its a great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY SILVER LUXURY STEEL ALUMINUM CHROME HARD BACK CASE COVER FOR IPHONE 4/4S; Brand: SANOXY; Review: I like the phone cover immensely. This is my second one in a year. The cost is low so replacing them isn't a financial burden if it gets too scratched up. I just haven't figured out what that little pin light looking thing is that you plug into the headset port on top like in the picture. It isn't a light and seems to have no electronics in it so is it just for looks and what is it suppose to be simulating?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 4 Phone Case, Black Carbon Fiber Pattern with Slim Gold Chrome Bumper Frame Hard Back Case; Brand: Bastex; Review: This has turned out to be a great accessory for my iPhone 4S. It looks great and works fine. I am very pleased...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ATC Masione(TM) Gold Edge Chrome Vintage PU Leather Protective Case Cover for Apple iPhone 4 with Free Screen Protector; Brand: Masione; Review: This has turned out to be a great accessory for my iPhone 4S. It looks great and works fine. I am very pleased...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pandamimi Blue Luxury Steel Aluminum Chrome Hard Back Case Cover for Apple AT&T Sprint Verizon iPhone 4S 4 4G NEWEST; Brand: Pandamimi; Review: I found that chrome and gold colored covers look the best on my iPhone 4S. This was another variation of the chrome color. Nice...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insten Hybrid Case for Apple iPhone 4/ 4S - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: INSTEN; Review: It looks nice but its hard to take on and off if you wanted too...; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Canon Pixma MP830 Office All-In-One Inkjet Printer (0583B002); Brand: Canon; Review: as other reviewers said this is a nice machine but its ink sucking habit is out of control! I bought this item about a year ago and am not happy to be spending a small fortune on ink. Plus, the 5 different ink cartridges run out at different times so this machine requires constant "feeding" to maintain operations. For the above cited reason, I am looking forward to a new and easy maintenance machine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DayMinder Monthly Planner 2015, Hardcover, 7.88 x 11.88 Inch Page Size, Black (G470H), (Colors May Vary); Brand: DayMinder; Review: I am ordering the 2015 monthly planner because I loved using it for the first time last year. The size suits me since it does not get buried under my desk clutter and the large print is wonderful because if necessary I can see it without my glasses. Two more useful attributes are the many sheets of note paper at the back and the entire calendar for the next year is on the back cover. I am positive all buyers will be pleased with this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun Pattern Designs Pads - 4 Assorted Girl Designs Note Pads; Brand: Stonehouse Collection; Review: Perfect size to keep handy to jot down notes for any reason.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safco Products 2161BL Onyx Mesh Laptop Stand, Black; Brand: Safco Products; Review: I thought I was ordering the proper size for my 17" laptop. Wrong.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Staples Rubber Bands, Size #117B, (1 Lb); Brand: Staples; Review: Just what I needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: Vicious; Brand: Ian McKellen; Review: Great show!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frasier: Season 10; Brand: Kelsey Grammer; Review: The comedy really holds up, it's still very funny now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Words & Pictures; Brand: Lam Ching-Ying; Review: Formula-type, predictable story for two actors who deserve better; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I'll See You in My Dreams; Brand: Brett Haley; Review: Interesting slice of life story; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind; Brand: Sam Rockwell; Review: Strange, odd, almost interesting story. Needed some more background for those who didn't read the book. Clooney was miscast.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Old Lady; Brand: Kevin Kline; Review: The story had promise, but never really used the talents of the stars, so I never really was invested in the characters lives. Too bad.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Jurys Inn Birmingham; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Great location to walk out and eat a variety of restaurants or have a drink and talk to the locals. Food in the hotel was also impressive better than the normal hotel food. There was transport at the door. The entrance had a ramp to assist with roller bags The bathroom was reasonable in size and the room contain two large beds; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grange Lodge Hotel; City: St Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: Well this is stepping back in time. The German Officers stayed here during the Second World War and I you get the vibe that the feel hasn't changed. It is a beautiful old historic hotel with large reading area outside grass and pool area. The floors creak and the toilet doesn't seem to work (husband got it going) but I don't think I would stay anywhere else; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L Ascott Hotel; City: Saint Malo Ille et Vilaine Brittany; Review: This is a special place for couples that want to escape the hustle of the typical tourist location. The hosts of this hotel are very accomodating with information on everything local from pubs to watch the World Cup rugby to a casual meal in a real French restaurant. Breakfast was outstandingly French. We parked our rental car inside the property and we're lucky enough to stay on the first floor in the room with balcony shown in the image of the hotel. The rooms are large enough with clean neat ensuite with fabulous bath/shower and great towels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adagio Caen Centre; City: Caen Calvados Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: After two flights and a Train Trip from Paris to Caen we were really pleased with the hotel location. It was a 10 minute walk from the station (too tired to collect the rental car) so bring along those roller bags. The hotel is modern, clean and over looks an avenue of trees and river. There are many restaurants and eating options within walking distance and the staff are very helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Rome Airport Hotel; City: Fiumicino Province of Rome Lazio; Review: The Rome Hilton Airport Hotel is a find as it makes travelling with multiple bags so easy as the hotel is located connected to the airport. We grabbed a luggage trolley loaded the bags and pushed through the covered connecting walkways to the hotel. Once at the hotel the room was not ready so we left the bags in lockup and proceeded by free bus to Rome City for a few hours. Our flight is early tomorrow so we will make the return journey through the walkways.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Praha Old Town; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: What a surprise this Ibis Hotel is for location to transport, restaurants and shopping. We were able to commence a walking tour up the road in the Town Square. The rooms are Ibis basic, very clean and large enough for the two of us to be comfortable. The ensuite has a large sized shower with liquid soap, shampoo. Towels are soft enough. We both dozed off to sleep and slept the night through waking this morning and having the breakfast. Toast fruit, bacon,eggs and tea, hot chocolate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley; City: Glen Waverley Monash Greater Melbourne Victoria; Review: The staff at the Ibis Glen Waverley are amazingly caring and helpful. My husband and I made a rush trip to Melbourne to be with dad in Intensive Care. Our stay has been a day to day prospect not knowing how long we would be here. The staff have been kind and helpful as we have extended on a day by day bases. We checked out to find that again we needed to book back in a few hours later. There was no fuss not a problem. One block behind the hotel there are about 20 Asian restaurants all clustered together. The hotel also has an open plan casual dinning and bar area on the ground floor with parking under the building. Thanks as simplicity was certainly so helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La s Fijian Resort Spa; City: Yanuca Island Coral Coast Viti Levu; Review: My husband and I decided we needed Easter away - somewhere that we could totally relax. We returned to the Fijian Shangrila Resort even though I had read many negative comments. You see we didn't want to dress for a trendy resort we just wanted to swim, eat, laugh and have a few drinks in a totally relaxing environment. Yes the resort is showing age but we were happy to see that renovations had been completed on the foyer, shops and that the wifi worked fine. The natural beauty was a standout. The room renovations are in progress. Next time we need to drop out of Monday to Friday we will be back and this time I promise it won't be 17 years like last time. Thanks for the adult pool, restaurants but also the happy family environment when we felt like socialising.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Reims Centre; City: Reims Marne Grand Est; Review: We have been with a touring group and this hotel was our two nighter in Reims. There were 3 of us in a room husband, wife and daughter and yes it was really tight. We loaded the furniture on top of each other so that we could open our bags. Wanting to watch any late night TV produced all the normal suspects of news stations with no other options to watch anything in English. Breakfast was pleasant and the rooms revamped to a clean standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nadler Kensington; City: London England; Review: The Nadler Hotel Kensington was a true gem of a Hotel to a family of three ( mum, dad and 20 year old daughter) travelling through U.K and Europe following our sporting team the Wallabies. The hotel was very clean, well organised and operated. The staff were delightful to deal with for every need. The location of the hotel was within walking distance to Earls Court - Piccadilly line which travels direct to and from Heathrow. Very convenient. This will be our London hotel for all future visits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Amazing Nail Spa; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Do not go here unless you want infected ingrown toenails that they caused and peeling shellac after only one week. The lady who did my toenails cut them so improperly I ended up with two ingrown toenails that became infected and now have to be removed by a doctor. I will never return here or solicit their business for them. Stay away!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Peter Piper Pizza; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Don't come here unless you want to wait over an hour for your pizza and watch people who came in after you eat and leave. This place does not know how to manage well. Will not be returning to this location ever again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cover Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This place was a little out dated and small, but they got us seated before our appointment time and were extremely efficient when we got placed in the chairs. The owners were so friendly and did a great job with our pedicures. I would return for sure!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blink Beauty; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Stephanie is hands down the best hairstylist I have ever seen. She is so talented with her work, and she consistently amazes me with her different techniques. Stephanie is the sweetest and always looks for the best interests of her clients. I have gotten a partial and full balayage, as well as several hair cuts. I would highly recommend seeing her if you want your hair to consistently be beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exquisite Nails; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: This place was exactly what I needed while visiting family. Emily did an amazing job and was so delicate. She even cleaned up my cuticles without me asking. She was so sweet and I will definitely be back any time I come to visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: London Fog Men's Durham Rain Coat; Brand: ; Review: Awesome coat, incredibly soft material and a warm zip out liner. I usually wear a 40 or 42 jacket and had to return the 42 coat I ordered because it was huge. Ordered a 38 replacement and its perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bogs Men's Urban Walker Low Slip On Waterproof Rain Shoe; Brand: Bogs; Review: Awesome shoes! Great for yard work, and beat the heck out of my heavy Muck Boot shoes that wouldn't stay on my feet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocs Modi Flip; Brand: ; Review: The toe thing is a very ruff suede, not real comfortable even after regular wear.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Viosi RFID Blocking Minimalist Genuine Leather Slim Front Pocket Wallet; Brand: Viosi; Review: Nice leather card holder, seems well made. Only issues are the center is to tight to hold much cash and is a little awkward for the front pocket.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Men's Light Weight Thermatrix Performance Thermal Pant; Brand: Duofold; Review: Ugly as hell, but no one will see them. They fit great and you can't beat $5 for per pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Men's Brazil Mmq Classic Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: The shoes looked great but were too small (think my foots grown to a 10-1/2). Sent them back with no problems but they didn't have a 10-1/2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teva Men's Sterling Slip-On Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Great shoes, they fit my narrow foot very well. I wore them all day the first time I had them on with just a little rubbing on the heels and ankles, probably from the heat and humidity. new go to slip-on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OluKai Women's Ohana; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: Great flip-flops with lots of arch support!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Originals Men's Bullet Classic Sneaker; Brand: Saucony; Review: Ran small and didn't care for them. Shipped in just the shoebox which got trashed, so returned them.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Men's Lightweight Thermatrix Performance Thermal Shirt; Brand: Duofold; Review: Good light weight extra layer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duofold Men's Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Pant; Brand: Duofold; Review: Nice weight, nice price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's 2-Pack Performance Cotton Stretch V-Neck T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirts and comfortable, but noticed some pilling on the collar after the 2nd wash.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ariat Men's Mastergrip 6" H2O Work Boot; Brand: ; Review: Good quality boot, but heavy as a brick.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Death Trap (Robot Wars, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sigmund Brouwer Page; Review: ...the author is a bit long winded and repetitive at times. I read this aloud to my children ages 12 to 5 and we all enjoyed it. I think it can be difficult to write an engaging story with so many scientific elements on a youth level and that might account for the repetitiveness. Despite that, there was enough humor and suspense to keep the children asking to read just one more chapter every night. Another nice thing about this book is that the chapters are very short, making it an easier read for a child who may struggle with long chapters but wants to read a high-interest book. In the back of the book is a section of questions and answers to flesh out what the author is trying to demonstrate through Tyce's story: that science and belief in God are not exclusive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redefining Home: Squatty Potties, Split Pants, and Other Things that Divide My World; Author: Visit Amazon's Carrie Anne Hudson Page; Review: So glad I purchased this Kindle book. Intriguing, funny, insightful, refreshing, scripturally sound and sometimes hard-hitting all describe this wonderful, quirky little memoir. If you are of Carrie Anne Hudson's generation as I am, you'll enjoy this ride even more. Mrs. Hudson has a gift for making you laugh out loud and maybe cry in the very same paragraph. She covers some deeply insightful and heavy topics here but the reading is never heavy because her humorous writing style easily carries it without mocking or trivializing. How does the author do it? I don't know but I do know that if she writes anything else, I'll be reading it! I'm a busy mom of five but couldn't wait to curl up with this book at the end of the day and finished it quickly. Despite sharing some of the most zany and humorous situations I've ever read about, what shines through the most in this book is the fact that Mrs. Hudson loves Jesus and desires Him to be first and foremost in her life and that of her children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: By My Mother's Hand; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Melnick Page; Review: This is the amazing story of Henry Melnick's survival of the Holocaust. It should never be forgotten. His memory is incredible which makes this hard to put down. So glad I purchased this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Francis Page; Review: To say I enjoyed this book seems somehow inappropriate given the story within but I could scarcely put it down. Ms. Francis' writing grabbed my attention from the very first sentence and kept me reading to see what happened next. Starting from her earliest memories this is an account of triumph and tragedy and a mother gone mad. It's also about how Ms. Francis broke the cycle of destruction in her past so she can be the type of wife and mother she never knew to her husband and sons. A gripping and insightful read; I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Challenge on the Hill of Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books); Author: Marianne Hering; Review: This book is about two cousins named Beth and Patrick who go back in time in a time travel machine called The Imagination Station. They end up in Ireland and meet Saint Patrick who is trying to tell people about Jesus. They also meet the evil druids who want to kill Saint Patrick. The message is that we should not be afraid to tell people about Jesus. This book has lots of suspense,but the writing is simple and the book is pretty short. I am thirteen and I liked it, but I would recommend it for ages 8-10. It also makes a good read aloud for ages 5 and up. I would also recommend the other books in the series. I read this aloud to my brothers who are 8 and 10 and my sister who is 5. They all loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times (The Midwife Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Worth Page; Review: This a most wonderful read in so many ways. Ms. Worth takes us back in time when midwifery was something very different from what it is today--and this was not always a bad thing. The best thing about this book is that it's not just about midwifery, it's about life, love, death, abandonment, adoption, and so much more. Very anecdotal yet philosophical. Ms. Worth is a brilliant writer whose style keeps you turning the pages. Definitely worth a read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Forward Page; Review: This book covers many types of in-laws but because people are so complex you may not find your exact situation among the many anecdotes shared in this book but you will still find similarities and useful ways of dealing with certain situations. Some of the solutions presented here can seem too simplistic and "neat" for more complex in-law issues but still worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FBI Diary: Profiles of Evil; Author: ; Review: Seriously? I had trouble getting past the first three or so chapters because this guy is so full of himself. He wants you to know how cool he is as an FBI agent. Very little discussion of any profiling. I had absolutely no trouble putting this book down. And I returned it before I finished. If you want to read a great book by a great profiler AND a great writer, check out John Douglas' "Journey in to Darkness".; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Margot Lee Shetterly Page; Review: Great read aloud for my 5 kids!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Uxcell DLM-B002B8WVVU Aleratec Female to Female 3 RCA Connector; Brand: uxcell; Review: works great! great conversion; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TV RCA AV S-video In to PC VGA LCD CRT Out Converter Adapter Switch Box; Brand: Neewer; Review: worked well enough. The colors were a little saturated.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PolarPro Trekker Case for GoPro Hero5 Session and Hero4 Session; Brand: PolarPro; Review: GoPro session fits snugly. The case is high quality. Definitely pleased with my purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STEA1000400); Brand: Seagate; Review: Plastic casing feels cheap but it functions perfectly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iBenzer Basic 11.6" Neoprene Protective Laptop Case Sleeve Bag with Accessory Pocket for11-11.6 Inch Laptop, MacBook Air; Brand: IBENZER; Review: Great quality case. There is a front pouch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2-Pack] Anker 6ft / 1.8m Nylon Braided Tangle-Free Micro USB Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors for Android, Samsung, HTC,; Brand: Anker; Review: It's been a couple months now and they don't charge anymore. This is like the 3rd pair I've had to purchase in 2 years. Maybe I'm doing something wrong... The product was really good though. Chords never kinked or got tangled. The metal tips just bent after a while, just like every other brand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TeckNet Omni Small Portable Wireless Optical Mouse with USB Nano Receiver for Laptop Computer, 3 Adjustable DPI; Brand: TeckNet; Review: Works as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Country Brook Design | White Sew On Hook And Loop (2 inch, 10 yards); Brand: Country Brook Design; Review: Exactly what I wanted. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clover Water Soluble Pencil Assortment, 3EA (Q5003); Brand: Clover; Review: Shipped fast. Good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother PED-Basic Embroidery Card Writer; Brand: Brother; Review: Shipped fast great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 40 Spools Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread; Brand: Embroidex; Review: shipped fast. Exactly what I wanted. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embroidex Large Hoop for Brother SE350 SE400 LB6770 LB6800 SE270D HE1 HE120 HE240 NV500D NV900D NV950D PE300 PE400D PE500 PE; Brand: Embroidex; Review: Shipped fast. Great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embroidex Set of 25 Bobbins; Brand: Embroidex; Review: Shipped fast. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
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Title: The Secret (Unabridged, 4-CD Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: It's good, just kind of vague in its approach, although I do like her other books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Power; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: This is a great way to get you headed in the right direction and to remind you of all the different ways to be thankful and use your gratitude to get you moving in the right direction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal; Author: ; Review: I honestly have never reviewed a book before, but thought this deserved it. Anthony has no medical background whatsoever. He admits it in his book and on his website. He has blamed everything on EBV, and cures everything with eating fruits and veggies. The waiting list for a consultation is crazy, especially at $500/half hour. I realize that he has to pay people to help and such, and still does his radio show and needs to have a life. BUT when you put yourself second to GOD, there's a problem with that. His "compassion" is second to GOD. That is a pretty large statement for someone who doesn't help people at no charge. I'm not saying that he shouldn't charge at all but to make such a statement and give people so much hope that he has a cure, that he is a cure, and so is his "compassion" is unbelievable to me. A lot of his statements are not verified by anyone and many people have seen huge gaps in them also. There are some great tips on eating healthy and benefits of certain foods and such, but again he is not medically backed, nor does he have any "certifications" in anything. Medically or holistically. To ask people for 5 star reviews by giving them an incentive is crazy! Marketing at its best. I would give him 5 stars if I thought more people would read the review, but I am one that when I want a true answer I go to the low star reviews. You will feel better by eating right for sure, but you don't need this book to know that.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Magic (Secret (Rhonda Byrne)); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: I use a lot of the methods in this book to help with the Law of Attraction. Theres many ways to go about it, this gives you some great starting points.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet Mind: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation; Author: Sharon Salzberg; Review: Great book. Exactly what I wanted. Just touched on different types of meditation so that I could choose which one would work best for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Twin Draft Guard Energy Saving Under Door Draft Stopper, Single, Brown; Brand: Twin Draft Guard; Review: I have used this product several years, and when the outside begins to fall apart (after a few years) I order more. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster, Traditional Square, Black with Stainless Steel Accents, TR1400SB; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: LOVE the RETRACTABLE CORD. Must lighten the setting on the second set of toasts that immediately follow the first toasting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O2cool 5" Battery Operated Portable Fan 2 Count; Brand: O2COOL; Review: Can't be beat when you need a quiet fan to blow some SERIOUS AIR!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auto-On Virtual Wall, 2 Pack -- Roomba 500/600/700 Series; Brand: iRobot; Review: Needed extras for my 2 Roombas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iRobot Roomba 650 Automatic Robotic Vacuum (Certified Refurbished); Brand: iRobot; Review: Bought for a Christmas/house warming gift based on great results with other models.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reynolds Metals 00504 Slow Cooker Liners 13"X21"; Brand: SLOW COOKER; Review: GREAT for keeping the pot clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Art of Big Hero 6; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Julius Page; Review: 'The Art of Big Hero 6' is an absolutely beautiful book. I love this movie and knew I had to have the art book from the first bit of concept art I found. The book is full of illustration on every page and process talk. The information about the creation of the movie is just as interesting as the concept and finished artworks and really shows all of the love that went into this beautiful movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Alice: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Mathieu Page; Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT ALICE started off promising. Great set up, interesting narrative, high school archetypes to be used and twisted. And yet, at the end, something just felt off. For how short the novel was it felt very slow and I kept finding myself checking to see how much more I had left to read. There were entertaining parts and parts that had me excited or nervous but once those scenes passed I was bored again. By the time I got to Alice's chapter I felt there was no payoff because all of the truth had already been revealed. I like this story for what it is but am saddened by what it could have been.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: God Help the Child: A novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Toni Morrison Page; Review: I love Toni Morrison. Usually. This book was quick but not quite not quite what I have come to expect from a writer of her caliber. At a point it read like a parody of a Toni Morrison novel, like all of the potential was there but the heart wasn't. I think that if it had been maybe a hundred pages or so longer then she could have tackled everything, but at such a short length everything felt cramped because there was a LOT of different characters all with different but interesting stories t o tell. None of this is to say that I did not enjoy Good Help the Child because I did. Where it was well done it was really well done, but coming from Toni Morrison it was definitely a letdown.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spoiled Brats: Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Rich Page; Review: The first book of short stories I've gotten all the way through. Usually there's one or two (or way way more) here b and there that don't quite hit the mark, but Simon Rich's 'Spoiled Brats' keeps a flow from beginning to end. Often funny and sometimes surprisingly heartwarming, I'll definitely be coming back to a few of these stories later.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindred Spirits: World Book Day Edition 2016 [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2016] Rainbow Rowell; Author: Visit Amazon's Rainbow Rowell Page; Review: Been waiting awhile to read this since I heard about it sometime last year. Rainbow Rowell could write a story about someone going grocery shopping and could probably make it charming and enjoyable. Of the two short stories of hers I've read I'm so glad she's primarily a novel writer, because I always want more of her characters. Sorry of makes me want to sit in line for the next Star Wars movie...though I don't think my time in line would be anything as enjoyable as Elena's (minus peeing in a cup); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Not Rated Women's Make It Rain Sandal; Brand: Not Rated; Review: Very comfy. 2nd pair of Not Rated. Great price too. Fits just right. Nice brand and great styles. Worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL Sustain TR 2 Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Shoes ran small. Returned them since I had purchased two different pairs. Overall they were cute, but that's all I can say about them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Muse Fit Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I purchased these for crossfit. I like asics and try to stick to their shoes when I can. These are my first pair of trainers and I think they're good shoes for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inov-8 Women's F-Lite 215 Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I bought this along with another pair of training shoes from a different brand. Overall, these are definitely the better shoes for crossfit. Only issues that I've encountered so far are figuring out if the men or women, and the shoe laces are a bit too long so I have to tuck them in. But overall, the shoes are super comfortable and have great grip. Not sure about how they'll feel when we start running outdoors again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's Gel Fortius TR Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: shoes are for narrow feet in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Strap Gummy™ The ORIGINAL Non Slip Shoulder Strap Grip Strips; Brand: Strap Gummy; Review: Did not work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Top-Sider Women's Seabrook Wave Fisherman Sandal; Brand: SPERRY; Review: Love Sperry Sandals!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Chinese Laundry Women's Joy Ride Sandal; Brand: ; Review: its says 7m.. but it fit like a 7 1/2 size shoe.. much 2 large... also hard 2 walk in!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zeagoo Womens High Waisted Cropped Outfit Two Piece Bodycon Dress; Brand: Zeagoo; Review: AWFUL fit!!! it woulda fit me if i was a 12 year old!!! TOTAL waste of money!! if your a big chested girl... this is NOT the outfit 4 u!!!!!!! & i cant even send it back.. bc there return adress is in China.. so it would probably cost WAAAY more money 2 even send it back!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Deer Mum Ladies Denim Jean Campagne Bling Flower Pattern Adjstable Baseball Cap; Brand: Deer Mum; Review: i returned it... the color i ordered was LIGHT blue, but it most certainly was NOT light colored blue... a very dark blue.. & the fit was very small... i was very disspoointed.. ladies, don't waste your money!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lauren Madison Baby Girls' Satin Shoes; Brand: Lauren Madison; Review: i wound up returning it.. bc the size large was TOO small.... if your child is 1 year old... DO NOT buy this product!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TAM WARE Womens Classic Slim Fit Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: ; Review: Loooove it!!!! Looks GREAT & I absolutely Love the dusty rose color!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UONBOX Women's Leather Sexy Strap Sleeveless Cocktail Midi Bodycon Dress; Brand: ; Review: Ladies, if you have Bigger Breasts.. forget about it.. the top part will NOT fit you... i almost sent it back... but, im gonna take it to an alteration shop.. see if i can work with it...but the material & overall quality of the dress is very good & the color is true to the picture that is shown!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doublju Slim Fit Ribbed Knit Button Down Henley Hoodie Dress for Women with Plus Size; Brand: ; Review: this is in NO ways a dress!!!! more like a T-shirt, or a nighty u wear 2 bed!! and the sleeves were quite long!! Ladies, if u want to wear this garment as a dress... i suggest you be ultra thin & tall!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Salome 0419 Women's Firm Post C Section Girdle Bodysuit Shaper Fajas Colombianas; Brand: Fajas Salome; Review: for a 3XL.... it was NO bigger than the 1XL.... soooo disappointed!!! i sent it back.. 3rd time now!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goldtone with Clear Iced Out Dangling Strands 4 Inch Clip on Earrings (R-3762); Brand: JOTW; Review: Awful, AWFUL & MORE AWFUL!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR $10!!!!! the 1st pair I got.. the clasp on 1 of them didn't work.. so I sent them back 4 a replacement... and the 2nd pair was just the same!!! BUSTED!!!!!! COMPLETE WASTE OF $$$!!!!!! Boooooo!!!! Beyond DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: VISCATA Satuna 3" Wedge, Ankle-Strap, Closed Toe, Classic Espadrilles Heel Made in Spain; Brand: ; Review: I didn't like them...I wound up sending them back. they are large in fit.. I'm a size 7..but they felt like 7.5/8. And also.. they are not pink in color at all... they're more of a greyish purple.. so buyer beware!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Leiwo Women's Fashion Short Sleeve Pencil Work Dress V Neck Dress; Brand: leiwo; Review: Awful, just AWFUL. .. poor quality, & poor customer service. . They will not refund your money.. ladies, do NOT waste your money on this dress!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Butterfly Craze Tinkerbell Costume for Toddler Tinkerbelle Birthday Party and Dress Up; Brand: Butterfly Craze; Review: LOOOOVE IT!!!! & my daughter does too, she insisted on wearing the the wings untill she went to bed!! made me so jappy!! i recommend to anyone.. thumbs up!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xuan2Xuan3 Women Spaghetti Strap Bodycon Tank One Piece Jumpsuits Rompers Playsuit; Brand: Xuan2Xuan3; Review: LOVE IT!! I loved it so much, I actually ordered a 2nd one!!! material is good quality too!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pink Queen Women's Winter Long Sleeve High Neck Bodycon Pants Jumpsuits Rompers; Brand: Pink Queen; Review: Love it!! the only thing thats a drag.. is the zipper is in the back... so have a friend with u 2 help u.. if u have 2 go 2 the bathroom!!! otherwise its really hard 2 reach the zipper; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Plaza Womens Fashion Natural Gemstone Quartz Oval Rhombus Ear Hook Water Drop Ear Pendant Dangle Earring; Brand: Top Plaza; Review: LOOOVE them!! they're Beautiful!!!! i definatley recommend!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EVER FAITH Austrian Crystal Art Deco Flower Chandelier Dangle Earrings; Brand: EVER FAITH; Review: Lovvvvvve them!!! Beautiful, infact! worth the price!! definatley recommend!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Femizee Toddler Snow Boots for Boys Girls Winter Outdoor Waterproof Fur Lined Kids Booties; Brand: Femizee; Review: Beautiful!! Love them!! definatley recommend this item 4 your child!! I ordered the Pink ones.. & their great!! you won't be disappointed!!! money well spent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Bohemia Chandelier Clear Crystal Tassel Link Fringe Women Long Pierced Earrings; Brand: sourjas; Review: LOOOOVE THEM!!! perfect price 4 a great pair of fashion earrings!! very happy w/ my purchase!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NNJXD Girl Sleeveless Lace 3D Flower Tutu Holiday Princess Dresses; Brand: NNJXD; Review: not as pretty as the picture shown,,, the quality of the material is very poor.. like a halloween costume. & some of the petals were discolored.. so i washed the dress in the gentle cycle.. & they still did not come out... so it appears dirty! very disappointed!!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Marycrafts Womens Classic Long Sleeve Bodycon Slim Fit Midi Dresses; Brand: Marycrafts; Review: Love it!! however.. the arms are a bit too long.. so i took it to an alteration lady.. who custom fit it to my wrists.. now its perfect!!! so, if your a short girl like me.. take it to an alteration person! but other than that.. it fit great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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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: A-ZOOM; Review: description fits it.... sort of. they are the proper dimensions. but they are not the proper weight or balance of live cartridges. i have had problems with them flipping and/or actually flipping out of my lever action rifle. they are made of a weak metal, it appears to be aluminum, that is already getting chewed up. the actual "snap" part of the snap cap is not actually a spring to buffer the firing pin, just a small rubber insert that i am not confident will hold up to repeated abuse. these will probably work if you are just training a single new shooter and then tossing em, but if you are like me, and constantly teaching people, with 100's of rounds of chamber, fire, and eject drills, you will need something more durable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DailyShoes Women's Fashion-Hi Over-the-Knee Thigh High Flat Slouchly Shaft Low Heel Boots; Brand: ; Review: These are just about perfect, a few caveats- one: they may be a touch snug around the toe. i like this fit, others may not. two: the material isn't thick, so don't go riding dirtbikes or whatnot in them. three: depending on the type of pants/leggings you wear with them, they may or may not keep falling down. with ordinary skinny jeans, they are fine, not so much with smoother slacks and such. definitely worth the cash.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vibram FiveFingers Alitza Women's Training Shoes; Brand: Vibram; Review: These are by far, the best shoes i have ever bought. however, their sizing runs small, buy a size up. I cant do much as I purchased the largest this comes in and it is still tight, but it still fits well. on to the shoes: it is very much like barefoot walking, it takes some getting used to. I have consequently noticed my knee pain subsiding (not sure if that is the shoes or mostly psychological, but I have had knee surgery in the past) They look great in my opinion, as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: These are my new favourite shoes. Very comfortable. If you have issues with arch support / Thin bottoms, you may dislike them, but for me its perfect. I wouldn't recommend them for running, as the padding leaves something to be desired. Color in picture is spot on with real life color. Lace adjustment gives a perfect fit. Plus..... they are so darned cute! Also, good for an eccentric man who likes to show off a bit. Definitely trendy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Apparel Cotton-Spandex Jersey Legging; Brand: ; Review: These are wonderful, soft, and comfy. Make my legs look great. Only thing I dislike is the tag in the back is a little uncomfortable. I am afraid to rip it out as this may damage them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ENVY BODY SHOP Silicone bra Insert size Large; Brand: ENVY BODY SHOP; Review: Very good for filling out, I would have preferred a little more (I have note exactly got alot to work with) You may need more padding. But they work good. and the material is top notch as far as consistency, and very comfortable. Doesn't quite get 5 stars as the sizing was a bit confusing/misleading/vague on the page.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angelina Rainbow Thigh High Socks; Brand: Angelina; Review: Love the color, love the fit. Though, its not exactly one size fits all. I JUST fit in the top of the sock, if your thighs are chunkier, than you may not be pleased with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aniwon Women Girls Crochet Socks Knit Thigh High Booties Stockings Over Knee Leg Warmers; Brand: Aniwon; Review: Lovely thigh high socks, the pattern is distinctive, and they seem very durable as well. 10/10 would buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rene Rofe Women's Reform Schoolgirl Mini Skirt; Brand: Rene Rofe; Review: Very short, of course, its SUPPOSED to be that way ;) I like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.S Juniors Basic Comfy Cotton Lycra 1/2 Sleeve Casual Ballerina Crop Top-MADE IN USA; Brand: Apparel Sense; Review: Definitely not made for anyone with broad shoulders, at all. ordered a large, and it was a chore to pull on, sleeves were too tight.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DailyShoes Women's Military Combat Lace up Mid Calf High Credit Card Knife Money Wallet Pocket Boots; Brand: ; Review: I really like these new boots, they look great. well made. only sticking point is that I have very wide calfs, and STILL lacing up the laces as tight as they go, its loose at the top of the boot. maybe they were designed to be so, but I would have liked a tighter fit towards the top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Its my new favorite thing to wear. very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Its my new favorite thing to wear. very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DailyShoes Women's Ankle High Lace up Military Combat Mid Calf Credit Card Knife Money Wallet Pocket Boots; Brand: ; Review: I really like these new boots, they look great. well made. only sticking point is that I have very wide calfs, and STILL lacing up the laces as tight as they go, its loose at the top of the boot. maybe they were designed to be so, but I would have liked a tighter fit towards the top.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Its my new favorite thing to wear. very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIWI RATA Women's Punk Rock Faux Leather Buckle-up Corset Bustier Basque with G-string; Brand: KIWI RATA; Review: Its my new favorite thing to wear. very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's 2nd Shift 6" Steel Toe Boot; Brand: ; Review: I like them, seem to be a good amount of protection, and don't slip on surfaces. They could be a little more comfortable. you should probably buy some insoles to wear with these. The sole does not flex much, leading to some discomfort. (but, this can be a safety feature, considering you might step on something sharp/Hazardous) Not exactly something you want to wear on a hike, but for pacing back and forth in the shop, its fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: I like them, seem to be a good amount of protection, and don't slip on surfaces. They could be a little more comfortable. you should probably buy some insoles to wear with these. The sole does not flex much, leading to some discomfort. (but, this can be a safety feature, considering you might step on something sharp/Hazardous) Not exactly something you want to wear on a hike, but for pacing back and forth in the shop, its fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HDE Women's Casual Fashion Flared Pleated A-Line Circle Skater Skirt; Brand: HDE; Review: The shiny look is very exaggerated, these are VERY SHINY. Fits generally good but... I cannot get over how much I dislike the material. its kind of a rubbery, squeaky, shifty material, that gives the uncomfortable impression that its actually a reworked plastic bag. Not like cloth at all, more rubber/plastic. but, if thats what you are going for, you go for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: SanDisk 8GB Mobile MicroSDHC Class 4 Flash Memory Card- SDSDQM-008G-B35N; Brand: SanDisk; Review: great item, just what I needed to compliment a tablet purchase, great price and value for my money! I will be back for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sewell Direct SW-29446 8 Port (1x8) v1.3b HDMI Splitter with 3D support; Brand: Sewell Direct; Review: the best option at an excellent price for splitting an HDMI signal to feed multiple screens, user friendly, just "Plug-n-Play".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk 2GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card- SDSDB-002G-B35 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: just what I wanted, suits the purpose for which it was intended. Good purchase choice, great value, will be back for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10 Inch USB Keyboard & Leather Case Pouch Cover Holder for 10 Inch Tablet MID Epad Pc; Brand: GPCT; Review: not impress with the first case, side clip broke after just a few days. The original was a holiday gift, how embarrassing! bought this one to replace the first, I despise having to spend money twice!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chrysler Pt Cruiser GPS Navigation Aftermarket Double Din Radio Stereo Bezel Install Installation Kit + Standard Wire Harness; Brand: Custom Install Parts; Review: Awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: The Dominant (The Submissive Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Tara Sue Me Page; Review: If you've read the first one you could skip this one and wait for the next one. This one is from his way of thinking; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beauty from Surrender (Beauty Series #2) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Georgia Cates Page; Review: I could not put this book down. I read a lot of books and this by far is on of my favorite series. I really hope she puts out a 3rd book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beginnings; Author: Visit Amazon's J. M. Sevilla Page; Review: I could not put this book down. What a great love story. The love that they had for each other was best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unfixable; Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Bailey Page; Review: I really liked this book. It's a quick read. The one thing that I really did not like was the end. The book was going so good then it just ended. It just felt unfinished.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bender (The Core Four Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Stacy Borel Page; Review: I don't offend write reviews. But this is one of the best books I have read in awhile. And I read about a book a day. I could not put this book down. Great love story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Kind of Love: Prairie Devils MC Romance (Outlaw Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Snow Page; Review: Once again Nicole Snow has out done herself. I could not put this book down. The love between Blaze and Shelly was amazing. I could not get enough of there story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unattainable (Undeniable) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Madeline Sheehan Page; Review: I must say that I was not a fan of this book. I loved books 1 and 2. This book not so much. I skimmed through a lot of it. Deuce seemed like way to much of a jerk in this book and there was to much back and forth. Not to my liking. But I would defiantly read from this author again!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Clarity; Author: Visit Amazon's M. Clarke Page; Review: This book was truly one of the best books I have read in a while. And I read A LOT! It was funny and sad and happy all in the time. You walk away from this book smiling. Would defiantly read from this author again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Losing Me, Finding You: A New Adult Biker Erotic Romance ('Triple M' MC Series); Author: Visit Amazon's C.M. Stunich Page; Review: When I say I read I mean I read a lot. Save your money. It's not worth it on this book. They talk more in there heads then out of there mouths. In there heads they talk about falling and being in love but never say it. Not a book for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unexpected (Unexpected Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Marie Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It's a fast read. You really feel the love between the 2. And you'll just love her crazy funny friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepbrother Dearest; Author: Visit Amazon's Penelope Ward Page; Review: I truly love this author. Once again she has out done herself again. You truly feel the love between the people in this book. I couldn't put down. Great ending; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Exception; Author: Visit Amazon's Adriana Locke Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was different. I loved how cane just completely loved jada. I would love there to be a book 2 with the same people. I just feel there's more to there story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Down and Out; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelley R. Martin Page; Review: I really loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I would love there to be a second book to see how there story continues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cree (My Way Series - Book 1) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H.J. Bellus Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was truly romantic. Milly is so funny and how can you not fall in love with Cree. Yummy! It's a for sure read!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaked (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sabrina Stark Page; Review: This such a great book. I love the banter of Jake and Luna. They are so fun. You truly feel the love between the two. I can not wait for the next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misled (Death Dwellers MC Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Kathryn C. Kelly; Review: I truly loved this book. I couldn't put it down. You could not help but love the bad boy in this story. I could love for this author to continue with there story. Maybe more babies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw's Kiss: Grizzlies MC Romance (Outlaw Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Snow Page; Review: Once again she has out done herself. Another great book. You can really feel the love between the two. Great story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Night Stand; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Cooper Page; Review: Once again another amazing book by this author. It's a fast read and sometimes I was thinking "what are you crazy ". But it's truly a great story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Indecent Proposal; Author: Visit Amazon's J.C. Reed Page; Review: This whole book could have been done in 3 or 4 chapters. This book was so slow. And the girl in the book is so annoying. Don't waste your money; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Obligation (Underground kings) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Aurora Rose Reynolds Page; Review: Loved this book! Read this book in one day, that's how good it is. I would have loved a second book of this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shy Kinda Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Deanna Eshler Page; Review: It was a really good book. But it's a sad one that's for sure. You just feel so sad for her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Unrehearsed; Author: Visit Amazon's Tina Reber Page; Review: Omg, not enough words to say how great and wonderful this book is. It is a long story and a great one. I never wanted it to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Design; Author: Visit Amazon's R.S. Grey Page; Review: I loved this book for so many reasons. It made me laugh and it made me cry. You can not help but love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teased (The VIP Room) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Begley Page; Review: The book was good but what the hell was that ending all about. There was a lot missing. Not sure about that; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Until July (Until Her); Author: Visit Amazon's Aurora Rose Reynolds Page; Review: Great read. Loved this story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Protection (Tangled in Texas) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Bliss Page; Review: Loved this book. It was so different from all the books. Something completely new. Great story line fast moving read. But not a short book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempting Tatum; Author: Visit Amazon's Kaylee Ryan Page; Review: I loved this book. It made me laugh and it made me cry. I really like this author. True love; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Having My Baby; Author: Theresa Ragan; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I read a lot and it was nice reading something different. You really feel the love he has for his son!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pierced; Author: Visit Amazon's Maya Hawk Page; Review: I loved this story line. I mean come on a tattoo doctor that delivers babies. And has a Prince Albert. Hello, had me right there; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: That One Night (That One Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Josie Wright Page; Review: This is such a great story. I really had a hard time putting it down. It's definitely a book you can read again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arrogant Bastard; Author: Visit Amazon's Winter Renshaw Page; Review: This is like nothing I have never read. I loved this book. A completely different kind of book. I would for sure read more books from this author!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride (Bayonet Scars) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's JC Emery Page; Review: It was a ok book. But the ending sucked so bad that it made me not really like the book. It didn't really finish the story. It left me thinking "what in the world?" Maybe it should have less 's; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Off On The Pain; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Ashley Page; Review: Best book ever!! I loved this book! I couldn't put it down. And that says a lot considering how much I read! Best money ever spent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mending Scars (Scars Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Nikki Sparxx Page; Review: I truly loved this story! I couldn't put it down. Definitely emotional roller coaster. Made you laugh made you cry and made you fall in love!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Week Fiance; Author: Helen Cooper; Review: I normally really like this author, but this book was not for me. This book is only this long because they just kept repeating themselves over and over again. Through out the whole book! It was just a very dragged out story. It was pretty bad.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirty English; Author: Visit Amazon's Ilsa Madden-Mills Page; Review: Truly one of the best books I've ever read and I read a lot! I could not put this book down and I never wanted it to end! I will for sure read more books from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Bad Moonlight (Fear Street Super Chiller, #8); Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was my first Fear Street book, which really got me hooked on the series. I was ten when I picked this up at my middle school library. What stands out in my mind is the fact that this book, unlike any other book that I've read from RL Stine, incorporates music into the plot, along with the werewolf pack. And unlike the werewolves of today, ala Twilight, there's nothing sexy about this pack. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to read something a little bit different, and a little bit on the dark side. This is still on of RL Stine's best books after all these years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hand of Power (Fear Street Sagas, #16); Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Probably the best Fear Street book I've ever read. It wasn't a typical Fear family vs. everyone else situation, for those of you familiar with the series. It actually had a well-thought out backstory which deals with Native American legend, hence the name, "The Hand Of Power". If you can find this now rare book, consider yourself lucky!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Callaloo & Other Lesbian Love Tales; Author: LaShonda Katrice Barnett; Genres: romance, poetry, fiction; Review: This is one of my favorite lesbian anthologies for a reason: it covers the modern lesbian experience from all walks of life. There's the story of a couple that has been together for over twenty-something years, sitting on a porch anticipating dinner; First girl-crushes; and the pain of losing family members who refuse to accept a Carribean-American woman for who she is. Luckilly for her, her girlfriend eases her pain for home with Calloloo. I recommend this book to anyone who truelly appreciates the variety of lives we lead as African American lesbians.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Makes Me Wanna Holler: A Young Black Man in America; Author: Nathan McCall; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: This book was originally a gift to my mother from a friend of hers back in 1996. My mother didn't like it, but being the precocious ten year old I was, I managed to sneak and read this book from cover to cover. I have to say, graphic depictions of rape and physical abuse aside, this is one of my favourite books. Here's why: Very few books deal with the mentality of ex-con African-American men and how they wind up in prison to begin with. Nathan McCall is as honest as he can be about his feelings of why he did the things that he did, and he also shows regret many times throughout the novel. Also, as a young girl who got some attention from boys my age, and a little older, this was a cautionary tale for me about dealing with men in general. This book definitely gave me a step up on some of my peers who were already getting into some precarious situations at that time. I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults. This is a must read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Treasury Of Children's Literature; Author: Bryna Ivens Untermeyer; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Man, oh man does this bring back memories! My mother bought this book for my older brother back in the eighties, but I was the one who took full advantage of it, reading and re-reading all the wonderful stories inside. I'd definitely recommend this to kids today. The title says it all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Chocolate; Author: Annette Curtis Klause; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is one of the rare books that really brought something to new YA fiction genre. No vapid happyily ever after nonsense, just the raw, unadulterated truth-if werewolves were real, that is. The characters weren't made of loose confederations, or rogue outcasts doing whatever. They came across as a real, close-knit pack. Although some of the pack politics came across as shocking, they seemed realistic given the fact that the characters were realistic. The love triangle going on between the main character and her two love interests was pretty cool too. I recommend this book to anyone with an open mind, and an understanding of the true range of the human condition. Teens who pick this up wanting a "Twilight" experience, don't bother reading this. You won't get it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together; Author: Mary Wilson; Genres: history, biography, young-adult, historical fiction; Review: This book was one of the first adult books I read back in the summer of 1996, and a lot of details still stand out in my mind to this day. The abuse Ms. Wilson faced, the struggle to keep The Supremes together, seemed very realistic. I didn't get the feeling that Mary was completely honest about her recollection of everything that happened, but very few people are completely honest when writing a memoir. Berry Gordy's treatment of the group in the 70s seems to be very in keeping with the way he treated other groups at the time, like The Jackson 5, the Temptations, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. I reccomend this book to anyone curious about how bands fall apart.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foxy: My Life in Three Acts; Author: Pam Grier; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Since I've been a fan of Pam Grier's for some time now, this book came off as a huge disppointment. The book seems to be really vivid in the beginning, and then kind of drops off of the action when things should be getting good, like around the time she's with Freddie Prinze and Richard Pryor. It seems to me that she's leaving a lot out, either to cover for herself, or someone else. I think anytime you read an autobiography when the subject is completely blameless and spot-free in any situation, it usually means the opposite.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mirror Image; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: Very good book. Held my attention. I had a hard time putting it down to deal with real life. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indigo Creek - A Story of Hope, Healing, Mystery and Suspense - New Fiction Books (Fiction Books Series Book; Author: J.R. Whitley; Review: The suspense in the early part was good but it became boring very quickly. Lots of grammatical errors. Lots of typos. I question if this book was even proofed. Hard to read due to the many errors.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Host; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephenie Meyer Page; Review: Great story, great characters, great read. I truly enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Widow for One Year; Author: Visit Amazon's John Irving Page; Review: This was a different story. It held my attention but was not very action filled or exciting. It was a good book though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Tartt Page; Review: This was my first time to read a book by this author and I enjoyed the style of this author very much. I looked forward to finding time every evening to read. I enjoyed the characters as they were interesting, different, and strong. The story was a bit shocking in some ways and also very realistic. I highly recommend this book. This book rates for me in the top five books I have read this past year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honey on Your Mind (The (Mis)Adventures of Waverly Bryson); Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Murnane Page; Review: I really liked this book. This was my first time reading this author. I almost felt like she was describing my personality in the main character. So refreshing. A lovable woman in all her imperfection. Recommend highly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Picturing Perfect; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Brown Page; Review: This was a nice story and a quick read. However, I think this book is for a younger reader and was not for a mature reader such as myself. The book was well written though and was sweet with a happy ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Infinite Possibilities: The Secret Life of Amy Bensen Book Two (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Renee Jones Page; Review: I did not like the beginning but forced myself to read the whole book. It was a waste of time. Not believable. Just not good at all. To make it worse it had a terrible ending.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: When I Found You; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: Once again this author has impressed me. I just cannot get enough by this wonderful author. This was a really good book and I loved Nathan. It is all too common to see kids just like Nat. Nathan did what Nat needed and it worked. What a great ending. We all need to hold on to some of the principles in this book. Loved it. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear Nothing: A Detective D.D. Warren Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Gardner Page; Review: I really liked this book. It moved along real fast with just the perfect amount of detail. The main detective was a very believable character and Adeline was fascinating. Enjoyed this book so much. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Graeme Simsion Page; Review: This book has it all. Mystery, suspense, love, humor, you will find it all in this well written story. This was my first read by this author and I will definitely be looking for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cut and Run (Aspen Eyes); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Elizabeth Page; Review: This was a sweet romance with some suspense. It was an easy and quick read. I enjoyed it. It was refreshing. I liked the characters. I would recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Together (The Carrigans of the Circle C) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's CJ Carmichael Page; Review: I would recommend this book. It was fast moving, held my attention, and was well-written. I really enjoyed it. It was refreshing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thread Unbroken; Author: Visit Amazon's Kay Bratt Page; Review: This is a tender story. This story has a happy ending but I am sure most of these true life stories do not end so well. This book helps us understand more about the human trafficking problem in China. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conflict of Interest (Joe Dillard Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: This is a well written story. It moved so quickly I was finished in two short sessions of reading. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woman; Author: Visit Amazon's David Bishop Page; Review: I enjoyed the characters in this book as they were well developed but believable. It was a quick read and grabbed my attention immediately. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. So glad I have found this author and plan to read all of his published books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Roses (Holly Jennings Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's A.K. Alexander Page; Review: This was fast moving and wonderful. I love horses and always dreamed of owning a race horse so this book was perfect for me. There were a lot of characters and I had to stay focused to keep them straight at first but enjoyed them all. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Little Things (C.J. Townsend Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Jilliane Hoffman Page; Review: This book got my attention immediately and held my attention right to the last. This story makes a person more aware of the dangers of the internet and the technological world we live in now. It is good to know and to be aware. This was a very well-written story and very believable. I never even suspected the actual killer. Do recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bitter Winds (Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters); Author: Visit Amazon's Kay Bratt Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this trilogy and wish there were more books so I could continue with these characters. So much to take in and ponder. Highly recommend. Looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flowertown; Author: Visit Amazon's S. G. Redling Page; Review: This was a bit slow in the beginning but became interesting after a while. I just did not find it very believable. I do not think I would recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All Through the Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Brockway Page; Review: This was my first book to read by this author. I loved it. I especially enjoyed the characters. It moved quickly, held my attention, and had a few unexpected surprises. Highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Through the Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Brockway Page; Review: This was my first book to read by this author. I loved it. I especially enjoyed the characters. It moved quickly, held my attention, and had a few unexpected surprises. Highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Temporary Life: Book One of the My Temporary Life Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Crosbie Page; Review: This book has so much to it. It is sad and realistic. It is emotional and tragic. It has a good ending. I am looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cassidy Lane; Author: Visit Amazon's Maria Murnane Page; Review: So much honesty and real life emotion. Highly recommend this book. Absolutely wonderful characters. A must read. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Name Is Hardly: Book Two of the My Temporary Life Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Crosbie Page; Review: This was a very well-written book and I highly recommend it. Hardly, the main character, became my friend as I read and I was captivated. Really different and good. I am looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy's Home; Author: Visit Amazon's A.K. Alexander Page; Review: A well written book. A fast read and believable. Not exciting or terribly suspenseful but very enjoyable. I can recommend it. I like this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Regina Calcaterra Page; Review: This is an incredible story. I could hardly put it down. It is not an easy read due to the content but that is not a criticism in any way. I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is a story that needed to be told and I am deeply touched.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Scattered Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: This is a well written book. I enjoyed this book very much. I found the characters to be believable and found myself identifying with them. I highly recommend this book. I hope to read more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Special Circumstances; Author: Visit Amazon's Sheldon Siegel Page; Review: This is a truly excellent book. I really enjoyed the characters. The dynamics of the law firm were believable. The story moved quickly. This is one of the best books I have read in the last several months and that is saying something. Highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. It was pleasant reading. The characters were good and believable. The story moved along quickly. There were points in the story that made me think about my own life. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Had to Be You (Lucky Harbor); Author: Visit Amazon's Jill Shalvis Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and it moved along quickly. I enjoyed the characters. I think the book is more for the younger readers but it was well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life On Hold; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: This story has some good dialogue between the characters and the characters were very believable. I enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and probably more for the younger readers. Some good points were made and some lessons could be learned.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Virtues of Oxygen; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Schoenberger Page; Review: This book has a point that may have been overlooked or at least down played. That point is that a vaccine was developed for polio and most of us have not suffered from the disease. I still remember my parents being so excited about the vaccine and rushing our whole family down to a school gym to get in line for the vaccination. It was like a miracle. I am reminded how much we have to be thankful for. This is a good book and well written. This is a good reminder that not all were fortunate enough to be vaccinated before the disease struck. I imagine many younger readers do not even know what an iron lung is. Highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passions of the Dead: A Detective Jackson Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Sellers Page; Review: I thought this book was ok but not great. I did not feel the character of Jackson was well developed. I could not see him in my mind. I just did not really get into this book. I hope the others are better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pain Scale (Long Beach Homicide); Author: Visit Amazon's Tyler Dilts Page; Review: I had a little bit of trouble getting into this story but once I did, it got better and better. I would recommend it. I am definitely looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Favorite; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen McQuestion Page; Review: This is a well written book. I enjoyed the characters. However, I did not think it was that believable. Not very original but enjoyable. I am sure that the author will continue to grow and develop in her writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dying to Tell (A Slaughter Creek Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Rita Herron Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and for the most part it was believable. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. I do recommend it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Close Your Eyes; Author: Visit Amazon's Iris Johansen Page; Review: This book is an outstanding read. I highly recommend this book. The characters are wonderful and believable. Wow. I could hardly put it down. I want more of the same.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Watershed Year: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Schoenberger Page; Review: This is a very well-written and tender story. I highly recommend this book. I am not sure why I thought this book was going to be sad but it was not. I enjoyed the family of Lucy and each character was so believable. I so enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A King of Infinite Space; Author: Visit Amazon's Tyler Dilts Page; Review: This is my second book by this author and I will be reading more by this author. The story is well written and moves quickly. I especially liked the characters in this book. I recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Renita D'Silva Page; Review: Excellent book. This was a wonderful story. I had not expected this book to be so good. The story is tender, sad, sweet, beautiful, and so much more. This is a must read, seriously. I am so thankful I read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Land of the Long White Cloud (In the Land of the Long White Cloud Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Lark Page; Review: This is absolutely one of the best books I have read in a very long time. The characters are well done, but not overdone! The story moves along quickly and holds your interest. It is hard to put down but sure made me look forward to my next time to continue to read the book. I had recently traveled to New Zealand and found myself reliving the beautiful area. I especially appreciate the author's attitude towards the wonderful Maori people and their culture. This is a book that makes a person live the story and I enjoyed it so much. I am now reading the second book and it is just as good. Love it, love it, love it. Absolutely recommend this book to all adults, male and female both.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Multiple Wounds; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Russell Page; Review: I had a hard time getting into this book. I had a hard time focusing for about half of the story. There were some good parts and some interesting parts but I cannot recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sweetness of Forgetting: A Book Club Recommendation!; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Harmel Page; Review: I thought at first that this was going to be another book like so many others about a woman and her bakery. Not far into the book I was surprised by finding an extraordinarily written and tender story. Although this is a sad story as it relates to the holocaust, it is beautiful and touched me deeply. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Burning Room (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: I found this book to be too slow for my preference. There was very little action. The story got better towards the end but did not have a very good ending either. Two of the characters were good but not worth my time to read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gray Mountain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: This was a refreshing book to read as it was not the usual attorney type stuff. Moved very quickly towards the second half. I really enjoyed the main character. I always appreciate this author and readily admit this book was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seaside Sunsets (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers) (Volume 21); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Foster Page; Review: This is a well written book and it moved along just fine. I would have to say that it is for the younger generation. There was not enough depth to the book for my personal taste. Sweet romance and sweet sex and all too predictable. Young girls would probably enjoy it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Banks of Certain Rivers; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Harrison Page; Review: This is a very well-written book and one of the best books I have read in months. The dialogue between the characters is incredible and so believable. The whole story was so real and current. I am impressed. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Affair (The Westmorelands); Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Jackson Page; Review: I have nothing against the story or characters. The book was well written. I think I must be getting old as I like more to a book than sex. A little more suspense and meat to the book would be nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Personal; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Child Page; Review: I just never really enjoyed this book. I think it was well written and very descriptive but it never got exciting to me. Sorry I cannot be more positive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Stolen Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Renita D'Silva Page; Review: This is a well written book and so believable. This author is one of my favorite ones now. This book held my attention right from the first to the end. I am hooked. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cabin: The Manhattan Stories; Author: Donna Mabry; Review: These were all three good books I liked the first book the best but they were all well-written. The characters were good. The stories moved quickly and held my attention. Nice romance and good values and morals. Do recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One That Got Away; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Wood Page; Review: This was a great read. Caught my attention immediately and held me to the end. I read this so fast. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Marriageable Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Maas Page; Review: This is a very sad story with a wonderful ending. I loved the characters and looked forward to reading every chapter. I was pleasantly surprised at times and almost cried at other times. I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The River Is Dark (A Liam Dempsey Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hart Page; Review: This book has some surprises and is well written but I did not think the characters were developed enough to get fully involved in the story. Ok read but not outstanding.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Girls (Canaan Crime Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Rickstad Page; Review: I liked the main character. The story held my attention and I looked forward to seeing what was going to happen next. I did not care for the ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The White League; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Zigal Page; Review: This book has a very good ending. I found this book to be one that seemed a bit boring at first but was so worth reading. The story got better as I continued to read until I could barely put it down. There were many surprises and many things to contemplate. I do recommend this book and look forward to reading more by this author. Well done Thomas. R; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Glassblower (The Glassblower Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Petra Durst-Benning Page; Review: Awesome. So interesting. I'm on the second book now and it is wonderful, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ohana; Author: Visit Amazon's C W Schutter Page; Review: I can recommend this book. I really enjoyed it. Characters were believable and it was well written. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American Lady (The Glassblower Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Petra Durst-Benning Page; Review: A must read. Excellent stories.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Backroad; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Abbott Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was mostly dialogue but was still fast moving a d suspenseful. There were many twists and turns. Very interesting book. I recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: That Way Again (Avalon Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: This was a nice story but not much to it. I would say this book is for the younger readers or beginner romance readers. There was nothing to complain about as it was well written. Not enough depth for my preference.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unpaved Surfaces; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Souza Page; Review: I highly recommend this book. The characters were well enough developed and interesting. The story is a sad one but realistic and ends on a positive note. I enjoyed reading a book with some depth. I look forward to reading more by this author. I hope the others this author has written are as good as this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Helen of Sparta; Author: Visit Amazon's Amalia Carosella Page; Review: I had a hard time getting into this book. I almost gave up on the book several times but persevered to the end. Then the ending was disappointing. I wasted my time on this book. I cannot recommend this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Quaker Caf; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Bevan Remmes Page; Review: This book was well-written; no problem there. However, I found the book to be slow moving, not very interesting, and mostly rather predictable. I had to make myself finish reading it. It was never exciting or stimulating in any way. On the positive side though, I would say that it had a great moral to it. I would not recommend this book as it just was not that enjoyable but more on the boring side. I wish I could be more positive but I think it is important to give honest feedback.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Sheba (An Omar Zagouri Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's H.B. Moore Page; Review: I am sorry to have to say that I did not think this book was very good. The characters were not developed well at all therefore it was hard to really get into the plot. There was not much plot either! This book simply was not worth the time it took to read it. Sorry, I cannot recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Third Degree; Author: GREG ILES; Review: I was hooked immediately. This is a very good book. I can recommend this book. The story is everything you want, love, romance, action, and personal drama. Wow, and again I say wow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scorched Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's David L. Robbins Page; Review: I really liked this book. I highly recommend this book. This book has it all. I enjoyed this book more than any I have read in a while. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Good Faith (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: Wow, this is a good book. I really liked this book. I think that the characters are strong and so likeable. The pace was fast and held my attention. I had a hard time putting the book down. I loved the ending. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trunk Music (Harry Bosch Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: This is a well written book. There are lots of surprises and many twists and clever turns. The characters are strong and believable. This book has it all. Read it and enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Mother's Secret: A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of love, loss and hidden tragedy; Author: Visit Amazon's Renita D'Silva Page; Review: This is a very well-written book. I found myself on the verge of tears many times as I was reading. I think that we can all see ourselves in at least one of the characters. I can highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Earl's Defiant Wallflower (Dukes of War) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Erica Ridley Page; Review: This is a good book. It is a fast read and so enjoyable. Nice, sweet romance. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Earl's Defiant Wallflower: Dukes of War, Book 2; Author: Erica Ridley; Review: This is a good book. It is a fast read and so enjoyable. Nice, sweet romance. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before Others Die - Book 1 - Revenge; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Wymark Page; Review: This is my first read by this author. I enjoyed the book and the characters. I am looking forward to reading more by this author and enjoying getting to know Sal better. I read this book in two sessions. I found this book to be believable. I do recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Blythe River: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: This author is my favorite author at the moment. Every book I read by this author is just so wonderful. I enjoyed this book so much. I cannot get enough of this author. I can recommend every book by this author. Each book is exceptional and this one is at the top. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About the Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Anat Talshir Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and enjoyed the characters especially. It was a love story but was not exciting. It was well written but no action. I would not recommend .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About the Night eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Anat Talshir Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and enjoyed the characters especially. It was a love story but was not exciting. It was well written but no action. I would not recommend .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Drop (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: This book is exactly what you would expect from the author. It is a well written book and hooks you from the first to the end. I do recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Language of Hoofbeats; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: I have to admit that I was not comfortable with the gay couple in the story. However, it was done well and not offensive. Clementine was a very interesting character. This is a wonderful story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inheritance: A Psychological Mystery and Suspense Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Wymark Page; Review: I am not sure how I feel about this story. It was well written. I think it went on a bit long. It was a bit unbelievable in parts. The main character was well developed. The story was intense and full of suspense. I have to be honest and say I did not enjoy this book. I would like to read another book by this author and see how I feel about the next book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intrusion: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary McCluskey Page; Review: This is a well written book and very believable. Great characters and well developed. The story moves quickly and held my attention. I read this book in two evenings. I enjoyed the book and will look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Reach; Author: Visit Amazon's V. M. Jones Page; Review: I had no idea what this book was about. It was a very pleasant surprise. I read the whole book in one sitting. A very well-written book with amazing characters. This is a really good book and a very fast read. This book could be very inspiring for teens. I do recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Empathic Detective; Author: Visit Amazon's Jaxon Reed Page; Review: Wonderful book and wonderful characters. I read this book in one sitting. A very well-written and fast paced story. I enjoyed this book so much. I can highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stormy Cove; Author: Visit Amazon's Bernadette Calonego Page; Review: I don't think I would recommend this book. I don't know if it was my frame of mind or what but I am not sure I was able to follow the story that well. The story was not exciting. The story had very little action. The characters were not well developed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Broken Pieces: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen Long Page; Review: This is a very well-written book with such believable emotion. I enjoyed this book and can recommend it. I liked the characters very much, especially Marquette. This book makes a person stop and think and want to heal and waste no time being angry. Read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Making Arrangements; Author: Visit Amazon's Ferris Robinson Page; Review: The story is just what I needed at the moment. My father just passed away and I am feeling very tender. This book is exceptional. The characters are wonderful. The story is believable. I enjoyed this book so much. I liked the setting, the gardening, and the cooking. This is a must read in my opinion. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point of Control; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Sellers Page; Review: This is a very well-written book. There is a lot of action and many twists and turns and a little romance. Some of the characters are okay and some are hard to remember at times so I would say that they are not developed enough. I liked the book and can recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Follow You Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Edwards Page; Review: I have mixed feelings about the story. It was a bit depressing and yet held my interest. I did not have it figured out so was pleasantly surprised at the end. I enjoy a book more if I cannot figure out the bad guy. I liked the book but would not recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Trigger: An Agent Dallas Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Sellers Page; Review: This book grabbed my attention immediately. The story is fast paced and well written. The characters were developed well and believable. There were hints of good sex, just enough to keep it interesting. I enjoyed this book and can recommend it. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Sister: Mary Bennet's Pride and Prejudice; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Paynter Page; Review: This is a good book and I was sad to come to the end. I enjoyed the characters especially the main female character. I found the vocabulary to be a bit of a challenge and definitely enjoyed the many new words I came across. I would recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Huntress Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Sokoloff Page; Review: This is one of the best books I have read in a really long time. I was not familiar with this author and this book is the first I have read by her but will not be the last. I just purchased the other books in this series. I enjoyed this book so much. I feel like I know the main characters like old friends. There is a lot I could say about this story but I would recommend that you get the book and enjoy it as a know you will. This is an incredible book. A must read. Awesome read. Awesome author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crow Bait (Thorndike Large Print Western); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert J. Randisi Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this old time gunslinger story. I loved the horse. I respect the character traits of Lancaster. This book is different from what I usually read and it was a fun read. I recommend this book and look forward to reading more by this author. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outback Station (The Outback Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Aaron Fletcher Page; Review: I can highly recommend this book. I spent a few weeks in Australia in 2013 and could relate to the main character's love of the out back. This is truly a wonderful story and so well written. I think most people would feel like I do about the characters because they are strong and believable. This is a must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Amish Buggy Ride; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Price Page; Review: This is a very well-written book and I found it so refreshing. This book is about people who love God and want to do as the bible teaches. Yet we all fail at times to do what we know to do. Sometimes our biggest problem is with not accepting God's forgiveness and not forgiving ourselves. This book helped me to find some peace about some issues in my own life. I highly recommend this book and believe it can help move people to a path of healing. My sincere thanks to the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trap (Agent Dallas Thrillers Book 3) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's L. J. Sellers Page; Review: This is a pleasant book to read but not really exciting. I felt that there was not enough depth to the story and not a lot of action either. I liked the book but did not love it and would not recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Sokoloff Page; Review: This second book in the series is as good as the first. I could not put it down. I took the day off and read the whole book. Good thing I already have the next one in the series. I am hooked. I love the characters. This author is really outstanding. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Sokoloff Page; Review: Book three is just as good as the first two. I recommend this series. This author is more than outstanding. The characters are awesome. Really good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: This hopefully is a fantasy but with all the weird stuff in the world, I found the story to be very believable. The story was well written and the characters were good, in fact, the characters were outstanding. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evelyn, After: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Helen Stone Page; Review: This book probably tells the story of so many of us. The story is probably more close to the truth than we would like to admit. I could identify with Evelyn' s need to be "seen" and desired. I especially liked the way the book ended. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Tides; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Conroy Page; Review: This is a very well-written book. I am very impressed with this author. There is a seriousness to the content and yet the wit and humor is wonderful. I had to read portions to my husband because I had to share some of the funny parts. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Target: (An Agent Dallas Thriller); Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Sellers Page; Review: This book, like most by this author, has very good and believable characters. The content is very current and interesting. I enjoyed this book and can recommend it. I'm always looking forward to the next book by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Treasured by Thursday (Weekday Brides); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Bybee Page; Review: This is a very good romantic book. The characters are strong and believable. The story is quick moving. I hope there are lots more of these books because I am hooked. I can recommend this book and the other books that are in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taken by Tuesday (Weekday Brides); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Bybee Page; Review: Loved the story, characters, and the action. This is a very romantic book and is well written and moves quickly. This book is as good as the other books in the series. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wife by Wednesday (Weekday Brides); Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Bybee Page; Review: This is a good series. This is the first book and it is worth the read. I enjoyed the characters and the romance. This is a sweet story and I am sure you will enjoy it. I recommend this book and the others that follow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything We Keep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kerry Lonsdale Page; Review: I enjoyed this book but it didn't seem very original. The characters were not developed as well as they should have been. I could tell where the story was going ahead of time so there was not much suspense. A little unbelievable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bitter Moon (The Huntress/FBI Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Sokoloff Page; Review: Good book. This story makes the other books more complete. Very well done. Would recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Dreamer; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Solomon Josselsohn Page; Review: I thought this book was slow all the way through. The main character seemed like a nice person but not someone to fall in love with. I had a hard time sticking to the book to finish it. I thought about not even finishing it. I enjoyed the ending though. Sorry but I cannot recommend this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Daughter: A beautiful novel of adoption, heartbreak and a mother's love; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Rimmer Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were developed well and believable. This book seemed like a true story as the characters were good and not overdone. There are some tender and heartbreaking parts and I feel sure those parts are very similar to real life experiences. This book gives us all a lot to think about. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autumn in Oxford: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Rosenberg Page; Review: I had a hard time getting into this book. There were parts that were okay but not exciting. There was very little action and the characters were tolerable but not lovable. I am not inclined to recommend this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tea Planter's Daughter (The India Tea); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet MacLeod Trotter Page; Review: I can recommend this book. The characters are strong, wonderful, and believable. The story moved along quickly and was full of surprises. I am looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Again So Close; Author: Visit Amazon's Claudia Serrano Page; Review: I'm sorry to say that this was a total waste of my time. I finished the book because I don't give up once I start a book. This is so much of nothing. Lots of words of useless conversation. No real point to the story. No real action. Characters were not well developed. So sorry for the bad review but need to be truthful.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales; Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Schroff Page; Review: I am impressed with this book and highly recommend it. I think that this book is especially good for anyone who has been through a difficult childhood. I enjoyed the book very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Gill Paul Page; Review: This book seemed a bit unbelievable but romantic. I enjoyed the book but probably not enough to recommend it. The main male character was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What She Knew: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gilly Macmillan Page; Review: This is my first book to read by this author. I enjoyed the characters and felt that the book was very well-written. The pace of the story was perfect. The ending was exceptional. I can recommend this book. I look forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driftwood Cottage (Chesapeake Shores); Author: Visit Amazon's Sherryl Woods Page; Review: I enjoyed the book and characters. This is not a complicated story or one of a lot of action but was a sweet story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down in New Orleans (Five Star Standard Print Romance); Author: Heather Graham Pozzessere; Review: This book starts out hooking you right at the beginning and holds you tight all the way to the end. I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the ending. This is a must read. Get it and enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come Rain or Come Shine; Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Karon Page; Review: This book was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this book for just about anyone. What a wonderful story it was and with awesome characters. It is a fast read and very uplifting. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woman of God; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I enjoyed the book and the characters. I especially enjoyed the spiritual aspect of the story. There was a lot of sadness and pain and still the faith and strength of Brigid was the prevailing factor. I found the book to be inspiring. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troublemaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Howard Page; Review: This is a very well-written book with all the right stuff. There is action, romance, sex, tenderness, and a very special dog. Read it and enjoy. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping: A gripping psychological thriller you just can't put down; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Croft Page; Review: This is quite a complicated and interesting book. The characters are believable and developed well. I enjoyed the many twists and turns. I recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Suicide Effect; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Sellers Page; Review: This is a very good book and I recommend it. The characters are strong and interesting. There is plenty of action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blindsided: A Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Clyde Phillips Page; Review: The beginning of the book is a bit of a shock and at first made me think it might be too much gore but that changed quickly. I enjoyed the characters so much and felt an attachment to some of them. I ended up really liking the book and look forward to the next book by this author. I do recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gabriel's Lady (Leisure Historical Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlotte Hubbard Page; Review: This, in my opinion, is a must read. A wonderful story and wonderful characters. This book reflects many different ways a person's faith shows through their individual personalities. This book could be one that broadens a person's understanding of the Holy Word. I loved and enjoyed this book so much. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. I am excited to find another good author. Highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lullaby Sky; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: This book is sweet and portrays a typical problem where abused women are concerned. I have to admit though that it did not seem very believable. Also, I could tell what was going to happen before it did. The characters were good and enjoyable. I felt like it was almost corny. I would notrecommendit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Undesirables; Author: Visit Amazon's Chad Thumann Page; Review: I enjoyed the book. I found the characters to be believable and sincere. There was not a lot of action but it held my attention. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bullseye (Michael Bennett); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I did not find this book to be enjoyable. There was not much suspense or action. There was not much romance. The characters were not developed well. I would not recommend this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dakota Born (Dakota Series #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Debbie Macomber Page; Review: This book is just what I needed at this point. I loved the book and the characters. I felt like I knew the characters and enjoyed them so much. This is a wonderful story of real type people. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Killing Edge; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Graham Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and can recommend it. It was typical of this author. Good romance story without too much sex. Some suspense and a little action. I enjoyed the characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After You Left; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Mason Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and especially the characters. I liked the romance and tenderness shown by Evelyn. The story had a couple of interesting twists. I think that the book is well written. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's T. Kingfisher Page; Review: The book was well written but absurd. Maybe it was written for children and was just a fantasy book. I am not sure what the intent was of the author. I did not know what the book was like or I would not have bought it. I cannot recommend it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Love Killings (Detective Matt Jones); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ellis Page; Review: I enjoyed this book and found it to be well written. I think that the main character, Jones, was outstanding. I think all of the characters were good and believable. There is so much action and the story moves quickly. I felt that the book was very intense. I would recommend this book only for adults. The sexual perversion is not appropriate for the younger readers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belong to Me: A Novel; Author: Marisa de los Santos; Review: The characters were outstanding. The story is well written and tender. The style of the writing is different and intriguing. The whole story is believable and wonderful. I would recommend this book highly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ivy Tree - An Avalon Romance; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: This is a good book and moved along quickly. No surprises, not much action or suspense but some sweet dialogue. I would recommend this book for a younger reader.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before the Rain Falls: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Camille Di Maio Page; Review: This book felt like a true story being told. I enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it. I found the writing to be outstanding and the story believable. I rate the book a five star because it held my attention and I felt like I was right there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick); Author: Visit Amazon's Kendra Elliot Page; Review: This is an outstanding read. The characters are strong and wonderful. There is mystery and suspense. There is romance and tenderness. There is family strife and small town real life stuff. I know the geographic area where the story takes place so I enjoyed it a lot. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Echoes (Detective Matt Jones); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ellis Page; Review: Awesome read. Lots of interesting characters. Lots of twists and turns. Fast moving and just the right amount of everything. I enjoyed this book and can recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say Goodbye for Now; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: Once again this author has exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed and loved this book. It is maybe my favorite book by this author. I highly recommend this book and every book written by this author. Incredible story. Awesome book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life After Coffee; Author: Visit Amazon's Virginia Franken Page; Review: I found this book to be very different. I had no idea what the book would be like. The story moved quickly and there was never a dull moment. I felt like the book made me nervous just reading it. I enjoyed the coffee information. I don't know if I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 7th Canon; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Dugoni Page; Review: Lots of action with real hero's. The characters are strong and believable. I enjoyed the book and the moral integrity of the good guys. This is a really good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics); Author: Margaret Eleanor Atwood; Review: This was a strange book. There is very little action. A very boring book. I have never read anything like it and hope i never do again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Food of Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Prowse Page; Review: I think this book is one that should be read by all of us. There is so much to learn about eating disorders and how most women look at our bodies. I would recommend this book for ages fifteen years and older.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desert Flowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Pen Page; Review: I enjoyed this book although it is a bit sick. I liked the characters and I liked the ending. I would suggest you read it and see if it leaves you with a strange feeling. Not a book for the younger folks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Poison; Author: Visit Amazon's Lydia Kang Page; Review: This is a very well-written book, full of action, surprises, and romance. I really enjoyed this book and found it to be refreshing. I would recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paying the Piper; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Wood Page; Review: This is a fast read from the very beginning. I found the characters to be very believable and well developed. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I am looking forward to more by this author. Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Night Stand: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard J. Alley Page; Review: I liked this book. I enjoyed the real talk and the honesty. It took me back in time to when I was a kid and my parents enjoyed the music and dancing of those famous musicians.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evening Star (Avalon Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: This book was such a fast read I was 90 percent done before I knew it. I enjoyed the book and it was a sweet diversion. Not a lot of depth or surprises but ok for a quick read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Neon Lawyer; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: I found this book to be refreshing. I enjoyed the characters and found them to be believable. The story is well written and full of detail but not overdone. This book is outstanding and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Memory of Butterflies: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Grace Greene Page; Review: I liked this book. I believe it was my first read by this author and I plan to read more by her. I did not find the book to be that original or full of surprises but nevertheless I did enjoy it. There were some moral integrity issues that I liked and felt would be Good for young readers to think about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hideaway; Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren K. Denton Page; Review: This book is exceptional and sweet. I enjoyed the characters and found them to be believable. I liked the romance and tenderness. The story is good and the book well written. I can recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lighthouse Keeper (A Starlight Cove Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Ellingsen Page; Review: I liked the book and the characters. The light house was a new thing but the rest of the story was a typical romance. Nothing very interesting or exciting but an enjoyable read. I would recommend this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Bodies; Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline Kepnes Page; Review: I could not finish this book. I forced myself to read beyond what I liked but simply could not find a good reason to keep reading. It is a rare experience for me to not complete a book. This may have been the case two prior times in my 69 years. I cannot imagine anyone who would enjoy this book unless they are mentally off. Bad book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The House by the River; Author: Visit Amazon's Lena Manta Page; Review: This is the best book I have read in about three years and I read at least a book a week. I am so impressed with the characters. They are well developed and totally believable. The story is so true to life in many ways and the lessons learned so important. I enjoyed the book immensely. I highly recommend this book for any young adult to any older age. This is a wonderful romance and deep family love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Claire Fletcher; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Regan Page; Review: This is a good book and moves quickly. I found the book to be too depressing for my mood around the holidays. I prefer to read a more uplifting subject matter. However the book was well done and the characters are strong and believable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: See Me [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2015] SPARKS NICHOLAS; Author: SPARKS NICHOLAS; Review: This is a typical Sparks novel. It moves fast, has great characters, is believable, and just plain exciting. I can highly recommend this book. This author never disappoints me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia Nights; Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley Farley Page; Review: I enjoyed the book and the characters. The story is a bit too similar to so many others for my personal preference. I also think the story is a bit "too perfect" to be believable. However, I liked the book and can recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holy Island: A DCI Ryan Mystery (The DCI Ryan Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's LJ Ross Page; Review: Wow! I really enjoyed this book. This was my first read by this author and I am impressed and look forward to reading more by this author. The characters were all good and believable. I did not think any area of the story was overdone. Really makes you think about how well you know people. Terrific ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mistake: An unputdownable psychological thriller with a brilliant twist; Author: Visit Amazon's K.L. Slater Page; Review: I am giving this book a five star rating because it was so believable. This author made me feel like I was Rose, the main character in the book. The characters were good and not overdone. I enjoyed the book and looked forward to reading more of the book every chance I got until I finished it. I had a suspicion of who the guilty person was and was pleased to get to the end and find the answer. I liked the suspense. I can highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving the Chase (Heart of the Storm); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharla Lovelace Page; Review: Loved this book. It is a wonderful and refreshing romance. The characters are outstanding. The story is exciting and moves quickly. I think this book is perfect. I highly recommend this book. I am so glad this is book number one and there will be more coming. Truly enjoyed this book. This is a five star plus.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doubt (Caroline Auden); Author: Visit Amazon's C. E. Tobisman Page; Review: I found this book to be an outstanding read. I enjoyed it so much. I can certainly recommend it. The fact that I worked as a paralegal probably influenced my opinion. Nevertheless, this is a wonderful book. I am giving this book a five star rating and I am looking forward to reading more by this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Hiding; Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Prowse Page; Review: This book is very believable and I found myself identifying with the main character. Tender story and good characters. I can highly recommended this book and the author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For the Dogs: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Wignall Page; Review: This is a well written book but a bit slow and a bit strange. Surprisingly unexpected ending but a good one. I enjoyed the book but not enough to recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Kinds of Truth (A Harry Bosch Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: This is a very well-written book as is always the case with this author. I enjoyed the book and found the characters to be believable and developed and not overdone. I especially liked Harry's stepmother. I can recommend this book. I never got excited by the book so give it only a four star; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Sullivan Page; Review: I thought the beginning was a bit slow and I was not sure I was going to like the book. Then before I knew it, I was enjoying it very much. The hero is so well developed in character as well as the father and uncle. I really wonder what my father experienced when he was there. I imagine now that there was a lot my father saw that he was never able to talk about. This book made me realize, more than ever, why the United States had to win. I think this book is so good I would say in the top 20 of my favorites. I highly recommend this book and can't say enough good about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Center Point Large Print); Author: Mark T Sullivan; Review: I thought the beginning was a bit slow and I was not sure I was going to like the book. Then before I knew it, I was enjoying it very much. The hero is so well developed in character as well as the father and uncle. I really wonder what my father experienced when he was there. I imagine now that there was a lot my father saw that he was never able to talk about. This book made me realize, more than ever, why the United States had to win. I think this book is so good I would say in the top 20 of my favorites. I highly recommend this book and can't say enough good about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Objects; Author: gillian-flynn; Review: This is a well written book and the characters were good but I could not recommend it. It was just too depressing and morbid for my taste. It held my attention but made me feel sick at my stomach. The mental illness and cruelty was too much for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Yellow Rose Beauty Shop; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Brown Page; Review: This book turned out to be better than I expected. The characters were so much fun. I enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it. I especially liked Agnes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's S. J. Watson Page; Review: I did not really enjoy this book. The characters were good and believable but the story was depressing. I finished the book and the ending was pretty good but I would not recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Whiskey Sea; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Howard Creel Page; Review: This is truly an incredible book. It is well written and the characters are awesome. There are no slow times, but rather a whole book of action and interaction between the many relationships. I enjoyed the book very much and highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wake Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: every book by this author is just so good and this one is the same. Right from the start this book intrigues and then holds your attention right to the abrupt end. How does this author do it???? I loved this book. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If Looks Could Kill; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Graham Page; Review: A good book from start to finish. I was hooked right away and enjoyed every minute of my read. It is well written and I was surprised by who the killer was. Excellent book. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bailey Page; Review: I am totally impressed with this author and to learn that this is the author's first book, wow is all I can say. Really this is an outstanding read. I enjoyed it so much and hope the author writes many more books. I am a fan now. This is a five star plus. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beach House; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Alice Monroe Page; Review: I loved this book. It is well written, the characters are awesome and believable, and it moves quickly. The content is very good and tender and realistic. I enjoyed this book so much. I highly recommend this book. It is one of the best books I have read in the last year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hold On My Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Brogan Page; Review: This is a well written book and moves quickly. I enjoyed the book and can recommend it. The characters were developed well and were believable and interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Swimfan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abandon (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday After Next (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Falls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: They (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fan (1981); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Music Box (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mo' Money (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gordy (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Legend 2 (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Surprise (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Code of Silence (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tart (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1957); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The First Year (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Musketeer (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life of David Gale (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drive Me Crazy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elmer Gantry (1960); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swing Shift (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Khartoum (1966); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adrenaline Drive (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Loved Women (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Full-screen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legend of the Red Dragon (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creepshow 2 (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cops & Robbersons (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Prophecy (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: What Does the Bible Really Teach?; Author: Watch Tower Bible Society; Jehovah's Witnesses.; Review: This book answers a lot of life's most profound questions!! I like the chapter that answers the question "Why has God Allowed Suffering?" It was clear, concise, and had plenty of scriptures to back up it's statements. The book is chocked full of scriptures so that you know that what you are reading is really from the Bible. This is a great book to "dubunk" myths such as hellfire or the immortal sin. This book is actually ten times better than it's predecessor, in my opinion. I can't think of a clearer more concise book that explains what the Bible teaches. FUN reading with SUBSTANCE!!! This is my second favorite book EVER!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer--And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Somers Page; Review: I was diagnosed with Grade 3 (fastest growing) Stage 2-3 breast cancer this past May 2010. DCIS and IDC, estrogen and progesterone positive, with lymphovascularized tumor. Even though I had leanings towards alternative medicine, I got scared into a biopsy, mastectomy, and chemotherapy. Well, I almost lost my life from chemotherapy. My colon bled and I was hospitalized for 5 days. Afterwards, I had violent diarrhea for 2 months straight... not kidding. I thought I was going to die. I also was so toxic, I got every side effect from every medicine that I took: sleepwalking, panick attacks, etc... Not fun! On top of that, I suspect that a mammogram caused the cancer as there is no cancer in my family! My roommate who is a nurse introduced me to this book and I wish I had read it before all the stuff happened to me. It warned against the treatments that I had and predicted the very events that happened to me!!! I have incorporated much advice from this book and now my menstrual periods are normal. I am grateful that Suzanne Somers stuck her neck out and went against conventional medicine. Conventional medicine almost killed me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life- How did it get here? By evolution or by creation?; Author: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society; Review: I have a science background and have been curious as to how some religious people can explain away evolution. Well, after reading this book, I was blown away! The evidence presented was clear, concise, and irrefutable! I am impressed at how thorough it is as it presented practically every evolution example I learned in college. I was amazed at how reasonable and moderate this book is, as I know it is written by a religious organization, who obviously was trying to refute the evolution theory (of which they surprisingly do well). After reading this book, I'd think anyone would start doubting evolution -- no joke. It's a fun read anyway for those curious about the arguments on the "other side".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultrasound Physics Review: A Review for the Ardms SPI Exam; Author: Visit Amazon's Cindy Owen Page; Review: I am very glad that I purchased this book. Even though I did find a mistake or two, most of the questions helped. Many of the questions were similar to the ones on the registry! The Edelman book was not enough. This book is more up to date. WARNING: Only Q&A, there are no in-depth explanations so you will have to get that elsewhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs; Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing); Review: I am a novice and have not been to any formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so take this review with that in mind. I was just curious about the subject and I feel that this book has done a good job in presenting the information in a (relatively) easy to understand format. It is well organized and has plenty of illustrations. I will write an update in the future when I complete the book and put it into practice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide; Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing); Review: I am a novice and have not been to any formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so take this review with that in mind. I was just curious about the subject and I feel that this book has done a good job in presenting the information in a (relatively) easy to understand format. It is well organized and has plenty of illustrations. I will write an update in the future when I complete the book and put it into practice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition; Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing); Review: I am a novice and have not been to any formal training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so take this review with that in mind. I was just curious about the subject and I feel that this book has done a good job in presenting the information in a (relatively) easy to understand format. It is well organized and has plenty of illustrations. I will write an update in the future when I complete the book and put it into practice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet; Author: Visit Amazon's Elaine Gottschall Page; Review: I had colitis and frequent diarrhea after chemotherapy 2 years ago. After going on this diet, specifically after I cut out brown rice and started eating dry curd cottage cheese, my stool is now normal. The pain in my abdomen is gone. One great side effect of the dry curd cottage cheese is that I now sleep longer. Which is wonderful wonderful since Ive had chronic insomnia for many years. I will update my review in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert B. Cialdini Page; Review: I thought this would be different than it is. It was not very instructive, and very difficult to follow. I had to return it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Navarro Page; Review: It has diagrams and pictures that show what each body gesture looks like and what they mean. Very informative and a great tool to learn about reading body language.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Definitive Book of Body Language: The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions; Author: Barbara Pease; Review: It has diagrams and pictures that show what each body gesture looks like and what they mean. Very informative and a great tool to learn about reading body language.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week; Author: Visit Amazon's Joel Osteen Page; Review: Meh, it's ok. No big deal. Maybe it's because I'm already a happy person, but his thoughts didn't impress me all that much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vascular Technology: An Illustrated Review, Fourth Edition; Author: Claudia Rumwell;Michalene McPharlin; Review: The best foundation book on Vascular Ultrasound. I own the old version which I thought was great. This one has more color pictures and made a great book even greater, which I didn't think was possible. Very well organized and clearly explained. Index was very helpful. It comes with a test you can take in the back which gives you 15 CMEs, which is why I purchased it in the first place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Visaya; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: We stayed at Hotel Visaya for 1 night in April 2016 while on our way to Kashmir Trip. This is boutique hotel hardly 20-30 minutes drive from Delhi Airport on a straight road. Hotel is next to 'Panchshila Club' which is easy landmark for others to locate. We had booked their Superior room and interior was exactly what shown on their website. Room was spacious and with loads of standard amenities similar to any other 3-4 Star business hotels. Breakfast was wholesome and room service was good. However drinks are expensive (e.g. almost Rs. 175 for a soft-drink with tax and service charge). Overall, very good stay at Hotel Visaya for one night with family while on our way to Kashmir..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fortune Resort Heevan Srinagar Member ITC s Hotel Group; City: Srinagar Srinagar District Kash; Review: Just returned from the truly memorable and wonderful Kashmir Trip. After comparing various options, We finally booked our package through Heevan Tours & Travels (In-house Travel wing of AHAD Group of Hotels - One of the leading chain of premium Hotels in Kashmir Valley) comprising of stay at Heevan Hotels and exclusive vehicle for transfers and sightseeing. Ms. Sana from HTT Team helped us promptly with all the booking requirements, prepared itinerary for us and resolved our queries. We booked 2N at Heevan Resort Srinagar (Premium Room), 1N at Heevan Retreat Gulmarg (Deluxe Suit), 2N at Heevan Pahalgam (Deluxe Suit) and 1N in Young Morning Star Houseboat (Super Deluxe). Our Stay was very good and comfortable at all of the Heevan Properties. From Room perspective, Srinagar (Premium Room) was the best and from Location perspective, Heevan Pahalgam scores full marks. At Gulmarg, we upgraded to Deluxe Suite instead of a room and it was large and comfortable. At Heevan Pahalgam, Deluxe Suit (# 304) allocated to us was not worth the price we paid and had basic interiors but the hotel location and View from the Room window compensated for everything else. Our stay at ‘Young Morning Star’ Houseboat was equally good as well. House boat had very good interiors, large room and clean linens etc. 1 Hr. Shikara ride should have been complimentary in the package though. Food was delectable at all of Heevan properties and there was decent buffet spread of Veg / Non Veg. dishes. We enjoyed local Kashmiri cuisine like Kahwa Tea, Kashmiri Pulav with fruits & dry-fruits, Yakhni, Kashmiri Saag, Kashmiri Khatte Baingan, Mutton Rogan Josh, Chicken Dhaniwal Korma etc. We however missed few dishes like Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Taftan, Gustaba, Tabak Maz etc. AC Innova Car provided to us was comfortable and young Driver Mehraj (from Pahalgam, has 5 yr old daughter) was very good with good driving skills. He took care of all our sightseeing needs and made us comfortable with his friendly nature throughout the Trip especially my little kid. Pickup and drop-off to Airport was prompt as well. He even gave courtesy call after the trip to ensure that we have reached our final destination safely. Overall, fantastic trip with Heevan Hotels to the Heaven (Paradise) on the earth. Value for money whatever we paid ... ------------------------------------------------ Regarding Heevan Resort, Srinagar - Location: This hotel is situated away from the Srinagar City and on the Opposite side of the Airport (22 KM) but close to Boulevard Road (Happening street on Dal Lake) and in between Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens. Hotel has exquisite decor based on Kashmiri theme which includes wall-to-wall carpets in the lobby or wooden flooring, extensive wood work with carvings, paper machie paintings, wall hangings, antique furniture etc. As per locals, soon it is going to be an ITC hotel seems. During our stay we observed that apart from other individual travelers like us, there was a large groups from Kesari Tours who were also staying at Heevan. Check-in: Check-in was smooth. it took 45 min to reach the Hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Heevan Pahalgam; City: Pahalgam Anantnag District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: Just returned from the truly memorable and wonderful Kashmir Trip. After comparing various options, We finally booked our package through Heevan Tours & Travels (In-house Travel wing of AHAD Group of Hotels - One of the leading chain of premium Hotels in Kashmir Valley) comprising of stay at Heevan Hotels and exclusive vehicle for transfers and sightseeing. ------------------------------------- Hotel Heevan, Pahalgam Location : It is USP for this hotel. It is located right next to flowing Lidder river with magnificent views of the Valley and the snow capped mountains around. It is located few KM from Pahalgam market on the Aru Valley Road bang opposite to Lidder Valley Amusement Park. Parking is located on the other side of the river and Hotel is accessible through a small wooden bridge across the river. Hotel seems to be 40-50 years old, all wooden and looks neatly maintained from outside. However there are restrictions on any constructions closer to river areas in Pahalgam due to which renovation can not be done. Hence many rooms have basic amenities and old interiors as compared to other Heevan hotels. However, view from the room is amazing and that pays for everything else. Hotel is 3 storied and there is no elevator. So you nee to climb the stairs if your room is on upper floors. Stairs and Lobby has wall-to-wall carpets and Kashmiri decor like paper machie paintings, wall hangings, antique furniture etc. Hotel has a lawn and garden adjoining to the river with great views of surrounding valley. Check-In : Check-in was smooth. We were allocated Deluxe Suit Room # 304 which was on third floor. Room : Deluxe Suit rooms are large with king size bed, dining table and other amenities like electric blanket, central heating etc. Although the interior was basic and not what shown on their website, the view from the room was truly mesmerizing and we overlooked at all other shortfalls. Housekeeping, room service everything was extra courteous and prompt. In fact you will find many waiting in the lobby or on stairs and would ask you if need anything. Food : Dinner Buffet spread was wholesome with variety of Veg. (plenty of menu) and Non Veg spread (usually 2 Chicken / Mutton dishes) along with Salad bar. We enjoyed the local Kashmiri cuisine like Kahwa Tea, Kashmiri Pulav with fruits & dry-fruits, Yakhni, Kashmiri Saag, Kashmiri Khatte Baingan, Mutton Rogan Josh, Chicken Dhaniwal Korma etc.apart from the regular Punjabi, continental and Chinese. Food was tasty, flavorful and mildly spicy. Activities - Hotel provides Carrom Board, TT or Badminton Rackets on requests. There is lounge area where they serve complimentary Tea/Coffee and snacks in the evening (usually pakoda) where you can sit down, relax and chat with fellow travelers. Kids can also play on the lawn just outside the hotel. There are steps that leads to the River where you may play in water (Be careful). You may also take a morning stroll / pony ride to nearby places. Lavender Park, Club park & Lidder Amusement Park are at the walking distance from; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Houseboat Young Morning Star; City: Srinagar Srinagar District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: We just returned from the memorable Kashmir Trip and stayed at ‘Young Morning Star Houseboat’ for 1 night towards end of April. We had booked this houseboat through “Heevan Tours & Travels, Srinagar” as part of Package with Stay at all of the Heevan Hotels in Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam along with Transfers and local sightseeing. This Houseboat was located on the Dal Lake right Opposite to Shankaracharya Hills (Or Duke Hotel on Boulevard Road) and can be accessed through Shikara from Gate # 12 or 13. There were 3 houseboats adjacent to each other from the same kARNAI family – ‘Morning Star, New Morning Star and Young Morning Star’. Young Morning Star comes in ‘Super Deluxe’ category while other two were Deluxe houseboats. All of them had nice exquisite wooden carvings and similar layout though. Each of them had a Shikara of their own and a common jetty. Check-In was smooth and We got a call from the Houseboat in the morning inquiring about when we would be coming. Young Morning Star has 4 bedrooms, Dining Room, Common Living Room, Veranda and deck on the top. We were allocated last room in the alley which was extra spacious with 1 double bed, 1 single bed, wall-to-wall carpets & decorated with wooden carvings, Kashmiri wall hangings, paintings, chandeliers. Bathroom was big enough and was having huge storage geyser for 24 hrs Hot Water (make sure to switch it on always), tub, bathroom slippers, Toilet kit (Soap, Shampoo, Talk) and Bath Towels. Room was very neat and linen including blankets were clean. There were electric blankets too. Mattress was average but overall sleep quality was good. Room also had a CRT TV with Set top box connection apart from Common TV in the living room but we did not watch it. We also found staff very courteous and they were ready to help always. After settling down, We enjoyed 1 hr. Shikara ride in the evening where boatman took us through the various floating markets. Amazing to see a life on the Waters. Shikara ride was not complimentary though (Standard rates are Rs. 500 / Hr) however, you may negotiate it as part of the package if you book the houseboat directly with the Owner. Dinner was served in clean cutlery at the time we specified and it was delicious. We were served with 1 Mixed Veg, 1 Paneer Dish, Roti (Phulka), Chicken Curry, Salad, Papad, Daal and Rice. Food was served piping hot in a hygienic closed lid casseroles and was very tasty + homely. Even Paneer was very soft, succulent and fresh. They can also prepare Kashmiri Food or variety of other veg. non veg delicacies provided you order them well in advance. Better to call in the morning and fix menu for the dinner. 1 ltr Mineral Water bottles were available at MRP and other soft drinks were also available. I saw people even selling drinks, cigarette etc. in mobile shops floating on water. They will pass by each of these houseboats and would inquire with residents if you need; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heevan Retreat Gulmarg; City: Gulmarg Baramulla District Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir; Review: Just returned from the truly memorable and wonderful Kashmir Trip. We had booked our package through Heevan Tours & Travels (In-house Travel wing of AHAD Group of Hotels - One of the leading chain of premium Hotels in Kashmir Valley). ------------------------------------------------------------ Regarding our stay at Heevan Retreat, Gulmarg Location: This hotel is situated at a walk-able distance (800 mts) from Gondola Station closure to other hotels like Khaleel Palace, Gulmarg Resort, Grand Mumtaz etc. Decor is again all wooden with extensive carvings, kashmiri wall hangings, Paper Machie paintings, antique furniture. Most of the rooms do not offer any great views except for the front rooms which has a garden view and from some rooms, you may see the surrounding forest and snow capped Mt Afrawat in the backdrop. Check-in: Check-in was smooth. Since outside Cars are not allowed to roam in Gulmarg (If you are not staying, you need to take local transport from the taxi stand or take pony rids), you will have to show your hotel reservation slip at the entry point and pay some fees. Only then you can take your car to the Hotel. During winter (Jan-Mar), cars will be stopped at Tangmarg (15 KM ahead of Gulmarg) from where you need to take another local transport (TATA Sumo or similar) which will have chained tires suitable for driving in snow. However, for rest of the year, you can take your own vehicle to the hotel. So no worries. Check-in was quick as most of the tourists would rush for the Gondola ride if yo have pre-booked your tickets. Else, take a Guide from Tangmarg (Rs. 600) who will book the tickets, take boarding pass for you by the time you finish Check-in formalities at the hotel. He will later pick you up from Hotel and be with you throughout the trip and would return only after dropping you back to the Hotel. I found this service worth if you want to avoid all the hassle of standing in Q for tickets / boarding pass especially when you have kids. Most of the travelers are either day trippers or would stay for 1N in Gulmarg. Hence, time is important. Room : We had booked deluxe room and checked-in to Room # 15 which had a balcony with forest views. However, room was not up-to our expectation especially after staying at premium room in their Srinagar hotel. So we upgraded to Deluxe Suit # 20 which was large, comfortable and had decent decor. Room had all standard amenities including a Central heating to keep you warm. It also had electric blankets and a heater rod for the towels (to keep them warm and dry in this cold climate). Housekeeping, room service everything was courteous and prompt. Hospitality at its best! Food : Dinner Buffet spread was wholesome with variety of Veg. (plenty of menu) and Non Veg spread (usually 2 Chicken / Mutton dishes) along with Salad bar. We enjoyed the local Kashmiri cuisine like Kahwa Tea, Kashmiri Pulav with fruits & dry-fruits, Yakhni, Kashmiri Saag, Kashmiri Khatte Baingan,; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Home at the End of the World (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Longtime Companion (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Like It Is (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Empire Falls (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Testosterone (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scenes from a Marriage (TV Version) (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Network (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Central Station (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Gold Rush (1925); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scenes from a Marriage (Theatrical Version) (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Night (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Conversation (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fiddler on the Roof (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Badlands (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raging Bull (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Smell of Success (1957); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metropolis (1927); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Interfit Photographic INT783 40" White Foldable Beauty Dish, S-Type Fitting (Black/White); Brand: Interfit; Review: I love this light modifier! I was hesitant at first due to a lack of information out there for the very slim number of options that exist for this type of modifier. Figured I'd take the leap, and I'm so glad I did! The build quality is excellent. The interlocking joints snap together with a nice, positive lock, the fabric disperses light so beautifully and doesn't bunch up into a mess due to its unique folding design, and the bowens mount is super strong. The overall design gives the impression that it is higher end than its price would lead you to believe. In actual use, this thing is very versatile. With the center reflector in place, the light quality it gives off is super controllable, and due to its size, you can vary the distance from any size subject to really control the softness and falloff, something you can't do so much with a smaller beauty dish. You can easily light a head to toe body shot softly. The center reflector can be removed, turning the modifier into an "octabox" of sorts for less power loss. It's large enough to place behind a 40"x60" scrim to easily replicate a window light, too. It comes with a translucent sock diffuser as well, for an even softer light. Take the center reflector off and ditch the sock for a punchy, harder light, or put them both on for super soft light, or anywhere in between. And at the end of the day, you fold it up, throw it in your car and never have to think again about annoying rods or on set modifier construction. Only 2 very small gripes: 1. The connection to my mount is slightly loose, but may be due to my mount and not this modifier, and, 2. an option for a grid would really be the cherry on top, but unfortunately, that isn't the case without making it work yourself. Definitely not enough to knock off stars as this thing really is a wonderful, portable, and quality piece of gear!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hair Light 8 X 36 Inch Softbox + Grid + Speedring FIT Bowens Gemini Esprit Hairlight; Brand: LA Softbox; Review: Pretty nice strip box, fulfills its purpose and at it's price it really cant be beaten. Being that it includes the grid is a major thumbs up. This works great for 3/4 portrait rim lighting and for low key product photography. They can be a pain in the butt to put together, so I wouldn't recommend taking them apart and traveling with them. Great for a studio setup though! Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godox S-type Bracket Bowens Mount Holder for Speedlite Flash Snoot Softbox Honeycomb; Brand: Godox; Review: Awesome speedlight mount that definitely induces more comfort and confidence in the security of your gear. Bowens mounts are great and more secure than traditional speedlight modifier mounts, and not having to hold the speedlight by its foot is nice, as a simple toppling of a light stand can easily break the foot. The Bowens mount also gives a vastly larger selection of modifier choices than a regular speedlight mount or DIY setup. Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenba Rolling Photo/Laptop Case - Universal (638-327); Brand: Tenba; Review: This bag is awesome. The material quality is superb and the feel/durability definitely gives me confidence that it can be banged around and not only protect my gear, but to withstand the punishment itself. I've got it jam packed with my canon gear: 5DMIII w/ grip, 7D, 70-200 f/4 IS, 24-70 f/4 IS, 85mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8, 4 speedlights, batteries, tether wires, etc. You have to dedicate at least an hour to figuring out how the heck your gonna organize it all, but when you're done you'll be surprised how well it all fits. The bag comes with a memory card holder/pouch, too, which is nice of them, along with a strap for attaching a tripod to the front. Rather, I use it to hold a light stand and speedlight bracket in the tripod pouch instead. As far as using it for a backpack, it can be done. Will it be easy or comfortable, not so much. But if you find yourself walking and suddenly come across mud or water or a field of land mines, it's nice to know you can sling it up like a back pack and tough it out for a small stretch. The wheels are very tough, and the additional side handle is a great feature for loading it into a car easily, a feature many other competitors lack. I'll recommend this bag all day to anyone, unless you're packing more equipment than I have listed above, then it's gonna be too small for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Large Aperture Medium Telephoto Prime Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras; Brand: Sigma; Review: Amazing lens! Having previously used the Canon 85mm f/1.8 for years, the Sigma really took the image quality to the next level. The sharpness of the in focus area is phenomonal, and the blur of the out of focus area is super smooth with great bokeh. It's a lens that meets high expectations for sure. I would find it hard to justify the extra $1,000 for the Canon f/1.2. AWESOME TIP: When shooting with a super shallow depth of field, switch over to AI Servo mode, lock a focus point over the eye, and let the autofocus do the rest. I discovered this technique and it helps tremendously to increase the rate of in focus images, especially when shooting moving portrait subjects, like models for instance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StudioFX Muslin Backdrop 100% Cotton Photography Photo by Kaezi Photo Grey (Gray Muslin - 10ft x 20ft); Brand: StudioFX by Kaezi; Review: Great, inexpensive budget backdrop! It serves its purpose perfectly. Things to be aware of: 1. You're buying a cheap backdrop, so know that it isn't perfect. 2. It's thin, so what, its a cheap backdrop, if you need a thick one, search one out and buy that one 3. It is huge and will need steaming if packed away in between use. 4. Light can leak in from behind due to its thinness, so position it accordingly. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to shoot with a gray backdrop, this is a great product. If you're wanting a thick, textured, or painted backdrop, this isn't for you. One work around as far as the thickness is concerned is if you don't need all 10' of the width, fold it in half, clamp it to the backdrop crossbar, and bam, you've got a thicker, more light proof backdrop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fomito GODOX AD-S7 Multi-functional Softbox Grid for Witstro Speedlite Flash Speedlight Neewer AD180 AD360 AD360II AD200; Brand: Fomito; Review: I bought this for the ultimate mobility. I shoot all types of photography professionally and I for some things I need to be able to shoot at a moments notice. I leave this set up on my flash and mounted to a small stand at all times so I can grab and go. Opening the soft box takes seconds and the modifier is plenty good for quick headshots, food and beverage, etc. and the option to use it diffused, gridded, as a beauty dish, or a combination of those is superb. It's a really great value at only $30 or so, and the build quality is fine unless you abuse or mistreat it. If you need mobility, speed and options, this modifier is unbeatable I'm my opinion. If you're stationary or time is on your side, there are more appropriate options but even so this is an awesome Swiss Army knife of a modifier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEEWER DS300 Studio Strobe Photo Flash Light with Bowens Style Mount - 300W Photography Monolight; Brand: Neewer; Review: I've used mine for a couple months now, not terribly intensively, but regularly and it has performed well. Being able to use the FT-16 trigger is convenient and lets me pair this strobe with my other lights if needed. I should maybe have considered a higher output unit as this starts to fall short of power when shooting certain ways, but that isn't the strobes fault. Overall it has been great so far and easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB VPG-65 CompactFlash card (Up to 160MB/s Read) LCF128CRBNA1066; Brand: Lexar; Review: Perfect for recording 4K with the Canon 5D Mark IV, unlike the equivalent SD version. Highly recommend for Canon shooters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pixel MC-550 Shotgun Camera Mic Interview Camera Microphone Video Recording Microphone Noise Cancelling Mic for Canon/Nikon/SONY and More DSLR; Brand: PIXEL; Review: Not a bad little mic. It does its job, the footprint is very small and it packs up quickly. I bought this mic since with my job I film run and gun most of the time and it works fine when I have to boom it up for an interview, so long as it is very close (it tends to pick up a bit of room noise). The resulting files are usually a little weak and do need some work in post to make them their best. Love the price in case I break it or it gets squashed in transit, etc... The low cut is a nice feature to for such a cheap item. Rode's mics are superior, but for my purposes this is just fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lexar Professional 1000x 256GB SDXC UHS-II/U3 Card (Up to 150MB/s read) w/Image Rescue 5 Software LSD256CRBNA1000; Brand: Lexar; Review: I purchased this SD card when I purchased my new Canon 5D Mark IV for recording 4K video. Reviews mentioned its ability to record 4K at good bitrates, but upon using this card in testing (thankfully not on the job) I discovered this card is not capable of recording 4K footage from the Mark IV. Once record is pressed on the camera, it records 2-3 seconds, stops and displays "Recording has automatically been stopped". Disappointing for a card labeled as capable of 4K. Even though the encoding of the IV is M-JPEG, the card should still be able to handle this, but it cannot. I kept it to use as a spare card anyway for photo work. So this is a warning to all potential 5D Mark IV owners looking for an SD card for capturing 4K that it does not work. If you want Lexar, buy the UDMA 7 CF card instead. It is great! Beside that, the card does what it should, can knockout fast bursts of RAW files with no lag and handles 1080p 60fps files like a champ, and can read/write very quickly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Altura Photo 49-58MM Step-Up Ring Adapter (49MM Lens to 58MM Filter or Accessory) + Premium MagicFiber Cleaning Cloth; Brand: Goja; Review: Works perfectly, tight fit on both sides. Save $ on ND filters, buy step up rings instead.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Auto Adapter - Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) D/SLR Lens to Canon EOS M (EF-M; Brand: Fotodiox; Review: Works well to adapt my L lenses to my EOS M5, but does have a very slight looseness on the camera side. Nothing that inhibits performance but it does knock a star off. Speaking of performance, the focusing is spot on and consistent, what I expect from such a product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB Compact Flash Memory Card UDMA 7 Speed Up To 160MB/s- SDCFXPS-064G-X46 (Label May Change); Brand: SanDisk; Review: Very good card, bought mine used to save money since these are so expensive and its perfect. I use this and the comparable Lexar alternative as my main cards and both are equal. Buy whichever you find for cheaper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZoMei 49mm Ultra Slim ND2-ND400 Fader Variable Neutral Density Adjustable Lens Filter Ultra Slim ND Filter Optical Glass; Brand: ZOMEi; Review: Works well enough and delivers consistent performance. I have to dock a star due to slight color casting and sometimes questionable highlight fall off, but nothing unreasonable at this price point. Variable NDs work awesome for run and gun video work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Barefoot Cay Resort Spa; City: French Harbour Roatan Bay Islands; Review: Barefoot Caye exceeded our wants and needs as well as our expectations, which were very high based on previous reviews on Tripadvisor. We were greeted at the airport by Paul and taken 15 minutes by van to the resort. We were met at the Caye with a drink and had a friendly tour of the Caye, the dive shop, and the points of interest on the resort. We rented a one bedroom partial villa. One of two villas and two bungalows on the little island. We had a spacious air conditioned bedroom with large bathroom. Our living room opened to the sea, a patio with dining area, and we had a full kitchen with state of the art appliances. We were given a cell phone to use, with prepaid airtime. Flat screen TV and L'Occitane bath products were much appreciated. We took the meal plan, and would take it again. Even though we did head into French Harbor one night to have dinner, the food at the resort was so wonderful and convenient that you really don't want to pass it up. Dareen makes a wonderful spread each night, but will alter the menu for you if anything doesn't appeal to your palate. Just let her know at lunch and she will make something special for you at dinner. The property is immaculate, quiet, lush and well appointed. The staff bends over backwards to be friendly and helpful. The dive op is first rate. We really loved the flexibility of diving at three different times each day, and could sleep a little later and still make the boat for the 10:30 dive. We did not touch our gear from the moment we arrived except when we were actually using it. The dive staff carried, set up, removed, and cleaned our gear each day. Fresh fruit and water were always available on the boats. The groups were small, an average of 6 divers, accompanied by two dive masters who were not only safety conscious, but went out of their way to find and point out the cool stuff. Never saw so many nudi's and seahorses on a dive trip before! The resort draws in nice people and although we had plenty of privacy, we really enjoyed the other guests at meals and on the dive boat. No riff raff here. The bugs were eating my husband alive but seemed to leave me alone. I was more diligent with wearing the cactus juice the resort provided and I suspect he was more allergic to the bites. The resort does a great job of spraying and raking so most of the folks there seemed to have suffered minimal bite damage. They're tiny and don't eat much but they can itch like crazy. Bring your deet. We are already planning our return, and suspect we will do so over and over again. Thank you Barefoot Caye, for a most wonderful and restful vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Clinton Bridgewater; City: Clinton New Jersey; Review: I'm sorry to say that this is the last time I will stay at the Holiday Inn in Clinton. I used this hotel for business years ago, and although the hotel was seriously dated and in need of a facelift then, the staff was so wonderful and the hotel was clean, the antiquity of the hotel was easy to overlook. However, that was ten years ago. They've not done anything to update this hotel in all that time, and it shows. My first room had an overwhelming smell of mold. They hung ceiling had water stains and crops of green mold growing. The furniture was old and the carpets worn. I asked to be moved and the staff cheerfully complied. The second room was no better. It was as big as a dance hall but very dark and musty. Same moldy smell. filthy air vents and an air conditioner that blew warm, moldy smelling air around. The sliding doors on the closet were missing but the dirty slider tracks remained. The tub was clean but the walls in the tub were filthy, soap scum everywhere. The carpets were worn and had been cleaned only in the obvious places. The linens and towels were thread bare. The hotel is generally dirty. Fingerprints and lint everywhere. It needs to be completely overhauled. Skip this one if you can. Old world charm is one thing, run down and dirty is another.................; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Mt Laurel; City: Mount Laurel New Jersey; Review: My office is located just outside of Philly and for the past 6 years I have been staying at the Staybridge whenever possible. The hotel is immaculate and comfortable. The staff is outstanding, and the location so convenient. My most recent stay was March 2, 2012 and it just felt good to be "home". It's a great place that draws a nice crowd and employs terrific people. The rooms are spacious with all the comforts of home. Thank you Lilia for being so kind and for making sure my stay was excellent. From the room upgrade, to the ability to put me on the first floor at my request, provide real milk for my coffee, and even a toothbrush which I had forgotten to pack. All with a smile and an attitude that was so very much appreciated. Keep it up! I'll keep coming back! And telling my coworkers and friends!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Blue Ash; City: Blue Ash Ohio; Review: Perfection. To make this review short and to the point, this hotel could be the role model for all the others. Clean, quiet, well lit, beautifully decorated. All the amenities were well thought out. Plenty of power ports, fluffy towels, refrigerator, coffee maker, comfy bed and pillows, great work space...... This is the first time I can say I was completely comfortable and not so anxious to check out and go home after a long week on the road. If you're in the area, stay here. Trust me, you will love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport South Irving; City: Irving Texas; Review: Stayed for a few nights while on business in the Dallas area and needed a hotel very close to the airport. This hotel sits 1.5 miles away. It was fine, just what you'd expect from Marriott Courtyard. Clean rooms, friendly staff, free shuttle, complimentary coffee 24/7. There is a small bistro and bar and I was happy to be able to get get breakfast cooked to order albeit a very limited menu. Overall this is a great place to hang your hat for the night when buzzing through the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The is nothing of interest nearby so you're stuck there without a car. I would use this property again. Very good experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Aloft Denver Downtown; City: Denver Colorado; Review: Aloft looks very modern and is clean and centrally located in downtown Denver. The rooms are on the small size with inadequate lighting. The bath amenities are sub standard, the shampoo and bath soap are liquid dispensers in the shower. The television was a good sized flatscreen with your standard compliment of HD channels, one desk with a cordless telephone and small desk lamp. The bed was comfortable, but the walls seemed thin and there was a significant amount of noise from the adjacent rooms. No breakfast was included, but they have a well stocked kitchen area with snacks and foods available 24 hours, a little pricey. There was a free bottle of water in the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manna; City: Nijmegen Gelderland Province; Review: I had traveled on the red eye and arrived exhausted, I checked in a 2PM and went straight to bed for 4 hours. My room was amazing, comfortable bed, great shower, wooden blinds that it dark, and quiet! The front desk is also a 5 star restaurant, WOW! After taking a nap, I walked around town for several hours. When I returned I was seated at a nice table and treated to 2 types of fresh oysters, tuna and salmon sashimi, and a superb dessert. Too bad I only had a single night to enjoy this wonderful hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pear Tree Inn St Louis Near Union Station; City: Saint Louis Missouri; Review: On the plus side my room was on the 7th floor and located directly beside the elevators. The room was clean, but the towels were not bath sized and in very poor condition. The bedding looked worn and the room extremely outdated. This hotel is not for a business travelers, the other guests appeared to be utilizing it as there home. The outdoor garage did not have ample security for the area and left then guest with a vulnerable feeling. I would not recommend this hotel for any stay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: I arrived at 8 PM on a Monday evening and had to wait over 30 minutes to check in, they did not have the proper number of staff at the front Desk. When I mentioned it to the young man he agreed with me and said some of the staff had left early and some had called out. I asked of a room close to the elevator and he did give me one. I had two problems with my room, #1 the AC was not operating properly, #2 I paid for high speed wifi at 9 pm and it ended at midnight. The wifi service was spotty at best and I ended up using my data to complete my office work. Any deficiencies are unacceptable when you are paying $500 per night!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills; City: Auburn Hills Michigan; Review: I would usually stay at the Holiday Inn Express, but they had no rooms. The Crowne Plaza was available for almost double $184.00 The lobby, carpets, and the building look dreary. They need an update badly, the front desk was helpful and provided a van driver to drop me off for the basketball game. I was very upset that when I grabbed a shower the water did not drain and I was ankle deep. Very uncomfortable, no one wants to stand in the shower with the water barely draining! I would not recommend this hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport; City: Romulus Michigan; Review: The Front desk was prompt and the room was good, my main complaint was that I was given a room on the first floor and it did not feel safe. My window was on the parking lot. I did grab a USA Today and quick breakfast, nothing special standard fare.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Beaver Falls; City: Beaver Falls Pennsylvania; Review: Arrived for a single night stay, originally was told they had no rooms for the next night. I had a reservation at another hotel that was more expensive, but they were able too let me keep my room and I decide to extend through the weekend. Nice staff and good location, included breakfast is standard fare only.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn St Louis at Union Station; City: Saint Louis Missouri; Review: I attended an annual meeting of our trade association at Union Station. The hotel has nice rooms and is next door to the station, the only issue I had was when walking to the meeting all of the adjacent doors from the hotel were not accessible for entry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Salisbury Plaza; City: Salisbury Maryland; Review: Unprofessional front desk, DIRTY ROOM!!! Checked in at 1:30 and was told that it would cost an extra $25 to check in before 2 PM. The entire hotel was almost empty, maybe 10 cars in the parking lot. After an argument the clerk agreed to waive the fee, it took ten minutes to confirm an available and supposedly clean room??? Went to the room, what a DISASTER! I can't even begin to explain, dirty carpets, empty cellophane food wrappers behind the furniture, silly string sprayed on the wall and lamp, bathroom floors maybe mopped? A pile of full garbage bags in the parking space next to mine, left overnight??? Who is in charge of quality control for these hotels? I was mortified, came back from the college bike ride and jumped into the shower and left on Saturday, did not stay the second night. They informed me at check in, that if I did not return the key there would be an additional $25.00 charge. Total bill $490.56 Local room and city tax $13.14 each, what are they taxing me for? They have refused any refund to Expedia because I reported the condition of this property to Best Western Customer Service / Paula and Expedia / Christie. The Property Manager / Amed Patel informed me that they were fined $250.00 by Best Western and that he could not speak with me directly, ps it didn't sound like the manager to me, it sounded like the Front desk person Gregg that answered my initial call and gave me his name. Any property that would charge these rates for dirty accommodations and unprofessional treatment should be dropper by Best Western, Expedia, and any reliable booking agents. I am on the phone with Best Western Customer Service / Faith, she informed me that there is no such penalty and this owner was lying! SHAMEFUL!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Room Mate Aitana; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Arrived at 10:30 AM on a Sunday, this hotel is busy and close to the train station in Amsterdam. I was hoping for an early check in and they did get me into a room by 1:30. The staff was pleasant and the hotel provided a portable wifi unit for me to carry with me for the afternoon, it worked well but the battery ran out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colony Hotel and Cabana Club; City: Delray Beach Florida; Review: This was the second time we visited and this establishment does not disappoint! Superb coffee, straight up or in a cappuccino. The chocolate cake and apple pie with ice cream was delicious, the Bartender and server were quick and welcoming, I would recommend visiting here anytime, highest quality experience around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: KNOD Women's Flexible Silicone Rubber Wedding Band Ring, For An Active Lifestyle, Gift Pouch, Perfect For Holiday Gift; Brand: KNOD; Review: I received this product at a discounted price. Received at timely manner. The ring is a little different but I like different. I love the ring it fits the finger that I had sized it for to a tee. Thank you for letting me try you product at a discounted price. I may purchase more in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duty Sling - Black; Brand: Red Rock Outdoor Gear; Review: This was a Christmas gift and he loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M1SURPLUS Optics Kit With Compact 4x32 Rifle Scope; Brand: M1SURPLUS; Review: This was a Christmas gift and he loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sport Ropes Triple Twist Titanium Necklace - Choose from Multiple Colors and Sizes; Brand: Sport Ropes; Review: I love this neckless and it is the right size for what I got it for. It sturdy and well made. I have a granddaughter that is in sports and she will love this neckless. I plan on giving her this neckless for Christmas. Thank you for approving me to try your product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women Active Compression Jogging Yoga Workout Exercise Spandex Shorts Plus Size; Brand: S2 SPORTSWEAR; Review: I love this yoga shorts. I have a had time ordering clothes on line I seem to always order to small but this time I got the right size and they fit perfect. They are comfortable and not binding. The material is made to withstand and day to day wear and workouts. The color is vibrant and stylish. I will recommend this yoga shorts to all my friends and family. Thank you for approving me to try you product at a discount in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Mariana; Author: Visit Amazon's Susanna Kearsley Page; Review: I really liked the the people. The thing that really makes a book is if I can relate to the people. If I can like them and they mean something to me, then the book is worth reading. I found, with Mariana that what happened to her both in the past, and now kept me reading the book. Great story, great ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Lake: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Addison Allen Page; Review: I like her writing ... The magic is in the recognition of hope and love, maybe in ways that really are magic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Spell (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: I like this,the way the people and the plot develops. Keeps you hanging on to see what happens next, but the in between is good enough too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timeless (The Parasol Protectorate, No. 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: I liked both the plot and the characters. The twists of who was good and who was bad , really added to the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarnished and Torn: A Witchcraft Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Juliet Blackwell Page; Review: I like this "detective". Just not enough clue to lead to the real killer. I like to have a chance to get it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daggerspell (Deverry); Author: Visit Amazon's Katharine Kerr Page; Review: Good enough to keep me reading. I got a little lost on the people as time changed, but I really got to know them and be interested in what happened to them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Magick (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: I really enjoyed this series. I got involved with all of the people in the story's and found myself liking them enough to want to know what happened to them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Trilogy (Antrax / Morgawr / Ilse Witch); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brooks Page; Review: Liked all the books. I found the story full of depth and complexity. The people as we'll. it was a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Frost: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Addison Allen Page; Review: As always she has made her people real even when they seem unreal . I love her stories. Maybe we all have a little magic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mayhem Sisters (A Sister Witches Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Quick Page; Review: Most of the story was creative and addicting. I think the one thing I didn't like was that the heroine had a hard time listening and hearing what others were saying as much as they did not here her. I think the plot could have moved a little better if they all had listened.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prudence (The Custard Protocol); Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: I liked the people who were very human but not. Good book - kind it is hard to put down. Fun intrigues and a little romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bette Davis Club; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Lotter Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It is a reflection of a woman's life in the way of a road trip, that takes her thru her past. The book is a little unreal, but with enough humor and truth about life, in such a wayward way, that it does offer some good insights about how we are as people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: You can only become deeply involved in the lives on the people in this book. It becomes your life and makes more real the horrors of WW2. It also brings out not only the best of people but the humanness of people, the realness of how ones faces such horrors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: One of those books that come along once in awhile that captures your soul. What more can I say! Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Age of Order; Author: Visit Amazon's Julian North Page; Review: Very real people. It was easy to expect more of the heroine, but that is because it was easy too forget her age. With that in mind her behavior was very real. The story itself is very thought provoking - even more so since the change in the political arena. Perhaps by more people reading this book it will open more eyes to the current intent of y The powers that be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhys Bowen Page; Review: It kept me reading all night...could not put it down. Unexpectedly it had a very big effect on me emotionally. I have recently visited the Museum of Tolerance in LA CA, having read, seen, and heard so much about WW2. that while I learned more, it did not affect me as this book did. It gave a real look at people's lives and how it touched them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grave's a Fine and Private Place: A Flavia de Luce Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Bradley Page; Review: I love this series. Flavia is an unlikely but interesting person to be the sleuth. Along with her maturing as the books go on, her detecting matures as well. And as always the trick ending surprises as well as creating a unexpected solution to the crimes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Protecting Britannia (Texas Heroines in Peril) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Bolen Page; Review: Protecting Britannia (Texas Heroines in Peril) is a mystery/romance story that had me hooked from the first line. I'm getting to know Cheryl Bolen as a romance novelist in the "old English" style, and got this book to see if Ms Bolen could tell a story in more modern times. She did not disappoint me. I was intrigued from the first line. Although I prefer the stories of old, I really did enjoy this book. I really do hope that Cheryl Bolen is related, because I feel that I know her thoughts in writing a story. Thank you Ms. Bolen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Had To Be You (A World War II Romance) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Bolen Page; Review: I've read lots of books, novels about WWII from the European side, but I am not familiar with the Pacific side. This romantic novel showed me a side that I rarely thought about. It was more about the Japanese interment camps that were set up on the west coast after Pearl Harbor was bombed. It was about the hardships the Japanese Americans had to face and the discrimination they faced. They felt they were American and Americans tried to make them inferior. The pride and love they showed proved to be more than most Americans could not show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Books of 2013; Brand: Amazon Books Editors; Review: The Book Editors at Amazon has their finger on the pulse of what people like to read. Several of my friends have recommended these same books to me individually, and by the time I get around to ordering, I've forgotten what books they recommended. With this Reader's Guide I am able to see a review of the book and decide which one I want to order--all in one place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acts of Contrition - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Handford Page; Review: I got this book free through the Amazon Prime Library and I thought it was going to just be an ordinary book, nothing really good to read. Boy, was I surprised. It was one of the best books I had read. The story was well written and fluid. The characters came alive for me. I couldn't wait from the time I put the book down to pick it back up to see just how these people would handle their problems. I have no background in how to handle deceit. If a partner cheats, that's it, it is over. There really are shades of grey in marriage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Liberation of Miss de Bourgh: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Pride and Prejudice Sequels Book 3); Brand: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Bolen Page; Review: I enjoyed this story, however it ended much too soon. I think I enjoy your full-!ength novels better. I remain your faithful reader.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: SUPERIOR 13-1040 Lift & LOWERING KIT-3"; Brand: Superior; Review: The lift is fine. The ubolts do not fit the axle and are not long enough. I still have to buy$86 worth of ubolts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SCOSCHE CR1289B 2005-08 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Double DIN or DIN w/pocket Install Dash Kit (For models w/Factory NAV only); Brand: Scosche; Review: Did not fit the 6.2 inch double din I bought. Sucks!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wolo (619) Big Bad Max Air Horn - 12 Volt; Brand: Wolo; Review: I read all the reviews and even with all the bad ones still gave this horn a try. Its no good at all. Simple to install, but horn sound wasn't there. Only compressor. If you buy this, you'll be sending it back. Take my word for it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Side Mounting Bracket,Eyourlife Universal Work LED Light Bar Bracket Bar Side Mounting Bracket Rubber Pad Bracket For Jeep Truck; Brand: Eyourlife; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: REV-X Stiction Fix Oil Treatment - Two 4 fl. oz. Bottles; Brand: REV-X; Review: Outstanding product. I can see a big difference in the way my 04 f250 6.0 runs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferreus Industries Matte Black Ram Head Billet Gas Door Trim Cover fits: Dodge Ram 94-08 DH126-Black; Brand: Ferreus Industries; Review: Junk; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: Captain America : First Avenger; Brand: Chris Evans; Review: A good Avengers flick. Effective World War II background for the story: the villain was over the top, but of course this is based on a comic book. I liked the suspended animation twist -- don't know if that was part of the comic books or not. All I knew of Captain America before the movie came from a cartoon series back in the 1960's, which had the theme song, "When Captain America throws his mighty shield, all those who oppose his shield must yield..."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sometimes They Come Back VHS; Brand: Tim Matheson; Review: Nothing made any sense. There was no structure or pattern to the supernatural elements. It was never clear what was driving the boogeymen, or what the final confrontation was supposed to accomplish. At the end, the heretofor clueless central character started spouting off sure knowledge about the afterlife that was entirely unconvincing, so that what should have been an emotional moment didn't resonate at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 1; Brand: Sarah Michelle Gellar; Review: Teenaged boys just won't watch a show called "Buffy," even if it is about vampires, so I usually find myself watching this on my own. It's decent on almost all fronts: acting, characterization, plotting, suspense...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Collector's Pack The Bells of St. Mary's / It's a Wonderful Life; Brand: James Stewart; Review: Heartwarming, life-affirming, and moving...and an excellent explanation of fractional reserve banking! The colorized version is well done and makes for a nice variation, though the original black-and-white is included, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest VHS; Brand: Cary Grant; Review: It has it all: The ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances, no way to go to the police. The icy blonde. An iconic scene, this one studied in film classes everywhere. And of course the great Cary Grant, the prototypical leading man of a whole cinematic era.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack Reacher Combo; Brand: ; Review: A very good action thriller, spoiled (for me) only by the obligatory moment when the hero throws aside his weapon to go at it mano a mano with the villain just to prove how tough he is. The surprise appearance late in the movie by Robert Duvall was very welcome. And Cruise managed to avoid being annoying, I think for the entire film.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Brand: ; Review: The movie gives a good feel for Germany's inexplicable malevolence toward Jews in the years preceding World War II, but it's a really a story about home and family. The characters, especially the title character, are likable and engaging. I liked it, my 17-year-old son liked it, my in-laws liked it...It's hard to imagine anyone who wouldn't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucy; Brand: Scarlett Johansson; Review: Good story line, if a bit pretentious on the science front. If you like Scarlett Johansson, you'll enjoy watching her wield unfathomable power in a little black dress. She's the one wearing the dress, not the unfathomable power.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucy; Brand: ; Review: Good story line, if a bit pretentious on the science front. If you like Scarlett Johansson, you'll enjoy watching her wield unfathomable power in a little black dress. She's the one wearing the dress, not the unfathomable power.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Brehon; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: The staff were very friendly at reception and especially in the restaurant. The room was very nice and the decor of the hotel was amazing as well. The main reason that we went was to take a night away from the kids and relax in the spa. We were disappointed because the steam room was out of order for our whole time there-Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. That is our favorite thing about a spa, so it was a bit disappointing. There was also black mould on the steps of the swimming pool, so it made us wonder how clean it really was. We loved the Brehon overall but were disappointed with our stay as our main reason was to visit the spa!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Surtees Hotel; City: London England; Review: We wanted a clean, safe, comfortable place to stay while we were at a conference. We had read all the reviews, and it seemed to offer all these things. The only complaint we seemed to find in the reviews was that it was small. The pictures made the place look quite dated, but we didn't mind if it was clean, comfortable, etc. It was small and dated, but it was clean, the staff were very nice and helpful,etc. We didn't spend much time there because of our conference, so it was the perfect fit. If you're looking for a luxury time away, it's not the place. 2 observations I made were that there wasn't enough space for us to sit down at breakfast. It's only served for 1 hour, so they need to feed everyone in that time. We didn't have the luxury to wait because we had to get to a conference, so I would recommend that they either extend their breakfast time or find more seating. The other observation is that I ran out of hot water on the second morning. We had to leave the hotel very early in the morning, so I don't think it was the case that many people had showered before me. I'm not sure why that happened, and I was not having a long shower so that was a disappointment. Overall, we were very satisfied.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Raleigh Durham Southpoint; City: Durham North Carolina; Review: Our favorite thing about this hotel was the pool. We spent 2 afternoons sitting outside in the sunshine, and we felt we were at a private villa. Very few people around with nice surroundings. The only downside was there was a very strong, bad smell in the hallway and outside our room on the 3rd floor. We couldn't tell where it came from. . .suspected laundry room but very hard to pinpoint! There was also a power outage on our second night that resulted in no AC, no telephone, no wifi and no breakfast! I realize it was out of the hands of the staff, and they were very apologetic. They had ordered coffee from Dunkin Donuts and had some muffins. We packed up fairly quickly because of the heat, etc. We did leave a bag behind because we couldn't see as we were packing up. The staff kindly held it for us, and we picked it up the next day. If there had been no storm, I would have stayed longer!! The waffles at breakfast were great!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint; City: Durham North Carolina; Review: Our first impression from the outside was amazing. However, that quickly diminished by our welcome. We had made reservations through Expedia, but even though we had a printout, the hotel had no record of our reservation. They called Expedia and were put on hold a VERY long time. During this time, there was no apology, no offer to make us more comfortable, no smile. . . We were absolutely exhausted, and we had just told them we had come from our other hotel that had lost electricity due to a storm. They didn't even point us in the direction of the complimentary coffee around the corner. They refused to honor our reservation or check us into our room until they got a fax from Expedia confirming our reservation. We were in the lobby approx an hour! We understand it wasn't their fault the reservation didn't come through, but they made no effort to make us feel welcome or comfortable while we waited. When we did make it to our room, it was excellent and clean! We loved the pool! The facilities were great. The breakfast was great too! The whole thing would have been great, but they need to work on their first impression and customer service skills!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grange Bracknell Hotel; City: Bracknell Berkshire England; Review: This was a nice hotel, but VERY expensive for a night of disrupted journey. We will be compensated by the airline, but I would not pay this much for a hotel regularly. It was clean, and the staff were nice. The decor was a bit old fashioned, but the breakfast was nice, and they moved us to an apartment when the door didn't work on the interconnecting room. There was a brief mix up when another lady was sent to the same room as us, but it was taken care of quickly. The staff also brought camp beds up for the kids. The kids said they weren't very comfortable, but at least they weren't on the floor!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: American Airlines put us up for the night due to flight delays. We got a nice greeting when we arrived, and our bags were delivered to our rooms. We had just endured some stressful travel, and the employees in reception worked extra hard to accommodate our family of 6. They couldn't get us rooms next to each other, but they did upgrade us to harbor side rooms on the 9th floor! The hotel was nice and quiet, and the service was very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Inside: One Man's Experience of Prison; Author: Visit Amazon's John Hoskison Page; Review: Well done when he talks about his family life then it just kind of falls apart. Maybe the book got better later but I quit reading.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Roll Call: A True Prison Story of Corruption and Redemption; Author: Visit Amazon's Glenn Thomas Langohr Page; Review: The book started out well when he was describing his family life but it deteriorated and I quit reading it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Carnes Page; Review: A nice combination of clinical and non-clinical twelve step recovery. It is obvious he has professional experience and real life experience guiding some one through the steps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1776 : America and Britain at War; Author: Visit Amazon's David McCullough Page; Review: It is great to be entertained at the same time you are learning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: God's Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Sweet Page; Review: Excellent history of what has happened in the "Healthcare" industry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Name of Love: Ann Rule's Crime Files Volume 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: Typical enertaining Ann Rule.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Stieg Larsson Page; Review: It's just simply a good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Where the Red Fern Grows; Author: Visit Amazon's Wilson Rawls Page; Review: It's just simply a good book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Makos Page; Review: Well told stories. The book gives a real sense of what it was like on the ground.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Principal Suspect: The True Story of Dr. Jay Smith and the Main Line Murders; Author: Visit Amazon's William C. Costopoulos Page; Review: I enjoyed this read a lot. It is interesting to hear "The Rest of the Story".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travels with My Donkey: One Man and His Ass on a Pilgrimage to Santiago; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Moore Page; Review: His writing style is just not my cup of tea.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Camino: Laughter and Tears along Spain's 500-mile Camino De Santiago; Author: Visit Amazon's John H Clark III Page; Review: This is really a story of what and how much the author drank along the Camino. Very little insight. Maybe a book after he has done his third Camino.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Innocent Killer: A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and its Astonishing Aftermath; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Griesbach Page; Review: Good tale well told.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awol on the Appalachian Trail; Author: Visit Amazon's David Miller Page; Review: A good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken: A Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jones Page; Review: This is not so much a story about Addison the Arapaho horse trainer as a story about the authors growth and development as a result of being around him. As such, it is a very enjoyable read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tracks; Author: Visit Amazon's Robyn Davidson Page; Review: I just simply enjoyed this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doc: The Rape of the Town of Lovell; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Olsen Page; Review: Lot of detail. A story that should be a lesson to us all. We can think we really know someone and someone else can have a completely different opinion. It was a lesson for me to always listen to what other people say.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The FBI Killer; Author: Visit Amazon's Aphrodite Jones Page; Review: Lots of detail. Well researched. Educational about how our justice systems works. If you like true crime books this is a good one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Shaara Page; Review: Just what I like. Be entertained and learn something.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Not Lost Forever: My Story of Survival; Author: Visit Amazon's Carmina Salcido Page; Review: Good read. Lots of interesting details. It is always good to read about a case you remember; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail; Author: Paul Stutzman; Review: Good recap of the daily grind that is the AT. Not that impressed with his "Spiritual Insights". It seemed to me he was too concerned with making miles and focused on that rather the quiet reflection that precedes most growth.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Misbegotten Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Olsen Page; Review: A good read. Lots of details.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything She Ever Wanted: A True Story of Love, Murder & Betrayal; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: Ann Rule is just my kind of writer. I love details about the investigation and I love details about the court room. This book has just a lot of interesting background and lot of details.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare: The World as Stage (Eminent Lives); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Bryson Page; Review: I was wanting him to slow down so much I couldn't enjoy the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The I-5 Killer, Revised Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: It's typical Ann Rule. I love her approach and the kind of details she gives about the investigation and trial.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin; Author: Eric Larson; Review: As in all the Larson books I have read he is a fun way to learn some history.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Silenced: A true crime and an American tragedy; severe child abuse and leaving the Amish; Author: Misty Elaine Griffin; Review: I did read the whole book. But eventually I decided it was 90% fiction. I have no doubt there are problems within the Amish community I just don't believe all of this book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: East of Eden; Author: Visit Amazon's John Steinbeck Page; Review: What a pleasure to read. I forgot what really good writing was like.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender; Author: David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D; Review: I read part of the book and then looked for his credentials. I was not impressed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: I bought this book because it was touted to be a "Historical Novel", at the very first of the book I thought maybe I had made a mistake and I was reading a romance novel. I was wrong. Some of the facts may not have absolutely historically accurate but the feeling and emotions of the two main female characters seemed very realistic. I learned more about what it was like to be in occupied France by following these women than if I had been following two men fighting the war. I just really really liked this book. There is nothing like being entertained while you learn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body of Proof: Tainted Evidence In The Murder of Jessica O'Grady?; Author: Visit Amazon's John Ferak Page; Review: Good read about what can happen when egos get involved in the justice system; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Young Men and Fire: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition; Author: Norman Maclean; Review: Good read it just seemed like something was missing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano, the Deadly Seducer; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: True Crime is my favorite genre, Ann Rule is my favorite author for True Crime And I think this is her best book. Lots of background.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ENDURANCE: SHACKLETON'S INCREDIBLE VOYAGE by Lansing, Alfred ( Author ) on Apr-24-1999[ Paperback ]; Author: Visit Amazon's Alfred Lansing Page; Review: Just a great adventure read. Proof that truth is stranger than fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If You Really Loved Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: Another really good book from Ann Rule. You feel like you get to know the characters and why this horrible crime happened. At the end of the book she also gives you insight into the sociopaths mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Battle for Leyte Gulf: The Incredible Story of World War II's Largest Naval Battle; Author: Visit Amazon's C. Vann Woodward Page; Review: This is a good book if you are just wanting to learned naval history. For me I like my history with character development.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Checklist for Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Flacco Page; Review: A good read. Lots of details, lots of coverage about the investigation and the courtroom.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Battle Cry; Author: Visit Amazon's Leon Uris Page; Review: Predictable just predictable. Just not my cup of tea.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Every Breath You Take: A True Story of Obsession, Revenge, and Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Rule Page; Review: Despite the disgusting nature of the killer in this book, I felt better about the world at the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grant of Immunity; Author: Visit Amazon's Garret Holms Page; Review: Good read. I like court room and legal stuff this book had plenty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Precious Victims (Penguin True Crime); Author: Visit Amazon's Don W. Weber Page; Review: In crime novels I personally like the legal stuff happens before the trial and in the courtroom. This book excels at that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Pharr Davis Page; Review: A good read, I felt like it was an honest portrait of the difficulty of the trail.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Long Way From Nowhere: A Couple's Journey on the Continental Divide Trail; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Urbanski Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auschwitz Escape - The Klara Wizel Story; Author: Danny Naten; Review: To the point. Not a long book but just a damn good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stones from the River; Author: Visit Amazon's Ursula Hegi Page; Review: Lots of character to follow. Good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Englishman; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Foskett Page; Review: I usually like books about hiking any of the trail but this one not so much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare: The World as Stage (Eminent Lives); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Bryson Page; Review: Just not my thing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: Loved this book. Loved the way is was structured. Loved how the characters were portrayed. I just really enjoyed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sisters in; Author: Linda Hirshman; Review: I love this book. It kept me entertained while I read and learned about some very important events.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: One Woman's Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer A. Hanson Page; Review: Well written. Stressful hike, not for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: "I'll Get You!" Drugs, Lies, and the Terrorizing of a PTA Mom; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Rule Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. The depth of the evil of one couple is disappointing but the efforts of our criminal justice system is inspiring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in Pleasanton: Tina Faelz and the Search for Justice; Author: Joshua Suchon; Review: Good read. Interesting story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadow; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Kurson Page; Review: Damned good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Journey in Between; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Foskett Page; Review: I enjoyed this book. I enjoy reading books by someone who has also done the Camino. In some ways a very different experience than mine. It was at times a little flowery for my taste but that is just me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident; Author: Visit Amazon's Donnie Eichar Page; Review: Interesting book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Jew of Treblinka: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Chil Rajchman Page; Review: Not the best book but a book that should be read. We must never forget. If we think this could never happen we are naive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Little Giant 22-Foot Velocity Multi-Use Ladder, 300-Pound Duty Rating, 15422-001; Brand: Little Giant Ladder Systems; Review: We have several jobs around the house to do and this ladder will give us the security and flexibility for the different jobs. It feels very secure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magid TB561ET-S Women's Pro Grade Collection Premium Grain Cowhide Leather Driver Gloves; Brand: Magid Glove & Safety; Review: Great fit and hand protection against all those outside chores. They are holding up well, so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips 452978 60-Watt Equivalent SlimStyle A19 LED Light Bulb Soft White, Dimmable; Brand: Philips LED; Review: These are great! We put three in our bathroom ceiling and we have all the light we need. We will certainly be getting more as we have need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Insulated Suede Work Glove with Knit Cuff; Brand: ; Review: Great quality but smaller than expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: URPOWER Solar Lights 8 LED Wireless Waterproof Motion Sensor Outdoor Light for for Patio, Deck,; Brand: URPOWER; Review: Just the thing we needed for those places with no electricity. They work great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Macdonald Randolph Hotel; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: A's mother has just had a fabulous few days to herself staying at The Randolph for three days for their festive Christmas package. The whole time was so well planned; with intersting activities, excellent food and drink, and a warm and friendly welcome from GM Michael and his staff - they could not have done more to make her feel at home. Her room was lovely, with attentive room and housekeeping services. Neil and his concierge team were first rate, equally as good as anything she has experienced at top London 5 star hotels. Thank you to them all for making her Christmas so memorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Palazzo Abadessa; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We stayed at the Palazzo Abadessa for a special birthday trip, and what a great decision it was. We took a water taxi direct from Marco Polo airport to the door of the hotel - right on the canalside, and were welcomed to "our home in Venice". As soon as we stepped inside we could tell this would be a special place; such beautiful furnishings and decor with flowers to match. Our room was a modest sized classic room, but don't be put off by the term - it was beautifully appointed, with silk lined walls and period furniture, and best of all two juliet balconies that overlooked the wonderful private garden - as the weather was warm we enjoyed our breakfasts in dappled sunlight surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants, and the cheerful sound of birdsong. To call it a "bed & breakfast" hotel does not so justice to the fantastic level of service received from Darwin and the team. At any time of the day we could order a snack or a drink - and most importantly that essential early morning tea tray delivered right to our room. We met the owner one morning ( sorry we did not catch her name) and it was good to see how proud she rightly was of the hotel and it's decor - all hand picked by her and her family. The hotel is a short step away from the main walking route between train station and Rilato/San Marco, with lots of restaurants/cafes nearby. Like others, we found there to be a pleasant mix of guests that were polite and friendly in a way that mirrored the calmness and tranquility that surrounded us. Altogether a perfect experience, and a place ( or Palazzo!) we are sure to return to - bravissimo!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental London Park Lane; City: London England; Review: We stayed at The Intercontinental on a Friday in early May for a very special anniversary celebration. The welcome and check-in procedure was good, with a warm welcome from staff - although we were left to find our own way to our room. Our room overlooked a quiet street, and was beautifully decorated and appointed with all the usual amenities. As we were going out for dinner that evening we requested that the turndown service did not happen until we were out - unfortunately this was not passed on and at 18.00 were were disturbed while resting and had to call the front desk to remind them of our earlier request. We decided to go down to breakfast on the Saturday morning around 09.00 in the Cook Book Cafe - the only restaurant serving breakfast. Of course we understand that any morning is busy, with Saturdays being focused on visitors preparing for the day ahead - but we were greeted with an absolutely chaotic scene, with clearly overstretched staff, no guidance as to what the "system" was, confusing layout with us having to find staff to ask where things were, and "hot" buffet breakfast items with plates that were stone cold - and a chef coping with a very long queue muttering to colleagues " can't you send someone out to help". It was reminiscent of the worst kind of 2 star "lodge" type breakfast, and not at all what we were expecting from a 5 star Park Lane hotel. It cast a shadow over our entire weekend. We e.mailed the General Manager directly after our stay, giving what we hoped was a balanced account of both the excellent, good and not so good points regarding our stay, including an account of the breakfast experience. We received a standard "we are sorry but we hope to see you again" response from an admin assistant as the GM was not available - with the assurance that our particular comments on housekeeping and breakfast would be passed on to relevant managers - since then..........nothing, no further response or explanations for what was a deeply disappointing experience. Perhaps that is how seriously the hotel really takes constructive feedback? What a shame - particularly for the great staff we did meet and who do provide great service. Our advice if you are staying - stick with the Room Service breakfast!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stafford London; City: London England; Review: We stayed a night at The Stafford in April as base for meeting up with friends in St James, and what a wonderful experience it was. A quiet and discrete location, with a friendly but professional welcome from both reception and concierge alike. So many so-called 5 star hotels miss the important details; being shown to your room, having the room amenities explained, and all with such a personal touch. Our room , in the Main House, was beautifully designed and equipped, with every amenity you would expect.The American Bar is just such a great place for a relaxing drink, it is filled with character and history. We took breakfast in the main restaurant - and unlike so many others we have experienced, it was a relaxed and calming experience where everything came to us, including a wonderful plate of Eggs Benedict. We thoroughly recommend The Stafford as a perfect home from home in London.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tavistock; City: London England; Review: The Tavistock is an ok hotel giving great value for the price, given it's central London location. Rooms are clean and adequate for a few day stay, and the small bathrooms have a great over-bath shower - but don't forget to bring toiletries. The breakfast is very poor, with limited choice and overcooked food - better to go to local cafes. Jaques Wine Bar is part of the hotel, and unlike the breakfast room, delivers great food and a remarkably well priced french wine list - and above all it has Gaia as the supervisor. Gaia is so welcoming and efficient, with always time for customers. She knows what good customer service is, and is a real credit to the hotel. Hotel is a short walk from Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross stations, and Russell Square underground. Free wifi in lobby/bar only - none in rooms. Guests can access a gym/pool close to the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Randolph Hotel; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: We stayed one night recently, and once again The Randolph proved that great customer service is still alive and well in Oxford. William and his Concierge team provided a warm and efficient welcome, and our room, a Junior Suite overlooking the Ashmoleum Museum, was as an oasis of comfort and quiet. The personal welcome card from the General Manager, Michael Grange, was a nice touch. Breakfast in our room was cooked and served with style, and tasted as good as it looked.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Maspalomas Suites SPA ADULTS ONLY; City: Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Other reviews are all true.....This is an amazing place. A real change from the typical “Canarian bungalow” type place so common in the area. This is a 21st century hotel designed with style and panache and delivered in the same way. If you are looking for a prefect adults only holiday with added style, then this is your go-to destination. Our Junior Suite villa was finished well in calm neutral colours, with a great bathroom and the most comfortable bed we’ve ever had in Gran Canaria, and even has USB charging sockets adjacent. Yes, the TV only has BBC World in English, but who’d want to stay in watching TV is such a fabulous place. The staff, whatever their role, are really customer focused, and always with a ready smile. The pool and spa areas are amazing, with plenty of space...we loved the “double” cushioned sunbeds by the pool. The pool is brand new with lots of room, and includes a 25 metre swimming lane and non-chemical filtration. The gym is as well equipped as any gym you might find at home, with a good range of equipment. Restaurant and bar staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is very good, although we agree with others that more variety would be good as well as better flow of refills to the buffet at busy times. We loved the entertainment, especially the amazing Flamenco evening, which was in our view not touristy, but real singing from the heart. We want to especially thank Monica, Guest Relations Manager for her absolute focus on guest satisfaction, and her friendly and helpful approach......the hotel is very lucky to have her on the team. We also met Ivan, the owner of the hotel. He was clearly passionate about delivering style and quality that pushes the conventional boundaries of tradition, and we can say that in this he is heading for success! We loved the hotel so much we have, for the first time ever, already re-booked two more visits this year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Cowboy Bebop; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira; Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Space; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Naruto; Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Berserk; Genres: Action, Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Military, Romance, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Ghost in the Shell; Genres: Action, Mecha, Police, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Akira; Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Military, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Samurai, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Mononoke Hime; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Samurai 7; Genres: Historical, Mecha, Samurai, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Initial D First Stage; Genres: Action, Cars, Drama, Seinen, Sports; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Samurai Champloo; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Historical, Samurai, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball GT; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Magic, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 4.0/10.0
Title: FLCL; Genres: Action, Comedy, Dementia, Mecha, Parody, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Eureka Seven; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mecha, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: InuYasha; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Magic, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Bleach; Genres: Action, Comedy, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Hellsing; Genres: Action, Horror, Seinen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Grappler Baki (TV); Genres: Shounen, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Gantz; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho; Genres: Action, Comedy, Demons, Fantasy, Martial Arts, School, Shounen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Gantz 2nd Stage; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa; Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Military, Shounen; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Howl no Ugoku Shiro; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Mushishi; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tonari no Totoro; Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Juubee Ninpuuchou; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Romance, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Hellsing Ultimate; Genres: Action, Horror, Military, Seinen, Supernatural, Vampire; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Initial D Battle Stage; Genres: Action, Cars, Drama, Seinen, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Air Gear; Genres: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Street Fighter II V; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Shounen; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Black Lagoon; Genres: Action, Seinen; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Street Fighter Alpha: Generations; Genres: Adventure, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Street Fighter Zero The Animation; Genres: Action, Drama, Martial Arts, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Street Fighter II: The Movie; Genres: Action, Martial Arts, Shounen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Grappler Baki; Genres: Action, Shounen, Sports; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo; Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Soul Eater; Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 9.0/10.0
Title: Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 8.0/10.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Military, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Summer Wars; Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ao no Exorcist; Genres: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Towa no Quon 1: Utakata no Kaben; Genres: Action, Super Power, Supernatural; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Hunter x Hunter (2011); Genres: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Super Power; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Zetman; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki; Genres: Fantasy, Slice of Life; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Btooom!; Genres: Action, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Seinen; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Stranger: Mukou Hadan Pilot; Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Samurai, Seinen; Rating: 10.0/10.0
Title: Kick-Heart; Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sports; Rating: 3.0/10.0
Title: Log Horizon; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Shounen; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Sword Art Online II; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance; Rating: 5.0/10.0
Title: Mushishi Zoku Shou; Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Akame ga Kill!; Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Terra Formars; Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Space; Rating: 6.0/10.0
Title: Aldnoah.Zero; Genres: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi; Rating: 7.0/10.0
Title: Nanatsu no Taizai; Genres: Action, Adventure, Ecchi, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural; Rating: 7.0/10.0 | anime |
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Title: Shangri La s Rasa Ria Resort Spa; City: Tuaran Sabah; Review: Just enjoyed 6 nights staying in one of the ocean wing rooms. Would highly recommend if your budget allows, for the following reasons: giant bath on balcony was great fun, giant day bed on balcony a lovely place to relax in the shade and enjoy the views. The pool was never crowded and there were plenty of poolside lounge beds in the shade. Complimentray iced water and even snacks just appeared without us asking. We could still go to the far more crowded garden wing pool for activities / slides etc, but tended to just hang out at the ocean wing pool where it was quiet. Another plus was eating breakfast in the Coast Restaurant each morning, which was quiet and has fabulous views. One let down was the beach - but then I think Australians are just spoiled in this regard. With regards to the Orangutan experience - it seems that people's opinions vary according to their expectations. If you go realising how lucky you are to have a chance to even see an Orangutan (outside of a zoo), then you will probably be happy. If, however, you expect a guaranteed, lengthy, close up experience, you may be disappointed. Whilst the young apes (please don't call them monkeys) are likely to show up for their food, they are not obliged to hang around and "perform" for the tourists. We were very lucky and enjoyed a prolonged and close up visit by two Orangutans, but I heard they only stayed for a very short time the next day. Best to go along hoping that you might see one or two for a few minutes, and then anything more will be a bonus!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nord Otaru; City: Otaru Hokkaido; Review: We were pleased with our one night here on Christmas Day. The reception / foyer area was a bit cold and dated, and so we weren't expecting too much from the room. We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious and comfortable it was. A twin room with a decent sized bed made up for our son in the lounge area. It even had two toilets, with a door for each. Unlike some other Japanese hotels, we were able to cool the room down and sleep comfortably at night. All the sights are an easy walk, even in winter, with the canal and restaurants just across the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cross Hotel Sapporo; City: Chuo Sapporo Hokkaido; Review: We were pleased that we had chosen this hotel. The reception staff were very helpful and the hotel is modern and attractive - great artwork / photos in the corridors etc. The onsen is worth a visit as it is on a high floor with great views over the city as you bathe! The room was modern, well appointed, and a good size for Japan. The sofa bed for our son was a bit narrow and his doona (duvet) not wide enough. The room was too hot, even with the air conditioner turned off. This is a common problem that we usually solve by taking the doonas out of their covers and just using the covers by themselves. Otherwise the room was very nice, with a good sized bathroom. There are cafes and restaurants nearby and it was quite easy to walk (suitcases on wheels) to and from the JR station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rusutsu Resort Hotel Convention; City: Rusutsu mura Abuta gun Hokkaido; Review: This is a very Japanese style hotel, with many quirks (it is like disneyland) and irks (see below) that go along with that. This is fine in most regards, and is part of the experience. However a few things made no sense (to us) and did not meet our expectations considering the price range of the accommodation. The room was plenty big enough for the three of us (two adults and one teenager), and we were just in a standard room. It was a triple room with 3 large single beds and a small lounge area (in the north wing). We were on a low floor facing the slopes, which was fine, except that the resort insisted on blaring christmas music over the slopes until 10 pm each night. We had to keep our window closed to get to sleep, when we prefer to be able to keep a window open for some fresh air, and to cool the room down. Night skiing finished at 9 pm, and so they were broadcasting music at an empty slope for an hour. I asked for an explanation, but they just said it was "for the lights" (the pretty lights in the trees etc). Another unexpected problem was that no drying facilities were provided for guests to dry out damp ski gear such as gloves. It may be too big a hotel to have the communal drying rooms you get in ski lodges, but there wasn't even a way to dry gloves in the room. (Which didn't stop my clever husband from making a drying rack out of coathangers and hanging it off the air con outlet, which is high up on a wall). A very strange oversight for a ski resort hotel. A third mystery was that the ski hire places did not hire out boots for walking in the snow. I guess the locals all own snowboots, but people flying from elsewhere may not. The south wing reception offered to hire my son a pair of boots. However the price was outrageous - the same as buying a nice pair in the shop. He just managed with very thick socks and sneakers. The ski hire at the hotel is very expensive and inflexible (did not have / could not think up a price for skis and poles only.) The place just across the road was much cheaper, had better gear, and flexible pricing for people who had their own ski boots. A fourth mystery is the meal system. No way of booking a table at any of the restaurants, which filled up very early (6 - 6.30 pm) in the evening. People were wandering from one restaurant to another trying to get in, or waiting in cold corridors for a table. Most places only offered an expensive meal "set", which is way more food than we were interested in. We did not package in dinner vouchers as they seemed so expensive, but we could see why when we got there. However, you can get a much cheaper meal a few hundred metres down; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fleming Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: After two nights in the nearby Novotel, we moved to the Fleming due to an arrangement with my husband's work. His employer made the booking and probably got us a corporate rate, but it seemed to be much better value than the best price we could get at the Novotel. The room had a very spacious king bed, with pillows that were actually comfortable. Our son had a good sized rollaway bed, and there was still plenty of room to move around, put suitcases etc. There was a little kitchenette and nice extra touches. This is not a big hotel with lots of facilities, and seems to mainly be used by business travelers. That said, the service was great, the rooms very smart and the location fine (easy walk to MTR, popular restaurants etc).Was impressed to see complimentary drinks and nibblies in the foyer in the evening, presumably for people arriving back from their offices, or for those about to head out for the evening. Hotel rooms in Hong Kong are not known for being spacious, so this was a pleasant surprise for me. (Not for my husband, who stays there on a regular basis, and has always been happy). There are smaller rooms, and I cannot remember, unfortunately; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olathang Hotel; City: Paro Paro District; Review: We were given a huge suite that had a separate little room and toilet for our son. He even got his own tv! An older hotel, but comfortable beds with nice clean sheets. Food average - similar to that in most Bhutan hotels we stayed in.We just had one night, but enjoyed exploring the grounds and taking photos before we left. The views and buildings are very beautiful - a great spot for your first night!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rema Resort; City: Paro Paro District; Review: Big room - in fact we were given an entire cottage as they were quiet. Strange and uncomfortable bedsheets - well worn and synthetic fabric. Every other hotel had the regular white cotton sheets, so not sure what Rema is thinking. Beautiful view from restaurant and the food / service better than average for Bhutan. Staff shy and uncertain - perhaps they were new? (They seemed bamboozled by our request to sit in the bar and have a drink before dinner).Toilet cistern leaking a bit, but shower nice and hot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Permai Rainforest Resort; City: Kuching Sarawak; Review: Others have summed up this resort quite well - the treehouse was worth the effort as it genuinely was very pleasant to be amongst the trees, with the sea just a few metres down the slope. The fly screens mean that you can open doors and large windows on three sides and really experience the sights and sounds of the coastal rainforest. We saw a family of silver langur monkeys, including a cute orange baby, just by looking out of the windows / and from the balcony. It was cool enough at night to sleep with the ceiling fan on and windows open. Bathroom and fittings are very simple. I would say that this is more a "retreat" than a "resort" as it lacks the kind of facilities and service some might expect given the name. The natural pool is probably only nice to swim in during wetter times of the year. Whilst we were there (end of dry season), it obviously hadn't been flushed through for some time and looked a bit stagnant. We accepted this as part of the natural scheme of things, but I advise others to be aware that you may or may not end up using the pool, depending on its condition. The beach is pleasant enough, but the water at Damai is quite cloudy due to sediment from a nearby river. Again, this is natural, but people expecting crystal clear water may be disappointed. We only swam to cool off after kayaking. The boat trip to Bako was convenient and quick. As other have pointed out, the short rainforest loop walk (1.5 hours) is actually quite challenging. Probably not for those with small children. Given the previous mixed reviews, we found the cafe quite good. It was a very nice place to watch the sunset with a cold drink after a long day of outdoors activity! There is a new Australian Food and Beverage Manager who is busy making improvements and has plenty more planned. Overall the staff were very helpful, however I felt the reception staff were a weak link. This important part of the business ought not to be left in the hands of staff whose English is poor and level of initiative even poorer. The duty manager had to keep rescuing them, and I wondered how they manage when he is not around. Overall I'm glad we stayed - the place has much more character than the bland Damai Resort next door. It is a good location for exploring attractions in the vicinity, but is not such a great base for visits to Semengoh or the caves at Bau. For this reasons, we found 3 nights to be just right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kebun; City: Kuching Sarawak; Review: I can only concur with previous reviewers about the hospitality of Adrian and the wonderful cooking of Olivia. We stayed in Olivia's bungalow for 3 nights, which was a nice break from apartment living in Singapore. It felt like staying in a friend's house, except that it was serviced every day like a hotel. Food and drinks were topped up, the house was cleaned and even our washing was done for us! It was relaxing to wander about the farm, and have a delicious dinner delivered each evening. As travellers researching their options will be aware, the Kebun is 45 mins - 1 hour (depending on traffic) out of the city centre. This might make certain attractions a bit further away, but other places (e.g., the Kubah and Gunung Gading National Parks) much closer. We combined our stay at the Kebun, with a 3 night stay elsewhere, and tried to plan our itinerary accordingly. Whilst at the Kebun, we did two pre-booked day trips (Semengoh + kayaking, and caving) with external providers, but were asked by the tour companies to meet them in town. Adrian and Olivia very helpfully drove us in each morning, and then left us with the car. At the end of the day, I was easily able to drive home using the sat nav device. To clarify, I have never used one of these devices before (I am an old fashioned map reading girl), and have also not driven anywhere outside of Australia before. (We don't have a car here in Singapore). I was a bit nervous, given that I haven't been behind the wheel since our last visit to AUS 15 months ago. However, it turned out to be a very easy place to drive. The traffic is well behaved and orderly, and the roads are quite good. I highly recommend taking up the opportunity to drive yourself around! In hindsight, I wish I had insisted on a more convenient pickup location for one of the day tours. The operators seemed a bit perplexed or even disbelieving that I was self driving, and insisted I meet them in town. This added unecessary time at both ends of the day. My advice is to let Adrian help you to negotiate the most convenient location to meet any organised tour. On a final note, as others have pointed out, this is a working farm. There are animals, both domestic and wild, all around. The roosters and geese make a bit of noise at times and a group of squirrels seemed to enjoy having a party on/in our roof each evening. This adds to the unique atmosphere, but if you need silence to sleep I recommend ear plugs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Annex Katsutaro Ryokan; City: Taito Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: This ryokan deserves its excellent reviews. A reasonably priced room which is spacious by Tokyo standards, clean and functional. The managers/owners were pleasant and helpful, and spoke good English. Excellent maps and brochures are provided to help you plan your sightseeing. What was great for us was the location: right in the middle of lovely Yanaka, and easy walking distance to everything. We walked (winter's evening) with our suitcases (on wheels) from Nippori station. It took about 10 minutes. For people like us, who are having a stopover before heading out to Nagano for skiing, this is a perfect location. We caught the Keisei Skyliner from the airport, and Nippori is the first stop (only 40 mins). On the day we left for Nagano, we decided to catch a taxi to nearby Ueno. Annex Katsutaro is a 100 m walk to a main road with plenty of taxis - very easy. The shinkansen to Nagano stops at Ueno (you don't have to go to Tokyo station). I thoroughly recommend Yanaka as a good alternative to staying in the heart of Tokyo. It is a quaint, historical area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sea Breeze Resort; City: Exmouth Western Australia; Review: Our family of 3 stayed for 4 nights in a deluxe room (upstairs). We were very comfortable. The building is not new by any means, and the bathroom was fairly basic. However it was clean, spacious and well presented. It was also very quiet. There was a lounge area outside our room, which was shared with other guests. This would be great for families travelling together. It looks as though there is one lounge room per 4 rooms on the upstairs level. We took a package which included a small car. It was just big enough for the 3 of us, but if you were a bigger family I would suggest discussing car size when booking, just to make sure. Once we had snorkelling gear, wetsuits, an esky and our day packs in there, there would have been no room for a 4th person! The car also has a 100km per day limit which is pretty difficult to stick to. You need to expect a surcharge for extra kilometres used. This hotel, being 5km out of town, and in a relatively unattractive building, has endeavoured to set itself apart on packaging and service. I think they have done this very well. The free airport pickup alone saves you a lot of money. The staff were all lovely and very helpful, particularly Robbie and Nadia. We were given fresh beach towels each day, and offered extra towels too. We also found the wi - fi in the room very useful. It was a bit cold when we were there, but the BBQ area certainly looked very appealing and was spotless. (Huge modern BBQ with nice tables and chairs - like an outdoor restaurant) The Seabreeze only uses selected whale shark tours; ones that they have checked out and feel are of a high standard. This took the guess work out of choosing a whale shark operator. (We went with Kings). All in all, given that accommodation is expensive in Exmouth, the Seabreeze package was a good choice which I am happy to recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angsana Laguna Phuket; City: Choeng Thale Thalang District Phuket; Review: The good: some of the staff were lovely. Very attentive and helpful. Our room was in the lagoon wing. It was quiet enough whilst we were there ( low season). Room was nice and big, plenty of room for the extra bed. Comfortable bedding. Breakfast at the market place was average. It wasn't particularly busy whilst we were there, but plates were not cleared, and we had to ask for water at the juice station. We enjoyed having a drink in the bar and listening to the jazz band which starts at 9 pm. I'm just glad wee weren't staying in the rooms nearby! Free Internet in the room seems to work quite well, which pleased our son. The not so good: the " tours desk" near the marketplace restaurant is actually a sales desk for the time share Laguna is trying to sell. Be wary if they offer you free tours. The real tour desk is near reception. The beach was closed for swimming, which apparently is quite normal in the low season. Don't go expecting to spend time at the beach at this time of the year. The pools near the pool bar were full of families using every kind of flotation device imaginable. However the pool closer to the beach, which was quieter, has a minimum charge if you want to sit there. I recommend the pool near the grill restaurant. There was no milk in the fridge. In a 5 star resort, I don't expect to have to use powdered creamer in my tea! Yuk! The bad: the bikes are not free and are probably as old as the resort. They are overdue for an upgrade. The lagoon is smelly in places. The whole place has a bit of a tired air ( I am referring to the whole Laguna complex of resorts). The air con in the room was too cold, no matter what temperature we set it at. The ugly: the young elephant " Lucky". I felt very conflicted about the resort owning a baby elephant when its mother is in Chang Mai. Initially I thought this elephant just visited the angsana but then I discovered he gets taken to other resorts too. Twice a day. does he get exhausted and stressed? Does anyone care? The guests love him, especially the kids. He seemed either genuinely sweet, friendly and gentle, or just very well trained. I couldn't help but like him, but I was very concerned for hs welfare, and wonder what will become of him, as he will very soon be too big for this work. The resort has recently been raided by authorities, I have just discovered, with regards to the dubious legality of its baby elephants. The keeper was certainly not keen to answer questions about how and why a young elephant was living without its family. If the resort genuinely has the best interests of its elephants at heart, it would actively use them to educate guests rather than merely entertain them. At present, there is no information about the resort elephants; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kyoto Hana Hotel; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: We found the staff to be very keen to help and answer questions as best as they could. The location is perfect - close to the subway and also to the Gion district. In fact we walked to many of the sights in eastern Kyoto from the hotel. Japanese hptel rooms are never huge, but we felt ours was a good size for the price, given it was such a central location, on a long weekend and in a major city. We especially appreciated the humidifier in our room as the dry weather was playing havoc with our skin! We were "upgraded" to a "consept" (suspect they mean "concept") room. This had a raised platform and two western mattresses on it, plus the sofa bed for our son. It had a large balcony with a district view. There were no chairs on it but given it was winter, we weren't exactly going to sit out there anyway. I would not recommend paying extra for this room if the extra space is just the balcony, unless you are there during milder weather. Didn't bother with in house breakfast. There are a number of options within two or three blocks of the hotel, including a nice pancake café (head east for this one). The only glitch in service was the hotel's inability to find 3 extra pillows for us. Like many people (but perhaps not Japanese), we like to have two pillows each. The staff were most apologetic, but could only rustle up two, meaning that they obviously are not adequately prepared for this kind of request.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sunroute Nagano Higashiguchi; City: Nagano Nagano Prefecture Koshinetsu Chubu; Review: We stayed in a triple room. The third bed was a fold out sofa and it was certainly a bit cosy with it folded out, but no more so than other Japanese hotels we have stayed in. We liked the price and the fact that we just needed to walk across the footbridge from the JR station and we were there. In the morning we caught a bus and it was literally just across the road. NB this hotel is on the EAST side of the station - the same side as the Nagaden bus stop (familiar to skiers heading up to one of the nearby ski resorts as we were). This hotel is on the quieter side of the station and we walked to the other side to find a place for dinner (a 5 min walk). There is a café for breakfast in the train station so we did not eat in house at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timotel Hotel; City: Mersing Mersing District Johor; Review: This is a very moderately priced hotel and so our expectations were fairly simple. We arrived early but a room was made available straight away. It had 3 single beds (one slightly smaller than the other two) and plenty of space for our bags. The sheets looked very old, but I am sure they were clean and at least this meant they were soft! Bathroom basic but fine. Air con worked OK. TV was somewhat ancient, but also worked OK. After spending the afternoon walking around Mersing, we were too hot and bothered to go back into town for dinner and so ate at the hotel restaurant. It was very reasonably priced and the food was fine. It was nice, after a hot dusty outing into town, to sit in a quiet air conditioned dining room. The staff were very helpful and put on an early breakfast for us at 6.15 am. A free transfer to the ferry terminal was provided for us. The hotel's location is not as convenient as others closer to the ferry, but we chose it based on Tripadvisor reviews and also on the recommendation of the company that provided our car transfer from Singapore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Japamala Resort by Samadhi; City: Pulau Tioman Rompin District Pahang; Review: Reading back through previous reviews, it appears Japamala has made and is continuing to make improvements. This is good and will hopefully continue. I really wanted to give this place a "5", but there are a few niggling problems that need to be addressed. For the most part the resort was a wonderful and relaxing place to stay. The staff are very switched on and seem genuinely interested in doing a good job. Every member of staff (including cleaners and maintenance guys) greeted us with warm smiles when we saw them. The key members of staff were friendly and gave very personalised service. The quality of service sets this place apart from most other resorts I have stayed at in Asia, where disorganised and disinterested service is often a problem. We loved the two beaches. There are 3 cabanas facing the main beach and a further 4 or 5 facing the second beach (in front of the second pool). The resort also places day beds and tables on the beach itself. Even though the resort was apparently "full" it felt half empty, and there were empty cabanas every day. We just plonked our gear in one and left it there all day. You get the sense that no-one is going to move or take your stuff, and the resort's isolation means the only people that you see are the handful of other guests and the staff. At low tide the beaches are no good for swimming, but there are two swimming pools and you can also go from the end of the jetty (via some slightly slippery wooden steps). The snorkelling is quite nice straight from the beach and especially further out where the live coral is found. The jetty itself is fantastic to snorkel around due to the huge schools of fish sheltering underneath. We spent most of our time snorkelling and relaxing with books. Food and drink can be had basically anywhere and any time. We found the service to be efficient and the cook out on the jetty does a pretty good job considering where she is cooking! We enjoyed all of our meals. Free happy hour cocktails are obviously pleasant, but considering the room rate, fair enough. We found the seating on the jetty a bit uncomfortable - something a supply of extra cushions would probably fix easily. Our room was one of the highest ( a Hillside Sarang). Although it was quite lovely in many ways (secluded, surrounded by greenery, large comfy bed), it had some deficiencies which need looking in to. Some things would be very easy to rectify: there were no teaspoons, no real milk (long life would be fine, but "creamer" is disappointing), no bin for wet or food waste. (Fruit basket provided, but where to put the banana peels? Tea bags?). Ants quickly found any food waste and so we would have liked a little kitchen tidy bin with sealable plastic liner. There was no hair conditioner in the bathroom. A pretty basic product supplied at most hotels so I was surprised at; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thalassa PADI Dive Resort Manado; City: Bunaken Island Manado North Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: The resort, as explained in their website, is under new management and is being progressively renovated. (It was a bit run down when taken over in 2013). This is still a work in progress. In the meantime, one of the 3 pools is closed and the other two could do with a few further improvements to the poolside structure / lounge areas/landscaping. That said, it was nice to jump in the pool after a morning out on the boat, and it was a pleasant place to relax in the late afternoon. I'm sure this will improve over time. There is no beach (just a mangrove / mud flat area). But the shore pavillion is still a pleasant place to sit at sunset. Our hilltop "superior" room was very spacious for our family of 3. Queen sized bed, a generously sized single, plus couch, seats, desk and plenty of floor space. Interesting bathroom. Quiet air con, clean and insect proof. (Mosquito nets provided but not used). Beautiful views across the ocean to Manado city and coastline. No tea / coffee or fridge in room, but freely available in reception. (Would be nice to be able to make a cup of tea in the room though....). Take earplugs as local dogs and roosters may disturb you if you are a light sleeper. The open dining area was quite nice - big fans kept it cool. The "bar" doesn't quite function as such, with staff needing to be found and then heading off to the kitchen to make your drinks. This was never a particularly speedy process, but the drinks / cocktails were nice and the staff were doing their best. No wine was available whilst we were there, which was a shame. Food was fine, but not a highlight of the resort. There was a small selection offered for each meal, buffet style. There was plenty and it was not too spicy - adjusted to western taste buds. People who place a high priority on their holiday dining may be disappointed. Others who just want to fill their tummies to fuel their diving adventures will be perfectly happy. The diving was, of course, terrific. We had never stayed at a "dive resort" before, and so cannot really compare. However we felt the service of the dive team was great - everything was done for us - all very easy. Rental gear was of a good quality. Boats may not be shiny and new, but we found them to be comfortable and spacious enough. Crew and guides were nice - some are graduates of the local tourism high school run by the resort manager Simone. They catered to our specific requests - pretty much going where we wanted. A willingness of the staff to help and be flexible, was what made the resort enjoyable. If the very personalised service hadn't been so good, the "work in progress" nature of the resort facilities would have been more of a negative than it was. Hopefully the team will retain their commitment to service as the resort gets; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Naturwald Furano; City: Furano Hokkaido; Review: This review is about our experience in one of the two "Owl Suites". These are brand new, very modern, and quite different to the regular rooms. A bit more expensive, but much bigger and very well appointed. Two separate sleeping areas, lounge, kitchen, dining, two bathrooms (in ours), large spa bath (with a tv!). There are only two owl suites and each is different. The one we stayed in was obviously set up for families, with extra features for young children (toilet seats, power point covers etc.) Our only complaints were intermittent wi fi , and a cold floor in the main bathroom. We found this to be a good compromise between wanting something a bit bigger than a standard hotel room, but not wanting to rent a self contained apartment with no breakfast included. Travelling with friends (who booked the other owl suite), we could choose between meeting for a chat and apre ski drinks in the reception / foyer lounge area (no-one seemed to mind us bringing a glass of wine), or convening in the comfort of one of the suites where there was enough space and seating for 5 or 6 people. The Lavender bus from Asahikawa Airport / City stops at the door of this hotel - very easy. It is a short walk (across a road and uphill) to the ski slopes, but we were able to ski almost all the way back. (Technically it is illegal to ski across the road.) External access to the ski locker room. We took our boots up to our room each evening, once they were dry, as we found they weren't quite warm enough otherwise. Ski hire is in the main building across the road. (Sportpia). It is possible to leave your gear there each night if you wish. There is a lift up to the Gondola level, but this doesn't generally open until 10 am. We found it more convenient to store our gear in the hotel. There was plenty of food options at breakfast, especially for those who are willing to eat Japanese style. For those who prefer a western breakfast, there was cereal, yoghurt, fruit, toast, a variety of pastries, bacon / sausages and eggs. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There are a number of cute restaurants within a 5 - 10 minute walk, and so we ate somewhere different in Kitanomine each night. We didn't bother going into Furano township itself. The onsen were pleasant - two different temperature baths inside, and another "milky" bath outside. Everything you might need is provided in the way of body wash, shampoo, hairdryers etc (in the ladies anyway!) First time onsen users should be aware that the hot water, combined with generally dry humidity in winter, can lead to dry itchy skin. Be prepared with lots of skin lotion and don't stay in too long! Although we did not have young children with us, I was impressed by the efforts made to cater for kids. There were activities and entertainment such as a balloon artist. Marshmallow toasting; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinagawa Konan guchi Tennozu Isle; City: Shinagawa Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture ; Review: This place is an inexpensive gem. Free shuttle from Shinagawa Station (handy for trains to and from both airports). Easy short walk to monorail station (to Haneda Airport). We flew in to Narita and were flying out of Haneda the next day, so this place was very well located. I was expecting a very non-descript location, but was pleasantly surprised by the nearby river front area, which has a number of restaurants. Most were closed on the public holiday weekend as this is a business / office district, but we found a very good wood fire pizza place which did the trick. We opted to have breakfast in a delightful river front bakery restaurant. As a family of three, we normally look for a triple room, or a double with room for the extra bed. Here, we booked two rooms (a double and a single) and it still only cost around $200 SGD for Saturday night on a public holiday weekend. The rooms were small, but had everything we needed, and had space under the beds for suitcases. The decor and furnishings are a tad old fashioned, but everything was clean and comfortable, and at this price who cares?! The staff were efficient and pleasant, and a few spoke enough English to deal with our questions. The lifts are small and slow, but not a deal breaker. We have stayed in various parts of Tokyo, and I was looking for something different as I knew we would have time for a bit of a walk. This is a quiet area and may not suit those hoping for vibrant nightlife and shopping on their doorstop. However, if you are after an inexpensive and convenient hotel in a quiet, pleasant spot, then this place is worth looking at.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tangalooma Island Resort; City: Tangalooma Moreton Island Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: We stayed in 123 North Pass - one of the houses managed by the resort. This meant we had a slightly different experience to guests who stayed in other, more standard accommodation. We paid $300 per night for a 3 storey house that slept up to 10 people (our occupancy varied from 2 to 7 as family members came and went). The house was right on the beach and had beautiful views. It is located right at one end of the resort which makes it fairly quiet (except for some occasional noise as guests come and go from the car park.) We had our own food, but did use the resort cafe and coffee shop a few times. I think my assessment is definitely influenced by the fact that the house was very large and at a very reasonable price. We had a 4 star experience in a resort that is, on the whole, not 4 star (not that it claims to be.) Whilst some aspects of the house need attending to (e.g., no curtains in master bedroom, one spare bed was very saggy), by and large it was comfortable and well appointed. We were often happy to just sit on the balcony and enjoy the view. It was a good few minutes walk into the main part of the resort, but we didn't mind this, as we preferred the peace and quiet. Overall - we probably had quite a different experience to people staying in the more densely populated, older parts of the resort. It should be noted that there was no wifi at the house, and we needed to go to the cafe to send and received emails. The quality of the food we purchased was fine, but the pricing seemed slightly out of sync with the resort rating. Most of the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. As other reviewers have pointed out, many of the tours and activities are expensive. We knew this going in and so were not surprised by this upon arrival. There are some inconsistencies with borrowing sport equipment that the resort needs to sort out - some is free, some is not (with no apparent reason except a probable desire to make money). Some things required a cash deposit - a bit hard when you are dressed in a swim suit and only have your guest pass/key (which is good for most other purchases). As always - "forewarned is forearmed". In other words - do your research, manage your expectations and then you know what this resort is about and won't be "disappointed" by the pricey food and activities. The beach is gorgeous, and it is easy to find your own spot. If you have never visited a sand island before, the half day safari tour to the northern part of the island is recommended. Snorkelling the wrecks is interesting, but you need to know what you are doing. There are currents (except at high and low tide) and the visibility is variable. We finned out from the beach and did it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Akakura Hotel; City: Myoko Niigata Prefecture Koshinetsu Chubu; Review: This was our 7th Japanese ski trip, and our 6th resort. We have stayed in a variety of Japanese ski accommodation over the years - all local (none were expat owned or run). The Akakura Hotel Annex was adequate, but did not compare well to similar style / price accommodation we have experienced previously. Our combination room was fine and had plenty of space. The hotel location is not optimal (but we knew this beforehand, and I have not deducted points for this.) The main onsen in the main hotel was good - especially the outdoor part. The floor in the indoor part was a bit slippery at times. The onsens in the Annex were a bit sub -par by comparison. (I guess it may depend what your expectations are and how many onsen you have previously experienced.) Noisy heating has been described previously. It started at around 6 am, and seemed to settle down after a few minutes. Not a huge problem really, although you can hear it through ear plugs. My main disappointment was the lack of heating in the "lounge" and reception areas. It was far too cold to sit and relax there. This meant the only place to hang out was effectively your room. Wi Fi was problematic the week we were there, causing quite a few complaints. The "bar" in the lounge area didn't really seem to operate as such. Guest laundry had no dryers or even racks / lines. So it was wet washing all over the floor etc in our room. The "drying room" for ski and boot storage had no seating and nowhere to put anything except on the ground. Many guests were putting their boots on outside. We carried ours to the ski rental shop, closer to the slopes, where we could leave our skis over night, and change boots in heated comfort. There is also a comfortable heated space with lockers just across the road from the hotel which we used. The free pick up and drop off at the railway station was a plus.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amross Court Motor Lodge; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: We had no car, but found it no problem to walk to the CBD. Spacious accom for the price. A number of good eateries in Victoria St, close by, including the Vic Cafe which was good for breakfast. Property is not modern, but everything was very clean and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel Conference Center; City: Norwood Massachusetts; Review: This is a large hotel that seems to service lots of business travellers and conferences. We were quickly upgraded to a larger room when we did not like our first room (which had no external window and therefore no natural light). Staff were uniformly helpful and sorted out most of the minor issues. A kettle and extra tea bags were provided when requested. The shuttle bus service was very useful, and the drivers were so helpful that it made up for one or two minor glitches. Breakfast is served in a room that does not seem purpose built - with food at two opposite ends of a large and somewhat featureless room. The bar and restaurant however, was pleasant and service was efficient and friendly. There was no on-site guest laundry, which was disappointing. (Perhaps these are more common in Australian mid-range hotels). The swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym were very welcome, although the door to the pool needs fixing (the "lifeguard" had to let me in.) The change rooms are in the gym which means traipsing through the gym in your wet swimwear. Despite the quirks, the kind and helpful staff are what made this a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: We were booked on a corporate rate (which was excellent) and so I can't comment on value of retail pricing. I was kind of underwhelmed compared to Hyatt properties elsewhere. The staff were business like and efficient, but I wouldn't describe them as warm, friendly or enthusiastic (which is the type of service we received at most other places on this trip). The room was fine, but it was disappointing that only 1 tea bag was provided for two people (plus 1 green tea bag). I realise that the US is a land of coffee drinkers, but this is the Hyatt, and caters to many international travellers. I am sure more tea bags could have been requested, but this shouldn't be necessary.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: It did what it said on the box: clean comfortable room. No frills, but great location and good price. Staff were very helpful. (I arrived at 3pm, and it was not busy at reception at all - I did see crowds there later, so their experience may have been different). There is only shower gel in the bathroom - you need to have your own supplies if you require ther toiletries. Pool area is nothing flash, but the water was warm and it was very welcome after a long flight. When I left something in my room (realised only once I arrived at the airport), staff quickly arranged for it to be delivered on the next shuttle bus. This was a huge relief! Shuttle bus ride is about 10 - 15 minutes. It looks close to the airport, but the roads are like spaghetti between the airport and the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Appi Grand; City: Hachimantai Iwate Prefecture Tohoku; Review: Similar to Rusutsu, Appi Kogen is a purpose built ski resort / hotel complex. We chose the Tower part of the complex for a treat, and had a very comfortable family room. It had a decent sized bath, and plenty of space for our family of 3. Lots of nice facilities, including a heated indoor pool with a view of the slopes. True ski in, ski out. As far as dining goes, you are a captive market and the restaurants charge accordingly. The only reasonably priced option we found for an evening meal was Nirvana, an Indian place that is open until 7.30 pm. The food was very nice in the other options, just more expensive than we would have preferred. We saw people smoking in the bar and so did not bother going in to check it out. The breakfast buffet was quite good, and the restaurant has a nice view of the slopes. The ski rental prices were also a bit steep, given the gear being offered. The premium gear was very overpriced compared to what we have experienced elsewhere. English is not spoken by most staff, but the main reception has staff who do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Summit Resort at Sunday River; City: Bethel Maine; Review: We booked primarily for the ski in ski out location. Had no particular expectations with the room and so were pleasantly surprised at how large it was. We chose to have two queen beds (3 of us) and avoid the fold out / murphy beds as I am never confident that they will be comfortable. Good decision - our beds were comfy enough, if a tad on the soft side. Room was a bit warm, but I think that is an eternal problem in these sorts of buildings. We cracked a window open to cool it down. All staff we dealt with with helpful and friendly. Our door keys kept playing up, but was fixed quickly each time. The ski in/out status was as advertised. I could have skied into the door if I had wanted to! This end of the resort also seemed much quieter than the main area, meaning snow stayed in better condition - good place for first and last runs of the day. We did not experience corridor noise, but it was mid week.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Brisbane Airport; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: This is the less expensive of the two hotels at the airport. Brand new and very minimalist design, but it does the trick at a good price. Very comfortable bed and good strong shower (design of shower screen meant that the floor gets a bit wet, but this is a minor issue). Very pleasant, open, light filled restaurant. Staff were pleasant and helpful. For a one night stop over, especially if arriving late (as I did), it is sooo good to walk to your hotel and be in bed soon afterwards after a long flight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We were going to visit the common historical stops in Philly but the crowds were just oppressive. We decided to visit ESP and I will never forget what we experienced today. We took the self-guided audio tour which was fantastic. It was narrated by people who were former guards, prison workers, and inmates which made the whole experience totally authentic. The architecture is just amazing and made for some great photographic memories. I love photography of unusual settings and ESP did not let me down. I was taking pictures from the time we entered the ominous walls, through the different haunting halls, into the now dilapidating cells, to the hole, which was literally a hole in the ground for solitary confinement. There were side tours that were available throughout the day which was pretty cool. We joined in the one about the use of the solitary confinement. I had a hard time not seeing the faces of those who were imprisoned there. We will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I am not quite sure where to begin with describing our stay at this location. My mother always taught me to say something nice so here is my nice thing: David R at the front desk is probably the nicest guy I have ever encountered working at any hotel. He made us feel welcome and he made dinner recommendations that were spot on. The manager's reception in the evening was nice. This was a really relaxing touch after a long day of travel. The bed in our room was amazingly comfortable. The linens were crisply cleaned and the pillows were just right: not too stiff and not too fluffy! I had a super restful sleep the first night. Now for the not so nice side of our stay...(sorry mom, but I have to be honest here) The breakfast was just meh. The creamer I put in my coffee curdled and I got a huge swig of it. Yuck. The offerings were okay but just typical of a breakfast buffet. The omelet was good but the potatoes were not freshly grilled and crisp. If I wanted a bowl of cereal, I could have stayed somewhere else where the hotel is not known for having a great breakfast. We will have to see tomorrow if it is better. Our room was located really close to the pool which was convenient except for the multitudes of kids who were running past the door yelling and screaming. I am not quite sure where all of the parents were, but they were not supervising the kids. The open atrium setting lends itself to amplifying the sound of the screams. We chose this location to stay because of its reputation for a good breakfast along with a pool/hot tub area. On our first night, we went to the pool at 8:30. There were kids in the pool throwing the life rings that should have been hanging on the wall. There were glasses all over the place that had been there since the happy hour ended. There was vomit on the floor that wasn't cleaned up so I laid a towel over it. There were heaps of used towels and trash all over the ground and on the chairs. When I got out of the pool, I had a clump of someone's weave intertwined in my toes... gross... The second evening, we came back to the hotel after a long day of doing touristy things and all I could think about was a relaxing dip in the hot tub. At 8:00, we went to go in and there were tons of kids screaming and yelling at the top of their lungs. There was one lone adult in the pool and about 30 kids. The hot tub was so filled with 8-10 little kids who could barely touch the bottom and not one adult in sight. I called the front desk to ask what the age requirement was for the hot tub and was told that there wasn't one. I asked for the hotel manager who told us that it; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The United States Mint; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: When it seemed like there was a long waiting line for every attraction in Philadelphia, we headed to the Mint. Though there was a line, it was not a long wait. We zipped through security and headed in to the self guided tour of the facility. The first stop was a history of currency in our country. Then you went up a level to a really long hallway that had a description and hands on activity for each part of the coin making process. At the end of the hall was a series of huge windows overlooking the coin making floor. It was fascinating and almost didn't seem real! Around the corner was another series of windows overlooking another coin being minted, followed by the room where they make commemerative coins and proof sets. The rest of the hall had some activitites relating to the state quarters. Towards the end of the tour, the recycling of coins was discussed and had real coins from the recycling process. Note that cameras are not to be used in the building. Everyone under 18 must have a photo identification. The tour can be as long or short as you want it to be. We took about 45 minutes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jim's South St; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: A trip to Philly would not be complete without a stop at Genos for a cheese steak... or so I thought! The front desk at our hotel recommended Jims and said it was not the touristy place that Genos is; it is where the locals go. We decided to give it a try and cheese steaks will never be the same! Located in the trendy Society Hill section of the city, Jims is located on a corner and features a cool black and silver art deco style. The line goes relatively quick. Once inside, there is another wrapping line like at an amusement park. The food is cooked right in front of you. The people working at Jims seem like they genuinely love their job. I asked if every evening was as crazy as the night we were there and we were told that it pretty much is! The day we went was national cheese steak day (who knew???) Our food was amazing!!! A bonus is the upstairs seating with huge windows overlooking the busy streets. No eating outside in the cold! Though I would have preferred a bit of seasoning on my steak, it was cooked to perfection and served with pride which made it perfect in my opinion!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill; City: Cherry Hill, NJ; Review: I have stayed here for a weekend every year. This year was so disappointing. I booked on line and expected to be able to check in on the app. This feature was not available. Even if it was, they don't have digital keys so, either way, I had to wait in a hugely long line. There were a few reps at the main desk and there were at least twenty people in line. The rep I got was also assigned to the in-house phone so he was helping me and getting irate calls from lodgers the entire time. The kind bellhops took our luggage to our room. That is when we found out that we were assigned the wrong room. I went back down and just had to cut to the front of the line to get the room corrected. The room was dark and dingy. The beds were hard as a rock. The bathroom was poorly maintained. The curved shower curtain rod was hanging like a U so the curtain was draping the floor. I am not very tall but it didn't cover me at all so I couldn't take a shower. Maintenance was contacted several times to fix it. One of the biggest issues was that the air conditioning was still on in the entire hotel. There was no heat in any of the rooms unless you requested it and waited for maintenance to come and switch your room to heat. Someone came up around ten at night and he said that our room had a different valve than the others in the hotel. Whaaattt???? Needless to say it was a cold night. The outside temperature was in the low 40s. It did get fixed for the second night. This Crowne Plaza, which is supposed to be one of the top of the brand, was awful. They claim, with a small poster in the lobby, that the property is going to be changed to a DoubleTree by Hilton in 2022. I hope Hilton knows how much work is required to restore this hotel back to an appealing place to stay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raks Thrift Avenue; City: Haddonfield, NJ; Review: I happened upon this cute secondhand boutique and it did not disappoint! First, I love the name so much! I only wish I lived closer but I have shopped several times while visiting nearby. They carry high quality brands and seem to be extremely selective on what they take, all while keeping the prices very reasonable. I didn't see any stains, tears, or loose/missing items which was impressive. There was a great selection of footwear in a range of sizes. I personally love the handbag selection, ranging from Kate Spade to Gucci and Valentino so there is something for every price point. Fine jewelry is nicely displayed and super reasonably priced. If you are looking for the perfect accessory, I bet you can find it at Raks! The owner was so friendly and helpful; it was clear that she really enjoys what she does and has fun with the customers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Fatal Justice (The Fatal Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: waiting for the next one to come out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Consequences: Book Three of The Fatal Series: Fatal Destiny; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Force Page; Review: good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Against the Wind (The Raines of Wind Canyon); Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Martin Page; Review: good reading; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Against the Wild (The Brodies Of Alaska); Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Martin Page; Review: very good reading can't wait for next book to come out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At Wolf Ranch: A Montana Men Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Ryan Page; Review: Very good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man From Stone Creek; Author: ; Review: Good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shotgun Bride (Mckettrick Cowboys Trilogy, 2); Author: Linda Miller; Review: Good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Bride; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Lael Miller Page; Review: Good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Slaley Hall; City: Slaley Hexham Northumberland England; Review: Having stayed at Slaley Hall on previous occasions I knew what to expect and was not to be disappointed starting with a very courteous greeting from the concierge followed by a swift and very efficient check in despite the hotel being fully booked.As it was my birthday I decided to book an upgraded double deluxe room for a nominal amount and was well worth the extra money as it was a much larger room that overlooked the 9th green of the Hunting (Championship) course & putting green which is not to everyones taste but me being a golfer was well satisfied with the quality and location of the room with commanding views over the course although my better half would disagree.The leisure changing rooms are not the biggest and a little pokey to be honest as well as the pool not being the biggest in the world so if you want a proper swim this is not the place as it is more of a leisure pool although it is very clean and well presented along with the steam room & sauna.The politeness of the staff is to be commended throughout the hotel & if you are a golfer and visiting Monday - Friday then make a point of asking for Jeff Mills as he is one of the most helpful,friendly & professional people I have met within golf sales.He is someone who I have dealt with when he was based at Oulton Hall and Slaley will only benefit from the wealth of experience Jeff brings with him.The evening meal was excellent with all 3 courses as good as each other with an adequate break between courses and not rushed at all which I like & once again the professionalism of the staff is again worthy of a mention.The breakfast was a bit of a let down really and is normally very good going on previous visits - yes the hotel was fully booked but not really a feasible excuse with long queues & quality of food not as good as it should be for the type of establishment that Slaley Hall is and with some very good competition out there need to up their game somewhat.There was even time to play golf after breakfast which is one of the highlights of going to Slaley and you have the choice of 2 very good courses - the Hunting (Championship) & Priestman courses with the Hunting my personal favourite and worth paying the extra money as it is a fabulous test for all golfing abilities.In saying that the Priestman is still a very nice course which I have played on several occasions & represents good value for money and will get better as it becomes more established like its big brother the Hunting.My advice is that both courses are not cheap so go on to Ebay as there are always cheap vouchers to be had allowing the chance to play a championship course but not at championship prices.If you are planning a group golfing visit ensure you contact either Jeff Mills or James; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beaucliffe; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: I always offer constructive and honest reviews so here we go with this latest one. It was a late booking due to the illuminations and many other events taking place on this particular weekend so were very lucky to even get a hotel at such short notice and how very fortunate we were to have chosen the Beaucliffe. The greeting when we arrived has to go down as one of the warmest welcomes we have ever received anywhere so a great start. We were shown to our family room which had a double and a single bed in and although not a huge room it was immaculate from top to bottom. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows which is normally one of my gripes but definitely not so on this occasion as they were spot on. We were working on both days during our visit and had to be away early the next morning and although breakfast time is normally 08.30 - 09.00 Rebecca offered to make ours earlier to allow us to get to our venue on time which I thought was absolutely fabulous of her to do so - huge brownie points in my book - cannot see any other hotel doing that but there you go. The breakfast is freshly cooked and was piping hot and delicious and went down a treat - just the start you need on a morning. There are also cold options on offer as well as a range of juices and cereals and a match for any of those larger hotels. The hotel is in a nice peaceful area but only a stones throw from the front and only a few tram stops from the main attractions or just a 10 or 15 minute walk for those more energetic. The main things that impressed me were :- Outstanding Service Warmest of welcomes Immaculate accommodation Excellent value for money I do not think I will ever be as lucky again with a late booking as I was in booking the Beaucliffe and will definitely be going back at some point and giving the bigger hotels a miss as they all lack the personal touch which was in abundance here. So a huge thank you to Rebecca and Mark for making us feel not only welcome but very much at home. You have created something very special here and keep up the fabulous work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Bradford Shipley; City: Shipley Bradford West Yorkshire England; Review: The Hotel Ibis in Shipley is not in the same league as the Marriott or De Vere Hotels of the world but holds its own in several ways. We would normally stay at the nearby Hollins Hall when in the area and as we could not get the rooms there we required we decided on this one - Hollins it is not but still served its purpose and we were all pleasantly surprised. On arrival we were greeted on reception by Charlotte who was very courteous and helpful and was a breath of fresh air compared to some hotel receptionists in other hotels so a good start on my first visit to this hotel. All of the other staff present were all friendly and welcoming. We had booked 3 separate rooms that were not ready at 12.00 noon when we arrived but this was quickly dealt with by Charlotte who offered up alternative rooms that were ready as we had expressed that we were on a tight deadline with an impending appointment. The rooms we all had were odd numbers which overlook the Canal and I personally found the view to be a pleasant one with all even numbers overlooking the sometimes busy car park. The room was spotless and the facilities within the room were very good. The hotel represents excellent value for money compared to similar in the area. It is an excellent base from which to discover many local attractions as detailed in other reviews. The breakfast which was paid for separately at £7.95 was good value for money and offered a good variety of items to suit all tastes - hot and cold,cereal,yoghurts and fruit and with it being buffet style you could go back as many times as you could manage. There was also tea and coffee available although it was from a machine it was still very palatable. The early check in and late check out is a bonus compared to other hotels who normally insist on late check in and early check out so brownie points to the Ibis. So all in all a good value for money hotel where I would certainly not be afraid to stay there in the future when in that area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal National Hotel; City: London England; Review: Another honest review warts and all from me - so here we go. It was the first time we had stayed in this particular hotel so did not know what to expect. When we arrived it was a free for all checking in as we were part of a large group and it seemed too much for the reception staff. When we eventually got booked in we found our rooms as we had booked 2 and they were very basic but clean and comfortable and what you would expect from a budget hotel so a reasonable start to our 2 night stay. The shower was very good which is tick in the box as it is always one of my gripes but not on this occasion. In general and with the check in aside all of the staff were very pleasant,most helpful and very approachable. Although it is a budget hotel it is not cheap due to its location which is excellent for Kings Cross which is only a 10 - 15 minute walk away and transport links are also very good to access other parts of the capital. As we like to walk when we visit places of interest the walk to the river is only 10 minutes or so as it is to Leicester Square the theatre district. If you are not a walker or very active person then there are good transport links to all districts of the capital and major attractions. It is also well placed for Camden Market which is a hive of activity especially on market day and can also be reached on foot within 20 minutes or so although there are good bus links in close proximity to this hotel. If you are going to Camden Market ensure all of your valuables are well hidden and secure as there are pickpockets in abundance so awareness needs to be a priority. The biggest complaint I have about this hotel is breakfast which at peak times is chaotic so would suggest either going very early or wait until after the peak time as it is a free for all for seats and food and like a works canteen as opposed to a hotel restaurant. I cannot suggest any quiet rooms as it a large hotel situated in a very busy area of London so expect a lot of activity in to the early hours. So to sum up this particular hotel:- Value for money - Average Cleanliness - Very Good Food - Average Staff - Generally very good. Location - Excellent Would I stay here again - yes due to its location. So all in all not such a bad stay and the fact that it was very clean and comfortable is always a big tick in my book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sorbietrees; City: Newcastleton Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: As everyone knows I always offer a full and honest opinion with every review I write so here we go. We were booked at the Kielder Observatory and were looking for somewhere to stay over for the night. I always consult trip advisor before choosing somewhere and this is how I came across this absolute diamond of a guest house and could not have been happier with my choice. It is out of the way a little bit but offers up peace and tranquility in abundance due to its quiet location. It simply has to be the best guest house we have stayed in and offered up first class accommodation along with the warmest of welcomes from Sandy when we arrived. As there were 3 in our party we were allocated the family room which was huge containing a double bed as well as 2 single beds and still had acres of room and not squashed in as you would normally find so a great start. I also thought the provision of bath robes for all guests is also a nice touch and another tick in the box as with some leading hotels these would be at extra cost - not here. What I love about this property is the character of the place as we would always choose character over modern every time and this place oozed character and charm with some fabulous features in the bedroom with a beautiful fireplace and even had original shutters at the windows. The property from the front door to the bedrooms to the breakfast room to the living room were simply immaculate from top to bottom and true testament to Sandy who obviously works very hard to keep it that way - so hats off to her who should be very proud of what she has there. As we had the family room we had an en-suite bathroom and although it is adjacent to the bedroom as opposed to being an integral part of the room did not detract one bit from the fact it was large and airy and immaculate as with all other rooms in this fabulous property. In the bedroom you had a very good choice of hot drinks for you to make up as and when you required them with the aid of a kettle in close proximity and the provision of fresh milk if required. There were also complimentary chocolate biscuits which I thought a nice touch and yet another tick in the box. For those with muddy boots or shoes you were politely asked to leave them at the front door and were provided with slippers to wear around the house - very sensible and obviously common courtesy as it is also someones home as well as somewhere to stay. The breakfast is normally served up until 09.30 but we requested ours for 08.30 as we had a long drive back home and Sandy duly obliged. The breakfast has to be one of the best we have had and up there with any of the leading hotels we; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Close House Hotel; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: This is the first review I have submitted for the courtyard rooms but not the first time I have stayed there so here we go. I have always had a great affinity with Close House as it is high up on my list as one of those places you just cannot get enough of. It was the day of my annual Charity Golf Day and after a long and demanding day there is nothing you require more than somewhere to unwind and the Courtyard rooms offer this and so much more. The rooms are huge and absolutely jam packed with so many redeeming features. To start with there are the beams on the ceiling,the heated floor in the bathroom,the roll top bath, the biggest Chez Longue I have ever seen and I could go on and on as the list is endless. It is one of the best hotel rooms I have stayed in bar none and the best part is that the price has been reduced significantly recently making it more affordable for frequent visits as opposed to a treat from time to time. It offers up nothing but opulence and yes some people say it is just somewhere to sleep but it just exudes luxury. When I describe Close House or any part of this set up I never run out of superlatives but slowly getting there having used so many in the past. It is still expensive when compared to local rivals but stands head and shoulders above them all and is worth that little extra for all the extras you get. It is immaculate in every aspect and is everything you would expect from an establishment such as this and is definitely the jewel in the Close House crown. So I know I bang on about this place but would strongly advise that you push the boat out and spend just that little bit more to experience real luxury in every sense of the word and cannot wait to go back again and again and again. The only down side if there is one is that this hotel does not offer up spa facilities whereas most of the other leading hotels do although this hotel beats them all hands down on the quality of the accommodation and maybe it is something that may be planned for the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockliffe Hall; City: Hurworth on Tees Darlington County Durham England; Review: I have played the golf course at Rockliffe Hall many times now and each visit is as special as the previous one. It is a course that just gets better as it becomes more established. It is a relatively new course but has quickly established itself up there with the best and goes head to head with any of the more established courses not just in the region but in the country. It is a place that exudes charm,warmth and fabulous hospitality from arrival to leaving. I do like the complimentary club and shoe clean on completion of your round. The food in the clubhouse is exceptional and boasts one of the best bacon rolls I have ever tried bar none. It is not as expensive as you would imagine and is in line with most other top golf resorts. The service is exceptional from each and every member of staff with special mention to Harriet in the bar where nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond her normal duties to ensure you have a wonderful visit. Their are no airs and graces here with all staff very genuine,helpful and professional which is a huge tick in my book. To the course now which has to be one of the longest I have ever played and certainly stretches all abilities even from the yellow tees. It is the only golf course I know that has black tees which are even further back than the white tees and the jewel in the crown being the gold tees even further back than the black tees and you need binoculars to see that far back. I have played from both the black tees and the yellow tees and it is still a very good test of golf from the yellow tees - so do not try and be brave and play from anything further back than the yellows as you have been warned. The course is always in exceptional condition with a gentle opening couple of holes soon to be followed by a much sterner test. The feature hole for me is the 5th a par 3 hole across water and you have to hit your ball with conviction - another word of warning in that it is further than you think it is and generally plays in to a head wind. There are some easier holes on the course but in contrast there are some very difficult holes but represents in my humble opinion a fair but stern challenge. The 15th Par 3 has to be one of the hardest holes I have ever played and always happy to walk off with a bogey - a par is an achievement and a half - and again be prepared to play safe and not go for glory as it could prove very costly indeed. The 17th & 18th Holes prove to be a difficult couple of finishing holes with positional play the order of the day on both as you could regret going for glory - so play safe and hope you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Sunderland; City: Sunderland Tyne and Wear England; Review: As anyone who reads my reviews will know I do like an afternoon tea and this is one of those places I have been past hundreds of times but have never got round to trying for afternoon tea - and so glad I eventually gave it a go as it is up there with most others I have tried. The service from start to finish was excellent with all staff very polite and professional. The presentation was excellent and offered up a great choice of cakes which are probably my favourite part of afternoon tea. The sandwiches were fresh as expected and extremely delicious and were despatched accordingly. The scones were excellent and again fresh and delicious. The cakes were every bit as good as anywhere we have been previously and again were seen off in a flash. I find that afternoon tea is a misleading meal as there never looks enough when it arrives but more than enough to fill any appetite. The location of the hotel is on the seafront and the sea views make it just that little bit more appealing. So all in all a very pleasant and satisfying visit and cannot wait to go back and will definitely not be waiting as long the next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal National Hotel; City: London England; Review: This is a hotel we have stayed in before as a family and has positives coupled with a few negatives and with my reviews give a very honest opinion warts and all. It is a hotel that is well placed for many attractions and a little cheaper than a lot of mainstream hotels. It is a pleasant 15 minute walk from Kings Cross stadium and a short taxi ride if you are not feeling up to lugging your case up very busy streets. We always walk everywhere and find it not too stressful. This hotel in my opinion is a budget hotel that is aimed at turnover and not the comfort of the guests staying here and is always very busy indeed. It is always clean which is a plus but everything about the place is cheap and cheerful so do not expect anything other than that. As it is always so busy I wonder when they will ever get round to give it a spit and polish as it is showing distinct signs of being tired and worn out. If your room looks on to the very busy main road I would seriously advise purchasing ear plugs as the windows are single glazed and traffic noise is at a premium most of the night and you will get very little sleep. The restaurant if you wish to call it that is a free for all at breakfast time so would suggest either go very early or as late as possible depending on your itinerary for the day as at peak times it resembles kings cross station. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful. It is only a 10 minute bus ride from the famous Camden market which is always well worth a visit as there is lots of things to do including the market as well as a plethora of food stalls offering dishes from all over the world. It is a 5 minute walk behind the hotel to the British Museum. As we walk everywhere it is only a 10 - 15 minute walk to get to the western embankment from where you are surrounded by numerous visitor attractions all within easy walking distance - from the houses of parliament to the London eye to the palace to Trafalgar Square. This hotel is part of the imperial chain of hotels and have stayed across the road in one of its sister hotels which I deemed to be considerably better. It is a place where you get what you pay for and if you have a bigger budget then go for something a little nearer to the attractions but will cost considerably more - so all depends on how you look at it. Will I be staying here again - probably not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vale do Lobo Resort; City: Vale do Lobo Almancil Loule Faro District Algarve; Review: I personally love Portugal and have been many times and to various areas in the Algarve and decided it was about time to visit Vale Do Lobo which I had always wanted to do but never got round to. I booked a Villa through Owners Direct and had previewed the resort before going so had an idea of what to expect only to be completely blown away by the quality of the resort and its facilities on arrival. The Villa we had booked overlooked the Tennis Academy so was relatively quiet which we liked. The resort has a bus service where you ring reception and they will duly come and pick you up and take you anywhere on site such is the size of the complex unless you are feeling extremely energetic. It has around 1500 villas on the complex and still expanding. The supermarket on site is excellent and well stocked but much more expensive than in neighbouring towns - so you have a choice of convenient on site and paying a little more or going further afield off site and paying less. The whole complex just oozes class and sophistication and really is a millionaires paradise or where footballers have investment properties. The Welsh football team were there at a training camp - what an awful life these footballers lead. Spikes bar is adjacent to reception and the golf shop and is a class above any clubhouse I have ever been in with the food exceptional and restaurant standard and the stand out employee for us was a lovely girl called Anastasiya who was the epitome of professionalism and was so polite and helpful. It is not cheap but you you get excellent food and first class service each and every time. Some of the properties on site are just jaw dropping and could be from a Bond Movie Set but it is still very affordable to holiday here and not be wealthy. As stated earlier there is the option of booking a villa on site through owners direct at very reasonable prices for a resort of this calibre and gives you a chance to see how the other half live at a fraction of the cost. If you are located in Tennis Valley as they call it make a point of calling in to the cafe as the food is very good and very reasonable - they will even do you a jug of Sangria. I must say a special mention to a young lady who works at the Cafe in the Tennis Academy who is the most friendly and helpful individual you are likely to meet and nothing is too much trouble for her and speaks very good english - her name is Giselle and she is just so polite with a lovely smile to greet you every visit. The Praca is also part of the huge complex and is beachfront consisting of around 15 different restaurants from Mexican to Chines to Spanish and although not cheap they all offered excellent food - we managed to try 4; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Orc of Many Questions (The Book of Many Orcs) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shane Michael Murray Page; Review: This book by Shane Michael Murray (I wonder if he's Chad's brother) features a young orc (called a blunc) named Talking Wind who shows us why Orcs are the way they are. Trapped against the mountains, surrounded by Humans, Elves and Dwarves, befriended by Giants, preyed upon by dragons, Talking Wind is a orc out of place in his community as he asks too many questions! Through his questions we discover the nature of his world and the orcs place in it. The protagonist is not a hero, certainly not by Orc standards and it's his faults that drive the story to it's conclusion. Mr. Murray does an excellent job in world building and sets the ground work for a vibrant world that I can't wait to see him expand upon in future volumes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beer Run of the Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's D. F. Noble Page; Review: Wow. I just looked at the reviews for this book on Amazon and would have probably rethought my review if the main one that gave it 5 stars hadn't said he got it for free and hadn't read it. Stay Classy. The premise of this book is that if you are bitten by a Zombie alcohol will keep you from turning. So drink. A lot. Drinking would probably help a lot if you had to read this book. The main character is alright but the rest of the book is populated by characters you really would like to see dead. Rock and Steady, (no not the character from the Ninja Turtles. I would have preferred him) to stoners who's main goal in life is to sneak beer into a concert and manage not to become zombies because they stay drunk, a black racist nurse who curses at everyone. and the two girls who would do anything with anyone as long at they provide them with tampons. Seriously. Other than the 17 year old these are the characters in the book. There's very little character development and the author mostly uses the situation to set up different things he wants to happen, like having male nipples cut off or getting drunk enough to have zombie sex. Maybe save this book for when a real zombie outbreak happens and give it to someone you don't want around as a field manual.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach; Author: Mlanie Watt; Review: My son loves scaredy squirrel.it's just like his mom! He can't wait for the next one. I liked it too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate); Author: Visit Amazon's Gail Carriger Page; Review: Jane Austin's older,slightly smarter cousin who is a bit Italian,would be a fair description of the heroine of the story. There is a mix of steam punk and monsters that makes Victorian London bearable to those like me who less interested in frills and more in the action. The story moves at quick pace and I wasn't ready to leave my new found friends by the end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God, Help Me Tie My Shoes!: The Sacred Contract of Fatherhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Goulet Page; Review: This is a powerful story about how way too many fathers are failing our families and the struggles they are forced to endure because of it. There should be programs like the one described instead of our communities turning their backs on these kids because of the sins of the fathers. The only let down for me was that this was fiction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and The Graveyard; Author: Visit Amazon's Genevieve Jack Page; Review: Pretty good story,about a witch who is forced to decide the fates of ghosts and if they are bound for heaven or he'll. That sounds much darker than what this story really is, a fairly light hearted romance where the main character, Grateful, is discovering her role and her eternally young love from a previous life. This is pretty much a start to a series so it will be interesting to see what more the author can do to separate from a very crowded market; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rose and the Thorn (The Riyria Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: This is the latest of the Riyria stories and the awesome ride continues! In this prequel another of early adventures of Royce and Hadrian that was hinted at in the earlier trilogy is revealed, all of it tied together to layer the existing stories even more deeply. I can't get enough of these characters or this author and my only complaint is that now there is no telling how long until the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bro-Magnet (A Nice Guy Romance Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Baratz-Logsted Page; Review: In this masculine version of Bridget Jones Diary, the main character, Johnny Smith, is a guy's guy who has no idea what to do to get a gal. His whole life he seems to have some known kind of magnetic force that repelled them until he meets Helen Troy (wince at the lack of subtlety) who seems to want him, but in his quest to win her heart he has to give up the Mets for barn opera(you'll have to read it to figure that one out). The main problem really seems to be that he just basically does whatever ANYONE tells him,which in my experience is not the way someone becomes a bro-magnet, but a doormat. Still a funny story and worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirits From Beyond (A Ghost Finders Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Simon R. Green Page; Review: JC and the gang are back for another paranormal adventure,this time setting off to rescue Kim, his spectral girlfriend and find out just what his bosses are up to. There isn't as much swagger with the Ghost Finders books as in his Nightside or Drood series but I find I like the suspense of characters I have to be afraid for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live to Make A Difference; Author: Visit Amazon's Max Lucado Page; Review: A real call to arms for Christians that asks us to take action and live up to the Nazareth code. As it points out, we might not all be world changers but we can all make a difference each according to their gifts. Time to get off the side line and into the game.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Theft of Swords, Vol. 1(Riyria Revelations); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J. Sullivan Page; Review: There are some characters that just seem so real that it's like you've known them your whole life. No I'm not talking about Beavis and Butthead. The dialogue of their patterns the situations they find themselves in are interesting and entertaining. The writing is smooth and before you know it you find yourself at the end wanting more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The MVP (Galactic Football League, Volume IV); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sigler Page; Review: Every now and again someone takes two wonderful things and puts them together. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. This most certainly works! The story is fast paced like a run and shoot offense and has as many twists as a Tampa two blitz. Sports, espionage, mystery this series has everything most guys like and is well written to boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immune: A Rylee Adamson Novel (Book 2) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Mayer Page; Review: Now that she's no longer on the run from the FBI you would think Rylees life would get easier. But even though agent O'Shea is not assigned to investigate her he is still watching her every move as is a shadowy evil that wants to claim her. Children are still going missing and she won't rest until it stops. Good fun but short story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revenge of the Lich (Legends of the Nameless Dwarf) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's D P Prior Page; Review: This collects the second group of short stories and features Nameless the dwarf as he tries to save his people from the consequences of his earlier actions. The other dwarves want nothing more than his death, assassin's want his head, and even his companions have ulterior motives for putting up with him. But a good axe and a refusal to die might just be enough to save the day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Janus Affair (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Series); Author: Pip Ballantine; Review: In which our heroes return and we are thrilled. Our resident archivists have a new case fall into their laps in the form o disappearing suffragettes, a ministry mole, and a plot to destroy the Empire. If you like Steampunk you'll get a kick out of this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Series); Author: Pip Ballantine; Review: Unlike a great deal of the steampunk I have read previously this series make the female lead the dashing rogue while the man is the proper gent. I also liked that it utilized the entire Britannica rather than only populating itself from London. This follows the vein of the Avengers (British not American, please) or Sherlock Holmes adventures with just enough steam to qualify. A thoroughly enjoyable story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kris Longknife: Defender; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Shepherd Page; Review: Stuck on an alien planet with orders to stand and die,Kris Longknife is forced to wrangle support from disparate groups including her own long lost grandmother. This book wasn't as far paced as earlier one but there is finally some romantic resolution. Fans of David Weber and Jack Campbell will feel at home here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Stars: Perilous Shield; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Campbell Page; Review: What happens when you have to trust someone? In this second book of this offshoot series the political machinations get deeper and the stakes get higher. Fans of the Lost Fleet or David Weber will feel at home in this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Warmed Over (Dan Shamble Zombie P. I.); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin J. Anderson Page; Review: Dan Shamble, zombie detective, is on a divorce case, against one of the biggest names in the big uneasy. In between he will also have to find out why the undead are suddenly dying and who murdered him. Fans of the Hollows or Other worlds novels will get kick out of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flabbergasted; Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Blackston Page; Review: A lost man runs into a missionary and his whole world gets turned upside down. Moving from Texas to South Carolina is a big adjustment for a young single stockbroker. Crazy customers and beard growing contests are bad enough, but the entire dating scene seems to run through the church. This was a good read, and an uplifting story that demonstrates that when you let go and let God, he can show you what you never knew you always wanted. Looking forward to the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ex-Patriots: A Novel (Ex-Heroes); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Clines Page; Review: Marvel might have already given us a version of this theme but Peter Clines takes it beyond the humorous and into a gritty world where even the most powerful are helpless against the unrelenting tide. Fans of comics and Romero will both find something to love in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hammer and the Blade; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul S. Kemp Page; Review: A worthy successor to Ffard and the Gray Mouser, this rollicking adventure. There are swords, sorcerers, and snide remarks a aplenty as the guys try to navigate the shifting alliances and go straight from their tomb robbing careers. Fans of classic fantasy will be overjoyed to see that two new characters are joining the ranks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romulus Buckle & the Engines of War (The Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin); Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Ellis Preston Jr. Page; Review: Romulus is back and on the hunt for who really betrayed him This time he will have an even more eclectic bunch of shipmates including an Imperial princess. This was a fast read full of twist and did a lot to expand the world and set up the search for Romulus' sister. Can't wait til the next installment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unnatural History: Pax Britannia Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Jonathan Green Page; Review: Ulysses is back from the dead, again. This time he goes up against a couple of eminent scientists, prehistoric monsters and a secret power out to bring down the crown. This steampunk adventure has plenty of twists and turns to keep even the most jaded gearhead occupied.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incorruptibles (Book One, Frankenstein Vigilante): Frankenstein Vigilante: The Steampunk Series (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Lawrence Page; Review: Any time you invoke the Frankenstein name you are going to be burdened with expectations. In this book the authors invoke the names of Mary Shelly and Roosevelt as well but with less satisfactory results. In fact, Shelly Merry is one of the weakest characters dispute having overall the most time in the book. She is mostly a two dimensional character whose purpose seems to be limited to a sex object. Still there is potential here waiting to be mined.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Legends: The Life of Lauren Bacall; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: A good short biography about an amazing actress. This details her life so far and let me discover details about the periods of her life I previously didn't know about.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (Galactic Football League, Volume I); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sigler Page; Review: This is the Reecee cup of ideas, what will football look like on an interstellar level? The writing is sharp and the plot is well layered. If you liked the Running Man or Rollerball you will love this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Flush; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Bartlett Page; Review: A pretty funny story about the dangers of getting what you want. The characters were sometimes too one dimensional and the jokes a bit obvious but still an entertaining read. I look forward to seeing more from this author when he gets a bit more polish. If you like the myth books by Robert Asprin I think you'll be at home here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon Bound: Demon Squad; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Marquitz Page; Review: God abdicated, the devil left, so what happens now? This seems to be a popular plot these days. With Angels and daemons fighting over the earth it's up to a motley assortment of heroes? To prevent the end of the world. If you liked the last few years of Supernatural, this will be right up your alley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Time of the Wolf: A Novel of Medieval England (Hereward); Author: Visit Amazon's James Wilde Page; Review: If history classes were this exciting we'd have lines as long at museums as we do amusement parks. This fictionalized account of one of the oldest English legends keeps the reader engaged with murderers and mayhem worthy of a Game of Thrones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend; Author: Mlanie Watt; Review: Scaredy Squirrel is all by himself until he sees a goldfish. Then his life is turned upside down. Great book on the value of not judging who can be your friend and the power of overcoming the fears in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Captain Smith (Chronicles of Isambard Smith); Author: Visit Amazon's Toby Frost Page; Review: Captain Smith and his very odd crew are on a mission to save the universe for God and England, whether it wants it or not. He is given a mission to deliver a hippy, who may be magical, with a android who faked her paperwork as pilot and a crew made up of a single alien warrior and a closet of skulls on the worst ship in space. Two empires are out to stop him and it will take all his luck and Victorian sensibilities to deliver his cargo and ask her out. This as an enjoyable odd duck that borrows from dozens of sci fi tropes and blends them like a mad scientist to come up with something completely new. Take a chance on captain Smith.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain's Share (Solar Clipper Trader Tales); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: This long running series follows our hero to what I hope is beginning of a climb back to glory. In the midst of his marriage falling apart he is promoted to captain of the worst ship in the fleet with a misfit crew used to failure. Using the skills he's learned along the way he will turn things around but can he break his own isolation? If you liked a Misdshipmans Hope you like this story ?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sorceress's Orc; Author: Visit Amazon's Elaine Corvidae Page; Review: We all have ideas about what an orc is, but what if we were wrong? This book looks at the ideas of race and prejudice in a fantasy setting without beating us over the head. If you like Stan Nichols Orcs series you'll like this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Naomi Novik Page; Review: C.S. Forrester and Ann Mcaffrey fans will enjoy the combination of worlds. The characters are engaging and the world building is intricate. A great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Study in Ashes: Book Three in The Baskerville Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Jane Holloway Page; Review: This steampunk Sherlock mashup featuring his magical niece and a conspiracy that threatens to overthrow the queen. The plotlines from the earlier books are satisfyingly tied up while the ground is laid for a possible return. A wonderful read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freehold (Baen Science Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Z. Williamson Page; Review: A fun sci do examination of the two extremes in American political philosophy. Fans of John Ringo will love the ending While David Weber fans will enjoy the political intrigues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hammerhead; Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Andrew Bond Page; Review: A dark conspiracy and an ex marine make for an explosive situation. This book was a lot of fun, my only criticism was the villains seemed a bit two dimensional. If you liked David Weber 's Prince series you will enjoy this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snuff: A Novel of Discworld; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Pratchett Page; Review: In his latest Diskworld novel Sir Terry shows why everyone should read his works. The are on the surface hilarious in the middle biting commentary on today's society and deeply meaningful at the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Study in Darkness: Book Two in The Baskerville Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Emma Jane Holloway Page; Review: The middle chapter in the series takes our heroine down the darkest road yet. The series is wonderfully written and while I hate I started reading it late but was happy the next book in the series was already out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hard Spell (Occult Crimes Unit Investigati); Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Gustainis Page; Review: A hardboiled urban fantasy in the vein of Raymond Chandler and Harry Dresden, this book doesn't disappoint. Can't wait to read the next one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Palace Job; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Weekes Page; Review: Fun fun fun! Attempting to pull off the caper of the century in the middle of a manning for them while preventing an apocalyptic invasion might seem like a lot to.pull off but Patrick Weekes does it with style! If you liked Robert Asprin or Terry Pratchett this will be in your wheel house; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How To Be A Superhero: A colorful and fun children's picture book; entertaining bedtime story; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Yu Page; Review: One of my son's favorites. Beautiful illustrations and an interesting story that's easy for him to read. He now has the whole set; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Nuggets: The Raptor Apocalypse; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve R. Yeager Page; Review: In this Jurassic park meets Outbreak mashup, Dinosaurs are released to act as population control for the human race. In the struggle to survive a small group must fight off the monsters and the worst of humanity go stop the plague before it's too late. If you like the walking dead but are tired of zombie clones this could be an interesting twist; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ATLAS; Author: Visit Amazon's Isaac Hooke Page; Review: I got this book expecting something a bit more like the old Battletech novels, but this was much closer to Starship troopers. Most of the book is training and world building but the author tells it well and the finale sets the stage for the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Dawn: The Resistance Rises; Author: Max Velocity; Review: This book centers on a political apocalypse orchestrated by the left and the blowback it creates. At times it seemed more like a personal plan or got tied down in descriptions of armor or weapons, but the action scenes delivered. If you liked Red Dawn you'll enjoy it and I look forward to the sequels; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fledgling (The Dragonrider Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Conway Page; Review: Very reminiscent of early Anne Mcaffrey, with intrigues and backstabbing as important as the dragons themselves. I look forward to Avian!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Luck Hank: Screw the Galaxy (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Campbell Page; Review: Loved the world loved the characters, all the humor of Phules Company with the seedy underbelly of a Chandler novel. READ THIS BOOK!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battle Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick S. Thomas Page; Review: In this first part of the series aliens attack an unprotected earth, with disastrous results. Lots of action but not enough details yet . Still there are lots of sequels to fill in the holes. Reminded me of Independence Day or aliens with the feel of always being nearly overrun.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Naero's Run: A Spacer Clans Adventure (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mason Elliott Page; Review: A little bit Enders Game and a little bit Star Wars this sci-fi adventure bits the ghosts of space against the largest corporations in the universe who are desperate to maintain control. The pacing is a bit inconsistent and the end was a bit contrived but the story is compelling and held my attention until.the very end; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ark Royal (Volume 1); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: Fans of the Lost Fleet or Kris Longknife will enjoy this new entrant to their ranks. Lots of action, overwhelming odds, and a fight to the death are all expected but the characterization was a pleasant surprise. In answer to the author's question, yes I'd love a sequel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rise of Renegade X (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Chelsea M Campbell Page; Review: This was a thrilling new take on heroes where your fate is determined by fate and the sign on your thumb. Harry Potter and comics fans both will enjoy this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trials of Renegade X (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Chelsea M. Campbell Page; Review: fans of the new mutants and teen titans will enjoy this Renegade X follow up that further expands this world This time we get to see a Harry Potter like school where heroes and villains are trained. looking forward to the next one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Legacy Builder: Five Foundational Principles That Work in Sports, Leadership, and Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Rod Olson Page; Review: this was a good story that outlined the principles the author wanted to demonstrate completely. The real value is where the concepts are more fully laid out at the end of the book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prayer of the Lord; Author: Visit Amazon's R.C. Sproul Page; Review: this is a breakdown of the Lord's prayer to show Christians how the bible says we should pray and why the different parts are important; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Wolf at the Door: A Jesse James Dawson Novel (Jesse Dawson); Author: Visit Amazon's K. A. Stewart Page; Review: another wild ride for Jesse James. this time instead of having to simply duel to the death with a daemon for someone's soul he has to try to save the life of an actress who has collected over 200 souls read the first in the series first but if you like the highlander movies you'll love this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hugo: How Two Boys Learned of Life from a Killer Shark; Author: Michael McEachern; Review: While this story does have a shark, it's more about a friendship between two boys who love to fish. A more modern Huck finn; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Riders; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael P. Spradlin Page; Review: No sparkling vampires were Injured in this book. They were all killed instead. a wonderful western with adventures and romance an more weapons than you could shoot with four trigger fingers. if you ever wondered how Eastwood would deal with Twilight this is your chance to find out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sensation: A Superhero Novel; Author: Mr. Kevin Hardman; Review: this is the beginning of a new teen superhero series, featuring Kid Sensation, a hero who grew up without a dad, and who has already failed the tests one time. The beginning is a bit scattered but the book hits its stride by the midpoint. It's a fun read for fans of Wearing the Cape or the Teen Titans; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Like a Mighty Army: A Novel in the Safehold Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Weber Page; Review: Another great addition to the series. Merlin continues to push the advance of weapons and we get ironclads in action. This is not the book to start with in the series and the spellings of the names can give you fits, but if you liked The Lost Regiment or Eric Flint you'll enjoy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1: Legacy; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: This is a rollicking good time that introduces the characters for the second incarnation of the Guardians which is created between annihilation and Secret War. If you like groups but think the Avengers are too serious and the X-Men are too angsty you'll get a kick out of these guys. They are the heroes nobody asked for.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Widow: The Name of the Rose; Author: Marjorie Liu; Review: This series really expanded the character of the Black Widow by delving into her past and setting her against her closest allies. If you like strong female leads this is a book for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimes Against Magic: Hellequin Chronicles Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve McHugh Page; Review: A really good urban fantasy, with ties to Authorian legend. Looking forward to the sequel. Fans of Constantine or The Dresden Files will enjoy this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Times: Book One: Cannibal Gold; Author: Visit Amazon's Chuck Dixon Page; Review: The past is not a friendly place to be. When an experiment goes awry a team of former Army Rangers is sent on a rescue mission in time. This is the set up for a new series that fans of John Ringo will enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amplified, Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Tan/Burgundy, Lay Flat; Author: Visit Amazon's Zondervan Page; Review: My pastor often references the Greek or Hebrew wording in his sermons and how the words can determine the meanings. This Bible has helped me the get a clearer understanding of what he was talking about while also being very readable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saucer; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Coonts Page; Review: When a flying saucer is discovered it turns into a race against time to keep it out of the wrong hands. It's up to a test pilot, an eccentric inventor and a MIT grad student to save the day. If you are a fan of B V Larson you'll get a kick out of this story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saucer: The Conquest; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Coonts Page; Review: When a French business man decides to look down on the rest of humanity from the moon, it's up to the crew of the saucer to set things right. Another fun adventure reminiscent of David Weber.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Dennis Rainey Page; Review: Thoroughly needed book on what it means to be a Christian man. This book is challenging but accessible and uses biblical principles to help men understand who God would have them to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Sword Into Darkness; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas A. Mays Page; Review: A signal is sent out and received, but why won't the aliens communicate? Fearing theorists ridiculed by his peers, one man must prepare for the worst. Fans of Weber and Clancy will enjoy this ripping space adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amplified Bible Mass Market Publisher: Zondervan; Author: Visit Amazon's Zondervan Page; Review: My pastor often references the Greek or Hebrew wording in his sermons and how the words can determine the meanings. This Bible has helped me the get a clearer understanding of what he was talking about while also being very readable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Known Devil; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Gustainis Page; Review: A new drug hitting the streets affects the supernatural causing a war in the streets. Things get deep in a hurry as politics of hate and profit collide in the next volume of the occult crimes unit. This is a thrilling edition to the ranks of the Dresden files and Kim Harrison; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Known Devil; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Gustainis Page; Review: A new drug hitting the streets affects the supernatural causing a war in the streets. Things get deep in a hurry as politics of hate and profit collide in the next volume of the occult crimes unit. This is a thrilling edition to the ranks of the Dresden files and Kim Harrison; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Villain's Sidekick; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen T. Brophy Page; Review: A villain turning over a new leaf? Not really. A guys got to eat. But when his daughter comes to visit on a rare visit and he's stuck trying to make up for a partner who betrayed him he might just have to try things a different way. Fans of the Thunderbolts or Magneto will enjoy this short but well crafted tale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Called; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: A great new urban fantasy series that ranks with the best in the business. Mercy Thompson is more than a great mechanic, She's also a shape changing coyote in a world of wolves. One of the strongest women in the Urban fantasy world debuts in a story worthy of your time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm Front (Dresden Files (Unnumbered Paperback)); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: The one of the best and longest running urban fantasy series out there kicks off with a bang. Don't start this book at night unless you were planning on staying up late.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half-Off Ragnarok; Author: Visit Amazon's Seanan McGuire Page; Review: Alex takes over the action from Verity as he works on a breeding program for basilisks. A dead body and a hot Aussie later and he's head long into the kind of mess he normally leaves to his sisters. A fun new novel in the series that can hold its own with any in the Urban fantasy ranks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Point: The Union Chronicles - Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Abraham L Thornton Page; Review: When a salvage captain gets set up by an unknown party, he will do whatsoever it takes to clear his name. A fun adventure that reminds me a lot of the early Honor Harrington novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night Broken: A Mercy Thompson Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: Mercy is back but so is Adam's ex. and she brought trouble with her. These books continue to get better and would give anyone in the Urban fantasy realm a run for their money. If you like Harrison or Hamilton, give Mercy a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The White Dragon (Dragonriders of Pern); Author: Visit Amazon's Anne McCaffrey Page; Review: I grew up with these stories and they have withstood the test of time. A distant world, a relentless enemy, and biologically engineered dragons. What more could you ask for?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Casualty; Author: Mike Moscoe; Review: This is a prequel to the Kris Longknife Series and a good read in its own right. There are some editing issues and the transition between scenes isn't always clearly marked which can be confusing. Still, if you like h the Lost Fleet or Honor books you will enjoy this new series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Steam (Discworld); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Pratchett Page; Review: Another excellent Discworld adventure as Moist Von Lipwig shepards in the age of trains to the backdrop of a civil war among the dwarves. There may have been less over the top humor than normal but the story was compelling and the cast of characters engaging as always.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There Will Be Dragons (Council Wars); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ringo Page; Review: It's been said that any science far enough advanced from our own would be indistinguishable from magic. In this series, the truth of that statement is displayed. utilizing nanotechnology anything you can imagine can be made real, which is great until a group of power hungry individuals decide to lock reality in the dark ages. This was a fun read,similar to the lost Prince series he did with David Weber or the Lost legion or even Eric Flint's 1632; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fivestarman: The Five Passions of Authentic Manhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Kennedy Page; Review: The book is a introduction to the FiveStarMan program, and points out several issues that men today seem to be struggling with. I learned a great deal and appreciated the biblical references that backed up the teachings; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's Blades: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, Book I; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Staveley Page; Review: Assassinations, Intrigue, and Magic combine in a novel that could rival the Game of Thrones. The heirs to the throne must survive when the Emperor is assassinated because there is an even greater threat looming on the horizon. Fans of the Wheel of time or Joe Abercrombie will both find what they are looking for in this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dawn's Early Light (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences); Author: Pip Ballantine; Review: Books and Braun travel to America but wind up in even more hot water. This is the third book in the series and new readers will be lost but the other books are well worth reading and this time we get lots of American name dropping with the Wright bros. and Ford and Edison. If you enjoy steampunk this is a series for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Iron (The Book of the Black Earth); Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Sprunk Page; Review: Shipwrecked on a foreign country, embroiled in pol beyond his ken, Horace must come to terms with the power inside him. This was a great start to a new series that incorporates the political gamesmanship of a Game of Thrones with the visceral combat of Joe Abercrombie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Honor You Call Us (Man of War); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Paul Honsinger Page; Review: The first book in the series, the reader is thrust into an intergalactic war with a rat like species. There are battles, mutiny, and interspecies politics. If you like Honor Harrington or the Lost Fleet series you'll enjoy this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Honor We Stand (Man of War); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Paul Honsinger Page; Review: The adventures continue in the second volume of the series. As things start to finally to turn in favor of humanity, the Krag pull out all the stops to finally destroy mankind. It's up to the crew of the Cumberland to save the day. If you like David Weber or Eric Flint you will enjoy this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Axe Cop, Vol. 1; Author: Malachai Nicollle; Review: This is genius. My son tells stories like this all the time and having visceral visuals to go with it really gives the full effect. Hilarious and disturbing, anyone with a boy of a certain age will identify with the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What a Son Needs From His Dad: How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life; Author: Michael A. O'Donnell Ph.D.; Review: A great book on the work we can do to prepare our sons for the world they face. I plan to use this book with my son.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bronze Gods (An Apparatus Infernum Novel); Author: A. A. Aguirre; Review: In an England that never was, two detectives try to solve a set of murders involving magical machines and wayward ladies. A thoroughly enjoyable read for those that liked Soulless or Sherlock Holmes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scroll of Years: A Gaunt and Bone Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Willrich Page; Review: Bone and Gaunt find themselves on the run from mind stealing wizards riding a Dragon and end up in a distant land marked by giant walls and strange peoples all of whom are after the child Gaunt carries. Fans of Garth Nix or David Alistair Hayden will enjoy this series that takes traditional fantasy in New directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mega: A Deep Sea Thriller (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jake Bible Page; Review: This megladon novel focuses mainly on the team of former military brought together to kill it before it can kill again. More of a military novel it combines the best elements of Meg with Seal team 7 for a fun and wild ride. If you like prehistoric monsters or blazing gunfire you will enjoy the beginning book of this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Owner's Share (Solar Clipper Trader Tales #6); Author: Visit Amazon's Nathan Lowell Page; Review: The adventures of Ishmael Wang have stretched out over 6 novels and are finally at a close. If you haven't read the rest don't start here, go to quarter share. It's worth it. If you like realistic space adventure, with out the BEM's and battles, but plenty of exciting emergencies this is a series for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead of Winter; Author: Visit Amazon's Lee Collins Page; Review: One of an emerging genre, crossing the undead with the cowboy, Dead of winter is a solid offering. Cora the Mad sets out with her husband Ben to discover the secrets of Leadsville. While the setups drag some in the middle and the action seems to happen too quickly, the twists are interesting and the writing is solid. If you like a little weird in your west, or are tired of the same old urban fantasy Dead of Winter might make your High Noon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Taken: Celestial Blues: Book One (Celestial Blues Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Vicki Pettersson Page; Review: When an angel unable to let go of the past meets a reporter obsessed with it something is bound to happen. A good read in the urban fantasy genre, mixing the grit of Bogart with the modern world. Fans of Sam Spade or Kim Harrison will both find something to like here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Union; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael A. Stackpole Page; Review: I guess if Spider-Man can have a wedding issue Skywalker can too. Luke ties the knot with Mara Jade despite imperial Saratoga. a feel good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars - Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire; Author: John Wagner; Review: Decent length, good story. Fett takes on a bounty for Lord Vader but the price of victory might be higher than he can afford.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Blood Ties: A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Taylor Page; Review: The first in this series detailing the consequences of Jango Fett's cloning, when one of his clones becomes a bounty and the repercussions years later. A fun read that takes you behind the mask.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett Is Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Taylor Page; Review: The second of the Blood Ties series, featuring Boba Fett, begins with his death and the fallout. It was a fun read, giving us more details on the extended Fett family. If you're a fan of the Man, you will enjoy this story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Purge; Author: Haden Blackman; Review: This details a few examples of how the Jedi order was hunted down by Darth Vader. Three good stories for the price of one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Taken: Celestial Blues (Celestial Blues Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Vicki Pettersson Page; Review: When an angel unable to let go of the past meets a reporter obsessed with it something is bound to happen. A good read in the urban fantasy genre, mixing the grit of Bogart with the modern world. Fans of Sam Spade or Kim Harrison will both find something to like here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Jango Fett: Open Seasons; Author: Haden Blackman; Review: Gives the history of the Mandalorions and how Mango came to be alone and the reasons he wanted a clone. Also why he was chosen. Fun backstory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death, Lies, and Treachery (Star Wars: Boba Fett); Author: Dark Horse Comics; Review: This comic details the machinations behind the courtship and marriage of Jabba's parents and the key part that Boba Fett played in it. A fun read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man with a Mission (Star Wars: Boba Fett); Author: Thomas Andrews; Review: Some might say Boba Fett has no heart, but if you read this collection of comics you might question that. Not that he shows it, but just how often things end up going to the side of right no matter who pays the bills.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Adventures: Boba Fett and the Ship of Fear; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremy Barlow Page; Review: Boba Fett takes on two rival bounty hunters struggling with the legacies of their father, something he is very familiar with. Good read detailing the motives of the man behind the mask.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier: Leviathan; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Campbell Page; Review: Steadfast is a good way to think about this series. This is the latest in the Lost fleet series, and doesn't fall of the pace of the other books. If you've gotten this far you'll know what you are in for, if not you will be lost and need to go to the first book. Still, if you like military Science fiction, you will enjoy this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sparrow Hill Road; Author: Visit Amazon's Seanan McGuire Page; Review: A lost soul trapped forever on the road, trying to save others from Bobby Cross and his crossroad deal. This is the first and I hope not only book in a new series by Seaman McGuire featuring Rose the hitchhiker ghost. The book is arranged in short stories rather than chapters, which suits the ethereal nature of Rose's existence. If you like Kelly Armstrong's women of the otherworld, or Whedon's Buffy you will see the bloom on this Rose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wake the Dead; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary F. Vanucci Page; Review: Good Zombie novel, good characterization, interesting situations, but the ending fell flat for me. I'm hoping there is a follow-up to explain it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serenity, Vol. 1: Those Left Behind; Author: Visit Amazon's Joss Whedon Page; Review: When Mal and the gang are put on the trail of a rumored fortune in the middle of a starship graveyard they have no idea it's a trap set by several of their enemies working together. A fun chapter for those of us who think the show ended to soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars - Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost. Mike Richardson Empire Lost; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Richardson Page; Review: The third chapter of this series leads Kir to question his previous loyalties and help those who killed his Emperor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Crimson Empire (Star Wars: Crimson Empire (Audio)); Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Richardson Page; Review: When two Imperial guards cross weapons the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. Excellent introduction to two compelling new characters in the Star Wars saga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars-Crimson Empire: Council of Blood, Volume 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Richardson Page; Review: In the middle chapter of the Crimson Empires series we see that as much as Kir Kanos might want to preserve the Empire, he might not have a choice but to blow it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Bounty Hunters; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Mangels Page; Review: The best hunters in the universe are featured in this collection of stories from the Star Wars Universe. The stories aren't interconnected or chronological which is the only real complaint I had; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Storm Dragon's Heart (Storm Phase); Author: Visit Amazon's David Alastair Hayden Page; Review: In the tradition of The Lightning Thief, only with a more Asian flavor, The Storm Dragon's Heart is a story about courage and strength. A good fun read that can be enjoyed by younger readers and Adults alike. If you like Harry Potter try this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrath of the White Tigress: A Tale of Pawan Kor; Author: Visit Amazon's David Alastair Hayden Page; Review: When Jaska is fooled into serving an evil power he must be shown the wrong of his actions and convinced to redress the imbalance. A more mature book than his YA series, this blend of Asian mythology and heroic struggle culminates to create a redemption story of epic proportions. Enjoyed it and look forward to more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Wolves: Book 1 of The Rage of Kings; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Remic Page; Review: In this first of a new Grim-Dark series features a set of characters you'd mostly associate with the villains in most fantasy novels. In fact it was fairly challenging for the author to come up with antagonists that could convince me to pull for these characters. Andy Remic was up to the task and by the end of the story I was hoping they could pull it out. looking forward to the series as much as I hate to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dominatus; Author: Visit Amazon's D.W. Ulsterman Page; Review: One town seeks to retain the freedoms of their forefathers. First a word of caution, if you are in any way a supporter of the Obama administration you are going to be offended. This book spends a majority of its pages painting a worst case scenario of Obama care and his other policies. As a near future science fiction novel it does a good job in world building but there isn't much action. Also the idea that a government as totalitarian as the one portrayed would let these elements congregate together seems hard to swallow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Faith Begins at Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Holmen Page; Review: This is an excellent book the includes scriptures and activities the a family can do separately and together to grow in their faith.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Agent of the Empire Volume 1 - Iron Eclipse; Author: Visit Amazon's John Ostrander Page; Review: Jhann Cross, the Bond of the Star Wars universe is on a mission to discover where misappropriated money is ending up. Along the way he gets the beautiful heiress, stops a plot to take over the universe, and fails to bring his adversaries in - alive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Agent of the Empire Volume 2 - Hard Targets; Author: Visit Amazon's John Ostrander Page; Review: In a battle to control the successor of the title of Count Dooku Agent Cross tangles with Leia and Boba Fett. Not as much fun as the previous set but still a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kaiju Rising: Age of Monsters; Author: Peter Clines; Review: This is a wonderful collection of short kaiju stories written by some of science fiction's best new writers. Every age and setting is explored to great advantage and the collection is nothing less than incredible. If you like Pacific Rim or Godzilla then this is your next read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: A Retelling; Author: Visit Amazon's Brent Saltzman Page; Review: This was a thrilling retelling of the classic set in a modern day. The main character seems a bit weak but eventually man's up in time to help save the day. Solid steady action in this one and Jurassic Park fans won't be able to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf's Head (The Forest Lord); Author: Visit Amazon's Steven A. McKay Page; Review: In the Wolf's Head a young yeoman named Robert is outlawed while trying to protect his love from a lecherous prior. We are introduced to the world of Edward the second through the traditional personages of the merry men. The characters are solid and the action is engaging. A worthy successor to Howard Pyle. I was glad the sequel is already out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost (Celestial Blues, Book 2) (Celestial Blues Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Vicki Pettersson Page; Review: Griffin and Kit are back and facing not only a war between two mobs but also two Angels. They will get to the truth but it will cost them everything. A great story along the lines of Kim Harrison and Kelly Armstrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parasite Deep; Author: Visit Amazon's Shane McKenzie Page; Review: An outbreak driven by ocean currents coincides with a man gone mad and determined to destroy his own family. There are parts that still need editing and the language is pretty salty. That combined with the fairly unsavory characters and the lack of a real ending left me flat. There were serious possibilities here I didn't think were taken advantage of.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crucify!: Why the Crowd Killed Jesus; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy J. Stoner Page; Review: This book sets out to answer an important question, how could a people who celebrated Christ's arrival on Palm Sunday call for his death less than a week later? The arguments are well reasoned and backed up by scriptures and rebuttals for counterargument. It was tough reading emotionally but very important.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nelson Touch (Ark Royal) (Volume 2); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: In this sequel to Ark Royal The crew must attempt to sneak behind enemy lines and damage their industrial complex. With a prince on board and a coalition to manage things only get more difficult from here. A good military space opera that will make the fans of Honor Harrington or the Lost Fleet glad they found it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Given: Celestial Blues: Book Three (Celestial Blues Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Vicki Pettersson Page; Review: At last Griff and Kit solve the mystery of his own murder years ago and resolve their relationship. This has been a great series in the paranormal fantasy line. Hamilton and Harris fans will find another author to follow in ms. Pettersson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skin Game (The Dresden Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Butcher Page; Review: By now Mr Butcher is the gold standard for urban fantasy, and this book doesn't disappoint. Dresden is back and having to deal with the repercussions of his past adventures and newly discovered fatherhood. This is the wrong book to start the series but for those who have been following it the biggest problem is that we have to wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trafalgar Gambit (Ark Royal) (Volume 3); Author: Christopher G Nuttall; Review: A fitting end to the Ark Royal series. As the end of the war approaches one way or another, they face betrayal on all sides. I'll miss this series but the author has promised a return to the world. Military Science fiction fans will enjoy this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Top 10 Most Outrageous Couples of the Bible: And How Their Stories Can Revolutionize Your Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's David Clarke Page; Review: I received this book through Goodreads First Read give away. This was a wonderful book with many lessons from the different imperfect couples from scriptures. There were lots of lessons that could be applied to today's world and there were also exercises that were included to help you along as you tried to follow the lessons you'd learned. I've read the book and now my wife and I are trying to utilize these exercises to grow closer. This would be an excellent book for a marriage small group or for a couple trying to learn biblical marriage lessons. I would encourage anyone who's done the Art of Marriage to check out this book for a good follow up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shield and Crocus; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael R. Underwood Page; Review: In a dark and bitter world where the forces of evil have held power for more than 50 years, the last of a dying band of heroes make their final stand. The world was amazing, the heroes engaging, the villains implacable. If you like Batman or David Gemmel you will devour this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fire upon the Deep; Author: Visit Amazon's Vernor Vinge Page; Review: Two children stranded on a alien world and raised by a people completely different than our own hold a weapon that can preserve our world. The fiction is deep, the physics complex and the world building spectacular. It was a tough read at times but was worth it in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead of Night (Ghosts & Magic) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M.R. Forbes Page; Review: The Dead of Night is a contemporary Urban Fantasy with a Shadowrun feel. Conor, a necromancer in a world turned upside down by a magnetic shift, is dying from his gift but thats not the worst of his troubles. Getting mixed up in a deal to steal from one of the most powerful wizards, set up as a patsy to take the blame, he fights back to try to preserve the life he has left. Necromancers might be pariah but by the end even the most powerful House will need his help if it wants to survive. The book grabs you from the first page and doesn't let you go. Equal parts Dresden, Constantine, and Doctor Strange the story and the characters were exciting and compelling. The book was also well edited which is sometimes a challenge for self-published works so misspellings and poor grammar aren't an issue. I thoroughly enjoyed it (and devoured it in one night!) and am now anxiously awaiting a sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEAL Team 13; Author: Visit Amazon's Evan Currie Page; Review: In a combination of Lovecraft and Clancy, Hawk Masters SEAL team is killed by something unknowable. Since then he's been on a mission to find out what. But the only protection the world has is ignorance and not everyone wants the answers out there. A good read with decent world building. I look forward to a sequel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Mirrors (An Apparatus Infernum Novel); Author: A. A. Aguirre; Review: Dealing with the fallout of their previous adventures our two detectives are sent to discover the secrets of an elemental uprising. Noble houses and craggers standing their way but nothing will stop our heroes, except maybe themselves. A great read taking in a bit of the countryside to get them out of their elements and inch them closer together. If you liked Changeless or Holmes you will enjoy this story, but reading the first book is required or you will be lost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Illustrated Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Adams Page; Review: The British are famous for their humor and this book is one of the reasons why. From 42 to always have a towel the secrets of the universe unfold before us and they are infinitely funnier than I thought.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balance (The Divine Book One) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M.R. Forbes Page; Review: With overtones of the Matrix, Balance begins this series about a man caught in a war between Heaven and Hell. Landon was a security guard in life but after his death he discovers that he is much more. The writing is engaging and the book is exceptionally well edited for a self published author. This is the second book I've read of his and it won't be the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Circuit: Executor Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhett C. Bruno Page; Review: In a story similar to that of Mara Jade in the Star Wars Saga, an overbearing council sends a Executor to investigate a series of missing transports suspected of being taken by separatists. What she discovers will change the nature of the world they live in. The writing was engaging on several levels, including political and personal and was well edited. The action and characters both have depth to them which is refreshing. The cliffhanger at the end would be enough for me to want to read the next part.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neverwhere: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: This is a classic fantasy story, breathtakingly written. When Richard meets Door he has no idea that he will be entering a world hidden in plain sight. This is the kind of book that is remembered for ages. Read it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rom Zom Com: A Zombie Anthology; Author: Visit Amazon's Bear Weiter Page; Review: This was an interesting mix of the sweet, disgusting and the hilarious. The different authors took on almost every angle you could on zombie romance and there wasn't a bad story in the bunch. My personal favorite was Barney, by newcomer Melissa Black, about the problems being a Necromancer can have on your dating life. From Romero to Warm Bodies there is a little something for everyone here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Donner Party: The Tragic Story of the Wild West's Most Notorious Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: This was a brief history of the Donner party including illustrations and diary excerpts from the group that illustrated the circumstances that lead to the greatest disaster in western expansion history. It clearly illustrated why the group turned in desperation to cannibalism and the effort to rescue them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf and Iron; Author: Visit Amazon's Gordon R. Dickson Page; Review: Years before it was popular, Wolf and Iron detailed a world in collapse and the people living in it. It focuses on a scientist who was so busy studying the collapse that he failed to take action. Striving to reach a distant brother he must survive with the help of a wolf who joins him on the way. If you like apocalypse stories and don't want the politics, this is a good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origins of a D-List Supervillain (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Bernheimer Page; Review: At last we get a follow-up to the Confessions of a D-list Supervillian, but the real follow-up will be this fall. This explains how our not quite hero got where he was at the beginning of the other story. Fans of the Thunderbolts or Venom will love this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Traitor's Heir (The Knight of Eldaran); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Thayer Page; Review: An excellent beginning to the series! We are introduced to a world torn between two factions, the Master and the Serpent, and a young man sworn to both. Eamon will be battered between the two forces as both try to claim him and his powers for their own. This book draws from many sources and leaves me wondering at times how the main character can be falling for the Master's side, or in fact the others in the kingdom, but the characters are well written and you feel the angst he does as he very nearly completely comes to one side only to be drawn the other way. I'd recommend this to those that enjoyed the Robin Hobb Farseer books or the Robert Jordan Eye of the World. I will soon be picking up the second volume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gehenna Dawn; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Allan Page; Review: when Lt Taylor was forcibly taken to Gehenna to fight an alien invasion he was told that it was a life sentence. but at least he was protecting his family, right? But all isn't what it seems and the knives at his back maybe the most deadly of all. A great mil-sci read for the Starship Troopers and John Ringo fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered (Iron Druid Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Hearne Page; Review: Another fun outing for the Iron Druid, with new allies and enemies. While it was a good read the shifts in point of view was distracting because they happened so often.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Becoming; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Meigs Page; Review: When a virus creates Zombie hordes a small group of people band together to survive. This was a good story with a few set ups for the series but in laying the foundation there wasn't much to separate it from others in the genre. Solid but not inspired.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starship Grifters (A Rex Nihilo Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Kroese Page; Review: This book was hilarious. The author admits he owes a debt to Harry Harrison and you can definitely see the Stainless Steel Rat and Bill the Galactic Hero peeking out, but he also borrows from across the humorous genre with a bit of Adams and even some Pratchett footnotes thrown in. Rex Nihio, scam artist extraordinaire, and his robotic sidekick win a planet, get chased by bounty hunters, get recruited by the rebell...oops, almost got sued, Revolting Front, lets money flow into and out of his hands as he sells nothing at exorbitant prices and has his mind wiped so many times it's fortunate for the reader that his robot sidekick is the narrator, although he also has periodic reboots when he gets close to sentience. Star Wars, Star Trek, and all the other sci-fi series get their wedgies and the characters are so fun that what happens in the story is nearly incidental, which is good because we probably aren't going to remember anyway after the next mind wipe. So before I forget, Read this ...what was I saying?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thieftaker (The Thieftaker Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's D. B. Jackson Page; Review: In the back streets of Boston Ethan Kaille takes the jobs no one else can do...or wants. He walks a thin line as a user of magic between law and outlaw, with very few willing to support him and a rival that just wants to see him crushed. The book is incredible, full of ambiance and grit that you would expect to feel on the eve of Revolution. This is an author to be watched.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Chance Beginning: Book One of the Shadow's Fire Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Patterson Page; Review: Three farm boys leave their homes. One is looking for adventures, one for wealth, and the last for a way to save his home. This is the start of what seems to be an interesting new fantasy series, that is part Tolkien and part Exodus. If you've finally finished the Wheel of Time and need something to read between Game of Thrones, you probably will enjoy this book. The only knock on it is some of the editing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Eternal (2014-) #1 (Batman Eternal (2014-)Graphic Novel) eBook; Author: James T. Tynion IV; Review: A great start to a new Batman series, Jim Gordon is arrested for firing on an unarmed man. only that's not what he saw. This sets the scene for the next four issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warpworld (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristene Perron Page; Review: Warpworld is the first book in a great new series. Seg and Ama literally come from two different worlds. Seg is on a mission to steal Vita from other worlds to save his from the Great Storm while Ama is fighting to survive after her people are conquered by a hostile race. It was an interesting read and I can't wait to see where it goes from here. I'm thrilled that the sequel and a short are already out . There are some of the standard romantic tropes but the action was great and even though Seg's people are more technologically advanced the foes they face on both worlds are credible threats. If you like a little Taming of the Shrew in your Romeo and Juliet or are a fan of Zelazny's Amber I think this will be a series to watch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artful: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter David Page; Review: Where Oliver Twist leaves off Artful picks up the narrative, focusing on the much more entertaining Artful Dodgers and his battle against the Vampire threat. The ending screams for a sequel and is a fun romp to save a future queen. If you enjoyed Dodger or Sean of the Dead you will like this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Emerging Threat (The Seeker's Burden) (Volume 1); Author: Mark E. Lein; Review: An Emerging Threat is the first book in the seekers burden series. It is fast paced fantasy but I wish it would have slowed down a bit. While the story is engaging it seems as if we are being introduced to a new people or idea on every other chapter rather than letting them develop fully. Still this is a promising start and I will be reading the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cougar!; Author: Visit Amazon's W. W. Brock Page; Review: Due to a plot to end hunting by reintroducing predators into the ecosystem a cougar eats a man and sets off a political firestorm. This was a fun read with a few editing mistakes that didn't distract from my enjoyment of it. looking forward the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Aguirre Page; Review: When one company controls space travel, it can become a power unto itself. When Jax's ship crashes and she can't remember what happened they lock her away in a mental facility to break her. Broken out by a band of misfits out to use her gifts til it kills her, Jax must piece together the answers to what happened that day she lost everything. A well written book that will have the Whedon fans wanting more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captured; Author: S.J. Harper; Review: This prequel does an excellent job of introducing the main players and their motives to the reader while being a thoroughly enjoyable short story in its own right. While werewolves and vampires are a dime a dozen now, sirens are relatively rare and it's fun to see what would drive them; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Path of Darkness (The Seeker's Burden) (Volume 2); Author: Mark E. Lein; Review: This is the second in the Seeker's Burden Series and while the pace of the book is still fast it's not quite as frantic as the previous. Threads start to come together as the enemy finally starts to show their hand and the background for the world finally gets fleshed out. The story is compelling and the characters entertaining throughout. If you enjoyed Narnia, try the Seeker's Burden.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow's Son (Shadow Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Sprunk Page; Review: The assassin Caim is comfortable in the shadows but when he gets set up his life is put out into the spotlight. This first book in the trilogy lays the groundwork for the world that reminds me a lot of Brent Weeks Night Angel or Thieves World. As a matter of fact the similarities to Hanse Shadowspawn makes them nearly identical. Not that that is a bad thing, I always wished there were more stories about the character, but I'm excited to see what new directions the author will take Caim. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fool's Assassin (Fitz and the Fool); Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Hobb Page; Review: In this new series Fitz-Chivalry has settled into his just rewards for the torments Ms. Hobb put him through in the first two series. He has married his Molly, reconnected with Nettle, and settled into being Tom Badgerlock. However, the author returns to poor Fitz and surrounds him with more wonderful people which can only mean that they are all going to die. I once had a writing teacher tell us that in order to be a good writer you had to kill your darlings and Ms. Hobb has taken this lesson to heart once again putting Fitz through the wringer to give us an excellent story and make us nervously bite our nails until the next installment is finished. (Please don't let it be too long!) I wouldn't start out with this one, because there will be many things that a new reader wouldn't understand, instead begin with the Assassins Apprentice, but this is a series you should be reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Hire Jennifer?: How to Use Branding and Uncommon Sense to Get Your First Job, Last; Author: Mr Richard W. Lewis; Review: As the author states, there are a lot of books on how to find a job, write a resume, behave in an interview. Ive read a lot of them in the last twelve years as someone who teaches people with criminal records how to go through these procedures. So why should you get this book? Because it is about separating yourself from the pack instead of conforming to it. Branding yourself like a product would be on Madison Avenue because lets face it, you are selling yourself in this process! It includes different methods of distinguishing yourself from the other resumes in that tall stack, or from the other suited drones waiting for the interview in the lobby, without having to make yourself uncomfortable. It also gives the reader some insight into the thoughts of the employers which is very valuable when it comes to designing your answers. If you are looking for a job or are trying for a promotion, the advice in this book can go a long way towards putting you first in the employers thoughts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Shadow of Darkness: book 1 of the Apprentice Series; Author: james e cardona; Review: A thrilling new fantasy series by James Cardona starts out with a ghoul invasion from an unknown source that is blotting out all light. As the Bel and his master travel to find the source of the problem we discover their magical world and the way magic works there. There are lots of interesting characters and while the main characters are wizards there is never a point in which the threat to them does not seem real. The only issue I had was with the Dialog, which seemed to be too forced at some points and just odd at others. Still it was an enjoyable read and I look forward to the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edge of End; Author: Suren Fant; Review: Waking up in a strange town where the people seem to be phantoms and demonic dogs seem to hound his every step, Jonathan can't remember who he is or how he got there. All he knows is he wants out. This was a very compelling book and I found myself glued to the pages as trial after trial was thrown at him. If you liked Stephen King's The Mist or can remember Dreamscape you will probably enjoy this story immensely; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the Boughs: Hank Mossberg, Private Ogre Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie Sedgwick Page; Review: Marlowe meets monster in this fantasy PI novel. Hank is the law and order in a town of spellslingers. With a dead mobster and missing child he has no time to wait. interesting world that fans of Alex Bledsoe and Glenn Cook will feel at home in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa: The History of the Worlds Most Notorious Volcanic Explosions; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: If you've ever wondered what the big deal was with Krakatoa this provides maps and first hand accounts of the disaster that killed at least 36000. Charles River does a good job with their short histories to keep them interesting but also deep enough to educate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bible's Cutting Room Floor: The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible; Author: Dr. Joel M. Hoffman; Review: This was an interesting historical account that focused in particularly on the Jewish sect behind the infamous Dead Sea Scrolls and the parts of the Old Testament or Torah that were discovered in those caves that were not in the current use. Given that the People who used them seemed to be a third branch from the divergence of Christianity and Judaism the differences help to give a historical insight to the thought of the time without two thousand years of filtering. It focused on the things that were found that had been left out of the Old Testament which was different for me as most of the similar books I had read focused on the Apocrypha that was not put in the New Testament. The style is clear and easily digestible for those with an interest in history or the Bible without having to go back for a doctorate to decipher it and I would recommend it to any Bible scholar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: V-Wars #1 Comic Book; Author: ; Review: This issue deals with the fallout from issue 0 and introduces the idea that there are those who perhaps could benefit from a war between the races. Fans of the Claremont run on X-Men or True Blood will probably like this different take on race relations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hazards of Being a Man: Overcoming 12 Challenges All Men Face; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey E. Miller Page; Review: This was a thought and discussion provoking book that could easily be used in a mentoring or small group. The book sites scriptures and has questions to delve deeper into the subject between chapters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Third Daughter (The Royals of Dharia, Book One) (The Dharian Affairs) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Kaye Quinn Page; Review: This was an extremely unusual concept, an Indian steam punk novel. It works unusually well, given the similarities between Victorian society and the caste system and the closeness in values. The book was a solid romance but I could have wished for a bit more steam. Still over the last year having to listen to various writers complain about the diversity in fantasy and sci-fi it was refreshing to see one take the plunge and do it well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Fire of Rome: The Story of the Most Famous Fire in Roman History; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: This is by necessary more of a history of the emperor Nero than simply about the fire itself. The two are interconnected by myth and historical account. This short history mostly refutes the idea that he played music during or orchestrated the fire.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dinosaur Four; Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Jones Page; Review: When 10 people are transported to the past they have to survive and find a way home. This story is a cross between Scream and Jurassic Park.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Starship; Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: When aliens attack and all seems lost one crew will make a desperate gamble on a legendary alien space craft. There was good action and characterization and I hated to see it end. Not quite Firefly but worth a read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ultimate Camping Guide for Beginners: The Basics of Camping and Cooking in One Place with Camping Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Luke Preston Page; Review: This book is as advertised, a basic guide for first time camping. It includes making fire without matches and making a tent if you don't have one and even a few camping recipes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Losers Like Us: Redefining Discipleship after Epic Failure; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Hochhalter Page; Review: This book examines the faults of the 12 disciples, as a method to both discover our own flaws and also to show how Christ uses broken people in his work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Strike; Author: Christopher G. Nuttall; Review: When an alien race flexes its muscles against the Earth, a desperate attempt to stave off extinction has to be taken. A good military Science fiction story in the vein of Weber and Ringo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silent Deal: The Card Game, Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Levi Stack Page; Review: Chased by dreams and authorities, two young men join together to unravel the mystery of the cards and why having one might cost you your life. This story is part Hunger Games and part Hardy Boys set in a Pre- October Revolutionary Russia. Full of Gypsys and Magic enough to keep this on the fantasy shelves, it is also very much at it's heart a detective story as they try to unravel the mystery of the Leopard before he can kill them. I can't wait until the next installment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Assault Troopers (Extinction Wars) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: In order to save our planet, several humans must agree to serve as shock troops for an alien warlord. This reminded me of John Ringo with a less sympathetic main character. Worth reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Champion: Galactic Football League: Book Five; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sigler Page; Review: Sometimes you run into a book that is like a drug. By that I mean that once you get into it you begrudge your boss the time you have to spend at work, you snap at your family, and nibble at your food rather than eat it so you can keep reading. Then, all too soon, it's gone and you realize you have to wait until your next hit. Having waited a year for this helping, I devoured it in a day, then smacked myself because I have to wait at least a year for the next one. I'd like to compare it to something else but the nearest thing I've ever seen would be the Warhammer Blood Bowl and it's not close. Space Football. Outer Space Football. It doesn't get much better than that. Start at the beginning and work your way through the series. If you space it out just right you can probably make it until the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Santa Claus vs The Aliens; Author: james cardona; Review: When a orphan boy with a "magical" ring breaks out at Christmas and is tracked by Aliens, things are about to get weird. This fun young adult book about a very different origin of Saint Nick has all the laughs, adventure and presents a kid could ask for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulling Through; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Ing Page; Review: Great disaster Fiction with actual usable plans for survival in the back! Not only is this book helpful in the case of a nuclear disaster, it's also fun reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poor Man's Fight; Author: Visit Amazon's Elliott Kay Page; Review: Like many people these days I have student loans, and while I may feel like grumbling about it, I've never wanted to shoot anyone over them. Of course I don't have the kind of debt that recent graduates have either. The launch point of this series is that on graduation you are tested to see how much you learned to determine whether you must pay back the money spent or not. This debt is crippling not just people but also governments. In order to pay off his debts, Tanner is forced to join the military. Fate and events conspire to elevate him directly into the fight. A solid adventure in the vein of Honor Harrington.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rich Man's War (Poor Man's Fight); Author: Visit Amazon's Elliott Kay Page; Review: Moving forward from the student loans angle to full scale interstellar war, Elliot Kay continues to deliver on the promise of his last book. Tanner keeps finding himself in over his head but when his back is up against the wall he's at his best. If you like David Weber or John Ringo you'll enjoy this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory Main: The Sim War: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry V. O'Neil Page; Review: Stranded on an Empty Planet with an odd mix personnel after a crash, Lt. Mortas has to try to find a way to let the Earth know he's not lost and defeat the Sim threat. The author knows his military and the book is very enjoyable military science fiction along the lines of some of the older space adventures or maybe the movie Enemy Mine. The ending was a surprise but I won't ruin it for you other readers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magic Trick: The Card Game, Book 2 (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Levi Stack Page; Review: In the second book of The Card Game, Victor and Romulus have broken the Silent Deal but not the Leopard's hold on their town. While Romulus joins the Miners to gain support Victor plays a deadly game by going inside the castle to continue his education and attempt to find the 7 ghosts. The book is a little Ender's Game and a bit Hogwarts run by Voldemort but with a deeper tension and less humor than in the Potter Books. The villains are dastardly but the heroes can never seem to overcome the doubts they have about each other in order to work together to win. Like an onion, or a Parfait there are many layers to this deck. I can't wait until the next game!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charming (Pax Arcana); Author: Visit Amazon's Elliott James Page; Review: Given an army of knights on your tail and the need to shave extensively every full moon, you could forgive John for not being thrilled when a Valkyre shows up hunting a vampire. This is close to Butcher's Dresden with a bit of Buffy flavor thrown in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daring (Pax Arcana); Author: Visit Amazon's Elliott James Page; Review: When a war breaks out between the Werewolves and the knights John Charming is the bone of contention. Another solid outing the saw the characters journey continue to progress while leaving room for more adventures. A good addition to the Canon of Dresden, Angel and other modern monster hunters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willful Child; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Erikson Page; Review: If you can imagine James T Kirk on crack you pretty much have the idea here. This is at times hilarious and at others too much, but always entertaining. Where Redshirts goes meta this goes Looney tunes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wake the Dead 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary F. Vanucci Page; Review: In the second book of the series, the dead have woken again and returned to plague the living. But for most of the book the characters seem to meander around like the zombies they are fighting without direction. Instead of making this bridge to the next book interesting in itself its just standard blacktop whose only purpose is to get to the next bit in the series. I like the authors first book and hope he returns to form in the next.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superheroes Anonymous; Author: Visit Amazon's Lexie Dunne Page; Review: This opening chapter introduces the world to Gail "Hostage girl " as she is captured yet again in an attempt to get her not-boyfriend's attention. Most of the story is training and getting us into the world. At times the pace seemed slow which made the cliff hanger ending seem particularly aggravating. A good book but I wish part two was out or included; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kris Longknife: Tenacious; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Shepherd Page; Review: In the latest book Kris Longknife is tasked with discovering the enemy homeworld and enough food to feed her colony. This book in the series seems to be a setup for the next one instead of being complete in itself. Either this is a falling off or its setting up for the next evolution in the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serenity: Leaves on the Wind; Author: Joss Whedon; Review: Since we aren't likely to get anymore Firefly movies this follow up to Serenity takes up after the movie ends with the crew dealing with loss and notoriety. Honestly I could read these stories forever and never get bored. I just hope that there are more on the way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justice Calling (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Bellet Page; Review: When someone starts using shapeshifters as batteries, Jade Crow has to risk coming out of hiding to clear her name. This was a short fast read with lots of action and familiar touchstones in the paranormal fiction genre, but the characters are genuine and I can't wait to read the next one. Fans of Geekomancy and Mercy Thompson will enjoy having a new series to devour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder of Crows (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Bellet Page; Review: When the people who disowned her ask Jade to find the person killing them no one realized the cost. Another great outing in the series with lots of geek references and investigative action. Kim Harrison and Carrie Vaughn fans will enjoy this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planetfall; Author: Visit Amazon's L. E. Howel Page; Review: This was a throwback sci fi novel in the vein of H.G. Wells Time Machine. When their mission to find a new planet fails, the crew of the Hypnos returns to Earth to find a world very changed from the one they knew. Humanity has divided between the feral Alphas and the last vestiges of government lead by the mysterious president. Fans of Clarke and Asimov will enjoy this story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of Lies (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Bellet Page; Review: In this third short story, Jade has to contend with a rogue Justice and a werewolf battle for dominance. As good as this one was it seemed as if parts were simply to set up the next story, which hadn't happened previously. Still this does give us the promise of some resolution in the next story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inquisitor (Witch & Wolf) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's RJ Blain Page; Review: This was a decent paranormal fantasy with a bit of whodunit thrown in. The wolf witch connection was interesting but I'm not sure that it was as clear as it should have been.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Was Broke. Now I'm Not.; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Sangl Page; Review: This was a version of Dave Ramsey's economic planning but used with the videos and the website it becomes a very dynamic learning tool for fixing your money so that it is working for you. There were several things that it pointed out that were hurting my family in the way we were spending and now we have no Credit card debt and are working out way out of debt completely. This is a very Christian monetary plan so be aware.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Come and See: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel; Author: Fr. Joseph Ponessa; Review: This was a very interesting history of Ancient Israel using not only the Bible but other sources to show how the rise and fall of the nation occurred. It's geared towards either an individual or small group study and mostly a Catholic audience but Protestants can learn a lot as well as long as they are willing to look at some of the Apocrypha mentioned in some of the questions. For the most part the lessons themselves come from the parts of the Bible that are in the KJV as well as Catholic versions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canning Vegetables, How To Can Vegetables,Step By Step Guide (Canning and Preserving Guides Book 5) eBook; Author: Mary-Beth Stenson; Review: Formatting seemed a bit off in places for my Kindle. Wasn't bad but only went over the basics without much detail; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven Forges: Seven Forges, Book I; Author: Visit Amazon's James A. Moore Page; Review: In the first book of this new series, Desh, a sorcerer who has spent generations guiding the Empire sends an expedition to the 7 Forges he opens a can of worms even he can't keep contained. Throughout the book I could hear the wardrums and feel the anticipation of disaster but the way it happened was unanticipated. As much as I'm looking forward to the sequel, it has a lot to explain to make up for the way the conflict was set up. Fans of Malzaan and Glenn Cooks Company will enjoy the dark overtones and feelings of impending doom.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SEAL Team 666: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Weston Ochse Page; Review: Imagine a Seal Team trained to combat the ultimate evils. That's the premise of this series and it's a great one. The only real issue I had was the lack of preparation they had for their missions. If you like military fiction or horror this is a good bet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood; Author: Visit Amazon's Josh Turner Page; Review: This was a collection of thoughts and stories relating to faith by Josh turner that covers a lot of different areas in a shotgun like spread.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hear No Evil; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Persun Page; Review: When Brandon and Palmer, an undercover Earth Central Operative and an independent pilot, get blown out of the sky by their own side they know something is wrong. Little did they imagine they would be at the intersection of and alien race and a madman determined to rule all the known worlds. This story has all the political intrigue of David Weber mixed with the down and dirty individual fighting of John Ringo. Can't wait to see if this deadly duo gets a sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feyland: The Dark Realm; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthea Sharp Page; Review: When Thomas designs a virtual reality game based on Celtic myth he doesn't realize he's opened a door to their world. The fantasy elements in this story are fully realized and combined with a near dystopian future where the line between the rich and poor is very exaggerated. This retelling of Tam Lin is well done and I can't wait to see what happens with the next installment. If you liked Tom Dietz or Mercedes Lackey you'll enjoy this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightstalkers (Area 51: The Nightstalkers); Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Mayer Page; Review: When things go haywire on a mission procedures must be thrown out the window. The Nightstalkers (no not them) must change their ways when one of their own turns. If you grew up with GI Joe or Quantum Leap you'll enjoy the ride; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warspite (Ark Royal) (Volume 4); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: As much as I enjoyed the first three Ark Royal books this one fell flat to me. The first half of the book drags in procedure and red tape and the payoff at the end didn't justify the journey. Here's hoping this is a one off and the next book picks up steam.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Colliding With Destiny: Finding Hope in the Legacy of Ruth; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Jakes Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. It took me a while to get to it however, because the day i got it my wife took it away from me and I had to sneak it away from hew at various times to finally finish it! She loved it. The story of Ruth and the journey she had to undergo was inspirational to both me and my wife but this book is about so much more than just Ruth. Each chapter is it's starts with it's own story, then there are journal questions to help you understand and apply it to yourself, then a prayer to help you get in tune with God on the subject. This was a real blessing to my family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Experience the Impossible: Simple Ways to Unleash Heaven's Power on Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Johnson Page; Review: My wife and I have been using this as a Daily Devotional together and it has been inspirational. It's based on the three spiritual gifts from I Corinthians 13: Faith, Hope, and Love and each chapter takes on a different topic in rotation. This was especially good for what we were going through at the time with my wife's depression, her father in the hospital. Each lesson contains a lesson, then a prayer then a confession to be repeated to help you get in tune with God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of a D-List Supervillain (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Bernheimer Page; Review: Most of this book is a retelling with full in the blanks from the original, but also sets up the next one. Normally that would irritate me but it was well done and adds a promising new angle to the story to allow it to continue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marine Cadet (The Human Legion) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim C. Taylor Page; Review: While this book does cover some of the same ground of basic that so many others have done it manages to be different by focusing more on the personality than drilling and also by the alieness of the situation. The Marines are slaves but until it is rubbed n their faces don't acknowledge that and the layered depth of the conspiracy has yet to be revealed. If you liked Starship Troopers or John Ringo checkout this series and see where it goes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starship Eternal (War Eternal) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M.R. Forbes Page; Review: M.R. Forbes ventures out from the previous paranormal fiction and into the lanes of deep space in this Space opera story. The characters are well written and the plot is deep, keeping the reader guessing as both time and space are explored. If you like David Weber give this a try; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lieutenant Henry Gallant (The Henry Gallant Saga) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's H. Peter Alesso Page; Review: This was a combination of space opera and harder science fiction with serious discussions on Dark Matter as well as gun fights and derring do. The biggest flaw was the main characters indecision which always seems to hold the story back. Still a fun read and I look forward to the next one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: With a zombie like outbreak ravaging the country 48 soldiers are placed in isolated bunkers with the goal of rebuilding civilization. The action is fun and I am hopeful for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining: Aftermath; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: This is so far my favorite in the series, since I live close to Smithfield where most of the action takes place. You could tell the author had spent some time there (but he didn't live there or he would have known about the Selma Oil Terminal which would have caused an issue with one of the major plot points) and was very detailed in his descriptions of the location. The characterizations are deep and action is excellent. Fans of Izombie or the Walking Dead will enjoy their time spent here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Refugees (The Remaining); Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: Having dealt with the main enemy from the first two books, Refugees introduces three new elements to extend the series. Lee has to contend with enemies from without as well as within as a horde of zombies from the north is reportedly on its way south. This book sets up the next stage and keeps the reader interested in continuing the series. This book deals a lot more with the personalities and motivations of the survivors but there is still plenty of action to be had.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Wizards (Grumpy Old Wizards Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's John O'Riley Page; Review: The first book in a series that features a modern world in which magic has reappears in the world with Catastrophic effects. As the Government regulates the use of magic, particularly Level 6 magicians, Josephine, one of those level 6 wizards, struggles against neighbors and the restrictions the government places on her. Although she is in her 60s she looks in her 30s and has to deal with constantly being called in on murder cases even though she is retired. I have mixed feelings about the book, which seemed much more focused on the pranking behavior of 60 year old wizards in a rest home than anything else, but I will probably give number 2 in the series a try.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange Magic: A Yancy Lazarus Novel (Volume 1); Author: James A. Hunter; Review: Yancy Lazarus is not a nice man, but when things go bad in the supernatural world hes the one you want on your side. When an Indian sorcerer goes mad and decides to bring about the end of the world in southern California, its up to Yancy and his human allies to put an end to it. Not quite as cynical as Constantine and not as heroic as Dresden, its a worthy addition to the paranormal world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Command (Lost Starship Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: This action adventure has the crew from the last book striving to save the 5th fleet from destruction from the New Men by saving Victory from itself. This is less military fiction than Sci-fi that happens to have battles in them. The strength to this series is the characterization and humor, more Phule and Stainless Steel Rat than Honor Harrington. Still if you enjoyed those series you will enjoy this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lords of Space (Starship Blackbeard) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Wallace Page; Review: The sequel to the Starship Blackbeard tears along at a breakneck speed and introduces us to a new villain that will last beyond the initial few novels and potential allies to keep it from getting predictable. As the crew breaks into Lord Montgomerys planet fortress to steal the cure to sugar addiction a new type of spaceship appears to test the mettle of Earths defenders. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Empire's Corps (Volume 1); Author: Christopher G. Nuttall; Review: This Military Sci-Fi book begins the series about a Marine Corps unit stranded in the back of beyond in a failing Terran Empire, trying to hold together a world set on tearing itself apart. By clever maneuvering Captain Stalker and the men and women of his company must defeat bandits, put backbone in the Civil Guard, and put down an insurrection that they are not completely unsympathic with while watching their backs from a governing council that is looking for an opportunity to place the knife. It reminded me a lot of David Weber and John Ringos Prince Roger series which I also enjoyed. Looking forward to the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien Honor (A Fenris Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Vaughn Heppner Page; Review: When a colonization mission is discovered to be a trap its up to a lone psychic to light the flames of rebellion. The problem I had was how plodding the set up seemed in the book. You only find out at the end how the two points of view are connected and it didn't seem worth the wait. I've enjoyed other series by this author but I'm not sure about this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Diabolical Miss Hyde: An Electric Empire Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Viola Carr Page; Review: The usual suspects appear in this new steam punk novel to give us some background information but I wanted a lot more detail to the world. There should be a sequel and I look forward to seeing how the Author grows her world; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining: Fractured; Author: Visit Amazon's D.J. Molles Page; Review: Camp Ryder has been divided and Jerry has taken over while Lee suffers from an assassination plot and his team is trying to stop a horde descending from the north. This is an engaging series but this wouldn't be where I'd start in the series. Great characterization.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Remaining: Allegiance; Author: Visit Amazon's D. J. Molles Page; Review: Just in time, Camp Ryder is reunited and before they can die from a thousand cuts the are reinforced by marines from Camp Lejeune. I'm glad to see the local bases now represented in the story, (although I'm still waiting to see Seymour Johnston and the Air Force) and the build that brings to the story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Worse Enemy (The Empire's Corps) (Volume 2); Author: Christopher G. Nuttall; Review: Having secured the planet Avalon from its political and economic issues just in time for the Earth to abandon them, the Marines discover that pirates controlling the high orbital have decided to make the planet part of their kingdom. Without a ship of their own, they are forced to improvise the way only they can. This is a great series and I can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pocket Apocalypse (InCryptid); Author: Visit Amazon's Seanan McGuire Page; Review: When a plague of lycanthropy breaks out in Australia, no self respecting cryptozoologist would let his girlfriend take it on alone. But Alex's family does travel overseas for a reason and when he gets there he encounters distrust that only humans can achieve. A worthy successor to the series, by one of my favorite authors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When The Bough Breaks (The Empire's Corps) (Volume 3); Author: Christopher G Nuttall; Review: This book takes a break from the action on Avalon to give us the truth about the fall of Earth that the Marines don't yet know. This can be read desperately or as part of the series. Initially I was irritated that it didn't pick right up where the last one ended but it won me over and was a worthy book in its own right. The notes on the end of the book are becoming my favorite part, like a little civics lesson for the reader. I just fear the ones who need them wouldn't read the story anyway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quozl; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Dean Foster Page; Review: I think I read this book first when I was 13 and thought it was hilarious. I was worried when I re-read it as an adult that it wouldn't hold up but it did. I wouldn't recommend the book to someone that young normally but it didn't scar me in anyway. It was funny with great characterization and thought-provoking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebel (Rebel Stars); Author: Visit Amazon's Edward W. Robertson Page; Review: This is the beginning of the series and unlike a lot of books labeled 0 this one actually had a full storyline that carried on to completion. Im looking forward to seeing what happens now that this ship has had so much blood shed over it and what is salvaged before the return of the aliens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 31 Powerful Prayers-Guaranteed To Make Tremendous Power Available and Avail Much; Author: Visit Amazon's Gloria Coleman Page; Review: I'm not a person that has done any speaking in tongues but I found the prayers to be very compelling and useful to help someone who's prayer life needs some guidance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savage Island; Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Spencer Page; Review: Savage Island, A Dinosaur Thriller.....Sounds good doesn't it? Jurassic park meets Lost sort of thing. But then the book starts. The Ecologists are the hero's...I think, although they try to kill each other...versus this evil corporation who's dumping toxic waste on this island full of cannibals guarded by prisoners/mutants. It would have taken Raymond Chandler or Earnest Hemingway 400 pages to cover that ground, but here it takes place in a bare 138 pages. This book reads like an Asylum film script with the possible exception of flying sharks with chainsaws. If that's your thing then Man, have I got a book for you. If not, I can't recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Campbell Page; Review: Captain Blackjack Geary was frozen in life support for hundreds of years while the war he died in continued on around him until he is discovered and rescued by a military mission to negotiate a ceasefire. When the negotiations turn out to be a trap, Captain Geary must lead the survivors of the mission back to friendly space despite being trapped millions of light-years from home in a time he doesn't understand. This is the beginning of an incredible series that is part Buck Rodgers and part Douglas MacArthur. Military Science Fiction doesn't get much better than these early novels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return of the High Fae (Vegas Fae Stories); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Keller Page; Review: This is the first in a new series of Urban fantasy novels starring Robert Hoskins, a P.I. who discovers that there is a little something unexpected about himself when he saves a Vegas Mobster from being killed in the parking lot of his Casino. In a high stakes game of blind mans bluff he must put the pieces together before the people he thwarted can exact their revenge. A good opening salvo that fans of Butcher and Harrison will enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warship: Black Fleet Trilogy 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Dalzelle Page; Review: Stuck out on the back of beyond, on an aging destroyer in a Fleet no one wants, under a Superior who wants him gone, Captain Jackson is sent out on one last mission before his command is to be stolen out from under him due to prejudice about his Earth Heritage. Only a disaster could save him, in the form of an unknown alien invasion. A fun Military space adventure with lots of desperate gambles and last minute saves in the vein of Campbells Lost Fleet. I cant wait for the sequel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Atlantis Ship (Carson Mach Space Opera) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A. C. Hadfield Page; Review: When a seeming derelict spaceship blasts its way through a human space system on the edge of a border waiting to spill over into war renegade Captain Mach is trapped into trying to track it down and salvage its advancements to save humanity from losing due to its newly weakened position. It will take an oddball crew and a lot of luck to save them from Alien mobsters, enemy combatants, opposition from home and of course the weapons of the most dangerous starship in the galaxy. More space Opera than Military Sci-fi, this was a fun book and one that fans of Dalzelles Warship or Starship Blackbeard will enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Hard Steele (Daggers & Steele) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex P. Berg Page; Review: This is the second book in the series but could serve as an entry point if the reader wanted. As Detective Daggers grows more accustomed to his new partner a case comes up featuring his favorite author. It has the witty patter of Hammett if not the brevity of Chandler but is a fun read. The only thing I could question is the way the inevitable romance seems to be playing out. Fans of Glen Cooks Garret or Jim Butchers Dresden will enjoy this fantasy detective series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hot Steele (Daggers & Steele) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex P. Berg Page; Review: This is the first book in a new fantasy detective series featuring detectives Daggers and his new partner Steele as they get to know each other and the way things work in the big city. There is lots of action, and the mystery is entertaining if not challenging, but its the patter and characterizations that really make the book fun. Fans of Vlad Talos and Garrett should give this series a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Date Night (Wish Come True Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's R.C. Matthews Page; Review: First, a confession. I am not a person that normally reads Romance novels. Im not even sure what caused me to read this one. But that said it was a decent read with engaging characterization and while the plot was fairly predictable it wasn't without its twists and turns and wasn't forced into dipping its toes into cheap erotica. I enjoyed reading it a lot more than I thought I would and would read more by this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forged By Battle (WarVerse) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick J. Loller Page; Review: This mash-up of High Fantasy and Space Opera is a thrilling shot into some uncharted territory. With a wide selection of fantasy analogs scattering themselves across the universe being a part of a brand new effort to join humanity in one cause a new dark demonic force rises up to involve itself in a battle between the humans and the elven forces. The story was very reminiscent of Warhammer 4000 but without the constant overwhelming feeling of futility they seem to imbue their works with. There might not be a lot of hope in the storyline but there is some, and it doesn't seem like the world is filled with nothing but anti-heroes. If you enjoy Warhammer or Warmachine, or the old Spelljammers, or maybe you just want to read something different, try this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: He Said. She Said.: Eight Powerful Phrases That Will Strengthen Your Marriage; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Laffoon Page; Review: I really enjoyed going through this book with my wife and working on some of the communication issues that were going on in our marriage. It went through several different scenarios and presented me with some ideas that I had never thought of before. Id recommend it to any couple who are looking to have a Godly marriage but are struggling with communication issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Survival Preparedness: A Beginners Guide to Survival Prepping; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Blackburn Page; Review: This was one of the best survival preparedness guides Ive read, including a step-by-step yearlong plan to achieving preparedness in such a way that the average household could both afford and achieve the goals set. I would recommend this book highly and its going to remain on my kindle even though Im done reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boundary Crossed (Boundary Magic); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa F. Olson Page; Review: In this new urban fantasy series, Lex, a returned vet with serious ptsd discovers that there is a world beyond our own that she is a part of when two vampires try to kidnap her niece. Of course there is a chunky vampire lurking in the background and witches and werewolves which are a bit trite but the main character is a unique voice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dragons of Dorcastle (The Pillars of Reality); Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Campbell Page; Review: This steampunk/fantasy series is a departure from the Lost Fleet but has all of the elements that made Mr. Campbell one of my favorite authors. A mage and a mechanic making their way in a world that says they should not be together while it keeps throwing them at each other must attempt to unravel conspiracies. The characterizations were the main draw for me, as both characters grew and more of the conspiracy was revealed. Looking forward to the next installment; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Recurve (The Elemental Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Mayer Page; Review: This was the first in a new series about a Half-Life princess fighting against her evil stepmother. Not an unheard of plot, granted but the world Ms Mayer builds around it is amazing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Of Gods and Fae: A Vegas Fae story (Vegas Fae Stories) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Keller Page; Review: This second outing for Robert, Dryad of the Fae, is very episodic. Rather than seeming like one book it seemed to be made up of several novellas tied together. It does advance the story but it seemed a bit rushed. Most of the stories are about consensus building for the big battle that is inevitably coming. But I did enjoy how it's coming along.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boundary Crossed: An Old World Novel, Book 1; Author: Melissa F. Olson; Review: In this new urban fantasy series, Lex, a returned vet with serious ptsd discovers that there is a world beyond our own that she is a part of when two vampires try to kidnap her niece. Of course there is a chunky vampire lurking in the background and witches and werewolves which are a bit trite but the main character is a unique voice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Balance Broken - Book One of the Dragonsoul Saga; Author: Visit Amazon's J. T. Hartke Page; Review: This was an old school fantasy novel, part Harry Potter, part Tolkien, featuring the spirits of two Dragons who are trying to claim the body of a young wizard to make certain the balance is broken. The characterization was well realized and you can see clear motivations for all of the antagonists as well as the heroes. The world seems familiar enough to not require a lot of special description but unique enough to hold surprises as well. I've already downloaded the second book and can't wait to finish it as well. If you like quest fantasy or just need a break from the Grimdark trend I recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Diamond Conspiracy (A Peculiar Occurrences Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Philippa Ballantine Page; Review: When Queen Victoria, poisoned by the maddening potion of Henry Jekyll turns on the Ministry and assassinates several of its membership, its up to the survivors to once again rescue Crown and Country from itself. This is the 4th book in the series and shouldnt be read before the others, but if you enjoy a good steampunk adventure then this is a series that deserves to be read. I cant recommend it enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I, Ripper: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Hunter Page; Review: This was a thrilling book told from the point of view of a newly minted crime reporter who I cant reveal without spoiling part of the story as he covers his first case, the story of the century, Jack the Ripper. The plot twists and turns through the Diary of Jack, the diary of Mary Kelly, and that of Jeb the newspaper man. The outcome is unexpected and satisfying. I recommend this to fans of James Patterson, Kathy Reichs or any budding Ripperologist out there. I was given this book in exchange for an honest review and I can say I would have bought it if I hadn't. It's that good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Praying for Your Elephant: Boldly Approaching Jesus with Radical and Audacious Prayer; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Stadtmiller Page; Review: Really helpful book on Prayer and making sure we are being audacious in it. Our prayers are a conversation we have with the Lord and if we were having them with anyone else we would be more honest about the things we want, So why do we not tell all to the one person who already knows our hearts desires? This book helps with that and more and I recommend it to anyone needing a kickstart to their prayer life; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, Volume I); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Weis Page; Review: This is the classic Dragonlance adventure, that along with Drizzit brought the Dungeons and Dragons worlds into the mainstream fantasy. Lighter in spirit than Game of Thrones, but with plenty of deceit and darkness as well this series stands the test of time and is more than just a Tolkien knockoff. If you are new to fantasy this is a wonderful portal into a larger world.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everblue: Mer Tales #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Brenda Pandos Page; Review: When the merman Fin (no kidding) and his family are called back to the Colony of their King, he cant seem to get the red-haired human Ash out of his mind. This is a unique world, with the mermaids having a magic Mono that binds their souls and hearts to whoever they first kiss. The plot is interesting and moves along, the only real problem I had was with the way that the two main characters affections seemed to be so malleable to whatever member of the opposite sex was in the room at the time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nova (Nephilim Code) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's TP Hogan Page; Review: A new take on the Urban Paranormal featuring Nova, a newly created Nephilim, the first in centuries. As she struggles to come to terms with her new life and world, we are introduced to that world, lying just beneath the surface of our own. A good start to a new series that fans of the Otherworld and Kim Harrison will enjoy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heartache (The Twenty-Sided Sorceress) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Bellet Page; Review: At last the bills come due and Jade has to face her former lover who has literally come to eat her heart out. But how many of her friends lives will be sacrificed to save hers and can Samir even be defeated? This is a good urban fantasy series but I felt a bit let down by the ending. I hope the volume out in June redeems it and finds a way to continue the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost World Of Patagonia: A Dinosaur Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Dane Hatchell Page; Review: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a worthy tribute to the original Lost World that will have fans of the Jurassic movies asking for more. When a rare type of diamond is found in remote Patagonia seemingly guarded by dinosaurs, a team of cryptobiologists is sent with a group of mercenaries in as cover for the real mission. As hidden agendas rip the team apart from the inside the natural dangers of this newly found world begin to whittle down their numbers as well. The ending had me scratching my head a bit but still was satisfying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time to Steele (Daggers & Steele) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex P. Berg Page; Review: In this, the third of the Steele books the crime fighting duo are out to solve the mystery of a time travelling assassin who is leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. In between clues Detective Daggers continues to come to grips with his attraction to his partner and generally whipping himself into shape. A fun series with lots of quips and fantasy action that will make fans of Simon R. Green and Glenn Cook happy they came along for the ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holman New Testament Commentary - 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon; Author: Knute Larson; Review: This was a very well done study of the books of Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus and Philemon that helped out my bible study immensely. In addition to breaking each verse down individually it included a prayer and life application story to help put each chapter in perspective for the person reading it. I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Revolution: Crown & Key; Author: Visit Amazon's Clay Griffith Page; Review: In this magical based steampunk series features Simon Archer, a wastrel noble who happens to be the strongest mage of the age, and Kate Anstruther, a noblewoman and secret alchemist as they take on a gathering darkness that threatens to overtake London. It was an amazingly fun book, which I found hard to put down, the repartee was witty and that action was fed to us in a steady diet. This wasn't just a simple story, there are personal losses, and hard won victories in which the characters are allowed to grow, and when you get to the end there are still more mysteries to be explored. I am looking forward to the next set of adventures and invite you to come along for the ride.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier: Leviathan; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Campbell Page; Review: The chickens of the Alliance distrust comes back roost when the automated Black Fleet begins to target Alliance planets and shipping due to conflicting programming. Admiral Geary is once again forced to make hard choices with an aging and broken fleet to take on the newest and most advanced fleet known to man. This was a new wrinkle that hopefully will tie up several political angles that had been in previous books and will allow the series to move forward to the unknown where it functions best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magic of Thieves; Author: Visit Amazon's C. Greenwood Page; Review: This was the first volume in a new orphan fantasy series about a young girl who finds herself on the run from the law and under the care of an outlaw band. The thing I liked best about the book was the way the characters motivations seemed true to themselves. No one was noble or villainous without some reason that was revealed. Life in the outlaw camp was brutal for a young child, as it would have been, but despite this there is still the kernel of hope. I look forward to the next book in the series. Fans of Robin McKinleys Outlaws of Sherwood or the Pyridan Chronicles will enjoy this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scrapyard Ship; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Wayne McGinnis Page; Review: When a Marine under house arrest discovers a space ship in his Dads Junkyard he knows hes on the verge of something amazing. Little does he know that he will be touching off an interstellar war or be asked to save the planet. This was a neat concept but at times the execution seemed to drag on minutiae. The negotiating with the US, the exploration and inclusion of the Zoo I hope will be more important to the plot later to justify the amount of time spent on them in the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starship Blackbeard (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Wallace Page; Review: A great space opera! When Captain Drake is framed for a crime he didn't commit his crew break him out and flee to the outer reaches of space. What's left for a man but to turn Pirate? This was a lot of fun and there are several plot lines in it I hope are well served. The characterization is good and the action is rollicking! Fans of Carson Mach or Honor Harrington will enjoy this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Savage War Of Peace (Ark Royal) (Volume 5); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: Caught in a battle between opposing directives, the British forces of the Warsprite find themselves with their hands tied as a duplicitous Indian force talks the Vesy into making alliances against the British. This was a tough read, even though I could see the parallels to British colonialism because it is tough for me to constantly see the protagonist put into situations where they must fail. I am looking forward to the next book when I hope to see them shine a bit more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Voyager (A Carson Mach Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's A.C. Hadfield Page; Review: In this book Carson Mach is sent to rescue the crew of a lost space ship on the fringes of space. But nothing is simple in the man they nicknamed Bleachs life. Doomsday devices and Alien invasions and a dying comrade all complicate things to the point of impossibility. There was more character growth in this story than the first with all the familiar action. Fans of the Starship Blackbeard or the Stainless Steel Rat will enjoy these voyages.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pepper in the Gumbo (Cane River Romance) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Jane Hathaway Page; Review: While I'm not normally a romance reader the idea of a Luddite and a techie seemed interesting enough to get me to start it. The story was enough to get me to finish. At times the obstacles the couple faces seems contrived but you do believe their shared love of the classics will get them through. In fact it was the classical literature references that really kept me moving through, waiting to see what obscure book reference was going to be dropped next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Betrayal of Thieves (Legends of Dimmingwood); Author: Visit Amazon's C. Greenwood Page; Review: While not as action packed as the last volume this one does more fleshing out of the world of Dimmingwood and it's surroundings. I did at times feel nearly as impatient as the Ilia did to get the action going by the end but it did properly escalate the plot. I look forward to the next volume. If you liked traditional fantasy you'll enjoy this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trespassers: a novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Wynn Page; Review: A hilarious new take on Alien Visitors. Tourism to planet Earth is illegal, which means it's more popular than ever. It's up to the US Limestone survey team to take care of those that get through. But when an alien goes missing upon finding a dangerous artifact they have to pull out all the stops before it's too late! If you enjoyed Douglas Adams or Red Dwarf you'll find some funny moments here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Coast Witch (American Arcane) (Volume 1); Author: Justen Hunter; Review: Of all the urban Fantasy I've read I think this one was the most optimistic. Not that it didn't involve murder or Vampires or betrayals, just that the main character wasn't some hang-dog moper or burn out as it seems is the case in most. Don't get me wrong, there is a place for that but it just seemed as if He could handle things better than most. A good read, some editing issues, but if you can look past them and you enjoy Dresden I think you'll enjoy this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enter the Janitor (The Cleaners) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Josh Vogt Page; Review: What I loved about it was that it wasn't a stereotypical paranormal fantasy book, where the heroes are completely ignorant of their abilities but become instant warriors once they have discovered them. In this book Dani isn't Buffy Summers with a clean fetish. She's more Adrian Monk, forced into heroics at mop-point. Ben isn't Han Solo, he's more Grandpa Simpson, irritable and wise but used to being on his own. I received this book in exchange for a fair review but I would have honestly have bought it. Can't wait for the sequel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden System: Benevolency Universe (Fall of the Benevolence) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Alastair Hayden Page; Review: This was the beginning of a new series of space opera that includes alien trees, telepaths, ancient races and mysterious artifacts. While the story takes a minute to get started there are no sightings of Captian Exposition and most of the backstory is handled by inserting thoughts into the actions in small bites. The action is available in plentiful amounts and three main characters are deeply developed while setting the stage for the following volumes. I'm looking forward to seeing what rabbit holes the author takes us down next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon Tax (Dragon Tax Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Madison Keller Page; Review: This was a short fun read with plenty to keep you entertained. Obviously the lead into a fantasy romance series, The characters are not yet the most complex but they are developing. The idea of using the local dragon as an income source was original and I wish it had had a bit more room to expand. All in all a fun read with plenty to recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clash of Sword and Stone -- Prequel to the The Stoneweaver Saga (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cabe Valion Page; Review: This was a very enjoyable Grimdark novella featuring a man named De Mauriac, a man serving a master he hates only slightly less than himself due to a powerful addiction he suffers from. He is no Conan, he prefers to out think his opponents and while there is plenty of action we don't see him recklessly rush into battle instead preferring to use and use up the tools and people around him. It was a good read and if I had a complaint it was that it was a novella and I felt the main character barely got a chance to really stretch his legs before it was over. I'll be looking for the next one. Fans of Joe Abercrombie will be comfortable here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Starship: The Benevolency Universe (Outworld Ranger) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's David Alastair Hayden Page; Review: Great novel by one of my favorite authors. I loved that life and death were real to the characters and that there was real growth. Can't wait for the next book. Keep writing Dave!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellsbaene: Odin's Warriors - Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Aeryn Leigh Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. Part portal fantasy, part alt history, this story follows two Allied bomber crews and a female German pilot who are swept by a storm to another world. While I enjoyed the story from time to time I thought the actions of the characters seemed out of place. Still fans of the Destroyermen or Eric Flint will enjoy this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gatekeeper's Son; Author: Visit Amazon's C.R. Fladmark Page; Review: Incredibly built Japanese portal fantasy. The world is very vivid and alive. The only issue I had was how easily the main character solved all the problems. There was some struggle but I still wanted to feel that there was a chance he wouldn't succeed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreadmarrow Thief (The Conjurer Fellstone); Author: Visit Amazon's Marjory Kaptanoglu Page; Review: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a good start to a new series. Took a bit to get used to the different POV from the characters but once I was it was a good quick read. I would like to see this world develop more to see if my guesses as to the drawbacks to magic and some other things come to pass. This one is a worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Witch Sense (A Lara O'Connell Urban Fantasy); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexis Kade Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. A good quick read with a female MC who is down on her luck in love. I liked the book but felt like the world needed more fleshing out than it received for me to feel at home in it. I liked the main character but her actions seemed off at times because I didn't get a sense of why she was doing them. Hopefully, more will be given in future sequels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What the Nature of Life Demands; Author: Visit Amazon's Shane McGloin Page; Review: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved the premise of this book and agreed with most of what the author had to say about our current culture and the way Christians are taking our salvation for granted but there were some issues with editing where I would have to guess what the author had left out as if he were typing so fast that he had left words out in his hurry to finish the thought. He seems to have a tendency to excoriate those who may be in disagreement which doesn't seem to aid his attempts to persuade. Also, the language was very dense and I worry he is not going to be accessible to the people he is trying to reach and his ideas will remain locked in ivory towers. Short but very verbose and at times bellicose.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spirit-Led Human Resources; Author: Joan Lyford; Review: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a Christian in this field, I am always looking for something that can help me better serve the community I am working with. Spirit Led Human Resources accomplishes this and does so in a biblically based way that helps to show compassion to those that need it most. I was touched by the stories and examples and the questions asked helped me reframe what I have been doing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airwoman: Book 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Zara Quentin Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. The writing is good, the characters are as well, but it's really the world that grabs you in this novel. The way they used multiple planes was different from anything I had read previously. I really enjoyed this and it was aimed at a YA audience so I can share it with my son.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sygillis of Metatron (League of Elder Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ren Garcia Page; Review: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. This was a fun story with strong characters and plenty of action but the star of the show is the language. Ren Garcia loves his words in all their variety and usefulness. In the preface, he says that he has edited this down from the original but he has kept a beautiful and lyrical flow to the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Final Resistance (Dark Universe) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Sheppard Page; Review: I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. The final battle is on! Having suffered tremendous losses along the way the Locustans finally return to open the hole to our universe and destroy humanity for good. This was a great space opera with a satisfying ending to the series. While the work could use a heavy editorial hand it was worth reading and if you weren't an English major it won't bother you too terribly bad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virtue and Vengeance: Empire of Cinders Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's M. A. Liguori Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book! A combination of the early Howard and Joe Abercrombie in tone with a fast moving plot and good editing. The characters are rich and honest and I can't wait until the next book. If you like The Blade Itself, A song of Fire and Ice you will enjoy what is offered here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crossbones (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stefan M. Nardi Page; Review: This book is the literary version of Chinese food, It's tasty, fun, colorful, and goes down fast but you are hungry for more in a half hour. No long descriptions or backstory here, no agonizing over decisions, these characters just chew up the scenery in this rollicking adventure. Magic, pirates, fae, wizards, sword-fighting, what's not to love? I am looking forward to the next installment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruelty; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Croshin Page; Review: I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. What if your family was sworn to a Dark God and forced into horrible rites? What if you were the least important member who just wanted the impossible. Out. What if the punishment for getting caught was being put in the hands of a skilled torturer? Would you take the chance? This was an incredibly dark and thrilling urban fantasy with outstanding characters and a plot I'm dying to give away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cruelty eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Crosháin Page; Review: I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. What if your family was sworn to a Dark God and forced into horrible rites? What if you were the least important member who just wanted the impossible. Out. What if the punishment for getting caught was being put in the hands of a skilled torturer? Would you take the chance? This was an incredibly dark and thrilling urban fantasy with outstanding characters and a plot I'm dying to give away.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outpost: Monsters, Maces and Magic Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry W Ervin II Page; Review: Transported I to another world during a RPG the characters struggle to come to terms with their new world and figure out how to get home. It reminded me of The Guardians of the Flame by Joel Rosenberg or the D&D cartoon. Looking forward to the sequel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl With Red Hair (The Last War Saga Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael J Sanford Page; Review: This was a good fantasy novel with rich characters and a good plot. What knocked it down for me was the first chapter. It was so frenetic that it threw me off for the rest of the novel. Names and action came at me before I could feel a firm grasp on any of them. If you get past it to the meat of the story it's really good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Market (The Wizard Hall Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Sheryl Steines Page; Review: A well written urban fantasy that was also an enjoyable police procedural. I didn't know this was the second volume of the series until well into it. I'm going back to read the first one now. If you enjoyed Harry Dresden I think you will enjoy this series as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inspectre; Author: Visit Amazon's D W Rigsby Page; Review: On a dark night, alone in his home, the ghost of a man he killed asked a postal worker to work for him in exchange for letting him sleep. This is the premise of this dark and haunting story that is compelling and moody. It draws you in and doesn't let you go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stenibelle: The 3rd Turn of the Shadow Tech Goddess (Turns of the Shadow Tech Goddess) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ren Garcia Page; Review: This is the second book of the series and while you could read it by itself I think you'd be better served reading both. This book featured a strong female lead in a very complex world. Given the brevity of the book, the author leaps right into the thick of things and we are whisked off on a grand adventure. I enjoyed the characters, the plot and the world, I just wish the author had expanded it more in this book. Of course, there are more in the series so perhaps this isn't a valid complaint. It is a quick read and that's not just because of the short page count. It will grab you and drag you along behind it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magic and Murder Among the Dwarves (Crying Woman Road) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Bundy Page; Review: We've had books about elves, succubi, Fae, Fairies, undead, and nearly every other type of fantasy being made into Urban fantasy, but where are the dwarves? At last, someone comes along who isn't afraid to get down to the dirt and bring these to life. I loved that this was set in the Appalachians it made it so much more realistic to me. And a sequel is out....I'm there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Baymont by Wyndham Boone; City: Boone Iowa; Review: Hotel maintained/managed (can't remember exactly which one) by company that cleans hospitals. Indoor pool looked very nice but didn't experience personally. Stayed in handicap room that had king bed w/ large spa tub. Close to race track- good for race fans, earplugs for light sleepers. In my opinion it's the best hotel in Boone IA; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Boone; City: Boone Iowa; Review: Basic hotel. Clean but no points for decor. Next door to Wal-Mart & good restaurant. Mini-continental breakfast. Friendly staff. Close to race track.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Portland Airport; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Very pleasant hotel. Clean rooms. Updated & stylish decor. Nice staff. Close to airport but not noisy (or maybe I just slept really hard from a long vacation on the coast!?!?) Exactly what you'd expect from a Marriott property including a great price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seashore Inn on the Beach; City: Seaside Oregon; Review: My husband & I stayed in a king balcony ocean view room w/kichenette and really enjoyed ourselves. This property is right on the beach and a short walking distance from the shops. Balcony overlooked the prom so we sat outside and watched all the activity. Continental breakfast was basic and room decor is average but clean. Staff was friendly & helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hood River Hotel; City: Hood River Oregon; Review: Nicely restored hotel in historic area of Hood River. Looked great but our stay there was not. Creeky, noisy floors kept us up most of the night as did the street cleaners & train just outside our window. Parking near the hotel is limited and what is close is metered. If you really appreciate older hotels and quaint towns this might be for you but my hubby & I are active and outgoing so this wasn't our style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pelican Shores Inn; City: Lincoln City Oregon; Review: The only thing going for this place is a nice ocean-front location. Not very clean. Paper thin walls & ceilings. Dated decor.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Shack; Author: Wm. Paul Young; Review: This book is beautifully written and as soon as I picked it up, I was hooked! However, when the protagonist made it to the shack, I wasn't able to keep reading much longer. Very cheesy, tacky characterization of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I was disappointed that I had spent my time and money on this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation; Author: Allan A. Glatthorn; Review: Shipped in a timely manner and was in good condition. I got this book for a class but I liked it enough that I don't plan to sell it back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Interesting; Author: Visit Amazon's David Spade Page; Review: This book was very enjoyable to read. It was interesting and hilarious in many parts. This is definitely worth reading to any one interested. I would recommend it! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence; Author: Visit Amazon's James C. Dobson Page; Review: I almost didn't purchase this book because of some of the awful reviews I read. I questioned whether I wanted to waste my time and money on something that some reviewers claimed advocates child abuse. So I began with the free sample, was pleased and decided to purchase it. After reading this book in it's entirety I am absolutely shocked at some of the awful things people wrote about this author! Dobson's advice is far from abusive and I worry about a society so permissive that it would label it as such. He stresses the importance of protecting the spirit of the child while helping to control the will. He warns against discipline that is demeaning or done in anger. He gives advice for creating a home filled with love and how to discipline a difficult child while making it evident to the child that they are loved, special, and cared for. Dobson stresses the importance if finding a balance between a household that is too harsh and too permissive as both ends of the spectrum can be harmful to a child. He does advocate swatting a child on the behind one or two times for clear acts of defiance and only after other measures have failed. He writes that spankings should be rare, never done in anger, and always followed by holding the child and lovingly telling them what they did wrong and assuring them that they are loved. However, if you disagree with spanking this book can still be beneficial to you. It is filled with an abundance of helpful information, most of which has nothing to do with spanking. Read it and take away what is useful for your situation and toss what isn't. If you have a strong willed child then I think you'll find it very beneficial!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ADVENTURE IN ARENDEL; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Berrios Page; Review: Nice! 6 yr old niece really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Touch and Feel: Puppies and Kittens (Baby Touch & Feel); Author: DK; Review: Cute book. My 1 year old enjoys the pictures and textures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mom's One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book; Author: Chronicle Books LLC; Review: I absolutely love this book!!! Great quality and I love the idea of being able to write a little tid bit each day to look back on. This is one of my favorite purchases I've made. It would be a great gift for a mom too!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edgar Allan Poe Complete Stories and Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Edgar Allan Poe Page; Review: Great quality and great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why I Love You: A Journal of Us (What I Love About You Journal); Author: Suzanne Zenkel; Review: I got this for my husband for our first anniversary (paper). He loved it. There are places for pictures and it took a good bit of time to fill it out so be sure to get it in enough advance that you have time to prepare it. Although a lot of work it's a very meaningful gift. It will be fun to look back on years from now and it has nothing inappropriate so even your children could look back on it in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Dawn J Ranck Page; Review: One of my favorite cookbooks. I've gotten it as gifts for others on multiple occasions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Romantic Coupon Book; Author: LoveBook; Review: Cute coupons. Nothing raunchy. Probably more suited for a woman but the coupons could go either way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready, Set, Eat! Cookbook (Everyday Cookbook Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Gooseberry Patch Page; Review: Excellent cook book with lots of simple, cheap recipes that are delicious! I got this as a wedding gift and have purchased it as gifts for others since.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Potty Train in a Weekend: Mom of four shares the secret to having your child potty trained in a; Author: Becky Mansfield; Review: I found this book to be a very helpful resource! I do think it's a bit overpriced considering how short it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Little Mermaids (Paula Wiseman Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Mara Van Fleet Page; Review: My 3 yr old daughter loves the pull tabs. The illustrations are cute and it's a good sturdy quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Off to the World Series, these Nationals have proved everyone wrong; Abstract: This unexpected joyride of a season could hold more promise yet.; Category: sports
Title: FBI to investigate slaying of American prosecutor in Micronesia; Abstract: Rachelle Bergeron reportedly was shot and killed as she returned home from a run with her dog in Yap, Micronesia.; Category: news
Title: Gambler robbed after women spike drink at South Florida casino; Abstract: Two women spiked a tourist's drink at a South Florida casino before bringing him back to his hotel room and robbing him of $1,000 cash and a Rolex worth $15,000.; Category: news
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: Lady Gaga falls hard off the stage after being dropped by a fan mid-performance; Abstract: Lady Gaga falls hard off stage after being dropped by a fan mid-performance; Category: music
Title: 'It's a joke': Astros livid about cheating accusations in ALCS vs. Yankees; Abstract: In the midst of a hard-fought ALCS against the Yankees, the Astros are facing accusations of cheating to get an advantage.; Category: sports
Title: Man accused of killing woman, recording it on SD card charged in 2nd Alaska murder; Abstract: While being interviewed in the slaying recorded on an SD card, Brian Smith admitted to fatally shooting another woman, officials said.; Category: news
Title: Commuter plane crash on Alaska island critically injures 2; Abstract: A commuter airplane carrying 42 people, including a high school swim team, went off the runway while landing Thursday at a small Alaska community on the Bering Sea. Peninsula Airways said in a statement that two passengers were critically injured and 10 others were receiving medical care.; Category: news
Title: US Marshals find 3 missing children from Missouri in Texas; Abstract: Three children who were abducted from Saline County, Missouri in 2017 have been found in Texas. According to the U.S. Marshals Office, in August of 2017 Shawn Rodriguez allegedly took her three young children, who were all under the age of 7 at the time, and fled Saline County with an associate. It was believed she could be headed to California. In 2019, the children's father was granted full custody and they were...; Category: news
Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 7 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Eagles were throttled on the road by the Cowboys. In the "Mud Bowl," the unbeaten 49ers shut out the hapless Redskins, and thanks to Lamar Jackson, the Ravens upset the Seahawks in Seattle. Here's Yardbarker's Week 7 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: Elected Arizona official accused of selling babies suspended; Abstract: PHOENIX (AP) An elected official in Arizona was suspended Monday after he was charged with running a human smuggling scheme that brought pregnant women from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. to give birth and then paid them to give up their children for adoption. Leaders in Arizona's most populous county suspended Assessor Paul Petersen without pay for 120 days. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors doesn't have the power to permanently...; Category: news
Title: Juan Soto gets payback on Alex Bregman with bat-holding celebration; Abstract: Perfect response.; Category: sports
Title: Raiders re-sign linebacker Brandon Marshall; Abstract: The Raiders did not make any trades at Tuesday's NFL deadline, but did address their depleted linebacker group by bringing back a familiar face. Brandon Marshall, the inside linebacker whom the Raiders cut before the season, re-signed with the team on a free-agent deal. The Raiders were left with four healthy linebackers on their roster after Sunday's loss to the Texans in which middle linebacker Justin Phillips suffered a knee injury. Phillips...; Category: sports
Title: Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber Sit Separately at Basketball Game After Spending Time Together; Abstract: Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber Sit Separately at Basketball Game; Category: tv
Title: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Police rescue abducted teen girl; 34-year-old man taken into custody; Abstract: An Amber Alert was issued for missing Virginia teen Isabel Hicks last week.; Category: news
Title: I tried to eat like Kate Middleton for a week, but I couldn't get through it without cheating; Abstract: Following Kate Middleton's diet helped me feel energized throughout the week, but there were some meals I could only stomach once.; Category: health
Title: Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Made Some Startling Remarks About Jacksonville on Jags Website; Abstract: The Jaguars have long been considered one of the worst NFL franchises. They don't win games, they don't sell out games, and their fanbase is blasé about them. Still, it's weird to hear their owner admit as much. Even weirder, the comment really isn't getting any attention. In an article on the Jaguars site, Jags oner Shad Khan addressed a wide number of topics, including the "Lot J" project to revamp downtown Jacksonville around TIAA Bank Field...; Category: sports
Title: Police identify person of interest in mysterious death of couple buried on beach; Abstract: James Butler, 48, and his wife, 46-year-old Michelle Butler, were found buried in a shallow grave on a remote part of Padre Island.; Category: news
Title: "I was a passport to this man": Child marriage loopholes persist in U.S.; Abstract: "Our immigration laws shouldn't be used to encourage child marriage," said Senator Tom Cotton; Category: news
Title: Zimbabwean girl, 11, says she wrestled crocodile, gouged out eyes to save 9-year-old friend: report; Abstract: An 11-year-old Zimbabwean girl claims she wrestled a crocodile and gouged out its eyes to save her 9-year-old friend last week, according to a local report.; Category: news
Title: Pamela Anderson gets backlash after wearing a Native American headdress for Halloween; Abstract: Pamela Anderson is under fire after posting risqué photos of herself wearing a Native American headdress in honor of Halloween. The Canadian actress and animal rights activist, who rose to fame for her role as a lifeguard on the series Baywatch, took to Twitter like many other celebrities to post photos of herself in her Halloween costume. In the first photo, the 51-year-old sports a pair of high-waisted underwear, and appears to be drenched in...; Category: tv
Title: OBJ doesn't 'recall' complaining about not getting ball: 'Controversy sells'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: Report: NFL considers allowing a Chargers move to London; Abstract: ; Category: sports
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: Sergeant runs 15K in SWAT gear, saves a life and gets engaged in 1 day; Abstract: As he neared the end of the race, Mike Nowacki said, he started thinking of how to propose to girlfriend Erin Gubala -- but then he started hearing screams for help.; Category: news
Title: Nike hit with another damning op-ed: 'I was emotionally and physically abused'; Abstract: Nike has been hit with another damning op-ed, highlighting the obstacles female athletes have faced through training with the company.; Category: finance
Title: Iowan convicted of murder claims his life-sentence was served once he died, was revived in medical emergency. The court disagrees.; Abstract: An Iowa convicted of murder was rushed from prison to the hospital where his heart was restarted five times. Now he claims he should be freed; Category: news
Title: Man cuffed for eating sandwich on train platform gets an apology; Abstract: Bay Area Rapid Transit was slammed for its handling of a man who was handcuffed and cited for eating a sandwich; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: SureStay Collection by Best Western Inn at Santa Fe; City: Santa Fe New Mexico; Review: This is a bargain hotel at a bargain price - nothing more. Rooms are small and the decor is cheap. Shortly after we arrived we noticed our window had been wedged open and the screen dislodged. This was a really uncomfortable situation for a first floor room looking out onto a back parking lot. We were able to unwedge the window and secure it, but the screen remained loose and rattled during the night. Hotel clerks tried to assure us that the area was very safe and that they had not encountered any issues with break-ins. Additionally, we found empty food boxes under the bed and the shower door did not close. On a positive note, it was generally clean (at least where most people would look) and had easy access to attractions (though they were a distance away. A hot breakfast was included, which could be a nice savings for families.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crooked Oak Mountain Inn; City: Asheville North Carolina; Review: Crooked Oak Mountain Inn is the perfect spot to stay when exploring Asheville and the surrounding area. The home and grounds are lovely. Patti and Bear are fantastic hosts. They could not have been kinder or more helpful. We've stayed in several B & Bs, but none match the charm and comfort of Crooked Oak. The Inn is perfectly located for quick trips into downtown or just enjoying the mountain views. Breakfast was fresh and tasty, not overly fussy. If you like B & Bs, you'll love this one. If you don't like B & Bs, Crooked Oak will change your mind forever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taino Beach Resort Clubs; City: Freeport Grand Bahama Island Bahamas; Review: We recently stayed in an "efficiency" unit in the Marlin building. The room was spacious enough for 2 people to be comfortable. The room was clean with older, slightly worn furnishings. Honestly, for the time we spent in the room it was fine. The highlights of this resort are the beach and location. You simply can not go wrong if you enjoy the surroundings and just think of your room as a clean, decent place to sleep or make a snack. We ate at the restaurant on site twice, once in the restaurant and once as carryout for lunch at the pool. Both times the food was decent - not exceptional but good. The prices on drinks at the bar were similar to those at bars in Lucaya. We bought a bottle of rum upon arrival and some fruit juices/soda at the store (the resort has market runs several times a week). We ate dinner in Lucaya most evenings - a short ferry ride from Taino. We did have problems finding beach chairs one day, even though we were at the beach fairly early (before 10 AM). Most days it seemed the chairs were all taken by mid-morning. Many were "reserved" by 8 AM. The "huts" are great and I really recommend getting there early enough to grab one if you can. The beach is quiet and peaceful in the morning - a great place to take a walk. If you are particular about towels, I recommend bringing your own beach towel. The ones supplied by the resort are not the best quality and the exchange service may not be available when you want fresh towels. Overall, we loved our time here. Taino had everything that we needed. Would we have liked a nicer room, more comfortable bed, outdoor patio, working microwave - sure but what we had was a nice, clean, uncrowded beach, a beautiful (but cold) pool, access to shops/restaurant, snorkeling, picturesque sun rises, and time to relax. I'll take that any day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: Checked in through RCI exchange. Due to cold snap, we've been wearing sweat pants and coats. Due to lack of heat, that includes wearing them in our rooms where it hass not gone over 65 degrees. Been told several different stories by staff including a statement that studio/efficiencies are not set up with heat. The sokution? An extra blanket. Ridiculous to say the least. Add to that walls are paper thin. We hear every sound through the adjoining unit. Location good, clean, basic accommodations but basic comfort non existent during this stay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Sands Beach Club; City: New Smyrna Beach Florida; Review: Ocean Sands is a fine place for a couple or family to have a nice, quiet beach vacation. As others have said, it is not fancy. The units are well laid out and comfortable. The furnishings could use some updating and I'm not a fan of the Air Comfort beds, but everything you need is there. The pool is small but never crowded while we were there. Bring beach towels. Most units have an ocean view and the beach is steps away. Check out the state and national park lands in the area. Wonderful opportunities to view wildlife and enjoy some time outdoors in the sunshine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley; City: Sapphire Jackson County North Carolina; Review: Fairfield Sapphire Valley is surrounded by some of the prettiest country you will ever see. The location is perfect for scenic drives and mountain hiking. We spent most of our time off of the resort but it does appear to offer a great deal right on sight for families with the activity center and pools. Our unit was in Laurel Mountain, very conveniently located near the check-in and activity center. Other sections are further down the road but all appear to have their pluses. We had a one bedroom unit in the middle of a building. We quickly noticed that the units near the ends had fireplaces and ours did not. Given the cold spring weather the area was having, we really wished we had a fireplace as well. The unit was spacious and comfortable for 2 but we would not recommend it for 4 adults. The sofa was incredibly uncomfortable to sit on and I imagine sleeping on it would be awful. The carpet and furnishings were a bit old and dated, but the units were very clean. Beds and bathroom had very nice, luxurious linens. We saw our neighbors, but did not hear a sound once in our unit. the units were set up to provide private, wooded views. Lately I've been disappointed with our timeshare exchanges. Many of the resorts are just rundown. While Fairfield Sapphire is not new or fancy, it is clean, comfortable, and located in an absolutely beautiful area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saguaro Scottsdale; City: Scottsdale Arizona; Review: I wish that the guest rooms at The Saguaro lived up to the rest of the facility. The lobby, restaurants, pools, and grounds are beautiful. The location is great - walking distance to shopping, nightlife, and plenty of restaurants. For those reasons, we would consider staying at The Saguaro again. The downside - the rooms. I must give the hotel an "A" for effort but the rooms are still dreary, cold, and depressing. No amount of colorful paint is going to fix that. For an overnight or weekend, it would be okay, especially if you do not spend much time in your room. Note that the walls are very thin so the least little noise is noticeable. We were unfortunately in an end room right next to the stairwell. This hotel seems to attract a bit of a partying crowd and we were awakened several times by groups coming and going to their rooms during the night. I would recommend insisting on a unit away from the stairs/elevator if you're seeking peace and quiet. Also, beware of the legs on the bed. We resorted to placing chairs at the end of the bed after running into the ill placed legs several times.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Seelbach Hilton Louisville; City: Louisville Kentucky; Review: The Seelbach Hilton has one of the prettiest lobbies I've ever seen. That and the perfect location for a weekend in Louisville should put it on your " consider" list. The 3 star rating is primarily due to the very small rooms and even tinier bathrooms. If you're going to spend any amount of time in the room, I would look elsewhere. We were able to get our room for a very reasonable price through an online discounter. It was well below the rate for any other hotel in the area. We don't regret our choice but would have been disappointed if we'd paid anywhere near full price. Notes: no refrigerators, expensive valet parking, doors don't always shut, maid did not check trash cans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Abe Martin Lodge; City: Nashville Indiana; Review: I’d love to review the actual accommodations but, despite having s prepaid reservation, we were told upon arrival that they were overbooked and had no room/cabin for us. While driving from NY back home to Missouri we decided to see if there was a chance to visit the beautiful park in Brown County instead of driving straight through or stopping in Indi. I reserved a cabin through Trip Advisor/Booking.com. Around 9:00 I called the lodge directly to let them know the drive was taking longer than expected and asked if we would still be able to check in. I was assured there would be no problem. We gave our names and approximate arrival. No mention of overbooking was made. Later I confirmed the lodge had left a voice mail 10-15 minutes before we arrived telling us that we did not have a room and our payment had been refunded. Unfortunately, cell service in the area is spotty and that call/message did not reach us. We had detoured well off course only to find ourselves scrambling for lodging in a popular tourist area at 10:30 PM on a weekend night after paying a park admission fee for a 3 mile drive in the dark to be turned away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt House Charleston Historic District; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: This was our first stay at a Hyatt House. It is very similar to a Hyatt Place - which we love. Hyatt quality at a reasonable price. Comfortable rooms with a kitchenette. Hyatt House in Charleston is located in a very lively area, close to great local restaurants and bars. There is truly something for everyone. Access to the historic areas is very easy using the free tourist bus that makes frequent stops on King Street and at the Visitors Center. Parking is expensive, but no more so than most metro areas. Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career; Author: Visit Amazon's Reid Hoffman Page; Review: Full of intellectual, experienced, practical, and insightful advices from a proficient and affluential entrepreneur which are written in plain language.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tragedy of Great Power Politics; Author: Visit Amazon's John J. Mearsheimer Page; Review: Enlightening of future scenarios; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis; Author: Richards J. Heuer; Review: A good reference for business development in today's highly competitive international markets and uncertain future market and competitive scenarios.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liminal Thinking: Create the Change You Want by Changing the Way You Think; Author: Visit Amazon's Dave Gray Page; Review: A very good and pramagtic reference and guide book for life and career. Concise and simple, without confused theories and philosophies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism; Author: D. T. Suzuki; Review: It is a helpful beginners' guide to understand Zen Buddhism, and provides basic knowledge for further exploration on the enlightenment of Zen Buddhism.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sole Castello; City: Taormina Province of Messina Sicily; Review: If you don't mind rude (I mean REALLY rude) staff, stay here. WiFi is ridiculous: you have to pay 5 Euros for the whole period of your stay and renew its access everyday. Is it really good? Does it work at the room? No, you have to stay at the reception (yeah, with the rude staff). When asking for the new password, they clearly lost the old ticket and told us that MIGHT HAVE the possibility of paying it again. WHAT? The blond and small lady got mad, shouting and saying that was not correct not wanting to pay. I'll repeat it: WHAT? And at the end WE FOUND the old ticket (that they were to hold) in their paperwork. The TV has plenty of channels, and the view from the room balcony is stunning (sea and Etna). They refused to turn the air conditioning on, because "there is no necessity at this time of the year), and there is no fridge in the room. Breakfast were not rich nor poor. Basic, let's say. Just DON'T drink the pineapple juice and press twice the coffee machine button (if you are still wanting to stay here). At the check-out moment I was standing and two of the staff people were seated at the reception seats (including the small, blond lady). The hotel is lucky to offer that view to its guests, otherwise would be no reason to stay here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ibis Styles Catania Acireale; City: Acireale Province of Catania Sicily; Review: We went to Ibis Styles expecting not so much but WOW! The service, in special, was the plus! The attendants were helpful all the time and we had a great time there! It was rainy on the city and we spent a lot of time at the hotel. Rooms are really modern, even with TV sound in the bathroom and light night (brilliant!). Is not well located (30 minutes walking to the centre) but a cab costs no more than 10 Euros. I wrote more about the hotel at my blog: Tchê in London.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maritim Antonine Hotel Spa; City: Mellieha Island of Malta; Review: Well... I know that Maritim is huge and always a pleasure to stay in any of its units. This time was not different. Apart from the first night, when the courtain fell off, the TV wasn't working and we found some milk and a half bottle of Coke in the fridge, the rest was good. They sorted out on the following day and afetr asking for some complimentary stuff they gave us 2 cocktail vouchers. The bathroom window is indeed a glass one, but ypu cannot see 100% of what the other person is up to in there (thank God! Phew!). But if all the lights are off and the toilets ones are on, yes, you can see the shadows. hahaha The bathtube is open, with just a piece of glass as a window, so you gonna flood the bathroom (put a towel on the floor). They don't have the shuttle for the beach at this time of the year (ooops!) and it is around 30 minutes walking or 7 minutes by bus. Location is perfect if you want to go to the beach and with just one bus you can go to Valletta (1 hour aprox). We stayed in the second building and you have to cross a tunnel. After a while we realized that we could access the building using the door next to their pub. :o Come on reception staff, is just one more sentence... The structure is really good! All the pools are good, the breakfast is big and delicious (still miss the english breakfast) and the restaurants and pubs have delicious food and drinks. Oh... And was difficult to sleep in one of the nights due to the noise of the pub, but I'm pretty sure that was just because of the location of our apartment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stay Edinburgh City Apartments Royal Mile; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: The room was the best! At the very top of the building, so really quiet and with a good view to the Royal Mile one side and the Balmoral on the other. The kitchen is really well equipped with microwave, oven, cooker, cutlery, pans, plates, everything. We got some wine and just stayed in the living room chilling and chatting a lot. Was a perfect evening! The access is through stairs only but is fine, not something I would even thing of complaining. Just to let you know in case of accessibility or something like that. The location couldn't be more perfect: At the Royal Mile, really close to Waverley Station (like, get out of the station and walk to the Royal Mile. There you are). Easy to get to Victoria Street, St Giles, Edinburgh Castle, etc. Another nice thing (2 actually): washing machine and dishwasher. If you're on the road for some days (or did a surprise trip to your beloved one - my case), you might want to wash some stuff, so is really handy. And the bed, I thought about taking it home because is soooo comfortable. I feel sleepy just remembering it. The host explained everything and was a really warm welcome - as is everywhere in Scotland. Easy and quick check-in and check-out. Brilliant. Really good price for what is provided. Would stay there again with not even having to thinks and recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tregenna Guest House; City: Falmouth Cornwall England; Review: We stayed in room 6, top floor, and loved it. The view is amazing!Some people might find the toilet a bit small (mainly man, once we have to stand). I'm 5'4" and had to curve a bit.But hey, this 30 seconds in the toilet didn't spoil anything! We'd stay in the same room again without a doubt.Me and my wife liked the size of the room, didn't mind going all the way to the top floor, and loved the view.The host is such a nice guy! Was telling about things he was doing before meeting us and loves a chat.Me and my wife ended up ordering a pizza and having it in the dining room whilst watching some telly.The breakfast is delicious and really well served. AND they have a vegetarian option for a full english - which is always amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Lone Ranger - 75th Anniv Coll; Brand: Clayton Moore; Review: The DVD set was everything I expected. DVD quality is excellent, and delivery was completed on time and in perfect condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Shadows 11; Brand: Jonathan Frid; Review: Everything done well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lone Ranger's Triumph VHS; Brand: Jay Silverheels; Review: Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lone Ranger - 6 full length episodes; Brand: ; Review: Excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Drums of Africa VHS; Brand: Clayton Moore; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Drums Of Africa; Brand: Phyllis Coates, Johnny Sands, Roy Glenn, John L. Cason Clayton Moore; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesse James Rides Again - 13 chapter movie serial; Brand: Clayton Moore; Review: DVD does not play properly - on episode 12 it repeats itself, then goes back to episode 1. Would like a new copy that works correctly.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Verdict: Must Read Evidence: John Green gained me as a fan with Paper Towns and I cut zigzag reading swath through all of his novels (published as of 2014). Will Grayson, Will Grayson was the last for me to read and I put it off for more than a year. Perhaps I didn't get the timing right, because I did not enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Had it not been for David Levithan and will grayson, this would have been a three star book. Will Grayson is too much angst, will grayson is the right amount of depression, and Tiny Cooper is the hyper beating heart that pumps life into their stories. There are many moments to laugh at, many times you'll get excited, and perhaps a time or two that you will cry, but it's the few times that you'll want to slap the characters that make this a four star Must Read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Thirty years of my life nearly passed before I read this book, mostly because I rebel against being told I have to read or watch something. As it turns out that time of my life was the perfect time for me to experience this classic. I had watched the movie in my early twenties and for years thought that was enough. Gregory Peck and Robert Duvall give great performances and I thought I had understood why it was a classic. But, at that age I was not very culturally aware outside of midwest white middle-class, my knowledge of history reached back centuries but not decades, and I was not yet a father. At thirty, all of those things had changed, and absorbing this story and these characters was much more pleasurable and heart wrenching than I could ever imagine. Because what this book does best is it uses diverse cultures, decades of history, and familial pride to tell a story that would otherwise be ignored.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power and A World Without Rape; Author: Jaclyn Friedman; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This was one my introductions into feminist literature and it is still at the top of my list. Each essay is a unique perspective filled with wonderful ideas on promoting enthusiastic consent and ending rape and rape culture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nimona; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golem and the Jinni (The Golem and the Jinni, #1); Author: Helene Wecker; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This novel consumed me from the moment I saw the cover. Such a fascinating title on top of a beautiful image. I actually put off purchasing the book out of fear that it would not live up to my expectations. There is a lot to love about this story, these characters, and the themes that weave them together. The 484 pages of prose is excellent and so densely packed with world-building and character development, it does not make this a light novel. Her research into the era and the people was exhaustive, and it shows. This novel far exceeded my high expectations, almost to the point of jealous anger and crippling anxiety for not feeling as good of a writer as Helene Wecker. But the finished story filled me with such hope and satisfaction that I only want to clap and say, "Bravo!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing; Author: Marie Kondo; Genres: non-fiction; Review: I've been journeying towards a more minimalist life for a while and according to this book I have a long way to go. This book is all philosophy and is by no means THE book on decluttering and living a minimalist life, but there are a lot of great things to take away as long as you are willing to look for them. It is a very quick read and even if you didn't like it, the book tells you that's okay. Heck, it even recommends getting rid of the book after you've finished reading if it doesn't "spark joy". I will be hanging on to it to share and perhaps reread one day. And in a few years it will leave my possession forever.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I waited for something to happen and when it finally did, I no longer cared about the characters.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Women 1; Author: George R.R. Martin; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I've only finished The Princess and the Queen (so far). It was written and reads like a history text, and as a fan of history this does not bother me in the least. It may bother others. If you are a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire and want to know more about the history of Westeros, specifically the Targaryen family, this is an essential read. If you could care less about those things, skip this. Expect a lot of dragons, dragon riding, and dragon fighting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1); Author: Sabaa Tahir; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved the setting of this book (think height of the Roman Empire). The two main characters were both strong and weak in different ways. I tuned out a bit during the Resistance encounters, so I hope that subplot either improves in the next book, or goes away entirely. Looking forward to A Torch Against the Night!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Battlefield 1 - PS4 [Digital Code]; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: amazing!!! i love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Fashionistas Ultimate Closet (Pink); Brand: Barbie; Review: My daughter loves her barbie's closet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Fashion Accessory Pack, Black and Purple; Brand: Barbie; Review: Beautifull!!! my daughter is very happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Complete Look Fashion Pack, Ombre Ruffle Gown; Brand: Barbie; Review: Beautifull!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Made to Move Barbie Doll, Pink Top (Amazon Exclusive); Brand: Barbie; Review: my daughter loves it!! she loves barbies, specially made to move.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gloria Dollhouse Furniture- Plate Glasses Spoon Set and Vegetable Set (Set of 2); Brand: gloria; Review: they are adorable!!! . The packaging isn't good! it is very easy to get lost (unglued plastic packaging); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Klipsch Image One BLUETOOTH On-Ear Headphones (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Klipsch; Review: The first pair I received wouldn't turn on, so I returned them and I suspect they sent the same pair back to me as the box had been opened and some of the cables were loose in the box. Guess what? The earphones wouldn't turn on. The headphones work when plugged in manually and sound pretty good, but I bought them for the Bluetooth feature. I'm going to Kohl's and get a beats headphone. It'll cost a little more but I'll bet they work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: GOgroove BlueSENSE TRM 3.5mm AUX to Bluetooth Transmitter Wireless Adapter - Connect to Headphone Jack on iPod, MP3 Player,; Brand: GOgroove; Review: This little gizmo makes anything Bluetooth and seems to hold the charge for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wireless Bluetooth Speaker- BLKBOX POP360 Hands Free Bluetooth Speaker - for iPhones, iPads, Androids, Samsung and all Phones,; Brand: BLKBOX; Review: I love this little speaker. It has really good sound. I listen to my mp3 on it every day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin 8-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector with 6-Foot Power Cord and Telephone Protection, BE108200-06; Brand: Belkin; Review: The set up on this surge protector allows a dozen plugs with plenty of room for them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BUBM Universal Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Case USB Drive Shuttle with Passport Cover (Medium, Dark Blue); Brand: BUBM; Review: I have a bunch of charging cables and I use this for storage. It keeps them organized and all in one place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Headphones,Coolcat Music Bluetooth Wireless Sports Gym Excercises Sweatproof Headsets Noise Cancelling In-ear Earbuds With replaceable battery With Mic for; Brand: Coolcat; Review: These sound okay but are difficult to put on. I finally gave up.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memory Card Carrying Case - Suitable for SDHC and SD Cards - 8 Pages and 22 Slots; Brand: Eco-Fused; Review: This little case is just what I needed to keep track of my micro sd cards. It even came with blank stick on labels and a cleaning cloth. I'm a happy camper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SquareTrade 5-Year TV Protection Plan ($1750-1999.99); Brand: SquareTrade; Review: producto muy bueno para los que compramos este seguro mantienen los productos resguardados de cualquier suceso o evento que puedan presentar los productos resguardados; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Blu-Ray Combo Internal 12XReadable and DVD-Writable Drive with Lightscribe SH-B123L/BSBP; Brand: Samsung; Review: BUEN PRODUCTO ENTREGADO EN LAS CONDICIONES DESCRITAS EN EL MISMO Y ACORDE CON EL PRECIO ESTIPULADO SIGAN TRABAJANDO BAJO ESTOS PARMETROS GRACIAS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verbatim 25GB 6x Blu-ray Single-Layer Recordable Disc BD-R LTH Low to High, 20 Disc Spindle 97344; Brand: Verbatim; Review: BUEN PRODUCTO ENTREGADO EN LAS CONDICIONES DESCRITAS EN EL MISMO Y ACORDE CON EL PRECIO ESTIPULADO SIGAN TRABAJANDO BAJO ESTOS PARMETROS GRACIAS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seagate Backup Plus 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA1000100); Brand: Seagate; Review: EXCELENTE PRODUCTO; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everstone APSAMB 32-65" LCD TV Wall Mount Bracket with Full Motion Swing Out Tilt; Brand: Everstone; Review: EXCELENTE PRODUCTO; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Bright VC200W Voltage Transformer 200 Watt Step Up/Down converter 110/120 Volt - 220/240 Volt; Brand: PowerBright; Review: EXCELENTE PRODUCTO; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Monster MCC AVL300-S Home Theater and Lighting Controller with Omnilink (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Monster; Review: After market device not purchased from the manufacturer so no tech support was available. Way too complex for non tech savy purchaser. Waste of money!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: APC Back-UPS Pro 700VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector (BR700G); Brand: APC; Review: I am by no means a geek but this device was dead simple to install and use. Works as advertised in my home office powering a very large Dell desktop, cable modem and router. I read all the reviews and have no problems at all with the device, installation, the amazon verdor or the delivery of the product to my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player, Blue With Full-Color Display, MicroSDHC Card Slot and Stopwatch- SDMX22-004G-A57B (Discontinued by; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Never could figure out how to manage music files. Not compatible tieh my Honda sound system without an asdditional cable. No tech support. Lousy user manual.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Arris/Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem in Non-Retail Packaging (Brown Box); Brand: Motorola; Review: Comcast installer hooked it up and had it operational in no time. Great performance. No issues. Highly recommend this for others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Linksys N900 Wi-Fi Wireless Dual-Band+ Router with Gigabit & USB; Brand: Linksys; Review: Comcast installer hooked it up and had it operational in no time. Great performance. No issues. Highly recommended to ohhers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vionic Women's Gemma Mule Slipper; Brand: Vionic; Review: I had plantar fasciitis and used many shoe inserts which have not really worked. a friend of mine told me about Orthaheel shoes and OMG what a difference. I have purchased several pairs of Orthaheel shoes not only for the support, but there is a really cute selection... (you know ladies love cute shoes),,, My life and attitude has changed because my feet don't hurt or my knees and back... Its like learning to walk all over again... Thank You Thank You Thank You.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orthaheel Women's Airlie Studded Mule; Brand: Orthaheel; Review: I recommend Orthaheel shoes to everyone that walks (:-)... this is a great brand of shoe. My life and attitude has changed since the purchase. shipping arrived as stated when I ordered the shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wacoal Women's Retro Chic Underwire Bra; Brand: ; Review: good fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orthaheel Vionic Women's Catarina Sandals; Brand: Orthaheel; Review: Very cute - love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JBU by Jambu Women's Wildflower Mary Jane Flat; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances with Wolves (1990); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Western; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hoop Dreams (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Piano, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remains of the Day, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hudsucker Proxy, The (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another Stakeout (1993); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frighteners, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: RALPH LAUREN Polo Men's Flannel Pajama Sleep Pants; Brand: RALPH LAUREN; Review: Comfy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Base Force Wicking Cotton Super Cold Weather Crewneck Top; Brand: ; Review: Heavy duty weomevquality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Base Force Wicking Cotton Super Cold Weather Legging; Brand: ; Review: Heavy duty high quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Hilfiger Men's Underwear 3 Pack Cotton Stretch Boxer Briefs; Brand: ; Review: thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's 3-Pack Cotton Boxer Brief; Brand: ; Review: thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SKIL 6445-01 120-Volt 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill; Brand: Skil; Review: works like a dream i had a dewalt till the switch burned out , iam still awaiting a new switch . yet i know skil tools and there hard working tools as a journeyman plumber i know tools i can trust and i trust skil; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maglite Incandescent 2-Cell C Flashlight in Display Box, Black; Brand: MagLite; Review: maglite the best flaslite ever made no rivils if you need a flash lite i say but a maglite theres none better made by anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Denali Miter Saw Stand; Brand: Denali; Review: this stand is good quality, yet it only came with 4 mounting bolts instead of the 6 it needs. it doesnt fit all saws and in the instructions at least it shows it to be mounted upon a board to be mounted for all brands of mitersaws. its perfect height for the average size men yet i agree with the othere responces it should be on wheels for easy moving . now i gotta locate wheels and adapt them for this saw table.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HOLE SAW SET - 16 pc Hole Saw Kit- 3/4" - 5" inch - includes Case; Brand: CMT; Review: cheaply made yet they do work take you're time go slowly and they will last through any home project. they can be filed sharp a few times but its more of a toss away tool after 6 months; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LENOX 20566-618R 6" 18TPI Metal Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blade - 5 Pack; Brand: Lenox Tools; Review: as a plumber of over 30 yrs. lenox's products are what id suggest to anyone .. great quality for a reasonable price. they can do any job. remember let the mechine do all the work never force it and the blades will give you there best action.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B&C Eagle A312X131/22 Round Head 3-1/2-Inch x .131 x 22 Degree Bright Smooth Shank Plastic Collated Framing Nails; Brand: B&C Eagle; Review: what can you say about a nail? its quality it does what i ask it todo good framing nail for the price id order more when i need too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER 71-536 13 Piece 1/4-Inch to 1-1/2-Inch Spade Drill Bit Assor; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: there inside diameter not outside but for the price a plumber like myself can make most of them work ..i see them more for a woodworker or electrican ....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Senco PC0101 1/2 Pint Lube Senco Pneumatic; Brand: Senco; Review: top shelve a quality oil for all nail guns just remember to oil the guns before use everytime........... it good to maintain you're tools they will last if you look after them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ampro A2570 5 Piece Air Coupler Set Brass, Milton Type; Brand: Ampro Tools; Review: cheap cheap cheap they are cheap but they work but the price said 2 dollars then the 13 dollar shipping fee crazy !; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Jacket 2882 Not Available Extension Cord, 2 Foot; Brand: Yellow Jacket; Review: as a journeyman plumber this 3 way is of quality ive used many on construction sites and by far this is of good value and a fantastic product . if i need more ill re-order this again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch Brad Nailer; Brand: Hitachi; Review: ok it works its a cheaper modle the reciver where you add the pin nails is made of cheap plastic be verry careful it can be broken and cracked easly . yet if you baby it it will last years; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oatey Plumber's Putty - 31166; Brand: Oatey; Review: plumbers grade plumbers puddy best to apply around the collors on any average drain where the tail piece meats the fixture but rememberto also order pipe dope so during yer instulation you dope any rubber gasket before tou snuggly tighten the tail piece down onto the fixture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEN 61710 3/8-Inch to 1-Inch 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler; Brand: WEN; Review: was mislead on the staplegun the add isn't clear enough i wanted a staple gun that would shoot 1/4 inch wide staples 3 inches long and shorter the add sucked; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Performance Tool W80028 Screwdriver Set, 28-Piece; Brand: Performance Tool; Review: there magnetic but no large ones encluded none with say 10 inch shafts which i needed but they do the job; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: US Forge Welding MIG Contact Tips .035 6-Pack #00505; Brand: US Forge; Review: great replacment tips id order again and again but i figure the tips and cones should be in a kit to make ordering a one stop shopping experance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Forge Welding Economy Chipping Hammer; Brand: US Forge; Review: works well to chip out slag yes id buy another when needed. just wished it came with a hook to use on my welding cart; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 3836 Swivel Pad Locking C-Clamp, 18-Inch; Brand: TEKTON; Review: great quality for the price love the deep throat so i can weld on larger products, id buy more when needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bucket Boss 06009 Jumper Cable Bag; Brand: Bucket Boss; Review: i sure like this product simple safe storage that fits inside a spair tire great idea and worth having in all family cars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 45-500 Steel Carpenters Squares (English); Brand: Stanley; Review: I have had many over the years but I keep buying stanleys products because I know I can rely on stanley; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 3110 3-lb. Fiberglass Sledge Hammer [Older Model]; Brand: TEKTON; Review: a hammers a hammer but if you need a little more weight id buy this again and again solidly built; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Performance Tool W54011 Saw Horse Set, 2-Piece (150 lb capacity, 300 lbs Total); Brand: Performance Tool; Review: to short not tall enough its a good stand for dwarfs not for regular sized people guess I can add height some how; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Louisville Ladder Available FS1506 300-Pound Duty Rating Fiberglass Platform Ladder, 6-Feet, Orange; Brand: Louisville Ladder; Review: as a plumber I know a good quality ladder, i have used many ladders yet a quality ladder is always the best with a weight rating of 300 lbs. no one could ask for better quality, I will be ordering an 8 ft Louisville next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Makita Silver Aluminum Hard Case; Brand: Makita; Review: it won't fit a standard electric drill w/cord sad but true. but I have used them for other items the end; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 92-804 30 Piece Socket Set; Brand: Stanley; Review: I ORDERED 3/8 DRIVE SOCKET SET I ALREADY OWN 2 OF THE 1/4 INCH SETS I SURE DON'T NEED THREE; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SKIL 3380-01 6-Inch Bench Grinder; Brand: Skil; Review: great grinder but mounting bolts are metric not ASE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEN 4288 Cast Iron Bench Grinder Pedestal Stand with Water Pot; Brand: WEN; Review: heavy duty stand love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capri Tools Locking Welding Clamp, 3 Pieces; Brand: Capri Tools; Review: quality tools; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitachi G12SR3 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder (Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Hitachi; Review: good grinder; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Style n Craft 76-511 Utility Bag Combo Set 2-Piece Set; Brand: Style N Craft; Review: real small bags; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PORTER-CABLE PC14CTSD 14-Inch Chop Saw; Brand: PORTER-CABLE; Review: good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Power Tape; Brand: Komelon; Review: I ordered 2 they work fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EATON 4867-BOX Replacement Yellow Vinyl NEMA 5-15P 15-Amp Cord End, Male Plug; Brand: EATON Wiring; Review: worked well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 42-324 24-Inch I-Beam 180 Level; Brand: Stanley; Review: great level; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Continental 046 3/8-Inch-by-25-Foot Safety Orange Pliovic Industrial Hose; Brand: Continental; Review: great air hose; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockworth RWHD2NK 2-Gallon Factory Reconditioned Hot Dog Portable Electric Air Compressor; Brand: Rockworth; Review: works fine for all my needs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GLW 10w 12v Ac or Dc Warm White Led Flood Light Waterproof Outdoor Lights 750lm 80w Halogen Bulb Equivalent Black; Brand: GLW; Review: real small lights they should have labeled there actual size very tiny; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Metapo Replacement Battery for Makita 9000 Series Power Tools, 9.6V 1300mAH NiCD, 2-Pack; Brand: Metapo; Review: To good to be true one battery worked the others dead as a door nail; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 91808 Aviation Tin Snips Set, 3-Piece; Brand: TEKTON; Review: there not Malco Tools but fair enough; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moen YB8099SN Mason Paper Holder, Satin Nickel; Brand: Moen; Review: its not a chromed brass one so so; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Northern Industrial Welders Welding Table - 36in.L x 20in.W x 35in.H; Brand: Northern Industrial Welders; Review: it will do . sad thing is ill have to weld a plate to tack weld casters so it's moveable easily .I would hope they would remedy the legs for casters even if the casters cost me $ 30.00 dollars more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Housmile High-capacity, High-performance Replacement Battery for Makita 9000 power tool; Brand: Batteries; Review: one worked sent it back to amazon; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hobart 770548 Leather Welding Apron; Brand: Hobart; Review: works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northern Industrial Tools Wire Reel Caddy, Model# 2103Q021; Brand: Northern Industrial; Review: this is a quality electrical cart easy to put the wheels on .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodyear 3' x 1/2" Rubber Whip Hose 250 Psi; Brand: Goodyear Engineered Products; Review: good 6 ft whip; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MicroSolar - 80 LED - Waterproof - Lithium Battery - Digitally Adjustable TIME & LUX with Buttons; Brand: MicroSolar; Review: works fine saves me money and I like that aspect. yet I wish the same company made a dawn to dusk model without the motion detector; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6 Rolls Audiopipe 100 Feet 12 Gauge AWG Ga Primary Remote Power Wire; Brand: Audiopipe; Review: quality wire; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 47290 3-Way Quick Connect Air Hose Splitter Manifold, 1/4-Inch NPT; Brand: TEKTON; Review: well built; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3M Face Shield; Brand: 3M; Review: works great for the price beware the hinges are weak and they broke .big flaw in the making of this unit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobart 770089 Round Holder with Refills; Brand: Hobart; Review: half of the chalk sticks were broken pens cheap crap; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hobart H722844-RDP 1/8-Inch 4043 Aluminum Electrodes; Brand: Hobart; Review: work good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southwire 55094221 25-Feet Ultratite-Type NM 1/2-Inch Non-Metallic Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit, Gray; Brand: Southwire; Review: good water proof conduit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Forge 6013 1/16" Eazy Strike Rod (01302); Brand: US Forge; Review: good rods; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C.M.T Pitbull Ultra-Portable 100-Amp Electric Arc Welder - 110V; Brand: CMT; Review: works just fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Glue Corp/pacer Tech SGH24J, 4 Pack (4-0.07oz/2g, total 0.28oz/8g); Brand: Super Glue; Review: works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RAB Lighting VXCA Weatherproof Round Box with No Cover, Aluminum, 1/2" Hole Size, Bronze Color; Brand: RAB Lighting; Review: nice box; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etou 10x solder Iron Tips for Hakko Soldering Rework Station Package (10 x solder Iron Tips); Brand: Bggoodidea; Review: great spot torch to heat shrink tube with; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Demon ER5356 X .035 X 1LB Spool high strength aluminum welding wire; Brand: Blue Demon; Review: good welding wire; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hubbell-Bell 5363-0 Round Weatherproof Extension Adapter, 18.3 Cu-in, 4 in Dia X 1-1/2 in D, Gray, 4-Inch; Brand: Hubbell; Review: expanded my light fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replacement Spout - Water Jug Or Gas Can Spout - Update Your Old Can!; Brand: Combined Mfg Inc.; Review: REPLACEMENT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 16/3 125V SJT Extension Cord Lighted End Prong for Indoor + Outdoor use Various Sizes (25 Feet); Brand: LifeSupplyUSA; Review: 100 FT NICE QUALITY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Hardware N105-726 5116 Plain Box Rail in Galvanized, 8'; Brand: National Hardware; Review: HEAVY DUTY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley National N105-676 FBA_N105-676 5116 6' Box Rail GLV; Brand: National Hardware; Review: HEAVY DUTY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iron Horse IHCT-05 5-Gallon 150 PSI Max Portable Air Tank; Brand: IronHorse Bicycles; Review: QUALITY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Link Handles Claw Hammer Handle (Various Size and Style); Brand: Link Handle; Review: worked fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1/2 inch by 50 feet Compact Electric Drain Cleaner Drum Auger Snake (1" to 4"; Brand: Hydrostar; Review: fair for the price; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edsal URWM184872BK Black Steel Storage Rack, 5 Adjustable Shelves, 4000 lb. Capacity, 72" Height x 48" Width x; Brand: EDSAL; Review: it's ok but no pads for the corners so it will scratch hard wood floors; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: V-LIGHT Architect-Style CFL Swing-Arm Task Lamp with Non-Skid Table/Desk Clamp, Brushed Nickel (CAEN804C); Brand: V- Light; Review: nice light; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southwire 28828221 25' 12/2 with ground Romex brand SIMpull residential indoor electrical wire type NM-B, Yellow; Brand: Southwire; Review: 12-2 what can you say it works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allied Tools 59091 235-Piece Mechanics Tool Set in Fold Out Case; Brand: Allied International; Review: not bad; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Self-Stick Numbers, 2" Black & Gold; Brand: Hy-Ko; Review: will label my mail box; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gibraltar Mailboxes Decorative Medium Capacity Galvanized Steel Black, Mailbox & Post Combo, T11KIT0B; Brand: Gibraltar Mailboxes; Review: arrived with a few dents but easy to push back out; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shop Vac 901-02 Filter Bags; Brand: Shop Vac; Review: FIT FINE; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gardner Bender MS-175 Cable Staples, 100 Pack, Metal; Brand: Gardner Bender; Review: WORKS WELL; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FULTON CORPORATION 400SHB Steel Sawhorse Bracket; Brand: Fulton; Review: GOOD PAIR; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BUD Industries NBF-32016 Plastic ABS NEMA Economy Box - Electrical Box for Indoor Uses; Brand: BUD Industries; Review: NICE QUALITY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WEN 4286 8-Inch Slow Speed Bench Grinder; Brand: WEN; Review: GOOD GRINDER; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Southwire 28829021 25' 10/2 with ground Romex brand SIMpull residential indoor electrical wire type NM-B, Orange; Brand: Southwire; Review: worked well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRWIN Tools Marples Construction Chisel, 1-inch (1768777); Brand: Irwin Tools; Review: works; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oatey 8 oz. PVC Cement and Purple Primer Handy Pack; Brand: Oatey; Review: WORKS OK 40 YRS A PLUMBER SO IT'S GLUE AND CLEANER IT WORKED BIG DEAL WHY DO I NEED FIVE MORE DAMN WORDS?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunter 99119 Ceiling Fan and Light Universal Remote Control; Brand: Hunter Fan Company; Review: after changing this fans old unit it works after sitting dormant a year its again working; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Spectrum Natural Daylight Effect Magnifier Task Lamp with 3 Diopter Glass Lens and Desktop or Clamp-On Mounting Options; Brand: V- Light; Review: great light; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genesis GCS545C 5.8 Amp 120 Volt 4-1/2 in. Control Grip Compact Circular Saw with Vacuum Adapter, Blade; Brand: GENESIS; Review: works well easy to hold sad no carrying bag or case !; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Reclaim Your Youth: Growing Younger After 40: You Really Can Turn Back The Clock; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Sullivan Page; Review: Nice read about the importance of Strength Training into your older age. Common Since knowledge about life and bodybuilding tactics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brilliance (The Brilliance Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Sakey Page; Review: Intriguing premise, well thought out. Never a dull moment. Well drawn characters. Can't wait to get started on the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body (The Build Healthy Muscle Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Matthews Page; Review: Mike always provides great insight to Natural Bodybuilding and Nutrition. Truly a treasure to the fitness industry. I always enjoy reading Mikes books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander McCall Smith Page; Review: The darker tone of this tale might surprise fans of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books, but don't despair - plenty of laughs here and it's worth a read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison; Author: Visit Amazon's Piper Kerman Page; Review: I know I'm late to the party with OITNB. Although I enjoyed the book, it was surprisingly dry. Looking forward to seeing the show on Netflix!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (Fox): S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's William Goldman Page; Review: This book annoyed and delighted me in equal measure. The story within a story within a story is tiresome and distracting. Watch the movie instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wow (Angie's Extreme Coloring Books Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Angie Grace Page; Review: Although I prefer mandalas (Balance is my favorite Angie Grace book), Wow is a fun combination of whimsical designs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mermaid's Sister; Author: Visit Amazon's Carrie Anne Noble Page; Review: Enchanting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Short Drop (Gibson Vaughn); Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew FitzSimmons Page; Review: Excellent recommendation from Prime. Fast paced, well written, and many-layered. A first-rate mystery/thriller. You will be riveted - don't make any plans for a couple days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Garden (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Riveting from cover to cover - would make a gorgeous, gruesome and suspenseful movie. Do not miss this excellent thriller - but don't make any plans for a couple days as you won't be able to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miramont's Ghost; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Hall Page; Review: I loved this book. Be sure and read the brief epilogue for the true story of the real ghost. Chilling!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Craft of Coloring: 35 Mandala Designs: An Adult Coloring Book (Relaxing And Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's The Craft of Coloring Page; Review: A great value and lots of fun. Most designs can be colored with wide markers in just a couple of hours. I enjoy this book as a break from more intricate designs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Key; Author: Visit Amazon's D. M. Pulley Page; Review: I love a good mystery and this one didn't disappoint. It dragged a little in the middle, but I was glad I stuck with it in the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who We Were Before; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Mercer Page; Review: Zoe and Edward's characters are well fleshed out, flawed but likable. Their story is believable, as are the realizations they make both separately and together. I enjoyed getting to know them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Truly Madly Guilty: From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now an award winning TV series; Author: MORIARTY LIANE; Review: Not her best; still, very good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interference; Author: Visit Amazon's Amlie Antoine Page; Review: I thought I had an idea what was happening here, but I was dead wrong. Short, surprising, enjoyable read, 4.5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl in the Ice: A gripping serial killer thriller (Detective Erika Foster crime thriller novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bryndza Page; Review: These sorts of books are always described as gripping, but this one truly is. The danger is palpable and the heroine raw and vulnerable. I look forward to seeing what DCI Foster gets up to next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Frank With Me: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Julia Claiborne Johnson Page; Review: Funny, smart, surprising, infuriating, and tender. I hated for it to end!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What She Knew: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Gilly Macmillan Page; Review: I love a good suspense novel and this is a great one. The author has a gift for writing from multiple perspectives with confidence and skill, relating both the technical emotional aspects of the case. Excellent pacing and red herrings cleverly sprinkled throughout. You won't want to put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Roses of May (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Very suspenseful, with real humor and tenderness. I can't wait to see how she wraps up the trilogy. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untitled Personal Essays (Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction); Author: Hillary Clinton; Review: I cried a lot reading this. We came so close to having a sane, competent president! But I'm glad I read it. Hillary is funnier and feistier than I realized. She wraps it up in an inspiring, hopeful way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark; Author: Visit Amazon's Trae Crowder Page; Review: I laughed, I wiped tears, I nodded sagely, I cackled, guffawed and pooted. Anyone who loves the South but abhors her politics will recognize the humor and insights here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Hoffman Page; Review: Two simply gorgeous, magical tales of loss, survival and coming of age to enjoy again and again. Let Alice the Enchantress refresh your spirit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Summer Children (The Collector); Author: Visit Amazon's Dot Hutchison Page; Review: Excellent trilogy. Mercedes Ramirezs point of view was authentic and very effective. Tip: Dont stay up reading too late or these books will seep into your dreams.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happy Doomsday: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's David Sosnowski Page; Review: This book was my free selection on Prime. I wasn't sure it would hold my interest - 3 misfit teens survive a mysterious apocalypse - but it did! The world changes in interesting ways after being purged of humans, and the young survivors must adapt. My favorite character is Dev, the Aspie, who must grow and change in often surprising ways. An unusual, often funny and engaging read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dickies Men's Insulated Eisenhower Front-Zip Jacket Water Resistant Work Jacket; Brand: ; Review: great value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Women's Chuck Taylor All Star Core Hi; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All-Star High-Top Casual Sneakers in Classic Style and Color and Durable Canvas Uppers; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Red Sneakers - 5.5 D(M) US; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Core Ox; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Low Top Navy Sneakers - 9 D(M) US; Brand: Converse; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Black MonochromeSneakers - 6.5 B(M) US; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse C/T All Star Hi Little Kids Fashion Sneakers Black; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Men's Chuck Taylor All Star Leather Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top (International Version) Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Sneaker Shoes Navy Blue (7.5); Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: great price and great shoe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Martens Men's Barnie Boot; Brand: ; Review: good value, but quality of assembly gets a B.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt With Wicking; Brand: ; Review: Great value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Synthetic Rubber Black "Monster" Diver 20mm Watch Strap by Seiko; Brand: Seiko; Review: Exactly as described. Happy with purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AmazonBasics Leather Case with Removable Belt Clip for Apple iPod touch 4th Gen; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I've been using this case for a few weeks. Here's my observations: Pros: nice looking, magnetic latch, stitching is done well, top folds back to make a stand. Cons: camera hole is partially blocked by the case, volume buttons are difficult to operate, bulky plastic plug on back I like this case, despite the Cons. I don't take too many photos with my iPod, but if you press the iPod against the case, you can get a clear, unobstructed photo. I do not like the fact that the volume buttons are difficult to press. Still, I think this case is an improvement over the silicone 'skin' case I have been using. I haven't used the belt clip yet, and don't really need it, unless I'm working in the yard and want to clip it to my belt. I wish the plastic plug on the back were a little slimmer, but that's something you can get used to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone SE Case iPhone 5S Case, SHIELDON Genuine Leather Wallet Case Slim Flip Cases Cover with Kickstand; Brand: SHIELDON; Review: Update: I deducted two stars from my review for the following reason. When you put two or more plastic cards in the case (it is designed to hold 3), the case no longer closes tightly, i.e. the magnets are ineffective. If you don't plan to put cards in the case, then it is fine. Original review below: I researched cases for my new iPhone SE and decided to try this one. It came on-time and nicely packaged. This is a wonderfully-constructed case. Shieldon seems to be a reputable company that cares about its products. Stitching is neat and quality of the leather is very good. My black case has a soft feel to it, and has no shine or gloss. The phone fits very snugly into the plastic/rubber holder. I've used the case extensively for only the past 3 days. It takes some getting used to. I sort of miss not having the phone directly in my hand. Instead, you have the case which is larger than the phone dimensions (of course). You can open the case easily and fold the 'top' back until the magnet grasps it (strongly). To close the case, you have to pry the lid away from magnetic surface on the back. This is not really easy to do with one hand. I wish the magnet wasn't so strong because you really need to get your finger or thumb between the two layers to pull them apart. Also, I find that the case makes changing the volume on the side more difficult because the fold pushes your thumb away from the buttons. I'm resorting to using the control screen and my earphone remote to control the volume. I do like the way you can fold the case and create a stand for the phone. To take photos, you need to open the case to access the screen. You can use the lid as a handhold to stabilize the phone with less chance of it slipping away from you. I think, in time, I'll get used to this case. I prefer it to open cases since it protects the screen without needing to use a clear protector. I still carry my wallet, but eventually will transfer my license and credit card to this case. One less thing to carry around! Almost forgot, I use the 30-pin/Lightning adapter in my car, and there is no problem with this case. The cutouts are precision made and you have full access to the headphone and lightning ports.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PATEA Car Mount, One Touch Lock 360° Universal Air Vent Smartphone Car Mount Holder; Brand: PATEA; Review: My spouse and I just finished a trip from Michigan to Utah, and I thought it would be handy to have this holder for my iPhone SE. Installing the mount was easy on the vent fins of my Mercedes E350. You need to position the vent vanes down and angle the mount up in order to get a good, stable condition to hold the phone. Placing the phone in the holder is a two-handed affair, to pull apart the arms. You then press the phone into the holder, which activates a button that releases the spring-loaded arms to grasp the phone. This works pretty well in theory and practice IF you are not driving on any bumpy roads. Twice during our trip, while driving on rough, paved roads, the phone would shake loose from the mount and drop to the floor. After the second time this happened, I removed the mount and stored it away; I'll probably never use it again. Since I have nav in my car, I really don't need to look at the phone. In fact, it is one less distraction that I need during driving.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6s Case, Spigen [Neo Hybrid EX] PREMIUM BUMPER [Champagne Gold] Clear TPU; Brand: Spigen; Review: In just a little over a year of light use, the bumper strip cracked between the speakers on the bottom and has to be replaced. Otherwise, this is a protective case and we had no other problems with it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: TANTEK 2-Piece 3D Touch Anti-Bubble and HD Clear Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 6/6S Plus; Brand: TANTEK; Review: I mistakenly ordered the wrong size screen. The package is not marked clearly as to the contents and I opened it and began to install it on my spouse's iPhone 6s. The screen was for the 6s plus, and so it didn't fit. I will say, that I do plan to get a replacement, as it looks like a nice piece of glass, and the instructions are simple. It was my fault for ordering the wrong size, so I will just give the remaining screen to my sister. These screens are nothing like the old 'flexible plastic film' that you would apply and struggle to get all the air bubbles out. These are actual sheets of glass that tends to apply much easier. I've used the Spigen brand on my iPhone SE, and the Tantek is just as good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fimir Crystal Clear (invisible) Screen Protector Film for the new iPad and iPad2 with Ultra easy installation; Brand: Fimir; Review: I am the world's worst applier of screen protectors. That is what sold me on this one! I liked that a screen cleaning wet wipe and cloth were provided in the package. There are NO bubbles, hairs, wrinkles, or anything. Even though I repositioned a couple times, it remained sticky and problem free. It was very easy to apply, and has a satiny smooth feel. I purchased both colors, and like that I can change anytime -- hopefully they'll come out with some fun colors or patterns soon! One incidental finding - the screen protector can be cleaned (washed actually) if you should happen to get pizza sauce and cheese on it! No marks, fingerprints, or grease stains left! Excellent product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fimir Anti-Glare Screen Protector film Mask for Apple iPad 2 2nd Generation (White); Brand: Fimir; Review: I am the world's worst applier of screen protectors. That is what sold me on this one! I liked that a screen cleaning wet wipe and cloth were provided in the package. There are NO bubbles, hairs, wrinkles, or anything. Even though I repositioned a couple times, it remained sticky and problem free. It was very easy to apply, and has a satiny smooth feel. I purchased both colors, and like that I can change anytime -- hopefully they'll come out with some fun colors or patterns soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Idirectmart Photo Tent Table Top Studio Light Photography Soft Box Kit - Size 19.5-Inch Cube; Brand: Idirectmart; Review: Don't waste your money! This product belongs in the dollar store, because that's the level of quality you are getting. The lights are useless -- I have candles that are brighter! And they heat up so quickly I was worried about the plastic melting. There are no assembly instructions or use hints, or even a piece of paper that says visit the website for information. The best thing is does is fold up neatly -- unfortunately, that's not a functional attribute. The backdrops do not hang properly, and show every speck of dust or lint. Look for a better product!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: New Trent IMP39B/NT-39B Embassy Keyboard Case for iPad 2, Bluetooth keyboard; Brand: New Trent; Review: I had previously used a Kensington case, which held the iPad horizontally, in a folio. The keys were rubbery, the charging awkward, and I never felt the iPad was securely held. The New Trent case fixes all of that! I love that the iPad and keyboard are able to be separated, and the iPad can be in so many positions. Not to mention you can actually remove the keyboard. This is a huge advantage! I am also happy with the keyboard, which also comes with a protective "skin." I often work outdoors, so keeping dirt and such out of the case is important to me. Without the skin, the keys have a reasonable feel, and the keyboard is just over an inch narrower than the small Mac keyboard, so not difficult to type on. A big advantage over my old case. Setup and charging are easy. The case has enough texture to be gripped, and while not heavy duty, gives some protection to the iPad while still fitting well in my messenger bag. Overall, I am very happy with my case!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lowepro Fastpack 350 DSLR Camera Backpack; Brand: Lowepro; Review: I like this bag. It is solidly made, has good padding, especially for the computer section. It fits my Nikon D300S with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens attached, which many bags cannot handle. The size is big but manageable. But I can only give it 3 stars because of the lack of pockets/compartments to stow small items. Perhaps I am spoiled by my old M-Rock bag, which had abundant pockets, compartments on 3 sides, and a rain cover. This bag also lacks an easy way to attach a tripod or monopod. Overall, this bag is OK for carrying teh basics with a big lens, but don't look for it to do more than that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Optical Wireless Mouse (Pink); Brand: Hoolies; Review: This mouse is kind of lightweight, and the scroll wheel feels flimsy. Function is fine. Just would like a more sold feel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arcadia Arclight 2.0 – Wireless Bluetooth Clamshell iPad Keyboard Case. Compatible: iPad Air. (Polycarbonate Case, Matte Finish); Brand: New Trent; Review: This case is an good keyboard case for the iPad Air. I like the case's feel -- the outer surfaces are easily gripped, and the keys quite nice to type on. The snap closure is secure. The iPad side of the case easily rotates, and the viewing angle is fully adjustable in both portrait and landscape mode. The case charged quickly, and pairing it was fast and easy. However, I do not feel like my iPad is adequately protected in the case. There is no padding, cushioning, or rubber strip around the edges to protect in case of dropping. There is no lip to prevent the screed from hitting the ground in the event of a flat drop. (Note: having experienced a recent iPad screen break in a folio case, I may be overly sensitive!) If you always carry your iPad in another bag, there is quite adequate protection. I can see this case being most useful to those who need to do some typing, but not enough to warrant a laptop computer. It would be great for use at a desk or other stationary workplace.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KAVAJ iPad Air 1 leather case cover "Hamburg" for the Apple iPad Air 1 cognac brown; Brand: KAVAJ; Review: Cheesy leather, overpriced, poor fit. Doesn't even smell like leather. 'Nuff said. Sad, because I so wanted to like it...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Livescribe 3 Smartpen for Android & iOS Tablets and Smartphones; Brand: Livescribe; Review: I like the pen -- it is a big, but easy to write with. The app installed easily, and pairing was a breeze. But then my questions started.... Don't expect much help from the user guide. I get that companies today are putting most of a product's info on their websites -- but how about a downloadable user guide on your support page? So much easier than cruising support forums, hoping someone has had your question and it's been answered... Oh, and that free one year subscription to Office 365 that is so prominently featured on the homepage's 3 screens? You don't get that if you buy from Amazon or other retailers. But that information is not noted anywhere on their website. So if you want it, plan on shelling out another $100.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WD 1TB Silver My Passport for Mac Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBLUZ0010BSL-NESN; Brand: Western Digital; Review: This worked well with my iMac- -- literally plug and play. It is pocket sized, easily transportable. Storing photos on it from my camera was reasonably fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GTMax 2 Replacement Standard Lithium-Ion Battery for Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera; Brand: Bargaincell; Review: Came with a 50% charge, exactly what my camera needed! Great price, thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Fourcase Earphone Adapter & Splitter, 2 in 1 Aux Headphone Jack Audio; Brand: Fourcase; Review: OK, this is the best deal on a double charger I've seen. It charges any USB charging device -- I keep it at work, so any of my staff can plug their devices-- Apple, Android, pocket camera, and more -- and they are fully charged in no time. One device fits all, I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opteka MP100 67" Professional Heavy Duty Photo / Video Monopod; Brand: Opteka; Review: I use this monopod often with my Nikon and f2.8 70-200 lens. Great for places where a tripod is too much or not allowed. Collapses to a size that fits on my camera bag. It has a spike on the bottom for outdoors, and rubber foot that slides over the spike for indoor use. Everyone who shoots with a heavy lens should have one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jawbone ERA Headset - Midnight - Retail Packaging (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jawbone; Review: Love it so far. I had a bit of pairing difficulty between my iphone 5 and my car's bluetooth. This was easily resolved by resetting everything and pairing the car, then the headset. I like that the design keeps the microphone close to my cheek, so my voice is clear for callers. I also appreciate the compact and clean design, something the other headsets on the market don't seem to get.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Domke F-5XB Shoulder/Belt Bag (Black); Brand: Domke; Review: Love Domke products. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star review is I would like it to be made of slightly heavier materials. A couple little pockets inside would be nice too -- I'm using it for my GoPro, and have lots of small accessories to carry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Plugable USB 2.0 10-Port High Speed Hub with 20W Power Adapter Two Flip-Up Ports; Brand: Plugable; Review: Very happy with this USB hub. It charges my phone and iPad easily. And I love the lift up option on the charging ports -- makes it easy to fit any device in! With 10 ports total, it more than meets my device needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 13-inch Model A1425 / A1502 MacBook Pro (with 13.3-inch Retina Display) (Blue); Brand: mCover; Review: Love these cases! This is my second case from iPearl, as I just upgraded computers. They are lightweight, and fit my MacBook well. The fold up feet put the keys at a good typing angle for me. Vents in the bottom part of the case prevent heat build up. And there is a bonus keyboard skin in the same color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sleep Tight; Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Abbott Page; Review: This book kept me interested the whole time with its interesting plots and characters. There were many interesting twists that kept me guessing till the very end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Call: A Bill Travis Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's George Wier Page; Review: Good story....loved it! I had not read Bill Travis previously and will definitely try more of his books. I love mysteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly and the Violin (A Hidden Masterpiece Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristy Cambron Page; Review: Excellent book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: Excellent read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Grand; Author: Visit Amazon's Dina Santorelli Page; Review: Great read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lodgewood by L hotel Mongkok Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: The hotel is very modern and new, but very small. Don't expect the rooms or halls to be as spacious as a US hotel. The view from the room was not great, but the location is very convenient to the MTR, Lady Street, and great eats around the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again for the value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ode Villa; City: Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: More like a vacation home than a hotel. My wife and I enjoyed staying here very much despite not having the usual amenities of a hotel. The property is secluded, but only 5-10 min from the main part of Oia. We recommend renting a car. John is the property manager and he was extremely kind and helpful. John greeted us upon arrival as well as check us out on our last day. He got us everything we needed for our stay and made sure we were comfortable. He also helped us rent a car for our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Semeli Hotel; City: Mykonos Town Mykonos Cyclades South Aegean; Review: The hotel was just as we expected and as pictured. We enjoyed the room we stayed in, which had a balcony w/ a view of the pool. The bathroom was a bit small and the plumbing had some minor issues, but overall, we felt very comfortable and relaxed. The hotel is walking distance to town and minutes from the airport. We were surprised the shuttle wasn't complimentary with the airport being so close, but it was relatively affordable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Athenaeum; City: Athens Attica; Review: Our first impression when we walked into the hotel lobby was "feels like we're at a convention." The hotel feels like most guests are in town for business. The room we stayed in was nice and spacious. However, the bed was not very comfortable and felt too springy. We expected the mattress to at least have a memory foam topper. In terms of location, the hotel is about 20-30 min walking distance to the Acropolis. The hotel offers a shuttle to/from Syntagma Square. We took advantage of this shuttle when we arrived and departed Athens since we decided to take the airport express bus from Syntagma Square. The shuttle driver helped us with our bags the day we arrived, but seemed to ignore us the day we departed. We assumed this was because we didn't tip him (we thought tips weren't necessary in Europe, maybe because we were clearly American and other Americans typically tip?); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LaGare Hotel Venezia MGallery by Sofitel; City: Murano Veneto; Review: My wife and I enjoyed staying at this hotel on Murano Island. The hotel is exactly as pictured on their website. It is very close to public transportation and many shops/restaurants. We decided to add breakfast to our reservation and were glad we did. The staff is kind and helpful. They offered great recommendations for restaurants in the area and provided simple directions. We took advantage of the complimentary shuttle boat service which picks up or drops off at the airport or train station. Just be sure to reserve your spot in advance with the staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands; City: Secaucus New Jersey; Review: The room I stayed in was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The hotel is somewhat outdated, but accommodations in the room are standard. Very similar to any other Courtyard branded hotels. Staff was helpful and courteous.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree Suites Bentonville; City: Bentonville Arkansas; Review: I've been to better Doubletrees. Among all Doubletrees I've stayed at, this one ranks slightly below average. The hotel is outdated, but clean and comfortable. Staff was a pleasure to deal with. The shuttle driver was especially helpful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metro Hotel; City: Seoul; Review: Metro Hotel was better than we expected! The rooms are clean and modern. We booked a double and the space was ok. It was small, but no different than most other hotels outside the US. We were able to peek into a triple and it looked much more spacious despite having a double bed and twin bed. Be sure to book directly with the hotel to get complimentary breakfast, which was pretty good. The options were fresh and delicious. In terms of location, we couldn't be happier. There's a subway station less than 5 minutes from the hotel, a Starbucks downstairs, a 7-11 a minute walk away, and more. The hotel is perfectly located in the Myeongdong shopping area. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit Seoul!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hound Hotel Seomyeon; City: Busan; Review: My wife and I enjoyed staying at this hotel. It was walking distance from the subway and perfectly located near great restaurants, shopping, and best of all, street food! The staff was awesome and very accommodating. The rooms were very modern and clean. We came during winter, but the heated floors kept us nice and warm :) We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Four Wings Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: I stayed in an executive room on the 29th floor. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The bathroom was also very spacious and felt very new. The breakfast buffet was good and provided plenty of options- noodle bar, omelette station, dim sum, rice porridge, your usual eggs and bacon, sushi, and more. The hotel is located slightly outside the city, so it can take 30 min to an hour just to get into the city depending on traffic. I stayed here for business and traveled outside the city, but if I were traveling for leisure, I would choose to stay in the city for convenience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sakura Terrace The Gallery; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: My wife and I enjoyed our stay here despite the small room. The hotel is minutes walking distance from the train station, which was the reason we booked this hotel. Our room was small, but it was fairly new and had all the amenities we needed. The bathroom is extremely small and there is hardly any space for luggage. We ended up rearranging some of the furniture to make room. We loved that there was a laundry room, but the machines are slightly worn and take a long time to dry. We wouldn't mind staying here again on our next trip back to Kyoto.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ANA InterContinental Tokyo; City: Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: My wife and I enjoyed our stay here mainly for its location. There isn't a whole lot "close" to the hotel, but if you're willing to walk a lot, there's plenty of restaurants and shops to explore. We loved that the hotel was right next to a subway station. There's a lot of walking from the subway station entrance to the platforms, but the walking is all underground where it's warmer (we went in March) and dry. The subway station by the hotel is also less busy than others on the weekend, so it was nice to not have to crowd with everyone else. Our room was a decent size. We had a king, two chairs w/ small table and a desk in our room. The bathroom was outdated, but clean. Nothing spectacular or grand about our room, but nothing to complain about. The hotel itself feels like any other InterContinental. We would stay here again if we come back to Tokyo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Final Cut; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: This is a great Pink Floyd album that should be in every music collection. Despite all the depressing lyrics, and Richard Wright's creative input missing, the album is one of my favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Momentary Lapse of Reason; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: I had this album for several years until I realized I had lost it. So now, I have the new 2011 remaster. Its a great album, that put Pink Floyd in a new direction for a great tour. The sound quality is about the same as the older version. I have almost every PF album (except for the early Syd albums), and this is one of my favorites. BUY IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Going Out In Style; Brand: Dropkick Murphys; Review: I own many Dropkick Murphys albums....I don't know why all the negative reviews. I love this album...it is a more mature sound than their other albums. Its GOOD. BUY IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David Gilmour; Brand: David Gilmour; Review: I have always been a fan of David Gilmour. His whole career was fantastic. This is a very good album. If you like Pink Floyd, you will love this. This is one of my favorite albums. I keep it in my truck because it has great songs to drive to. Buy it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About Face; Brand: David Gilmour; Review: This is a very good album. However, his 1978 album was much better. I listen to this cd occasionally. His guitar work has always been impressive. In my opinion, David Gilmour is the best guitar player ever!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Division Bell; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: I love Pink Floyd(except the early Syd stuff). I have most Pink Floyd albums. Not counting several live official cd/dvds and some un-official bootleg footage. The Division Bell was a great way to end Pink Floyd's legacy. The whole tone of the album is fantastic. It really makes you think about your life when you actually listen to what the songs say. Gilmour has always been my favorite musician. I think Pink Floyd did just fine without Roger Waters. Although Waters did have the best lyrics, Gilmour replaced that gap with his overwhelming music style. Its a solid album....BUY IT. *As of August 2014 I now own the 2014 Vinyl Lp. The vinyl LP was pressed by Quality Record Pressings in the USA. The sound is about like the 2011 remaster cd except sounds a bit more 3D. The quiet parts are dead silent! And the bass and treble are great. If you want a good vinyl listening experience, this would be it a great choice. I can't wait for the new Pink FLoyd album - The Endless River - coming in just a month or so.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Signed & Sealed in Blood; Brand: Dropkick Murphys; Review: What can I say? I love this band, and in my opinion they get better with age. This is by far my favorite DKM album.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animals Audio Pink Floyd; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: I've owned this cd for a few years, but could never really give it a good listen. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. Recently I've found myself listening to it more often and enjoying it more each time. I can now say this is a very good album. Water's sounds pissed off however in the whole album...obviously leading into The Wall material. The song "Dogs" is a masterpiece! Pigs is great, and Sheep is probably my least favorite song, but it's still good. I recommend this album. Make sure you devote a time to listen to it fully and I can assure you it will open up your views. *Update* I have upgraded the rating from 4 stars to 5 stars. Sheep has become a favorite of mine. It has grown on me, and I find myself listening to this album at least once a week. It's a great alum to listen to when going on a road trip. It's a favorite of mine!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: I had all of Pink Floyd's albums except a few early ones. I love the majority of Pink Floyd. I don't want to do this, but I must rate it only two stars. I don't hate it. But I don't like it either. It's not the type of music I like. I understand they were just starting out, and Mr Barrett deserves credit for being "Pink". I haven't listened to this album the whole way through without breaks in between. It tires me and I find it hard to comprehend. I also got A Saucerful of Secrets with this and I like that album a lot actually and find myself listening to it frequently.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wish You Were Here; Brand: Pink Floyd; Review: The 2011 remaster is very good. However Pink Floyd's music doesn't really need much remastering. It has always been of quality. Just the bass increased and treble increased the slightest bit. However, the bonus cd in the experience edition is why I bought it. It's really a great cd with plenty of listening. Quality is tops. I also have the 2011 vinyl lp. It also sounds great, but sounds just a bit too digital for a vinyl record. Still sounds good though. The quiet parts are dead silent. Record is thick and heavy 180 gram.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lightbulb Sun; Brand: Porcupine Tree; Review: Just discovered Porcupine Tree around 6 months ago. I can't believe how good they are, and yet are little known. This is so far my favorite album. I bought 3 to start. This one, plus Stupid Dream and Fear of a Blank Planet. If you are a fan of Tool, Pink Floyd , ELO, and Rammstein just to name a few, I can't see how you could not like this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear Of A Blank Planet; Brand: Porcupine Tree; Review: This and Lighbulb Sun are my two favorite PT albums. Both are very different. This is like Tool meets Rammstein.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandatory Fun; Brand: Weird Al Yankovic; Review: I think today's mainstream music is getting worse. However this album is great. Weird Al makes these otherwise crappy songs really amusing! My favorite songs on here however are not his parodies, but his original songs (which are actually "style" parodies). "Lame Claim to Fame", "In My Eyes", and "First World Problems". Also, his band is great and often don't get enough credit having to reproduce all of these songs. If you get the chance, you must see him live in concert! He puts on an amazing show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadwing; Brand: Porcupine Tree; Review: At first I wasn't really impressed with this album. I thought the tracks were too heavy. I was used to listening to Stupid Dream and Lightbulb Sun. After listening to the entire album one night cruising around, I was blown away. The heavy tracks have great choruses and sometimes draw away from the heaviness of the intro. Been listening non stop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Songs From the Wood; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: This is one of my favorite JT albums. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it. After giving it a serious listen with headphones cranked up I realized just how great it was. The album reminds me of cool autumn nights and harvest time. My favorite time of year. Really well put together. Hard rock mixed with traditional English instruments give it an old-timey taste. Perhaps better than Aqualung??? I don't know if I would say that but then again taste is a personal preference.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: I don't really know why I waited so long to buy this remaster. I have the 1996 remaster of this album and it always sounded muddy and flat. This 2011 remix by Steven Wilson is remarkable. The album has a new life. Unlike other album remasters, I can actually compare this to the older version and hear a big difference. More details have come forward to reveal themselves. Don't let the word "remix" scare you. The album is still the original album, it's just been cleaned up and detailed. Nice bonus material as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stormwatch; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: The last of the Folk Rock trilogy, this one is the least folky sounding. A very dark and cold album. The artwork fits the tone of the album. Every song is great. "Dark Ages" is my least favorite track, but it's still good. The end of an era. RIP to John Glascock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jethro Tull - Original Album Series; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: Can't go wrong with five albums for under twenty bucks. Pretty decent albums. Crest and Catfish are pretty good. Under Wraps sucks imo. I really got this set to complete my Tull collection. The CDs are the early 2000 remasters but without the bonus tracks. The CDs come in mini LP cardstock sleeves original artwork and tracklisting. No liner notes or lyrics included. Very basic but worth it especially when these late Tull albums are not necessarily classics like the 70s material.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roots to Branches; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: I really like this album. Probably the most original album since Under Wraps (Which I'm not a fan of). The songs have great atmosphere and flow so nicely together. Anderson's flute playing has improved after he learned some new techniques. If the album has any negatives it would be that it's a little long (right at one hour).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roots to Branches; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: I really like this album. Probably the most original album since Under Wraps (Which I'm not a fan of). The songs have great atmosphere and flow so nicely together. Anderson's flute playing has improved after he learned some new techniques. If the album has any negatives it would be that it's a little long (right at one hour).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Horses; Brand: Jethro Tull; Review: This is my 2nd favorite Tull album. I have it on this remaster CD and an original vinyl. I especially like to listen to this on a cool Autumn afternoon. Not a bad song on it. Acres Wild, Rover, Journeyman, and Moths are my favorite tracks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Quality Inn Suites Cincinnati Downtown; City: Cincinnati Ohio; Review: My first impression was "run down." Although the parking area was covered it was poorly located and was tight even for smaller vehicles. There was no parking at the front desk and the only ramp over the curb for wheeled baggage was in the exit lane and usually had one or two smokers sitting there. Darius at the front desk was friendly and positive. The room was nice but the windows were filthy to the point you couldn't see outside. Also the bathroom and shower fixtures were all loose from the wall. The carpeting in the hallways was worn and had numerous holes and was unattached to the floor in many areas. I would've though a Quality Inn/Choice Hotel would be in better condition. I wouldn't stay here again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old Kentucky Home Motel; City: Bardstown Kentucky; Review: This is an older motel with few amenities. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. The motel is located in the town of Bardstown on the main street. It was accessible to all of the local attractions. Each room had a coffee maker but there was no breakfast provided which is becoming standard for modern motels. The pool was covered and looked like it hadn't been used in years. The lady who checked us in was nice but provided only scant information about the motel. I might stay here again or I might stay at a motel out closer to the Parkway. The little gift bag was a nice touch though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Fort Wayne Indiana; Review: This is the first Choice Hotel I've come across without an elevator to the second floor. This must be the exception. Of course our room was on the second floor and we had to drag the suitcases up and down the main staircase in the lobby. As an older couple we found this to be extremely inconvenient. The room was nice and the breakfast was good. The young man who checked us in was a little less than friendly but he may have been having a bad night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Monroe Michigan; Review: Very nice hotel with a friendly staff. Breakfast was pretty much standard Choice Hotel fare with eggs, pork, waffles, and biscuits. The breakfast was very good though. The room was nice and clean. Parking was convenient to the room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn West; City: Maumee Ohio; Review: A very nice hotel with spacious and clean room. Hot breakfast was pretty much standard Choice Hotel fare of eggs, pork, waffles and biscuits. But it is a very good breakfast. The staff was very nice and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: TN Juice Bar; City: Hendersonville, TN; Review: Groupon buyers beware! I ordered in September, and contacted them in October 2015 notifying them I hadn't received anything (selected ship date end of September). They got back to me finally and said I hadn't selected shipping date, so next one was December. I agreed to that...now it's January 2016 and hadn't heard a thing. I e-mailed the contact to find that the website had shifted domain names and the e-mail was returned. I tracked them down again through Groupon customer service, and they gave me the new contact information ([email protected]). I reached out again, and they said they can ship in February on a Monday to arrive on a Friday. I paid for two day shipping, so it should arrive on Wednesday. They said I needed to contact Groupon for a refund...so my $15 shipping is left to their bottom line. I'm reporting here and to BBB in TN. BUYER BEWARE!!! DECEPTIVE BUSINESS; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aztec Transmission Services; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Ronnie was quick to drive with us, read engines codes, reset them, then drive some more. He recommended no transmission work necessary and referred us back to our regular mechanic. Thank you for the honesty & great service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Appleby's Ornamental Iron; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: I don't know who/where these one-star reviews are coming. I called their main business line, talked to Randy (veteran & owner), and although he "joshed" me about Toyota vs. Jeep, had me come right over to get my 1977 Toyota LC's back seat fixed. We pulled back some of the upholstery, and his welder Manny was able to make the fix where it sheared through in two places -- all while I waited. We told Navy stories for a bit, and it was all good. I'm certainly happy to recommend this veteran-owned business to all my friends and family as well as anyone who comes across this review. We'll be back with security door needs at some point, looking forward to having them do the work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wings Over Broadway; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Wow! I like my wings crispy but not too dry. These were great! We're on low carb diets so had the burgers lettuce wrapped. Worked out great, very tasty and we'll certainly be back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: St. Hubert's Hatchet House; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Located in a non-descript strip mall, St. Hubert's was a blast for our family's post Christmas "Man Day." Reservations were easy online a few days out and we had the place to ourselves. The owner was our safety observer and game master mentoring us in the fine art of the lumberjack. Great time was had by all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raijin Ramen; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Wow! I've just returned from Japan and this place made it feel like I was still there! Great ramen & gyoza.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tucson Junkers; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: Excellent work! They took away about three times what I had originally posted, and worked hard to get it all into two big trailer loads. Thanks for the help, the yard looks much better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Twisted Stitches: 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch and Embroidery Designs; Author: Visit Amazon's Phil Davison Page; Review: Item arrived slightly damaged, though still usable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dune (Penguin Galaxy); Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Herbert Page; Review: The package was shredded when I got it, but the books were unharmed as far as I can tell.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Kill Giants Movie Tie-In Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Kelly Page; Review: The package was shredded when I got it, but the books were unharmed as far as I can tell.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dune; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Herbert Page; Review: The package was shredded when I got it, but the books were unharmed as far as I can tell.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man: Venom vs. Carnage; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Milligan Page; Review: I enjoyed the comic itself, but I'm unsure why ThriftBooks had me pay $16.95 for the book when it has a $3.99 sticker from Goodwill on it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Rand Paul Called Out at California Restaurant During Lunch: 'Not Putting Up With Your Republican Bulls**t'; Abstract: A pair of New Yorkers ridiculed Kentucky GOP Senator Rand Paul in a California restaurant.; Category: news
Title: Pop goes off on Trump after Spurs' preseason finale Friday night; Abstract: Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was talking to reporters about the Silver and Black's preseason finale Friday night at the AT&T Center when he suddenly changed gears and lit into President Trump. Popovich has been an outspoken critic of Trump and his administration for the better part of three years. He didn't mention Trump by name Friday night, but it was obvious who he was talking about. Popovich took only three questions and gave brief...; Category: sports
Title: Thomas D'Alesandro III: Former Baltimore mayor and brother of Nancy Pelosi dies; Abstract: Thomas D'Alesandro III, a former Baltimore mayor and brother of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has died.; Category: news
Title: Woman dubbed 'Swing Set Susan' charged with impersonating officer to chase Hispanic teens off playground; Abstract: The Fort Worth Police Department identified the woman as Samantha Louise Eley, who is not a member of their department.; Category: news
Title: Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation; Abstract: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.; Category: video
Title: Birmingham couple charged with murder after abducted 3-year-old's body found in dumpster; Abstract: An Alabama couple have been charged with capital murder in the suffocation death of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney who was found in a dumpster; Category: news
Title: Dog's priceless "puppy face" reaction after realizing she's at vet; Abstract: Like most dogs, it looks like Molly isn't a big fan of the vet!; Category: video
Title: A baker creates incredible optical illusion cakes, from a White Claw can to a Doritos bag; Abstract: Luke Vincentini, the baker behind the optical illusion cakes, told Insider that his inspiration came from staring at a bag of Doritos.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Astros owner apologizes to Sports Illustrated reporter; Abstract: Houston Astros owner Jim Crane apologized and retracted the original statement on Friday night to Sports Illustrated's Stephanie Apstein. Hopefully, the focus will now shift back to the World Series.; Category: sports
Title: Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation; Abstract: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral.; Category: video
Title: 2nd sister of Knicks' Bullock killed in Baltimore; Abstract: The second sister of NBA player Reggie Bullock was shot and killed in Baltimore, five years after his first sister was stabbed to death.; Category: sports
Title: Georgia ex-policeman sentenced to 12 years in prison in shooting of unarmed black man; Abstract: Georgia ex-policeman sentenced to 12 years in prison in shooting of unarmed black man; Category: news
Title: Judge tosses out Joe Arpaio's $300M defamation lawsuit against CNN, other media outlets; Abstract: A federal judge has thrown out a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed by Joe Arpaio, Arizona's former Maricopa County sheriff, against CNN and two other national media outlets.; Category: news
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Trump welcomes Washington Nationals to White House, jokes about impeachment inquiry; Abstract: President Trump quipped that Washington Nationals baseball is all the country "wanted to talk about… that and impeachment." Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman presented Trump with a customized jersey at the White House event.; Category: sports
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: 'Baby Trump' balloon slashed at Alabama appearance; Abstract: TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) A towering "Baby Trump" protest balloon was knifed and deflated by someone unhappy with its appearance during President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Alabama, organizers said.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Monte Alegre; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: A 3 stars hotel located in crowds area the room size is good for 3* hotel but the amount you pay is too much comparing with the services not good for business trip in fact during the day it is ok but after midnight it is dangerous area full of drunks and not safe the breakfast is the same every day with no change I was 4 days eating the same poor breakfast WiFi is free and good rooms are clean the hotel area is full with supermarkets and shops but no good restaurants small swimming pool and fitness center I don't recommend it for families Lunch and dinner open buffet for around $16 which is reasonable as hotel restaurant but with not much varieties Air condition is unit with very loud voice you have to choose sleeping with noise or hot; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BelleVue Hotel; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: The first impression about the location as it is the best location for clients, it is surrounded with shopping places, huge verities of different kind of restaurants that you can eat outside starting from $1.00 up to …, what impressed me at the hotel the huge variety of food I found at the breakfast and also the dinner either the general restaurant or even the special like the Italian, if you are with your family it is ideal for you. I like it as dry hotel, rooms are with good space and clean; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye; City: Istanbul; Review: The hotel is located in good location which is about 15 minutes walking to the Isteklal square the most popular street in Istanbul, Taxi cost about 10 TL from this hotel Rooms: are big with good space and facilities Breakfast: it is average and not on the level of 5 stars, I can give as 4 stars standard breakfast, if you are staying more than 2 days you will get boring as repeating items every day Facilities: they have free Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and sauna WIFI is free all around the hotel and is very good and fast Staff: are friendly and helpful TV channels: this is the most boring you will get as they have around 53 TV channels mostly are in Turkish language and the rest are only news channels, one in English and other are Arabic channels from the gulf In general the hotel is clean and comfortable What is bothering me that the fire exit from the left side is next to Gas station, the Gas station is Close to the hotel (next to it) When you use the taxi in Turkey you have to be careful and make sure that they will use the meters and also use the correct way Food: they have variety of choices in Istanbul and you don’t need to get you meals in the hotel, restaurants are everywhere, you need to choose carefully the restaurant due to the rates, local restaurants usually had good food with average rate, the meal can cost between 15 – 30 TL which is reasonable, in 30 TL you can eat hot meal + Salad + soft drink When you are in Istanbul you have to visit the Fish market where you can have good fish meal from the fish restaurants around with no more than 20 TL; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Art Hotel Downtown; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: This is the first real stars hotel available in the heart of Amman There are too many other hotels but downtown but all not more than 2 stars The most important issue for us was the safety procedure at this hotel, the hotel management allowed us to check this safety procedures they did, we find that it was following all the requirements needed from smoke detector in each room and corridors, Fire extinguishers and alarm, signs and fire escape etc….. The hotel so far can offer only breakfast as the main kitchen and restaurants are not ready yet, I think it will need more 4 – 6 months to be ready. About the location, this is the most advantage you can get as you are just few steps from the old town of Amman where you can spend hours and hours looking around at the Old markets and restaurants, where also you can have your meal lunch or dinner starting from less than one USD for tasting the famous Falafel Sandwich or local restaurants who are offering the traditional Hommos and Fool meals, plus the many and many shops offering all kind of goods and gifts which you can get in very reasonable cost. From the hotel it is very easy to find a Taxi as it is direct on the main street For the nose at the rooms they have kept double glass for the windows The room’s furniture is good as far it is for 3 stars hotel. If you are driving your own car, it will be difficult to stop in front of the hotel and for Parking it is also very difficult unless you will use one of the parking available in the down town, during day time it cost around one JOD per first hour and each extra hour might cost half JOD, of course there are rates for full day or overnight. In general if you are looking for a hotel in the heart of Amman and down town, this will be you best choice for low budget. the hotel is only 40 rooms which gives good sign for those looking boutque hotels; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antika Amman Hotel; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: This Hotel located in Jabal Amman – First Circle The location is very important as direct to Rainbow street where you can find a variety of restaurants, shops and coffee’s, the place is full of life The hotel itself is 18 cozy rooms with very simple furniture gives the meaning of the hotel name “Antika” which in English translate “antique”, it is suitable for those who like to have family feeling during their stay and not crowd accommodation, the rate is affordable, they serve good breakfast which include with the room rate, they don’t serve Alcohol, but client can get from outside and have it in his room or lobby which will be cheaper as he will by from normal shops which are available at the area, also can go around and find too many places offering the same. The management is the owner himself with his wife and daughter, so they do care to give the best service they can. If you are couples or honeymooners this is the place if you are looking for quit place to stay. Very near to down town you can go by public transportation or even by Taxi which will not cost more than $1.50. As boutique hotel you can’t classified with stars, it can be rated as 3 stars plus, but with the nice atmosphere I can say for me it is 5 stars as will release you from the stress of crowds.. The only negative point that you have to enter through a building, it is at the second floor, you go by left and you are direct to the lobby, then you are in different world by your own. I reccomend the rooms looks to the first circle; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olive Tree Hotel Amman; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: Olive Tree Hotel is the most new hotel in Amman and classified 4 stars, but I can rate it as the best available 4 stars hotel in Amman. 3 km away from Amman, located on the airport road, few minutes away from Sowifieh, 4km from Down Town. You can go by walk to Swifieh to enjoy the many available shops, restaurants, coffee shops and others or by Taxi to down town which will not cost more than $2 - $3. It has 124 modern rooms with very good and modern furniture, what I did like that they are offering free minibar at the room with free tea & coffee maker, also free internet at the room and all parts of the hotel. The colors of the rooms are light and I can say it is happy colors The Lobby is big and very nice decorated. The professional staff available offering you very comfortable room service and clean hygiene area. Good for families and businessmen as well. The food is perfect through the international breakfast or buffet dinner or also the seated menu. I did asked the management of the hotel to check the safety and health available at the hotel which they did not mind, I find as an expert in safety and health that the hotel is fulfilling all the international regulation regarding the safety and health.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jad Hotel Suites; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: This Hotel located in Amman in very good location 58 rooms Classified as 4 stars Hotel When I visited the hotel and inspected the rooms and restaurants at the hotel, I was shocked and couldn’t believe that this is 4 stars hotel; according to my experience in the hotels around I think it is much better and luxurious than many 5 stars hotels in the area. All the rooms are Junior sweet standard with very high level furniture Safety available on high international standard It has 45 standard rooms which are all as said Junior suite room standard with kitchen available, the other are Family rooms with 2 bed rooms and setting room and all on luxury basis Very clean and I think it is piece of art I highly recommend this hotel to Families and businessmen. The area at the 6th circle, with few minutes walking you are in the middle of many markets also very near to many entertainment places. Book your trip on bed & breakfast and enjoy the retch breakfast offered by the hotel. When you book to this hotel as 4 stars, you will get the value of your money as luxury 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Central Park Hotel; City: London England; Review: This advice I give to all travellers going to London and book at this hotel First of all the hotel is clean and so on but I hope for others not to face the same troubles we did The most and biggest problem of the hotel is the room size When I first checked at the hotel the offered me room number 313, I went to the room to discover that it is room which is impossible to move in, you have a very small cupboard to hang maximum 2 pieces but for your other staff like shirts, underwear, etc… you have to keep on your bag, I can’t describe how small is the room, I thought it could be cage or sell in a jail but never a hotel room, if this is the room, so no need for me to till about the bathroom and how tiny it is …. I went down to the reception which were not friendly or helpful … the final answer was that I have to wait till tomorrow for the morning shift. In the morning I went down and complaint the room and as I have some work and can’t wait or back before evening, they promised to change the room, so I took my luggage out and kept them with the deposit area and went to work. In the evening they told me that they changed the room for me and gave me one at the 4th floor, the funny thing that they gave me same room size but different floor, we had an argument with the receptionist who did told us that if we don’t like the room we can go and look another hotel. I did paid 120 pound per night for 3 stars hotel which is too much while I checked the hotels around and opposite and it was between 50 – 70 pounds with bigger rooms. At the end for the 3rd night they gave me another room, it was bigger and of course more comfortable with the space, but again window is not open, when I told my friend who are staying at the same hotel, they told me that I was lucky as they have bigger rooms but it is without windows as it is on basement floor and they funny thing that the hotel is selling these rooms as upgrade. Never book at this hotel without having full details about your room For me I don’t know how such rooms can be approved from the authorities and how can a person sleep in a room without window specially we supposed to be in vacation. For the breakfast, it is same disaster as the only available is different kind of bread, one kind of cheese, 2 kinds of ham and salami, Juice with very small glasses, fruits and tea, coffee, cold milk & corn flex. No any hot item or egg.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lancaster Plaza Beirut; City: Beirut; Review: During my visit to this hotel, even it was short period; I did like the way that staff dealing with the clients, all staff are smiling and ready to offer the help and assistant. The hotel itself as 5 stars hotel can be classified as normal 5 stars but the cleanness and high quality staff which are offering the help without you even ask let you feel comfortable and safe. The food is good, I tried the breakfast which was very good and can fit anybody, I don’t think that you will need to ask for more, I also attend one workshop there, the coffee break was excellent. also it has free WIFI every where in the hotel For the location is very good in Beirut and only walking distance from the seaside, the good thing also that it is only 15 minutes from Beirut airport. One good advantage of this hotel that they are offering free transportation from the hotel to airport and v.v., I myself after finishing the immigration I saw their disk outside the airport and asked them for the transfer which they offered immediately, in the hotel they have shuttle service to airport every hour. It is 20 floors with 151 rooms. I’m sure that you will enjoy staying there, especially if you got a sea view room at the higher floors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Plaza Hotel Amman; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: The hotel recently changed their name and it was Ramada Hotel before being Star Plaza It has 223 different types of Rooms with Modern touch Located In the heart of Amman and near to banks, restaurants, coffee shops (walking distance) Good for business, families and leisure 40 minutes to the Airport 10 minutes to down town All rooms are with LCD TV, Wi-Fi access; nonsmoking rooms are available, air-conditioning, hairdryer and safe deposit box They had 3 outlets food and beverage Basic gymnasium with free business center Clean and budget hotel as 4 stars They have swimming pool but can be used in summer only as it is open area; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saint John Hotel; City: Madaba Madaba Governorate; Review: This Hotel of 22 rooms located on the heart of Holy Madaba City Walking distance to the Mosaic Map and all shopping and restaurants places Rooms are clean, and staff deal friendly with everyone If you are looking for quit place, this is your good choice The rate is affordable and you get what you paid for The only negative point is the restaurant where you get your breakfast as they are using the same roof restaurant in the evening as coffee shop for Argila (Shisha), in the morning when you get your breakfast you still smell the Shisha and smoking. In your room you will have the refreshing minibar, telephone, Satellite LCD TV, individually controlled AC, hair drier. I recommend the rooms with Balcony. The Wi-Fi is available and free; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Maison Hotel Petra; City: Petra Wadi Musa Ma an Governorate; Review: For Wadi Musa and Petra visitors, this is an ideal hotel for families, business or even groups, in this hotel you get more than what you paid for. Location: For the world wonder Petra visitors, it is a very good location, only 5 minutes walking from the visitor center. Facilities and rooms: • 76 renovated modern rooms • Comfortable and modern furniture • Free high speed internet • A/C • T/V Cable Satellite channels • All day restaurant with variety of international menu • Summer Roof Terrace All what you need in a budget hotel with excellent service; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gerasa Hotel; City: Amman Amman Governorate; Review: The hotel is brand new, few months old Classifies as 4 stars and it is really 4 stars Very nice and good space at the lobby They are using 60% of the actual room at the hotel, 2 floors are not used and they will start using them next year as second stage which is good that they are focusing on giving very good service and attention to 60 rooms only. Very good and nice modern restaurant with excellent food choice especially on buffet breakfast and buffet dinner Large meeting room with all needed equipment, plus another side meeting rooms for small numbers. The rate is medium higher than normal 4 stars and for sure less than the 5 stars hotels, but it worth it according to the level of services and rooms furniture. The only thing that all rooms are not big size so you feel it is smaller than other hotels and can’t fit for third bed, only few rooms are available to fit 3rd bed. The location is very good opposite the Jordan University where you are surrounded by tens of restaurants and coffee shops with all fast food restaurants available, the transportation from this location is easy and all type of transfers are available like public busses and taxies. Good for business and tourists who will spend the night at confortable room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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